Heritage Toronto Telling West Toronto Junction's Stories

Screenshot: Toronto Heritage This Weekend's Walks: West Toronto Junction, May 31, 2008
Credit: heritagetoronto.org: Toronto Heritage Walk This Saturday
Photo courtesy of the West Toronto Junction Historical Society

Join us tomorrow on Saturday, May 31st at 1:30 pm on a Heritage Toronto walk through the Historic West Toronto Junction. The free neighbourhood walking tour starts at the northwest corner of Runnymede Road and Dundas Street West and finishes at Keele Street, south of Dundas Street West. This exciting walk with a local guide, Madeleine McDowell is organized by the West Toronto Junction Historical Society. Discover the history, heritage and culture of the "Junction City" celebrating this year the Centennial of the City of West Toronto.

Heritage Toronto This Weekend's Walk:
West Toronto Junction

A centre of industry and commerce linked to the Dundas Highway and the junction of several railway lines, this prosperous little town voted to ban the sale of alcohol in 1904. Find out why - and hear other stories of The Junction, including the amalgamation of the cities of “West Toronto” and “Toronto” in 1909.

Time: 1:30 pm Saturday May 31, 2008
Start Point: NW corner of Runnymede Rd and Dundas St W
Finish Point: Keele St, S of Dundas St W
Leaders: Madeleine McDowell and West Toronto Junction Historical Society
Length: Approx. 2 hours / 1.4 km
Focus: Historical, Architectural
Difficulty: Walk on sidewalks, some rough ground
Public Transit Access: via Runnymede Subway Station (buses # 71 or 79), via High Park Subway Station (bus # 30), or via Dundas Street Subway Station (bus # 40) stop at the TTC loop at Runnymede and Dundas.

This is the 14th year that Heritage Toronto has been conducting free guided neighbourhood tours. The walks are being held on weekends until October 5 and West Toronto is the 10th in this series for 2008.
For more information, visit www.heritagetoronto.org or call 416-338-1338 or the info line at 416-338-3886.

This photo is certainly a part of history. The mayor and councillors joined local business owners, residents and West Toronto Junction team members to unveil the new light poles and streetscape in the area on September 2, 2004.

West Toronto Junction Streetscape Grand Opening
Mayor Miller, Councillors Sylvia Watson (far left with sunglasses) and Bill Saundercook (foreground right) and guests take a scenic bus tour through the West Toronto Junction community.
Credit: toronto.ca: Mayor's photo gallery: 2003 - 2005 Events

links:
Christopher Moore's Canadian History: Junction of past and future
"...local heritage activists, local artists, and local businesses around the Junction have been very clever and creative in promoting sensible preservation, adaptation, and development in the nabe."
Christopher Moore on April 16, 2008
The Arts Junction: Jane’s Walk in the Junction's "West Bend"
"...we made our way to Keele and Dundas, the still-bustling heart of the Junction. Those present shared tales of the Junction’s glory days as a railway town, its theatre district, its long "dry" years and its present resurgence as a tight-knit creative hub."
Hilary Bell on May 16, 2008
Legends of the Junction: The "Junction City" Researchers

Call to Artists Toronto Junction Arts Festival 2008: Writers & Readings

The Junction Arts Festival - September 3 to 7, 2008

Snapshot: junctonartsfest.com Call to Artists

This year the Junction is celebrating its 100th anniversary marking its incorporation as West Toronto in 1908. Celebrations are being planned all year, but none as big as the annual Junction Arts Festival.

Our aim is to organize the artistic line-up keeping in mind, but not limited to, the festival theme – Historic Mind / Modern Eye. At a time when we are celebrating the Junction's past we do so with one eye on the present and one on the future. The interpretations, visions, stories, hopes and dreams presented will transform this theme into a reality and help define who we are. The Junction.

We are currently accepting applications for the following categories -
Juried Visual Art Exhibit; Street Performing Artists; Art Installations;
KIDZone/Junction Community Stage; Writers and Readings; and Music.
Get your application at www.junctionartsfest.com

WRITERS & READINGS

New this year, writers will be given the chance to put a voice to their work. Get intimate in the Poetry Peep Show; mellow out in The Writers Den or jump right in to Word on the Beat.

Need application assistance? Have any questions?
Contact Michael Menegon, Festival Producer,
416-767-5036 or junctionartsfest@on.aibn.com

Please send application to:
Junction Arts Festival
Writers and Readings
3042 Dundas Street West
Toronto, ON, M6P 1Z3

links:
writersunion.ca: The Writers' Union of Canada
writerscentre.ca: Toronto Writers Centre TWC
meetup.com: The Toronto Writers Meetup Group
Open Directory: Writers Resources: Canada
The Word On The Street: Book & Magazine Festival: Toronto, September 28, 2008

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Call to Artists Toronto Junction Arts Festival 2008: Street Performers

The Junction Arts Festival - September 3 to 7, 2008

Snapshot: junctonartsfest.com Call to Artists

This year the Junction is celebrating its 100th anniversary marking its incorporation as West Toronto in 1908. Celebrations are being planned all year, but none as big as the annual Junction Arts Festival.

Our aim is to organize the artistic line-up keeping in mind, but not limited to, the festival theme – Historic Mind / Modern Eye. At a time when we are celebrating the Junction's past we do so with one eye on the present and one on the future. The interpretations, visions, stories, hopes and dreams presented will transform this theme into a reality and help define who we are. The Junction.

We are currently accepting applications for the following categories -
Juried Visual Art Exhibit; Street Performing Artists; Art Installations;
KIDZone/Junction Community Stage; Writers and Readings; and Music.
Get your application at www.junctionartsfest.com

STREET PERFORMERS

Dundas Street West will once again be transformed into a carnival of performance art. Dance, theatre and music will animate the historical architecture and bring an atmosphere rarely seen in one location.

