Voltaire may have dismissed Canada as “a few acres of snow,” but the world’s bible of style, Vogue magazine, has proclaimed Toronto’s Queen Street West as the second coolest neighbourhood in the world. Queen Street West is hipper and cooler than comparable neighbourhoods in Paris, New York, Milan, Miami, Los Angles, London, Berlin, Beijing and others. In its September issue, Vogue says, “Toronto is currently enjoying newfound prominence⎯and desirability⎯amongst globe-trotting tastemakers. Queen Street West is a verifiable artery of indie patisseries, homegrown labels, and hidden-from-view galleries—hallmarks of hipness.” Read More
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A singer realizing some contortion figures at the same time From Canada Ref: contorsion_22 Price range: 1000 to 3000 euros (on top of logistic costs)
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The Meeting Professionals International Foundation Canada announced the preliminary results of the Canadian Economic Impact Study (CEIS) 3.0 on National Meetings Industry Day. The complete study will detail the economic significance of meetings–specifically business events–held in Canada in 2012, and is a continuation of reporting published in 2008 and later updated in 2009. Significantly, it is also the first report to quantify the value delivered by the meeting and event industry to Canada’s economy at the regional, provincial and metropolitan levels. “We believe this latest research will be instrumental toward enhancing the perception of the meeting and event industry in Canada–similar to past reports,” said Paul Van Deventer, president and CEO of MPI, in a statement. Read more
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Cirque du Soleil is looking to diversify its repertoire by expanding into Broadway-style shows and is creating a new division called Cirque du Soleil Theatrical that will be headed by Las Vegas theater impresario Scott Zeiger. The Montreal-based Cirque said on Tuesday that the new division will mount new productions that will use the company’s signature style and aesthetic, but that will provide a “very different experience” for Cirque du Soleil audiences. A New York spokeswoman said that the productions are meant for Broadway, London’s West End and tours traveling to Broadway-sized venues. Read More
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Québec City and the Centre des Congrès de Québec will host the Optimist International 2016 Annual Convention. Running from June 29 to July 3, 2016, the convention will attract 1,300 delegates. Room nights for the event will total 4,500. Some $2.4 million in estimated economic spinoffs are expected. Optimist International is an association of more than 2,900 Optimist Clubs around the world. The clubs and association are dedicated to bringing out the best in kids by sponsoring concrete community service projects aimed at providing a helping hand to youth. Read More
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The general assembly (GA) is the premier annual North American Jewish conference, which brings together over 3,000 influential decision-makers from communities around the US, Canada, Israel and around the world. The Jewish Federations have been meeting at General Assemblies for over 80 years to network, learn from each other and interface with world leaders. The annual assembly arrives at Israel once in every five years, and convenes at the ICC Jerusalem. During the days of the assembly, thousands of leaders arrived at the center, representing over 150 federations and 400 independent Jewish communities from all over the USA and Canada. The attendants participated in networking meetings and different discussions on important current issues regarding the Jewish essence in Israel and in the world. A large exhibition was held at the entrance level, along with tens of panels and plenums with the participation of Israel’s prime minister and president, ministers and key figures from the worlds of business, philanthropy, culture and media. Source: http://www.incentivetravel.co.uk
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Nouvelle Prague is the first ever showcasing festival in the Czech Republic, held on 1-2 November in the Staropramen Brewery in the heart of Prague. Our focus is on connecting bands with festival bookers, and connecting the Czech music industry with their international counterparts. In our first year, we will feature emerging talent from UK, US, New Zealand, Australia, Canada and South Africa. Nouvelle Prague takes place in the fabulous premises of the famous Staropramen brewery in Prague´s Smichov district. The live shows will take place in two venues: the afternoon showcase programme will be held at the Phenomen Club in the basement of the brewery and the evening concerts will be in the brewery courtyard, under a large heated tent to keep out the winter chill. Nouvelle Prague will be headlined by Lucy Rose (UK) and Dilated Peoples (US). Confirmed acts to showcase include: City Of Glass (CAN), Money For Rope (AUS), Local Foreigners (NZ/SAE/UK), Neon Windbreaker (CAN), Technical Kidman (CAN), Dorine Levy (ISRAEL), Little Suns (CAN) and Jeremy Loops (SA). Read more: http://www.eventindustrynewseurope.com
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Voilà presque 30 ans que le Cirque du Soleil émerveille les foules, dépoussiérant les numéros passés. Dans “Worlds Away”, c’est face aux caméras HD d'”Avatar” que les artistes se meuvent comme par magie. Puretrend s’est invitée en coulisses et a interrogé Nathalie Gagné, chef-maquilleuse de la maison depuis 1995. ttaché à l’enfance, le cirque est un univers magique, fait d’acrobaties et de fards, où trapézistes et clowns font le spectacle. Un art un temps considéré comme désuet, et remis au goût du jour depuis près de 30 ans par le Cirque du Soleil. L’entreprise québécoise est devenue internationale, exportant ses spectacles par delà le monde et employant 5 000 personnes. Dernier bébé de la maison, “Le Cirque du soleil : Le voyage imaginaire”, un film mi-fiction mi-spectacle réalisé par Andrew Adamson (“Le Monde de Narnia”, “Shrek”) et produit par James Cameron, qui prête pour l’occasion les caméras HD révolutionnaires du film “Avatar”. Le résultat est une fresque fantastique, entre poésie et exploits, qui narre l’histoire d’amour entre Mia et un acrobate, navigant tous deux à travers 7 univers oniriques inspirés des spectacles présentés par le Cirque du Soleil à Las Vegas. Pour en savoir plus sur les […]
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La cérémonie d’ouverture des Jeux panaméricains de 2015, qui se tiendront à Toronto, sera conçue par le Cirque du Soleil. La cérémonie, qui sera retransmise à la télévision dans les Amériques et les Caraïbes, mettra en vedette des artistes du Cirque du Soleil, mais aussi des artistes et bénévoles de l’Ontario, qui seront recrutés dans les écoles et organismes communautaires de la province. Selon l’organisation, le Cirque du Soleil «symbolise certaines des valeurs des Jeux, comme la collaboration, la joie et l’inclusion» et «ses employés représentent 50 nationalités et parlent 25 langues différentes». Depuis près de 30 ans, le Cirque a créé 34 spectacles auxquels ont assisté plus de 100 millions de spectateurs un peu partout dans le monde. Lire la suite
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