What's On at the Koffler
HIGHLIGHTS
MIXEDFIT
Koffler Centre of the Arts Gala
Avishai Cohen
Toronto Jewish Book Fair
crEATivity club
Fall/Winter Classes
In the Community
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
Cartooing
Make your very own mini-comic with the guidance of a professional cartoonist!
 
Thursdays, 5 - 7 PM
Oct. 7 - Dec. 9
LaHit
 
LaHit T.O.
 
A new Israeli Dance Performance Troupe for dancers ages 15 - 19.
 
AUDITIONS
Sunday, Sept. 26
Sunday Oct. 17
3 - 4 PM
 
E-mail Ronit Eizenman
to register or for more details 
SUPPORTERS
  Cultural Season Sponsor: 
CIBC Wood Gundy 
  
Print Media Partner:
 
National Post
 
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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MIXEDFIT
MIXEDFIT
September 21 to November 28 | Koffler Gallery Off-Site at Balisi stores
 
OPENING PARTY: Tuesday, Sept. 21, 7 PM | Balisi, 711 Queen St W
Fashion Show with MC Bill Clark + DJ Eccodek, 7:30 PM
 
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 available at Balisi stores. Full details here.

Presented together with Printopolis: International Symposium on Printmaking. Thanks to Redwood Classics. Image above: Dan Perjovschi, immigrant, 2010. 
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
 
Stars of the 21st Century: A Koffler Center of the Arts Gala Sponsors
Cultural Season Sponsor: CIBC Wood Gundy | Print Media Partner: National Post | Raffle Sponsors: Royal de Versailles, Sony | Art Aficionado Sponsors: RioCan, D&D Securities | Art Advocates: Tanenbaum Family Foundation, Sherry Firestone | Gala Print Sponsor: Mijo | Decor & Furniture Sponsor: Lounge

Avishai Cohen: Aurora
AVISHAI COHEN: AURORA
October 19, 8 PM | Isabel Bader Theatre, 93 Charles Street West
$30 advance | $45 at door | Show will sell out - get your tickets today!
Click here to purchase tickets or call 1.888.222.6608
 
Don't miss the acclaimed Israeli bassist and composer in his premier headlining Toronto performance, debuting his new album, Aurora, fusing jazz and world music. Full details here, including info on student and group discounts. 
 
"A transcendent example of the capacity of music to reach beyond geographical and political boundaries." Los Angeles Times
 
Click here to watch Avishai's moving video for "Shalom Aleichem"
 
Presented together with Canada-Israel Cultural Foundation.
 
Generous support provided by The Al Green Gallery and the Consulate General of Israel in Toronto. With promotional support from Jazz.FM91, Small World Music Festival and Miles Nadal JCC. Presented as part of the 9th Annual Daniel Pearl Music Days.
Toronto Jewish Book Fair
TORONTO JEWISH BOOK FAIR
October 23 to 31 | Beth David Synagogue, 55 Yeomans Road
The 34th Annual Toronto Jewish Book Fair - bigger and better than ever in its new home - features author and academic Marek Halter, award-winning Israeli author and peace activist David Grossman, award-winning Canadian author Anna Porter, political activist, writer and broadcaster Tarek Fatah, brilliant American writer George Gilder, and more. Full details here.
crEATivity club - Aaron Levy
crEATivity club 
September 29, Noon | Prosserman JCC, Lounge | FREE 
Join us at lunchtime for a unique mix of arts, culture and fun. You bring your lunch and we'll provide nourishment for the soul... and beverages too!
 
We're kicking off the season and the Jewish New Year with a bang...a boom and a rat, tat, tat! All are welcome for an interactive drumming workshop with percussionist, rabbi, and educator Aaron Levy. Learn rhythms and techniques on drums from around the world and explore what's Jewish about drumming. Full details here.
 
Presented together with the Prosserman JCC, Department of Adult Services. 
Fall Classes
MANY NEW 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!
 
IN THE COMMUNITY
 
9th Annual Small World Festival
September 23 - October 3
Under a week to go before the launch of the 2010 Small World Festival - the beat of the globe in the heart of Toronto. Featuring K'nann, Mahala Rai Banda, Funkabelly, Kinobe, Talvin Singh, Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, and many more! Click here for full details.
 
Sherlock Jr. in concert with the Fern Lindzon Sextet
September 26, 11 AM, 12:30 PM, 2 PM and 3:30 PM | FREE
TIFF Bell Lightbox 363 King Street West
Experience Buster Keaton's classic film with a special live performance of a new klezmer score by noted jazz pianist Fern Lindzon and her sextet assembled especially for this Culture Days event. Click here for full details.
 
Ram Samocha: the restless life
September 30 - October 17

Julie M. Gallery | 15 Mill Street
Opening reception with a live performance by the artist at Nuit Blanche, Saturday, October 2, 7 PM. Click here for full details.
 
 
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