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EH! U! EUROPEAN FILM FESTIVAL

November 19 to December 3, 2009 - TORONTO

 

FREE ADMISSION TO ALL SCREENINGS!

First come, first served basis.

Donations welcome!!

All Films subtitled in English.

MUST BE 18 AND OVER!

 

This is the 5th anniversary of the European Union Film Festival. 

23 countries will be participating.

The films will be shown at the following cinemas:

 Bloor Cinema, near Bathurst/Bloor subway

506 Bloor St. W - Nov 19th

The Royal - 608 College St.  -  Little Italy

Nov 20th - Dec 2nd

Cineplex Odeon Varsity, in the Manulife Centre (Bloor & Bay)

 55 Bloor St. W - Dec 3rd

 

 

 

For a list of Films and schedules, please check the Festival's website.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sutton Group-Associates Realty Inc, Brokerage  416-966-0300
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 A TASTE OF QUEBEC  - TORONTO'S GOURMET FOOD & WINE EXPO 2009

METRO TORONTO CONVENTION CENTRE - SOUTH BUILDING

Friday, November 20, 2009 2pm-10pm

Saturday, November 21, 2009, 12pm-10pm

Sunday, November 22, 2009, 12pm-6pm

 

 

CHEESE SAMPLING AND GOURMET CREPES, PREPARED BY CHEF JEREMY MORRISON.

 General Admission: $15, Friday through Sunday

Must be 19+ to attend, no infants or children are permitted

A Taste of Quebec
The Distillery District
55 Mill Street, Building 32 (off Distillery Lane)
Toronto, Ontario  M5A 3C4
416-364-5020

 

 

 

In partnership with A Taste of Quebec,

Vineyards Estate Wines presents

Bleu, Bleu, L'Amour est Bleu

Fall even more in love with blue cheese by knowing how to pair it with wine!

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 26 / $20 per person

VINEYARDS ESTATE WINES
228 Queens Quay West
(at Lower Simcoe, directly across from the Harbourfront Centre)
416.598.8880

 

 

 

 

 

     

 

Sylvie Conde, Broker  -  Your Toronto Realtor!
Sutton Group-Associates Realty Inc, Brokerage  416-966-0300
Independently Owned & Operated
sconde@sutton.com
www.sylvieconde.com
www.torontorealestatelife.com

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ILLUMINITE - WINTER MAGIC - NOVEMBER 14, 2009 - YONGE & DUNDAS SQUARE, TORONTO

F R E E - E V E N T

 

Photos courtesy of Downtown Yonge BIA

 

 

Janice Golding from CTV will emcee this amazing holiday lighting 'show'.

 

Some of the evening highlights:

The evening starts with Circus Orange, at 6 p.m., ... pyrotechnics, fire and other performances...

Free laser-etching will be available from 6 and 8 p.m....

Free caricatures ....

You can sing along with Sara Westbrook, to some favourite holiday songs...

Circus Orange's Flamethrowers...

Industrial Oil Drummers....

Flame thrower / trampoline...

 

... and of course, the tree lighting....

 

 

For additional information about this or other events at Yonge & Dundas Square, you can contact:

Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Area
40 Dundas Street West, Suite 300 PO Box 42
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
M5G 2C2

Phone: 416-597-0255

 

 

 

 

Sylvie Conde, Broker  -  Your Toronto Realtor!
Sutton Group-Associates Realty Inc, Brokerage  416-966-0300
Independently Owned & Operated
sconde@sutton.com
www.sylvieconde.com
www.torontorealestatelife.com

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DAY OF THE DEAD - MEXICAN CELEBRATION - TORONTO'S HARBOURFRONT

 NOVEMBER 7 and 8th, 2009

 

(Photo courtesy City of Toronto)

Don't worry ... it's a lot more LIVELY than it sounds.

It's great fun.

If you've never been, you shouldn't miss this Mexican Fiesta of folklore,
modern music, arts and crafts for children, storytelling, and of course, delicious food.

 

This is a FREE, family-friendly festival. 

Bring the whole family and enjoy a great day of Mexican traditions.

The Festival starts on November 7 at 11 a.m. and ends on November 8, at 5 p.m.,

in Toronto's Harbourfront Centre, at 235 Queen's Quay West.

 

 For more information on the Festival, you can call 416-973-4000.

