http://www.torontoevents.com/ en-us Copyright 2004-2010 Refresh Web Development LLC http://www.HeliosCalendar.com http://www.torontoevents.com/index.php?com=rss Upcoming Event Information From TorontoEvents.com http://www.torontoevents.com/index.php?com=detail&eID=6974 What do you do when you're on a ledge, ready to jump, and you keep getting interrupted? This is the hilariously surreal premise of 7 Stories, a play that offers a peek into the lives of various people living in a high rise. Inspired by a Magritte painting, the award-winning Morris Panych play is a warm look at the foibles and follies of human nature, and touching exploration of one's place in the world. http://www.torontoevents.com/index.php?com=detail&eID=6974 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 http://www.torontoevents.com/index.php?com=detail&eID=6981 What do you do when you're on a ledge, ready to jump, and you keep getting interrupted? This is the hilariously surreal premise of 7 Stories, a play that offers a peek into the lives of various people living in a high rise. Inspired by a Magritte painting, the award-winning Morris Panych play is a warm look at the foibles and follies of human nature, and touching exploration of one's place in the world. http://www.torontoevents.com/index.php?com=detail&eID=6981 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 http://www.torontoevents.com/index.php?com=detail&eID=6988 Walk past the neon lights and flashing marquees of Broadway hits. Get on the Carousel, go groovy with Hair, be cool with Grease. Following the success of last summer's Broadway Gold, this toe-tapping sequel offers the very best of the musical theatre world: solo numbers, knee slappers, dreamy ballads, zippy dancing, and much more. With a heady mix of old classics and new favourites, Broadway Gold II brings together the best of past, present and future. http://www.torontoevents.com/index.php?com=detail&eID=6988 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 http://www.torontoevents.com/index.php?com=detail&eID=6992 Walk past the neon lights and flashing marquees of Broadway hits. Get on the Carousel, go groovy with Hair, be cool with Grease. Following the success of last summer's Broadway Gold, this toe-tapping sequel offers the very best of the musical theatre world: solo numbers, knee slappers, dreamy ballads, zippy dancing, and much more. With a heady mix of old classics and new favourites, Broadway Gold II brings together the best of past, present and future. http://www.torontoevents.com/index.php?com=detail&eID=6992 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 http://www.torontoevents.com/index.php?com=detail&eID=7581 Join us for free Saturday Morning Music at the Farmers Market. Entertainment will be provided by local performers and community groups on Lorna Bissell Fountain. Come on down to Garden Square, browse the market and show your support! http://www.torontoevents.com/index.php?com=detail&eID=7581 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 http://www.torontoevents.com/index.php?com=detail&eID=7620 Watch free movies on a huge outdoor screen! Enjoy a great night of entertainment under the stars with family and friends. Bring your own blankets and lawn chairs, but don’t worry about the popcorn – we’ll have that hot and ready for sale. Tuesdays and Saturdays – 9PM – 11PM. Visit www.rosetheatre.ca for the full movie listing and ratings. Please Note: Not all movies are appropriate for all ages. http://www.torontoevents.com/index.php?com=detail&eID=7620 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 http://www.torontoevents.com/index.php?com=detail&eID=7720 Expand the imagination with Sherway Gardens’ current Gallery in the Garden exhibit entitled Over The Road. The acrylic and mixed media paintings by Margaret O’Flanagan-Byerley, Pamela Avril Pols and Catherine Shane featured in this exhibit reach the imagination in a variety of ways. Their diverse and unique paintings are very complimentary to one another and will be on display until August 14, 2010. Call 416-621-1070 or visit www.sherwaygardens.ca for more information. Mississauga artist Margaret O’Flanagan-Byerley’s work involves the layering of canvas on canvas or collage on canvas. She began her artistic career as a watercolourist and now works primarily in acrylics creating abstracts and semi-abstracts that she says “have allowed me to explore my artistic soul as I haven’t done since I was a child. It is exciting to follow the ideas that seem to come from some uncharted inner source and to