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1 Press release | For immediate distribution LUMINOTHÉRAPIE: FOOD TRUCKS AND FREE GUIDED TOURS TO HELP MAKE THE MOST OF WINTER IN DOWNTOWN MONTREAL Montreal, January 5, 2015 – To help the public enjoy the final month of the Quartier des spectacles’ 5 th annual Luminothérapie event to the fullest, a food truck will be stationed near Place des Festivals every Friday and Saturday in January, and guided tours will be offered from January 15 to 31. A one-hour walking tour led by a professional guide will allow visitors to learn about the Prismatica installation by RAW Design, located in Place des Festivals, as well as the video projections comprising Fascinoscope, by Lüz Studio, which light up eight building façades in the Quartier des Spectacles. Participants will hear about the competition that led to the creation of the works, the creators and the production process. The guided tour is also an opportunity to learn all about how light is used in the Quartier. Light is central to the Quartier’s identity and serves to highlight the cultural riches of this square kilometre of downtown Montreal, including red “carpets” of light outside performance venues, original architectural lighting on more than thirty buildings, and digital artworks presented at eight permanent video projection sites. The tour is suitable for everyone, and especially anyone with an interest in creativity, design, public art and the creative use of light. Prismatica, Place des Festivals Fascinoscope, UQAM Bell Tower
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Press release | For immediate distribution
LUMINOTHÉRAPIE: FOOD TRUCKS AND FREE GUIDED TOURS TO HELP MAKE THE MOST OF WINTER IN DOWNTOWN MONTREAL
Montreal, January 5, 2015 – To help the public enjoy the final month of the Quartier des spectacles’ 5th annual Luminothérapie event to the fullest, a food truck will be stationed near Place des Festivals every Friday and Saturday in January, and guided tours will be offered from January 15 to 31.
A one-hour walking tour led by a professional guide will allow visitors to learn about the Prismatica installation by RAW Design, located in Place des Festivals, as well as the video projections comprising Fascinoscope, by Lüz Studio, which light up eight building façades in the Quartier des Spectacles. Participants will hear about the competition that led to the creation of the works, the creators and the production process.
The guided tour is also an opportunity to learn all about how light is used in the Quartier. Light is central to the Quartier’s identity and serves to highlight the cultural riches of this square kilometre of downtown Montreal, including red “carpets” of light outside performance venues, original architectural lighting on more than thirty buildings, and digital artworks presented at eight permanent video projection sites.
The tour is suitable for everyone, and especially anyone with an interest in creativity, design, public art and the creative use of light.
Prismatica, Place des Festivals Fascinoscope, UQAM Bell Tower
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LUMINOTHÉRAPIEThe fifth annual Luminothérapie event continues until February 1. The works are free to visit, with Prismatica open 24/7 and Fascinoscope running daily starting at nightfall. The event is the result of the Luminothérapie competition, an initiative of the Quartier des Spectacles Partnership. Every year, the Partnership challenges creators to imagine new wintertime experiences, focused on light and interactivity, for the public spaces of the Quartier. Run in collaboration with the Ville de Montréal’s Bureau du design, the competition is aimed at stimulating creativity in urban installations and digital art. To learn more about this year’s works see the press release; for information on Luminothérapie see the press kit.
THE QUARTIER DES SPECTACLESThe Quartier des Spectacles is Montreal’s cultural heart, boasting North America’s most concentrated and diverse group of cultural venues. The district is the year-round host to countless festivals and events, many of which include free outdoor shows and activities. The Quartier also hosts innovative urban installations involving cutting-edge lighting design, immersive environments or interactive digital spaces. The Quartier des Spectacles is an international showcase for new multimedia technology, making Montreal a global leader in the field. For more information, visit quartierdesspectacles.com
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DETAILSGUIDED TOUR: LUMINOTHÉRAPIE + LUMINOUS PATHWAYJanuary 15 to 31, 2015Thursdays and Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. In English: January 24 and 29In French: January 15, 17, 22 and 31FreeDuration: 1 hour Online registration required: quartierdesspectacles.com/en/luminoMaximum 20 people per tour
FOOD TRUCKUntil January 31 Fridays and Saturdays from 5 to 8 p.m.Place des Festivals, near Sainte-Catherine St.The food truck of the week will be announced on the Quartier des Spectacles Facebook and Twitter feeds.
