BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//Say Yeah!//Toronto Events Calendar//EN VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Toronto Events Calendar X-WR-CALDESC:Your Toronto Events Calendar X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100509 DURATION:P1D DESCRIPTION:It's free! The Toronto Comic Arts Festival exists to promote the breadth and diversity of comics, and what is considered comics, as legitimate medium of literary and artistic worth. We seek to promote the creators of these works in their broad and diverse voices, for the betterment of the medium of comics and to reach as wide an audience as possible for them. The first Toronto Comic Arts Festival (?TCAF?) was held on the weekend of March 29th 2003. It was the natural progression of years of disparate book signings, author appearances and miscellaneous events put together by a group of volunteers interested in promoting the literary and artistic merits of comic books and graphic novels. Approximately 600 members of the public attended the first festival, with 25 staff and approximately 70 creators in attendance. SUMMARY:The Toronto Comic Arts Festival UID:47D192B5-F6F9-4642-637444CAD490E56F@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065250 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100405 DURATION:P1D DESCRIPTION: SUMMARY:The XX and jj at the Phoenix UID:47CC6A1F-0E86-A320-7A3F22639F5D4EC6@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065250 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100403T010000Z DTEND:20100403T040000Z DESCRIPTION:Live! $18.50 SUMMARY:Bonobo, Live at the Opera House UID:C91CAC49-AA2E-2F42-F8003E2E1EF7E638@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065250 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100330T220000Z DTEND:20100331T010000Z DESCRIPTION:DemoCamp is a social event for designers, developers, marketers and entrepreneurs. SUMMARY:DemoCamp Toronto # 26 UID:924362D1-D2DA-0FE7-5CB1B95D5BB18604@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065250 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100326T003000Z DTEND:20100326T033000Z DESCRIPTION:Join Nick La, creator of the popular blog Web Designer Wall, owner of N.Design Studio, IconDock, and Best Web Gallery for a one-day immersion into WordPress, the world's most popular publishing platform. If you want to learn how to create your own WordPress themes, understand how to use template tags and conditional tags to format and display the data you want, or how to use WordPress as a content management system, Nick will take you from WordPress Zero to Hero in 7 hours flat. This workshop is for people who have a WordPress blog (or are in the process of creating one) and would like to create their own theme and templates for personal or professional use. This workshop is also for web designers who wish to offer a value-added service to their clients. PHP skills are not required to attend this workshop. A full workshop schedule and topical breakdown will be available shortly. Industrial strength WiFi and power will be available to guests, and breakfast will be served at 8:30am. There will also be coffee breaks scheduled throughout the day. Attendees are encouraged to have: - A laptop that supports local server such as MAMP (OSX), WAMP, LAMP, or XAMPP - An HTML/CSS editor such as Adobe Dreamweaver - An understanding of HTML and CSS Bonus: anyone who signs up for the workshop will get a $45 discount code from InMotion Hosting. You may use the coupon code in any business class shared hosting, VPS and dedicated server packages. SUMMARY:WordPress: Zero to Hero UID:DC2D98E8-E35A-B7BB-3E950CA3DBE1CA4C@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065250 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100315T223000Z DTEND:20100316T010000Z DESCRIPTION:Programming Java applications is often viewed as less than pleasurable. This perception is exacerbated when enterprise Java frameworks are stacked up next to all the wonderful new web frameworks and methodologies available to developers today. Grails, a Java-based, agile web development MVC framework, may change all that. In this talk, learn from a one-time skeptic how your team can use Grails to speed up project delivery, streamline maintenance and support, increase functionality and performance, allowing you to spend more time focused on business objectives in your next web project. SUMMARY:Grails Isn't Just for Programmers UID:6B4D32E8-FF78-3B9B-01993B5E274D5045@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065250 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100311T130000Z DTEND:20100311T230000Z DESCRIPTION:There's a very real reason why Connect IT is different this year than any before. Why are balancing three different themes in a single conference that seem like that are each deserving of their own. What pushes the conference to dive into themes like business model generation, personal brand/identity, and social business design, is that business is done with the web. That's a fact of how things are done in the present, and it's also a certainty for the foreseeable future. While other conferences choose to focus on more specific and 'current' themes like cloud computing, it's only because technologies rise and fall in popularity. When we talk about the nature of business and the web though, we're talking about fundamental change and evolution. We saw the first phase of the web evolve when big companies were spending tens of millions of dollars on their websites a decade ago and getting online. We then saw another phase with the acceptance of e-commerce and the idea that people would in fact spend money and purchase goods online. Recently, we've started to learn that consumers want to connect with others online and be a part of social experiences with both other consumers, and brands. It's in that nature that we have an interest in these themes. It's based on some assumptions about how business is changing: 'That your actions online will continue to have impact online in both the ecosystem you interact with and for your own future 'That the trend will necessitate businesses to change the way they do business, and they will need to become more efficient in the digital age 'Lastly, it's only through understanding business models, that we'll be able to design innovative business models for tomorrow's enterprises. The themes of Connect IT 2010 are the themes of how business is changing. We hope you'll join us in exploring each of these ideas further at the Connect IT Conference on March 11, 2010. SUMMARY:Connect IT Conference UID:923E57D8-D009-32E0-559C0C57524835B9@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065250 