[URBAN NOTE] On the extended Nuit Blanche run at Toronto City Hall

[rfmcdonald]

Fans of Nuit Blanche like me should be happy to find out that two exhibits at Toronto City Hall will stay open to the end of the weekend.

Nuit Blanche might seem like a distant memory already, particularly for those who've spent the last 48 hours recovering from the all-night affair, but if you've seen all the stunning photos from this year's event and are sad that you you chose to stay home, there's still hope!

This year's most popular exhibitions are still on display. Director X's Death of the Sun, Floria Sigismondi's mesmerizing Pneuma, and Philip Beesley's Ocean will remain at City Hall until October 10. There hasn't been much attention given to this extended programming, which is down from year's past, but it's actually an amazing chance to see the work without the massive crowds of the big night.

Yesterday evening, for instance, a crowd of about 100 people took in the theatrics around Nathan Phillips Square. It was a cinch to get perfect viewing angles and to zone out and take it all in.

The Nuit Blanche website has more.

On Saturday, October 8, come bask in the Sun with Director X from 7 pm to midnight at his #nbTO16 project Death of the Sun. This is a special opportunity to meet the artist behind this monumental project! Speak to him direct to find out more about his very personal project and get a selfie.

Schedule:

Friday, October 7: 7 pm to midnight
Saturday, October 8: 7 pm to 2 am
Sunday, October 9: 10:30 pm to 2 am
Monday, October 10: 7 pm* to midnight

Guess what I'll be doing tomorrow night?