Terri Clark, Kenny Rogers, Skins curling and comedian Tracy Morgan heading to Casino Rama

Country, Comedy & Curling Kick Off 2013 Concert Season

Announcing the January 2013 concert line-up at Casino Rama

Terri Clark to perform at Casino Rama

RAMA, ON (Tuesday, October 9, 2012) – It’s time to kick start another year of amazing entertainment at Casino Rama.  Over the past 12 years, fans have come to expect an exciting mix of world-class concerts, cutting edge sporting events and popular production shows.

The coming year will be no exception!  January 2013 highlights include the return of Country stars Terri Clark & Kenny Rogers, an All-Star version of the Skins Curling Game and comedian Tracy Morgan takes the stage.

Sheraton Centre Toronto birthday sale

CELEBRATE SHERATON CENTRE TORONTO’S MILESTONE 40^TH BIRTHDAY

72-hour sale features up to 40% off regular rates

TORONTO, October 11, 2012 – The landmark Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel across from Nathan Phillips Square and Toronto City Hall turns 40 years old on October 16^th. 

To celebrate this milestone birthday, the Sheraton Centre is offering a 72-hour sale in a salute to the hotel’s 1972 opening, featuring guest room rates from $99 for dates in December, January and February and rates from $139 for upcoming dates in October and November.

Rates are subject to availability and applicable taxes.  Bookings are fully pre-paid and non-refundable and represent up to 40% off regular selling rates.  Rates are based on single or double occupancy and children 17 years and under stay free in parent’s room using existing bedding.

For a good time, crowds head to Casino Rama

   One-Tank Trip for Oct. 6/12

  

   (c) By Jim Fox

   Carved out of a cornfield near Orillia 16 years ago, Casino Rama has grown to become an all-season resort and one of Ontario’s most-popular attractions.

Casino Rama’s 300 room all-suite hotel includes a spa, fitness facilities, indoor pool, restaurant and bar/lounge. (Jim Fox photo)

   It was no gamble to launch this venture on the Mnjikaning First Nation Reserve, near the Narrows between lakes Simcoe and Couchiching.

   Beginning modestly with one main building housing the casino and restaurants, there was a tent where world-class entertainers including Tony Bennett performed.

   Now there’s an all-suite hotel and spa, entertainment complex, conference facilities and 10 restaurants serving an average of 10,000 meals a day.

   About 8,000 people – or almost three million annually – make the trek to Rama along with 30 tour buses daily.

It's all happening at the Toronto Zoo Thanksgiving weekend

What's new at the Zoo... Weekly feature Hudson is all grown up and is taking the plunge into the 'Big Boy' pool! Just in time for his birthday, and now that he is all grown up (and with Inukshuk's move to  Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat), Hudson is enjoying making a splash in the 'big boy' pool and  larger exhibit area of the Tundra Trek's polar bear exhibit.    Check out Hudson taking the plunge in the Tundra Trek this Thanksgiving Weekend! Don't  forget to visit the underwater viewing area for an up close view of him swimming about!  SAVE THE DATE: Join us on Saturday, October 13th from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm as we  celebrate  Hudson the polar bear cub's first birthday! Party festivities will include a special  keeper talk, birthday treats, a cub-sized icicle birthday cake for Hudson and the chance to  sign a polar bear-sized birthday card. It will be the 'coolest' party in town!

Thanksgiving weekend events at Harbourfront in Toronto

(News Release)

TORONTO -- HarbourKIDS:Folk - This Thanksgiving weekend, explore a world of good, 
celebrating the positivity of communities, families and friends through folk 
music, folk tales, folk art, folk theatre and more over three folk-filled days, 
October 6-8th, 11:00am - 5:00pm daily.

Harbourfront Centre Visual Arts - Witness the works of artists, architects, 
designers, photographers and more throughout ten exhibition spaces.  The 
exhibitions run from Friday, Sept. 28-Sunday, Dec. 23, Noon-6pm.

Casey at the Bat tour at the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame

Former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Paul Spoljaric and his wife Lisa has started the "Casey at the Bat" tour and are bringing thier first event to the Hall of Fame on Saturday, October 13th and Sunday, October 14th.

You must pre-register by October 10th to help support this worthy cause.

Winners crowned with largest pumpkin and squash at the Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show

SIMCOE, Ont. - The winner of the Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show’s giant pumpkin competition has been crowned.

