Toronto’s Winter Magic: Ice, Wine and Dine

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Come join in the festivities of Winter Magic. This event is featured as a part of Winter Wonderland, a series of outdoor seasonal celebrations in different Toronto locations. Although there are five events in total associated with Winter Magic in Toronto – Kidzfest, Buskertainment, Illuminite, Window Wonderland, and Ice, Wine and Dine – we thought that you would be most interested in this event.

Treat yourself to one of the feature restaurants and then enjoy the evening with Winter Magic. You will get the chance to taste a variety of wines while you are entertained with activities, including: ice carving, fire performances, live music, caricature artists, and fortune tellers. The event takes place on Elm St, in Toronto, and situated on this street are 17 events taking place.

*Guys, this is a great idea for a date. You will impress your lady with any cuisine you desire and end the night entertaining her with some Canadian culture; the two of you can have a romantic night sipping on wine and watching ice sculpting.

This is an all ages event, and it takes place:

Saturday, November 13, 2010                                           4:00pm – 10:00pm

Located:

On Elm Street – between Bay St. and Yonge St.

(To find directions easily, visit: http://maps.google.ca/maps)

Winter Magic App: 

Get all the Winter Magic Details at your fingertips, by download the free Winter Magic App:

Entertainment:

·         Stilt Walkers from Zero Gravity Circus

·         Fire Performers from Zero Gravity Circus

·         Nitro – Strolling a capella quartet

·         Dr. Magic

·         Roberto Rosenman Quartet

·         Featured Wines

The 17 events that are taking place at the Winter Magic: Ice, Wine and Dine are:

1.    Duke of Somerset

-Experience the Moosehead Chalet – the ultimate Canadian Chalet experience in the middle of the city. It will feature a heated tent on the patio, true chalet decor, live music, giveaways, food & drink specials and much more!

2.    Sushi Queen Izakaya

-Japanese Cuisine.

3.    Commensal Vegetarian Cuisine

-Taste vegetarian cuisine, with a vegetarian plate, soup, hummus & pita, dessert squares, hot apple cider & hot chocolate, and raisin & nut butter cookies. The patio will be open, featuring: learn about & sample wines that pair nicely with the cuisine inside.

4.    Live Jazz

-The Roberto Rosenman Quartet plays 30’s and 40’s jazz swing.

5.    Delta Chelsea Hotel

-Enjoy a selection of specialty wines and traditional empanadas from their Argentinean Food & Wine Festival Menu.

6.    Bangkok Garden

-Thai cuisine.

7.    Ice Martini Lounge

-This lounge is created out of ice, including the bar. The Ice Martini Lounge features drinks, such as: Yongetini, Elmtini, and more! They also feature wines from Argentina.

8.    Caricatures

-Professional caricature artist Tim Hough will capture the character in you. There is also a chance to experience a selection of Argentinean wines.

9.    Fortune Readings

-3 of Cups will give you an inspirational & professional reading.

10. Tasty Caribbean Food

-Caribbean cuisine.

11. Duke of Somerset

-Mini pot-roast sandwiches and deep fried mars bars.

12. Live Ice Carvings

- Be amazed at what a block of ice can turn into.

13. Wolf & Firkin Pub

-All things chicken- savour chicken curry with rice or chicken wings.

14. Donatello Restaurant

-Italian cuisine.

15. The Queen and Beaver Public House

-Get cozy with hot apple cider and English cookies.

16. Adega Resturant

-Seafood Cuisine.

17. Barberian’s Steak House

-Try juicy 2 bite burgers or delicious apple beignets with ice cream

                                                                             

For more information about the Winter Magic: Ice, Wine and Dine Event, visit:

http://www.wintermagic.ca/  

Top Halloween Horrors

Looking for a scare this Halloween? Well luckily for those of you who need a little extra excitement this time of year, our city is filled with a little something for everyone. Young, old and in between, couples, single, or just wanting to go out for a thrill, there’s an event waiting for your arrival…. This Halloween weekend there are several locations you can go depending on how much of an adventure you’re seeking.

Every year, the Exhibition place holds an event that is sure to get you screaming in fear. Ironically, the event hosted is called SCREAMERS HAUNTED HOUSE, which is Canada’s #1 Scream Park. Located in the heart of downtown, this venue offers the experience of a life time with 7 fear frilled haunted attractions and a newly added Licensed Vampire Lounge for those who make it out of these 7 attractions alive!

