If you missed out on the Hart House Wide Open House, then you might as well move to Antarctica and have Morgan Freeman narrate your life (bad movie pun). The Open House was beautifully organized chaos. At the heart of its complexity and diverse nature there was a radiating source of beauty and vibrancy.

There was live music, food, free prizes, beautiful people and a BUTTON MAKING CLASS! What else can the human soul long for? Oh and did I mention they had an awesome mini club fair?

For those of you who missed the event, I shall try my hardest to embody its pulsating atmosphere in this article.

MOVE OVER Martha,  Hart House is the new party hostess. With great free stuff,  food, entertainment and activities the Hart House Wide Open House was a success!

Sit back and relax as I take you through the Open House:

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The Scott Metcalf Trio will be performing next Friday as part of the Hart House music program that takes place in the beautiful Arbour Room. Here’s what Hart House had to say about the trio:

A newly formed band, conceived of some of the key members of the Cafe Ole, an award winning flamenco jazz ensemble. Although rarely playing as a trio, the members have been playing together for the last 3 years with the Cafe Ole and many other ensembles. The trio have been performing throughout Toronto and the GTA and are all graduates from Humber College’s prestigious music program.

Website: Scott Metcalfe Trio Web Site
When: October 10, 2008 , 9:00 pm
Where: Arbour Room Hart House

Photo from the Chinese Undergraduate Association at U of T’s 2007 Hart House Farm Trip Photo Album

The weather has finally warmed up. You’re feeling all bright and summery inside and out. Well, what better way to celebrate than to spend a weekend at Hart House Farm? It’s an expansive, beautiful, idyllic setting removed from the city. You can take some time to connect with nature on this Midsummer’s Eve retreat.

Lunch, dinner and breakfast the next day are included. You’ll find lots to do at the farm. Activities include: hiking, swimming, tour of the 150 acre farm, star-gazing, kite flying, bonfire, and fireworks.

When: Saturday June 21 to Sunday June 22, 2008
Where: Hart House Farm. Buses leave Hart House at 11:00 am Saturday and leave from the Farm at 11:00 am Sunday.
Cost: Tickets are $35 with bus and $31 without until June 18. After June 18 tickets are $42 with bus and $38 without. Get your tickets at the Hart House Porter’s desk.
Details: Bring sleeping bags or blankets and pillows; also bring a tent if you want to sleep outside. See also the Facebook event page.

Did you hear about the Strawberry Social this Sunday at Hart House? Well, it sounds like a splendid time! Read the news below:

What is a Strawberry Social?
- An afternoon of classical opera
- High Tea service with culinary delights made from locally grown food
- A trip to a magical strawberry field complete with Strawberry Maidens

Kicking off the event at 3pm will be Soprano Laura Klassen along with David Roth, baritone performing songs by Schoene Muellerin, Willhelm Mueller, and Franz Schubert as well as Papageno/Papagena from finale of Mozart’s The Magic Flute.

After the concert you’ll step outside into Hart House’s quadrangle which will be transformed into a magical strawberry field complete with Strawberry Maidens and live entertainment. You’ll enjoy a High Tea service, made from Oikos Teas, with strawberry themed food and sparkling wine.

When: Sunday, June 8th from 3pm – 6pm
Tickets: Admission is FREE, but donations to support the Hart House Theatre Campaign are welcome. Get your tickets online at UofTtix.

If you want to check out some great Canadin indie music you won’t have to leave campus to do so. On Thursday December 13th starting at 8:00pm, The Hidden Cameras will be performing along with Sister Suvi, from Montreal, and local Toronto musician Allie Hughes in the Great Hall at Hart House. This is an aids benefit concert with proceeds going towards Toronto People With AIDS Foundation and AVERT International. The best part about this concert is that tickets are only $5 for students or $10 for adults. It’s brought to you by UTSU in partnership with Hart House’s Social Justice Committee.

For advance tickets head to the University of Toronto Students’ Union office located at 12 Hart House Circle, 9:00am-5:00pm. Cash only. Or for more information: (416) 978-4911 x 225

Also, you can check the facebook event AIDS Benefit Concert with The Hidden Cameras for more info.