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Torontonians!

You still have the possibility to see this wonderful exhibition. This weekend only!

Today I was at the Annual Christmas Exhibition. I love such shows very much and try to visit everyone. I already got some friends among participants: many artists have participated in these exhibitions for years, exposing not only new but sometimes the same products which have not been sold on the last show. At such great exhibitions there are always a lot of new artists, articles, ideas. And as always, this exhibition embraces a variety of exhibits. There are artists of different fields, and boutiques with original clothes from fabrics, jersey, leather and fur have been presented; and photos, and cards, and self-made soaps and perfumes...>>>


As usual, my attention was mainly put on my everlasting love – glass and ceramics, certainly, as well. I found a couple of new studios with new ideas and unusual works. For example, here are some photos (more pictures may be seen on the sites of studios. As a rule, the most artists do not permit to photograph their articles).

Miller’s Glass Reflections: Fused Glass Art
http://www.igs.net/~azuka/
>>>

Irish Images studio >>> + >>>

And the most interesting at the Exhibition was the demonstration of manufacturing of art glass products. I never thought that it can be shown so cheerfully and artistically, furthermore under the music. >>>

I have met the artist familiar to me from the last exhibitions who does original things and originally represents them. I actually had fallen in love with these dolls: >>> + >>>

A charitable organization has been presented at the Exhibition too. Its activity has devoted to help and treatment of children with moving problems by means of riding. It seems to me it is called hypnotherapies. The representative of this organization has been selling calendars with artistic photos of horses . >>>


There are still a lot of interesting things and delicious food.

Come with children, you will never regret!

Torontonians!
You still have the possibility to see this wonderful exhibition.
This weekend only!
Christmas is coming.
Gifts are getting artistic.

Сегодня была на ежегодной Рождественской выставке.

Photo: Liudmila Cherniak
© Liudmila Cherniak

Community Folk Art Council of Toronto:: Christmas Around the World Festival

The Community Folk Art Council of Toronto (CFAC) and its member groups will be bringing together more than 25 different ethnic community Christmas displays at the 41th Annual Christmas Around the World Festival at City Hall Rotunda

Communities Participating: Czech Republic, Hungary, Serbia, Madeira, Poland, Pioneer Canada, Russia, Philippines, Mexico, Ukraine, Macedonia, Grenada, Scotland, Switzerland, Portugal, Lebanon, Colombia and Chile

Christmas Around the World

When: December 3 and 4, 2005
Time: from noon – 5 p.m.
Where: Toronto City Hall Rotunda
Location: 100 Queen Street West
Google Map: Directions

Admission is free.

tel. 416-368-8743
e-mail: cfac.toronto@sympatico.ca

The Community Folk Art Council of Toronto:: To promote the preservation, development and advancement of the cultural and artistic heritage of the people of Toronto since 1963

This is one of Toronto's hidden treasures displaying Christmas festivities from different ethnic communities: choirs, Christmas trees, arts, food, and crafts.

Very Merry Toronto Christmas and New Year!

Torontonians!

You still have the possibility to see this wonderful exhibition. This weekend only!

Сегодня была на ежегодной Рождественской выставке. Я вообще очень люблю подобные зрелища и стараюсь не пропускать не одного. Интересно, что у меня уже появились знакомые: многие художники годами участвуют в этих выставках, часто выставляя те же произведения, не проданные на прошлом вернисаже. Но на таких больших выставках всегда появляется что-то новое. Как всегда, выставка отличалась разнообразием экспонатов. Были представлены и художники разных направлений, и бутики с оригинальной одеждой из тканей, трикотажа, кожи и меха, и не знаю, из чего еще, и фотографии, и открытки, и самодельное мыло и парфюмерия...>>>

Но меня больше всего привлекает моя непреходящая любовь – стекло. Ну и керамика, конечно, тоже. Было несколько новых – для меня – студий с необычными работами. Например, вот эти (еще картинки можно посмотреть на их сайтах, привожу те, у кого выпросила карточки, как правило, художники фотографировать не разрешают):
Студия Миллeра (www.igs.net/~ azuka) >>>



