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Anne Mirvish was a Toronto icon. From the 1940s until her death in 2013, Anne’s career as an artist, city builder and business person, as partner to her husband Ed Mirvish’s many endeavours, created a legacy that touched many.
Anne’s eclectic and very personal style was no more evident than in her clothing. Her spectacular gowns, stylish cocktail dresses and sparkly ensembles took Toronto fashion to new levels.
Now, a group of Anne’s friends have curated a one-of-a-kind event that is part art exhibit, part social event and part fundraiser.
On Sunday, January 24th, at University College, U of T, The Anne Mirvish Gala will celebrate the woman and the times in which she lived, with an exhibit of 100 of her outfits. These will be complemented with archival photos of her wearing them during some of Toronto’s pivotal social events in the past, and with film and music.
Anne’s clothing will be on display and will be modelled by 35 students from the Drama Program at U of T, and by some of the illustrious alumni of the program, including Stratford Festival stars Maev Beatty and Yanna McIntosh, and Gemini Award-winning actress Lisa Ryder.
These one-of-a-kind garments and accessories, all from Anne’s extensive personal collection, will be available for sale by live and silent auctions. Here is your chance to get your hands on some of the best vintage finds in the city, straight from the closet of one of the city’s most fashionable icons.
The evening is the creation of two dynamic women: Professor Pia Kleber, who ran the Drama Program at U of T for many decades, and legendary artist and scenic designer Astrid Janson.
The Anne Mirvish Performing Arts Scholarships is a fund created to help students study the performing arts at the University of Toronto.
Enjoy this historic event, complete with delicious wine and food, while supporting a great cause — one close to Anne Mirvish’s own heart!
Sunday, January 24, 2016
5:00 pm:Reception, with Food and Wine, and Silent Auction to Celebrate the Legacy of Anne Mirvish in East Hall, University College
6:00 pm:Fashion Show and Live Auction in West Hall, University College
7:00 pm:Dessert Reception and final bidding on the Silent Auction
University College, East and West Hall
15 King's College Circle
Toronto, Ontario
Individual Tickets: $250 (includes $150 tax receipt)
Reserved seating is available for groups of 10 or more.
Tickets are on sale at http://annemirvishgala.weebly.com
Donations can also be made on the same website.
Gala Event Credits:
Chairing Committee: Pia Kleber and Astrid Janson
Assistants: Augusto Bitter and Liuqingqing Yang
Lighting Design: Paul Stoesser
Digital Dramaturgy Lab: Antje Budde
Graphic Design: Leyla Bikbulatova and Rebecca Biason
Flower Design: Franz Otter & Rada Ristich
Program: Catie Thompson
Technical Director: Paul Stoesser
Production Manager: David DeGrow
Stage Manager: Sandra Henderson
MC: Art Babayants
Photo: Anne Mirvish. ©2007 Tracey Nolan.
2016-01-04
Toronto: The Anne Mirvish Gala for the Anne Mirvish Performing Arts Scholarships will be held January 24