Let's see Bills game in November?

For Tickets, call us @ 416-551-0241 or info@gatheringseventplanning.com

Port Dover Bike Rally last Friday...

Since 1981 bikers have been gathering in Port Dover, Ontario, every Friday the 13th to show off the bikes and meet other riders. Thousands of bikers and fans of bikes, and those just wanting to view the spectacle descended upon Port Dover, Ontario for the 50th Friday the 13th Ride to Port Dover.

Police and organizers estimate that more than 150,000 people - about a third of them on motorcycles - poured into the town of 6,000 on Friday, surpassing the record set in June 2008.

It has since grown into an international event that, in good weather, easily breaks the 100,000 mark for attendance.

Bikers come from as far away as the U.K., Australia and China for the spectacle. The streets, some of which are closed to car traffic, are lined with bikes from one end to the other. There are also vendors and beer tents featuring live bands.

The Boys of Summer…

Whether you're a teeny bopper or an old fart, you'll enjoy the concerts this week in the city.

I'm reminded of my 13th birthday and all I wanted to do was see NKOTN (New Kids on the Block, for those not "in the know"). They were the ultimate heart-throb. Who was your favourite? Mine was Jordan...how handsome!!! They were playing big venues around the city and now they're relegated to Casino Rama.

However, if you'd like to catch some of the latest heart-throbs, you'll find John Mayer and Michael Buble in concert this week. And for my mother, The Beach Boys....they've still got it going on. So ladies take a little trip down memory lane and check out the boys of summer. You'll be glad you did.

Kendra Court
Gatherings Event Planning

Venue: Molson Canadian Amphitheatre
John Mayer, Aug 11, 2010


Venue: Molson Canadian Amphitheatre
Backstreet Boys, Aug 14, 2010


Venue: Casino Rama
The Beach Boys, Aug 12, 2010 to Aug 13, 2010


Venue: Air Canada Centre
Michael Buble, Aug 10, 2010 to Aug 11, 2010

FastLane: Patio Event next week!

Back by popular demand, FastLane is bringing you another patio event. With the continuing hot weather, it's time to enjoy the last bit of summer but still be top of mind, so let's take our networking outside!

Date: Tuesday, August 10th, 2010
Time: 6:00pm - 9:30pm
Location: LUSSO Restaurant//Bar
207 Queens Quay West, Toronto

Lusso's 150-seat outdoor patio offers the ultimate in al fresco dining and lounging. The upper deck is as cool as gets with elegantly designed wooden benches that are more "cruise-ship-trendy" than just "patio-seating", comfy cushions, marble lounge tables and candlelit lanterns in the evening.

For tickets please click here or call 416-551-0241

$25 in advance / $35 At the door
Group Ticket Rate: Buy 4 tickets and get the 5th FREE!
Corporate Group: Purchase 5 tickets (admit 5) to 5 different FastLane events for $450.

*Your ticket includes complimentary beverage, hors d'oeuvres, a gift bag and the chance to win door prizes.

Boudoir Photography Marathon on August 15th, 2010

Gatherings Event Planning and Anthony Parazo Photography would like to invite you to our Boudoir Photography Marathon on August 15th, 2010.

This marathon is by appointment only. We will have (10) time slots beginning at 8:00 AM through to 6:00 PM

This invitation is for you and your friends. Please share this event with your network, as I know that this isn't for everyone. We will have a make-up artist and someone to add final touches to your already styled hair. The session will last about 60 minutes and will include a female stylist to assist with appearance and clothing.

We will not be doing nudes or implied nudes, so please don't ask. You may also get photographs taken with your significant other as long as they do not require a make-up application.

You will receive proofs on CD and (10) retouched and enhanced 4x6's in an album. In order to choose your photos, we will have the un-retouched version on a password protected site by August 22nd. If you place your order by August 29th we will then retouch and enhance the photo and have it ready for September 10.

Individual sessions are priced at $750, this marathon will have a special price of $350. $100 upon booking and $250 by August 7th. If you come with a friend we are extending a special of only $300 for each session. Payments will be made through e-mail money transfer.

Please visit www.anthonyparazo.com to view the BOUDOIR gallery on his site. He may be reached at (416) 948-9711 to answer any of your questions.

“Best Florist” in the latest Toronto Life...

Isn't nature just amazing?
Flowers....it cheers up our lives, it makes a room look fabulous, it demonstrates love, affection and care...

Taking care of them is a challenge that requires talent and study. I say that cause I've felt on my own skin the ups and downs of trying to make a beautiful orchid survive in my living room...or a raffia palm for instance....

I failed many times, but I love them so much that I keep trying...getting better though. You had to see my happy face some weeks ago when some friends came over to my place and commented on my pink orchid with lots of blooms...I felt so proud...

That's why I strongly admire and recommend the work of this artist, Rosemary Little, from Quince Flowers. Not for nothing is she elected the best florist by Toronto Life.


Flowers just cheer up my life!
Happy flowery summer everyone!
Renata Altrão

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Scotiabank Nuit Blanche is looking for volunteers....

About 600 volunteers are integral to the event’s annual success. Scotiabank Nuit Blanche is produced by the City of Toronto’s Special Events Office (TSE) in partnership with Toronto’s arts community. This year’s date and time are Saturday, October 2 at 7 p.m. (dusk) to Sunday 3 at 7 a.m. (dawn).

As in previous years, volunteers assist at the eight information centres and at the commissioned installations, which number 38 this year. Your assignment will depend on your skills and interests, and availability for one of the training evenings. All assignments should be in place by the end of August.

They expect all volunteers to attend the mandatory training, and to be present and active for the entire shift. You are required to send the Assignment Request Form by July 20 at the latest.

Need help? Please contact Fiona at 416-392-9315 or spevvol@toronto.ca

Fiona Lucas
Coordinator of Volunteers
Toronto Special Events Office
City Hall, 6th Floor, West Tower
100 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON M5H 2N2
Phone: 416 392-9315 / Fax: 416 395-0278
spevvol@toronto.ca

Nuit Blanche was originally conceived in Paris, France in 2002, in an attempt to bring contemporary art to the masses in public spaces. Now universally translated as 'Sleepless Night', Nuit Blanche brings more than a million people to the streets of Paris every year. In 2005, Paris organizers contacted the City of Toronto's Special Events office with an invitation to join the ranks of approximately six other European cities producing similar all-night events. The international success of Nuit Blanche continues to build each year and has expanded its reach beyond Paris to Brussels, Rome, Bucharest, Riga, Madrid, La Valette, Portugal, Tokyo, Montreal and Leeds - each offering its own version of the all-night art extravaganza.

Toronto was the first North American city to fully replicate the Paris model, and has inspired similar celebrations throughout North America, including San Francisco, New York, Miami and Chicago.