#luminato

[davidleyescom]

Just an image in the Park

[thesmaku]

Photographing Amal

Photographing Little Amal for Luminato Festival was both exhilarating and exhausting. Here's how I setup my Nikon cameras for best capturing this event.

Photographing a 12-foot puppet in a variety of perspectives can be a challenge. But the Nikon Z 8 made it that much easier. Earlier this year I had the opportunity to be Luminato Festival‘s dedicated photographer for Little Amal, a 12-foot puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee. It wasn’t without its challenges, but it was certainly a blast to follow her around the streets of Toronto as we…

[leonardcohenofficial]

leonard cohen and joni mitchell at the newport folk festival, 1967 / joni mitchell, "wizard of is" (joni's take on leonard cohen’s “suzanne,” was rarely performed in concert; this recording is from a september 16, 1967 performance at the white swan in leicester, england) / leonard cohen, "travel" (published in the spice-box of earth) / leonard cohen, "winter lady" / joni mitchell, lyrics from "winter lady" / leonard cohen, lyrics from "winter lady" / joni mitchell interviewed by malka marom in joni mitchell: in her own words / joni mitchell, "the gallery" (live BBC performance, 1970) / joni mitchell, lyrics from "the gallery" / leonard cohen, "joan of arc" / leonard cohen, lyrics from "joan of arc" / leonard cohen interviewed by david yaffe in reckless daughter: a portrait of joni mitchell / leonard cohen and joni mitchell, 1974 / katherine monk, joni: the creative odyssey of joni mitchell / joni mitchell, "a case of you" (live performance at the hollywood bowl, 1974) / david yaffe, reckless daughter: a portrait of joni mitchell / joni mitchell, portrait of leonard cohen (watercolor on paper; according to joni, “i gave it to a friend and his house burned down”) / joni mitchell interviewed by malka marom in joni mitchell: in her own words / herbie hancock and leonard cohen, "the jungle line" (joni mitchell cover) / leonard cohen, in a tribute written for joni mitchell's seventieth birthday celebration at the 2013 luminato festival / leonard cohen and joni mitchell at the newport folk festival, 1967

[dressupjohnnyk]

Tonight I’m going to the Fleck Dance Theatre to see “Nuit” - a work by legendary Canadian choreographer Jean-Pierre Perreault. It’s part of the Luminato Festival Toronto.

[canadahangouts]

Toronto Events 2023: Your Ultimate Guide to Unmissable Experiences

Toronto, the dynamic and multicultural capital of Ontario, is a city known for its vibrant events scene. Whether you’re a local looking for exciting activities or a visitor planning a trip, Events in Toronto calendar for 2023 has something for everyone. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll take you through the top events happening in Toronto this year, ensuring you don’t miss out on the excitement.

1. Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)

Every September, Toronto takes the spotlight in the world of cinema as it hosts the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). It’s one of the largest and most prestigious film festivals globally, attracting A-list celebrities and showcasing a diverse array of films from around the world. From red carpet premieres to thought-provoking documentaries, TIFF offers an unforgettable cinematic experience for film enthusiasts and industry professionals alike.

2. Pride Toronto

June is Pride Month, and Toronto knows how to celebrate with Pride Toronto. The Pride Parade is the highlight of this LGBTQ+ celebration, featuring colorful floats, performances, and a joyful atmosphere of love and acceptance. Throughout the month, you can enjoy various Pride events, parties, and exhibitions that promote diversity and inclusivity.

3. Toronto Caribbean Carnival

Experience the rhythms and colors of the Caribbean at the Toronto Caribbean Carnival, also known as Caribana. This multi-week festival in July and August showcases the rich cultural heritage of Caribbean nations. The highlight is the Grand Parade, where masqueraders don elaborate costumes and dance to infectious music. With vibrant cultural displays, delicious cuisine, and lively music, it’s a celebration you won’t want to miss.

