Toronto Outdoor Movies Summer 2015: Catch some of your favourite films under the stars
June 10, 2015 by City Events
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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.
The One Eighty: Sophisticated Panorama Lounge
June 9, 2015 by City Events
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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!
June 1, 2015 by City Events
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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/
Grab a coffee or host an event
May 25, 2015 by City Events
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Well grown, well bought, well roasted. is Propeller coffee’s motto.
Propeller coffee is at 50 Wade Avenue, Toronto. People visit there everyday to get remarkable tasting coffee that they can find only at this cafe. The bistro is passionate about choosing the best and highest quality coffee beans. At Propeller Coffee they only buy super prime, zero- defect coffees, and they provide fresher, fruitier delicious and creamy cups of coffee.
They are also proud about being environmentally friendly. Their roaster uses 85% less gas than a classical one, and Bullfrog Power is used for all their electricity power and natural gas needs.
PROPELLER COFFEE CO. EVENT SPACE
Want to hold your special event at an awesome cafeteria and open space? Propeller coffee co owns a large event area that has high ceilings, west-facing windows and a view of the roasting room.
This space can accommodate 120 seated or 170 cocktail style. It also has a small stage, bar and industrial kitchen with walk-in fridge and freezer. The space has a huge floor and is wheelchair accessible. In addition, you can enjoy an outdoor patio feeling the nice breeze in season. There are a number of unique caterers in the community including Citizen http://www.citizencatering.com/
It is easy to use this space for a family event, art space, fashion event, film location, dinner club and so on.
Propeller Coffee Co.
50 Wade Ave. Toronto ON M6H 2Z3
info@propellercoffee.com
events@propellercoffee.com
SCHMOOZE: Casamigos presents house of friends
May 19, 2015 by City Events
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Friday June 26 Shanny in the City and CityEvents are back to host SCHMOOZE on Maison Mercer’s beautiful rooftop patio. Join us from 5-9 pm. Friday, June 26th Casamigos Tequila presents House of Friends.
Join our Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/maisonmercer/photos/gm.960329437344677/904151379628360/?type=1&ref_newsfeed_story_type=regular&action_history=null
By now you all know the drill- drink specials all night and free entry before 9 pm. Bring your friends, colleagues your boss…whoever, it doesn’t matter because you’re guaranteed to have a good time. Treeline catering will be grilling up some delicious complimentary (yes, they are FREE) snacks until 630 pm so ARRIVE EARLY. Last month was CRAZY and we intend to do it again only bigger because when the tequila is this good, anything can happen.
There is no better feeling than spending a summer night outside mingling with friends. Maison’s rooftop patio allows you to feel the vibe of a beautiful summer night while surrounded by Toronto’s skyline.
Join us for the most popular summer event in Toronto. When your work day is over, let us host your 5-9.
If you are looking for a place to gather with your company and team email deb at Deborah@torontocityevents.ca as she is arranging booth areas.
SCHMOOZE is continuing all summer long, check below to see future dates. Hope to see you soon!
Upcoming Dates CityEvents and Shanny in the City are hosting but it happens every Friday
Friday, June 26, 2015
Friday, July 24, 2015.
Friday, August 14, 2015.
Friday, August 28 2015.
www.torontocityevents.com Twitter: @cityevents
www.shannyinthecity.com Twitter: @ShannyintheCity
