June 23, 2011

The Bata Shoe Museum celebrates “The Roaring Twenties” with a focus on the wardrobe of the “New Woman” – particularly “heels, hemlines and high spirits.” The 1920s saw shorter hemlines, and as such, stylish shoes became a decided fashion statement and a necessity for any woman wanting to make a lasting impression. Footwear was influenced by the modernity of the post-war era; cinemas and jazz clubs became fashionable, world travel became more accessible, and the “flapper” style defined the generation.

The Roaring Twenties: Heels, Hemlines and High Spirits is open until June 2012; admission is $14, which gives you access to the entire Bata Shoe Museum. For more information on the exhibit and the museum, including hours of operation, go to www.batashoemuseum.ca.

June 15, 2011

Ever wonder which snake has the longest fangs? Or what the difference is between venom and poison? You’ll find the answers to these questions and many others at the Ontario Science Centre’s exhibition, Reptiles: The Beautiful and the Deadly.

At this exhibition you’ll come eye-to-eye with living reptiles from all corners of the earth; meet deadly snakes, brightly coloured lizards. and even alligators and crocodiles! You’ll learn interesting reptile facts, and grow to appreciate this often misunderstood class of creatures.

Reptiles: The Beautiful and the Deadly continues until September 5, 2011. Entrance to this exhibit is included in the admission to the Ontario Science Centre ($20 for adults, $13 for kids, and $16 for students, youths, and seniors). Enjoy this and other Ontario Science Centre exhibits from 10am until 5pm every day of the week. For more information, go to www.ontariosciencecentre.ca!

June 7, 2011

The ROM’s Institute for Contemporary Culture hosts Edward Burtynsky: Oil until July 3, 2011. This provocative and controversial exhibit features fifty-three large-format photographs by Canadian Edward Burtynsky, many of which were taken in the Alberta Oil Sands. Burtynsky’s stunning images focus on Extraction and Refinement, Transportation and Motor Culture, and The End of Oil.

Edward Burtynsky: Oil is accessible during the Museum’s regular operating hours. Today the ROM is open from 10am until 5:30pm. Admission for adults is $24. For more information, go to the ROM’s website.

May 25, 2011

No matter your skill level, head over to the Gardiner Museum for tonight’s Drop-in Clay Class! You’ll explore the potential of working with clay as professional ceramic artists lead you through the process of hand-building, wheel throwing, decorating your piece, and glazing. This drop-in class is a great way to try your hand at clay before committing to the Gardiner Museum’s weekly classes; each drop-in session is only $15 ($12 for Gardiner Members, seniors and full-time students) with a $5 firing fee (per piece).

Class gets started tonight at 6pm; space is limited, so show up early – tickets go on sale at the Museum’s front desk 30 minutes prior to each class. For more information on the Drop-in Clay Class and other classes, go to the Gardiner Museum’s website.