Venue in the heart of Toronto’s financial district
April 2, 2014 by deblewis
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Need a venue to host an event? Toronto Region Board of Trade venue is opened 7 days a week and offers flexible schedules. The 30,000 sq. ft. venue of newly renovated meeting and event space in First Canadian Place will surely provide your delegates the comfort and atmosphere for enjoyment and even provide an efficient work space for productivity. Conveniently located in the heart of Toronto’s financial district, it is within walking distance from nearby financial buildings in the PATH. Delegates can arrive by public transportation or by car since there is underground parking available. This venue is ideal for weddings, social events and corporate events.
Toronto Region Board of Trade venue offers different rental rates, menu selection, and services that will surely meet your expectations and more! Toronto Region Board of Trade venue is located on the third and fourth floor in the First Canadian Place that provides different layout structures to choose from to help customize your company’s event layout. The third floor has a board room for 12 people, a Ridout room with a maximum capacity of 64 delegates, and four breakout rooms, each with the capacity of 12-16 people that can be configured into different space arrangements. The Ballroom is beautifully arranged on the fourth floor with a maximum capacity of 320 which. Also, the fourth floor has a small lounge that is sometimes used as a bridal suite and four breakout rooms that can be configured in various ways or joined together.
Not only will your delegates be comforted by the clean and comfortable environment but they will be served exclusively by Oliver & Bonacini. Oliver & Bonacini has a long standing reputation from its reputable restaurants such as Canoe, Jump, Biff’s Bistro, Auberge du Pommier, Luma, Bannock, O&B Canteen, and Oliver & Bonacini Café & Grill. From small breakout sessions to large gala events and now off site catering, Oliver and Bonacini provide succulent and mouthwatering cuisine with service with utmost quality, excellence and professionalism. Inquiries for booking information and FAQ for Toronto Region Board of Trade, please contact http://www.bot.com/services/develop-your-business/Pages/oliver-and-bonacini.aspx or events@oliverbonacini.com
The Unique, Sleek and Chic FountainBlu
March 19, 2014 by deblewis
Filed under Event Venues, Ontario, Toronto
Fountain Blu- Toronto’s Premier Event Venue
In the heart of Toronto’s historic Exhibition Place is a FountainBlu, 5,500 square feet of elegance, class and history. FountainBlu is Toronto’s Premier event venue. FountainBlu is luxury redefined.
The venue caters to groups of every scale and type, from executive board meetings, weddings, to small-scale conventions. Meeting space includes two elegant rooms that will accommodate 20 to 600 people.
As your guests enter the venue, their minds are sure to be captivated by beautiful exposed brick, an intricate art piece of the theatre symbol; comedy and tragedy masks as well as a truly lavish grand staircase that leads you to the second floor. The second floor offers two rooms, a ballroom equipped with two stunning chandeliers, as well as a portable dance floor where planners can customize the layout. The second floor of FountainBlu also offers a smaller, more intimate meeting area. Both areas have direct walkout access to an outdoor patio. The Queen Alexandra Theatre is also available in conjunction with FountainBlu, a stunning theatre auditorium with seating available for up to 1, 250 guests.
In addition, FountainBlu is equipped with:
• Top-of-the-line sound systems
• Video distribution
• Wi-Fi System
• Cutting edge technology
• Portable satellite bars
Overall, FountainBlu is by far one of the most unique, stunning and versatile facilities in the city of Toronto. Work together with management of FountainBlu to make your chic, unique and sleek function an unforgettable one. Check out www.fountainblu.ca or reach out to Antoinette@fountainblu.ca for more details!
Located. An evening in Support of Fogo Island Arts
March 7, 2014 by CityEvents
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Located. An evening in Support of Fogo Island Arts
Tuesday, April 29th, Located. An evening in Support of Fogo Island Arts was hosted at The Wychwood Barns. Over 100 guests- more than we excepted- came to this evening filled with rich culture, inspiring art and locally crafted award-winning food. Located. An evening in Support of Fogo Island Arts is a fundraising event showcasing the diversity and rich heritage of Fogo Island. Proceeds raised will benefit the Shorefast Foundation – a charity rooted in the cultural and economic development of the island.
This event featured presentations by Zita Cobb about the Fogo Island project, Nicolaus Schafhausen and Zin Taylor discussing artist residencies with Fogo Island Arts and a talk from Kitty Scott, Art Gallery of Ontario Curator regarding “Residencies Matter”.
Thanks to the floral decorations of Iris Fraser-Gudrunas and the vintage plates, the Newfoundland atmosphere was all over the Artscape Wychwood Barns. Moreover, the attendees could have enjoyed a Newfoundland Boil Up prepared by Chef Murray Mac Donald – Top 10 “Best New Restaurants in Canada” – enRoute magazine; as well as a Newfoundland Blueberry Lemonade.
Auction turned out very well as every items were sold which enable Shorefast Foundation to collect over $50,000.
If you want more information on Fogo Island Arts : http://fogoislandarts.ca
The photos of the event can be found at : www.flickr.com/photos/cityeventstoronto
MUZIK
March 5, 2014 by deblewis
Filed under Event Venues, Ontario, Toronto, Uncategorized
MUZIK is the landmark of Toronto’s historical exhibition grounds and the city’s most innovative special event and entertainment venue also one of the largest venues in TO.
