What’s On Calendar
November 2–4, 2012
Free Skating on the Natrel Rink
Open Daily
Hours Vary
Skating
Set against the beautiful shoreline of Lake Ontario, the city’s most scenic rink awaits! Skate & helmet rentals available. Call the Rink Hotline at
Friday, November 2, 2012
10:00am 5:00pm
The Clock (2010) is an ode to time and cinema, comprised of thousands of fragments from a vast range of films that create a 24-hour, looped, single-channel video. Admission is free. Visitors are admitted on a first-come, first-serve basis during regular gallery hours. The Power Plant also offers special 24-hour viewing periods to enable viewers to see it in its entirety. Click here for more info.
Omer Fast: Continuous Coverage
Friday, November 2, 2012
10:00am 5:00pm
The Power Plant presents a solo exhibition of the work of Berlin-based artist Omer Fast, which includes three significant projects spanning the last decade that reveal his facility with, and critique of, the languages of media, cinema, documentary, and contemporary art.
Friday, November 2, 2012
8:00pm
In 1938, Orson Welles staged what has become recognized as one of history's boldest pranks, and the Art of Time Ensemble will show you how Welles pulled off the infamous radio broadcast that terrorized a nation: War of the Worlds. In association with Harbourfront Centre.
Saturday, November 3, 2012
10:00am 5:00pm
The Clock (2010) is an ode to time and cinema, comprised of thousands of fragments from a vast range of films that create a 24-hour, looped, single-channel video. Admission is free. Visitors are admitted on a first-come, first-serve basis during regular gallery hours. The Power Plant also offers special 24-hour viewing periods to enable viewers to see it in its entirety. Click here for more info.
Omer Fast: Continuous Coverage
Saturday, November 3, 2012
10:00am 5:00pm
The Power Plant presents a solo exhibition of the work of Berlin-based artist Omer Fast, which includes three significant projects spanning the last decade that reveal his facility with, and critique of, the languages of media, cinema, documentary, and contemporary art.
Saturday, November 3, 2012
12:00pm 6:00pm
The ofrendas of various community groups will be on display all weekend, each with a distinct theme related directly to Day of the Dead.
Day of the Dead Children's Face Creations and Crafts
Saturday, November 3, 2012
1:00pm 5:30pm
Makeup artists transform children's faces into traditional-looking Day of the Dead skulls ("calaveras").
Saturday, November 3, 2012
1:30pm 2:00pm
The soft sounds of the acoustic guitar will set a quiet mood over the Lakeside Terrace between food demos and family dance instruction.
¡Dándole a la tradición! (Giving to the Tradition)
Saturday, November 3, 2012
2:00pm 4:00pm
A collaborative concert bringing together performers, from distinct traditions, who are engaged in a contemporary exploration of Mexican folk music. Featuring Jorge Moreno Salazar, Café con Pan and friends (pictured), and Jorge Lopez.
Saturday, November 3, 2012
2:00pm
In 1938, Orson Welles staged what has become recognized as one of history's boldest pranks, and the Art of Time Ensemble will show you how Welles pulled off the infamous radio broadcast that terrorized a nation: War of the Worlds. In association with Harbourfront Centre.
Saturday, November 3, 2012
3:00pm 4:00pm
The soft sounds of the acoustic guitar will set a quiet mood over the Lakeside Terrace between food demos and family dance instruction.
El Alma de México (The Soul of Mexico)
Saturday, November 3, 2012
4:30pm 6:00pm
Acclaimed Mexican novelist Carlos Fuentes introduces each episode in this documentary TV series on Mexican history.
Saturday, November 3, 2012
5:00pm 6:00pm
During Harbourfront Centre's Day of the Dead festival, mariachis culminate the day’s events and help restart the cycle of life.
Saturday, November 3, 2012
8:00pm
In 1938, Orson Welles staged what has become recognized as one of history's boldest pranks, and the Art of Time Ensemble will show you how Welles pulled off the infamous radio broadcast that terrorized a nation: War of the Worlds. In association with Harbourfront Centre.
Sunday, November 4, 2012
10:00am 5:00pm
The Clock (2010) is an ode to time and cinema, comprised of thousands of fragments from a vast range of films that create a 24-hour, looped, single-channel video. Admission is free. Visitors are admitted on a first-come, first-serve basis during regular gallery hours. The Power Plant also offers special 24-hour viewing periods to enable viewers to see it in its entirety. Click here for more info.
Omer Fast: Continuous Coverage
Sunday, November 4, 2012
10:00am 5:00pm
The Power Plant presents a solo exhibition of the work of Berlin-based artist Omer Fast, which includes three significant projects spanning the last decade that reveal his facility with, and critique of, the languages of media, cinema, documentary, and contemporary art.
Sunday, November 4, 2012
12:00pm 6:00pm
The ofrendas of various community groups will be on display all weekend, each with a distinct theme related directly to Day of the Dead.
Day of the Dead Children's Face Creations and Crafts
Sunday, November 4, 2012
1:00pm 5:30pm
Makeup artists transform children's faces into traditional-looking Day of the Dead skulls ("calaveras").
Sunday, November 4, 2012
1:30pm 2:00pm
The soft sounds of the acoustic guitar will set a quiet mood over the Lakeside Terrace between food demos and family dance instruction.
¡Dándole a la tradición! (Giving to the Tradition)
Sunday, November 4, 2012
2:00pm 4:00pm
A collaborative concert bringing together performers, from distinct traditions, who are engaged in a contemporary exploration of Mexican folk music. Featuring Jorge Moreno Salazar, Café con Pan and friends (pictured), and Jorge Lopez.
Sunday, November 4, 2012
2:00pm
In 1938, Orson Welles staged what has become recognized as one of history's boldest pranks, and the Art of Time Ensemble will show you how Welles pulled off the infamous radio broadcast that terrorized a nation: War of the Worlds. In association with Harbourfront Centre.
Sunday, November 4, 2012
3:00pm 5:00pm
Inspired by artist Omer Fast’s use of narrative and news media in his piece CNN Concatenated (2002), each participant will create a fictional news event by collaging found text from current newspapers and magazines. For children ages 10 – 15 and their adult companions.
Sunday, November 4, 2012
3:00pm 4:00pm
The soft sounds of the acoustic guitar will set a quiet mood over the Lakeside Terrace between food demos and family dance instruction.
El Alma de México (The Soul of Mexico)
Sunday, November 4, 2012
4:30pm 6:00pm
Acclaimed Mexican novelist Carlos Fuentes introduces each episode in this documentary TV series on Mexican history.
Sunday, November 4, 2012
5:00pm 6:00pm
During Harbourfront Centre's Day of the Dead festival, mariachis culminate the day’s events and help restart the cycle of life.