see what happens on a canvas.” For the last 11 years, Margaret has taken lessons at Visual Arts Mississauga and Neilson Park Creative Centre with Bill Biddle, Anne Fullerton, Linda Kemp, Doug Mays, David McKee, Ann Sutton, Tim Packer, Kai Lee McGinnis and Steve Rose. A member of the Purple Studio Painters, she has exhibited work for three consecutive years at Compass Canada and in shows at Royal Lepage, Gallery Streetsville, Neilson Park Creative Centre, Meadowvale Theatre, Lorne Park Library, Riverwood, Art in the Park at Benares House and has shown art as part of the annual garden tour by the Horticultural Society of Mississauga. She has been chosen to display at both the Delta Hotel and Novotel and has finished a commission to create art for the newly remodeled Billiard’s Room in her condo as she did last year for the remodeled Guest Suite. Brampton artist Pamela Avril Pols’ textured surfaces add another dimension to the images she creates. Born in Leamington, England and emigrated to Canada in 1953, Pamela has always been creative and enjoys both acting and painting. In the 1960s while working as a teacher in Peel Region, she earned a Supervisors Certificate in Art from the Ontario College of Art and then English Honours and Fine Arts degrees from York University. Since her retirement in 1997, she has been studying with Steve Rose, Lila Lewis, Brian Smith, and John Leonard. Pam is a member of Beaux Arts Brampton, Neilson Park Creative Centre, and The Etobicoke Art Group. She has taken part and exhibited at: Shoppers World / Bramalea City Centre (2005), A two-person show at Neilson Park creative Centre( 2006), Impact Annual Juried Exhibitions at Neilson Park Creative Centre (2008, 2009), Coffee Culture Cafe, Brampton (2009, 2010), 12 Palettes show at Neilson Park Creative Centre (2009), Taking Space (2009), T.G.I.F. again at Neilson Park Creative Centre (2009), Etobicoke Art Group, 45th Annual Juried Exhibition (2009), McMichael Canadian Collection, Progression Exhibition (Dec 2009/ September 2010), V.A.M. 32nd Annual Juried Exhibition (2010), and the Beaux Arts Juried Exhibition (2009, 2010). Oakville artist Catherine Shane’s world view is slightly topsy-turvy, causing you to look twice to see if you really saw what you thought you did. Following a long career with a telecommunications giant, she pursued her artistic passion and embarked on her “Make Your Walls Laugh” series of imaginative, whimsical and abstract acrylic paintings, utilizing vibrant colours and humour in paintings that tell a story and may encourage a chuckle or two. Catherine recently joined The Purple Studio Painters, an inspirational group of watercolourist/acrylic painters. She has studied with numerous artist mentors and has also studied the arts at Sheridan College, Oakville Art Society and Neilson Park Creative Centre. http://www.torontoevents.com/index.php?com=detail&eID=7720 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 http://www.torontoevents.com/index.php?com=detail&eID=7787 Clay & Paper Theatre presents: The Circus of Dark & Light @ Dufferin Grove Park, Toronto Written by David Anderson & Krista Dalby Directed by David Anderson & Amira Emma Routledge Designed by Thomas Barker, Music Direction by Chris Wilson This summer Clay & Paper Theatre presents: The Circus of Dark & Light, a subversive comedy featuring puppets, live music, and special appearances by a human cannonball, a pyrophobic firebreather and a truly elegant ersatz elephant. Welcome to CIRCUS SCAMALOT, currently on tour with Prime Minister Nobody and under the tiny thumb of Little Big Man. Can a bedraggled bunch of clowns, a cowardly ringmaster and a hard-nosed high wire beauty queen band together to break out of oppression, galvanize hope and take control of their own lives? Come join our unlikely heroes and discover how the magic of community can change the world. As part of our Puppets without Barriers program which aims to increase accessibility to theatre, we will be offering performances with pre-show touch tours and Integrated Descriptive Dialogue for blind and low-vision audience members. Most evening performances will also feature a pre-show by our hit bicycle-based theatre troupe; CYCLOPS: Cycling Oriented Puppet Squad. This mobile performance squad takes our unique brand of theatre to the streets; animating and energizing Toronto’s public spaces, promoting active living and drawing attention to urban environmental issues through original bicycle-infused theatre! The Circus of Dark & Light photos can be found here. The Circus