What's On at the Koffler
HIGHLIGHTS
Kinky Friedman
Stephen Cruise: Share the Moment
Share the Neighbourhood: Jane's Walk
Canadian Jewish Book Awards
Envision Membership
In the Community
Inspire Koi

INSPIRE:

Koffler Faculty Exhibition


Featuring work by the talented faculty of the Koffler School of Visual Arts, available for sale until May 31.

 

Prosserman JCC, 2nd floor

MUSIC CLASSES AT

THE KOFFLER! 

Music Student
  Offered year round in cello, guitar, drums, piano, violin, Suzuki violin, viola, clarinet, saxophone, and flute. For all ages and levels. Private and group lessons available.

 

Creative Drawing

Creative Drawing

 

For beginners as well as advanced students who wish to improve and strengthen their drawing skills. Instructor: Sadko Hadzihasanovic.

 

Fridays
9:30 - 11:30 AM
May 20 - June 24

Digital Photography

Digital Photography

 

Get to know your camera's menu, learn about composition, texture, light and movement. Instructor: Guy Raivitz


Tuesdays

6 - 8 PM
May 10 - July 5

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  Cultural Season Sponsor: 

CIBC Wood Gundy

 

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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 
 
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Kinky Friedman May 4
An evening with KINKY FRIEDMAN
Wednesday, May 4
Smokin' Hot Reception 6:30 PM | Performance 8 PM

St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front Street East


A KOFFLER CENTRE OF THE ARTS FUNDRAISER
  
An unforgettable evening of live music, social commentary and political humour with the irreverent, satirical country singer with a social conscience, Kinky Friedman. Back in Toronto after 20 years, Kinky has authored 29 books, performed with Bob Dylan and Eric Clapton, and twice run for Texas Governor. Don't miss this one-night-only event to support the Koffler!
 

 

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Stephen Cruise revised

STEPHEN CRUISE: SHARE THE MOMENT

Opening events on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 8, 2 - 5 PM | FREE 

Koffler Gallery Off-Site at the Sheppard Plaza, 4400 Bathurst St

The former Kodak Fotomat at the Sheppard Plaza is transformed into a tree of life, displaying collected snapshots that evoke North York's history.

  

A Featured Exhibition of Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival.

 

WE STILL WANT YOUR PHOTOS! LEARN HOW TO BE PART OF THIS EXCITING PROJECT!  

 

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Jane's Walk

SHARE THE NEIGHBOURHOOD

Koffler Gallery & Jane's Walk Team Up!
Sunday, May 8 | 3:30 PM | FREE

Join a Jane's Walk tour starting at Share the Moment and discover the history of the Bathurst Manor. Experienced guide and public speaker Susan Jackson draws on the vast resources of the Ontario Jewish Archives to map out the Jewish history of the area north of Sheppard.

  

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Jewish Book Awards

 

May 30, 8 PM | The Bram & Bluma Appel Salon at the

Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge St | FREE

The 23rd annual awards celebrating excellence in Canadian writing on Jewish themes and subjects. Books in a variety of genres including fiction, history, scholarship, and youth literature will be recognized at the awards ceremony - this year at the beautiful Appel Salon.


Awards ceremony hosted by award-winning and bestselling author, Michael Wex and followed by a book signing with the winning authors. 

 

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Envision

KOFFLER CENTRE OF THE ARTS MEMBERSHIP

Join Envision - Koffler Centre of the Arts' new Membership Program. 

 

Benefits include discounts on classes and programs, invitations to special members-only receptions and events, and more. PLUS get a MIX Card - with fabulous discounts across the GTA, including:

 

Aroma Espresso Bar, BALISI, Caplansky's Deli, Richman's Bakery, Hammam Spa, Fireflow Yoga, TNT The New Trend, Canadian Art Magazine, Fix Me Acupuncture & Shiatsu, Harold Green Jewish Theatre, L.A.B. Restaurant, DeSerres, EDO Sushi, Olga Korper Gallery, Pottery Supply House, Bon Vivant Casual Fine Dining, and many more!

 

Share the dream. Live the vision. Join the Koffler Centre of the Arts today!

 

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IN THE COMMUNITY

 

19th TORONTO JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL - Box Office now open!

May 7-15 | Various venues around Toronto 

With over 100 films from 21 countries, there is something for everyone!

 

Full details & tickets: 416.599.8433 | www.tjff.com

Zadie's Shoes

May 5 - June 5 | The Factory Theatre, 125 Bathurst St

Written by leading Jewish playwright Adam Pettle, Zadie's Shoes is a hilarious and incredibly moving look at the nature of luck and power of faith highlighting the importance of identity and culture over generations.
 

SPECIAL KOFFLER OFFER: 25% off performances Tues-Fri. Quote KOFFLER.

www.factorytheatre.ca | 416.504.9971

YICHUD (Seclusion) by Julie Tepperman

May 21-29, 2011 | Theatre Passe Muraille, 16 Ryerson Ave | $30-$45

Revolving around an arranged marriage, YICHUD (Seclusion) confronts the tensions that exist in the Orthodox Jewish world between tradition and modernity. Back after last year's acclaimed debut.


Presented by Theatre Passe Muraille in partnership with Convergence Theatre.

 

Tickets & info: 416.504.7529 | passemuraille.on.ca 

 

SPECIAL KOFFLER OFFER: 10% off single ticket purchases (evening performances Tues-Fri). Quote KOFFLER. 

 
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