FALL/WINTER - 2007 Display Until April 25, 2008 2 Hotoronto Fall/Winter 2006 in This Issue

FALL/WINTER - 2007 Display until April 25, 2008 2 HOToronto Fall/Winter 2006 In This Issue

4 FROM THE EDITOR Joey Cee 5 SCHMOOZE CONTROL with Aline Sandler Last season’s highlights from the HOToronto photo album 7 IN THE NEWS: Winter City Festival, First Annual Independent Artist Fair, HOToronto On Facebook

GALAS & CHARITY BALLS: Fundraisers

8 CURTAINS UP! LIVE THEATRE SUPERGUIDE: Current and upcoming theatre productions 10 THEATRE DIRECTORY

11 HOTicket: Concert and Festival Guide 12 FESTIVE DELIGHTS & HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS: Your festive guide to holiday attractions, theatre, Christmas concerts 14 SPECIAL EVENTS & SHOW GUIDE Fairs, Festivals, Galleries and Exhibitions 15 DINNER THEATRE DIRECTORY

18 HOTset Guide to who is ﬁ lming in and around Toronto

HOTsports Toronto Raptors and Toronto Maple Leafs Home Game Schedules 19 VIP SOURCE Visitor’s Information Page. Instant phone directory to major tourist attractions and entertainment venues

DINNER & SHOW: Dinner Theatres 20 MOVIE MONITOR A checklist guide to this season’s hottest new movies 22 WOW WEST: What’s On Where in Mississauga @ The Living Arts Centre

COVER STORY This issue bridges the outgoing and incoming years with a wide range of entertaining events. Depicted on our cover are Kurt Browning as PETER PAN and Ross Petty as Dr. .Hook - the fractured fairy tale at the Elgin Theatre. The holiday season comes alive with the staging of Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS at the Sony Centre. That will be followed by the CHINESE NEW YEAR SPECTACULAR and AFRICAN FOOTPRINT, also at the Sony Centre. Gardeners and nature lovers alike, will get an early taste of spring when CANADA BLOOMS returns to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre as does the CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW, showcasing the latest and greatest models that will hit the street this summer - and many we can only wish for.

Fall/Winter 2007 HOToronto 3 Publisher and Managing Editor Joey Cee Contributors Fall/Winter 2007 Annette Stallmach, Enzo Iammatteo volume 14 number 2 Miriam Isenberg, Everett Rooke Photography Aline Sandler, Tom Sandler. From the editor Jody Glaser, Lenore Farrell, George Onuska. Enzo Iammatteo Randy Muise Design, Layout & Digital Cover Graphics 17 Designs - www.17designs.com Interns Toronto at Par or better! Peter Kaniuk Jonathan Delgado Winter is what we make it! Some choose to retreat and hibernate once the cold weather and snow moves in while others are ready Website Design to take on the coldest of seasons with a gusto that can only DesignSource.com promote good health and a sense of adventure. Theatre goers, Social Media Marketing movie goers, concert goers and goers of all kinds who simply Vince Alexander Joey Cee, Publisher & Editor refuse to let the doldrums of winter get the best of them are the ones that get to experience the joys available to them in our great HOToronto Magazine is published three times a year by city. The entertainment factor is at its best during the winter months as theatres gear up to stage JCO Communications Inc., great productions catering to all walks of life and when concerts are in abundance as major tours 1235 Bay Street, 4th Floor, are in progress. Numerous consumer shows and exhibitions are mounted over the next six months Toronto, Ontario. M5R 3K4. at the convention centres, drawing in thousands of curious patrons who converge under one roof to Tel: (416) 923-HOTO (4686) see and explore the offerings of hundreds of exhibitors at each location. Sports arenas are awash Fax: 905-820-9512 with fans routing for the Leafs or Raptors and of course, there are movies and great restaurants E-mail: [email protected] to dine at - enough to keep you off the couch every day of the week. However, this season should be a time for us to realize how lucky we are to have all these joyful journeys we can follow. One www.HOToronto.com trip down to Yonge and Dundas at night will give you the sense that we are developing our own The information on establishments and special version of Times Square albeit on a smaller scale. Just as our dollar has met up with the power of venues listed or mentioned in this publication is the American greenback so has our culture, and in some cases surpassing all expectations. Getting compiled from all available, and considered to be out there and discovering what the city has to offer only supports our growth as the entertainment reliable sources. The publisher does not assume re- capitol of Canada. Get into the holiday spirit by visiting some of the holiday attractions and events sponsibility for omissions, errors or changes printed. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy of that are sure to put you in a festive mood. information provided at time of printing. Due to the HOToronto Magazine is designed to guide you to your destination and help you plan a great nature of the venues, information may change after time in Toronto. So allow us to be your guide. If you don’t ﬁ nd what you are looking for in this date of publication. issue, please make sure you visit our website regularly where you can ﬁ nd updates or join our new This publication does not endorse or recommend HOToronto Social Network on Facebook. the establishments listed or advertised. However, most establishments are listed on proven merit and Everything you need to know is just a few clicks away! therefore recommended for publication. You may no- tify the publisher in writing, by fax or by e-mail, of any On behalf of myself and the HOToronto crew, I extend best wishes to all our readers and supporters changes or additions found in this publication. throughout the years. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all. HOToronto Magazine is available at selected retail locations, information centres, plus selected news- stands and bookstands throughout Toronto and the surrounding areas. Locations include selected tourist information centres, ticket locations, nightclubs, bars, restaurants, theatres, concert venues and festivals, record stores and tourist attractions. HO- Toronto Magazine is available to tourists from Tour- ism Toronto (Metro Toronto Convention & Visitors In the Spirit of Christmas Association). 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4 HOToronto Fall/Winter 2007 Aline Sandler at the “DROWSEY CHAPERONE” OPENING NIGHT PARTY

Just about every day of the week, the various editors and photographers of HOToronto are invited to special events taking place throughout the Comic Robin Duke Dancap president, Actor Georgia Engle (Mary Co-writer and her son Augie Aubrey Dan with wife Tyler Moore, Everybody Loves Don McKellar megacity. Here are some candid and not-so-candid shots by our chief- Riik Anna and family Raymond) with Aubrey Dan photographer Aline Sandler at some of the past season’s schmooze highlights.

Amanda Smith and Royal Animation producer Cast of Drowsey Chaperone Modelling new usher uniforms are (L-R) Air Farce comic Luba Goy Genna Duplessis and Amanda Rotko, Emily Munroe, Sean Jones comic Jessica Holmes and Wesley French FASHION WEEK OPENING NIGHT

Suzanne Cohon and CSI Miami star The Man In Chair Alexandra Weston of Soﬁ a Milos lead actor Bob ASC Public Relations Martin Steve Reed & Rod Morris & Hoax Coutoure’s Chris Dr. Penny Kendall Donato Carozza Tyrell & Brian Bailey THE ANNUAL PINK BEDROOM GALA Reed

Elaine Tenneyson, Norma Jones E. Michael Jones Film maker Bobby Brown and Actor, Amanda Flare Magazine Holt Renfrew’s Bean Alexis Binder & Bonnie Johnson and Jane Ip Uppekah Jain (representing Brugel (Paradise Editor Lisa Tant Barbara Atkin & Playdead sponsor Caramilk) Falls) & Designer Brian FDCC President Bailey Robin Kay

Krista Webster and Rebecca Hardy, Dennis Darby Heather & Max Gottlieb Singer Amanda Marcus Doyle Jen Wade & Supermodel Iman & Canada’s Next Top and Danielle Bibas Martinez & Yasmine Shira Wosnick Robin Kay Model Rebecca Hardy Neschorek

Stephen & Charmaine Nadine Spencer,of sponsor Jane Ip, Founder of Pink Bedroom, Kevin Pennant & actor, Musician, Designer Pat Actor Tara Spencer- Johnson Finer Foods & Jessica Shields co-host Bill Carroll and Beth Ann Charlotte Sullivan (Across the Wayne St. John McDonagh Nairn (Corner Gas) of Rogers Wireless Colle River to Motor City)

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THE CHOCOLATE BALL

A 14-Day Celebration of Big City Fun! January 25 - February 7, 2008

Now it its ﬁ fth year, the award-winning WinterCity festival offers a 14-day, city-wide celebration of Toronto’s incomparable diversity of spirit bursting with delicious culinary experiences, a hot blaze of unique free entertainment and a showcase of our vibrant arts scene. For two weeks the spotlight is focused on Toronto’s incredible wealth of creative and talented performers, this city’s diverse hospitality industry and fantastic world-class attractions.

THREE FESTIVALS IN ONE

Wild On Winter - WOW! Series at Nathan Phillips Square The WinterCity Festival is brimming with incomparable free programming. Bundle up and enjoy outdoor entertainment each festival weekend, featuring performances from celebrated Canadian music talent and world-renowned, international theatrical troupes. This series of open-air performances injects some serious WOW! into Toronto’s winter landscape.

Warm Up Series at Toronto Attractions Head indoors for performances and special events, ranging from backstage tours and culinary demonstrations to acrobatic performances and kid-friendly shows hosted by some of this city’s top attractions. Plus, take advantage of discount admission at some of Toronto’s most thrilling destinations.

Winterlicious at Toronto Restaurants Experience a series of mouth-watering culinary events Chocoholics came out in full force during Chocolate Festival Week in mid-October, and indulge in great food at great value with the to partake in a number of delectable events that swirled the city. Included amongst ever popular prix ﬁ xe promotion at more than 100 of them was Chocolicious (a culinary delight hosted by a dozen or so restaurants), The Toronto’s top dining establishments. Chocolate Spa Party (presented by Spadirect), It’s A Wonderful Death by Chocolate (a dinner theatre who-dun-it presentation by Mysteriously Yours), the 911 Chocolate Forget the weather and join the party in the world’s Relay (hosted by the Palais Royale) and the Cocouture Fashion Show: Men In Brown, coolest winter city! also hosted by the Palais Royale). Topping off the week of events was the 2nd Annual CHOCOLATE BALL which saw four hundred chocolate lovers congregate to sample the many varieties of chocolate and chocolate desserts being offered on the 150 ft. chocolate buffet. Entertainment was provided by Hilario Duran & His Cuban Jazz Orchestra - a ﬁ tting choice of music for the event that was themed as “Cocoa Cabana”. All events were collectively raised money and awareness for Prostate and Breast Cancer Research at the Princess Margaret Hospital. For additional photos visit www.TheChocolateBall. ca or www.ChocolateFestivalWeek.com Photos by: Jody Glaser, Lenore C. Farrell, George Onuska, Enzo Iammatteo, Randy Muise

