Thursday, November 17, 2016
Monday, August 15, 2016
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Saturday, August 15, 2015
12th Anniversary John Street
Blackout Anniversary 2015 Reveal John Street from Tino on Vimeo.
MJ and Shamez declare John street between Richmond and Queen a new square to celebrate the 12th Anniversary of the 2003 August 14th Blackout
Friday, August 15, 2014
Blackout Party 2014
Bloor and Bathurst (photo via Torontoist)
Article: http://www.nowtoronto.com/news/story.cfm?content=199256
Videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLlLRTe_gYs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xoasp4VEx_A
Monday, April 21, 2014
Folk The Winter 2014
"FOLK THE WINTER! FOLK IT! FOLK IT RIGHT IN THE...
Are you as tired of the winter as we are? Last year, we folked the winter right out of existence with a folked-up parade with a super-secret surprise. Remember? When we took you from the back of the Gladstone out onto Queen and then met... the folking Icelandic Workers Union Band?! Well this year, we're even more excited to folk the winter. This year, we have an even awesomer super-secret surprise! Come join us once again in the FreshCo. parking lot on Friday, April 18th at 7:00. Don't be late, because if you don't leave with us, you'll NEVER know where the surprise is! Bring the kids!"
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Blackout 10th Anniversary
https://www.facebook.com/events/614851965201532/
The 2003 Blackout turned out to be an incredible opportunity for us to get out into the streets and other public spaces of Toronto and to meet and engage our respective communities.
It was a brief period full of the the accidental intimacies we all crave but sometimes overlook in our day to day lives.
Join us for a candlelit 10th annual commemoration of the evening that we were reminded what our beautiful city COULD be when we are open to the unexpected and all the gifts it brings.
8PM: gathering at the corner of Queen and Callender
8:30PM: opening set by the Lemon Bucket Orkestra
9:15PM: parade into the unexpected...
All you have to bring this year (MANDATORY):
- a candle
- a jar (for wind protection)
Other things you can bring (OPTIONAL):
- a picnic basket
- a blanket
- your friends and family
The 2003 Blackout turned out to be an incredible opportunity for us to get out into the streets and other public spaces of Toronto and to meet and engage our respective communities.
It was a brief period full of the the accidental intimacies we all crave but sometimes overlook in our day to day lives.
Join us for a candlelit 10th annual commemoration of the evening that we were reminded what our beautiful city COULD be when we are open to the unexpected and all the gifts it brings.
8PM: gathering at the corner of Queen and Callender
8:30PM: opening set by the Lemon Bucket Orkestra
9:15PM: parade into the unexpected...
All you have to bring this year (MANDATORY):
- a candle
- a jar (for wind protection)
Other things you can bring (OPTIONAL):
- a picnic basket
- a blanket
- your friends and family
Friday, August 17, 2012
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Thursday, October 20, 2011
A Quote
"Sadly, Toronto is a city with no tradition of public squares." -Christopher Hume (Toronto Star)
Monday, August 15, 2011
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Thursday, September 16, 2010
2010 Toronto Blackout Party
Queen and Gladstone.
10PM August 14.
Torontonians celebrate the seventh anniversary of the 2003 Toronto Blackout by having a street party at this notoriously dangerous intersection.
Monday, September 13, 2010
The Parkdale Station Plaza 2010
The Public Squares, Newmindspace, Samba Elegua, Bike Bike, Critical Mass and lotsa friendly folk remember the Blackout of 2003.
Where were you when the lights went out?
Toronto Blackout Anniversary Party 2010 from Tino on Vimeo.
In memory of Ryan Carriere, killed at this intersection Oct. 31, 2005.
Where were you when the lights went out?
Toronto Blackout Anniversary Party 2010 from Tino on Vimeo.
In memory of Ryan Carriere, killed at this intersection Oct. 31, 2005.
The New Portugal Square 2009
Sixth Anniversary Blackout Party Toronto from Tino on Vimeo.
August 14th, 2009. Torontonians enjoyed a street celebration to commemorate the big blackout of 2003 on Ossington Avenue.
Blackout Anniversary Ossington (2009)
The street was filled with happiness and live music. After a procession north to Dundas street, local activist group the Public Squares installed Praça Portugal | Portugal Square in honour of the local Portuguese community. Then they turned off the street lights and we all danced. A night to remember.
Featuring live music by Richard Underhill and the Kensington Horns, Michael Louis Johnson and Band,Samba Elegua and many more.
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