http://www.polquest.com/events/ en-us Copyright 2004-2012 PolQuest.com http://www.polquest.com/events http://www.polquest.com/events/index.php?com=rss Upcoming Event Information From The PolQuest.com - Local Community Events Calendar http://www.polquest.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=3707 Sherway Gardens’ current Gallery in the Garden exhibit entitled L-attitudes is an exhibition of works by artists Carole Braiden, Scott Cooper, Stan Zych and Louise Zych, who share a love of painting, a joy in colour and an enthusiasm for the landscape, both real and imaginary. The exhibit is on display until Saturday, February 11 in the corridor at door 3. For more information call 416-621-1070 or visit www.sherwaygardens.ca.Etobicoke artist Carole Braiden’s love for art was fueled at a young age by her parents’ enjoyment of art. Her sister is also a painter and pastel artist.  Carole has a degree in Psychology, a Specialist Certificate in Art, Special Education and Guidance and Counseling and she has taught high school art.  Carole is a member of The Etobicoke Art Group, the Etobicoke Quilters’ Guild and Neilson Park Creative Centre.  Her paintings have been displayed at local restaurants and offices, the Etobicoke Civic Centre and Neilson Park Creative Centre. More of Carole’s work can be seen at http://web.mac.com/caroleabr.Mississauga’s Scott Cooper graduated from the Ontario College of Art (now OCAD) in 1978.  Although his primary area of interest was illustration, he spent a great deal of time in the Fine Arts department.  Scott has over twenty years experience as a freelance and studio illustrator and designer, working in advertising and communications, animation and education.  His drawings and paintings of the figure and urban landscapes have appeared in many group and juried shows. At the urging of several colleagues Scott began teaching early in the new millennium and has taught cartooning, drawing and life drawing at the Mississauga Valley School of Art, Barry Coombs’ Studio, the Art Gallery of Ontario School and Visual Arts Mississauga.  He currently teaches adult's and children's courses in drawing and painting at Neilson Park Creative Centre in Etobicoke and at Visual Arts Mississauga. Some of Scott’s work can be seen at http://www.scottcooper.ca.  Etobicoke’s Stan Zych graduated from OCA in 1982 and has been a self-employed artist ever since. He has owned and operated a successful silk screening shop for thirty years, producing commercial and fine art prints. His work as an artist includes over seventy calendar illustrations and a wide variety of graphic designs. In recent years, Stan enjoys the challenges of water colour and produces meticulously detailed works, primarily landscapes. He has received recognition and an award upon his return to fine art. Stan is currently working on new water colours to be exhibited at Neilson Park Creative Centre in October, 2012, alongside works by his wife, Louise.Louise Zych is an Etobicoke multi-media artist, working primarily in acrylic on canvas. Louise trained at OCA and has worked as a self-employed artist since that time. Originally producing etchings, serigraphs and illustrations, she moved into other media and teaching art classes while raising a family. Louise has taught private classes and has also taught children’s and adults classes at Neilson Park Creative Centre and at the Koffler Centre. She is an active member of and facilitator for the Milkweed Collective. Louise has participated in many juried, invitational, collective and solo exhibitions and has won several awards. Louise is currently preparing new works to be exhibited along with works by her husband Stan, in a two-person show at Neilson Park Creative Centre in October, 2012.  Louise’s work can be viewed at www.lczych.com. http://www.polquest.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=3707 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.polquest.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=3708 Sherway Gardens’ current Gallery in the Garden exhibit entitled L-attitudes is an exhibition of works by artists Carole Braiden, Scott Cooper, Stan Zych and Louise Zych, who share a love of painting, a joy in colour and an enthusiasm for the landscape, both real and imaginary. The exhibit is on display until Saturday, February 11 in the corridor at door 3. For more information call 416-621-1070 or visit www.sherwaygardens.ca.Etobicoke artist Carole Braiden’s love for art was fueled at a young age by her parents’ enjoyment of art. Her sister is also a painter and pastel artist.  Carole has a degree in Psychology, a Specialist Certificate in Art, Special Education and Guidance and Counseling and she has taught high school art.  Carole is a member of The Etobicoke Art Group, the Etobicoke Quilters’ Guild and Neilson Park Creative Centre.  Her paintings have been displayed at local restaurants and offices, the Etobicoke Civic Centre and Neilson Park Creative Centre. More of Carole’s work can be seen at http://web.mac.com/caroleabr.Mississauga’s Scott Cooper graduated from the Ontario College of Art (now OCAD) in 1978.  Although his primary area of interest was illustration, he spent a great deal of time in the Fine Arts department.  Scott has over twenty years experience as a freelance and studio illustrator and designer, working in advertising and communications, animation and education.  His drawings and paintings of the figure and urban landscapes have appeared in many group and juried shows. At the urging of several colleagues Scott began teaching early in the new millennium and has taught cartooning, drawing and life drawing at the Mississauga Valley School of Art, Barry Coombs’ Studio, the Art Gallery of Ontario School and Visual Arts Mississauga.  He currently teaches adult's and children's courses in drawing and painting at Neilson Park Creative Centre in Etobicoke and at Visual Arts Mississauga. Some of Scott’s work can be seen at http://www.scottcooper.ca.  Etobicoke’s Stan Zych graduated from OCA in 1982 and has been a self-employed artist ever since. He has owned and operated a successful silk screening shop for thirty years, producing commercial and fine art prints. His work as an artist includes over seventy calendar illustrations and a wide variety of graphic designs. In recent years, Stan enjoys the challenges of water colour and produces meticulously detailed works, primarily landscapes. He has received recognition and an award upon his return to fine art. Stan is currently working on new water colours to be exhibited at Neilson Park Creative Centre in October, 2012, alongside works by his wife, Louise.Louise Zych is an Etobicoke multi-media artist, working primarily in acrylic on canvas. Louise trained at OCA and has worked as a self-employed artist since that time. Originally producing etchings, serigraphs and illustrations, she moved into other media and teaching art classes while raising a family. Louise has taught private classes and has also taught children’s and adults classes at Neilson Park Creative Centre and at the Koffler Centre. She is an active member of and facilitator for the Milkweed Collective. Louise has participated in many juried, invitational, collective and solo exhibitions and has won several awards. Louise is currently preparing new works to be exhibited along with works by her husband Stan, in a two-person show at Neilson Park Creative Centre in October, 2012.  Louise’s work can be viewed at www.lczych.com. http://www.polquest.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=3708 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.polquest.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=3709 Sherway Gardens’ current Gallery in the Garden exhibit entitled L-attitudes is an exhibition of works by artists Carole Braiden, Scott Cooper, Stan Zych and Louise Zych, who share a love of painting, a joy in colour and an enthusiasm for the landscape, both real and imaginary. The exhibit is on display until Saturday, February 11 in the corridor at door 3. For more information call 416-621-1070 or visit www.sherwaygardens.ca.Etobicoke artist Carole Braiden’s love for art was fueled at a young age by her parents’ enjoyment of art. Her sister is also a painter and pastel artist.  