Liberty Social Hour: Carnival del Sol

On Wednesday April 18, 2012, CityEvents, RPC Group and Bar Vespa collaborated to welcome many Torontonians for this month’s Liberty Social Hour.  Taking place in the heart of Liberty Village, this season’s social hour was themed as a celebration of spring.  Local residents of the village, as well as others from around Toronto were pleased with the opportunity to socialize and get to know what this new neighbourhood is all about.  When the evening began, the sun was shining and the drinks were flowing.  Bar Vespa, the host restaurant, was filled within a few short moments, and was ready to encourage the crowd to mingle.

As the night led on, the amount of people in attendance picked up, and so did the conversation.  It was clear that many of the guests had different reasons for attending Liberty Social Hour.  Some were there just to meet up with a friend, others were curious to see what the hype was all about.  Each guest had heard the buzz about the social hour in different ways.  For some, it was hearing through past attendees, others through social media, and for a small handful, they were persuaded by the many posters surrounding the Liberty Village area.

Overall the environment was very friendly and outgoing. The same guest that stayed for 30 minutes was just as satisfied as the guest that stayed for four hours.  Whether the guest was there to have a drink with old friends, or a stranger to the community, everyone felt welcomed and walked away having had a great interaction with another.  As guests made their way out of Bar Vespa, they were surprised with a gift bag filled with exciting new products and deals from within Liberty Village and the surrounding area.   As well, they received a special treat contributed by Bar Vespa.

Liberty Social Hour is an event meant to bring social interaction to many types of Toronto individuals.  It allows one to learn more about what Liberty Village has to offer, as well as the type of people who fill it.  Make sure to keep an ear out for the next Liberty Social Hour coming up in a few short months.  Be a part of the growing neighbourhood of Liberty Village, and have the chance to be a part of the excitement.

 

Bar Vespa

At under a year old, Bar Vespa has already made an impression in Liberty Village as a great place to get quality Italian food in a welcoming environment.  The have received warm reviews from Dine.to, The Star, The Globe and Mail and Toronto Life.

They carry a wide variety of dishes that showcase the diversity of Italy from Caprese Salad, Sausage Penne, Butternut Squash Ravioli and, Mushroom Pizza (a three mushroom white pizza).

Bar Vespa also has the distinction of hosting great events like the upcoming Liberty Social Hour: Carnival del Sol on April 18, 2012, as well as their Battle of the DJs every Saturday.

The warm atmosphere attentive staff make Bar Vespa a good dining experience. They also have a patio which is great place to meet friends and try one of their many beers including the Birra Sophia (inspired by Sophia Loren), which will be priced at $5 dollars at Liberty Social Hour on April 18.

Bar Vespa is part of the Fab Concepts family which includes Brazen Head, Pour House and Foggy Dew.

 

Event Venues in the Design District of King East

The King East neighborhood is known for its great design but it also is a good place to host an event as it has several beautiful venues that are sure to impress your guests. CityEvents is working on an exciting new project to revitalize and promote the King East Design District which includes a tour in the fall of 2012.

Saturday, September 29, 2012, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm.

Sunday, September 30, 2012, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm.

Among those venues there are some you would not traditionally consider like décor and design stores. Design stores are a great place to host an event as the generally have lots of room and great décor. Experience something new and consider one of these venues for your next event.

Andrew Richard Designs offers two chic and contemporary event spaces great for a variety of functions. Andrew Richard Designs are experienced at hosting events their resume is as long as it is impressive and includes events for Smirnoff, Gap Canada Inc., and CAMH.

Urban Amish’s Loft Raum combines great style in a sleek setting. Their authentic conversion loft is a warm and open space great for small and large events like: gallery showings, product launches, corporate and media events as well as parties and weddings.

UpCountry can be a refreshing change of scene if you plan events frequently. The style they display in their store is apparent in their venue space. Friendly and helpful the staff at UpCountry are truly knowledgeable and accommodating.

The Biltmore Domicile is a large open space with high ceilings, arching windows and exposed beams and brickwork. The space is great for large parties like weddings and corporate events. This event is in the surrounding Distillery District.

King East known for its design stores provides plenty of choices when looking for a memorable venues, so explore your options with the design stores of king west.

 

99 Sudbury Offers Great Variety

Formerly a landmark glass factory 99 Sudbury is a multifunctional space that can host intimate and large gatherings comfortably. Located near the very popular Liberty Village, 99 Sudbury is just as chic as the surrounding neighborhood.

You’ve probably heard a lot of great things about 99 Sudbury and their all true. They have three very distinct venue spaces all kitted out for the best experiences.

99 Sudbury is ambitious and it shows; their spaces are not only beautiful but well thought out with each space having different features that make planning an event a breeze.

Their Glass Factory has a dance floor, patio and a DJ stage to help you get the party started.

The Lounge comprised of three rooms; the main room, a private room and a bar lounge is fully licensed area and “decorated in pop-baroque colours and mouldings.”

The newest offering 99 Gallery has 17 feet ceilings and 5,000 sq ft of space to host your event.  And the neighbourhood is filled with opportunities to have a good time like CityEvents’ Liberty Social Hour.

 99 Sudbury is located at 99 Sudbury Street, Toronto. http://99sudbury.ca/

The Family Association for Mental Health Everywhere presents “simply divas”

 

 

 

 

“simply divas”  returns for it’s 7th successful year!

Millions of Canadians suffer from mental illnesses, it effects people’s day-to-day living, and can effect what and how they think, act and perceive things. We as Canadians must do everything we can to make sure we are supporting this wonderful cause in a fun and positive way. FAME (Family Association for Mental Illness Everywhere) is a community-based charitable organization which for over 20 years has proudly supported families and caregivers of those experiencing mental illness.

On Sunday, April 29th, The Family Association for Mental Health Everywhere (FAME) proudly announced that simply divas returned for its annual fundraising event! It was a showcase of outstanding musical entertainment and culinary delights, and this year would feature a tribute to the legendary diva herself, Tina Turner! Simply Divas is FAME’s leading fundraiser and with the continuous generous contributions from Canadians, it would continue to be.

simply divas took place at: The Great Hall, 1087 Queen St. W., Toronto
Date & Time: Sunday, April 29, 2012 from 1 PM – 5 PM

simply divas was a wonderful event. People enjoyed dances, eating and had fun!

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