Carla Collins Brings Award-Winning Comedy Back To Toronto
-The Huffington Post
“Her brand of self-deprecating, brutally honest humour had the packed room howling.”
-Xtra Magazine
TORONTO, ON (May 13, 2014) – After a string of sold-out shows, Canada’s “queen of comedy”, Carla Collins, is returning to Toronto to perform four instalments of her gut-busting stand-up comedy act, “Selfie-Centred”. Collins will be performing at The Flying Beaver Pubaret (488 Parliament St.) on Saturday, May 24, 2014 (7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. showtimes) and at Locale Restaurant and Bar (12981 Keele S. at King Rd.) on Saturday, May 31, 2014 (7:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. showtimes).
Currently in Toronto shooting Super Channel’s new comedic panel/variety show, “Too Much Information”, Collins is thrilled to be back in Canada. “I love coming home to perform in Toronto because the audiences are really smart, warm, hip and a tad drunk — and my fabulous Mom comes to every show. Besides, I need to be in Toronto to help find the missing Rob Ford. Instead of his picture being on a milk carton, it’s on bottles of Grey Goose.”
Widely known for her hit television series, “Carlawood”, Collins has been a long-time figure in the Canadian entertainment scene. In 2001, Carla’s first solo stand-up special, “The Wonder Bra Years”, aired on The Comedy Network, becoming one of the highest rated in the network’s Comedy Now series. Collins is also credited as being the first woman to anchor a major market morning radio show in Canada.
Carla has also become a staple in the Los Angeles stand-up community, performing shows in venues such as the Hollywood Improv and The Comedy Store. Although based in Los Angeles, Carla frequently returns to Canada to perform stand-up shows in Ottawa and Toronto, Ontario; Calgary, Alberta; Vancouver, British Columbia; St. John’s, Newfoundland; Montreal, Quebec; and St. John, New Brunswick.
To purchase tickets to Carla Collins’ upcoming shows, please visit: www.pubaret.ca or www.localekingcity.ca/. For more information on Carla Collins, please visit: http://www.carlacollins.com
About Carla Collins:
Carla Collins is an award-winning comedian, actress, television host and author of the best selling comedic self-help book Angels, Vampires and Douche Bags. Carla headlines comedy venues across the US and Canada and the Huffington Post calls her “hilarious, masterful and belly-achingly funny.” Collins is currently working on The Last Laugh, a sitcom she created loosely based on her life in LA performing stand-up comedy at funerals.
Twitter: @Carla_Collins
Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1rfi9Vn
YouTube: http://bit.ly/1fgi5iE
Website: www.carlacollins.com
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Starlight Children’s Foundation Quebec Presents 10th Annual Strangers In the Night Gourmet Gala
Thousands to gather under the stars with The Pointer Sisters to raise funds for families in need
Montreal, QC (May 12, 2014) – Starlight Children’s Foundation Quebec is pleased to announce the return of their 10th annual Strangers In The Night Charity Gourmet Gala on Saturday June 14th, 2014 at the Fairview Centre, Pointe-Claire (Parking Area #32). The evening, presented by Delmar International Inc., will be a fusion of food and entertainment – headlined by three-time Grammy Award winning musical group The Pointer Sisters.
The evening will begin at 5:00 p.m., with 75 of Montreal’s top food vendors dishing out their signature plates, giving the 5000+ guests a chance to tantalize their palates before dancing under the stars to musical performances by: The Pointer Sisters, Boogiewonderband, Backtraxx, Persuasion, Meg Smith, Sammie Libman, DJ Whitey, and special appearance by DJ TB1.
“Our tenth anniversary promises to be the best edition of Strangers In The Night yet. With our all-star lineup of celebrity performers and guests, Montrealers will have a chance to take part in a truly memorable, rewarding and inspirational evening,” said Larry Day, Founder of Strangers In The Night.
Starlight Children’s Foundation Quebec is pleased to welcome an extensive group of new and returning sponsors in support of Strangers in the Night 10. Sponsors include: Delmar International Inc., Desjardins, Air Canada Foundation, SAQ, 92.5 The Beat, The Gazette and CTV. In addition, Starlight Quebec will be honouring sponsor Broccolini Construction for their long standing history of charitable giving to the Montreal community.
Starlight Children’s Foundation Quebec aims to raise $500,000 from the evening. Tickets for this year’s Gourmet Gala can be purchased at www.strangersinthenight.ca.
