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Jumblies Studio Presents:

Arts 4 All Essentials

Time: 10am – 5pm
Day 1: Monday February 25
Davenport Perth Neighbourhood Centre
Definitions, Principles and Practices
Project Basics and Start-up More »

Native Women in the Arts presents

The Career Strategies in the Music Biz workshop/lecture

Intended for emerging artists in the music industry looking to explore what makes a successful act in the music business and how to best market themselves. Micah Barnes, a seasoned music industry coach, currently working with the organization Singers Playground, will lead this workshop. For those artists who are struggling or feeling stuck, this workshop will outline a doable agenda for achieving their goals.

Wednesday January 30, 2008
5:00pm Music Biz lecture/workshop with Micah Barnes (and Wayne Lavallee)
7:00 pm Catalyst Café performance with Wayne Lavallee More »

Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People celebrates Black History Month with world premiere of new work by Michael Miller

Touch the Sky

LKTYP is proud to present Michael Miller’s new play Touch the Sky a new work in celebration of Black History Month. This moving play about faith, hope, love and freedom will be presented on the Mainstage from February 4 to March 1, 2008. Michael also wrote the critically acclaimed play, In The Freedom of Dreams: The Story of Nelson Mandela, which was a highlight of LKTYP’s 2002/03 season.

Schedule: http://www.lktyp.ca/en/current/calendar_touch.cfm

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IMPRINTS FOR A FLEETING MEMORIAL

Internationally renowned Colombian artist, Oscar Muñoz, will be in Toronto to present his first major solo exhibition in North America.  Imprints for a Fleeting Memorial, curated by José Roca, is a compilation of Muñoz’s life’s work, spanning more than three decades. The exhibition is travelling internationally, with its first North American stop at Prefix Institute of Contemporary Art.

January 24, 2008 – March 1, 2008
OPENING RECEPTION: THURSDAY, JANUARY 24 FROM 7 TO 10 PM
TOUR OF THE EXHIBITION (BY MUÑOZ AND ROCA): THURSDAY, JANUARY 24 AT 7:30 PM More »

 The Human Statues

This Friday, Jan. 25th at 9pm.  Come thaw your Canadian bones on the dance floor at Clinton’s (693 Bloor St. W) with :

1) Colin Munroe, a very fresh and talented indie rock, hip-hopper.
www.myspace.com/colinmunroe

2) The Human Statues along with their sultry Statuettes will delight with Bealte-esque pop rock infused with with elements of funk, folk, ska, french new wave and musical theatre.
www.myspace.com/thehumanstatues

3) Run with the Kittens- if you’ve seen them at the Cameron House where they invariably pack the joint you’ll know to expect Bossa Nova, stadium rock, disco, hip-hop, children’s songs, lounge jazz and grooving instrumentals all within their act. But this time you’ll have room to dance!
www.myspace.com/runwiththekittens

Best arrive early as we reached capacity last show.

www.thehumanstatues.com

At The Cineforum

463 Bathurst Below College Across From The Beer Store. 416-603-6643
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Saturday & Sunday, January 26, 27
7pm: THE SALVADOR DALI SURREALISM FILM FESTIVAL
9pm: THE BEST OF THE SEX & VIOLENCE CARTOON FESTIVAL
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Passion. Mysticism. Adventure. Journey beyond the legend of Camelot… More »

THE TORONTO SCHOOL OF PUPPETRY invites you to participate in the

Toy Theatre Course

Saturday afternoons, February 2, 9, 16 & 23
12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
At Puppetmongers’ Studio 1110 Dundas Street East (at Logan)
COSTS: $200, plus $50 materials fee = $250
In this weekend course you will design and build your own miniature theatre, sets, puppets and props.
Come and discover how to stage vast productions on a shoe-string budget!
Come and find out why this antique form of puppetry is currently undergoing such a theatrical revival in Europe and the USA.
For more information please visit http://www.puppetmongers.com/schoolcourses_toytheatre.html

Canada House Artistic Cooperative presents the WORLD PREMIÈRE OF

Canada Steel

the second installment in the canada house trilogy

The Canada House Artistic Cooperative is pleased to announce that the edgy, new tragi-comedy, Canada Steel will have its World Première at the Tarragon Extra Space theatre in Toronto on Friday, February 1, 2008. Written by provocative, new Canadian playwright J. Karol Korczynski, the play follows up on the success of the hit 2004 production of Canada House.

