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Urban Planner: September 15, 2011
In today's Urban Planner: Art for art's sake, art for philosophy's sake, and art for a good cause. Also, a Toronto Latin funk band drop their debut CD via release party, and seven days of TIFF have passed. Can you believe it?
One of the pieces that will be sold for charity at H20: An Auction for Africa. Photo courtesy of Chrissy Newton.
ART: In 1997, Thom Yorke stopped in the middle of Paris to watch as tourists scrambled around the city, snapping pictures, trying to see as much as they could without experiencing the true beauty of the place. Thus, OK Computer’s climatic number was born. In 2011, Sandra Meigs debuts “The Giants,” a photographic display inspired by tourists as they rolled through Vancouver. Hey, man, slow down and check out this exhibit. Susan Hobbs Gallery (137 Tecumseth Street). 11 a.m.–5 p.m., FREE.
EXHIBIT: What are the natural relationships in constructed environments? Where does the line between still and structural art begin to blur? Two Ryerson grad students seek to find the answers in the form of “Discordant Vernacular”—an exhibition of photography and man-made structure. I.M.A. Gallery (80 Spadina Ave. Suite 305). 6 p.m.–9 p.m., FREE.
MUSIC: As far as amazing album titles go, The Latin Bang Theory isn’t showing the competition any mercy. Get down with Latin funk band Babalao Stereo Club as they release the aforementioned album in a night of boogying, spice, and special guests. The Gladstone Hotel (1214 Queen Street West). Doors open at 8 p.m., $10.
AUCTION: Safe drinking water is probably one of the most essential things we take for granted. Only 1 per cent of the planet’s water supply is drinkable and take a guess at who isn’t getting their fair cut? Vocab Communications is hosting H20: An Art Auction for Africa, in which water-inspired photography will be up for auction. All proceeds go directly to WaterCan, a Canadian charity that helps bring clean water to those who need it in Africa. Arta Gallery (55 Mill Street, Suite 102 Building 9). Doors open at 6 p.m.
TIFF: We’ve made it to the end of the first week of TIFF! If you’ve managed to survive this long, don’t forget to check out our ongoing coverage of Toronto’s biggest film festival. Reviews, interviews, and a survival guide, oh my! TIFF runs from September 8–18.
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