TeraGo launches a new data centre in Mississauga
July 20, 2015 by City Events
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TeraGo launched their Mississauga Data Centre on May 14th 2015. To introduce their new state of the art storage centre, they invited their clients, collaborators, media and city officials for the official opening event. For this occasion, TeraGo Networks organized a guest speaker on trends in the industry and offered tours for the attendees to discover, understand and celebrate the new safe storage centre.
A great crowd attended to enjoy the catering from the food dudes and themed candy bar. The attendees had a great time discovering the new building and seeing first hand the technology and systems of where the data is stored. TeraGo discussed with guests how their business works and how their new premises will help the growth of the company and the technology industry. Employees were excited to showcase where they work and everyone left informed and happy.
TeraGo purchased the state of the art space in Mississauga from Research In Motion. The city of Mississauga and the province of Ontario presented TeraGo with a certificate for their new operation in Mississauga. The company celebrated another a data centre in Vancouver, where we were also tasked with the planning. We are very happy to have been chosen to plan and execute both of these events and it was a pleasure working with everyone at TeraGo and Surround. Congratulations on the celebrations at both locations and best of luck in the coming years!
Here is IT World’s coverage of the launch.
Website : http://www.terago.ca/
Link to the pictures: https://www.flickr.com/photos/cityeventstoronto/sets/72157653746143261
Canada’s largest Andy Warhol exhibit has opened in Toronto
July 16, 2015 by City Events
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Canada’s largest Andy Warhol exhibit has opened in Toronto
Andy Warhol Revisited opened in Toronto on July 1 and is the largest Andy Warhol exhibit to ever come to Canada. This is exhibit provides an engaging and educational walkthrough of Andy Warhol’s development as an artist and his effect on culture which is still evident today. It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity so we decided to go and check it out!
The exhibit is not located in a traditional gallery space; 77 Bloor St. West is actually an old Guess store. When Rivlin was making plans to bring the exhibit to Toronto, he knew that Yorkville was where he wanted it to be. “It’s where fashion and finance intersect — at Bay and Bloor. (Warhol) was all about high society and money, but also fashion and pop culture,” says Rivlin.
The exhibit showcases over 120 Warhol prints and paintings. You can find his more famous pieces such as the Campbell’s Soup Cans and Marilyn Monroe, but it was nice to see lesser-known pieces as well. It seems like Ron Rivlin really understands who Andy Warhol was and is ably to perfectly capture Warhol’s personality with this multi-level exhibit. Upon entering, I choose to do an audio tour of the exhibit to learn more about the history of Andy Warhol and his pieces. I highly recommend this as it also gives great insight into his life and provides more details of his art.
Revolver Gallery is a Los Angeles based gallery showcasing and selling the largest collection of original Andy Warhol pieces. Revolver Gallery was founded in 2012 by Ron Rivlin, a Toronto native who always had a passion for Andy Warhol and his art. Rivlin purchased his first Warhol piece three years ago and has since grown his collection to over 100 pieces. The gallery is mainly comprised of Rivlin’s own pieces.
If you haven’t been yet, don’t worry because Andy Warhol Revised is open until December 31. The cost is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, and $5 for youth and students and children under the age of five are free! It’s conveniently located and so cheap so there’s no excuse to miss it.
Address: 77 Bloor St. West
Time: Tuesday- Sunday from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., closed Monday.
Price: $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 for youth and students and free for children under 5
Website: https://warholrevisited.com/
Spice Route: Hotspot Asian Bistro and Bar
July 15, 2015 by City Events
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Spice Route owned by The Liberty group is one of the best Asian restaurants in Toronto. They offer marvelous and captivating cuisine. The restaurant is filled with mesmerizing music and a mixed asian style. You can enjoy amazing meals with relaxed ambience.
Venue Capacity:
– Main dining room: 240 people
– Larma room: 22 people
– Patio: 130 people
– Full venue: 500 people
They have an upscale patio. You’re sure to be satisfied in this relaxed atmosphere with some great weather and lovely meals.
Sam Chao, the chef has worked at many world class restaurants and has been part of many high profile events as a chef. He creates beautiful and authentic Indo-Chinese meals using fresh ingredients and offering meticulous dedication to taste. Spice route incorporates authentic beverages including tea, sake and imported beer. The plentiful options are sure to work with any meal.
