We know that this ‘hood is brimming with creativity. Here is some info for all established and budding artists.
Calling all Ward 32 Artists!
A message from Councillor McMahon’s Office and East End Arts:
Hi Ward 32 Artists!
Do you have an idea for a program or event that you’d like to see East End Arts develop? Would you like to help us plan our activities for 2014 and beyond? Please join us for one of these upcoming sessions where we’ll discuss some of the programs we’re considering:
Wednesday October 30, 7-9 pm @ Balmy Beach Club, foot of Beech Avenue. Sign up here
This is a great opportunity to help shape East End Arts for future years – please come by!
For more information about East End Arts, check out their website: eastendarts.ca
Artsy Classes
Are you still reeling from trying (and failing) to register your kids for City-run programs at the crack of dawn? Well, here are some class options that do not require two cups of a coffee and a spreadsheet.
Mrs Darling’s Imaginarium has some new Holiday and PA day workshops, as well as some grown-up classes. Please check out her website www.mrsdarlings.ca for the most updated schedule, and note that there is also info about hiring our neighbourhood crafting queen for your child’s birthday party.
Colour Creativeis a community based art school, and here is their winter/spring schedule.
Your official invitation to DECA’s 4th Annual Pumpkin Parade!
This is the most magical night of the year. The entire park lights up with the creative talent and community spirit that defines this wonderful neighbourhood.
Bring your jack-o-lantern, a candle, your favourite people/pets, your good camera and some mittens. (A thermos full of of hot chocolate too!)
Enchantment guaranteed.
PS – You don’t actually need to bring a pumpkin!
PPS – Thanks again to Councillor McMahon (Ward 32) for sponsoring this event.
If you missed our Halloween post, click here to read about some neighbourhood activities on the big day. Note that face painting at Artisans at Work is now from 2:30-5:00.
Does Halloween ever get old? Dogs, kids and a pumpkin walk for everyone – our neighbourhood has it all. Here is the info in no particular order:
DECA’S 4th Annual PUMPKIN PARADE in East Lynn Park
November 1, 2013, 6:30-9:00pm
The poster is forthcoming, but mark your calendars that the Pumpkin Parade is ON! We are so grateful that Councillor McMahon is sponsoring the event this year. With the new, wider path in the park, it is sure to be the best-ever most magical night in the park!
Howl-O-Ween Festival
October 27, 2013 1:00-3:00pm
Merrill Park Dog Association
Halloween Face Paint Party with Happy Faces
October 31, 2013 2:30-5:30pm (updated time)
2071 Danforth Avenue (Artisans at Work)
Missing your Thursday market face paint this Halloween? You’re in luck — Happy Faces Face Paint will be hosting a Halloween Face Paint Party at Artisans at Work on Halloween.
For only $5 per face, they promise to: “add the finishing touches to your little monster/princess/monsterprincess’s costume with face paint, sparkles and hairdos.”
You can book in advance by emailing your name, phone number and preferred times to thosehappyfaces@gmail.com, or just drop by!
ArtCave Halloween Events
October 25th & October 31st
155 Lamb Ave, just south of Danforth Avenue
Come and visit ArtCave, a new, local art studio business!
For more info: www.art-cave.ca
East End Children’s Centre Fundraiser
October 26, 2013 7:00-11:00 p.m.
Last chance to book a sitter! The Annual East End Children’s Centre fundraiser is this Saturday. Help raise money to support the Kimbourne and Gledhill drop-in centres that so many families and kids enjoy and rely on.
And while we are talking about kids, please think about supporting a local mom who is trying to raise money to start a charity for children and to get some help for her own daughter, Gwyneth. All you have to do is vote. Round 2 of voting started October 21 and goes until November 4. Here are the links to vote and for more info:
For those who haven’t met him yet, here’s Allister, owner of Fa.Real Custom Tees, and all-around awesome guy.
Allister Thomas, Fa.Real Custom Tees
Fa.Real started out as one of DECA’s Pop-up Shops last winter and proprietors Allister and Tracey loved our ‘hood so much they moved their family above their store at 1900 Danforth Ave and set out to become a permanent addition to Danforth East. We here at DECA have used Fa.Real’s services for many amazing gifts (just read Catherine Porter’s post about the best baby present ever) and we’ve valued Allister and Tracey’s friendship.
Unfortunately, operating a shop without the backing of the Pop-up Shop program has been a financial challenge and Fa.Real is set to pack it in at the end of the month.
EXCEPT…
They aren’t ready to throw in the towel just yet. As a final effort to keep the store, Allister has created a line of East York T-shirts (designs are at the end of this post) and he’s hoping you’ll love them as much as you love our neighbourhood.
Here’s the pitch, in Allister’s own words:
First, I would like to thank all of you for coming into our shop and giving me the pleasure to express my creativity on your shirts. I also would like to say that it has been a real delight to meet the people in this community; you all have been outstanding to myself and my family and make us all feel great being here.
A customer one time asked me, “How long are you guys gonna be here?” and I simply replied, “We’re here as long as you guys keep us here.” And that’s the main reason I’m writing this. We are in a position where our stay at 1900 Danforth is limited to OCTOBER 31st, 2013.
We started printing t-shirts from our basement apartment back in 2011 in our dining room. In January we heard DECA was looking for small businesses like us that were looking to try out being in a store front for a month. My wife and I jumped at the opportunity immediately and out of 70 applicants, we were in the top 3 chosen. Since May 1st, we have been operating the business without the help of the Pop-up Shop Project.
We were so committed, we even moved our family above the store when an apartment became available, and it’s been an amazing experience ever since. We’ve been increasingly busy ever since we opened up, but we have not gotten ourselves in a position where we make enough to cover all our expenses without falling short.
So I had to think, think, think, like Winnie the Pooh. Then it hit me: I wanted to provide something that I’m very proud of and something you guys have pride in as well. So I created a line of EAST YORK t-shirts to big-up the area we call home.
And for each person who purchases EAST YORK t-shirts (if my store gets to stay), I will be offering a special lifetime membership for a 20% discount on all custom t-shirt orders here at Fa.real Custom Tees. (And don’t forget that a custom t-shirt makes a great, inexpensive personal gift for family and friends at Christmas time.)
A lot of you guys already come by here often to get shirts made for yourself or for friends and family. Sometimes, you guys just stop through to say what up and to share on some jokes or have good conversation and catch some positive vibes which is something I really enjoy as well. Help us stay here by supporting our small mom and pop t-shirt shop, and we will support our new home in East York.