6 HOToronto Fall/Winter 2007 FIRST ANNUAL independent XEROX IMAGES OF WINTER ICE WINE GALA DATE: January 18 ARTIST FAIR LOCATION: Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort TICKET INFO: $150 per person. 905-688-0212 March 6 – 9, 2008 This spectacular evening showcases wines from several of the province’s wineries Liberty Grand Toronto and features Canada’s largest tasting of internationally acclaimed Icewines and other premium wines from the 2006 Vintage of Excellence. The fi ne art market is hotter than ever, but fi nding and investing in a perfect piece can be a daunting task, whether you’re a novice enthusiast BRANDON’S EYE RESEARCH FUND GALA on the hunt for your fi rst painting or an avid collector. A good place to DATE: February 2 start will be The Artist Project Toronto, a four day exhibition and sale of LOCATION: Terrace Banquet Centre, 1680 Creditstone Rd., Concord contemporary fi ne art, which will bring together for the fi rst time a carefully CHARITY: Brandon’s Eye Research Fund juried selection of new and emerging artists under one roof. TICKET INFO: $125 per person. 905-833-3165 This year’s theme will be Seeing is Believing: A Magical Evening and will feature Created by MMPI Canada, the group behind the One Of A Kind Show host Michael Landsberg from TSN’s Off The Record, a live band, a 5-course meal and the Interior Design Show, The Artist Project Toronto will welcome over and a live silent auction. 100 juried independent artists selected to showcase their work to gallerists, collectors and art enthusiasts in an intimate environment. Approximately DRAGON BALL 85% of the artists will be from Canada. DATE: February 9 Patti Stewart, Vice President of MMPI Canada, feels this event has LOCATION: Metro Toronto Convention Centre something new to offer the Toronto art scene. “We wanted this to be a CHARITY: Yee Hong Centre different type of event, appealing to not just seasoned collectors but to new TICKET INFO: www.YeeHongDragonBall.org buyers in a younger generation. At The Artist Project Toronto, they will Now, in its 19th year, Dragon Ball is indelibly imprinted onto Canada’s charitable have the chance to meet face to face with the artists handpicked by the jury, social scene. Don’t miss the opportunity to share in the power of giving and the as well as have the benefi t of experiencing a gallery environment without power of friends and community. any intimidation.” To recreate the elegant feeling of being in an art gallery, The Artist FROM THE HEART GALA Project Toronto will give the grandiose halls at Liberty Grand a temporary DATE: February 15 makeover, constructing white walls and chic private galleries for each LOCATION: Le Jardin Banquet Hall, Woodbridge artist. CHARITY: Cardiology at SickKids In support of professional development, The Artist Project Toronto will TICKET INFO: 905-859-6175 also include an exhibition called “Untapped”, a selection of works by eight VIENNESE BALL 2008 to ten up-and-coming student artists, as well as the “Orange Competition” DATE: May 10 where exhibiting artists will interpret their feelings about the colour LOCATION: Grand Ballroom, Royal York Hotel Orange. CHARITY: Toronto Philharmonia Fine art talks, hosted by leading Toronto art and design experts such TICKET INFO: 416-499-2204 as Betty Ann Jordan, will take place throughout the four-day art fair. Full Haute cuisine accompanied by fi ne wine. Conversations with friends old and schedule of events are still to be announced. new at your table, the joy of watching whirling couples circling the dancefl oor in Tickets and event details will be available online at www. their fi nest gowns and formal wear. The Viennese Ball is simply unlike any other theartistprojecttoronto.com or onsite from March 6 – 9, 2008. Admission event on the Toronto social calendar. At breaks in the evening, more contemporary is $10 for Adults, $7 for Seniors. Opening Night Preview tickets are $20. music is played for those couples who would like to expand their dancing beyond the waltz. BRAZILIAN CARNIVAL BALL DATE: May 24 HOToronto LOCATION: Metro Toronto Convention Centre CHARITY: Oncology Nursing, Princess Margaret Hospital Now Available On TICKET INFO: www.BrazilianBall.com The 42nd Brazilian Carnival Ball will celebrate the remarkable life and spirit of FACEBOOK Anna Maria de Souza, the inspiration and founder of the Ball. Anna Maria sadly HOToronto has joined the social networking revolution by creating a passed away last September 18th after a courageous battle with cancer. She had a Members, Sizzle Sheet News and Event listings group on the popular profound and lasting impact on the community and has left this tremendous legacy website Facebook. to honour. It was her wish for the Ball to continue to grow and support numerous Online social networks and communities appear to have hit the Internet worthy charities in the coming years. with the momentum of a runaway locomotive. A new study released by Ipsos Reid has found that nearly four-in-ten Internet-enabled adults in Canada (37%) have visited an online social network or online social community and three-in-ten (29%) have placed a profi le on at least one such site. “Creating a social networking group on Facebook just makes sense”, says HOToronto Publisher and Editor Joey Cee. Canadian adults who have heard of and/or visited an online social network spend an average of 5.4 hours per week browsing and using online social networks. Facebook is the most popular online social network among Canadian. “Canadians have embraced social networking and Toronto is currently the most popular Facebook network,” says Cee, “by opening ourselves up to these kinds of social networks, Canadians and tourists can more easily learn about Toronto’s premier entertainment and events.” Large proportions of Canada’s population centres are linked on the popular social networking site. Toronto, as an example, is the largest geographic group, with member numbers (940,988 Facebookers ) surpassing those of major urban centres like London and New York.

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Fall/Winter 2007 HOToronto 7 HOToronto Magazine in association with Evening Out Magazine is proud to provide the following list of live productions currently staged at theatres throughout Toronto and surrounding areas. This HOToronto Guide to theatre is a comprehensive list of current and upcoming productions scheduled in Toronto. DRAMA relationships. From the pick up to throughout the last 20 years of her features impressions of over 50 voices dating, love, living together, marriage career. Sharron has starred in many from TV`s The Simpsons in a hilarious TWELVE ANGRY MEN and sex. of Toronto’s best-known musicals, performance of Shakespeare`s January 8 - February 10 including Les Miserables (with Colm Macbeth! With a script which remains Princess of Wales BUNCHA BAD APPLES: THE Wilkinson) and Beauty and the Beast, 85% Shakespeare, MacHomer will Twelve Jurors. Twelve walks of life. REMIX PROJECT and has been featured in such hit fi lms leave you exhausted with laughter. And only two ways to rule: guilty December 9 as Mean Girls and Cinderella Man. or not guilty. What seems like an Diesel Playhouse THE LIFE & ADVENTURES OF open-and-shut murder case becomes MTV’s comedian Gilson Lubin NICHOLAS NICKLEBY a twisted puzzle of prejudice and presents a night of stand-up. Great to January 4 PART 1 & 2 intrigue. line-up of comedians, special guest Diesel February 22 appearances and prizes. Playhouse - April 20 THE PALACE OF THE END Combining Princess of Wales the hit This comic Jan. 14 - Feb. 23 SHARRON’S PARTY! Berkeley Theatre modern masterpiece is Starring Sharron Matthews concepts presented across Three lives. Three December 10 voices. Three of offi ce comedy with a pop musical two separate Diesel Playhouse theatre style, this hilarious, multimedia plays - each perspectives on One part stand-up, one part chanteuse, the war in Iraq: musical romp is all about ‘getting complete in itself downtown diva Sharron Matthews to yes!’ When low morale threatens - creating an the plain-spoken, serves up an exciting musical comedy goofy, 23-year-old their branch, fi ve offi ce workers must unforgettable experience. Goodness cabaret fi lled with singing, stories, mount a team building talent show. and virtue battle cruelty and avarice soldier imprisoned audience participation and tons of for torturing Romance blossoms, betrayal burns, and emerge triumphant in this funny, laughter! Sharron combines her and hilarity ensues as they try to keep moving, exhilarating saga of Victorian prisoners at Abu powerful voice and comedic wit to Ghraib; the brilliant microbiologist the show together without tearing each England. create pop medleys, sing-a-longs and other apart. Get into the team-building You’ll meet such characters as and weapons inspector who blew songologues that will have the audience the whistle on the dossier justifying spirit with such songs as, “Close the only Charles Dickens could create: roaring with laughter and crooning Deal”, “Bottom Line” and the show- Nicholas, defi ant of those who wrong the invasion of Iraq; and a mother along. Sharron’s bawdy humour, stopping group number that has the the people he loves; wicked Uncle and political leader who suffered dazzling costumes and distinctive voice audience screaming, ”You Can’t Fire Ralph, who cares for nothing but the greatest loss imaginable at the have earned her comparisons to the Me, I Quit!” money; Wackford Squeers, the cruel hands of Saddam Hussein. This raw ‘other’ Divine Miss M - Bette Midler. master of Dotheboys Hall, the poor, and poetic new work by award- Her dramatic and comic sensibilities PRIVATE LIVES abused Smike ... and 146 more whom winning playwright Judith Thompson are apparent not only in the wildly January 18 - February 2 you will never forget. will challenge your beliefs while entertaining monologues weaved Alumnae Theatre – The Main Stage celebrating the music of the human seamlessly between songs, but within One of the most fl ippant plays ever FOR KIDS & FAMILY voice and the depths of the human the songs themselves, as Sharron written. Elyot and Amanda, once soul. effortlessly reveals the vibrancy, married and now honeymooning with PETER PAN heartbreak and hilarity of the stories new spouses at the same hotel, meet November 22 – January 6 DAUGHTER OF within each song’s lyrics. by chance, reignite the old spark and Elgin Theatre THE HOUSE Sharron’s Party! has featured as impulsively elope. After days of being Starring Kurt Browning & Ross Petty April 18 - May 3 Special Guests some of Canada’s reunited, they again fi nd their fi ery Based on the stage play by J.M. Barrie, Alumnae Theatre, most talented and established romance alternating between passions the story follows the adventures of The Main Stage musical theatre performers, including of love and anger, eventually leading Peter, Captain Hook, Tinker Bell Set in 1950s Dublin, Stratford’s Blythe Wilson and Steve to a knock-down, drag out fi ght. A and Wendy and is performed in Daughter of the Ross, CanStage’s Thom Allison and unique play with four successful the “fractured fairy tale” style that House tells the Broadway’s Louise Pitre, to name a Broadway runs. audiences have come to love. This story of Eileen, torn few. Peter Pan takes place in modern between her desire Sharron’s Party! has been entertaining SPELLING BEE day 2007 where Wendy dreams of to follow her man to Canada and her sold-out audiences at Toronto’s January 29 – February 10 being a pop star, Tinkerbell is busy duty, as the only daughter, to stay and Gladstone Hotel monthly for the past 2 Elgin Theatre downloading music care for her mother. All members of years, and now the naughty cabaret is Six young people in the throes of off the internet and the family express their views with taking it’s crowd-pleasing show on the puberty, overseen by grown-ups who Captain Hook would intensity and humour - no holding road. The timing of ending the Toronto barely managed to escape childhood give his right arm to back in this household! A poignant, run at the Gladstone coincides with the themselves, learn that winning isn’t go to Hollywood to witty exploration of richly nuanced much-anticipated release of PARTY everything and that losing doesn’t become the next big characters - with a surprise at the end. GIRL, a compilation of Sharron and necessarily make you a loser. action star .. look out Patrick’s best pop cabaret confections. Johnny Depp! COMEDY Performing in the biggest musicals MACHOMER This high fl ying in North America, singing with Massey Hall panto presentation THE FLAWS OF ATTRACTION symphonies, providing the voices February 22 by producer Ross To Dec. 2 of animated characters, writing and Comic genius Petty who also plays Diesel Playhouse compiling her own shows and cabarets Rick Miller’s Capt. Hook with A collection of comedy sketches plus working in front of the cameras one-man vocal pirattitude is as silly looking at men, women and have kept Sharron Matthews busy spectacular as it gets. Throughout the entire two

