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49. Canadian International AutoShow

February 18, 2011 Heikki Walden

February 18, 2011

This year’s Canadian International AutoShow offers the opportunity to discover, connect, and experience the latest in the world of automobiles in a unique way.

Starting today and continuing until February 27th, you’ll discover the latest technological innovations, including electric, hybrid, and hydrogen-powered vehicles, while learning more about in-vehicle technologies such as navigation/entertainment systems and enhanced voice/web interaction. Connect with some of the most advanced auto motives in the world, whether that means fueling the dream of your fantasy vehicle, or seriously considering your next purchase. Experience the automotive industry as you enjoy special exhibits, on-site test drive opportunities, and take advantage of some of the most extravagant promotions and contests available.

The Canadian International AutoShow takes place at Metro Toronto Convention Centre, starting at 10:30am each day and continuing until 10pm from February 18th to 26th, and closing on February 27th at 6pm. Discover, connect, and experience the AutoShow online at their official website – you can also save 10% on your ticket price by purchasing your tickets online. Tickets are $20 for adults.

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48. Lunch Money Day

February 17, 2011 Heikki Walden

February 17, 2011

Whether or not you were forced to hand over your lunch money to the school bully as a child, today is the day you’ll actually want to give up the equivalent of what you would usually spend on lunch. By donating this money to Second Harvest’s Lunch Money Day program, you can help to feed Toronto’s hungry by raising $330,000 to provide over $660,000 healthy meals. For every $5 donation, Second Harvest can provide fresh food for 10 nutritious meals!

Want to get your whole office involved? You don’t have to wait until next year – “everyday is Lunch Money Dat at Second Harvest,” so organize your own Lunch Money Day and get your coworkers in on this very worthy cause. For more information about Lunch Money Day, or to organize your own event to raise funds for Second Harvest, check out the Lunch Money Day website.

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46. South Pacific – Opening Night!

February 15, 2011 Heikki Walden

February 15, 2011

The seven-time 2008 Tony Award-winning musical, South Pacific, is coming to Toronto Centre for the Arts, starting tonight!

Featuring beloved songs such as, “There is Nothing Like a Dame,” “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair” and “Some Enchanted Evening,” this classic musical will warm up your winter! Set on a tropical island in the midst of World War II, South Pacific tells the tales of two couples and their struggles to maintain their happiness despite the difficulties of war and their own prejudices.

Tonight’s show gets started at 7:30pm; tickets range from $45.00 (in the Rear Balcony) to $190.00 (Front Orchestra Premium). Tickets all sold out? The show runs until April 10, 2011, so be sure to catch it while it graces the Toronto Centre for the Arts stage! To buy tickets online, go to http://www.dancaptickets.com.

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45. Swing Dancing at the Reservoir Lounge

February 14, 2011 Heikki Walden

February 14, 2011

Whether you have a partner or not, swing dancing at the Reservoir Lounge is a great way to spend Valentine’s Day!

Lindy-hoppers all over Toronto love the Reservoir Lounge, where you can catch live music six nights a week! Monday nights features “Sophia Perlman & The Vipers” starting at about 9:30pm, and playing on through the night so you can get in some serious swing dancing. The “pay what you can” cover charge means a cheap date for Valentine’s Day, and if you go solo, you may just meet your Valentine while you triple step, swing out, and lindy circle your way through the night!

The Reservoir Lounge is located at 52 Wellington Street East – check out their website for more details.

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44. For the Love of Fish

February 13, 2011 Heikki Walden

February 13, 2011

Looking for love this Valentine’s Day weekend? Why not check out “For the Love of Fish” at the Toronto Zoo?!

From February 12th to 13th, the Zoo will highlight some of their most famous fishes and “how they express their love.” An ideal event for kids, children who bring a valentine for their favourite “fishy friend” will get in free! You can pick up a “Love Diary” to learn lots of facts about fish, and head to the Conservation Connection Centre for a special Valentine’s surprise!

“For the Love of Fish” is open from 9:30am to 3:30pm. Check out all the fishy fun at the Toronto Zoo website.

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43. Interactive Demonstration: Valentine’s Day Brunch

February 12, 2011 Heikki Walden

February 12, 2011

Want to impress your sweetie with a delicious Valentine’s Day Brunch, but have trouble boiling water, let alone flipping pancakes? The St. Lawrence Market Kitchen is hosting an interactive demonstration, helping to make you into an expert brunch chef just in time for the 14th.

You’ll learn how to whip up some delicious baked goods, make eggs to order, and of course, what would Valentine’s Day be without a little dessert?