Carole has a degree in Psychology, a Specialist Certificate in Art, Special Education and Guidance and Counseling and she has taught high school art.  Carole is a member of The Etobicoke Art Group, the Etobicoke Quilters’ Guild and Neilson Park Creative Centre.  Her paintings have been displayed at local restaurants and offices, the Etobicoke Civic Centre and Neilson Park Creative Centre. More of Carole’s work can be seen at http://web.mac.com/caroleabr.Mississauga’s Scott Cooper graduated from the Ontario College of Art (now OCAD) in 1978.  Although his primary area of interest was illustration, he spent a great deal of time in the Fine Arts department.  Scott has over twenty years experience as a freelance and studio illustrator and designer, working in advertising and communications, animation and education.  His drawings and paintings of the figure and urban landscapes have appeared in many group and juried shows. At the urging of several colleagues Scott began teaching early in the new millennium and has taught cartooning, drawing and life drawing at the Mississauga Valley School of Art, Barry Coombs’ Studio, the Art Gallery of Ontario School and Visual Arts Mississauga.  He currently teaches adult's and children's courses in drawing and painting at Neilson Park Creative Centre in Etobicoke and at Visual Arts Mississauga. Some of Scott’s work can be seen at http://www.scottcooper.ca.  Etobicoke’s Stan Zych graduated from OCA in 1982 and has been a self-employed artist ever since. He has owned and operated a successful silk screening shop for thirty years, producing commercial and fine art prints. His work as an artist includes over seventy calendar illustrations and a wide variety of graphic designs. In recent years, Stan enjoys the challenges of water colour and produces meticulously detailed works, primarily landscapes. He has received recognition and an award upon his return to fine art. Stan is currently working on new water colours to be exhibited at Neilson Park Creative Centre in October, 2012, alongside works by his wife, Louise.Louise Zych is an Etobicoke multi-media artist, working primarily in acrylic on canvas. Louise trained at OCA and has worked as a self-employed artist since that time. Originally producing etchings, serigraphs and illustrations, she moved into other media and teaching art classes while raising a family. Louise has taught private classes and has also taught children’s and adults classes at Neilson Park Creative Centre and at the Koffler Centre. She is an active member of and facilitator for the Milkweed Collective. Louise has participated in many juried, invitational, collective and solo exhibitions and has won several awards. Louise is currently preparing new works to be exhibited along with works by her husband Stan, in a two-person show at Neilson Park Creative Centre in October, 2012.  Louise’s work can be viewed at www.lczych.com. http://www.polquest.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=3709 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.polquest.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=3710 Sherway Gardens’ current Gallery in the Garden exhibit entitled L-attitudes is an exhibition of works by artists Carole Braiden, Scott Cooper, Stan Zych and Louise Zych, who share a love of painting, a joy in colour and an enthusiasm for the landscape, both real and imaginary. The exhibit is on display until Saturday, February 11 in the corridor at door 3. For more information call 416-621-1070 or visit www.sherwaygardens.ca.Etobicoke artist Carole Braiden’s love for art was fueled at a young age by her parents’ enjoyment of art. Her sister is also a painter and pastel artist.  Carole has a degree in Psychology, a Specialist Certificate in Art, Special Education and Guidance and Counseling and she has taught high school art.  Carole is a member of The Etobicoke Art Group, the Etobicoke Quilters’ Guild and Neilson Park Creative Centre.  Her paintings have been displayed at local restaurants and offices, the Etobicoke Civic Centre and Neilson Park Creative Centre. More of Carole’s work can be seen at http://web.mac.com/caroleabr.Mississauga’s Scott Cooper graduated from the Ontario College of Art (now OCAD) in 1978.  Although his primary area of interest was illustration, he spent a great deal of time in the Fine Arts department.  Scott has over twenty years experience as a freelance and studio illustrator and designer, working in advertising and communications, animation and education.  His drawings and paintings of the figure and urban landscapes have appeared in many group and juried shows. At the urging of several colleagues Scott began teaching early in the new millennium and has taught cartooning, drawing and life drawing at the Mississauga Valley School of Art, Barry Coombs’ Studio, the Art Gallery of Ontario School and Visual Arts Mississauga.  He currently teaches adult's and children's courses in drawing and painting at Neilson Park Creative Centre in Etobicoke and at Visual Arts Mississauga. Some of Scott’s work can be seen at http://www.scottcooper.ca.  Etobicoke’s Stan Zych graduated from OCA in 1982 and has been a self-employed artist ever since. He has owned and operated a successful silk screening shop for thirty years, producing commercial and fine art prints. His work as an artist includes over seventy calendar illustrations and a wide variety of graphic designs. In recent years, Stan enjoys the challenges of water colour and produces meticulously detailed works, primarily landscapes. He has received recognition and an award upon his return to fine art. Stan is currently working on new water colours to be exhibited at Neilson Park Creative Centre in October, 2012, alongside works by his wife, Louise.Louise Zych is an Etobicoke multi-media artist, working primarily in acrylic on canvas. Louise trained at OCA and has worked as a self-employed artist since that time. Originally producing etchings, serigraphs and illustrations, she moved into other media and teaching art classes while raising a family. Louise has taught private classes and has also taught children’s and adults classes at Neilson Park Creative Centre and at the Koffler Centre. She is an active member of and facilitator for the Milkweed Collective. Louise has participated in many juried, invitational, collective and solo exhibitions and has won several awards. Louise is currently preparing new works to be exhibited along with works by her husband Stan, in a two-person show at Neilson Park Creative Centre in October, 2012.  Louise’s work can be viewed at www.lczych.com. http://www.polquest.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=3710 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.polquest.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=3711 Sherway Gardens’ current Gallery in the Garden exhibit entitled L-attitudes is an exhibition of works by artists Carole Braiden, Scott Cooper, Stan Zych and Louise Zych, who share a love of painting, a joy in colour and an enthusiasm for the landscape, both real and imaginary. The exhibit is on display until Saturday, February 11 in the corridor at door 3. For more information call 416-621-1070 or visit www.sherwaygardens.ca.Etobicoke artist Carole Braiden’s love for art was fueled at a young age by her parents’ enjoyment of art. Her sister is also a painter and pastel artist.  Carole has a degree in Psychology, a Specialist Certificate in Art, Special Education and Guidance and Counseling and she has taught high school art.  Carole is a member of The Etobicoke Art Group, the Etobicoke Quilters’ Guild and Neilson Park Creative Centre.  Her paintings have been displayed at local restaurants and offices, the Etobicoke Civic Centre and Neilson Park Creative Centre. More of Carole’s work can be seen at http://web.mac.com/caroleabr.Mississauga’s Scott Cooper graduated from the Ontario College of Art (now OCAD) in 1978.  Although his primary area of interest was illustration, he spent a great deal of time in the Fine Arts department.  Scott has over twenty years experience as a freelance and studio illustrator and designer, working in advertising and communications, animation and education.  