 

Getting there:
Take the subway to Union Station and then take the 509/510 streetcar from there.
You won't miss your stop.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sylvie Conde, Broker  -  Your Toronto Realtor!
Sutton Group-Associates Realty Inc, Brokerage  416-966-0300
Independently Owned & Operated
sconde@sutton.com
www.sylvieconde.com
www.torontorealestatelife.com

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ART FOR AFRICA - FUNDRAISER

 

Art for Africa is an annual Art and Cocktail event that support Global Relief and Development Partners' Social Entrepreneurship Program.  This program benefits Rwandan entrepreneurs.

You can have fun, while at the same time support the artists throughout Toronto and surrounding neighbourhoods. 

 

 

 

The fun will start at 6 p.m., and will end at 9 p.m, on OCTOBER 21st - at The SHAMBA Foundation, at 48 Yonge Street, Suite 1200 (at Yonge & Wellington).

Space is limited, so buy your tickets now.

 

You will have a chance to meet the local artists, and hopefully even pick up a beautiful piece of art.

For additional information cal 416-888-8481.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sylvie Conde, Broker  -  Your Toronto Realtor!
Sutton Group-Associates Realty Inc, Brokerage  416-966-0300
Independently Owned & Operated
sconde@sutton.com
www.sylvieconde.com
www.torontorealestatelife.com

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Do you hear them already?

I did ... the noise and vibration along the Lakeshore ... getting ready for the Honda Indy.

The weather won't be great tomorrow, but it's beautiful today and hopefully, it will be gorgeous on Sunday.

 

 

 

Ticket sales have been strong, so hurry up and get yours.

Tickets are available online and they start at about $20.

Don't forget your sunscreen and your ear plugs.

 

Do take the TTC or walk there, as parking will be limited, and you will sit in the car for hours, waiting to park, or driving around in circles.

 

This is an event the whole family will enjoy. 

 

For additional information, you can call 416-588-7223

 

 
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GENE SIMMONS is the Grand Marshall for the 2009 Honda Indy.



SASS JORDAN will perform on Sunday, at 11 a.m., just before the start of the Indy ceremonies.

Here is the complete concert schedule:

Friday, July 10:

11:45 a.m.   Alex Robinson
12:45 p.m.   Pretzel Logic
03:00 p.m.   Dodger
04:00 p.m.   Sarah Morrison Band

Saturday, July 11:

11:00 a.m.   The Pigott Brothers
12:15 p.m.   Rockstar Live
03:45 p.m.   Billy Joel Tribute

 

Sunday, July 12           

11:00 a.m.       Sass Jordan

 

 

 

 

The Molson Indy, of course, is taking place at the Exhibition Place.

You can take the subway to Union Station, and take the 509 streetcar to the Ex.

 

 

 

 

Toronto Real Estate and Life Blog - Sylvie Conde, Broker
Sutton Group-Associates Realty Inc., Brokerage     416-966-0300
sconde@sutton.com
www.sylvieconde.com
www.torontorealestatelife.com

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One of my house guests loves Shakespeare, so I started searching for some things we could go see, and I found something for just the right price.

This is a free event, taking place at Todmorden Mills, on Pottery Road.

 

The Driftwood Theatre Groups presents Toronto's First Annual Shakesperience Festival, just an easy stroll from the Danforth.

This Shakespeare-related event will offer lots of activities including presentations, short workshops for kids, an opening night performance, etc.

For schedules, events, and reservations, call 905-576-2396.

Todmorden Mills is located at 67 Pottery Road.

 

You can enjoy a tasty Greek dinner afterwards, on the Danforth.

 

You can take the subway to the Broadview Station and either walk north to Mortimer or take the bus.

Once you get to Mortimer, cross the street, and walk West on Pottery Road - and make sure you wear shoes with some grip, as Pottery Road is very, very steep.

 

 

 

Toronto Real Estate and Life Blog - Sylvie Conde, Broker
Sutton Group-Associates Realty Inc., Brokerage    416-966-0300
sconde@sutton.com
www.sylvieconde.com
www.torontorealestatelife.com

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Toronto's Number One Outdoor Music Festival/Street Fest is back.

Kick off the festivities at Lakeshore & Coxwell - at Woodbine Park, on July 17.

Admission is free.  Take a hat and a folding chair, and enjoy the music.
There will be wheelchair and scooter accessibility.

Leave the car at home, and enjoy the beer gardens.

Starting July 23rd, 50 bands will entertain you over 3 days, along the 2 km stretch, along Queen Street.

