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Toronto Indoor/Outdoor Shows and Exhibits
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HARRY POTTER™: THE EXHIBITION
TO CAST A SPELL ON
April 9 to August 22 |
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 This spring, Harry
Potter fans across Canada will have the chance to step inside the famous wizard’s
magical world when Harry Potter: The Exhibition opens at the Ontario Science Centre on
April 9, 2010. Visitors will experience dramatic environments inspired by the Harry Potter
film sets and see the amazing craftsmanship behind more than 200 authentic costumes and
film props.
The Ontario Science Centre is the first and only Canadian venue to host Harry Potter: The
Exhibition, which made its highly successful global debut at Chicago’s Museum of
Science and Industry in April 2009.
Exhibitgroup/Giltspur created the 1,300 square metre (14,000 square foot) exhibition in
partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products. Harry Potter: The Exhibition offers fans
a firsthand view of authentic artifacts displayed in detailed settings inspired by the
film sets, including the Great Hall, Hagrid's hut, the Gryffindor™ common room, and
more. The exhibition will also include costumes and props from the upcoming installments
of the Harry Potter film series, once production of these films has been completed.
Harry Potter: The Exhibition opens Friday April 9, 2010, and will run through Sunday
August 22, 2010 at the Ontario Science Centre. The exhibition is a timed entry experience
and will be open for visitors during the Science Centre’s extended regular hours:
from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily up to June 25, and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily from June 26
to the last date of the exhibition. Tickets are now available online at
www.OntarioScienceCentre.ca, by calling 416-696-1000, or by visiting the box office. |
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BEAUTY MEETS CREATIVITY
12th ANNUAL IKENOBO IKEBANA JAPANESE FLORAL ART SHOW SHERWAY GARDENS –
SEPTEMBER 18 & 19 |
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 Experience a traditional Japanese
art form as Sherway Gardens (Hwy 427 & the QEW) presents the 12th Annual
Ikenobo Ikebana – Japanese Floral Art Show on Saturday, September 18 from 9:30
a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday, September 19 from 11am to 6 p.m. in Sherway Square. For
additional information call 416-621-1070, or visit www.sherwaygardens.ca.Get inspired
by the ancient Japanese art of floral arrangements, as experts from the school of Ikebana
provide hands on teaching for people interested in learning how to construct artistic
floral arrangements. Visitors can also check out the many interesting and intricate
arrangements from traditional to modern styles that will be on display at Sherway Gardens
throughout the weekend.
Ikenobo Ikebana Demonstrations:
Saturday, September 18 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm
Sunday, September 19 2:00 pm
"Ikenobo Ikebana is living art," states Emily Wu, show organizer and senior
professor of Ikenobo Ikebana. "Immerse yourself in the centuries old tradition at
Sherway Gardens and learn how to make your own piece of Japanese inspired art during the
daily expert demonstrations."
Using branches, leaves and any seasonal flowers such as roses, orchids and camellia,
Ikebana artists create floral arrangements that are intricate, yet uncomplicated. Ikebana
is distinguished from other ornamental flower arrangements with its goal of creating
asymmetrical harmony of line, form, texture and colour between plants and container.
Details ranging from the placement of the vase and materials are taken into consideration
when creating an arrangement and the structure of the arrangement itself creates three
points – Shoka – that symbolize heaven, earth and humankind. Most trees and
flowers are underlined with specific meanings.
The simple and subtle lines of this ancient floral art add a touch of elegance and Zen
to any dÈcor. Ikebana is also referred to as "kodo bana," or the "way of
flowers" and promotes inner harmony and patience. This can be attributed to both the
sensation associated with arranging beautiful flowers and creating unique designs for
personal enjoyment. Given the highly stressful society most people endure, Ikebana offers
an escape from a busy lifestyle and an outlet to exercise creativity.
"The goal is to get to the stage where your Ikebana designs are completely
personalized, which is really a work of art," says Wu. "Regardless of your style
the guiding principles are always simplicity and elegance." |
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Too
Cool For School Art & Science Exhibition
November 13, 2010 - January 2, 2011
Harbourfront Centre’s York Quay Centre |
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The Too
Cool For School Art & Science Fair is an interdisciplinary project in which people
from all walks of life come together in a convergence of art and science. The event is
structured just like a school science fair — participants will display their projects
on rows of tables, and will be on hand to discuss their work with the public. The
difference is that this event is as much about art as it is about science. Participants
will be selected from an open call for submissions on the basis of originality, depth of
inquiry, creative innovation and the element of surprise.
Calling all dreamers and inventors, original thinkers and adventurous tinkerers, mad
scientists and misunderstood artists, anyone with an over-active imagination and a
love/hate relationship with the so-called "real world" – we want to meet
you and your pet project at the Too Cool For School Art & Science Fair. To find out
how to participate, visit the project website at artandsciencefair.ca.
Five participants from the Art & Science Fair will be chosen to develop their projects
further for this exciting exhibition that will continue to expand the dialogue between art
and science. To find out more, visit the community blog and get inspired at
artandsciencefair.ca.
Too Cool For School is part of Fresh Ground new works, Harbourfront Centre’s national
commissioning programme. The project has two components. First is the Art & Science
Fair on Saturday, May 8, 2010 in Harbourfront Centre’s Brigantine Room. The second
element is a curated exhibition of select projects from the fair, to be held in the fall
of 2010 (Nov. 13 to Jan. 2) in Harbourfront Centre’s York Quay Centre. |
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