The American Express Ice Gallery
featuring Gordon Halloran's Paintings Below Zero
January 26 - February 4, 2007
Monday to Friday: 5 - 10 pm
Saturdays: noon - 10 pm
Sundays: noon - 6 pm
FREE!
Toronto premiere!
Paintings Below Zero is an installation of boldly coloured, abstract paintings in ice — enormous in scale and yet intricate in detail — with stunning patterns created by pigments combining with the crystal structure of the ice.
This uniquely Canadian art form was created by Vancouver artist Gordon Halloran. Described by Halloran as "big paintings for a big country," these massive ice installations are inspired by Canada's vast winter landscape of ice and snow.
On display in the American Express Ice Gallery, Halloran's dramatic project for the WinterCity Festival explores issues of climate change, global warming and melting ice caps. The installation will cover 800 square feet, featuring an 80 foot wall of three dimensional ice paintings reaching heights of up to 10 feet. Nathan Phillips Square's ice rink will also be used as a giant canvas, inviting the public to become part of the art by skating on the surface of the paintings.
Gordon Halloran's Paintings Below Zero was a highlight of the Cultural Olympiad in Turin, Italy (2006). Halloran was the only Canadian invited to represent Canada in Turin. His installation was "an homage to Canada," as host country for the next Olympic Winter Games.
Paintings Below ZeroDuring the WinterCity festival skate at Nathan Phillips Square's famous outdoor ice rink. Weather permitting, the rink is usually open daily from 10 am to 10 pm from mid-November to mid-March. For details call the Rink Hotline: 416-338-RINK (7465). For skate rental info call: 416-368-8802.
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Go WILD with Diego at the Toronto Zoo!
Saturday and Sunday, January 27 & 28, 2007
9:30 am - 4 pm at the Education Auditorium
Meet and Greet / Screening Sessions: 9:30 am, 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:30 pm
Everyone's favourite animal rescuer is on another exciting adventure in Go, Diego, Go! The Great Jaguar Rescue© arriving on DVD January 16th, just in time for the WinterCity Festival. Meet Diego and some of his animal friends at the Toronto Zoo, watch special screenings of "The Great Jaguar Rescue" and get creative at Diego's interactive activity centre all weekend long! Educators from the Toronto Zoo will also be on hand to answer questions on animals featured in "The Great Jaguar Rescue."
In addition, children under 12 will receive a free gift! (while quantities last). See website for full details and screening times.Space is limited. Free with general admission to the Toronto Zoo. With coupon, one free Child Admission with one paying Adult Admission. Hwy 401 and Meadowvale Road (exit 389)416-392-5929http://www.torontozoo.com/
© 2006 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Go Diego Go!, and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc.
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Franklin the Turtle
CN Tower
Saturday, January 27, 2007
10 am - 4 pm
Visit the CN Tower for a fun filled day of winter crafts and the chance to meet Franklin the Turtle (11 am, 12:15 pm, 1:30 pm and 2:45 pm). 3 people for $30 with coupon
(Each additional person is $10. Taxes extra.)
301 Front Street West416-86-TOWER (868-6937)http://www.cntower.ca/
T Nelvana, T & ® Kids Can Press, © P. Bourgeois & B. Clark. CORUS is a trademark of Corus Entertainment Inc. All Rigts Reserved.
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Winter Science
Ontario Science Centre
January 27, 28 & February 3, 410 am - 5 pm
Experience WinterScience inside and out! Enjoy outdoor activities the recently opened TELUSCAPE, an exploration plaza. Learn how to identify animal tracks, try your hand at snowball flinging (weather permitting) and see what it takes to survive winter camping plus much more. Afterwards, warm up indoors and continue to investigate the science of winter.
Adults: $17 Youth & Seniors: $12.50 Children: (4-12) $10See coupon
770 Don Mills Road 416-696-1000http://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/
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Winter Family Fun Sunday
Art Gallery of Ontario
Sunday, February 4, 2007
1 - 4 pm
Enjoy an afternoon inside the gallery school creating works of art inspired by the AGO's special Ansel Adams exhibition. Get inspired by nature in your own backyard! Create wintery landscapes that consider life in the urban jungle and rediscover that wilderness may be just around the corner. All supplies are provided.
Children take home their works.
Free with general admission to the AGO.
See coupon
317 Dundas Street West416-979-6648www.ago.net
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WinterCity Weekend with Danny, King of the Basement
a Roseneath Theater Production
Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People
Sunday, February 4, 2007
2 pm
Enjoy a WinterCity Weekend with Danny at the special price of $15 for adults (regularly $20) and children. Then stay for a FREE Q&A with the cast! Danny is continually moving with his Mom from one basement apartment to the other and his street smarts have allowed him to adapt to any challenge. But suddenly he finds he's in a situation where his charm can't help him — a secret he's been hiding for years is about to be revealed. $15 with coupon
165 Front Street East 416-862-2222http://www.lktyp.ca/
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