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Posted in Family Friendly, Learning on Feb 21st, 2012
An ever-growing number of people are beginning to realize that there are several excellent art programs available for our children here in Etobicoke. Horizon Arts Camp is one of the programs at the top of that list. Horizon Arts Camp, currently being held at Kingsway College School in Etobicoke, is a professional performing and visual [...]
Posted in Family Friendly, Learning, Shopping on Jan 27th, 2012
In today’s age of video games and touchpads it’s nice to know that a store like Mastermind Toys aims to expand a child’s knowledge through their own imagination and curiosity. Mastermind Toys, located at 4242 Dundas Street West in Etobicoke, carries a wide range of toys, games, and books for kids of all ages. In [...]
Posted in Entertainment, Event, Family Friendly, Free, Learning on Jan 5th, 2012
Admittedly, I get all warm and fuzzy when I become aware of organizations that help expand our creative minds through the arts. Locally, we have Arts Etobicoke which is considered one of Canada’s finest community art councils. Arts Etobicoke, whose gallery is located at 4893A Dundas Street West, began their work in 1973 with the main [...]
If we were all honest with ourselves we’d probably admit that we’d like to be better dancers. Arthur Murray Dance Studio can help even those who have two left feet. Arthur Murray Dance Studio is located at 3054 Bloor Street West and they’ve been teaching people how to waltz, tango, and do the “cha cha” [...]
Posted in Learning on Sep 6th, 2010
I’ve always wanted to play a musical instrument. I was a drummer way back in grade school and truth be told I wasn’t all that good. But I’ve always admired those who can pick up an instrument and make beautiful sounds come out of it. I guess it’s never too late which is why the [...]
Posted in Entertainment, Family Friendly, Learning on Aug 5th, 2010
When you think of landmarks, Paris’ Eiffel Tower and Rome’s Colosseum come to mind. Etobicoke? We have the historical Montgomery’s Inn. While not world-famous as the previously mentioned landmarks, it is still culturally significant to Etobicoke. Built in 1832 by Thomas and Margaret Montgomery, the inn served as a meeting place for the community and offered [...]
Posted in Food, Learning, Restaurant on Jul 6th, 2010
Watching Hell’s Kitchen the other day I started thinking to myself, “I wish I was a master chef”. And then Gordon Ramsey started yelling and cursing and I thought “Forget that!”. And yet the feeling remains. I mean, I know how to cook (somewhat) but to be able to create exquisite dishes from scratch is [...]
Thinking of a career as a hair stylist? Then you might want to “brush” up on the latest trends and check out The Donato Academy of Hairstyling. At the Donato Academy students benefit from working with the most up-to-date salon equipment and products, and constant mentoring and supervision from licensed and acclaimed stylists. The full-time program [...]