His drawings and paintings of the figure and urban landscapes have appeared in many group and juried shows. At the urging of several colleagues Scott began teaching early in the new millennium and has taught cartooning, drawing and life drawing at the Mississauga Valley School of Art, Barry Coombs’ Studio, the Art Gallery of Ontario School and Visual Arts Mississauga.  He currently teaches adult's and children's courses in drawing and painting at Neilson Park Creative Centre in Etobicoke and at Visual Arts Mississauga. Some of Scott’s work can be seen at http://www.scottcooper.ca.  Etobicoke’s Stan Zych graduated from OCA in 1982 and has been a self-employed artist ever since. He has owned and operated a successful silk screening shop for thirty years, producing commercial and fine art prints. His work as an artist includes over seventy calendar illustrations and a wide variety of graphic designs. In recent years, Stan enjoys the challenges of water colour and produces meticulously detailed works, primarily landscapes. He has received recognition and an award upon his return to fine art. Stan is currently working on new water colours to be exhibited at Neilson Park Creative Centre in October, 2012, alongside works by his wife, Louise.Louise Zych is an Etobicoke multi-media artist, working primarily in acrylic on canvas. Louise trained at OCA and has worked as a self-employed artist since that time. Originally producing etchings, serigraphs and illustrations, she moved into other media and teaching art classes while raising a family. Louise has taught private classes and has also taught children’s and adults classes at Neilson Park Creative Centre and at the Koffler Centre. She is an active member of and facilitator for the Milkweed Collective. Louise has participated in many juried, invitational, collective and solo exhibitions and has won several awards. Louise is currently preparing new works to be exhibited along with works by her husband Stan, in a two-person show at Neilson Park Creative Centre in October, 2012.  Louise’s work can be viewed at www.lczych.com. http://www.polquest.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=3711 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.polquest.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=3712 Sherway Gardens’ current Gallery in the Garden exhibit entitled L-attitudes is an exhibition of works by artists Carole Braiden, Scott Cooper, Stan Zych and Louise Zych, who share a love of painting, a joy in colour and an enthusiasm for the landscape, both real and imaginary. The exhibit is on display until Saturday, February 11 in the corridor at door 3. For more information call 416-621-1070 or visit www.sherwaygardens.ca.Etobicoke artist Carole Braiden’s love for art was fueled at a young age by her parents’ enjoyment of art. Her sister is also a painter and pastel artist.  Carole has a degree in Psychology, a Specialist Certificate in Art, Special Education and Guidance and Counseling and she has taught high school art.  Carole is a member of The Etobicoke Art Group, the Etobicoke Quilters’ Guild and Neilson Park Creative Centre.  Her paintings have been displayed at local restaurants and offices, the Etobicoke Civic Centre and Neilson Park Creative Centre. More of Carole’s work can be seen at http://web.mac.com/caroleabr.Mississauga’s Scott Cooper graduated from the Ontario College of Art (now OCAD) in 1978.  Although his primary area of interest was illustration, he spent a great deal of time in the Fine Arts department.  Scott has over twenty years experience as a freelance and studio illustrator and designer, working in advertising and communications, animation and education.  His drawings and paintings of the figure and urban landscapes have appeared in many group and juried shows. At the urging of several colleagues Scott began teaching early in the new millennium and has taught cartooning, drawing and life drawing at the Mississauga Valley School of Art, Barry Coombs’ Studio, the Art Gallery of Ontario School and Visual Arts Mississauga.  He currently teaches adult's and children's courses in drawing and painting at Neilson Park Creative Centre in Etobicoke and at Visual Arts Mississauga. Some of Scott’s work can be seen at http://www.scottcooper.ca.  Etobicoke’s Stan Zych graduated from OCA in 1982 and has been a self-employed artist ever since. He has owned and operated a successful silk screening shop for thirty years, producing commercial and fine art prints. His work as an artist includes over seventy calendar illustrations and a wide variety of graphic designs. In recent years, Stan enjoys the challenges of water colour and produces meticulously detailed works, primarily landscapes. He has received recognition and an award upon his return to fine art. Stan is currently working on new water colours to be exhibited at Neilson Park Creative Centre in October, 2012, alongside works by his wife, Louise.Louise Zych is an Etobicoke multi-media artist, working primarily in acrylic on canvas. Louise trained at OCA and has worked as a self-employed artist since that time. Originally producing etchings, serigraphs and illustrations, she moved into other media and teaching art classes while raising a family. Louise has taught private classes and has also taught children’s and adults classes at Neilson Park Creative Centre and at the Koffler Centre. She is an active member of and facilitator for the Milkweed Collective. Louise has participated in many juried, invitational, collective and solo exhibitions and has won several awards. Louise is currently preparing new works to be exhibited along with works by her husband Stan, in a two-person show at Neilson Park Creative Centre in October, 2012.  Louise’s work can be viewed at www.lczych.com. http://www.polquest.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=3712 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.polquest.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=3713 Enjoy a brisk winter’s skate with a breathtaking view of Lake Ontario and the Toronto Islands at Harbourfront Centre during Family Day on Toronto’s Waterfront! Skate on the Natrel® Rink and experience Canada’s largest artificially-cooled outdoor rink. Skate and helmet rentals are available. Open daily 10:00am–10:00pm; Friday and Saturday to 11:00pm at York Quay Centre. All events are FREE.  Visit www.harbourfrontcentre.com for more details. http://www.polquest.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=3713 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.polquest.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=3714 Make your mark at HarbourKIDS: SK8 festival during Family Day on Toronto's Waterfront, a free celebration of skating and the culture that surrounds it, with a range of fun activities both indoors and out for parents and children of all ages. Participate in graffiti, beatboxing, button-making, hockey-mask-design and many more craft activities. Watch the skateboard-construction process, catch a flick (or two!), or listen to a story. And don’t forget to skate! Below, a few festival highlights:LE PATIN LIBRE @ THE NATREL® RINKMonday, February 20     12:30pm & 3:00pm Le Patin Libre will amaze and dazzle visitors to the Natrel® Rink with their performances and interactive games and challenges for both first-time skaters and experts alike. The group introduces audiences to their unique contemporary performance art with a cool attitude and the virtuosity of world-class skaters. THE NATREL® SLO-SKATE ZONE FOR FIRST TIME SKATERS AND NOVICES @ THE NATREL® RINKMonday, February 20     11:00am – 5:00pm Sometimes the Natrel® Rink is packed with people who like to move FAST! The Natrel® Slo-Skate Zone is a special area where little guys can try skating for the first time and move as slowly as they want. RBC PLAY HOCKEY ACTIVITIES @ THE NATREL® RINKMonday, February 20     11:00am – 5:00pm RBC Play Hockey activities will include a hockey shoot-out, celebrity autograph signing, and the chance to win a jersey signed by Steve Yzerman! ROCK, SWING & SKATE WITH THE TORONTO ALL-STAR BIG BAND @ LAKESIDE TERRACEMonday, February 20     2:00pm – 4:00pm Grab a hot drink and join the fun inside, or skate along to the swing-era tunes of the Toronto All-Star Big Band, whose live performance in the Lakeside Terrace will be transmitted to the Natrel® Rink. The group boasts an 18-piece ensemble, including five vocalists, and performs swing-era tunes that revive the spirit, style and sound of the 1930s and 40s, the golden age of the big bands. ARTS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH @ MARILYN BREWER COMMUNITY SPACEMonday, February 20     11:00am – 5:00pm Express yourself through the arts as Arts for Children and Youth partner with HarbourKIDS for the second year in a row! •    Make a snowflake to help decorate the room.