Close to 150 buildings of architectural, historic, cultural and/or social significance open their doors to the public. Admission is free. Doors Open Toronto 2011 theme is Photography.
Visit the City of Toronto Website for more details: http://www.toronto.ca/doorsopen/
National Parks Project – Friday May 20 – Thursday May 26, 2011 – TORONTO
THE NATIONAL PARKS PROJECT FILM COLLECTION – THEATRICAL LAUNCH
An exclusive one-week run of screenings of the National Parks Project Film collection, with special guests and Q&As at every screening!
Royal Cinema (608 College St.) Showtimes & Screening info here: http://bit.ly/jv7sC3
The NPP is a collection of 13 short films showcasing the grandeur of Canada’s national parks and celebrating the spirit of creative adventure. Each film was created by a noted Canadian filmmaker working together with three musicians; the artists were given five days in a national park, to collaborate on a film and soundtrack inspired by the environment. Covering all of Canada’s provinces and territories, the collection highlights the diversity of this massive country’s landscape, from the lush mystery of the Pacific rainforest, to the fragile dunes of the Maritime coast, to the epic rivers and mountains of the Canadian north. In total, the project features the work of 52 artists, including brand new works by acclaimed directors Zacharias Kunuk, Hubert Davis, Catherine Martin, Scott Smith, Peter Lynch, Stephane Lafleur, Daniel Cockburn, Jamie Travis, Keith Berhman, John Walker, Louise Archambault, Kevin McMahon and Stura Gunnarsson.
Toronto – March 30th, York University
Nat Taylor Cinema (Ross N102) 4700 Keele St.
free admission!
In the impoverished and extremely isolated region of Northern Argentina known as “El Impenetrable”, the children of a detached elementary school eagerly await a visit from their “Godmothers”, a charity mission from the city of Buenos Aires. When they arrive, life in the hamlet of Los Pereyra changes completely. Both delighted and bewildered, the children learn many things from their cosmopolitan visitors, including a glimpse of privileged life and, perhaps, a realization of their own poverty.
The Urban Leadership Awards (ULA) program is an annual initiative of the Canadian Urban Institute (CUI) designed to recognize those who have made significant contributions to improving the quality of life in Canada’s cities and urban regions. ULA recipients define the very nature of “leadership” and can be organizations, groups or individuals who demonstrate a calling and a vision, tenacity, creativity, energy and drive. These characteristics combined with the ability to engage others, are what distinguish ULA recipients from the mainstream. The awards program is also a fundraiser for the Institute in support of our internship program, dedicated to providing undergraduate and graduate scholars with practical work experience. This year the awards will take place on June 9th, 2011, at the Liberty Grand (Exhibition Place).
Thu Jun 9, 2011, 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Phone: 416-365-0816 ext.221
Email: cgee@canurb.org
More Info HERE
Integrating Energy Planning Into Urban Development – Why Should We Care?
The Canadian Urban Institute presents an Urban Leadership Seminar on how integrated energy planning can help acheive further reductions in Ontario’s greenhouse gas emissions while also contributing to future city building.
Fri Mar 25, 2011, 7:30 am to 11:30 am
Phone: 416-365-0816 ext.221
Email: cgee@canurb.org
More info HERE