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247. Movies in the Mess Hall

September 3, 2011 Heikki Walden

September 4, 2011

Chow down on some “comfort” food then catch a favourite flick at the Drake Hotel’s “Movies in the Mess Hall.” Tonight’s presentation is Dirty Dancing, the beloved film about Baby and Johnny Castle’s relationship on and off the dance floor.

Dinner includes a foot-long veal cheese dog and a sprinkle donut for $15; for an additional $6 get a “P.D. Day Lavender Lemonade Juice Box’tail (Solieski vodka, lavender syrup and lemonade).

The fun gets started at 7pm at the Drake Hotel. For more information, go to www.thedrakehotel.ca.

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228. Drop-in Yoga Class (Prep)

August 16, 2011 Heikki Walden

August 16, 2011

So you’ve finally decided to get in on the yoga trend. Where to begin? How about starting at the downtown Downward Dog Yoga Centre?! Today’s “prep” class is perfect for those just learning the basics of yoga. You’l learn classic postures at a slower pace with more attention to detail, allowing you to build your confidence in your practice. This class is a great way to discover whether yoga is for you, without having to commit to several weeks of classes, as you can “drop-in” for $20. If you decide you want to continue at Downward Dog, on your first visit you can enjoy 1-week of unlimited classes for $20 – the price of your first class – so you’ll have the opportunity to look into other classes!

Tonight’s “prep” class starts at 7:15pm; Downward Dog Yoga Centre is located at 735 Queen Street West, on the 2nd floor. If you can’t make it to tonight’s session, prep classes are also held on Wednesdays at 5:30pm, Thursdays at 7:15pm and Saturdays at 10:00am. For more information go to www.downwarddog.com.

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67. Intro to Salsa

March 8, 2011 Heikki Walden

March 8, 2011

Starting tonight at 7pm on the 3rd floor of the Dovercourt House, Intro to Salsa is an eight week course that will get you active, meeting new people, and of course, dancing, in no time!

You don’t need a partner or any experience to start the series – you just need enthusiasm and a willingness to learn! If you can’t commit to the full eight weeks (which starts today and continues until April 26th), you can “drop in,” for $20 per class, but to learn the basic salsa concepts, you won’t want to miss a session! For the eight week series, new students pay $135, and returning/existing students pay $99. Register online at the GoDance Mambo website, and get ready to experience the fiery passion of salsa

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13. Design Talks: Creating Liveable Living Rooms

January 13, 2011 Heikki Walden

January 13, 2011

The living room is the life of your home: this space can “double” as an office or a home theatre centre, and it is more than likely your primary entertainment venue. In short your living room is where you live – it should be lively, welcoming, and reflect your sense of style! Join us for our first Design Talk of 2011 when Karl Lohnes, Homes Columnist for Metro News, will help us to make our living rooms more liveable!

Karl will teach us the “tricks of the trade” as he helps us learn to match patterns and colours in a room, measure a space for the right sized sofa and area rug, hang and display artwork effectively, find the right paint colour for your walls, and introduce us to the basics of window treatments. After the talk, don’t miss the opportunity to have your decor dilemmas solved by this celebrated designer in our fun Q&A!

Mark your calendars! Our event kicks off at 7pm on Thursday, January 13th at Urban Mode (145 Tecumseth Street, just south of Queen St West). Spaces are limited – purchase your ticket at http://livingrooms.eventbrite.com/ now to avoid disappointment!

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10. Elvis Monday @ the Drake

January 10, 2011 Heikki Walden

January 10, 2011

As Toronto’s longest running indie showcase, it is no surprise that Elvis Monday at the Drake Hotel has featured the likes of Cowboy Junkies, Treble Charger, Sum 41, Three Days Grace, Billy Talent, Ron Sexsmith, and Beck!

This weekly event has proven to be quite the “launching pad” for many the Toronto band, so don’t miss your opportunity to see the next big thing tonight and on Mondays to come!

Getting started at 9pm, this event is free. Be ready to show ID and enjoy some local talent at the Drake Hotel on Queen Street West!