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Its Fall and that means back to work. For event planners that means wrapping up the late summer incentives and getting ready for the busy Christmas season. This issue of CEP Online will help with some of that planning by featuring our unique and creative Christmas party ideas, cool event venues to host your event and some tips from the pros on how to get make your Xmas the talk of the town.

Speaking of talk of the town, this past summer and continuing into the fall has been a schmozefest around the industry. Everyone has been throwing a party and showing off their wares. From the Indy in Vancouver and Toronto, to the openings of Clounge, Eglington Grand, Paramount, Seven, The Loft, Dinner in the Dark, Gold Metal Plates, The Carlu Anniversary Bash, Storyeum and the association events, our reporters were busy almost every night of the week. Its great to see so much networking going on. At CEP we are here to help so if you’re having an industry event or want to put on an industry event and need help marketing it, just let us know. We are happy to help.

Enjoy this issue of CEP Online and keep your eyes on the mailbox for the latest news from CEP, we have lots in store for 2005.

Have an eventful October.

CSEME is pleased to welcome TSEvents as a new sponsor and marketing partner at CSEME 2005. TSEvents, publisher of the annual TSEvents Resource Directory, has been serving the Toronto-area event market for 10 years.

Watch out for TSEvents Venue District, a happening destination at the Canadian Special Events & Meetings Expo (CSEME) Toronto on March 31, 2005 at the MTCC. This new hot spot will feature T.O. venues of all kinds. Clubs, convention centres, estates, galleries, inns, museums, studios, restaurants, retreats, theatres, wineries… Plan to take part in the Venue District’s first annual Street Party, on-site from 4 - 6 p.m., featuring sponsored food/beverage/décor/entertainment - and invited guests.

Calling all special event suppliers: bakers, brewers, barristas, caterers, décor, designers, entertainers, florals, linens, props planners, producers, security, sets, tableware, tents and transportation companies. Everyone is invited! Book your prime real estate now to receive early bird discounts and valuable upgrades from TSEvents. Think “A list” and make sure you’re on it.

TSEvents “insiders” in all categories please contact Pamela Smith to reserve your space.

Tel: 905-877-1113
psmith@tsevents.com

Download the Registration Form Here >>

PRP brings Knights’ Kingdom to life at LEGOLAND® California Vancouver-based entertainment solutions company creates spectacular new show at California theme park. When LEGOLAND® California wanted to bring characters from its new Knights’ Kingdom toy product and themed attraction to life, they turned to PRP, the live entertainment specialists. PRP, who has worked with LEGOLAND on seven other shows, including the extremely popular LEGOLAND Sports Jam, was thrilled to animate the medieval Knights’ Kingdom product line with a live theatrical show, “Knights’ Challenge: By the Code We Serve.” CLICK HERE FOR FULL STORY >> Look What’s Cooking at STIR Every once in a while employees need to get away from the office and do something they can actually touch, handle and sink their teeth into - like FOOD. Culinary co-operation is not only fun and delicious, but getting together as a team to cook your own lunch is a true team building experience that can help you achieve your corporate missions and goals. Employees from accenture Inc. spent the morning on business, then broke away in teams to test their cooking skills and make their own lunch. The cooking experience collectively helped the group unwind and fostered a new sense of “togetherness”. It also broke down the traditional business hierarchy as different levels of management worked jointly in teams, each preparing a specific portion of the dishes to be served. CLICK HERE FOR FULL STORY BY AnD LOGISTIX >> Team Building at the School of Rock When a multinational services firm requested a fun, team building activity to launch their National Sales Meeting, Marisa Dimuzio of Toronto based event planner, AReA, contacted Rock the Stars to explore ideas. The result: a themed activity based on the movie School of Rock that transformed 80 participants into rock stars for a day. CLICK HERE FOR FULL STORY >>

