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Conrad Black, his wife Shirley and their friend Ken Thomson at the opening of Roy Thomson Hall
Conrad Black, his wife Shirley and their friend Ken Thomson at the opening of Roy Thomson Hall

Conrad Black, his wife Shirley and their friend Ken Thomson at the opening of Roy Thomson Hall

Date9/13/1982
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Original Toronto Star caption: Conrad Black, his wife Shirley and their friend Ken Thomson at the opening of Roy Thomson Hall.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0032956F
      Oysters and pheasant: Guests who paid $1,000 a couple for the gala opening of Roy Thomson Hall last night included former Governor General Roland Michener and wife Norah
      Oysters and pheasant: Guests who paid $1,000 a couple for the gala opening of Roy Thomson Hall last night included former Governor General Roland Michener and wife Norah
      Slaughter, Mike
      9/13/1982
      Thomson Hall sell-out: Quebec pianist-composer Andre Gagnon enjoyed the enthusiasm of fans who packed Roy Thomson Hall last night for a concert of his popular favorites
      Thomson Hall sell-out: Quebec pianist-composer Andre Gagnon enjoyed the enthusiasm of fans who packed Roy Thomson Hall last night for a concert of his popular favorites
      Darrell, Dick
      11/22/1982
      Making friends: Shari Lewis and Lambchop make friends with Benjamin Miller, 5, at Roy Thomson Hall, where Lewis will conduct concert.
      Making friends: Shari Lewis and Lambchop make friends with Benjamin Miller, 5, at Roy Thomson Hall, where Lewis will conduct concert.
      Lewis, Shari
      12/16/1990
      A sweet snip: The snip of the scissors cutting a musical ribbon at Roy Thomson Hall sounded sweet today as it marked the official opening of Toronto's new concert palace
      A sweet snip: The snip of the scissors cutting a musical ribbon at Roy Thomson Hall sounded sweet today as it marked the official opening of Toronto's new concert palace
      Cooper, David
      9/13/1982
      Restless, right-wing, well-read, rich beyond belief, that's Toronto's Conrad Black, who enjoys a moment of relazation with his wife, Shirley
      Restless, right-wing, well-read, rich beyond belief, that's Toronto's Conrad Black, who enjoys a moment of relazation with his wife, Shirley
      Black, Conrad
      1/1/1983
      You had to be there: . . . when Howie Mandel stuck a bird cage on his head in a send-up of Tweety Bird at Roy Thomson Hall last night. His bizarre humor is tough to describe in print, reviewer says
      You had to be there: . . . when Howie Mandel stuck a bird cage on his head in a send-up of Tweety Bird at Roy Thomson Hall last night. His bizarre humor is tough to describe in print, reviewer says
      Bull, Ron
      3/22/1987
      His new home: Gunther Herbig makes it official in front of Roy Thomson Hall, his new working home when he takes over as conductor of the Toronto Symphony in 1990
      His new home: Gunther Herbig makes it official in front of Roy Thomson Hall, his new working home when he takes over as conductor of the Toronto Symphony in 1990
      Goode, Jeff
      5/18/1988
      So long and farewell. Outgoing CBC president Pierre Juneau bids adieu to the broadcasting network last night at a Roy Thomson Hall bash in his honor. His term ends July 31
      So long and farewell. Outgoing CBC president Pierre Juneau bids adieu to the broadcasting network last night at a Roy Thomson Hall bash in his honor. His term ends July 31
      Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
      6/12/1989
      Hi de hi de hi, Cab Calloway and his Hi De Ho Revue kicked off the Jazz festival's mainstage concerts Friday night at Roy Thomson Hall
      Hi de hi de hi, Cab Calloway and his Hi De Ho Revue kicked off the Jazz festival's mainstage concerts Friday night at Roy Thomson Hall
      Calloway, Cab, 1907-1994
      6/21/1991
      Neil Sedaka sang and sweated to his golden oldies on Saturday night, much to the delight of the capacity Roy Thomson Hall Crowd
      Neil Sedaka sang and sweated to his golden oldies on Saturday night, much to the delight of the capacity Roy Thomson Hall Crowd
      Sedaka, Neil
      5/9/1992
      Leontyne Price, Music critic William Littler says that in all his concert-going experience, he has seldom witnessed a triumph such as the Met soprano enjoyed at Roy Thomson Hall yesterday
      Leontyne Price, Music critic William Littler says that in all his concert-going experience, he has seldom witnessed a triumph such as the Met soprano enjoyed at Roy Thomson Hall yesterday
      Lennon, Frank
      1/30/1983
      Hasn't changed much: New York singer Lou Reed often seems incapable of stepping outside his coolly drawn persona, critic Craig MacInnis says of singer's concert at Roy Thomson Hall Tuesday night
      Hasn't changed much: New York singer Lou Reed often seems incapable of stepping outside his coolly drawn persona, critic Craig MacInnis says of singer's concert at Roy Thomson Hall Tuesday night
      Reed, Lou
      3/28/1989