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221. Jun Kaneko

August 9, 2011

The Gardiner Museum presents 39 works by Japanese artist Jun Kaneko, ranging in date from the early 1980s to the early 2000s. Kaneko is best known for his large-scale ceramic sculptures and installations, though painting has continued to be an important part of his artistic journey. The exhibition highlights the artist’s ceramic sculptures, paintings and drawings, drawing attention to his skilled work in different artistic media.

Jun Kaneko

Jun Kaneko is a traveling exhibition; The Gardiner Museum is the only scheduled Canadian stop on the tour. The Gardiner Museum is open today from 10am until 6pm; admission is $12 for adults, $8 for seniors, and $6 for students. To learn more about Jun Kaneko, go to the Gardiner Museum’s website.

 

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220. Toronto Summer Music Festival

August 8, 2011

Entering its sixth season, the Toronto Summer Music Festival and academy brings world-renowned musicians to Toronto for an amazing combination of concerts, lectures and Masterclasses. Tonight’s performance highlights the National Youth Orchestra of Canada at Koerner Hall, giving you the opportunity to discover the next generation of Canadian orchestral musicians! The National Youth Orchestra will play Strauss’s most popular opera, Der Rosenkavalier, and Mahler’s Symphony no. 5. A pre-concert talk kicks off the evening at 6:15pm, and will feature guest-speaker Tom Allen as he discusses Strauss and Mahler: Fame, fate and power.

Toronto Summer Music Festival

The concert starts at 7:30pm; tickets range from $20 to $45. To purchase tickets, or to see the complete schedule for the Toronto Summer Music Festival, go to www.torontosummermusic.com.

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219. Taste of the Danforth

August 7, 2011

It’s that time of year again – the Taste of the Danforth comes to showcase the very best of the Greektown! Savor the taste of Hellenic food, enjoy the sounds of authentic Greek music, and learn all about Greek culture during this three-day festival. Today is your last chance to participate in all the fun, so be sure to get out there and enjoy the culture that “makes the Danforth a year round destination.”

Taste of the Danforth

Each year the Taste of the Danforth welcomes more than 1.2 million visitors to participate in all the festivities. Three stages offer free entertainment, ranging from concerts by the TSO’s brass quintet, to skits by Second City, to the opportunity to meet some of the winners from “So You Think You Can Dance Canada,” to an assortment of entertaining cover bands. A special Greek stage offers Greek music, song and dance (including belly-dancing!) while the Kids’ Fun Zone is a great place for the little ones to experience the Toronto Zoo’s “Touch Table,” or join in with the Centre of Gravity’s “You Can Try It” Circus. Check out the Beer, Wine & Spirits Gardens, sample some of the Danforth’s most delicious food, or visit the Sports Zone  – there’s something for everyone at The Taste of the Danforth!

For more information on this year’s festival, go to www.tasteofthedanforth.com.

 

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218. St. Lawrence Market Corn Roast

August 6, 2011

Nothing says “summer” quite like a corn roast! Visit the St. Lawrence Market and receive a free cob or corn, seasoned and roasted to perfection! All of the corn for the roast is grown by Market farmers, so this is a fantastic opportunity to “try before you buy!” Make sure to explore the Market and discover all the fantastic products available at this iconic Toronto attraction when you visit – you’ll find everything from baked goods, to locally-raised meats, to artisanal cheese, and of course, fantastically fresh and local fruits and veggies!

St. Lawrence Market Corn Roast

To learn more about the Corn Roast and the Market, check out the St. Lawrence Market website.

 

 

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216. Toronto Argonauts vs. Montreal Alouettes

August 4, 2011

Take in the first Argonauts vs. Alouettes game of the season, and take part in the Toronto vs. Montreal rivalry! Last year the Alouettes took home the Cup, so you can be sure the Argos will be on their “A” game!

Toronto Argonauts vs. Montreal Alouettes

The kickoff will be at 7:30pm tonight at the Rogers Centre. Tickets range from $27.00 to $88.25, so anyone can enjoy one of the most important football games of the season! For more information or to purchase tickets, go to http://www.argonauts.ca.

 

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215. Billy Elliot the Musical

August 3, 2011

Honoured with ten 2009 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Billy Elliot is a must see musical – in fact, it has been called “the best show you’ll ever see” by the New York Post!