Toronto Walk to Cure Diabetes The 2004 Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s Toronto Walk to Cure Diabetes was held on Sunday, May 30th in North York. For the first time, the “kick-off” and activities were held in Mel Lastman Square, a fantastic venue for an event that attracts more participants every year. It is hoped that Mel Lastman Square will be the permanent venue for the annual Toronto Walk for many years to come. The Walk is the fastest growing fundraising event in the history of JDRF and is the fastest growing walk in the world. Each year, more than 45,000 people across Canada walk to cure diabetes - including representatives from more than 600 large corporations, local companies and families. Funds are still coming in for this year’s Toronto Walk to Cure Diabetes and they are tracking towards $1,000,000 raised by approximately 6,000 participants. This is a fantastic result made possible by the hard working Walk Team at JDRF, aNd Logistix and a wonderful group of Volunteers. Courtnall Celebrity Classic Award-winning show producers PRP bring the stars together for celebrity gala to raise over $1 million for mental health programs and facility Steve Nash, Jason Priestley and Pamela Anderson came “home” for the second annual Courtnall Celebrity Classic (CCC) held in Victoria on July 17th. Hosted by former NHL players, Geoff, Russ, and their brother Bruce Courtnall, the celebrity golf event, gala and auction was created to raise funds and awareness for mental health. CLICK HERE FOR FULL STORY >> YMCA Taste of the Community The YMCA Taste of the Community Event attracted over 800 guests to the elegant York Event theatre in Toronto. The event is organized by a group of committed staff and volunteers and is set-up to raise funds for the local YMCA’s community fund program. The Taste of the Community event is a food & beverage enthusiast’s dream! The evening features a tantalizing array of food & beverage tasting booths hosted by some of Toronto’s well-known food and beverage aficionados. Each year, the event has brought together an impressive collection over 20 of Toronto’s respected restaurateurs, caterers, chefs, bakers, vintners, brewers, distillers, food service suppliers & retailers to showcase their talents. Frank Greco & Associates Toronto, Ontario, 416.360.8080

Decor:

Copacabana Think sizzling hot sexy Latin dance club. Chic retro lounge décor, Latin inspired attire for staff, Mohitos for everyone and the sultry sounds of….. Salsa baby. Rico and Lola never had it so good. Think sexy tropical hues, era vignettes and don’t forget the cigar bar. A timeless classical theme comes back with a bang. So when bidding on your next event, take your client to the Copacabana for a night they will always remember

Speaker:

Michel Neray Michel is not a 'motivational' speaker, nor is he an 'inspirational' speaker - although he both motivates and inspires. Michel is a passionate speaker. He brings to the podium his high energy, warm humor, interactivity with the audience, and his deep knowledge and experience about his subjects. People leave his talks and workshops able to see their challenges in an entirely new light, with useful tools they can apply as soon as they get back to their home or office. Click here to read more about his talks and keynotes >>

Music:

Alison Vardy - Celtic Harpist Looking for something different, magical, ethereal? Alison's Celtic harpistry offers a unique musical experience either as a beautiful background entertainment or as a foreground feature concert. Her performances are a vibrant array of multi-cultural music arranged to delight and soothe the senses. Alison is a Western Canadian Celtic and Paraguayan harpist performing as a solo instrumentalist for concerts, conferences, receptions and weddings. As a regional full-time professional musician, her solo Celtic harp performances are often arranged corporate events. More info >>

Product:

eTicketMyEvent.com eTicketMyEvent.com is a web-based application that produces electronic tickets (eTickets) right from a consumers home computer. An eTicket is an event ticket bought on the Internet and printed directly on the purchaser's printer. The purchaser presents the ticket at the event at an eTicket entrance where it is scanned. The unique barcode printed on the ticket will only allow 1 entry per ticket. Consumer show producers will now be able to seamlessly link their web sites to the eTicketMyEvent.com web site where consumers will be able to instantly purchase tickets using their credit cards. The tickets will be available immediately on the consumer’s computer where they can be printed.

