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Jewellery Making Workshop - Design, Create and Enjoy! Join the Jewellery Making Workshop to learn the art of creating unique piece of jewellery for yourself or your loved one! You will learn the basics of jewellery making and design with our guest instructor and jeweller, Mona Nazeran. She will be teaching the techniques required to manipulate and form material into beautiful and unique pieces of jewellery. All material and tools will be provided! Attendees will be able to take home their created product! https://www.facebook.com/events/722175574823288/. .

Toronto Light Festival 2019 - The Toronto Light Festival, the City’s first-ever light art festival, is coming back to The Distillery District from January 18 to March 3. Visitors will be taken on a new visual journey and imaginative cerebral adventure, designed to entertain and inspire. The Festival will transform the neighbourhood into one of the largest open-air galleries in North America, lighting up the long winter nights with distinctive works from local and international light artists. This winter, Torontonians of all ages are to come out of the dark and into the light. . The Distillery Historic District.

Winter Fair - Opening Reception - Queen Gallery is proud present the Winter Fair Exhibition and Sale. As holiday season approaches, let’s make sure to celebrate the occasion with art and love of art! Winter Fair brings together the works of numerous Canadian and international artists. The Exhibition covers a diverse range of art and talented artists. We are excited to announce that exquisite hand-made jewellery will also be showcased during the exhibition. This exhibition will be unique due to its affordable prices and the variety of talent and technique brought to you. Exhibition: November 14th -17th, 2018 Follow us on our social media accounts (IG: @queengallerytoronto FB: @queengallerytoronto and Twitter: @queengallery) to receive exclusive updates about our showcased works, artists, and sales!. Mahrokh Ahankhah.Queen Gallery

FireWorks Festival - November 7th - 25th Thought-provoking and daring, our acclaimed three-week festival introduces full-length plays developed right here at Alumnae through our ​New Ideas Festival or our New Play Development program. ​ ​ ​Each week showcases an original script. Post-show discussions and talkbacks spark fresh insights into making theatre. ​ ​​Now in its sixth year, FireWorks is recognized for its adventurous programming and innovative staging. Produced by Molly Thom & Liz Best. Liana Cook. downtown

Invisible Wings - Call for Submission - Queen Gallery is now calling for submissions for our upcoming exhibition which will take place on January 23rd 2019. To celebrate the Spring Festival (Chinese Lunar New Year), the most important holiday throughout the year in Chinese culture, we are looking for works from Chinese artists or artists who also celebrate this holiday. Throughout our lives, there are people who take care of and love us, giving us the courage and strength to help us get through the pain-filled difficult times. In the upcoming year, the year of the pig, we would like to invite artists to create artwork inspired by the idea of fostering, thinking about the support that we receive in our lives. How do we treasure and appreciate these invisible wings that encourage and accompany us? Submission Guidelines Submission:  Submit your CV,  a filled Application Form saved as a Word document or Office, and up to 6 high resolution JPG images of artwork (name your images title_firstname_lastname) to [email protected] Please, complete subject line as follows: Invisible Wings Call for Submission 2019_Artists Full Name. All artwork must be up to 24’’ Width (including frame, if artwork is framed) and artists can submit up to 3 artworks. *Images of participating artworks may be used for marketing and promotional purposes by Queen Gallery. SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Monday, January 7th by midnight SUBMISSION FEE: Free PARTICIPATION FEE: $60.00 (for first submission) $5.00 (for each additional work, maximum 3 works per artist) Participation Fees are only paid if your work is selected to be part of the exhibition.   Important Dates: DROP OFF: January 18th 4 pm to 6 pm January 19th 4 pm to 6 pm EXHIBITION: January 23rd to February 2nd OPENING RECEPTION: Wednesday, January 23rd from 7 pm to 9 pm PICK UP: Saturday, February 2nd from 6 pm to 7 pm Outlined dates might change, artists will be informed of any changes upon invitation to participate. For more Information: http://queengallery.ca/2018/09/invisible-wings-exhibition-call-for-submission/. Queen Gallery. Queen Gallery

CosArt: An evening of art for good featuring photographer Tony Koukos - The Cosentino Toronto City Showroom will transform into an exclusive photo art gallery for the second CosArt event, held on November 1st from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The event will showcase select pieces from Tony Koukos, one of the most sought out photographers in the design world. Tony’s pieces will be available for purchase throughout the evening with a percentage of sales being donated to the Children’s Breakfast Club, a local Toronto charity dedicated to providing children’s nutritional and social well-being programs to over 20 communities across the GTA. Donations will be collected at the door with 100 per cent of the proceeds going directly to the Children’s Breakfast Club. Date: Thursday, November 1, 2018 Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30pm Location: Cosentino Toronto City Showroom 665 Caledonia Rd, York, ON M6E 4V8 RSVP: https://bit.ly/2A5wMcp . Cosentino Canada. 665 Caledonia Rd

The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair - For 96 years, The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair has brought the country to the city. Every November, Toronto, Ontario hosts the largest indoor agricultural and equine event in the world. Enjoy 10 days of world-class livestock and horticultural competition, dining and culinary experiences, shopping, entertainment and the country's best horse show on historic Exhibition Grounds. The Royal is truly one of Toronto's most unique experiences and fun for adults as well as the entire family. . . Exhibition Grounds

The magic of the Christmas season returns to Toronto, Nov. 15 to Dec. 23, with the 9th annual Toronto Christmas Market at the Distillery Historic District. Ranked one of the best Christmas Markets in the world, the festival features hundreds of unique and locally handcrafted products, stunning light canopies, family friendly entertainment, heated mulled wine, beer and hospitality gardens, and Santa and the elves, all in an atmosphere so romantic you can't help but fall in love with the holiday season all over again. Rediscover the magic of Christmas. Admission is free of charge on weekdays until Friday at 5pm. A not-for-profit organization, Toronto Christmas Market charges $6.00 admission on weekends starting at 5pm on Fridays. CHILDREN 2 AND UNDER ARE FREE. Although the Toronto Christmas Market is not active on Mondays, the shops and restaurants of the Distillery Historic District are open 7 days a week. http://www.torontochristmasmarket.com/ . . Distillery District

The Importance of Being Earnest - Oscar Wilde’s enduring social satire, The Importance of Being Earnest, is a masterpiece of comedic misunderstandings and rebellion. Two sets of lovers search for an ultimate but uncertain truth, navigating life and love amongst themselves, family, friends, and society. Fast-paced, witty, and sometimes biting, this play abounds with hidden romance, mistaken identities, deceptions, and secrets.. Alumnae Theatre Company.