Need application assistance? Have any questions?
Contact Michael Menegon, Festival Producer,
416-767-5036 or junctionartsfest@on.aibn.com

Please send application to:
Junction Arts Festival
KidZone/Community Stage
3042 Dundas Street West
Toronto, ON, M6P 1Z3

links:
City of Toronto Special Events: produces more than 30 festivals and events and consults with hundreds more every year
Toronto Fiesta Inc.: Corso Italia Family Summer Street Festival: July 5 & 6, 2008
CARIBANA.COM - The Online Guide to Toronto's Summer Carnival: North America's Largest Street Festival: June 13 - August 3, 2008
Beaches International Jazz Festival: StreetFest: July 24 - 26, 2008
toronto.com: KRINOS Taste of the Danforth Street Festival: August 8 - 10, 2008

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Call to Artists Toronto Junction Arts Festival 2008: Juried Art Exhibit

The Junction Arts Festival - September 3 to 7, 2008

Snapshot: junctonartsfest.com Call to Artists

This year the Junction is celebrating its 100th anniversary marking its incorporation as West Toronto in 1908. Celebrations are being planned all year, but none as big as the annual Junction Arts Festival.

Our aim is to organize the artistic line-up keeping in mind, but not limited to, the festival theme – Historic Mind / Modern Eye. At a time when we are celebrating the Junction's past we do so with one eye on the present and one on the future. The interpretations, visions, stories, hopes and dreams presented will transform this theme into a reality and help define who we are. The Junction.

We are currently accepting applications for the following categories -
Juried Visual Art Exhibit; Street Performing Artists; Art Installations;
KIDZone/Junction Community Stage; Writers and Readings; and Music.
Get your application at www.junctionartsfest.com

JURIED ART EXHIBIT

Over 75 top artists in three fields; painting/drawing - sculpture/mixed media & photography will be feature in the top Junction Gallery settings.

Need application assistance? Have any questions?
Contact Michael Menegon, Festival Producer,
416-767-5036 or junctionartsfest@on.aibn.com

Please send application to:
Junction Arts Festival
Juried Art Exhibition
3042 Dundas Street West
Toronto, ON, M6P 1Z3

links:
artshow.com: Juried Art Exhibitions
toronto arts council.com: Grant Programs: Community Arts, Dance, Literary, Music, Theatre, Visual and Media Art

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Call to Artists Toronto Junction Arts Festival 2008: Main Stage

The Junction Arts Festival - September 3 to 7, 2008

Snapshot: junctonartsfest.com Call to Artists

This year the Junction is celebrating its 100th anniversary marking its incorporation as West Toronto in 1908. Celebrations are being planned all year, but none as big as the annual Junction Arts Festival.

Our aim is to organize the artistic line-up keeping in mind, but not limited to, the festival theme – Historic Mind / Modern Eye. At a time when we are celebrating the Junction's past we do so with one eye on the present and one on the future. The interpretations, visions, stories, hopes and dreams presented will transform this theme into a reality and help define who we are. The Junction.

We are currently accepting applications for the following categories -
Juried Visual Art Exhibit; Street Performing Artists; Art Installations;
KIDZone/Junction Community Stage; Writers and Readings; and Music.
Get your application at www.junctionartsfest.com

MAIN STAGE: Music - All Genres

This year the Main stage will be housed in the new Junction City Square and will run from Friday night to Sunday. High level recording artists, the best of Junction musicians, a covered beer garden and good times will be had by one and all.

Need application assistance? Have any questions?
Contact Michael Menegon, Festival Producer,
416-767-5036 or junctionartsfest@on.aibn.com

Please send application to:
Junction Arts Festival
Juried Art Exhibition
3042 Dundas Street West
Toronto, ON, M6P 1Z3

links:
Wikipedia: Music of Canada
Canadian Encyclopedia: Encyclopedia of Music in Canada
Canadian Heritage: Canada Music Fund (CMF)
toronto.com: Toronto Events Guide

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Call to Artists Toronto Junction Arts Festival 2008: Artists' Market

The Junction Arts Festival - September 3 to 7, 2008

Snapshot: junctonartsfest.com Call to Artists

This year the Junction is celebrating its 100th anniversary marking its incorporation as West Toronto in 1908. Celebrations are being planned all year, but none as big as the annual Junction Arts Festival.

Our aim is to organize the artistic line-up keeping in mind, but not limited to, the festival theme – Historic Mind / Modern Eye. At a time when we are celebrating the Junction's past we do so with one eye on the present and one on the future. The interpretations, visions, stories, hopes and dreams presented will transform this theme into a reality and help define who we are. The Junction.

We are currently accepting applications for the following categories -
Juried Visual Art Exhibit; Street Performing Artists; Art Installations;
KIDZone/Junction Community Stage; Writers and Readings; and Music.
Get your application at www.junctionartsfest.com

ARTISTS’ MARKET

The centre of the street closure is the artists' market, a large collection of top artists and crafts people from in and around Toronto. Buy hand made unique pieces, meet and talk to the artists and take in the many wonderful colours of the artists' market.

Need application assistance? Have any questions?
Contact Michael Menegon, Festival Producer,
416-767-5036 or junctionartsfest@on.aibn.com

Please send application to:
Junction Arts Festival
Artist Vendor Market
3042 Dundas Street West
Toronto, ON, M6P 1Z3

links:
POPSTART: Junction Arts Festival (Toronto): Call to Visual Artists
TORONTO.CityGuide.ca: Getting Artsy at the Blue Banana Market
Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition [TOAE]: July 11, 12 & 13, 2008, Nathan Phillips Square

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