Cinema – In Liberty Village
May 14, 2013 by deblewis
Filed under Event Venues, Ontario, Toronto, Uncategorized
Cinema is this brand new club & restaurant located in the centre of the Liberty Village (135 Liberty Street). This is 15,000 Sq Ft multi-level 
The design offers big open spaces, a contemporary look and an efficient setting that can easily switch to many events needs.
The decor featured on the main level: big trees as well as LED panels, sleek seating areas and a sumptuous outdoor terrace. As for the downstairs, you enter a cozy lounge space with tufted banquettes, a dining area and more for a full relaxing experience. Cinema aims to get you to incredible place that would only be seen in movies.
The restaurant: Cinema offers a contemporary and seasonal cuisine whether it is for a dinner-date or a dinner party.
This is a one of a kind Club in Toronto!
Specificities:
Indoor Capacity for the main floor: 1,000
Private room capacity (downstairs): 150 or 80 seated for dinner
Outdoor capacity: 120
For more information :
Website: http://www.cinemapresents.ca/
Twitter: @CinemaPresents
Facebook: CinemaPresents
YWCA Donate & Learn Workshop – Search & Social Marketing
May 10, 2013 by deblewis
Filed under Past Events, Toronto, Uncategorized
Supported a great cause and learned from ABC News, Google Canada and Green Lotus search engine and social media marketing experts. Speakers provided industry best practices to better manage your online marketing strategy, improve brand awareness and your bottom line.
Where: YWCA Toronto Headquarters, 87 Elm St. Toronto (Bay & Dundas)
Admission: FREE with a donation to the YWCA Toronto Girls’ Centre
Whether just starting to plan an online marketing strategy or deep into implementation; the Donate & Learn Workshop provided the knowledge, strategies and networking opportunities needed to improve online marketing results,&take your businesses to the next level!
For more information contact:
YWCA Donate & Learn – Search and Social Media Workshop
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YWCA.TO
Twitter: @YWCAToronto
Sponsored by: Go Daddy, Toronto Star’s NewInHomes.com, Epic Cruises and Big3 Video Agency
100% of donations went to the YWCA Girl’s Centre – a judgment free and supportive environment for young women to start building their futures. The YWCA Girls’ Center members are media savvy, fearless future leaders. Supporting members of the Girls’Center becoming exactly who they’d like to be!
Dundas West Fest
May 9, 2013 by deblewis
Filed under Ontario, Past Events, Toronto, Uncategorized
The inaugural edition of the Dundas West Fest took place on the 8th of June 2013!
In collaboration with the Dundas West BIA & the Little Portugal BIA. The Dundas West Fest aimed to unite businesses, residents and the many communities that together make up the neighbourhood.
Where: Dundas Street West from the Old Village of Brockton to Little Portugal
The 12 city blocks fest featured: 3 entertainment stages, 6 busker zones, over 40 Licensed patios, Children’s activities, great food, live music and fabulous shopping.(Over 200 Unique Vendors).
Dundas West Fest was a premiere destination for music lovers. From hot world music to hip independent sounds. Music lovers found what they sought. Musicians of all types were playing live at many of the bars.fabulous shopping.(Over 200 Unique Vendors).The list of food places on Dundas was incredible. From locations such as Enoteca Sociale, Quinta, Wallflower, Bivy, The Lakeview, The Guild, Brockton General, and The Grove.2 Kids’ Zones within its perimeter, filled with fun activities for kids and families.Hope you enjoyed a full day of arts, music, kids’ activities, food, drink and shopping!
For more information contact:
Twitter:@DundasWestBIA, @DundasWestFest
Facebook:DowntownDundasBIA
Airship 37
May 1, 2013 by deblewis
Filed under Event Venues, Ontario, Toronto, Uncategorized
The most versatile space in Toronto’s Distillery District (37, Parliament Street)
Airship37 has the ability to adapt its venue for a variety of needs when planning your event. Its individual look, featuring 2 different spaces and an outdoor zone, offers you the privilege to host every type of event. Thanks to its garages door, it is the premiere venue for car shows but not only, this is a venue of choice also for product launches, cocktail and wedding parties, private functions and corporate events. Its white walls and blank backdrop allows for a number of décor options as well as projections. It is a clean slate for you as a planner to envision and envision any way you want for your special event.
Airship37 features :
- The Gooderham Lounge
1100 sq ft of coziness that can be used as it own venue or as an additional space to the Hangar. With its easy garage door access, it’s a perfect solution for car shows or after work get together. Cocktail and dinner parties or even wine tasting are good fits for this kind of space.
- The Hangar.
A 2300sq ft loft style space with a urban industrial look, Easily and quickly convertible, it can fit any event type.
- The Garden & Deck Area:
This area is giving a fresh air to your events, thanks to the patio like environment.
“Airship37 hosted the “Creating Compelling Corporate Event”, April 30 with guest speakers : Julie Holme, Director of Sales, Corporate and Incentive at Toronto Tourism, Bram Goldstein, President of BiG Entertainment Inc, Arthur Kerekes, Fusion Event and our own Deb Lewis, from CityEvents. They shared their experiences and taught attendees how to engage guest, discussed tips & tricks in coordinating & hosting events and marketing events” Picture here
For More information : http://www.airship37.com/
Walk for Change
April 30, 2013 by deblewis
Filed under Non-Profit Events, Ontario, Past Events, Toronto
On Saturday, May 11th LAMP Community Health Centre’s Walk for Change 5K Walkathon supported the 1 in 5 Canadians living with mental illness in your community. The walk helped reduce the stigma of mental illness, and raised funds to benefit local mental health support programs, such as LAMP’s own Among Friends. This program provides social and recreation opportunities to individuals facing mental health challenges and helps them work toward recovery while promoting health, community, and respect.
The event began at LAMP Community Health Centre near Islington Ave & Lakeshore Blvd West, with Registration at 9am and the walk at 10am. Members of the community walked 5km through the Etobicoke-Lakeshore area, stopping first at the Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital buildings, and continuing passed the Mastercard Centre on Kipling, towards the Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital Cemetery on Evans. Along the way, speakers brought the history to life while discussing the importance of community mental health services to those of us affected by mental illness. All members of the public were welcome.
Register now at: http://walk4change13.eventbrite.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WalkForChange
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AFWalkathon
