THANK YOU!

The Cabbagetown Festival of the Arts successfully concluded it's 37th edition last Sunday, September 8, 2013. Despite Saturday's rainswept opening, attendance has multiplied since joint efforts by Festival organizers (Cabbagetown BIA) to unify the events of the weekend into one big party.

It is a tremendous amount of work putting a festival like this together, and we could not do it without you.

The Cabbagetown BIA would like to say 'Thank You' to the St Jamestown, Cabbagetown, and Regent Park communities for your generous time and support in all our activities. We want to thank our BIA Members - the merchants of Cabbagetown - for their enthusiastic participation, support, and patience as we grow the Festival year after year.

We also want to recognize our fabulous sponsors for their generous support: 

"At TD, we are committed to supporting the communities where our employees and customers live and work. We look to champion diversity throughout many of our initiatives including education and financial literacy; the environment and creating opportunities for young people. We are proud to be a significant supporter of the 2013 Cabbagetown Festival of the Arts, as it brings the community together through culture and diversity with music and the arts."

www.td.com

Our main stage could not have happened without the continued support of TD Bank Group, and we hope to continue to grow the Entertainment in years to come.

Luba Goy and Bob Rae at the 37th Cabbagetown Festival of the Arts.

Luba Goy and Bob Rae with the ceremonious cutting of the Cabbage.

The success of Kidz Korner is back from last year, because of the solid support of Daniels Corp and TCHC.

The kids enjoyed free activities all weekend and enjoyed exotic animal shows thanks to Hands on Exotic and a bouncy castle from Pizza Pizza.

Other sponsors who helped us to create such a successful event are our friends at: Mill Street Brewery, Porter Airlines, NOW Magazine,TABIA, City of Toronto, and Green P Parking.

And Thank You to the Mayor's office for our Plaque of Recognition.

We celebrate the diversity of the city within our community and host the best street party in Toronto.

We are already looking forward to next year, and the 38th edition of the Cabbagetown Festival of the Arts, and hope to see you all again in 2014.

Parking during the Festival

FESTIVAL PARKING 

51 Aberdeen Ave., Carpark 109

Rate: $1.25/Half Hour

405 Sherbourne Street, Surface Parking, Carpark 79  

Rate: $1.00/Half Hour. 

Spruce Court Jr. Public School, 70 Spruce St.

(416-393-1522)

Enter from Spruce Street, 10$ flat rate, there will an attendant at the front and in the back to show people where to park. 

Limited parking spaces are also available:

South of Gerrard, on the West side of Parliament St. 

Residential areas East of Parliament St. 

One Night in Cabbagetown

One Night in Cabbagetown

For one night, watch Cabbagetown's streets come alive as we kick off our festival weekend on Thursday, September 5th, 2013 from 7pm till closing time at 10 of our very fine establishments.

We invite you to come taste the many flavours we have to offer by purchasing a $10 ticket. Each ticket entitles you to a "tasting" at your choice of four restaurants (out of 10 participating). We have several new restaurants in the neighbourhood - now's your chance to see them in action.

Tickets are available at participating venues:

Kingyo	3 pcs. Deep Fried Chicken w/ Garlic Mayo	51B Winchester St.
Stout Irish Pub	Half-Pint of Craft Beer	221 Carlton St.
The Flying Beaver Pubaret	Mushroom Risotto & a sample of Palm Bay Cooler or Steamwhistle Beer	488 Parliament St.
Under the Table	Jerk Chicken Skewer	568 Parliament St.
Butter Chicken Factory	Onion Bhaji & a sample of Cheetah Draft	556 Parliament St.
Young Thailand	Finger Foods & Appetizers	446 Parliament St.
Alice's Place	3 Complimentary Chicken Wings & Drink Specials	554 Parliament St.
Winchester Kitchen & Bar	Mini Schnitzel on Latkes, Chicken Wings & Beer Samples	51 Winchester St.
Red Cranberries	Wings & Buffalo Butts with beer sample	601 Parliament St.
The Local Gest	Half-Pint of The Local Gest Lager	424 Parliament St.

Blair's Run 2013

Blair’s Run

www.cabbagetownyouth.ca

Blair’s run has been part of the Cabbagetown Festival for 34 years. It is a short run, jog or walk around the neighbourhood that raises funds for the Cabbagetown Youth Centre (CYC). The CYC was founded in 1972 as the Cabbagetown Boxing Club to provide at- risk youth with positive examples through sport and recreation, while encouraging ongoing education. Over the past 40 years, the CYC has expanded to meet the growing needs of the community to provide a range of recreational, social and skill development programs for all age. CYC’s mandate is to provide barrier-free access to programs otherwise not available to these children, youth and families. 

www.cabbagetownyouth.ca

Everyone from 2 to 80+ can do the run. This year it is the opening event of the festival so be sure to come out and cheer on the runners. Teams compete for fastest runners trophy and most fundraising. The fundraising trophy was won in 2012 by Wellesley St and in 2011 by Sword St. The Cabbagetown Boxing club has taken the fastest team trophy for several years so get your teams out and give them a serious challenge!!!!  

If your street does not have a team contact us to set one up. It is easy and a fun way to get to know your neighbours. kmtully@sympatico.ca 

 Local businesses support the run with great prizes, donations and a breakfast from Daniel et Daniel. Check out the posters around the neighbourhood to see all the wonderful sponsors.

Watch for notices from your team captain or register race day at 8.30 at Carlton and Parliament. The entry fee is $20 and gets you breakfast and a T-shirt.

The race starts at 9.30 at the corner of Parliament and Carlton. Awards begin at 10.20 on the TD Main Stage. 

