special events

Top 10 A2D2 Customer Picks for your Wedding

by Julie
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In lieu of the Royal Wedding, I felt compelled to write a post of the top 10 most popular entertainment acts as utilized by A2D2’s fabulous 2011 brides and grooms. Having unique entertainment solutions is an important element for many couples at their reception. Many people want what’s “in” while others just want something experiential [...]

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ISES Toronto, September 2010 Event

by Julie

“We’re better when we’re together, Ignite Creativity in your Business and in your Industry” ISES Toronto Chapter Event, September 21, 2010 As the first International Special Events Society (ISES) Toronto Chapter meeting of the season approaches, I can’t help but feel excited and inspired about our inaugural event of the year. It always feels great [...]

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Sensational Site Inspections

by Julie

Ahhh the art of the site inspection… A key component of the successful execution of a cirque event! After investing the time and energy into your site visit you should come away with all of the information you require. I have developed a checklist [which is forever growing by the way] that I’d like to [...]

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Planning a Cirque-Themed Event

by Julie

Lions and tigers and bears – no longer. Left behind are the days when ferocious beasts, daring ringmasters, and cotton candy were the tell-tale icons of circus. Fast forward into the twenty-first century and through the rapid transformation of circus arts (notably initiated by Canada’s own mega circus success story Cirque-du-Soliel) animal-free circus acts combine [...]

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The Art of Event Pacing

by Julie

I’ve had the very good fortune to have been involved in hundreds of events over the years. A common problem which arises time and time again is the actual event pacing and how easily an event schedule can become de-railed. I can’t count how many times I’ve heard the words “we’re running late,” or “we’ve [...]

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Welcome to Circus Blog!

by Julie

Step Right Up… Hello Friends and welcome to Circus Blog! As a passionate member of the Toronto Special Events community, I decided to start up a blog to share tips and insights pertaining specifically to cirque integration into special events. Whether you’re planning an entire circus-themed event, a full-scale cirque production, or you just simply [...]

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