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100309T213000Z DTEND:20100310T000000Z DESCRIPTION:Local iPhone Developer meetup in Toronto. Come meet other iPhone devs. All skill levels welcome! SUMMARY:#coffeeandiphone UID:3DC331EB-A77C-D362-FA6E0025E34A3C9E@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065250 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100306T020000Z DTEND:20100306T080000Z DESCRIPTION:It's back! Canadian Livers in Training symposium, 2010 edition. Hosted by SXSW dignitaries Jay Goldman (@jaygoldman) and Lee Dale (@smack416). Register here! http://guestlistapp.com/events/15744 Once again, GenYTO! As you know, much of the success of last year's event was being able to introduce the GenYTO cru to the SXSW veterans. Once again we'll be joining forces with GenYTO to bring the best and brightest minds of all ages together for this liver training event. Our gracious host This year we are ever so pleased to be hosting at the elevator free Fair Trade Jewelry Co thanks to the generosity of Ryan Taylor (@ryantaylor). The entertainment As with last year, there will be music a plenty, from the tag teaming People Downtown duo of Abdul Smooth and Nathan Lee (@nathan416). This ain't no slumber party (as opposed to last year). Be prepared to shake what your momma gave you. Drinks are on you! Of course, we'll be greatly encouraging the BYOB extravaganza that took hold last year and, with no elevator shenanigans everyone we'll be completely focused on socializing right away. Latest News Get the most up to date details on Twitter. Follow http://twitter.com/CanLITyeah Peace. Lee and Jay. SUMMARY:CanLIT UID:BA80E145-B077-5526-E7CDBB258AA737C5@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065250 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100305T020000Z DTEND:20100305T045500Z DESCRIPTION:$15 advanced. More deets: http://teamyacht.com SUMMARY:Yacht at Wrongbar with Bobby Birdman and MNDR UID:C8FCD2FD-CAFE-D5CC-B9417122AD8BAE3E@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065250 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100305T010000Z DTEND:20100305T045500Z DESCRIPTION:Malinese group, formed in 1982. Plays a mix of blues, rock and traditional Tuareg music. Great stuff. $30 advance $40 at the door SUMMARY:Tinariwen UID:C901611F-E849-8A80-23B152FDE83BE753@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065250 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100304T000000Z DTEND:20100304T040000Z DESCRIPTION:Event Information Check back for Speaker Updates! ALSO - this Edition of Ignite! we wanted to focus on the fantastic presentations - we *won't* be featuring a contest to give y'all even more time with the speakers. Ignite Toronto 3 is excited to take part in Global Ignite Week! That means six continents, 60 Cities, 600 Talks, 10,000+ Igniters! Ignite Toronto 3 will take place on March 3, 2010 at 7:00pm at the Drake Hotel, located at 1150 Queen Street West in downtown Toronto. If you?re interested in submitting an Ignite please use this form. Our current line-up includes: Jesse Hirsh, Metaviews Mark Coleran, Visual Designer Michael Dila, Torch Jake Jakob Koseleci, Writer Filmmaker Riwa Harfoush Chaitanya Kalevar Moira Fogarty Ryan Short Jon Lax, Teehan + Lax Mark McKay You? Click me. SUMMARY:Ignite! Toronto 3 - Part of Global Ignite! Week UID:F7ADBE8E-A383-1970-81F2951ECFA1D817@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065250 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100304T000000Z DTEND:20100304T013000Z DESCRIPTION: SUMMARY:Meet the Artist: Giuseppe Penone UID:1CA23C56-A055-2D62-66948268E1D7912D@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065250 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100302T140000Z DTEND:20100302T220000Z DESCRIPTION:This one day conference features six internationally renowned bestselling authors and leaders who will share an exciting blend of cutting edge thinking and real world experience on today's most critical marketing issues. Don't miss out on your chance to be a part of history and network with over 1,200 of Canada's most influential marketers. Why are we doing this? Developed to answer the questions currently facing your organization The Art of Marketing will provide a clearer understanding of how marketing has changed, what role it now plays in the buying decision, its impact on your business and ultimately how the consumer views, interacts and positions your brand in a crowded marketplace. Speakers » Seth Godin on Leadership & Creativity » Dan Heath on Strategy & Communications » Mitch Joel on Digital Marketing & Social Media » Max Lenderman on Branding & Experiential Marketing » Sally Hogshead on Persuasion & Influence » James Othmer on Advertising & Branding SUMMARY:The Art of Marketing UID:439CAA80-99BB-A4B3-551212369F110829@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065250 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100228T150000Z DTEND:20100228T180000Z DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn the who where and what of Toronto?s Health and Wellness practitioners, consultants and businesses in the Black and Multicultural Community. Listen to expert speakers on nutrition, body detox, stress management and healthy living. Browse the vendors tables for essential oils, shea butter, healing crystal jewelry, healthy living books and more. This event welcomes visitors from Toronto?s multicultural melting pot to sample treats while they explore the products and services offered to and by the black community. Go to WWW.PRANAWELLNESS.COM for more details and show link. SUMMARY:BLACK HEALTH & WELLNESS SHOW 2010 UID:981BBA29-A5E9-395B-A4217234BCEACC2D@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065250 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100228T030000Z DTEND:20100228T070000Z DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY FEBRUARY 27 2010 Embrace & Nastymix present VITALIC http://www.myspace.com/vitalicofficial with MILANO & NASTY NAV $15 Earlybird Advance Tickets available at Rotate This, Soundscapes and Play De Record. RSVP GUESTLIST REQUESTS: guestlist@wrongbar.com RSVP TABLE RESERVATIONS: bottles@wrongbar.com WRONGBAR | 1279 QUEEN STREET WEST SUMMARY:Vitalic at Wrongbar UID:C91F589F-CC56-5492-D51C324EB2287B74@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065250 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100227T020000Z DTEND:20100227T080000Z DESCRIPTION:Wrongbar presents Parallels, "Visionaires" Record Release Party PARALLELS | Live Performance http://www.facebook.com/parallels http://www.myspace.com/parallelsfm With Special Guests TRUST http://www.myspace.com/trst Special Guest DJ Sets by: HOLY FUCK DJs