•    Help bridge the gap between seniors and youth and decorate a Meals on Wheels lid to brighten the day of someone who can’t go outside.   •    Share your message and add your own “tag” to the Graffiti Fort with non-toxic spray bottles! •    Take part in a Secret Beatboxing Workshop. (Psst: It’s a “secret” because there are no mics, no audience, nothing but you and your voice.)•    The designs that goalies put on their masks say a lot about their personalities. If you were a goalie, what would your design say about you? Here’s your chance to find out. Careful though – the masks you’ll design here are not designed to take a puck to the face! They’re made for style! EVERYTHING UNDER THE MOON @ THE ENWAVE THEATREMonday, February 20    2:00pm (Tickets: $15 and $10 for children 12 and under)Catch a special matinee presentation of Everything Under the Moon, part of Harbourfront Centre’s World Stage international performance series. Songwriter/performer Christine Fellows and multi-disciplinary artist Shary Boyle employ multiple overhead projectors, costumes and puppets alongside an original live score to tell the story of two small, winged creatures on an urgent quest to save themselves and their respective species. Contact the Box Office (416-973-4000) and ask about the Skate & Show package! http://www.polquest.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=3714 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.polquest.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=3716 Come to Queen’s Quay Terminal during Family Day on Toronto's waterfront and enjoy a fun packed Family Day on Toronto’s Waterfront with your children! See Pooky’s Gang, a fun loving musical clown band, strolling through Queen’s Quay Terminal and join in the playful antics by singing along to many tunes loved by children. Let Ryan Brown and his card and magic tricks amaze you – watch to see if he has anything up his sleeve.  He has proven to be a real hit and will be wowing kids and parents alike. Find the balloon sculptor who will amaze you with his creative and fun loving balloon animals – ask nicely and he may give you one! Don’t think your eyes are deceiving you – it really is a lady in a lollipop dress giving out treats to the kids – she is a real hit with the kids and also parents with a sweet tooth. For more information, visit www.qqterminal.com. http://www.polquest.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=3716 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.polquest.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=3717 A children’s favourite from TreehouseTV, Harry and his Bucket Full of Dinosaurs will be at Queen’s Quay Terminal to meet and greet children during Family Day on Toronto's Waterfront.  Children of all ages will love to meet the animated character Harry in person – watch your child’s face light up! FREE! For more information, visit www.qqterminal.com. http://www.polquest.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=3717 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.polquest.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=3715 Visit PawsWay for some free, furry family fun during Family Day on Toronto's Waterfront!  Activities include face-painting, arts and crafts, learn how to draw your pet, lots of free games and prizes courtesy of Dog Chow! Plus the Woofjocks Canine Performance Team will be doing demos of today’s most popular canine sports.  The Woofjocks are a high-energy dog/handler performance team specializing in interactive games and demonstrations of canine agility and obedience. They are purveyors of dog-approved fun!Show times: 11:30am / 1:00pm / 2:30pm / 4:00pm  All shows are FREE.  Visit www.pawsway.ca for more information. http://www.polquest.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=3715 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.polquest.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=3721 Be inspired by this year’s Dream Home R-House designed and built by PROBUILT by Michael Upshall and presented by the Toronto Star at the 60th anniversary of the National Home Show (March 16 to 25, Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place).  Discover sustainable luxury, experience revolutionary home building technology and see the latest decor ideas in this ultra-modern 3600 square foot energy efficient home.  For additional information on the Dream Home R-House, please visit www.probuilt.ca. In response to the global challenge of creating a more sustainable society, the Dream Home R-House is designed to bring contemporary green design to the mass market. The Dream Home R-House displays everyday life in three distinct areas: the main house, the guest house and the courtyard. The central courtyard acts as a social hub and a sanctuary around which the entire house revolves.The Dream Home R-House uses environmentally friendly materials for both structure and interior finishing. The heavy timber structure celebrates the tactile qualities of wood. Combined with warm materials like wood panels and stone it is contrasted against the smooth precision of contemporary materials such as glass, concrete, and metal. Everyone embraces green living, but not everyone loves the modern, sterile vibe that goes with it. As a result, Michael Upshall and his design team: architecture by Craig Crane and Robert Mitchell, lead interior designer Michelle Mawby  (main building) and lead interior decorator  Jackie Glass  and Associates (guest building),  with help from James Loppie, Emmanuel Belliveau, Jackie Morra, Ron Perruzza, Keith Vanderkley,  Bruce  Rowntree, Nancy Bowslaugh and design students from Humber College;  have designed and built a space that is not only eco-friendly and uses sustainable products but pays keen attention to comfort, warmth and above all, style through the use of texture and colour.Major suppliers for the Dream Home R-House include Monarch Windows, Perola Kitchens, Normerica Authentic Timber Frame, Structurlam and Sound Solutions Architectural Products. The Dream Home R-House is designed to generate its own energy from renewable sources; it harvests rain water, manages its own waste, and promotes occupant health and well being. A living wall and water feature in the courtyard will create a self-sustaining interior ecosystem. A green roof of self-sustaining vegetation stretches across the flat roofs while vertically farmed walls produce organic food sources. The Dream Home R-House incorporates such smart home technologies as home automation controls, smart security systems, and new technologies such as mirrored TV’s and in-wall audio systems.The project is set up as a contemporary build to allow for ease of transport to and from the show. The National Home Show build is built on site inside the Direct Energy Centre in only 7 days. Following the show, the Dream Home R-House will be transported to a build site and used as a model home for a sustainable living community project. Michael Upshall and the Dream Home R-House team will be speaking centre stage at the National Home Show:Saturday, March 17        5:00pmMonday, March 19        2:00pmTuesday, March 20        4:00pmThursday, March 22        4:00pmNational Home Show Dates & Hours:March 16 - 25, 2012Weekdays & Saturdays: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.Sunday, March 18: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Sunday, March 25: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Tickets:Adults:                 $20.00 at the door / $17.00 onlineSenior (65+):             $17.00 at the door / $14.00 onlineChildren 13-17:             $16.00 at the door / $13.00 online Children 12 years & Under:     FREE2 Day Pass            $29.00National Home Show Venue & Location:Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place (100 Princes' Boulevard, Toronto) http://www.polquest.