Asian Inspired Chic at District 319
District 319 is a stylish, state-of-the-art private event and multimedia facility located in the city’s urban core.
Carefully transformed from its abandoned Asian movie house state to its contemporary revitalized form, District 319 offers clients an exciting and unparalleled event experience. Easily accommodating large groups, the licensed reception/lounge and screening room are ideally suited for film industry screenings, corporate presentations, private parties, live performances, fundraising and festival events.
Total Area: 4000 sq ft + -
Screening Room
The ambiance of the District 319 screening room is unique. With its 150 red leather club chairs complete with foot rests, the room has a modern and luxurious feeling. It is fully equipped with a 37' X 17’ white screen with side masking, 37' x 17’ Silver Screen for 3D formats, Christie CP2000 Digital HD Cinema projector, Christie 35mm projector with platter film server system, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound and full multimedia capability including: CD/DVD and Blu Ray DVD; HD Cable; computer and other media sources.
The room has a front stage riser with stair access on both sides and a two-tiered floor system. Theatre Seating is non-fixed providing opportunities for multiple configurations or removal of all seating.
Screening Room: 3000 sq ft. + –
Bar and Lounge
The distinctive Asian-themed lounge and reception area, with licensed full-service bar, is adaptable to a range of hosting uses and catering opportunities.
The lounge area is connected to the Screening Room with an innovative curtained glass wall allowing for privacy or full view of the screening area.
The lounge area has 3 overhead digital projectors, HD Cable, Internet Access as well as a Sound System with flexible inputs for DJ, computer and Ipod sources.
Lounge: 1000 sq ft. + – ric
k walls, polished concrete floors and a loft-style timber ceiling.
Gallery: 2750 sq ft. + -
Profiles of Canadian Success: Designing Trendz
Designing Trendz Inc. is a full service event design and décor company with a talented creative team dedicated to orchestrating every aspect of an event, professionally and with flair. Based in Toronto, the company has been producing stellar award winning events since its inception in 2001. Today Designing Trendz continues to take pride in dedicating themselves to the needs of their discerning loyal clients and ensuring that each client’s needs are carried beyond décor to include all aspects of an occasion to produce the most stunning events imaginable.
Lead by Creative Director Craig Gruzd, Designing Trendz is comprised of a full service staff: Event Managers, In-House Floral Designers, Decorators, Prop Designers, Drivers and General Studio Employees, housed in a 10,000 square foot: office, showroom, floral studio and warehouse.
Discovering his artistic and creative talents at a young age Craig Gruzd dreamt of an outlet for his passions. Determined to discover a way to use those talents Craig moved from South Africa to Toronto to realize his dreams. Craig came to Canada with a background in catering and quickly gained employment within the special events industry. During that time Craig noticed that a void existed between aspects of the industry, specifically a void between the décor and other elements used to create an event. Recognizing this as an opportunity Craig founded a modest event design company to bridge the gap. Previously decor elements such as centerpieces, linens, lighting and even event entertainment lacked cohesiveness, Designing Trendz Inc. was born.
Craig founded the company on the basic principal of total event design and changed the face of the industry. Since founding the company, Designing Trendz has become one of the largest event design and décor firms in the country. With Craig at the helm as Creative Director, Designing Trendz has created numerous unforgettable events taking inspiration from colour, texture, design, art and architecture.
Craig and his expert team of designers and managers now travel the world in search of the latest ideas and trends constantly raising the bar for event design and décor. Known for setting new standards, Craig is in high demand as one of the most sought after speakers at industry events.
In his busy schedule Craig is committed to giving back to the community. He is active in developing the next generation of event professionals by working with students at colleges, assisting them in realizing their dreams.
This is a profile of a Canadian Event Success Story, just one of the new and creative ways CEP Magazine showcases amazing, talented event professionals in Canada. CEP Magazine: a Canadian company, dedicated to Canadian business.
They Absolutley Loved it! Chair Decor’s WOW Wedding Lunch
They Loved it!” says’ Tania Newman, GM of Chair Decor and the creator behind The Wedding Lunch, Canada’s first “experiential” wedding event geared towards today’s busy bride looking for an alternative to the traditional wedding show.
