August 29 - September 4, 2012
Week 35 of Year 2012
Frost at the Gladstone: The Lives and Culture of the Sami People
Wednesday, August 29, 2012 12:00 AM - 12:00AM
Sami photographer Fred Ivar Utsi Klemetsen presents an exhibition of his work.
August 10-30, 2012
Visual Arts Summer Exhibitions
Wednesday, August 29, 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
Toronto Music Garden Tours
Wednesday, August 29, 2012 11:00 AM
Learn about the Toronto Music Garden's unique design and history on a guided, one-hour tour, led by a volunteer Toronto Botanical Garden guide.
June 20 - September 26, 2012
Free Flicks - Audience Choice
Wednesday, August 29, 2012 8:50 PM
Which is the best classic underdog film of the bunch? We want to know.
August 29, 2012
Frost at the Gladstone: The Lives and Culture of the Sami People
Thursday, August 30, 2012 12:00 AM - 12:00AM
Sami photographer Fred Ivar Utsi Klemetsen presents an exhibition of his work.
August 10-30, 2012
Visual Arts Summer Exhibitions
Thursday, August 30, 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
Toronto Music Garden Tours
Thursday, August 30, 2012 5:30 PM
Learn about the Toronto Music Garden's unique design and history on a guided, one-hour tour, led by a volunteer Toronto Botanical Garden guide.
June 20 - September 26, 2012
Dancing on the Pier: Finale
Thursday, August 30, 2012 7:00 PM - 9:00PM
Dancing on the Pier is a social dancer's dream come true!
August 30, 2012
Klezmer en Buenos Aires
Thursday, August 30, 2012 7:00 PM
Electrifying klezmer improvisations from the Argentine duo Lerner-Mogilevsky. Co-presented with the 2012 Ashkenaz Festival.
August 30, 2012
Lerner and Moguilevsky Duo - Klezmer en Buenos Aires
Thursday, August 30, 2012 7:00 PM - 8:00PM
Inspired by Klezmer, jazz, tango and many other world music influences, this dynamic Argentinian duo is known for its practically telepathic musical connection and exceptionally dynamic live performances.
August 30, 2012
Theatre PANIK's The Corpse Bride
Thursday, August 30, 2012 8:00 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
Visual Arts Summer Exhibitions
Friday, August 31, 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
Friday, August 31, 2012 6:00 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
Friday, August 31, 2012 6:00 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
Friday, August 31, 2012 7:00 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
SoundClash Music Award - Winners' Showcase
Friday, August 31, 2012 8:00 PM
The votes are in and the winners have been decided! Join us as we celebrate the next generation of musical talents bubbling under the surface of Toronto’s music scene.
August 31, 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
Visual Arts Summer Exhibitions
Sunday, September 2, 2012 10:00 AM - 9:00PM
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
Ira Moskowitz: Mystical Routes
Sunday, September 2, 2012 10:00 AM - 10:00PM
The dazzling visual diary of Ira Moskowitz is presented in this gallery exhibition of his paintings, drawings and prints.
September 1- 3, 2012
Masterclass: The Fellowship of the Strings
Sunday, September 2, 2012 10:00 AM - 12:00PM
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
International Marketplace
Sunday, September 2, 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
Sunday, September 2, 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
Sunday, September 2, 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
Parade Crafts with Shadowland Theatre
Sunday, September 2, 2012 12:00 PM - 6:00PM
Help create the festival's largest work of art! Assisted by Shadowland Theatre, kids can create their own costumes and props for the Ashkenaz Parade.
September 2- 3, 2012
Theatre PANIK's The Corpse Bride
Sunday, September 2, 2012 1:00 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
Abraham Lichtenbaum - Jewish Life in South America
Sunday, September 2, 2012 1:00 PM - 2:00PM
Abraham Lichtenbaum will give a talk about the experiences of the first Jews in South America.
September 2, 2012
Guy Mendilow Ensemble - Sailors, Sirens & Kings: A Children's Adventure in Song
Sunday, September 2, 2012 1:00 PM - 2:00PM
An exhilarating interactive adventure for children through Ladino songs, stories and games. Led by the Guy Mendilow Ensemble.
September 2, 2012
Community Klezmer Showcase
Sunday, September 2, 2012 1:00 PM - 2:30PM
A lively showcase of local community groups and up-and-coming ensembles in the Toronto klezmer scene.
September 2, 2012
Bob Bossin - Songs and Stories of Davy the Punk: My Father's Life in the Gambling Business
Sunday, September 2, 2012 2:00 PM - 3:00PM
Canadian folk music legend Bob Bossin presents a new, one-man show about his father's exploits in Toronto's gambling demimonde of the 1930s and '40s.
