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FOOD

Ingredients Trivia
What are mountain oysters?

a) A walnut species
b) A type of sour apple
c) Fresh water oysters
d) Testicles

Keep reading to find out the answer.


Ben & Jerry's FREE Cone Day
Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - One day only!
Time: 12:00pm - 8:00pm


Summerlicious is back!

The date has been set so get your day books out and pencil in some time during July 6 - 22, 2007.

Toronto once again shines the spotlight on its innovative hospitality industry with the fifth annual edition of the Summerlicious restaurant promotion. Every year residents and tourists alike enthusiastically celebrate Toronto's diverse and innovative cuisine with delicious prix fixe menus available at more than 100 of Toronto’s top restaurants.


Toronto Special Events

Summerlicious - prix fixe restaurant promotion
July 6 - 22, 2007

Fresh Wednesdays - live music and fresh farmers' market
July 11 - August 22, 2007

Tasty Thursdays - noon hour concerts and delicious food
July 12 - August 23, 2007

Winterlicious - prix fixe restaurant promotion
January 25 - February 7, 2008


LOOKING FOR BUCK A SHOT OYSTERS?


Biff's Bistro and Wine Bar from Monday to Friday - 4:00 to 7:00
4 Front Street
416.860.0086

Hit the Flatiron & Firkin on Thursday between 6:30 and 9:30
49 Wellington St. East
(416) 362-3444

Or the

Gull & Firkin on Wednesday @ 6:30 - 9:30
1943 Queen East
(416) 693-9337



Toronto Taste
Sunday, June 10, 2007 @ 6:00pm
Tickets $225 each (tax receipt for $125)



The answer to the Ingredients Trivia is D – Testicles.

Mountain oysters, sometimes called Rocky Mountain oysters, are the testicles of bulls, sheep, or boar, and are best when taken from a young animal. They are not highly regarded in the U.S., but in Italy and other places they are considered a delicacy. They are generally fried or sautéed.


EVENTS
EXTRAS AROUND THE CITY


Jays vs the Red Sox
Tuesday, April 17th @ 7:07pm
Tickets for $2.00 – arrive early!


HOTDOCS
416.588.8362


OPERA IN THE CITY
Canadian Opera Company
Opera Atelier
Opera in Toronto

Want to see great opera and music talent at a more than reasonable price?
Opera at UofT

What is Face the Musik?

Tafelmusik welcomes the younger generation, those people in the 18 to 30 range who think:

1. I would love to see Canada's Juno Award-winning, Grammy nominated baroque orchestra and chamber choir, but I simply cannot afford it.
2. I don't even know where/how to find out about Tafelmusik concerts.
3. What's a Tafelmusik?

Good news! You can experience our world-class orchestra and choir for as little as $15. You can check here and in NOW Magazine for information on upcoming concerts.

Call the box office at 416-964-6337 to order your tickets in advance of the concert.
Show up with your ID to pick up your tickets.


The Toronto Symphony Orchestra
Sign up for Tsoundcheck if you're between the ages of 15 - 29 for cheap seats that start from $10.00

Symphomoney
Introduce yourself to the TSO and save up to $90 per ticket!


Cheap Theatre Anyone?

CANSTAGE
$20 cheap seats
Current Plays:

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
MAR 23 to MAY 5 2007 - Don't miss it - Fantastic Show!!!


FANCY SOME FREE STUFF?

DISTILLERY DISTRICT
Galleries are always free, when opened.

ROM
Sadly no longer Free on Fridays, the ROM has reduced its standard entrance fee from $18.00 to a discounted $5.00 on Fridays.
Free the last hour of opening daily.

AGO
Free Wednesdays from 6:00 - 9:00

GARDINER MUSEUM
Free the first Friday of the month

BATA SHOE MUSEUM
Free on Thursdays from 5:00 - 8:00

FREE LUNCH TIME CONCERTS AT THE FOUR SEASONS

FREE TAFELMUSIK Baroque Summer Institute (TBSI) concerts

Saturday, June 2, 2007 at 8:00pm Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra and Chamber Choir, Trinity-St. Paul's Centre (427 Bloor Street West, Toronto)

Thursday, June 7, 2007 at 12:00 noon Faculty Chamber Concert, Walter Hall in the Faculty of Music, University of Toronto (80 Queen's Park, Toronto)

Monday, June 11, 2007 at 1:00pm TBSI Orchestra and Choir, Walter Hall in the Faculty of Music, University of Toronto (80 Queen's Park, Toronto)

*Thursday, June 14, 2007 at 7:30pm Grand Finale Concert, Grace Church on-the-Hill

(300 Lonsdale Road, Toronto)

*The combined forces of the TBSI Orchestra, Tafelmusik Orchestra, TBSI Choir and Tafelmusik Chamber Choir in a baroque extravaganza! This event requires passes which will be available in spring 2007. Details available soon.


MORE FREE EVENTS


Framework Timeraiser
Saturday, April 28th, 2007
The Berkeley Church, 316 Queen St. East
Doors open at 7:00 pm

Getting involved in your community isn’t always easy, so we’ve made it simple for you to find relevant and meaningful opportunities that fit your busy lifestyle.

The Timeraiser is a charity art auction where, rather than money, you bid a number of hours you are willing to volunteer for an organization of your choice. Throughout the evening, meet with different representatives from different agencies, and match your skills to their needs.