Uniun NightClub

“ENTER DOWN A CLANDESTINE ALLEY TO A WORKSHOP OF FANTASY, WHERE PARLOUR TRICKS MEET SPECTACLE AND WHERE SUPERIOR DESIGN FUSES WITH ENTERTAINMENT. AN INDUSTRIAL PLAYGROUND OF PLEASURE, UNIUN IS THE ARCHITECT OF YOUR EVERY NIGHTLIFE DESIRE.”

Another of Charles Khabouth’s INK Entertainment nightlife destination UNIUN is among one of the newest.

UNIUN has an impressive space that echoes to

 a time passed, UNIUN is an  arresting contradiction of both new and

old.  (473 Adelaide Street West)

The designs combine original post factory beams nestle between 14 foot bronzed

metal arches reminiscent of weathered steel bridges, while they elegantly contrast by a wash of the latest in luminescent technology.

The room is also surrounding by lush, tufted VIP banquette that recalls Edwardian designs and contrasted by grey cement wall, aged wood and industrial lighting fixtures. UNIUN was manufactured with bottle service in mind. Offering a variable collection of liquors and champagnes ready to be toasted, sipped and enjoyed.

 

The Club capacity is either 1000 reception style, or 220 seated

 

Some specificities & features
• Two entrances
• Lower lounge
• 4 bars
• VIP booths
• Valet parking available
• Full catering kitchen

 

More information and picture: http://inkvenues.com/venues/uniun/

Premiere Event Venue The Carlu Celebrates its 10th Anniversary

After the re opening of the Carlu in May 2003. This historical landmark is a one of a kind architectural masterpiece at Yonge and College Street.   Back in the day, in the 1930’s, it was the estate of Lady Eaton, Toronto department store president and heir Sir John Craig Eaton’s wife. Even then it was the venue of sumptuous soirées in the sophisticated spaces designed by French architect Jacques Carlu.

 Years later, Mark Robert and Jeffry Roick, took a leap of faith on renovating the building for it to become the historic Art Moderne venue that it is now.   The Carlu, named after its architect, is at this time referred to as “the highest profile restoration in

Canada” and designated a National Historic Site in 1982. The Herittage Award for Best restored place by the Canadian Event Perspective Magazine is one of the many awards won by this venue. Along goes the Architectural Excellence Award in 2004 by Ontario Architectural Association and 2012 Canada’s Top Venue by Meeting + Incentive Travel Magazine and many more.

Mark Robert refers to it as “more of a museum that houses special events”

On May 1^st, 2003, Robert and Roick opened the seventh floor to the public once again.  They renamed the venue for the famous architect and his wife whose delightful painted murals of pastoral life were unearthed beneath 27 years of neglect.

About the Carlu :

In a nutshell this is over 500,000 guests, over 1650 events (from weddings, charity, awards, concerts, Fashion shows to corporate meetings and social events.

But it is also featured with these sumptuous spacessuch as:

            -The Auditorium: It is 8,500 square feet in total with capacity for 1,200 theatre-style seats (460 fixed in the Balcony, 740 removable on the lower level) and a 1,200 square foot stage.

           – The Round Room : Dining for up to 300 guests, or 240 with a dance floor; capacity for stand-up receptions for up to 450 people. An original Art Moderne design and décor, including domed ceiling, Art Moderne murals and central Lalique fountain.

          – The Grand Foyer: It is 10,000 square feet total, allowing for 700 people for dinner or more than 1,500 guests for cocktail-

style receptions. With eight rigging points in the ceiling used for trussing, draping, hanging, etc. And marble and monel metal embellished elevators. Also the main artery runs entire length of seventh floor, acting as gathering area for all useable spaces or solo for multi-purpose functions or ceremonies.

          – The Clipper Room(Private Dining rooms): Smaller in scale, with two adjoining rooms at 650 and 300 square feet each (seated

dinner capacity for 50) with expansive exterior windows. Graced with floor-to-ceiling mirrored doors and Art Moderne-inspired furniture design and fixtures. Ideal for conferences, breakout rooms, individual meeting rooms, intimate dinners or as a Bridal Room

           -The  Sky Room: Capacity for 300 for cocktail receptions or 210 for seated dinners (150 seated with dance floor) , may be used as cocktail area prior to Round Room dinner event or separately for ceremonies and/or luncheon events. Two large skylights and north facing windows; simple and clean décor

As you can see, “The Carlu has lots up its sleeve for the future”…

For more information, go to www.thecarlu.com or on Twitter

Daniels Spectrum – Artscape and Regent Parks New Event Venue and Platform for Culture Exchange & Collaboration

Toronto’s Downtown East neighbourhood has a new arts and cultural centre!  Daniels Spectrum, located at 585 Dundas Street East is Toronto’s new cultural hub. This centre is the home for many local community programs including: COBA Collective of Black Artists, Native Earth Performing Arts, Regent Park School of Music, Regent Park Film Festival, ArtHeart Community Art Centre, Pathways to Education, and Centre for Social Innovation.

