What’s On Calendar
August 5–7, 2011
IMPORTANT MESSAGE
Harbourfront Centre is disappointed to announce that serious infrastructure issues have forced the closure of its iconic outdoor waterfront rink this winter.
We are also deeply disappointed that we must cancel our 2020–21 skating season, including our Learn to Skate program, as we were all looking forward to getting outside and skating on one of the most beautiful rinks in the city. Learn more here.
Harbourfront Centre continues to monitor the rapidly changing situation regarding the COVID-19 virus. For the health and safety of all our staff and our volunteers, our patrons, supporters and the community, and in line with the advice and guidelines of Toronto Public Health, we will be closed to the public until further notice. Learn more here.
Summer 2011 Visual Arts Exhibitions
Friday, August 5, 2011
12:00pm
– 8:00pm
Check out our Summer 2011 Exhibitions. FREE Public Opening Reception: Friday 17 June, 6-10pm.
Friday, August 5, 2011
6:00pm
–10:00pm
Join us in asking What's Classical? at the weekend long exhibit that explores the cross-pollination between classical and popular music.
Friday, August 5, 2011
6:30pm
– 7:00pm
The artistic director of Rhythm & Motion Dance Studio, Elizabeth Sadowska, teaches the introductory basics to dancing the most romantic dance in the world - the Tango.
Rhythm & Motion Tango Demonstration
Friday, August 5, 2011
7:00pm
Rhythm & Motion Dance Studio provides a dance demonstration that traces the variety and history of the tango from the clubs of Buenos Aires to Toronto.
An Evening of Tango featuring Quartango
Friday, August 5, 2011
8:00pm
– 9:00pm
A full hour of Nuevo Tango-inspired music by Montreal quartet, Quartango.
An Evening of Tango featuring Tango Soul
Friday, August 5, 2011
8:00pm
– 9:00pm
Traditional Argentinean tango dancers, Bryant and Faye Lopez of Tango Soul, are featured guests for An Evening of Tango, performing with Quartango.
Rhythm & Motion Tango Demonstration
Friday, August 5, 2011
9:00pm
– 9:30pm
Rhythm & Motion Dance Studio provides a dance demonstration that traces the variety and history of the tango from the clubs of Buenos Aires to Toronto.
Friday, August 5, 2011
9:00pm
–11:00pm
A film screening of El día que me quieras featuring Carlos Gardel, the first great singer of the Tango.
An Evening of Tango featuring Art of Time Ensemble
Friday, August 5, 2011
9:30pm
–11:00pm
A programme of jazz, pop and classical tangos by Art of Time Ensemble, one of Canada's most innovative and artistically accomplished music ensemble.
Summer 2011 Visual Arts Exhibitions
Saturday, August 6, 2011
12:00pm
– 8:00pm
Check out our Summer 2011 Exhibitions. FREE Public Opening Reception: Friday 17 June, 6-10pm.
Saturday, August 6, 2011
12:00pm
–10:00pm
Join us in asking What's Classical? at the weekend long exhibit that explores the cross-pollination between classical and popular music.
All about Miss Lou: What’s Your Story?
Saturday, August 6, 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.
Young Artists Performance Academy
Saturday, August 6, 2011
1:00pm
– 2:00pm
The Young Artists Performance Academy of The Royal Conservatory of Music will be featuring some of their rising stars in a classical music showcase that focuses on gifted musicians aged nine to 18.
Saturday, August 6, 2011
1:00pm
– 7:00pm
Join us in the HarbourKIDS Zone Tent and learn how to make an easy-to-play musical instrument – the tambourine!
Now & Then: Music from the Middle East featuring Bassam Bishara
Saturday, August 6, 2011
2:00pm
– 3:00pm
Begin your afternoon with classical music pieces from Iraqi, Syrian and Egyptian repertoires by Bassam Bishara.
The Story of Babar narrated by Steven Page
Saturday, August 6, 2011
3:00pm
– 4:00pm
Babar comes to life with a new energy featuring Steven Page as narrator and accompaniment by Serouj Kradjian performing music by French composer Francis Poulenc.
Young Artists Performance Academy
Saturday, August 6, 2011
3:00pm
– 3:30pm
The Young Artists Performance Academy of The Royal Conservatory of Music will be featuring some of their rising stars in a classical music showcase that focuses on gifted musicians aged nine to 18.
Saturday, August 6, 2011
3:00pm
– 4:00pm
Classical, jazz and world musicians are put to the task of creating their own version of Leonard Cohen songs.
Now & Then: Music from the Middle East featuring Doula
Saturday, August 6, 2011
4:00pm
– 5:00pm
Experience the musical heritage of the Middle East including Sufi devotional love songs by Doula
Saturday, August 6, 2011
5:00pm
– 6:00pm
Classical, jazz and world musicians are put to the task of creating their own version of Leonard Cohen songs.
