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Art Show - CHEAP DATE

This exhibition by 5 Toronto Illustrators examines the stickier side of romance.
Date: June 4, 2008 - June 27, 2008
Time: Opening Reception Wednesday June 4th, 6-11pm with the exhibition showing for the remainder of the month.
Place: Steam Whistle Gallery
Ticket: Open Free to the Public

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Wanna go out? Five of Toronto's sexiest illustrators want to know. Join Clayton Hanmer, Aaron Leighton, Steve Wilson, Steve Manale and Brandon Steen in the back seat for Cheap Date, a hot and heavy show about the stickier side of romance. So come on out and get lucky!

Clayton Hanmer: Country hog seeking city mouse to trade hard-drawn images for your equally hard-earned dollars. Likes tacos, snowmobiles, swedish cars, and beer. Lots of experience including The Globe & Mail, OWLkids, Nickelodeon, The NY Times, The Walrus, Today's Parent, and others. Lets make it tonight with a six-pack and some art. Ask for CTON. www.claytonhanmer.com

Aaron Leighton: Tired of empty walls? Artistic visionary seeks any interested buyers for casual exchange of art for money. Previous hook ups include NY Times, Chatelaine, Ford, Teletoon and CBC. Interests include rainy days, movies and bodybuilding. My friends say my work is hot, and I know it can make you happy! No jerks please. Check me out at www.aaronleighton.com

Steve Wilson: Do you like kissing? And art? Devastatingly handsome, artistically-orientated male seeks aesthetically like-minded buyer, pref. unbelievably attractive female, but male is OK too. Bring cash. No head games. Contact me, won't you? Or come to Steam Whistle on June 4th and ask for "Wilson". Discretion assured. Satisfaction guaranteed. Let's have fun! Serious replies only, please. www.stevewilson.ca

Steve Manale: Someone please help me I need a miracle - 35 (Trinity-Bellwoods)? I am putting up this ad as a last stitch effort. I need to borrow $1000 by today in order secure a vehicle to keep my job. If anyone can help it would amazing. Also willing to trade my art for $$$. I am attractive and 35 years old. Maybe we can hook up as well. www.superslackers.com


Brandon Steen: Creative Canadian Male seeks front or back entry into tight, large and moist spaces for exhibiting his forte. Currently, jet setting to locales in Los Angeles, Palm Springs, Portland, Phoenix and New York for nights of booze and debauchery. CCM into Curb your Enthusiasm, doggies, kitty bumpers, whiskey, hiding cured meat in moist places whilst riding hot cars with plenty of room in the trunk. Must have bangs, tattoos and a phone. www.brandonsteenart.com

The Exhibition Opening will be on Wednesday, June 4th from 6pm to 11pm. To attend, please RSVP to rsvp@steamwhistle.ca

Steam Whistle Gallery

Steam Whistle Brewing hosts monthly art shows and exhibitions in our Retail & Hospitality area to showcase local creative talent. Although many are established artists, some exhibitors are showing for the first time. Steam Whistle does not charge rent for our gallery space, nor do we take commission on any works that sell. At the close of each show, one piece of the artist’s choice is donated to our collection.

All exhibitions are open free to the public – Monday to Saturday 12noon to 6pm and Sunday 12noon to 5pm. Steam Whistle Brewing – The Roundhouse – 255 Bremner Blvd. Toronto. (just south of the CN Tower) 416-362-2337 x 246.