Tarragon Theatre Extra Space, 30 Bridgman Avenue, Toronto
February 1 to 17. Tues to Sat at 8 PM; Sun at 2:30 PM
Tickets: Regular $25, Sun matinees PWYC
Box Office 416-531-1827,  (boxoffice@tarragontheatre.com) boxoffice (at) tarragontheatre (dot) com, at the door or On-Line at: www.totix.ca  visit www.canadasteel.info for more information  More »

On Sunday, January 20, 2008, Obsidian Theatre Company in cooperation with TD Bank Financial Group will present an exclusive matinee performance of Intimate Apparel followed immediately by our La Maison de Couture Gala. This glamourous event will be hosted by Toronto chart climbing R&B star, Jully Black. The evening will feature Project Runway Canada contestant and designer Kendra Francis who will unveil her new Toronto fashion line as well as a showstopper wedding gown by Soulful Brides.

Sunday, January 20, 2008, Show at 2pm, Gala at 4pm
Berkeley Street Theatre, Box Office 416.368.3110
Tickets $75/person for more information call 416.463.8444

Dear Dance Lovers: Winter is upon us and Ballet Creole has classes geared at taking the winter blues away. Whether it’s drumming for children or Adult Recreational Dance Classes.  There is something for everyone. COME EXPERIENCE THE RHYTHMS that will soothe the mind and the body not to mention the winter blues.

Winter Term  Jan. 5-Mar. 8, 2008 (No Classes: March 10-15,  2008)
Tuesday: Adults 6:30-8:00 pm (Afro-Caribbean)
Thursday: 6:30 -8:00pm (Afro-Barzilian)
Saturday: Children’s Classes 10-12 pm; Adult Class 11-12:30 pm

For more information visit www.balletcreole.org or call 416-960-0350.
Please be patient as our telephone prompts have changed so that we may serve you better. Sincerely, Kevin A. Ormsby, Marketing and Outreach Coordinator, Ballet Creole

Alianak Theatre Productions presents the World Premiere of

A CROOKED MAN

by Richard Kalinoski, directed by Hrant Alianak

Assassin or Avenger?

Alianak Theatre Productions (ATP) proudly presents the world premiere of A Crooked Man, the second play on the theme of the 1915 Armenian genocide by American playwright Richard Kalinoski, author of the internationally acclaimed Beast on the Moon which won the Prix Moliere for best play in Paris in 2001, ran Off-Broadway for 15 weeks in 2005, and which ATP premiered in Canada in 1997. Directed by ATP Artistic Director Hrant Alianak, this timely and powerful drama previews from February 20, opens Friday, February 22 and runs to March 2 at The Theatre Centre, 1087 Queen Street West (entrance on Dovercourt). More »

Life & Style Entertainment presents the Canadian premiere of

Got To Have Faith

Written & Directed by Dwaine Mitchell

Life & Style Entertainment launches 2008 with the Toronto premiere of “Got To Have Faith”, Written and Directed by Dwaine Mitchell. This is an uplifting; spiritual, theatrical comedy incorporates poetry, song, and dance all within the framework of the actual play. “Got To Have Faith” Opening show is on Saturday, February 16, 2008 at the Armenian Theatre and encore presentation February 23 at the Leah Posluns Theatre. Both shows start at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. More »

Tania Ursomarzo

11 o’clock : urban textiles and the handmade space series
installation, 2008: open Jan 8 – close Feb 6   street vernissage, Jan 17, 7pm
convenience 24/7 window gallery, 58 Lansdowne Avenue

11 o’clock responds to the shadows cast within the window of convenience by natural and artificial light sources in the immediate environment during the day and night. The installation works with the pattern of shadows and the existing window frame to establish a framework for the woven thread. The shadows and, more specifically, changes in light manipulate the visibility and invisibility – and space – of the constructed lines of fibre. The installation also fluctuates in appearance with the movement of people, cyclists, cars, etc. More »

VideoCabaret presents…

Laurier

Written and Directed by Michael Hollingsworth
The History of the Village of the Small Huts, Part 8
VideoCabaret presents the world premiere of Laurier, a play that dramatizes the public life and private affections of the Prime Minister who was the Pierre Trudeau of La Belle Epoque. Between elegant pirouettes and trysts with his amour, Sir Wilfrid defined Canadians as a nationality bound by law and human rights, rather than by language, religion or ethnicity. In a world still raging with schismatic violence, his vision remains prophetic.