For media accreditation, photos or to schedule an interview with talent, please contact:
Cory Stewart | Embrace Disruption PR
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About Starlight Children’s Foundation Canada:
Starlight Children’s Foundation Canada is part of Starlight’s global network, serving kids and families through partnerships with more than 130 healthcare facilities. Over the past 30 years, Starlight has become a leading global charity that partners with experts to improve the life and health of kids and families around the world. Collaborating with innovators in pediatric healthcare, entertainment and technology, Starlight provides a unique blend of family-centered programs and services from hospital to home. Starlight partners with more than 1,750 healthcare facilities and pediatric hospitals in Australia, Canada, Israel, New Zealand and the United Kingdom and the United States, serving millions of children every year.
Website: http://www.starlightcanada.org/
Twitter: @StarlightCanada #Strangers10
Facebook: http://facebook.com/starlightcanada
Youtube: http://youtube.com/canadastarlight
About Delmar International Inc.
Delmar consists of roughly one thousand professionals working in 40 locations throughout North America & South America, Mexico and Asia. The DELMAR GROUP today provides a variety of supply chain related services including; Customs Brokerage, Freight Forwarding, ground services, warehousing and distribution, as well as consulting and cargo management technology solutions.
Website: http://www.delmarcargo.com/
La Fondation pour l’enfance Starlight Québec présente la 10ème édition de son spectacle annuel “Strangers In The Night”
Plusieurs milliers de gens se rassembleront sous les étoiles, en compagnie des célèbres “Pointer Sisters”, pour une collecte de fonds au profit de familles dans le besoin.
La Fondation pour l’enfance Starlight Québec est particulièrement fière de vous présenter la 10ème édition de son gala gourmet “Strangers In The Night” qui aura lieu le samedi 14 juin prochain au centre commercial Fairview Pointe-Claire dans l’aire de stationnement #32. Cette soirée, présentée par Delmar International Inc., promet d’être divertissante, en plus de vous faire vivre une expérience gastronomique unique. De plus, le groupe très populaire des “Pointer Sisters”, trois fois gagnant d’un “Grammy Award”, offrira une performance musicale pour l’occasion.
La soirée commence à 17h00 avec 75 des plus prestigieux restaurants de Montréal, qui proposeront leurs meilleures assiettes aux 5 000 invités présents. Ces derniers auront la chance de goûter ces préparations de haute cuisine, avant de pouvoir danser sous les étoiles au rythme des Pointer Sisters, BoogieWonderband, Backtraxx, Persuasion, Meg Smith, Sammie Libman, DJ Whitney, ainsi que de DJ TB1, en présentation spéciale.
“Cette 10ème édition de l’évènement promet d’être la meilleure que nous ayons préparée à ce jour. Les montréalais auront la chance d’assister à une soirée mémorable et inspirante, compte tenu des célébrités et des invités spéciaux présents, ainsi que des prestations qui y seront offertes”, affirme Larry Day, fondateur de l’évènement.
La Fondation pour l’enfance Starlight Québec est heureuse d’accueillir un groupe toujours grandissant de commanditaires, dont plusieurs d’entre eux lui sont fidèles depuis des années, en plus de nouveaux venus pour cette édition de “Strangers In The Night 10″. Ce groupe de partenaires est composé de Delmar International Inc., les Caisses Desjardins, la Fondation Air Canada, la SAQ, la station de radio 92.5 “The Beat”, le journal The Gazette et CTV.
La Fondation profitera de l’occasion pour honorer Broccolini Construction, un de ses commanditaires réguliers, pour son très long historique caritatif ; Broccolini Construction est un des plus importants donateurs du grand Montréal et redonne systématiquement à la communauté.
Lors de cet évènement, la Fondation Starlight Québec souhaite recueillir plus de 500 000 $ et il est possible de se procurer les billets au www.strangersinthenight.ca.
Pour toute question à propos des accréditations média, des photos ou des demandes d’entrevue :
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À propos de La Fondation pour l’enfance Starlight
La Fondation Starlight Québec fait partie du regroupement “Starlight Global Network” et offre du soutien à des familles dans le besoin, en collaboration avec plus de 130 établissements de santé. Depuis les 30 dernières années, Starlight est devenu graduellement un leader dans le monde des organismes de bienfaisance et collabore constamment avec de nombreux experts pour améliorer la vie et la santé des enfants et de leurs familles à une échelle planétaire. En collaborant avec des gens novateurs en matière de soins pédiatriques, de divertissement et de technologies nouvelles, Starlight offre un mélange unique de programmes et de services pour les enfants et leur famille, de l’hôpital jusqu’à la maison.
