Deb Lewis joins the Toronto Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

 A congratulations is in order as our very own Deborah Lewis has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Toronto Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (THCC)! Deb was appointed on Thursday, May 26 of this year at the AGM. The focus of the THCC is to support economic development for Hispanic Business and help their members facilitate business opportunities in Toronto, Canada and Latin America.

Deb is interested in the continuous cultural growth of the city and is excited to actively help the THCC involvement in the community. Over the years, CityEvents has worked on various cultural events across the GTA. In March, Deborah organized an event for ANOKHI MEDIA. The event was established in 2007 to celebrate the regional, national and international success story of the dynamic South Asian community, and has since become an annual calendar highlight amongst its consumers, clients, participating talent, celebrities, and the media.

Being in the event planning industry, Deb knows the importance of networking. She is a big believer in using local chambers of commerce as a business networking tool. Deb also has a passion for entrepreneurship. One of her main clients is an accounting firm called Hogg, Shain & Scheck. The firm works primarily with entrepreneurs to provide them with personalized services to help grow their business and achieve their financial goals. One specific thing Deb really appreciates about the THCC (among countless others) is how they take time to recognize entrepreneurs and business owners in Toronto.

Deb’s professional and creative approach as well as her association management experience makes her a leader in her field and an asset to the Board of Directors at the THCC. We are all very excited for Deb and know she will do a great job in her new role!

-The CityEvents Team

Toronto Outdoor Movies Summer 2015: Catch some of your favourite films under the stars

Are all of you film-lovers ready ? This season’s outdoor movies in Toronto has started!

Well, when I say “about to start”, I mean not right now ! Although last year’s films were announced pretty early on, this year’s organizers seem to want to wait a little more and keep us in the dark. After a tiring search on the Internet (on the plus side, with a hot chocolate because of the weather), I could only find two organizations that are willing to share their schedule for the months to come.

We have that going for us, which is nice!

Christie Pits Film Festival starts on the 5th of July at sundown for his opening night with a title quite promising : “A Toronto Symphony of Horror”.

Three films will be shown to a terrified public (or not, we’ll see). First up is Nosferatu, directed by F. W. Murnau. What’s special about this projection, it will be featured by a live-score performance and original composition by Del Bel. What a treat!

The other two films of the night will be : Wakening, directed by Danis Goulet and Silent Garden, directed by Dylan Reibling. I can tell you this night is going to be legendary!

Stay tuned!

Hi Everyone! I am back with more dates for this summer’s outdoor movie frenzie! This time, it is Open Roof Festival’s turn to announce all the films that will be scheduled for their 6th season. And I can tell you that the selection is quite interesting!

Let’s begin with the first film that will be shown on opening night, which will be the incredible Kurt Cobain : Montage of Heck on June 17. This chef-d’oeuvre will set the mood for the upcoming movies of this summer! But before each film, a band will come up on stage and perform their original songs just for you! Isn’t that wonderful news?

June 17th with artist Montage of Heck

http://www.openrooffestival.com/movies/kurt-cobain-montage-of-heck/

Followed by :

The Overnight on June 24th with artist Del Bel

http://www.openrooffestival.com/movies/the-overnight/

Ex Machina on July 1st with artist Sam Drysdale

http://www.openrooffestival.com/movies/ex-machina/

It Follows on July 8th with artist Jessica Mitchell

http://www.openrooffestival.com/movies/it-follows/

The Sandwich Nazi on July 15th with artist Abdominal and the Obliques

http://www.openrooffestival.com/movies/the-sandwich-nazi/

Pretend we’re Kissing on July 22nd with artist Hooded Fang

http://www.openrooffestival.com/movies/pretend-were-kissing/

Guidance on July 29th with artist Rob Moir and the great lates

http://www.openrooffestival.com/movies/guidance/

While we’re Young on August 5th with artist The Heavyweights Brass Band

http://www.openrooffestival.com/movies/while-were-young/

Unexpected on August 12th with artist Os Tropies

http://www.openrooffestival.com/movies/unexpected/

Diamond Tongues on August 19th with artist Leah Fay

http://www.openrooffestival.com/movies/diamond-tongues/

 

And that’s the end of it! Don’t forget to tune in to know which other movies will make your heart jump out of your chest (of love or fright depends on the film!). Thank you for keeping up with us!

TIFF

Let me tell you, you won’t be disappointed! This year, TIFF and Park People have combined forces to bring you “TIFF in your Park”. This is an incredible concept that we can’t wait to experience for ourselves!

All genre are present and it is sure to please everybody, from your children to your grandmother.  Check out the list below to see which movie you will be enjoying in the park at night, with such a wonderful weather!

http://tiff.net/summer2015-series/tiff-in-your-park-map

Fly Away Home on July 11th at 9:15pm at Lotherton Pathway

Kumbha on July 18th at 9:15pm at Scarborough Village Park

Hugo on July 23rd at 9:15pm at Union Station

Breakup Buddies on July 24th at 9:15pm at Chester Le Park

Son of The Sea on July 30th at 9:00pm at Earl Bales Park

The Good Lie on July 31st at 9:00pm at Moss Park Apartments Green Space

Beyond The Light on August 7th at 9:00pm at Maidavale Park

Hotel Transylvania on August 14th at 9:00pm at Flemingdon Park

Ghostbusters on August 21st at 8:30pm at Shoreham Walkway

Manufactured Landscapes on August 24th at 8:30pm at Celebration Square

Hugo on August 28th at 8:30pm at Panorama Community Garden

Pleasantville on September 1st at 8:30pm at Garden Square

Satellite Boy on September 4th at 8:30pm at Prairie Drive Park

The Sapphires on September 25th at 8:30pm at Fort York

That concludes our incredible selection of films for TIFF in your Park! I told you you were going to like it! We are spoiled and we like it!