http://www.myspace.com/holyfuck JACKIE PHOENIX http://www.myspace.com/foxfireforest ALI BLACK http://soundcloud.com/djaliblack GYPSY MIDNIGHT http://www.myspace.com/gypsymidnight1 VISUAL STIMULUS BY MIDDLESCHOOL 9PM $10 Advance Tickets available at Rotate This, Soundscapes and online at wantickets.com RSVP GUESTLIST REQUESTS: guestlist@wrongbar.com RSVP TABLE RESERVATIONS: bottles@wrongbar.com WRONGBAR | 1279 QUEEN STREET WEST __ PARALLELS Parallels are an electronic pop trio consisting of Cameron Findlay (drums, composer, producer), Holly Dodson (vocalist, composer, producer) and Joey Kehoe (live synths). PARALLELS has developed a loyal following and critical acclaim internationally and in their hometown, Toronto, since their formation in October 2008. "Visionaries" is their first full-length release composed of 12 songs, written, recorded and produced by Findlay and Dodson at Marigold Studios in Toronto. They will be releasing the album independently on Marigold Records. SUMMARY:Parallels, live at Wrongbar, with Holy Fuck DJs and more. UID:C928FBBD-AF3C-50B8-4E26044A34B7B6F7@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065250 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100227T000000Z DTEND:20100227T020000Z DESCRIPTION:"The Taxali 300" runs from January 28 - February 28th, 2010, showcasing hundreds of small illustrations and collages originally created for such esteemed publications as Rolling Stone, Time, GQ, Newsweek, Esquire and The New York Times among others. Spanning 2 decades and multiple awards and accolades, "The Taxali 300" presents Gary's exceptional collection of commercial illustration as a complete body of work in a gallery setting for the first time, allowing viewers to appreciate the prolific scope of visual communications and tactile character design intrinsically associated with Gary Taxali's artwork. An Artist Lecture with Gary Taxali takes place at Narwhal Art Projects on Monday, February 22nd, 7-9pm. Seating is limited for this in-depth lecture, please make sure to reserve your spot ahead of time! $10 admission, $5 with a valid student ID. Please RSVP to 647.346.5317 or contact@narwhalartprojects.com to reserve a ticket. SUMMARY:Gary Taxali Artist Lecture UID:4BD16149-913E-B356-AD08DFB1B69ECD95@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065250 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100226T000000Z DTEND:20100226T040000Z DESCRIPTION:mesh '10 is less than four months away so it's time to get together for a mesh meet-up. As important, we want to celebrate some exciting news - Mathew Ingram's new job as writer for GigaOm. SUMMARY:Mesh Meetup UID:99A16F2A-FA82-226E-2D22AB3E688CB3C6@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065250 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100224T230000Z DTEND:20100225T030000Z DESCRIPTION:Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been cancelled. CN!TC apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you all for your continued support. SUMMARY:A Closer Event: The Sneak Peek UID:D88EC1C7-99C4-0D04-1655B32C542868C2@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065250 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100224T230000Z DTEND:20100225T020000Z DESCRIPTION:Announcing February's Startup Drinks! We're continuing to keep the spirit of the startup community alive, one pint at a time on Wednesday, February 24th. It's a simple concept: a grassroots effort to make sure startup folks get in touch and stay in touch. SUMMARY:StartUp Drinks Toronto UID:941B6FBB-E5F8-CDC6-FB2E432A1B01C1FE@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065250 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100224T200000Z DTEND:20100225T000000Z DESCRIPTION:Please join the Mobile Experience Innovation Centre on Wednesday February 24, 2010, from 3-7pm, for MEIC6. A forum to further the conversation in mobile innovation, we will be looking towards the future of the mobile experience. Join us for an afternoon of engaging discussion with industry leaders and researchers. Schedule 3pm - Opening Remarks 3:05pm - Keynote with Gerald Karam, Distinguished Member of Technical Staff, Networking and Services Research, AT&T Labs. iLoveIt: Riding the accelerating adoption of Smartphones Smartphones, like the Apple iPhone, RIM Blackberry Storm, Palm Pre and the Motorola Droid are changing people's very perception of the use of mobile handsets. An confluence of events has led to this sea change of experience and growing adoption: just the right technology showing up (e.g. touch screens), wireless networking capability, regulation (or the lack of), business models, service pricing, and a snowball effect of smartphone purchases with improved application value. The future looks really exciting because the day when the saturated mobile phone market becomes a saturated smartphone market is not so far off. What then? Are we just going to be talking on the phone? Texting? Browsing the web? Playing games? Watching videos? That much computing and communications power in so many hands, screams out for different thinking - different ways we can enhance the human experience and day to day utility of our $70/month habit. Conversely, the resources that came together to make this dream possible have some bounds - no one can afford the system where everyone is watching whatever video they want over their smartphones all the time, wherever they are - if it could be built at all. Will the system just come to some form of screeching halt, or perhaps, a slide into the ordinary. And maybe ordinary is enough. There are more questions than answers. But it's an fascinating game we can all play, because we're all part of the adoption curve. 