The Haunted House – filled with dozens of corpses, the walking dead, and countless surprises that will make you jump out of your skin

Skull Castle- Evil and tortured souls seep through the walls, as the dungeons are surrounded and overtaken by the spirits and voices of the living dead

The Black Hole-Thrown onto the black hole of death, make sure not to be captured by the hungry rampant creatures for you will never return!

The Asylum- This high security asylum is over taken by the criminally insane as they are looking for new blood. Come for a visit, stay for your afterlife.

The Manic Maze- Beware of the creatures that live in the walls of this dark maze. Find your way out as you’re blinded by the dark.

Terror in 3-D- Use all five sense as you go through this terrifying exorcized attraction. Spirits pop put at you as you try to grasp these haunting 3-D images.

(NEW) Curtain Chaos- You won’t know you’re in until it’s too late. Enter if you dare!

Although this may be a little too scary for the youngsters, families with tweens, and young teens, students and adults can enjoy this spin tingling experience together. Below are the details needed to get your blood boiling with horror.

DATES & TIMES
Wednesday October 27 7pm-11pm
Thursday October 28 7pm- 11pm
Friday October 29 7pm- midnight
Saturday October 30 7pm- midnight
Sunday October 31 7pm- 11pm

TICKET PRICES
General Admissions $23.50 – admitted on the grounds only
Admissions $28.50 – access to all attractions
VIP $38.50 – front of the line access

Please contact www.screamers.ca or 416-979-FEAR for more information



If you find yourself as more of a night club/pub goer, dress up in your most creative costume and participate in one of the anticipated Halloween Club Crawl’s taking place this Friday October 29th and Saturday 30th. This package is very affordable starting at $30.00 which includes the following;

• Party Bus Transportation
• Entrance to 4 of the hottest clubs (mystery venues)
• Drink Specials
• VIP pass to by-pass lines and cover charge
• Costume contest



Here is a list of the top 5 club venues hosting this year’s best independent Halloween parties and contests. Check out www.clubzone.com for more details and tickets.


1)Lot 332 Night Club
Halloween Goes Hollywood

2) Tryst Night Club

3)Frequency Night Club
Halloween 2010

4)Rockwood Night Club
The Halloween Ritual

5)Mansion Night Club
Blood & Burleque

Toronto Maple Leafs

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The National Hockey League was formed on November 2, 1917 as a result of a meeting held at the Windsor hotel in Montréal. Present at this meeting were team owners of the National Hockey Association. The acceptance of teams into this league will be known as the original six, being the first six teams to make up the National Hockey League. Toronto’s entry in the newly formed NHL for the 1917-1918 season played its first game on December 19, 1917 against the Montreal Wanders. Over the years, the Leafs won 13 Stanley Cups in its lifetime, but have failed to win again since 1967, and the last time the Leafs made the play offs was in the 2003-2004 season.

Ninety-three years later, Thursday October 7, 2010, the Toronto Maple Leafs play their season opener against the Montreal Canadiens and won! Two days later, the Leafs played the Ottawa Senators winning 5 - 1, and this Monday they played against the Penguins, beating the 2008-2009 Stanley Cup champions 4 - 3.

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ have not started off the season this well done in 10 years and we all will be glued to the television waiting for more fights and goals in the upcoming months. Although, sometimes just watching the games on the TV or over the Internet isn’t the same as going to the actual game. If you’ve never been to a Leaf game you are missing out! And, if you don’t know anything about hockey trust me it’s worth it to attend and indulge yourself in the Toronto and Canadian tradition. Join Toronto’s passion of Leaf Nation that “Unites Us All”.

Check out upcoming Toronto Maple Leafs 2010-2011 season games.



All season games are played in the Leaf’s home, the Air Canada Centre and tickets can be purchased from www.ticketmaster.ca; tickets range from $35.50 - $658.50. Here is a list of upcoming games:

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. New York Islanders
Monday, October 18/2010 7:00pm

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. New York Rangers
Thursday, October 21/2010 7:00pm

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Florida Panthers
Tuesday, October 26/2010 7:00pm

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. New York Rangers
Saturday, October 30/2010 7:00pm

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Ottawa Senators
Tuesday, November 2/2010 7:00pm

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Buffalo Sabres
Saturday, November 6/2010 7:00pm

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Vancouver Canucks
Saturday, November 13/2010 7:00pm

* Toronto Maple Leafs Skills Competition
Air Canada Centre Toronto, Ontario
Sunday, November 14/2010 7:00pm
Ticket Prices To This Event: $19.75 and $25.75

