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322. Magic Squares: The Patterned Imagination of Muslim Africa in Contemporary Culture

November 18, 2011

The Textile Museum of Canada aims to connect cloth, culture and art, and Magic Squares: The Patterned Imagination of Muslim Africa in Contemporary Culture does just that. An examination of the relationship between patterns, communication, and the spirit, the four contemporary artists behind the exhibit have used the Museum’s permanent collection of Islamic African artifacts to look deeper into embroidered, woven and painted “magic squares.”

Magic Squares

Magic Squares ends on November 20th. Admission to the exhibit is included in admission to the Textile Museum of Canada, which is $15. The Museum is open today from 11am until 5pm. Visit www.textilemuseum.ca for more information on the Magic Squares exhibit.

 

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321. Gourmet Food & Wine Expo

November 17, 2011

Consider yourself a connoisseur of the finer things in life? Wish you knew more about food and wine so you could impress your next dinner guests? No matter what your knowledge-level when it comes to food and wine, you’re sure to learn something at the Gourmet Food & Wine Expo! Starting today and continuing until the 20th at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, the Expo is your opportunity to participate in tutored tastings, meet celebrity chefs, learn more about high-quality cheese, attend Mott’s Clamato Caesar School, or brush up on your knowledge of mixology and cocktails.

Gourmet Food & Wine Expo

Admission to the Gourmet Food & Wine Expo is $20 at the door, which gives you one day of unlimited access to the Expo floor, which includes 120,000 square feet of exhibits. You’ll get access to more than 1500 wines, spirits and beers, more than 150 gourmet foods and restaurant samples (sample tickets must be purchased), complimentary chef presentations, live entertainment, and the opportunity to attend wine tasting sessions (for a nominal fee). All attendees must be 19+ years in age. To purchase tickets or to learn more about this exciting event, go to www.foodandwineexpo.ca.

 

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320. Two Pianos Four Hands

November 16, 2011

Taking place at the Panasonic Theatre, Two Pianos Four Hands presents pianists extraordinaire Ted Dykstra and Richard Greenblatt. The two co-wrote and star in the production which first opened at the Tarragon Theatre in April 1996. Since then, Two Pianos Four Hands has played on five continents and over 150 cities! The story of aspiring talents, teachers, lessons and competitions continues to be performed around the world.

Two Pianos Four Hands

There are two performances of Two Pianos Four Hands today; a matinee at 2pm and an evening showing at 8pm. Tickets for both shows range from $39 to $59. For more information and to purchase tickets, go to www.mirvish.com/shows/twopianosfourhands.

 

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319. Mary Poppins

November 15, 2011

Mary Poppins has been in town for five days now…have you had an opportunity to see this fantastic Broadway musical yet? If not, “step in time” and get yourself over to the Princess of Wales Theatre tonight for 7:30pm. Witness the classic story of Jane (“rather inclined to giggle, doesn’t put things away”), Michael (“extremely stubborn and suspicious”) and Mary Poppins (“practically perfect in every way”), and watch as Mary Poppins transforms the Banks family in her supercalifragilisticexpialidocious way!

Mary Poppins

Mary Poppins includes all the songs you know and love, fantastic sets and special effects that will have you believing in the magic of Mary Poppins! Tickets for tonight’s performance range in price from $45 to $150. For more information and to purchase your tickets, go to http://marypoppins.com/tickets.

 

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318. Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival

November 14, 2011

Highlighting films and videos by East an Southeast Asian artists in North America, Asia, and across the world, the Toronto Reel Asian Film Festival is in full-swing! In its 11th year, the Festival is the largest of its kind in Canada and serves as a “public forum for Asian media artists and their work…fuel[ing] the growing appreciation for Asian cinema in Canada.”

Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival

The Reel Asian Film Festival began on November 8th and continues until the 19th. For more information about films, venues and ticket prices, go to www.reelasian.com.

 

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317. Being Scene

November 13, 2011

Today is the last day of Being Scene, an annual juried exhibition of art by those who have experienced both mental illness and addiction and the healing power of art. By exhibiting these pieces of art, Workman Arts in partnership with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health endeavors to create a more realistic and respectful understanding of individuals in recovery from addiction and mental illness. The exhibition features work by fifty artists, all of which is for sale. One hundred percent of the proceed go directly to the participating artists.

Being Scene

At this stage in the exhibition, Being Scene is being shown at the Workman Arts building to coincide with the Rendezvous With Madness Film Festival. For more information on Being Scene, go to www.workmanarts.com.

 

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316. Ice, Wine & Dine

November 12, 2011

Get ready for winter in style with tonight’s Ice, Wine & Dine event! Produced by the Downtown Yonge BIA, participants will have the opportunity to sample gourmet food, check out ice carvings, taste quality wine, enjoy the antics of fire performers, take in live musical entertainment, hang out in an ice martini lounge, and much more!

Ice, Wine & Dine

Ice, Wine & Dine is part of the Winter Magic and takes place at various venues throughout the Downtown Yonge BIA. The event gets started at 4pm and continues until 10pm. For a full schedule of events, go to www.wintermagic.ca.

 

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315. National Women’s Show

November 11, 2011

Described as “the ultimate girls’ day out,” the National Women’s Show is your opportunity to “shop ‘til you drop;” enjoy food and wine sampling; take in fashion shows, meet celebrity guests; get a free makeover; learn health, wellness and beauty secrets; watch a cooking demo; and even get some ideas for your next vacation! Bring your friends, your sister, or your mom along, and be sure to arrive early to get an amazing goodie bag filled with samples and information about promotions and giveaways during the show!

National Women's Show

The National Women’s Show begins today at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and continues until November 13th. Doors open at noon today, and at 10am on Saturday and Sunday. For more information and to purchase tickets, go to The National Women’s Show website.

 

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314. Fred Ritchin: Meaningful Media

November 10, 2011

“Where are our media leading us – politically, spiritually, psychologically? Do we want to go there? How can we influence our own futures via the kinds of media that we create and use?” These are questions that Fred Ritchin, Professor of Photography & Imaging at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, will discuss tonight at the AGO. As the author of the first book on the digital revolution and photography and a co-founder of PixelPress, an organization which creates new forms of media and seeks to advance human rights, Ritchin will address meaningful media in an age of digital revolution.

Fred Ritchin: Meaningful Media

The Talk begins at 7pm tonight in Jackman Hall at the AGO. AGO members pay $20.50; the public pays $22.50. For more information, go to www.ago.net/fred-ritchin.

 

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313. Rendezvous With Madness Film Festival

November 9, 2011

The 19th Annual Rendezvous with Madness Festival began on November 4th and continues through to the 12th, showing feature and short films and videos that address issues of addiction and mental illness. The Festival is presented by Workman Arts, a not-for-profit multidisciplinary arts organization which supports individuals who receive addiction and mental health services in their artistic pursuits. Through artistic media, the organization seeks to promote a greater understanding of mental health and addiction issues.

Rendezvous With Madness Film Festival

For a full schedule of films and videos and to purchase tickets for Rendezvous With Madness, visit www.rendezvouswithmadness.com.