The event was a HUGE success and everyone who attended and participated was wowed and inspired… exactly what the planners envisioned. The event was total luxe from the very food to the tiny detailing on the back of the satin chair covers Taking place in a lavishly designed ballroom it focused on the key elements required for a spectacular wedding: linens, lighting and flowers, food, dress and entertainment; Guests dined on a scrumptious plated lunch while enjoying the striking decor and chatting with some of the city’s most knowledgeable wedding planners about their upcoming nuptials. > After lunch they were treated to a stunning a fashion show flaunting some of Vancouver’ s hottest new dress and lingerie designers, topped off with a unique, naughty performance that had everyone on their feet dancing by Amy & Moe from Clear the Floor; This was followed by a Keynote presentation by Diane Anderson, Registered Clinical Counsellor- who shared with the audience her humorous and light hearted stories and anecdotes reminding them how passion and desire can live forever long after the honeymoon is over. This was a rare and special event for Vancouver’s brides and the suppliers who participated with huge success. Plans are underway for next year with even more lavish over the top luxe and magical surprises in store for the brides
Suppliers included:
Producer – Chair Décor ; Keynote Speaker: Diane Anderson, Dance Number – Amy & Moe, Clear the Floor
Fashion Show - Kathryn Bass, Pure Something, (dresses) and Fire & Ice Creations, Astrid Elston (jewellery)
Design Teams - Debut Event Design & Talla Florists, Christopher J Designs & Flowerz,, Barwick Designs
DJ - Hot Wax, Limo – Elite Limousine , AV – Prospec Production Service , Venue – Delta Burnaby Hotel & Conference Centre
Media, Shore FM , Photography – Union Photographers , Design/Collateral Materials - Fus Communications , Videographer – 9th Dimension Event & Wedding Videography , Photobooth – Houle Games & Entertainment , Swag bags - Flight Centre, Mr. Fireworks, Mary Kay
Add Mist..ery to Event Cocktails
Cocktails will never be the same. Introducing Mistystix. They are dryice swizzle sticks that create a misty fog effect in beverages. By loading small capsules with dryice, Mistystix can be safely added to beverages and delight your guests with a fun visual experience. Enjoyed by all ages, Mistystix are great for restaurants, hotels, resorts, caterers, bars and night clubs. A sure way to put a smile on a face, Mistystix are the last touch that will increase the allure of the drinks you serve. What a cool idea!
A Great Idea
Topiary Photo Holder/Place Card Holder
A breathtaking topiary – always the stunning showpiece of an exquisitely arranged garden – is the inspiration for this dramatic design. The Topiary Photo Holder/Place Card Holder will bring the same engaging charm to your wedding reception tables. Nobly rising from a well-crafted, dark-wood planter is the finely manicured, round, rich green foliage – an artisan's hallmark. Every topiary can hold a cherished photo of the happy couple or a place card. The topiaries, which come in sets of four, measure 4" h x 2" w.
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Winnipeg Serves Up Highstyle 2010
On April 21, 2010 over 30 Local Winnipeg Wedding and Event Industry Leaders partnered for the 2nd Annual Highstyle photo shoot event at The Historic Fort Garry Hotel, Spa & Conference Centre.
Throughout the day eight models and over 50 participants from the most innovative and inspiring event suppliers, representing the "best of the best" from across Manitoba created unique and breathtaking table designs, sets and fashion spreads revolving around five unique and decadent event themes. The themes included: Urban Glam, Vintage Charm, Royal Affair, Garden Romance and Indian Summer.
"We really wanted to capture the most innovative and inspiring Wedding and event trends for this upcoming season and next. As we developed each theme, colour combinations and initial inspirations we tried to incorporate a fresh approach to event design…elegant yet whimsical…. chic and totally timeless…traditional and hip." explained organizer, Emma Singh of Events by Emma.
High Style 2010 from Mark Hiebert on Vimeo.
Winnipeg Shines for Rendezvous Canada
Every year, in a different Canadian destination, Rendez-vous Canada brings selected international buyers and travel trade media together with invited suppliers of Canadian tourism products, services and information. The 34th anniversary edition took place May 8-12, 2010 at The Winnipeg Convention Centre located in the heart of downtown Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Among the many event partners involved in Rendezvous Canada was well known producer Rick Naylor from Accucom, a Toronto based event Production Company. Accucom was responsible for producing the Opening Night event which featured an authentic Canadian theme. According to Ken Ross, CMP, Director, Event Operations for Tourism Industry Association of Canada it was a great success for all the stakeholders. 
