One-time only!
Exhibit runs February 3 - 28, 2018
DON HEIGHTS UNITARIAN CONGREGATION
18 Wynford Drive, Suite 102
Don Mills, ON
416-444-8839
18 Wynford Drive, Suite 102
Don Mills, ON
416-444-8839
GALLERY HOURS
Saturday, February 3, 1 pm - 5 pm
Tuesday February 6, 13, 20 & 27
11 am – 5 pm
Saturday, February 10, 17 & 24
12 noon – 4 pm
Sunday, February 4, 11 & 25
1 pm – 5 pm
Sunday, February 18
CLOSED
ADMISSION: FREE
Saturday, February 3, 1 pm - 5 pm
Tuesday February 6, 13, 20 & 27
11 am – 5 pm
Saturday, February 10, 17 & 24
12 noon – 4 pm
Sunday, February 4, 11 & 25
1 pm – 5 pm
Sunday, February 18
CLOSED
ADMISSION: FREE
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About Portia WhiteAt age 30 the darling singer of classical music from Nova Scotia embarked on a concert career that would lead her to world fame in the 1940s. In an era of overt racism, Portia distinguished herself as the first Black Canadian to establish an international career, defying colour barriers in the doing, opening the door for others who followed.
A revered vocal coach after retiring from the concert stage, downtown Toronto was Portia's home from 1953 until her death from cancer in 1968 at age 56. 
Photo of Portia at right was taken by famed photographer, Yousuf Karsh. This portrait hangs in the National Gallery in Ottawa.
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Directions
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From Don Valley Parkway southbound: go to Wynford Drive. Turn right and proceed to first traffic light (Gervais Drive), turn right.
Building is on the left. From Don Valley Parkway northbound: exit at Don Mills northbound and proceed to Wynford Dr., north of Eglinton Avenue. Turn right on Wynford. Turn left at the first traffic light. Building is on the left. |
Celebrating Portia White ... 50 years on
is a collaboration between the White Family, Don Heights Unitarian Congregation and the Ontario Black History Society.
is a collaboration between the White Family, Don Heights Unitarian Congregation and the Ontario Black History Society.
