Gerrard and Woodbine..More Than Just Ruby Tuesdays

Found this little tidbit of information on my virtual travels this evening thanks to Mary-Margaret McMahon.

The Gerrard Woodbine Neighbourhood Association launch is this Saturday, June 9th.

  • Historical walking tours from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. with the event wrapping up by 1:30 p.m.
  • Treats, magician, face painting, etc.
  • Meeting in rain (at the Naval Club) or shine (in the parking lot). We will only cancel the walking tour if it is absolutely pouring or a thunderstorm. We may need to compress the two tours into one depending upon the weather. But do as the British do and bring your ‘brollies’!
  • There will be a table set up so you can jot down name ideas for the ‘hood and place them in a ballot box. The favourites will be listed in an online / email poll for final voting. So… what shall it be….?

Moberly Street Sale

Check out all the goods that are fit to sell from the good people of Moberly Avenue – Saturday June 9th from 8:00 a.m – 1:00 p.m.

Merrill Bridge Ravine

Dina is doing some creek maintenance in Merrill Bridge Ravine and is about to embark on the ambitious endeavour of creating a more substantial creek bed on the public property behind 1 to 15 West Lynn Rd which hopefully will dry up the swampland that is currently there and reduce the amount of mosquitos we have been plagued with. If you are interested in joining her for some satisfying physical labour she would be most happy. Also, if your children play in the ravine, please ask them not to dam the stream. Though this is a fun thing to do, it causes swamping which provides the mosquitos with way too much breeding ground. Contact Dina at dwaik(at)rogers.com for more information.

Mommy and Me and Murals and Me

Check out two recent posts from Sarah on her East End Pioneer blog. The first, is about two terrific gyms in our neighbourhood that are offering Mommy and Me fitness classes.  What better way to meet other moms in the neighbourhood and get yourself and your babe out of the house? The second is a new mural that was community-created as part of the Art of the Danforth. If you like Sarah’s stories on news in the neighbourhood, stay tuned because you’ll be reading a lot more of her musings in this space coming soon.

Seamstress? 

O.k. DECA, you’ve told us about your favourite contractors.  Now it’s time to share your favourite local seamstress. Post your comments to the blog or send them to me at natasha.granatstein(at)gmail.com and I’ll post them. Let us know if this tailor/seamstress has sewed up your whole wardrobe or merely hemmed your pants.  You’ve never failed me before, let’s hear it!

NOT The Final Weekend

It’s not the final weekend of the Art of the Danforth. Who told you it was the final weekend?  Oh me?  I was totally, wholly, completely, utterly wrong.  Next weekend is the final weekend.

Update – the twitter-inspired mural has been postponed to next weekend because of the weather-next weekend being the final weekend.

That is all.

Art of the Danforth

Saturday June 2
11 am -5 pm: Longest Freestanding Sculpture at Coxwell Parkette @ Coxwell & Danforth.  Play with the world’s largest tinker-toy set!  WEATHER PERMITTING.

1 pm, 2:30 pm & 5 pm: VSVSVS – The Free School @ 1238 Danforth Ave ( Cosmic Janitorial).  Drop in on these free classes on the most profoundly ordinary subjects:  At 1 PM, Anthony Cooper tells us: When is a Cup Not a Cup?  How to Turn a Styrofoam Cup Inside Out: A Meditation on Time and the Ability to Focus your Energy Positively and Prosperously.  At 2:30 PM, Laura Simon shows us: How to draw Hank Hill.  At 5 PM, David Hanes explains: How to Rock Short Shorts Plus Post-Internet Theory.

1 & 4 pm: Art Amble. Meet at LucSculpture School & Studios, 663 Greenwood

All day: Brian Rideout – Twitter Mural @ 1417 Danforth Ave (Top Notch Pizza Shop)
For the last three weeks, you’ve had a chance to determine the contents of a mural, by tweeting your ideas to http://twitter.com/#!/rideoutmural . Now come see Brian Rideout contend with what he has unleashed.

*****

Sunday June 3
10 am – 4 pm:  Parking Lot Art Fair at Green P Lot, corner of Danforth & Parkmount.

1 pm: Danforth Bike Line. Bring your bike and take part in creating ephemeral bike lanes. Meet at SW corner of Greenwood & Danforth (The Beer Store).  

1 pm – 3 pm: Traffic Jam at Coxwell TTC Station.  Let your imagination loose on Dan’s 1 km long paper highway. Participants can enter the station for free (for sole purpose of taking part in the event).

1 & 4 pm: Art Amble. Meet at LucSculpture School & Studios, 663 Greenwood.

3 pm – 4 pm: Storytelling in front of  “Integration” at 2013 Danforth.  Listen to some of the stories behind this mythological mural.

12 pm, 1:30 pm & 3:30 pm: VSVSVS – The Free School @ 1238 Danforth Ave ( Cosmic Janitorial).  More free pedagogical goodness from the crew at VSVSVS. At noon, Jemma shows us: How to Correctly and Quickly Identify Paper Sizes and English Accents (Extra Bonus: Cockney Rhyming Slang).  At 1:30 pm, Stephen McLeod lays out the fundamental principles of: Cool Sound: Sound Walk: A Lesson in Cool Sounds.  At 3:30 pm,  James Gardner gives a colloquium on: How to Open Beer Bottle With Style, Grace, and Determination:  How to Use a Bottle Cap as a Weapon (BONUS Lesson: Gum Wrapper Parachutes).