8 HOToronto Fall/Winter 2007 and a half hours, punch lines are can’t stay fl at forever – someone has era when the famous rubbed LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS thrown around instead of gunfi re. to do something. And that someone shoulders with the politicians and To December 15 Kurt Brownings performance as Peter is Stanley! Stanley puts himself in a partied hard. Frank, Sammy & Dean, Bluma Appel Pan sets the stage in motion from big envelope and travels the world – a all singing, all dancing, all-round Theatre skating on roller blades to soaring human letter! performers, injected not only their A geeky over the stage. He is the setup for In a whirlwind musical travelogue, songs into the 50s and 60s, but a botanist many one-liners. His performance as Stanley– the ultimate pen pal – scours lifestyle that everyone wanted. discovers an an actor is superb. This fractured fairy the globe for a solution to his unusual unusual plant tale is supported by a well rounded problem. Stamped, posted and CHINESE NEW YEAR that brings him cast of characters. Meghan Hoople cancelled from Washington D.C. to SPECTACULAR instant fame plays the beautifully voiced Wendy France to Mexico South Africa and January 18 - 20 and fortune, and Jennifer Waiser is the loveable beyond. And whether he’s rapping Sony Centre but has strange Tinkerbell. Narrator and a regular with the Declaration of Independence, nutritional performer on past Petty productions thwarting robberies at Louvre needs. This wild, hilarious musical is Eddie Glen who doubles as Nana Museum in Paris, or learning about uses doo-wop, rock ‘n’ roll and the pet dog and Smee, Capt. Hook’s different cultures through song and Motown to tell a love story with “out- trusty sidekick. Wendy’s brothers are dance, Stanley is closing in on his of-this-world complications. played by Brandon Banks as Michael goal of being a three-dimensional boy and Matthew Bel Bel Bellux as John. once more. WE WILL ROCK YOU Scene stealers would have to be To January 27 Donnie MacPhee as The Crocodile, THE BACKYARDIGANS: QUEST Canon Theatre Julia Juhas as Bruce The Mermaid FOR THE EXTRA ORDINARY In a future and Steven Gallagher as Chad (one ALIENS world ruled of the Lost Boys). In fact the entire February 29 From the legendary tales in the by giant ensemble of The Lost Boys and the - March 1 Chinese history to the heavenly corporations, Dixie Fish (mermaid backup singers) Sony Centre fairy beauties, from the soothing we are all bland, are cleverly worked into the show. The classic melody to the traditional homogenized, This is a show for the whole family Backyardigans dragon dances, the Chinese New Year happy, satisfi ed with enough infused song, dance and gang; Pablo the penguin; Tyrone the Spectacular is a work of beauty and consumers. But there are rebels living silliness to keep the kids and grown moose; Uniqua the purple-spotted inspiration, celebrating the wonder deep beneath the gleaming cities who ups entertained. This one gets an creature; Tasha the Hippo; and Austin of ancient Chinese culture through remember the forbidden music of a arrrrrr rating! the Kangaroo are fi ve high-spirited a combination of world-class music bygone age. preschool friends who use their zany and dance performances. It is sure to THE SNOW imagination to catapult on yet another dazzle the eyes, ears and heart, and QUEEN WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND epic adventure! Quest for the Extra to leave you with the memory of a The Princess of Wales Theatre December 4 - 15 Ordinary Aliens takes the audience lifetime. January 3 - 8 Young Centre on a 60-minute non-stop musical Based on the much-loved fi lm, In this Hans expedition as The Backyardigans Elgin Theatre Andrew Lloyd Webber and Jim Christian become Daring Detectives, Masters March 4 -16 Steinman’s Whistle Down The Wind Andersen of Disguise Guys and a Space Ace 3 Mo’ Divas is is an extraordinary and uplifting fairytale, a girl Reporter, who travel in hot pursuit must rescue an entertaining, tale about the transforming power of a mysterious space ship and its theatrically her best friend, missing passengers - the cookie of love and a perfect show for the the boy next door, who is pierced staged entire family this holiday season. crumbing Aliens! concert which by a magical shard of ice and then Tag along with the gang and their Featuring a host of award-winning celebrates and imprisoned by the mythical Snow special host, to shivering Frozen Toes songs, including the Boyzone smash showcases the magnifi cent versatility Queen. Mountain, the blistering Hot Footsy hit No Matter What, Whistle Down and power of the female voice. Three Desert, and the volcanic Lost Pirate The Wind tells the story of a young incredible singers take on the task February 12 Island, while singing and dancing the Louisiana girl who fi nds a mysterious of crossing eight musical styles and The Sony whole way! Join The Backyardigans stranger hiding in her barn. When Centre in their fi nger snapping, toe tapping 400 years of music in one evening she asks his identity, the fi rst words Stanley and mind-boggling adventures, which – including opera, Broadway, jazz, he utters are “Jesus Christ” and Lambchop is will keep the whole family on the blues, soul, R&B, spirituals and it’s as if her prayers have been your ordinary, edge of their seat wondering where gospel. An excellent and spectacular answered. While the townspeople are every day, they’ll be off to next in this rousing concert for the entire family. determined to hunt down an escaped run-of-the-mill Quest for the Extra Ordinary Aliens. felon, she and her friends vow to ten-year-old: MUSICALS protect him from the outside world. normal mom VARIETY and dad, SWEENEY TODD JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR normal little (LIVE FROM November 6 – December 9 February 15 – 16 brother, normal LAS VEGAS) Princess of Wales Sony Centre life. That’s just December 20-31 The legendary demon barber, hell- The fi rst the problem – For Stanley, life is too Princess of bent on revenge, takes up with his collaboration normal. He wants to travel the world, Wales Theatre enterprising neighbour in a delicious between do something amazing, something no After numerous plot to slice their way through Andrew Lloyd one’s ever seen before. Careful what critically London’s upper crust. Justice will Webber and you wish for, Stanley! One night, acclaimed be served - along with lush melody, Tim Rice to be the bulletin board on the wall above international audacious humour and bloody good performed on the professional stage, Stanley’s bed comes loose and falls. tours since thrills. Jesus Christ Superstar is one of the Right on top of Stanley! And the next 2000, and most popular and enduring works morning, Stanley Lambchop wakes four years in London’s West End, WHITE CHRISTMAS ever created for the musical theatre. up fl at. Not just a little fl at… Really, Christmas With The Rat Pack is the November 22 – January 5 Featuring such notable songs as really fl at. At fi rst it’s not so bad. He coolest holiday party in town! Sony Centre Superstar, Everything’s Alright and I can slide under locked doors, roll This spectacular and festive A story of two showbiz buddies Don’t Know How to Love Him, Jesus up like a mat, become a trampoline. production celebrates the incredible putting on a show in a picturesque Christ Superstar earned fi ve TONY His friends fl y him like a kite. And personalities of three world-famous Vermont inn and fi nding their perfect nominations . Stanley’s the best in his class at entertainers and some of the most mates in the bargain. Full of dancing, Set in two acts, Jesus Christ hide-and-seek: He just turns to the popular music that has ever been laughter and some of the greatest Superstar tells the story of the fi nal side and virtually disappears. But he recorded. Drift back to a glamorous songs ever written. seven days in the life of Jesus of Continued on page 10

Fall/Winter 2007 HOToronto 9 Continued from page 9 THEATRE DIRECTORY Nazareth. Superstar dramatizes Jesus’ and Maxim Beloserkovsky of the hopefuls, only 30 young aspiring Air Canada Centre entry into Jerusalem, the unrest caused American Ballet Theatre. performers were chosen. The next year 40 Bay Street, 416-598-4753 by his preaching and popularity, his was taken up with vocal classes and betrayal by Judas, the trial before SLEEPING BEAUTY ON ICE intensive dance instruction which, for Alumnae Theatre Pontius Pilate, and his ultimate December 20 - 23 most of these youngsters, was their 70 Berkeley Street, 416-364-4170 crucifi xion. Perpetually changing Bluma Appel Theatre fi rst opportunity to enter the world of Bathurst Street Theatre the face of musical theatre Jesus Duffl eBag Theatre is back for even professional theater. Seemingly going 736 Bathurst Street, 416-531-6100 Christ Superstar, will leave audiences more fun-fi lled and hilarious interactive nowhere, the long hours of rehearsal captivated by its power. story-telling! An annual favourite, you were rewarded when, on December Betty Oliphant Theatre 404 Jarvis Street, 416-964-5140 As relevant and timeless as ever, will see those crazy Duffl eBag folk (and 31st 1999, African Footprint was Jesus Christ Superstar, the rock a few unsuspecting audience members) invited to perform before Nelson Buddies In Bad Times Theatre opera vision of “the greatest story work together to present the timeless Mandela in Block B on Robben Island, 12 Alexander St., 416-975-8555 tale of Sleeping Beauty. ever told,” is perhaps more potent the very place where South Africa’s Canadian Stage in today’s troubled world than when leader had been a prisoner for some @ Bluma Appel Theatre it was fi rst produced. Now, for the LES BALLETS TROCKADERO 18 years. The result was an explosive 27 Front Street, 416-368-3110 new millennium, this magnifi cent DE MONTE and emotional performance televised story comes once again vividly to the CARLO around the world and seen by over Canadian Stage @ Berkley 26 Berkeley St., 416-368-3110 stage with Ted Neeley re-creating his Elgin Theatre 250 million viewers. This is how the unforgettable performance. January 19 - 20 journey began… Cannon Theatre This all-male 244 Victoria Street, 416-362-3218 RENT ballet troupe has TRINITY IRISH DANCE Capitol Events Theatre Sony Centre been performing COMPANY 2492 Yonge Street, 416-322-3322 March 19 - 22 and touring February 22, Whether it’s around the world Sony Centre Dancemakers Centre For Creation your fi rst time for more than The Distillery, 55 Mill Street, 416-367-1800 or your 100th 30 years playing prima ballerinas time, it’s time with all the ego, drama and glamour Deisel Playhouse you checked out Rent – The winner of of the legendary Ballets Russes. This 56 Blue Jays Way, 416-971-5656 the Tony Award for Best Musical and engagement marks the 10th anniversary Elgin Theatre the Pulitzer prize, Rent is about being of their fi rst sold-out run at the Elgin 189 Yonge Street, 416-314-2901 young, learning to survive, falling in Theatre. love, fi nding your voice and living for Factory Theatre/Factory today. Rent has made a lasting mark MOISEYEV DANCE COMPANY Studio Cafe The Trinity Dancers’ years of rigorous 125 Bathurst Street, 416-504-9971 on Broadway with songs that rock January 23 training are evident in every perfectly and a story that really resonates, and Sony Centre paced spin, leap and click, making Fairview Library Theatre now the smash-hit sensation of Rent is Moiseyev’s Company is often referred them a lethal powerhouse of speed and 35 Fairview Mall Dr., 416-703-6181 to as the anthology or encyclopedia of returning to Toronto. sound that has electrifi ed audiences Four Seasons Centre For The folk dance, as its repertoire includes around the world, with sold-out tours Performing Arts DIRTY DANCING dances of virtually all nations living in in Europe and Asia and appearances 145 Queen Street West, 416-363-6671 to August 31 the territory of the former Soviet Union, in such distinguished U.S. venues Royal Alexandra and also beyond its borders. Each Harbourfront Centre Theatre as Washington’s Kennedy Center, 235 Queen’s Quay West, 416-973-4000 Theatre dance composition is perfect by itself, New York’s Joyce and New Victory A timeless story of and when combined they represent an Theatres, and Los Angeles’s Royce Living Arts Centre fi rst love, full of heart unbelievable unity of the folk dance and (Mississauga) Hall. The company has appeared 4141 Living Arts Dr., 905-306-6000 pounding music, pure its poet — Igor Moiseyev. Numerous in feature fi lms by Disney, Dream dance energy and generations of dancers replaced each Works, Touchstone and Universal Lorraine Kisma Theatre breathtaking emotion. Experience the other over the years. But their leader including “Backdraft” and “The Road For Young People excitement and romance of the classic remains the same... Inimitable, brilliant, 165 Front Street, 416-363-5131 to Perdition” and on countless National story as never before – live on stage. magnifi cent — only such epithets are television... more programs including appropriate for the outstanding Russian Massey Hall “The Tonight Show” with Johnny 178 Victoria Street (at Shuter) THE HA’PENNY BRIDGE: THE choreographer, creator, art director Carson and Jay Leno, “Late Night with 416-872-4255 MUSICAL and ballet-master of the world famous Conan O’Brien,” and “Good Morning May - June 2008 State Academic Folk Dance Company Panasonic Theatre America.” Trinity won two Emmy Princess of Wales Theatre directed by Igor Moiseyev, who on 651 Yonge Street, 1-800-blueman Awards for their appearance on the A love torn apart in a country divided. January 21, 2006, celebrated his 100th Premiere Dance Theatre PBS Television Specials “One Step It is Dublin, 1922. As English troops birthday. Habourfront prepare to move out and civil war Beyond” and “World Stage”, and were 207 Queens Quay W., 416-973-3000 featured in the ABC special “Dignity of threatens to tear the city apart, the AFRICAN FOOTPRINT Princess Of Wales Irish capital’s residents suffer the dual February 7 - 9 Children,” hosted by Oprah Winfrey. 300 King St. W., 416-872-1212 pressures of political violence and Sony Centre SWAN LAKE ON ICE Scarborough Village Theatre poverty. It is in this chaos that George 3600 Kingston Road, 416-396-4049 Aitkin, a young Londoner, meets April 30 - May 11 Molly Cassidy. In an historical period Sony Centre Solar Stage of heightened nationalistic tension, 4950 Yonge Street, 416-368-8031 greed, deceit, jealousy and love are Sony Centre mixed with dramatic consequences. 1 Front St. E., 416-393-7474 What chance has their love of Hotline: 416-393-7469 surviving, in a country divided by Studio Theatre civil war? The hypnotic heartbeat of the African Harbourfront drum, the soulful saxophone and the Queen’s Quay West, 416-973-3000 DANCE haunting pennywhistle, meld Afro- and Euro-centric music and dance The Young Centre For The THE NUTCRACKER – Kwela-jive, traditional gumboot, tap, The Imperial Ice Stars perform Swan Performing Arts Elgin Theatre Lake on Ice bringing world class ice The Distillery, 55 Mill Street, contemporary ballet, hip-hop pantsula 416-866-8666 December 15 - 16 – into an ‘explosive stampede of song skating to the intimacy of the theatre. A family favourite and holiday and dance’ that tells the vibrant and Performed to Tchaikovsky’s glorious Winchester Street Theatre tradition, this presentation is a faithful diverse history of South Africa. In 1999, music by 25 World, European and 80 Winchester St., 416-360-6429 and classic rendering based on National Championship skaters, Richard Loring, television and theatre For additional theatre listings the Kirov choreography by Vasily star and show producer, recruited a including ITV’s Dancing on Ice please visit our website at Vainonen. This year’s production group of young people from the dusty sensation, Olga Sharutenko, this truly HOToronto.com features guest artists Irina Dvorovenko streets of Soweto. From hundreds of is a spectacular show for all ages. Click on Theatre Directory

