Lowe's Toronto Christmas Market 2011 Mainstage Schedule
| Friday December 2 | |
| 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm & 4:00pm |
Candy Cane Carollers – enjoy Christmas favourites performed in close 4 – part harmony by the Lowe's Toronto Christmas Market’s resident Carollers. |
| 6:00pm | Official Opening Ceremony for Lowe's Toronto Christmas Market 2011 hosted by Citytv’s Frank Ferragine with appearances by Santa Claus the Christmas Angel |
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For tickets and information on Steven Page’s concert on April 13, 2012 at the Winter Garden Theatre: |
Steven Page Composer, singer, instrumentalist and| Saturday December 3 | |
| 10:30am, 5:00pm & 7:45pm |
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| 11:00am & 1:00pm | Oriana Women’s Choir – a special Christmas concert performed by one of Canada’s first all- female Choirs, who are currently celebrating their 37th anniversary |
| 11:30am & 2:30pm |
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| 12noon & 3:00pm |
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| 2:00pm & 3:45pm | Salvation Army Christmas Brass Ensemble – enjoy a Christmas Tradition with this special performance of Christmas Favourites and Traditional Carols. |
| 4:30pm & 5:30pm | Alpine Dancers – performances of Bavarian and Austrian Schuhplattler (Folk Dances) presented by this world travelled group based in Kitchener Ontario. |
| 5:00pm & 7:45pm | Candy Cane Carollers – enjoy Christmas favourites performed in close 4 – part harmony by the Lowe's Toronto Christmas Market’s resident Carollers. |
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Candy Cane Carollers – enjoy Christmas favourites performed in close 4 – part harmony by the Lowe's Toronto Christmas Market’s resident Carollers.
Children’s Storytelling – join one of our special onsite Characters as they lead children through a classic Grimm’s Brothers Fairytale
Kodaly Hungarian Dance – enjoy performances of Hungarian Folkdances presented by this well respected Toronto-based folklore group whose mandate is to to learn and preserve Hungarian folk traditions through dance and songs. Presented in association with the Community Folk Arts Council of Toronto. 
Amanda Martinez – With her sultry voice and great songwriting, Toronto resident ‘Latin Chanteuse’ Amanda Martinez, will bring some heat to the Lowe's Toronto Christmas Market stage with her take on holiday classics as well as songs from her 2 critically acclaimed albums.| Sunday December 4 | |
| 10:30am, 12:15pm 7:45pm |
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| 11:00am & 1:00pm | Lechowia Polish Canadian Song and Dance Company - With its own unique flair and style, Toronto's award winning Lechowia Polish Canadian Dance Company recreates for the stage the rich artistry of polish folk culture. Presented in association with the Community Folk Arts Council of Toronto. |
| 11:30am & 2:30pm |
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| 2:00pm & 4:00pm | Toronto Welsh Male Voice Choir - join us for a very special programme of Holiday Choral classics performed by this award-winning Choir |
| 3:00pm & 5:00pm | Kungla Estonian Folk Dance Group – performances of traditional Estonian Folk Dances, by a group originally formed over 60 years ago. |
| 6:00pm | Toronto German School Choir – enjoy Christmas songs and traditional German Carols sung by students Grades 1 – 8. |
| 7:00pm | Pleasantville Public School Concert Band – enjoy programme of holiday Classics performed by grade 7 & 8 students. |
| 7:45pm | Candy Cane Carollers – enjoy Christmas favourites performed in close 4 – part harmony by the Lowe's Toronto Christmas Market’s resident Carollers. |
| Monday December 5 | |
| 1:00pm, 2:00pm & 3:00pm |
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| 4:00pm | James Cardinal McGuigan Catholic Secondary School Concert Band – a performance of holiday classics |
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Walter Perry Junior Public School Junior Choir – enjoy this enthusiastic and infectious performance of Holiday favourites performed by students from grades 4 – 6.
Toronto Welcomes the Arrival of St Nicholas - Arriving on a White Horse accompanied by his costumed attendants, St Nicholas will make his way to the stage. He will then open his ‘Big Red Book’ and the gathered children will learn who has been good all year before he leads everyone in songs and stories. Presented in association with the Community Folk Arts Council of Toronto| Tuesday December 6 | |
| 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm & 5:00pm |
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| 6:00pm & 7:00pm | Toronto Swedish Folkdancers – performances of traditional Swedish Folk Dance |
| Wednesday December 7 | |
| 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm & 5:00pm |
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| 6:00pm & 7:00pm | Salvation Army Christmas Brass Ensemble – enjoy a Christmas Tradition with this special performance of Christmas Favourites and Traditional Carols. |
| Thursday December 8 | |
| 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm & 4:00pm |
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| 5:00pm | Our Lady of Lourdes Select School Choir - acclaimed children’s choir will perform songs of the season |
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For tickets and information on David Myles concert on March 24, 2012 at the Glen Gould Studio: |
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| 7:45pm | Candy Cane Carollers – enjoy Christmas favourites performed in close 4 – part harmony by the Lowe's Toronto Christmas Market’s resident Carollers. |
David Myles - The Lowe'sToronto Christmas Market is very pleased to present this multi award winning, gifted Canadian singer/songwriter. With 6 albums to his credit, David is a warm, easy performer who brings his audiences to their feet wherever he plays. His unabashed joy at being on stage is infectious and his musicianship is superb. Add his tendency to regale his audiences with humorous anecdotes, and it comes as no surprise that David is an instant hit with live audiences around the world.| Friday December 9 | |
| 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm & 4:00pm |
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| 4:40pm & 5:40pm |
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| 6:00pm & 8:00pm | Salvation Army Christmas Carolers – enjoy a Christmas Tradition with this special performance of Christmas favourites and Traditional Carols. |
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| 7:45pm | Candy Cane Carollers – enjoy Christmas favourites performed in close 4 – part harmony by the Lowe's Toronto Christmas Market’s resident Carollers. |
High Park Choirs of Toronto; The Allegria Choir – enjoy a special concert of Christmas favourites performed by this elite children’s choir.