of Dark & Light Outdoors at Dufferin Grove Park (Dufferin south of Bloor) July 16 to August 15, 2010, Wednesday to Sunday, 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM Performances with Integrated Descriptive Dialogue and Touch Tours: August 11 to 15 – Touch Tours begin 1 hour prior to the show $10 or Pay-What-You-Can www.clayandpapertheatre.org http://www.torontoevents.com/index.php?com=detail&eID=7787 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 http://www.torontoevents.com/index.php?com=detail&eID=7200 Music at Mount Pleasant returns to showcase Royal Conservatory student talent The popular free Summer Concert Series begins on July 4, 2010. Following the success of last year’s inaugural Music at Mount Pleasant summer concert series, Mount Pleasant Cemetery’s 205 acres of tranquil beauty will once again be the backdrop for free concerts every Sunday afternoon from July 4th to September 5th. The one-hour concerts begin at 2:00 p.m., rain or shine. Each weekend student performers from The Royal Conservatory, Canada’s foremost classical music training ground will perform classical and favourite pieces. The Concerts are held in the garden beside the conservatory – east off Mount Pleasant Road. For concert details and map visit http://friends.mountpleasantgroup.com or http://www.mountpleasantgroup.com or call Mount Pleasant at 416-485-9129. Limited seating, please bring your own chairs or blankets. Please contact Nathan Johnson and Mount Pleasant Cemetery for more information. One of Canada's most historic cemeteries, Mount Pleasant has served the Toronto community since 1876. It is the final resting place of many prominent Canadians, as varied as former prime minister William Lyon Mackenzie King, Jennie Smillie-Robinson, Canada's first female surgeon, and pianist Glenn Gould. Details of the remaining Music at Mount Pleasant free concert series to be posted online: July 4th - THE WORLD’S END QUARTET - American Composers in Celebration of Independence Day July 11th - VOICE QUARTET - Music for Voice and Strings July 18th - FLUTE QUARTET - Jet Whistle; Music for Flute, Cello, Violin, and Viola July 25th - THE PAPERBACK JAZZ BAND - Jazz on the Violin August 1st - WIND TRIO - German/Austrian compositions for Wind Trio August 8th - URBAN FLUTE ENSEMBLE - Bach and Us August 15th - BRASS QUINTET - Canadian Works for Brass Quintet August 22nd - WIND QUINTET - Family Concert August 29th - BRASS QUINTET - Music for Brass Quintet September 5th - GUITAR QUINTET - Music for Guitar and Strings Hope to see you there! http://www.torontoevents.com/index.php?com=detail&eID=7200 Sun, 01 Aug 2010 http://www.torontoevents.com/index.php?com=detail&eID=7809 50/50, First Annual Juried Art Exhibition August 1st-August 8th, 2010 Tuesday to Friday 11 am–6 pm Saturday 1-5 pm Closed Monday Opening reception: Sunday August 1st, 2010, 2-6 pm Closing reception: Sunday August 8th, 2010, 2-6 pm One price, One size and One week only. We have oodles of artists using various mediums, various styles, but working within the same dimensions. Please join us as we celebrate our first year anniversary with our first annual juried group exhibition. From emerging to established, local to international, this show exudes talent and is a true celebration of art and artists. Good News! Aboveground Art Supplies and DeSerres are now sponsoring the awards for the 50/50 show. Artists participating in the exhibition will have the opportunity to win one of two prizes generously provided by Aboveground Art Supplies ‘The People’s Choice Award’, and ‘Best in Show’. And an ‘Honorable Mention’ award by DeSerres. Get ready to cast your vote! http://www.torontoevents.com/index.php?com=detail&eID=7809 Sun, 01 Aug 2010 http://www.torontoevents.com/index.php?com=detail&eID=7647 Whether on the hunt for retro Laurel table lamps, vintage Manhattan glassware or antique Sevres vases, antiquing at the 39th annual Summer Antiques Show at Sherway Gardens (Hwy 427 and the QEW) is about the fun of the search and the thrill of the find. From high style to shabby chic, shoppers can browse nearly 1.2 kilometres of perfect accent pieces ranging from cozy country quilts to rare Italian artwork. Toronto’s largest antiquing event opens at 10am on Civic Holiday Monday August 2nd and runs through Sunday, August 8th (Monday 10am-6pm; Tuesday-Friday 10am-9pm; Saturday 9:30am-6pm; Sunday 11am-6pm). Add free admission and parking and you can see why this has been Toronto’s favourite antiques show for more than three decades. For more information call 