CANADIAN SPECIAL EVENTS LIVE: CELEBRATING 20 YEARS!

You heard right! CSE LIVE, “The show for people who plan events!” is back again for its 20th year and will be showcased over 3 days from March 28 – March 30, 2017!

Known for showcasing the trendiest and most fascinating products that will make any event a hit, CSE LIVE also takes pride in building new business relationships, creating powerful live experiences and bringing together the best of the best in the event planning industry.

Guests will participate in Experiential Learning sessions with some of the industry’s most powerful event organizations who will share their recipes for event success.

As well, by attending THE trend setting event of the year, attendees are sure to be inspired by the never ending options and displays of new technologies, experiential exhibits, POP up discussions, virtual worlds and unique venues that are presented to them at this interactive and lively trade show.

Finally, #CSELIVE strives to connect passionate event planners with others who live, breathe and plan events! From non-profits to associations, social and corporate event planners, at the Canadian Industry Awards Gala, The Opening Night Part or the Culinary Design Lunch & Hospitality Lounge, you’ll be sure to connect and celebrate with people who love events just as much as you do.
To register for any of the 3 days of CSELIVE, follow this link: http://live.canadianspecialevents.com/cse-live–registration.html and get your tickets now!

Not so Empty Nesters – Crowsnest Theatre, The New Home for Events in the East End.

 

After over seven years and $11 million, Streetcar Crowsnest is the newest east end home for events. Located right at the corner of Carlaw Ave. and Dundas St. E., Crowsnest is going to be booking for their upcoming season very fast, keep reading to find out why.

The Crowsnest has three different areas to that can be booked individually or all together for meetings, performances, community events, classes, workshops, rehearsals, kids programming, and social and corporate functions.  It has State-of-the-Art technical inventory (sounds and lighting included in rental prices!) and completely wheelchair accessible.

The largest of the spaces, The Guloien Theatre is 2,600 square feet and can fit 200 seated or 350 standing. The impressive $1 million catwalk that sits high above the theatre ground makes for easy rigging of decor and lighting or other installations.

Next is the 1,250 sq. ft., 52’ x 22’ Scotiabank Community Theatre. This space can accommodate up to 90 when in lecture/theatre mode, plus more once the modular seating is taken away. The full glazed window directly facing Carlaw makes for beautiful ambient lighting day or night. Included in the Scotiabank Community Theatre is a full lighting and sound grid system.  There is also a larger bridal suite and a few dressing room areas downstairs all with lighting and facilities.

The smallest of the spaces, Lobby Bar, can be used for receptions in conjunction with the other spaces, or solo for gatherings and exhibits. Floor-to-ceiling windows cover the north and west walls and there is a fully functioning, fully licensed wet bar.

The whole space was designed as a “floating box” so no sounds will escape and disturb neighbouring residents or other spaces within, party on! An attached yet-to-be-named restaurant (same owners as Table 17 Catering) will be open which holds 65 seats inside and up to 50 seats on the corner patio. Outside catering is allowed, with a 20 per cent landmark fee, as there is a warming kitchen for use.

For availability and tours contact:

Fiona Christie, Event and Sales Manager

647.341.7390 x 1004

Fiona@CrownTheatre.com

345 Carlaw Ave. Toronto, ON M4M 2T1

 

Written by: Paula McDines

 

MetaVRse:  Virtual and Augmented is the New Reality for Events

Getting bored of the same old – same old at events? What to blow away your guests and have your next events to be talked about for a while to come?  What we are about to tell you about is the newest and hottest must have at events this coming season and beyond.

On November 8th, 2016,  CEO and Co- Founder, Alan Smithson, introduced the world to Toronto-based Virtual and Augmented Reality Innovation Agency, MetaVRse.

Here are some new and exciting things that will make your next event a little different. Our favourite was the  360° Photo Booth.

