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WHAT: The Spaces Between Buildings lecture
WHEN: Thursday, March 20, 7pm-9pm
WHERE: City of Toronto Archives, 255 Spadina Road

Toronto Star urban issues columnist and architecture critic Christopher Hume hosts the latest discussion in the 2008 Architectural Lecture Series, presented by The City of Toronto Archives and The Friends of the Archives of Ontario. Landscape historian Pleasance Crawford will provide an historical survey of one of Toronto’s oldest parks, exploring some of the forces that have shaped this shared space. Dave Meslin, municipal activist and founder of  the Toronto Public Space Committee, will provide a contemporary look at how we use and abuse our visual environment.

Admission to the series is free, but pre-registration is required for each lecture. Please contact Paul Sharkey at psharke@toronto.ca or 416-392-0558 for tickets and information. Download the lecture series flyer here [PDF].

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WHAT: Toronto Labyrinth Network walk
WHEN: Thursday, March 20, 12pm-1pm
WHERE: Toronto Public Labyrinth, behind the Eaton Centre (map)

Join the Labyrinth Community Network for a Walk on the Toronto Public Labyrinth on Thursday, March 20 — when the sun will be directly over the equator, heading our way.

Michael Franklin will entertain at noon with medieval music. All are welcome! For details, visit www.labyrinthnetwork.ca.

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The Events Guide is a regular feature on Spacing Toronto. To submit a listing, email eventsguide@spacing.ca. Please note that, due to demand, we cannot guarantee publication of your listing.Photo by Bluelemur

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3 comments

  1. I’ve been told (albeit second hand) that the “The Spaces Between Buildings” event is sold out. Thankfully, I already have my ticket.

  2. I received a press release about the lecture this morning, so presumably spaces are still available. I’ve emailed for clarification.