Artword News:
Judith and I are back from our holiday in London for a fresh season at the Artword Artbar. Here's a little video (Flash)montage of the Artbar's first year. Most of the photos were taken by me, with several by Carlos Cruz, Katherine Freitas and Christopher Fink.
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In celebration of the upcoming Black History month and in keeping with our traditions of exploring and discovering cultural and personal freedoms and expressions, Hart House is pleased to host an evening of performance and discussion with the creators of Man 2 Man – a show that has wowed Toronto audiences since its debut in 2010 and continues to generate discussions around racial, cultural and sexual prejudices. Above all, Man 2 Man is a show about love: its strength, grace and determination in the face of opposition and conflict. More »
Posted on January 25th, 2012 in Events, Theatre | Add a comment »
“Menagerie” is an art show that engages the imaginative exploration of anthropomorphism – the attribution of human qualities to nonhumans. Through visual study, nineteen local up-and-coming artists will explore the idea of anthropomorphism as a form of self-extension. As we “humanize” nonhuman entities, personal relationships are established, and a special – sometimes disturbing – attachment is then applied to the animal or object. This can be seen from our naming of pets, to drawing faces on inanimate objects, to shouting at a car when it has broken down. Through us, the animal/object takes on its own humanity. The result of this visual exploration is a modern bestiary – a collection of creatures, human and nonhuman, situated and interacting in contemporary society. More »
Posted on January 25th, 2012 in Events, Visual Art | Add a comment »
Friday, February 17, 2012
9:00pm until 2:00am
The Silver Dollar
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, SILENCE IN THE STUDIO release their first full length album “SO IT GOES…” http://soundcloud.com/?silence_in_the_studio
With special guests:
– THE LYING CHEATS...http://radio3.cbc.ca/#/?artists/the-lying-cheats
– REBEL REBEL…http://www.facebook.com/?wearerebelrebel
– PROFESSOR… www.professormusic.com More »
Posted on January 25th, 2012 in CD Release, Events, Music | Add a comment »
Save the date for OCAD U’s Project 31 art auction
OCAD University will launch Toronto’s art auction season with its third annual Project 31 fundraiser in support of art and design students and programs.
One of the city’s most accessible art collecting events, Project 31 is a live art auction, held on Thursday, March 29, offering up stunning paintings, photography, limited edition prints, sculpture, textiles and fibre, illustration, jewellery and digital media by OCAD U’s talented faculty members, and a few specially invited guests. More »
Posted on January 25th, 2012 in Events, Fundraiser, Visual Art | Add a comment »
Far, Far Out, Outer Space Adventure
Kid’s Exhibit at the Avenue Road Arts School
March 27th-30th
3-2-1 Blast off! Join the Avenue Road Arts School for our 3rd annual children’s exhibit. The show will feature 2 & 3-dimensional artwork along with interactive pieces created by the young students at the School. Travel through outer space and encounter aliens, astronauts and futuristic worlds.
Opening reception will take place on Tuesday March 27th from 6-8pm with refreshments, snacks and art activities.
Please join us to celebrate the achievements of our young artists and enjoy a wonderful art experience!
Location: 460 Avenue Road
Posted on January 23rd, 2012 in Children, Events, Visual Art | Add a comment »
Teen Exhibit
Avenue Road Arts School
February 14th-16th, 2012
View the work of future generation artists at our 3rd annual Teen Exhibit! Once again Nikola Rukaj has donated his gallery space to foster the creative spirits of our teen students. Join us at the Nikola Rukaj Gallery, 384 Eglinton Avenue West, on Tuesday February 14th from 6-8pm for our opening reception.
