Hey folks, fellow Danforth BIA member Michael Hollett here from NXNE. Everyone at NXNE is excited to produce the Danforth BIA Showcase Stage during Taste of the Danforth, Friday, August 10 through Sunday, August 12 for a second year. Our programming is almost complete, and the lineup is first rate with a great mix of fun and upbeat talent featuring some of our neighbourhood’s and Toronto’s best up-and-coming artists. Special thanks to our BIA members who have committed talent to…

Good Afternoon All, Please read the email notice below and attached from the TTC regarding track repairs that will take place on Broadview Avenue between Danforth and Dearbourne Avenues - beginning this coming Monday. Please note that street parking will not be available in this section of Broadview during the repair period. Thanks, Susan Good afternoon, Further to the notice of upcoming track work on Broadview Avenue, TTC track has provided a schedule for the next repair area. Beginning on…

Good Morning All, Our Thrill of the Grill event is done for this year and in a few weeks I need to start working on next year's offering. Before I do that however, we'd like to invite you to a Thrill meeting next Tuesday, July 3, 6:30pm to 7:30pm, back room at Factory Girl. We would like to hear some of your ideas to make this event even better for next year, our 10th year! At the moment some of…

New Pedestrian Lights: The construction happening today and yesterday on the Danforth is the installation of new footings in preparation for the new lights that are finally ready!!!! I didn't get advance notice that this work was happening so I couldn't let you know sooner. This has been a very long process but our City reps are hoping that the new lights will be installed by June 15. The old black wrought iron lights will be removed next week. The…

This is a reminder that if you're planning on participating in Taste of the Danforth this August your forms are due tomorrow - Tuesday, May 15th. Please note: you need to drop your completed forms off to the Greektown BIA office located at 452A Danforth Avenue, tel#: 416-5634. I can't accept these forms. If for some reason you didn't receive a participation package from Greektown and you want to participate please let me know as soon as possible and I…

Like Warm Wonderful Sunshine: Danforth Belly Dance OPEN HOUSE May 27 - 12:30pm to 3:30pm - 211 Danforth Ave Join us May 27th for Free Belly Dance Classes. You know you have always wanted to try it! It is like Sunshine for your mood. Come on over the the Egyptian Dance Academy at 211 Danforth avenue from 12:40pm to 3:30pm. “Why do people prefer Belly Dance Classes over fitness classes?” Same Workout and Cardio - But More Fun! Tones and…