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Posted by FunkyCrew on Sep-22-2009 16:33:

quote:
Originally posted by xJillx
well i think its exciting

you're a n00b, you're allowed

<3 <3

Posted by Tordan on Sep-22-2009 17:47:

quote:
Originally posted by smuncky
+1

i love the atmosphere. everyone seems to be enjoying themselves with whoever their with during this night.

that's true but watch out if you're biking around. last year some drunk idiot tried to high-five me as i rode by and held on to my arm causing me to be thrown off my bike. luckily i was ok but i think i'm going to walk/ttc it this year.

Posted by mnemonic. on Sep-22-2009 17:53:

quote:
Originally posted by xJillx
well i think its exciting

That's because it will be

Posted by kaniz on Sep-22-2009 18:45:

quote:
Originally posted by FunkyCrew
oh I'm all for that spending a fun night with friends (and being excited about that) - my point is you don't need an "event" like this.. it can happen any saturday or friday night if people want to have fun and do stuff together

I just remember my disappointment when I would get to most of the exhibits and be like - "oh, this is it?"

It's not every night that the entire city seemingly bursts to life until the sun comes up.

The times I've gone, it seems like everyone is out, in a good mood and a generally 'positive' vibe. It's an excuse to run around the city with friends, be silly, see some good art, some bad art and going with the flow.

Some of the installations were pretty cool last year and I had a great time, and it wasn't the kind of night "I could have any other time of the year"

Perhaps me lacking in art-snobbery to lift my nose at bad things combined with a 'go with the flow' to take the "wtf?" things in stride is what let me enjoy my night so much last year.

Posted by xJillx on Sep-22-2009 19:26:

quote:
Originally posted by kaniz
It's not every night that the entire city seemingly bursts to life until the sun comes up.

The times I've gone, it seems like everyone is out, in a good mood and a generally 'positive' vibe. It's an excuse to run around the city with friends, be silly, see some good art, some bad art and going with the flow.

Some of the installations were pretty cool last year and I had a great time, and it wasn't the kind of night "I could have any other time of the year"

Perhaps me lacking in art-snobbery to lift my nose at bad things combined with a 'go with the flow' to take the "wtf?" things in stride is what let me enjoy my night so much last year.

well put!

Posted by ~C~ on Sep-22-2009 21:25:

I did this for the first time last year and LOVED IT!!! i think i have a few vids and pics i can post Def. doing it again, and highly recommend it to anyone that hasn't done it before.

The city is def. a lot more alive than usual, crazy vibe....it's fucking wikked.

To re-affirm a few good points already made.

DON'T DO IT WITH A LARGE GROUP. Some parts of town are super crowded with ppl, it's way too hard to stick together. Our large group last year was split in two because everyone was fighting about what exhibits to go to. It slowed things down for everyone, and was beyond annoying.

WEAR COMFORTABLE SHOES (or ya, ride a bike). It's A LOT of walking...but so worth it.

It def. helps to plan your route ahead of time, and pick exhibits that you want to see the most. You most likely won't see everything...even if you intend to try. It's exhausting.

Posted by v-vaughn on Sep-22-2009 22:40:

Hmmm may check this out this year! Last year I spend the night at the Guv instead of doing enriching things such as this, so I'm petty tempted to check it out!

Posted by kaniz on Sep-22-2009 22:48:

quote:
Originally posted by ~C~
I did this for the first time last year and LOVED IT!!! i think i have a few vids and pics i can post Def. doing it again, and highly recommend it to anyone that hasn't done it before.

The city is def. a lot more alive than usual, crazy vibe....it's fucking wikked.

To re-affirm a few good points already made.

DON'T DO IT WITH A LARGE GROUP. Some parts of town are super crowded with ppl, it's way too hard to stick together. Our large group last year was split in two because everyone was fighting about what exhibits to go to. It slowed things down for everyone, and was beyond annoying.

WEAR COMFORTABLE SHOES (or ya, ride a bike). It's A LOT of walking...but so worth it.

It def. helps to plan your route ahead of time, and pick exhibits that you want to see the most. You most likely won't see everything...even if you intend to try. It's exhausting.

- AVOID ANYTHING WITH A LINE/INDOORS

Key to my enjoyment last year - if I saw a lineup, I kept on moving. There is so much stuff to hit up that waiting in lines seems like a total waste and is a sure-fire way to put you into a bad mood.

The only indoor thing I did last year was watch Buster Keaton movies accompanied by a live piano player at the very end of the night - and even that was 'accidental', some guy started to usher me and my friends inside as we walked past a door so decided to just go with the flow -- was a great way to end off the night after running around in the cold.

Posted by smuncky on Sep-22-2009 23:06:

quote:
Originally posted by v-vaughn
Hmmm may check this out this year! Last year I spend the night at the Guv instead of doing enriching things such as this, so I'm petty tempted to check it out!

i did both

Posted by v-vaughn on Sep-22-2009 23:42:

quote:
Originally posted by smuncky
i did both

lol I'm pretty sure after Guv that particular night the party didn't end yet though...

But hm! We should get a nice wee group together for this maybe.

Posted by Ferg on Sep-23-2009 17:58:

quote:
Originally posted by Tordan
that's true but watch out if you're biking around. last year some drunk idiot tried to high-five me as i rode by and held on to my arm causing me to be thrown off my bike. luckily i was ok but i think i'm going to walk/ttc it this year.

LOL that's hilarious teach you to High Five strangers. JK JK

Posted by ~C~ on Sep-23-2009 20:07:

I never did get around to posting my vids....and I'm too lazy to do it now! lol Here's a couple pics though.

the exercise bike thing. When u ride it....the digital image of the horse on the wall would run/race as fast as u were pedalling. Very interactive!

the waterfall made from melted down plastic water bottles. (University/College)
[IMG]

The zombies in College Park.

