The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair takes place every November (Friday November 4 to Sunday November 13, 2016), in the City of Toronto. Come celebrate the best in agriculture, local food, and equestrian competitions from across the country. Whether you're a visitor or an exhibitor, The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair is jam-packed with home-grown fun and the best in local food and animal entertainment. The Royal is the largest combined indoor agricultural fair and international equestrian competition in the world. It is where Canadian and international breeders, growers and exhibitors are declared champions and where hundreds of thousands of attendees come to learn, compete, shop and have a great time with friends and family. LINK: www.royalfair.org/
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Art Toronto is Canada's only international fair for modern and contemporary art October 28-31, 2016 Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The Opening Night Party, a benefit for the Art Gallery of Ontario, takes place on Thursday, October 27, 2016. LINK: Art Toronto Website (Facebook Page) Art Toronto 2016 Highlights: The 37th edition of Toronto’s International Festival of Authors (IFOA) is a celebration of words and ideas, of writers and readers. In 2016 IFOA welcomes over 200 Canadian and international participants to Toronto. The Festival brings together the world’s best writers of contemporary literature for 11 days of readings, interviews, artist talks, round table discussions, public book signings and a number of special events. The IFOA takes place at the Harbourfront Centre, where the city meets the lake, from October 20th to the 30th. This year we are pleased to spotlight the work of graphic novelists, Irish and non-fiction writers exploring new ideas that challenge our view of the world. These highlights will complement our diverse and thought-provoking lineup of fiction, poetry, short story and more. LINK: www.ifoa.org Events Listing: http://ifoa.org/eventshttp://ifoa.org/events Everyone’s favourite furniture retailer is turning the big 4-0 and throwing a huge party to celebrate this impressive milestone. IKEA Canada is welcoming the public to journey through the past four decades and see how IKEA has helped shape Canadians’ life at home.
IKEA Then & Now is a free, interactive exhibit where visitors will have the chance to: - Play in a ball pit, open to adults and children alike - Appear on the cover of the 2017 IKEA catalogue - Uncover the design trends and breakthroughs IKEA Canada has introduced to Canadian homes Dates and times: October 21 – 30 Monday - Friday: 9am - 7pm Saturday & Sunday: 10am – 6pm Design Exchange 234 Bay Street Design Exchange234 Bay Street Design Exchange234 Bay Street Saturday Morning Nature Walks October 22, 2016 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
These nature walks are intended to provide an overview of the history of Tommy Thompson Park, as well as information on the various plants and animals found at the park. During your walk you will enjoy stunning views of Lake Ontario and the diverse habitats of the park, including meadows, forests and wetlands. Meet your walk leader at the Staff Booth (approximately a 10-minute walk from the front entrance). Walks begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. No pre-registration is required. Sunday Morning Bird Walks October 23, 2016 @ 8:00 am Intended for walkers who would like to learn more about the park’s bird species (both resident and migratory), our Sunday Morning Bird Walks are led by experienced naturalists who will help you identify various bird species. Our Sunday Morning Bird Walks take place during spring and fall migration Meet your walk leader at the entrance to Tommy Thompson Park. Walks begin promptly at 8:00 a.m. No pre-registration is required. Tommy Thompson Park 1 Leslie St Toronto, ON M4M 3M2 COST: Free NOTES:
LINK: http://www.tommythompsonpark.ca/home/guidedwalks.dot The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) presents the world debut of Mystical Landscapes: Masterpieces from Monet, van Gogh and more, the first exhibition of its kind to consider the intersection of art, nature and mysticism that lies behind some of the most beloved works of Western art. Presented in partnership with the renowned Musée d’Orsay in Paris, Mystical Landscapes is ground breaking in its breadth, inviting visitors to accompany 36 artists from 15 countries—including Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, Paul Gauguin, Edvard Munch, James McNeill Whistler and Georgia O’Keeffe—on their spiritual journeys through nature. Lenders include the Tate Britain; National Gallery of Canada; National Gallery of Scotland; National Museum, Stockholm; Munch Museum, Oslo; National Gallery, Prague; Leopold Museum, Vienna; Museum of Modern Art, New York; Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; Art Institute of Chicago; and many other institutions worldwide. There will be many talks, including:October 26, 2016 Mad Enchantment: Claude Monet and the Painting of the Water Lilies LINK: www.ago.net
It’s turkey time! For some that means getting together with family and enjoying a homemade meal. For others it means finding a great place to eat. We’ve got a list of restos offering a Thanksgiving menu or buffet with all the holiday trimmings. Remember to make a reservation because Thanksgiving is best spent feasting, and these places book up fast.
LINK: http://www.toronto.com/food-drink/thanksgiving-dinner-in-toronto/ Toronto Symphony Orchestra - Beethoven & Tchaikovsky
Presented by: Toronto Symphony Orchestra Starts: October 8, 2016 Ends: October 9, 2016 Event Time(s): Saturday October 8th, 7:30PM - 9:30PM Sunday October 9th, 3:00PM - 5:00PM Phone: 416-598-3375 Website: https://www.tso.ca/concert/beethoven-tchaikovsky Email: [email protected] Cost Information: Ticket prices vary. For further ticketing details, please visit website linked above. Two brilliant young musicians—a conductor, whom the Cincinnati Enquirer has praised as “a rare and special talent,” and a violinist whom the BBC chose as a New Generation Artist—team up for this program of rich and engaging favorites. Location: Roy Thomson Hall 60 Simcoe Street King Street West and Simcoe Street |
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