Critically acclaimed photo exhibit “BUTCH: Not like the other girls” arrives in Toronto

Renowned artist SD Holman brings solo show to Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives as part of North American tour.

TORONTO, ON (October 6, 2014) – Beauty, power and diversity in female masculinity are explored in the Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives’ (34 Isabella St.) newest hosted exhibition, BUTCH: Not like the other girls, arriving in Toronto on November 6, 2014 as part of the show’s North American tour.

BUTCH: Not like the other girls debuted as a public art project in transit shelters around Vancouver, Canada, in March 2013, with a simultaneous gallery show at the Vancouver East Cultural Centre (The Cultch). According to Cultch administrators, the opening night – which attracted over 500 patrons – was the largest art opening in their 35 years of operation. The project went viral on the internet, leading to touring exhibitions across the continent. The exhibition catalogue was released by Shooting Gallery Publications in Spring 2014, and is available at bookstores in Vancouver, Seattle, Portland, San Francisco and Los Angeles.

“We are very excited to bring Butch: Not like the other girls to the Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives,” says CLGA vice president William Craddock. “SD Holman’s photographs document, explore and celebrate a myriad of sexual identities and gender expression – visibility that is important to the richness of our communities today and the diversity of our histories for the future. We hope that Toronto audiences will enjoy this exhibition as much as it has been revered at its debut in Vancouver.”

BUTCH is a photographic exploration of the liminal spaces occupied by female masculinity in contemporary queer communities. Holman delineates Butch as “an inclusive site of resistance to limitations on the way women, gender, and sexuality are still defined.” The images honour the beauty, power and diversity of women who transgress the gender binary, with subjects reflecting the many sizes, shapes, ethnicities, and styles of Butch. The transversal dialectic of female masculinity is celebrated here — unapologetic and undiluted.

BUTCH: Not like the other girls opens on Thursday, November 6, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. with a public wine and cheese reception. The Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives is located at 34 Isabella Street in Toronto.

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About SD Holman:

A native of Los Angeles, SD Holman is a photo-based artist and Artistic Director of The Queer Arts Festival, an artist-run three-week, multidisciplinary arts festival in Vancouver, BC. Recipient of the 2014 YWCA Women of Distinction Award in Arts and Culture, one of Canada’s most prestigious awards. Hailed by Photographer Guy Warrington as “the best portrait photographer in Vancouver,”Holman’s exhibition venues include Wellesley College (MA), the Advocate Gallery (Los Angeles), the Soady-Campbell Gallery (New York), the San Francisco Public Library, The Helen Pitt International Gallery, Charles H. Scott, Exposure, Gallery Gachet, Vancouver East Cultural Centre, Artropolis, and Fotobase Galleries (Vancouver). Holman’s project BUTCH: Not like the other girls is currently touring North America, and has been published by Shooting Gallery Publications.

About the Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives:

The Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives (CLGA) is the largest independent LGBTQ+ archives in the world. With a focus on Canadian content, the CLGA acquires, preserves and provides public access to information and materials in any medium. By collecting and securing important historical records, publications, magazines, newspapers, photos, films and other paraphernalia, the CLGA cares for LGBTQ+ histories now and for generations to come.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/CLGArchives

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CLGArchives

Tumblr: http://canadianlesbianandgayarchives.tumblr.com

YouTube: http://bit.ly/1eAg4mB

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While this campaign is a little unconventional for Tim Hortons, it definitely worked. Any PR or marketing professional knows that associating the campaign with the product is very important, and Tims pulled this off in a spectacular way.

Check out this campaign for yourself and tell us what you think!

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South Grenville Bluegrass Festival 

Thursday August 14 to Sunday August 17, 2014

Located in Spencerville, about an hour outside of Ottawa, the first annual bluegrass festival is a great way to see a different part of Ontario while taking in some great music. There are a number of bands performing over the course of this 3-day festival including The Dusty Drifters, The Monroe Sisters and Willow Ridge. What a great way to spend one of the last weekends of summer!

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Ottawa Mini Maker Fair 

Saturday August 16 to Sunday August 17, 2014

A family friendly fair based on the things people are creating, kind of like a show and tell! With the intention of connecting people of all backgrounds to share their creations and generate inspiration, this is a great event to bring the kids to, and spark those creative juices! Buy your tickets here, a family pass (2 adults and 2 kids) is only $30 making it an affordable family activity.

