Avram

Pictured is my dog-walking aquaintance, Avram, recently returned from a recent trip he had to Mexico. His enthusiasm for cities, architecture and music - not to mention politics - simply knows no bounds!

This picture was taken only a few short weeks ago - the snowstorm should be noted, especially for this winter that was ‘never going to happen’! Stay tuned for more ideas that I will be sharing with you from my discussions with Avram.

For a ‘trip’ to Mexico without any passport hassles, try Dos Amigos on Bathurst, N of Dupont…here’s a soundfile of the warm atmosphere they bring to busy Bathurst Street:

mexican-xx.mp3

The odd thing is that while cleaning house the next day, this charming music-box was unearthed:

…a related website for your perusal:

http://www.mexicodesconocido.com.mx/english/cultura_y_sociedad/arte/detalle

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Published:: 02.26.07 / 12pm

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With a love of teaching and chamber music, Toronto-based flutist JAMIE THOMPSON has performed as both soloist and chamber musician in Canada and the United States, and continues to be active as aFreelance Musician, Teacher, Adjudicator and Clinician, specializing in community outreach, multi-media events and creative, performance-preparation workshops and coaching sessions.

Jamie has been on the Flute Faculty of the RCM since 1988. In addition to teaching and coaching, he has served as Chair, Woodwind Brass and Percussion Department, and has served on numerous committees, including The Community School Divisional Committee, Academic Council and the Council of Examiners. In addition Jamie has presented workshops on Examination and Performance Preparation, co-ordinated the RCM Professional Development Lecture Series, and has co-chaired the Faculty Advisory Committee for the RCM’s new TELUS Performance and Learning Centre, scheduled to open in 2008.

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