Performance: Toronto Mendelssohn Choir Concert
Toronto Mendelssohn Choir Concert: Walton's magnificent Belshazzar's Feast
Presented by:
Toronto Mendelssohn Choir
Date: May 23, 2012
Event Time(s): 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Website: www.tmchoir.org/tmcPerformances/belshazzarsFeast.cfm
Phone:416-408-0208
Costs:
Range:$50 - $59
Prepare to be blown away. The Toronto Mendelssohn Choir, under the direction of Noel Edison, is joined by the Festival Orchestra and noted soloists for this program of three popular yet rarely performed 20th century masterpieces. Opera star John Relyea sings the role of narrator in Walton's Belshazzar's Feast. Soprano Shannon Mercer sings Poulenc's Gloria. Also on the program, Bernstein's Chichester Psalms. Three works full of drama and emotion, performed by the massed voices of the full TMC and full orchestra.
Tickets are $53, $70 and $87; VoxTix $25 for 25 and under.
Available from the Royal Conservatory Box Office: 416-408-0208.
Location:
Koerner Hall
273BloorStreetWest
Bloor Street West and Avenue Road
Public Transit:
Promotion: Sacrifice: Militia Casualties of the War of ...
Presented by:
City of Toronto Museums
Date: May 23, 2012
Event Time(s):
Pre-reception, 4 to 6:30 p.m. at Gibson House Museum
Lecture, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at North York Central Library Concourse
Website: www.toronto.ca/museums-events
Email: gibsonhouse@toronto.ca
Phone:416-395-7432
Costs: Free
Explore life in rural Willow Dale circa 1851 and discover how the Gibsons and their neighbours worked to develop their community and our province in the years after 1812. Then, go back even further in time and discover how the War of 1812 shaped the lives of farmers and residents of York Township with a lecture by Janice Nickerson, genealogist and author of York's Sacrifice: Militia Casualties of the War of 1812.
Presented in partnership with Heritage Toronto and Toronto Public Library.
Location:
Gibson House
5172 YongeStreet
Public Transit:
From North York Centre subway station, proceed north on Yonge Street.
Promotion: Dig In: The Importance of a Healthy Start
Presented by:
Sick Kids
Date: May 23, 2012
Event Time(s): 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Website: www.dothehappy.com
Costs: Free
SickKids will be hosting a free educational event where we will be sharing our discoveries, knowledge and experts with the public.
Dig in: The importance of a healthy start will feature paediatricians from TARGet Kids!, a Toronto-wide research network, & resident healthy food expert on THE MARILYN DENIS SHOW.
Speakers:
Dr. Patricia Parkin and Dr. Catherine Birken, SickKids pediatricians and project investigators for TARGetKids!
Dr. Eddy Lau, family practice doctor and member of the TARGet Kids network
Christine Cushing, Resident Chef, The Marilyn Denis Show, CTV
We hope you can join us or pass this along to anyone that might be interested in attending.
Location:
Toronto Reference Library
789YongeStreet
Public Transit:
Marketing: Star Walk Buffet
Since 2001, Star Walk International Buffet has been bringing Toronto/GTA customers an exceptional dining experience – providing a welcome atmosphere as well as great food and excellent service.
We offer excellent quality food using the finest ingredients while still maintaining great value. For gatherings large and small, Star Walk International Buffet is the place for you. Prepare yourself for the feast of a lifetime!
New ownership has taken over Star Walk Buffet. With over 20 years of fine dining chain restaurant experiences in Beijing, we are bringing new expanded menu and enhanced service to Star Walk Buffet.
We have assisted in a diverse range of events including:
Birthdays, Anniversaries and Retirements;
Wedding Parties;
Corporate Meetings and Presentations;
Company Events;
Press Conference;
Seminars;
Live Music Shows;
Address:
648 Silver Star Blvd.
Scarborough, Ontario
M1V 5N1
Tel: 416-299-0928
email: info@starwalkbuffet.com
Promotion: Once Upon a Time
Presented by:
Black Creek Pioneer Village
Starts: May 19, 2012
Ends: May 21, 2012
Event Time(s): 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Website: www.blackcreek.ca/events/event.dot?id=134003
Costs: Range: $10 - $19
Adult: $15.00
Student: $14.00
Child: $11.00
Senior: $14.00
Cost Information: Infants age 4 and under are free!
'Stories Come To Life!' performs interactive stories on the main stage.
Cinderella gives prince and princess lessons and hosts a ball.
Little Red runs survival games while the Wolf tells his side of the story.
Enjoy games, crafts and more!
Join storytellers Chantale and Ginette from 'STORIES COME TO LIFE!' for interactive Storytelling.
Location:
Black Creek Pioneer Village
1000Murray Ross Parkway
Public Transit:
Promotion: MEC Run Meet-up
Presented by:
Mountain Equipment Co-op
Date: May 19, 2012
Event Time(s): 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Website: www.mec.ca/events
Email: drobinson@mec.ca
Phone:416-340-2667
Costs: Free
MEC Weekly Run meet-up's.
Start and finish at the store (400 King Street West)
There will be a 10-15 minute talk on a different topic each week, ie: natural running, proper footwear, proper clothing, etc.
It is free, and all levels are welcome to participate.
Location:
Mountain Equipment Co-op
400King StreetWest
Spadina and King
Public Transit:
University and King is the closest subway stop. Street cars run on King street and Spadina.
Celebration: Victoria Day Celebrations
Regular admission
Adults: $7.96
Seniors (65 +): $3.81
Youth (13-18 yrs.): $4.87
Children (6-12yrs): $3.76
Children 5 and under are Free
Celebration: Jamaica 50 Presents Summer Sintings Launch
SUMMER SINTINGS LAUNCHES ON VICTORIA DAY
“Jump for Jamaica” Song and “The Jump” Dance Debut
Celebrating Jamaica’s 50th Year of Independence
Presented by JAMAICA 50 CELEBRATION INC.
www.jamaica50.ca
On Monday, May 21, come “Jump for Jamaica” at Christie Pits Park – 750 Bloor Street West –
to celebrate the launch of Summer Sintings and Jamaica’s 50th year of independence! Presented by JAMAICA 50 Celebration Inc. and hosted by Marcia Brown, this FREE event provides fun for all ages with Jamaican-style music, food and games along with brilliant performances, exclusive speakers and special-guest appearances.
From Noon - 5 p.m. you can enjoy a variety of happenings including a first listen of the “Jump for Jamaica” song, created by singer-songwriter Courtney John and deejay Mr. Lexx, along with “The Jump” dance debut featuring Kevin Ormsby and The Jump Crew. Not only is this the initial look at the dance but also the first chance for the public to do The Jump!
More info at www.jamaica50.ca.
Events: Make Up Application Class!
Promotion: 2012 Canadian Open Volleyball Championships
Presented by:
Volleyball Canada
Starts: May 17, 2012
Ends: May 22, 2012
Event Time(s): 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Website: www.volleyball.ca/content/open-2012
Email: mgreen@volleyball.ca
Phone:613-748-5691 ext. 226
Cost: Passes are sold at
Information: http://www.volleyball.ca/content/open-2012-buy-tournament-passes
More than 10,000 players from 800 teams are expected to compete, making it one of the largest single sports events in Canadian sports history!
Location:
Direct Energy Centre
100Princes'Boulevard
Public Transit:
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