416-621-1070 or visit www.sherwaygardens.ca or www.asinter.com. “Antiques add a ‘wow factor’ to any home decor”, states show organizer Peter Sutherland. “It’s all about finding the coolest things in the city. For example, Yorkville’s Starr Howard Antiques offer exquisite, one-of-a-kind pieces that allow customers to individualize their homes. People who come to the show are not satisfied with cookie cutter design and decorating that go hand in hand with mass production. We find that our customers have an exacting sense of style and a passion for decorating with flair”. More than 10,000 antiques and collectibles will be on display throughout Sherway Gardens at the Summer Antiques Sale including folk art from the Maritimes, restored mahogany dining room tables, white-washed cottage furniture, vintage timepieces, armoires from France, ancient coins, pine harvest tables, sideboards, blanket boxes, brass beds, pressed glass and estate jewelry. For your home, condo or cottage, the Summer Antiques Show offers a world of rare finds and treasures under one roof including: • The clean lines of mid-century modern pieces that fit the cool stylings of condo living • The golden glow of authentic antique pine furniture that adds warmth to any home • Exquisite watercoloured porcelain from stately homes in the English countryside • Hand worn woods of carved French country furnishings that fit perfectly with contemporary décor The Summer Antiques Sale is a great place for the serious and experienced collector and for the novice to find quality antiques and collectibles. The high calibre vendors set aside select pieces throughout the year specifically for the show at Sherway Gardens. Located on the shores of Lake Huron, art deco furniture and accessories specialist Paul Braybrook brings a wealth of seldom seen stock to the show. Paul’s inventory includes items ranging from Handel and Pairpoint lamps to the incredible work of artist Bjørn Wiinblad. Siecle Antiques features beautiful things from the French countryside. Provençal-style dressers, wonderful lamps, unusual mirrors and an eclectic array of items both practical and decorative. Established in 1981, Rumi Antiques & Fine Art is one of Eastern North America's premier galleries specializing in 17th, 18th, 19th, & 20th century antiques and fine art. A member of the Canadian Antiques Dealers Association, Rumi exhibits the highest calibre stock with something to suit all tastes. Long established Dealers of the Niagara wine region, Brittanic Antiques, bring an assortment of very fine hand–picked furniture and decorative accessories. The woods of the mainly formal furniture range from burled walnut to gorgeous mahogany. An avid Snoopy fan since early childhood, collector Joe Faultess has one of the largest collections of Snoopy memorabilia in Canada. Featured items from his personal collection include more than 1,500 Snoopy and The Peanuts Gang pieces from all over the world. The collection features pieces from the 60s right up to current times and includes die cast toys, ceramic music boxes, clocks, phones and pillows. The collection will be on display at Sherway Gardens at the annual Summer Antiques Sale. THE 39th ANNUAL SUMMER ANTIQUES SALE Sherway Gardens (Hwy 427 & the QEW) Civic Holiday Monday, August 2nd through Sunday, August 8th Monday 10am-6pm; Tuesday-Friday 10am-9pm; Saturday 9:30am-6pm; Sunday 11am-6pm FREE admission and FREE parking for more information call 416-621-1070 visit www.sherwaygardens.ca or www.asinter.com. http://www.torontoevents.com/index.php?com=detail&eID=7647 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 http://www.torontoevents.com/index.php?com=detail&eID=7750 Safecracker Cinema presented by Cineplex Entertainment: Assemble your crew for free outdoor heist film screenings! At this price, it’s a steal! From the caper classics to tales of grand schemes and botched plans such as A Fish Called Wanda and The Bank Job, these hilarious and suspenseful films are sure to have hearts pounding. And special back-to-back screenings of both the original and re-make versions of Ocean’s Eleven, The Thomas Crown Affair and The Italian Job give film buffs the opportunity to watch one or stay glued to their seats the whole night and compare versions! July 15 A Fish Called Wanda (1988) The famous, Oscar-winning tale full of revenge, betrayal and... seafood? Jamie Lee Curtis, John Cleese and Kevin Kline star in this back-stabbingly fun classic. July 20 Out of Sight (1998) Based on the novel by Elmore Leonard, this playful romp looks at