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INSPIRE:
Koffler Faculty Exhibition
Featuring work by the talented faculty of the Koffler School of Visual Arts, available for sale until May 31.
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MUSIC CLASSES AT
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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. |
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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 | |
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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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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: 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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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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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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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 |
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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 |
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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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