The Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra and Chamber Choir celebrates its 40th anniversary with a fall social at Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre (427 Bloor St. W.) on September 15. Performances this season include a new cycle of Mozart concertos, Vivaldi, and the St. Mathew Passion by Bach. Please see CHATTER: Enjoy baroque at a bargain (Aug./Sept. 2018) for more […]
Entries Tagged as 'Arts'
ON THE COVER: Bringing it to the table for 40 years (Aug./Sept. 2018)
September 11th, 2018 · Comments Off on ON THE COVER: Bringing it to the table for 40 years (Aug./Sept. 2018)
ARTS: Celebrate fall with a return to culture (Aug./Sept. 2018)
September 11th, 2018 · Comments Off on ARTS: Celebrate fall with a return to culture (Aug./Sept. 2018)
Anniversaries for Koerner Hall, U of T Faculty of Music By Laura Philipps September is a time to celebrate new beginnings on the Bloor St. Culture Corridor, when we bring together all partner destinations for two fabulous free events. Open Streets Toronto on September 20 animates Bloor Street with family-friendly programming where you can play […]
ARTS: Summertime arts and culture (Summer 2018)
August 12th, 2018 · Comments Off on ARTS: Summertime arts and culture (Summer 2018)
Fascinating films, family fun, and fabulous festivals By Heather Kelly For the family Open Streets TO, the recreational program that opens our streets to people, returns August 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Bloor and Yonge streets. These active living events are a great way to enjoy walking, cycling, rollerblading, and dancing in […]
ARTS: New exhibitions and many festivals to herald spring (May 2018)
May 9th, 2018 · Comments Off on ARTS: New exhibitions and many festivals to herald spring (May 2018)
Nikon ambassadors to offer tips and tricks on May 30 By Heather Kelly May is an exciting time as spring starts to arrive and brings new exhibitions and festivals. NEW EXHIBITIONS OPENING The Bata Shoe Museum launches Manolo Blahnik: The Art of Shoes on May 16. A celebration of one of the world’s most iconic […]
ARTS: Heralding spring with film and music (Spring 2018)
May 1st, 2018 · Comments Off on ARTS: Heralding spring with film and music (Spring 2018)
Hot Docs returns and eclectic sounds abound By Heather Kelly Film festivities North America’s largest documentary festival celebrates its 25th anniversary this spring, and the Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema kicks off the festivities early with Epilogues, a series of five films running from April 9 to 26. The festival itself, which runs April 26 […]
ARTS: Celebrate diversity through stories (March 2018)
March 22nd, 2018 · Comments Off on ARTS: Celebrate diversity through stories (March 2018)
March Break fun with art, music, and culture By Heather Kelly March break arts and culture Young family members will have plenty of inspiration to sing, dance, make music, enjoy art and crafts, see films and exhibitions, and participate in adventures at the many March break camps and family events along the Bloor St. Culture […]
ARTS: New year adventures in arts and culture (Jan. 2018)
January 29th, 2018 · Comments Off on ARTS: New year adventures in arts and culture (Jan. 2018)
Learn a new language, gain a new skill or try something different By Heather Kelly Whether you call them resolutions, aspirations, or vows, most of us go into the new year intending to make this one better, do more of some things and less of others. We want to be inspired, reduce stress, learn something […]
ON THE COVER: Snowshoes and a red sweater (Dec. 2017)
December 15th, 2017 · Comments Off on ON THE COVER: Snowshoes and a red sweater (Dec. 2017)
This year’s annual holiday cover comes to us courtesy of the Justina M. Barnicke Gallery of the University of Toronto’s Art Museum. Winter Woods by Walter J. Phillips (1884-1963) is a 9.5 by 11 centimetre colour woodcut that is part of the Winter Woodcuts Portfolio. Born in Engand, Phillips was a Canadian painter and printmaker who […]
ARTS: Exceptional gifts (Dec. 2017)
December 15th, 2017 · Comments Off on ARTS: Exceptional gifts (Dec. 2017)
Arts, culture, film, and music By Heather Kelly Beautiful things and special experiences are wonderful gifts. For those of you still doing your holiday shopping, a small suggestion: start local. In addition to the great retail stores along Bloor Street West, there are hundreds of gift ideas right here at our local culture organizations. Did […]
ARTS (Nov. 2017): Starting to feel festive
November 24th, 2017 · Comments Off on ARTS (Nov. 2017): Starting to feel festive
Gearing up for the season By Heather Kelly Game changers and trail blazers At key moments in history, remarkable individuals find the courage to reinvent the world as we know it. Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema presents the popular series, Game Changers, which pays tribute to the cultural visionaries who point the way forward. Films that tell […]
ARTS (Oct. 2017): Focusing on education and history
November 2nd, 2017 · Comments Off on ARTS (Oct. 2017): Focusing on education and history
Lectures, arts talks, and creative workshops By Heather Kelly HOLOCAUST EDUCATION WEEK EVENTS The 37th Annual Neuberger Holocaust Education Week takes place throughout Toronto November 2-9, 2017. This year, the event examines Pivotal Moments that have shaped our understanding of the Holocaust. The Miles Nadal JCC is presenting a gallery exhibition, Built to Remember – The […]
ARTS (FALL 2017): Dance that provides sustenance
October 12th, 2017 · Comments Off on ARTS (FALL 2017): Dance that provides sustenance
Sandra Laronde debuts new piece with Toronto Symphony Orchestra By Geremy Bordonaro Dance, as an art form, has the power to change lives. No one knows this better than Sandra Laronde, who wants to put Indigenous dance on the world stage. She is leading her company as they work in tandem with the Toronto Symphony […]