Education Remixed

Interested in what the latest Toronto’s arts and music scenes have to offer? Education Remixed is an evening showcasing the talented artists and students of Toronto’s The Remix Project, a charity dedicated to educating and inspiring Toronto’s marginalized youth. You’ll have the opportunity to soak in creative music, film and art experiences, snack on delicious Pizza Pizza and Steam Whistle Brewing options and arrive in style with UBER cab.

On April 5, 2013 at 8pm, Humber College Event Management Students will host Education Remixed, benefiting The Remix Project and the Humber College Scholarship Fund.

Students helping students is the philosophy behind the Humber College student run company, TwoTen Events who have been sharpening their event management skills all year long to host the inaugural Education Remixed (#EDxTO), benefiting the Remix Project and the Humber College Scholarship Fund.

Headlining the event is DJ Romeo bringing R&B mixes to the Berkeley Church Stage. The work of The Remix Project graduates, photography and paintings, will be displayed in the mezzanine.

Special guests such as Andrew Jones, Grey Cup winning offensive line for the Toronto Argonauts are lending their support on April 5^th, 2013.

There are a limited number of Education Remixed tickets available through the event sponsor Atendy ($20.00)

WHEN: Friday April 5^th, 2013 8pm – 1am
WHERE: Berkeley Church located at 315 Queen St. East.

Don’t miss this opportunity to support your local community and fantastic new music.

Website: http://educationremixed.com

Tickets: https://www.atendy.com/event/education-remixed-6609?

Donations: https://www.atendy.com/event/education-remixed-6609?

A Royal Showcase

I had the honour of attending Event Showcase Night at The Royal Conservatory’s Telus Centre. It was an evening specifically for Event Planners to showcase the glorious hall and various reception rooms. The Telus Centre has an exclusive list of suppliers that commanded our presence that evening. My Uber black car pulled up to 273 Bloor Street West. I walked down a long aisle to be greeted by polite and professional wait staff carrying warm up drinks of some pomegranate coloured, sweet and sour with a splash of sparkling bubbles. I continued down a long hallway (regrettably in my stilettos, albeit it was a walk that entwined both romance and modern art that made the walk oh so spectacular. One wall was composed of a brick wall and a glass enclosure on the other, humbly overlooking the atrium, home to the b’espresso bar, where you will see students mingling amongst classical repertoires.

 A group of exclusive, yet diverse vendors were lined up on the circumference of the main lobby. Behind each vendor, their company name was discreetly but creatively

displayed in white font, and appeared to be floating, on the glass window behind them. How tasteful.  Only the finest samplings were provided. It was not your usual chicken on a stick or spring roll offering. There was melt in your mouth, fork tender beef ribs carved in the creamiest polenta ever. There was fois gras stuffed cornish hen. Clearly no expense was spared. But wait, there were also lobster rolls stuffed in those bite size half moon, mini white bread concoctions.

 A beautiful jazz trio, dressed in tuxedos played in the corner of the glass enclosed hall. Could the evening be any more perfect?

 You can rent one of the three floors but why would you? Go big or go home and rent the entire venue. It’s a must for your special occasion. Except, all in, it starts at about $50, 000 as you must rent each individual floor and bring in caterers and décor and tables and chairs. Is it worth it? Absolutely.

 If you’re looking for a gorgeous venue and your budget has lots of room for incidentals, consider the breathtaking Telus Centre. And put me on your guest list.

Canadian Music Week

Wednesday March 21^st, Toronto turned up their amps and grabbed their instruments to be a part of Canadian Music Week.  The five-day event, running from Wednesday to Sunday is brought together all kinds of Torontonians.  The weeklong festival of events hit genres for every music lover making the event a success.  Over the few days there  were many ways to be a part of the action.  Here is a list of some of the main features of Canadian music week, and what makes it so popular.

Conference/Tradeshow(http://www.cmw.net/conference/conferences/)

Canadian Music Week designs their conferences to put you face-to-face with forward-thinkers who shape the entertainment industries – from sound recording, new media, and broadcast to live touring, film, and technology.

CMW Film Festival (http://www.cmw.net/festival/film-festival/)

Canadian Music Week Film Fest presents an eclectic mix of movie premieres, special screenings, retro rarities, and limited engagements.  The festival spotlights some of the industry’s hottest new directors, composers, artists, actors and music supervisors.

Music Festival (http://canadianmusicfest.com/)

The Music Festival is stretched far and wide throughout the city in venues big and small.  The festival will be featuring local talent, as well as artists from all over the world.  The line up of artists is meant to promote the variety of music that is constantly available in Toronto.

Canadian Music Week also featured a comedy festival and this year the festival featured Steve-O from the notoriously known “Jackass” trilogy.  So whether it was  grabbing a cold beer and watching a concert, or being a part of the CMW Conference, there was plenty of music to go around to every Canadian interested.  I know I enjoyed seeing Canada’s own The Sheepdogs perform live.

Samantha Crimi

Events Intern

 

More details are available at http://www.cmw.net/

Win Tuition Costs in Aveda Hair School Scholarship Video Contest

Aveda is world-renowned for its top-notch stylists, eco-friendly cosmetics and styling products and environmentally and socially-aware business practices.

Were you born to style? Are you a trendsetter who dreams of working in the beauty and fashion industry? There’s always work–movie actors to be made-up, celebrities to be styled, fashion shows to jet to–and stylists often top surveys about job satisfaction. You may opt to move to a foreign locale to work, or open your own salon–whatever you do, an Aveda graduate has a head start in his or her field in terms of skills and reputation.

To enter the hair school scholarship contest: Submit a 2-minute video that shows why you were ‘Born to Style’. Get creative and showcase your people skills, charisma and artistic vision. Four talented winners will receive full scholarships (each at $10 K value or more), one for each of the following colleges: Aveda Institute Calgary, Aveda Institute Toronto, Aveda Institute Vancouver and Aveda Institute Victoria.

Full contest details can be downloaded here.

Ultimate British Christmas Party 2011

The Ultimate British Christmas Party was a great succes. The event was held at the Fairmont Royal York hotel on December 2nd 2011.

The acclaimed British Canadian Chamber of Trade and Commerce celebrated this year’s Christmas Fare in style. With crackers and carols. The famous BCCTC draw prizes also surely made it exciting. There was a gift for all!

Thanks to the sponsors the raffle the prizes were very appealing to all. Especially the two tickets to London, England, the ipads and many more amazing gifts. With great food, service, gifts and a feeling of community, the Christmas spirit was all around.

For more pictures go to:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cityeventstoronto/sets/72157628293244389

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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