Events
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iceNite
Thursday February 24th at 5:30 - 8:00 PM
Location
Sutton Place Hotel 955 Bay Street
Yonge Bloor Bay Business Association cordially invites you to join us in our launch of the Bloor-Yorkville BIA’s IceFest. Guests will enjoy a glistening view of the Toronto skyline from the top-floor ballroom of The Sutton Place Hotel’s Stop 33. Rub elbows with Yorkville’s movers and shakers!
This event is a fundraiser in support of the Yonge Bloor Bay Business Association, celebrating over 90 years and committed to advancing the development of the Yorkville district as a desirable shopping, business, professional, commercial and residential area.
iceNite is a strong supporter of The Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Admission $30 – Credit cards accepted
UNIQUE “YORKVILLE CHIC” SILENT AUCTION, ENTERTAINMENT, AND COMPLIMENTARY HORS D’OEUVRES.
Advance registration is strongly recommended.
To register and for any other inquiries, please contact us at 416-922-4211 or Email: info@ybba.org. For full details click on the Events page at www.ybba.org.Website
Contact
416-922-4211 or Email: info@ybba.org
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Bloor-Yorkville IceFest
Saturday February 25 & 26 from 12:00 to 5:00 PM
Location
Village of Yorkville Park (Cumberland and Bellair Streets)
Celebrate winter in the city with the Seventh Annual Bloor-Yorkville IceFest, running from February 25 – 26.
This year’s festival will feature an array of spectacular ice sculpture displays, events and demonstrations throughout the neighbourhood for the public to enjoy.
See the magic of ice come to life as artists put the finishing touches on this amazing winter scene, crafted from an astounding 30,000 lbs. of ice.
From 12 pm – 5 pm on Saturday, Feb. 25 and Sunday, Feb. 26, come marvel at our very own “Winter Wilderness” ice display, including the magical centerpiece display of an “Ice Log Cabin”, complete with a northern Lumberjack! IceFest will also showcase many of Canada’s majestic animals and our hearty winter culture!
Plus, children will love the complimentary “Ice Kiddie Cubes” with a toy inside!
The Festival will also include ice carving demonstrations throughout the neighbourhood and a street closure both days on Cumberland Street. There will be on-street performers including skating performances by “Glisse on Ice”.The 12th Annual Sassafraz Ice Carving Competition starts Saturday at noon. Visitors are invited to watch talented ice carvers chisel out breathtaking pieces in the Village of Yorkville Park (Cumberland St. & Bellair St.). They are also invited to cast their vote between 2 pm – 5 pm on Saturday for the People’s Choice Sculpture, to be announced at 5:15 pm that day.
February is Heart Month and IceFest is proud to support the Heart and Stroke Foundation. For a $5 donation, visitors can have their photo taken in the Village of Yorkville Park. Photos will be taken by photographer Henry Lin from 1 pm – 4 pm on Saturday and Sunday.
This is an all ages family friendly, FREE event, all you have to bring is warm clothes, a hearty winter spirit, and maybe a camera to capture the moments in ice forever!
For full event details please visit: www.bloor-yorkville.com/icefest
Website
www.bloor-yorkville.com/icefest/
Contact
416-928-3553 x 27 biamember@bloor-yorkville.com
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Maya: Secrets of their Ancient World
Opens November 19th, 2011
Location
Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen`s Park
Their history is shrouded in mystery.
Their civilization guided by the stars.
The ancient Maya held many secrets that have for centuries remained buried until now.
Take a journey through the mysterious land of the Maya in this landmark exhibition - a world premiere at the Royal Ontario Museum that features many never-before-seen artifacts.
Discover their sacred rulers, ingenious architectural feats, elaborate writing system, bloodletting rituals and cosmology of death and resurrection.
From the truth behind the 2012 end-of-days legend, to their puzzling collapse, their secrets are finally revealed.
Original ROM footage of historically significant sites in Mexico, touchable models of artifacts, and a series of thought-proving lectures will immerse visitors and parents in an educational and entertaining journey back in time.
This exhibition is result of an exciting collaboration between the ROM, the Canadian Museum of Civilization and the National Institute of Anthropology and History.
Website
Contact
416.586.5797.
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Historic Yorkville Walks
Location
Yorkville area
Looking to find out about the history of Bloor-Yorkville? Join a guided walk for an insider’s peak at our history.
The tour takes place any day either at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m., requires a minimum of two people, covers two miles, and is two hours plus long. Meet at the southwest corner of Bloor and Avenue Road at the main entrance to the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM). $25 per person. Reservations required.
Contact
Genova Tours
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Yorkville Gallery Walk
Location
Yorkville area
Join Marg King and group leaders in touring local Art Galleries in Yorkville. Meet exhibiting artists, hear gallery curators commentary and meet other Art Walk visitors.
The walk is always on the first Thursday of every month (except January), Gather at 6:00 p.m, at Hazelton Lanes, lower level. (The Rotunda). The walk starts at 6:30 p.m. sharp and ends at approximately 8:00 p.m. See website for complete details. Cost: Free!Website
Contact
Marg King
647-588-1144