Don’t forget to check out our blog and social media for more information.

Phil Kirby Seminar: Investigating the Productivity Paradox

On Wednesday morning we coordinated an event with Hogg, Shain & Scheck and helped them organize and promote their Managing for Growth Seminar. The guest speakers for the day were CEO John Wilson from CEO Global Network and Phil Kirby, CEO and founder of Organization Thoughtware International Inc. The seminar was very informative and we enjoyed being a part of it. Our first speaker for the day was John Wilson who spoke about how great CEOs are made. He has coached a number of top-earning CEOs and has learned some valuable information in the process which he shared with the guests. Among the advice he gave, what stuck with us is when he discussed the importance of networking and being connected. I know in any industry (not only event planning) in order to have a successful business, you need to be able to maintain relationships with people you meet. John Wilson has actually written a book on this subject called Great CEOs and How They Are Made. The book has been highly acclaimed and is definitely worth checking out, attendees of the seminar all received a copy.

Phil Kirby was our “headliner” and he did not disappoint. His talk kept the audience engaged and the material was useful to people in all industries. He helped put a spotlight on the relationships between processes and how to solve production issues at the source by being on sight and being able to see the process for yourself.

The event was held at the Delta Toronto East in Scarborough, only a few minutes away from Hogg, Shain & Scheck. The hotel was much larger than I had initially anticipated. Delta provided a very hospitable environment and provided a full breakfast that included a number of different pastries, yogurt and LOTS of coffee (very important).

Overall, the event was a success and everything went off without a hitch. Thank you again to the sponsors Ted Rogers School of Management and CEO Global Network. Also we would like to give a special thank you to our speakers John Wilson and Phil Kirby. Stay tuned because Hogg, Shain & Scheck have more really interesting events coming up so make sure you visit their website for more details. On October 27^th, Brian Beaulieau will be back for his annual economic update.

www.hss-ca/events

Until next time!

The One Eighty: Sophisticated Panorama Lounge

The One Eighty- formerly known as Panorama Lounge- was relaunched in March 2015. There is no doubt The One Eighty is a stylish restaurant. The interior is decorated using white, black and grey decor and furnishing. The bar is striking and features a built-in DJ station.

The space offers north and south facing windows and glass balcony patios. Every guest at 180 is able to enjoy looking down onto a far-reaching unobstructed view of Toronto, unlike any other. The concept of the space is supposedly inspired by Sebastien Centner’s- the president of Eatertainment- travels around the globe. He wanted to create an environment that was fun, luxe and interactive.

The venue can accommodate up to 300 guests and also offer a private event room for 30 people. The One Eighty is located on the 51st floor of the Manulife Centre in Yorkville. There is a variety of cocktails, wines and a large selection of food. As a venue, The One Eighty has hosted a variety of events including weddings and get-togethers.

The menu was designed by Eatertainment Executive Chef Christopher Matthews who wanted to focus on comfort classics but with a twist. A unique feature about The One Eighty is their daily bar cart service. Everyday there are different items featured on the bar cart, so you’ll always be able to try something new. The items available on the cart are typically small tapas items that are reasonably priced between $5 and $8 which can be shared among everyone at the table. Cocktails are presented in bottles, for a pop-art touch. If you’ll be visiting The One Eighty soon, I recommend the rosemary maple bourbon sour.

The food and drinks are accentuated by the new contemporary and luxurious design. The venue is stylish and trendy, the food is fresh and delicious but the view is truly something you won’t be able to find anywhere else. Enjoy Toronto like you’ve never seen it before.

Contact:

55 Bloor St. West, 51st Floor

Toronto,ON,M4W1A5

416-967-0000

www.the51stfloor.com/

Let’s talk about SCHMOOZE!

The sun was out, the drinks were cold and there was plenty of vodka to go around thanks to the event sponsor, Belvedere Vodka. Thank you to everyone who came out to the kickoff party for this summer’s SCHMOOZE at Maison Mercer.

I arrived just before 5 pm, and there was already a lineup of people waiting to get inside! Once we were in, it was so nice. The Maison staff had set up all of the booths and the staff was all very pleasant and accommodating. As soon as it started it was pretty busy but after an hour there were so many people! It was great to see some familiar faces and so many new ones too.

The food, courtesy of Treeline Catering was unreal. I saw mini burgers and chicken skewers, which were delicious. People were lingering around the BBQ and it seemed just as the guy was done preparing the food, it was gone so I’m glad everyone enjoyed it!

The sun came out just in time for SCHMOOZE and people seemed to enjoy being able to relax after a long week of working. It must have been a long week judging by the amount of jagerbombs I saw being passed around! Maison’s patio is the best spot for a warm evening and the DJ was playing some classic summer tunes to really kick off patio season in Toronto.

My staff was able to snap a few pictures before it got dark. Check out the link below and see if you can spot yourself in any of them! And if you weren’t able to make it this time, don’t worry. SCHMOOZE is happening each and every Friday until the end of summer on Maison’s rooftop patio. However, if you want to see me and Shanny in the City (which I know you do) we’ll be there again June 26! Same deal as last time. We’ll be having drink specials (who can pass up $4 drinks??) and a complimentary BBQ before 630 pm. We’re so happy everyone came out and we can’t wait to see you again in June!

PHOTOS: https://www.flickr.com/photos/cityeventstoronto/sets/72157653808729135

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