Weekly Couture

Why: The Festival offers the latest in contemporary Italian cinema. The 2007 film line-up features 10 full-feature films and 12 shorts, including the North American Premier of the controversial “7 KM From Jerusalem.”

When: June 6th until June 10, 2007.

Where: Tickets can be purchased by calling 416-657-0100 as well as at the Bloor Cinema at 506 Bloor Street West, MVP Video & Records at 604 College Street, Ital Records at 1339 St. Clair Avenue West and at Plaza Pontiac Buick at 3400 Dufferin Street. Single tickets are $8 and festival passports are $150. For more info about the opening and closing night galas, receptions and full line-up, please visit the Italian Film Festival website.

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What: Fresh and hip organic sodas that will tantalize your taste buds and sooth your health-conscious mind. Some of the more popular fizzy brands include Santa Cruz Organic, Steaz Green Tea Soda and Blue Sky Beverage, which come in a wide array of flavours.

Why: With the hot weather already here, you won’t have to fight the temptation to sip a cold, sugary drink.

Where: These drinks are available at most organic and health food stores including Health Valley Natural Foods and Noah’s Natural Foods. Cheers! (For more information on these brands visit the Steaz, Santa Cruz Organic, or Blue Sky Beverage website.

When: May 31st and June 1st from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and June 2nd from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: 555 Richmond Street West, Suite 706, Toronto. Call 416-777-9722 or visit the Reia N Studio website for more information.

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Who: Clean Food Connection.

What: Organic food lovers enter here for convenient online shopping for those who approach life with an organic foot forward. This one-stop source offers a wide selection of well-know organic food from all-natural meats to organic pet food.

Where: The Clean Food Connection website and their newly opened store located at 210 Main Street in South Newmarket. (Tip: Shipping is free.)

What: Dance to the sounds of the islands in support of The Caribbean Children Foundation.

Why: Appetizers, dinner, drinks, and a dessert table. Plus, fabulous door prizes, a fashion Show and most of all, you’ll help save a child’s life!

When: June 2, 2007. Doors open at 6 p.m. and dinner commences at 7 p.m.

Where: Empire Banquet Hall, 246 Brockport Drive, Etobicoke. For further information please contact us at 416-864-9889 or send an email to info@closetsofthestars.com. Tickets are $35 per person.

Who: Hosted by film and television actor and writer Paul Gross, the event will feature performances from R&B singer Deborah Cox, Metropolitan Opera star Isabel Bayrakdarian, Cape Breton fiddler Natalie MacMaster, and multi-Grammy award winning producer-composer David Foster.

What: A World of Possibilities live outdoor concert celebrates Architectural Opening of Michael Lee-Chin Crystal Doors open for the first time with free admission.

When: June 2, 2007 at 9:30 p.m.

Where: The Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Park, Toronto.

What: The launch of Canada’s newest magazine – AND Magazine featuring Jewish Legend, Nordic Nomatic, Gravity Wave, readings by Louis Calabro, guest DJs, and more.

Why: Be the first to check out AND’s very first issue!

When: June 1, 2007. Doors open at 9 p.m.

Where: Elmocambo, 464 Spadina Avenue, Toronto. Tickets cost $10 at the door and include a complimentary copy of AND Magazine.