September 2, 2012
The Great Dolgini
Sunday, September 2, 2012 2:00 PM - 3:00PM
Mystery, illusion and laughs abound as The Great Dolgini (aka. Socalled) demonstrates his sleight of hand with a daring display of magic, mischief and misdirection.
September 2, 2012
Ira Moskowitz: Curatorial Talk with Lindy Green and Diana Gordon
Sunday, September 2, 2012 2:00 PM - 3:00PM
Curator Lindy Green interviews Diana Gordon, daughter of Ira Moskowitz, in a curatorial talk that will provide a personal context to the exhibition.
September 2, 2012
Ventanas
Sunday, September 2, 2012 3:00 PM - 4:00PM
Ventanas explores many musical forms and languages from flamenco palos to Balkan broken rhythms, Sephardic diaspora to Hutsul Ukraine.
September 2, 2012
Paul Buhle - Yiddishkeit: Jewish Vernacular and the New Land
Sunday, September 2, 2012 3:00 PM - 4:00PM
Paul Buhle explores images and insights from his anthology Yiddishkeit, and about his late co-editor, the underground comic book writer and personality, Harvey Pekar.
September 2, 2012
Sharon and Bram
Sunday, September 2, 2012 3:00 PM - 4:00PM
Legendary Canadian family entertainers mix Yiddishkeit with iconic favourites such as "One Elephant" and "Skinnamarink."
September 2, 2012
Shashmaqam
Sunday, September 2, 2012 4:00 PM - 5:00PM
Shashmaqam performs a panorama of the classical and folk music of Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, as well as the liturgical repertoire of Bukharan Jews.
September 2, 2012
Jewish Jug Band Featuring Joshua Skye Engel
Sunday, September 2, 2012 4:00 PM - 4:45PM
Families and kids of all ages join in with Joshua Skye Engel in the return of one of the festival's most popular family programmes.
September 2- 3, 2012
Storytelling with Dan Yashinsky
Sunday, September 2, 2012 4:00 PM - 4:45PM
In a tribute to the late children's writer and illustrator Maurice Sendak, Ashkenaz presents a two-part series with Toronto storyteller Dan Yashinsky.
September 2- 3, 2012
Ann Samson - The Jews of India
Sunday, September 2, 2012 4:30 PM - 5:30PM
An overview of the history, customs and traditions of India's Jewish community, presented by Ann Samson, one of the founders of Toronto's Indian-Jewish Congregation Bina.
September 2, 2012
Aaron Bensoussan
Sunday, September 2, 2012 5:00 PM - 6:00PM
One of the world's great cantorial voices, Bensoussan debuts his adventurous new CD, Maroc N Roll, of contemporary Sephardi pop rock.
September 2, 2012
The Yiddish Songs of Arkady Gendler
Sunday, September 2, 2012 5:00 PM - 6:00PM
This special tribute concert and CD release celebrates the original work of one of the greatest living treasures of Yiddish song.
September 2, 2012
Todie and the Miser
Sunday, September 2, 2012 5:00 PM - 6:00PM
Join shrewd Todie in Lorie Wolf's new children's play as he teaches Lyzer the Miser a lesson about generosity that he'll never forget!
September 2, 2012
The Tarras Band
Sunday, September 2, 2012 6:00 PM - 7:00PM
Showcasing klezmer legend Peter Sokolow on piano and the music of the late, great clarinetist/composer Dave Tarras and clarinetist Naftule Brandwein.
September 2, 2012
Judith Cohen - Inquisition to Internet: The Musical World of the Portuguese Marranos
Sunday, September 2, 2012 6:00 PM - 7:00PM
From inquisition to internet: the musical world of the Portuguese Marranos, a lecture from Canada's preeminent Sephardic specialist.
September 2, 2012
Yiddish Dance Workshop with Avia Moore
Sunday, September 2, 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
The Abayudaya
Sunday, September 2, 2012 7:00 PM - 8:00PM
The musical traditions of Uganda's Jewish community presented by two of their musical and spiritual leaders, Rabbi Gershom Sizomu and JJ Keki.
September 2, 2012
Basya Schechter's Songs of Wonder
Sunday, September 2, 2012 7:00 PM - 8:15PM
Basya Schechter's new solo project sets the Yiddish poetry of revered philosopher and civil rights activist Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel to original music.
September 2, 2012
Eatala: A Life in Klezmer
Sunday, September 2, 2012 7:00 PM - 8:00PM
A loving portrait of drummer Elaine Hoffman Watts and her incredible family legacy featuring performances and interviews.
