Anokhi Media’s 11th Anniversary

Congratulations to Anokhi Media Corporation on celebrating their 11th Anniversary on Saturday February 1st 2014. The event held in Toronto at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre & FoutainBlu Entertainment Complex recognizes achievements of south Asians in film, television, arts and media worldwide.

The gala, in association with Johnnie Walker, featured a red carpet with celebrities such as Shantanu and Nikhil (celebrity fashion designers), Sakina Jaffrey (Actor from House of Cards, Sex and the City, Raising Helen), Nazneen Contractor (Actress from Star Trek Into The Darkness, 24, Revenge), Gabe Grey (Actor from Bomb Girls, Lucky 7). The cocktail hour was filled with a variety of Indian dishes for attendees to enjoy. A beautiful cake sponsored by Fine Cakes by Zehra was adorned with gold designs was cut and served to attendees.

 

The three hour award-fashion-entertainment show featured fashion designs, awards, and performances from: Culture Shock (World Renowned Fusion Band), Abbas Hasan (R&B’s Hottest Male Artist in London, UK), Superwoman (Youtube Comedienne Sensation), Priya (Singer Songwriter), Meher Pavri (Opera Singer). The after party was held at the FountainBlu Entertainment Complex. Featuring performances by DJ Fizza (Toronto’s Fiercest Female Deejay), DJ Amita (Legendary Bollywood Deejay), and DJ Jiten. A dance floor and tasty Indian dishes in mini Chinese takeout boxes. The after party had two VIP sections decorated in beautiful red roses for attendees that wore gold and silver wristbands.

 

 

 

The logistics of this year’s event was redirected to CityEvents, a boutique event planning company in Toronto. Not only were they responsible for the logistic, they were also a Promotion Partner at the event along with Beshahram, Desiclub, Fuzion Sound & Entertainment, mybindi.com, NetIP Toronto, Society’s Choice, and Two Mangoes. Other sponsors of the event include Rowenta Beauty, Queen Elizabeth Theatre & FountainBlu Entertainment Complex, The Grand Hotel & Suites, Dream Party Décor, Flowers Unlimted, 259|Host, Fine Cakes by Zehra, Krista Slack & Aylett, The Production House, Fiorio, Asian Television Network, The weekly Voice, and Saav. Evening Hosts Include: Anne-Marie Mediwake (Co-Host of CBC News Toronto), Sangita Patel (Entertainment Reporter at ET Canada), Veronica Chail (Host, Bollywood Blvd at Omni TV), Amin Dhillon (Host, Anchor, Reporter at ATN), and Ali Hassan (Comedian, Laugh Out Loud, CBC).

Other Notable Guests include: David Rocco (Celebrity Chef), Gurdeep Ahluwalia (Anchor and Reporter at TSN SportsCentre), Jennifer Singh (Go Transit Reporter, CP24 Breakfast and CP24 News), Dalmar Abuzeid (Actor), Kalista Zackhariyas (Actor, Filmmaker, Founder of The Youth Code) and Jimmy Soni (Managing Edition from The Huffington Post), and Raoul Juneja (Creator/Content Coordinator V-Mix @ Omni TV).

For additional information about Anokhi Media, go to http://anokhimedia.com/11thanniversaryevent/ or contact Evolution Public Relations at anokhi@evolutionpr.ca.

The Rock ‘n’ Horse Saloon

The Rock ‘n’ Horse Saloon is the hottest and new nightspot where anyone can come and have country western experience in downtown Toronto. Last December, the Tap House Toronto closed its doors and re-opened as the Rock ‘n’ Horse Saloon. This Country / Rock destination incorporates a bar, restaurant and live music venue, located in the heart of the Entertainment District above Adelaide Hall.

The Rock ‘n’ Horse Saloon welcomes you with western style interior.  It has a capacity of a group of people up to 299.  In summer, you will enjoy the large rooftop patio, which allows you experience one of the best views of Toronto’s skyline.

 

The Rock ‘n’ Horse Saloon features the southwestern style menu such as chili, corn dogs and barbecued entrees and more. It offers you not only restaurant and bar experience but also entertainment such as live music, line dancing and a mechanical bull, making your country style night more exciting.

The Rock ‘n’ Horse Saloon coincides with MRG Ventures’ continuing journey into the music scene in Canada. Blog TO has already voted one of the city’s Best Live Music Venues. Most recently, MRG Ventures opened Hideaway Records & Bar in London and the Rock ‘n’ Horse Saloon will be the latest addition to the group of cutting edge music venues and bars.

 

The Rock ‘n’ Horse Saloon will take you to country and let you experience home-style food, great music and welcoming hospitality in a comfortable and warm atmosphere.  The space is great for a themed event with a saloon feel.

For more information:

Website: www.rocknhorsesaloon.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/rocknhorseto

Twitter: @RockNHorseTO

Instagram: @RockNHorseTOb

The Fairmont Royal York Hotel

The Fairmont Royal York Hotel is one of the most luxurious hotels in Toronto, situated on Front Street. It is impossible to miss it in the city because of its ancient and majestic architecture. In fact, The Royal York Hotel has been opened in 1929 and was the tallest building at that time thanks to its 28floors and its chateau-style.

Enter in the lobby is like a travelling time as they kept an ancient style and you instantly imagine the greatness of the receptions and balls.

The Fairmont Royal York is also the hotel of choice to hold business meetings, multimedia conferences, product launches, company incentives, conventions, but also weddings and social events in Toronto. With an extensive range of meeting and function rooms, from elegant boardrooms and reception rooms to magnificent ballrooms and meeting rooms, The Fairmont Royal York is as flexible and accommodating as it is prestigious.