Events in Canada

4. Luminato Festival

The Luminato Festival, held in June, is an annual celebration of the arts that brings together artists, musicians, and performers from around the world. You can immerse yourself in an eclectic mix of music, dance, theater, and visual arts. The festival’s mission is to illuminate Toronto with creativity and culture, and it succeeds brilliantly.

5. Nuit Blanche Toronto

Nuit Blanche, an all-night contemporary art extravaganza, transforms Toronto into a surreal playground for art enthusiasts. In October, the city’s streets and public spaces become host to a wide range of art installations, interactive exhibits, and performances. Whether you’re an art connoisseur or just looking for a unique night out, Nuit Blanche offers an unforgettable experience.

6. Toronto International Dragon Boat Festival

Every June, Toronto Islands come alive with the exhilarating Toronto International Dragon Boat Festival. Teams from across the world compete in thrilling dragon boat races, and the event features cultural performances, food vendors, and family-friendly activities. It’s a fantastic way to celebrate the city’s multicultural spirit and enjoy a day of outdoor fun.

7. Cavalcade of Lights

The holiday season in Toronto kicks off with the Cavalcade of Lights at Nathan Phillips Square. In November, the square is illuminated with festive lights, and the event features live music, ice skating, and a spectacular fireworks display. It’s a magical way to get into the holiday spirit and witness the city’s transformation into a winter wonderland.

Events in Ottawa

8. Toronto Christmas Market

End the year on a festive note with a visit to the Toronto Christmas Market in the Distillery Historic District. Twinkling lights, holiday music, artisanal vendors, and delicious food and drinks create a charming and cozy atmosphere. It’s a great place to find unique holiday gifts, savor seasonal treats, and enjoy the warmth of the holiday season.

9. Toronto Fashion Week

Toronto Fashion Week is a must-attend event for fashion enthusiasts. This biannual fashion showcase, usually held in March and October, features both established and emerging designers. You can attend runway shows, discover the latest fashion trends, and get a glimpse into the world of Canadian fashion.

10. Canadian National Exhibition (CNE)

The Canadian National Exhibition, held from late August to early September, is an iconic Toronto tradition. It’s an exciting end-of-summer carnival featuring thrilling rides, games, live entertainment, and an array of food vendors offering everything from classic fair treats to innovative creations. The CNE is a beloved event that captures the essence of summer fun.

11. Toronto Outdoor Art Fair

Art lovers can explore the vibrant Toronto art scene at the Toronto Outdoor Art Fair in July. Over 360 contemporary artists showcase their work, including paintings, sculptures, ceramics, and more. It’s an excellent opportunity to connect with artists, purchase unique pieces, and immerse yourself in the world of visual arts.

12. WinterCity Festival

Toronto’s WinterCity Festival, typically held in February, celebrates the beauty of winter with various activities and events. From ice sculptures and outdoor skating to live music and culinary experiences, this festival brings warmth and joy to the winter months. It’s a great way to embrace the Canadian winter in the heart of the city.

Conclusion

Toronto’s event calendar for 2023 promises an exciting and diverse range of experiences. Whether you’re interested in film, art, music, culture, or simply want to immerse yourself in the city’s vibrant atmosphere, Toronto has something for everyone. These top events are just a glimpse of what the city has to offer, and there are countless more to discover throughout the year. Plan your visit to coincide with these incredible events, and you’ll be sure to make unforgettable memories in Toronto.

[webbingdesign]

Comprehensive Classification & Effective Selection Criteria For Trendy 21st-Century Logo Design Approaches?

Presentation;

To characterize itself, any business, enterprise, or brand will in general require a logo plan. An exemplary and good logo can assist your organization with getting reputation and draw extra clients. The lion's share of notable transnational tech firms have particular logos that are immediately conspicuous. Assuming anybody sees their logo plan, they will perceive the brand. The styles of logos that are used today are in a general sense unique in relation to those that were utilized before.

