AGP Executive Report
Last update: 41 minutes agoArts Legacy: Barrie Sketchley, the longtime principal who led Toronto’s Rosedale Heights School of the Arts for 34 years, has died at 85. Students and staff remember his warmth and lasting support for the arts. New Spaces: Vancouver’s Rio Theatre owner is opening a gallery beside the East Van cinema on Oct. 17, with its first show exploring the loss of cultural spaces. On Stage: Sudbury’s YES Theatre has unveiled a 2027 season featuring Hairspray and Les Misérables, while the Stratford Festival has announced its cast for its 75th season. Music: Canadian performers will gather at Massey Hall on Nov. 25 to mark 50 years since The Last Waltz, with proceeds going to music education charity MusiCounts. Indigenous Knowledge: Calgary’s TELUS Spark hosts a free Indigenous Science Night for First Nations, Métis and Inuit guests on Oct. 16, bringing together scientists, knowledge keepers and community members. Canadian Icons: Céline Dion is getting a Barbie doll inspired by her Titanic performance, while Alberta-born Joni Mitchell has become a U.S. citizen after 62 years in the country. Heritage: Saskatoon’s Ukrainian Museum of Canada has received international recognition for preserving and sharing Ukrainian heritage.
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