
Opera Atelier is pleased to offer members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community and their allies 2-for-1 tickets to see Acis and Galatea this fall.
Join us for the opening of our 25th Anniversary
Season and bring a friend on us!
Showtimes
Tues. Nov. 2 7:30 p.m. and Wed. Nov. 3 7:30 p.m.
Regular Single Ticket Prices
Section B: $101.00 Section C: $67.00
How to Purchase?
Buy online at ticketmaster.ca with the code: NYMPH
or call Ticketmaster at (416) 872-5555. *
Where to go?
Elgin Theatre, 189 Yonge Street
(North of Queen St. East, across from the Eaton Centre)
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Tapestry new opera works celebrate their second partnership with Luminato, Toronto Festival of Arts and Creativity, to present the world premiere of Dark Star Requiem, a dramatic oratorio from poet Jill Battson and composer Andrew Staniland, during the opening weekend of the 2010 Festival. - Which is this weekend! Tapestry Managing Artistic Director Wayne Strongman says: "We are so proud to be producing this important and beautiful new work, with such a brilliant array of artists. The creative team, the performers, and the producers have that rare synergy that comes when a work of such integrity is on the line. For a company like Tapestry, which places collaboration at the top of its mandate, the ongoing partnership with Luminato has also deepened our relationship in our own community as well as abroad. It is a wonderful meeting of creative spirits!"
Dark Star Requiem explores the 25-year history of the AIDS pandemic with astonishing power and hope. Shining a light on those affected by the fear, confusion and devastation that AIDS has wrought, this world premiere features four outstanding soloists and two percussionists alongside two of Canada’s premiere ensembles: the Elmer Iseler Singers and the Gryphon Trio. The four soloists have impressive talent and represent our national, cultural diversity: Neema Bickersteth (soprano), Krisztina Szabó (mezzo soprano), Peter McGillivray (baritone) and Marcus Nance (bass-baritone).
The world premiere of Dark Star Requiem is commissioned by Luminato, with additional support from the Ontario Arts Council, and co-produced by Tapestry new opera works and Luminato.
Dark Star Requiem
premieres June 11 and 12, 2010 at 8pm during the opening weekend of Luminato, Toronto Festival of Arts and Creativity.
Presented in Toronto’s breathtakingly beautiful new Koerner Hall at the Royal Conservatory of Music, Dark Star Requiem will be shown on Friday and Saturday night and is sure to garner public and artistic accolades for its power, poetry and poignancy.
PERFORMANCE DETAILS:
Friday, June 11 – Saturday, June 12, at 8 PM
at Koerner Hall in the Royal Conservatory of Music, 273 Bloor Street West
TICKETS
$30 – 50
For more information, visit Luminato
Tickets through all Ticketmaster outlets call 416-872-1111 or visit TicketMaster

Applications close 4 June 2010.
Pride Toronto , as the organizer of the Pride Parade, encourages everyone to have an open, tolerant and supportive attitude. This year our theme is about "Celebrating 30 years of Pride in Toronto"; all participants are encouraged to incorporate this theme into their messaging, to be supportive of the celebration of Pride, and the queer community as a whole.
After all, the parade is not only about Pride in your community, but celebrating diversity and the variety of life in Toronto while respecting subtle differences amongst its citizens and visitors, and creating an inclusive experience for all.
Pride Toronto encourages participation by all groups, be they community groups, businesses or organizations.
This year, Pride Toronto celebrates 30 years, while reflecting on the past, and building for a future. Tell us your stories through Art Direction, Costume Design, Choreography, (Sound/Music) Mix and Special Effects. Go glitz & glam. Be colourful and creative. Go big. And have fun.
Prism 2010 , North America's largest circuit party, partners with Pride Toronto to present for the first time ever, "Aqua Pride" on a Pride Toronto stage. AQUA PRIDE 2010 is a water-themed daytime event featuring Michael Viera, Isaac Escalante and Brazilian sweetheart, Ana Paula. Come, get wet and have fun!
"We're very excited to be working with Prism Toronto to bring Aqua Pride to the Pride Toronto site. They work year round to contribute culturally to the city and have consistently supported local talent over the years. This is a very natural progression for us both", says Pride Toronto's Arts & Entertainment Manager, Mary Zondanos.
"Be prepared for the biggest party of the weekend as we transform the TD Wellesley Stage, into the most glamorous and wettest Aqua party yet," says Gairy Brown, Executive Director of Prism Toronto.
Single event tickets and weekend passes are on-sale now exclusively at PRIAPE or through Priape retail locations in Toronto and Montreal. Call PRIAPE at 1-800-461-6969 for more details or for a store near you.

Cyndi Lauper, one of the world's most recognized Queer icons, comes to Toronto on Saturday, July 3 2010 for a FREE concert in Queen's Park.
An unwavering advocate for LGBTTIQQ2SA* rights, Cyndi Lauper established herself as a household name with the 1983 single "Girls Just Want To Have Fun", kicking off a long career which includes more than 25 million in record sales and nominations for 13 Grammy awards, 2 Emmy awards, 2 American Music Awards, 7 American Video Awards and 18 MTV awards.