the tension between two lovers: A U.S. Marshall, and the escaped convict she's chasing! July 27 The Thomas Crown Affair (1968) Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway are partners in crime in this thrill-a-minute deal for a million dollars. July 27 The Thomas Crown Affair (1999) Legendarily suave Pierce Brosnan plays equally the equally suave playboy Thomas Crown in this exciting and fun remake of the Steve McQueen classic. August 3 Ocean's Eleven (1960) Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford and Angie Dickinson star in this stylish caper flick about a group of war buddies and the crazy night they blew all the lights in Las Vegas. August 3 Ocean's Eleven (2001) A star-studded cast makes this sleek remake work—even without the Rat Pack. Eleven people, three casinos and more twists and turns than you can possibly imagine. August 10 Catch Me If You Can (2002) The true story of Frank Abagnale Jr., teenaged imposter extraordinaire, and the film that showed the world that Leonardo DiCaprio was more than just a pretty face. August 17 Inside Man (2006) Director Spike Lee takes us into the world of a bank robbery gone wrong... or has it? This thriller will keep you guess until the last second, and maybe even afterwards. August 24 The Bank Job (2008) Jason Statham stars in this film based on the true story of one Britain's most notorious bank robberies, one the British Royal Family tried to keep quiet for more than 30 years. August 31 The Italian Job (1969) Michael Caine tries to bring Turin to standstill in this classic gold heist tale, with one of the most iconic car chase scenes in film history. August 31 The Italian Job (2003) Bullets fly as Mini Coopers speed by in this stylish remake of the 1969 Michael Caine classic, complete with spectacular and daring stunts. http://www.torontoevents.com/index.php?com=detail&eID=7750 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 http://www.torontoevents.com/index.php?com=detail&eID=7605 Join us for free live entertainment all summer long on the fully licensed Rose Theatre Patio! There’s the Thursday Afternoon Folk Series, Friday Nights with Dean McTaggart & Friends and Saturday Morning Music at the Farmers Market. The patio is open Tuesday – Sunday, 11AM – 10PM. Check www.rosetheatre.ca for a full listing of performers and events in Garden Square. http://www.torontoevents.com/index.php?com=detail&eID=7605 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 http://www.torontoevents.com/index.php?com=detail&eID=7597 Join us for free live entertainment all summer long on the fully licensed Rose Theatre Patio! There’s the Thursday Afternoon Folk Series, Friday Nights with Dean McTaggart & Friends and Saturday Morning Music at the Farmers Market. The patio is open Tuesday – Sunday, 11AM – 10PM. Check www.rosetheatre.ca for a full listing of performers and events in Garden Square. http://www.torontoevents.com/index.php?com=detail&eID=7597 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 http://www.torontoevents.com/index.php?com=detail&eID=7824 Global Grooves at Yonge-Dundas Square presents a double bill of cool sounds on Friday, August 6: Hip Hop Karaoke (7:45pm – 9:15pm): This is not “Ice Ice Baby” over a stripped down muzak beat in the back of the bar, complete with bouncing ball and cornball graphics. Hip-Hop Karaoke is the prime opportunity for closet MCs to finally grab the mic and bust their favourite raps live on stage with an accompanying DJ and a feel-good, no attitude vibe where the emphasis is placed on having fun. Arrive early to select from hundreds of classic jams and flex your lyrical skill! King Sunshine (9:30pm – 10:45pm): King Sunshine illuminates disco roots and drops inflections of funk and dance rhythms, reinventing house music and driving the whole fusion over the red line. Imagine nine musicians transformed into one live DJ, mixing their songs together into one continuous seamless set of music. People have described their concerts as deep and moving and 'a powerful, unforgettable, rhythmic experience'. The weather’s always beautiful on the dance floor! http://www.torontoevents.com/index.php?com=detail&eID=7824 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 http://www.torontoevents.com/index.php?com=detail&eID=7825 This is more than just film – it’s an evening with friends. Open Roof Films, a new Toronto-based non-profit organization, is launching an outdoor movie screening series. For seven evenings in August (6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27), movie-goers