Hal Niedzviecki is rolling out the next version of his ongoing publication, "Broken Pencil," with a launch Thursday, May 4th at Toronto Free Gallery. Issue 31 "The Independent City" is celebrated with a panel discussion, postcard competition, and a good time:

Panel Discussion: Is Indie Culture the Future of the City? A discussion featuring writer Shawn Micallef, artist/curator Brenda Goldstein, author and artist R.M. Vaughn, photoblogger Matt O’Sullivan moderated by BP editor Anna Bowness.

Postcard Competition: Wish You Were Here: Postcards from the Indie City – attendees will be given blank template postcards on which they will be invited to draw their vision for the Indie City. Postcards will be displayed on a gallery wall, and the panelists will award prizes to their faves. At the end of the night, everyone will take home a postcard of their choosing!

Exhibit: The Centre Cannot Hold: Prospects For Suburbia – ongoing exhibit at the gallery curated by artist Brenda Goldstein.

Tunes, drinks, and hanging out with the BP editors and writers.