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In Between

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 16:18:05 -0400

Start: Apr 25 2012 - 12:00pm

End: May 19 2012 - 5:00pm

Opening reception: Saturday, April 28, 2-5pm

In Between is a photo and video-based reflection on human and ecological movement and motion. By capturing and deconstructing aspects of movement, new physical and psychological exigencies come into play. From still and contemplative to dynamic and electrifying, the works metaphorically probe control, desire, freedom and the moments that happen in between.

Joan Kaufman is a Canadian multi-disciplinary artist whose practice is based in photography, sculpture, video and sound composition. She produces photographic, filmic, and video constructs that probe the human condition and natural order by examining provocative coping strategies for uncertainty, complexity and change inherent to contemporary life.

Kaufman has exhibited nationally and internationally; is the recipient of Canada Council, Ontario Arts Council and Manitoba Arts Council grants; and has works in both public and private collections. www.joankaufman.com

For more information, please contact:

Donia Almassi, Director

The Red Head Gallery
401 Richmond St West, Suite 115
Toronto, Ontario M5V 3A8
416.504.5654

It's All About Kindness: A Celebration of June Callwood and the new June Callwood Park

Fri, 04 May 2012 22:08:40 -0400

Start: May 16 2012 - 7:30pm

End: May 16 2012 - 9:30pm

June Callwood, co-founder of Casey House, Nellie's Shelter and Jessie's Centre for Teenagers was sometimes called "the conscience for the city" for her championing on behalf of women and children. Join her many friends, colleagues and family members as they remember this remarkable woman.

Hosted by the CBC's Michael Enright and with music by singer Molly Johnson, this special evening coincides with the publication of "It’s All About Kindness: Remembering June Callwood" (Cormorant Books, 2012) and the start of construction on the new June Callwood Park. Featured guests include Councillor Mike Layton, Margaret McBurney, Joe Fiorito, Joy Kogawa, Pat Capponi and more.

Landscape architect Diana Gerrard will describe the park’s design and how it will embody June Callwood's words, “It’s all about kindness.” Members of The Garden Club of Toronto will describe their fundraising efforts on behalf of the plantings in the new park, opening in 2013.

Pre-registration required: 416-392-6907 x 221 or fortyork@toronto.ca
Admission $8.85 + tax, Students admitted free, courtesy of Cormorant Books

Toronto Friends for Life Walk-a-thon for the Ontario SPCA

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 11:44:51 -0400

Start: May 26 2012 - 9:00am

End: May 26 2012 - 2:00pm

Ontario SPCA’s first annual Toronto Friends for Life Walk-a-thon presented by IAMS is not just any walk in the park - it’s a fun day for your family and four legged friends.

The walk will take place along the Martin Goodman trail for 3 kms. You may, walk, run or inline skate!

There will be face painting for the kids, contests for the best howl, loudest bark and the biggest and smallest dog in attendance!

Put your best paw forward and register at www.ospcawalk.ca and help make it Toronto’s largest walk for animals!

The Ontario SPCA’s is a not for profit organization that depends on your support to be able to provide a voice for thousands of animals suffering from, neglect, abuse, and abandonment.

CHI Banner Year Symposium

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 09:09:04 -0400

Start: Jun 4 2012 - 8:00am

End: Jun 5 2012 - 5:00pm

This year's theme is:

“Travel and Tales: inspiring stories and learning from global voyages”

The Symposium will be held on June 4 & 5, 2012 at the Japanese Cultural Centre.

The 2012 CHI Symposium will focus on the strengths and expertise of each of our program clusters at SHTC:

Festival & Events, Food & Beverage, Hotels & Resorts, and Travel & Tourism

Who will attend?

Hospitality, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Heritage, Historic Sites and Others'

We have assembled an international, multi-disciplinary group of speakers and panelists,Please feel free to read up on their exciting experiences.

Confirmed speakers:

Peter Debrine
Programme Specialist, Sustainable Tourism, UNESCO World Heritage Centre
http://www.unesco.org/new/en/unesco/

Scott Hammel
Motivational Speaker & Stunt Artist, Me to We
http://www.metowe.com/speakers/scott-hammell

Dave & Deb
The Planet D - Canada’s Adventure Couple,
http://theplanetd.com/

Gene Shannon
Frommer’s Canada - Travel guide including information on hotels, restaurants & attractions all over Canada
http://www.frommers.com/

Manfred Becker
Professor York University – Documentary Filmmaker & Editor

2012 Toronto Island House & History Tour

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:42:17 -0500

Start: Jun 10 2012 - 12:00pm

End: Jun 10 2012 - 5:00pm

Enjoy a delightful summer day on the Island in support of a great cause. On June 10, 2012 the Toronto Island Grannies in Spirit will host a tour of distinctive homes and community buildings--each with its own story to tell--in support of the Stephen Lewis Foundation. The tour will feature a selection of historic, renovated, original and new homes. Visitors will also meet Island residents, find out about Island life, and gain insight into one of Canada's most historic — and unique — communities.

The Toronto Island community started as a “tent city” in the early 1900s. It is now a unique, year-round — and car-free — neighbourhood, with more than 650 residents living in 262 homes. There are no stores, banks, or ATMs. Some of the houses were purchased out of the Simpson’s catalogue in the 1930s. Others were floated from Hanlan’s Point when the Island Airport was built. And still others have been renovated or designed by architects to make optimal use of small spaces. The community is part of the urban landscape, yet magically removed from the city by a fifteen minute ferry ride.

The Four Wars of 1812: Remembering OUR Independence this July 4th

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:43:45 -0400

Start: Jul 4 2012 - 7:30pm

End: Jul 4 2012 - 9:30pm

D. Peter McLeod researched and designed the major new exhibit opening in June at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa, The Four Wars of 1812 (companion book published by Douglas & McIntyre, June 2012). McLeod will examine the war from the diverse perspectives of First Nations, American, Canadian and British participants.

Political scientist James Laxer will focus on the pivotal relationship forged between two bold and brilliant leaders, Major-General Brock and Tecumseh, the leader of a First Nations alliance that aimed to stop the relentless land grabs of American settlers (Tecumseh and Brock: The War of 1812, House of Anansi, 2012).

Pre-registration encouraged: 416-392-6907 x 221.
Admission $8.85 + tax, Students admitted free courtesy of Douglas & McIntyre and House of Anansi.