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Signs of the Season in Riverside

Walk up and down the BIA and you’ll see signs of the season popping up everywhere! 

Bergström Originals’ stylish Bond-girl inspired 2015 Holiday Collection of clothing and accessories is on display and ready to go. Little Peeps is all decked out in holiday attire and has enrolled the help of a furry friend to help welcome customers 🙂 Empire by Bullet is fully stocked for the season with all manner of seasonal treats and delights.  Irish Design House has its beautiful and unique handcrafted wintery clothes and gifts. Switchback Cyclery has got its Seasonal Sale on the go! Oso Viejo is going deep red with a 35% off sale on all products until Cyber Monday. Mary Macleod’s has their seasonal cookie collection up for grabs.  Beautiful poinsettias are on for great prices at Riverside Market.

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Other signs of the season…Riverside BIA office staff and volunteers have been hard at work enlivening the office, community and the streets with a seasonal decor. The Courtyard at 791 Queen Street is the team’s latest conquest, all decked out for Riverside’s Annual Light Up event happening Nov 28!!

We hope everyone is enjoying the new look!

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What’s New, Pussycat? Tom Jones Swings by the Opera House this Wednesday…

Jones signs his new autobiography

“Highly enjoyable read”: – Daily Mail, London

– If I Only Knew, Tom Jones

He’s a singing legend that has sold more than 100 million records with 36 Top 40 hits in the UK and 19 in the USA. And this Wednesday night (Nov 25th) at 7 p.m. he swings by the Opera House at 735 Queen St. E. to sign copies of his new autobiography “Over the Top and Back.”  The event will include a 30 minute public interview.

Born as Thomas Jones Woodward in Glamorgan, South Wales, Jones was at the forefront of the British musical invasion of the mid-Sixties along with The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Petula Clark with hits such as “It’s Not Unusual,” “Delilah,” “She’s a Lady” and the theme from the James Bond film “Thunderball.”  With his passionate performances, rich baritone and swiveling hips, he inspired women everywhere to pelt him with their undergarments. He was knighted in 2006.

Rules for the event say that Jones will only sign copies of his book and that candid photography is permitted but no posed selfie photography or video.

Requests for physical contact will not be allowed… he’s 75, you know… and a final request from organizers:

“Please — No throwing of gifts or clothing of any kind.”

– If I Only Knew, Tom Jones

By Guest Blogger: Dennis Kucherawy

UNTITLED Establishes a Good Reputation For Their Name in Riverside

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UNTITLED, located in Riverside at 792 Queen Street East, is the newest salon Flaunt Boutique. They had a soft opening at the end of October, showcasing their airy open space revealing hints of proprietor Ivan Gibski’s progressive sustainable approach.

Awash in light from the 2-story wall of windows, full hair services are available and the space will be expanding to include a mirror-free colour-set counter with complimentary nail colour samples and touch ups, as well as refreshments, coffee (and who knows what other lounge benefits could be available for you in the coming months!!).

Everything from their decor to the product they sell has a sustainable intention – Ivan designed and built UNTITLED to be a new type of salon/lounge. They’ve included a living wall in the front (to beautify the space and help clean the air) and as you move to the back you can see the upcycled art space, a column of old hair dryers backlight in behind opaque glass; even the washroom doors are re-purposed reclaimed wood doors cut and put back together into a wooden mosaic.

All their hair product selected for use on your hair and to bring home or to give as a gift, is the most sustainable, socially-responsible, and environmentally-friendly product lines they can offer: One of their hair wash product lines, Davines will actually break down to nothing in drain water, in just over 50 days.

BY CREATING BEAUTY SUSTAINABLY, WE ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO TAKE CARE OF THEMSELVES, OF THE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH THEY LIVE & WORK, OF THE THINGS THEY LOVE. – Davines

UNTITLED is bringing awareness to community, well-being and sustainability in a beautiful way.

The salon is welcoming new clients and professional stylists at 792 Queen St. East in Riverside. Visit http://www.untitledtoronto.ca/ or call 416-469-5454 for more info.

