| EVENT REPORT 11.07.08 8:00 AM |
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| To mark its 10th anniversary while raising funds, the Art of Time Ensemble held a benefit at Integral House, a Rosedale residence known for its unique architecture. |
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The performance area in Integral House.
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In the midst of a busy fund-raising season in Toronto, an event that offers a peak into an architecturally buzzed-about private residence draws attention. Which is part of the reason the Art of Time Ensemble sold tickets quickly for its first gala fund-raiser Wednesday night, held in the 15,000-square-foot Integral House in Rosedale.
The recently completed house, which has curved walls lined with wood panels, has been the subject of an exhibit at the University of Toronto as well as stories in Canadian Architect and The Globe and Mail. Homeowner Dr. James Stewart offered his residence—which can also be used as a concert hall—for the modest gala of about 230 guests.
The event coincided with the musical ensemble's 10th anniversary, and executive director Anna Kajtar said it wasn't just about raising money (an expected $50,000) but about increasing ticket sales and subscriptions.
In the ensemble's style of crossing musical genres and pairing with other art forms, artistic director Andrew Burashko performed throughout the evening with other artists, including singer-songwriter Sarah Slean, actor Ted Dystra, and cellist Shauna Rolston. The Bank of Montreal sponsored the gala, and a 24-person committee organized the event and ticket sales.
—Erin Letson
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Art of Time Ensemble, Bank of Montreal
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