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Capital Pride 2014

Sunday August 24, 2014

This year’s Ottawa Capital Pride Parade is expected to attract over 75,000 attendees who will march through Ottawa’s LGBT village (Gladstone to Laurier). If you can’t make it for the parade leading up to the event (starting August 15, 2014), the city will come to life with an array of events for this year’s festival. What’s better than coming together to celebrate love and diversity!

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Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life Ottawa

Saturday September 13, 2014

This year marks the 25th annual Scotiabank AIDS Walk of Life Ottawa, with proceeds providing assistance to seven local HIV/AIDS services in the Ottawa community. Not only will walking help support these efforts, the event will include a community fair and a family fun obstacle course making it the perfect way to spend a Saturday.

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Nuit Blanche Ottawa – Gatineau

Saturday September 20, 2014

Just like Nuit Blanche in Torono, Ottawa-Gatineau’s is a dusk until dawn celebration of art and culture across multiple locations. This year, more than 100 artistic projects will be presented throughout 20 different galleries and businesses. Some special highlights include the Luminarists experiment Self-Reflection and a Supernova Base Camp party.

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Carp Fair

Wednesday September 25 to Sunday September 28, 2014

Dubbed as the “best little fair in Canada”, the Carp Fair features music, exciting shows and a huge midway making it perfect for the whole family. There will be plenty of activities for kids of all ages; magic show, puppets and a petting zoo. What better way to welcome in fall by being out at a fair in the country!

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Today, Toronto is celebrating 180 years of trailblazing originality. From first forming a government in 1834, Toronto has come a long way: developing into one of the most influential, multicultural and profitable cities in Canada. Today we celebrate the city we are proud to call home, by remembering what we love about T.O.

1. About half of Toronto’s population was born outside of Canada.

2. We are proud to have one of, if not the largest NHL hockey franchise.

3. There is tons to do and see; Toronto Island, CN Tower, Ripley’s Aquarium, Toronto Harbour Front etc.

4.  You can literally try any kind of food here you want.

5.  We are home to TIFF.

6. National Geographic ranks Toronto as one of the most civil cities in the world.

7. Toronto has some of the best theatre productions out there.

8. We have a strong LGBTQIA community (Toronto Pride Week attracts over 1 million attendees annually).

9. Toronto knows how to celebrate: Caribana, The CNE, Buskerfest, Jazz Festival.

10. Toronto consistently ranks near the top of most livable cities in North America.

Happy Birthday Toronto! We love you.

Over the past 41 years the Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives have collected an array of audio recordings covering a variety of topics and styles. Interviews, radio shows, music, protests and home recordings have all been donated to the CLGArchives. Beginning  on February 21 at 6 p.m. and ending on February 22 at 6 p.m. the tapes will be broadcasted continuously for the 24 hour period. Many of these tapes have not been heard in decades and they document extraordinary material from well-known figures and some from ordinary community members.Throughout the broadcast each tape will be digitized and cataloged in attempts of preservation.

This is a free event being put on by the CLGArchives and are three ways to listen to the experience in real time:

1. Visit shops and restaurants along Church St. where the audio will be played.

2. Visit the CLGArchives at 34 Isabella St. where you can experience the tapes as a group. Coffee and tea will be provided.

3. Listen at any location with at http://buddiesinbadtimes.com/listen

For more information please visit the Facebook event page or the CLGArchives website.

We came across this fascinating INFOGRAPHIC that really details some of the interesting internet usage within our nation. It doesn’t take more than a moment’s notice in any social situation to realize mobile is a driving force in our community. Here’s some  great takeaway stats from the image below:

General Statistics

• 27.4 million Canadians are online (that is 80% of the population!)
• 17.2 hours are spent on the internet a week
• 93% go online for product information
• 44% use online videos more than they did last year
• 25% would give up TV over their smartphone
• 64% have a profile on a social network

Mobile

• 79% of Canadians don’t leave home without their mobile device
• 97% use their phone at home
• 83% use mobile on the go

People are using their phones in businesses:

• 77% use mobile in stores
• 77% use mobile at the workplace
• 72% use mobile in restaurants
• 56% use mobile in airports
• 60-70% of Canadians are on mobile
• 80% are on a smartphone
• Smartphone searches to regular phone: 60:1
• 86% of smartphone users notice mobile ads

57% have performed a mobile search after seeing an ad. Compare to:

• TV: 49%
• Shop: 47%
• Magazine: 39%
• Billboard/poster: 32%

Image courtesy of http://www.6sMarketing.com