"It's an honor to always have the genuine affection of the gay community," Cyndi says. "They have never turned their back on me and I will never turn my back on them. We've had a long and enduring love affair."
The Grammy award-winning singer and Emmy award-winning actress is currently working on her newest studio album scheduled for release in June. Lauper is also featured on the new "Celebrity Apprentice" edition on NBC starting March 14 and later this year launches her own reality show.
Lauper's performance during Pride Week will be part of a full program of entertainment and activities in Queen's Park; the newest addition to the ever-expanding Pride Week site which includes eight stages over more than 22 city blocks and an attendance of more than one million. Plans for the new Queen's Park site include a beverage garden and more Pride Week Streetfair exhibitors.
"We are happy that Cyndi and her incredible team worked with us to make this happen" said Mary Zondanos, Arts & Entertainment Manager for Pride Toronto. "Her work both as a performer and an activist is an inspiration to us all. There will be tears, and I'm sure some will be mine."
SEE THE WHOLE LIST OF EVENTS ONLINE
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The Church Wellesley Village is one of Canada’s most vibrant communities. An international destination known around the world for its electrifying street events, shops, bars and services but mostly for the many different types of people that attend it streets.
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"Can't Stop, Won't Stop is the most important element for our fearless unstoppable partner organizations that create the most vibrant cultural diversity of Official Pride Week Events in our LGBTTIQQ2S communities are taking place with the spirit of Pride during the Festival" said Frank Folino, Official Pride Week Events Coordinator.

VISIT PRIDE TORONTO for a complete list of events, times and more!
The Parade will be broadcast LIVE for the first time on CP24!
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Celebrate PRIDE with....
Corktown's Queens of Comedy!
"Can't Stop Laughing,
Won't Stop Laughing..."
It's Pride's biggest comedy party on Thursday June 25th, live from the historic Alumnae Theatre in the heart of Corktown (just 5 minutes from The Village).
Your host, Proud FM personality Richard "Big Dick" Ryder. And featuring John Hastings, Ian Lynch, Ted Morris, "Mother of the Pride" Shelley Marshall and Special Guest the "fantabulous" Debra DiGiovanni!
Plus, pre-show lounge warm-up grooves with Caballero. Lounge/lobby opens at 8pm, show to follow at 9pm.
Location: The Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley St., at Adelaide
TICKETS ONLINE
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SNAP!
is surfacing as one of the country’s preeminent photography based auction events that continues to grow year after year.
The AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT) is proud to announce the 8th annual SNAP! Photo Competition and Silent Auction.
Event night is Sunday March 1st, 2009Back by popular demand, SNAP!09 will again be held at the National Ballet School (400 Jarvis Street)
2009 Honorary Chair – Glen Baxter, Fashion Television5:00pm: VIP Cocktail Reception 6:00pm: Doors Open
- Cocktail Reception
- Art Preview
- Auction Registration
- Silent Auction Opens
- Cash Bar
7:30pm: Live Auction begins Entertainment provided by DJ Sumation
More Details @ SNAP
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InterACTion is an anonymous community blog.
Each month they offer up a new "hot button" topic for discussion.
What do you think? Share your thoughts. Add your views. Read what others think. No registration required.
This months topic of discussion -
The HIV Stigma campaign began 3 months ago to challenge mainly gay and bi men's prejudices and attitudes towards those who are poz. The issue is especially important to consider now given the attempts at criminalizing HIV transmission and exposure. Does disclosure matter if you're having safe sex?
InterACTion is a program of Gay Men's Outreach at the AIDS Committee of Toronto.
InterACTion is generously hosted by GayGuideToronto.com
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FEBRUARY 2009 ...
CANADA'S PREMIERE
NEW WORKS FESTIVAL TURNS 30!
Buddies' announces a stellar line-up for the 2009 Rhubarb Festival of new works. For 30 years The Rhubarb Festival has offered Toronto artists a critic-free environment to experiment with contemporary theatrical explorations. Rhubarb encourages established artists to take new risks and emerging artists to explore the medium of performance creation in an inspired, encouraging space.
Buddies In Bad Times Theatre presents an exciting line-up of new, original, contemporary theatre, performance and dance for our 30th Rhubarb Festival. This year's festival kicks-off with a special feature presentation of acclaimed New York performer Taylor Mac in The Be(a)st of Taylor Mac as part of his cross-Canada tour.
One Performer -- Taylor Mac. No set but lots of costumes and a giant suitcase.This show has played over 40 theatres around the world including the Sydney Opera House, London's SoHo Theatre and Stockholm's Sodra Teaturn.
A flamboyant chameleon of words, music, and sociopolitical tirades, visual and vocal phenomenon Mac employs gender-bending surrealism to explore the human condition and challenge the contemporary culture of fear. Obie Award-winner David Drake (The Night Larry Kramer Kissed Me) directs. A MUST SEE!
The 2009 line-up features a host of brave new offerings from by Toronto's hottest indie artists such as Lex Vaughn, Jenn Goodwin, Erin Sheilds, Meav Beaty, Andrea Donaldson, Amos Latteire, Chad Dembski, Alex Wolfson, Susie Burpee, Michael Rubenfeld, Catherine Hernandez, Alistair Newton and Halifax's Secret Theatre. Buddies is also proud to bring you a special presentation of Public Recordings' internationally acclaimed /Dance/Songs/.
