Christie Street Archives

Eric McMillan May 23, 2020May 24, 2020 car chase, Christie Street, gunfire, gunshots, Lambertlodge Avenue

Police pursue vehicle after gunfire in Wychwood area

Police pursued a vehicle until having to give up the chase after gunfire was reported in the Wychwood area early this morning.

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Streeter staff June 1, 2019June 10, 2019 Carolyn Bennett, Christie Gardens, Christie Street, Drew Hayden Taylor, Melita Crescent

June 15: Indigenous literature special event

Toronto-St. Paul’s MP Carolyn Bennett hosts an Indigenous Reads special event, featuring author and playwright Drew Hayden Taylor and Chief Stacey Laforme.

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Streeter staff March 17, 2019March 22, 2019 Artscape Wychwood Barns, book sale, Christie Street, vintage

March 31: Old books and paper show at Wychwood

The Old Book and Paper Show brings together collectors and dealers in old paper, ephemera, photography and books on March 31.

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Streeter staff January 6, 2019December 26, 2018 Artscape Wychwood Barns, Christie Street, Paul Penna Jewish Day School

Jan. 20: Tu B’Shvat Groove presented by Jewish Day School

Paul Penna Jewish Day School will be holding the Tu B’Shvat Groove on Jan. 20 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Artscape Wychwood Barns at 601 Christie St.

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Eric McMillan October 29, 2018November 1, 2018 Artscape Wychwood Barns, Christie Street, Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead raises thousands of visitors

Nearly 5,000 people visited Artscape Wychwood Barns for the celebration of Dia de los Muertos — the Mexican Day of the Dead — on Oct. 27.

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Streeter staff October 27, 2018October 29, 2018 Artscape Wychwood Barns, Christie Street

Nov. 4: EcoFair returns to the Barns

Everyone is invited to the 10th annual EcoFair on Nov. 4 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie St.

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Streeter staff October 13, 2018October 14, 2018 Artscape Wychwood Barns, Christie Street

Oct. 27: Day of the Dead celebration

You can experience the traditional Dia de los Muertos — the Mexican Day of the Dead — on Oct. 27 at Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie St.

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Eric McMillan September 23, 2018September 28, 2018 Artscape Wychwood Barns, Christie Street, garlic, Toronto Garlic Festival

Garlic fest draws everyone but vampires

Garlic may fend off vampires but it doesn’t keep away mortal fans of the seasoning plant — as more than 4,000 people attended the recent Toronto Garlic Festival.

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Streeter staff September 2, 2018September 3, 2018 Artscape Wychwood Barns, Christie Street

Sept. 16: Toronto’s eighth annual garlic festival at Artscape Wychwood Barns

The eighth Annual Toronto Garlic Festival will take place on Sept. 16 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Artscape Wychwood Barns at 601 Christie St.

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Streeter staff July 29, 2018July 28, 2018 Artscape Wychwood Barns, Christie Street

Aug. 12: Can You Read festival at Artscape

Culchahworks presents the third annual Can You Read festival on Aug. 12 from 12 to 6 p.m. at Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie St.

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Streeter staff June 3, 2018September 30, 2018 Artscape Wychwood Barns, Christie Street, market

June 17: Black Owned Market at Wychwood Barns

The Black Owned Market will be presented by Black Owned Unity on June 17 from 1 to 8 p.m.

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Streeter staff May 19, 2018May 25, 2018 Artscape Wychwood Barns, Christie Street, Society of Beer Drinking Ladies

June 2: Canada’s biggest all-ladies beer festival

The Society of Beer Drinking Ladies will be hosting Canada’s biggest all-ladies beer festival on June 2 from 6 to 11 p.m. at Artscape Wychwood Barns at 601 Christie St.

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Streeter staff May 17, 2018May 25, 2018 Artscape Wychwood Barns, Christie Street, fundraiser

May 31: Annual Shout Out for Sheena’s Place gala

The annual Shout Out for Sheena’s Place gala will be held on May 31 from 6 to 11 p.m. at Artscape Wychwood Barns at 601 Christie St.

big feels symposium on mental health in the arts

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Streeter staff May 14, 2018May 25, 2018 Artscape Wychwood Barns, Christie Street, Mental Health, symposium

May 28–30: Symposium on creating space for mental health in the arts

Workman Arts will host #BigFeels: Creating Space for Mental Health in the Arts, a symposium to explore mental health and the arts.

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Streeter staff May 14, 2018December 4, 2018 Artscape Wychwood Barns, Christie Street, Frozen

May 24–June 3: Frozen at Artscape theatre

Seven Siblings Theatre presents Frozen by Bryony Lavery from May 24 to June 3 at the b current studio theatre, Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie St.