Saturday, September 1, 2012
Visual Arts Summer Exhibitions
Saturday, September 1, 2012 10:00 AM - 11:00PM
Eight exciting new exhibitions, including a co-production with the Woodland Cultural Centre as part of the Planet IndigenUS festival.
July 20 - September 23, 2012
International Marketplace
Saturday, September 1, 2012 12:00 PM - 11:00PM
Shop the world every weekend, all summer long. Our International Marketplace features fab finds from all corners of the globe.
August 31 - September 3, 2012
World Café
Saturday, September 1, 2012 12:00 PM - 11:00PM
What are you in the mood for today? Thai? Latin? Indian? Our newly renovated World Café, in the former location of the Lakeside Terrace Tent, features a host of the best cuisine from around the world at affordable prices.
August 31 - September 3, 2012
Lifestyle Zone
Saturday, September 1, 2012 12:00 PM - 11:00PM
Wanna relax by the waterfront? Come to the new Lifestyle Zone, sit back, Tweet, Instagram, snack and explore. Be a part of this new café culture!
August 31 - September 3, 2012
Masterclass: The Fellowship of the Strings
Saturday, September 1, 2012 4:00 PM - 6:00PM
Aiming to recreate the sound of these classic European klezmer ensembles, the Festival Strings Masterclass is a unique group of professional and amateur musicians assembled for the 2012 Ashkenaz Festival. Participants will learn the function of melodies and their accompaniments, ornamentation and variation, culminating in a multi-level suite.
September 1- 3, 2012
Theatre PANIK's The Corpse Bride
Saturday, September 1, 2012 5:00 PM
Theatre Panik's highly original production of this classic folktale is an irreverent, 21st-century tour de force of new Jewish theatre.
August 30 - September 2, 2012
Rexite on the Radio: The Golden Age of Yiddish American Music
Saturday, September 1, 2012 6:00 PM - 7:00PM
Yiddish radio matinee idol Seymour Rexite is brought to life in this entertaining retrospective by singer, actor and former Ashkenaz artistic director, Mitch Smolkin, accompanied by renowned pianist and composer Nina Shapilsky.
September 1, 2012
Yiddish Dance Workshop with Avia Moore
Saturday, September 1, 2012 6:00 PM - 7:00PM
Leading Yiddish dance at events internationally, Avia instills workshops with a sense of tradition while exploring contemporary approaches to the style.
September 1- 3, 2012
Guy Mendilow Ensemble - Tales from the Forgotten Kingdom: Ladino Songs Renewed
Saturday, September 1, 2012 7:00 PM - 8:00PM
Starting in ancient Spain and winding through Sarajevo and Jerusalem, this award-winning ensemble breathes new life into old Sephardi songs.
September 1, 2012
Veretski Pass - The Klezmer Shul
Saturday, September 1, 2012 7:00 PM - 8:00PM
Virtuosic musicianship and raw energy come together in an exciting combination of old country Ottoman-era music.
September 1, 2012
Ira Moskowitz: Mystical Routes
Saturday, September 1, 2012 7:00 PM - 11:00PM
The dazzling visual diary of Ira Moskowitz is presented in this gallery exhibition of his paintings, drawings and prints.
September 1- 3, 2012
Freydi Mrocki - Oystralia: The Yiddish Community of Melbourne
Saturday, September 1, 2012 7:00 PM - 8:00PM
An overview of Australian-Jewish history, focusing particularly on the cultural life of Melbourne’s Yiddish community in the second half of the 20th century.
September 1, 2012
Finjan
Saturday, September 1, 2012 8:00 PM - 9:15PM
Canada’s first Klezmer revival band celebrates the 30th anniversary of their founding with a very special reunion concert.
September 1, 2012
Café Noah
Saturday, September 1, 2012 8:30 PM - 9:00PM
A compelling documentary about Jewish-Arabic musicians who emigrated to Israel in 1948 to find that their music was not valued in their new homeland.
September 1, 2012
Festival Havdallah featuring The Abayudaya
Saturday, September 1, 2012 9:15 PM - 9:45PM
Ashkenaz marks the end of Shabbat and the beginning of weekend festival events with the one of the most beloved Jewish rituals, Havdallah.
September 1, 2012
Socalled
Saturday, September 1, 2012 9:45 PM - 11:00PM
Mixing sounds from his own history into sample-based beats, the music of Socalled is catchy, smart, hilarious, emotional and timeless.
September 1, 2012
Global Shtetl Cabaret Hosted By Aviva Chemick
Saturday, September 1, 2012 10:00 PM - 1:00AM
An eclectic stage showcasing the diversity and vibrance of Jewish music traditions from all around the world. Hosted by Toronto’s Aviva Chernick.
September 1, 2012
When Our Bubbas and Zeydas Were Young: Di Schaechter Techter on Stage
Saturday, September 1, 2012 10:00 PM - 11:00PM
Attracting a new generation to Yiddish song, the dynamic Schaechter Sisters bring to life the youth of their grandparents in Eastern Europe. Directed by Josh Waletzky.
September 1, 2012
Opa!
Saturday, September 1, 2012 11:00 PM - 1:00AM
Post-Soviet klezmer and pop collides with reggae, ska, funk and rock in the electrifying music of Opa!, Russia’s hottest new World music party band.
September 1, 2012
There's always something happening at Harbourfront Centre!
- Artists-in-residence at work in the Craft Studios
- Visual arts exhibitions in the York Quay Centre
- Check out the exhibitions at The Power Plant
- Grab a bite at Lakeside Local
For details inquire at the Info Desk or call 416-973-4000.
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