International Women’s Day a Celebration of Women
March 7, 2012 by CityEvents
Filed under Ask Deb, Event Venues, Non-Profit Events, Past Events, Toronto
International Women’s Day is a day to recognize women and their achievements. Celebrated for over 100 years International Women’s Day is an opportunity to access how far we’ve come and where we are going.
Women have achieved many things since the introduction of International Women’s Day including the right to vote. Over the years this day has grown to become a global celebration of women; it is an official holiday in several countries like Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cuba, Georgia, Guinea-Bissau, Eritrea, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam and Zambia.
Celebrate women this International Women’s Day with events around the city; participate in the many offerings Toronto has to recognize and celebrate women.
Fundraise for the Seventh Stage Theatre with 7 Fierce Femmes at the Extension Room, 30 Eastern Ave on March 7. This event includes performances by the City Dance Corps and Erica Peck of We Will Rock You. www.seventhstageproductions.com
On March 8 come out to Celebrate International Women’s Day with Women’s College Hospital and hear from Farrah Khan, counselor at the Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic about women as outsiders at Women’s College Hospital. www.womenscollegehospital.ca
On March 8, Mildred’s Temple Kitchen is hosting Kitchen Sister: An Exquisite Dinning Experience to Benefit Sistering where some of this city’s finest female chefs create delicious dishes to raise money for Sistering’s new kitchen. Mildred’s Temple Kitchen, 85 Hanna Avenue,Toronto. For more information, please visit www.sistering.org
Sisterhood Revisted: Local Transcontinental and Global Feminist Struggles is a keynote address from Dr. Jacinta Muteshia about the contradictions of democracy and feminist politics within institutions of governance. The event takes place at Founders Senior Common Room (Founders 305) at York University., Toronto on March 8, 2012. cfr.info.yorku.ca
NYCH celebrates IWD, NYCH celebrates with fun activities including: Henna, Tahitian dancing, manicure, games and yoga. The Event takes place at Lawrence Square Mall 2nd Floor, suite 226 on March 8, 2012. www.nych.ca
Watch “No Woman No Cry” a free film screening of Christy Turlington’s award winning documentary about maternal health at College and Shaw Public Library on March 15, 2012. www.facebook.com/events/239721572787602/
The 28th Annual Great Valentine Day Gala
March 1, 2012 by deblewis
Filed under Past Events, Toronto
While everyone was exchanging chocolates and candy this Valentine’s Day, CityEvents assisted The Canadian Foundation for Physically Disabled Persons (CFPDP) host The 28th Annual Great Valentine Gala. Held at the prestigious Fairmont Royal York Hotel, The Great Valentine Gala was an evening filled with great food, appreciation of our paralympians hosted by CBC’s News Now Suhana Meharchand, with a performance by Adrien Breda and Debby Boone!
The CFPDP works to assisting Canadians with physical disabilities to improve their life, while recognizing the contributions and achievements they’ve made to society. Every February, the CFPDP hosts The Great Valentine Gala to showcase and celebrate all of the contributions and talents of physically disabled people. Raising close to 13 million over the years, The Great Valentine Gala offers guests an evening to congratulate Canadian paralympians for all of their hard work.
During the night, The CFPDP gives out awards to corporations and individuals, recognizing them for all of their contributions to the lives of people with disabilities. The King Clancy Award was given to three extremely generous and wonderful people, Rick Mercer, from The Rick Mercer Report; Dr. David Legg is the President for the Canadian Paralympic Committee, and Faye Blackwood paralympian coach. They have both made huge contributions to the physically disabled community and paralympians. The corporations that were awarded included Shoppers Drugmart Home Healthcare, represented by VP of National Rehab Operations Fred Kosseim and The Royal Ontario Museum, represented by Director and CEO Janet Carding.
Some of the special guests who attended the event were: Lt. Governor, Hon. David C. Onley and his wife, the Honourable Michael Wilson, Chairman Barclays Capital Canada and John Lutz, President, IBM, Other special guests who attended the Gala were, Honourable Preeti Saran Consul General of India, Senator Con Di Nino, Senator Joyce Fairbairn, Senator Don Meredith, Senator Jim Munson, Senator Asha Seth, Deepak Chopra, President & CEO, Canada Post, Sabi Marwah, Vice-Chairman & COO, Scotiabank, and Wilf Wilkinson past President Rotary International.
