April 2012
Festival Lounge Area
Sunday, April 1, 2012 10:00 AM - 4:00PM
Take advantage of our lounge area for festival attendees.
April 1, 2012
Unwed Mothers, Then and Now
Sunday, April 1, 2012 10:00 AM - 10:30AM
A century separates the accounts of two pregnant teens: a tapestry of personal and historical stories. Featuring storyteller Harriet Xanthakos.
April 1, 2012
Ring Around Our Country
Sunday, April 1, 2012 10:00 AM - 11:00AM
Well-known playground singing games like "Ring Around the Rosie" receive The Backseat Balladeer treatment during this examination of rhymes and chants of Canadian youth.
April 1, 2012
Same Story, Different Tongue
Sunday, April 1, 2012 11:00 AM - 12:00PM
Storytellers recite the same fairytale in three different languages. Featuring readings by Mariella Bertelli, Rico Rodriguez, Erol Boran (pictured).
April 1, 2012
A Canadian Journey
Sunday, April 1, 2012 11:30 AM - 1:30PM
Students from the new Storytelling Toronto course "Storytelling II: Further Explorations" share stories as they traverse the Canadian landscape.
April 1, 2012
Same Donkey, Different Saddle
Sunday, April 1, 2012 11:30 AM - 12:30PM
For over 30 years Aubrey Davis has told stories to people of all ages. Don’t miss out on your chance to hear one of his tales.
April 1, 2012
The Memory of Water
Sunday, April 1, 2012 12:30 PM - 1:30PM
For Robert Seven-Crows the sharing of stories and legends, with the sound of traditional songs, drum and guitar, is a way to share the wealth and the tradition of his roots.
April 1, 2012
A Shadow Incomplete
Sunday, April 1, 2012 1:00 PM - 1:30PM
A 17th-century Indian love story about tragedy and loss. Featuring Summi Siddiqui.
April 1, 2012
Being Queer - Canadian-Style
Sunday, April 1, 2012 1:00 PM - 2:00PM
Queers in your Ears returns with a set of exciting stories about the intersection between queerness and being Canadian. Featuring storytellers Jeffrey Canton, Clare Nobbs (pictured) and Ricardo Rodriguez.
April 1, 2012
All About Miss Lou: What's Your Story?
Sunday, April 1, 2012 2:00 PM
Miss Lou's Room is animated with volunteer storytellers bringing their passion for the spoken word with stories from diverse cultural traditions.
April 1, 2012 14&15
Because God Loves Stories
Sunday, April 1, 2012 2:00 PM - 3:30PM
Because God Loves Stories is a storyteller's perspective on politics, fishing, and fatherhood. Featuring storyteller Dan Yashinsky.
April 1, 2012
SUNDAY SCENE / Meghan Sutherland
Sunday, April 1, 2012 2:00 PM
Meghan Sutherland is Associate Professor of Cinema and Visual Studies at the University of Toronto and she will respond to the current exhibitions at The Power Plant.
April 1, 2012
Pansori Storytelling Concert
Sunday, April 1, 2012 2:30 PM - 3:30PM
Come and enjoy this traditional Korean storytelling experience. Featuring storyteller Seung Ah Kim.
April 1, 2012
All About Miss Lou: What's Your Story?
Sunday, April 1, 2012 3:00 PM
Miss Lou's Room is animated with volunteer storytellers bringing their passion for the spoken word with stories from diverse cultural traditions.
April 1, 2012 14&15
POWER KIDS / Make a Memory Map
Sunday, April 1, 2012 3:00 PM - 5:00PM
Motivated by artist Kerry Tribe’s exhibition currently on view at The Power Plant, this workshop will give participants the chance to make their own creative map based on short personal narratives.
April 1, 2012
Legless Stocking: Canadian Eh?
Sunday, April 1, 2012 4:00 PM - 6:30PM
The Legless Stocking Company combines various art forms along with the ancient art of storytelling to explore different themes and ideas. Featuring performances by Lorne Brown, Jim Blake, Ivan Coyote, and Itah Sadu.
April 1, 2012
IN CONVERSATION / Luis Jacob & Barbara Fischer
Wednesday, April 4, 2012 7:00 PM
Barbara Fischer, Curator at The Power Plant from 1988–90, engages in a conversation with a Toronto-based multidisciplinary artist Luis Jacob, who was included in The Power Plant exhibitions in 2008-09 and 2006.