September 2, 2012
Dance Panorama
Sunday, September 2, 2012 7:00 PM - 8:00PM
An interactive "show-and-tell" demonstrating dance forms related to various world musical styles and cultures featured in this year's Festival, including dances of Egypt, India and Central Asia.
September 2, 2012
Shye Ben Tzur
Sunday, September 2, 2012 8:00 PM - 9:15PM
Israeli composer, producer and performer Shye Ben Tzur mixes Hebrew and Middle Eastern influences with those of the Indian sub-continent.
September 2, 2012
Yiddish Writers Monologues: Yosl Birshteyn
Sunday, September 2, 2012 8:30 PM - 9:30PM
An in-depth look at the life and work of Yiddish and Hebrew literary master Yosl Birshteyn. Directed by Forverts editor-in-chief, Boris Sandler.
September 2, 2012
Yemen Blues
Sunday, September 2, 2012 9:45 PM - 11:00PM
With an explosive, 21st century brew of Yemenite-Jewish song and poetry, West African grooves and American jazz, blues and funk, Yemen Blues is the most exciting new music act out of Israel. Co-presented by Jewish National Fund (JNF).
September 2, 2012
The Other Europeans: The Broken Sound
Sunday, September 2, 2012 10:00 PM - 12:15AM
An extraordinarily candid behind-the-scenes look at The Other Europeans and their exploration of music and cultural identity.
September 2, 2012
Canadian Cabaret Hosted By Finjan
Sunday, September 2, 2012 10:30 PM - 1:00AM
A showcase of some of the leading new artists and veterans of the Canadian Jewish music scene. Hosted by the members of Finjan.
September 2, 2012
Lemon Bucket Orkestra
Sunday, September 2, 2012 11:00 PM - 1:00AM
Toronto's own 13-piece Balkan-klezmer-gypsy-party-punk-super-band brings their lively, street-savvy, Eastern European folk music to Ashkenaz.
September 2, 2012
Shtiler Tants
Sunday, September 2, 2012 11:00 PM - 1:00AM
Revive your spirit with late-night dancing under the stars to music so quiet you can hear the dancers’ feet scrape the boardwalk.
September 2, 2012
Visual Arts Summer Exhibitions
Monday, September 3, 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
Ira Moskowitz: Mystical Routes
Monday, September 3, 2012 10:00 AM - 10:00PM
The dazzling visual diary of Ira Moskowitz is presented in this gallery exhibition of his paintings, drawings and prints.
September 1- 3, 2012
Masterclass: The Fellowship of the Strings
Monday, September 3, 2012 10:00 AM - 12:00PM
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
International Marketplace
Monday, September 3, 2012 12:00 PM - 8:00PM
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
Monday, September 3, 2012 12:00 PM - 8:00PM
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
Monday, September 3, 2012 12:00 PM - 7:00PM
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
Parade Crafts with Shadowland Theatre
Monday, September 3, 2012 12:00 PM - 4:00PM
Help create the festival's largest work of art! Assisted by Shadowland Theatre, kids can create their own costumes and props for the Ashkenaz Parade.
September 2- 3, 2012
Toronto Jewish Folk Choir
Monday, September 3, 2012 1:00 PM - 2:00PM
The Toronto Jewish Folk Choir is the oldest continuing Jewish performing group in Canada. Conducted by Alexander Veprinsky.
September 3, 2012
Pete Sokolow - The Last of the Old Guys
Monday, September 3, 2012 1:00 PM - 2:00PM
Legendary klezmer/jazz pianist Pete Sokolow presents a musically-illustrated discussion of his six-decade career in NY's Jewish music scene.
September 3, 2012
Lesley Simpson - Yuvi’s Candy Tree
Monday, September 3, 2012 1:00 PM - 1:45PM
Lesley Simpson reads from her award-winning book and leads kids and families in a fun activity: make your own candy tree! Recommended for ages 6-10.
September 3, 2012
Lucidarium Ensemble
Monday, September 3, 2012 1:30 PM - 3:00PM
A unique programme of little-known Renaissance-era Italian-Jewish music performed on period instruments in Hebrew, Italian and Ladino.
September 3, 2012
Fanfare Severni
Monday, September 3, 2012 1:30 PM - 2:30PM
Some of Montreal's top young folk/world musicians, Fanfare Severni captures the raucous energy of Balkan brass and east European village music.
September 3, 2012
Yiddish Dance Workshop with Avia Moore
Monday, September 3, 2012 1:30 PM - 2:30PM
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
Marky Weinstock - Little Superstars: Music Circle for Babies & Toddlers
Monday, September 3, 2012 2:00 PM - 2:45PM
Join this acclaimed entertainer for Little Superstars: Music Circle for Babies & Toddlers, a special event for very young children.
