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Poignant remembrances and seasonal celebrations: Check out these December events

Photo of winter scene at 91³Ô¹Ï

Unwind this month with music, art, film, and more. Enjoy a performance or two, meet some community members, and celebrate the holiday season with friends and family in and around the 91³Ô¹Ï at these December events:

Dec. 1

Find artisanal vendors, maple taffy, roasted chestnuts, carollers and more at 91³Ô¹Ï Scarborough’s .

Fall in love all over again with classic rock songs at performed live by the UC Follies.

Floating and Flying is the name of, a professor at 91³Ô¹Ï's Faculty of Music, with 2017-18 Wind Concerto Competition co-winners, students Jonathan Wong and Jason Han. The performance also features a guest ensemble from Queen’s University.

Classical and contemporary pieces will be performed at featuring their concert choir, concert band and string orchestra.

Listen to the student-run at their winter concert conducted by musical director Keith Reid.

Dec. 3

Ahead of the National Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women, 91³Ô¹Ï’s Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work is . 

 is a talk by media artist, activist and educator Morehshin Allahyari. It is part of the McLuhan Monday Night Seminars that carry on Marshall McLuhan’s work.

Dec. 4

Students, staff and faculty are invited to remember the lives lost to gender-based violence & Support Centre and the Equity & Diversity Office.

Listen to songs of the season performed by the vocal studies department at 91³Ô¹Ï as part of the at Walter Hall on the downtown Toronto campus.

Dec. 6

An event honouring the women of the l'École Polytechnique attack , including the presentation of awards to recognize research that addresses gender-based violence.

Dec. 7

. 91³Ô¹Ï Libraries will waive $2 for each non-perishable food item, with up to $20 waived. No fines? You can still participate. Donations go to the 91³Ô¹Ï Food and Clothing Bank, which is open to 91³Ô¹Ï students. Bring your items to the 91³Ô¹Ï Mississauga Library, 91³Ô¹Ï Scarborough Library, and select libraries on the downtown Toronto campus – find the full list online.

Jazz, pop and R&B are all part of , the Hart House Jazz Choir. Listen to this a capella ensemble for free, or pay what you can.

It's Friday, which , part of the Cinema Studies Student Union’s programming. Watch some cult classics, including The Wiz today and Suspiria next week.

Dec. 8

Today is your last chance  at the 91³Ô¹Ï Art Centre.

This is also the last day to see the winning submissions of the at the Justina M. Barnicke Gallery, with work by 13 artists, each from a different province or territory.

Dec. 12

Explore 91³Ô¹Ï’s entrepreneurship ecosystem with . Students are encouraged to join the Hatchery community.

Enjoy seasonal foods with Winter Cheer, happening today and tomorrow.

Dec. 13

Watch one-act plays about love, growing up and more, , running from today to Dec. 16. Pay what you can.

Giizhiitaa – Coming Full Circle, is a multimedia showcase by Peel Indigenous youth, . The event features reflections by Elders and knowledge keepers, as well as a light Indigenous buffet.

Dec. 15

Meet some 91³Ô¹Ï Scarborough leaders and community members at , wrapping gifts with the East Scarborough Boys and Girls Club.

Dec. 19

Don’t forget to use your gym membership. There are still lots of fun drop-in fitness classes this month. Some classes at , Zumba, and yoga.

There are also drop-in classes at 91³Ô¹Ï Mississauga, . 91³Ô¹Ï students paying incidental fees have access to facilities across all three campuses.

Dec. 28

Join the Hart House Chess Club – open to everyone, from beginners learning the basics to seasoned competitors looking improve their game. Play casual chess with friends, old and new, in this friendly and open environment. 

 

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