April 4, 2012
FROM THE ARCHIVES / Chen Tamir on Mike Kelley and Paul McCarthy
Sunday, April 8, 2012 2:00 PM
Chen Tamir will discuss The Power Plant exhibition Mike Kelley and Paul McCarthy: Collaborative Works (2000) as part of The Power Plant's 25th anniversary programming.
April 8, 2012
Authors at Harbourfront Centre: Heather Birrell, John Boyne, Yejide Kilanko
Wednesday, April 11, 2012 7:30 PM - 9:00PM
Readings by Heather Birrell (Mad Hope), John Boyne (The Absolutist), Yejide Kilanko (Daughters Who Walk This Path).
April 11, 2012
The Songwriters Association of Canada presents Songwriting 101
Saturday, April 14, 2012 9:30 AM
The Songwriters Association of Canada presents an interactive workshop presented by award-winning songwriters.
April 14, 2012
Introduction to South Indian Music
Saturday, April 14, 2012 10:30 AM
An interactive workshop on some of the distinctive elements of South Indian classical music. Instructed by Juno-nominated musician Suba Sankaran.
April 14, 2012
This Business of Music
Saturday, April 14, 2012 11:30 AM
Join industry professionals Patricia Silver, Paul Sanderson and Heather Reppen for an interactive session that covers the business side of music.
April 14, 2012
Beatboxing and Vocal Percussion 101
Saturday, April 14, 2012 1:00 PM
Join master beatboxers Human Record (a.k.a. Luke Stapleton) and Dylan Bell on an interactive journey through the vocal drum kit.
April 14, 2012
The Singer's Playground
Saturday, April 14, 2012 2:30 PM
Engage one-on-one in this workshop led by former Nylon, Micah Barnes.
April 14, 2012
Score Marking for Choristers and Conductors
Saturday, April 14, 2012 4:00 PM
This workshop takes score marking beyond the default circle, and teaches vocalists to use a wide range of markings in their music to efficiently note everything that their conductor asks of them. Instructed by conductor Dallas Bergen.
April 14, 2012
Sacred Harp: An introduction to Shape Note Singing
Saturday, April 14, 2012 5:30 PM
Pleasance Crawford and the Toronto Shape Note Group teach how to read shape note notation and sing along to historic, stirring hymns and anthems.
April 14, 2012
Creating Instrument Sounds A Cappella
Saturday, April 14, 2012 7:00 PM
Want to breathe some new life into your tired old vocal charts? In this educational and entertaining workshop, award-winning performer/clinician Aaron Jensen will teach you how to create authentic instrument sounds with your voice that will rocket your singing group to the next level.
April 14, 2012
SUNDAY SCENE / Ahlia Moussa & Jessica Simas
Sunday, April 15, 2012 2:00 PM
Ahlia Moussa and Jessica Simas are both Curatorial Interns at The Power Plant who will respond to the current exhibitions.
April 15, 2012
Singing without a Safety Net
Sunday, April 15, 2012 4:00 PM
Whether you are an amateur chorister, an experienced improviser, or have never sung before, you will be challenged to push your limits. Members of the Swingle Singers combine their years of experience to guide you safely through a fun and intense time of exploration, and help bring out the improviser in you!
April 15, 2012
The Vocalist as a Performer
Sunday, April 15, 2012 5:00 PM
Award-winning performer, educator and Jazz FM broadcaster, Heather Bambrick, leads this hands-on vocal boot camp, focusing on performance practices, mastering tone and timbre, and bringing your music to life through various stylistic approaches.
April 15, 2012
The Singer's Body: A Complete Singers Resource
Sunday, April 15, 2012 6:00 PM
Suited to all levels, this workshop will explore confidence in presenting your voice, physical and vocal exercises, accessing true potential while in studio or on stage, proper body alignment and relaxation, outstanding breath control made easy, how to deal with fear and creative blocks, and how to deal with illness and maintain vocal health. Instructed by Orville Heyn.
April 15, 2012
LECTURE + LIVE / Kerry Tribe: Critical Mass
Wednesday, April 18, 2012 7:00 PM
Unfortunately, the live performance of Critical Mass is CANCELLED. Instead, artist Kerry Tribe will give a FREE lecture about her practice and the current exhibition Kerry Tribe: Speak, Memory, and Tribe will also present compelling video documentation of Critical Mass.
April 18, 2012
Human Rights Watch Book Series
Wednesday, April 18, 2012 7:30 PM - 9:00PM
Featuring a conversation about women’s rights in the world today with Rosemary McCarney of Plan International's Canadian operations, author Erna Paris, and Minky Worden of Human Rights Watch.