By: Debbie Horovitch (Guest Blogger & Riverside BIA Marketing Volunteer)

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Nov 28th = Shop The ‘Hood + Light Up Riverside!

On November 28th you can Shop the Neighbourhood (#shopthehood) for great promotions … Plus enjoy Riverside’s free evening festivities at Light Up Riverside compliments of Matt & Ben Re/MAX

Let us know you’re coming!

So, what’s Shop the Neighbourhood all about?

Shop the Neighbourhood is a Canada-wide campaign that encourages people to make their purchases at the small businesses in their community, helping sustain healthy, thriving neighbourhoods.

On for one day only, Shop the Neighbourhood is happening at the start of the holiday season between Black Friday and Cyber Monday – to help you get an early start on your holiday shopping!

Shop till you drop…and then, kick off the holiday season with a FREE local celebration!

After your day of shopping (12pm-6pm) come join in Riverside’s FREE holiday festivities from 5pm-6:30pm in the Mustard Seed Courtyard at 791 Queen Street East.  Enjoy warm refreshments and snacks. Experience a musical performance by The Beach Chorale. Taste the famous Guinness Stew served by An Sibin Pub. Delight in the lighting of Riverside’s holiday tree (@ 5:30pm) to kick off the holiday season!

Here are just some of the great holiday deals you’ll find in Riverside during Shop the Neighbourhood:

OSO VIEJO IMPORTS (700 Queen St E) 35% off storewide until November 30th

ENERGY XCHANGE Buy an ‘around the club pass’ for $30 which entitles you to 30 days of unlimited classes for one month.

HERE & NOW Storewide winter Sale!!! 20-75% off Everything

WINE RACK Save $4.00 on Mazia Pinot Grigio 1.5L & Mazia Sangiovese 1.5L + ‘Strut into the Spirit’ Special: 2 bottles for $20

MARY MACLEOD’S 6 pack cellobag of chocolate crunch or assorted mixed shortbread for $10 (Reg $12)

TABULE Toronto Cooks – Cook Book for $30 regular $37.95 20% off Gift Cards

QUINCE FLOWERS  Purchase $75 gift cards for fresh flowers for just $50 each. Give as gifts or treat yourself -just in time for holiday centerpieces! to lock in this 33% discount, pre-order your gift cards by phone (416.594.1414)  or e-mail (info@quinceflowers.com) prior to the 29th, or visit us on the day of the sale. Gift cards for fresh flowers -bouquets or arrangements- may be redeemed in person or by phone.

BERGSTROM ORIGINALS  20% off all accessories + Free Gift Wrapping!

BROADVIEW BEAUTY PARLOUR/ GEORGE’S BARBER SHOP Free head/ shoulder massage with cut

AN SIBIN PUB 15% off food

IRISH DESIGN HOUSE 20% off select items (marked down in store)

DIMENSIONS CUSTOM FRAMING Free upgrade on your custom framing purchase (regular glass frame to conservation clear)

SWITCHBACK CYCLERY Seasonal sale on select items plus get 25% off on Switchback Cyclery custom Louis Garneau Cycling Jersey!

WAXON WAXBAR  Receive a $15 giftcard when you spend over $60 (on till Dec 31st)

Offers valid on November 28, 2015 only, unless otherwise noted!

You can also check Shop The Neighbourhood here or get the YP Shopwise App on your phone to check out more local deals.

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Queen Street East ‘Window Wonderland’ Contest on until Dec 7th

This holiday season, as you walk along Queen Street East be prepared to be transported into a ‘Window Wonderland’!  Shops in Riverside, Leslieville and The Beach will be dressing up windows in their holiday best in a window wonderland theme.

As you walk and shop, snap a pic of your favourite Queen St East window display and share it on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram with #QueenStEast and #WindowWonderland.

If your photo gets the most likes and retweets, you’ll have a chance to win $100 gift certificate to that shop! The contest is on until December 11, 2015 so get snapping 😉

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