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eye WEEKLY February 1 1996
Toronto's arts newspaper .....free every Thursday
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LISTINGS LISTINGS
HAPPENINGS
Subjects in this post:
FESTIVALS
LITERARY
LECTURES & FORUMS
CLASSES
SPORTS
WALKS
MISCELLANEOUS
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Subject: FESTIVALS
GROUNDHOG WINTER CARNIVAL Guided walks, pony rides, petting zoo,
exhibits, movies, slide shows. Feb. 3-4. $2.50-$4.50. Kortright Centre
For Conservation. Take Hwy 400 to Major Mackenzie Dr., go w 3 km to
Pine Valley Dr., s 1 km. 661-6600 or 905-832-2289.
KUUMBA Unity Through Affirmation, a celebration of African Heritage
Month with dance, music, comedy, forums, displays, music, kids events.
Feb. 3-4, 10-11, 22-25 -- Feb 3: Kenny Robinson and The Nubian
Disciples, all Black, all star comedy revue, 9pm at Brigantine Rm;
$12. Feb. 4: Bantaba, a performance of music, song, dance, presented
by COBA (Collective Of Black Artists), 2:30 & 5:30pm at Studio
Theatre; $10. Info Displays, noon-6pm at Community Gallery. Black 2
The Future, the significance of the Million Man March for Blacks in
Canada, forum, 3pm at Brigantine Rm; free. Guy Davis, musician, 2-5pm
at Water's Edge Cafe. African-inspired crafts program for families,
11:30-4:30pm at The Lookout.
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Subject: LITERARY
ART BAR POETRY SERIES John Reibetanz, Janet Fitzsimmons. Feb. 7,
7:30pm. Free. Csarda Restaurant, 43 Elm. 516-2903.
BLACK BOOK FAIR Performance event featuring African-Canadian writers,
storytellers, personalities including Itah Sadu, Cecil Foster, Mansa,
David Woods. Feb. 1, 1-9pm & Feb. 2, 10am-9pm. Free except fundraisers
Feb. 1, 7-9pm with Terry McMillian, Afua Marcus, Richardo Keens-
Douglas and Feb. 2, 7-9pm with Mansa, Lillian Allen, Bill Duke;
$37.45-$53.50 (870-8000). Convocation Hall, King's College Circle, U
of T. 977-0605.
DUNDAS Authors TBA, 8pm. Brigantine Rm, York Quay Centre, 235 Queens
Quay W. 973-4760.
IDLER PUB READING SERIES Stuart Ross, Nancy Bullis, Mark Cochrane,
Jill Dawson-Dalibard. Feb. 4, 8pm. Free. 255 Davenport. 962-0195.
LITERARY GROUPS Feminist Book Discussion Group meets Feb. 4, 1:30-
4:30pm. Forest Hill Writer's Circle meets Saturdays at 11am- 2pm to
June 29 (395-5440). Writing Group meets Tuesdays 7-9pm at Ralph
Thornton Comm. Ctr., 765 Queen E., 2nd Fl. (778-8791). Scarborough
Writers' Assoc. meets Mondays 8pm at Jack Goodlad Centre, 929 Kennedy
(759-3340 or 284-2395). Writing Group meets Thursdays 6:30pm at
Sanderson Library, 327 Bathurst (393-7653). Poetry Group meets 2nd &
4th Saturdays at 2:30pm at College/Shaw Library, 766 College (393-
7668).
ORGASMIC ALPHABET ORGY Literary open stage, every Tues 9:30pm. Art-
Bar, Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen W. 698-0875.
POETRY & READINGS With host Jill Mabey. Mondays 9pm. Free. Caffe Sopra
Sotto, 721 Queen W.
RAP 'N' READ DROP-IN Reading circle, book buddies. Thursdays 6:30-
8:15pm, to May 23. York Woods Library, 1785 Finch W.
RICHARDO KEENS-DOUGLAS Storyteller, playwright, author reads from and
discusses his anthology of young adult short stories. Feb. 6, 2-3pm.
York Woods Library, 1785 Finch W. 395-5980.
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Subject: LECTURES & FORUMS
CANADIAN BOOKS & U.S. SUPERSTORES A talk by Michael Jackel, former
proprietor College Books, presented by Marxist Institute. Feb. 7,
7:30pm. $3 or PWYC. Rm 304, Galbraith Bldg., 35 St. George. 537- 8678.
CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY Ontario Black History Society presents a
talk Feb. 2, 11am-noon, also a slide presentation Feb. 2, 2-3pm. Jodie
Drake presents song, conversation, videos Feb. 6, 7-8:15pm. York Woods
Library, 1785 Finch W. 395-5980.
FAT, FADS & FANTASY Eating Disorder Awareness Week Event with
speakers. Feb. 7, 7:30pm. Free. St. Lawrence Centre Forum, 27 Front E.
366-1656.
FRANCE 1995: LESSONS OF THE GENERAL STRIKE International Socialists
Public Meet with John Rees. Feb. 3, 7:30pm. Trinity-St. Paul's Centre,
427 Bloor W. 972-6391.
INNER PEACE MOVEMENT Lecture on spiritual guides, guardian angels,
aura, life purpose and how to alleviate stress. Feb. 5 at 1 & 7:30pm.
Travelodge, 50 Norfinch Dr. 321-8578.
HIKING IN SWITZERLAND Slide show and talk by Ron Baylis, presented by
the Toronto Bruce Trail Club. Feb. 1, 7:30pm. $2. Toronto Board Of
Education Bldg., 155 College, 6th Fl. 604-2621.
HUMAN BODY LECTURE SERIES Presented by the Ontario Science Centre.
Feb. 3: The Measles Campaign and Other Immunization Challenges, 1pm.
Feb. 4: AIDS, What I Should Know, 2pm. 770 Don Mills. 696-3127.
MEDICAL MAFIA, THE OBSTACLE TO UNLIMITED HEALTH Lecture on the
symbiotic relationship between the physician and the billion dollar
pharmaceutical companies, presented by the Canadian Natural Health
Assoc. Feb. 2, 7:30pm. $12/$15. OISE Auditorium, 252 Bloor W. 977-
2642.
MY SOVEREIGNTY WORKSHOP Lecture with Dr. Lanctot. Feb. 3-4. Free.
Location TBA. 977-2642.
NATIONAL EATING DISORDER WEEK YOUTH CONFERENCE Speakers and workshops
aimed at Grade 7 to OAC students includes Sex, Steroids & Stereotypes
and Food And Weight Preoccupation Of Adolescence: A Guide For
Teachers. Feb. 5, 1-4pm. Ontario Science Centre, Auditorium, 770 Don
Mills. 696-3127.
OIL AND SOCIAL CONFLICT IN NIGERIA A talk by Kole Shettima, Political
Science U of T, presented by the Marxist Institute. Feb. 1, 7:30pm. $3
or PWYC. Rm 304, Galbraith Bldg., 35 St. George. 537- 8678.
POPULAR FEMINISM Lecture and discussion series presents Working With
Adolescents: Putting Gender On The Agenda. Feb. 5, 8pm. Free. OISE
Boardroom, 252 Bloor W., 12 th Fl. 923-6641 x2204.
READY OR NOT For parents of children ages 8-12, develop skills, share
concerns. Thursdays 6:45-8:15pm, to Feb. 22. Hillcrest Library, 5801
Leslie. 395-5830.
SCIENTIFIC CREATION OF LIFE ON EARTH BY EXTRA-TERRESTRIALS Talk by the
Canadian Raelian Movement. Feb. 7, 7:30pm. $5/$8. 35 St. George, Rm
244, U of T. 769-1358.
TORONTO'S GARDEN HISTORY 5-part, lunch-time lecture series at noon.
Feb. 1: Gilding The Lily: Ornament In Ontario Gardens, 1867- 1914.
Feb. 8: Past Glories Of Great Estate Gardens: A Perspective On
Dunington-Grubb Between The Wars. Toronto Historical Board, 205 Yonge.
392-6827.
TRANSFORMING SHAME INTO SELF-ESTEEM Illness, Wellness And Identity,
the Mood Disorders Assoc. presents a talk about the stigma associated
with the irrational feelings and behaviors accompanying
depressive/manic experiences. Feb. 7, 7:30pm. Free. Northern District
Library, 40 Orchard View Blvd. 486-8046.
UNCERTAINTY, SURPRISE, & THE LIMITS TO PREDICTION Science lecture.
Feb. 4, 3pm. Free. Macleod Auditorium, Medical Sciences Bldg., U of
T., 1 King's College Circle. 928-2096.
