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Events at
Toronto's Waterfront
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Toronto
waterfront offers the quiet joy of strolling along miles of wetlands, parks,
boardwalks, promenades and heritage foot trails. It also offers the excitement of
arts festivals, bike and boat races and activity-filled public squares. Here's are some
upcoming events.
July 1 - September 19
Summer Music in the Garden
Celebrating 11 years of free music and dance! The annual Summer Music in the
Garden series and tours are produced by Harbourfront Centre...
September 26
Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon
Toronto Waterfront, however, is much more than just the run... it's a festive, full
weekend...
- November - March 2011
The Natrel Rink
Located on Queens Quay West on the shores of Lake Ontario, The Natrel Rink is
the city's winter gem.
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July 1 - September 19
Summer Music in the Garden
HabourfrontCelebrating 11
years of free concerts in a magical setting!
Treat yourself to outstanding performances of classical
and traditional music from around the world, as the popular Summer Music in the Garden
returns with another superb season.
FREE concerts take place in the Toronto Music Garden on Thursdays at 7pm and Sundays at
4pm and are approximately one hour in length. Bench seating is available but limited, so
feel free to bring a lawn chair and don't forget your hat or umbrella and sunscreen
as shade is also limited.
Concerts proceed weather permitting. Please call our info desk at 416-973-4000 for
up-to-the-minute rain calls.
The annual Summer Music in the Garden series and tours are produced by Harbourfront Centre
in partnership with City of Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation, with the generous
support of Toronto Culture, Margaret & Jim Fleck, George Dembroski, David Graham, Judy
& Wil Matthews, Sandra & Jim Pitblado and William & Phyllis Waters.
Summer Music in the Garden is curated for Harbourfront Centre by artistic director, Tamara
Bernstein.
- Thursday July 1 at 7pm
Songs Across the Waters
Celebrate Canada Day with traditional Mohawk songs sung by the Ahkwesasne Women
Singers, and the world premiere of a new piece by Barbara Croall performed by the composer
and clarinetist Peter Stoll.
- Sunday July 4 at 4pm
Fermate il Passo ("Stay a moment, passer-by!")
Italian early music luminary Viva BiancaLuna Biffi sings a universal tale of
love, accompanying herself on the viola d'arco.
- Thursday July 8 at 7pm
Look Back in Tenderness: Brahms on Love and Life
Brahms' beloved Quintet for Clarinet and Strings, Op. 115, performed by
clarinetist Jerome Summers and the Madawaska String Quartet.
- Sunday July 11 at 4pm
Does this Drum Make My Brass Look Big
A glittering performance by the brass and percussion sections of the National
Youth Orchestra of Canada.
- Thursday July 15 at 7pm
Four Hands, Twenty-Nine Strings
Music from the 17th to the 20th century is performed by violinist Linda Melsted
and guitarist Terry McKenna.
- Thursday July 22 at 7pm
Dance Tunes without Borders
Music based on folk dances from around the world, performed by banjoist Jayme
Stone, fiddler Mike Barnett, guitarist Grant Gordy and bass player Greg Garrison.
- Sunday July 25 at 4pm
Divertissements for a Summer Day
The Liberty Village Wind Trio performs French music for oboe, clarinet and
bassoon.
- Thursday July 29 at 7pm
The Road to Kashgar
Vancouver's Orchid Ensemble presents music inspired by the rhythms, modes and
character of the many lands and cultural traditions found along the ancient Silk Road.
- Thursday August 5 at 7pm
Nagata Shachu: Unplugged!
The thrilling Toronto-based Japanese music ensemble Nagata Shachu will perform a
selection of original works from its extensive repertoire, on thunderous taiko drums as
well as the delicate shamisen and bamboo flutes.
- Sunday August 8 at 4pm
The King's Feast: Dilemma Tales from Around the World
Storyteller Dan Yashinsky and Zimbabwean mbira masters Mutaba and Pasi will
delight listeners of every age with music, dance and stories.
- Thursday August 12 at 7pm
Inspired by Cremona
Baroque violinists Patricia Ahern and Linda Melsted, harpsichordist Borys Medicky
and lutenist Lucas Harris perform passionate music from 17th-century Italy.
- Sunday August 15 at 4pm
Dancing with Dvorak
The Cecilia String Quartet returns to perform works by Dvorak and Brahms.
- Thursday August 19 at 7pm
Ragas for a Summer Evening
Sarangi virtuosa Aruna Narayan invokes the spiritual dimensions of twilight
through North Indian ragas.
- Sunday August 22 at 4pm
Masque of the Garden
The Toronto Masque Theatre celebrates summer, life, and the Music Garden itself,
with music, dance and words.
- Thursday August 26 at 7pm
Able was I ere I heard Abel
Gambist Justin Haynes and baroque cellist Kate Haynes pay tribute to the 18th
century's last great gamba virtuoso: Carl Friedrich Abel.
- Sunday August 29 at 4pm
Accordions Unleashed!
Five accordionists rock the garden with a program of solos and ensembles!
- Thursday September 2 at 7pm
Bach at Dusk
Cellist Winona Zelenka performs Bach's dark, dramatic Suite No. 5 in C Minor.
- Thursday September 9 at 7pm
Tales of Love, Murder and (Other) Nonsense
Mezzo-soprano Marta Herman performs music from Elizabethan England and the late
20th century.
- Sunday September 12 at 4pm
Mozart Un-Locked
The Rosetta Trio performs music by Matthew Locke and Mozart, on period
instruments.
- Sunday September 19 at 4pm
Shauna and Friends
Cellist Shauna Rolston and outstanding students from the University of Toronto's
Faculty of Music bring the season to a fitting close with music for cello ensembles.
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September 26
Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront MarathonToronto Waterfront, however, is much more than just the run...
it's a festive, full weekend that starts with gurus John Stanton and Coach Jenny Hadfield
at the free 2-day Expo, Friday and Saturday. There's a Saturday morning (free) short
International Friendship Run, hosted by the Running Room, a fun carbo load pasta dinner on
Saturday night, and a post-race Victory party in Nathan Phillips Square from 9am to 3pm on
Sunday. It's all part of an "unforgettable" Toronto experience!
2010 Registration NOW
OPEN! (including combo packs)
More information: www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com |
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November - March 2011
The Natrel RinkLocated on Queens Quay West on the shores of Lake Ontario, The Natrel Rink is the
city's winter gem. From skating lessons to kids' events to DJ skate nights, here's your
hot spot this winter season. The Natrel Rink is open seven days a week beginning
mid-November (weather permitting). Admission is FREE.
- FREE ADMISSION!
- Open seven days a week
- Indoor lockers & change room
- Lots of public parking
- Easy TTC access (509 Union and 510 Union/Spadina
streetcars)
- Hot food & drinks at Lakeside EATS
Sunday -- Thursday, 10am - 10pm
Friday -- Saturday, 10am - 11pm
Skate Rentals
- Adults | $7
- Children/Seniors | $6
- Group Rate (for 10 or more) | $5 (available Mon
– Fri, 10am - 6pm)
Skate sharpening | $5 per pair
A driver's licence, credit card, passport, birth
certificate or citizenship card is required to rent skates. Student cards, TTC passes and
health cards are not accepted for rentals. |
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