# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Making of She Holds Up the Stars
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 22 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue, 22 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join writer-director  Sandra Laronde to explore the creative journey behind the re-imagination of her novel She Holds Up the Stars.About this EventJoin award-winning director, writer, and choreographer Sandra Laronde for an evening exploring the creative journey behind She Holds Up the Stars and its acclaimed stage re-imagination, recently nominated for eight Dora Mavor Moore Awards.The award-winning creative will discuss the multidisciplinary production presented by Red Sky Performance , a powerful Indigenous story of beauty, resilience, and belonging brought to life through live puppetry, movement, live music, and visual storytelling.Hosted by arts and life reporter Aparita Bhandari, the conversation will offer audiences a rare look inside Laronde’s creative process and artistic vision, enhanced by imagery and puppets from the production.Q&A to follow. Books available for purchase.About this event’s guests:Sandra LarondeAparita BhandariRead more:She Holds Up the Stars***This program is produced by Ontario Culture Days in collaboration with Red Sky Performance and Toronto Public Library. This program is supported by the City of Toronto.Ontario Culture Days is a province-wide festival made possible through the support of its foundational partners, the Province of Ontario and the Ontario Arts Council. We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts and the Government of Canada.***PLAN YOUR VISIT:Location: Concourse Event Space, North York Central Library (5120 Yonge St).Time: Doors open 6:00pm, Event starts 7:00pm.Tickets: Free registration required.Ticket policy: We oversell these events to ensure that the greatest number of people have an opportunity to attend. Tickets guaranteed until 6:45pm or until capacity is reached. Seating first come, first served.Accessibility: TPL is committed to accessibility. If you are Deaf or have a disability and would like to request accommodation for this event, please contact accessibleservices@tpl.ca or 416-393-7099 at least three weeks prior to the event.***This event is part of our signature Salon Series, where we host local and international authors, artists and thinkers in conversation about their new books and big ideas.It is also part of our Indigenous Heritage series, generously supported by TD Bank Group, through the TD Ready Commitment.***Information Collection Notice: The personal information on this form is collected by the Toronto Public Library under the Public Libraries Act, sections 20(a), 20(c), and 20(d). The information will only be used for event and program registration, delivery and evaluation. Registrants may be contacted to fill out a brief survey following the program. Questions about how the library handles your information can be directed to Answerline staff at answerline@tpl.ca, 416-397-5981, 789 Yonge Street, Toronto ON M4W 2G8.Agenda🕑: 06:00 PMDoors Open🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PMMain Event: Sandra Laronde & Aparita Bhandari in conversation
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/north-york/the-making-of-she-holds-up-the-stars/100001994685927304
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, music, festivals, live-music, entertainment, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - door_time: 2026-09-22T22:00:00Z
  - Duration: 1 hour
  - Location: North York Central Library CONCOURSE
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD

## Event venue details

- **city**: North York
- **state**: ON
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: North York Central Library CONCOURSE
- **lat**: 43.7681767
- **long**: -79.41455259999998
- **full address**: North York Central Library CONCOURSE, 5120 Yonge Street, North York, Canada

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Making of She Holds Up the Stars being held?
  - **A:** The Making of She Holds Up the Stars takes place on Tue, 22 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Tue, 22 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm at North York Central Library CONCOURSE, 5120 Yonge Street, North York, Canada.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Making of She Holds Up the Stars?
  - **A:** The Making of She Holds Up the Stars is organized by Toronto Public Library.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Making of She Holds Up the Stars is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in North York, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Making of She Holds Up the Stars sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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