September 3, 2012
Meet the Abayudaya: Songs and Stories from Uganda’s Jewish Community
Monday, September 3, 2012 2:00 PM - 2:45PM
The spiritual leaders of Uganda’s Jewish community share rich choral traditions of familiar Jewish songs in a special interactive session for the whole family.
September 3, 2012
Beyond the Pale
Monday, September 3, 2012 2:30 PM - 3:30PM
One of Canada's longest-running and most-acclaimed Klezmer/Balkan fusion ensembles returns to Ashkenaz for the first time since 2008.
September 3, 2012
Fern Lindzon Quartet - Buster Keaton's Sherlock Jr.
Monday, September 3, 2012 2:30 PM - 3:30PM
This live musical score by Fern Lindzon weaves klezmer themes into a delightful new accompaniment to a Buster Keaton silent film classic.
September 3, 2012
Klezmerson
Monday, September 3, 2012 3:00 PM - 4:00PM
Mexico City's Klezmerson reflects the diverse urban sounds of its hometown by injecting Latin American musical influences into its music.
September 3, 2012
Michael Wex - Heartburn as History: Traditional Ashkenazi Food
Monday, September 3, 2012 3:00 PM - 4:00PM
Award-winning author, Yiddish raconteur and Ashkenaz fave Michael Wex returns to the festival with a sneak preview of his latest book about Jewish food.
September 3, 2012
Jewish Jug Band Featuring Joshua Skye Engel
Monday, September 3, 2012 3:00 PM - 3:45PM
Families and kids of all ages join in with Joshua Skye Engel in the return of one of the festival's most popular family programmes.
September 2- 3, 2012
David Buchbinder - Diasporic Genius: Transforming the City through Creative Power
Monday, September 3, 2012 3:00 PM - 4:00PM
Ashkenaz Festival co-founder presents the vision behind his latest venture, Diasporic Genius, a non-profit organization engaged in intercultural artistic creation and community-building.
September 3, 2012
Ashkenaz Parade
Monday, September 3, 2012 4:00 PM - 5:00PM
Shadowland Theatre transforms Harbourfront Centre into a swirling cavalcade of music, dance, theatre and giant puppetry.
September 3, 2012
Sagapool
Monday, September 3, 2012 5:00 PM - 6:00PM
With a mix of good-natured shenanigans and striking musical skill, Sagapool is known for their high-intensity, spirited live shows.
September 3, 2012
Jerry Gray - From the Jewish Folk Choir to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Monday, September 3, 2012 5:00 PM - 6:00PM
Co-founder of The Travellers, Jerry has travelled across around the world singing for labourers, picketers, protesters, politicians, children and royalty.
September 3, 2012
Sholem Aleichem: The Ger Mandolin Orchestra
Monday, September 3, 2012 5:00 PM - 6:00PM
Inspired by a dusty photograph, the Ger Mandolin Orchestra is recreated by 11 of the world’s finest mandolinists. Exclusive sneak preview.
September 3, 2012
Storytelling with Dan Yashinsky
Monday, September 3, 2012 5:00 PM - 5:45PM
In a tribute to the late children's writer and illustrator Maurice Sendak, Ashkenaz presents a two-part series with Toronto storyteller Dan Yashinsky.
September 2- 3, 2012
Anthony Russell
Monday, September 3, 2012 6:00 PM - 7:00PM
African-American by birth and Jewish by choice, Anthony Russell's heartfelt programme of Yiddish art song simultaneously evokes Sidor Belarsky and Paul Robeson.
September 3, 2012
Leo Spellman’s Rhapsody 1939-1945
Monday, September 3, 2012 6:00 PM - 7:00PM
The Canadian premiere performance of 99-year-old Toronto composer’s tour de force, originally written in 1947 in a German DP camp.
September 3, 2012
Nicole Borger - Jewish Music and Culture in Brazil
Monday, September 3, 2012 6:00 PM - 7:00PM
Cultural organizer and singer-songwriter Nicole Borger discusses the Brazilian Jewish community and its cultural life over five centuries.
September 3, 2012
Masterclass: The Fellowship of the Strings
Monday, September 3, 2012 6:00 PM - 7:00PM
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
Festival Finale
Monday, September 3, 2012 7:00 PM - 9:30PM
The festival comes to a rousing close with a series of performances by some of this year's headline artists, culminating in a massive jam session.
September 3, 2012
Visual Arts Summer Exhibitions
Tuesday, September 4, 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
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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