The Carlu: Art Moderne Treasure

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Piazza, Metodo Popolare, Etude #3

Since The Carlu re-opened a number of years ago after being moth-balled for decades I’d been curious to check out this Art Moderne architectural treasure, tucked away on the south-west corner of Yonge & Carlton. The Carlu will be one of the sites for this week’s Creative Places + Spaces conference, and as an official media-blogger for the event, I finally had my chance yesterday to tour this historic site as part of a CP+S conference orientation for media and volunteers. The CP+S conference is presented by Artscape, in collaboration with MaRS, Martin Prosperity Institute, and the City of Toronto – Economic Development, Culture & Tourism.

I only had a quick peek inside the deserted lobby spaces, yet am happy to report that The Carlu is a treat for both the eyes and the ears! In a couple of days, it will also be a treat for the ol’ grey matter as some of the most visionary thinkers assemble to discuss the role of Creativity in the making of a successful society as part of the conference. Learn more about Richard Florida and the other guest speakers here.

Also hired in as a performer for the conference, I’m looking forward to teaming up with cellist Lucas Tensen at The Carlu and MaRS as over 600 delegates arrive on Thursday morning for the first of two days of presentations – more soundfiles and stories to follow later in the week!

Based on the overwhelming response, organizers have made available discounted tickets that allow guests into the balcony of the Carlu theater space this Thursday. Learn more about attending the conference here or contact Creative Places + Spaces at 416-392-1038 ext 31 or info@creativeplacesandspaces.ca.