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.

Valentine’s Day Guide for the Maters and the Haters

Whether you’re married, in a relationship, single or have children, there is something for everyone this Valentine’s Day season!  Here’s your guide in picking the perfect way to celebrate this season of love.

If you’re thinking ‘ I hate Valentine’s Day, it was created by card companies to get more money’, you’re in luck because we have a list of anti VDay activities for you too!

Couples 

This weekend (Feb 15-16) the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) will be screening the classic film Casablanca as the TSO will perform Max Steiner’s iconic score.

For couples wanting to sweeten things up, Le Dolci is offering a Valentine’s Day cupcake decorating class. Learn how to bake and decorate like a pro while working with fondant, and buttercream making hearts, roses, bows and Cupid’s arrows, in this hands-on decorating class.

Sweep your partner off their feet with the Valentine’s Big Band Dance.  An evening promising to deliver a night of romance, dinner and dancing. The band will be performing hits from the big band era, including hits by Bobby Darrin, Peggy Lee and Glen Miller.

For the animal lovers out there, The Toronto Zoo will be featuring a Valentine’s event with the opportunity for couples to look at how different animals raise their young.  The evening will start off with a romantic dinner, followed by meeting some animals, learning about their offspring, and culminating in a visit to the zoo’s reproductive labs.

Family 

For parents who want an evening of romance but can’t find a sitter, Pawsitively Pets has an exciting alterative that the kids will love. Close encounters with several animals and a special pizza dinner! A fun evening for everyone.

On Sunday if you’re feeling to lazy to cook from all the weekend excitement, Old Mill Toronto will be hosting Sunday brunch and dinner buffet with a little Valentine’s twist on it. Both meals will feature a selection of favourites and specialty dishes. And did you know the Old Mill is celebrating 100 Years?

Take a walk on the sweeter side of Kensington Market at Tasty Tours.  Chocolates, cupcakes, pastries, you name it the tour will bring you there.  The tour will take place on Friday, February 14.

Singles 

Single and ready to mingle? Well you’re in luck because Valentine’s Day seems to be a bumping time for singles events.
On Friday House of Moments will hold the Sugar and Spice Valentines Party. This event features a dinner, dance with open bar option included.  Attendees will groove to live music and DJ Ricky Lee amusing music.

Those in their 20s to 30s can search for love at Simply Sophisticated Speed Dating with a complementary glass of wine and gourmet appetizers.

Singles looking for their Sherlock or Nancy Drew make your way to the Royal Ontario Museum. The ROM is holding a singles-only murder mystery. A curator has been murdered and a trail of clues left behind. After the code has been cracked have the opportunity to explore the ROM famous collections. A night of mystery, learning and maybe even love.

The Beaver (ladies only) on Queen West, with a DJ’s spinning all female artists (LGBTQ)

An all male singles evening will be held at The Marquis of Granby. Meet 10 – 12 single bachelors while enjoying complementary drinks and appetizers. (LGBTQ)

The BOND Affair Pop Up Dinner Series promises to be a night of mystery and luxury. Four course gourmet meals, unknown set locations (golf clubs, museums art galleries ect.) and hors d’oeuvres with drinks in the Bond lounge.  Valentine’s Day has already sold out but will be hosting others, so keep your double o’ open for the next one!

Anti-Valentines Day

Finally those of you who can’t stand this day, why not be surrounded by others who feel the same.

Revival Restaurant will be holding its 2^nd annual Anti-Valentines Day Mixer. Enjoy fun and games as well as Dj Ideal who will be spinning everything from R&B to Funk.

Looking to let off some steam, Zirger Academy Martial Arts has a workshop for you.  Pad Drills Valentine’s Day workshop is a great workout and an even better way to forget the chocolates, flowers or even that ex. 

If you need a good laugh to get through the day, Second City has the show for you,  “We’ll Tickle The Funny Bone. The Rest is Up to You.”  So put down the ice cream bucket and save the tissue for tears of laughter.

 

 

16th Annual Interior Design Show

The 16th annual Interior Design Show presented by National Bank returns to The Metro Convention Centre from January 23-26, 2014. This Canadian design fair brought together leading design brands, exceptional speakers, and emerging local practitioners who are transforming the design industry. As well as, industry superstars, design-savvy consumers and top media journalists. This event is always a great place to appreciate great design and be inspired.

The Interior Design Show is Canada’s premier showcase of new products, innovative designers and avant-garde concepts from North America and beyond. Since 1999, the IDS has served as a design-industry hub providing a unique and unrivalled business opportunity for thousands of design-drive businesses.

Featuring more than 300 exhibitors, the event also included ground-breaking Canadian work at Studio North, illuminating spaces inspired by contemporary lighting trends, outstanding student projects at Creative Class and speakers around the world that are world-renowned designers, including this year’s International Guest of Honour. This year’s speakers include: Patrizia Moroso, Dror Benshetrit, Minna Kemmell-Kutvonen,Rafael de Cárdenas, Muriel Brandolini, Lynda Reeves and Sarah Richardson.

The 3.5 action packed days shapes the design for the year to come and is a front runner in the global scene. The Interior Design Show is more than just a fair; it is the total design experience. For a bit of fun check out the opening night party which is always entertaining with a number of Toronto celebrities and socialites.

Some exhibits to check out:

Creative classes

 

Designboom Mart

For more info visit www.interiordesignshow.com

CityEvents says goodbye to 2013 and welcomes 2014

Last year was another great year at CityEvents. We were fortunate to have wonderful clients and the opportunity to support worthwhile causes and business / community events. As we say goodbye to 2013, we want to express our delight in having worked through the year with terrific people and organizations.

Thank you to all who, throughout 2013, read our blog, website and newsletter and shared our stories, to all who sent us messages and were part of our communities and, of course, to all of our clients, people who’ve believed in our services and appreciated our work. Being involved in so many exciting events and engaged communities was tremendous for all of us at CityEvents.

The launch of CitySocial was a highlight of the year for us. The CitySocial team develops social media and marketing strategies to support client communication campaigns related to busineses, events and products. We did this work for years as part of our event management package, but decided in 2013 to formalize and strengthen the service, bringing on board new employees with social media expertise. Going into 2014, we look forward to continuing to help our clients and businesses build their presence in the world of social media.

Events remain the core of what we do each and every day, and we are passionate about them. Event planning is challenging; the number of details to be considered makes each experience unique and demanding. And for those very reasons, it is stimulating, never boring, never routine. The challenge ensures that we are invested in making each event a success. In 2013, we did it all – from small, private events to big award shows, and loved each one. And, along the way, we supported several charities, believing in the importance of giving back to our community.

Some of our successful events and promotions in 2013 include:

• 40th anniversary celebration of women’s shelter Interval House
• Showcase of President’s Choice products for Loblaw Companies
• Moosehead tent at the Toronto’s Festival of Beer
•  Great Valentine Gala, Rolling Rampage on the Hill, and Canadian Disability Awards for the Canadian Foundation for Physically Disabled Persons
• Taste of the Kingsway
• Marketing and social media for professional-services firm Hogg, Shain & Scheck
• Vision Awards Gala for the Toronto Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

We encourage you to be part of our strong community; contact us now. And be a part of our community in all our social media.

       

All the best for the new year from the CityEvents team. We hope to hear from you soon; we are ready for anything this year!

Happy 2014! 2013 Look back with Prezi.

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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