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=3721 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.polquest.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=3722 Be inspired by this year’s Dream Home R-House designed and built by PROBUILT by Michael Upshall and presented by the Toronto Star at the 60th anniversary of the National Home Show (March 16 to 25, Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place).  Discover sustainable luxury, experience revolutionary home building technology and see the latest decor ideas in this ultra-modern 3600 square foot energy efficient home.  For additional information on the Dream Home R-House, please visit www.probuilt.ca. In response to the global challenge of creating a more sustainable society, the Dream Home R-House is designed to bring contemporary green design to the mass market. The Dream Home R-House displays everyday life in three distinct areas: the main house, the guest house and the courtyard. The central courtyard acts as a social hub and a sanctuary around which the entire house revolves.The Dream Home R-House uses environmentally friendly materials for both structure and interior finishing. The heavy timber structure celebrates the tactile qualities of wood. Combined with warm materials like wood panels and stone it is contrasted against the smooth precision of contemporary materials such as glass, concrete, and metal. Everyone embraces green living, but not everyone loves the modern, sterile vibe that goes with it. As a result, Michael Upshall and his design team: architecture by Craig Crane and Robert Mitchell, lead interior designer Michelle Mawby  (main building) and lead interior decorator  Jackie Glass  and Associates (guest building),  with help from James Loppie, Emmanuel Belliveau, Jackie Morra, Ron Perruzza, Keith Vanderkley,  Bruce  Rowntree, Nancy Bowslaugh and design students from Humber College;  have designed and built a space that is not only eco-friendly and uses sustainable products but pays keen attention to comfort, warmth and above all, style through the use of texture and colour.Major suppliers for the Dream Home R-House include Monarch Windows, Perola Kitchens, Normerica Authentic Timber Frame, Structurlam and Sound Solutions Architectural Products. The Dream Home R-House is designed to generate its own energy from renewable sources; it harvests rain water, manages its own waste, and promotes occupant health and well being. A living wall and water feature in the courtyard will create a self-sustaining interior ecosystem. A green roof of self-sustaining vegetation stretches across the flat roofs while vertically farmed walls produce organic food sources. The Dream Home R-House incorporates such smart home technologies as home automation controls, smart security systems, and new technologies such as mirrored TV’s and in-wall audio systems.The project is set up as a contemporary build to allow for ease of transport to and from the show. The National Home Show build is built on site inside the Direct Energy Centre in only 7 days. Following the show, the Dream Home R-House will be transported to a build site and used as a model home for a sustainable living community project. Michael Upshall and the Dream Home R-House team will be speaking centre stage at the National Home Show:Saturday, March 17        5:00pmMonday, March 19        2:00pmTuesday, March 20        4:00pmThursday, March 22        4:00pmNational Home Show Dates & Hours:March 16 - 25, 2012Weekdays & Saturdays: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.Sunday, March 18: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Sunday, March 25: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Tickets:Adults:                 $20.00 at the door / $17.00 onlineSenior (65+):             $17.00 at the door / $14.00 onlineChildren 13-17:             $16.00 at the door / $13.00 online Children 12 years & Under:     FREE2 Day Pass            $29.00National Home Show Venue & Location:Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place (100 Princes' Boulevard, Toronto) http://www.polquest.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=3722 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.polquest.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=3723 Be inspired by this year’s Dream Home R-House designed and built by PROBUILT by Michael Upshall and presented by the Toronto Star at the 60th anniversary of the National Home Show (March 16 to 25, Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place).  Discover sustainable luxury, experience revolutionary home building technology and see the latest decor ideas in this ultra-modern 3600 square foot energy efficient home.  For additional information on the Dream Home R-House, please visit www.probuilt.ca. In response to the global challenge of creating a more sustainable society, the Dream Home R-House is designed to bring contemporary green design to the mass market. The Dream Home R-House displays everyday life in three distinct areas: the main house, the guest house and the courtyard. The central courtyard acts as a social hub and a sanctuary around which the entire house revolves.The Dream Home R-House uses environmentally friendly materials for both structure and interior finishing. The heavy timber structure celebrates the tactile qualities of wood. Combined with warm materials like wood panels and stone it is contrasted against the smooth precision of contemporary materials such as glass, concrete, and metal. Everyone embraces green living, but not everyone loves the modern, sterile vibe that goes with it. As a result, Michael Upshall and his design team: architecture by Craig Crane and Robert Mitchell, lead interior designer Michelle Mawby  (main building) and lead interior decorator  Jackie Glass  and Associates (guest building),  with help from James Loppie, Emmanuel Belliveau, Jackie Morra, Ron Perruzza, Keith Vanderkley,  Bruce  Rowntree, Nancy Bowslaugh and design students from Humber College;  have designed and built a space that is not only eco-friendly and uses sustainable products but pays keen attention to comfort, warmth and above all, style through the use of texture and colour.Major suppliers for the Dream Home R-House include Monarch Windows, Perola Kitchens, Normerica Authentic Timber Frame, Structurlam and Sound Solutions Architectural Products. The Dream Home R-House is designed to generate its own energy from renewable sources; it harvests rain water, manages its own waste, and promotes occupant health and well being. A living wall and water feature in the courtyard will create a self-sustaining interior ecosystem. A green roof of self-sustaining vegetation stretches across the flat roofs while vertically farmed walls produce organic food sources. The Dream Home R-House incorporates such smart home technologies as home automation controls, smart security systems, and new technologies such as mirrored TV’s and in-wall audio systems.The project is set up as a contemporary build to allow for ease of transport to and from the show. The National Home Show build is built on site inside the Direct Energy Centre in only 7 days. Following the show, the Dream Home R-House will be transported to a build site and used as a model home for a sustainable living community project. Michael Upshall and the Dream Home R-House team will be speaking centre stage at the National Home Show:Saturday, March 17        5:00pmMonday, March 19        2:00pmTuesday, March 20        4:00pmThursday, March 22        4:00pmNational Home Show Dates & Hours:March 16 - 25, 2012Weekdays & Saturdays: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.Sunday, March 18: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Sunday, March 25: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Tickets:Adults:                 $20.00 at the door / $17.00 onlineSenior (65+):             $17.00 at the door / $14.00 onlineChildren 13-17:             $16.00 at the door / $13.00 online Children 12 years & Under:     FREE2 Day Pass            $29.00National Home Show Venue & Location:Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place (100 Princes' Boulevard, Toronto) http://www.polquest.