Arts In The Parks Event TOgether Through Art The Description-Rich Story Hour Date September 27, 2025 Time 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Venue Lee Lifeson Art Park 223 Gladys Allison Pl North York, ON Website https://www.buzzsprout.com/2368549 Organizers Described Toronto Social Facebook At the Description-Rich Story Hour, artists will tell original stories inspired by the land and public artwork of Lee Lifeson Art Park, using descriptive and inclusive language that is accessible to a Blind and partially sighted audience. Wherever we are, we’re connecting to land that has a story. Description-rich language and ASL interpretation will make this storytelling event accessible to all.1:15 pm – Park & Artwork Orientation Including a tactile map of the park and 3d printed representations of the artwork. Sighted guides will be available to assist as needed. RSVP to Christine.malec@gmail.com if you’d like to attend the orientation in advance of the event, or would like assistance when you arrive.2:00 pm – Description-Rich Story HourIn a 90 minute event, the three members of Described Toronto, plus storytellers Trina Moyan, Shaq Gobert and Olivia Shortt will take us on a storytelling journey inspired by the land and public artwork of Lee Lifeson Art ParkThe Description-Rich Story Hour will be recorded live and released on the Described Toronto podcast [hyperlink: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2368549]. Subscribe today to hear upcoming episodes released throughout the summer, including audio description of the park and artworks, as well as interviews with the storytellers and other stakeholders in the park.The series will also include audio description of the park and artworks, including the interactive piece “120 Mirrors” by artist Anna Friz. The artist describes this work as “a series of horn shaped sculptures that each play with a different aspect of human communication, specifically the acts of listening, speaking, conversing, and reflection. Through a sonic experience of space, we become more aware of our surroundings in historical, political, and contemporary social landscapes.”The Description-Rich Story Hour and podcast celebrates the land and artworks of this mid-town Toronto park by engaging the senses in a surprising and delightful exploration of this part of our city. Explore upcoming events No upcoming events at the moment.