Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Junction Music Festival: A Vibrant Arts and Culture Destination: September 21

Junction Music Festival  September 21, 2013; Toronto; poster
Poster: The Junction Music Festival
September 21, 2013
FREE, All Ages, All Day Long
5 Outdoor Stages; 20+ Participation Venues

The Junction Business Improvement Area presents

The Junction Music Festival

Date: Saturday, September 21st, 2013

Time: noon - 11 pm

Location: The Junction


On Saturday, September 21st, 2013 let the Music guide you through the Junction!

The Junction Music Festival is a festival of independent music for all ages, taking place September 21st, 2013 in Toronto’s Junction Neighbourhood.

Coined as the emerging art and design neighbourhood of Toronto, this eclectic community anchored by Dundas St West & Keele St is home to a festival celebrating local up-and-coming talent and rising stars. Move to the sounds of a collection of musical performances rocking a number of stages both day and night while discovering the celebrated food, drink and nightlife that makes the Junction a must visit Toronto destination.

For more information, visit www.thejunctionmusicfestival.com.
Bring your family, bring your friends and quench your musical thirst in the Junction!

DIRECTIONS
Anchored by the intersection of Dundas Street West and Keele Street, the Junction neighbourhood follows Dundas Street West and is easily accessible by walking, cycling, driving and public transit.

Walk: Easily accessible from Dundas West, Keele, or High Park Metro Stations. Average 15 minute walk (north).

Bike:  Explore West Toronto Bike Path on the way to the Junction. ( Detailed Directions)

TTC:
No. 30 from High Park Subway Station
No. 40 – from Dundas West Subway Station
No. 41 or No. 89- from Keele Subway Station

Drive:
From Gardiner Expressway, exit onto Lakeshore Drive and exit at Parkdale Drive. Drive north, until Parkdale Drive becomes Keele Street. Turn left/ right on Dundas Street West.

PARKING
Green P Parking is available at:
Pacific Ave South of Dundas St. West
2 Locations on Keele Street
Find Parking in Toronto with Green P Parking: Junction Map

ROAD CLOSURES
Pacific Ave ( between Dundas St. West & 1st alleyway north) 
McMurray Ave ( between Dundas St. West & 1st alleyway north)

Toronto Junction Music Festival September 21, 2013 Program and Map
The Arts Junction: Junction Music Festival September 21 – Line-Up Program and Map

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Water and Glow: A New Show at Latitude 44 Gallery

Exhibition “Water and Glow” with Kelly Grace and Gosia Kosciolek at Latitude 44 Gallery: September 12 - October 12, 2013
Postcard: An Exhibition "Water and Glow"
Experience a joined fine art of Kelly (Painting) and Gosia (Sculpting)
as they explore these elements
September 12 - October 12, 2013;
Opening Night, Thursday September 12th, 6-10pm
Latitude 44 Gallery Framing Décor
2900 Dundas St. W, Toronto ON M6P 1Y8
Design by: Adriana Soudek

New Art Exhibition

WATER AND GLOW


Two Artist Show with Kelly Grace and Gosia Kosciolek as They Explore These Elements

When:  September 12 - October 12, 2013

Opening Night, Thursday September 12th, 6-10pm

Venue : Latitude 44 Gallery Framing Décor
Location: 2900 Dundas St. West, Toronto, Canada

(West of the intersection of Dundas Street West & Keele Street in the historic Junction of Toronto and wheelchair accessible)
Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Friday: 10am – 7pm
Saturday: 10am – 5pm / Monday: by appointment
Phone: 416-769-2900
Email: latitude44gallery@bellnet.ca

More information:  
Latitude44Gallery.ca: Event: Water & Glow

Kellective.com: In The Studio in August | Two Artist Show “Water and Glow” with Gosia

Gosia.ca: Events: "Water & Glow" | Two Person Show with Kelly Grace


 

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Local Love: Junction Design Crawl 2013

Local Love: Junction Design Crawl 2013: Participating Venue Map: Be Guided by the Lights, Friday, August 23
Image: Local Love: Junction Design Crawl
Friday, August 23, 2013, 7 – 11 p.m.
Junction Design Crawl Participating Venue Map: Be Guided by the Lights
on Dundas Street West (between Indian Grove and Clendenan Ave.)
Postcard design by Alexandra Pettinato, Polka Dotted Pixels Design Studio


Enjoying your summer in the Junction?! But it's not summer without the Junction Design Crawl!

This Friday, August 23 a bunch of Junction businesses along Dundas Street West between Indian Grove and Clendenan Avenue will be open late as part of the Third Annual Junction Design Crawl. Participating venues will have white lights strung up outside so you don't miss a thing.

Come on out to The Junction and be guided by the lights!

Junction Design Crawl 2013
Friday, 23 August, 7-11pm
Hosted by Your Favourite Shops


Be Guided by the Lights at the 3rd Annual Design Crawl

Start off your Friday night by going out for an evening stroll, where all of your favourite stores will be playing host for the evening. The Junction Design Crawl is organized by a group of independent business owners in the Junction neighbourhood of Toronto.

Come to participating locations to see innovative design displays, participate in one-of-a-kind installations, savour exotic snacks, and hear great live music. All of the businesses participating in the Junction Design Crawl will have white lights strung up outside of their shops, making it easy to navigate the evening.

2013 Junction Design Crawl includes:
  1. Junction Flea Market
  2. Post and Beam Reclamation
  3. Forever Interiors
  4. Opticianado presents: MASTER-VIEW
  5. Gerhard Supply / Telephone Booth Gallery
  6. Mjolk + MSDS: selling tasty treats until 11pm, or until it all runs out!
  7. Phillipa C Photography: Photos of The Burning Man Festivals
  8. The Beau & Bauble + + Brothers Dressler Studio
  9. Narwhal Projects presents The Funeral [Their Collection]
  10. Full Stop Cafe
  11. Lori Harrison
  12. ARTiculations / Mason Studio
  13. Pandemonium Books and Discs: installation by White Sphinx
  14. SMASH presents the camp site of Troop 171
  15. Indie Ale House
  16. East of Keele
+ Frog in Hand: Performance at the Junction Train Platform

Check out the Junction Design Crawl website for more information about the event.

Be guided by the lights on Friday August 23rd at the Junction Design Crawl along Dundas Street West from Indian Grove Avenue to Clendenan Avenue in the Junction neighbourhood of Toronto!

Just make sure to add the hashtags to your tweets to get #JunctionDesignCrawl and #JunctionTO trending!

links:
artjunction.blogspot.com: Enjoy Your Summer 2011 in the Junction: Farm Fest, Design Crawl, Outdoor Cinema and More

artjunction.blogspot.com: Junction Design Crawl 2012 - There Will Be Something for Everyone