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=3723 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.polquest.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=3724 Be inspired by this year’s Dream Home R-House designed and built by PROBUILT by Michael Upshall and presented by the Toronto Star at the 60th anniversary of the National Home Show (March 16 to 25, Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place).  Discover sustainable luxury, experience revolutionary home building technology and see the latest decor ideas in this ultra-modern 3600 square foot energy efficient home.  For additional information on the Dream Home R-House, please visit www.probuilt.ca. In response to the global challenge of creating a more sustainable society, the Dream Home R-House is designed to bring contemporary green design to the mass market. The Dream Home R-House displays everyday life in three distinct areas: the main house, the guest house and the courtyard. The central courtyard acts as a social hub and a sanctuary around which the entire house revolves.The Dream Home R-House uses environmentally friendly materials for both structure and interior finishing. The heavy timber structure celebrates the tactile qualities of wood. Combined with warm materials like wood panels and stone it is contrasted against the smooth precision of contemporary materials such as glass, concrete, and metal. Everyone embraces green living, but not everyone loves the modern, sterile vibe that goes with it. As a result, Michael Upshall and his design team: architecture by Craig Crane and Robert Mitchell, lead interior designer Michelle Mawby  (main building) and lead interior decorator  Jackie Glass  and Associates (guest building),  with help from James Loppie, Emmanuel Belliveau, Jackie Morra, Ron Perruzza, Keith Vanderkley,  Bruce  Rowntree, Nancy Bowslaugh and design students from Humber College;  have designed and built a space that is not only eco-friendly and uses sustainable products but pays keen attention to comfort, warmth and above all, style through the use of texture and colour.Major suppliers for the Dream Home R-House include Monarch Windows, Perola Kitchens, Normerica Authentic Timber Frame, Structurlam and Sound Solutions Architectural Products. The Dream Home R-House is designed to generate its own energy from renewable sources; it harvests rain water, manages its own waste, and promotes occupant health and well being. A living wall and water feature in the courtyard will create a self-sustaining interior ecosystem. A green roof of self-sustaining vegetation stretches across the flat roofs while vertically farmed walls produce organic food sources. The Dream Home R-House incorporates such smart home technologies as home automation controls, smart security systems, and new technologies such as mirrored TV’s and in-wall audio systems.The project is set up as a contemporary build to allow for ease of transport to and from the show. The National Home Show build is built on site inside the Direct Energy Centre in only 7 days. Following the show, the Dream Home R-House will be transported to a build site and used as a model home for a sustainable living community project. Michael Upshall and the Dream Home R-House team will be speaking centre stage at the National Home Show:Saturday, March 17        5:00pmMonday, March 19        2:00pmTuesday, March 20        4:00pmThursday, March 22        4:00pmNational Home Show Dates & Hours:March 16 - 25, 2012Weekdays & Saturdays: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.Sunday, March 18: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Sunday, March 25: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Tickets:Adults:                 $20.00 at the door / $17.00 onlineSenior (65+):             $17.00 at the door / $14.00 onlineChildren 13-17:             $16.00 at the door / $13.00 online Children 12 years & Under:     FREE2 Day Pass            $29.00National Home Show Venue & Location:Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place (100 Princes' Boulevard, Toronto) http://www.polquest.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=3724 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.polquest.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=3725 Be inspired by this year’s Dream Home R-House designed and built by PROBUILT by Michael Upshall and presented by the Toronto Star at the 60th anniversary of the National Home Show (March 16 to 25, Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place).  Discover sustainable luxury, experience revolutionary home building technology and see the latest decor ideas in this ultra-modern 3600 square foot energy efficient home.  For additional information on the Dream Home R-House, please visit www.probuilt.ca. In response to the global challenge of creating a more sustainable society, the Dream Home R-House is designed to bring contemporary green design to the mass market. The Dream Home R-House displays everyday life in three distinct areas: the main house, the guest house and the courtyard. The central courtyard acts as a social hub and a sanctuary around which the entire house revolves.The Dream Home R-House uses environmentally friendly materials for both structure and interior finishing. The heavy timber structure celebrates the tactile qualities of wood. Combined with warm materials like wood panels and stone it is contrasted against the smooth precision of contemporary materials such as glass, concrete, and metal. Everyone embraces green living, but not everyone loves the modern, sterile vibe that goes with it. As a result, Michael Upshall and his design team: architecture by Craig Crane and Robert Mitchell, lead interior designer Michelle Mawby  (main building) and lead interior decorator  Jackie Glass  and Associates (guest building),  with help from James Loppie, Emmanuel Belliveau, Jackie Morra, Ron Perruzza, Keith Vanderkley,  Bruce  Rowntree, Nancy Bowslaugh and design students from Humber College;  have designed and built a space that is not only eco-friendly and uses sustainable products but pays keen attention to comfort, warmth and above all, style through the use of texture and colour.Major suppliers for the Dream Home R-House include Monarch Windows, Perola Kitchens, Normerica Authentic Timber Frame, Structurlam and Sound Solutions Architectural Products. The Dream Home R-House is designed to generate its own energy from renewable sources; it harvests rain water, manages its own waste, and promotes occupant health and well being. A living wall and water feature in the courtyard will create a self-sustaining interior ecosystem. A green roof of self-sustaining vegetation stretches across the flat roofs while vertically farmed walls produce organic food sources. The Dream Home R-House incorporates such smart home technologies as home automation controls, smart security systems, and new technologies such as mirrored TV’s and in-wall audio systems.The project is set up as a contemporary build to allow for ease of transport to and from the show. The National Home Show build is built on site inside the Direct Energy Centre in only 7 days. Following the show, the Dream Home R-House will be transported to a build site and used as a model home for a sustainable living community project. Michael Upshall and the Dream Home R-House team will be speaking centre stage at the National Home Show:Saturday, March 17        5:00pmMonday, March 19        2:00pmTuesday, March 20        4:00pmThursday, March 22        4:00pmNational Home Show Dates & Hours:March 16 - 25, 2012Weekdays & Saturdays: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.Sunday, March 18: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Sunday, March 25: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Tickets:Adults:                 $20.00 at the door / $17.00 onlineSenior (65+):             $17.00 at the door / $14.00 onlineChildren 13-17:             $16.00 at the door / $13.00 online Children 12 years & Under:     FREE2 Day Pass            $29.00National Home Show Venue & Location:Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place (100 Princes' Boulevard, Toronto) http://www.polquest.