10 HOToronto Fall/Winter 2007 Entertainment is what makes Toronto HOT! And we’ve got some of the hottest music makers, performers and stage productions in the world coming to Toronto to make our cold winter nights sizzle. For ticket information phone numbers refer to the FALL/WINTER CONCERT AND FESTIVAL GUIDE VIP SOURCE reference page. DECEMBER TORONTO ALL-STAR BRAVISSIMO! BJORN AGAIN JAMES BLUNT BIG BAND: A CELEBRATION OF THE January 24 - 26 February 28 SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS A CHRISTMAS SPECIAL WORLD’S Casino Rama Sony Centre Nov. 19 - Dec. 2 December 15 GREATEST OPERA Niagara Fallsview Casino Jane Mallett Theatre December 30 THE ORIGINAL STARS AT ONE NIGHT LIVE: Roy Thomson Hall AMERICAN BRYAN ADAMS RITA MacNEIL’S DR.DRAW’S BANDSTAND: JOSH GROBAN CHRISTMAS ANNUAL A CORONATION OF A KING: BOBBY VEE SARAH MCLACHLAN Nov. 30 - Dec. 1 HOLIDAY A TRIBUTE TO BENNY FABIAN JANN ARDEN Casino Rama SHOW GOODMAN BRIAN HYLAND February 28 December 15 December 31 THE CHIFFONS Air Canada Centre DAVID GRAY Danforth Music Roy Thomson Hall CHRIS MONTEZ December 2 Hall January 25 - 26 MARCH Massey Hall NEW YEARS EVE Niagara Fallsview Casino HANNAH MONTANA: COMEDY EXTRAVAGANZA VOICES OF SHOWTIME MILEY CYRUS AMY SKY & MARC JORDAN SYMPHONY December 31 with PETER APPLEYARD December 15 January 26 ORCHESTRA OF CANADA Massey Hall CHICK COREA Air Canada Centre Living Arts Centre December 2 March 5 Toronto Centre for the Arts JANUARY Massey Hall ANDRE RIEU RAIN: THE December 14 -15 KEVIN BEATLES PINK MARTINI PAUL ANKA Rogers Centre EXPERIENCE December 4 COSTNER March 15 & MODERN Jan. 29 - Feb. 3 Massey Hall Massey Hall TORONTO CHILDREN’S WEST Sony Centre CHORUS January 4 - 5 IRON MAIDEN BON JOVI December 15 Niagara FEBRUARY March 16 Dec. 6 - 7 & Roy Thomson Hall Fallsview Casino Air Canada Centre March 10 AMERICA TORONTO SYMPHONY Air Canada February 1 - 2 ORCHESTRA: MESSIAH THE TEMPTATIONS WAYNE NEWTON Centre Casino Rama Dec. 15 - 16 & 18 - 19 January 4 - 5 March 19 - 20 Roy Thomson Hall Casino Rama Casino Rama PRESERVATION HALL SPICE GIRLS JAZZ BAND: TORONTO February 3 - 4 FOO FIGHTERS JENNY TSENG A CREOLE CHRISTMAS PHILHARMONIA: Air Canada Centre March 22 JACK WU December 7 CHRISTMAS IN VIENNA Air Canada Centre January 6 - 7 Roy Thomson Hall December 16 JOHN MELLENCAMP Niagara Fallsview Casino Toronto Centre for the Arts TOM COCHRANE DAVID SOPHIE MILMAN & RED RIDER COPPERFIELD & MICHAEL TORONTO COLIN MOCHRIE February 6 March 28 - 30 KAESHAMMER PHILHARMONIA & BRAD SHERWOOD Air Canada Centre Sony Centre December 8 December 16 January 11 Massey Hall Toronto Centre for the Arts Casino Rama TORONTO APRIL PHILHARMONIA: ORCHESTRA TORONTO JOHN McDERMOTT LITTLE ANTHONY AND THE MUSIC OF THE BUDDY GUY December 9 December 16 IMPERIALS AMERICAS April 5 Toronto Centre for the Arts Princess of Wales January 11 -12 February 7 Massey Hall Niagara Fallsview Casino Toronto Centre for the Arts JACKY CHEUNG CHRISTMAS WITH THE VON AVRIL LAVIGNE December 19 TRAPP CHILDREN BARNEY BENTAL DRUM April 7 Air Canada Centre December 11 - 12 & THE LEGENDARY February 8 Air Canada Centre Roy Thomson Hall HEARTS Massey Hall COLIN JAMES January 12 GEORGE JONES LITTLE RENZO Casino Rama April 8 MOLLY JOHNSON BIG BAND ARBORE Massey Hall BEN HEPPNER CHRISTMAS L’ORCHESTRA JIM GAFFIGAN: December 12 Dec. 20 – 21 ITALIANA BEYOND THE GARY VALENCIANO LIVE! Glen Gould Studio Massey Hall February 10 April 26 PALE TOUR Roy Thomson Hall AMADEUS CHAMBER ELMO MAKES January 12 Sony Centre SINGERS MUSIC Elgin Theatre ABBAMANIA December 13 December 21 - 23 February 15 MAY Roy Thomson Hall Air Canada Centre THE PENDRAGONS Roy Thomson Hall January 14 - 17 RON SEXMITH DISNEY’S HIGH SCHOOL FEIST May 3 CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE Casino Rama MUSICAL February 18 Massey Hall THE BAND – THE LAST Dec. 21 - 23 & 26 - 30 Sony Centre WALTZ SOLID GOLD MOTOWN Rogers Centre TSO - YO YO MA December 13 January 14 - 20 CHRIS BOTI May 3 The Phoenix Concert Hall Niagara Fallsview Casino CANADIAN BRASS February 20 Roy Thomson Hall ANNUAL CHRISTMAS Massey Hall OZZY OSBOURNE KEITH URBAN CONCERT THE CURE ROB ZOMBIE COWBOY JUNKIES December 13 December 22 May 15 January 21 February 23 Air Canada Centre Air Canada Centre THE GOSPEL Air Canada Centre Massey Hall ST. MICHAEL’S CHRISTMAS PROJECT HARLEM GOSPEL CHOIR CHOIR SCHOOL: December 22 MICHAEL February 23 A CHRISTMAS Massey Hall BUBLE For updated concert listings Sony Centre CELEBRATION January 24 please visit our website TAFELMUSIK: SING ALONG December 14 - 15 Air Canada MESSIAH BLUE RODEO Massey Hall Centre HOToronto.com December 23 Feb. 28 - 29 Click on HOTickets Massey Hall Massey Hall

Fall/Winter 2007 HOToronto 11 himself or Tiny Tim or those ghoulish THE WINTER KIDZFEST and respect for other people, along with Christmas @ Ghosts of Christmas these colourful scenes Yonge-Dundas the enjoyable music and great narrative make for the perfect photo-op. Square are a perfect compliment to the joys of CASA LOMA December 1-2 Christmas. THE BILLIARD ROOM On the fi rst THE LIBRARY Santa Claus and His Elves weekend of THE NUTCRACKER A Christmas Carol Be sure to join Santa and his Elves in December, bring the whole family to Canadian Ballet Theatre Nov. 30 - January 6, 2008 their toy workshop. Photos With Santa a winter celebration at Yonge-Dundas Winter Garden Theatre Centre The timeless classic brought to life in a on weekends and at peak season. (Extra Square! Dec. 15 - 16 whole new way, featuring those masters charge attraction) of merriment Men In Tights and their CHRISTMAS BY LAMPLIGHT TAILOR OF GLOUCESTER zany style of audience participation. STROLLING CHARACTERS Black Creek Pioneer Village Village Playhouse This comedic troupe tells a musical tale The Spritely Spirits December 8 - 22 Dec. 15, 2007 - Jan. 6, 2008 of Scrooge, Tiny Tim and the Ghosts Watch for these gleeful ghosties as Come and join the fun at Christmas by This favourite story of Beatrix Potter of Christmases past, present and future they hang around all the usual haunts Lamplight at Black Creek Pioneer Village. is presented as a musical comedy with all with the help of selected audience in the castle hallways. For memories of two mice trying to help the old tailor members. You’ll have a Dickens of a time Christmas past and presents, this pair of THE 32ND ANNUAL get the mayor’s special suit ready for at this show that’s sure to put the active in pixies is primed to please. CHRISTMAS TREATS WALK Christmas. Will the interfering and interactive. Toronto Zoo hungry cats prevent the celebration? This THE ELVES IN THE WORKSHOP December 26 heartwarming story is fi lled with hilarious CONSERVATORY December 1, 8, 15 & 22 Don’t miss this fun-fi lled day at the shenanigans and wonderful music. Magic After Midnight Bring your little elf to Casa Loma and Toronto Zoo as the animals get their When the clock strikes join us in our annual seasonal workshop- holiday gifts. Watch them indulge on SLEEPING BEAUTY ON ICE midnight you are hosted by Marnie Lippa from Parties Made holiday treats and seasonal goodies Canadian Stage Company - Canstage invited to embark upon Simple. You and your little elf will enjoy especially for them. Dec. 20 – 23 a journey to a place creating a decorated gingerbread house to Inspired by the 1890 ballet interpretation where all things are possible. Master hang on your family Christmas tree. ON STAGE of the classic tale of Sleeping Beauty, with magician Lawrence Larouche explores Your day will include: a score by legendary Russian composer the enchanting world inhabited by the · A gingerbread house approximately 3.5 THE NUTCRACKER Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, a cast of 35 spirits of Christmas long ago, today and inches tall, ready to hang Ballet Jorgen Canada skaters will retell the famous story on ice. tomorrow. Experience the magic of this · A festive box to carry your ornament Living Arts Centre land beyond slumber yourself. Created by home Mississauga DISNEY’S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL Majinx. · Tickets to our holiday themed show - A December 7 - 8 ON ICE Christmas Carol Experience the magic, Rogers Centre THE SWIMMING POOL · Hot chocolate, coffee and holiday goodies wonder and adventure Dec. 21 - 30 Ghostly Grotto · Admission to Casa Loma - don’t forget to of this holiday classic. One of It’s a ghoulish gala as the ghosts of visit Santa Claus while you are here! Disney’s most Christmas past, present and future RUDOLPH THE RED NOSED popular series celebrate the season in their disco den. Be CRIME WRITERS OF CANADA REINDEER comes to the sure to catch the Christmas Spirits at their READINGS AT CASA LOMA Solar Stage Theatre ice in Disney’s Holiday bash. December 8 - 9 High School Musical: The Ice Tour. BLOOD ON THE HOLLY: AN This fun holiday SECOND FLOOR HALLWAY - East ANTHOLOGY OF CHRISTMAS story is performed by PETER PAN The Scrooginator MYSTERIES Duffl eBag Theatre. Elgin & Winter Garden Theatre Centre Put your face in this place and watch as Tuesday, December 18 This is a popular To January 8, 2008 the Scrooginator puts the bah humbug in The third in a six part series featuring holiday show so Kurt Browning stars in the Ross Petty your mug. It will put some geezer in your Canada’s top crime writers presented in purchasing your tickets early is important. production of Peter Pan. Ebineezer. association with Crime Writers of Canada. Canada’s crime writers are celebrated THE NUTCRACKER WHITE SECOND FLOOR HALLWAY - West around the world. Award winning writers National Ballet CHRISTMAS The Royal Portrait Gallery and fi rst time authors offer their twisted Four Seasons Centre Sony Centre For The Beautiful gowns and costumes allow take on the festive season with stories for the Performing Arts Performing Arts you to immortalize your little prince ranging from the hilarious to the serious. December 8 - 30 To January 5, 2008 or princess with a timeless period Enjoy a holiday classic for the whole Irving Berlin’s holiday photograph. (Extra charge attraction) family. James Kudelka’s unique twist classic comes to the * * * * * * * * * * on the The Nutcracker takes the famous Sony Centre. SECOND FLOOR - Sir Henry’s Bedroom story of childhood magic to 19th Century Scrooge’s Bedroom CCITYWIDEITYWIDE Russia, where brother and sister Misha Join Scrooge as he tries to sleep off the EEVENTSVENTS and Marie embark on a dream journey. Christmas spirits. Will he slumber in peace or will the Ghosts succeed in turning THE CINDERELLA his visions of sugar plums into Noel CAVALCADE OF LIGHTS Solar Stage Theatre nightmares. Nathan Phillips Square Dec. 15, 2007 To December 15 – Jan. 6, 2008 THIRD FLOOR Nathan Phillips Square hosts a spectacular The traditional The Victorian Fantasy Hallway display of fi reworks and light on Saturday story is back and Fantasy cut outs will transform your little nights starting late-November. Participating this musical version ones into their favourite characters from neighbourhoods around the city will also will cheer your seasonal celebrations and A Christmas Carol. Whether it’s Scrooge display dozens of colourful light patterns. uplift your spirits. The theme of hard work

