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Less than 24 hours

So it’s finally here. The Culture Days weekend has begun, and already things are happening all over town. The next few hours for me will be full of making sure all the last-minute details are in place and ready for the start of the Kingston Through My Lens print exhibit. As I look around my room, the evidence of many nights of printing and measuring and sticking are now leaning neatly against a box, ready to be transported away for the start of the exhibit tomorrow. So this is what it feels like to be in the eye of the storm – between the flurry of activity during the photo project, and the anticipated frenzy of interactions this weekend.

It is exciting to think of the people that I may meet, the conversations we’ll have, and the action that will spring from it. After this weekend, I know I will come away with a renewed love for this city and for the people in it. Though I came into this Culture Days weekend as a first-time community activity organizer, I’m sure there will be many more events to come. What can I say…it’s infectious.

Looking forward to seeing you at our exhibits this weekend.

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Ten Days.

The photo project has officially begun, and already we have some great submissions! Follow along with our participants as they capture Kingston through their (digital) lens. If you would like to participate, you can still sign up for the remaining days of the photo project by emailing us at kingstonthroughmylens@gmail.com.

Day 1
People: We are all touched by those around us, young and old, from all walks of life. Today we captured the people who make Kingston home to us.

Day 2
Home: Whether we are new to town or we’ve been here for generations, Kingston holds a special place in our hearts. Take a look at the places we call home.

Day 3
Nature: Not only is Kingston situated on a beautiful lake, it is also home to an abundance of natural havens where we can retreat to. Escape with us to these places.

Day 4
Past and Present: As Canada’s first capital city, we have strong historical significance. This heritage exists alongside innovation in this increasingly forward-thinking city. See where we find the threads of the present woven into the fabric of the past.

Day 5
The Daily Grind: A morning jog, a cup of coffee…we all have seemingly routine things that we do every day. The spotlight for the Kingston Through My Lens halfway mark is on these daily tasks that we so often take for granted.

Day 6
Learning: People can learn in a wealth of different ways and places. In fact, education occurs all around us, and we are continually shaped by the things we experience every day. The theme for our sixth day captures these moments of inspiration all around us.

Day 7
Food: Kingston is home to a wealth of wonderful restaurants and markets. No matter what you enjoy, there’s something for everyone. Take a look at some of the things we consumed today.

Day 8
Transportation: One of the most interesting things about a city is the way people move in and around a place. Whether on land, on the water, or in the air, we all have different ways of getting around. Today, see how we get from one place to another.

Day 9
Community: We all need a community to plug into. Through these communities, we can meet people, try new things, or share the hobbies that we already love. Kingston is one large community, but there are flashes of community everywhere you go. Come see what community looks like to us in today’s photos.

Day 10
Potential: To end it all off, we spotlight what’s possible. Over the past 10 days, we have taken a look at many great things about Kingston. Today, we project our photos to the future, to where we see change and growth. Cities are always evolving – how can we make sure that we’re on the path to a better tomorrow?

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Our Exhibitions

We have confirmed our locations for the Kingston Through My Lens exhibitions during Kingston Culture Days. Come see the photos, add your story, and share your vision for Kingston’s future.

KINGSTON THROUGH MY LENS AT THE SCARECROW FESTIVAL
Saturday, October 1, 2011
12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Wally Elmer Centre
50 MacCauley Street

KINGSTON THROUGH MY LENS AT CITY HALL
Sunday, October 2, 2011
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Memorial Room, City Hall
216 Ontario Street

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Photo Project Themes

We have finalized the themes for the Kingston Through My Lens 2011 Photo Project. Each day of the project, there is a different focus for the participants’ shots, and you can find them below! We are also looking for Theme Sponsors to support the project and help select the photos for each category. If you or your organization are interested in becoming a Theme Sponsor, please send us an email at kingstonthroughmylens@gmail.com with “Theme Sponsor” in the subject line.

Themes
Day One: People
Day Two: Home
Day Three: Nature
Day Four: Past and Present
Day Five: The Daily Grind
Day Six: Learning
Day Seven: Food
Day Eight: Transportation
Day Nine: Community
Day Ten: Potential

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Kingston Restaurants Up Close and Personal

This is what you’ve all been waiting for – our second pre-project activity!

Activity #2
Kingston Restaurant Sign Guess Who

It is a well-known fact that Kingston has some of the best food around. There may be restaurants that we frequent, where we are familiar with the menu and where we can give thorough recommendations to others. You may even be able to give pointed directions as to how to get to that restaurant. However, do you really know these restaurants that well?

This next activity tests your eye for detail when it comes to local Kingston restaurants. You will find 15 images of restaurants and bakeries from different parts of Kingston. However, each image shows only a portion of the signage for that restaurant. Can you guess what they are?

Below you will find a legend of how we numbered the images. Email us at kingstonthroughmylens@gmail.com with your guesses!

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Start your own Culture Days activity!

Kingston Through My Lens and Kingston Culture Days 2011 encourages you to start your own free, participatory Culture Days activity.

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Upcoming Activities

There are less than 75 days until the start of our photo-voices project! Thank you to all the people who have already signed up to participate in the photo project. Keep encouraging those around you to take part – the more the merrier!

From now until September 10th, we will be posting a series of activities for the Kingston community to partake in. We want you to leave a reply to our posts so that we can begin to engage in conversation about this city we call home. We begin our very first activity today!

Activity #1
Summer in Kingston Haikus

Can you sum up what you love about summer in Kingston using the simple poetic form of a haiku?
A haiku is a poem made up of 3 lines – the first line has 5 syllables, the second has 7, and the third has 5 again.

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Kingston Culture Days 2011

Through My Lens is proud to be one of the signature events for Kingston Culture Days 2011. Culture Days is a national movement to engage the public in free, participatory art and to celebrate arts and culture in Canada. This year, the Culture Days weekend will take place September 30th to October 2nd.

For a list of Culture Days activities happening in your community, or for more information, check out the Culture Days website.

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