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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.

Free Admission, 22nd Annual Beaches International Jazz Festival

May Yeung — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:35:53 +0000

Dan Hill

Mark your calendars for the 22nd Annual Beaches International Jazz Festival. Date: July 16 to 25, 2010. Come and enjoy great music in various locations throughout the Beaches. Admission is FREE.

Three locations.

WOODBINE PARK. July 16 to 18. Performances at 3 Stages – TD Canada Trust Main Stage, New Generation Stage, Youth Stage. Check the schedule for times of performances. Don’t forget to bring a blanket and bottle of sunscreen. Performers include: Sophie Berkal-Sarbit, Digging Roots, Jay Douglas & The All-Stars featuring Rusty, 5 After 4, MENEW, CaneFire,m Jorge Martinez, Nomadic Massive, Glenda de Monte-Escalante, The Mike Butlin Band, Prince of Wales School Jazz Band, Humber Community Music School Jr. Combos, and many others.

STREETFEST. July 22 to 25, 2010. Check the schedule for times and locations. Performers include: Dr. Draw, Ninja Funk Orchestra, Seagull All-Stars, God Made Me Funky, Downtown Dixieland Band, Fathead, Johannes Linstead, Blue Room, Groove Corporation, and many others.

KEW GARDENS. July 24 to 25, 2010. Check the schedule for times. Performers include: Dan Hill, Blackburn, Sultans of String, Rockit 88 Band, and many others.

FREE Workshops include: Heather Bambrick’s Vocal Jazz Boot camp, Jazz Dance Salsa, Business of Jazz – Do it Yourself, Jazz Guitar and Arranging, Jazz Drumming and The Jazz Scene, Jazz Photography in the Digital Age, Ukulele Workshop, Jazz Dance – Merengue, Entertain Them or Get Off My Stage.

Woodbine Park is located at: Lakeshore Blvd. E. and Coxwell Ave. StreetFest is Located: along a 2 km. stretch from Woodbine Ave to Beech Ave. Kew Gardens is located: at the Boardwalk. Workshops are held at: Mennonite New Life Center (at Queen & Lark St).

Save $5 Off Admission to Terracotta Warriors at Royal Ontario Museum

May Yeung — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:30:26 +0000

The good folks at T & T Supermarket have a special DEAL for customers interested in seeing the Terracotta Warriors display at the Royal Ontario Museum. Save $5 when you book the ticket online. Offer good until September 6, 2010.

To purchase your tickets, go online to www.rom.on.ca/terracottaarmy, and use discount code: T&T.

Save Up to 40% Off, Hotel Deals in Las Vegas

May Yeung — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:30:04 +0000

Planning a holiday to Las Vegas this summer? Expedia.ca has some sweet deals on accommodations for you. From now through August 31, 2010, you can Save up to 40% on hotels in Las Vegas. Some examples include:

Circus Circus Hotel & Casino: 30% off. Sale price from $22.00 per night (reg. $31.00)
Luxor Hotel & Casino: 20% off. Sale price from $62.00 per night (reg. $78.00)
Tropicana Las Vegas: 35% off. Sale price from $27.00 per night (reg. $41.00)
South Point Hotel Casino & Spa: 40% off. Sale price from $44.00 (reg. $73.00)

Free Flicks – Sirius Stage, Harbourfront Centre

May Yeung — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 09:30:32 +0000

Harbourfront Centre presents Longos FREE flicks at the Sirius Stage every Wednesday nights at 8:45 p.m. or 9:00 p.m. Longos FREE flicks run weekly through to August 11, 2010. Here’s the schedule:

Eat Drink Man Woman – July 14. 8:45 p.m.
Super Size Me – July 21. 9:00 p.m.
In The Mood For Love – July 28. 9:00 p.m.
Waitress – August 4. 9:00 p.m.
Audience Choice – August 11. 8:45 p.m.

The Sirius Stage at the Harbourfront Centre is located at: 235 Queen’s Quay West.

Free Admission – Beats, Breaks & Culture Festival 2010

May Yeung — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:55:56 +0000

Harbourfront Centre presents the Beats, Breaks & Culture festival from July 9 to 11, 2010. Admission is FREE. This year’s performers include Jeremy Glenn, Kid Koala with the Slew, Rakim, Rich Aucoin, Rynecologist, The Heavy, TMDP, Wallo Judah, and others. Check out the Long & McQuade Lounge, Breaks, Beats & Roller Derby, OCAD projects, Redpath Kids Crafts, Pop, Lock & Load Break Dance competitions and other activities. Get FREE haircuts courtesy of students from Marca College Hair and Esthetics – July 10 & 11, from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at the HarbourKIDS Zone tent.

Harbourfront Centre is located at: 235 Queens Quay W. For more information, please call; 416-973-4000.

Discounts to Attractions, TTC Metropass Hot Dealz

May Yeung — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:35:45 +0000

Toronto CN Tower

If you’re a holder of a valid TTC Metropass, you’re in luck for some great savings to some of our major attractions. Metropass Hot Dealz lets you take in the sights of what makes Toronto a great place to visit (or you can pretend you’re a tourist for the day). Just present a valid TTC Metropass at the time of purchase and you’ll get a discount on the price of admission (including a limited number of guests too) for the following places:

Art Gallery of Ontario, Casa Loma, CN Tower, Hockey Hall of Fame, The Jersey Boys, Medieval Times, Miss Saigon, Ontario Place, Ontario Science Centre, Toronto Zoo, and others.

Discounts vary from one attraction to another. For example, you’ll get 20% off at the AGO and Casa Loma, $3 off Hockey Hall of Fame, 45% off Jersey Boys tickets, etc. Please visit the websites for more details.

*Discount applies to regularly priced admission tickets. Some conditions apply.

Free Loot Bags, City Parent Giveaway

May Yeung — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:30:35 +0000

City Parent will be giving out FREE Loot bags at Ontario Place on Saturday July 10, 2010. These loot bags contain information inserts, coupons to attractions, and samples from food and personal care companies, and more. So bring the kids, get a FREE loot bag, and make it a fun day at Ontario Place.

For more information, call: 1-800-693-7986.

Save 45% Off, Orlando Flight & Hotel Vacation Package With Free Breakfast Included

May Yeung — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 09:30:32 +0000

The temperature may be hot in Orlando, but Expedia.ca has a DEAL that’s even hotter (or cooler depending on when you choose to travel). From now through July 31, 2010, you can Save 45% off a flight + hotel vacation package. An added bonus: Get FREE breakfast with your stay.

Good for travel through December 31, 2010.

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.