YONGE-DUNDAS SQUARE 2011 YEAR END REPORT. City Cinema 11 Chicago. Fountain Day 11. Indie Fridays 11 The Elastocitizens

Size: px

Start display at page:

Download "YONGE-DUNDAS SQUARE 2011 YEAR END REPORT. City Cinema 11 Chicago. Fountain Day 11. Indie Fridays 11 The Elastocitizens"

Jerome Roger Thompson
6 years ago
Views:

1 YONGE-DUNDAS SQUARE 2011 YEAR END REPORT City Cinema 11 Chicago Fountain Day 11 Indie Fridays 11 The Elastocitizens

2 Samsung Launch 11 Lunchtime Live! 11 Elvis Bossa Nova! Kidzfest 11 Brazilian Day Canada 11 Step up for Street Kids 11 Lunchtime Live! 11 Toronto Tabla Ensemble Bollywood in the Square 11 Lunchtime Live! 11 The Happy Pals New Orleans Party Orchestra Illuminite 11 2 ydsquare.ca

ABOUT YONGE-DUNDAS SQUARE Yonge-Dundas Square (YDS) opened in 2003 as a focal point of the City of Toronto s Yonge Street Revitalization Project.

YDS is Toronto s central hub and the heart of the city, located at one of the most prominent intersections in Canada.

YDS takes part in some of the city s biggest celebrations including NXNE, Nuit Blanche, Brazil Day, DesiFest, and Canada NXNE 11 Day.

3 ABOUT YONGE-DUNDAS SQUARE Yonge-Dundas Square (YDS) opened in 2003 as a focal point of the City of Toronto s Yonge Street Revitalization Project. Since that time, the Square has produced hundreds of events and hosted more than 1200 promotions, media launches, community & cultural festivals, attended by more than 6 million people. YDS is Toronto s central hub and the heart of the city, located at one of the most prominent intersections in Canada. The Square has built an international profile by serving a broad constituency including neighbours, city residents, businesses, educational institutions, not-for profit organizations and visitors. YDS takes part in some of the city s biggest celebrations including NXNE, Nuit Blanche, Brazil Day, DesiFest, and Canada NXNE 11 Day. The Square also hosts numerous special events throughout the year, most of which offer free admission. On quiet days, the Square is a respite from the hectic pace of downtown life that offers a tranquil yet distinctly urban oasis featuring spectacular water fountains, café seating and several site amenities including free wi-fi access. Rally for Kids 11 YDS is a City of Toronto public facility operated by a Board of Management appointed by City Council. Sears National Kids Cancer Ride 11 ydsquare.ca 3

SITE AMENITIES The Square is an urban sanctuary with a 20 fountain water play area and café

It provides a safe environment through 24 hour security staffing, appropriate illumination and

Free wireless internet is provided in partnership with not-forprofit organization Wireless Toronto.

TIX booth operated by the Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts.

4 SITE AMENITIES The Square is an urban sanctuary with a 20 fountain water play area and café seating. It provides a safe environment through 24 hour security staffing, appropriate illumination and video surveillance. Free wireless internet is provided in partnership with not-forprofit organization Wireless Toronto. Reduced priced tickets for theatre and events are offered at the onsite T.O. TIX booth operated by the Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts. A sightseeing and information kiosk is operated on site by Shop Dine Tour Toronto. The Square is one of the city s most prominent pick-up and drop-off points. The Square participates in the murmur audio history exhibit. Callers to the posted telephone number can listen and contribute to the oral history of the area. 4 ydsquare.ca

5 SITE MAP ydsquare.ca 5

YDS PROGRAMMING THE SQUARE PRODUCES A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS THAT APPEAL TO AREA WORKERS, LOCAL RESIDENTS AND VISITORS ALIKE.

SATISFY YOUR CULTURAL HUNGER MAY 18 JUNE 1 / SEPT. 21 OCT. 19 WEDNESDAYS 12:30 1:30 PM Wed. May 18 Wed. May 25 Wed. June 1 Wed. Sept. 21 Wed. Sept. 28 Wed.

Toronto Tabla Ensemble The Monkey Bunch The Happy Pals New Orleans Party Orchestra Lunchtime With Hank Williams, Featuring J.D.

9 FRIDAYS 8:00 10:00 PM Lunchtime Live! 11 The Happy Pals New Orleans Party Orchestra Fri. July 8 Fri. July 15 Fri. July 22 Fri. July 29 Fri. Aug. 5 Fri.

