The Weekend Guide
“Beginning FRIDAY MARCH 19, 2010
***FOOD & DRINK in Toronto***
WHAT: Toronto Wine & Cheese Show
WHEN: Friday March 19 to Sunday March 21, 2010
Friday: Noon – 10 p.m. | Saturday: Noon – 9 p.m. | Sunday: Noon – 6 p.m.
WHERE: International Centre, Hall 5
6900 Airport Rd., Mississauga
HOW MUCH: For convenience, buy your tickets online!
Online $: $16
At the door: $18.
Group Discounts for 10 plus Call 647-438-5559 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 647-438-5559 end_of_the_skype_highlighting.
Must be 19 years or older to attend. No children, no infants
WHY: ‘Taste, sip and savour your way through the Wine & Cheese Show! The three-day event features a tasty selection of gourmet foods, wines, beers, and spirits, as well as interactive and informative seminars.
- Sample wine, beer and spirits from around the world
- Several stages serve up delicious food and drink ideas
- Experience mouth-watering culinary and wine pairings
- Discover tons of educational topics and expert advice
- Hundreds of new and unique products, recipes and pairing options’
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***GIVING BACK in Toronto***
WHAT: SNAP!
www.snap-toronto.com
This photographic fundraiser (with a bar, DJ and hors d’oeuvres) benefits The AIDS Committee of Toronto.
WHEN: Sunday March 21, 6pm-11pm
6:00 PM: Doors Open
- Cocktail Reception
- Art Preview
- Auction Registration
- Silent Auction Opens
7:30 PM Sharp: Live Auction begins
WHERE: The National Ballet School (400 Jarvis St.)
HOW MUCH $: $90 General Admission
Click here to purchase tickets online.
For ticket inquiries tickets@actoronto.org
Includes: coat check, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, host bar, live auction, silent auction and entertainment provided by DJ Sumation.
WHY: Benefits The AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT).
***ACT is facing a sharp decline in fundraising revenue this year, and we need your support urgently to keep our vital programs going.***
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***ART in Toronto***
WHAT: Who Knew Grannie: A Dub Aria (by ahdri zhina mandiela)
“u can’t run/run/run
From the roots u need to redeem for a future”
Four cousins return to Jamaica in remembrance of the woman who raised them all.
A lyrically powerful new play in dub.
whoknewgrannie.blogspot.com
…at the FACTORY THEATRE
(*one of my favourite theatre houses in the city 
. I saw this play last night and LOVED, LOVED, LOVED it. Highly recommended. Catch it before it leaves)
WHEN: March 13th-April 4th
WHERE: The Factory Theatre www.factorytheatre.ca 125 Bathurst St.
HOW MUCH $: Online box office link:
https://secure1.tixhub.com/factory/procurement/
Factory Theatre Box Office phone contact:
416.504.9971 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 416.504.9971 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Previews $15
Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday $25
Friday, Saturday $35
School Matinees $12 {students}, $20 {non high school students}
Senior/Students/Artists/Groups of 10+ $5 off all tickets
| Box Office: (416) 504-9971 |
WHY:
Quality live theatre (with a cast of very talented local artists) that will have you laughing out loud, crying and smiling at the end for as low as $25! You cant beat that!
MORE INFO: *This Sunday is the last chance to catch the play “GRIMM too” at the Factory Theatre.
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***CULTURE in Toronto***
WHAT: Taste of Iceland at the Drake Hotel
The Drake Hotel- A TASTE OF ICELAND
WHEN: March 17-20
WHERE: The Drake Hotel – 1150 Queen St. West- 416-531-5042 www.thedrakehotel.ca
HOW MUCH $: Free or varies
WHY: TASTE OF ICELAND PRESENTS: MUGISON
Grab a taste of Iceland’s creative genius with the acclaimed Mugison. Boasting equal parts power rock, electrifying pop and desolate folk, it’s no surprise that Mugison’s album Mugimama Is This Monkey Music? garnered so much attention at the Icelandic Music Awards.