Contact:
499 KIng St. W
Toronto,ON
M5K1K4
Phone number: 416 849 1808
website: http://www.spiceroute.ca/
The Toronto Rum Diaries
July 9, 2015 by City Events
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This is the summer of RUM and the forecast looks Dark and Stormy. The Rum Exchange is a unique rum themed bar located in downtown Toronto. The décor is very club-ish and the venue caters mostly to the after work crowd. Throughout the week the Rum Exchange offers after work drink specials. From Monday- Friday you can enjoy $5 bar rail and house wine along with $3 domestic beer and complimentary appetizers. The high top tables in the centre of the venue are made to look like old wooden rum barrels that have been repurposed very obviously playing on the rum theme. The Rum Exchange is primarily a bar, but they do offer some small plates such as bruschetta, chicken tenders and lamb skewers.
Founder Rumen Dimitrov has a passion for all things alcohol. Not only did he open the Rum Exchange, but he is also the founder of Pravda Vodka Bar which stocks more vodka varieties than anywhere else in the city. His vision was to create the perfectbar/lounge for the after work crowd and it seems his vision has been achieved. Behind the bar is lit up in bright colours displaying the most impressive collection of rums in Toronto. Get introduced to the best and most recent rums on the market at one of the Rum Exchange’s rum tastings. They have more than 80 rums in stock so you’re guaranteed to find something that satisfies your tastes.
The Rum Exchange loves to host private and corporate functions. Scotiabank and KPMG have held their events there. The space can host anywhere between 50 and 125 people and comes fully equipped with an AV system (both screen and projector), microphone and DJ booth at no extra charge. It’s also really close to a lot of hotels which is very convenient if you’re bringing in people from out of town. For any event the Rum Exchange offers the choice between either standing or passed hors d’oeuvres that include vegetarian, seafood and meat options.
If rum is your thing or you’re simply into having a good time, be sure to check out the Rum Exchange.
The Rum Exchange Information:
Address: 67 Richmond St. West, Toronto (Bay and Richmond Sts.)
Website: http://therumexchange.ca/
Contact: (416) 941-0000
info@therumexchange.ca
Your next conference venue is closer than you think
July 7, 2015 by City Events
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The Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) Learning Centre provides a premium meeting space with an exclusive members-only conference room. HRPA Learning Centre is conveniently located at Bloor St West and Queens Park which can be easily accessed by TTC. The closest subway stations to the HRPA Learning Centre are Bay and Museum stations.
Venue Features:
Board room:
– Dimensions: 33’0” x 20’0”
– A/V Equipment: white board (interfaces with laptop) , conference phone
Conference room
– Dimensions: 21’4” x 17’0”
– A/V Equipment: equipment (interfaces with laptop)
Class room A
– Dimensions: 28’3” x 16’0”
– A/V Equipment: white board (interfaces with laptop)
Class room B
– Dimensions: 28’3” x 26’9”
– A/V Equipment: white board (interfaces with laptop)
Class room C
– Dimensions: 28’3” x 25’0”
– A/V Equipment: white board (interfaces with laptop)
Depending on the set-up of the room, some of the spaces available at this venue can hold up to 220 people.
The HRPA offers different styles to set-up your room. These styles include workshop, square, theater and u-shape. As the host, you have the ability to choose the style that fits best with your meeting.
This venue is a sophisticated meeting space and each room comes equipped with useful technology such as video conferencing, interactive projectors and all of the other audio-visual tools you would need for a successful event. They also offer a catering service at an extra cost.
It is not necessary to make a reservation for the networking area as all of the guests that are renting meeting rooms are permitted to use this facility at no additional cost. This networking area allows your guests to meet and talk with like-minded people between meetings.
The HRPA Learning Centre will provide you with a comfortable and professional space in a convenient location. Be sure to check it out for your next meeting!
Adress: 150 Bloor Street West, Suite 200, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 2X9
Telephone: 416.923.2324
Email: Info@HRPA.ca
Website: http://www.hrpa.ca/ProfessionalDevelopment/Pages/HRPALearningCentre.aspx
