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The Ladies Foursome Scarborough Players

March 9, 2019 | Karen | Comments (0)

The Ladies Foursome   Scarborough Players   **Non-Paying, Non-Equity** Produced by special arrangement with The Gary Goddard Agency Directed by Katherine Turner SHOW DATES:  Evenings June 28, 29 July 4, 5, 6, 11, 12 at 8 p.m.    Matinees are June 30, July 7 and 13 at 2 p.m.   The Story: What do women […]

Indecent: Studio 180 Theatre

February 26, 2019 | Karen | Comments (0)

Indecent: About the play: In 1923, after celebrated European productions, the Broadway debut of Sholem Asch’s drama God of Vengeance set the stage for an explosive moment in theatrical history. The evocative work of Jewish culture was praised and criticized for taboo themes of censorship, immigration, and anti-Semitism. Inspired by these true events and the controversy, […]

Opening Night: Scarborough Theatre Guild

February 26, 2019 | Karen | Comments (0)

  Opening Night: Scarborough Theatre Guild   Audition Dates: Monday   March 18, 2019.   7:30 pm- 10:30 pm. Tuesday   March 19, 2019.   7:30 pm-10: 30 pm.   Callbacks:  Sunday March 24, 2019.  2:00 – 5:00 pm   Audition and Rehearsal Location Scarborough Theatre Guild Rehearsal Unit- 2105 Midland Av. Unit 16, Scarborough, Ont. (the building is […]

Sustainable Architecture: Library Resources

October 10, 2018 | Karen | Comments (3)

 According to the International Union of Architects, sustainable design "integrates consideration of resource and energy efficiency, healthy buildings and materials, ecologically and socially sensitive land-use and an aesthetic sensitivity.."  Architects are increasingly challenged to create truly sustainable buildings, those which go beyond the mere addition of solar panels. Toronto Public Library has many excellent resources dealing […]

Fashion Ethics

July 23, 2018 | Karen | Comments (1)

Toronto Public Library has an array of resources on the subject of fashion, including books on fashion and fashion designers, fashion drawing, photography, magazines and more. But a full picture of fashion includes acknowledging the negative aspects of the industry, such as health and safety risks and human rights abuses of workers, child exploitation, environmental […]

Photography as Social Justice

May 30, 2018 | Karen | Comments (0)

Photography has been a vehicle for social justice since its invention in the 19th century. In particular, documentary photography can deepen our awareness of social and economic inequality. During the month of May, Toronto celebrates the Scotiabank Contact Photography Festival.  Toronto Public Library has many excellent resources for those interested in the broader topic of […]