The Valentine Gala closed the evening with a moving performance by Debby Boone, ending her performance with a classic love song, “You Light up My Life”.
The Great Valentine Gala was a perfect evening; CityEvents staff contributed to the success of the event on and, behind the scenes as the event producer. Prior to the event, CityEvents was responsible for booking the suppliers of the event and organizing the flow, making sure our special guests were accommodated, as well as overseeing all of the logistics of the event. During the event CityEvents team worked to set-up and take down of the event. CityEvents were responsible to make sure guests and speakers were accommodated, and managed the stage flow.
If you would like to hear more about CFPDP, the Gala, how to get involved, or see pictures from this event, please visit http://www.cfpdp.com, www.torontocityevents.ca, http://www.flickr.com/photos/cityeventstoronto, or the CityEvents Twitter page for more event information.
The Trump
February 29, 2012 by CityEvents
Filed under Ask Deb, Event Venues, Toronto, Uncategorized
The newly opened Trump International Hotel and Tower in Toronto, located in the financial district, is an example in luxury and beauty. The tower which has 261 rooms was designed to show off Toronto’s impressive skyline. The launch in March showcased some of the chef’s specialties and full chocolate bar.
Trump is known for being glamorous and larger than life that is present in the new hotel and towers where guests can enjoy of a 12 000 sq ft event space.
There a several options available from meeting spaces to ballrooms the Trump tower is designed to cater to a wide variety of needs. The available event space includes The Grand Salon, The Grand Ballroom, The Trump Boardroom, and Ballrooms 1-3 which can be used individually or combined, the same goes for Salons 1-3.
At the launch event the extra ballroom design was courtesy of MB Designs Inc; with flowers, candlesticks, lamps, geometric walls to add an extra touch to any event.
If you are always on the look out for great event space then why not consider the city’s newest edition into the luxury hotel market to furnish you with a space for your unforgettable experience in the making. There are many things associated with Trump Hotels including drama, beauty, opulence and glamour all of which would make your event more memorable.
The Trump International Hotel and Tower is located in the heart of the financial district at 325 Bay Street. For more information on event spaces visit their website at trumptorontohotel.com or call (416) 306-5800.
Ian Sheldon – Storm Chaser Revel in the Drama of Land and Sky
February 22, 2012 by CityEvents
Filed under Past Events, Toronto, Uncategorized
Ian Sheldon
Storm Chaser
Revel in the Drama of Land and Sky
Drama is the essence of Ian’s work. His mastery is expressed with dimension, subtlet and beauty both through oil on canvas and majestic glass works. Educated as a scientist he chose to chase the visual kaleidoscope that only a storm can create, its dawn, its fury and its reprieve. A self-proclaimed “storm chaser” Ian vividely portrays the palette of nature with an emphasis on the calming effect of blue.
You can preview the new collection on Ian’s website www.iansheldon.com or
Supported by the Canada Concil for the Arts under the Alberta Creative Development Initiatvie.
Where: Gallery 1313, Gallery House Wed-Sunday 1-6 pm
1313 Queen Street West
Opening Reception: Thursday, February 23, 2012
Time: 7 – 10 pm
www.G1313.com
Tips for LinkedIn
February 21, 2012 by CityEvents
Filed under Ask Deb, Event Venues, Uncategorized
LinkedIn is among the more popular social media platforms and it is not hard to see why; it lets users make professional connections where most social media is better for making personal ones. LinkedIn has the benefit of influencing what comes up when doing searches like Google. Instead of seeing potential embarrassing photos users are met with your professional profile.
Social Media for the Enterprise Presented by LinkedIn for Social Media Week emphasized some key points about using LinkedIn that we have shared below.
Develop A Brand
You are going to want to distinguish yourself and promote your positive attributes.
Showcase The Person Behind The Brand
People are going to want to know what makes you and your brand different so don’t be afraid to show your interests; just make sure that they don’t hurt your professional image.
Monitor Your Profile
Have relevant an up to date information. This will give people viewing your profile the right tools to effectively communicate to and about you. Help them understand what benefits you can provide by keeping information accurate and up to date.
Participate
LinkedIn has groups for nearly every profession, so join one and contribute. This is all about visibility, by being an active participant you can show your expertise and raise your profile within your profession.
Make Connections Through Connections
Social media is about relationships and engagement; having a strong network is dependent on you making the effort; your connections are resource base and they can help you by providing new contacts.
