What’s On Calendar
September 16–18, 2011
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Reception and Red Carpet Event: Meet and Greet with Director Howard Allen followed by The Skin
Friday, September 16, 2011
6:00pm
Meet Howard Allen, director of The Skin, followed by a screening of his film. Red Carpet Event hosted by the Consulate for Antigua and Barbuda in Toronto.
Canoe Rides on The Natrel™ Pond
Saturday, September 17, 2011
11:00am
8:00pm
Take a break and enjoy a fun float beside the picturesque Harbourfront Centre boardwalk.
All about Miss Lou: What’s Your Story?
Saturday, September 17, 2011
1:00pm
5:00pm
In the words of the illustrious Miss Lou, “howdy and tenki” for joining us as we honour her memory with an afternoon of storytelling.
Saturday, September 17, 2011
1:00pm
7:00pm
Bring the family out to the children’s activity area at this year’s Tet Trung Thu: A Mid-Autumn Celebration where children will have an opportunity to play fun carnival and cultural games and earn tickets which they can redeem for prizes.
Saturday, September 17, 2011
1:00pm
7:00pm
This year’s Tet Trung Thu: A Mid-Autumn Celebration will give kids a chance to learn how to make paper lanterns and decorate them using pencil crayons and stickers, how to fold different origami objects from paper, and more.
Saturday, September 17, 2011
1:00pm
7:00pm
This year’s Tet Trung Thu: A Mid-Autumn Celebration community partner organization booth features a variety of local organizations that collaborated to host this event.
Saturday, September 17, 2011
2:00pm
7:00pm
Come taste a sweet bite of tradition and witness the making of soft moon cakes while admiring handmade lanterns at this year’s Tet Trung Thu: A Mid-Autumn Celebration.
Saturday, September 17, 2011
3:00pm
8:00pm
Locally celebrated entertainer Tho Pham returns as co-host of Tet Trung Thu: A Mid-Autumn Celebration.
Saturday, September 17, 2011
3:00pm
8:00pm
Sarah Nguyen is honoured to co-host this year's Tet Trung Thu: A Mid-Autumn Celebration.
Saturday, September 17, 2011
3:00pm
3:15pm
The Chanh Kien Vietnamese Buddhist Youth of Ottawa lion dance troupe, created in 1989, will be performing at this year’s Tet Trung Thu: A Mid-Autumn Celebration. The group consists of youths from 12 to 17 years of age.
Saturday, September 17, 2011
3:50pm
Rising songstress Christine Doky will lend her talented pipes to this year’s festival!
Saturday, September 17, 2011
4:05pm
The Dance Crew Divas, a newly formed dance group with members of various ages, will perform at this year’s Tet Trung Thu: A Mid-Autumn Celebration.
Saturday, September 17, 2011
4:10pm
Come listen to seven-year-old Julie Nhu Ha, whose voice is sure to capture your heart at this year’s festival.
Saturday, September 17, 2011
4:20pm
This year’s Tet Trung Thu: A Mid-Autumn Celebration features Lý Hồng Phong (Kevin Ly) and his inspiring soulful songs.
Saturday, September 17, 2011
6:00pm
Michael Caldwell, a Toronto-based choreographer/performer and graduate of The School of Toronto Dance Theatre, will bring his choreographic performance Pieces to the stage at this year’s Tet Trung Thu: A Mid-Autumn Celebration.
Saturday, September 17, 2011
6:25pm
The Dance Crew Divas, a newly formed dance group with members of various ages, will perform at this year’s Tet Trung Thu: A Mid-Autumn Celebration.
Saturday, September 17, 2011
6:30pm
Come listen to seven-year-old Julie Nhu Ha, whose voice is sure to capture your heart at this year’s festival.
Vietnamese Student Association at Ryerson (VSAR)
Saturday, September 17, 2011
6:45pm
The Vietnamese Student Association at Ryerson (VSAR) will present traditional culture with a modern twist with their performance at this year’s Tet Trung Thu: A Mid-Autumn Celebration.
Saturday, September 17, 2011
7:00pm
The Thien LE Ao Dai Competition is open to contestants of all ages.
Saturday, September 17, 2011
7:30pm
8:00pm
The Chanh Kien Vietnamese Buddhist Youth of Ottawa lion dance troupe, created in 1989, will be performing at this year’s Tet Trung Thu: A Mid-Autumn Celebration. The group consists of youths from 12 to 17 years of age.
Canoe Rides on The Natrel™ Pond
Sunday, September 18, 2011
11:00am
8:00pm
Take a break and enjoy a fun float beside the picturesque Harbourfront Centre boardwalk.
All about Miss Lou: What’s Your Story?
Sunday, September 18, 2011
1:00pm
5:00pm
In the words of the illustrious Miss Lou, “howdy and tenki” for joining us as we honour her memory with an afternoon of storytelling.
I canti a Maria: Music for the Madonna
Sunday, September 18, 2011
4:00pm
The Vesuvius Ensemble makes its Toronto Music Garden debut, and closes the 2011 season, with passionate traditional songs to the Madonna.