Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Get Spun
To that end, I'm particularly excited to have Get Spun on board as the latest Mardi-Bras benefactor! They have generously donated a gift pass for a full month of unlimited spinning classes! Get spun is one of the friendliest work out facilities I've been to. They offer cycling, pilates, and gravity classes for all fitness levels. You can even pay per class if you're not sure and want to try it out first!
Thanks so much Christie Ness and the super staff of Get Spun Toronto!
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Ultra Bras!
Exciting news from Mardi Bras Central. A generous person, who shall remain nameless, someplace somewhere in North America managed to procur four autographed bras of super talent DJ's and musical artists. A full list of autographs is on its way, but for those curious, here's a link to a picture of the phenomenal Fergie, from the Grammy Award-winning Black-Eyed Peas, signing one of our bras! Stay tuned for more!
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Photos!
Here are two links to the blog posts with the photos from last year's Mardi Bras.
Hope they inspire all kinds of new and wonderful things for this year!
Imaginism Studios
Six, specially selected prints from their collection for our silent auction! I'm not going to give away which ones were donated, you'll have to come see them at Mardi-Bras! In the meantime, have a browse through their online gallery, I'm sure you'll enjoy their work as much as I do.
...well, ok. Here's a sneak peak:
Thank you so much Kei & Bobby of Imaginism Studios!
Banjo Puppets
Joel, will also be at the One Of A Kind show and sale from April 1 to 5! Check out the artisan profile.
The little friends he created for us last year were so popular and so well made, we can't wait to see what he's got prepared for this year!
Thank you so much Banjo Puppets!
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Gladstone Hotel
Business and leisure travellers flock to experience the Gladstone Hotel’s artist-designed accommodations, local cultural events, diverse, friendly staff and great food and drink presented in a truly Torontonian neighbourhood environment. Restored and revitalized in 2005, Toronto’s historic landmark Gladstone Hotel has established an international reputation as a unique urban hotel providing an authentic experience of local creative culture. The hotel has become a social and cultural incubator facilitating new ways of experiencing art, culture and community.
One of the top 10 art hotels in the world!
~ LUX Magazine Summer 2008
One of the top 10 hotels in Toronto and “best artistic experience”
~ Guardian UK 28.12.07
Personally, I'm very excited about the atmosphere the Gladstone gives this event! They have great photos on their website, so I'll only post a few here, but check out the gorgeous old wood bars and rich drapery! It's elegant, colourful, the staff have been so wonderful and accommodating, I would recommend them for any occasion.
Thank you so much to all the folks at the Gladstone Hotel!
Saturday, March 14, 2009
The First Mardi Bra!
They've also redesigned their website since last year and it looks awesome. Check it out
Thank you so much Jenn of Paper People Clothing!
Bublichka Originals by Patte Rosebank
Last year we received a very unique contribution to the silent auction, by Patte Rosebank of Bublichka Originals. This year Patte is back, and not only will she be featured as our opening performer to the show, she has created another Mardi Bras exclusive:
Awesome! Patte even includes the spirit gum and complete instructions on "twirling". You'll be the talk of the office party with a set of these!
Thanks so much Patte Rosebank!