5:30 – 8:30 pm: Texture Detectives (Show Opening)  by Allie Phips @ 1238 Danforth Ave.  An installation created with texture rubbings done by children from It’s Playtime Daycare. Come by and check out the what this neighborhood feels like under a sheet of paper.

WANT TO HELP?

We’re looking for a few good volunteers in our final week to help in various positions.  If you’re interested, please contact Daniel at volunteer@artofthedanforth.com

 

Error Alert.  The VSVSVS Free School is actually Sunday, instead of Saturday.  (Apologies if you went today!)

It should be:

SUNDAY, MAY 26, 2012:

VSVSVS – The Free School!
Inside 1238  Danforth Ave – Cosmic Janitorial Services (1 PM – 3 PM)
Going head to head with 2000 + years of pedagogy, VSVSVS have established the Free School – your one stop shop for learning all manner of useful (and not so useful) things. It all starts at 1 PM (TOMORROW, SUNDAY, MAY 27th), with David Hanes  who’ll teach you how to Rock Short Shorts (in addition to Post-Internert theory).
Then, (still on Sunday, May 27) Ryan Clayton will teach you how to make, complete, and maintain an Elastic Band Ball.
Finally at Sunday, May 27, 5:00 pm, Anna Kovler  give you A Lesson in Denial, as well as  A Lesson in Scissor Use and because she’s nice, A Lesson in Positive Visualization and Materialization.

Art of the Danforth This Weekend!

There’s lots going on as part of Art of the Danforth this weekend. See below or visit the site at www.artofthedanforth.com

SATURDAY MAY 26

noon – 3 pm:     Traffic Jam Danforth/Coxwell Public Library, 1675 Danforth

1 – 1:30 pm:        Graffiti Removal Removal Tours (GRR Tours) Leaves from 1238 Danforth

1 – 2 pm:              These are the people in your neighborhood. Meet outside Woodbine TTC Station

1 – 3 pm:              Stories You Haven’t Heard NE Corner of Woodmount & Danforth Aves

1 – 3 pm:              Yarn Bombing workshop at the Danforth/Coxwell Public Library, 1675 Danforth
1 – 5:30 pm:        VSVSVS Free School, 1238 Danforth

1 & 4 pm:             Art Amble Meet at LucSculpture School & Studios (663 Greenwood)
8 pm                      Feast in the East #2 at Danny Greens, 1218 Danforth Ave

SUNDAY MAY 27
1 pm:                     Danforth Bike Line. Meet at SW corner of Greenwood and Danforth (The Beer Store)
1 & 4 pm:             Art Amble. Meet at LucSculpture School & Studios, 663 Greenwood
3 pm – 4 pm:      Storytelling in front of  “Integration” at 2013 Danforth

DAILY

All day:                 Art installations and exhibits
8:50 – 9:30pm:   Intersection performance @ Glebemount & Danforth (Intersection)

Art of the Danforth

Join us tomorrow for the Make A Joyful Noise parade, proudly presented by DECA with the generous support of Silly Goose Kids and in conjunction with the amazing Art of the Danforth!  The face paint starts flowing at 10:30 a.m. at East Lynn Park near one block west of Woodbine and Danforth.  Come dressed in full costume or just a funny hat. Bring your favourite instrument and join our little walk around the park.  We’ll have some bubbles at the end, but feel free to bring your best bubble blowers too!

There are tons of art installations going in and on the Danforth today. This Art of the Danforth party goes on from May 20 – June 10 so take a look at the website or pick up one of the programs and get in the game.  The Make A Joyful Noise Parade kicks off the fest, but there’s lots more happening tomorrow too.  Art of the Danforth is an absolutely incredible event right here in our neighbourhood. It’s the brainchild of a few local people who believe that art can build community – and a whole lot more. It’s been two years in the making. Check it out.

Sunday, May 20:

10 am +                Art installations and exhibits – lots of them!
11 am                    Make a Joyful Noise Parade at East Lynn Park
11 am –2 pm      TIMEANDDESIRE Performs AUC Workers (Artists Under-Cover) various sites

11 am – 3 pm     Stories You Haven’t Heard Rendez-Vous Restaurant Bar & Cafe (1408 Danforth Ave)
1 pm – 3 pm       Traffic Jam Circus Coffee House (7 Woodmount Ave)
1 pm                      Ten Minute Paint Fight! Assemble at 12:30 pm at Ladysmith & Danforth
1:15 pm                Art Amble Meet at Ladysmith & Danforth, after paintfight
3 pm – 4 pm       Storytelling in front of “Integration” (2013 Danforth)
4 pm                      Art Amble Meet at LucSculpture School & Studios (663 Greenwood)
8 pm                      Feast in the East #1 Danny Greens (1218 Danforth Ave)
9:30 pm-ish         Intersection performance @ Glebemount & Danforth (Intersection)