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Subject: CLASSES
BREAKING THE CYCLE OF ABUSE Support group open to all women. Free 9-
week program runs twice a week in Scarborough. 787-1481.
CRAFT WORKSHOP Make pot pourri holder using teacups, dried flowers,
ceramic angels for Valentine's Day. Feb. 6, 6:30-9:30pm; $35.
Scarborough Arts Council, 1859 Kingston. 698-7322.
CREATING THE CAREER OF YOUR DREAMS Workshops presented by Mind-Heart
Connection. Tues 7-9pm to Apr. 19. By donation. 252 Bloor W. 968-2790.
CULTURELINK Women Talk, group for newcomer women, Tues 6pm, to Apr.
12. English Conversation Circle, Wed 5:30-8pm, to Mar. 27. English
Writing Group, Thurs 5:30-8pm, to Mar. 28. 791 St. Clair W., 2nd Fl.
651-4678.
EMIN CENTRE Feb. 1: Man/Woman Mystery, 7:30pm. Feb. 3: How To
Interpret Dreams, 1:30pm. Esoteric Fair, 1-5pm; $12. Feb. 6:
Stonehenge, Merlin & King Arthur, 7:30pm. Workshops $8. 509 Bloor W.,
2nd Fl. 975-8774.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE Free classes are offered at a number of
North York libraries. 395-5512.
IN SEARCH OF ENLIGHTENMENT Developing compassion and wisdom through
Buddhist psychology and philosophy. Tuesdays 7-9pm, to Feb. 13. $7
suggested donation. Chandrakirti Buddhist Centre, 1055 Yonge, Ste 207.
929-0734.
NORTH YORK WOMEN'S CENTRE Assertiveness And Personal Boundaries, Feb.
5, 7:30-9:30pm; $5-$10. Women of the World, Thurs 1-3pm. Sharing and
Caring, Wed 1-3pm. Woman to Woman, Tues 7:30- 9:30pm. Mutual
Separation & Divorce Support Group, Wed 7:30- 9:30pm. Lesbians In
Literature, every other Fri to mid-Mar. Craft Group, Mon & Wed to Mar.
13. Youth Group For Young Women. Legal clinic by appointment. Various
support groups. 201 Caribou Rd. , Bathurst & Lawrence. 781-0479.
SAHAJA YOGA MEDITATION Learn Shri Mataji's method of meditation and
Kundalini awakening. Thurs 7:30pm at Glen Ayr United Church, 55
Brimorton Dr., Scar. Mon 7:30pm at Applewood United Church, 2067
Stanfield, Miss. Tues 7:30pm at St. Paul's Trinity Centre, 427 Bloor
W. Free. 905-712-1603.
SCARBOROUGH WOMEN'S CENTRE Public Speaking Without Pain, Feb. 1, 7-
9pm; $8. Assertiveness, Mondays 7-9pm, Feb. 5-Mar. 25; $50.
TORONTO SWING DANCE SOCIETY Presents West Coast Swing workshop with
Robert Cordoba. Feb. 3-4, register Sat 10am, start 10:30am. $55.
Chiropractic College, 1900 Bayview. 635-6970.
WAY TO GO Arts Program for youth to experience theatre, dance, music,
visual arts in professionally-led 12-week programs beginning Feb. 6-7.
Free. Learning Centre, Dufferin Mall. 532-1152 x27.
WORLDS OF MUSIC TORONTO Series of workshops includes West African
Drumming, South African Singing, West African Women's Song/Dance,
Brazilian Samba, Sephardic Songs, East European Accordion, Bulgarian
Singing, Klezmer Music. 10-wk programs begin Feb. 3; $125. Bloor
Street United Church, 300 Bloor W. 538-1831.
YOGA Ananda Marga Canada presents beginner classes Mondays 7:30- 9pm.
By donation. 353 Eastern Ave., Unit 105, se corner of Broadview &
Queen. 482-3071.
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Subject: SPORTS
METRO REGION CONSERVATION AREAS ALBION HILLS: 26 km of track- set
cross-country ski trails, all levels, rentals, chalet. Hwy 50, 8 km n
of Bolton. PALGRAVE: Intermediate and expert-level trails. Open
weekends only. 2 km n of Albion Hills on Hwy 50. HEART LAKE:
Tobogganing, ice skating, cross-country skiing. Open weekends only. 2
km n of Hwy 7 from Hwy 410 in Brampton. Trail fees $3-$7; admission to
Heart Lake $1.50-$3. 661-6600 x203.