12 HOToronto Fall/Winter 2007 LINDT TREE OF HOPE CHRISTMAS CONCERTS By day, she’s a CityTV Breakfast Television host, but by night, Jennifer Hope beams radiantly over Toronto from atop the Lindt And Hilton Tree TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA Valentyne transforms into a Of Hope - an annual fundraising program benefi ting SickKids Foundation. Air Canada Centre contemporary songstress. Serenaded by the Canadian Children’s Opera Chorus under Artistic Director November 26 Ann Cooper Gay and featuring pianist Gergely Szokolay and host Kim Trans-Siberian Orchestra is a rock ANDRÉ RIEU Stockwood, 2-year-old SickKids Foundation ambassador Ethan helped The orchestra known for its symphonic Rogers Centre National Ballet’s Sugar Plum Fairy (Sonia Rodriguez) illuminate the tree, metal renditions of popular Christmas Dec. 14 - 15 which is crowned by a fi gure of Elpis, the Greek goddess of hope, designed by songs. Since forming in 1996, the group Dutch violinist and conductor André Rieu Mag Ruffman (Road to Avonlea, ToolGirl). has become a holiday season favourite, will perform in Toronto with his Johann Hilton Toronto General Manager Armin Schroecker said, “Like this tree, we with highly successful winter tours and Strauss Orchestra, in a show that re- all have the power to spread goodwill this holiday season, to be an example of accompanying albums. creates Vienna’s romantic atmosphere. the spirit of giving ... and ultimately offer comfort to someone else.” “Lindt is proud to continue inspiring this tradition of giving,” Lindt CEO MESSIAH Rudi Blatter added. “Like many traditions, The Tree of Hope program gives Trinity St. Paul’s Centre not only Toronto’s citizens but also its businesses a new way to gather together Dec. 19 - 22 and feel part of a community.” Don’t miss out on Tafelmusik’s acclaimed The launch event featured a creativity centre, where children designed their annual production of Handel’s famed own version of the Tree of Hope. On hand to assist the kids were Toronto oratorio, Messiah. Argonauts’ Offensive Guards Taylor Robertson and Brian Ramsay, Defensive End Ronald Flemons and Offensive Tackle Glenn January. The resulting CHRISTMAS WITH THE RAT PACK artwork will be on display in Adelaide Place and the PATH during the holiday Princess Of Wales Theatre season. December 20 -31 Also on hand at the event was the legendary Cabbagetown Santa, portrayed ACH’S CHRISTMAS ORATORIO Join Frank, Dean, and Sammy as they by Alex Punyi since 1994, when he assumed the role after the passing of his AND MAGNIFICAT take the stage in this holiday season father in law, Tom Crewe Sr. The Cabbagetown Santa attends the annual kid’s Trinity St. Paul’s Centre spectacle. Listen to some of your all St. Cyril’s Church Christmas party and hands out gifts to 500 children in the Nov. 27 - Dec. 2 time favourites and enjoy the antics in a Regent Park area-gifts collected at the annual Crewe Christmas Toy Dance, a Tafelmusik celebrates the festive season re-creation of the most entertaining Las tradition started by Tom Crewe Sr. over 60 years ago, but continued by his son, with this telling of the nativity story over Vegas Act. Tom Crewe Jr. two nights. Lindt and Hilton Toronto hope to surpass last year’s total of $26,000 COLIN JAMES LITTLE BIG BAND through innovative ways to donate, from bidding on two luxury travel packages A CREOLE CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS on www.sickkidsauctions.com to indulging in chocolate-infused desserts Roy Thomson Hall Roy Thomson Hall and cocktails at the Hilton Toronto or enjoying the Hilton Buffet Breakfast. December 7 Dec. 20 -21 In addition, a portion of the proceeds from the sale of select products at the Celebrate Guitar virtuoso and six-time Juno-Award three Lindt boutiques in the GTA will also be donated, as well as from the Christmas with the winner Colin James and his Little Big sale of Lindt Ornaments and Advent Calendars in the Hilton Toronto lobby. In Preservation Hall Band return for two nights of Yuletide fun addition, $2 from every special feature dessert ordered by groups celebrating Jazz Band. This at Massey Hall. the holidays at Hilton Toronto will be donated. home-style New Orleans Christmas comes This year’s 50-foot tree pays tribute to patients and staff of Hospital for Sick complete with unique carols such as ‘‘Zat SING-ALONG MESSIAH Children. SickKids 266 patients are represented by 266 strings of light, bearing You Santa Claus?” plus old favourites. Roy Thomson Hall 7,000 light bulbs-one for each full-time staff member. Meanwhile, 1,200 December 23 bows sparkle amongst the boughs to represent the funded research projects at CHRISTMAS WITH THE NYLONS Once again, the Tafelmusik Chamber SickKids. The tree will be on display until January 6, which will also be the Living Arts Centre Mississauga Choir and Orchestra invites you to fi nal day of the fundraising campaign. December 1 join them in singing Handel’s festive Join the Nylons at the Living Arts Centre masterpiece, Messiah, this Toronto school children will raise their voices in a song of hope during Hilton and hear them perform your favourite a Christmas season. Toronto’s Sounds of the Season choir series sponsored by Lindt. cappella songs. Throughout the season, school choirs will fi ll the magnifi cent hotel lobby with ROY THOMSON HALL’S FREE songs to celebrate the holiday spirit. NOON HOUR CONCERTS Roy Thomson Hall Dec. 13, 2007 - Dec. 3 Crestwood School 2 pm Apr. 17 2008 Dec. 4 Havergal Girls School 4 pm The free noon hour Dec 5 Earl Haig Secondary School 1 pm concerts are back! Dec. 6 Williamson Road Public School 2 pm Roy Thomson Dec. 7 St. Augustine Catholic School 2 pm Hall’s magnifi cent Gabriel Kney pipe Dec. 10 York School Senior Vocal Ensemble 4 pm organ shares the spotlight with Canada’s Dec. 11 St. Cyril Catholic School 3:30 pm most celebrated organists and choirs – a Dec. 12 St. Maria Goretti Catholic School 1 pm delightful way to relax for an hour. Dec. 13 St. Sebastian Catholic Elementary 1 pm Dec. 14 St. Bernard Catholic Elementary 1 pm JENNIFER VALENTYNE Dec. 17 York School Junior Choir 1 pm AND TYLER YAREMA Dec. 18 St. Agnes Catholic School 1 pm Living Arts Centre Dec. 19 St. Nicholas of Bari Catholic School 1:30 pm Mississauga December 14 For a compete list of Holiday Events please visit HOToronto.com Click on Holiday Highlights Banner

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This fair will be Now in its 30th year, The January 3 - 8 indoor water playground with Centre hosting over a hundred Clothing Show has become Metro Toronto Convention everything from wakeboarding The Holiday exhibitors providing an array an unforgettable shopping Centre and sailing to canoeing and countdown has begun and of products for your shopping experience to thousands kayaking. there is no better place to fi nd experience. of people in search of the NORTH AMERICAN INT’L With over 1,500 new boat the perfect gift .The show unique, the unusual, and the MOTORCYCLE models, boating accessories offers great gift ideas for handcrafted. It has also SUPERSHOW & CDN. and over a million square feet every one on your list. This become a seasonal resource MOTORCYCLE of fl oor space, the Toronto year the show focuses on the for the best looks at a fraction POWERSPORT BUSINESS Boat Show holds fast to its home with unique creations of the price, with special sales SHOW title as the premiere event from innovative artists, found only at the show. The January 4 - 6 for boaters in Canada with craftspeople, and designers. December 7 - 9 Clothing Show International Trade Centre the largest, most expansive This is Canada’s fi nest craft Metro Toronto Convention has continued One of the largest and array of products and services show, bringing innovative Centre to grow to now longest running Shows at available. The one-stop shop artists, craftspeople, and In addition to the new model over 300 booths, the International Centre, for novice and seasoned designers together to share introductions on the show with truly the Supershow occupies mariners alike, the 50th annual their unique creations with fl oor, the Toronto Motorcycle something for 5 halls and has over 1000 Toronto International Boat the rest of the world. Meet the Show will offer a wide everyone. Local motorcycles on display. Show provides the newest and makers, the artists and creators variety of feature displays and designers get a Motorcycle enthusiasts best in boating. Whether for of such unique work, chat entertainment that will appeal chance to shine The Clothing will see 2008 New Model speed, sailing, fi shing or fun with them and fi nd out about to all riders, regardless of age, Show works to promote up motorcycles, dealer displays, for the whole family, there’s the inspiration, their story. gender or level of experience. and coming local designers aftermarket and accessory a boat for every lifestyle and The Discover visual art, toys, Some of the highlights in our Boutique section. By superstores, over 70 riding budget. jewelry, fashion, ceramics, include: providing an affordable venue, clubs & associations, vintage glass, home decor, food and It’s She Rides Nite on Friday, they are able to test market displays, wild custom bikes, METRO HOME SHOW much more! December 7th. 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This great January 26 - 27 advantage of value-added complete design experience. manufacturers, distributors, bridal show is held only once a Rogers Centre services such as free parking Since the show’s inception, dealers, recreation vehicle year, be sure not to miss it!! and on-site professional child over half a million design clubs, recreation vehicle resort FEBRUARY care. professionals, discriminating operators, fi nance and leasing NIAGARA ICE WINE Most importantly, explore consumers and media have specialists, accessories outlets, FESTIVAL SPEEDORAMA new content designed to attended the IDS in search and service and technical Niagara Region February 8 - 10 dazzle your senses, touch of new products, ideas and advisors - all in attendance for January 18 - 27 Direct Energy Centre your heart and stimulate your inspiration. the entire 5-day show. Plan your trip to Niagara for mind - content that delivers ten days in January, 2008, CITY PARENT CAMP an unforgettable automotive CANADA’S WEDDING TORONTO STAR GOLF when the Niagara region is FAIR experience. EXPO AND TRAVEL SHOW transformed into a wintry February 10 February 23 - 24 Feb. 28 - March 2 wonderland, celebrating one International Trade Centre THE OUTDOOR Toronto Congress Centre Metro Toronto Convention of Canada’s most cherished ADVENTURE SHOW Centre products, Ontario Icewine. February 22 - 24 GADSDEN VINTAGE From Gala evenings, ornate International Trade Centre STYLE ANTIQUES & ice bars and Icewine Classic COLLECTIBLES SHOW Weekends, to roasting February 23 chestnuts and winter tours International Trade Centre along Niagara’s famed wine A show and sale of vintage route, the home furnishings, art and February 15 - 17 decorating accessories. Eighty Niagara International Trade Centre antiques, art and collectible Icewine This three day fi shing and Canada’s largest outdoor The 19th Annual Toronto Star dealers put on a show and Festival boat show will highlight the adventure, sports, and Golf & Travel Show is the offers latest in tackle technology travel marketplace caters sale for all the best in vintage largest consumer golf show in plenty for and electronics together with to outdoor enthusiasts who furniture, decorating and North America. Three days in every taste. Niagara Grape current and new models of like to live life on the edge! collectibles. Categories include spring of golf, golf, golf! Golf and Wine Festival hosts a fi shing boats. This annual event showcases lighting, vintage textiles, fi ne courses, golf destinations, spectacular show with world This new innovative show over 300 exhibitors with the art, formal furniture, rustic demonstrations by leading renowned Ontario Icewine features a free children’s largest selection of outdoor decor, painted and refi nished golf pros, golf equipment, taking centre stage at the 13th fi shing pond, the Ontario equipment, sporting gear and Canadiana, vintage toys & accessories and much much Niagara Icewine Festival. B.A.S.S. Federation Nation’s adventure trips at big savings. dolls, old advertising pieces, more. The opening act is the annual Casting Kids, informative Great deals on bikes, kayaks, antique jewellery and much Xerox “Images of Winter” seminars and an interactive canoes, trips, camping gear, more. CANADIAN HOME Gala Evening and Silent forum with some of Canada’s and clothing! Witness cutting Enhance your home’s WORKSHOP SHOW Auction on Friday, January top touring professional edge bike demonstrations or decor. Start (or fi nish) your Feb. 29 - March 2 18, 2008. Over 30 Ontario anglers. The Fishing & Boat get travel tips at the Adventure collection. Find original gifts. International Trade Centre wineries will present over Show will also be featuring Theatre. Check out daily Vintage Style is a primary Visitors can meet the editors 100 award winning Icewines, North America’s sport fi shing paddle and scuba technique source for everything old, retro of the magazine and learn new making it Canada’s largest legend and founder of In- demonstrations at the indoor and stylish in home decor and techniques, see demonstrations public Icewine tasting. Placed Fisherman, Mr. Al Lindner. pool or test your skills on a 25 personal collecting. and have all their questions conspicuously between the Also included are resorts from foot climbing wall. answered. There is an area for wineries, a dozen food stations across Canada along with THE SPRING MOTOR any skill level of woodworker offer the fi nest in Canadian outfi tters from various parts HOME & TRAILER SHOW to try tools, build a project and cuisine. With the breathtaking of Ontario. This fun fi lled February 27 - March 2 take it home. Even the kids view of the partially frozen show will provide family International Trade Centre can learn about woodworking! entertainment and one stop Niagara Falls as its backdrop. Under careful supervision, shopping for all your angling February 23 kids create a project and take and boating needs. Direct Energy Centre it home. NATIONAL BRIDAL This marks the 10th SHOW CANADIAN anniversary of the Interior MARCH January 25 INTERNATIONAL AUTO Design Show (IDS), Canada’s - 27 SHOW premiere platform for Direct February 15 - 26 contemporary residential Energy Metro Toronto Convention design. In 10 years, millions Considered by many to be the Centre Centre of the newest and most largest recreation vehicle show Get creative ideas from exciting Canadian and of its kind in North America. March 6 - 9 Toronto’s fi nest wedding international furnishings, The major manufacturers International Trade Centre experts. With their impeccable fi xtures and accessories for participating allow only their Canada’s Largest 4-day taste and vast knowledge, the design of a home have best dealers to exhibit - in fact, Home & Garden Show, exhibitors can assist you been launched and exhibited it’s an honour to be chosen the International Home & with every aspect of your by hundreds of designers, as an Exclusive Exhibitor at Garden Show invites visitors wedding planning. From manufacturers, importers, this show. The huge displays to explore over 500 vendors choosing the rings, fl owers, Get set to experience the retailers, and distributors. are spread over an area the showcasing their home and cakes, music, bomboniere, gift Turning Point, as the 2008 Marcel Wanders, Karim size of six football fi elds; all garden products and services. registry, reception facilities, Canadian International Rashid, Barbara Barry and on one level, with no stairs to Visitors can take in all the Autoshow unveils a bevy of over 100 other internationally formalwear, decorating ideas, climb. There are thousands of activities on the Do-It-Yourself new features and promotions recognized design Stage, with well-known invitations, photographers, different products on display; designed to suit your lifestyle professionals and celebrities guest speakers presenting limousine, there is much over 160 different brands and meet your needs. have provided inspiring talks interactive, knowledgeable to see and do, you’ll want - motor homes, trailers, fi fth- Discover over 1,000 new cars and presentations on the main wheels, park models, folding seminars. They can enjoy the to spend the entire day. It’s and trucks in over 850,000 sq. stage. Cutting edge exhibits campers, camper vans, luxury latest Leisure Products at the your complete planning and ft. of state-of-the-art exhibit and features continue to highway coaches and Cottage Patio, Pool & Spa World and shopping connection. space. Enjoy proven favourites highlight the most current RV’s. This is a world class Continued on page 16