6 YDS PROGRAMMING THE SQUARE PRODUCES A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS THAT APPEAL TO AREA WORKERS, LOCAL RESIDENTS AND VISITORS ALIKE. YDS EVENTS ENHANCE THE EXPERIENCE OF DOWNTOWN TORONTO AND ACT AS A CATALYST FOR NEIGHBOURHOOD REVITALIZATION. LUNCHTIME LIVE! SATISFY YOUR CULTURAL HUNGER MAY 18 JUNE 1 / SEPT. 21 OCT. 19 WEDNESDAYS 12:30 1:30 PM Wed. May 18 Wed. May 25 Wed. June 1 Wed. Sept. 21 Wed. Sept. 28 Wed. Oct. 5 Wed. Oct. 12 Wed. Oct. 19 LAL Alejandra Ribera Elvis Bossa Nova! Toronto Tabla Ensemble The Monkey Bunch The Happy Pals New Orleans Party Orchestra Lunchtime With Hank Williams, Featuring J.D. & The Montgomery Chapter The Strumbellas Lunchtime Live! 11 Alejandra Ribera INDIE FRIDAYS THE HOTTEST INDIE BANDS ALL SUMMER LONG JULY 8 SEPT. 9 FRIDAYS 8:00 10:00 PM Lunchtime Live! 11 The Happy Pals New Orleans Party Orchestra Fri. July 8 Fri. July 15 Fri. July 22 Fri. July 29 Fri. Aug. 5 Fri. Aug.12 Fri. Aug.19 Fri. Aug. 26 Fri. Sept. 2 Fri. Sept. 9 Sweet Thing with The Treasures Treasa Levasseur & The Daily Special The Sadies with Jack Marks The Elastocitizens Kae Sun New Country Rehab Miles Jones Run with the Kittens Hip Hop Karaoke Zeus and Jason Collett Indie Fridays 11 New Country Rehab Indie Fridays 11 Miles Jones 6 ydsquare.ca

ADMISSION TO ALL YDS PROGRAMMING WAS FREE. CITY CINEMA OUTDOOR MOVIES JUNE 28 AUG.

The program featured musicals and dance related films and documentaries.

July 5 Beach Blanket Bingo (1965) Tues. July 12 Dirty Dancing (1987) Tues. July 19 Moulin Rouge (2001) Tues.

Aug.16 Mad Hot Ballroom (2005) Strictly Ballroom (1992) Tues. Aug.

7 ADMISSION TO ALL YDS PROGRAMMING WAS FREE. CITY CINEMA OUTDOOR MOVIES JUNE 28 AUG. 30 TUESDAYS AT SUNSET This year s theme was Dancing in the Dark. The program featured musicals and dance related films and documentaries. Indie Fridays 11 Treasa Levasseur & The Daily Special Tues. June 28 Paris Is Burning (1990) Hairspray (1988) Tues. July 5 Beach Blanket Bingo (1965) Tues. July 12 Dirty Dancing (1987) Tues. July 19 Moulin Rouge (2001) Tues. July 26 West Side Story (1961) Tues. Aug. 2 Hair (1979) Tues. Aug. 9 Saturday Night Fever (1977) City Cinema 11 Moulin Rouge Tues. Aug.16 Mad Hot Ballroom (2005) Strictly Ballroom (1992) Tues. Aug. 23 Chicago (2002) All that Jazz (1979) Tues. Aug. 30 Rize (2005) How She Move (2007) STREET SCENES On days with no scheduled events, street performers drew crowds to the Square with comedy, fire eating, chainsaw juggling and music. City Cinema 11 All That Jazz City Cinema 11 Mad Hot Ballroom ydsquare.ca 7

COMMUNITY FESTIVALS & EVENTS YONGE-DUNDAS SQUARE IS ONE OF THE CITY S MOST POPULAR VENUES FOR CULTURAL AND

21 May 2 May 7 May 28 May 29 June 5 June 9 12 June 16 19 June 21 July 1 July 13 & 14 July 16 July 20 July 24

13 Taste for Learning Tour Lunch Money Day Brita Earth Month Tour TDSB Music Monday Coke s 125 Anniversary

Aboriginal Day Celebration Multicultural Canada Day Citytv Viewer Appreciation Day Live Green Toronto

8 COMMUNITY FESTIVALS & EVENTS YONGE-DUNDAS SQUARE IS ONE OF THE CITY S MOST POPULAR VENUES FOR CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY EVENTS. HERE ARE SOME HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2011: Feb. 11 Feb. 17 Apr. 21 May 2 May 7 May 28 May 29 June 5 June 9 12 June June 21 July 1 July 13 & 14 July 16 July 20 July 24 July 30 Aug. 6 7 Aug. 11 Aug. 13 Taste for Learning Tour Lunch Money Day Brita Earth Month Tour TDSB Music Monday Coke s 125 Anniversary desifest Worldwide Short Film Festival Race for Dignity CIBC International Indian Film Awards NXNE Aboriginal Day Celebration Multicultural Canada Day Citytv Viewer Appreciation Day Live Green Toronto Festival Mosport Racefest Youth Day TD Canada Trust IRIE Music Festival Filipinos Making Waves International Taoist Tai Chi Awareness Day India Day Fountain Day 11 FIFA Women s World Cup 11 Koodonation Event 11 NBA Jam Session 11 8 ydsquare.ca

ADMISSION TO ALL EVENTS WAS FREE. Aug. 21 Aug. 24 Aug. 27 28 Sept. 5 Sept. 14 Sept. 17 Sept.

