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Thrice Upon a Time…
By Jacqueline Gosselin | Directed by Jacqueline Gosselin  and Robert Dion | Produced by DynamO Théâtre
STUDIO | Apr. 18-29, 2010
Recommended for ages 7-12
Media opening: Tuesday, April 20 at 10:30 AM and 1:15 PM

Perched on the edge of the world, a young boy is stranded on a mysterious island with an outlandish creature who wants his help to defeat a wicked witch. Montreal’s critically acclaimed DynamO Théâtre incorporates their renowned acrobatics into a thrilling modern-day tale that reflects the courage and resilience children must have in a sometimes forbidding world. More »

Lisa Turner: Shelf Life
January 14 – February 20, 2010

Open Studio is pleased to present Shelf Life, a solo exhibition by Red Deer, Alberta-based artist Lisa Turner from January 14 to February 20, 2010. More »

The acclaimed Art of Time Ensemble, under the Artistic Direction of Andrew Burashko, is pleased to present Shostakovich: A Portrait – a celebration of Dmitri Shostakovich, one of the greatest composers of the 20th century – on Friday February 12 and Saturday February 13, 2010 at Harbourfront Centre’s Enwave Theatre. More »

Happy New Year!
The Cineforum, 463 Bathurst Below College Across From The Beer Store. 416-603-6643. Admission $20. Students under 24, $10.00. Unemployed: Pay how you can. http://www.cineforum.ca/ More »

Nadege Patisserie (www.nadege-patisserie.com) presents a “Uniquely Curious Photo Exhibit” from Helene Lescoat of www.photodhel.com. The exhibit runs from December 15th to January 15th, 2010 780 Queen Street West, Toronto. The exhibit is free.

CTR 141, Winter 2010
Edited by Marlis Schweitzer with Laura Levin
This issue of Canadian Theatre Review joins a growing body of scholarship on the phenomenon now widely referred to as “celebrity culture.” Since the mid-1990s, the ubiquitous and surprisingly long-standing appeal of reality television, the proliferation of online gossip sites and photo agencies, the popularity of blogs and social networking sites from Facebook to Twitter, and the incredible success of YouTube have dramatically increased the number of venues through which average citizens can view and vie for fame and fortune. More »

PUPPETMONGERS THEATRE, SHADOW PUPPETRY TRADITIONS
This two-day workshop will visit the living traditions of shadow puppetry around the world. As well as hands-on puppet making, participants will build their own small shadow screens. Delve into puppet design, jointing and controls; explore variations in lamp and screen set ups, and of course try out manipulation techniques.
December 5 & 6, 2009: 10 am to 5 pm
Fees:  $190 ($175 if paid before November 21st)

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As Canada’s pre-eminent environmental film and video festival, Planet in Focus encourages the creation of environmental content and the growing trend toward sustainable processes in the practice of filmmaking and is pleased to present a full day of programs and presentations about the creation and dissemination of environmental programming.

The Film Industry Symposium Program includes a workshop on new innovative lighting techniques, a roundtable on how government funding may or may not shape the way environmental filmmakers tell their stories and a panel entitled “Do We Care?” that discusses audience response and the success of environmental stories currently being broadcast and produced. Registration is required for workshop and roundtable. More »

Call for proposals: The CHOREOGRAPHIC MARATHON©
2009 EDITION : December 12, 13, 2009
Toronto Canada

proposal deadline October 22, 2009
for established and emerging dance artists
INFORMATION, PROPOSAL CRITERIA AND APPLICATION INFO
< acrossoceansinfo (at) gmail.com > www.acrossoceans.org More »

Saturday thru Thursday, July 25 thru August 31;
5pm: JANE JACOBS ON FILM
6pm: JUDITH MERRIL ON FILM

Saturday, July 25;
7pm: THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE (1974) Tobe Hooper. More »

The Fringe of Toronto Theatre Festival and Dance Umbrella of Ontario’s Dance Initiative announce their presentation of the world premiere of AX-S Dance’s new piece “twentysomethings” at Factory Theatre Mainspace choreographed by Kate Nankervis.
Determined to capitalize on the fun frivolous times of their twenties, four women are faced with the responsibility of defining themselves, and their futures. While the realities and decisions of the ‘real world’ collide, these ‘twentysomethings’ attempt to overcome the Quarterlife Crisis for themselves and each other. These bold Toronto based indie dance artists will propel you through your twenties or remind you of them.
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Every Thursday @ Annexlive in the heart of the Annex
7:00 – 10:00pm
Annexlive – Featuring: Julie McGregor with Toronto Jazz Legend Norman Amadio on Piano and special guests.
You are invited to join us for dinner or just drinks. Annex Live offers great Italian food, a new hip spot and live jazz. Norman Amadio is on piano with vocalist Julie McGregor and their performance is guaranteed to warm your hearts. Plus no cover charge. More »

