Today in Toronto: Missed Connections, Shen Yun and The Mary Pickford Collection
Missed Connections Barely two years old, Typecast Dance Company has already produced a pair of full-evening works, both evincing a taste for clever titles: Laser Blade and Synthetica: A Symphony in Blonde Major. Devoted to giving young dancers a chance to explore, the company has handed Missed Connections over to emerging choreographer Pamela Rasbach. Find out more »
Shen Yun This troupe’s name translates as “the beauty of divine beings dancing”— a tall order, but one that’s frequently delivered. Since its founding in New York four years ago, Shen Yun and its 300 performers have been devoted to the revival of traditional Chinese culture (with a generous dollop of Western razzmatazz). Find out more »
The Mary Pickford Collection Rob Brooks purchased his first piece of Mary Pickford memorabilia—a sepia photograph of the Toronto-born silent film legend—at an antique bookstore on the Danforth in 1980. He recently donated his 1,900-item collection of photos, personal effects and ephemera to the TIFF Bell Lightbox for display, starting this month. Find out more »
