FastLane - In the NYOOD?

We all had an awesome time in The Nyood. Yes N-Y-O-O-D not N-U-D-E. FastLane February was buzzing with high energy and finesse! With a guest appearance from The Food Network’s celebrity chef Roger Mooking, who is also the executive chef of Nyood. The night in its first hour was already a success. Over 75 chic young professionals mingled and networked over hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. FastLane combined individuals with various professional backgrounds bringing business and fine artistry together.

This FastLane featured Speed Networking, allowing those who were looking for the fast-pace networking experience to meet 16 other FastLane attendees in a short period of time. All and all it was a great night!

We are really excited at Gatherings to tell you that our next FastLane will be on April 21st and at TBA Location. Trust me you won’t want to miss it.

Hope to see you all soon!

Janson Mcilwaine & The Gatherings Team

Providing tools to make ideas become reality

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IdeaNation provides people with the tools to expand their social and professional networks. It’s important that they enable individuals to develop and elaborate important skills, while simultaneously gaining new experiences. The philosophy that community involvement should be fun guides ideaNation through their everyday practices.

Gatherings Event Planning helped ideaNation launch their new and innovative plans for 2009 in a big way. IdeaNation celebration featured a silent auction, wine raffle as well as guest speakers. Attendees were entertained by a live performance by Simeon Ross, who featured songs from his newly released CD.

Members of ideaNation shared inspirational stories while guests socialized and sipped cocktails. Positive vibes filled the room and the energy was definitely evident. IdeaNation’s passion for community change was impactful on guests and set the tone for 2009.

Renata Altrao & The Gatherings Team

FastLane – January 13th 2009

We jumped into the FastLane this month at the luxurious Adelaide Club Lounge. Our patrons were given the opportunity to not only tour the club but view all the outstanding services offered to their members.

Having the event at the Adelaide Club really set the tone for our Health and Wellness theme. When organizing this event our team arranged to have special guests and services available to our patrons. Ben Stellino joined us from BensChocolate.com and Mike Wiebe from Mona Vie Juices. Both these exhibitors offered everyone a free sample of their amazing healthy products.
The Adelaide Club was also kind enough to hook up FastLane patrons with a free tongue analysis from Dr. Jumy Kim, and a hand massage from a certified massage therapist. Overall, everyone had a great time!

Remember, FastLane is a monthly event that takes place at various chic venues in Toronto. Come join us on February 10th for the next FastLane at Nyood featuring food from celebrity chef Robert Mooking.

Renata Altrao & The Gatherings Team

Happy Holidays!

Ho ho ho!
Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday season!
All the best for 2009!

We've got exciting events in January.
Make sure you sign up!

Keep Gatherings in mind for both your event planning and event staffing needs.
Cheers

The Final FastLane of 2008

The final FastLane of 2008 took place last night at The Spoke Club, in trendy King West. Over 100 attendees filled the 3rd floor event space while enjoying cocktails and making new business connections. This month, FastLane welcomed TwentySomething TV and HiTech Tattoos as there special on-site guests.

FastLane, hosted each month by CityEvents and Gatherings Event Planning, is the newest apres work networking event for young professionals in the City. Aimed at individuals between the ages of 25-40, FastLane features new venues, new themes, and new networking opportunities every month.

FastLane will be back in 2009, for 8 more great events, with even more venues, themes and more networking!!! The first FastLane of 2009, will be held at The Adelaide Club on Tuesday January 13th. More information to come.

For those of you that may need your FastLane Fix, don't forget to join the "FastLane Facebook Group" for updated photos, event news and meet other FastLane guests.

An extra special thanks goes out to the hardworking teams at CityEvents and Gatherings Event Planning for all there hard work over the past year promotion, marketing and selling tickets to all our FastLane events.

We look forward to seeing you all in the FastLane for 2009!!!
Renata Altrao & The Gatherings Team

FastLane: November 11th @ The Spoke Club

FastLane- For People with Drive

After 7 successful FastLane's this year, join us for the final FastLane of the 2008 Season.

FastLane is where urban professionals meet to network, discuss trends with industry professionals and develop new skills. FastLane is a networking event which targets industry professionals, between the ages of 25-40. FastLane will feature new networking opportunities, as well as the chance to develop your skills through a variety of mediums. The price of your ticket includes 1 complementary beverage (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) and appetizers throughout the evening, prizes and a gift bag, and the opportunity to mix and mingle with the industries best. This months FastLane will take place on Tuesday November 11, from 6-9:30pm at The Spoke Club, located at 600 King Street West.

Date

Tuesday November 11th
6-9:30pm

Where

The Spoke Club
600 King Street West, 4th Floor
(King & Portland)

Cost

$25.00 Early Bird
$35.00 At the Door
$100.00 for Groups of 5 People

You are purchase your tickets at http://fastlane.eventbrite.com/ or call 416-551-0241.

An Evening of Eleganc with The Canadian Ballet Youth Ensemble

This past Friday, October 3rd, The Canadian Ballet Youth Ensemble celebrated Alicia Alonso and The National Ballet of Cuba at An Evening of Elegance.

The black-tie Gala fundraising Gala was held at The Silversti Residence at 140 Garner Road East in Hamilton. The evening was full of "elegance" and began with a champagne reception & hors d'oeures in the residences lobby with enchanting harp music in the background. Guests socialized with the crowd and had a chance to bid on items in the silent auction. A lavish 5 course meal was served in the residences ballroom and the evening concluded with Ballet performance by the principle dancer of The National Ballet of Cuba and other musical entertainment.

All funds raised through An Evening of Elegance went directly back to The Canadian Ballet Youth Ensemble and there continued success.

About The Canadian Ballet Youth Ensemble

The Canadian Ballet Youth Ensemble is highly recognized as a creative and vital force in promoting the growth of the arts within our community and abroad. Since our inception in 1991 numerous accomplishments have been made. Best known for there classic repertoire of The Nutcracker, the Ballet has also produced and hosted numerous innovative events featuring some of Canada’s most accomplished dancers such as Rex Harrington and Evelyn Hart. The productions have also featured world renowned ballet companies such as The National Ballet of Cuba and The Kiev Ballet Company.