April 18, 2012
Spring Visual Arts Exhibitions 2012 Opening Night Reception
Friday, April 20, 2012 6:00 PM - 10:00PM
Join us for a FREE opening night reception for the 2012 Spring Visual Arts Exhibitions. Six must-see exhibitions explore the private and public events that comprise our country's heritage.
April 20, 2012
Pecha Kucha Night
Friday, April 20, 2012 8:00 PM - 9:30PM
Seven artists who work primarily in photography discuss their most recent projects.
April 20, 2012
Spring Visual Arts Exhibitions 2012
Saturday, April 21, 2012 12:00 PM - 6:00PM
Six must-see exhibitions explore the private and public events that comprise our country's heritage.
April 21 - July 15, 2012
FROM THE ARCHIVES / Matthew Hyland & Gabrielle Moser on Andrea Bowers
Sunday, April 22, 2012 2:00 PM
Former Curatorial Interns Matthew Hyland and Gabrielle Moser will discuss The Power Plant exhibition Andrea Bowers: The Weight of Relevance (2007–08) as part of The Power Plant's 25th anniversary programming.
April 22, 2012
Spring Visual Arts Exhibitions 2012
Tuesday, April 24, 2012 12:00 PM - 6:00PM
Six must-see exhibitions explore the private and public events that comprise our country's heritage.
April 21 - July 15, 2012
Spring Visual Arts Exhibitions 2012
Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:00 PM - 8:00PM
Six must-see exhibitions explore the private and public events that comprise our country's heritage.
April 21 - July 15, 2012
IN CONVERSATION / FASTWÜRMS & Philip Monk
Wednesday, April 25, 2012 7:00 PM
Philip Monk, former Curator at The Power Plant from 1995-2004, engages in a conversation with FASTWÜRMS, a Creemore-based duo of artists who has been included in The Power Plant exhibitions in 2010 and 1997.
April 25, 2012
Authors at Harbourfront Centre: Sadie Jones, Owen Laukkanen, Liza Marklund
Wednesday, April 25, 2012 7:30 PM - 9:00PM
Readings by Sadie Jones (The Uninvited Guests), Owen Laukkanen (The Professionals), Liza Marklund (Vanished).
April 25, 2012
The Dietrich Group - Paris1994/Gallery
Wednesday, April 25, 2012 8:00 PM
D.A. Hoskins uses dance as the material for visual art in a moving work by this provocative Toronto company.
April 25-28, 2012
Spring Visual Arts Exhibitions 2012
Thursday, April 26, 2012 12:00 PM - 6:00PM
Six must-see exhibitions explore the private and public events that comprise our country's heritage.
April 21 - July 15, 2012
The Dietrich Group - Paris1994/Gallery
Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:00 PM
D.A. Hoskins uses dance as the material for visual art in a moving work by this provocative Toronto company.
April 25-28, 2012
Spring Visual Arts Exhibitions 2012
Friday, April 27, 2012 12:00 PM - 6:00PM
Six must-see exhibitions explore the private and public events that comprise our country's heritage.
April 21 - July 15, 2012
The Dietrich Group - Paris1994/Gallery
Friday, April 27, 2012 8:00 PM
D.A. Hoskins uses dance as the material for visual art in a moving work by this provocative Toronto company.
April 25-28, 2012
Spring Visual Arts Exhibitions 2012
Saturday, April 28, 2012 12:00 PM - 6:00PM
Six must-see exhibitions explore the private and public events that comprise our country's heritage.
April 21 - July 15, 2012
Soul Journey to Bulgaria
Saturday, April 28, 2012 2:00 PM - 9:30PM
Experience a "Soul Journey to Bulgaria," featuring a unique blend of traditional Bulgarian culture and modern artistic expression. Co-produced by Bulgarian Arts Festival.
April 28, 2012
The Dietrich Group - Paris1994/Gallery
Saturday, April 28, 2012 8:00 PM
D.A. Hoskins uses dance as the material for visual art in a moving work by this provocative Toronto company.
April 25-28, 2012
Spring Visual Arts Exhibitions 2012
Sunday, April 29, 2012 12:00 PM - 6:00PM
Six must-see exhibitions explore the private and public events that comprise our country's heritage.
April 21 - July 15, 2012
SUNDAY SCENE / Brian Price
Sunday, April 29, 2012 2:00 PM
Brian Price is Associate Professor of Film and Visual Studies at the University of Toronto who will respond to the current exhibitions at The Power Plant.
April 29, 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 EATS
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