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Nashville Predators
Tuesday, November 16/2010 7:00pm

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. New Jersey Devils
Thursday, November 18/2010 7:00pm

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Dallas Stars
Monday, November 22/2010 7:00pm

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
Tuesday, November 30/2010 7:00pm

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Edmonton Oilers
Thursday, December 2/2010 7:00pm

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Boston Bruins
Saturday, December 4/2010 7:00pm

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Philadelphia Flyers
Thursday, December 9/2010 7:00pm

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Montreal Canadiens
Saturday, December 11/2010 7:00pm

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Atlanta Thrashers
Monday, December 20/2010 7:00pm

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Carolina Hurricanes
Tuesday, December 28/2010 7:00pm

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
Thursday, December 30/2010 7:00pm

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Boston Bruins
Monday, January 3/2011 7:00pm

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. St. Louis Blues
Thursday, January 6/2011 7:00pm

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Calgary Flames
Saturday, January 15/2011 7:00pm

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Anaheim Ducks
Thursday, January 20/2011 7:00pm

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Washington Capitals
Saturday, January 22/2011 7:00pm

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Florida Panthers
Tuesday, February 1/2011 7:00pm

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Carolina Hurricanes
Thursday, February 3/2011 7:00pm

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Atlanta Thrashers
Monday, February 7/2010 7:00pm

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. New Jersey Devils
Thursday, February 10/2010 7:00pm

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Ottawa Senators
Saturday, February 19/2010 7:00pm

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. New York Islanders
Tuesday, February 22/2010 7:00pm

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
Saturday, February 26/2010 7:00pm

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
Wednesday, March 2/2010 7:00pm

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Chicago Blackhawks
Saturday, March 5/2010 7:00pm

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Philadelphia Flyers
Thursday, March 10/2010 7:00pm

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Buffalo Sabres
Saturday, March 12/2010 7:00pm

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
Monday, March 14/2010 7:00pm

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Boston Bruins
Saturday, March 19/2010 7:00pm

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Buffalo Sabres
Tuesday, March 29/2010 7:00pm

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Washington Capitals
Tuesday, April 5/2010 7:00pm

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Montreal Canadiens
Saturday, April 9/2010 7:00pm

And playoffs begin…



For more information about the Toronto Maple Leafs, visit: www.mapleleafs.nhl.com

Cirque Eloize ID

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To our fellow Torontonians who have a passion for being entertained and amazed by incredible movement, dance, strength and music, this is the performance of a lifetime that does not surface very frequently. What we’re talking about is the Cirque Eloize show that you must see to believe! As a fairly new composed performance club, they have gained a lot of respect from the contemporary arts and circus societies for their creativity and ability to keep their audiences wanting more and coming back. With over eight award medals under their belt and countless shows, teams and projects we strongly urge you to get your tickets now before it’s too late. Cirque Eloize has positioned themselves as a performance group based from circus arts and creating movement filled with acrobatics, theatrical skits, and combines hip hop, break dancing, and fearless trial bikers.

Coming this week from October 1-9 you will be able to catch this remarkable show called Cirque Eloize ID as they will be featured to open at The Sony Centre for its 50th Anniversary. This particular show ID, will pay tribute to a spinoff of The West Story gone a little hip hop circus. Directly from the sold out show in Montreal, this performance will come alive in front of your eyes from the stage, to the artists, right down to the costumes drawn from science fiction films and comic books. This show is great for all ages and for any kind of outing rather it is for a birthday, first date, or just a family fun filled adventure.

Here is a sneak preview as to what you can expect.




This particular show has been publicized from a variety of Canadian media sources as listed below and has been getting great reviews.





So if you’re interested in what you just saw and your hanging off your seat like we were, we have listed the dates, times and prices to make these ticket purchases as easy as possible. If you can’t make it to the shows being featured here in Toronto, we have listed a website where you can get all the upcoming events in surrounding areas and internationally.

Performance Location
Sony Centre For The Performing Arts
1 Front Street East
Toronto, Ontario
M5E 1B2
P:416-872-2262 for tickets

Performance Dates
Thursday October 7, 2010 at 8:00pm
Friday October 8, 2010 at 8:00pm
Saturday October 8, 2010 at 8:00pm

Ticket Prices
Depending on where you would like to be seated in the venue, the prices range from the following
$40.00-$62.25 to be seated in balcony
$74.00 to be seated in the middle section (Mezzanine)of the venue
$74.00-$85.00 to be seated up in the front (Orchestra) area

Cirque Eloize website for all other inquiries or more show times, dates, and performance acts
http://www.cirque-eloize.com/en/shows

Lookin' For A Laugh

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In the upcoming months there will be a few comedians and comedy tours here in Toronto. As we all know everyone is busy and don’t have the time to be checking Ticket Master for upcoming events. So, we thought we should put together a list of comedians and tours that will give you the best laughs. Here are 10 events to choose from. To purchase tickets to these events go to www.ticketmaster.ca.

