This Backyard Brewery Could Be Your Venue of the Summer
June 13, 2016 by CityEvents
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Mascot Brewery is a stylish beer garden located in the heart of Toronto. The rooftop beer garden features an amazing city view, which is located above the Odd Thomas on Mercer Street. It’s THE place for all things beer and a great hangout spot for you and your friends. From picnic tables with yellow umbrellas to astroturf and a white picket fence, the Mascot Brewery’s aesthetic is something that can’t be missed.
If you’re looking to take your event to the next level, this is the right place. With a set capacity at 200, the options are endless for your next private event. If you and a large group of friends are looking for a place to have party and enjoy some brews, the Mascot Brewery has kegs and bottle service available upon request. So the next time you’re looking to throw a summer social, check out the Mascot Brewery.
31 Mercer St
Toronto ON M5V 1H2
416 979 0131
From Burgers to Business: Planning Your Event at a Sports Bar!
April 23, 2016 by deblewis
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Wahlburgers opened its Toronto doors welcoming sports lovers and the general public to the new, lively and chic two floor establishment. Located in the Luxury SoHo Metropolitan Hotel across from the Rogers Centre, the restaurant space is central and ideal for planning your next small or large gathering.
Restaurant owners and celebrity siblings Mark and Donnie Wahlberg always ensure a great experience from the food to the service provided.
The family owned business not only offers outstanding bar food, but an incredible lively atmosphere to set the tone for the evening. With 140 seating spaces and tons of room to stand and enjoy the game, it makes it easy to plan your next large gathering. Picture yourself walking into a cool, trendy, two floor bar entertainment space with flat screen TVs with your logo to welcome you and your guests. This is the vision that can become a reality at Wahlburgers.
Attending a Blue Jays game or heading down towards Union Station soon? Wahlburgers is definitely worth taking the time to stop in and see the space we’re talking about; perfect for your next business social hour or gathering.
Contact:
46 Blue Jays Way (at Luxury SoHo Metropolitan Hotel)
Toronto, ON, M5V1J6
Phone number: 416 489 8922
Website: http://wahlburgers.ca/burgers.asp
Reminisce in the Past and Create New Memories at Matador Ballroom
April 15, 2016 by deblewis
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The Matador Ballroom will be reopening its doors summer of 2016 as a high-end, mature and elegant music/event space. Located at 466 Dovercourt Rd the 100 year old building hosted acts like Johnny Cash and Joni Mitchell before the doors were closed nine years ago.
Paul McCaughey bought the venue in 2010 in the hopes to make it a space to showcase the talents of Canadian music. The Matador Ballroom 3400 square foot ballroom will be available for rent for private events. Paul McCaughey wants the space to be used for weddings, corporate events, and curated concerts. At some point in the future they hope to have a cafe in the front with public workshops.
Location
466 Dovercourt Rd
Toronto, ON
Further Details
http://www.matadorballroom.ca/
The Canadian Helen Keller Centre Honours York University
April 15, 2016 by deblewis
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On April 12th, 2016 the Canadian Helen Keller Centre honoured York University for their efforts to assist the hearing and visually impaired within the community. Mamdouh Shoukri, President and Vice President Chancellor accepted the award on behalf of York University. The Fairmont Royal York’s Concert Hall was beautifully decorated, showcasing daffodils as the centrepiece of each table.
Laura Dottori-Attanasio, Senior Executive Vice President at CIBC served as a wonderful guest speaker, giving a heartwarming speech on the importance of equality for the hearing and visually impaired within the community. With over 250 people in attendance the event was an opportunity for attendees to socialize and reminisce on past events.
Attendees participated in a raffle which helped raise funds for the The Canadian Foundation for Physical Disabled Persons (CFPDP), and received incredible prizes for their generous donations. The Canadian Helen Keller Centre was grateful to those who attended the lunch, as well as York University for their efforts to make their facilities more accessible for the hearing and visually impaired.
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5 To Watch: Canada’s Sports Marketing Business Award
April 1, 2016 by deblewis
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George Brown’s School of Sport and Event Marketing and Media Advisory Committee launched The 5 To Watch in partnership with Globe and Mail to recognize Canada’s Sports Business leaders under 40 years old. Canada’s Sports Business Award attracts over 400 of the biggest names in sports business every year.
It’s a “must-attend” event where you get to network with industry professionals, enjoy amazing food, learn from keynote speeches, and join the after party. The emcee for the evening will be TSN Sportscaster Kate Beirness, she is a returning emcee who was the co-host for the London Olympic 2012 Winter Games. The money raised will be put towards the George Brown College Foundation which grants awards and bursaries to individuals at the George Brown’s Centre for Business.
Candidates to be considered for the role are from the following segments of sports:
- Event/Promotional/Sports marketing agencies
- Large sports events
- Sports Properties
- Non-editorial media outlets
- Advertisers, Licensees, Sponsors
- Amateur sport bodies including National/Provincial Sports Organizations and Educational Institutions
When
June 9, 2016 at 6:00pm
Location
George Brown Waterfront Campus
For Further Details
Visit http://www.5towatch.ca/Login.aspx