Fall/Winter 2007 HOToronto 15 Continued from page 15 take a stroll down Dream foods, staying young and distributors plus enjoy thrilling While the ground may still be to come together; Featuring Builder’s Walk. Everyone living longer, healthier action-packed events. The covered with snow, there are International leaders, will have a chance to enter lives is on everyone’s mind. show is celebrating its 22nd a number of things garden- speakers, authors, healing to win great prizes. When The International Anti-Aging year in production and is one lovers can do to prepare for music performers, hundred(s) visitors pay to get into the of the largest exclusive bicycle spring. of exhibitors and countless International Home & Garden consumer shows in North hands-on demonstrations Show they automatically get America. TORONTO that present a fascinating into the Successful Gardening Some of the events will SPORTSMEN’S SHOW world view of holistic Show FREE! That’s 2 Shows include the exhilarating March 12 - 16 health benefi ts; providing for the Price of 1! Toronto BMX Jam 08 contest Direct Energy Centre information for individuals in the Heritage Court. This For more than 60 years, the who want to enhance their SUCCESSFUL Show responds directly exciting Pro/Am Street contest Toronto Sportsmen’s Show health, de-stress their lives GARDENING SHOW to this important market series returns to Toronto has been a rite of spring for and focus on their spiritual International Trade Centre trend by bringing together for the 8th year, featuring everyone who revels in the well-being; embracing The Successful Gardening thousands of men and women many of the world’s biggest great outdoors. More than the relationship between Show is an annual event of all ages who wish to better names in BMX Street Course 450 exhibitors are preparing traditional medicine and geared for the practical themselves and add years pulling unbelievable tricks for the 2008 edition. complementary treatment gardening enthusiast and to their lives, with over 100 on an indoor street course. The Ontario Out Of options as it contributes to backyard adventurer. The exhibitors who represent Add the Toronto X Track Doors Hunting Hall is overall greater health for Garden Marketplace features virtually every category of Challenge (Mountain Bike headquarters for the avid people today; guiding you seeds, bulbs, hard-to-fi nd anti-aging related products and BMX 4X Races and hunter and outdoorsman. towards integrating the mind, plants and fl owers, books, and services, in a festive the Freestyle Dirt Jump It features fi rearms, bows body and spirit, staying gardening décor, accessories environment... cosmetic Contest) and the CFO Pro/Am and archery products, healthy and avoiding illness and much, much more. enhancements... beauty... BMX Flatland Freestyle camoufl age clothing, while living happier, fuller As well we have helpful health... nutrition... fi tness... Competition and you get lots decoys, global positioning lives. seminars at the Gardening wellness... travel... and more of value for your admission. systems, accessories, bird A Holistic World includes; Life Theatre, featuring well- The show also provides calls, knives, gun cases and complementary & alternative known gardening experts who THE BRITISH ISLES valuable cycling information safes, scopes, night vision healing modalities; holistic are happy to update visitors SHOW such as where, when and how, products, binoculars, scents, training schools; sample on the latest gardening trends. March 8 club enrollment opportunities, books and much more. Bow treatments; eco-environmental Come see Southern Ontario’s Direct Energy Centre A Bicycle Film Festival, The hunters can even test before awareness; green living OHA members show off their Ryan Leech Mountain Bike they buy at the Archery Test technology; healthy food blooms and imagination as Trials Show and much more Drive Centre. The Ontario & nutritional choices; they celebrate 100 years of Federation of Anglers and exercise & mental relaxation; Keeping Ontario Beautiful CANADA BLOOMS Hunters (O.F.A.H.) presents non-invasive treatments, at the Ontario Horticultural March 11 - 16 the Hunting Seminar Stage , creative, artistic & musical Association’s Plant and Metro Toronto Convention Centre where experts will conduct a explorations; natural organic Flower Competition. series of seminars on hunting baby, toddler, healthy Mommy Fun for the whole family, March 8 - 9 waterfowl, bear, moose and products/services, holistic children can participate in the Metro Toronto Convention whitetail deer. products, gifts and more. “Kid’s Make-It and Take-it Centre Over fi ve days, an expected Garden” and take home a This is Toronto’s only true 125,000 visitors will see TORONTO ART EXPO fun garden project. Mom and music consumer show with and handle all they need March 14 - 16 Dad can drop children off at a huge range of musical for hiking, camping and Metro Toronto Convention the free childcare area while interests under one roof. boating. It will be the most Centre they shop in over 70,000 sq. MHES features hundreds of extensive assortment of ft. of vendor displays, take exhibitors, live performances, This year Canada Blooms fi shing / hunting equipment part in the People’s Choice seminars and workshops redefi nes ‘Flower Power’ and outdoor gear in the “Best In Show” Landscape all weekend long. MHES with a celebration of gardens, show’s illustrious history competition, and enter the features displays of musical displays and special guests - including the latest in grand prize draw. instruments, home keyboards, that encompass the idealism fi shing and leisure boats, sheet music, pro audio gear, and optimism of the ‘60s, the tents and backpacks, ATVs ESP music education, music inspirational power of gardens and motorcycles, and canoes PSYCHIC associations, home and fl owers, and the eco-savvy and kayaks. In addition to PERFORMANCE WORLD EXPO electronics, broadcasting, future of horticulture in the vastly popular Ontario CUSTOM CAR SHOW March 7 - 9 podcasting, digital music, Canada. Out Of Doors Hunting March 14 - 16 International software, CDs, DVDs, For the fi rst time this year, Hall , show organizers are International Trade Centre Trade Centre home theatre, the music Canada Blooms will feature preparing crowd-pleasing The Show for Hardcore A festival business, home recording, theme days throughout the features and special exhibit Automotive Enthusiasts, with of the memorabilia, apparel and fi ve-day event. Festival-goers areas that make the Toronto 350,000 sq.ft. over 600 custom paranormal featuring everything else musical. will have the opportunity Sportsmen’s Show truly cars & trucks. Always new lectures, demonstrations and MHES is a show for every to learn about ‘greening’ in unique. features, plus Racetracks, exhibitors encompassing the musical interest, from Canada on ‘Living Green Day’ car clubs, speed & custom unseen world of esp, psychic virtuoso to music enthusiast or meet some of Canada’s accessories & over 250 powers, auras, astrology, and everyone in between. leading municipalities on vendors. palmistry, numerology and ‘Communities in Blooms reincarnation. Private psychic Day’. In conjunction with TORONTO SUPER and tarot card readings are each day’s theme, Gardening ANIMECON available. Life Educational Series will March 15 - 16 host some of Canada’s premier Metro Toronto Convention THE INTERNATIONAL March 9 educational speakers on such Centre ANTI-AGING SHOW Direct Energy Centre topics as garden travel, current March 14 - 16 March 7 - 9 Shop for bicycles and plant design and more. Metro Toronto Convention ONE OF A KIND SPRING International Trade Centre accessories, preview the For many green-thumbs, Centre SHOW & SALE From cosmetic enhancements newest trends in cycling from Canada Blooms represents the The Holistic World Expo is March 20 - 24 to health clubs and healthy the top manufacturers and opening of gardening season. for the public & professionals Direct Energy Centre

16 HOToronto Fall/Winter 2007 Continued from page 16 ALL ABOUT PETS APRIL INTERNATIONAL your fi rst stop. With over 220 March 21 - 23 SPRING MOTORCYCLE exhibitors, this is the premier International Trade Centre SHOW source for destination Canada’s April 5 -6 information. premier International Trade Centre Exciting contests, incredible consumer pet Shop for all those things demos and top entertainment show that is you need at the start of the - this is the ultimate event for dedicated to riding season. Great deals anyone interested in travel! promoting on helmets, riding gear, And you might just win your the parts and accessories - all dream vacation! responsible your riding needs! Dealer ownership of pets. displays offering new and TOTAL HEALTH 2008 non-current bikes, swap April 18 - 20 SUPERCROSS April 2 - 6 meet area for new, NOS Metro Toronto Convention March 23 Metro Toronto Convention and hard-to-fi nd parts for Centre Rogers Centre Centre British, American, European and Japanese bikes, and YOGA THE SPRING CLASSIC CAR the Used Bike Market! CONFERENCE AND AUCTION & SWAP MEET Custom motorcycles are SHOW 2008 April 4 - 6 all the rage! You can see April 24 - 27 International Trade Centre the bikes and meet the Metro Toronto Convention Visit many vendors and enjoy builders at the Toronto Centre the auction! The auction Spring Motorcycle Show. March 28 - 30 runs all three days, with Plus - Clubs & Associations, THE GREEN LIVING International Trade Centre memorabilia and nostalgia Rides & Rallies, Stage SHOW The Spring Cottage Life items followed by the vehicles. Events, Insurance and Rider April 25 - 27 Training Information. Direct Energy Centre Show is Canada’s largest Bidder’s cards and programs three-day consumer show are included with the price of attracting more than 32,000 admission. cottagers. Geared specifi cally to cottagers and those who love spending time at the April 11 - 13 lake, this show features April 4 - 6 International Trade Centre more than 500 exhibitors International Trade Centre Today’s Parent BabyTime showing everything from Now in its 3rd decade as Show is the three day event boats to bunkies, septic Canada’s largest and leading designed to keep you up-to- systems to insulation, canoes show of its kind, the show date with the latest products April 25 - 27 and kayaks, environmental is truly a festival for all the and innovations providing International Trade Centre products and services, to senses, offering consumers you with everything you Over 150 free cooking fun things like art and decor the opportunity to sample need for your belly, birth, lessons, food talks and for any cottage or cabin. and compare from numerous baby and toddler. Try and demonstrations; Hundreds Cottagers will also enjoy booths featuring the world’s buy essential baby gear, and hundreds of FREE food those must-have maternity and drink samples to taste; the informative feature areas fi nest award winning wines, outfi ts and that little oodles of expert advice; and such as the Cottage Kitchen, beers, spirits, specialty foods, something special! Speak thousands of new and unique Cottage Workshop, Life at industry-related products and one-on-one with pregnancy products to buy to take home- the Lake, Cottage Real Estate services, and a wide variety and parenting experts; at special Festival prices Centre and The Cottage of gourmet cuisines from grab a seat for one of the Wildlife Centre. Whether you Toronto’s leading restaurants. informative seminars; shop CREATIV FESTIVAL own a cottage, rent a cottage, While indulging their palates, with over 200 exhibitors April 25 - 27 or just enjoy being a cottage visitors can watch top chefs with everything from International Trade Centre guest, this show celebrates work their culinary magic in maternity fashions; nursery Over 400 exhibits and your passion for lakeside the Forks & Corks Kitchen, furniture and decor; baby interactive sessions. See, living. take in an interesting seminar gear, toys, clothing and touch, feel & buy the latest or be the fi rst to try the “best more. It’s the perfect fabrics, fi bres, papers, beads, NATIONAL of the best” in the show’s Fine place for grandparents and embellishments, notions, MOTORCYCLE SHOW Wine Preview! friends to share the exciting trims, accessories, books, experience with you. kits, equipment, tools, NATIONAL HOME software & other innovative SHOW 2008 supplies. It’s sewww easy April 4 - 13 to create one-of-a-kind Direct Energy Centre gifts, jewellery, accessories, This show is guaranteed to fashions, keepsakes,