Location: Nikola Rukaj Gallery
Posted on January 23rd, 2012 in Events, Visual Art | Add a comment »
L’Emmerdeur (The Pain in the Ass): Zany Hijinks at the Berkeley Street Theatre
Théâtre français de Toronto (TfT) is pleased to present L’Emmerdeur (The Pain in the Ass), the Francis Veber play that gave birth to the “idiot” of Le Dîner de cons (The Dinner Game). Directed by TfT Artistic Director Guy Mignault, it will play at the Berkeley Street Theatre from April 18 to May 5, 2012. More »
Posted on January 23rd, 2012 in Events, Theatre | Add a comment »
PIANIST ANTON KUERTI PRESENTS BEETHOVEN FOR CHILDREN
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2012 AT MUSIC & TRUFFLES
Pianist Anton Kuerti, one of the world’s foremost interpreters of the music of Beethoven, gives a stimulating and entertaining presentation for children at Music & Truffles. Beethoven – Immortal Musical Genius takes place Sunday, February 12, 2012, 1:15 p.m. at Walter Hall, 80 Queen’s Park Crescent (behind the ROM; Queen’s Park subway). More »
Posted on January 23rd, 2012 in Children, Classical, Events, Music | Add a comment »
“A Case for Collateral Art”
Arts writer and critic Patricia Phillips headlines the Goldfarb Lecture in Visual Arts at York U
Art critic, theorist, curator and educator Patricia Phillips of the Rhode Island School of Design is the featured speaker for the 2012 Goldfarb Lecture in Visual Arts. She will deliver her talk, titled “(un)Public: A Case for Collateral Art“, on February 1 at York University. More »
Posted on January 23rd, 2012 in Events, Lecture | Add a comment »
Toronto’s acclaimed contemporary dance company inDANCE is proud to present a double bill of two original journeys into a vivid labyrinth of intense human encounters. Choreographed by Hari Krishnan, Nine and Quicksand will be presented at the Fleck Dance Theatre April 12 to 14 as part of Harbourfront’s NextSteps series. More »
Posted on January 23rd, 2012 in Dance, Events | Add a comment »
A year and a half in the making, Everything Under the Moon is the most ambitious creation to date by celebrated Toronto visual and performance artist Shary Boyle and innovative Winnipeg songwriter and performer Christine Fellows. More »
Posted on January 23rd, 2012 in Events, Installation, Multimedia, Music, Theatre | Add a comment »
Necessary Angel, in association with The Film Farm, is proud to announce the return of Divisadero: a performance, adapted by Michael Ondaatje from his Governor General Award-winning novel, and directed by Necessary Angel’s Artistic Director, Daniel Brooks.
The production reunites the original cast of Liane Balaban, Maggie Huculak, Tom McCamus, Amy Rutherford and Justin Rutledge – the Juno-nominated musician who created music specifically for the piece. Performances run February 8-26 (with community and media night February 9) at Theatre Passe Muraille’s Mainspace, 16 Ryerson Avenue. More »
Posted on January 23rd, 2012 in Events, Theatre | Add a comment »
TheatreRUN, the Dora Award-winning company best known for co-creating the critically acclaimed smash hit Spent, presents the world premiere of The Double, a multi-disciplinary adaptation of Fyodor Dostoevsky’s novella of the same name. Conceived, created and performed by Artistic Director Adam Paolozza (who also directs) and Arif Mirabdolbaghi, bass-player and lyricist of the award-winning Canadian Metal band Protest The Hero, The Double combines physical theatre, mime and music for a jazzy exploration of alienation and paranoia. A dark comedic satire about our deepest fears of losing our identity, The Double previews February 2, opens February 3 and runs to February 19 at Factory Studio Theatre. More »
Posted on January 23rd, 2012 in Events, Theatre | Add a comment »
KooGle Theatre Company presents “An Evening with Friends”, a cabaret fundraiser in the studio theatre at The Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Monday March 5, 2012 at 8pm.
Join Leslie and Christopher as well as a cast of some of their talented professional theatre friends. Stars of Broadway, Mirvish, Stratford, Theatre Aquarius, Neptune Theatre and Stage West to name a few.
