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AGO: Surreal Things :: This exhibition
from the Victoria and Albert Museum, London examines the influence of Surrealism on the world of design, theatre, fashion, film, architecture, and advertising. Showcasing some 180 items, Surreal Things
presents Surrealist artists who were working after 1930, including Salvador Dalí, Giorgio de Chirico, Marcel Duchamp, Max Ernst, René Magritte, Joan Miró, Meret Oppenheim, Man Ray, and Elsa Schiaparelli.
On until Aug. 30 Art Gallery of Ontario, Dundas St. W.
TD Canada Trust Toronto Jazz Festival
:: The sounds of jazz will have feet tappin'
and fingers snappin' as the 23rd edition of the TD Canada Trust Toronto Jazz Festival swings its way into summer, running from June 26 to July 5. Be a part of the action as more than 1,500 musicians,
performing in over 350 concerts, descend upon Toronto for the city's largest music festival.
We have a complete listing of all the artists who will be performing at this year's festival, available by clicking here
Until July 5 Nathan Phillips Square, Four
Seasons Centre, Harbourfront Centre, and various other venues | Tickets: pricing and ticket ordering are available by clicking here
TD Dream In High Park:
The Tempest :: Dora Award-winning
actress Karen Robinson stars as Prospera, the sorceress of an enchanted isle, in this tale of political intrigue, fantastical creatures, magic, comedy and romance.
One of Toronto's most popular
summer traditions., 1.3 million people have flocked to see Shakespeare in the park with their picnics to experience live theatre under the stars.
Performances run Tuesday through Sunday at 8:00 PM
Gate opens at 6:00 PM Admission is PWYC at the gate and free for children 14 and under. Free, all-ages, pre-show activities on Family Day Sundays, July 12 to Sept. 6, registration
required.
On now until Sept. 6 High Park Amphitheatre, | Admission: suggested $10 donation For a map of High Park,
please click
ROM:
Dead Sea Scrolls ::
One of the most important exhibitions in the history of the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) opens in Toronto on Sat. June 27.
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see one of the greatest
archaeological finds of the 20th century - the earliest record of biblical patriarchs and prophets known to Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
In addition to the exhibition, lectures and debates
highlight the importance of the Scrolls today, presenting an opportunity for interfaith dialogue among varied traditions with shared roots.
The Dead Sea Scrolls have been the objects of great
scholarly and public interest, as well as heated debate and controversy, since their discovery over 60 years ago.
The ROM will display 16 authentic Dead Sea Scrolls during its six-month
engagement—eight different Scrolls for each three-month period—including fragments from the books of Genesis, Deuteronomy and Psalms.
Four fragments, never before publicly displayed, are being conserved especially for the exhibition.
More than 200 artifacts on loan by the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA), augmented by
objects from the ROM's own renowned collections, illuminate the environment in which these ancient texts were written.
Most notably, a fragment of the Ten Commandments, a text containing the most
prominent biblical laws and obligations that, according to Jewish and Christian traditions, form the foundations of the relationship between humans and God, will be featured for a limited time.
June 27 - Jan. 3, 2010
Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Quueens Park | For admission prices and hours of the exhibit, Phone: 416 586-8000 or click here for online information.
The Canada Dry Festival Of Fire
::
See the skies light up over Toronto with the spectacular Canada Dry Festival of Fire at Ontario Place.
The Canada Dry Festival of Fire
is back with world-class fireworks choreographed to the world's finest music over 3 nights. Additional entertainment surrounds each day, with entertainers performing throughout the park leading up to the fireworks.
The shows start at 10:30pm each night.
Finale on July 4 Ontario Place waterfront, 955 Lake Shore Boulevard West | Free with admission to Ontario Place.
Reserved waterfront seats will be available closer to the date. Group rates are available by calling 416-314-9900 Weather Permitting.
Toronto Music Gardens
:: The Toronto Music Garden Series returns
with another exciting season showcasing outstanding free outdoor concerts by Canadian musicians and dancers and the ever popular Garden tours. The eclectic Summer Music in the Garden series will regale
audiences with classical music from western and non-western traditions, along with new music and dance.
Located on the city's waterfront at 475 Queens Quay West, between Bathurst Street and
Spadina Avenue, the Toronto Music Garden is a unique creation.
Inspired by J.S. Bach's Suite No. 1 in G Major for Unaccompanied Cello, each of the garden's six sections corresponds to a movement
of Bach's Suite: Prelude, Allemande, Courante, Sarabande, Menuett and Gigue. Various walking tours are available to explore the two-acre site which contains many flowering trees, shrubs and perennials.
On until Sept. 20 All concerts are free of charge. Please click here for the entire summer's free concert schedule
Yonge-Dundas Square Summer Events
:: Take a recession recess at
Yonge-Dundas Square (YDS) this summer with FREE outdoor movies, concerts, festivals!
Yonge-Dundas Square has cemented its status as the heart of the city by providing original public
programming and hosting the city's most important and prestigious cultural festivals and artists.
Past performers at YDS include Nickelback, Bran Van 3000, Keith Urban, Beyoncé and Alex Cuba. This
year, the site will host opening weekend celebrations for Luminato and Honda Indy Toronto as well as serve as the public hub for Nuit Blanche, Just for Laughs Toronto, North by Northeast and the Toronto
International Film Festival.
Yonge-Dundas Square
is proud to introduce the Emoti-Chair at many events this summer. Emoti-Chair is a research project of the Centre for Learning Technologies at Ryerson University. The Emoti-Chair translates sound into vibration so that patrons with hearing impairment may also enjoy the show. Sign language interpretation and/or subtitles will also be used.
And, as it has been for the past four years, free Wi-Fi is available on site at Yonge-Dundas Square. One more reason to soak up the sun at the square!
Please Click Here for a complete listings of summer events in the square.
On now until Sept. 1
Yonge-Dundas Square (opposite the Eaton Centre's North end entrance) | All events are FREE
Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition
:: Now in its 48th year, the Toronto Outdoor
Art Exhibition [TOAE] is a juried showcase featuring contemporary fine art and craft that takes place on Nathan Phillips Square every July.
As the largest outdoor art exhibition in Canada, the
TOAE offers a fresh-air alternative to conventional art shows and galleries. Approximately 500 artists participate and over 100,000 visitors attend the exhibition every year. Side by side, established
artists, undiscovered talents and innovative students sell their work directly to the public and make lasting connections with art dealers and collectors.
July 10 - July 12
10:30AM - 7:30 PM Nathan Phillips Square, City Hall | Admission: FREE
Honda Indy Toronto
:: After a one year hiatus, high speed motor
racing returns to the streets of Toronto down on the lake shore with the inaugural Honda Indy Toronto race. Part of the 18 race IndyCar Series, the weekend will also feature the Firestone Indy Lights series
as part of the weekend's activities.
'The Thrill from West Hill', Toronto's own Paul Tracy is expected to be part of the field as some of the finest open-wheel racers on the continent compete on
the difficult high speed course that winds it's way through the Exhibition Place grounds.
July 10 - July 12 Exhibtion Place and Lakeshore Avenue | Tickets:
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