It’s a rummage sale! And it looks like a rummage-y good time. Here are the deeee-tails:

 

AMERICAN APPAREL TORONTO RUMMAGE SALE
Up to 85% off! No items priced over $50!

 

590 King St. West [King & Portland]
FRIDAY, November 27th, 2009: 10am – 9pm
SATURDAY, November 28th, 2009: 10am – 9pm
SUNDAY, November 29th, 2009: 10am – 7pm

 

FREE Admission.
Cash, Credit and Debit accepted

 

Event URL: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=209564741124

If you’ve been peeking at my phone or following me on twitter, you’ll know that I’ve been working on vidjeo with Flex. Happy to say that it’s done and out the door for your viewing (dare I say, pleasure?)

A bit more on the video:

• The clothes spelling out the shoot are my own
• It was created on the 4th floor of unnamed technology-enhanced-learning building. Ahem.
• Shot from the 5th floor of the same building
• Laid out white sheet paper to act as backdrop
• Logo was built out with many tweaks – literally an art attack. We took turns on the 5th floor directing the people below
• Stacked two tables on top of one another, with tripod perched on top. Man Wai so kindly did the shooting, while John held it together
• The logo was shot when taking it apart, but played forward to appear as if building itself.
• Flex stringed the footage of the logo together, while throwing in some behind-the-scenes captures.

Have a watch after the jump, subscribe (though I have some dork-fest clips on there. Promise I’ll be investing in an HD cam soon), leave a comment / rate (but please, be nice. You know I take it semi-personally).

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Che Kothari is the force behind MANIFESTO Festival, our partner for the second THE PEEK event. When he sent out a note about supporting this cause, I was all up for it – more art in the city, how can we deny?

BeautifulCity.ca is a site devoted to a cause – to pass a new tax on billboard advertisers to fund enforcement and arts initiatives across the city (in this case, Toronto). Here’s how you can take action:

1 – Call and write your councillor. Let them know that the revenue should not be hijacked or pushed down to nothing. Click here for info and key asks: http://tinyurl.com/yj9cn5f

2 – Show your support at City Hall on Nov 30th / Dec 1st RSVP here: http://tinyurl.com/y9x4xyt
3 – Spread the word.

Background

 

After seven years of work, the tax on billboards for art is close to becoming a reality! Toronto City Council will be voting on the new billboard enforcement bylaw and tax for art on November 30th OR December 1st, 2009. We don’t have much time – and we need your help!

 

Advertising is increasingly infringing on our public spaces, and the privilege of leveraging our city for commercial ends should come with a responsibility to keep them healthy. Almost all other forms of advertising subsidize content in exchange for your attention. The billboard tax is a fair and just means for private advertisers to take responsibility for their impact on the city.

Now that you’ve got it, it’s time to go!

I’m off to see this movie. The September Issue is a fashionista’s must watch for the year. Looks astoundingly entertaining, truth be told.

As Jay-Z says, “And the winter gets cold en vogue with your skin out”. Genius.

You can now add Thomas Sabo to the never-ending list of names who’ve collaborated with the world’s most beloved (plastic) fashion icon.  Celebrating Barbie’s big 5-0, the jewellery label is introducing a collection of specially designed Charms aptly titled “Barbie cult”, for its Autumn/Winter 2009 Charm Club Collection .  Fit for only the girliest of girly girls, charms include a tube of glittery lipstick, a stylish handbag with the letter B, and the iconic Barbie profile stamped on a silver heart… and oh ya, did I forget to mention the profusion of pinks and purples? The collection is playful and glamorous, just like our favorite childhood doll.

Another notable mention is this season’s “Let’s celebrate” collection featuring charms such as a sparkling champagne bottle, a red hot dress and a funky turntable. Gotta love any kind of jewellery that gets you in the party mood.

> images from Barbie Press Kit