Coolest Winter City
WinterCity 2006 Preview

Title: Groupe F's The Alchemist
WOW Series
Image Courtesy: City of Toronto
January 28 - February 10, 2005

Title: Close Act's Malaya
WOW Series
Image Courtesy: City of Toronto |
Toronto celebrates her culture and creativity in the Second Annual
WinterCity Festival.
Many of the events are free! |
Nathan Phillips Square, in the downtown core, will be the location of open
air performance from Canadian and International theatrical troops who will
thrill the audience in performances called WOW for Wild on Winter!
My City, My Life, is a photographic exhibition where 24 extraordinary
Canadians were asked to produce 24 images during a 24 hour period. The
results will be displayed in the rotunda of Toronto City Hall.
The popular Warm Up series is back. Comedy, dance, opera, theatre and much
more will be available indoors! Various venues will host a variety of
events.
Eaton's Centre
Chef Demonstrations January 29 - 31

Title: Bob Blumer
Warm-Up Series
Image Courtesy: City of Toronto |
The mouthwatering aromas of gourmet cuisine will fill the shopping mall
as chefs demonstrate their talents. Bob Blumer, Donna Dooher, and Rob
Rainford are each scheduled to teach some of their culinary creativity to the
audiences. |
Wheel in Motion February 1 - 6
| Wheel in Motion combines gymnastics within a revolving wheel requiring
both skill and balance. |

Title: Wheel in Motion
Warm-Up Series
Image Courtesy: City of Toronto |
Canadian Opera Company
Take me out to the Opera! February 5

Title: Eszter Sumegi as Mimi and Joseph Calleja as
Rodolfo in the Canadian Opera Company Production of La Bohème in 2000.
Photographer: Michael Cooper
Image Courtesy: Canadian Opera Company |
A behind the scenes introduction to opera, including interactive
activities, will be available for children aged 8 through 17 and their
parents on Saturday. The following day participants will attend a matinee
performance of La Bohème 2 pm at the Hummingbird Centre. |
La Bohème and a Bite February 6

Title: A scene from n the Canadian Opera Company
Production of La Bohème in 2000.
Photographer: Michael Cooper
Image Courtesy: Canadian Opera Company
La Bohème and a bite combines opera, fine dining and
conversation with the Canadian Opera Company's inclusion in WinterCity. La
Bohème is a celebration of friendship and love among Bohemian artists living
in Paris. On Sunday February 6 opera lovers may attend the matinee 2pm
performance of Puccini's classic opera. They will thenn dine at Bouchon Restaurant
and Wine Bar at 6 pm, which will include a post-show talk.
Royal Ontario Museum
Winter Wonders January 29 - 30

Title: Various Snowshoes from Ontario and Quebec
Left to Right: Early 20th Century, 1969 and 1958-9
Image Courtesy and ©: Royal Ontario Museum
Scavenger hunts, a traditional Inuit bone and pin game, creating a
special ROM take home craft are some of the activities involved in the
family fun weekend at the Royal Ontario Museum. A screening of the
20th Century Fox film Ice Age, will be held both days at 2 pm.

Title: Snow Goggles
Medium: Ivory
Old Bering Sea Culture, Alaska, AD 300 - 500
Image Courtesy and ©: Royal
Ontario Museum
The Art Gallery of Ontario
WinterCity Icy Blast: January 30 1- 5 pm & February 6 1-5 pm
Family fun at the AGO as children of all ages are given the chance to recreate
one of the coldest northern paintings, Lake and Mountains, by Lawren
Harris. Together each family will make snow globes to take home at the two
special WinterCity Family Sunday events at the AGO.
The Art Gallery of Ontario
is undergoing an expansion project and yet continuing to bring innovative
and exciting exhibits during the construction of the Frank Gehry designed
alterations. These programs are featured
here.
Textile Museum of Canada
Winter Family Day January 30
Inuit Culture is explored through Nuvisavik Exhibition: The Place
Where We Weave. Pangnirtung weavers interpreted the creativity of local
artists, taking their sketches and drawings and weaving them. Visitors will
join in Inuit storytelling and have the chance to create their own woven
art.
National Ballet of Canada
Dance Studio Tours February 3
Tours of the Walter Carsen Centre, home to the National Ballet of Canada,
the Shoe Room and the Wardrobe area along with the opportunity to watch a dance rehearsal
are available. The tours take place hourly from 10 am to 4 pm.
Master Classes February 5
Enthusiasts have the choice to either participate or watch a ballet Class
conducted by Ryan Boorne, one of the National Ballet of Canada's Principal
Dancers
Both events organized at the National Ballet of Canada
require pre-registration.
Children's Art Festival
DiscoverAbility January 31 - February 4
The 5th annual DiscoverAbility exhibit will be displayed at Metro
Hall and the Canadian Broadcasting Centre. Over 800 objects, including
painting, sculpture, stained glass and murals will be
available for sale at a Gala Auction in support of charity.

Title: Groupe F's The Alchemist
WOW Series
Image Courtesy: City of Toronto
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