Matt Dusk - There are swingers and then there is Matt Dusk - a singer, songwriter, producer, arranger and fervent jazz-pop musicologist who has been thrilling audiences world-wide with his interpretations of the Great American standards as well as his own creations. No doubt his concert at the Lowe's Toronto Christmas Market will also include a few jazz interpretations of great Christmas classics.| Saturday December 10 | |
| 10:30am, 5:15pm & 7:45pm |
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| 11:00am & 3:00pm |
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| 11:30am & 2:30pm |
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| 12noon | Aradia Ensemble Choir – performances of Traditional Christmas Carols, but the singers from Toronto’s leading Baroque Ensemble. |
| 1:00pm & 4:00pm |
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| 7:00pm |
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| 7:45pm | Candy Cane Carollers – enjoy Christmas favourites performed in close 4 – part harmony by the Lowe's Toronto Christmas Market’s resident Carollers. |
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, Toronto Association - performances of Traditional Scottish Folkdances. Presented in association with the Community Folk Arts Council of Toronto
St John’s York Mills Handbell Choir – enjoy the magical sounds of Christmas Carols performed by one of the Toronto’s finest Handbell Choirs
Toronto Mass Choir - Toronto’s Juno Award winning contemporary Gospel Choir performs traditional Christmas Carols with their own unique arrangements.
Mark Masri – Blessed with one of the best voices of our time, Canadian sensation Mark Masri will bring his velvety smooth vocal talents and powerful songwriting skills to the stage of the Lowe's Toronto Christmas Market for a special intimate performance of songs off his award-wining albums including his latest; La Voce. | Sunday December 11 | |
| 10:30am, 7:00pm & 7:40pm |
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| 11:00am & 1:00pm |
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| 11:30am & 2:30pm |
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| 12noon & 2:00pm | Vesnivka Women’s Choir – the Toronto Christmas Market is thrilled to present this Internationally award winning Ukrainian Choir performing a special holiday concert of original Christmas carols commissioned for the choir, some rarely heard folk carols and, of course, some classic Christmas favourites. |
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| 4:00pm & 6:00pm |
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| 5:00pm | Alisha Nauth - a finalist in Canadian Idol, will be performing both traditional and modern Christmas songs to get everyone into the holiday spirit! |
| 7:45pm | Candy Cane Carollers – enjoy Christmas favourites performed in close 4 – part harmony by the Lowe's Toronto Christmas Market’s resident Carollers. |
Igranka School of Bulgarian Folk Dances and Traditions – enjoy performances of traditional Bulgarian Folkdances presented by this Toronto- based folklore group whose aim is to preserve the rich traditional Bulgarian heritage through song and dance. Presented in association with the Community Folk Arts Council of Toronto. 
Eleanor McCain - Toronto-based singer Eleanor McCain performs a range of traditional choral hymns and up-tempo familiar carols from her newly released CD, Holiday.