Canada's oldest and largest new works festival is famous for playing fabulous host to the most outrageous acts you'll catch all year round. This year's line-up features one-of-a-kind performances you won't see on any other stage!
"We've got comedy, theatre, contemporary dance, drag, performance art and rock 'n' roll all under one roof. Once you're in the door you're in for a wild ride.
Evening Passes are available for a lean $17, and that gets you in to the shows of your choice that night. $25 gets you a Week Pass so you can come and go, take your time and catch every show at your own pace.
A limited number of Festival Passes are available for a mere $60. Our Festival Pass gives you unlimited access to any performance on any night and comes with a copy of Rhubarb-o-Rama, edited by Franco Boni and featuring rare short plays by artists of Rhubarbs past such as Jacob Wren, Darren O'Donnell, Moynan King, Daniel MacIvor and more."
Please support theatre in Toronto, during these hard times. Shows are being forced to close due to lack of funding. We must keep the arts alive!
Feb 4 - 22, 2009
Buddies In Bad Times Theatre
12 Alexander Street, Toronto ON
Box Office 416-975-8555
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Mr. Leatherman Toronto (MLT) once again hosts one of North America’s largest and most acclaimed leather celebrations, November 27-30 (the last weekend in November, and American Thanksgiving weekend).
Four days of official events, including meet-and-greets, dinners, brunches, leather market, Bootblack Toronto Contest, and much more, climax at the Mr Leatherman Toronto Competition 2009 & Victory Ball on Saturday night.
The Mr Leatherman Toronto Competition 2009 & Victory Ball is based in the Toronto Gay Village, and all events are for the first time in years within a walking distance. Neighbourhood venues will be teeming with leather and fetish activities, including new parties and sessions.
“One of the largest, wildest, and most euphoric leather celebrations anywhere in North America” - Fab Magazine
“A spectacular show … One of the most butch-elegant amongst many high-quality productions” - Mr. Marcus, Bay Area Reporter
VISIT THE MLT site for all the official dates, times and events this weekend!
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Move over Martha: former Designer Guys Steven Sabados and Chris Hyndman took up residence on Canada's national station, CBC, with a fresh new daytime talk show in 2008. And they are a HIT! Think Queer Eye meets Oprah.
Toted as a "lifestyles" show, Steven and Chris tackle pertinent issues of the day such as entertaining, cooking, fashion, health, and their specialty, home decor. SO GAY!
The bickering boys also interview a slew of celebrity guests, who usually have to fight to get a word in edgewise amidst the hosts' constant (and entertaining) cattiness.
See Steven and Chris on YouTube!
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With a permanent collection of more than 68,000 works of art spanning more than 1000 years, the Art Gallery of Ontario is among the most distinguished art museums in North America.
In 2002, the Gallery began an extraordinary chapter in its 108-year history when it launched the Transformation AGO expansion project, scheduled to re-open to the public on November 14, 2008. Multi-faceted in scope, Transformation AGO involves the unprecedented growth of the permanent collection, an innovative architectural expansion by world-renowned architect Frank Gehry, and the strengthening of the museum’s endowment resources.On Friday, November 14, the fully-transformed Art Gallery of Ontario will open to the public with three days of free admission.
- Friday, November 14, 4:00 pm-midnight, Free Access to all Visitors
- Saturday, November 15, 10:00 am – midnight, Free Access to all Visitors
- Sunday, November 16, 10:00 am – 5:30 pm, Free Access to all Visitors
Transformation AGO is creating the imaginative centre of the city.
Transformation AGO is creating a place where the power of great art is lived and celebrated, a place that will become an international cultural landmark.
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FASHION CARES is an annual gala in support of the AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT).
Halloween has never looked so good! ACT is back with a decidedly spooky theme. Part Hitchcock, part Haute Couture and a marvellous excuse to dress up and show you care.
Saturday, November 1, 2008.
Featuring performances by Dame Shirley Bassey, Kreesha Turner, Katy Perry and others.
Gala and General Admission tickets on sale now!
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National Coming Out Day is an internationally-observed civil awareness day for coming out and discussion about lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) issues. It is observed on October 11 by members of the LGBT communities and their supporters.
The day was founded by Dr. Robert Eichberg and Jean O'Leary in 1988, in celebration of the Second National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights one year earlier, in which 500,000 people marched on Washington, DC, for gay and lesbian equality.
National Coming Out Day events are aimed at raising awareness of the LGBT community among the general populace in an effort to give a familiar face to the LGBT rights movement.
Despite its name, National Coming Out Day (so called because it originated as an event in the United States) is in fact observed in many countries, including Switzerland, Germany Canada and the United Kingdom. As of 2008 The Netherlands also has Coming Out Day on 10-11.
HRC RESOURCE GUIDES FOR COMING OUT
COMING OUT ON YOU TUBE
2008 LIST OF COMING OUT EVENTS AROUND THE US Find out what's going on in your area!