So far our cast* includes Michael Therriault, Susan Dunstan, Laura Caswell, Karen Coughlin, Dean Hollin, John Edwards, Lina Giornofelice, Vince Staltari, Leslie Kay and Christopher Alan Gray. More »
Posted on January 23rd, 2012 in Cabaret, Events, Fundraiser, Theatre | Add a comment »
Rehearsals are underway for the world premiere of KAAL – TIME, an innovative dance work that tells the extraordinary cosmic and modern story of time, presented by Janak Khendry Dance Company, developed in collaboration with the Inclusive Design Research Centre and Inclusive Design Institute OCAD University. Conceived and choreographed by Artistic Director Janak Khendry with music by India’s renowned Ashit Desai, KAAL – TIME runs January 26-28, 2012 at Fleck Dance Theatre as part of Harbourfront Centre’s NextSteps series. More »
Posted on January 23rd, 2012 in Dance, Events | Add a comment »
Vital Discussions of Human Security
Lecture Series Co-Sponsored by University College Health Studies Programme, Canadian Pugwash Group, Science for Peace, and Voice of Women for Peace
Thursdays, 4-6 pm, Rm. 179 University College, U.Toronto. All welcome. No charge More »
Posted on January 23rd, 2012 in Events, Lecture | Add a comment »
“The darkness is hungry; it eats the stones.”
As part of its ‘Countdown to 100 Years’ Alumnae theatre is proud to present celebrated Canadian poet Gwendolyn MacEwen’s haunting translation of Euripides’ classic tragedy The Trojan Women, last performed by the company in the 1992/3 season.
In the aftermath of the Trojan War, abandoned by the gods, the women of Troy try to find meaning in the destruction surrounding them as they wait to be claimed by their Greek masters. In 1978, MacEwen breathed a contemporary spirit into Euripides’ classic text with her bold exploration of feminist ideals. In 2012, director Alexandra Seay (Lincoln Center Theatre Directors Lab member) asks who the women are who live beneath the shadow of men today and strives to give them a voice. More »
Posted on January 23rd, 2012 in Events, Theatre | Add a comment »
Peggy Baker Dance Projects presents the sound and feel of it, a stunning evening of audio and physical contrasts by legendary dancer and choreographer Peggy Baker. Running Friday, January 20 — Sunday, January 29 at the Betty Oliphant Theatre, this multi-dimensional, contemporary Canadian dance performance features three pieces choreographed by Peggy Baker: a remount, a re-imagining and the world premiere of a major new work in celebration of the centenary of John Cage’s birth. More »
Posted on January 23rd, 2012 in Dance, Events, Multimedia, Music | Add a comment »
The 16th annual Kuumba festival presented by TD returns to Harbourfront Centre (Feb, 3-5, 2012) with an entertaining and educational weekend celebrating Black History Month. Join us for artist showcases, round table discussions, storytelling, fashion, music, dance and children’s programmes, Kuumba has something for everyone!
All Kuumba events celebrate the vitality of Toronto’s African and Caribbean communities, by showcasing works by innovative Canadian and international artists. Most events are FREE and take place at Harbourfront Centre (235 Queens Quay West, Toronto). For more information and to purchase tickets the public can call 416-973-4000 or visit harbourfrontcentre.com.
Posted on January 12th, 2012 in Events, Festival | Comments Off
Weekend special drumming workshop – 2Hours in Toronto
Sunday January 22nd – from 2-4PM
Location: Downtown Toronto (See details in the registration form)
Cost: $25 for 2 Hours
Some Djembes will be provided at no extra charge (Call us to reserve)
Students already enrolled in our ongoing weekly classes will only be charged 1 class credit to attend this workshop
This is a great opportunity to learn new Djembe patterns and arrangements in a fun environment. More »
Posted on January 10th, 2012 in Events, Music | Comments Off
In celebration of the upcoming Black History month and in keeping with our traditions of exploring and discovering cultural and personal freedoms and expressions, Hart House is pleased to host an evening of performance and discussion with the creators of Man 2 Man – a show that has wowed Toronto audiences since its debut in 2010 and continues to generate discussions around racial, cultural and sexual prejudices. Above all, Man 2 Man is a show about love: its strength, grace and determination in the face of opposition and conflict. More »