Previews from Feb 5, Opens Thurs Feb 14 for a Limited Run
Cameron House, 408 Queen St W (one block west of Spadina)
Tues to Sat 8PM, Sunday 2:30PM
Previews & Tues $15, Weds & Thurs $22, Fri & Sat $30, Sun $22
Box Office: 416-703-1725. For more Info: www.videocab.com More »

AfriCan Theatre Ensemble presents 

Have You Seen Zandile?

a play by the prominent South African playwright, Gcina Mhlophe, starring one of Nigeria’s most acclaimed actresses, Joke Silva with the multi-talented Toronto actress d’bi young in the title role and rising Toronto performer Olivia Duodu as Zandile’s friend.

The Workman Theatre (1001 Queen St. W)  Jan 31 – Feb 2, 2008, at 8 pm
Burton Auditorium (York University) Feb 4-5, Feb 7-8 (morning shows see flyer)
Equity Showcase Theatre (651 Dufferin St.)  Feb 7-9 at 8 pm, 2:30 Feb 9
Info: 416-364-7313  Tickets at TOTix, online or Dundas Sq booth More »

Obsidian Theatre Company presents the Canadian Premiere of

Intimate Apparel

by Lynn Nottage, directed by Philip Akin
Starring Raven Dauda, Kevin Hanchard, Lisa Berry, Marium Carvell, Alex Poch-Goldin and Carly Street

January 18 to February 3, 2008
Berkeley St. Theatre Upstairs 26 Berkeley Street, Toronto
Box Office 416-368-3110
Tuesday-Thursday 8 PM $20; Friday 8 PM, Saturday & Sunday 2 PM $25; Saturday 8 PM $30; Student/Arts Worker/Seniors $15

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Aluna Theatre presents the World Premiere of

Madre

Written and directed by Beatriz Pizano

If we are memory, what happens when we cannot remember?

Aluna Theatre is proud to present the world premiere of Madre, written by Artistic Director and Dora-nominated playwright Beatriz Pizano. Directed by Pizano with scenography by Aluna’s Artistic Producer, Dora-winning designer Trevor Schwellnus, this poignant and timely multi-media exploration of memory, aging and the mother-daughter relationship previews January 29, opens January 31 and runs to February 17, 2008 at Theatre Passe Muraille’s Backspace. More »

Queen Charlotte’s Birthday Ball

The next fort event will be Queen Charlotte’s Birthday Ball on January 19th, a day-long celebration of music, food and dance. This year, for the 200th anniversary of the commencement of the Peninsular War, the theme is Portugal and the Anglo-Portuguese alliance. Join us for English Country Dancing, a Port Tasting and a wonderful Georgian dinner (buffet-style) featuring Portuguese influenced recipes found in early nineteenth century British cookery books. The volunteer historic cooks have been busy testing and sampling recipes and the results have been delicious! See page 8 of the newsletter for more information.

FUNNY BUSINESS- THE MUSICAL

ANNOUNCES RETURN TO THE DIESEL PLAYHOUSE DECEMBER 5TH

Tenacity of 3 young writer/producers makes Toronto Fringe hit a runaway commercial success

Funny Business – The Musical re-opens December 5th until January 4th.
For tickets call 416-971-5656, or visit dieselplayhouse.com or funnybusinessthemusical.com.
For groups of 10 or more, call 416-971-5973 ex 234.

In November 2006, three recent graduates of Canada’s theatre training capital, Sheridan College, set a plan in motion. Wishing to see a return to the hey-day of Toronto commercial theatre, they put together a script, a score, and a business plan. More »