Starlight Global Network agit en partenariat avec plus de 1 750 établissements de santé et hôpitaux pédiatriques en Australie, au Canada, en Nouvelle-Zélande, au Royaume-Uni et aux États-Unis. Ce regroupement offre ses services à des millions d’enfants chaque année.
Site web : http://www.starlightcanada.org/
Twitter : @StarlightCanada #Strangers10
Facebook : http://facebook.com/starlightcanada
Youtube : http://youtube.com/canadastarlight
À propos de Delmar International Inc.
Delmar est composé d’environ un millier de professionnels de l’industrie œuvrant dans 40 bureaux à travers l’Amérique du Nord, l’Amérique du Sud, le Mexique et l’Asie. Actuellement, le Groupe Delmar, chef de file dans le domaine du courtage en douane et du transit de fret, offre une gamme complète de solutions et de services logistiques de pointe, services au sol, entreposage et distribution, ainsi que des services-conseils et des solutions technologiques de gestion du fret.
Site web : http://www.delmarcargo.com/
#FilmFriday: Tiny Hamster Eating Tiny Burritos
We’ve been pondering about what it is that has made this video go viral. By now, you’ve probably seen it, the tiny hamster eating the tiny burritos at a tiny table. The video has had over 6 million views on YouTube which makes us believe that the makers have done something right!
We did some research and stumbled upon an interview with Farley Elliot (the burrito maker in the vide)o and learned of his perspective on why this video made it into the viral stratosphere. “Animals are awesome, food is the best and making high-quality, visually appealing videos will always win.”
So there you have it, the inside secrets on the makings of a viral video.
Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives Celebrates WorldPride With An Art Exhibition, Historical Tours, Community Displays and more
TORONTO, ON (May 7, 2014) – As Toronto gears up to host WorldPride 2014, the Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives (CLGA) celebrates with a series of public programs that shed light on LGBTQ human rights, identities and histories from around the world. The organization’s WorldPride lineup includes an art exhibition entitled Imaging Home: Resistance, Migration, Contradiction; a historical walking tour in partnership with Heritage Toronto and many other community displays and activities.
The CLGA’s official WorldPride 2014 exhibition, Imaging Home: Resistance, Migration, Contradiction, brings together documentary video and photographic work that explores the experiences of LGBTQ individuals living in oppressive regions around the globe. Works from Uganda, Kenya, Guyana, the Caribbean, India and Toronto are pieced together to tell a compelling story about the challenge of envisioning human rights at home – wherever that home is. Additionally, viewers are able to participate in the exhibition by adding their own photos to the collection as part of a growing “global family photo album.” Imaging Home: Resistance, Migration, Contradiction is a joint project of the CLGA and the international project, Envisioning Global LGBT Human Rights. A complimentary opening reception will take place at the CLGA (34 Isabella St.) on Tuesday June 24, 2014 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
“With the addition of photographs and videos that deal with the theme of ‘home’, we hope to draw attention to the many issues experienced locally and internationally,” says CLGA curator, Karen Stanworth. “WorldPride is not just a celebration, but also an opportunity to think about the ongoing crises affecting individuals around the globe.”
Residents and visitors to Toronto are also able to experience a variety of community displays and events presented by the CLGA across the city including:
- A small show of selected work entitled “Queer and Muslim: Finding Peace Within Islam” by Samra Habib. Also opening on June 24 at the CLGA (34 Isabella St).
- A WorldPride display at the Toronto Reference Library (789 Yonge St.) opening mid May, featuring items from the CLGA’s collections such as posters from early Pride parades and picnics and scans from periodicals and pulp fiction.
- A WorldPride display at Toronto City Hall (100 Queen St. W.) opening June 21, 2014, presenting several timelines of significant LGBTQ communities and events including parenting, the bathhouse raids, marriage equality and more.
- Pride Walk: Discovering Toronto’s LGBTQ Heritage from June 20 – June 27, 2014, (a partnership initiative between the CLGA and Heritage Toronto) features 90 minute historical walking tours of the Church-Wellesley village, inclusive of The Toronto Aids Memorial, The Barn, Glad Day Books, the CLGA and many other notable destinations. Scheduling and tickets ($20) are available by visiting http://heritagetoronto.org.
- In-house tours of the Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives (34 Isabella St.) from June 25 to June 30, 2014. Visitors can drop in during the WorldPride hours (listed below) to view the CLGA facilities and collection.
The CLGA’s WorldPride hours are June 25-26 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., June 27 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and June 28 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. For a full schedule of events and programming offered by the CLGA, please visit http://www.clga.ca/worldpride-clga.