Chris Delaney of Pickering, Ontario took home the James I. Memorial Trophy along with the $2,000 grand prize for growing the largest pumpkin weighing in at a whopping 1,683lbs.

That beat last year’s record by 257lbs. Money for the largest pumpkin was generously donated by O’Grady & Associates. 

Fair-goers check out the big veggies at the fair. (Jim Fox photo)

Joel Jarvis from St. Thomas took first place again, plus $500 in cash this year for the Giant Squash that weighed in at 947lbs. This is Joel’s second year of winning the giant squash competition. 

Huron’s men and women answered the call; theme of Doors Open event

DOORS OPEN HURON ~ DEFENDING A NATION shares their stories

David R Hill, Preliminary Flying School, Centralia, 1957

Embracing the provincial Doors Open theme for 2012 “Defending a Nation”, Huron County

acknowledges the men and women who responded to the call and supported worldwide

military efforts. Doors Open Huron - Defending a Nation features 24 heritage buildings

 and unique cultural sites across Huron County open to the public - free of charge - on

October 13th and 14th from 10:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. daily.

K-W Oktoberfest rolls out the barrels (of fun and beer) for annual Bavarian bash

(News Release)

KITCHENER, Ont. -- One of Canada’s biggest parties is about to begin.

As the largest Bavarian festival in North America, the Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest sees thousands of visitors celebrate annually in the Festhallen and the 40+ family and cultural events.

From October 5^th to 13th, the region celebrates Oktoberfest with concerts, a Thanksgiving parade, a 5km fun run, food drive and, of course, delicious food and drink, and so much more. Every year the Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest also raises funds for over 70 charities and not-for-profit organizations while celebrating the family friendly event. 

Stratford Shakespeare Festival coming events in Toronto, Detroit, Montreal

October 3, 2012… The Stratford Shakespeare Festival will be hosting or participating in a number of events over the coming weeks, including the following:

TORONTO

Wednesday, October 10

Twelfth Night screenings

Daniels Spectrum, 585 Dundas Street East, Toronto

The Stratford Shakespeare Festival will be doing two screenings of the 2011 film of Twelfth Night, directed by Des McAnuff, featuring Ben Carlson, Brian Dennehy and Stephen Ouimette. An afternoon screening is for invited students and teachers from the Regent Park area. It will be preceded by a workshop with two actors from the production, Cara Ricketts and Mike Shara, and followed by a question and answer period. An evening screening will be open to the public and will also be followed by a Q&A with Cara Ricketts and Mike Shara.

Cuvée’s 25th anniversary wine and food event marks a significant rebirth

2013 Cuvée Weekend Wine Experience to Mark a Silver Celebration 

St. Catharines, ON, October 1, 2012 –Next year’s annual Cuvée Weekend (March 1 to 3, 2013) is not only the occasion of its 25^th Anniversary – it will also mark the rebirth and renewal of one of the wine industry’s most celebrated events, where hundreds of food and wine enthusiasts will savour Ontario’s best wines alongside winemakers and industry insiders

The hallmark of the Cuvée Weekend Wine Experience has always been the Cuvée Gala at Fallsview Casino Resort, and this year will be no exception.

On Friday, March 1, 2013, in the spirit of a grand tasting, guests will sample some of Ontario’s best wines while celebrated chefs and food purveyors wow food lovers with live cooking stations.  This year, however, the wines that will be poured at the Gala will not be chosen by a panel of winemakers via an awards judging process as in the past.

Grammy Award-winning jazz singer Diana Krall returns to Caesars Windsor Colosseum

For immediate release: October 1, 2012

Caesars Windsor is pleased to welcome award-winning pianist and singer Diana Krall to the Colosseum stage on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 9 pm. 

Canadian-born Krall first took the jazz world by storm in the late 1990s with her deep, breathy vocals and cool and sensual delivery.  Since then, Krall has sold over 15 million albums worldwide, making her one of the best-selling jazz artists of all time.

The upcoming release of Krall’s extraordinary new album “Glad Rag Doll” produced by renowned producer T Bone Burnett promises to capture some of her most joyous piano playing to date. With 2 Grammy Awards and 8 Juno Awards to her credit, her hits include “The Look of Love,”  “Let’s Fall in Love,” and “Peel Me a Grape.” Tickets start at $45 Canadian.