/R E P E A T -- It's a Feast for the Senses at Downtown Yonge BIA's ICE, WINE
& DINE/

- Live music, food and free performances take over Elm Street at Winter Magic festival -

TORONTO , Nov. 20 /CNW/ - Elm Street comes alive from November 20th - 21st for Ice, Wine & Dine - a fun-filled Downtown Yonge BIA festival with senses-stimulating live music, delicious treats and incredible visual spectacles invading the street. Participating restaurants provide plenty to delight taste buds, from hearty chili and chicken satays to gingerbread and beignets. With the dining comes the wining, and guests can pair their food with a perfect wine or stop by the ice martini lounge for an Elmtini, Yongetini or other specialty concoction. The Dick Fox Trio, Roberto Rosenman Quartet and Jerome Godboo Blues Band will jazz up the event, while strolling a capella barbershop quartet Nitro make the entire street their stage for the weekend. As a feast for the eyes, Circus Orange fire performers, angel stilt walkers, magic shows and fortune-tellers will all descend on Elm Street for Ice, Wine & Dine.

Ice, Wine & Dine is a free event that takes place on Friday and Saturday, November 20th and 21st, as part of the Downtown Yonge BIA's Winter Magic festivities. Further information is available at www.wintermagic.ca.

    
    What:       Ice, Wine & Dine
    Who:        Angel Stilt Walkers, Fire Performers, Dr. Magic
                and participating Elm Street Restaurants.
    When:       Friday and Saturday, November 20th and 21st, 4:00pm - 9:00pm
    Photo Op:   Crowds enjoy winter festival with live music, delicious food
                and an ice martini lounge.
    

About Downtown Yonge BIA

The Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Area (B.I.A) is an association of 2000 businesses and property owners in downtown Toronto . Founded in 2001, the mandate is to revitalize and position Downtown Yonge as Canada's premier business, shopping and entertainment destination. For further information: www.downtownyonge.com

For further information: Helen Jamer, Idea Workshop, [email protected], [phone] x25, [phone] (cell)