UnScripted: Opening Night! May 13, 2011

We’re delighted to reveal the talented and inspiring artists whose specially-created live performances and installations will be unveiled at unScripted: Opening Night!

Guests at unScripted will witness the visions of outstanding artists, including: fashion designer Evan Biddell, Republic of Doyle’s Allan Hawco, stage director Weyni Mengesha, filmmaker Charles Officer, visual artist Charles Pachter, Slice and Revamped’s expert Kaitlyn Regehr, Company Theatre’s Philip Riccio and MuchMusic’s Host of RAPCITY, Tyrone “T-RexXx” Edwards

Canadian Stage Visionaries present:
unScripted: Opening Night

Friday, May 13, 2011
One King West

8:00 pm / 7:00 pm (VIP pre-party dinner)

Tickets $90 – $250

unScripted Committee:

Miin Alikhan, Lauren Auciello, Lauren Avinoam, Gaby Bohus, Ashley Ballantyne, Adam Beaumont, Rebecca Brown, Amy Burstyn-Fritz (unScripted Chair), Sarah Bywater, Marcello Cabezas, Desiree Chan, Vivian Chang, Sandra Chibuluzo, Kaija Corlazzoli, Lisa Earle, Maggie Fairs, Jessika Fink, Bonnie Granata, Françoise Ko, Laura Kobsa, Shivani Lakhanpal, Deborah Lewis, Fernando Lopez (Visionaries Co-Chair), Aoife Lucey, Aga Magdolen, Anne Maggisanno, Heather McDonald, Katie Mills, Natasha Mytnowych, Jonathan Schwartz, Heather Street (Visionaries Co-Chair), Yarina Tarasenko, Kate Taylor, Samantha Yau, Francis Zih

The April 26th FastLane Event at Kultura

I always look forward to Fastlane events. The crowd is down to earth and ready to mingle. It’s very inviting and energetic. Last night’s Fastlane at Kultura on King St East had it all. There was great people, interesting vendors, generous sponsors and a good crowd for speed networking.  Two full sessions of one on one networking with ten people each occurred at 6:30 and 8pm. Following the huge success of last year’s “Fastlane, In the Community” we decided to rejoin forces with United Way’s GenNext to enlighten our networking social attendees about the importance of giving back and getting involved.

GenNext and The United Way

GenNext is a group committed to encouraging and increasing volunteer awareness of the United Way and their initiatives. They aim to help people in their 20’s and 30’s get more involved in the community. Just like last year, the event was hosted at the beautifully rustic Kultura. The red brick walls and yellow cast birch bark veneer tree trunks made a wonderful backdrops to meeting new people and hearing about new campaigns and ‘good causes’.

Getting into the FastLane

Getting involved is an easy as simply showing up at the door.  Last night that meant battling the inclement weather, but most people I know believe that springtime is the perfect time to get engaged and give back to the community. Most people want to get more involved, but they simply don’t know what to do or where to go. This event was a great reminder about the importance of our collective participation and involvement in charity and the program even suggested some outreach programs not represented at the venue.  At Fastlane however people are generally happy and ready to contribute. In this environment they get to have a couple of drinks, mingle and chat with other interesting people , and help society. It’s a great package, and the goodie bag filled with deals is always a nice bonus.

Thanks For The Help

I wanted to thank everyone for joining us last night and making the event a success. We all got to meet someone new and learn about exciting initiatives. Another huge thank you goes out to the Gatherings and CityEvents team for making this event a success. Planning a wonderful event is always easy when working with a dedicated and talented team. Last but not least, thanks to all of our sponsors for their continued support of FastLane.  Our door prizes were graciously donated by John Frieda, ColdFX, Blo Blowdry, Wrigleys, Lounge, SGT Splatters, Danceology Studio, Extreme Fitness, Mysteriously Yours, tickets to Mirvish’s Ghost Stories.

Networking Tips

1. Set goals. What do you want to get out of this event? Who in particular do you want to meet.

2. Prepare your introduction. Describe who you are and what you do.

3. Ask open-ended questions. This allows for discussion and shows your interested in the other person.

4. Don’t stay in one spot. Walk around and meet as many new people as you can.

5. Be aware of your body language. Nervous people make others uncomfortable.

6. Keep your network organized and build a database.

7. Always follow up. Remind those you met who you are and what you have to off.

Volunteer Event Tip of the Week

If you are looking for a way to volunteer or do more of it, here are some tips for finding that perfect volunteer spot.

1. Decide what problem or issue you want to volunteer for.

2. Think about how much time you have to devote to volunteering.

3. Look for a volunteer opportunity that will be fulfilling for you.

4. Match your skills with the volunteer oppotunity.

5. Be prepared for the challenges of volunteering.

6. Be open to the changes, especially in yourself, that volunteering will bring.

CONTACT Photography Festival

Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival comes to Toronto May 1^st to May 31^st . The world’s largest photography festival features more than 1000 local, national and international artists at more than 200 venues across the GTA. Come be part of the excitement by witnessing captivating and thought provoking photos.

The new CONTACT NAV mobile app quickly links you to information and exhibits near your location. Take in all the festival has to offer by downloading the free CONTACT NAV mobile app at scotiabankcontactphoto.com. The mobile app will be available for download mid to late April.

Location: Various venues across Toronto
Date: May 1st – May 31st
Time: Varies based on exhibition see scotiabankcontactphoto.com for details

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