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Bata Shoe Museum

May 2021   What's On Weekly   May 9 - 11am EST - Free All Things Shoes Wondering what to do for Mother's Day this year? Join us for our exclusive Mother’s Day tour of the Bata Shoe Museum with Director & Senior Curator Elizabeth Semmelhack! Elizabeth will personally take you through our four galleries, including our newest exhibition The Great Divide: Footwear in the Age of Enlightenment and answer all of your questions. Space is limited, so be sure to secure a spot for you and your mum. REGISTER NOW   The Art of Singing With only a few spots left for our next virtual workshop, be sure to sign up and explore your musical side with New York Vocal Coaching's Associate Director, David McCall. As a leading instructor of Contemporary Voice in New York City, David will share his expertise with participants of all singing levels. Visit our website for more details.   LEARN MORE   May 19 - 7pm EST - FREE Queens of Fashion: A Conversation about 18th Century Dolls with Sonia Krause We are so excited for our next Salon with historical doll-maker extraordinaire, Sonia Krause. Sonia will sit down for a conversation with Elizabeth about the role of fashion dolls in the 18th century, as well as share her incredible work reproducing them. You'll also get a sneak peek at a doll that Sonia created for the museum for an upcoming fall exhibition - register and be one of the first to see it! RSVP   From the Vault Take a peek at our 14,000+ collection with our blog series, From the Vault, where we share interesting stories, one shoe at a time. This week, we're showcasing a pair of mules featuring an upper made of silver-coloured metallic thread brocade and green velvet. Step into the BSM blog to learn more!     LEARN MORE     GET CREATIVE   #BSMKids   Recycling Fun! Looking for something creative to do this weekend with the kids that also helps reduce your recycling bin?  Why not grab a used egg carton and create some fun shoe art. Full tutorial can be found on our YouTube channel. And don't forget to tag us using #BSMKids - we'd love to see them! WATCH NOW Get Crafty! For a more challenging craft, try your hand at making your very own chestnut crushing clog.  All you need is an old cereal box and paper rolls! Check out the full tutorial on our YouTube channel. Have fun! WATCH NOW Storytime with the BSM After being surprised with a new pair of shoes by her Nana, Malika wears them everywhere! What happens to the shoes when Malika outgrows them? Find out in our latest Storytime video! WATCH NOW Product of the Week Explore, imagine and learn about Toronto through Jaq Jaq Bird's Cities of Wonder collection. Each activity kit includes a sticker sheet with famous landmarks, icons, foods and more! Be sure to look out for a sticker of the BSM!  SHOP NOW     Friends Around the Globe   Asian Art Museum In celebration of Asian Heritage Month, the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco is hosting a month of special events. Learn how to make pancit molo from Yana Gilbuena, listen to a virtual concert with Thao Nguyen of the group Thao & The Get Down Stay Down, attend the Celebrating Asian Futures: A Musical Conversation with Vân-Ánh Võ and Friends event and so much more. Visit their website for details. LEARN MORE   BSM programming events have been financially assisted by the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund, a program of the Government of Ontario through the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport.