October 2006 on Yorkville News

October 2006 Issue - Vol.1, No. 7

A publication of www.YorkvilleNews.CA

Live, work, visit or invest in Yorkville

PEOPLE- More "People of Yorkville"

PLACES- to Live&Work (Real Estate)

THINGS- To do, see

WELCOME! - New Businesses

COMMUNITY

PEOPLE - The People of Yorkville

Linda Lundström is one of the most recognizable names in Canadian fashion. However, there is a lot more to the person behind the name than just fashionable clothing. Read about how it all started. Learn about the uniquely Canadian and distinctly Lundström Laparka line. A recent discovery has made a huge change in Linda's personal life. Motivational speaking engagements are a natural outcome of her life story. See current Lundström designs at her Yorkville location - 136 Cumberland St.

Rhonda Flomen has operated the longest running business on Cumberland for 35 years. Her Rhonda Maternity store is ever present and popular. She has clients who were just expectant babes when their mothers went to Rhonda looking for fashionable but practical maternity wear in the 70's. Rhonda celebrated her 35th anniversary in September and things are looking good in her world. Read her story and see Monica Matys of CTV modeling a Rhonda creation. [Read more ...]

PLACES to live or work (Yorkville Real Estate)

Yorkville Condo

For Lease: Fully furnished 1 bedroom condo unit. Bright, spacious, central Yorkville address. Approx. 1,700 sq. ft, luxury finishes by Beverly Hills designer, two spectacular terraces (approx. 1,000 sq ft & 400 sq ft). Minutes to Yorkville's fine dining & shops. Short term rental is also available. [Read more ...]

Yorkville Commercial

For Lease: Yorkville 2nd floor office space across from the new Four Seasons site, above Les Petits Plaisirs d'Andrea.

This 2,775 sq. ft. office space has five skylights, 9' ceilings. Utilities are included and parking is next door. Lots of area attractions. A prime location and a prime address.
[Read more ...]

Experts - Interior Designer

Yorkville designer Lois Macaulay could be profiled in both the People of Yorkville section and the Advice from the Experts section. Lois is the feature designer in October Chatelaine. Her modern furniture appears in Style at Home Magazine. Read her article on antiques refinished to compliment modern interiors - "antiques in transitional dress". Sample photos are included. [Read more ...]

EVENTS - THINGS TO DO

Artwalk

Current Art Walk exhibitions include works by: Wang Yihua (Odon Wagner), Ciba Karisk (Loch Gallery), H. E. Kuckein (Hollander York), and many more. Image from painting by Ilya Gefter (Leonardo Gallery). Next Artwalk date is Thursday, Nov. 2/06.
[Read more ...]

Arts & Antiques Sale, Member Art Show

The Women's Art Association has two upcoming events:
a fundraiser on Oct. 25-28 and
a Member's Art Show on Nov. 10-12. There is also still time to take in a
Fall Art Lecture at their central location on Prince Arthur.

Italian Arts

Reminder! Saturday, Oct. 28/06 is the opening of Italian Arts & Design: The 20th Century at the ROM. Running to Jan.7/07 this exhibition contains a wealth of items from a range of design fields including: fashion, jewellery, ceramics, art, photography and more. Lectures and some Italian food of course! Presented by SentrySelect Capital Corp. [Read more ...]

Bach Festival

The International Bach Festival Toronto holds a musically rich program from October 15th through October 28th. Yorkville area performances run Oct. 15th - 22nd at Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen's Park. Performances for week 2 are at Roy Thompson Hall [Read more]

Music Concert

A Yorkville area music school is holding an evening of American and Latin American Music featuring a talented clarinet/piano duet. Hear music by Gershwin, Copland, Tchaikovsky, Piazzolla, Cardoso et al at Bravo School of Music on Tuesday, Oct. 24th at 7 p.m. [Details ...]

WARfashion-Remembrance Day

One aspect of Remembrance Day is looking back on the social aspects of the war years. A local exhibition at Gallery Contempra running from Nov.2/06 to Dec 1/06 and a reception set for Sat. Nov. 11/06 2-4 p.m . focuses on the fashion and music of the wartime 40's. [Read more ...]

WELCOME! - New Businesses

5 Hazelton Men

5Hazelton Men opened a few months ago on Hazelton Avenue, facing The Hazelton Hotel
(good choice). Tony and Tom carry top brands including: Zilli, Cesare Attolini, Kiton, Roberto Cavalli, Gianpaolo Camieeria, Sartorio Napoli, Ugo Cacciatori, Bettanin & Venturi, Malo Cashmere, Finamore Shirts, Borrelli Jeans and Ike Watches. (416) 323-0909

Far Coast

Far Coast had their grand opening on Sept. 22/06. If you missed it you can drop by the world's first location at 95A Bloor St. West. Exotic names like Tahaa, Borana, Sofistro and Framboos give you and idea of what's in store for you in premium coffee, tea and infusions.

Sushi Bada

sushi

Sushi Bada opened recently at 81 Yorkville Ave. and offers "authentic Japanese cuisine, a sophisticated ambiance and friendly service in the heart of Yorkville." They feature
"a spectacular menu presented and prepared with only the finest skills found in Tokyo." For your convenience they offer delivery service within the Yorkville area. (416) 850-6135

COMMUNITY

Structures

Reminder! The Structures segment about Yorkville airs on Rogers Television a number of times during the week of Nov. 13/06. Check the schedule for more info and read the original article from last month's issue.

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