City of Toronto 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Scarborough Civic Centre Sunday, October 1, 2023 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Image Description: Image of the Scarborough Civic Centre Entrance. Text in image reads “50th Anniversary Scarborough Civic Centre".”
The iconic Scarborough Civic Centre turns 50 this year! Join a celebration of this momentous occasion, hosted by the City of Toronto, on Sunday, October 1, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Scarborough Civic Centre Rotunda and Albert Campbell Square (150 Borough Dr., Scarborough M1P 4N7). Official remarks will begin at 1:30 p.m.
Celebrate #ScarboroughCC50 with a range of family friendly festivities and entertainment for all ages. What’s more, the afternoon will feature musical performances by Scarborough’s own Bitter and Broke (@bitterxbroke), the Odin Quartet @odinquartet) presented by Scarborough Philharmonic Orchestra, the Nathaniel Dett Chorale (@ndettchorale), and the Pan Fantasy Steelband (@panfantasy).
For more information visit: toronto.ca/ScarboroughCC50. Also visit the special virtual exhibit that honours Scarborough Civic Centre’s long and incredible legacy.
As a part of Scarborough Arts programming, the event will feature The Arts Circle by Kseniya Tsoy that explores Moriyama’s design philosophy for the Scarborough Civic Centre, with the opportunity to create masterpieces you can take home.
Finally, don’t forget to snap some pictures of the Scarborough Sign while you are there, brought to you by Scarborough Arts! Featured on the sign is the newest mural addition called ”Things That Go Bump In The Night.” This piece was designed by Scarborough-raised artist Jared Olsever, and was produced by youth in collaboration with Jared as a part of the 2SLGBTQ+ youth program, EAST H.E.A.R.T.! Find out more here.