There is something for everyone: 
Big Band, Swing, Dixieland, Smooth, Post-Bop, Afro-Cuban, Fusion, Funk, R&B and Soul .....

Admission is free.

 

 

There will be FREE jazz concerts over the weekend, at Kew Gardens, July 25 and 26.
Take a beach blanket or a folding chair.

If you want to broaden your jazz experience, you may want to participate in a Workshop or Lecture, which will take place at the Mennonite New Life Centre, at 1774 Queen Street East,
from July 20 to July 25, from 7 to 9 p.m.

You can pick from Vocal Jazz Bootcamp; Turning Pop Songs into Jazz; Jazz Dance for Youth; Jazz Guitar Workshop, Jazz Piano Workshop, and much more ....

A lot of the neighbourhood streets will be closed to car traffic, so remember to leave your car at home, and use public transit.

How to get there:

From the Bloor Line Subway:

- Woodbine Subway station: take the 92 Woobine SOUTH Bus
- Coxwell Subway station: take the 22 Coxwell Bus

You can also take the 501 Queen Street Car EAST, from the Queen or Osgood Subway Stations.

If you must drive, and you're coming from the North, you can take the DVP South, and exit at Lakeshore Blvd. East.  Travel along Lakeshore East to Coxwell Avenue, and turn left, then turn right on Queen Street.

If you're coming from the West, take the QEW to the Gardiner Expressway and exit at Lakeshore Blvd East. Continue along the Lakeshore until you reach Coxwell; turn left (go North) on Coxwell and turn right on Queen Street East.

  

Have fun - enjoy the festivities - and remember not to drive if you drink.

 

 

 

Toronto Real Estate and Life Blog - Sylvie Conde, Broker
Sutton Group-Associates Realty Inc., Brokerage   416-966-0300
sconde@sutton.com
www.sylvieconde.com
www.torontorealestatelife.com


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The official ceremony's launch takes place at Nathan Phillip's Square, City Hall, July 13, from noon to 4 p.m.

At the launch, you can mingle with City and Caribana officials, and sample Caribbean cuisine.  At the launch, you will get a glimpse of what's to come in the following weeks.

This is a FREE Event; with food and live performances.  Don't miss it.

 

There will be a Caribana Art Exhibition at the Royal Ontario Museum,  July 23rd - August 3rd.
- Colourblind International - 'Roots to Rhythm', which is produced by the Association of African Canadian artists, will exhibit a collection of over 60 works.

This Event is free and takes place during the Museum's operating hours.

 

The Caribana Parade takes place on August 1st, at the Exhibition grounds.
Getting into the Exhibition grounds will cost about $20, but most of the festivities and watching the parade along Lakeshore, etc., is free.

 

My favourite part of Caribana is the Island Festival.
The Festival will be at Toronto's Olympic Island on August 2nd, from noon to 8 p.m.

This is a Free Event (but you have to pay the ferry fee of about $5.00, to get to the island).

The day will be packed with performances: song, dance, theatre, storytelling, the sounds of the steelpans, and of course, the great food (and a food competition).

 

For additional information you can Email: info@clubcrawlers.com or call 416-833-6164.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Toronto Real Estate and Life Blog - Sylvie Conde, Broker
Sutton Group-Associates Realty Inc., Brokerage   416-966-0300
sconde@sutton.com
www.sylvieconde.com
www.torontorealestatelife.com

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JULY 11 - JULY 12, 2009  -    IT'S A PARTY - A LATIN PARTY!!  AND IT'S FREE!!

This is the 5th year we will be celebrating this great Latin Festival, on St. Clair.

The fun starts at noon on Saturday until 11 p.m.; and on Sunday from noon to 8 p.m.

The Festival celebrate Toronto's Latin culture.  St. Clair, between Christie and Winona, will showcase Latin food, Latin music, dancing, dance lessons, great food, a Latin Market, a children's play area, and more.

 

 

This is the hottest party of the Summer.  Don't miss it.
Over 250,000 people attended the festival last year. 
More people are expected this year.

 

For additional information, call 416-744-8200, extension 204.

 

If you are on the Bloor line subway, you can get off at Christie, and take the bus North to St. Clair.

 

If you're on the Yonge line, you can take the subway to the St. Clair West Station, and walk West from Bathurst Street.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Toronto Real Estate and Life Blog - Sylvie Conde, Broker
Sutton Group-Associates Realty Inc., Brokerage     416-966-0300
sconde@sutton.com
www.sylvieconde.com
www.torontorealestatelife.com

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