Notable Groups: Volunteering Within the Arts Scene

Notable Groups: Volunteering Within the Arts Scene

Gillian Hewitt Smith is Notable’s Philanthropy Expert, a corporate affairs businesswoman, and avid volunteer. I’ve always loved the last few weeks of summer. I take this quieter time to think through how I’d like to spend the remainder of the...
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Leica i9 Camera Concept for iPhone

Imagine being able to take professional-quality photos with your iPhone 4. Better yet, imagine docking your iPhone 4 into a case that doubles as a ready-to-shoot professional camera. We've got some great news: You might not have to imagine much longer
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Balcony Gardening on the Rise

Summer is here (it actually feels like it most days!), and for a young professional living in a downtown apartment or condo, that can mean it's time to spruce up your balcony. The art of container gardening is on the rise and offers a way to keep the growth of plants and vegetables limited, meaning they could easily fit on a balcony and transform it into a legitimate outdoor space
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Notable Barware Accessories

You can't call a living space complete without a proper bar. Whether it be for entertaining or mixing a stiff drink at the end of a long day, a young professional's bar is a reflection of taste and beverage understanding
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Soumaya Museum in Mexico

Mexico's resident Telecommunications mogul Carlos Slim, whose net worth tops $70 billion USD, sports the world's largest collection of artwork by 19th century French Sculptor Auguste Rodin at over 380 pieces. In fact, his 66,000-piece art collection – arguably the most significant in Latin America – is also comprised of gems from the likes of Salvador Dali, Picasso, and Da Vinci
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Notable Father's Day Gifts

June has finally arrived. Yes, notables, for a moment there we thought it wasn't coming. But we have now ushered in the month of sweltering heat (where'd it come from so suddenly?), the imminent end of the NHL season, and, of course, Father's Day
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Opening Soon: SPiN Toronto

Set to open in about a month's time at King Street West near Spadina, SPiN Toronto, a “ping pong social club,” will feature the mini courts, a champion’s court, change rooms, restaurant menu service and a lounge area
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Notable Etiquette: Closing Time

We were always told it was bad manners to eat and run, but it’s worse manners to eat and over-stay our welcome. Here are our tips on how and when to leave the most common of situations this time of year, to ensure you get an invite come next year
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Volunteerism: An Essential Act of Citizenship

Every day, Canadians across the country selflessly offer their time to causes and organizations about which they are passionate. Canada has the second strongest volunteer sector in the world, next to the Netherlands
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Buca Restaurant

An Italian eatery on King West, Buca rocks Toronto with their gorgeous, rustic interior, high ceilings, a beautiful warm yellow glow, and delectable eats.
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