Product – Nightclub
April 8, 2013 by deblewis
Filed under Event Venues, Ontario, Toronto
INK ENTERTAINMENT LAUNCHED ITS NEWEST NIGHTLIFE DESTINATION “PRODUCT” OPENED ON MARCH 16TH, 2013.
This is London has closed and reopened as a newly redesign nightclub and event venue. Product a new nightlife destination from Charles Khabouth’s INK Entertainment.
Joe Ghost and Toronto Raptors DJ 4 Korners rocked the beats and took part in the nightclub’s grand reopening celebration 3 weeks ago.
The new design has at the same influences as a modern New York penthouse apartment and a Studio 54 with a mix of colourful paintings, collage works, murals and sculpture. According to the designer Kenny Baird :” The club’s ultra-chic interior design is an “art collector’s residence-meets-nightlife” concept”.
PRODUCT is located in the heart of Toronto’s amazing entertainment district, close to the area’s finest restaurants and theatre district. (364 Richmond Street)
Its capacity goes from 200 to 1200 reception style
Here some of the specificities & features :
• Video projection
• Programmable intelligent lighting
• Women’s spa & washroom
• VIP sections
• 2 floors
• Valet parking
About Ink Entertainment:
INK is one of Canada’s foremost hospitality and entertainment companies, setting the trend in world-class music and sound, 
forward design, mouth-watering food and an A-list clientele of celebrities, musicians, artists, professionals and corporate partners alike.
Manage by visionary entrepreneur Charles Khabouth, INK has demonstrated an acute ability to adapt to the trends of the entertainments industry
More information and pictures: http://inkvenues.com/venues/product/
Uniun NightClub
April 5, 2013 by deblewis
Filed under Event Venues, Ontario, Toronto, Uncategorized
“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/
CityEvents goes Social
April 3, 2013 by deblewis
Filed under CitySocial, Past Events, Toronto
In case you missed the exciting news, we at CityEvents, Toronto’s premier event planning boutique, have expanded operations to include CitySocial, our social media management & training division! The new services being offering consist of designing and executing online marketing campaigns for products and events, focusing on social media planning and tactics. Additionally, we will have training and guidance available for those who wish to manage their own online marketing, but are not familiar with social media, or the right strategy for them.
We cater our event planning and marketing services to small and medium size businesses in international trade, arts and culture, and the hospitality sectors, as well as non-profit organizations. We are also offering our new social media services in French and Spanish!
Two weeks ago we had the opportunity to launch CitySocial, as the official social media sponsor of UnExpected ’13, the Opening Night VIP Party for the Canadian Special Events Expo. Our team managed online interactions prior to and after the event, and were responsible for on-site promotion of contests, and social media engagement. This recent expansion will now offer our client’s the opportunity for one stop shopping at CityEvents, from product and event development, marketing strategies, metrics, and more.
Check out the photos from UnExpected ’13 and our CitySocial launch: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cityeventstoronto/sets/72157633048285693
Celebration of leadership in Canadian sport business award
April 3, 2013 by deblewis
Filed under Ontario, Past Events, Toronto
George Brown Collge and the Globe and Mail presents The 5toWatch Award – for Winning Sports Business Leaders
Canada’s leading sports business, education and marketing professionals are once again joining forces to celebrate the best and brightest of the Canadian sports marketing industry.
It is a ‘must-attend’ within the Canadian sports marketing industry and sets the standard for identifying the next generation of industry captains
Engage with Canadian sport business marketing influencers & participate in the “5 to Watch” Awards. Join more than 300 of the industry’s top executives representing all facets of the sports business.
The announcement of George Brown College’s “5 To Watch” award winners highlighting young executives who have demonstrated significant success early in their career and are poised to become the next generation of industry leaders
The Eligibility Criteria to apply for the 5 to watch award are :
Candidates must be under the age of 40 years old by December 31, 2012.
Candidates can only be selected from the following segments of the Sports Industry:
- Sports Properties
- Amateur sport bodies including National/Provincial Sports Organizations and Educational Institutions
- Non-editorial at Media Outlets
- Advertisers, Licensees, Sponsors
- Large Sports Event
Candidates must work on the business side of their operation (vs. on-field performance roles like a coach or General Manager)
Ticketing. Proceeds will fund student awards at the Centre for Business at George Brown College
Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 7 p.m.
George Brown College’s Waterfront Campus
51 Dockside Drive, Toronto, ON
Tickets now on sale. $95
www.georgebrown.ca/5towatch<http://www.georgebrown.ca/5towatch>
Check out last year’s photo here : http://www.flickr.com/photos/cityeventstoronto/sets/72157629963826163/
UnExpected ’13 VIP Opening Night Party
April 2, 2013 by deblewis
Filed under CitySocial, Past Events, Toronto
This year’s opening night party for the Canadian Special Events Expo was both ‘UnExpected’, and unforgettable; with a scrumptious variety of food, memorable entertainment, and ample networking opportunities, this event was a huge success. Approximately 700 event industry professionals from across Canada came out to UpCountry in the heart of Toronto, to mix and mingle at UnExpected ’13 on March 20th.
From delicacies provided by Presidential Gourmet, Cheeseworks, Parts and Labour & Neptuno, beverages from Griffin Gastropub & Wandering Bean Coffee, and desserts by Bucket and Whisk, to performances from Sarah Violin, Jordan Clark, EH440, and Becky Hoops & David Fiset; UnExpected ’13 had something for everybody’s tastes. The event also featured ‘unexpected’ elements such as a sidewalk chalk drawing by Toronto’s own Chalkmaster Dave, an Easter bunny distributing Cadbury eggs & goodies out front, a puzzle by Master Pieces, and captivating projections from Apex Sound.
The CityEvents team sponsored the social media management for this event, and were on-site to execute several contests, interact with guests, and encourage online engagement. We hosted online contests leading up to the event in which we gave away passes to both the UnExpected party, and the Canadian Special Events Expo: Tradeshow. Our on-site contests were based on guests’ involvement with social media including activity on Crowd Activation’s Social Mosa, a combination Twitter & Instagram wall, and the event’s mobile app from The App Labb. Winners went away with a Bucket & Whisk gift basket, a fondue set or gift card from CHEESEWERKS, a Parts & Labour gift card, or tickets to Sensation: Ocean of White from Nasco Staffing and the Rogers Centre.
We at CityEvents had an amazing time at this year’s UnExpected opening night party, and we are already looking forward to the next one!
Check out our photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cityeventstoronto/sets/72157633048285693
