Saturday, July 26, 2014

Culture In the 'Hood

Last week was the occasion for the 3rd annual Porch View Dances in the Seaton Village neighbourhood where professional choreographers work with  several families to develop dances which are then performed on porches & front gardens over 4 evenings for the public. The event starts at 1 house and then a ringmaster leads the crowd (of about 200 the night I went) along the streets to the various locations. Just by coincidence when we got to this house there was another Little Free Library out front as well as live music to accompany the dance. I'll show you some performers tomorrow.
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16 comments:

  1. EG CameraGirlJuly 26, 2014 at 9:10 AM

    Whoever lives here has a wonderful sense of community. They must be nice people. :)

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  2. TexWisGirlJuly 26, 2014 at 10:00 AM

    what a unique event!

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  3. LowellJuly 26, 2014 at 10:19 AM

    This kind of event is not something you'd see in most cities so kudos to Toronto! Can't imagine 200 people flocking around a front porch to see a dance presentation. Love that free library, too!

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  4. AnonymousJuly 26, 2014 at 10:39 AM

    Nice idea with the library. Good colourful image

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  5. SharonJuly 26, 2014 at 11:38 AM

    Oh wow, this is really a unique event. I think I'd love it.

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  6. CloudiaJuly 26, 2014 at 3:40 PM

    such a great city!




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  7. William KendallJuly 26, 2014 at 4:22 PM

    That is a neat little library!

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  8. JackJuly 26, 2014 at 5:07 PM

    Such a lovely, colorful scene, with a musician and a little free library and a poster. Not missing much.

    I get the impression that Toronto is one of the most vibrant cities in the world these days. You are fortunate to be living there.

    (I messed up and posted tomorrow's post today, so you missed my photo of Eleanor, and yes, I showed Om Street Yoga two years ago . . . )

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  9. RevrunnerJuly 26, 2014 at 6:00 PM

    So many libraries!

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  10. jennyfrecklesJuly 26, 2014 at 6:24 PM

    That sounds like such fun, wow. I wonder if garden dances would work over here?

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  11. RandyJuly 26, 2014 at 9:38 PM

    I love these little libraries.

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  12. KarenJuly 27, 2014 at 1:09 AM

    I wish we had those little libraries here!

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  13. AnonymousJuly 27, 2014 at 5:30 AM

    Great community entertainment!

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  14. BirdmanJuly 27, 2014 at 7:40 AM

    I'd check this place out. Very appealing environment.

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  15. PerthDailyPhotoJuly 27, 2014 at 12:24 PM

    Wow I've never heard of this before Pat, I get the feeling that your area is very community spirited, wonderful to see in these times.

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  16. StephanieJuly 27, 2014 at 5:25 PM

    A truly great idea, must be a fun time visiting all these places to hear music.

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