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SLEEP WITH EVENTS
TIGHT February 2010

URBAN

MODE Home and garden shows, antique

MODERN and craft shows, and art exhibits.

SLEEPERS

King Tut: The Golden King and the Great gardens, the Green Pavilion and a live
(416) 591-8834 Pharaohs, Toronto, until April 18. appearance by home improvement expert
Delve into the mysterious life and death Ty Pennington, along with other celebrity
of the young King Tut by exploring designer guests who will offer expert
130 extraordinary pieces from temples and home advice, solutions, and inspiration
royal private tombs. This exhibition features for decorating, renovating and landscaping
artifacts never before seen in North America, your home. Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition
and a National Geographic video Place. Nationalhomeshow.com.
documentary. Art Gallery of Ontario. Seedy Saturday, Victoria, B.C., February 20.
1-877-225-4246 or ago.net. This annual seed and garden show presents
Winter Antiques Sale, Etobicoke, Ont., over 50 exhibitors of open-pollinated seeds,
January 24 to 31. Shop 1.2 kilometres of native plants, perennials, small fruits, local
antiques at Toronto’s largest antiquing vegetables and garden products. Donate
event. Over 10,000 pieces will be shown, or trade your own saved seeds at the
including art, vintage furnishings, clothing community Seed Swap, consult with Master
and accessories, pressed glass, and Gardeners, visit displays by local garden
estate jewelry from premier antique dealers. clubs and environmental organizations.
Sherway Gardens. (416) 621-1070 or Take in one of the many free talks presented
sherwaygardens.ca. by gardening experts on topics about
Retro Design & Antiques Fair, food-growing and sustainable gardening
Vancouver, February 7. Visit 175 tables practices. Victoria Conference Centre.
filled with deluxe 20th-century “junque.” (250) 385-0485 or jamesbaymarket.com.
The market features everything from A Cabin Fever Breakaway! Sunday Brunch,
collectibles and antiques to paintings, Toronto, February 21. What better way to
prints and ’50s kitsch, including retro-glam warm a gardener’s winter soul than a day
accessories, vintage jewelry, Depression-era spent among spring blossoms and early
kitchenware, ephemera, antiquarian books bulbs in full bloom — all in a spectacular
and militaria. Croatian Cultural Centre. setting in the Distillery Historic District.
(604) 980-3159 or visit 21cpromotions.com. The Vintage Gardener shares her secrets
Burlington Art Centre 2010 Art Auction, to encouraging early blooms, and
Burlington, Ont., February 17 to 19 decorating your home. (416) 364-6232
(previews from the 17th to 19th; auction on or elaine@vintagegardener.com or
the 19th). With a wide selection of artwork vintagegardener.com.
up for sale to the highest bidder, this auction
has something for everyone, from art Show and tour organizers from across
novices to aficionados looking to expand Canada are invited to forward information
their collections. The event will feature pieces for publication in upcoming issues to: Events,
of art from a wide variety of media, including House & Home, 511 King St. W., Suite 120,
paintings, ceramics, fibre art and sculptures, Toronto, Ont. M5V 2Z4; fax to (416) 591-1630;
as well as estate pieces. The Burlington email to chheditorial@hhmedia.com; or
Art Centre. (905) 632-7796 ext. 326 or submit online at houseandhome.com/contact.
burlingtonartcentre.on.ca. Please include detailed information on show,
National Home Show, Toronto, February event or tour location, dates and content, plus
19 to 28. Get inspired to create, renovate contact information for the public. Information Text by Katie Gougeon
and decorate at this year’s show. Highlights must be received at least three months before
145 TECUMSETH ST, TORONTO
include the 2010 dream home, dream event date to be considered for publication.
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