Royal Ontario Museum -

- The ROM (100 Queen's Park) presents Feathered Dinosaurs and the Origin of Flight. Included are more than 35 original fossils and a series of 15 life-size, feathered sculptural restorations of fossils. The ROM is the only Canadian recipient of this exclusive tour, which runs until August 28.

Art Gallery of Ontario - Massive Change: The Future of Global Design, begins March 11 at the AGO and runs until May 29. The exhibit examines extraordinary breakthroughs that have changed our world. For more information, call 416.979.6608 or visit www.ago.net.

Canadian Amateur Musicians - CAMMAC, Canadian Amateur Musicians Musiciens Amateurs du Canada, and the McMichael Gallery present the following performers for their upcoming Sunday concerts: Renee Barda, classical vocalist, April 3, and Riverdale Ensemble (classical), April 17. Concerts are at 1:30 in the main lobby. Open to all gallery guests. Admission $15 adults; $9 seniors/students; and $25 family. Parking $5. Tel. 416.467.8688.

Amadeus Choir - "The Joy of Spring" will be held in Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen Street East, on Saturday, April 9, 7:30 p.m. The promise of springtime is captured in Faure's ethereal Requiem, with soloists Rebecca Whelan, soprano; Nelson Lohnes, baritone; and Matthew Larkin, organ. The Amadeus Choir is proud to present world premieres from two Canadian composers, Matthew Larkin and Eric Robertson, commissioned by the choir. The concert will feature Eleanor Daley's beautiful Prayer for Peace.

Amici Chamber Ensemble - Strings Plus plays Friday, April 8, 8 p.m., at the Glenn Gould Studio in the Canadian Broadcasting Centre, 250 Front St. W. On the program: W.A. Mozart's Allegro for clarinet and strings; Sydney Hodkinson's Rogatio Gravis (2003) for clarinet, violin, and cello; Erwin Schulhoff's duo for violin and cello; and Robert Fuchs' quintet in E flat major, op. 102 for clarinet and strings. Prices are $40 regular, $35 seniors and $10 students. Call 416.368.8743, or check out www.amiciensemble.com.

Lonsdale Gallery - New show of original wood constructions by Allen Hirsh. Gouged and brightly painted wooden blocks offer the base structure of the artist's abstract and intricate pieces. They are reminiscent of primitive jigsaw puzzles and capture a sense of vulnerability. His upcoming show, "Cambium," is at the Lonsdale Gallery, 410 Spadina Road, April 9-30. Tel. 416.487.8733. Email: info@lonsdalegallery.com. Open Wed.-Sun., noon-5 p.m.

Publication Date: 2005-04-03
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