Rasik Arts is happy to offer an opportunity to hear and meet H.S. Shivaprakash at the University of Toronto’s Robert Gill Theatre on May 27. Starting at 7pm, we will present selected scenes from some of his plays; Shivaprakash will read some of his poetry and talk about the current state of Indian drama. There will be some time to mingle, meet, and sip chai, as well. The evening’s proceedings will take place in English. More »

Hiep Vu Photography would like to invite you to a show of work that is running alongside the Contact Festival of Photography in Toronto.

“Meet the Barkers – Portraits of a Canine Clan” is a set of 11 metallic, chromogenic prints that seek to make a connection between the dog world and our own. These photos, completed in a hyper-real portrait style, bring the details of our dog companions into a surreal and beautiful light.
The show runs at Crema Coffee Company (3079 Dunda St. West – West of Keele) from May 8th to June 30th and will be having an opening reception on Thursday May 14th from 7-10pm. More »

Violons du Roy/Fine Arts Quartet/Gary Graffman/Anton Kuerti & More!

“Mooredale Concerts is Toronto’s greatest concert bargain,” asserts Artistic Director Anton Kuerti.  And in the coming season it will present its most stellar assortment of artists ever, while still fulfilling its mandate to introduce outstanding young Canadian artists.  In the past, such stars as Russell Braun, Isabel Bayrakdarian, Measha Brueggergosman, Erika Raum and Stewart Goodyear were presented by Mooredale Concerts long before they became known to the general public.  More »

The Cineforum, Saturday, May 9 thru Thursday, May 14.

463 Bathurst Below College Across From The Beer Store. Private. All Welcome. Cineforum members may bring their own food and drink. 416-603-6643.
Admission $20. $10 under 24.
Weekly Saturday through Thursday “I want to see it all pass” $30 ($20 under 24).
Note: Only ten I WANT IT ALL PASSES will be made available each week. More »

GARDENS FOR GUATEMALA – THE BENEFIT CONCERT I ACTUALLY OFFERED TO DO

The concert will be Thursday, May 7, at Holy Trinity Church, and the performers will be FLASHLIGHT RADIO (Suzy Wilde and Ben Whitely) and NANCY WHITE AND BOB JOHNSTON. We’ll do a full show, and Paul Lemieux, the person who started the project I’m so taken with will be on hand to do a presentation about it. More »

Drop Your Shorts VII
Thursday, April 30, 7 p.m.
Admission $2
Don’t miss the latest edition of the Revue’s short film program, with non-juried content supplied by local filmmakers! Visit www.revuecinema.ca/dropyourshorts for details. More »

Native Women in the Arts’ Catalyst Cafés are performance cafés that share the appreciation of Indigenous artistic expression, and stimulate the intellectual and creative courage of all communities. Please join us. Everyone is welcome.

Bonnie Devine, a member of the Serpent River First Nation of Northern Ontario (Ojibway) is an artist, curator, writer and educator.  Devine will show two short films: A Grim Fairytale, which premiered at ImagineNATIVE Film and Media Arts Festival in 2008 and screened at the Berlin Film Festival in February 2009, and an excerpt of the 1971 East German movie The Sons of Great Bear that inspired it. More »

Beach Studio Tour Spring 2009. Enjoy a self guided Studio Tour in Toronto’s original cottage country. On May 1, 2 and 3, you are invited into the homes and studios of local area artists for the 16th Annual Spring Beach Studio Tour. The Tour offers the work of 23 artists for sale in a variety of media including paintings in oil, acrylic and watercolour as well as hand-woven fashion, ceramics, photography, sculpture, jewellery, lamp-work glass, textile art, handbags, home décor and metal garden art. No Admission fees. Each studio will offer refreshments and a prize draw for a piece of work donated by each artist at the 12 locations.

For more information visit www.beachstudiotour.ca
Or call 416-691-5195