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Queen West Benefit Show Tonight

Posted by Danielle D'Ornellas / March 22, 2008

Queen West Fire
It was only a few weeks ago when a devastating fire gutted the Queen West strip between Bathurst and Portland. The fire destroyed many beloved stores such as Suspect Video, Cosmos Records, Preloved, National Sound and Duke's Cycle, but also caused many people to lose their homes. While some businesses like Duke's have managed to already begin relocating, others still need some help. While there have been some ways to give to those who suffered from the fire, tonight there is another way to help.

A fantastic group of people have organized a comedy benefit show to raise money for those affected by the fire. The laughs begins tonight at the Rivoli, just east of Spadina and Queen. The show will incorporate comedy acts, will be emceed by Poppa Proppa and will feature a magic performance by Doctor Mysterion.

Doors open at 7:30pm, tickets will be sold for $15 and the show will begin at 8pm. Go down there to support a good cause and have a night of laughs.

Image: Queen St. Fire by TheCJM

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Alex Delarge / March 23, 2008 at 12:13 am
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Damn..I found out last minute..I would like to do something about the loss from the crazy ass Fire..BlogTO keep me informed if there anymore type of fundraising events..
W. K. Lis / March 23, 2008 at 11:01 am
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I hope that they do not rebuild that strip as single story stores, like the mistake that Shopppers Drug Mart is doing on the Danforth.
A mixed use low-rise building is a preferred building. One that matches the neighbouring buildings.
Katie / March 23, 2008 at 12:37 pm
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My coworker Martin was one of the mc's of the evening, and he is hilarious, so I'm sure the even was great (I couldn't attend though...)
FYI... There's another Queen St. Benefit on Monday at the Reverb/Holy Joe's/Kathedral tomorrow. Here's the facebook event link for more details:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=13983786222
Alex Delarge / March 23, 2008 at 01:19 pm
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Thanks for that Katie, I am going to see if I can make it out...
Hal Perry / March 24, 2008 at 02:26 pm
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when is it that we will know what the cause of this fire was?? any one know???

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