MetaVRse Emulator ELITE is the world’s most advanced DJ performance system, a.k.a. It’s the future of DJ’ing. With the world’s largest capacitive touchscreen, the Emulator ELITE is the updated and more tactile version of the original Emulator. If you want to really wow the crowd, have the DJ perform on this machine, guaranteed “rave” reviews for your event.

For a fully immersive guest experience, MetaVRse 360° Photo Booth will take up to 10 people to a world specifically branded to your event. With a fully customizable photo background and booth exterior, the specifically designed “green room” takes a picture or video using a futuristic 360° camera to capture the scene. Afterward, your guests can view their experience on touch screens or VR Headset and have it sent to them so the experience can be shared with their friends via social media.

VR Headsets is how much of MetaVERses fantasies become augmented reality, and its application is only limited to your wildest activations. The headset act like goggles, letting the wearer see a scene or video in full 360° view. Explore the entire scenario by simply moving your head, more immersive techniques allow you to walk around, and with handheld remotes the 3D world becomes interactive.

Contact website for even more exciting tools to integrate into your next event http://metavrse.com/

 

Written by: Paula McDines

LENA; An Experience At Saks Not To Be Missed

LENA is an Argentinian restaurant located in the heart of downtown. It’s historic architecture gives it a majestic feel and it is a very open and spacious place with floor to ceiling window. The octagon bar in the middle of restaurant and the vintage steel railings of the stairs give the space a special and unique design.

Lena is beautifully decorated with nice wallpapers, paintings and pictures, all with perfect lighting which makes the ambiance.

BAR LALA
The lower lounge, with a beautiful mix design of leather, stone and marble where they play latin beats, is open Wednesday through Saturday from 4:00 p.m. onwards. Perfect for socializing and trying out their signature cocktails.

The Dining Room
The Semi- Private room is perfect for the meetings, intimate gatherings or small parties of maximum of ten people .

At a Glance
Second floor area is consisted of 2 rooms that could be transformed to either a reception style or seated breakfast/lunch/dinner style.

• Room 1 – 40 seated – 60 reception
• Room 2 – 20 seated – 40 reception

ADDRESS
176 Yonge St. (Yonge & Richmond)
Toronto, ON M5C 2L7

HOURS
Mon thru Wed: 07:30 – 23:00
Thurs & Fri: 07:30 – 00:00
Sat: 10:00-00:00
Sun: 10:00- 15:00
Bar Lala open Wed-Sat from 16;00

PHONE
(416) 507-3378

BARO – Visit The Neighbourhood

Step into the South American food culture at Baro and feel like you are in midst of one of  South America’s exotic neighbourhoods. Located on the trendy King St., Baro in downtown Toronto is the right place for you to go for your next event. 

 

Baro is not only a place for having dinner with your family, it is also a great venue for your next event with three floors to choose from.

The main floor can accommodate intimate group gatherings of up to 25, the second floor which features the lounge (and a secret speakeasy called Escobar) can hold up to 70 guests, perfect for personal or working functions.

In the Loft, the largest of the spaces at 1,850 square feet, on the very top floor away from the hustle and bustle of busy King St. are where the larger events are held. This open and airy space with brick and exposed beams and a fully functioning wet bar a can hold up to 210 guests and be decorated in any which way desired.  There are also plans to open a rooftop patio come spring time.

The menu at Baro is filled with tasty mains and appetisers no one can, or should, resist.  Baro offers an in-house catering service by chef Steve Gonzalez. Or you are welcome to choose from one of the many catering services Baro recommends, such as Encore Catering, The Food Dudes Inc. or, our favourite, Citizen Catering.

Almost every kind of event can be celebrated here, from art galas and film and photo shoots to private dinners, weddings and birthday parties.

Don’t miss the opportunity to book your event now at Baro.

For all event inquiries for The Loft email Megan,  Events Coordinator, at MEGAN@BAROTORONTO.COM

For all other inquiries INFO@BAROTORONTO.COM

485 KING ST WEST | TORONTO, ON | M5V 1K4 |  416 363 8388 |

http://barotoronto.com/

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