During that interview the audience was curious about Collin's relationship with Leonard Cohen and why they connected. In fact Cera believes the entire concept is new to the Canada, if not the whole continent. Toronto - doesn't hurt. You're not looking at your watch or running from the subway . This is a very laid-back, freewheeling kind of environment.
Cera feels new relationships and new experiences are stimulated over the two days.
Even the artists are rejuvenated during the weekends, he says, adding that Judy Collins said she felt like she was riding on a magic carpet after talking to Wallin and taking questions from the audience. Kain, now artistic associate at the National Ballet, says she got involved because she thought it would be nice for people to be introduced to the ballet company's artists in a more intimate setting. You can create all sorts of illusions at a distance but you don't get any sense of how hard they actually work to create those illusions. She likened her program to a lecture demonstration and hopes people will come away having a better understanding of how the art form developed and where it is going. Rates fluctuate depending on the accomodation.