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SIMJA DUJOV
Wednesday, February 27, 2013 | Doors 7 PM | Concert 8 PM
Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas St. West
General: Advance tickets $12 | Door $15
Koffler Members: Advance tickets $10 | Door $12
The Canadian debut of Buenos Aires' Simja Dujov, who explores the explosive fusion of Latin rhythms - cumbia, reggaeton, cuarteto - with electro-Klezmer, Gypsy-punk, Balkan, and other musical traditions.
Simja's two-week artistic residency in Toronto from February 17 to March 1, 2013 will include master classes and a free two-week workshop with SKETCH, an organization focused on bringing cultural opportunities to homeless and underprivileged youth in Toronto.
Simja's residency will culminate in a concert in collaboration with local musicians from diverse cultural backgrounds at Lula Lounge on February 27, 2013.
Presented together with Ashkenaz Festival.
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CLINT NEUFELD: PIPE DREAMS OF MADAME RÉCAMIER
January 10 to March 3, 2013
Koffler Gallery Off-Site at General Hardware Contemporary
1520 Queen St. West | OPENING RECEPTION: Thursday, January 10, 2013, 6 - 9 PM
For several years, Neufeld has been working with the most "Saskatchewan" of forms: engines, excavating buckets, and other mechanical devices and tools employed throughout the province. His sculptures, however, are not made with industrial materials but rather lovingly handcrafted from delicate substances such as painted ceramic, porcelain and wax, and paired with domestic furniture, doilies and other parlor accoutrements. Beautiful and meaningful, Neufeld's objects speak to notions of art making, aesthetics and identity politics on both a national and very regional level.
ENGAGING WITH CERAMIC PROCESSES
IN CONTEMPORARY ART
Monday, January 14, 2013, 6:30 - 8 PM | The Gardiner Museum, 111 Queen's Park
A panel discussion with artists Clint Neufeld and Linda Sormin, and Rachel Gotlieb, Senior Curator, Gardiner Museum. Moderated by Mona Flip, Curator of Koffler Gallery. Presented together with the Gardiner Museum.
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STILL TIME TO REGISTER FOR WINTER 2013 CLASSES
Register NOW for classes in visual art, music, dance, ceramics, literature, photography and more this winter at our three locations!
There are over 90 classes and workshops to choose from this winter at our studios in the Prosserman JCC (Bathurst and Sheppard), the Schwartz/Reisman Centre (Bathurst and Rutherford in Vaughan), and The Leo Baeck Day School (South Campus).
New classes for families let you and your children enjoy an arts experience together. Check out our new Sunday Fundays at Prosserman JCC and Family Art and Ceramics for Families at the Schwartz/Reisman Centre. Or spend creative time for yourself in the new year with one of our adult classes.
Music lessons also begin in the new year, we are happy to introduce Ramon Taranco, recently returned from his music career in New York to teach guitar for children and adults at the Koffler. Give the gift of music to your children!
Winter classes start in early January 2013 - some spots still available.
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UP CLOSE WITH ARTIST CLINT NEUFELD
Sunday, January 13, 2013 | 4 PM
General Hardware Contemporary, 1520 Queen St. West
Open to Koffler Centre of the Arts Envision Members and New Art Insiders
FREE for members and their friends
Meet Saskatchewan artist Clint Neufeld; he works with engines, excavating buckets, and other mechanical equipment to make his lovingly handcrafted sculptures from delicate materials such as painted ceramic, porcelain and wax. Beautiful and meaningful, Neufeld's objects speak to notions of art making, aesthetics and identity politics on both a national and regional level.
Co-Chairs: Jenn Broadlieb and Martha Simmons | Envision Chair: Jill Reitman
WORKSHOP WITH CLINT NEUFELD
Monday, January 14, 2013 | 10 AM - 3 PM | Prosserman JCC, 4588 Bathurst St. | $75
A one-day workshop with artist Clint Neufeld, whose exhibition Pipe Dreams of Madame Recamier opens on January 10, 2013 (Koffler Gallery Off-Site at General Hardware Contemporary). Clint will provide hands-on insight into the creative process of mold-making for his spectacular ceramic sculptures.
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IN THE COMMUNITY
TEATRON Toronto Jewish Theatre presents Rabbi Sam
Toronto Centre for the Arts - Studio Theatre | 5040 Yonge St.
January 3 - 13, 2013 | $19-$48
The Canadian premiere of Rabbi Sam, a comedy by Charlie Varon - funny, moving, bursting with energy and ideas, it's a play for Jews, Gentiles and anyone who has ever attended a meeting. For show times and tickets: 416.781.5527 | www.teatrontheatre.com
PJ Library's 3rd Annual Tu B'Shevat Celebration
Sunday, January 20, 3:30-5 PM | FREE
Shalom Centre | 361 Connie Crescent, Thornhill
Tu B'Shevat (the 15th day of the Jewish month of Shevat) celebrates our connection to the Earth. We plant trees and eat dried fruits and nuts, especially figs, dates, raisins, carob and almonds. Join us for arts & crafts, Tu B'Shevat treats and a special theatrical presentation. Registration required: www.pjlibrary905.com
Soundstreams presents The Three Faces Of Jerusalem
Sunday, January 27, 2013 | Pre-concert chat 2 PM | Concert 3 PM | Tickets $20-$65
Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre | 273 Bloor St. W
Soundstreams continues its 30th anniversary season with The Three Faces of Jerusalem. An afternoon of music and poetry inspired by the traditions of Judaism, Islam, and Christianity, this concert features singer Françoise Atlan, setar player Kiya Tabassian, members of the Toronto Consort and readings by Diego Matamoros. Call 416.408.0208 or buy online now.
Echo Sculpture Studio
3906 Chesswood Dr.
Echo Sculpture Studio is pleased that Kathryn Ellis will continue to teach evening classes at the studio, 3906 Chesswood Drive on Tuesdays beginning January 8, 2013 at 6:30 PM for 3 hours per night. For more information: www.echosculpture.com | echosculpture@gmail.com
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Koffler Centre of the Arts
4588 Bathurst Street
Toronto, Ontario M2R 1W6
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The Koffler Centre of the Arts is Canada's only multidisciplinary, contemporary Jewish cultural institution. We present cutting-edge exhibitions of new Canadian and international art, and diverse programs in music, dance, literature, film, spoken word, and theatre. Our programs welcome everyone from every background. The Koffler Centre of the Arts is an agency of UJA Federation of Greater Toronto. Thank you to our supporters: 
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JOIN THE KOFFLER!
Join ENVISION, the Koffler Centre of the Arts' membership program.
Benefits include access to special member's events, great discounts and more.
Membership begins at just $80.
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