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Green Drinks Toronto organises a night of pubbing every month where like minded Ayn Rand enthusiasts and Militant Capitalists can meet to relax and exploit the environment in peace. Nah, just kidding. The crowd is a granola crunching, birkenstock wearing bunch with a share of young professionals to balance out the truly kooky. The one thing you will admit is that these people are genuinely friendly and willing to talk to you, a complete stranger. Whether or not you want to hear about a multi-purpose social activism t-shirt with the five hottest issues emblazoned on the front and back is up to you.

Nights in Toronto happen at the Bedford Academy (36 Prince Arthur Ave), a plucky little pub around the corner from the St. George subway station, every third Wednesday of the month after work (starting at 5:45 pm). Check out the next one on the 21st of February. Bring a friend and enjoy a new excuse to hang out and drink beer. Prost!

Want something a little different to do on Thursday? Hart House has a pair of unique events going on. In the Gallery Grill Lounge you can catch Whisky a Go Go - A tutored sampling of six whiskeys. For $30 you get in on the on the sampling along with some hors d’ouvers and three free cocktails… plus complimentary jazz. See the flyer here.

For something not as pricey (or say free), over in the arbor room Mr. Something Something is playing. I won’t even attempt to describe them but, to say the least, they sound pretty interesting, check out the link for more info: Mr Something Something Concert

Whisky a Go Go starts at seven, the concert at nine.

This week on campus, there are two $5 lunch events. The International Student Centre is holding their annual International Day this Friday Feb 2nd, and as we mentioned here before, JIEC (Japanese Information Exchange Community) will be hosting a $5 Hart House Lunch this Wed. Jan 31. Details after the jump. (more…)

Interested in improving U of T Campus Life? Interested in Free Pizza? If you answered “yes” to one of the above, then you should attend the upcoming Campus Life Commission Meeting. If you have a great ideas for a campus events, this is the place to get them heard!

Details:

Who: YOU!
When: Tuesday January 30th, 5:00pm -7:00pm
Where: UTSU Office, 12 Hart House Circle
What: Hammering out logistics for UTSU Loves You / Campus Group Promotion / Brainstorming other events this semester / Eating Free Pizza

Every month, as part of the Graduate Student Initiative, Student Services at U of T hosts a free Pizza Lunch. This month, graduate students will have the chance to sit down, enjoy some free pizza, and chat with President David Naylor.

This event takes place at 12 noon, Wed. Jan 31, 2007, at the Student Services lounge (Koffler Student Centre, 214 College St.). There’s a limit of 35 students, and you’ll need to sign up on the website. Last time I checked, there were still free spots, so sign up soon!

Event One

• Event: 7th Annual Environmental Careers EXPO
• Time: Thursday March 1st from 10am to 4pm
• Place: Great Hall, Hart House
• More info: U of T Centre for Environment Website
• public, private and non-profit organizations with career and volunteer opportunities, some 30 organizations and companies from government, design, business, ENGO and law sectors

Event Two

• Event: Climate Change “Rising to the Challenge Campaign”
• A free screening of “An Inconvenient Truth” at UTM
• Time 1: Monday January 29 at 6:00-9:00
• Time 2: Wednesday January 31st at 7:00-10:00
• Place: Rm 1140 CCIT Building
• Organisers: UTM Green Team

So it finally feels like winter, with snow, -10 degree weather, and all that jazz. Well, no reason to stay couped up inside! Toronto’s annual WinterCity Festival starts today, and there’s a ton of events going on. Check out the website for details. Tonight is the opening celebration, and here’s a list of events. Below are some highlights for the coming two weeks of the WinterCity Festival.

At Nathan Phillips Square, there will be concerts going on for this and next weekend. The bands playing are suprisingly good: including The Philsopher Kings, Sloan, and The New Pornographers. Check here for the complete schedule. The Philosopher Kings play tonight at 8:00pm as part of the opening celebration.

Also at Nathan Phillips Square, Italy’s Kitnob Extreme Theatre Company performs “Carillon - The Flight of Time” on Friday and Saturday of this and next weekend at 7:00 pm. The show sounds quite spectacular, check the WinterCity website to see what I mean. Oh, and while you’re down there at Nathan Phillips Square, you’ll also be treated to Canadian artist Gordon Halloran’s Paintings Below Zero installation. There, I hope that gives you enough reason to brave to cold and head out!

But that’s not all! As we mentioned before, Winterlicious prix fixe menu events are being offered by the fine dining establishments in Toronto. In addition, there are a number of Winterlicious Cullinary events that are not to be overlooked! From cooking demonstrations, to brunch and a fashion show: find the details here.

Lastly, there’s a number of Toronto destinations that are offering coupons during the WinterCity festival, just as a little extra incentive for everyone to go out and enjoy their city. Participants include the AGO, the ROM, the CN Tower, Casa Loma, and other fun places. Find the list of coupons here.

Hart House’s Dinner Series is a chance for students to “enjoy fabolous food and listen to a stimulatin speaker”, all at a discounted price. The upcoming speaker is Howard Moscoe, City Councillor and former Chair of the TTC.

This event will take place on Thursday, Jan 25, 2007, in the Hart House South Dining Hall. Tickets can be purchased at U of T Tix. The (pdf) flyer for the event can be found here. Listed on the flyer is also the next two upcoming talks, by Andrew Coyne (columnist for the National Post) on Feb 21, 2007, and Helen Walsh (President of the Couchiching Institute of Public Affairs) on March 14, 2007.

UTSU, formerly known as SAC (still trying to figure out why people voted to change the name), is giving out free coffee and cookies. Here are the details:

Free Fair Trade Coffee and Cookies (while supplies last) at Med. Sci this week (Jan 22 - 25) during UTSU’s Clubs Week. Come check out the different campus groups this week at Med Sci and Sidney Smith from 11am - 3:00pm Monday to Thursday!

Sick of the meal plans at your residence? Just had instant noodle for the 3rd meal in a row? Exhausted your repertoire of pasta recipes? Well, never fear, blogUT is here! Meal Plan is our new column about how to put together easy, breezy, beautiful complete meals. Today’s menu: Pot Roast. Details after the flip. (more…)