Cabbagetown: Rick McCarthy is Coming to the JetFuel Cafe’
August 24th, 2010 categories: Around TORONTO, Cabbagetown, Downtown Toronto, Lifestyle, Neighborhoods, Toronto
Rick McCarthy was born in Montreal, Quebec in 1941. A 7th-Dan Black Belt in Shotokan Karate, McCarthy has trained for 25 years with both Kancho Takemasa Okuyama and Renshi Shah Franco at their Toronto dojos. While working with the renowned Franco, McCarthy discovered a correlation between Brazilian Ju-Jitsu and the evolution of his own half-century career as an artist. “I see my painting and my fighting as being one and the same,” McCarthy says, “a struggle for existence.”
Rick McCarthy www.rickmccarthytheartist.com
Rick McCarthy has lived on Wellesley Street for years and here is your chance to collect some great art from a famous neighborhood artist. See you at the JetFuel!
Make sure you ask him for his C.V. or visit his web site. You will be impressed!
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Neighbourhoods: Cabbagetown Is Going To The Dogs!!!
August 23rd, 2010 categories: Around TORONTO, Cabbagetown, Downtown Toronto, Neighborhoods, Toronto
I decided many years ago, and am now convinced, that in my next life I plan to come back as a dog. Now that major life decision has been made, I also would like to live that next life in the Cabbagetown Neighbourhood of Toronto.
I would have lots of friends close by to hang with and when I get tired of smelling their butts, I would have some children to play ball with…. My owners would be able to take me to the Off-leash Park at the bottom of the hill at the end of Carlton Street (Riverdale Park ). Not many places where a good dog like me can be off-leash in the City…Hopefully my owners would bring two balls to play with, one after the other (no way I’m bringing back one ball till they throw the next)…well, unless there are treats involved of course…Ice Cream being my favourite…Let me tell you, it is important to know how to train your owners from day one! Read the rest of this entry »
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2010 Cabbagetown Preservation Association’s Tour of Homes
August 23rd, 2010 categories: Around TORONTO, Cabbagetown, Downtown Toronto, Lifestyle, Real Estate, Toronto
It’s coming!
Sunday, September 19 from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm. This is one of the signature events in the Cabbagetown season and a great place to get new ideas for your upcoming bathrooms and kitchens. Tour this great Neighborhood!
Experience stylish living in lavishly designed and updated private Victorian homes on this self-guided tour through the Heritage Conservation District of Cabbagetown. The 2010 Tour features seven unique interiors, ranging from the splendor of an authentically restored and decorated Victorian mansion to the strict and sophisticated minimalism of an architect’s assertive renovation. Begin at any home on the tour and enjoy the gardens along the shaded sidewalks. Take a break at the local restaurants offering special deals to ticket holders.
Tickets cost $30.00 and are available at:
Mi Casa, 238 Carlton Street, 416-929-1913
KENDALL & CO, Décor & Design, 438 Parliament Street, Toronto 416-363-9914
Jamestown Steak & Chops, 516 Parliament St. 416-925-7665
Sheridan Nurseries– Yonge Street North location only – 2827 Yonge St. 416-481-6429
Lady Bug Florist, 513 Church St. 416-922-9971
Cabbagetown BIA, 237 Carlton St. 416-921-0857
Or online using PayPal at www.cabbagetownpa.ca
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The Cabbagetown Forsythia Festival….
July 18th, 2010 categories: Around TORONTO, Cabbagetown, Downtown Toronto, Lifestyle, Neighborhoods
It has been such a crazy time the past few months that I finally went in to my Vado HD Video Camera and realized that I had taken these videos of the Cabbagetown Forsythia Festival.
This is a great event in early May in Downtown Toronto and one of my favourite times to see the kids and their parents emerging from their warm winter accomodations and start to deal with the first signs of Spring. However this year, the Forsythia were almost one month early due to our mild winter but…it was still a great time had by all.
Many thanks to our Festival Queen’s Gina Dineen and Liz Kingstone. Enjoy the video and look forward to the first weekend in May for next year’s event!
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Cabbagetown Garden Tour: June 6th, 2010
May 8th, 2010 categories: Cabbagetown, Getting around the City, Lifestyle, Toronto
Tour the Gardens of Cabbagetown on June 6th, 2010 from 10 AM to 3 PM and enjoy some great gardens. Allow yourself to be snoopy and at the same time raise money for the Cabbagetown Preservation Association. Check out the great poster below and help get the word out. You will see some amazing gardens…I will be at one of the gardens…so try to find me!
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Winchester School “FUN FAIR” Saturday, May 29th, 2010
April 16th, 2010 categories: Around TORONTO, Cabbagetown, Lifestyle, Toronto
Get the Face Paint Ready!
Everyone is welcome to join in the fun! There is a dunk tank, bouncy castle, lots of games, prizes, face painting, a Giant Garage Sale, silent auction, French café, delicious Halal lunch, and so much more!
Date: May 29th Time: 11-3
Silent Auction donations Are Wecome and ALL of your gently used treasures for the garage sale. Please contact Gwen (416) 368-0129 or Pam (416) 944-9944 to arrange a drop off. Volunteers are always welcome the day of!
This is a great Community Event that needs everyone’s support!
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Toronto Real Estate: Cabbagetown Detached with Double Garage.
February 28th, 2010 categories: Buying in Toronto, Cabbagetown, Downtown Toronto, Real Estate, Toronto
This great Cabbagetown listing is now $999,000. Own one of the few Detached Homes in Cabbagetown with a double car garage. It is a great opportunity and open today between 2-4 PM.
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Cabbagetown Holiday Craft Show and Studio Sale
December 3rd, 2009 categories: Business, Buying in Toronto, Cabbagetown, Toronto
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Toronto Real Estate: Architecturally Designed Interior, Victorian Exterior.
December 1st, 2009 categories: Around TORONTO, Downtown Toronto, Listings, Toronto
Here is a property that I have just listed at 185 Seaton Street in Cabbagetown. It was originally renovated about 25 years ago and has been updated by the present owner who has been fastidious in the attention that he has given. Check it out online or call me/email for an appointment.
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Carl Orbach QC, LLB, BA Mayor of Cabbagetown and a lovely man!
November 19th, 2009 categories: Around TORONTO, Cabbagetown, Downtown Toronto, Toronto
Very Sad News for Cabbagetown. A strong supporter of the Cabbagetown Community and all around good guy passed away yesterday and will be buried tomorrow. For years he led the Old Cabbagetown Business Improvement Area and worked tirelessly for the Community. Sadly since retiring a couple of years ago, he has been ill. Even through the pain, he had a great laugh and loved a good story. There are and will be few of the caliber of Carl Orbach…sleep well wonderful Carl… Read the rest of this entry »| Discussion: No Comments »
