| On Monday, February 17, spend your Family Day with us making crafts, including a mini-game in a box, ‘Laces and Ladders’, and more. Explore our current exhibitions, have some family fun in the Try-On Shoes area, and play iSpy around the museum with our exhibition-themed activity cards. |
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Natural Foot Scrub Making Workshop |
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| In this hands-on workshop on Saturday, February 8, participants will create their own luxurious foot scrub using a selection of natural ingredients. Guided through the process by Catherine Chambers of Let's Make It, you'll work with clays, exfoliants, and natural fragrances while learning about their skin-nourishing benefits |
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BSM News
 Now on view - This sneaker collaboration between Puma and fashion icon Dapper Dan is now on view in our Behind the Scenes gallery.
 International Women's Day - In celebration of International Women's Day next month, we have an exciting lecture planned on March 11 about the most iconic female footwear designers. |
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| Jan Ernst Matzeliger (September 15, 1852 – August 24, 1889) was an inventor whose lasting machine brought significant change to the manufacturing of shoes. A Black Heritage postage stamp was issued in Matzeliger’s honor on September 15, 1991 in Lynn, Massachusetts. Learn more about the invention of the lasting machine here. |
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From our Friends at the RCM |
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The Royal Conservatory of Music celebrates the legendary Tony Bennett with renowned vocalist and interpreter of the Great American Songbook, Michael Feinstein alongside the illustrious Carnegie Hall Ensemble on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 8:00 pm at Koerner Hall. Sing along with hits such as “Because of You,” “Rags to Riches,” “I Left My Heart in San Francisco,” “The Best is Yet to Come,” and many more.
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| For 15% off tickets to this concert, simply quote the code: BATASHOE when you call (416) 408-0208, book tickets online, or visit the Weston Family Box Office in person. |
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