I miss school, now that it's out, mostly because I spent a lot of time this year thinking and writing about it for a Star series on public education. Luckily, there's the summer movie, Bad Teacher. People like me, who are on the left or, as Alexander Cockburn wickedly says, "pwogwessives," are supposed to hate it because it portrays teachers negatively at a time when they're under right-wing attack for being the chief cause of U.S. education failure. But I adored the film.
arts and culture
Yoga meltdown
Date: Sunday, July 17, 2011 - 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Location
Centre Island
Toronto, ON
M5J1A1
Canada
Phone:
1-888-535-FEST
43° 38' 26.9376" N, 79° 22' 54.3072" W
See map: Google Maps
As more than just a routine of physical exercises, yoga is increasingly being seen as an overall lifestyle choice, providing tested and prescribed methods for happy, healthy, and holistic living. In keeping with such ideas, the Fourth Annual Yoga Meltdown will be host to free live vegan cooking demonstrations and seminars that will promote the benefits of meatless, vegan diets and foods.
Canadian cultural modesty and U.S. artistic ambition in film
Terrence Malick's film, The Tree of Life, opens today. It won the Palme d'or at Cannes, a big prestigious deal. Like his others, it inspires something nearer reverence than mere respect: for its "audacity and vision" in "excavating primal, eternal meanings" and for its "sheer beauty."
These abstractions are like the solemn voice-overs in his films, which scatter words like evil, wicked, "the spark." There are always gorgeous shots of nature that you tend to be aware of as gorgeous. I don't mean there's anything phony in his obsessions; he's a Christian seeker who makes lush films he agonizes over. For critics they may come as relief after too many movies about hangovers and superheroes.
Mayworks May Day poetry marathon
Date: Sunday, May 1, 2011 - 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Location
The Garrison
1197 Dundas Street West
Toronto, ON
Canada
Phone:
416-599-9096
Fax:
416-599-8661
43° 38' 57.3828" N, 79° 25' 20.2908" W
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Celebrate May Day poetically!
Join local, published, first-time and established poets,
reading 5 minutes each, non-stop for five hours. Featuring Amai Kuda, Belladonna, Vivek Shraya, Dainty Smith, Zoe Whittall and many many more!
Wheelchair accessible (washrooms have limited access),
all are welcome to attend.
$10 to $25 Nobody turned away for lack of funds.
Vegetarian-friendly refreshments available for purchase.
A Drummer's Dream
Date: Thursday, April 14, 2011 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location
NFB Mediatheque
150 John Street
Toronto, ON
Canada
43° 38' 57.5196" N, 79° 23' 27.582" W
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$6, $4 for students, seniors, partners and Front Row passholders.
Directed by John Walker. 2010, 85 minutes
A rare and unique assembly of some of the greatest drummers in the world. Explosive talent, passion, humour and irresistible personality come together in a magical setting when seven diverse drummers create a profound and unforgettable experience.
NFB Mediatheque, 416-973-3012
My journey to Afghanistan: Eye witness report and launch of Afghans for Peace
Date: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 - 2:48pm
Location
Steelworkers Hall
25 Cecil Street
Toronto, ON
Canada
43° 39' 23.1192" N, 79° 23' 45.96" W
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Join us for music, dinner, dance performances and hear first hand account of the situation in Afghanistan from Spogmai Akseer, spokesperson for Afghans for Peace. Spogmai recently visited Afghanistan and will talk about the realities facing the Afghan people under the NATO occupation.
Other Speakers:
Peggy Nash, Former NDP MP, Canadian Auto Workers Union
Others TBA
Featuring special performances by Matadanze, AcidFlow, and musician Alborz Atashband.
Admission $10 - $25 sliding scale
Angel Investor: Fundraiser photography sale
Date: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 - 11:00am - 4:00pm
Location
Wise Daughters Craft Market
3078B Dundas Street West Corner of Dundas & Quebec
Toronto M6P 1Z9
Canada
Phone:
416-534-9249
43° 39' 55.9116" N, 79° 28' 20.2944" W
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The concept of angel investing is very important in this economic time.
We are holding a fundraiser, taking the angel investor concept literally.
Come out and purchase an image of an area angel and support the opening of That's Women's Work. Take home limited edition, high quality prints by That's Women's Work's very own Michelle van Looy.
Prices range by $5.00 or more for a 5x7, $25.00 or more for an 8.5x11 and $50.00 or more for an 11x17.
A great holiday gift for that hard to shop for friend, colleague or family member!
Rewriting a Country: Towards a Just and Peaceful Canada
Date: Friday, November 19, 2010 - 6:30pm - Sunday, November 21, 2010 - 4:00pm
Location
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB
Canada
Phone:
780-492-8558
Fax:
780-492-8738
53° 32' 36.8304" N, 113° 29' 25.6272" W
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A conference featuring:
Call for submissions: Middle East Film Festival
Date: Wednesday, October 6, 2010 (All day) - Monday, November 1, 2010 (All day)
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