4:00 pm - Research and Case Studies SUMMARY:Mobile Experience Innovation Centre 6 UID:B9348C5B-9CE8-4562-4E92167D98ECAAB5@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065250 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100223T230000Z DTEND:20100224T020000Z DESCRIPTION:We have a special Third Tuesday Toronto on Feb. 23. It's special because we're holding it in conjunction with Personal Brand Camp - a project being undertaken by Michael Cayley for the students studying social media at Humber College. During the afternoon, the Humber students will meet with volunteer mentors to discuss the importance of their online personnas, the issues involved and how they can develop an online brand that will be consistent with the people they are. Then, in the evening, Mitch Joel will be our featured speaker at Third Tuesday. Mitch has built a remarkable personal brand. He is well known and widely respected as a marketing thought leader. This year, he published Six Pixels of Separation, a handbook to digital marketing and social media. He's often referred to as "Canada's Seth Godin." That's no small feat. Mitch will offer us his perspective on the concept of personal brand. Does he build his brand consciously? Are there rules, implicit or explicit, that he applies in doing this? Is personal brand building something that we all should be engaged in? What advice would he offer to anyone concerned about the image they project online and in the real world. Students will be admitted free of charge. If you're a student, please indicate this in the comment when you register and then bring your student ID as proof of status when you register on the night of the event. As always, thanks are due to our Third Tuesday sponsors - CNW Group, Molson Coors Canada, Rogers Communications, Radian6 and Fairmont Hotels and Resorts. Their support make it possible to bring great speakers like Mitch not just to Toronto but also to Third Tuesdays across Canada. SUMMARY:Mitch Joel on Your Personal Brand UID:99A4DBBB-FE9E-B226-02DF4777CE034D54@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065250 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100222T220000Z DTEND:20100223T030000Z DESCRIPTION:Rancho Relaxo Celebrates One Year Anniversary of Vegan Menu Options It's fun to be one! Meet new friends, eat, network, and celebrate their vegan menu turning one! Buffet: Appetizers, Salads, Soups, Entrées, and Desserts Fully Vegan Cuisine by Blazing Kitchen and Rancho Relaxo! Raffle! Tequila Tasting with the Olmeca Girls! Cash bar: $5 shots and Draft all night. Monday, February 22, 2010, 5-10pm Ticketed Event: $25. Sold individually or by tables or 2, 4, and 6. Ticket info: Alecia (kittywhite75@hotmail.com) 416-728-7465 http://ranchorelaxo.biz/ SUMMARY:Rancho Relaxo Special Vegan Buffet Dinner UID:8B5BCFBF-E8C7-A25C-7DD0B2117FA3DD4F@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065250 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100222T010000Z DTEND:20100222T045500Z DESCRIPTION:$15 advance SUMMARY:El Perro Del Mar and Taken By Trees at the Mod Club UID:C90D351A-A4C4-FAA8-32C3E77508914512@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065250 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100220 DURATION:P2D DESCRIPTION:PodCamp Toronto 2010 is a FREE "unconference" bringing together professionals and hobbyists from Toronto and the surrounding area to explore the cutting edge of new and social media. If you are an online content creator - hobbyist and professionals - who are building communities online in a variety of ways, then PodCamp Toronto 2010 is for you. Share ideas, discuss theories and learn lessons from an audience of experts. Network, network, network. All are welcome. Join us! SUMMARY:PodCamp Toronto UID:28B3CED2-0B50-17FB-2E749E0E06206DBE@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065250 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100219T010000Z DTEND:20100219T045500Z DESCRIPTION:Cancelled due to illness. Might be back in June. $21.50 advance $25.00 @ the door 19+ SUMMARY:Kings of Convenience CANCELLED UID:47BD615B-0320-E61D-BCE9E0EF679DE255@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065250 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100217T230000Z DTEND:20100218T020000Z DESCRIPTION:Join us on February 17th for the first Sprout Up of 2010! The theme is avoiding legal mistakes at your startup. Guest speaker Rob Hyndman will be talking about "The 5 biggest legal mistakes you won't make if you listen to this presentation." You'll also hear from new local startups about their businesses. Event details: Date: Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 Time: 6pm-9pm Place: The Pilot, 22 Cumberland St, Yorkville Guest Speaker: Rob Hyndman, Hyndman Law Participating startups: Clip Mobile, others TBA You can follow conversations about the event and connect with attendees beforehand by following the #SproutUpTO event page on Sprouter. For more information contact Erin at erin@sprouter.com. SUMMARY:SproutUp Toronto UID:65F42015-AB69-5F1D-D39D577AEC78CD00@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065250 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100216T223000Z DTEND:20100217T020000Z DESCRIPTION:Agenda 5:30 Gather in the Appel Salon Prologue space for drinks and networking prior to the event 6:00 We move to the main space to set the context and describe the structure of the design exercise. 9:00 We wrap the design exercise and break for the evening. What to Expect If you attended last year's ChangeCamp, this event is different. It is not structured as an open-space style unconference. Instead, this is more like a large-scale ChangeLab session, where participants roll up their sleeves at tables of 8 around a single purpose. Expect a great room filled with smart creative engaged people like you, working in small groups, learning by doing. Registration Process: Visit http://changecampto2010.eventbrite.com/ Find the ticket type that best describes you in the list Enter the amount of your Pay-What-You-Can donation (suggested $10, min $1) Pay online using PayPal or choose At The Door. Complete your contact information, and answer the question of what gifts you bring You will receive an email confirmation of your registration. Paper tickets are not required SUMMARY:ChangeCamp: Designing a Civic Engagement Toolkit UID:DC8C5ABE-E191-D038-1963374C752F5B84@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065250 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100216T000000Z DTEND:20100216T050000Z DESCRIPTION:Rails Pub Nite is every 3rd Monday of each month, except in December. It happens from 7-11pm at The Rhino (1249 Queen St. W in Toronto). RPN is free of cost and everyone interested in web development is encouraged to join us for a pint. Please note that this is a social event, not a user group. There are no technical demonstrations at Pub Nite. Recruiters and employers and start-ups: You are encouraged to come to Rails Pub Nite. We have a long held tradition that you can stand on a chair, tell us about your company and why we might work for you, for up to two minutes. You then must buy all attendees a round of drinks. Everyone wins! SUMMARY:Rails Pub Nite UID:4C4E9CCC-9CF3-E878-E3D19C0790E18291@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065250 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100215T230000Z DTEND:20100216T040000Z DESCRIPTION:Founders & Funders is a "by invitation only" event for the people that start high growth companies and the people the fund them. It is a highly edited dinner party for entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists. It is designed to increase the number of social