Downtown Seen

Seen: Winter Garden hosts elegant Doras: opera wins big

The air was electric at Toronto’s answer to the Tony Awards last night as the best in Toronto-produced theatre, opera and dance were recognized for their efforts at the 2017 DORA Awards. Held at the legendary Elgin and Winter Garden ...

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Cooper Koo kids get their shot at Air Canada Centre

On June 11, the YMCA Cooper Koo team visited Air Canada Centre for a rare opportunity to train like a professional basketball player as the grand prize winners in the Ford Drills & Skills competition. The teams won the chance ...

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Italian superstars attend film festival opening

Two Italian Superstars attended the Italian Contemporary Film Festival (ICFF) opening in Downtown Toronto in support of films at the TIFF Bell LightBox as part of the festival. Leo Gullotta Comedic and dramatic actor, loved by fans and critics alike, ...

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Mackenzie House chalks up a history lesson

Leslieville resident and artist Leslie Ashton was at 106 Yonge St. on June 8 drawing a tribute to Vic Steinberg, a girl reporter who went undercover as a man at the men-only Toronto News in 1894. The street art is ...

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Seen: Pet lovers’ day at Berczy Park

On June 3, the Friends of Berczy Park held a Pet-Lovers Day when dog owners were invited to bring their pets to the park and the new dog area. One of the area’s features is a gravel section—with a draining ...

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Seen: Music in St. James Park returns

On June 1, Music in St. James Park launched its sixth season with a barbecue provided by St. Lawrence Market merchants. The band Lemon Bucket Orkestra played in the park’s gazebo. The sound system was powered by two cyclists from ...

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Downtown Seen: Rev. Brinton’s retirement party at St. James

The clergy and congregation of St. James Cathedral held a retirement party for The Reverend Canon David Brinton, Sub-Dean and Vicar at the Cathedral for sixteen years, attended by well over 100 parishioners. Fr. Brinton was bestowed with gifts, roasted ...

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Seen: Eat to the Beat

Violinist Brigit O'Regan

On Nov. 1, Roy Thomson Hall was the venue for the 21st annual Eat to the Beat that raises funds for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Guests sampled savoury and sweet dishes offered by 60 female chefs and sipped wine, ...

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Seen: Evening at the Market

The 2016 Evening at the Market gala drew a happy throng of 1500 people from all over Toronto, who sampled the very best of the wares of the 120 participating vendors. Proceeds from this year’s event went to Second Harvest.—E.M.

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Seen: Autism Laughs

Autism Laughs brought an innovative approach to fundraising to the Steamwhistle Brewery on Nov. 3. By combining live music, great food, and enticing auction prizes, Autism Laughs managed to bring out a great crowd for a great cause. But what ...

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