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In celebration of macFAB Sews grand opening, macFAB will be making us all look a bit more fabulous with Pride themed headbands and bow tie workshops, while they deck out the hood for Eats & Beats.

macFAB has been a dedicated participant and contributor to the Annual Eats &Beats StreetFest over the years by featuring their unique talents in the form of decorating and glamorizing Queen Street East. This year is no exception as they will be designing colourful and festive Pride/Mardi Gras themed skirts for the planters on Queen Street East to commemorate the World Pride Festival.

macFAB owns two locations. The first is a boutique fabric furniture decor shop. The second is a sewing supplies notions from around the world store. Both are staples of the Queen Street East Riverside area…not only because of their array of eclectic collections of quality high-end fabrics for upholstery and drapery, but everything about macFAB epitomizes “FAbUlOuSiTy!!!”

The BIA team in bowties and headbands

Owner Dale Sonier purchased the company 18 years ago from the original owners and moved it to Queen East neighbourhood 4 years ago in their continued quest to always strive to be ahead of the curve; transforming the business, with the help of his partner, Patrick Kennedy,

“We only buy what we love and would buy for ourselves. Everyone deserves quality, from a candle to a handmade Canadian sofa. Craftsmanship is timeless. You have to visit to experience and see all the things that inspire your own version of HOME. ”

….The unstoppable macFAB now make Sofas.

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This year Riverside Eats and Beats will feature a hot new art exhibit! In association with WorldPride, ArtMart Gallery will be showcasing some of its most incredible work yet.

The art show will feature works from a diverse group of queer and allied artists using a unique variety of artistic mediums. This talented group was brought together by their love of botany and work in the floral industry. Given the artistic nature of the group it was inevitable that their exhibit would strongly reflect their history in the botanical world.

A sculpture featured at the exhibit by Patrick Beh

The exhibit will feature the works of Emily Soden, Genevieve Bismonte, Mika Sato, Monica Jeffares, Patrick Beh, Rosemary Jeffares, Sophie Bedingham-Smith and Valerie Marchand.

Stop by the event on June 7^th at ArtMart Gallery, the eastside’s hottest new gallery. It is located on the lower level of Quince Flowers flagship store at 660 Queen Street East.

An illistration featured at the exhibit by Emily Soden

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Are you a diehard foodie and adrenaline junkie? Do you thrive on thrills? Are you someone who pushes your culinary boundaries and elevates your epicurean experiences to new heights? Or do the thoughts of new and unique gourmet exploits awaken your senses and tempt your taste buds? Then get ready for a total food rush!!!

On June 7^th  at 10:30am and 2:30pm Get a taste of the Culinary Adventure Company’s most popular Riverside Tour for free! There are only 20 spots, and you can get yours by being one of the first to tweet out the hashtags: #EatsNBeats, #EatsAndBeats, #RiversideTO

If you’re one of the first 20 to tweet this out you could get a free spot on Chef Scott’s special Eats & Beats version of the Riverside/Leslieville Culinary Adventure Tour!    

Culinary Adventure Tours pride themselves on providing the best & most unique foodie experiences. In fact, they won the 2012 Ontario Tourism Award for Best Culinary Tourism Experience! Be the first to tweet out #EatsNBeats, #EatsAndBeats, #RiversideTO and join Chef Scott on a food crawl, and get a “Behind the Scenes” peak into the city’s culinary underbelly!

On Culinary Adventure Tours, you’ll:

Get the skinny on the city…..take a food crawl through the culinary underbelly of Toronto with an international private Chef/culinary instructor and a certified downtown big city foodie.

Discover where the locals chill, chow down and live it up…maybe meet some local Chefs and food lovers…and if you’re lucky, get invited to an underground dining experience.

Discover some eclectic food shops and nifty neighborhoods – and get a feel for the real, and have a taste of the town.  Our promise to you…no tourist traps, no chains and no bull (unless we’re eating it). Just a whole lotta fun and a whole lotta food.

Whether we hop a streetcar or walk the beat, our tongue ‘n cheek tour guides will treat you to a mega mix of yummy treats, entertaining architectural and historical tidbits, funny stories and quirks about Toronto and its occasionally ‘unusual’ inhabitants.

Check out Culinary Adventure Company’s Website to find out more about their tours and adventures.

As part of the Eats & Beats in Riverside StreetFEST on June 7^th, The Ralph Thornton Centre will be celebrating our historic building’s 100th anniversary! 100 years ago the laying of the cornerstone of the historic building took place.  Come out and discover Ralph Thornton’s extraordinary journey, from its days as a Postal Station to its current relationship with the community and the people it serves.  There will be a guided building tour, a kid’s scavenger hunt, and cake, along with musical entertainment!!

Ralph Thornton Centre was established by Toronto City Council in 1980 as a “multi-purpose community facility” within the former Postal Station G, at 765 Queen Street East.  The organization has been a cornerstone of the vibrant South Riverdale community for 30 years.  Over the years, RTC has played a key role in bringing residents together to identify, discuss and address local issues and needs.

1 pm: Join local historian Ron Fletcher for a tour of the building and the neighbourhood

or children can join the

Sidewalk Parade

Follow the Clown Crier to the front of the building “under the clock” for

BIRTHDAY CAKE

1- 5 pm: children’s activities and community displays outside the library on Saulter St and inside the building

(listen for historical scavenger hunt and historical display inside)

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Thanks to our prime sponsors Nell & Natasha Homeward Realty  and Streetcar Developments

For Eats & Beats on June 7^th from 2:00pm-4:00pm Dimensions will be hosting Random Order Drummer, Cathy Marchese.  Cathy splits her time between drumming and running her marketing business Hogpie Communications. She currently drums for Toronto based sub-rock band Random Order, a well-known staple within the Toronto music scene.

Riverside is known for some of Toronto’s best eateries, cafes, and shops. Dimensions adds its inviting and convivial presence to this trendy district. The fresh, expansive gallery is the collaborative product of Ellen Davidson and Wendy Palmer, in business together for over 14 years. The two have an immense passion for all things creative. Together, they have grown their business into one of Toronto’s most reputable places for custom framing and a fine art gallery that showcases an ever- rotating selection of artists.

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Thanks to our prime sponsors Nell & Natasha Homeward Realty  and Streetcar Developments