Academy of Ukrainian Dance – enjoy a special performance by this Toronto-based Dance Company whose members have been sharing their love of Ukrainian traditions with performances around world for over 25 years. Presented in association with the Community Folk Arts Council of Toronto.| Monday December 12 | |
| 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm & 5:00pm |
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| 6:00pm to 8:00pm | The George Kash Christmas Experience – the best party band in Toronto perform their own unique take on the holiday classics, along with a mix of swing, big band and jazz; be prepared for anything to happen! |
| Tuesday December 13 | |
| 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm 4:00pm & 6:00pm |
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| 5:00pm & 7:00pm | VIVA! Youth Singers of Toronto – a special holiday concert by this vibrant, innovative choral organization for youth ages four to twenty-five. For more info: www.vivayouthsingers.com |
| Wednesday December 14 | |
| 1:00pm, 2:00pm & 3:00pm |
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| 4:00pm | St Mary’s Glee Club - A new and bright ensemble of talented high school singers from St Mary's Catholic Secondary School will be celebrating the season with an eclectic mix of Christmas songs that will make you sing along |
| 4:40pm | St Mary’s Jazz Band – enjoy a Christmas Classics performed by this swinging student Jazz ensemble |
| 6:00pm | Sankta Lucia Celebration - The Swedish tradition of Saint Lucia, marks the beginning of the Christmas season and symbolizes the return of lighter days. Sankta Lucia is a shining angel illuminating the way to the Christmas season. The tradition is marked by a procession of children lead by Saint Lucia, a girl dressed in a long white gown with a red sash and a crown of candles followed by the performance of traditional Christmas songs. Presented by the Swedish School of Halton. |
| 6:30pm | Vide Geiger – as a special treat, Swedish singer-songwriter Vide Geiger will perform songs from his forthcoming CD as well as a few Christmas favourites. |
| 7:30pm | Salvation Army Christmas Carolers – enjoy a Christmas tradition with this special performance of Christmas favourites and traditional carols. |
| Thursday December 15 | |
| 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm & 4:00pm |
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| 5:00pm | Hart House Chorus - A winter concert of Christmas songs from distinct times and places performed by the special performance singers from the University of Toronto’s famed choral group. |
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| 7:45pm | Candy Cane Carollers – enjoy Christmas favourites performed in close 4 – part harmony by the Lowe's Toronto Christmas Market’s resident Carollers. |
David Usher - Juno Awarding winning, singer, songwriter, activist and humanitarian, David Usher’s career has taken him to audiences around the world both as a solo artist and also as the front – man for legendary Canadian Band Moist. A charismatic and energetic performer who, with his soulful voice and powerful songs, connects deeply with his audiences wherever he performs. In this pared-down performance David will perform songs spanning his career, including favourites from his 7 solo albums including his latest The Mile End Sessions. | Friday December 16 | |
| 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm & 5:00pm |
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| 5:30pm | Salvation Army Christmas Brass Ensemble – enjoy a Christmas Tradition with this special performance of Christmas Favourites and Traditional Carols. |
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| 7:45pm | Candy Cane Carollers – enjoy Christmas favourites performed in close 4 – part harmony by the Lowe's Toronto Christmas Market’s resident Carollers. |
Suzie McNeil A gifted performer - Suzie was first introduced to the world stage as the last woman standing in the 2005 CBS hit reality series Rockstar:INXS and proclaimed by INXS as the ‘best vocalist in the competition’. Her acoustic performance at the Toronto Christmas Market will bring her powerful and expressive voice to our stage when she performs hits from her 3 successful albums as well as her own unique take on some Christmas classics.
| Saturday December 17 | |
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| 11:00am & 1:00pm | Toronto Beaches Children’s Chorus – Enjoy the beautiful voices of The Toronto Beaches Children’s Chorus as they share the festive season on song, including some well known favourites. The Cantabile Chorus, ages 8-10 will perform at 11:00am and The Chamber Choir, ages 11-15 will perform at 1:00pm. |
| 11:30am & 2:30pm |
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| 12noon & 3:00pm | Voices – one of Toronto’s finest community Chamber Choirs. Come and hear this exceptional group performing a variety of music for Christmas, from the 15th century to newly arranged carols from around the world! You can also come and experience a full concert when the choir presents their 16th annual Christmas concert with music by Bach and Handel, at Saint Thomas's Church, Saturday December 3. |
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| 2:00pm & 4:00pm | Vychodna Slovak Dancers – performances of Traditional Slovakian Folk Dancers presented by this award winning Folklore Ensemble. Presented in association with the Community Folk Arts Council of Toronto. |
| 5:00pm | Hart House Chorus - A winter concert of Christmas songs from distinct times and places performed by the special performance singers from the University of Toronto’s famed choral group. |
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| 7:45pm | Candy Cane Carollers – enjoy Christmas favourites performed in close 4 – part harmony by the Lowe's Toronto Christmas Market’s resident Carollers. |
Leahy - Canadian musical family Leahy will present a special preview performance of A Leahy Family Christmas with Celtic song and dance. A Leahy Family Christmas will deck the halls of the Sony Centre For The Performing Arts the evening of December 17 at 7pm. 
Sean Jones - “Magnetic”, “Captivating” and “Genuinely Soulful” are just a few of the accolades describing Sean Jones; a performer whose international stock is on the rise. His interpretive performances of R&B and Soul classics have wooed fans from across Canada and the US. Sean will showcase his heartfelt soulful style on the stage at the Toronto Christmas Market with his performance of classic hits and Christmas favourites.| Sunday December 18 | |
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| 11:00am & 12noon |
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| 11:30am & 2:30pm |
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| 4:00pm | Seraphim - Born out of 75 years of choral excellence from the prestigious St. Michael's Choir School, Seraphim has gathered the finest Alumni voices now seasoned to perfection to perform a CHRISTMAS: Just Like The Ones We Used To Know |
| 6:00pm | Candy Cane Carollers – enjoy Christmas favourites performed in close 4 – part harmony by the Lowe's Toronto Christmas Market’s resident Carollers. |
Danish Folkdancers of Toronto – enjoy traditional Danish Folkdances, performed by this Toronto based group. Presented in association with the Community Folk Arts Council of Toronto 
Hannaford Youth Band – Traditional Christmas Favourites performed by this awarding winning, Toronto Based Brass Band.