Young Artists Performance Academy
Saturday, August 6, 2011
6:00pm
– 6:30pm
The Young Artists Performance Academy of The Royal Conservatory of Music will be featuring some of their rising stars in a classical music showcase that focuses on gifted musicians aged nine to 18.
Exploring What's Classical: A Dynamic Conversation Between Festival Artists
Saturday, August 6, 2011
6:00pm
– 7:00pm
Moderator Andrew Burashko leads a discussion with artists performing at the festival.
Saturday, August 6, 2011
6:30pm
– 7:30pm
John Kameel Farah is a Toronto-based composer, pianist and visual artist who creatively blends improvisation, composition and electronic music.
Young Artists Performance Academy
Saturday, August 6, 2011
7:30pm
– 8:00pm
The Young Artists Performance Academy of The Royal Conservatory of Music will be featuring some of their rising stars in a classical music showcase that focuses on gifted musicians aged nine to 18.
Saturday, August 6, 2011
8:00pm
– 9:00pm
Amply witty, charming and tremendously musical, Joe Trio leaves audiences with a new appreciation for classical music.
Saturday, August 6, 2011
9:00pm
John Kameel Farah is a Toronto-based composer, pianist and visual artist who creatively blends improvisation, composition and electronic music.
Saturday, August 6, 2011
9:30pm
–11:00pm
With help from a 21-piece orchestra, this will be the first performance of its kind by a pop writer with classical training.
Summer 2011 Visual Arts Exhibitions
Sunday, August 7, 2011
12:00pm
– 6:00pm
Check out our Summer 2011 Exhibitions. FREE Public Opening Reception: Friday 17 June, 6-10pm.
Sunday, August 7, 2011
12:00pm
– 6:00pm
Join us in asking What's Classical? at the weekend long exhibit that explores the cross-pollination between classical and popular music.
All about Miss Lou: What’s Your Story?
Sunday, August 7, 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.
Now & Then: Music from South Asia featuring Classical India 3
Sunday, August 7, 2011
1:00pm
– 2:00pm
An afternoon performance of pure, traditional ragas with Samidha Joglekar, Ravi Naimpally and George Koller.
Sunday, August 7, 2011
1:00pm
– 6:00pm
Join us in the HarbourKIDS Zone Tent and learn how to make an easy-to-play musical instrument – the tambourine!
Sunday, August 7, 2011
1:00pm
– 6:00pm
Children and parents to discover and appreciate the world of Indian classical music through rhythmic tunes, rich vocals, mini instruments and vibrant visuals.
Joe Trio’s Carl Stalling Lecture and Performance
Sunday, August 7, 2011
2:00pm
– 3:00pm
Joe Trio presents a workshop/lecture on the cartoon music of composer Carl Stalling.
Sunday, August 7, 2011
2:00pm
– 2:30pm
Classical, jazz and world musicians are put to the task of creating their own version of Leonard Cohen songs.
Now & Then: Music from South Asia featuring Indian West Fusion
Sunday, August 7, 2011
2:15pm
– 3:15pm
Fusion at its finest! Eastern ornamented melody soars over western harmony on a mixed foundation of eastern and western rhythm featuring George Koller, Ravi Naimpally, Samidha Joglekar, Pat Murray and Sundar Viswanathan.
The Story of Babar narrated by Steven Page
Sunday, August 7, 2011
3:00pm
– 4:00pm
Babar comes to life with a new energy featuring Steven Page as narrator and accompaniment by Serouj Kradjian performing music by French composer Francis Poulenc.
Sunday, August 7, 2011
3:30pm
– 4:30pm
Inspired by folk dances from around the world, Jayme Stone’s Room of Wonders includes music from Norway, Sweden, Brazil, Bulgaria, Italy and North America. See him perform it live!
Reed Blowout in the Music Garden
Sunday, August 7, 2011
4:00pm
Two reed virtuosi – clarinetist Kornel Wolak and accordionist Joseph Macerollo – team up for an entertaining, sometimes dramatic, musical reunion of these two distant relatives of the reed family.
Exploring What's Classical: A Dynamic Conversation Between Festival Artists
Sunday, August 7, 2011
4:00pm
– 5:00pm
Moderator Andrew Burashko leads a discussion with artists performing at the festival.
Sunday, August 7, 2011
4:30pm
– 5:00pm
Classical, jazz and world musicians are put to the task of creating their own version of Leonard Cohen songs.
Sunday, August 7, 2011
5:00pm
– 6:30pm
The groundbreaking, category-shattering trio Time for Three transcends traditional classification, with elements of classical, country western, gypsy and jazz idioms forming a blend all its own.
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