Студия Irish Images >>> + >>>

И самое интересное – демонстрация изготовления художественных изделий из стекла. Никогда не думала, что это можно показать так весело и артистично, да еще и под музыку.(www.alexanagnostou.com) >>>

Встретила свою знакомую с прошлых выставок художницу, которая делает оригинальные украшения и оригинально их представляет. В ее кукол можно влюбиться: >>> + >>>

Отдельно было представлено благотворительное общество, посвятившее свою деятельность помощи и лечению детей с помощью верховой езды (www.cantra.ca).
www.fairytalesofhope.com
Кажется, это называется хипотерапией. Представительницa общества продавала календари с фотографиями лошадей. >>>

Там было еще много интересного и вкусного. Сходите с детьми, не пожалеете!

Torontonians!
You still have the possibility to see this wonderful exhibition.
This weekend only!
Christmas is coming.
Gifts are getting artistic.

Photo: Liudmila Cherniak
© Liudmila Cherniak

Exhibition: : Sacred Arts and City Life: The Glory of Medieval Novgorod

Выставка: : Средневековая культура Великого Новгорода

The exhibition features approximately 290 objects, including 35 icons, that trace the material and artistic culture of Novgorod from the ninth century, through its golden age in the 14th century, to its eclipse by Moscow in the 16th century.

When: November 19, 2005 - February 12, 2006
Where: The Walters Art Museum
Google Map: 600 North Charles Street, Baltimore, USA

Wednesday through Sunday,
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Special Exhibition Galleries
Cost: Included with admission
Click for more info >>

The Walters: Events Calendar



Russian City's Sacred and Secular Visions
The New-York Times
By Holland Cotter
Published: November 18, 2005

Examine the art and culture of Veliky Novgorod, Russia's oldest medieval city, at this exhibition of carved wood and bone objects, leather goods, jewelry, musical instruments, birch bark documents and precious ecclesiastical objects.


LINKS:

Г-н Великий Новгород приглашен в Балтимор
Лента новостей "Петербургского Часа Пик"
Директора Новгородского объединенного музея-заповедника Николай Гринев и Музея мировой культуры "Уолтерс галери" (Балтимор, штат Мэриленд) Гарри Викан подписали соглашение о проведении в 2004 году в США выставки экспонатов новгородского музея. Запланировано, что в течение года выставка побывает в пяти городах Америки. Стоимость проекта, который будет финансировать правительство США, оценивается примерно в 100 миллионов долларов. Это первое приглашение, поступившее от американцев российскому музею, расположенному не в Москве.

Культура Портал: Выставка "Средневековая культура Великого Новгорода"
Наши в Америке: Великий Новгород
Новгородский государственный объединенный музей-заповедник подписал соглашение с делегацией из Балтимора (США) о проведении там выставки "Средневековая культура Великого Новгорода". Уже известно, что в музее изобразительных искусств Уолтерса будет представлено более 300 экспонатов из новгородской коллекции, в том числе и несколько берестяных писем.

В галерее Уотфорда (США) открывается выставка «Золотой век новгородской иконы»
20 ноября в галерее Уотфорда откроется выставка «Золотой век новгородской иконы».
Источник: http://culture.velikiynovgorod.ru/

В Балтиморе покажут «Золотой век новгородской иконы»
ВЕЛИКИЙ НОВГОРОД, 15 ноября (Корр. АНН Геннадий Александров) Монтаж выставки «Золотой век новгородской иконы», которая откроется в субботу, закончен в «Уолтер-арт-музее» американского города Балтимор.
Агентство национальных новостей
15.11.2005 16:33

The Firehouse Stomp

Two Worlds - Two Destinies or Two Worlds - one Destiny?
Два мира - две судьбы?

MIRROR DANCE explores the life chronicle of Cuban-born identical twins Ramona and Margarita de Saá, who were separated by time, place and politics and continue to share a passion for ballet.

MIRROR DANCE is a universal story in progress.

