Fall Preview
FALL HIGHLIGHTS
MIXEDFIT
Koffler Centre of the Arts Gala
Avishai Cohen
Toronto Jewish Book Fair
Koffler Chamber Orchestra
Fall/Winter Classes
NEW FALL CLASSES 
Cartooing
Make your very own mini-comic with the guidance of a professional cartoonist!
 
Thursdays, 5 - 7 PM
Oct. 7 - Dec. 9
Creative Writing
Introduction to Creative Writing
 
 Explore aspects of the writing process through discussion and guided practice, stretching your imagination and honing your writing ability!
  
Tuesdays, 1 - 3 PM
Oct. 5 - Nov. 9
BBK's Showstoppers
 
Join a theatre group of dancers ages 8-14 and perform at galas, fundraisers, and charity events throughout the GTA.
 
AUDITION
Sept. 12, 10 AM
 
REHEARSALS
Year round,
 Oct. to June
 
To register & more info:
bbkshowstoppers.com
416.875.4571
SUPPORTERS
  Cultural Season Sponsor: 
CIBC Wood Gundy 
  
Koffler Gallery Supporters:
 
 Toronto Arts Council
 
Ontario Arts Council
 
Canada Council for the Arts
 
Koffler Centre of the Arts is an agency of UJA Federation of Greater Toronto
 
 UJA Federation
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Dear Friends,
 
This fall, we are thrilled to present MIXEDFIT, a new Koffler Gallery Off-Site project; the return of the Koffler Centre of the Arts dance Gala, Stars of the 21st Century; Israeli jazz superstar Avishai Cohen for the first time in Toronto; the 34th Annual Toronto Jewish Book Fair, bigger and better than ever in its new home; and the Koffler Chamber Orchestra's new season. Plus, we are offering a full schedule of Fall/Winter Classes in dance, music, visual arts, drama and literature, for all ages and interests.
 
Mark your calendars, reserve your tickets, and register for classes today! We look forward to seeing you this fall.
 
Lori Starr, Executive Director
 
(P.S. Stay tuned for next week's feature e-blast on the Koffler and the Ashkenaz Festival)
Mixed is Beautiful
MIXEDFIT
September 21 to November 28 | Koffler Gallery Off-Site at Balisi stores
OPENING RECEPTION: September 21, 7 PM, Balisi, 711 Queen St. W
 
As part of a city-wide celebration of printmaking, the Koffler Gallery commissioned wearable works of art from five Canadian and international artists - Millie Chen, Emelie Chhangur, Hannah Claus, Stefan Hoffmann and Dan Perjovschi - who examine notions of crossing boundaries, both geographic and cultural. Limited edition silkscreened T-shirts will be available at Balisi stores throughout the city. Full details here.

Presented together with Printopolis: International Symposium on Printmaking. Image above: Emelie Chhangur. 
Stars of the 21st Century
KOFFLER CENTRE OF THE ARTS GALA
Thursday, October 14
Sony Centre for the Performing Arts, 1 Front Street East, Toronto
 
Stars of the 21st Century: A Koffler Centre of the Arts Gala triumphantly returns! Only tickets purchased through the Koffler Centre of the Arts include the best seats in the house, exclusive pre-performance cocktails and supper, a chance to meet the dancers after the show, and more. Full details here.
 
TICKETS & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Tobi Liederman | gala@kofflerarts.org | 416.638.1881 x4271
Avishai Cohen: Aurora
AVISHAI COHEN: AURORA
October 19, 8 PM | Isabel Bader Theatre, 93 Charles Street West
$30 advance | $45 at door
Click here to purchase tickets or call 1.888.222.6608
 
The acclaimed Israeli bassist and composer in his premier Toronto performance debuts his new album, Aurora, fusing jazz and world music. Full details here, including info on student and group discounts. 
 
"One of the most gifted bassists of his generation." The New Yorker
 
Click here to watch Avishai's moving video for "Shalom Aleichem"
 
Presented together with Canada-Israel Cultural Foundation.
David Grossman
TORONTO JEWISH BOOK FAIR
October 23 to 31 | Beth David Synagogue, 55 Yeomans Road
The 34th Annual Toronto Jewish Book Fair features Award-winning Israeli author and peace activist David Grossman (pictured), brilliant American writer George Gilder, award-winning Canadian author Anna Porter, political activist, writer and broadcaster Tarek Fatah, and more. Full details here.
Koffler Chamber Orchestra
KOFFLER CHAMBER ORCHESTRA:
MUSIC THAT SURVIVED 
Sunday, November 7 | Pre-concert talk 2:30 PM | Performance 3:30 PM
Congregation Temple Emanu-El, 120 Old Colony Rd
$15 advance | $20 door | $10 students w/ID
 
Inspired by the theme for Holocaust Education Week "We Who Survived" the celebrated Koffler Chamber Orchestra performs music that survived the persecution of Jewish artists in Eastern Europe during WWII. Full details here.
 
Support for the Koffler Chamber Orchestra is generously provided by Leslie Dan and Family.
Fall Classes
FALL/WINTER CLASSES:
REGISTER ONLINE TODAY!
This fall/winter season, the Koffler is offering more classes than ever before in dance, music, visual arts, drama and literature, for all ages and interests. New this fall: BBK's Showstoppers, Art Explorers, LaHit T.O.Art & Creativity, Digital Photography, and more!
 
 
FOR FULL DETAILS ON ALL KOFFLER PROGRAMS, EVENTS, CLASSES & WORKSHOPS