generate ideas for your home decorating accents & more! www.HOToronto.com March 29 - 30 and garden. A wealth of design Direct Energy Centre specialists, landscape experts Shop for new and used and vendors will be on hand motorcycles, parts, to share ideas, lend inspiration accessories, clothing, and help you tackle your home April 11 – 13 For more SHOWGUIDE information and much more, renovation and design projects International Trade Centre listings and event details right when you want to - the just in time for spring. From Whether you want to travel start of motorcycle season! affordable to luxe, classic to to a remote destination, please visit Custom bike show, used contemporary, whatever your explore exotic locales or bike lot and the motorcycle inspiration, you will ﬁ nd it at enjoy a leisurely daytrip, the www.HOToronto.com auction are all back the National Home Show. Travel and Leisure show is

Fall/Winter 2007 HOToronto 17 home game schedules Look Who’s Filming Here is T.O.! Mike Myers, Jude Law, Forest Whitaker, MAPLE LEAFS

Justin Timberlake, Ving Rahmes, DECEMBER JANUARY 2 Senators MARCH APRIL 1 Penguins 1 Lightning 5 Panthers 4 Devils 1 Sabres Jessica Alba, Ben Kingsley, Verne Troyer, 4 Predators 5 Flyers 9 Red Wings 8 Devils 3 Senators 8 Bruins 15 Hurricanes 14 Islanders 11 Flyers Edward Norton, Liv Tyler, William Hurt ...... 10 Lightning 19 Sabres 16 Bruins 15 Sabres 29 Rangers 23 Capitals 19 Blue Jackets 25 Bruins and more! 29 Blues 21 Sabres 29 Canadiens FEBRUARY 23 Thrashers So you thought you’ve been seeing celebrities walking the streets of Toronto, dining at one of our fi ne restaurants, taking in a game or shopping in our trendy antique stores. There’s a very good chance you are right. The follow- TORONTO RAPTORS ing is a list of feature fi lms and TV movies being shot in and around the DECEMBER JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL Greater Toronto Area this winter, and who is starring in them. How do you 1 Wizards 4 Pistons 1 LA Lakers 2 Bobcats 2 Hawks 3 Bobcats 6 Cavaliers 4 Heat 4 Magic 4 Bobcats know who’s fi lming behind those parked semis and RVs parked along the 5 Suns 9 76ers 8 LA Clippers 5 Heat 5 Nets streets? Check out the signs around the production set or sneak a peak at the 7 Celtics 11 Knicks 10 Timberwolves 7 Wizards 9 Bucks 9 Rockets 13 Trailblazers 11 Spurs 9 Sonics 11 Nets name of the production listed on the permits attached to the windshields of 11 Hawks 15 Pistons 13 Nets 11 LA Lakers 13 Pistons the vehicles. Cross reference the production title with the list below to fi nd 12 Mavericks 16 Kings 20 Magic 12 Warriors 14 Heat 14 Pacers 18 Hawks 22 Knicks 14 Nuggets 16 Bulls out who the stars are! 16 Celtics 19 76ers 24 Knicks 16 Kings 18 LA Clippers 23 Celtics 25 Pacers 17 Jazz BILLABLE HOURS GUESS WHAT? YOU’RE SAVE US FROM 19 Blazers 25 Bucks 27 Timberwovles 19 Heat TV Series MOVING OUT! OUR HOUSE III 21 Sonics 29 Wizards 29 Pacers 21 Cavilars TV Series TV Series 22 Suns 30 Wizards 23 Nuggets THE BORDER Hina Khan, Dylan Marcel 28 Spurs 26 Pistons TV Series THE HOUSE NEXT DOOR 29 Rockets 28 Knicks James McGowan, Sofi a Feature THE SESSION 31 Hornets 30 Hornets Milos, Graham Abbey, TV Pilot 31 Bobcats Nazneen Contractor THE INCREDIBLE HULK SPLICE Feature Feature COLIN & JUSTIN’S HOME Edward Norton, Liv Tyler, HEIST William Hurt, Tim Roth STYLE BY JURY 5 TV Series TV Series Colin McAllister, Justin Ryan INSTANT STAR Bruce Turner Season 4 COLOUR STYLE DEPARTMENT II CONFIDENTIAL 3 LIFE WITH DEREK TV Series TV Series TV Series Suzanne Dimma Jane Lockhart THE LOVE GURU THE SUMMIT CRY OF THE WOLF Feature Mini Series Feature Mike Myers, Justin Timber- lake, Jessica Alba, Verne THE TRAVELLER’S DEGRASSI: THE NEXT Troyer, Romany Malco, Ben WIFE GENERATION Kingsley, Meagan Good, Feature Season 7 John Oliver Rachel McAdams, Eric TV Series Bana PHANTOM PUNCH DIVINE DESIGN 6 Feature TRUE CONFESSIONS TV Series Ving Rhames OF A HOLLYWOOD Candice Olson, Edmond STARLET Joseph, Paul Daly, Chico REGENESIS TV Movie Garcia, Andrew Downward TV Series WEDDING SOS II GREEN FORCE THE REPOSSESSION TV Series TV Series MAMBO Jane Dayus-Hinch Feature GREY GARDENS Jude Law, Forest Whitaker THE WEIGHT Feature TV Series

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18 HOToronto Fall/Winter 2007 In order to make your visit to Toronto an exciting and memorable one, we suggest you keep this magazine handy. For all your entertainment information inquiries refer to the listings on this page.

ALL TELEPHONE NUMBERS ARE AREA CODE 416 UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

event & attractions information entertainment 70’S FEVER: A MUSICAL Information CELEBRATION OF THE 70’S Access Toronto 338-0338 hotlines Air Canada Centre 815-5500 Stage West Dinner Theatre 5400 Dixie Road, Mississauga, 905-238-0042 Air Canada Centre Tours 815-5982 Mojo Radio (AM 640) (November 22, 2007- February 3, 2008) Art Gallery of Ontario 979-6648 416-221-6400 The Bee Gees, ABBA, Earth, Wind and Fire, Bata Shoe Museum 979-7799 Kool and the Gang, Donna Summer, The Vil- Black Creek Pioneer Village 736-1733 Edge Link Info Line 416-872-EDGE lage People, KC and the Sunshine Band ….”ah, ah, ah, they’re Staying Alive” Canadian Broadcasting Centre 1-866-306-4636 at Stage West this festive season! . “Far out, man!” Get down and boogie to hits Canadian Film Centre 445-1446 Access Line (CFRB) like “YMCA”, “Stayin’ Alive”, “Jive Talkin’”, “Shake Your Booty”, “That’s Capitol Event Theatre 322-3322 416-924-5711 The Way I Like It”, “Bad Girls”, “Last Dance” and many more. The talented The Carlu 597-1931 all Canadian cast will put on their dancing shoes – well platform shoes, white Casa Loma 923-1171 Q Connection (Q107) polyester suits, bell bottoms and costumes of the 70’s as they re-create the John 416-870-0107 Casino Niagara 1-888-946-3255 Travolta style moves of the 70’s. Feel tha Funk – as they said in the 70’s! Casino Rama 1-800-832-PLAY (7529) MovieFone www.stagewest.com CN Tower 360-8500 Famous Players/Cineplex Design Exchange/DX Centre 363-6121 416-444-FILM BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Direct Energy Centre 263-3000 Stage West Dinner Theatre Starphone 5400 Dixie Road, Mississauga, 905-238-0042 Distillery Historic District Tours 364-1177 TORONTO STAR (February 7- April 20, 2008) Eglinton Event Theatre 322-3322 416-350-3000 Disney’s musical extravaganza is fi lled with technical Exhibition Place 263-3600 + 2003 for What’s On wizardry, special effects and illusions, as well as Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art 586-8080 dazzling production numbers and memorable songs Gibson House Museum 395-7432 City districts & by Tim Rice. Bring the entire family to experience Grand Prix Toronto Hotline 588-RACE (7223) the enchantment of an unforgettable performance of Harbourfront Centre 973-4000 neighbourhoods Broadway’s classic musical. Based on the Academy Harlequin Cruises 364-6999 • Airport Award-Winning animated feature fi lm! Hershey Centre 905-502-9100 • Annex www.stagewest.com Historic Fort York 392-6907 • Art & Design District Hockey Hall of Fame 360-7765 • Beaches IT’S A WONDERFUL DEATH International Trade Centre 905-677-6131 • Bloor West Village Mysteriously Yours Dinner Theatre - (Interactive) • Bloor-yorkville 2026 Yonge Street, 416-486-7469 Liberty Grand 542-3789 • Cabbagetown Mackenzie House 392-6915 (November 2007– February 2008) • Chinatown The Bailey Building and Loan is in trouble. _Old Man Potter is found dead McMichael Art Gallery 1-905-893-1121 • Church & Wellesley and George Bailey wishes he’d never been born. Be careful what you wish Medieval Times 260-1234/1-800-WEJOUST • Eglinton West for George, you just might get it... in this hilarious spoof of the classic Jimmy Mel Lastman Square HOTLINE 395-7582 • Entertainment District • Fashion District Stewart movie. (“Be careful what you wish for!”) Metro Toronto Convention Centre 585-8000 • Financial District www.mysteriouslyyours.com Museum of Contemporary Art 395-0067 • Forest Hill Niagara Fallsview Casino 1-888-FALLSVUE • Greektown KNIGHTS OF THE REALM Omnimax (Ontario Science Centre) 696-1000 • Harbourfront Medieval Times: Dinner & Tournament Ontario Place & Cinesphere 314-9900 • Indian Bazaar Exhibition Place, Dufferin Gates, 416-260-1234 • Kensington Market (Continuing) Ontario Science Centre 696-3127 • Leaside Panasonic Theatre 928-5963 • Leslieville Paramount Canada’s Wonderland 1-905-832-7000 • Little Italy DECK THE HALLS WITH!... The Power Plant 973-4949 • Mount Pleasant Famous PEOPLE Players Dinner Theatre, 110 Sudbury Street Royal Ontario Museum 586-8000 • Parkdale 416-532-1137 Toll Free: 1-888-453-3385 • Queen Street West Rogers Centre Tours 341-2771 November 9 - December 31 • Rosedale In the midst of the falling snow, a winter wonder- Scarborough Civic Centre 338-5143 • St. Lawrence Market land is created at Famous PEOPLE Players! We Slots at Woodbine Racetrack 675-7223 • Toronto Islands bring out the red carpet as we Deck the Halls with a Spadina House 392-6910 • University Of Toronto • West Queen West ballerina waltzing with the nutcracker mischievous Steam Whistle Brewing Tours 362-2337 elves baking gingerbread cookies penguins tap- Stock Market Place 947-4676 dancing across the candy cane ceiling ... It’s deck Textile Museum of Canada 599-5321 FOR INSTANT the halls with fun and laughter, as fl oating gifts Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum 396-2819 “no hassle” magically appear under the festive tree! ROCK the Toronto Antique Centre 345-9941 “no keyword” holidays with the Famous PEOPLE Players as they Toronto Argonauts 341-2700 linking to these reveal the true gift of the season – Decking The Halls With…Love! Toronto Blue Jays 341-1111 and other www.fpp.org Toronto Congress Centre 245-5000 Favourite Event Sights Toronto’s First Post Offi ce 865-1833 SILENCE OF THE HAMS Toronto Lynx 251-4625 and Attractions Vineyards Restaurant Toronto Maple Leafs 815-5700 55 John Street 416-397-7173 - Playing every Saturday Toronto Raptors 366-3865 Please Visit Us At “Silence of the Hams” is a challenging mystery woven around a very Tourism Toronto 203-2600 HOToronto.com funny plot, and performed by a quick witted cast of professionals. Get Toronto Zoo 392-5900 involved and help solve the mystery or sit back and laugh. Either way, you’ll have a great time! www.murdermysterytoronto.com

Fall/Winter 2007 HOToronto 19 The cold weather is back but it’s going to be a very hot season for blockbuster Golden Compass Indiana Jones and the movie releases. This guide is designed as a reference source and should be used Kindgdom of the Crystal Skull as a checklist reminder of movies you plan to see over the coming months.

