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\u00ab\u00a0East\u00a0End\u00a0Arts<\/strong><\/a> is pleased to announce its first set of free arts networking events for Toronto\u2019s\u00a0east\u00a0end. The following events are open to artists and community members, and are opportunities for arts enthusiasts of all sorts to meet each other through participating in friendly, enjoyable activities.<\/p>\n Thursday DECEMBER 12, 7-9pm: Connecting the Dots.<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Share your talents with other artists and community members at Red Rocket Coffee, 1364 Danforth Avenue. A family-friendly networking event for artists and community members in\u00a0East\u00a0End\u00a0and beyond. All creative interests, levels and ages. Bring your artwork and share your thoughts.<\/p>\n Sunday JANUARY 5, 7-10pm: Twelfth Night on the Twelfth Night<\/strong>.<\/span> Read a part in Shakespeare\u2019s classic at Du Cafe, 885 O\u2019Connor Drive. A fun, casual networking event for lovers of Shakespeare. After a short introduction, participants will draw roles randomly and dive into the text.<\/p>\n Friday JANUARY 17, 7-9pm: Visual Artists Show & Share.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>Receive and share friendly feedback on your visual artwork at Art Cave, 155 Lamb Avenue. Participants are invited to bring 1-3 pieces of their work for discussion. More information and online registration can be found at\u00a0www.eastendarts.ca<\/a>. More networking activities will be announced in February 2014.<\/p>\n These events are being held in response to feedback gathered during community consultations held by\u00a0East\u00a0End\u00a0Arts throughout the summer of 2013. Over 200 community members contributed to an online survey and in person, indicating a desire for more networking opportunities for\u00a0east\u00a0end\u00a0arts professionals and enthusiasts.<\/p>\n East\u00a0End\u00a0Arts<\/em><\/a>\u00a0is a new arts organization dedicated to providing arts services to the\u00a0east\u00a0end\u00a0community. It is the sixth designated \u2018Local Arts Service Organization\u2019, funded directly through the city, in Toronto. The others are: Arts Etobicoke, Lakeshore Arts, North York Arts, Scarborough Arts and UrbanArts. The mandate of\u00a0East\u00a0End\u00a0Arts is to develop and promote quality community arts in Toronto\u2019s wards 29, 30, 31, 32.\u00a0\u00bb<\/p>\n -from East\u00a0End\u00a0Arts press release, November 25 2013<\/small> \u00ab\u00a0East\u00a0End\u00a0Arts is pleased to announce its first set of free arts networking events for Toronto\u2019s\u00a0east\u00a0end. The following events are open to artists and community members, and are opportunities for arts enthusiasts of all sorts to meet each other through participating in friendly, enjoyable activities. Thursday DECEMBER 12, 7-9pm: Connecting the<\/p>\n
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