The format and plan of logos is much of the time refreshed to address the issues of clients. Various global firms have upgraded their logo on different occasions since their commencement, each time endeavoring to develop the past emphasis. Most organizations today utilize literary or dynamic logo plans, the two of which have arrangements that are unmistakable from each other.

Various examples, styles and market elements of the ideal logo plan;

Geological Logos;

The geological logo plans are usually utilized by numerous stylish brands. This logos' essential plan consolidates the brand's name, yet a portion of the characters have been sliced down the middle and showed in such a way that the lettering is as yet justifiable. This type of logo is utilized by occasion the executives companies like Luminato and Inquisitive Pictures. This logo configuration is generally in style. Sans serif textual style is the most favored logo style.

Hand-Drawn Logo Plans;

Hand-drawn logo is an in vogue logo plan for inking shops, boutiques, clubs, or music settings, among a few different organizations. This kind of logo comprises of the shop's name engraved in a manually written textual style, with differed directions relying upon the entrepreneur. Since these logos are hand-drawn, they are defective. In any case, that is the sorcery of these plans. They never should be perfect to bait clients; in a real sense being magnetic is sufficient.

Mathematical Logo Plans;

This sort of logo configuration is commonly comprised of mathematical examples. Katerra and The Pudding, for instance, have logos that are both sharp and lively. The titles of the brands are likewise created in a showy design to supplement the symbol, notwithstanding the logo being stacked with mathematical structures. These logo thoughts have gotten forward movement as of late, with a few huge style configuration organizations considering changing to a math based logo.

Bunched Logos;

For the beyond quite a while, this logo configuration has been an unmistakable plan idea. The characters of the logo are stuck to each other from side - to - side or start to finish. This kind of logo configuration can be found in brands like Zara, Byrider, and numerous others. The grouped logos bring out a feeling of reliability and are very standard in the US.

Text with a Symbol;

An image joined with the brands name is one more inventive logo plan. By far most of new organizations embrace this logo style since it advances their image while likewise mirroring the brand's symbol in the logo. This logo configuration is utilized by enterprises like Objective, Microsoft, or Slack. At the point when energized, this style of logo configuration is intriguing to see. According to Slack, a somewhat more particular adaption of the logo can all the more likely satisfy the logo's aim than the previous plan.

One of a kind Logo Plan;

Rare style logo configuration is an old exemplary construction that Pixel Edges and Boardman have utilized before. Classic style logos are not reasonable for all organizations, and it is dependent on the idea of the business to draw in most extreme clients.

Cluttered or Turbulent Logo Plans;

One more variety of a logo configuration is the random or tumultuous game plan logo plan, which has characters organized in an odd or crude yet proficient methodology. This logo configuration has been involved by Byron and Design for Good.

Text or Writing in a Case;

Duke College Press and Present day Flipbooks both utilize the message in a container logo design idea. These logo plans are easy to peruse since they portray the brand in boxes. Incalculable firms tweak this logo configuration by adding their organization name and basically reworking it to make a particular stylish. The better the typography and character clearness, more upgraded this logo configuration will show up.

Direct or Improved on Logos;

Direct or improved on logos have turned into a famous style of logo plan. Worked on logos are fundamentally patched up or overhauled logos that are clear and simple to peruse, essentially more modest in aspect, etc. Certain rare undertakings had to some degree showy logo plans, as you might have noted. Various firms accept that complicated logo plans are out of date, and they are modernizing how their logos are intended to make a straightforward yet engaging touch.

A lot of notable companies, like Uber or Yippee!, have regularly lately smoothed out their logo plans. This smoothed out logo configuration has made the errand simpler since they don't need to invest a lot of energy making a complex yet wonderful looking logo. It is likewise more doable to mark since these outlines can be put on boards and so forth. This format is the most contemporary of all the stylish logo plans, and it strikes out for its basic construction and immaculateness.

