PEOPLE - The
People of Yorkville
 The Yorkville community
is made up of a wide variety of talented, productive individuals
covering the spectrum of creativity. This month's spotlight is
on Martin Robertson, the producer of the upcoming
Summer of Love Festival planned for Sat. June 2/07. This event is billed
as a "one day groovy, retro celebration of Yorkville's wonderful
legacy to T.O.'s creativity and lifestyle". To read about Martin's
fascinating career in the U.K., the U.S. and Canada...
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more ..]
PLACES - Yorkville
Real Estate
Yorkville Condo Watch
 Due
last month's response to the "available condos list" an updated list is provided here
for your information. Most people don't realize that Yorkville has the
widest range of condo prices in the GTA.
To see a sample list sequenced by price just click here:
Condo
list...
Annex-Yorkville Commercial
 This Annex-Yorkville
building located on Prince Arthur Avenue has the potential
to become the area's next destination restaurant. It is
currently used as a commercial/professional office and can be
retained as such by an investor or owner/user. Meticulously
maintained and ideally located.
[Read more ..]
THINGS TO DO -
Yorkville Events
Yorkville Art Walk
 This
regular update
is a reminder that a very informative monthly
tour takes place in the Yorkville Art Gallery district. The Yorkville
Art Walk gives newcomers and regular attendees a rewarding
overview of the Yorkville Art scene. This image,
courtesy of Loch Gallery, is
from a painting, not
a sculpture, by Bogan Molea. The next Art Walk is set for Thur .
Apr. 5/07.
[Read more ..]
Fundraiser
 On Thur . May 17/07
, a 'Ladies Night In'
Fundraiser will be held on behalf of 6 St. Joseph
House, a local not-for-profit organization
run by volunteers. The house is responding to the challenges of
homelessness by providing support and mentoring programs for
those who have traveled difficult roads. Only 85 tickets are
available for $150.00, with tax receipt for $100. Toronto
catering companies will supply exquisite food, cocktails and wine
for the evening. Contact Heather Clouston for
tickets at (416)
962-5445.
LuminaTO
Luminato promises to be Toronto’s pre-eminent
cultural festival, linking the world of art and the creative spirit
with every aspect of Canada’s largest city, the most ethnically
diverse on earth. Luminato’s inaugural festival takes place from
June 1st – June 10th, 2007 in
communities and venues Toronto-wide with Yorkville playing
a key role with the Summer of Love
festival on Sat. June 2/07.
[LuminaTO ...]
WELCOME! - New Businesses
119
Corbò
Linda
Perisa
recently launched her 119
Corbò boutique at 119 Yorkville Ave.
Designed by architect Johnson Chou, her stylish boutique
represents collections from: Chloé, Jimmy Choo, Rick Owens,
Yves Saint Laurent, .... as well as footwear from: Belle,
Prada Sport, Roberto Del Carlo and others synonymous with high
quality. Linda can be reached at (416) 928-0954.
Greg Couillard's Spice Room and Chutney Bar
Greg Couillard
is energized and very pleased to be opening his striking
40-seat Spice Room and Chutney Bar in Hazelton
Lanes on Mar. 31/07. With exotic creations such
as Jaipur Cardamom Poussin, Nyonya Peppered Beef Tenderloin and
Zanzibar Rubbed Berbere Lamb, Greg is sure to make an instant
impression on Yorkville's fine dining scene. Located at
Hazelton Lanes, courtyard level, beside Manyata, 55 Avenue Rd,
(416)935-0000.
[See also Toronto Life - Apr./07 ...]
COMMUNITY
A PhD in
Yorkville's '60's scene: a call for interviews & photos
Stuart Henderson is a PhD
Candidate and Teaching Fellow with the Department of History at
Queen's University. Stuart has been working hard for 5 years on
his doctoral thesis on Yorkville's village years.
He would be pleased to hear from anyone
who was in Yorkville during those years or who
has photos of Yorkville during that
period. You can reach Stuart by email at the Yorkville
Project.
Summer of Love (1967): a call
for memorabilia
A key part of
the Summer of Love festival
produced by Martin Robertson
(see "People of Yorkville" article), scheduled for Sat.
June 2/07
, is a display
of memorabilia from the period. If you have any
posters, photos, records, clothing or other articles that
you would like to include in the display for the day
please contact Martin by email. The
purpose of this initial contact is to help Martin plan for the number of
items to expect. Email Martin Robertson
with your input.
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