Production Partners included Accucom Corporate Communications Inc. – Rick Naylor; Fort Gary Hotel (food and venue); Vincor (wine); (Molson Coors (beer); AVW-Telav (AV); Epic Productions (lighting) and Events by Emma (decor),
Design Alert: Pantone Names Color of the Year 2010
Design ALERT. The hottest color of the year is out.
Pantone is pleased to announce PANTONE 15-5519 Turquoise, an inviting, luminous hue, as the Color of the Year for 2010. Combining the serene qualities of blue and the invigorating aspects of green, Turquoise inspires thoughts of soothing, tropical waters and a comforting escape from the everyday troubles of the world, while at the same time restoring our sense of wellbeing.
In many cultures, Turquoise is believed to be a protective talisman, a color of deep compassion and healing, and a color of faith and truth, inspired by water and sky. Through years of color word-association studies, we also find that to many people, Turquoise represents an escape, taking them to a tropical paradise that is pleasant and inviting – even if it is only a fantasy.
Whether envisioned as a tranquil ocean surrounding a tropical island or a protective stone warding off evil spirits, Turquoise is a color that most people respond to positively. It is universally flattering, has appeal for men and women, and translates easily to fashion and interiors. With both warm and cool undertones, Turquoise pairs nicely with any other color in the spectrum. Turquoise adds a splash of excitement to neutrals and browns, complements reds and pinks, creates a classic maritime look with deep blues, livens up all other greens, and is especially trend-setting with yellow-greens.
Pop Up Booths Just Went Green
Postergarden, a leader in carpet popups and graphic popups has revolutionized the trade show booth and made it 100% eco friendly. EcoCarpet, a 100 percent post-consumer waste product can now be used on all of its PopUp displays. EcoCarpet is a soft polyester material made of 100 percent post-consumer waste in the form of recycled plastic bottles. The environmentally-friendly panels are available for any of PosterGarden’s PopUps, from the 6-foot Tabletop to the 20-foot Serpentine. Using EcoCarpet on one popup display keeps about 80 plastic bottles out of the landfill. This makes the option of producing a sustainable booth easy and affordable and the best part, is the product that can be used on almost all of the PosterGarden products.
PosterGarden prints its graphics with a leading edge dye-sublimation process that uses water-based inks. As a result, the process produces fewer volatile organic compounds than many other printing methods. PosterGarden also offers sustainable LED Lights and the Protia Panel Display, which features recycled and recyclable panels. www.postergarden.com
MVKA Creates Olympic Lounge in Miele Showroom Gallery
MVKA Productions partners with Pacific Newspaper Group to produce premium Hospitality Suite “Publish Lounge at the Miele Showroom Gallery” for the Olympic Games
The Vancouver Sun and The Province newspapers are hosting an exclusive hospitality suite, “Publish Lounge at the Miele Showroom Gallery”. This by invitation only hospitality suite offered private guests a comfortable lounge setting to watch live 2010 Winter Games broadcasts, enjoy fresh local cuisine, sample B.C. beer and wine, check out some of the best local DJs, network and share the Games experience. Vancouver based event design & production company, MVKA Productions has collaborated with Pacific Newspaper Group to transform the Miele Showroom Gallery into a spectacular hospitality venue. Cool sleek lounge settings, special lighting effects, multiple screens for viewing live event broadcasts, free wireless internet and daily complimentary newspapers will ensure a memorable experience.
“Olympic Games hospitality suites are an integral part of the Games offering clients, partners, athletes and their families a private setting away from the crowds to enjoy the Games experience”, says Martin van Keken, CEO of MVKA Productions.
“Publish Lounge at the Miele Gallery is The Vancouver Sun and The Province newspaper’s opportunity to host our clients during this historical event,” says Jamie Pitblado, Vice President, Promotions & Community Investment, Pacific Newspaper Group. “The world is watching Vancouver and we have one shot at getting this right. We knew that MVKA Productions could help us deliver the best experience for our clients.”
Nightly performances by local DJ Leanne and her team of DJs incorporating live performances by local musicians are entertaining guests throughout the 17 days of the Games. The Glowbal Catering Group is offering daily exquisite culinary creations made with the finest local ingredients, hosting a delicious selection of Italian, West Coast, East Coast, Asian fusion and scrumptious desserts. Utilizing the Miele showroom’s permanent stylish vignette kitchens, the culinary affair is an interactive, live kitchen party experience.