RAPTORS Feb. 7: vs Milwaukee, 7pm. SkyDome. 366-3865.
SKATE FOR SHOUT Skate-a-thon to raise funds in support of the
development of Dental Services for Street Youth. Feb. 4, 1-3pm.
McCormick Arena, 179 Brock. 927-8553.
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Subject: WALKS
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KORTRIGHT CENTRE FOR CONSERVATION Feb. 3: Great Horned Owl Prowl, 7-
9pm; $7, advance tix required. Feb. 3-4: Groundhog Winter Carnival,
10am-4pm. $2.50-$4.50. Take Hwy 400 to Major Mackenzie Dr., go w 3 km
to Pine Valley Dr., s 1 km. 661-6600.
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Subject: MISCELLANEOUS
AFRO-CARIBBEAN CULTURE Drum Theatre Togetherness uses drums to
celebrate music, culture with songs of the African people from early
to modern times. Feb. 3, 3:30-4:30pm. York Woods Library, 1785 Finch
W. 395-5980.
ALL-AGES DANCE Presented by Leaders-In-Action. Feb. 3, 8pm-1am. West
Scarborough Neighbourhood Community Centre, 313 Pharmacy Ave. 755-
9215.
ALL CANADA WINE CHAMPIONSHIPS The five trophy wines chosen from 327
wines entered will be poured at a grand dinner Feb. 3, 6:30pm. $50.
Cleary International Centre, Windsor. (519)256-5198.
BLOOD DONOR CLINICS Save a life. For locations call 974-9900.
TALENT APPRECIATION NIGHT Saloon/Salon with MCs Mike & Laszlo. Tues
8:30pm. Fitzgerald's 2298 Queen E. 694-9398 or 698-1151.
HEART & STROKE MONTH Heart and Stroke Foundation kicks off its '96
campaign with a blood pressure clinic, clog dancing, CPR
demonstrations, lung capacity tests. Feb. 3, 9:30am-3pm. Fairview
Mall, Promotions Court, Don Mills & Sheppard. 449-0838.
KIDZ RAVE PARTY Presented by Sand Box Social Club featuring Captain
Sandbox, TV personalities, performing artists, magician, Sam And
Friends, slide show, face painting, open mic. Feb. 3, noon- 3pm. Free.
BamBoo, 312 Queen W. 599-8273.
LOVE & SEX AND OTHER NATURAL DISASTERS Live taping of pilot episode
featuring the comedy troup from Second City. Feb. 7-8 at 7pm. Free.
CBC Broadcast Centre, 250 Front W. 410-9600.
POOL PARTY Presented by the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists
Assoc. Feb. 3. Pegasus Pool Bar, 421 Church, 2nd Fl. 925-9872 x2950.
READING BUDDIES WANTED Volunteers are needed to provided one- on-one
reading practice for children. Orientation provided. Fairview Library,
Don Mills & Sheppard. 395-5486 or 395-5750.
RIVERDALE HOSPITAL: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Help out at the information desk
on the Cognitive Support Unit for patients with varying degrees of
Alzheimer's or memory loss. Also, volunteers needed to administer a
survey to patients/residents on a one-to-one basis. Training provided.
461-8252 x2117.
SECULAR JEWISH ASSOCIATION Presents Tu B'Shevat Family Festival and
Bingo Fundraiser. Feb. 2, 7:30pm. $2/$5. Banbury Community Centre, 120
Banbury. 364-7002.
SOUTH AFRICAN SUPPORT & INFO CENTRE Volunteers of Continental or
Diaspora African origin needed. 966-4059.
U OF T: FIGHT THE CUTS Rally Feb. 7, starts at Convocation Hall
2:15pm, joins Metro universities, colleges, high schools at Queen's
Park 3:30pm, march to Varsity Arena 4pm, indoor rally at Varsity Arena
5pm.
VALENTINE ARTISTS' MARKET Hand-crafted cards, designer clothes,
jewelry, stained glass, scarves, more. Feb. 3, 11am-5pm. Free.
Bellefair United Church, 2002 Queen E. 778-7674.
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