Daniels Spectrum is designed to encourage creativity, showcase artistic talent, and support workshops for social and cultural innovation. The centre is filled with colour from the outside exterior to the inside, with inspiring art amongst the walls of the hallways and rooms. The 6,000-square-foot ADA SLAIGHT HALL, fully equipped with video projection, sound system, lighting grid, retractable seating and stage provides an affordable space, great for hosting a community or non-profit event.

The MDC PARTNERS COURTYARD is a 4,000-square-foot outdoor space, perfect for outdoor performances and gatherings.  Among the two larger spaces are additional spaces perfect for smaller performances, workshops, community meetings, receptions, and art exhibitions.

Daniels Spectrum is a great addition to Toronto’s Downtown East neighbourhood. A terrific community centre and venue space! For more information on Daniels Spectrum visit:

http://regentparkarts.ca/

 

2nd Floor, Toronto’s Newest King West Event Venue

2nd Floor , located at 461 King St. W is the city’s newest event venue.

The 3,000 square foot space offers an open concept, clean industrial feel including exposed brick walls, large bright windows, a 36 foot bar with custom light boxes, 12 and a half foot high ceilings and hardwood floors.

This venue was designed by MSDS Studio, the same team who designed SPiN Toronto.

The space includes full bar and snack area. In the specially designed and elevated DJ booth they have high-quality furniture and all A/V equipment needed for a DJ. It is great when planning an event as the venue is already wired for sound, video etc

Plan a private event there! You can use this venue for weddings, social events, parties, launches, concerts, previews, film and photo shoots, runway shows and more. The venue can hold up to 160 people for seating and 215 people for standing events. The venue can be transformed to suit any occasion and style, making it the perfect space for hosting and customizing events. We were happy with the great sightlines and blank canvass the venue has to either keep as is or dress up.

2nd Floor  has great catering from executive chef Jon Lovett, offering a seasonally sourced menu. All dishes are crafted with locally grown ingredients from a variety of regional suppliers.

For the launch of 2nd Floor, the owners had donated the space to the Toronto Transit Alliance for a transit symposium on Tuesday, January 22. The symposium included a transit discussion and debate moderated by former mayoral candidate Sarah Thomson with panelists including TTC CEO Andy Byford, former Toronto chief city planner Paul Bedford and community activist Desmond Cole.

For 2nd Floor rental inquiries, please contact Jessica Dexter at: info@2ndfloorevents.com or 416.263.0122.

Shangri-La Hotel has a special offer now for Event Planners!

Have you checked out the newest luxury hotel rooms and meeting space?  If not it is one of our favorite new event spaces in Toronto.

“Shangri-La’s Bonus Miles rewards for Events, event organizer can earn up to 20,000 airline bonus miles with any one of the 24 participating airlines when booking an event group at any Shangri-La hotel, resort or Traders hotel between now and 31 December 2012.” If you reserved the event room and at least ten rooms for one night, you can earn one hundred miles for each room.  You don’t need a big room? Just stay at Shangri-La Hotel for two nights!

The hotel offers another Bonus Choice. If you stay over 2 nights, you could get Deluxe Set Breakfast Menu, 75 CAD Dining Credit at Bosk, and 75 CAD SPA Credit at Miraj Hammam.

Shangri-La Hotel Toronto has eight meeting rooms include a huge ball room, one garden terrace, and one theatre room. The event rooms are named after Toronto places.

Museum is a two-storey glass room. There are 13 Italian crystal chandeliers, hanging at varying heights. The Screening Room has a 16′ x 13.5′ foot screen with “state-of-the-art” sound system, and 42 over-sized chairs. The largest room would be Queens Park Room. That ballroom is 341 square meters (3,670 square feet) of open space, and it has 39 pave crystal chandeliers above. You can see University Avenue through the glass wall. They have an outdoor garden terrace, and that is good for extending the ballroom capabilities in the summer time.  Our favorite detail is this large patio space that leads off the main ballroom and a big point of difference from other Toronto Ballrooms.

At the restaurant, Bosk, they have delirious Asian-inspired food and there are 80 seats. You can arrange private dining by the maximum of 30 people.They also open the Lobby Lounge, and the bar.

Overall the new hotel offers a number of different spaces for a casual drink or larger event.

For more information, visit their Website: http://www.shangri-la.com/toronto/shangrila
Shangri-La Hotel, Toronto
188 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5H 0A3, Canada

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