About the Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives:
The Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives (CLGA) is the largest independent LGBTQ+ archives in the world. With a focus on Canadian content, the CLGA acquires, preserves and provides public access to information and archival materials in any medium. By collecting and caring for important historical records, personal papers, unpublished documents, publications, audio-visual material, works of art, photographs, posters, and other artifacts, the CLGA is a trusted guardian of LGBTQ+ histories now and for generations to come.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CLGArchives
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CLGArchives
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YouTube: http://bit.ly/1eAg4mB
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Our Favourite Looks From The 2014 Met Gala
The biggest evening in fashion, the annual Met Gala (a fundraising gala benefiting the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute) took over New York’s Metropolitan Museum last night. This year’s theme, White Tie and Decorations, paid tribute to the first U.S. couture designer, Charles James. The night was filled with some definite high fashion hits — check out some of our favourites!
Our Stand-Out Female Picks:
A surprise to no one, Sarah Jessica Parker is a showstopper in this work of art gown by Oscar de la Renta. We love the red signature on the train — similar to how an artist would sign off on a painting. Absolute genius.
Actress and model Suki Waterhouse takes our breath away in this beautiful Burberry design. The subdued makeup and neutral gown highlights her amazing natural beauty.
Supermodel Gisele Bundchen looks beautiful in this fitted Balenciaga dress. Don’t worry, husband Tom Brady cleaned up pretty well too.
The Power Couples
When you have two people as stunning as Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, together with Gucci, you know the outcome is going to be good. The couple and designer did not disappoint.
At these sort of affairs, men usually play it pretty safe and all eyes fall on the ladies. However, this year was a little different. Leave it to Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka to turn heads in their unusual attire designed by Tom Ford. While we are not positive we love the look, we most certainly applaud the originality. Bravo guys!
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have made some questionable choices in their personal lives, but last night, they left no room for debate. The two looked fabulous in their outfits designed by Lanvin.
Let us know your thoughts on last night’s attire in the comments below, or tweet us @EmbraceDisrupt!
Binge Watching Your Favourite T.V. Shows: How Long Does It Really Take? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Binge-watching a TV series can be a big investment of your time. Luckily, an INFOGRAPHIC from Neilsen has been circulating the web, informing exactly how much of your life you should allot to catching up on today’s hit shows. On the other hand, if you’ve been keeping up to date with one or all of these shows, you can finally calculate just how much of your life you’ve spent in front of the tube.
Top 10 #PRTips Of The Week: April 30, 2014
Here are our Top 10 PR Pro Tips for this week, selected from Twitter. Remember to submit your own PR pro tip using the hashtag #PRTip or #PRTips. Your tweet could be featured here next week!
If you send me a press release as a .pdf instead of a .doc, know that you are not one of my favorite people. #prtips
— R.L. Nave (@rlnave) April 29, 2014
Learn to write well. Short paras, short sentences & clear language. #PRTips
— Aneela Rose PR (@AneelaRosePR) April 29, 2014
Remember, successful #PR is not about what a journalist could do for you, but what you could do for them #PRtips
— Slack Communications (@SlackComms) April 29, 2014
Don’t forget to LOVE UP the wonderful people who are ALREADY in your business world. #PRtips
— Melissa Cassera (@casseracomm) April 27, 2014
Always pick up the check. People won’t remember what they had for lunch, but they’ll always remember who picked up the check. #PRTips
— Cyndy Hoenig (@CyndyHoenig) April 26, 2014
The optimum length for a sentence appears to be about 14 words. Write concise sentences with these tips! http://t.co/L6x5UNUewy #PRtips
— Brock Communications (@TeamBrockComm) April 25, 2014
Become comfortable in uncomfortable situations. #PRtips
— nicole (@Nicole_Kmiotek) April 25, 2014
If possible, compare your #PR progress against your competitors. Is there anything you could try and replicate/avoid? #prtips
— Slack Communications (@SlackComms) April 25, 2014
Coordination of effort takes much more energy to achieve than duplication of effort. But duplication takes much more energy to undo. #PRtips
— SwarnerGroup (@SwarnerGroup) April 24, 2014
#PRTip for Press Releases: Get to the point and fast! Don’t make it hard for the reader by hiding your message within the body copy.
— Whitefoot PR (@WhitefootPR) April 30, 2014
5 Hotels You To Need To Stay At In NYC
New York, New York! Everyone from Jay-Z to Frank Sinatra have vocalized their love for the “city that never sleeps.” What isn’t there to love about NYC? At your fingertips you have Broadway, endless restaurants and shopping, the Yankees, The MET, Central Park and the Rockefeller Centre, just to name a few. With the arrival of spring, we couldn’t think of a better time to start planning a little getaway to the Big Apple. In this expansive city, we know the difficultly you can face when trying to pick the best accommodation. So, we decided to compile a list of 5 great hotel stays in NYC.
