TIFF Bell Lightbox Opens Its Doors On September 12 With A Free Block Party
Toronto – This summer’s coolest party requires no ticket. Piers Handling, Director & CEO, TIFF and Noah Cowan, Artistic Director, TIFF Bell Lightbox, invite everyone to a free block party to celebrate the opening of TIFF Bell Lightbox on September 12, 2010. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., TIFF offers an exciting array of programming for all ages in the heart of the entertainment district, right on King Street (between John and Peter streets). A fantastic concert line-up includes some of the biggest names in indie rock, pop and hip-hop, plus a very special surprise guest to be announced on September 11. In addition there will be fun family activities, delicious food from local King Street restaurants, free cupcakes supplied by Madeleines, Cherry Pie and Ice Cream, and a movie star look-alike contest.
Following the official ribbon cutting on September 12, TIFF will offer free admission to the building, welcoming visitors to enjoy the spectacular design of Canada’s newest cultural destination and experience a diverse selection of screenings, film-based artworks from major international artists and filmmakers, and the Essential Cinema exhibition, which features iconic objects and photographs from the history of cinema.
“For the past 35 years, the public has been our organization’s greatest champion and that support has propelled TIFF to becoming a significant player in the international film scene.” said Handling. “The opening of TIFF Bell Lightbox marks the next chapter in the history of this organization and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate this moment than with the public. This block party is our gift to Toronto.”
“TIFF Bell Lightbox will be the place to celebrate the past, present and future of cinema. It will provide both long-time supporters and those new to TIFF with an opportunity to access our programming year-round,” said Cowan. “It’s going to be an exciting day and we can’t wait to open our doors to the public.”
TIFF Bell Lightbox Block Party
Offering fun, food and entertainment, the Block Party will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. along King Street (between John and Peter streets). This free signature event is hosted by Matt Baram and Naomi Snieckus from The National Theatre of the World, a fresh, progressive theatre company known for creating captivating live theatre through the art of improvisation…more
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