Catering:

Great Events Group Their clients receive their undivided attention. They listen to their needs and work with them to create the event of their dreams. Of all the companies in Canada, we at CEP can tell you we truly believe that this is one of BEST caterers in business today. You just don’t find service like this anymore. Their culinary team, lead by Executive Chef, Alois Multerer, balances their energy with knowledge to create new world cuisine, beautifully presented for all occasions. Their attitude, grace and style make them an award winning international gourmet catering company. The GreatEvents team is delighted to customize a gourmet or theme menu to suit you specific tastes and preferences. Whether you are entertaining for business needs or social events, call them and see why clients are raving about their them. A first class act. www.greateventsgroup.com

Supplier:

Apex Tent & Events Rentals If you are planning an event, indoors or out, Apex Tent & Event Rentals can assist in making it a success. Apex is a BC based supplier to the special events industry with experience in both large scale events and festivals as well as small, intimate weddings and private parties. They do AMAZING tents at EXCEPTIONAL prices. Their mission is to provide a consistently high quality product with unmatched attention to customer service. Using their inventory to create imaginative, working solutions, they can handle your event from unique tent installations to the accessories and party rentals that you require. Free onsite consultations and assistance in finding the best match with your vision and budget is what they are all about. Please take this opportunity to browse their site then contact APEX to talk about your next event. www.apextents.com

Venue:

Skydome Not just another day at the Ball Park! For those of you who still think of SkyDome as the covered stadium built solely for the use of our dear Blue Jays' organization and other various sports related events*think again. SkyDome hosts numerous events throughout the year, most of which have nothing to do with sports at all. Family shows such as Garden Bros. Circus, Barney and others are always huge hits. Carnival type events such as their annual Spring Fling ,private holiday parties, glamorous gala dinners, dynamic corporate meetings and exciting product launches are just a few more of the many events that have taken place right on the stadium floor. Click here for more information on Skydome >>

Hotel:

The Ritz Carlton This magnificent hotel, the oldest in the Ritz-Carlton chain, offers what are undoubtedly Montreal's most posh accommodations. Guests enter the opulent lobby, where men must wear jackets and ties, under a beautifully restored awning from Sherbrooke Street. Inside guests find flawless service, luxurious rooms of various sizes and no less than three Montreal institutions: the soothing bar, where many celebrities stop in for a drink; Les Jardins du Ritz, which is famous for its afternoon tea; and the Café de Paris, one of the city's best French restaurants. Click here for more www.ritzcarlton.com

October 15, 2004 The Greater Calgary Chapter of Meeting Professionals International is delighted to present Cookbook Launch Location: Calgary Venue: Highwood Dining Room Contact: mpi-gcc@shaw.ca or 403-730-0136 October 17, 2004 Make-a-Wish Benefit at Our Flames Along with a Lobster dinner, your ticket includes Live entertainment by the Prarie Schooners Band, local celebrities, live auction all in support of the Childrens Make a Wish foundation. Location: Edmonton Contact: Ticketmaster or 948-9335 October 20, 2004 The CSES BC AGM/Tabletop Trade Show Location: Vancouver Venue: BCIT Downtown campus www.cses.ca October 27, 2004 Gold Medal Plates, presented by EPCOR, Fairmont Palliser Location: Calgary Venue: Fairmont Palliser Contact Person: Glenn Fawcett Contact: (403) 291-9700, or gfawcett@direct.ca October 28, 2004 PNE Halloween Party/Charity Event The Halloween Party/Charity Event at the Pacific National Exhibition grounds. All profits from this event will be donated to the Dusk to Dawn Society to assist them with the help they give to young people with nowhere to stay at night. Location: Vancouver

November 2, 2004 ISES Toronto Gala Disco Inferno. The event of the year for ISES. Dining, dancing and the best silent auction in town, Don’t miss this affair. www.isestoronto.com November 4, 2004 The Event Plan Presented by: Canadian Event Perspective Magazine A One Day Intensive hands on workshop. Take the ultimate event planners crash course. 5 award winner international event producers will take you from conceptualization through bidding, budgeting, management, staffing, negotiating, planning, executing and ultimately reporting. click here to register >> November 12-14, 2004 Go West Conference: A MPI Regional Alliance: Greater Calgary, Greater Edmonton, Manitoba and British Columbia Chapters www.go-west-summit.net November 24, 2004 Fab Five Holiday Season Party (ISES, CSES, MPI, WAEM, PCMA) Location: Hycroft Mansion,Vancouver, BC www.cses.ca

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