Angles;

A sort of logo configuration pattern, slopes is an exceptionally successful idea that has been around for quite a while. Inclination logos stand apart the most since they have splendid tones and a dazzling appearance. These logos are straightforward in style, however the utilization of lively varieties totally changes the client needs and assumptions, and thus, they are broadly utilized by numerous organizations. This logo configuration has been utilized by Redmi and Mozilla Firefox for a long while now.

End;

Essentially all of the previously mentioned logo plan ideas are being used by organizations and brands across the globe. All of these logo plans collaborate with expected customers and clients in some ways and persuade or tempt them to keep on remaining faithful to that brand. The logos impact their effect and believability by drawing more and new imminent customer base.

[jasonparis]

That time in 2009 when a giant red ball found itself inserted into different TO streetscapes as part of LuminaTO. As Torontoist said at the time, “There is something undeniably joyous about a massive red ball.” • • • #igerstoronto #toronto #urban_toronto #torontophotography #graffialley #redball #queenwest #bigredball #luminato #publicart #artinstallation #gayboy #KurtPerschke #redballproject (at Graffiti Alley) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJv4wQVgen_/?igshid=19x5ce2snu9e

[designwallah]

One Way In Hearn Generating Station, Toronto Port Lands

[ballyhootoronto]

Lua Shayenne Dance Company, KIRA, The Path | La Voie. Fleck Dance Theatre, Luminato Festival, June 6 - 9, 2019

https://luminatofestival.com/2019/Events/kira-the-path

A Shayenne Productions, KIRA celebrates humanity as one village, and its sacred bond to Mother Nature in this evocative work of dance, live percussion and chants by renowned Guinean artist Fara Tolno.

KIRA, The Path | La Voie celebrates humanity as one village and its sacred bond to nature. It features a dynamic cast of dancers and percussionists whose evocative chants and powerful drum beats invoke Mother Earth's wisdom and echo her auspicious warning: the invisible cord that links us to her is wasting away. The interpreters are guided by the voices of our ancestors - the guardians of our moral code and spiritual guides.

Choreographer and composer Fara Tolno is one of the most influential African artists of this generation, actively increasing the professional recognition of African Dance in North America. He brings an innovative perspective to African dance and music, steeped in his knowledge of Guinean culture."

Tickets at

[byduanewatson]

This Raptors championship will undoubtedly inspire kids to play in the NBA to be the next Kawhi, Lowry, or Siakam. The True North docu-series follows the journeys of 5 Toronto kids chasing their own hoop dreams. Luminato will be screening and talking about it as I’ll be moderating a panel focused on community building through basketball, with director Ryan Sidhoo, father & son Lebert & Cordell Veira & photographer Yasin Osman. Tofay at 5 pm at Harbourfront Centre, DM me for the 🔌 on free tickets. #truenorthdoc #luminato #toronto #ballislife #wethenorth (at Harbourfront Centre) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByvPfoBFWCM/?igshid=r1vilpetks6x

[luminatofestival]

King Arthur’s Night is taking the world by storm! Since the world-premiere at Luminato two years ago, they’ve been invited to Vancouver, Ottawa, and Hong Kong. And just next week they’ll be in earbuds around the world! Revisit this phenomenal production over and over when the cast album drops on February 22, 2019! 🎹💿🎼

Get your copy at www.vedahille.com Veda Hille.

Learn more about King Arthur’s Night on our website: https://luminatofestival.com/Archiv…/2017/King-Arthurs-Night

[leonardcohenofficial]

leonard cohen, in a tribute written for joni mitchell's seventieth birthday celebration at the 2013 luminato festival

[dressupjohnnyk]

Tonight I’m excited to see Scott Joplin’s opera “Treemonisha” which fuses classical music with ragtime, folk, and gospel. It’s part of Toronto’s Luminato Festival and is produced by Volcano Theatre in association with the Canadian Opera Company, Soulpepper Theatre and Moveable Beast. 🖤❤️🖤