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=3725 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.polquest.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=3726 Be inspired by this year’s Dream Home R-House designed and built by PROBUILT by Michael Upshall and presented by the Toronto Star at the 60th anniversary of the National Home Show (March 16 to 25, Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place).  Discover sustainable luxury, experience revolutionary home building technology and see the latest decor ideas in this ultra-modern 3600 square foot energy efficient home.  For additional information on the Dream Home R-House, please visit www.probuilt.ca. In response to the global challenge of creating a more sustainable society, the Dream Home R-House is designed to bring contemporary green design to the mass market. The Dream Home R-House displays everyday life in three distinct areas: the main house, the guest house and the courtyard. The central courtyard acts as a social hub and a sanctuary around which the entire house revolves.The Dream Home R-House uses environmentally friendly materials for both structure and interior finishing. The heavy timber structure celebrates the tactile qualities of wood. Combined with warm materials like wood panels and stone it is contrasted against the smooth precision of contemporary materials such as glass, concrete, and metal. Everyone embraces green living, but not everyone loves the modern, sterile vibe that goes with it. As a result, Michael Upshall and his design team: architecture by Craig Crane and Robert Mitchell, lead interior designer Michelle Mawby  (main building) and lead interior decorator  Jackie Glass  and Associates (guest building),  with help from James Loppie, Emmanuel Belliveau, Jackie Morra, Ron Perruzza, Keith Vanderkley,  Bruce  Rowntree, Nancy Bowslaugh and design students from Humber College;  have designed and built a space that is not only eco-friendly and uses sustainable products but pays keen attention to comfort, warmth and above all, style through the use of texture and colour.Major suppliers for the Dream Home R-House include Monarch Windows, Perola Kitchens, Normerica Authentic Timber Frame, Structurlam and Sound Solutions Architectural Products. The Dream Home R-House is designed to generate its own energy from renewable sources; it harvests rain water, manages its own waste, and promotes occupant health and well being. A living wall and water feature in the courtyard will create a self-sustaining interior ecosystem. A green roof of self-sustaining vegetation stretches across the flat roofs while vertically farmed walls produce organic food sources. The Dream Home R-House incorporates such smart home technologies as home automation controls, smart security systems, and new technologies such as mirrored TV’s and in-wall audio systems.The project is set up as a contemporary build to allow for ease of transport to and from the show. The National Home Show build is built on site inside the Direct Energy Centre in only 7 days. Following the show, the Dream Home R-House will be transported to a build site and used as a model home for a sustainable living community project. Michael Upshall and the Dream Home R-House team will be speaking centre stage at the National Home Show:Saturday, March 17        5:00pmMonday, March 19        2:00pmTuesday, March 20        4:00pmThursday, March 22        4:00pmNational Home Show Dates & Hours:March 16 - 25, 2012Weekdays & Saturdays: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.Sunday, March 18: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Sunday, March 25: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Tickets:Adults:                 $20.00 at the door / $17.00 onlineSenior (65+):             $17.00 at the door / $14.00 onlineChildren 13-17:             $16.00 at the door / $13.00 online Children 12 years & Under:     FREE2 Day Pass            $29.00National Home Show Venue & Location:Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place (100 Princes' Boulevard, Toronto) http://www.polquest.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=3726 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.polquest.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=3727 Be inspired by this year’s Dream Home R-House designed and built by PROBUILT by Michael Upshall and presented by the Toronto Star at the 60th anniversary of the National Home Show (March 16 to 25, Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place).  Discover sustainable luxury, experience revolutionary home building technology and see the latest decor ideas in this ultra-modern 3600 square foot energy efficient home.  For additional information on the Dream Home R-House, please visit www.probuilt.ca. In response to the global challenge of creating a more sustainable society, the Dream Home R-House is designed to bring contemporary green design to the mass market. The Dream Home R-House displays everyday life in three distinct areas: the main house, the guest house and the courtyard. The central courtyard acts as a social hub and a sanctuary around which the entire house revolves.The Dream Home R-House uses environmentally friendly materials for both structure and interior finishing. The heavy timber structure celebrates the tactile qualities of wood. Combined with warm materials like wood panels and stone it is contrasted against the smooth precision of contemporary materials such as glass, concrete, and metal. Everyone embraces green living, but not everyone loves the modern, sterile vibe that goes with it. As a result, Michael Upshall and his design team: architecture by Craig Crane and Robert Mitchell, lead interior designer Michelle Mawby  (main building) and lead interior decorator  Jackie Glass  and Associates (guest building),  with help from James Loppie, Emmanuel Belliveau, Jackie Morra, Ron Perruzza, Keith Vanderkley,  Bruce  Rowntree, Nancy Bowslaugh and design students from Humber College;  have designed and built a space that is not only eco-friendly and uses sustainable products but pays keen attention to comfort, warmth and above all, style through the use of texture and colour.Major suppliers for the Dream Home R-House include Monarch Windows, Perola Kitchens, Normerica Authentic Timber Frame, Structurlam and Sound Solutions Architectural Products. The Dream Home R-House is designed to generate its own energy from renewable sources; it harvests rain water, manages its own waste, and promotes occupant health and well being. A living wall and water feature in the courtyard will create a self-sustaining interior ecosystem. A green roof of self-sustaining vegetation stretches across the flat roofs while vertically farmed walls produce organic food sources. The Dream Home R-House incorporates such smart home technologies as home automation controls, smart security systems, and new technologies such as mirrored TV’s and in-wall audio systems.The project is set up as a contemporary build to allow for ease of transport to and from the show. The National Home Show build is built on site inside the Direct Energy Centre in only 7 days. Following the show, the Dream Home R-House will be transported to a build site and used as a model home for a sustainable living community project. Michael Upshall and the Dream Home R-House team will be speaking centre stage at the National Home Show:Saturday, March 17        5:00pmMonday, March 19        2:00pmTuesday, March 20        4:00pmThursday, March 22        4:00pmNational Home Show Dates & Hours:March 16 - 25, 2012Weekdays & Saturdays: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.Sunday, March 18: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Sunday, March 25: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Tickets:Adults:                 $20.00 at the door / $17.00 onlineSenior (65+):             $17.00 at the door / $14.00 onlineChildren 13-17:             $16.00 at the door / $13.00 online Children 12 years & Under:     FREE2 Day Pass            $29.00National Home Show Venue & Location:Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place (100 Princes' Boulevard, Toronto) http://www.polquest.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=3727 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.polquest.