Artscapade
Escape to the arts this Victoria Day long weekend wherever you decide to spend it, in town or elsewhere.
If you’re staying in town, the city has an array of music, theatre, gallery and literary offerings that will tickle your creative palate. In the mood for a day trip, the Stratford Festival may be an option. But, even venturing down to your neighbourhood watering hole, coffeehouse or bookstore might offer up some pleasers as well.
For those eager cottage-trekkers, a song or two around a campfire can bring out artsy side in just about anyone, even if there is no one plays the guitar. Although this may sound corny, try out your silent acting skills with a little charades. Check out the nearby town as well or any local arts events as well.
If you have an arts event that people should check out this long weekend, please feel free share!
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So, if you’re staying in the city, below are just a few of the possible escapades:
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-Drake Hotel-
In Support of Living + Picturesound - electro/indie group, In Support of Living, perform soundscapes that evoke emotive music. Picturesound draw on inspiration from Brit pop of the mid-’90s, the mod ’60s and other pop sounds to create melodic music.
Get Riddim — Get connected with the roots of urban music, as Get Riddim’ DJs spin reggae, dub, and favourites.
For more go to: www.thedrakehotel.ca/events
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-Gladstone Hotel-
I am Elvis Exhibition - the collection features intimate portraits of Elvis impersonators who were part of the 2007 Collingwood Elvis Festival.
Exposed: Depictions, Discoverines, Discussions and Debate - the exhibit features the work of 39 contemporary photographers who focus on personal or social history, as well as personal and collective memory.
For more, go to:
www.gladstonehotel.com/exhibitions.cfm
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-Royal Ontario Museum-
The Black Star Sapphire of Queensland - the largest sapphires in the world will be on display, as well as a six-point black star sapphire.
Early Typewriters - the exhibit will showcase 20 antique typewriters and their unique designs.
For more go to: www.rom.on.ca/exhibitions/current.php
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-The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar-
If you’re in the mood for all that jazz, head down to the Rex, where the Dave Young Quintet, Abbey’s Meltdown Gypsy-Swing Jazz, the Laura Hubert Band and the New Excelsior Traditional Dixieland Band, among others, will dazzle the stage.
For more go to: www.jazzintoronto.com
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-Toronto Hispano-American Film Festival-
Indulge in some Hispanic-American cinema, at Canada’s well-known and longest-running Spanish language film festival, which will feature film dramas, comedies, and documentaries.
For more go to: www.thaff.com