connections in this community. SUMMARY:Founders & Funders UID:8DAB4F5B-CC2B-44CA-63F85974FB00FD84@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065250 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100212T020000Z DTEND:20100212T080000Z DESCRIPTION:This months edition of #GenYTO will be in support of disaster relief efforts going on in Haiti. All proceeds from ticket sales and other items (i.e. raffle tickets, possibly drinks, etc) will go to the Canadian Red Cross. We are also working on getting the Canadian Government to match the amount that we raise. Come out, have a couple of drinks, meet some phenomenal people and enjoy yourself. If you do not know about GenYTO yet: It is a monthly meetup that brings together some of the smartest and most innovative minds from the Toronto startup, tech and marketing community to network, enjoy a good time in a casual setting and raise money for charities. We look forward to seeing you out! -Dave Coleman (@DaveColeman) SUMMARY:GenYTO and HaiHaiTO in Support of Haitian Disaster Relief UID:43A4CE10-C3F8-2DFF-5A40C735A80DCD75@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065250 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100211T223000Z DTEND:20100212T003000Z DESCRIPTION:The Unfinished Lecture is a monthly event hosted by the Strategic Innovation Lab at OCAD and sponsored by Torch Partnership. Part of the Unfinished Business initiative, the lectures are intended to generate an open conversation about strategic innovation in the business and design of commercial enterprises and public organizations. From Artifact to Transformation ***** Our world becomes increasingly more interconnected and the frequency of change continues to accelerate. What roles can designers play in this evolving cultural context? How can we shift the perspective of our craft and practice to make broad and meaningful impact with our work? In this talk, Henry will explore the different trajectories of design, design thinking, and the interface between design and other professions. ABOUT THE SPEAKER ***** Henry Hong-Yiu Cheung Currently jamming with like-minded colleagues in his role as Practice Lead for Systems at Scale at IDEO?s Chicago office, Henry is a designer by practice and an adventurer at heart. His core proficiency is in using design thinking to map out unseen opportunities and emerging trends in order to develop the desired outcomes. Henry believes the richness of solutions evolves from a combination of an honest and open collaborative process and rigorous execution. Always the curious collaborator in search of challenging ways of thinking, Henry has worked with Bruce Mau Design, Office for Metropolitan Architecture, and Microsoft Corp. SUMMARY:Unfinished Business Lecture Series - IDEO's Henry Hong-Yiu Cheung: From Artifact to Transformation UID:6A24578F-E2D3-1C80-EA060DF6A6213C29@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065250 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100211T000000Z DTEND:20100211T020000Z DESCRIPTION:Here's what you'll need to know to participate in this exciting event... Get your admission tickets at participating Cineplex Entertainment theatre box offices using your SCENE Membership card starting on Wednesday February 10, 2010* Have your SCENE card with you - you'll need to present it at the box office to get your FREE tickets (limit 2 admission tickets per member)* With admission tickets you'll also receive coupons for FREE popcorn, courtesy of Scotiabank* But that's not all...the first 100 ticket holders for the 7pm screening will also receive a FREE SCENE gift bag. This gift bag is full of special offers, SCENE swag and partner discounts. Be sure to line up early for the chance to get yours¤! Check the link for a list of other theatres across Canada. SUMMARY:The Hangover, free at participating Cineplex theatres (or with copious amounts of alcohol) UID:9B9D9677-0CA5-7D9B-28689957A0C911D7@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065250 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100209T230000Z DTEND:20100210T020000Z DESCRIPTION:The second Tuesday of February fast approaches which means it's time for another edition of UX Irregulars. With this month's meetup happening just before Valentine's Day we'll start the evening discussing seduction and emotion in design and see where it goes from there. Last time we discussed topics that included design problems we were working on; conflicts between Agile and UX methods; industrial design; humane architecture; and the design of shower and bathing interfaces. Join your fellow UXers for an evening of networking, peer mentorship and great conversations about user experience design in a relaxed, social atmosphere. All who share an interest in designing and creating great experiences are welcome. SUMMARY:UX Irregulars UID:ACDE6707-FD0A-47CE-21D446E8043B73BA@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065251 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100209T000000Z DTEND:20100209T040000Z DESCRIPTION:Ajax Pub Nite is an idea and a group of people. The idea is simple ? get together regularly and discuss things that relate to ajax, javascript, the web at large and see what creativity gets sparked. We meet on the second Monday of each month at the Rhino @ 7pm onward for beer and discussion. Come on out and have a pint. SUMMARY:Ajax Pub Nite UID:4C497BE4-ADDB-2A7E-63FCBEF8EF95CEA1@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065251 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100208T213000Z DTEND:20100209T000000Z DESCRIPTION:Local iPhone Developer meetup in Toronto. Come meet other iPhone devs. All skill levels welcome! SUMMARY:#coffeeandiphone UID:ADC04806-B820-A7A0-E1908BD74D560271@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065251 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100207T020000Z DTEND:20100207T070000Z DESCRIPTION:Help me ring in another year of my 20's. Good Food, lots of beer selections. Super nice room. Awesome people. What more can you ask for? SUMMARY:It's that time of year AGAIN? UID:58978F40-02D4-2123-D503ADD9CF1F9396@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065251 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100206T010000Z DTEND:20100206T040000Z DESCRIPTION:Part of Social Media Week. To close out Social Media Week Toronto, we are going to be hosting a rocking session of PowerPoint Karaoke. The rules of Powerpoint Karaoke are simple. A set of presenters and local social media luminaries will be asked to play the role of an earnest expert speaker on topics such as 'How to succeed at social media without really trying', or 'What to do when someone on the internet is wrong', or 'My sensational life as a japanese tentacle porn star' etc.