Chris Carlsson - NowtopiaChris Carlsson - Nowtopia
Thursday, September 4 8PM (doors 7:30PM)
CineCycle / Behind 129 Spadina Ave, Toronto
Free

What do outlaw bicyclists, free software, and the Burning Man festival have in common? In his new book Nowtopia (AK Press), Chris Carlsson argues that such developments provide a window into an underexposed process of social transformation that challenges traditional models of work and politics. Carlsson will discuss his latest findings with Matthew Blackett of Spacing Magazine and engage in an extended Q&A with the audience.

A This Is Not A Reading Series event presented by Pages Books & Magazines, AK Press, Critical Mass and EYE WEEKLY, in association with Streets are for People and the Toronto Cyclists Union.

A very rare treat. Highly recommended.

Globe and Mail writer Nathan Whitlock finds a worthy debating opponent in himself:

Dear driver: How about we share the road?

followed up by ...

Dear cyclist: How about trying to share?

The comments that follow the articles might make you worry about who gets drivers licenses or question the whole concept of democracy.

After the successes of this year's Great Waterfront Trail Adventure, the Waterfront Regeneration Trust will be doing it again in 2009.

It is with great pleasure that we announce that registration for the 2009 Great Waterfront Trail Adventure will open this Friday August 22nd at noon!

This summer’s tour was an absolute blast and we can’t wait to do it all again. While the details of the itineraries are yet to be finalized, as 2008 participants we wanted to give you first crack at registration for next year. Like last year, we’re following the prevailing winds and heading east from Niagara-on-the-Lake to the Quebec border. Expect some changes to the itineraries - we’re bringing back some of your favourite stops and overnights from last year, and bringing in some new ones as well. All the details will be posted on the website as they come in.

Mark your calendars - the dates for next year’s tour are Saturday July 4th- Saturday July 11th, 2009.

The early bird registration cost is $400. This is up slightly from last year to reflect the cost of running the tour (please note that even at this price, registration covers less than half of the cost of the tour – our generous sponsors and partners provide the rest!). Like last year there are discounts for children, students, families and groups. All the details will be posted on the site on Friday.

To register, go to the GWTA website on Friday (http://www.waterfronttrail.org/gwta_web/) and follow the links.