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1. Gansevoort – Meatpacking District- 18 Ninth Avenue
With panoramic views of Manhattan and the Hudson River, the Gansevoort is the epitome of luxury. Located in the chic Meatpacking District, this hotel has everything for your ultimate stay. Equipped with a rooftop pool, newly furnished rooms, Provocateur Nightclub and the relaxing Exhale spa, we think you will have a difficult time finding any faults during your stay.
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2. Yotel- 570 Tenth Avenue
Experience a first-class, Times Square hotel at an affordable price. Yotel’s signature purple lights can be seen throughout every inch of the futuristic hotel including their lounge, rooftop terrace (NYC’s largest outdoor hotel space) and the lobby (also known as “mission control”). Be sure to check out their $40 all you can eat and drink, weekend brunch on the outdoor terrace!
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3. The MAve -27th & Madison Avenue
This boutique hotel has a minimalistic feel with sleek bamboo hardwood floors, modern art, brightly painted bathrooms and pristine white duvets. Located on the legendary Madison Ave in the Flatiron District, this hotel is steps from the best shopping and dining NYC has to offer.
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4. The Peninsula – 700 5th Avenue at 55th St
The Peninsula New York is a hotel of grandeur and sophistication. Enjoy impeccable cuisine from the Peninsula New York’s signature restaurant, Clement; sip tea at the Gotham Lounge or watch the sun set from the rooftop bar and terrace, Salon de Ning. If you are looking to relax, enjoy some time unwinding pool side or, at the award-winning Peninsula Spa.
Enjoy the loft inspired accommodations of NU Hotel, located in the heart of Brooklyn. This hotel has an authentic artistic vibe with bright colours and urban touches. Each room is outfitted with unique pieces including hammocks, bunk beds and wall murals from NU Perspective artists. This eco-friendly hotel is complete with their own bar and lounge – Misdemeanor, where guests can enjoy Happy Hour before heading to their show at the Barclay Centre. NU Hotel helps you enjoy Brooklyn to the fullest.
We hope you enjoy your stay in New York City and if you have any other hotel recommendations please share in the comments below!
INFOGRAPHIC: What Makes A Good Photo?
In PR, we constantly look for opportunities to snap photos that will tell a captivating story. Today we stumbled across this INFOGRAPHIC from InLights Photography that explains some of the steps you should take to snatch a better picture. Check it out below:
Top 10 #PRPRO Tips of The Week: April 23, 2014
Here are our Top 10 PR Pro Tips for this week, selected from Twitter. Remember to submit your own PR pro tip using the hashtag #PRTip or #PRTips. Your tweet could be featured here next week!
Don’t exaggerate. Get your facts straight. If one of the claims you make is not true, the pitch quickly loses credibility. #PRtips #PRpitch
— Polongo PR (@PolongoPR) April 22, 2014
Review plans regularly, says @dawn_lou79. What’s going well & not so well? There’s no shame in changing tack to ensure great results #PRTips
— Tribe PR (@TribePR) April 22, 2014
Stay passionate and hardworking but don’t get too busy for the important things and people in your life. #prtip #life #workhard
— Rachel Laitala (@rachmariepr) April 18, 2014
BE PROACTIVE, NOT REACTIVE! Prepare for a crisis before it happens. Create a list of potential problems & develop a plan of action. #PRtips
— Sabrina – Blu Lotus (@BluLotusPR) April 14, 2014
The subject line of your email pitch should be less than eight words. Simplicity wins. #PRTips
— Aneela Rose PR (@AneelaRosePR) April 14, 2014
prtips The last thing ppl want to hear when they meet you is your life story or why your biz is the best. Relax. Ask about them. prtips
— LAKSH JINDAL JINDAL (@danuxrodh_regmi) April 22, 2014
Bloggers are going to be more likely to respond to your email if you take 30s to find & use their name #PRtip
— Sarah Worsham (@sazbean) April 21, 2014
#PRTip – The difference between persistence and chasing is timing.
— McCollins Media (@McCollinsMedia) April 21, 2014
Don’t always rely on email – sometimes you just need to get on the phone, it’s more immediate and can help you develop relationships #prtips
— Cerub PR (@CerubPR) April 22, 2014
There are no days off when it comes to public relations. Consistency is essential & key in the PR world. #prtip
— Samantha Jordan サマンサ (@_SJordan) April 21, 2014