❑ 27 DRESSES ❑ CASE 39 ❑ I AM LEGEND ❑ ONE MISSED CALL ❑ SEX AND THE CITY: (Horror) August 22 (Action) December 14 (Thiller) January 4 THE MOVIE Renée Zellweger, Callum Keith Will Smith, Alice Braga, Salli Rich- Edward Burns, Shannyan Sos- (Comedy) May 30 Rennie, Jodelle Ferland, Bradley ardson-Whitfi eld, Willow Smith, samon, Ana Claudia Talancón, Ray Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cat- Cooper, Ian McShane, Alexander Charlie Tahan Wise, Azura Skye, Johnny Lewis, trall, Cynthia Nixon, Kristin Davis, Conti Jason Beghe, Margaret Cho Christopher Noth, Jason Lewis, ❑ IRON MAN Jennifer Hudson ❑ CITY OF EMBER (Action) May 2 ❑ OVER MY DEAD BODY (Family) October 10 Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth (Comedy) February 1 ❑ STARSHIP DAVE (Comedy) January 11 Bill Murray, Tim Robbins, Toby Paltrowm, Terrence Howard Eva Longoria, Paul Rudd, Jason (Comedy) May 30 Katherine Heigl, James Marsden, Jones, Saoirse Ronan, Martin Biggs, Lindsay Sloane Eddie Murphy, Elizabeth Banks, Malin Akerman, Judy Greer, Landau, Mackenzie Crook, Mary ❑ INDIANA JONES AND THE Gabrielle Union, Ed Helms, Bran- Edwards Burns Kay Place, Harry Treadaway KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL ❑ THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL don Molale SKULL (Drama) February 29 ❑ 10,000 B.C. ❑ THE CHANGELING (Action) May 22 Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johans- ❑ STEP BROTHERS (Drama) March 7 (Drama) November 7 Harrison Ford, Shia LaBeouf, Cate son, Eric Bana, Kristin Scott (Comedy) July 25 Steven Strait, Camilla Belle Angelina Jolie, John Malkovich, Blanchett, Ray Winstone, Karen Thomas, Mark Rylance, David Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Mary Amy Ryan, Colm Feore, Devon Allen, Jim Broadbent, John Hurt Morrissey Steenburgen, Adam Scott, Richard ❑ 21 Gearhart Jenkins, Andrea Savage, Kathryn (Drama) March 28 ❑ THE INCREDIBLE HULK ❑ P.S. I LOVE YOU Hahn Kate Bosworth, Kevin Spacey, ❑ DRILLBIT TAYLOR (Action) June 13 (Drama) December 21 Laurence Fishbourne (Comedy) March 21 Edward Norton, Liv Tyler, Tim Roth Hilary Swank, Gerard Butler, Gina ❑ UNTRACEABLE Owen Wilson, Troy Gentile, David Gershon, Lisa Kudrow, Harry (Thirller) January 25 ❑ ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS Dorfman, Nate Hartley, Alex Frost, ❑ THE INTERNATIONAL Connick, Jr., Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Diane Lane, Colin Hanks, Billy (Family) December 14 Leslie Mann, Josh Peck (Thriller) August 15 Kathy Bates, James Marsters Burke, Joseph Cross, Mary Beth Jason Lee Clive Owen, Naomi Watts, Armin Hurt, Daniel Liu ❑ DEATH RACE Mueller-Stahl, Ulrich Thomsen ❑ THE PIRATES WHO DON’T ❑ ALIENS VS. PREDATOR: (Action) September 26 DO ANYTHING:A VEGGIETALES ❑ VANTAGE POINT REQUIEM Jason Statham, Joan Allen, Tyrese ❑ JUMPER MOVIE (Thirller) February 15 (Sci-Fi) December 25 Gibson, Ian McShane (Sci-Fi) February 15 (Family) January 11 Dennis Quaid, Matthew Fox, For- Shane Salerno Hayden Christensen, Samuel Mike Nawrocki, Phil Vischer est Whitaker, Sigourney Weaver, ❑ THE EYE L. Jackson, Jamie Bell, Rachel William Hurt ❑ AWAKE (Horror) February 1 Bilson, Diane Lane, Tom Hulce, ❑ PROM NIGHT (Thriller) February 26 Jessica Alba, Alessandro Nivola, AnnaSophia Robb, Max Thieriot, (Thriller) April 11 ❑ VALKRIE Hayden Christensen, Jessica Parker Posey, Tamlyn Tomita, Katie Boland Brittany Snow, Kellan Lutz, Brianne (Thriller) June 27 Alba, Terrence Howard, Lena Olin, Chloe Moretz Davis, Scott Porter, Kelly Blatz, Tom Cruise, Bill Nighy, Kenneth Christopher McDonald ❑ KUNG FU PANDA Jessica Stroup, Idris Elba Branagh, Stephen Fry, Carice van ❑ FIRST SUNDAY (Family) June 6 Houten, Tom Wilkinson, Eddie ❑ BE KIND REWIND (Comedy) January 11 Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, ❑ RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT lzzard, Daniel Brühl (Comedy) January 25 Ice Cube, Tracy Morgan, Katt Wil- Jackie Chan, Dustin Hoffman, Seth OR NOT! Jack Black liams, Malinda Williams Rogen, Lucy Liu, Michael Clarke (Drama) December 14 ❑ WALK HARD: THE DEWEY Duncan Jim Carrey, Gong Li COX STORY ❑ THE BETTER MAN ❑ FOOL’S GOLD (Comedy) December 21 (Comedy) February 8 (Action) February 8 ❑ LEATHERHEADS ❑ RAMBO John C. Reilly, Jenna Fischer, Tim Martin Lawrence, Margaret Kate Hudson, Matthew Mc- (Comedy) April 4 (Action) January 25 Meadows, Kristen Wiig Avery, Joy Bryant, Micheal Clarke Conaughey, Donald Sutherland, George Clooney, Renée Zellweger, Sylvester Stallone, Julie Benz, Mat- Duncan, Louis C.K., Mike Epps, Ewen Bremner, Kevin Hart John Krasinski thew Marsden, Graham McTavish, ❑ THE WATER HORSE: LEGEND Mo'Nique, Nicole Ari Parker, Rey Gallegos, Jake LaBotz, Tim OF THE DEEP Cedric the Entertainer, James ❑ FOODFIGHT! ❑ THE LOVE GURU Kang, Maung Maung Khim, Paul (Family) December 25 Earl Jones (Comedy) April 11 (Comedy) June 20 Schulze, Ken Howard Emily Watson, Alex Etel, Ben Haylie Duff, Hilary Duff Mike Myers, Jessica Alba, Justin Chaplin, David Morrissey, Brian ❑ BABY MAMA Timberlake, Ben Kingsley, Romany ❑ RUN, FATBOY, RUN Cox (Comedy) April 18 ❑ THE GOLDEN COMPASS Malco, Meagan Good, Verne, (Comedy) March 28 Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Greg (Family) December 7 Troyer Simon Pegg, Thandie Newton, ❑ WELCOME HOME ROSCOE Kinnear, Dax Shepard, Romany Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig, Eva Hank Azaria, Dylan Moran, Harish JENKINS Malco, Maura Tierney, Holland Green, Adam Godley, Claire Hig- ❑ MAMMA MIA! Patel, India de Beaufort, Matthew (Comedy) February 8 Taylor, Sigourney Weaver gins, Dakota Blue Richards (Comedy) July 18 Fenton, Simon Day, Ruth Sheen Martin Lawrence, Margaret Avery, Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Joy Bryant, Louis C.K., Michael ❑ THE CHRISTMAS COTTAGE ❑ GET SMART Amanda Seyfried, Colin Firth, ❑ THE RUINS Clarke Duncan, Mike Epps, (Family) December 14 (Comedy) June 20 Christine Baranski, Julie Waltersm (Horror) April 11 Mo’Nique , Nicole Ari Parker, Jared Padalecki, Marcia Gay Steve Carell, Anne Hathaway, Stellan Skarsgård, Dominic Cooper Jena Malone, Shawn Ashmore, Cedric the Entertainer, James Harden, Peter O'Toole, Aaron Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Alan Jonathan Tucker, Laura Ramsey Earl Jones Ashmore, Malcolm Stewart, Gina Arkin, Terence Stamp ❑ NATIONAL TREASURE: BOOK Holden OF SECRETS ❑ THE SPIDERWICK CHRON- ❑ WANTED ❑ HAROLD & KUMAR ESCAPE (Action) December 21 ICLES (Thriller) March 28 ❑ CHARLIE WILSON’S WAR FROM GUANTANAMO BAY Nicolas Cage, Harvey Keitel, Jon (Family) February 15 James McAvoy, Morgan Free- (Drama) December 25 (Comedy) February 8 Voight, Diane Kruger, Justin Bartha Freddie HIghmore, Sarah Bolger, man, Angelina Jolie, Thomas Tom Hanks, Juila Roberts, Philip John Cho, Kal Penn, Roger Bart, Seth Rogen Kretschmann, Terence Stamp, Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams, Rob Corddry, Neil Patrick Harris ❑ NIM’S ISLAND Common Ned Beatty (Family) April 4 ❑ STOP-LOSS ❑ HE’S JUST NOT THAT INTO Abigail Breslin, Jodie Foster, (Drama) March 28 ❑ WILD CHILD ❑ CHARILE BARTLETT YOU Gerard Butler, Alphonso McAuley, Ryan Phillippe, Abbie Cornish, (Comedy) April 4 (Comedy) February 1 (Comedy) August 1 Maddison Joyce, Morgan Griffi n Channing Tatum, Joseph Gordon- Emma Roberts, Natasha Rich- Robert Downey Jr., Anton Yelchin, Drew Barrymore, Justin Long, Levitt, Ciarán Hinds, Timothy ardson, Shirley Henderson, Aidan Hope Davis, Tyler Hilton, Mark Scarlett Johansson, Jennifer Anis- ❑ NIGHTS IN RODANTHE Olyphant, Victor Rasuk, Rob Brown Quinn Rendall, Derek McGrath, Jake ton, Ben Affl eck, Jennifer Connelly, (Drama) June 6 Epstein, Lauren Collins, Jonathan Ginnifer Goodwin, Kevin Connolly, Diane Lane, Richard Gere, James ❑ SUPERHERO MOVIE ONTARIO SCIENCE CENTRE Malen Bradley Cooper Franco, Scott Glen, Mae Whitman (Comedy) March 28 OMNIMAX: Craig Mazin ❑ THE CHRONICLES OF ❑ HELLBOY 2: THE ❑ NOWHERELAND ❑ SPIDERMAN 2 NARNIA: PRINCE OF CASPIAN GOLDEN ARMY (Comedy) September 26 ❑ SPEED RACER (Fantasy) May 16 (Action) August 1 Eddie Murphy, Vanessa Williams, (Action) May 8 ❑ WIRED TO WIN George Henly, Skandar Keynes, Ron Perlman, Selma Blair, Doug Thomas Haden Church Emile Hirsch, Susan Sarandon, Anna Popplewell, William Moseley Jones, Luke Goss Christina Ricci, Matthew Fox, John ❑ BUGS: Goodman, Hiroyuki Sanada A RAINFOREST ADVENTURE 20 HOToronto Fall/Winter 2006

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