The Hungarian Helicon Society organizes and supports several events in Toronto throughout the year.  For our 2006-2007 Season, our events included:

Hungarian Rhapsody ~ Friday, September 15, 2006 - 8:00 p.m.
A piano concert with Mary Kenedi commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Hungarian uprising and the 125th anniversary of Béla Bartók’s birth. Location: Glenn Gould Studio, 250 Front Street West Adults $35, Seniors $25, Students $15 To order tickets, call (416) 205-5555 or visit www.glenngouldstudio.com

Hungarian Splendour: Masterpieces from the National Gallery in Budapest ~ September 23 to December 31,2006
The Art Gallery of Hamilton is presenting this 75-work selection of Hungary’s nineteenth-century paintings. Location: Art Gallery of Hamilton, 123 King Street West, Hamilton. Tel: (905) 527-6610. Visit the gallery’s website for admission information: Art Gallery of Hamilton

Opening of George Faludy Place ~ Tuesday, October 3, 2006 - 12:00 noon
Heritage Toronto and the Toronto Legacy Project are unveiling the parkette dedicated to George Faludy, Hungarian poet. Members of the Hungarian Helicon Society generously supported this parkette with their donations. Mr. Faludy’s profile has been sculpted by Dora de Pedery-Hunt and will be cast in bronze for display at the parkette. Location: corner of St. Mary and St. Nicholas Streets in downtown Toronto.

55th annual Season Opening Reception ~ Thursday, October 12, 2006 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Garden Hall, Toronto Botanical Gardens, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto.

Studio Art Exhibition of Andrew Benyei ~ Oct. 20: 5-10 pm, Oct. 21: 2-6 p.m., Oct. 22: 2-6 p.m. 2006

Award Presentation, Hungarian Visual Artists of Canada, Exhibition Commemorating the 1956 Hungarian Revolution ~ Saturday, October 21, 2006
Metro Hall, Toronto.

“Az 1956-os forradalom elotti Magyarország (1945 -1956)” ~ Tuesday, October 24, 2006 - 7:30 p.m.
Lecture in Hungarian by Dr. Pál Pilisi. Location: Boardroom, Arts & Letters Club of Toronto, 14 Elm Street, Toronto.

“Entrepreneurship: The Contribution of the 1956 Hungarian Refugees to Business in Ontario” ~ Tuesday, November 21, 2006 - 7:30 p.m.
Lecture by Éva M. Tömöry, PhD. Location: Boardroom, Arts & Letters Club of Toronto, 14 Elm Street, Toronto. View the event flyer here.

Helikonyha ~ Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 3:00 p.m.
The first of three sessions for this season of our Helikonyha cooking class series. Each class will have a different menu, focusing on Hungarian dishes. Chef-Instructor: Andrew Török. Click here to download the registration form.

An Evening to Share Memories... ~ Wednesday, January 10, 2007 - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
The Helicon Ball Committee invites you to attend a reception in anticipation of the 50th anniversary Helicon Ball. Come mingle with old friends, meet new friends, reminisce about Helicon Balls past, and share your memorabilia with us. Location: Courtyard Restaurant, 121 Yorkville Avenue. Click here to view the event invitation.

50th Anniversary Helicon Ball ~ Saturday, February 10, 2007 - 6:00 p.m.
Join us as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of our annual Helicon Ball in the Concert Hall of the Fairmont Royal York Hotel. Visit the Helicon Ball page for more information.

An evening with Andrew Benyei ~ Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - 7:30 p.m.
Join us as Andrew Benyei presents, with the help of slides, a humorous and informative talk about his work. He will touch on the creative process as well as some of the technical aspects of sculpting. He will also share some of his personal experiences in undertaking commissions for works of art from clients. This promises to be an informative and entertaining evening. Location: Toronto Botanical Garden, studio 3.

Helikonyha Cooking Class ~ Sunday, April 29, 2007 - 3:00 pm
Kitchen of the Hungarian House/Magyar Haz  Learn how to cook two Hungarian dishes! The class will be taught in English and will be lead by András L. Török. The dishes he has selected are: Lecsó (a dish made of Stewed Tomatoes, Peppers and Onions) and Kapros Túrós Tészta (Noodles with Cottage Cheese & Dill). Click here to view the registration form.

Fine Art Exhibition by the Hungarian Visual Artists of Canada ~ May 15 to June 3, 2007
Neilson Park Creative Centre, 56 Neilson Drive, Etobicoke - (416) 622-5294

Hungarian High School Program - Year-End Celebration and Graduation ~ Saturday, May 26, 2007 - 3:00 p.m.
St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church Hall, 432 Sheppard Avneue East, Toronto

“Elements” ~ May 31 to June 17, 2007
Exhibit of Andrew Benyei’s works  Grace Gallery, 1400 Castlefield Avenue, Toronto - (416) 256-4664

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