November 23, 2011 ISSUE NO. 63 This week its all about harnessing the power of art: check out the works of Stephen O'Donnell, Grand Prize artist of our Power of Self 2011 competition; join our current opportunity EXPOSURE for a chance to show your images at the esteemed Aperture Foundation; and check out how our friends at Contaminate NYC are using art to raise awareness for sustainability. Send us news & tips! [email protected] FEATURED … [Read more...]
Sarah Thomson – WOMAN of ACTION
A Celebration of Women is honored to Celebrate the Life of one Toronto, CANADA'S Amazing Women, that started out young and never stopped... a true living example of NEVER, NEVER, NEVER GIVE UP. WOMAN of ACTION Sarah Thomson Sarah Thomson is a social entrepreneur who was born in Toronto in 1968. Her childhood was spent in an eclectic and culturally rich household with two artistic parents who had a strong love for each other and their children. Sarah left home … [Read more...]
JOBS~The Assoc. for Women’s Rights in Development (AWID) Toronto, Can.
Toronto, Canada. Closing date: September 25, 2011. Description: The Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID) is an international feminist membership organization that works to strengthen the voice, impact and influence of women's rights advocates, organizations and movements internationally. Every three years, AWID organizes an International Forum on Women’s Rights and Development. The largest recurring event of its kind, the AWID Forum brings together close to … [Read more...]
KISMET, a South Asian Wedding Affair – September 18th (Toronto, Canada)
The 9th Annual Kismet Wedding Show and Magazine Sunday, September 18th 2011 International Centre Hall 1, 6900 Airport RoadDoors Open 11:00am to 7:00pm Fashion Shows 1:30pm and 4:30pm Hair and Makeup provided by: LeSonne Bridal Inc10 of the top Fashion Houses in the GTAKismet Fashion Show start times are 1:30 and 4:30pm. Come See Chunri Creations / Khoobsurat Klothing / CTC West / HERZ N HIZ / Dhaagay / Naz Fashion Bug / Men of India / Raja Fabrics and Frontier … [Read more...]
State Funeral of Jack Layton – August 27, 2011 at ROY THOMSON HALL
State Funeral of Jack Layton August 26, 2011 Their Excellencies to Attend State funeral for the Honourable Jack Layton OTTAWA—Their Excellencies the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, and Mrs. Sharon Johnston will attend the State funeral for the Honourable Jack Layton, leader of Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition. The ceremony will take place at Roy Thomson Hall, in Toronto, on Saturday, August 27, 2011, at 2 p.m. WEBSITE: … [Read more...]
InterNations Toronto Summer Cocktails Night – July 29th !!
Dear Toronto Members, We are happy to invite you to our InterNations Toronto Summer Cocktails Night. We hope you are enjoying the super hot summer in Toronto!! It’s time to beat the heat for July and join us for our monthly event at our beautiful venue for the 2011 Toronto InterNations events, C5, the 5th Floor lounge inside the Royal Ontario Museum. Albatross Members enjoy reduced entrance. Moreover, all guests will receive a complimentary welcome drink upon arrival. Please note that … [Read more...]
Starwood To Open One Hotel Every Two Weeks In China
A Celebration of Women is pleased to share that our WOMAN of ACTION, Lorre White reports that Starwood Hotels, the home of our Gala to BE, is expanding inside China. This is wonderful news as relationships with all countries in our beautiful world are key to the achievement of World Peace. Starwood Hotel is also the owner of our very own Grand Harbour Castle WESTIN Hotel here in Toronto, Canada. A Celebration of Women has been not only supported by this corporation, we have been treated … [Read more...]
Marsh Engle is Taking Action again…with Maria Andros!
Our very own WOMAN of ACTION, Marsh Engle presents to the Women of our World... MARIA ANDROS Maria Andros in a live teleconference! Maria Andros - the Woman She believes in he 3P’s Passion, Perseverance and Patience Maria A. Andros, also known as “The Video Marketing Queen”, and creator of “The Social Media Traffic Blueprint”, is recognized as one of today’s leading experts in the Video Marketing, Personal Branding, and Business arena. Advisor to the stars, and to some of the … [Read more...]
David Cox is Taking Action in Theatre for Young People!
A Celebration of Women is very excited to share the contribution to our Youth. David Cox, is an amazing dancer, wonderful humanitarian and all round great guy! He presents to the Women of our World ...working with children. i think i can Celebrating 45 years of Young People's Theatre! i think i can, LKTYP’s Dora Award winning smash-hit, returns on April 4 for a limited 4 week engagement on our Mainstage! i think i can utilizes red-hot 'urban' tap dance to tell the story of a young … [Read more...]
The Older Women's Network (OWN) – Film 'Consitute' @ April 17, 2011
A Celebration of Women celebrates this awesome Toronto Event.... The Older Women's Network (OWN) The Older Women's Network (OWN) based in Toronto will host a screening of the film "Constitute" about a women's conference in 1981 which aimed to ensure that women's rights were entrenched in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion and refreshments, and is open to the public. The event is scheduled for April 17, 2011 from … [Read more...]
WE Women Entrepreneurs: women supporting women
WE Meeting REMINDER WEDNESDAY, March 16, 2011 Contact Us WE Women Entrepreneurs Inc. Website email Meeting details Location: 380 MacPherson Ave., Toronto, M4V 3E3 Subway: We are one block north and one block east of Dupont Station. From the subway station, walk north one block and turn right at MacPherson. You will see the building. Parking: At the corner of Spadina and MacPherson, you may park in the Toronto … [Read more...]
Women News Network – WNN is currently seeking … JOBS!
Jobs Women News Network – WNN is currently seeking individuals to fill the following positions - Human Rights / Women’s Rights Journalists WNN is currently seeking staff journalists/correspondents to cover news on global women from East Europa, Latin America and Asia-Pacific regions on freelance assignments. Correspondents must be based in the region. Our interest is in journalists who are familiar with in-depth feature writing. Journalists are encouraged to provide background facts … [Read more...]
CAVALCADE OF LIGHTS (Toronto) – November 27, 2010
CAVALCADE OF LIGHTS (presented by Scotiabank) November 27, 2010 ONE NIGHT ONLY!! Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen Street West, TORONTO Toronto's 44th annual Cavalcade of Lights returns to Nathan Phillips Square this Saturday for one night only! The festivities kick-off at 7 pm with the lighting of Toronto's official Christmas tree, fireworks and live musical performances by Shawn Desman, Divine Brown and Sarah Slean. The concert culminates in a spectacular fireworks display at 8 … [Read more...]