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Urban Planner: February 3, 2009
FOOD: Tonight at Coupe Space Event Gallery, author/chef Jennifer McLagan and Cumbrae Farms proprietor Stephen Alexander will team up to present “Fat: A Misunderstood Ingredient.” The fat-, meat-, and wine-tasting event complements McLagan’s new book, Fat: An Appreciation of a Misunderstood Ingredient, With Recipes. McLagan and Alexander will guide patrons through a history of different lard and meat styles. There will also be a guest appearance from Martin Malivoire, proprietor of the Malivoire Wine Company, presumably to give advice on wine-tasting. Coupe Space Event Gallery (998 Queen Street East), 7-9 p.m., $75.
WORDS: This Is Not A Reading Series will celebrate Black History Month this evening with a launch party for Bryan Prince‘s new novel, A Shadow On The Household: One Enslaved Family’s Incredible Struggle for Freedom. Bryan Prince (a descendant of slaves himself, in case you were concerned about narrative authenticity) has captured the essence of an Underground Railroad journey through the heart-wrenching tale of a man who struggles to reunite with his wife and eight children after they are cruelly separated. Prince will appear in a Q&A discussion with television producer/host Rachel Harry. Gladstone Hotel Ballroom (1214 Queen Street West), 7 p.m., $5 (free if you purchase the book).
BIKES: The Learning Enrichment Foundation and the Bicycle Trade Association of Canada have teamed up to launch the Bicycle Assembly and Maintenance Project (or BAM) this morning. BAM will train entry-level bike mechanics in order to support the needs of a growing cyclist community. Speaking at the information session this morning are Learning Enrichment Foundation Executive Director Peter Frampton (no, not that one), Outdoor Gear Canada Vice-President Rob White, and Toronto Cycling Committee Chair Adrian Heaps (116 Industry Street, 10 a.m., FREE). As well, the Community Bicycle Network is hosting an urban cycling skills workshop to help cyclists feel safe and comfortable in biking conditions like these (761 Queen Street West, 7-10 p.m., $30).
WORDS: Also at the Gladstone tonight is the first edition of a new live discussion series hosted by the Real News Network. Tonight’s topic is “The Obama Generation: Beyond Inauguration,” and it aims to discuss what Canada can expect from the Obama presidency. CEO and Senior Editor of the Real News Network Paul Jay will appear in discussion with RNN Communications Director Geraldine Cahill. After the audience Q&A, local singer/songwriter Jonas Crawley will perform. In case you can’t make it, the event will also be streamed live on their website. Gladstone Hotel Melody Bar (1214 Queen Street West), 7:30 p.m.-12 a.m., FREE.