WNED-TV

November 20, 2005 at 11:00 PM
Independent Lens: Mirror Dance
by Frances McElroy and Maria T. Rodriguez
Identical twins Margarita and Ramona de Saa became acclaimed ballerinas with the National Ballet of Cuba. Once inseparable, their relationship disintegrated as one sister left for America while the other embraced the Cuban revolution. This program is the story of two women forever linked by birth and dance, but struggling to overcome rifts not only between sisters but also between nations.
Duration: 00:56:46 TVPG CC STEREO
http://www.pbs.org/independentlens

LINKS:

The National Ballet of Cuba (Ballet Nacional de Cuba)

Alicia Alonso and the National Ballet of Cuba (Ballet Nacional de Cuba)

Игорь Юшкевич – первый солист Национального балета Кубы
Наш соотечественник стоял у истоков развития балетного искусства на острове
По материалам: М.А. Российский "Русское зарубежье на Кубе", Москва, 1998

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Hockey Hall of Fame Legends Classic 2005 Game: Canada vs. Russia

When: Sunday, November 6, 2005
Time: 2:00PM
Doors open at 1:00 AM

Where: Air Canada Centre
40 Bay St., Toronto, ON M5J 2X2

Air Canada Centre is located at the northwest corner of Lakeshore Blvd. (westbound) and Bay St. in downtown Toronto.
Directions

Starring 2005 Inductee Cam Neely, Alexander Kharlamov, son of the late Valeri Kharlamov and a cast of other hockey legends including Dale Hawerchuk, Paul Henderson, Valeri Kamensky, Lanny McDonald, Larry Murphy, Steve Shutt, Billy Smith, Bryan Trottier, Alexander Yakushev plus others …

This game is the Toronto stop on the five-city cross country Legends Classic Tour 2005 taking place November 2 - 10.

Be a part of the public presentation of the "Official Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Blazer", presented by Hugo Boss, to each 2005 Inductee in a pre-game ceremony.

In-arena auctions featuring autographed game-worn and signed Legends Classic jerseys.

This game is one of five games in the cross country Legends Classic Tour taking place November 2 - 10:

November 2 Winnipeg, MB — MTS Centre
November 4 Edmonton, AB — Rexall Place
November 6 Toronto, ON — Air Canada Centre
November 9 Calgary, AB — Pengrowth Saddledome
November 10 Vancouver, BC — PNE Coliseum

The Hockey Hall of Fame Legends Classic Tour is a part of an exciting weekend of events culminating in the live broadcast of the "Induction Ceremony" on TSN starting at 7:30 PM on Monday, November 7th, 2005.

Attractions Website
www.hhoflegendsclassic.com

Promotions
Come out for a Pre-Game Family Skate and meet some of our hockey legends!*
Your game tickets allow you to enjoy a one-hour skate and a chance to visit and get autographs from some of the players. Don't forget your skates and helmets!** (No sticks allowed.)

City Pre-Game Skate Time 11 am - 12 pm

After the pre-game skate you may stay and watch the players' warm-up or come back at game time.

*Legends appearances vary due to players' schedules and commitments
** Helmets are mandatory for children 12 years of age and under

Promoter
Xentel DM Incorporated

Order online or call Ticketmaster at 416-872-5000
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.ticketmaster.ca or call toll free at 1-800-268-7371

Ticket Pricing
Prices range from $35.75, $45.75, $55.75 and $66.75

Official Web site of the National Hockey League
http://www.nhl.com/

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New Russian Opera Presents Russian Motifs in Toronto


NOW OCTOBER 27 - NOVEMBER 2, 2005
259, VOL. 25 NO. 9
LISTINGS THIS WEEK:
Just Announced Concerts

Cathy Robinson and Celine Papizewska, sopranos, perform works by Mussorgsky and Prokofiev

When: Saturday, November, 19th 2005
Time: 7:30 pm
Where: The Church of St. Martin in the Field
Address: 151 Glenlake Ave. (Keele & Bloor, Subway Keele Street)
Google Map: 151 Glenlake Ave., Toronto

Tickets: $20-$25
For information, contact director Mila Filatova
e-mail: the_nocc@hotmail.com
phone: (416) 604-1557

