Danny’s Urban Fairies

August 23, 2015

Murals, fairies, new store and NOW noms

Murals, fairies, another pop-up shop success and NOW Magazine nominations!

Coxwell Barns Mural

East End Arts is teaming up with a esteemed artist Sean Martindale to paint a mural on the wall of the Coxwell Barns (south-east corner of Danforth & Coxwell, just south of Danforth) from August 24-end of Sept (approx). Other than just telling you about this awesome project, there are two other things you need to know:

Are you interested in volunteering to help paint the new mural? If so, come to a volunteer info session on Monday, August 24, 5-6 pm at TKO’s (Coxwell & Danforth). All are welcome – no experience necessary! If you can’t attend the session but you want to help out, please join the project’s Facebook event and to keep track of sign-up slots when they have a schedule.
The project is looking for the following supplies to help with this mural – please contact info@eastendarts.ca if you can share any of the following:
- a sturdy rolling cart capable of carting full buckets of paint/water (may get paint on it, 1 needed from August 24 – end of Septladders ( 6 ft, 8 ft) – needed 1 or 2 from August 24 – end of Sept
- step stools – needed 1 or 2 from August 24 – end of Sept
- 1 high quality, long (at least a meter) level – must be strong, engineering-type quality here! (warning: may get paint on it)

If you can help or want more info, please contact Cindy at info@eastendarts.ca!

Fairy Dance

On Tuesday, Danny’s Urban Fairies are heading to Pegasus Studios for a Fairy Circle Dance Party from 6:30-7:30pm. BYOFW (Bring your own fairy wings)

The fairies are so busy but are wrapping up at the end of the month so make sure to keep up to date on all of their comings and goings!

Another Pop-Up Shop Success! Congrats to the Handwork Dept!

Last week we were so happy to tell you that Merrily, merrily is now a permanent store on our strip! So it’s doubly exciting to tell you that another of our current pop-up shops has signed a lease! The Handwork Dept will be moving to 1898 Danforth (formerly Jenny’s Floral Boutique). If you haven’t been yet, you should go. It is part gallery, part trip down memory lane (depending on how old you are) and all-around awesome shopping experience. Thanks to Maggie the owner for giving us one more interesting, unique and fun store to visit.

image007 (1) — The Handwork Dept’s current storefront at 1801 Danforth – moving to 1898 Danforth in the coming weeks

Also need to acknowledge our dedicated pop-up shop team. Gay, Tina, Cath, Anita and so many others have worked so hard to transform and revitalize our neighbourhood through our pop-up shop project. It’s a huge project that involves countless hours of work, and every success happens because this team has made it happen.

Now Magazine Best of Toronto Nominations

Now’s Best of Toronto nominations are out and our neighbourhood is very well represented. While it’s an honour to be nominated, what we need is to WIN! Our friends at Moberly have put together a handy cheat sheet for all our local nominations. You can vote from all of your devices, so please get in as many clicks as possible. Show Toronto why the east end is the best end.

http://moberlynaturalfoods.com/2015/06/26/now-best-of-toronto-2015/

A few snaps from some of our local winners last year to show you that we can totally do this!!

christal now — LEN owner Christal and their 2014 award for Best Design Store

sgk now — Shamie and Tracey with their 2014 Best Toy Store award for Silly Goose Kids

moberly

July 24, 2015

Saturday events in the neighbourhood

There’s too much going on today to not blog, so here it is!

Big morning at Stephenson Park!

10am Yoga – $5 suggested donation (this happens most Saturdays in the summer, depending on weather)

10-noon – Danny’s Urban Fairies

Remember when we told you about Danny’s Urban Fairies? Well, they are coming to the park and bringing loads of fun! Free crafts and temporary tattoos, Roller Derby Girls and a sponge water fight at 11! (Don’t forget swimsuits for the wading pool!)

Wag on Danforth Cat Adopt-a-Thon

Join Toronto Cat Rescue at Wag and find a new friend! 10am-4pm

You may have read that Toronto Cat Rescue is taking care of more than 60 cats found in a home, many of whom need veterinary or foster care. Click here for that story, which will also connect you to donation info.

July 14, 2015

Have you seen the glimmer of fairy wings as you head to your favourite park or a fairy door appear in one of your favourite shops on The Danny?

gerard pizza — Gerrard Pizza: Artist: Melinda Fraser

Danny’s Urban Fairies are summering right here on the Danforth from July 15^th to August 30^th, 2015! Tucked away in 50+ neighbourhood businesses you will find one-of-a-kind fairy doors. Each lovingly handcrafted by a local artist.

As if the arrival of our fairy friends wasn’t enough excitement, the community will be hosting a series of fairy themed events including, neighbourhood water fights, tea parties, movie nights, pub/food crawls, as well as a saucy fairy burlesque! This summer is all about having fun and using your imagination on The Danny. Take a stroll and discover all the mischief our fairy friends are causing along Danforth East.

Check out Danny Urban Fairies website for more details or join their Facebook page to keep up to date with events and promotions.

To kick off the celebrations, Danny’s Urban Fairies will be launching at The Danny Loves Music festivities this Wednesday, July 15th from 6 pm to 9 pm. Visit their tent to receive a FREE temporary fairy tattoo and to make a fairy craft. Don’t forget to pick up your map listing all the fairy door locations.

There is also going to be a Merrill Dog Park Association fairy dog parade this Saturday, July 18^th starting at 10 am at Merrill Bridge Road Park. The parade will be going to the Woodbine Animal Clinic, The Canine Social Company and Wag on the Danforth to pick up some special fairy surprises along the way. Both pet and non-pet owners are welcome to join the parade.

Don’t forget to enter Danny’s Urban Fairies Facebook Contest this summer to win a $500 gift certificate variety prize package.

This is going to be a fun and magical summer in our part of Toronto.