IS HAPPENING THIS SATURDAY NOVEMBER 1st!

What is it?

What is it?

NIGHT\SHIFT 2014 is downtown Kitchener’s second annual nuit blanche-style festival of art, culture and nocturnal adventure.

When is it?

NIGHT\SHIFT 2014 begins at 7pm on Saturday, November 1st, the night of the annual autumn time change, and will run into the wee hours.

Where is it?

NIGHT\SHIFT attractions are spread throughout various indoor and outdoor locations in downtown Kitchener, based around a central event hub on Duke Street (closed between Frederick and Queen), and spreading out in both directions along Queen (as well as into the two downtown laneways – Halls and Goudies).

Who’s behind it?

NIGHT\SHIFT is a project of locally-produced environmental magazine A\J (Alternatives Journal) with involvement from local artists, businesses and other community builders.

In addition to publishing a national magazine, A\J is a registered charity engaged in environmental education and community-building activities. Envisioning a better future is a central goal at A\J, and exploring or reimagining the built spaces around us is integral to achieving that goal.

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Make sure to come visit the Gaint Light Bright project made by myself (Agnes) and Bernie Rohde! It will be available to play with in Goudies Lane. More details here: http://nightshiftwr.ca/goudies-arcade/

Below are some photos of the Light Bright in progress. Many thanks to all the extra hands and brains who have helped along the way!

Also, you won’t want to miss our very own balloon wizard, Drew Ripley’s project. He has teamed up with Community Care Share to bring to create a life-size balloon car that you can pose in for a photo…and even pop (the popping party starts at 1 am!)

More info on this and location here: http://nightshiftwr.ca/popping-car-culture/