For $50/person, you’ll enjoy a sampler menu and take home recipes and treats, not to mention a much improved knowledge of how to create a memorable Valentine’s Day for that special someone. The two-hour class starts at 1pm; to register, call 416-860-0272, or email kitchen@stlawrencemarket.com. Visit St. Lawrence Market’s website for more information.

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42. Ruined

February 11, 2011 Heikki Walden

February 11, 2011

In association with Nightwood Theatre, Obsidian Theatre Company presents the Toronto Premiere of the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, Ruined.

Written by Lynn Nottage, Ruined follows the story of a young woman in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as she makes her way to Mama Nadi, “a savvy businesswoman who, in the midst of a complex civil war, both protects and profits from the women whose bodies have become battlegrounds.” This intense play conveys the stories of the courageous women who “piece themselves together after the ruin.” Described as “Passionate, courageous and acutely argued” by the Chicago Tribune, you won’t want to miss your opportunity to engage the debut of this important play in our city.

Catch a performance tonight at 8pm; tickets for Friday are $30 each. For more information, go to www.nightwoodtheatre.net.

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41. Design Talks: Planning for Your Home – Organized Urban Living

February 10, 2011 Heikki Walden

February 10, 2011

Whether you live in a tiny condo unit or a palatial manor, it’s difficult to get organized! This month’s Design Talks guest, Clare Kumar, Chief Organizer at Streamlife, will give you tips and tricks to make the most of the space and time in your life.

Clare will teach you what it means to be organized and why it’s so tough to get there (and stay there!) Her presentation and interactive discussion will help you to better manage your space, time, information and “stuff,” allowing you to experience the efficient living experience and peace of mind you desire!

Finally fulfill your New Year’s resolution to “get organized” and join us on February 10, 2011 at Urban Mode at 7:00pm. Spaces are limited, so purchase your ticket today at http://gettingorganized.eventbrite.com/. Get ready to experience organized urban living!

About the Speaker:

Clare Kumar has a natural gift for creating space and making time. How? By using organizing principles to solve a multitude of problems, Clare helps people become more organized at home and at work.

Since creating Streamlife, an organizing company in 2005, Clare has coached residential, small business and corporate clients to improve productivity and achieve greater peace of mind, while creating inspiring spaces in which to live and work. Clare has been a guest expert on Breakfast Television and The Steven & Chris Show, The Shopping Channel and Downright Domestic. These days she can be seen regularly on Real Life, and is the Storage and Organization Expert for Canadian Tire. She has been interviewed by The Globe & Mail, Toronto Star, Canadian Press, Metronews and CBC Radio, appeared in Canadian House & Home, has written for Neatfreak Group Inc., and blogged for Stables and ACCO Brands Canada. Clare is the go-to person in the organizing industry.

Clare is a Silver Leaf member of Professional Organizers in Canada (POC) and has served as its Director of Marketing. She is also a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO). She actively participates in the Institute on Challenging Disorganization, and is a certified home stager (CCSP®).

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40. Nixon in China

February 9, 2011 Heikki Walden

February 9, 2011

Ever wonder what a political event would look like in operatic form? In 1972, Richard Nixon visited China for five days as millions watched from their television sets; in 1987 John Adams transformed this significant political event into an opera: Nixon in China.

Outlining Nixon’s visit to Communist China, the opera follows Richard and Pat Nixon, Henry Kissinger, Jiang Qing, Chairman Mao, and Zho Enlai throughout the Americans’ time in China. The characters express their hopes for the future and their doubts surrounding the lack of breakthrough in the relationship between the two countries.

Performed at the Four Seasons Centre for the Arts, Nixon in China starts at 7:30pm tonight. For more information on other performance dates and times, and to purchase tickets for this artistic take on a politically-charged event, go to http://www.coc.ca/.

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39. Dieu Du Ciel! Beer Tasting Dinner

February 8, 2011 Heikki Walden

February 8, 2011

You know that certain types of wine complement certain foods, but did you know that the same is true of beer? Dieu Du Ciel! Beer Tasting Dinner is your opportunity to become a beer connoisseur! You’ll enjoy a ten course beer dinner at Beerbistro, where beer is not only on the menu, it is an integral part of every menu item!

Whether it’s the cheese and lager fondue, beer bread pizza, or mussels steamed in beer broth, beer-lovers will rejoice as they enjoy a feast, featuring beer from Quebec-based master brewery, Dieu Du Ciel! Many of the beers on tap for tonight’s event were crafted specifically for this event and are unavailable anywhere else in the world.

Tickets are $125 plus HST and gratuity; you can book by phone: 416-861-9872. For more information about this event, go to the Winterlicious website, and to learn more about Beerbistro, check out their website.