The first of two issues of Costume Journal for 2012 is another rich presentation of exhibitions and events, well-illustrated reviews of some events or books (in colour on the covers) and resources in new books and catalogues. This issue presents serious issues facing the CSO with a request for member help for its future operation. ...
Read MoreINTRODUCING THE LOUVRE-LENS, illustrated talk by Xavier-Dectot, Director of the Musée du Louvre-Lens, Monday, 1 October 2012, 6:30 pm. The city of Lens in Northern France will be the satellite location of Paris’ Musée du Louvre, with Xavier Dectot the newly appointed Director. Pre-registration is required for this lecture. For more information visit the Bata Shoe Museum website via our links page, go to ” events by date.”...
Read MoreThe Design Exchange presents 60 Years of Designing Ballet and The Tutu Project from 11 July to 2 September 2012. A behind-the-scenes look at the fantasy of ballet, the exhibition includes hundreds of items from the National Ballet’s archive. This back stage pass is a rare opportunity to engage with the theatricality, innovation, glamour and beauty that is The National Ballet of Canada! The exhibition also includes The Tutu Project, a collection of 60 unique tutus created to celebrate the company’s 60th anniversary. Tickets are only $10/Free for Design Exchange members. Information: see website national.ballet.ca or call 416 (1- 866)...
Read MoreSockdolager, described as a lightning-paced dark comedy set in the late 1920s, is a site-specific production held in Campbell House Museum. A World Premiere presented by The Templeton Philharmonic and Campbell House Museum, it immerses its audience in this exciting era of Toronto’s history. With a talented cast of nine this stylized and engrossing tale explores both the profoundly dark and the profoundly silly (see the website www.campbellhousemuseum.ca for a synopsis of the plot and other information). 14 June: Preview 9 PM 15 June: 7 PM & 9 PM 16 June: 7 PM only 19–20 June: 7 PM & 9 PM 22–24 June: 7 PM & 9 PM 26–29 June: 7 PM & 9 PM Tickets $17 in advance; $20 at the door*. For tickets call 416-597-0227 ext 2 * Note that each ticket is redeemable for an additional complimentary performance (as space allows; tickets are...
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