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Artisans at the Distillery, Mid-Summer Craft Show

May Yeung — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:30:49 +0000

Artisans at the Distillery is having a Mid-Summer Craft show from July 31, 2010 through August 2, 2010. All crafts are Canadian made. The show features hand-crafted jewellery, ceramics, dolls, hats, clothing, gourmet food, textiles, photography, etc. Admission is FREE. Everyone is welcome.

The Distillery District is located at: 55 Mill St (King & Parliament). For more information, please call: 416-461-5306.

Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition

May Yeung — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 09:30:13 +0000

From July 9 through July 11, 2010, three days of creativity will grace Nathan Phillips Square at the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition. Admission is FREE. This exhibition features more than 500 artists showing works of art in painting, ceramics, photography, sculpture and more.

Hours are:

Friday & Saturday 10:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Sunday 10:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Free Admission, 4th Annual Toronto Freedom Festival

May Yeung — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 09:25:20 +0000

Join the 4th Annual Toronto Freedom Festival at Queen’s Park on May 1, 2010. Time: 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. The festival is all about the preservation of constitutional rights and freedom for everyone. Over 100 musicians, DJ’s, artists, activists and speakers come together to celebrate the occasion. Admission is FREE.

The 4th Annual Toronto Freedom Festival is held at: Queen’s Park North. For more information, call: 647-346-4101.

Save $2 Off Admission to One of a Kind Spring Show and Sale

May Yeung — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 21:39:23 +0000

Jewellery by Camilla Jorgensen of Micall

Save $2 off admission to the One of a Kind Spring Show and Sale.

The weather is beautiful … it’s the perfect weekend to go visit the show. Over 450 artisans will bring you the best designs in clothing, jewellery, home decor, hats, fashion accessories, candles, etc. Print your coupon here (courtesy of Pizza Pizza) and bring it in. Show ends Sunday, April 4, 2010.

The One of a Kind Spring Show and Sale is on at the Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place. Hours are: Weekdays 10:00 – 9:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Free Admission to Attractions, MAP Passes Are Back

May Yeung — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 09:30:09 +0000

The Sun Life Financial Museum and Arts Pass (MAP) program is back. This is a FREE program available to residents of Toronto with a valid Adult Toronto library card. If you’re new to this, here’s how the program works: Every Saturday morning, new MAP passes will be distributed to libraries throughout Toronto. Before heading out, check the website to make sure your local branch is one of them. A MAP pass enables you and your family free admission to these following places:

Art Gallery of Ontario
Black Creek Pioneer Village
Gardiner Museum
Museum of Inuit Art
Textile Museum of Canada
City of Toronto’s Historic Museums.

Certain Libraries offer special MAP passes which include admission to:

Ontario Science Centre
Casa Loma
Royal Ontario Museum
The Bata Shoe Museum
Toronto Metro Zoo

Passes are available on a first come, first served basis. Proof of family relationship is not required, so you can combine families and friends. Some conditions apply.

Free Activities For the Kids, Bass Pro Shops

May Yeung — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:33:58 +0000

Lots of FREE Easter activities for the kids at Bass Pro shops at Vaughan Mills this weekend, Saturday, March 27 and Sunday, March 28 2010. Here’s the schedule:

11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.: Get a Free 4 x 6 photo with the Easter Bunny.
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.: Free Easter Egg Hunt.
12:00 p.m.: Make your own sun catcher.

Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World is located at: Hwy 400 & Rutherford Rd., One Bass Pro Mills Drive in Vaughan. Hours are: Monday to Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. For more information, call: 905-761-4000.

Save 25% Off Admission to King Tut at the AGO

May Yeung — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:35:53 +0000

See King Tut, the Golden King and the Great Pharaohs at the Art Gallery of Ontario for 25% OFF the regular price. To purchase your tickets, go online to and use promotion code: LOBLAWS. Discount applies to adult, youth/student, and seniors tickets. The King Tut Exhibition will be at the Art Gallery of Ontario until April 18, 2010.

Art Gallery of Ontario is located at: 317 Dundas St. W. For more information, please call 1-877-225-4246.

Free Life Drawing Classes

May Yeung — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 09:30:07 +0000

Calling all artists. The Ben Navaee Gallery presents FREE Life Drawing classes every Wednesday nights from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Two professional models, usually one male and one female will be there to pose for drawings. Here’s your chance to bring creativity to the table with pencil and paper. FREE Life Drawing classes are ongoing until February 26, 2010. Please register online.

Ben Navaee Gallery is located at: 1111 Queen St. E. (Between Pape and Jones). For more information, please call: 416-999-1030.

Free Admission – Ten Thousand Villages Christmas Festival

May Yeung — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:30:13 +0000

Get into the Christmas spirit this weekend. Ten Thousand Villages Christmas Festival will be at the Harbourfront Centre from Friday, November 27 to 29, 2009. It’s all about fair trade and supporting more than 35 countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. You’ll find beautiful handcrafted items such as: pottery, jewellery, home and personal accessories, carpets, toys, games, unique art, Christmas decorations, and many more. Admission is FREE.

Relax and sample traditional Mennonite baking at the Tea Room. Then join in the caroling on Friday and Saturday by members of the Pax Christi Chorale. Best of all, you’ll leave with a good feeling that you’re supporting more than 130 artisans from these countries.

Ten Thousand Villages Christmas Festival is located at Harbourfront Centre: Brigantine Room – York Quay Centre. 235 Queens Quay West. Hours are: Friday, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Sunday, 12:00 p.m. – 5 p.m. For more information, please call: 416-973-4000.

Free Admission – Beach Studio Tours

May Yeung — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:25:08 +0000

From October 16 to 18, 2009, artists in the Beaches area will be opening up their homes and studios to the public. Whether it’s oil or watercolour paintings, ceramics, jewellery, or handwoven clothing and accessories, you can get a behind the scenes look at where all these things are created from. Twenty three artists will be participating in this Beach Studio Tour, so there is plenty to see. Each artist will also be giving away one FREE door prize. Admission is FREE.

A list of the artist’s homes can be downloaded here. Or make a day out of it and head out to the Beaches. Information about the tour will be posted at major intersections and various locations throughout the Beaches areas. Hours are:

Friday, October 16, 6 pm. – 9 pm.
Saturday, October 17, 10 am. – 6 pm.
Sunday, October 18, 11 am. – 6 pm.

The Beach Studio Tour is located in the Beaches area For more information, please call: 416-691-5195.