The Second City Presents: Something Wicked Awsome This Way Comes
The Second City
Currently Playing. Finishing Date: December 30, 2010
Tuesday to Friday @ 8:00 pm
Saturday @ 8:00 pm & 10:30 pm
Sunday @ 2:00 pm

The Second City always impresses and entertains with hilarious improv. It is known for the place where the famous actors Mike Myers, John Candy, and Eugene Levy, to name a few, started their careers. This year The Second City will give you an evening full of hilarious sketches and songs about the people that make up our families, our neighbourhoods and our world. Something Wicked Awesome This Way Comes starts from the premise that everybody - you, me, your neighbour, everybody - is awesome. If you have never seen a Second City show, you are missing out!
“Something Wicked Awesome This Way Comes...it's time to embrace the awesome in you!” – Quote from The Second City

www.secondcity.com

Catch 23 Improv
Comedy Bar
Plays Every Week. Starting Date: October 1/2010 Finishing Date: December 24/2010
Friday @ 8:00 pm

Every week 3 teams battle off to win the improv showcase, using suggestions from the audience. Each team has 23 minutes (to use however they wish), four rounds, with audience and judge scoring to win the showcase challenge. There is never a dull moment at Catch 23 because every week there are different comedians from around the world; the only thing predictable about this show, is that it is unpredictable. Come out and see this unique improv event every Friday night!

www.catch23improve.com

The Late Late Horror Show
Bad Dog Theatre Company
Friday, October 1/2010 @ 12:00 am
Friday, October 15/2010 @ 12:00 am
Friday, October 29/2010 @ 12:00 am

The Late Late Horror Show, has been designed to be a B-rate horror movie. The show includes improv by Sean Browning and a rotating cast of guests. Each show has a different genre like vampire, slasher, zombie, alien, etc. You can also win door prizes, which are classic horror DVD’s. Great Halloween date night boys! Take your ladies to a late night funny, real live horror movie.

Arabs Gone Wild
Queen Elizabeth Theatre Saturday, October 16/2010 @ 7:00 pm

After playing to sold out shows this Spring in Washington DC, San Francisco, Anaheim and LA, The “Arabs Gone Wild Tour” heads out for an 8 city fall tour including their first ever show in Toronto. The show features Arab-American comedians Dean Obeidallah, Aron Kader, and Maysoon Zayid; plus special guests in Toronto: Ali Hassan and Eman. Check out this first ever Toronto event, with these hilarious comedians!



www.arabsgonewild.com

Margaret Cho – Cho Dependent
Massey Hall Friday, October 22/2010 @ 8:00 pm



The Tomgreen.com Standup Comedy Tour
The Pheonix Concert Theatre Saturday, October 23/ 2010 @ 8:00 pm



Dane Cook
Air Canada Centre Thursday, October 28/2010 @ 7:00 pm



Capital One Just for Laughs Comedy Tour
Massey Hall Saturday, October 30/2010 @ 7:00 pm



www.hahaha.com/comedytour

New Year’s Eve Comedy Extravaganza
Massey Hall Friday, December 31/2010 @ 8:00 pm

Laugh your way into 2011 at the 9th annual New Year’s Eve Comedy Extravaganza. The comedy event will be hosted this year by comedian and sports reporter Gerry Dee. You can also look forward to the handpicked Canadian comedians for this special occasion. Take part in this New Year’s event with a hilarious line of comedians who will surly help the new year start off with a Bang!

Bob Saget
Queen Elizabeth Theatre Friday, January 14/2011 @ 7:00 pm

Toronto Beer Lovers

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Finally!!!! Toronto is hosting its first ever Toronto Beer Week which will be taking place from September 20th-26th in various venues throughout the city. If you enjoy the craft of beer making and want to be a part of the beer movement in your own backyard or you’re just interested in trying new flavors, this is the event for you. With 45 participating venues, 15 brewers, and 5 importers, there is something here for everyone to enjoy. For the next 6 days, there will be featured events being held at different bars/pubs/restaurants with educational seminars, tastings, and great food to accompany the even better tasting beers. For free passports, check out their official website for a downloaded version or for pick up locations.

www.torontobeerweek.com/TBW-2/passport.html



We have searched different venues that will be hosting events every day of the week. If you can’t get out during the day, not to worry, the city will be filled with action, music, entertainment, and most importantly, BEER, BEER, and more BEER at all hours of the evening.
Here is a short list of venues that will be hosting events but there is much more to see if these suggestions do not appeal to you.

