ART: A new exhibit called "Strip Mining for Creative Cities" at the Toronto Free Gallery examines the tendencies of gentrification to strip a thriving neighbourhood of its means by white-washing existing community infrastructure with consumer architecture. The exhibit is a collaboration between artists, students, architects, and urban geographers. The opening reception is tonight, followed by a party with DJs Dorian and Dorian. Toronto Free Gallery (1277 Bloor Street West), 7 p.m., FREE.
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