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July 2, 2008
Luminato 2008 Fact Sheet
In 2008, an estimated 1400 artists participated in Luminato, representing Canada as well as 26 other countries around the globe.
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July 2, 2008
Toronto saw, heard, felt and embraced Luminato 2008
TORONTO, {June 16, 2008} – Luminato, Toronto's Festival of Arts + Creativity, wrapped up its second annual Festival yesterday after enjoying 10 days of widespread public participation and critical acclaim.
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May 28, 2008
KPMB Architects help Luminato to shine brightly this June
TORONTO, {May 28, 2008} – For the first six nights of Luminato (June 6-11), the heart of downtown Toronto– Yonge-Dundas Square – will be transformed into a beacon of arts and creativity.
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May 27, 2008
Local musicians and chefs envelop Toronto’s Historic Distillery District offering up rhythm, beats and must-eat treats
Presented by OLG
TORONTO, {May 27, 2008} – As part of Luminato at the Distillery - Luminato’s closing weekend celebrations in the Historic Distillery District - the city’s freshest grooves and tastiest delicacies will be on hand as the Distillery is transformed into an open-air cultural carnival.
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May 21, 2008
The Parachute Club, Mary Margaret O'Hara, Johnny & the G-Rays, The B Girls, headline Luminato's Queen Street Celebration
Presented by Telus
TORONTO (May 21, 2008) - Hot off the heels of last year's wonderfully successful "Summer of Love" celebration of Toronto's 1960's Yorkville, Luminato directs the public's attention to the wildly creative space, and seriously influential era in Toronto's popular culture history - Queen Street.
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May 20, 2008
It's all about soul at Nathan Phillips Square with James Brown's Soul Generals, Morris Day and the Time, Newworldson, Luther Brown & DJ Starting From Scratch
TORONTO, {May 21, 2008} - As part of Luminato's free opening weekend celebrations, presented by TELUS, the Festival introduces On the One: Luminato Funk Festival, the first soul extravaganza of its kind ever produced in Canada. Nathan Phillips Square transforms into a funk fest like no other on Saturday, June 7, from 1:00-10:45 p.m.
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May 14, 2008
Luminato's StreetScape Program Re-Imagines Urban Space
The city becomes the gallery, as outdoor art transforms Toronto
TORONTO, {May 14, 2008} - Luminato's StreetScape, in association with the Art Gallery of Ontario and in collaboration with Manifesto Community Projects, re-imagines urban space as Toronto becomes host to some of the world's best large-scale wall painting, drawing and street art.
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May 5, 2008
Luminato Welcomes Nitin Sawhney as 2008 Artist in Residence
A Throw of Dice at Molson Amphitheatre Features Nitin and his Band Along with Members of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra
TORONTO, {May 5, 2008} - As part of the 2008 Festival, Luminato - Toronto Festival of Arts & Creativity announces an artistic residency with composer and cultural prodigy Nitin Sawhney. Over the course of the 10-day Festival, Sawhney introduces Toronto audiences to a body of work that illustrates his range as an artist. The residency features his use of music in film, video games and in live performance.
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April 28, 2008
Introducing: LUMINATO DINNER SERIES - Inspired by the Artists of Luminato
Toronto's Finest Chefs Create a Feast for the Senses
TORONTO, {April 28, 2008} - Toronto's finest chefs have created special artistic menus inspired by the vast spectrum of talent and creativity about to unfold in the city this June at Luminato - Toronto Festival of Arts & Creativity, June 6 - 15, 2008.
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April 22, 2008
Festival Partners with National Film Board to Offer Free Film Series
TORONTO, {April 22, 2008} - Luminato - Toronto Festival of Arts & Creativity, announces a free film series as yet another component of its vast and varied 2008 program. The collection of films is part of Luminato's Illuminations program, a series of lectures, panels, public workshops and open houses intended to complement and enrich the Festival experience
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April 16, 2008
Luminato Launches Multi-Channel Marketing Strategy
The city becomes the gallery, as outdoor art transforms Toronto
TORONTO, {April 16, 2008} - Luminato - Toronto Festival of Arts & Creativity has launched a comprehensive marketing campaign, complete with an integrated interactive marketing program. This year's festival, running June 6-15, features a new website with full festival details.
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April 14, 2008
Luminato's Education and Outreach Initiatives Invite Families, Schools and Communities to Participate
TORONTO, {April 14, 2008}- Luminato - Toronto Festival of Arts & Creativity today unveiled a broad plan to engage youth, families, schools and communities with relevant, arts-based programs leading up to the Festival running June 6-15.
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