Travel round the world through the arts By Heather Kelly The end of October is a creepy, crawly, spooky fun time of year. With that in mind, everyone can get up close and personal with some of the biggest and baddest arachnids in the world, including new additions to the Spiders: Fear & Fascination exhibition […]
ARTS: Get your spook on for Halloween (City Election 2018)
October 17th, 2018 · Comments Off on ARTS: Get your spook on for Halloween (City Election 2018)
ARTS: Openings and anniversaries (October 2018)
October 16th, 2018 · Comments Off on ARTS: Openings and anniversaries (October 2018)
Celebrate 100 years of Estonian independence By Heather Kelly It’s the time of year when arts organizations launch new concert seasons, new exhibitions, and new film and talk series. Arts and language classes start again, too. Not only are there enriching and fun arts events coming up all across the Bloor St. Culture Corridor, but […]
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 […]
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 (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): Exhibitions, concerts, films, talks
October 12th, 2017 · Comments Off on ARTS (FALL 2017): Exhibitions, concerts, films, talks
Plus a spooktacular October weekend By Heather Kelly Art & Architecture Exhibitions The Istituto Italiano di Cultura presents With New Eyes: Architecture for Toronto by Francesco and Aldo Piccaluga Architects, and opening on October 19, the Gardiner Museum presents Steven Heinemann: Culture and Nature. Gardiner Museum Executive Director & CEO Kelvin Browne and curator Rachel Gotlieb lead an […]
ARTS (AUGUST 2017): Prepare for a season of festivals and events
September 13th, 2017 · Comments Off on ARTS (AUGUST 2017): Prepare for a season of festivals and events
September marks the start of performance season and arts classes By Heather Kelly Concert season begins! Fanfares herald Tafelmusik’s 2017-18 concert season and new Music Director Elisa Citterio, who makes her debut directing A Joyous Welcome at Koerner Hall, September 21 to 24. Vivaldi’s Summer, the first in a complete cycle of his The Four Seasons being […]
ARTS (JUNE 2017): Bata Shoe Museum celebrates heels and stars
June 30th, 2017 · Comments Off on ARTS (JUNE 2017): Bata Shoe Museum celebrates heels and stars
Music and art at the Gardiner By Heather Kelly Looking for something interesting and unusual? Consider enjoying family time and learning something new at an exhibition. Shining Stars: Celebrating Canada’s Walk of Fame is on at the Bata Shoe Museum, and while you are there, see the exhibition Standing Tall: The Curious History of Men […]