* Each presenter will be given exactly 5 minutes to present and a set of slides they have never seen before. Each presentation deck will be stuffed with facinating imagery, emphatic infographics and genuine business-speak bullet points drawn from real powerpoint decks we've found on the internet. Naturaly, in the hands of a less-skilled presenter, some of this totally random content might seem somewhat 'tangential' to the topic at hand. But as you will see, these challenges will be no problem to our powerpoint rockstars. At the end of the evening. The audience or jury will be asked to vote for the winning presentations based on humour, style points, or general awesomeness. SUMMARY:Power Point Karaoke (shouldn't this be called Keynote Karaoke. For shame!) at the Drake UID:58732AAC-C377-8A8D-F461F1F9BBBC7391@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065251 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100202T173000Z DTEND:20100202T220000Z DESCRIPTION:Part of Social Media Week. For this CaseCamp, we're going back to the roots, a small event hosted in a bar. Come out for some outstanding speakers, this CaseCamp is NOT to be missed! Speakers: Peter Aceto (President of ING Bank) Alyson Walker (CTV Olympics) Noel Biderman (Ashley Madison) Bryan Segal (comScore) Idan Cohen (Boxee) Josh Erret (NOW Magazine) SUMMARY:CaseCamp 11 UID:4C377EB6-E080-6BA6-BF377B5BD011BD2E@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065251 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100201T230000Z DTEND:20100202T020000Z DESCRIPTION:Part of Social Media Week. You ever get the feeling that the social media 'experts' are only telling half the truth? Do you get the distinct impression that the Big Time social media mavens and gurus are painting a pretty picture because it benefits them directly? We do to. Join President of The Blog Studio, Lucia Mancuso & The Blog Studio team, for an intimate, no holds barred discussion about the on the ground state of affairs in the wired world. Submit your questions anonymously beforehand. Then join us February 1. 2010 at 6pm to kick off Social Media Week at the The Blog Studio space in downtown Toronto for apps, booze and a rollicking discussion about what's really going on. No punches pulled, no smoke and mirrors and no self-proclaimed experts. Just a diverse group of smart people who engage the social media space talking about their ideas and concerns. Afterwards we'll compile a list of the sharpest, wittiest, nastiest and most useful answers to see if we can make sense out of what social media is, and what it might become. Please RSVP as soon as possible. Space for this event is very limited. RSVP to socialmedia@TheBlogStudio.com SUMMARY:No Cheerleaders Allowed: An Honest Conversation About Social Media UID:438D25DC-91C3-016D-167A33B159E57FE4@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065251 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100201 DURATION:P5D DESCRIPTION:Event planning and programming is well underway here in Toronto as we partake in the global phenomenon that is Social Media Week! Event co-organizers Eli Singer, Jyotika Malhotra, Noorin Ladhani and Soniya Monga have been working hard to inspire some of the best and brightest in the city in order to offer a menu rich in art, music, design, technology and above all, passion! With five days full of unique content and programming, there is surely something for everyone available at Social Media Week Toronto. Here?s a taste of what you'll experience at some of our city-wide events: At the Rivoli, we're going back to the roots of CaseCamp, at a small, intimate niche venue in Toronto. Speakers include: Peter Aceto (President of ING Bank), Alyson Walker (CTV Olympics), Noel Biderman (Ashley Madison), Bryan Segal (comScore), Idan Cohen (Boxee) and Josh Erret (NOW Magazine). Hit the Learn More button just below for a complete list of each day's events. SUMMARY:Social Media Week UID:4C2EEFFC-CD94-3C0C-EE169A18CE27FBC1@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065251 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100130T130000Z DTEND:20100130T220000Z DESCRIPTION:The Canadian Association of Journalists and the CAJ Education Foundation are kicking off the decade with a groundbreaking conference where news staff and management can learn about emerging techniques, technologies and models to transform journalism for the 21st century. The conference focuses on skills, strategies and tactics that journalists and their organizations can start implementing immediately. Just a few of the leaders speaking at the conference: * Jim Brady, president, digital strategy, Allbritton Communications; former executive editor of WashingtonPost.com * Bill Buxton, principal researcher, Microsoft Research * John Cruickshank, publisher, Toronto Star * Michael Lee, chief strategy officer, Rogers * Patrick Lor, president, Fotolia North America * Rachel Nixon, director of digital media, CBC News * Kenny Yum, editor, GlobeandMail.com SUMMARY:Innovate New conference. UID:810AA518-DC19-CA77-1EBDD295DBB3FB2F@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065251 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100129T003000Z DTEND:20100129T070000Z DESCRIPTION:JOIN US AT THE FOUNDATION ROOM FOR AN EVENING OF FRIENDS & FUN, DRINKS & DANCING, MUSIC & MERRIMENT... ALL FOR A GREAT CAUSE!! Support V-Day Toronto at a casual fundraiser as we prepare our most exciting season yet. Funds raised will benefit the Toronto productions of The Vagina Monologues, A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and A Prayer, our brand new workshops and the one-of-a-kind EVE Underground series. All proceeds from V-Day Toronto performances will be donated to the YWCA of Toronto and METRAC (www.metrac.org). Money raised at The VAULT will help cover production expenses, which means more money to our very deserving beneficiaries! Cover: $10 Music by the People Downtown: http://peopledowntown.com Big Thanks to our event sponsor, The Foundation Room: http://www.foundationroom.ca More about V-Day: V-Day (www.vday.org) is an international movement committed to the eradication of violence against women. Our signature fundraiser, founder Eve Ensler's The Vagina Monologues, raises money and awareness for shelters for battered women and girls. This year, V-Day took place in 2,200 venues around the world. V-Day's theatrical catalogue now also includes A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and A Prayer, a stunning collection of writings exploring violence against women from several perspectives both male and female. Our beneficiaries this year will be METRAC (www.metrac.org) and