Billy Elliot

Showing at the Canon Theatre, the musical is based on the hit film by the same name. Audiences watch as Billy’s journey shifts from the boxing ring to ballet class, where he discovers his true passion. With a score by Elton John combined with the genius of the Tony-winning creative team of director Stephen Daldry, choreographer Peter Darling and writer Lee Hall, you simply cannot miss this fantastic production! After all, “When an audience leaps to their feet cheering in the middle of a show’s second act, then you know something extraordinary is happening…” (Richard Ouzounian, The Toronto Star)!

There are two performances of Billy Elliot today – one at 1:30pm (tickets range from $36 to $123) and one at 7:30pm (tickets range from $40 to $157). If today’s shows are sold-out, don’t worry! The show’s run has been extended into September! To see the full Billy Elliot schedule, go to www.billyelliotintoronto.com.

 

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214. Fellini: Spectacular Obsessions

August 2, 2011

TIFF Bell Lightbox’s HSBC Gallery’s latest exhibition is Fellini: Spectacular Obsessions. Following Italian director Federico Fellini, you’ll have the opportunity to explore over four hundred works that explore the various obsessions that appear throughout his films and his life.

Fellini: Spectacular Obsessions

Known for his distinct film-making style, a blend of fantasy and baroque images, Fellini is considered one of the most influential film directors and script writers of the 20th century. Winning Oscars for La Strada (1954), Nights of Cabiria (1957), 8-1/2 (1963), and Amarcord (1974), Fellini also received an Academy Award for Lifetime Achievement in 1993. He is also well-known to have coined the term “paparazzi.”

The TIFF Bell Lightbox is open from 12pm until 8pm today. For more information on Fellini: Spectacular Obsessions, go to http://www.tiff.net/fellini.

 

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213. Island Soul Festival

August 1, 2011

Feel the rhythm and beat of Toronto’s Island Soul Festival at Harbourfront Centre! You’ll enjoy the sounds of calypso, soca, ruma, guaguancó, reggae, rapso and reggae-rap as you celebrate this soulful festival! Check out the international marketplace, open from 12pm to 8pm today, featuring special products from Africa and the West Indies, and discover the tastes of the Island with special dishes at the World Café. Menu items include fried plantain, oxtail dinner, ackee and saltfish, oxtail curry goat, roti, bbq chicken, and much more! Let the flavours, sounds, smells, tastes, and visions of the Island ease your soul into the rest of the summer!

Island Soul

Today is the last day of the Island Soul Festival; to learn more, go to the Harbourfront’s website!

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212. Pedestrian Sunday in Kensington Market

July 31, 2011

The streets are yours from 12 to 7pm today as Kensington Market creates a “pedestrian-only” zone on the last Sunday of every month from May to October. Pedestrian Sundays were created to “reclaim [the] streets from the mess of traffic and parking, [allowing the] neighbourhood [to] enjoy the opportunity to express it character.” This event features music, movement inspired yoga, cooking, drawing, and culture galore, while focusing on creating an atmosphere and a dream as to what a livable city and sustainable future could look like.

Pedestrian Sundays in Kensington Market

As Kensington Market celebrates its 8th season of Pedestrian Sundays, they are adopting an “elements” theme – today’s theme is “Water: Streams of Consciousness.” To learn more about Pedestrian Sundays, go to www.pskensington.ca/stores.

 

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211. Scotiabank Caribana Festival Parade

July 30, 2011

As North America’s largest Caribbean Parade, it’s no surprise that over one million people check out all the fun of Toronto’s very own Caribana Parade! All the excitement gets started at Exhibition Place as competing Masquerade Bands (or Mas Bands) fill the stadium with the sounds of Soca, Calypso and Steelpan music! Get ready to witness the costumes, dancers, and bright colours that bring it all to life as you celebrate the beginning of the 2011 Caribana Festival!

Caribana Parade

Take in the Parade free of charge by lining up along the Lakeshore Parade route, or purchase a ticket for $20 + tax to catch the Mas Bands battle it out in Exhibition Place. The Parade starts at 1pm and continues until 6pm where the Parade route wraps up at Lakeshore and Parkside Drive. For more information  on the Caribana Parade and Festival, go to www.caribanatoronto.com!