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ISLINGTON Dinner. Time. Get both! 4868 Dundas St. West, Toronto TIMES (at Islington Ave.) 416-354-2220 Volume 01 • Issue 02 • Summer 2013 www.supperworks.com IN THIS ISSUE Every Day, Shop Local 02 BIA’s 05 Planning Today 06 When Parenting Roles Reverse 07 Community Corner 08 Musical Roots 09 Islington Senior Centre 10 Montgomery Inn 10 Village Paint Turns 60 11 Volunteering 14 The Music Studio 15 Arts Funding Paints a Bright Future for Islington By Tammy Frade Photo: Jeremy Sale www.villageofislington.com An artist’s vision expressed through their work can stir up emotions for people experiencing art. Right across Toronto we see art all around us; as we turn down a street or round a corner we might encounter a surprising sculpture of a moose or a building-sized mural. These conjure up a feeling of wonder. Art has always been a way of life for some, or may be under appreciated by others. Either way, we are surrounded and influenced by it whether we realize it or not. There is no doubt that art can beautify an environment. But in these times of fiscal constraint, communities need to secure funds to revitalize public spaces to promote happiness, well-being and a positive environment. Research conducted by the City of Toronto showed that every dollar that is invested in the arts returns approximately $18 to the City’s GDP. The City of Toronto Council in a unanimous vote in January 2013, voted to increase investment of $6 million into arts and culture over the next four years. The Toronto Arts Council (TAC) held a series of public consultations to obtain feedback on “how to maximize the increased investment in the arts,” as stated in the published results of the consultations with Toronto’s cultural sector. The consultations held between April 5 and April The first to email 18 attracted over 300 people to meetings in various locations across Toronto. The input from the meetings [email protected] with informed the City for the Cultural Funding Phase-In Plan that took place in May 2013 and the allocations of the correct name and address funds are yet to be revealed. of the mural will win a $25 gift (L-R) Charlene Santoni, Emilio Fina, Douglas Tranquada and Catharin Carew. certificate for Supperworks. Entertainers at the Artful Palate Fundraiser Gala for Arts Etobicoke continued on page 04 Every day, shop local! As we head out every day to purchase our consumer goods, I would like every reader of the Islington Times to Village of Islington Times consider shopping local. Why? We all have an investment in our community - home, schools, churches, etc. The Community Newspaper more we shop locally and support our local merchants, the more we re-invest in our own community. Volume 01 | Issue 02 Shopping local also makes good economic sense. The ideology that consumers would find it appealing to shop Bi-monthly Publication ~ Circulation 15,000 for a variety of items in one location seemed to be catching on. However, the novelty is beginning to wear off and Delivered by Canada Post we are starting to return to the smaller, specialized stores, known for unmatched customer service and product knowledge. In tough economic times, one might think that low prices are all that businesses need to increase For advertising information, please contact sales, however, the majority of people are not looking for cheap, they are actually looking for value. The lowest Toby Gardiner at 416-875-1409 or by e-mail price does not solely constitute value. Quality customer service, expert advice and a supportive environment also at [email protected] comprise value. www.rjentpub.com With the economy down, people are not buying as many big, extravagant products. Why would we attempt to navigate a busy parking lot and roam a monstrous store for a few small items that can be purchased quickly and Village of Islington BIA P.O. Box 234, Station D, Dundas St West, for a good price at a neighbourhood independent store? Independent businesses in the Village of Islington pro- Etobicoke, ON M9A 4X2 vide consumers with quality service, while maintaining competitive pricing. www.villageofislington.com Contact: The Village of Islington is largely comprised of family-run businesses where the customer is always welcomed and Linda Plater valued. E-Mail: [email protected] BIA Mobile Line: (647) 703-4802 Shop local and remember to think before you head to the box mall. @VillageofIsling Follow us on Twitter @RJentpub and like us on Facebook @RJEntertainmentPublishing. 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City of Toronto Public Art staff are Ruth Cumberbatch, Fundraising & Communications Manager for Arts Etobicoke. preparing a report from the meeting to inform an open competition for artists. “In 2013, we will be receiving an approximate 3% increase of our total operating The complex consultation, design, selection and build process can take up to costs from the annual operating grant that we receive from the City. With it, five years to complete so this sizable piece of new public art will eventually we will be able to address ongoing, year-over-year increases to our operating appear in the neighbourhood by 2018. expenses.” Also look for another John Kuna painting this summer. The new mural While local arts organizations are excited about the proposed good news, the commissioned by the Village of Islington BIA is underway on the 2-4-1 Pizza funding allocations are still being sorted out. building at the busy intersection with Cordova Ave. at 4909 Dundas St. W. It celebrates the ethnic and cultural character of Islington as it has changed over Meanwhile arts groups’ events continue not only to fundraise but to showcase the last century. Through the faces and traditional design patterns of fabrics their work and the projects they proudly undertake as part of their mandate. from all four continents, the artist will lead the observer along a conceptual On May 30, 2013, Arts Etobicoke celebrated its 40th anniversary and hosted timeline which tells the story of settlement in the area. Beyond depicting the their 4th annual Artful Palate Fundraiser held at Cirillo’s Culinary Academy. The passage of history as grandparents, parents, children and grandchildren share sold-out event featured mouth-watering cooking demonstrations, delectable the same space, the viewer will also notice how the area has changed from a tasting stations, a silent auction and an entertaining ‘flash-mob’ style opera predominately Eurocentric community during the 1950s into the ethnically performance and the fundraiser brought in $7000 forArts Etobicoke’s arts diverse neighbourhood it is today. education programs for youth, seniors and the community. As you may have already discovered when you visit the Village of Islington, They will also be presenting their annual Art on the Move project which features we are home to a wealth of impressive local art and artists. Find out more a vehicle wrapped in art created by students at the Karen Kain School of the information on what’s happening in our area, details of artistic initiatives Arts in Etobicoke and led by arts educator Melissa McGrath. The vehicle will be and exciting business happenings in this and future editions of the Village of displayed at Luminato, Toronto’s Festival of Arts and Creativity. Islington Times. Next issue out in October. More art projects taking place in the broader Village of Islington community include the transformation of Mabelle Park by MABELLEarts which will begin later this summer supported by Ward 5 Councillor Peter Milczyn. Another local site set for improvement is the Southwest Triangle at Dundas Street West and Islington (Barclay Terrace). On June 3rd the Councillor held a public meeting to gather suggestions and feedback from the community about the future of this This photo was taken during a “community tasting” which combined food items prepared by women in the community and art and story-telling workshops by artists like Mr.