Новая Русская Опера представляет Русские Мотивы

Когда: Суббота, 19 ноября 2005
Время: 7:30 вечера
Билеты: $20-$25
Информация: Мила Филатова
e-почта: the_nocc@hotmail.com
тел: (416) 604-1557




Russian Motifs in Toronto

Press-release

Mila Filatova’s name is very well known within the Toronto musical community, especially among the vocal music fans. She is a diverse musician who serves as an accompanist, chorus master, coach, and conductor. She received a Master Degree in Music from the State University of Riga in the former USSR. Since then she has been a guest artist with the Latvian Symphony Orchestra as well as a performer at numerous festivals, many of which have been broadcast at national radio. Upon arrival in Canada she has established a vocal coaching studio wherein she has worked with such artists as the 2003 Grammy Nominee Gidon Saks, the Metropolitan Opera baritone John Relyea and the internationally renowned soprano Ghena Dimitrova.
A great Russian accompanist Evgeny Shenderovich once said: “A soloist is a sail, while an accompanist is a helm. If a boat does not have either of these components, it will be disoriented and unable to reach the desired shore.” Singers who are taught by M.Filatova, have the unique opportunity to absorb and understand the Russian vocal repertoire and its specific style.
Mila continues to explore new ways of delivering this repertoire to audiences. Five years ago she established in Toronto The New Opera & Concerts Centre. The main aims of the new establishment are: to present and popularize opera and vocal music, especially that not very familiar to Canadian audiences, and to develop young Canadian singers for the opera stage. To fulfill these ambitious goals, Mila has produced workshop performances of Bach’s Coffee Cantata, Rossini’s Barber of Seville, Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro and The Impresario, Haydn’s Der Apotheker , and Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin, Iolanta and Queen of Spades. While some of these works are well known to the Toronto audience, Tchaikovsky’s Iolanta and Queen of Spades are rarely seen on the Toronto operatic stage. Many young and promising Canadian singers participated in NOCC’s productions; for some of them it was the first step towards a professional operatic career.

The Centre is active not only in opera productions-in the three last years NOCC has presented a series of recitals entitled “Russian Motifs”, “Musical Encounters” and “Dedication to Verdi”. The next concert of the “Russian Motifs” series will feature the vocal music of Modest Mussorgsky and Sergei Prokofiev.

Mussorgsky’s The Songs and Dances of Death cycle (1875-1877) consists of four songs, where Death appears as an active character. In The Lullaby it is the death of a child, in The Serenade - the death of a maid, in Trepak - the death of a poor peasant, and in The Commander - the loss of soldiers in the battle field. The entire cycle is one of the most tragic in vocal repertoire; it requires from a performer not only advanced vocal skill, but also an extensive dramatic sense.
In contrast to this sordid work, The Nursery (1872) is full of serene emotions associated with the childhood.

These cycles are rarely rendered in North America, and their upcoming performance will fill this gap. Interesting to note that they will be complemented by pantomime and dramatic movement (Kiera Allison) illustrating their stories and moods. This unusual and exciting blend of singing and movement, Mussorgsky’s cycles will be presented to the Toronto audience for the first time.

The vocal works of Prokofiev to be presented include The Ugly Duckling’s suite (1914) after the Hans Andersen fairy tale. The renowned music critic of the time V.Karatygin wrote of the premiere: “The Ugly Duckling by Prokofiev is a sort of tone poem for voice and piano. It is composed with great temperament and is full of unusual harmonic details. In using humorous musical and illustrative means Prokofiev demonstrates some similarity with Mussorgsky”. Needless to say, The Ugly Duckling has never been performed in Toronto before.

The New Opera and Concerts Centre presents “Russian Motifs” upcoming concert with Canadian sopranos Cathy Robinson and Celine Papizewska and movement artist Kiera Allison. They will be accompanied by Artistic Director Mila Filatova. The concert will be held on Saturday, November 19, 7:30 p.m., at the Church of St. Martin in the Field (151 Glenlake Ave., North-East corner of Bloor and Keele, Keele subway station ). Tickets $25 and $20.

Info at 416-604-1557 or e-mail the_nocc@hotmail.com
A.N.


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