Posted by The Highroller on Sep-23-2009 22:01:

Something interesting:

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CIUT 89.5 FM is excited to be participating in this year's Scotiabank Nuit Blanche in a very big way! Starting at dusk on Saturday, October 3, CIUT will broadcast the soundtrack for Bright Lights Big City, a multimedia installation by Ottawa-based artist Ryan Stec. Watch and listen as the lights of the CN Tower pulse in sync with high-energy electronic music mixes by DJs Jokers of the Scene and an ambient soundscape by if then do, broadcast on 89.5FM. We will have a listening/viewing platform setup at One University Avenue for the event. This will be a truly unique multimedia expeience, so mark the date on your calendar now!

Posted by Intangible on Sep-24-2009 02:38:

Siiiickkkk..... I made the first draft of our route... the Plan My Night app on the site is soooooo awesome And the iphone app is wicked

Hahaha wow. Can it be next weekend now!

Posted by smuncky on Sep-24-2009 02:44:

quote:
Originally posted by Intangible
Siiiickkkk..... I made the first draft of our route... the Plan My Night app on the site is soooooo awesome And the iphone app is wicked

Hahaha wow. Can it be next weekend now!

i just did mine! so easy to do. much much much better than trying to copy and paste into word and then keep going back to the map to see where it is.

Posted by Intangible on Sep-24-2009 02:55:

quote:
Originally posted by smuncky
i just did mine! so easy to do. much much much better than trying to copy and paste into word and then keep going back to the map to see where it is.

Is there a way I can view yours? You have good taste in art things :P

Posted by Jay Leno on Sep-24-2009 13:13:

quote:
Originally posted by Intangible

Hahaha wow. Can it be next weekend now!

You're making me really excited for this night!

Posted by xJillx on Sep-24-2009 14:41:

i can't wait either!!!

Posted by smuncky on Oct-01-2009 19:52:

quote:
Originally posted by Intangible
Is there a way I can view yours? You have good taste in art things :P

heh thanks.

but tbh, with this it's hit and miss because there's nothing definite out there to gauge a certain installation besides the description and a vauge picture.

luckily, this year the stuff in zones A and B is all along one corridor. so if you start at yonge/dundas, walk towards bay, and then head down bay towards front, you'll see most of the installations.

so for zone A i have...
beautiful light @ city hall (#0)
speed shift @ eatons centre (#8)
battle royal @ toront coach terminal (#10)
ice queen tent @ eatons centre (#14)
pwn the wall (#15)
rabbit balloon @ eatons centre (#2)
ghost chorus @ just north of city hall (#4)
as could be @ between the 2 unoccupied greek looking buildings on yonge w/ the park in the middle (#6)

zone b...
skry-pod @ the sheraton centre (#1)
monopoly w/ real money @ somewhere beside FCP (#2)
imminent departure @ union station (#3)
witches' cradles @ brookfield place (#5)
gone indian (#6)
vodka pool @ commerce court west (#7)
wild ride @ bay street (#8)
wasted breath @ richmond/bay (#11)

don't think i'll have enough time for zone c but the dance of the cranes looks cool (#11)

Posted by Geoffb3 on Oct-01-2009 20:01:

quote:
Originally posted by smuncky
heh thanks.

but tbh, with this it's hit and miss because there's nothing definite out there to gauge a certain installation besides the description and a vauge picture.

luckily, this year the stuff in zones A and B is all along one corridor. so if you start at yonge/dundas, walk towards bay, and then head down bay towards front, you'll see most of the installations.

so for zone A i have...
beautiful light @ city hall (#0)
speed shift @ eatons centre (#8)
battle royal @ toront coach terminal (#10)
ice queen tent @ eatons centre (#14)
pwn the wall (#15)
rabbit balloon @ eatons centre (#2)
ghost chorus @ just north of city hall (#4)
as could be @ between the 2 unoccupied greek looking buildings on yonge w/ the park in the middle (#6)

zone b...
skry-pod @ the sheraton centre (#1)
monopoly w/ real money @ somewhere beside FCP (#2)
imminent departure @ union station (#3)
witches' cradles @ brookfield place (#5)
gone indian (#6)
vodka pool @ commerce court west (#7)
wild ride @ bay street (#8)
wasted breath @ richmond/bay (#11)

don't think i'll have enough time for zone c but the dance of the cranes looks cool (#11)

Go To Galt Studio in Zone C Damn It

Posted by Intangible on Oct-01-2009 20:28:

quote:
Originally posted by Geoffb3
Go To Galt Studio in Zone C Damn It

We are

And thanks Alex! Im definitely going to make sure our route has these exhibits in it.

Posted by VolumE_TO on Oct-01-2009 20:29:

I want to see it all!

Probably not a realistic goal heh

Posted by Intangible on Oct-01-2009 20:39:

quote:
Originally posted by VolumE_TO
I want to see it all!

Probably not a realistic goal heh

We are going to a LOT of them... Our list is wayyyy too long. But as long as we can handle the cold we plan to be out for 6 hours... I figure that should be more than enough time.. .and since we arent heading out until 11:30 we should miss most of the HUGE line ups

Posted by VolumE_TO on Oct-01-2009 20:58:

good call on leaving late!

I'm not too worried about the cold, I'll be bringing the flannels out of hibernation
Fuck I'm excited!

Posted by Aleks_B on Oct-01-2009 21:10:

i have had such a busy last week and a half that i am only beginning to think about NB right now! should be a fun night although i will be spending the majority of it hearing Omid16b mix by himself!

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