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Nuit Blanche - Oct 3, 2009
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| smuncky |
http://www.scotiabanknuitblanche.ca/home.shtml
For one sleepless night experience the city transformed by close to 500 artists for Toronto's fourth annual sunset to sunrise celebration of contemporary art. Discover art in galleries, museums and unexpected places. From churches and grocery stores to chimney stacks and bus stations, choose from 130 projects and chart your own path.
Zone A - Downtown North
Zone B - Downtown South
Zone C - South/West
Other things to note:
-All-night TTC subway service. Bloor-Danforth subway will run all night from Keele to Woodbine and the Yonge-University subway will run all night from St Clair West to Eglinton. (More Info)
-TTC Day Pass is valid until 9am on Sunday
-Bay Street will be closed between Gerrard Street and Front Street, Liberty Street/East Liberty Street will be closed between Dufferin Street and Pirandello Street, and McCaul Street will be closed between Dundas Street West and Grange Road to all vehicular traffic. (More Info)
Night Navigator App
Enhance your event experience with the ultimate navigational tool. The Night Navigator app combines the power of your iPhone or BlackBerry camera and GPS capabilities to put innovative technology in the palm of your hand.
-Scan complete project details and public transit routes
-View maps and get directions
-Use GPS navigation to locate the closest projects
-Recommend your favourite projects
-Find out which projects are creating a buzz
-View and send real-time project photos
-Access My Night, your personal itinerary planner
iPhone: search for “Nuit Blanche” at the iPhone app store or use this link to load via iTunes
BlackBerry: access scotiabanknuitblanche.com/bb on your mobile browser to install -- (note: this is a Blackberry browser link only)
http://www.scotiabanknuitblanche.ca/navigatorApp.shtml |
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| Intangible |
Wow... life goes by too fast... Nuit Blanche time already
I think this time we are following the advice of Alex... last time we had to many *wtf I dont get it* moments... we seemed to always end up at the strangest exhibits.
And we will learn from last years mistake and go to zone c first. |
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| FunkyCrew |
| quote: | Originally posted by Intangible
last time we had to many *wtf I dont get it* moments... we seemed to always end up at the strangest exhibits. |
lol I had the same problem 2 years ago - except for the ROM exhibit, everything else seemed like the biggest waste of time! |
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| smuncky |
| quote: | Originally posted by Intangible
I think this time we are following the advice of Alex... last time we had to many *wtf I dont get it* moments... we seemed to always end up at the strangest exhibits.
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:tongue2
i had a great time both times i went. tbh, the best part is just experiencing the city in a different way with a few close friends and thousands of strangers at the same time. |
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| Orko |
| quote: | Originally posted by FunkyCrew
lol I had the same problem 2 years ago - except for the ROM exhibit, everything else seemed like the biggest waste of time! |
It really is. I just liked hangout out all night.
Tip: bring a flask, some sandwiches and a bike. |
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| Intangible |
| quote: | Originally posted by smuncky
:tongue2
i had a great time both times i went. tbh, the best part is just experiencing the city in a different way with a few close friends and thousands of strangers at the same time. |
We had a blast nevertheless... but some of them were like 'REALLY???'
Looking forward to my 3rd year out :) |
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| FunkyCrew |
| quote: | Originally posted by Orko
It really is. I just liked hangout out all night.
Tip: bring a flask, some sandwiches and a bike. |
yah :) but you can do it any day really, as long as it's nice out and all :)
this event doesn't live up to hype at all! |
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| Orko |
| I actually enjoyed getting mixed up in other people's conversations. |
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| FunkyCrew |
| quote: | Originally posted by Orko
I actually enjoyed getting mixed up in other people's conversations. |
you creep! :tongue2 |
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| Intangible |
| And the city seems to have a 'spirit' for the night. Its so alive. |
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| kotsy |
| quote: | Originally posted by smuncky
the Yonge-University subway will run all night from St Clair West to Eglinton. |
oh, great. looks like I'm working late :p
| quote: | Originally posted by Intangible
Wow... life goes by too fast... Nuit Blanche time already |
You're telling me! I went last year 2 days after moving to Toronto... can't believe it's been a year already |
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| FunkyCrew |
| quote: | Originally posted by Intangible
And the city seems to have a 'spirit' for the night. Its so alive. |
hehe, it was weird coming home at 4am after a night in Guv and seeing my 'hood sooo busy as if it's 10pm |
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