Highly praised by Rolling Stone for his epic performances, Mugison is a performer not to be missed.
Swing by the Underground for your chance to see one of Iceland’s biggest stars.
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***NATURE in TORONTO***
WHAT: Canada Blooms 2010, “Passions” (The Flower & Garden Festival)
WHEN: March 17 – 21,
Show Hours:
- Wednesday, March 17, 2010 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday, March 18, 2010 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Friday, March 19, 2010 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday, March 20, 2010 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday, March 21, 2008 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
WHERE: Direct Energy Building – Exhibition Place, Hall A & B
HOW MUCH $:
| Adult | $18 | |
| Grp Rate 20+ | $14 | |
| Student (13 – 18) | $16 | |
| Senior (65+) | $16 | |
| RBC After 5 pm Rate | $14 | |
| Two Day Ticket | $25 | |
| Early Morning Tours | $40 (W/T/F/Sa) | |
| Preview Party | $75 |
Advance Tickets
Avoid standing in line and save! You can buy your Canada Blooms tickets at a reduced rate right on our website -
click here! Advanced tickets can also be purchased at Shop TBG at the Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario.
***Visit After 5:00 and save $4.00***
Enjoy our new RBC after 5 pm rate and save $4.00 per person with our new $14 admission price! Avoid the large daytime crowds and experience Canada Blooms at a leisurely pace in the evening. Purchase your RBC after 5 pm tickets at the Direct Energy Centre Box Office each evening after 5 pm.
WHY:
Explore over 6 acres of stunning creative gardens in a dazzling display of colour, texture and fragrance designed by Canada’s best landscaping talents. Choose from and enjoy over 200 hours of gardening demonstrations and talks where local, national and international experts share their wealth of knowledge and passion for horticulture. Keep checking this page for more information about our 2010 celebration!
2010 Canada Blooms Highlights include:
- The Home Depot Garden Centre Stage at Canada Blooms
- Preview Party Celebration
- RBC After 5pm Rate
- Win a Trip to Discover the Gardens of Ireland and Vote For Your Favourite Garden – presented by Tourism Ireland
- Scotts Canada “Ask The Expert” Gazebo
- Canadian Cancer Society: Fighting Back
- The New Classical 96.3 FM – VIA Rail Garden Route – Win a Trip to Your Favourite Garden Destination
- Wine and Cheese Tasting in the Niagara Wine Garden
- Grey Power Celebrity Stage
- Pick Ontario Avenue – Fresh Bouquets and Floral Superstars
- Enbridge Garden Solutions Speaker Series
- Plant Day Presented by Vineland Research and Innovation Centre,Thursday March 18th
- City of Toronto: Get Growing Toronto! Urban Agriculture in our City
- CTS TV/Master Gardener’s of Ontario Speaker Series
- Garden Hall Horticultural and Design Competition
- Skills Canada Competition
- Call2Recycle’s Defining Moment
- Enter to Win a Trip to Spain
- Cyrus Blooms: A Celebration of Culture
- Symposium on ARTchitectural Landmarks and Landscapes: Visions of Future Cities
- The Magical World of Tinker Bell
- Canada Blooms Special Days
- Tourism Ireland Day, Wednesday March 17th
- Vineland Research Day, Thursday March 18th
- CP24 Day, Friday March 19th
- Scotts Canada Day, Saturday March 20th
- Grey Power Insurance Day, Sunday March 21st
Be sure to visit the Marketplace, where you’ll find hundreds of knowledgeable vendors and artisans showcasing the newest, most innovative and best in outdoor, garden and landscaping products – tools, plants, seeds, bulbs, books, decorative accessories and everything else you will need to get your garden season started.
Feast your eyes on breathtaking floral designs, large and small, and one of the most prestigious standard judged flower shows. View the work of designers from around the world at this renowned floral competition! Interested in competing? Submit your entry form today!
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Have a GREAT weekend everyone!
….and remember “LIFE is meant to be ENJOYED & LIVED, get out and have FUN!”
