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lyon smith

@lyonandrewsmith.bsky.social

How can I respect a nation that voted for Trump? TWICE?
Step in shit once well everyone makes mistakes but step in the same pile of shit again then you’re a fool. #unsolicitedopinion #trump #politics #usa #makeamericagreat

June 23, 2025 at 5:38 PM

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vintage.stuff

@vintagestuff.bsky.social

"What does the money machine eat? It eats youth, spontaneity, life, beauty, and, above all, it eats creativity. It eats quality and sh*ts quantity."

- William S. Burroughs

June 3, 2025 at 8:18 AM

lyon smith

@lyonandrewsmith.bsky.social

Some shots from the Birthday Massacre’s Toronto show
#music #darkwave #concertphotography #concertphotographer #livemusic

May 7, 2025 at 1:29 AM

lyon smith

@lyonandrewsmith.bsky.social

RIP dad.
From his 1980 release Sea Swept.
Ripped from vinyl this morning in his memory.

on.soundcloud.com/8jDincqp8yEx...

#skymusic #vinyl #disco

sea swept

From the album of the same name released in 1980 on Change records. Produced, Written and Arranged by Jeff Smith. A disco jazz track ripped from the original vinyl.

on.soundcloud.com

April 7, 2025 at 3:40 PM

lyon smith

@lyonandrewsmith.bsky.social

Yes

Caitlin Johnstone @caitoz.bsky.social · Apr 3

Been thinking about this Zappa quote a lot lately.

April 4, 2025 at 4:58 PM

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Studio 180 Theatre

@studio180theatre.bsky.social

"A play, inherently, is a public display. And this one, ultimately, is one of affection: a love letter to Wilson’s friends and the community that held him." —The Toronto Star ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1/2

📷 Read the full review here: tr.ee/To5U8y15rv

April 2, 2025 at 11:49 AM

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Studio 180 Theatre

@studio180theatre.bsky.social

A PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION is back this evening! Come and see what critics and audiences alike are been praising.
Written and Performed by Jonathan Wilson
Directed by Mark McGrinder
In Association with Crow's Theatre
🗓️ On stage until April 20
🎟️ studio180theatre.com/.../a-public...

April 2, 2025 at 11:55 AM

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Studio 180 Theatre

@studio180theatre.bsky.social

And with limited availability this week, your best chance to get tickets is THIS EVENING!
Written and Performed by Jonathan Wilson
Directed by Mark McGrinder
▶️ On stage until April 20
▶️ Streetcar Crowsnest (345 Carlaw Avenue, Toronto)
▶️ studio180theatre.com/.../a-public...

April 2, 2025 at 1:37 PM

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A View from the Box

@aviewfromthebox.bsky.social

Take a trip to 1979 with Jonathan Wilson's "A Public Display of Affection." It's a moving look at Jonathan Wilson's personal history and the history of Toronto's queer community.

#TheaTO #Theatre #Review @studio180theatre.bsky.social @crowstheatre.bsky.social

aviewfromthebox.net/2025/04/01/s...

Studio 180 Theatre in association with Crow’s Theatre’s “A Public Display of Affection”

We all know that Pride started as a protest, right? But did you know that Toronto’s Pride has a similar origin story? The history of Toronto’s queer village is almost as old as the city itself, and…

aviewfromthebox.net

April 2, 2025 at 7:56 PM

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Studio 180 Theatre

@studio180theatre.bsky.social

🎉🎉It's Friday and A PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION is feeling fine! Just A FEW TICKETS REMAINING for tonight and tomorrow's two performances, so get your tickets before they're gone!
🎟️ studio180theatre.com/.../a-public...
Written and Performed by Jonathan Wilson
Directed by Mark McGrinder

April 4, 2025 at 2:57 PM

lyon smith

@lyonandrewsmith.bsky.social

Night street Toronto
Pentax 17
Vision 500t
#film
#photography
#filmphotograpy
#streetphotograpy
#pentax17
#vision500t
#kodak
#analog
#vibe

April 1, 2025 at 3:06 AM

lyon smith

@lyonandrewsmith.bsky.social

Street Catchup
Pentax 17
Vision 500t
#photography
#film
#filmphotography
#pentax17
#pentax
#stillllife
#street
#catchup

A picture of a bottle of catchup found abandoned outside taken on a film camera

April 1, 2025 at 2:35 AM

lyon smith

@lyonandrewsmith.bsky.social

Night street Toronto
Pentax 17
Cinestill 800t pushed x2
#film
#streetphotography
#analog
#pentax
#pentax17
#cinestill

March 30, 2025 at 1:43 AM

lyon smith

@lyonandrewsmith.bsky.social

Amanda in her silver a bubble wrap cowl
Pentax 17
Vision 500 t @amandawongdesigns.bsky.social
#film
#photography
#filmphotography
#analogart
#fashion
#diyfashion
#kodak
#pentax
#pentax17

Photograph of a woman in a hat handcrafted out of silver bubble wrap shot on analog film

March 28, 2025 at 7:45 PM

lyon smith

@lyonandrewsmith.bsky.social

Heading North on train number 2
Pentax 17
Kodak gold
#filmphotography #pentax #pentax17 #kodak #film #photography #trains

Picture of people sitting in the bubble car on the number two via rail train shot on film

March 27, 2025 at 2:49 AM

lyon smith

@lyonandrewsmith.bsky.social

Underground tunnel
#pentax17
#vision500t
#kodak
#photography
#filmphotography
#exploration

A photograph taken on film of an underground tunnel shot in a way making it look almost like an abstract painting

March 23, 2025 at 2:28 AM

lyon smith

@lyonandrewsmith.bsky.social

Is the POTUS entering to address congress usually this much of a wank?

March 5, 2025 at 2:18 AM

lyon smith

@lyonandrewsmith.bsky.social

Now that I’m here on Bluesky the only thing I miss from Twitter is my animation posse. Where you at #sailormoon #grojband #bakugan #totaldramaisland #voiceactor #animation fans??

February 25, 2025 at 12:03 PM