The versatile space is equipped to host groups ranging in size from 100 to over 3000 guests and can offer an intimate setting or a grand scale experience. Whether your event calls for a gala dining experience or you prefer to host a private dinner catered out, their executive chef and culinary team will create menus to suit every need.
Facilities:
The MUZIK Garden:
The MUZIK Garden expands over three acres of outdoor licensed patio space.
The resort like setting features luxurious cabanas and comfortable day beds elegantly enhanced by the exotic pool.
Club:
MUZIK provides great services guests with first-class treatment from the moment they arrive. For example, guests can enjoy private premium bottle service as well as gourmet cuisine from the Muzik Dinner Club.
Beyond Saturdays, MUZIK is also able to morph shape and size into an event venue perfect for any occasion. MUZIK’s atmosphere has also made it a destination for hosting concerts, product launches and photoshoots.
A 1907 glass dome dance floor, personal security, nine fully equipped bars, a full kitchen facility with convectional ovens and walk-in freezers and fridges, exclusive VIP entrance and exit, VIP washrooms and limo and hotel services that are available upon request.
http://www.muzikclubs.com/corporate.php
You don’t have to be Irish to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
February 28, 2014 by CityEvents
Filed under Past Events
St. Patrick’s Day is known as an event that is associated with the colour green, shamrocks, luck and anything Irish. This year St. Patrick’s Day is on Monday March 17th 2014. What are you doing this St. Patrick’s Day? Need some ideas? Listed below are exciting activities that are fun and enjoyable. Some are before St. Patricks day over the weekend so you don’t have to worry about starting the week off after a big night of celebrating on Monday night.
Family Fun
St. Patrick’s Day Parade-Sunday March 16th 2014
The annual St Patrick’s Day Parade starts at 12PM on Sunday March 16th 2014 at St. George and Bloor. The Parade will continue along Bloor Street down Yonge Street and finishes on Queen Street at Nathan Philips Square. The parade features entertaining floats, bands, dancers and marching groups from Toronto’s Irish and multicultural community. This year’s Grand Marshal is Irish boxer Katie Taylor who is the reigning Olympic, World, European and Irish Champion. For more information, go to
http://www.topatrick.com/
Achilles St. Patrick’s Day 5K Run/Walk- March 16th, 2014
The 15th anniversary Archilles St. Patrick’s Day 5K Run/Walk through the heart of Downtown Toronto is on Sunday March 16th, 2014. The race starts at 10:15 AM at 255 Bremner Blvd,Toronto outside of Steam Whistle Brewery @ the Roundhouse.
Visit Achilles St. Patrick’s Day 5K Run/Walk online registration system on the Events Online Website to register for the event. Online registration closes on Monday March 10th, 2014 at 11:59 PM or until the event reaches the capacity of 1500 participants. For more information, go to
http://achillesstpatricksday5k.ca/
19+ Events
The Lucky Ball- Thursday March 13th, 2014
The 2nd Annual Lucky Ball is on Thursday March 13th, 2014 at Revival Bar (783 College St.). The event supports the Fort York Food Bank and is a fun way to celebrate. The Fort York Food Bank is a multi-service agency focused on reconnecting people with their community. For more information, go to
http://www.fyfb.com/newsletter/fyfb.2014.0207.html
St. Party’s Day-March 14th-15th 2014
The Carlsberg St. Party’s Day is on March 14th-15th 2014 at Andrew Richard Designs (571 Adelaide Street East). This two day festival unites people from all backgrounds as they celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. For more information, go to
http://stpartysday.com/
St.Patrick’s Day Club/Pub Crawl 2014- March 15th, 2014
Club/Pub crawls to three of Toronto’s night clubs on March 15th, 2014 for the St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. The night begins at Product Nightclub (364 Richmond St. West) from 9PM-10PM, then at 10PM, the buses will depart and continue to a mystery location before stopping at Fiction Nightclub. For more information, go to
http://www.ticketscene.ca/events/9922/
SPD St. Patty’s Day-Saturday March 15th 2014
Celebrate St Patrick’s Day at Amsterdam Brewhouse & Harbourfront on Saturday March 15th 2014. Enjoy performances by live bands and DJs at Amsterdam Brewhouse & Harbourfront. There will be a full food menu. Purchase tickets for guarantee entry to the event. Event starts at 11AM for those with early bird tickets. For more information, visit
http://xllswoc.electrostub.com/event.cfm?id=115094&cart
The Uptown Loft St. Paddy’s Bash- Saturday March 15th 2014
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at The Uptown St. Paddy’s Party on Saturday March 15, 2014 at 9PM. The night will start off with St. Paddy’s Ice Breaker games then the dancing will begin. Event costs $5 if you wear green, $10 if you show up not wearing green. For more information, visit
http://www.meetup.com/TorontoTNT/events/166910962/?a=ea1_grp&rv=ea1
For a list of more St. Paddy’s day events and other events in Toronto visit our Toronto Calendar at
www.torontocityevents.com