Dog Adoption Rally for Kids with Cancer Manifesto Community Projects Walk A Mile in Her Shoes

Rick Hansen s 25th Anniversary Step Up for Street Kids Illuminite Christmas Kettle Campaign

9 ADMISSION TO ALL EVENTS WAS FREE. Aug. 21 Aug. 24 Aug Sept. 5 Sept. 14 Sept. 17 Sept. 25 Sept. 29 Oct. 1 Oct. 6 9 Oct. 21 Oct. 30 Nov. 1 3 Nov. 5 Nov. 12 Nov. 19 Nov. 25 Nov. 26 Dec. 9 Dec. 31 Voices of the Nation Women s Day NBA Jam Session Brazilian Day Canada Festival Pedigree Dog Adoption Rally for Kids with Cancer Manifesto Community Projects Walk A Mile in Her Shoes Nuit Blanche Norton Anti-Virus Event VW Vehicle Launch Digifest McCain 15 Seconds of Fame Rick Hansen s 25th Anniversary Step Up for Street Kids Illuminite Christmas Kettle Campaign Kick-off Kidzfest Daily Bread BT Christmas Tree sale Citytv New Year s Eve Celebration Illuminite 11 Kidzfest 11 Citytv Viewer Appreciation Day 11 Walk A Mile in Her Shoes 11 ydsquare.ca 9

EVENT & ATTENDANCE BREAKDOWN Located at one of Canada s busiest intersections, more than one million people attended events at the Square in 2011.

10 EVENT & ATTENDANCE BREAKDOWN Located at one of Canada s busiest intersections, more than one million people attended events at the Square in Brazilian Day Canada 11 Event days were broken down into the following categories that reflect the diversity of events and groups that use the Square: Community Events, Commercial Events, YDS Programming, City days and Fountain days. Community event, 71 Commercial event, 99 City day, 7 Fountain days, 23 YDS programming, 27 Event Type 2011 Breakdown of Event Type Commercial event 99 Community event 71 City day 7 YDS programming 27 Fountain days ydsquare.ca

11 BOARD MEMBERS & OFFICE CONTACTS Yonge-Dundas Square is a unique partnership between the City of Toronto, residential communities and area stakeholders including the Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Area. A volunteer Board of Management appointed by Toronto City Council operates the Square. Members include local business and community leaders, citizen appointees and City of Toronto representatives. MEMBERS COUNCILLOR FOR WARD 27 TORONTO CENTRE-ROSEDALE Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam DOWNTOWN YONGE STREET BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA Neil Miller (Chair) J. Ken Rutherford (Treasurer) MEMBER OF A RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION (MCGILL-GRANBY VILLAGE) Ian Gemmell RYERSON UNIVERSITY Janet Hercz (Secretary) MASSEY HALL Jesse Kumagai (Vice Chair) CITIZEN APPOINTEES Ritu Bhasin Nick Kadysh Leigh Lampert Rahim Moosa Ash Vaidya EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS TORONTO PARKING AUTHORITY Lorne Persiko STAFF GENERAL MANAGER Taylor Raths MANAGER OF EVENTS Sara Peel PARTNERSHIP & EVENTS COORDINATOR Elizabeth Parker-Wanie OPERATIONS & PROGRAMMING COORDINATOR Jonathan Rooke EVENT COORDINATOR Laura Pharo ACCOUNT MANAGER Sue Kilbride OUR OFFICES ARE LOCATED AT: 2 Carlton Street, Suite 620 Toronto, ON M5B 1J3 Tel: info@ydsquare.ca CITY OF TORONTO, FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DIVISION Mike McCoy CITY OF TORONTO, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & CULTURE DIVISION Eva Pyatt TORONTO POLICE SERVICES 52 DIVISION Staff Sgt. Kevin Suddes ydsquare.ca 11

12 THE HEART OF THE CITY Yonge-Dundas Square Board of Management is a board of the City of Toronto. 2 Carlton St., Suite 620, Toronto, ON M5B 1J3

CITY EVENT CALENDAR. cityofcarrollton.com/calendar

CITY EVENT CALENDAR. cityofcarrollton.com/calendar CITY EVENT CALENDAR cityofcarrollton.com/calendar JANUARY-MARCH Feb 10, Sat, 5-7pm, $, Reg, A.W. Perry Homestead Museum A Victorian Valentine Feb 11, Sun, 4-5pm, Josey Ranch Lake Library African American