the women's shelter program at the YWCA. Our goal is to raise more money to combat abuse against women and girls than ever before. We are also committed to our Global Spotlight - the Women of the Democratic Republic of Congo - what the UN now calls "the rape capital of the world." Last year, the DRC was declared THE most dangerous place on Earth to be born female. Participate in this global movement, celebrate the women and girls in your life and community, and be part of a collective voice that refuses to be ignored, a voice that says NO to violence against women and girls. Come and party with us! Contribute to The VAULT on January 28th!! SUMMARY:The VAULT Fundraising Party for V-Day Toronto! UID:66A73D1F-E391-124C-A7C89E56DC4E8A66@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065251 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100127T230000Z DTEND:20100128T020000Z DESCRIPTION:DemoCamp is a social event for designers, developers, marketers and entrepreneurs. Designed to help companies launch their products, gather community feedback, and generate attention in a busy local community. Gurbaksh Chahal, aka G, (blog, Twitter, gWallet) is joining us for a conversation at DemoCamp. He'll doing 2 things: He'll be joining us for a chat about entrepreneurship, selling BlueLithium to Yahoo in 2007, and his new venture gWallet. A demo of gWallet and stick around to ask other demoers the first question of the Q&A session. SUMMARY:DemoCamp Toronto # 25 UID:923B6DE9-EB74-9303-32FC76676573C135@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065251 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100126T230000Z DTEND:20100127T020000Z DESCRIPTION:UX Book Club Toronto is kicks off 2010 with a discussion of Steve Krug's "Don't Make Me Think, 2nd edition." It's not necessary to have read the book to participate, but you will get more from the discussion if you have. We're back at OCAD and will head over to Sin & Redemption for socializing after the discussion portion of the evening. SUMMARY:UX Book Club Toronto UID:5BA01B84-AEE1-0088-1B6349D5DF4C21A4@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065251 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100121T230000Z DTEND:20100122T030000Z DESCRIPTION:ING DIRECT Canada is welcoming social media buffs and community members to join us at our first Meet and Tweet in Toronto. Mix and mingle while discussing the use of social media and online communities, ways to save in the New Year, and getting to know fellow members of the ING DIRECT social community. The event will be hosted by Peter Aceto, President & CEO of ING DIRECT Canada, who will open up the discussion. Meet and Tweet with us at the Darkhorse Espresso Bar in the heart of downtown Toronto. Learn about the role social media plays within traditional media from Matt Hartley, Technology Reporter at the National Post, and about online savings tools/communities from financial blogger Preet Banerjee, Wheredoesallmymoneygo.com. The event will be complete with Wi-Fi access, good food (brought to you by @freshii, www.freshii.com, and cupcakes by @DesignerCookie, www.thedesignercookie.com) and refreshments. Cheers - hope to see you there! SUMMARY:ING DIRECT Toronto Meet and Tweet UID:43A69AEA-CA22-8709-18ED01DA988F7653@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065251 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100121T013000Z DTEND:20100121T043000Z DESCRIPTION:Dance your face off for Haiti. The devastating earthquake near Port-Au-Prince has left us no choice but to act and raise money to help support the beautiful people of Haiti. Please join us this Wednesday and help us do our part to get the much need monetary support to those in need as soon as possible. This Wednesday we host a special fundaraising event featuring some of Toronto's most talented dj's, producers & artists from all corners of the scene. We'll be opeing the doors at 9pm and running till 3am giving everyone a chance to stop by and support the cause. Our charity of choice for this event is Doctors Without Borders and all proceeds will go the their Emergency Relief Fund which has all of their efforts focused on Haiti right now. Also keep in mind THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT WILL MATCH EVERY DONATION MADE, SO REMEMBER THAT FOR EVERY DOLLAR YOU DONATE, HAITI GETS 2!! Wednesday night we come together as a scene and provide our fellow citizens of the world the aid they desperately need. LET'S GO PEOPLE!! Featuring some of Toronto's finest dj's, producers and artists playing all types of house and dance music... Performers: DJ Shine - LIVE (Coup Digital, Nice & Smooth) Amir Ebrahimnia (Coup Digital) Simon Rojas (Coup Digital) James Duncan (Le Systeme) Philip Arruda (Roots & Wings Rec.) MAKESHIFT (aka Jeremy Glenn, Pawn Shop Records) Eric Downer (Thoughtless Music) Nathan Barato (Roots & Wings) Jon Jon (Footwork) Zuzana Grimm Roland Gonzales (deepGroove Radio) Steve Yanko (Truffle Music) Organachrome (aka Robert S & Iron Horse, Pawn Shop Records) Baby Joel (Footwork) w/ live percussion by Dragon Drums. MINIMUM DONATION: $10 For more information: Footwork 416.913.3488 Marc de Breyne, 416.274.3193 AND PLEASE HELP SPREAD THE WORD! SUMMARY:Helping Haiti at Footwork UID:4BDCA787-D189-AC92-7610D85BE8622E8A@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065251 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100120T233000Z DTEND:20100121T020000Z DESCRIPTION:All are welcome; admission is free. Limited seating available; guests are advised to arrive early. In anticipation of the launch of OCAD's annual Design Competition, the Ontario College of Art & Design (OCAD) Faculty of Design will host a free public talk by celebrated architect and designer of OCAD's Sharp Centre for Design, Will Alsop, on Wednesday, January 20, at 7 p.m. Alsop's talk Reassembly Required is presented in conjunction with the Toronto International Design Festival. As one of the UK's most prominent architects, Alsop is guided by the principle that architecture is both a vehicle and symbol of social change and renewal. This philosophy extends from the design of individual buildings to embracing broader principles of urbanism and city development. By abandoning the hegemony of an acceptable style, he has rendered the whole process of architecture one of increasing fluidity and transparency; as such he continues to uncover new and refreshing positions for architecture. OCAD's annual Design Competition has been a tradition at OCAD since 1997. It is a 'charette' in which interdisciplinary teams of Faculty of Design students are given a special project and are asked to complete their design proposals within a four day time limit. The