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Cross-country concerts mark World AIDS Day

A trio of free concerts will grace stages in Vancouver, Montreal and Toronto this weekend, forming the first national event to mark World AIDS Day. The events, dubbed Voices of Hope, mark the 20th anniversary of the international awareness day on Dec. 1 ...

From JAMES BRADSHAW, Globe and Mail,  27 Nov 2008

‘It would have been, or it will be, wonderful'

A mirror hangs along one wall at the heart of the former U.S. embassy in Ottawa, perfectly reflecting the Peace Tower. Its placement was no accident – its image was meant to lend iconic weight to the first in a series of rooms telling a narrative of ...

From JAMES BRADSHAW, Globe and Mail,  24 Nov 2008

Ottawa to appoint new gallery head

The federal government is set to appoint Marc Mayer as director of the National Gallery of Canada, according to Le Devoir and sources within the arts community. An announcement by cabinet is expected in the coming days and, if appointed, Mr. Mayer ...

From JAMES BRADSHAW, Globe and Mail,  22 Nov 2008

Ottawa festivals' future hangs in balance as city mulls massive cuts

Ottawa's municipal arts funding could soon be cut in half as city councillors prepare to debate a staff proposal for much-needed budget cuts. Should it be approved, the new budget would see a 54-per-cent reduction in arts, culture and heritage dollars ...

From JAMES BRADSHAW, Globe and Mail,  19 Nov 2008

Finished AGO puts Gehry's fears to rest

Neighbourhood kid turned star international architect Frank Gehry had his creative spirit on full display yesterday as he spoke about transforming his native landscape on the eve of today's ribbon cutting at the revamped Art Gallery of Ontario. Mr. ...

From JAMES BRADSHAW, Globe and Mail,  14 Nov 2008

Trailer Park Boys ending with December finale

Toronto After seven seasons, the Gemini Award-winning Trailer Park Boys will air its last episode next month, the show's website announced yesterday. The final offering of Ricky, Julian and Bubbles, entitled Say Goodnight to the Bad Guys: A Trailer ...

From JAMES BRADSHAW, Globe and Mail,  14 Nov 2008

A new look, a new bond with residents

Emerging from the debris of decades of squabbles and hundreds of pages of legal documents, Toronto's Art Gallery of Ontario unveils its revamped and redesigned home this week in a state of happy detente with neighbourhood residents who once voiced ...

From JAMES BRADSHAW, Globe and Mail,  12 Nov 2008

Prized collection unveiled after AGO privately canvassed donors

The Art Gallery of Ontario is unveiling yet another prized new collection of 40 artworks this week, having quietly persuaded prominent collectors to each donate a single rare treasure. The initiative, dubbed The Works of Art Campaign, was three years ...

From JAMES BRADSHAW, Globe and Mail,  10 Nov 2008

Alice Munro, Vincent Lam among Giller presenters

Toronto With Tuesday's Scotiabank Giller Prize ceremony fast approaching, CTV and Bravo! have revealed their lineup of presenters, including two former Giller recipients. Alice Munro, recognized in 1998 and 2004, joins 2006 winner Vincent Lam, dancer ...

From JAMES BRADSHAW, Globe and Mail,  7 Nov 2008

Fibre artist Walker donates $15-million to Brock

Toronto Renowned fibre artist Marilyn I. Walker has donated $15-million to Brock University's school of fine and performing arts, the largest single gift in the St. Catharines, Ont., university's history. The Niagara-based Walker family has a long ...

From JAMES BRADSHAW, Globe and Mail,  6 Nov 2008

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