Monthly Archives: May 2012

by Jini Stolk “Dance Sees Remarkable Increase in Attendance” according to The Value of Presenting study on dance attendance in Canada, which says that dance attendance by Canadians has grown to 15% in 2011 from about 5% in 1992 to 7% in 1998, in the first Canadian national data on dance attendance available in 14 […]

by Jini Stolk I have tried, my friends, to keep you informed of workshops and events at the Centre for Social Innovation. But now that we have two spaces, at 215 Spadina and 720 Bathurst with a third opening soon at Regent Park, I realize it’s impossible. From Project Wildfire’s learning sessions for small businesses, […]

by Jini Stolk What really happens when a young person experiences music, theatre or dance? Is it possible to understand and explain the transformative power the arts can have on people’s lives? Can we measure joy? These questions will be tackled during our final PAEO workshop, Measuring What Counts, May 29th, 9:30 – 1:00 at CSI Spadina. […]

by Jini Stolk My crowd sourcing post  generated a flurry of comment and interest. And for good reason, according to this fascinating piece from NetWitsThinkTank  It says that while the majority of giving still comes from offline channels, online fundraising is becoming increasingly important for acquiring new donors. In fact, it’s the dominant giving channel […]

David Mirvish just unveiled an all-LED lit marquee at the newly-named Ed Mirvish Theatre. Like his colleagues at Broadway Green Alliance, he’s projecting a 90% reduction in energy use from replacing the old incandescent bulbs. Green and smart…