Come out to run or cheer. See you there!!!

Community Stage Entertainment

This year, the Cabbagetown Festival of the Arts introduces a Community Stage in front of the Esso Gas Station on Parliament St. (581 Parliament St.).

We have invited our local artists to showcase their talents on stage for all of Toronto to see.

Performers from the Cabbagetown Youth Centre, the Toronto Christian Resource Centre, St. James Town Youth, and UforChange, will be putting their skills on display both days of the festival on Saturday, September 7^th and Sunday, September 8^th.

We are celebrating the magnificent talent that our great community possesses and embracing the differences that unite us through the arts.

Come watch the wonderful performances we have prepared for you.

Saturday, September 7th, 2013

South Side Swag  10:30am - 12:00pm

Cabbagetown Youth Centre Hip Hop Group  12:30pm - 1:30pm

Cabbagetown Youth Centre Martial Arts Demonstration  2:00pm - 2:30pm

St. James Town Youth Centre Steel Orchestra  3:00pm - 5:00pm

Aadalaham Dance Academy  5:30pm - 5:40pm

UforChange Youth DJ  6:00pm - 7:00pm

Sunday, September 8th, 2013

Lucky Mike  11:00am - 12:00pm

Inspired Souls  12:30pm - 1:30pm

Tynes Family Band  2:00pm - 3:00pm

Hudu Rising Blues Band  3:30pm - 4:15pm

What Fools  4:45 - 5:45pm

Presenting our Sponsors

Welcome to Cabbagetown Festival of the Arts 2013!

Cabbagetown Festival Website

We welcome our wonderful Sponsors for this year:

www.td.com

"At TD, we are committed to supporting the communities where our employees and customers live and work. We look to champion diversity throughout many of our initiatives including education and financial literacy; the environment and creating opportunities for young people. We are proud to be a significant supporter of the 2013 Cabbagetown Festival of the Arts, as it brings the community together through culture and diversity with music and the arts."

www.millstreetbrewery.com

www.danielshomes.ca

www.nowtoronto.com

www.flyporter.com

www.oldcabbagetown.com 

Kidz Korner

Hello Friends of Cabbagetown Festival of the Arts.

We are pleased to announce the triumphant return of our wildly popular Kidz Korner! Free entrance to everyone on Saturday, September 7th from 10am to 7pm AND Sunday, September 8th from 11am to 6pm.

Kidz Korner - A safe and fun place for kids to be creative and express their free-spirits with our games and activities, plus more!

This year, we welcome back Daniels Corp., as our generous sponsor. They will be hosting an informational booth for you to visit both days .

www.danielshomes.ca

Hands on Exotics

This year we will have a mini-stage with shows from Hands on Exotics.

Hands on Exotics visits dozens of fairs, festivals and corporate events each year, from small local events to extremely large ones, bringing the unique experience of meeting and interacting with exotic animals from around the world!

www.handsonexotics.com

Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)

Ancient Mesopotamia - www.rom.on.ca

"The world we live in was born in Mesopotamia more than 3,000 years ago. Home to the world’s first great cities, the land “between the rivers” is the birthplace of writing, of codified laws, of urban planning, of long-distance trade, and of empire-building."

Representatives from the ROM will have an interactive display based on their Mesopotamia Exhibition.Kids will learn about the world's greatest civilization and all the modern day activities we can thank our ancient ancestors for inventing.


Pizza Pizza Bouncy Castle

www.pizzapizza.ca

Pizza Pizza has generously donated the use of their corporate bouncy castle for the Kidz Korner for both days of the Festival. FREE Admission for all kids.


Yonge Street Mission (YSM)

www.ysm.ca

Our friends at YSM will be hosting a BBQ and informational booth as well as games for the kids.

They'll have something for the whole family so make sure to visit their booth to learn more about how they are making a difference in your community.









FREE Face Painting by Leah Marie

Come get your face painted by Leah for FREE on both days of the Festival.

Girls, Boys, young and old and partake in the fun and festivities - your imagination is the limit.

More details to come... stay tuned!

Main Stage Entertainment

Welcome to your Main Stage Entertainment for the Cabbagetown Festival of the Arts

www.facebook.com/CabbagetownFestivalOfTheArts

Happening at the TD Main Stage at Carlton St. & Berkeley St. (just west of Parliament)

Saturday, September 7th, 2013

10:30am – 11:00am

Awards Ceremony for Blair’s Run to be hosted by Marilyn Marshall

Opening Ceremonies by Cabbagetown BIA Chairman and ceremonial cutting of Cabbage

11:15am – 12:15pm

JazzBizcuit 

www.facebook.com/JazzBizcuit

12:30pm – 1:30pm

Tony and the Hot Rods 

  

2:00 pm – 4:00pm

Spectra Talent to perform a 2-hour concert hosted by Proud FM's Paul Bellini

www.spectrashowcase.com

4:30pm – 5:15pm

Afterthought 

  

5:30pm – 6:30pm

Jim Heineman Trio 

www.facebook.com/therealjimheineman

7:00pm – 8:00pm

Warren James

www.facebook.com/thewarrenjamesshow

Sunday, September 8th, 2013

11:00am – 12:00pm

Danny Marks 

www.dannym.com

12:30pm – 1:30pm

Kollage Trio

www.kollage.ca

2:00pm – 4:00pm

Spectra Talent to perform a 2-hour concert hosted by Proud FM's Paul Bellini

www.spectrashowcase.com

4:30pm – 5:15pm

Afterthought 

  

5:45pm – 6:45pm

Maracatu Mar Aberto to perform a parade throughout Parliament St. to end on the main stage for an hour set.

www.maracatumaraberto.ca