[the-wheelchair-critic]

Out the Window

Written in the Style of The Globe and Mail

3 Stars

Written by: Liza Balkan

Directed by: Sarah Garton Stanley

Starring: Sarah Kitz, David Gerry, RH Thomson

Venue: Harbourfront Centre Theatre

Out the Window seeks to answer deep and important questions about the role of policing in situations where a person is experiencing a mental health crisis. Are the deaths of those who are in crisis inevitable, or is there another way that we, as a society, can respond to those in moments of vulnerability and need? Programmed as part of Toronto’s Luminato festival, the show is an exploration of violence in policing, and our responsibility to care about each other as human beings. Playwright Liza Balkan created Out the Window as a response to witnessing the 2000 death of Otto Vass during a violent encounter with Toronto police which resulted in his death. It acts as a realistic, yet sensitive depiction of the trauma that one experiences both as witness to such an event, and the way that witnessing such an event can unravel a witness’ life through court cases, inquests and attempts to make sense of everything they are experiencing.

The first two acts of out the window are a tight, fine-tuned, precision machine. The scene rapidly changes from moments of Liza’s (Sarah Kitz) testimony, aspects of police officer training, and testimony from the officers involved in the incident. During one striking scene taking place several years after Otto’s death, wait staff in a restaurant slowly morph into police officers over the course of a meal, as Liza becomes increasingly agitated, aptly demonstrating how after a police fatality there are always multiple victims. Time morphs and stands still in a jumble of unanswered questions, and closure that will never come.

The third act of the performance is a more recent addition, oscillating between the tightly choreographed forms of the first two acts, and allowing pauses for dialogue, sharing and celebration. It is at times both profound and confusing, rapidly changing directions between celebratory and critical. It begins with a performance by the Bruised Years Choir, a Workman Arts performance program, and leads into a raucous moment of the cast enjoying food and drink together celebrating Otto’s Hungarian heritage. Another vignette is a demonstration of a common police de-escalation tactic and how the uniform changes our perception of those who wear it. During this third act Syrus Marcus Ware, who was on stage silently drawing for the first two acts speaks about his involvement with the show, and the relevance that it has on his life as someone who lives at an increased likelihood of a violent police encounter. After that, the audience are invited on stage for a tour of Syrus’ drawings and to partake in a communal meal in celebration of Otto’s life. While the third act is chaotic and unpredictable, it continues to hammer home the message that there is nuance and subtlety that is required when attempting to make space for these stories. While the juxtaposition of the elements of the third act is initially confusing and jarring, it becomes clearer when understood as an attempt at recognizing the complexity and myriad emotions that mark these events. There is a need to recognize that there is more to remember about victims of police brutality than their mental health crises and much to celebrate within their lives.

Rather than concluding that deaths like Otto Vass’ are unavoidable, Out the Window paints a picture of an alternate future where deaths involving police can become a thing of the past. Alternative community resources for those who are experiencing mental health crises, and how to intervene safely are presented. The show is unapologetically anti-policing as an institution, but mindful that alternatives need to feel real and viable to their audience. Rather than denying the harmful ways that mental health crises can sometimes play out, the audience is given simple advice to empower them to respond and advocate on behalf of those in their lives who may experience such a crisis.  Out the Window tells us that it is time to demand better, and that by caring just a little bit more, it might be well within our grasp to achieve.

[harltonempire]

So last night I watched the 2001 doc "Dogtown and Z-Boys". It explores the pioneering of the Zephyr skateboard team in the 70's. I thought it would be fun to reshare some skate photos we have. This is one of my faves by @tyfshum. . . #Skateboarding #SkateLife #FlashbackFriday #Dogtown #TheDrakeCommissary #Luminato #Toronto #CityOfTO #PhotoOfTheDay #PhotographersOfInstagram (at Drake Commissary) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_XbY_qAB0Q/?igshid=4xbqimqcc6z6