Koffler Centre of the Arts

 

April 2013 E-newsletter

KOFFLER ROCKS! 

Randy Bachman & Special Guests

Thursday, May 2, 2013 | Reception 6:30 PM | Performance 8:30 PM
Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie St. 

TICKETS GOING FAST! GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS FOR $100 JUST RELEASED! 

 

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Canadian music superstar Randy Bachman from The Guess Who and Bachman Turner Overdrive together for the first time for one night only with Canadian indie and alt-country stars The Sadies and two-time Grammy Award-winning R&B singer/songwriter Melanie Fiona.

 

A glorious evening of pop, rock, jazz, and R&B with a Jewish spin hosted by award-winning author Michael Wex. Proceeds to support the Koffler Centre of the Arts.

 
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CORWYN LUND: WORD COUNT
April 25 to June 30, 2013
Koffler Gallery Off-Site at Epic Condominium Development Site
48 Abell Street (just south of Queen St. West), Toronto

For the latest Koffler Gallery Off-Site project, Toronto artist Corwyn Lund animates the hoarding of the 48 Abell construction site with a poetic text that takes the form of an artistic proposal reflecting on the history, creative identity and current architectural transformation of the site.

OPENING RECEPTION: Thursday, April 25, 2013, 6 - 9 PM | FREE
Artscape Triangle Gallery, 38 Abell Street
 
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Make Art With Us! Spring 2013

SPRING 2013 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

 

Sign up NOW for Koffler classes this spring at the Prosserman JCC, the Schwartz/Reisman Centre and The Leo Baeck Day School! Featured classes include:

 

Family Pottery, All Ages

Spend creative quality time together with your children making functional, sculptural and decorative objects. For kids 4 yrs old and up and adults 105 yrs old and down - come with grandparents, parents or caregivers. Open to the community and Leo Baeck families. Instructor: Firth MacMillan.

The Leo Baeck Day School 

Sundays, 12:30 - 2:30 PM
April 7 - May 26, 2013 | $200 - $300 

 

Family Art, All ages

Kid-friendly workshops designed to introduce your child/ren to the arts. Each class will feature a unique project that you and your family can complete together. Ideal for parents, grandparents and/or caregivers and their young children age 2-12.

Schwartz/Reisman Centre, Room 2125

Sundays, 10 AM - 12 PM

April 7 - June 9, 2013 | $250 - $350

 

Little Masters, Ages 5 - 7   

Children will look to drawing, painting, collage, assemblage and printmaking with the same degree of exploration as the great masters. An active class that will not only introduce the formal art elements but will ignite your child's creative imagination. All materials included in course fee. Instructor: Ina Puchala.
Schwartz/Reisman Centre, Room 2125
Saturdays, 1 - 3 PM
April 13 - June 15, 2013 | $250

 

Adventures in Art, Ages 3 - 5   

Your little one will learn a visual appreciation of the world around them in this high energy, hands-on class. Children will be encouraged to be creative and to develop self expression in a warm and supportive environment. All materials included in course fee.
Schwartz/Reisman Centre, Room 2125
Saturdays, 9 - 9:45 AM
April 13 - June 15, 2013 | $95

 

Encaustic Workshops, Adults

A comprehensive workshop that covers everything from setting up an encaustic studio and the basics of painting with hot wax, to working with a variety of mediums and techniques. Explore traditional encaustic practice as well as ink transfers, stenciling, collage and working with found objects. No painting experience necessary. Instructor: Sari Zon.

Schwartz/Reisman Centre, Room 2125
Thursdays, 10 AM - 1 PM 
April 18 - May 9, 2013 | $190

Prosserman JCC
Monday - Wednesday, 10 AM - 4 PM
June 17 - 19, 2013 | $285  

 

Introduction to Digital Photography

Gain the confidence to take strong, artistic photographs. Students will learn the foundations of digital photography and both the technical and artistic side of taking successful photographs. Instructor: Guy Raivitz.

Prosserman JCC

Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7:30 PM

April 10 - June 12, 2013 | $215

 

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RIKUDIYAH: The 43rd annual Israeli Dance Festival for Children
Sunday, April 20, 2013 | 11 AM and 2:30 PM | $10
Associated Hebrew Schools - Kamin Campus
300 Atkinson Ave., Vaughan

Children from around the city will perform a selection of Israeli dances as Rikudiyah returns for its 43rd year and celebrates ISRAEL @ 65! Co-presented by the Koffler Centre of the Arts and UJA Federation for Jewish Education, Rikudiyah 2013 will be held at Associated Hebrew Schools - Kamin Campus.
 
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TORONTO JEWISH LITERARY FESTIVAL
SAVE THE DATES! June 1 - 9, 2013 | Various venues
 
The re-envisioned 2013 Toronto Jewish Literary Festival features top-quality literary programs geared towards diverse audiences in different locations and in partnership with other Jewish organizations across the city. 
 
This year's Festival includes Opening Night with Fania Oz-Salzberger launching Jews and Words, co-written with her father Amos Oz; the 30th anniversary of None is Too Many with co-author Irving Abella; late-night poetry and prose readings with local Jewish writers at the Miles Nadal JCC; the 25th annual Helen and Stan Vine Canadian Jewish Book Awards; and KidLit! - an extraordinary day devoted entirely to children's Jewish literature programming presented together with the Schwartz/Reisman Centre.
 
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IN THE COMMUNITY
 
ISROCK FESTIVAL: A Taste of Israel in Toronto

Sunday, April 28, 2013 | Doors 7 PM | VIP: $180 | General: $65 | Student: $55 (+19 Event)
The Sound Academy, 11 Polson St., Toronto
Celebrate Israel's 65th Independence Day and experience the vibes of the Holy Land in true Israeli style with performances by legendary musicians, authentic cuisine and more! Featuring superstar performances by Hadag Nahash, Mashina and Yael Deckelbaum. 
Presented by Motek Cultural Initative. Full details & tickets.  

  

Zebrina in Concert with Ben Goldberg and David Buchbinder
Thursday, May 23, 2013 | 7:30 PM | $15 advance | $18 door
The Music Gallery, 197 John St., Toronto
A one-of-a-kind live show as famed San Francisco-based clarinetist Ben Goldberg joins Toronto's own Zebrina, the newest artists on John Zorn's Tzadik record label. David Buchbinder will appear as special guest. Full details & tickets: www.zebrina.orgFacebook


Koffler Centre of the Arts
4588 Bathurst Street
Toronto, Ontario M2R 1W6
416.638.1881 | info@kofflerarts.org

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.
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