You’re Invited: Toronto Historic Sites’ Events March – May 2013

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The City of Toronto invites you to the following FREE, Pay-What-You-Can, and Admission-By-Donation events in March, April and May:

Scarborough Museum

Saturdays & Sundays in March and April

12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission is pay what you can

1007 Brimley Road, just north of Lawrence in Thomson Memorial Park
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

416-338-8807

shm@toronto.ca

  • Check out family fun activities at Scarborough Museum!
  • Sample fresh baked treats
  • Join in a scavenger hunt
  • Try out a simple craft

NEW! MULTIPLICITY: Scarborough Identity An Art Exhibition
In the Kennedy Gallery at Scarborough Museum

Until May, 2013

Admission is by Donation

1007 Brimley Road, just north of Lawrence in Thomson Memorial Park

416-338-8807

shm@toronto.ca

  • Featuring works by Zarish Asif, Daniele Dennis, Dorica Manuel, Tara Mazurk, Nick Noh and Victor Wong
  • Curated by Tiffany Schofield
  • How can we situate the diverse lives of Scarborough residents today within its past and redefine the Scarborough identity?
  • With over 1200 international students attending UTSC alone, the community is bursting with potential for cultural and artistic innovation
    • This diasporic environment provides opportunities for young artists from a wide range of backgrounds to develop and exert their voices, resulting in a unique critical perspective of themselves and the community which surrounds them

    • This exhibition is dedicated to the exploration and discussion of connections between personal, cultural and community identity in Scarborough

  • This exhibition is presented in partnership with Gallery 1265, the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus student gallery
  • The participating artists will provide workshops to local Scarborough youth through the Canadian Museums and Youth Diversity Experience Project that is lead by Scarborough Museum
  • Funding for this program is provided by Citizenship and Immigration Canada

Gallery 1265: FREE Admission

  • Operating under the umbrella and supervision of the Doris McCarthy Gallery, Gallery 1265 is a student-run organization
  • As University of Toronto Scarborough Campus’ student gallery, Gallery 1265 is committed to providing dedicated exhibition space for student artists and curators
  • Admission is FREE and the gallery is open to everyone on campus and in the community – all are welcome!
  • Whenever possible, Gallery 1265 collaborates with other campus or community groups to develop interdisciplinary programs and events

Todmorden Mills Heritage Site

Earth Day in the Valley

FREE

Sunday, April 21, 12 to 4 p.m.

67 Pottery Road
Bottom of Pottery Road, East of the Bayview Extension, West of Broadview Avenue

416-396-2819

todmorden@toronto.ca

  • Help create environmentally friendly artwork
  • Learn all about owls and what they eat by dissecting a real owl pellet
  • Tour the Wildflower Preserve to discover the natural habitats of the Don Valley and the impact of industrialization
  • Find out how you can make a difference

City of Toronto Contact Info

Phone within Toronto city limits: 311

Phone outside city limits: 416-392-CITY (2489)
(can be used within Toronto if you can’t reach 311)

TTY customers: 416-338-0TTY (0889)
Fax: 416-338-0685
E-mail: 311@toronto.ca

If your matter is urgent, please call them. They are open 24/7.

Always call 911 for emergencies.

Enjoy!

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