Come and see how our Heliconian artists have interpreted the theme of this year's summer show, Let's Play!
Located at 35 Hazelton in Yorkville.
To view by appointment contact info@heliconianclub.org
Opening Reception July 5, 2-4:30 PM
Admission is free.
New Members Art Exhibition
The annual Encounter show introduces and showcases the prints, paintings and photographs of our newest exhibiting artists, along with new works by others in the Visual Arts Section of the Heliconian Club. These visual encounters will form a dialogue of art expression within entire Club, and out into the community.
The show runs from September 4 ~ October 1, 2025
Celebrate the new members, and a new season with us at the
Opening Reception: Saturday September 6 from 2-5 pm
and at the Weekday Viewing: Wednesday September 10 from 4-7:30 pm
To view by appointment contact info@heliconinanclub.org
Monday Life Drawing Fall 2025
Dates: Mondays 10 am – 12 pm quick poses, 1 pm - 3 pm sustained pose. Doors open at 9:40 am. The doors will be locked at 9:55 am so we can start at 10 am sharp.
Health & Safety If you feel unwell, please stay home. Be considerate to your fellow artists. Masks may be worn.
Weekday Viewing Wednesday September 10 from 4-7:30 pm
In honour of the 250th anniversary of the birth of literary titan Jane Austen, Heliconian Club is holding a special tea party on the afternoon of Sunday, September 14, 2025.
Enter the elegance of the Regency Era as iconic Canadian actress Marilyn Lightstone transports us to the world of Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy with her readings from Pride and Prejudice.
In addition to enjoying a traditional tea served on Blue Willow china, there will be other themed activities for the seasoned Austen fan and novice alike.
Two gorgeous hardcover books will be available for sale, both from Plumleaf Press. One is a special edition of Pride and Prejudice. With a beautiful cover illustration by UK artist Kay Widdowson and gilt edges, along with a Foreword by Louise Ansdell, Chair of the Trustees of Chawton House, and an Introduction by Natalie Jenner, internationally bestselling author of The Jane Austen Society and Austen at Sea, it is bound to become a treasured possession.
The other is a children’s book called Jane and the Blue Willow Princess by Catherine Little, with illustrations by Sae Kimura. A fictional story about a young Jane Austen and how she was inspired by the Blue Willow china, the book is endorsed by Caroline Jane Knight, fifth great niece of Jane Austen. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of these books will be donated to the Heliconian Hall Foundation to assist with the upkeep of this treasured National Historic Site.
Tickets to the three-course tea are $50 for the general public, $40 for Club members. Doors open at 1:30 pm, with the event starting at 2 pm. Cash bar.
*Note: There will be no session on October 13th due to the Civic Holiday
Hel’s Belles
October 18
Once again, our Heliconian composers generously spill their riches in a varied program including the world premiere of the song world premiere of Hope by Kye Marshall featuring mezzo soprano Maria Soulis with string quartet, clarinet and horn, and selections from Susan Bellan’s Toronto themed musical The City by the Lake. Image by: Vivian East
Doors 2:00 PM | Show 2:30 PM | Includes Intermission
Children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult.
La Musique des Années Folless
November 15
The early 20th century saw an ongoing expansion of musical language and form, from pre-war Impressionists to the charged postwar atmosphere of a century ago, a vibrant time described variously as the Roaring 20s, the Jazz Age and Les années folles. Works by Ravel, Canteloube, Poulenc, Fauré and others.
Image by: Catherine Maunsell
From Screen to Score
March 21
Join Heliconians this March for a concert unlike any other. Performers will be interpreting music from the screen - and not just the big screen! Expect to hear music from Final Fantasy and Pokemon alongside silver screen classics.
Image by: Linda Briskin
Music for
Planet Earth
April 25
The Heliconian Music Section annually pays tribute to our Planet Earth, with a varied program dedicated heart and soul to turning the tide on the health of our environment.
The program will include Three Songs of Innocence by Arnold Cooke for soprano, clarinet and piano and For the Trees, a piano trio by Kye Marshall.
Image by: Jana Skarecky
Mary Rezza
Memorial
Student Recital
May 17
Mary Rezza (1927-2000) was a long-standing member of the Toronto Heliconian Club, a noted collaborative pianist, teacher and vocal coach who organized the first Heliconian student recital in 1991. Heliconian teacher/members continue to bring their students together for an annual program in memory of this esteemed member. Come and share the excitement of students of all ages and levels performing in this congenial environment.
Image Credit: Rosemary Tannock
Doors 2:00 PM | Show 2:30 PM
This event is free. To support this and other Club initiatives, please consider donating to the Heliconian Club by clicking here: https://torontoheliconianclub.wildapricot.org/DONATE-NOW/
About Mary Rezza (1927-2000)
Mary Elizabeth Rezza was a long-standing member of the Toronto Heliconian Club, an esteemed pianist, teacher, and a noted vocal coach and accompanist. She became a member of the Club in 1956, sponsored by Dorothy Allen Park and Evelyn Dunlop.
Rezza graduated with a combined teacher's and solo performer's ARCT in 1949. She specialized in vocal accompaniment and spent her career playing for thousands of students as official accompanist for the Kiwanis Festival of Music. In addition, Mary became both a vocal coach and singing teacher at the Royal Conservatory of Music where she coached many students who went on to international careers, including Robert Goulet, Ermanno Mauro, Catherine Robbin, Gwenlynn Little and Jon Vickers.
Mary was an active member of the Toronto Heliconian Club and served as Chair of the Music Section from 1993 to 1995.
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