can join the party and watch award-nominated independent films under the stars. For $15, guests will be treated not only to a movie, but also to a performance by an up-and-coming local band; “In Conversation With,” an insider look at the film industry; and an exclusive after-party. The doors of Amsterdam Brewery (21 Bathurst St. Toronto) open at 7:30 p.m. Profits will support the Toronto independent film community. For more information, including a list of films, bands and “In Conversation With” guests, visit www.openrooffilms.com. http://www.torontoevents.com/index.php?com=detail&eID=7825 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 http://www.torontoevents.com/index.php?com=detail&eID=7735 Ready for an unforgettable night of romance? Enjoy Romance on the Harbour with a buffet-style dinner and soft music while taking in the sights of Toronto’s skyline from the water. Make this a night to remember cruising the Toronto waterfront aboard the Captain Matthew Flinders on Friday, August 6 at 7pm. For more information visit www.mariposacruises.com or call 416-203-0178. Let Mariposa Cruises set the mood aboard the Captain Matthew Flinders for a romantic dinner followed by dancing, all while enjoying the beautiful sun set on Toronto. A full cash bar and professional DJ will be on board. Boarding begins at 6:30pm, followed by a buffet-style dinner, and dancing from 7:00pm-10:00 pm. Prices per person are $72.95 + taxes & hsc. The Menu includes: • Mediterranean Dips and Tasty Breads • Mixed Baby Greens Salad • Whole Wheat Pasta Bean Salad • Homemade Vegetable Lasagna • Carving of Roast Beef • Fresh Herb Grilled Chicken • Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes • Market Fresh Season Vegetables • Sweet Endings: a selection of Gourmet cakes, tortes, mini pastries, squares and home baked cookies • Seasonal fresh fruits and succulent berries http://www.torontoevents.com/index.php?com=detail&eID=7735 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 http://www.torontoevents.com/index.php?com=detail&eID=7525 A year after its first event, SPEAKout comes back to Toronto’s Royal Ontario Museum with some of the best poets in the region. Its past winners, along with more talent will all be in the competition, all competing for the $800 top prize, the $400 second place, and $200 third place prize. Join SPEAKout Poetry for a fun filled evening and make history at the ROM because remember it's the audience who casts the final vote and decides our winner. http://www.torontoevents.com/index.php?com=detail&eID=7525 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 http://www.torontoevents.com/index.php?com=detail&eID=7001 Six men enlist for the Second World War seeking glory and honour, but get a whole lot more than they bargained for. Peter Colley's 1975 work traces their trials and tribulations from enlistment through wartime, vividly colourizing a time many only know in black and white. With a mix of laughter, tears and period music, You'll Get Used To It! The War Show uses real stories and characters to highlight the power of love and friendship through tough times. http://www.torontoevents.com/index.php?com=detail&eID=7001 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 http://www.torontoevents.com/index.php?com=detail&eID=7296 *Contemplative End-of-Life Care Training The Contemplative End-of-Life Care Training was developed as part of a larger effort to improve end-of-life care in Canada and beyond. Over the years, this initiative has brought remarkable teachers and teachings to our institute, (First Nations, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tibetan Buddhist, Hindu, Psychotherapists and others) representing diverse perspectives and insights into care of the dying. At ITM, we are committed to our role as a leader in a revolutionary development of human awareness that is transforming how we live, die and relate to others. Our objective is to make dying, a process that is profoundly meaningful for the individual dying and the community supporting them. *THE CONTEMPLATIVE END OF LIFE CARE TRAINING HAS COMMENCED. Applications/Registrations for 2011 will be available in the summer. *For information on ITM’s CEOLC Toronto or Vancouver training programs, please contact us at: Institute of Traditional Medicine (ITM) 553 Queen St. W., 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON M5V 2B6 (416) 537-0928 www.instituteoftraditionalmedicine.com info@instituteoftraditionalmedicine.com http://www.torontoevents.com/index.php?com=detail&eID=7296 Sat, 07 Aug 2010