The hotel can host up to 1670 guests and offers multimedia services and Wi-Fi connections in all the meeting rooms. The hotel’s knowledgeable staff also contributes to seamless organization, delivering you the stress-free way to your downtown Toronto event’s success.

 

For more informations visit their Website, Facebook or follow them @FairmontRYH

Some of The Best Rinks in Toronto

It’s that time of the year – the days are getting shorter, the nights are getting colder. It’s winter time once again, which means the Holidays are just around the corner and spending time with the family is a must! Don’t go old school and visit the overly crowded Nathan Phillips Square, be creative and check out these other rinks that opened up in Toronto. So gather up the fam clan or a group of friends and visit the newly opened public skating rinks to create some great memories! Here are a list of a few great rinks that you’re bound to have lots of fun at.

Shelbourne Common – Located on Queens Quay E of Toronto, the rink offers a beautiful view of the city which you’re most likely to enjoy. Though official skating hours are 10 a.m to 10 p.m the rink is not fenced in, making the rink accessible at any hour. Washrooms are available, however skate rentals and change rooms are not.

Lake Devo – The sometimes functioning fountain and pond that’s located at Ryerson University has been turned into a  beautiful frozen outdoor rink! From time to time you’ll run into the spectacular Ryerson University Figure Skating team practicing their axles, however the rink is open to the public from 9 a.m to 10 p.m.

Colonel Sam Smith Park – Not the best rink for you shinny lovers, but a great rink as well as the ONLY rink to have an official skating trail! Washrooms and changing areas are available at this location.

Campbell Park – With $2 skate rentals, the Campbell Park rink is the best to hit up midday and practice those Ace Hockey Skills. By the afternoon, the local shinny crowd is out and about skating around Campbell Park rink. Enjoy a nice cool skate and warm up with some hot chocolate at the hot chocolate stand.

Christie Pits – Trade in those vintage swim trunks with some leather ice skates and watch as Christie Pits pool transforms in the Christie Pits outdoor rink! With a decent change area that has skate friendly rubber floors, the rink comes with designated free skate times as well as shinny schedules for kids, youths and adults.

Brick Works Ice Trail – It may not be an official City Skating Trail but this free ice trail is not one to ignore when it comes to having a good time. The Brick Works Ice Trail is right below some old industrial rafters and is open Thursdays from 5p.m to 9p.m and weekends from 11a.m to 4p.m. Skate rentals are $5 and you can help yourself to some great food at the nearby farmers’ market.

Kew Gardens – One of the longest-open city rinks and open until March 11th, the Kew Gardens outdoor rink is open and has designated times for free skates and shinny games. Though the rink itself is a small one, the change area has lockers open for public use so there’s no need to worry about boots sitting by the side of the rink.

Trinity Bellwoods – If you’re looking for the perfect rink that’s great for shinny, upbeat and lively lap competitions between friends, the Trinity Bellwoods rink offers plenty of room for excited skaters. This year on Monday evenings, designated shinny times for women’s hockey is available. There are no rentals at this rink, however changing areas can be accessed.

High Park – With two outdoor rinks pads and a zamboni for regular maintenance, the rink is open for 9a.m to 9:45p.m. Free skate and shinny times are available for the high park rosters and come with change rooms for lacing up. No rentals are available.

 

Dufferin Grove – Another spot for women’s shinny, the Dufferin Grove outdoor rink comes with two full sized pads. With a $2 Skate rental program, it also comes with a kitchen full of fresh snacks, lockers, changerooms, organic coffee and hot chocolate and best of all the occasional live music performances.

 

Harbourfront – An incredibly happy and jolly area during the holidays, the Harbourfront Rink is a place drenched with music and cheer. Free skate is open from 10 a.m to 10 p.m (with the exception of running until 11p.m on friday and saturday nights) with skate rentals available onsite.

 

Wallace Emerson –  A double pad-rink thats great for pleasure skating and shinny. While one rink is left unfenced, this leaves it open for skaters to take to the ice after the designated time slot of the 9p.m or 10p.m close. With a change area close by, skate and helmet rentals are available as well as snack bars, books and games.

College Park – Though there are no rentals for this beautiful outdoor rink, change rooms and lockers are available onsite. Right in the middle of all city action, the College Park rink is left unfenced which means that it’s a perfect location for all the midnight skaters.

Don Mills – A beautiful rink known right outside the Don Mills shopping mall. An artificial grassy turf is converted into a fantastic eye catching skating oval that’s fun for the entire family.

So the next time you think of dropping by Nathan Philipps Square with your family, try stopping by these other options first. Who knows? You may just find a new favourite skating rink hot spot that’ll keep your family coming back every year.

For more information on other skating rinks open in the Toronto area, try checking out this website.

Toronto Christmas Markets

TORONTO CHRISTMAS MARKET

This holiday season in Toronto celebrated the romance and magic of a traditional Christmas at Lowe’s Toronto Christmas Market. This free annual event captured all of the tradition and charm of European Christmas Market, while showcasing hundreds of unique and local handcrafted products. There were different kinds of entertainment such as musicians, carolers and children’s choirs to Santa’s workshop where kids had the chance to meet Santa.
What is Christmas Market?: Christmas market is a street market associated with the celebration of Christmas during the four weeks leading up Christmas. These markets originated in Germany, beginning in the early 1400’s, and now have been being held in many countries all over the world.

 

They sold many types of Christmas gifts, especially traditional items such as crib figurines, toys, wood carvings, hand-made ornaments, candles and holiday memorabilia. We enjoyed eating French Canadian Poutine, hot dogs, grilled sausages and other tasty snacks as well.

 

 

 

A lot of people visited this event! They were charmed with the Christmas lights, and enjoyed different kinds of entertainment. The foods all were really good. This Christmas market is over, but Christmas is almost here in Toronto! Hope you will have a wonderful Christmas season!

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