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=3728 Be inspired by this year’s Dream Home R-House designed and built by PROBUILT by Michael Upshall and presented by the Toronto Star at the 60th anniversary of the National Home Show (March 16 to 25, Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place).  Discover sustainable luxury, experience revolutionary home building technology and see the latest decor ideas in this ultra-modern 3600 square foot energy efficient home.  For additional information on the Dream Home R-House, please visit www.probuilt.ca. In response to the global challenge of creating a more sustainable society, the Dream Home R-House is designed to bring contemporary green design to the mass market. The Dream Home R-House displays everyday life in three distinct areas: the main house, the guest house and the courtyard. The central courtyard acts as a social hub and a sanctuary around which the entire house revolves.The Dream Home R-House uses environmentally friendly materials for both structure and interior finishing. The heavy timber structure celebrates the tactile qualities of wood. Combined with warm materials like wood panels and stone it is contrasted against the smooth precision of contemporary materials such as glass, concrete, and metal. Everyone embraces green living, but not everyone loves the modern, sterile vibe that goes with it. As a result, Michael Upshall and his design team: architecture by Craig Crane and Robert Mitchell, lead interior designer Michelle Mawby  (main building) and lead interior decorator  Jackie Glass  and Associates (guest building),  with help from James Loppie, Emmanuel Belliveau, Jackie Morra, Ron Perruzza, Keith Vanderkley,  Bruce  Rowntree, Nancy Bowslaugh and design students from Humber College;  have designed and built a space that is not only eco-friendly and uses sustainable products but pays keen attention to comfort, warmth and above all, style through the use of texture and colour.Major suppliers for the Dream Home R-House include Monarch Windows, Perola Kitchens, Normerica Authentic Timber Frame, Structurlam and Sound Solutions Architectural Products. The Dream Home R-House is designed to generate its own energy from renewable sources; it harvests rain water, manages its own waste, and promotes occupant health and well being. A living wall and water feature in the courtyard will create a self-sustaining interior ecosystem. A green roof of self-sustaining vegetation stretches across the flat roofs while vertically farmed walls produce organic food sources. The Dream Home R-House incorporates such smart home technologies as home automation controls, smart security systems, and new technologies such as mirrored TV’s and in-wall audio systems.The project is set up as a contemporary build to allow for ease of transport to and from the show. The National Home Show build is built on site inside the Direct Energy Centre in only 7 days. Following the show, the Dream Home R-House will be transported to a build site and used as a model home for a sustainable living community project. Michael Upshall and the Dream Home R-House team will be speaking centre stage at the National Home Show:Saturday, March 17        5:00pmMonday, March 19        2:00pmTuesday, March 20        4:00pmThursday, March 22        4:00pmNational Home Show Dates & Hours:March 16 - 25, 2012Weekdays & Saturdays: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.Sunday, March 18: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Sunday, March 25: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Tickets:Adults:                 $20.00 at the door / $17.00 onlineSenior (65+):             $17.00 at the door / $14.00 onlineChildren 13-17:             $16.00 at the door / $13.00 online Children 12 years & Under:     FREE2 Day Pass            $29.00National Home Show Venue & Location:Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place (100 Princes' Boulevard, Toronto) http://www.polquest.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=3728 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.polquest.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=3729 Be inspired by this year’s Dream Home R-House designed and built by PROBUILT by Michael Upshall and presented by the Toronto Star at the 60th anniversary of the National Home Show (March 16 to 25, Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place).  Discover sustainable luxury, experience revolutionary home building technology and see the latest decor ideas in this ultra-modern 3600 square foot energy efficient home.  For additional information on the Dream Home R-House, please visit www.probuilt.ca. In response to the global challenge of creating a more sustainable society, the Dream Home R-House is designed to bring contemporary green design to the mass market. The Dream Home R-House displays everyday life in three distinct areas: the main house, the guest house and the courtyard. The central courtyard acts as a social hub and a sanctuary around which the entire house revolves.The Dream Home R-House uses environmentally friendly materials for both structure and interior finishing. The heavy timber structure celebrates the tactile qualities of wood. Combined with warm materials like wood panels and stone it is contrasted against the smooth precision of contemporary materials such as glass, concrete, and metal. Everyone embraces green living, but not everyone loves the modern, sterile vibe that goes with it. As a result, Michael Upshall and his design team: architecture by Craig Crane and Robert Mitchell, lead interior designer Michelle Mawby  (main building) and lead interior decorator  Jackie Glass  and Associates (guest building),  with help from James Loppie, Emmanuel Belliveau, Jackie Morra, Ron Perruzza, Keith Vanderkley,  Bruce  Rowntree, Nancy Bowslaugh and design students from Humber College;  have designed and built a space that is not only eco-friendly and uses sustainable products but pays keen attention to comfort, warmth and above all, style through the use of texture and colour.Major suppliers for the Dream Home R-House include Monarch Windows, Perola Kitchens, Normerica Authentic Timber Frame, Structurlam and Sound Solutions Architectural Products. The Dream Home R-House is designed to generate its own energy from renewable sources; it harvests rain water, manages its own waste, and promotes occupant health and well being. A living wall and water feature in the courtyard will create a self-sustaining interior ecosystem. A green roof of self-sustaining vegetation stretches across the flat roofs while vertically farmed walls produce organic food sources. The Dream Home R-House incorporates such smart home technologies as home automation controls, smart security systems, and new technologies such as mirrored TV’s and in-wall audio systems.The project is set up as a contemporary build to allow for ease of transport to and from the show. The National Home Show build is built on site inside the Direct Energy Centre in only 7 days. Following the show, the Dream Home R-House will be transported to a build site and used as a model home for a sustainable living community project. Michael Upshall and the Dream Home R-House team will be speaking centre stage at the National Home Show:Saturday, March 17        5:00pmMonday, March 19        2:00pmTuesday, March 20        4:00pmThursday, March 22        4:00pmNational Home Show Dates & Hours:March 16 - 25, 2012Weekdays & Saturdays: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.Sunday, March 18: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Sunday, March 25: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Tickets:Adults:                 $20.00 at the door / $17.00 onlineSenior (65+):             $17.00 at the door / $14.00 onlineChildren 13-17:             $16.00 at the door / $13.00 online Children 12 years & Under:     FREE2 Day Pass            $29.00National Home Show Venue & Location:Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place (100 Princes' Boulevard, Toronto) http://www.polquest.com/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=3729 Sat, 24 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400