MONDAY – Bar Volo
Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, Bar Volo will be featuring the top 10 rated Ontario beer on tap just $4.00 a pint.

TUESDAY- La Palette
Bar Brawls? Yes that’s what I said. Pick any 3 draughts and the chef will accompany it with a perfectly matched snack for only $9.00. This is sure to go down perfectly!

WEDNESDAY – The Paddock
A friendly game of Spin the Bottle will be held where you will play the roulette wheel to see which of the 30 bottled brews you will drink for a very low price all night long, not to mention the additional prizes that can be won.

THURSDAY – C’est What
For those of you with a budget, this event is perfect. Live music and beer for only $6.00 or its free when you wear you Toronto Beer Week shirt.

FRIDAY – Beerbisrto
German Beer tasting from the world’s oldest brewery

SATURDAY- Beir Market
Oktoberfest comes early! Great draught with all the trimmings.

SUNDAY – The Beer Quest
This event will wrap up the week providing Torontonians an urban adventure to solve clues about beer and win prizes.

Come out and support your city! See you there!!

Toronto International Film Festival

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Every year, in September, for 10 days the stars, filmmakers, and audiences flock to Canada for the Toronto International Film Festival. This year’s 35th annual film showcase concludes this Sunday. Citizens of Toronto and the surrounding GTA spend their time going star watching and try catching a glimpse of the films that will be talked about for the next year or even the next century. Generally there are about 300-400 films played each year at this non-competitive festival. So far, 25 films have been signed over the past 9 days of this festival.

As we are excited about the festival as the rest of North America, we have been constantly reading reviews and checking the media for updates on films as well as star sightings. So, we thought we would share some movies from the festival you can check out in the future, if you couldn’t make it to Toronto to experience the revealing of films.

As the festival comes to an end we can look forward to viewing the top 8 most talked about movies. Here are some movies you can look forward to viewing in the upcoming months:

1. The Town: Came out September 17, a theatre near you will be viewing this film. The Town is a dramatic thriller about robbers and cops, friendship and betrayal, love and hope, and escaping a past that has no future.



2. Jack Goes Boating: Opened September 17, experience this tale of love, betrayal and friendship centered around two working-class New York City couples. The film stars John Ortiz, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Amy Ryan and Philip Seymour Hoffman, with Hoffman making his feature directorial debut.

3. Easy A: Opened September 17, so go out and see it! If you haven’t already of course. Things get completely out of hand when Olive (Emma Stone) tells a little white lie that precipitates one giant rumor in this hysterically funny movie.



4. Buried: Opening September 23 in a theatre near you. This movie is one of 2010’s most talked about suspense thrillers, and stars Ryan Reynolds as Paul Conroy. Paul is a US civilian truck diver on a contract assignment in Iraq. An average family man from smalltown Michigan, Paul is just trying to earn enough money to keep food on the table back home. But when his convoy is attacked by Iraqi insurgents, he’s knocked unconscious. When Paul wakes up he’s six feet underground with only two gadgets to save him.

5. Waiting for “Superman”: Coming out September 24, 2010. Make sure you catch this controversial film out the American school system. This film is told through multiple interlocking stories – from a handful of students and their families whose futures lie in the hands of educators and reformers trying to find real and lasting solutions within a dysfunctional system.



6. 127 hours: Opening date is November 5, 2010. 127 Hours is the true story of mountain climber Aron Ralston’s (James Franco) remarkable adventure to save himself after a fallen boulder crashes on his arm and traps him in an isolated canyon in Utah.

7. Black Swan: Opening December 1, 2010. Black Swan is a psychological thriller set in the world of New York City ballet. Natalie Portman plays Nina, a featured dancer who finds herself locked in competition with a new rival at the company. This film takes a thrilling and sometimes terrifying journey through the psyche of a young ballerina whose starring role as the swan queen turns to be a part for which she becomes frighteningly perfect.



8. Last Night – As it has not been previewed yet, there is no opening date released. But, look for it in upcoming theatres. Keira Knightley and Eva Mendes join forces in this emotional and exciting film of trust, lust and deception.