TO Events: Bikes, martial arts, Chernobyl, theatre, car-free streets
angela bischoff
greenspi at web.ca
Fri Jun 27 13:00:12 EDT 2008
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Critical Mass Ride -- tonight!
Fri. June 27, 6:30 p.m. leaving from Spadina/Bloor
Join us!
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Warrior/Healer/Activist Ann Phillips kicks off the TLC series
on Transformative Martial Arts on Wednesday June 25 at
her home dojo and wellness clinic location at St. Clair and
Yonge. (2pm). A rare public presentation by this engaging
Renaissance Woman, her topic sets the tone for the 5-week
series:
"Martial Arts as a Tool for Individual and Planetary Healing."
Ann is a natural health practitioner whose approach to
promoting health and vitality is a fusion of Oriental Healing
and Energy Arts with Western Science, African and
Indigenous Knowledge. Her Ph.D. focused on women's
and community health, with a specific emphasis on
empowerment of low-income women, and her long list of
qualifications includes training around the world in
acupuncture, reiki, and various indigenous healing arts.
Her martial training has been designed to complement her
healing, energy and social justice activities. They include
Goju Ryu Karate, Kobudo, Escrima, Iaido, Jodo, Tai chi,
Chi Kung, Bagua, Tae Kwon Do, Capoeira and Aikido. They
have allowed her to develop a deep experiential understanding
of chi, the vital energy, and its application to all areas of life.
A mix of theory and practice, her session will feature a range
of exercises and meditations suitable to any level of
experience. Loose clothing is recommended for those who
want to participate in the exercises.
more series information:
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The Transformative Learning Centre of OISE-UT presents:
An Introduction to
TRANSFORMATIVE MARTIAL ARTS
---a 5-session 10 hr. series---
<http://www.greeneconomics.net/Transformative_Martial_Arts>http://www.greeneconomics.net/Transformative_Martial_Arts
4 Wednesdays, 1 Monday: June 25-July 23, 2008
Wednesday, June 25 2-4pm
Ann Phillips
MARTIAL ARTS AS A TOOL FOR INDIVIDUAL
AND PLANETARY HEALING
at Hasu Dojo/Classical Martial Arts,
79 St Clair Ave East, Suite 203
Wednesday, July 2 2-4pm
Brian Milani
Paths Beyond Domination:
THE WALK OF LIFE: Centre, Circles, Power & Blending
in Bagua and Tai Chi
at the Peace Lounge, OISE, 7th Floor, 252 Bloor St. W.
Wednesday, July 9 2-4pm
Roxana Ng
A TASTE OF QI GONG AS A HEALING ART
at the Peace Lounge, OISE, 7th Floor, 252 Bloor St. W.
Monday July 14 2-4pm (note change of day)
Jamie-Lynn Magnusson
MARTIAL ARTS AS EMBODIED POLITICS
at Aikido Sandokai 87 Wade Ave, Unit 108
(near Bloor and Lansdowne)
Wednesday, July 23 2-4pm
Lang Liu (Professora Estrelinha)
CAPOEIRA AND EMBODIED KNOWING
at Hasu Dojo/Classical Martial Arts,
79 St Clair Ave East, Suite 203
---Suggested Donation: $10 per session---
For more information:
<http://www.greeneconomics.net/Transformative_Martial_Arts>http://www.greeneconomics.net/Transformative_Martial_Arts
For other TLC events, including the Summer Institute, see:
<http://tlc.oise.utoronto.ca/wordpress/>http://tlc.oise.utoronto.ca/wordpress/
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Planet in Focus International Film Festival presents:
The Battle of Chernobyl
Friday, June 27, 6:45pm:
at the Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art, 111 Queen’s Park
France, Documentary, 94 mins.
Russian with English Subtitles
On April 6, 1986 the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in the city of Pripyat,
Ukraine exploded, melting down to emit more radiation than the two atomic
bombs dropped on Japan during World War II.
Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, top secret documents have
finally surfaced on the systematic cover-up by the Soviet government; they
admit the true severity of the Chernobyl disaster. Archived footage and
personal interviews by former government officials reveal how the disaster
was concealed from the world, and how thousands of men were sacrificed in
order to prevent the possibility of a secondary radioactive explosion that
would have poisoned Europe, rendering it uninhabitable.
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Take the Train - Bring Your Bike!
Book your Bike Train tickets and weekend getaway today!
The Toronto-Niagara Bike Train is The Greenbelt Express! Explore the
agricultural bounty and biodiversity of Niagara's Greenbelt, or plan a
multi-day bike tour along the 140km Greater Niagara Circle Route. There
are many accommodation options available.
Reservations:
>>> PHONE: 1-888-619-5984
>>> ONLINE: <http://www.biketrain.ca>www.biketrain.ca
The existing VIA Rail schedule only allows for short day trips to Niagara
- you will enjoy more time cycling if you choose to stay overnight. Price
per person is $59 return including taxes and fees. There are many
accommodation options available.
For more information and the 2008 schedule visit:
http://www.biketrain.ca/
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Pedestrian Sundays in Kensington Market
Sunday, June 29 - The streets are yours from 1 - 7 pm (10pm on North Augusta)
ARTISTS, MUSICIANS, PERFORMERS still wishing to get involved should send a
description of what you do, (and a link if you have one) to
info at streetsareforpeople.org or call Shamez (416)929-4900. Thanks for
bringing magic to our streets!
Pedestrian Sundays don't permanently change the streets, they forever
change the way you perceive them!
Want to see Pedestrian Sundays in your neighbourhood? Get in touch with
Shamez to find out how - 416 929 4900.
See you in the streets!
http://www.pskensington.ca/
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Toronto Fringe Play
Crude Love
by Gillian Bennett and Russell Bennett
www.bigsmokeproductions.com
presented by Big Smoke Productions
from Vancouver , BC
A woman dump truck driver from Newfoundland falls in love with a cynical
eco-warrior in the harsh Tar Sands of Northern Alberta. The play is set
sometime in the near future when peak oil and peak love seem to collide.
Big Smoke Productions has created funny and poignant, politically-tinged
theatre for Fringe audiences since 2004. Russell and Gillian Bennett
created the award-winning “Reefer Man”, “Self-Storage” and “Rocket Man” –
Pick of the Fringe: Saskatoon , Edmonton , Vancouver and Best Fringe
Production in Victoria . “Hilarious, Romantic”- Edmonton Sun “Simply
outstanding”-Westender Magazine “Raw, Passionate, Irresistible”-Times
Colonist “Intelligent Comedy”-CBC Winnipeg.
Director: Emelia Symington Fedy
Cast: Gillian Bennett and Russell Bennett
Audience: General Audience
Warning: language
Venue #12 - Glen Morris Theatre
4 Glen Morris Street
60 min
Thu , July 3 @ 10:30 PM
Sat , July 5 @ 2:00 PM
Sun , July 6 @ 8:00 PM
Mon , July 7 @ 12:30 PM
Wed , July 9 @ 5:00 PM
Fri , July 11 @ 8:30 PM
Sat , July 12 @ 2:00 PM
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