challenge is launched with guest speakers to offer insight and inspiration to students, and outcomes are judged by a panel of invited external and internal jurors. This year, the competition will ask students to focus their creative imagination on 'the urban experience' through a site-specific challenge, to be revealed at the launch on January 21. SUMMARY:Will Alsop's Reassembly Required UID:43B541D7-939A-53C2-A9832822823B88D4@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065251 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100119T170000Z DTEND:20100119T180000Z DESCRIPTION:'Emotional marketing' proponent Ryan Caligiuri takes your questions on his theory that companies need to abandon cold calls, billboard/radio advertising, self-promoting websites and direct mail. SUMMARY:The death of 'old marketing' UID:46B2AEC2-A3EE-B94B-AC555E3EE17A042F@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065251 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100118T233000Z DTEND:20100119T030000Z DESCRIPTION:Social media is on everyone's radar as we head into 2010, and while there are solid case studies proving the power of using the social web to drive business and relationships, social networking tools are not the answer to all marketing woes. Too many people believe that if you just open a Twitter account or run a UGC contest you are all set with customers, only to get burned in the space down the road. Social media is powerful when based on a solid foundation for engagement and a strategy that looks for long-term engagement vs quick hits. In this talk learn why integrating social media within the organization and engaging directly with customers and employees is the way to drive meaningful success, and what the tools can and cannot do for your company. Admission: $10 SUMMARY:Tamera Kremer, The Social Tools Won't Save You (StayFresh16) UID:88790099-DAAC-25E4-C2CD7DB88A2BD0D6@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065251 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100114T234500Z DTEND:20100115T011500Z DESCRIPTION:AFTER THE COLLAPSE: Technology, Open and the Future of Government What do Facebook, 911 and NASA all have in common? They all offer us a window into how our industrial era government may be redesigned for the digital age. In this lecture David Eaves will look at how open methodologies, technology and social change is reshaping the way public service and policy development will be organized and delivered in the future: more distributed, adaptive and useful to an increasingly tech savvy public. Whether a interested designer, a disruptive programmer, a restless public servant or a curious citizen David will push your thinking on what the future has in store for the one institution we all rely on: Government. ABOUT THE SPEAKER David Eaves A public policy entrepreneur, open government activist and collaboration expert, David advises the Mayor of Vancouver on open government, works with two spin-offs of the Harvard Negotiation Project and is a fellow of the Centre for the Study of Democracy at Queen's University. David writes on politics, foreign policy, public service sector renewal, as well as open source and network systems. He posts four times a week on his blog, publishes regularly in newspapers and has a chapter in the upcoming O'Reilly Media book on Open Government. SUMMARY:David Eaves: After the Collapse (Unfinished Business Lecture Series) UID:C0C827EA-C641-7423-4231B28E6CEE2B47@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065251 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100112T000000Z DTEND:20100112T040000Z DESCRIPTION:Ajax Pub Nite is an idea and a group of people. The idea is simple ? get together regularly and discuss things that relate to ajax, javascript, the web at large and see what creativity gets sparked. We meet on the second Monday of each month at the Rhino @ 7pm onward for beer and discussion. Come on out and have a pint. SUMMARY:Ajax Pub Nite UID:F9CA8009-DDF7-521C-1B656555F4E4EE0E@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065251 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091229T230000Z DTEND:20091230T020000Z DESCRIPTION:The concept is simple: getting together to discuss, critique, expand and workshop ideas in a group setting. We haven?t set a limit on what can be discussed, but based on the group that?s expressed interest, I expect we?ll hear a lot of stuff in the business / tech / marketing space. I?d be ecstatic to hear some personal / social ideas, but I?m pretty much down for anything people are passionate about, and want to get (honest, fair) feedback on. SUMMARY:TOideaUp UID:D827748D-C485-49B4-A4A9824982B874C3@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065251 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091219T030000Z DTEND:20091219T070000Z DESCRIPTION:The holidays are quickly approaching and there is no better way to fight off that winter chill then with a wonderful birthday three way! We're kicking off the evening with a live musical performance from electronic duo, CUTEBARF (aka @carlyrhiannon + @KidKulit) whose hot debut set is sure to warm you up! Followed by The Slow Clap (@side_B + @nicopop) and DJ M-Dash (@thismason) spinning the tunes and keeping the heat flowing all night long! So please come join us at the Central on Friday, December 18 and celebrate Syd, Carly, and Chelle's birthdays in EPIC style. SUMMARY:BTW: Birthday Three Way! UID:64050D33-A99A-86FA-5325AC3995110D00@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065251 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091217T010000Z DTEND:20091217T040000Z DESCRIPTION:With our original Holiday party in 2008 and the summer spinoff (oh so wittily labeled HoHOTo) we?ve managed to raise over $38,000. This year, we?re going to try to beat that in one night. Go to the website. Buy a ticket or sponsor the event. http://hohoto.ca SUMMARY:HoHoTo UID:21FBB5E5-CCF0-AF11-C28C9CA4CA7093F8@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065251 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091212T143000Z DTEND:20091212T220000Z DESCRIPTION:You will join other emerging leaders in Toronto's digital media community in an intense and interactive set of conversations around this central question: How can we work together to propel Toronto's technology, content and design communities into the future and make Toronto a globally competitive hub of digital media entrepreneurship and innovation? The day is structured as an unconference. The participants create the content of the day. There is no pre-set agenda. Your ideas, your needs and your voice will have the platform and the content of our conversations will be shared online in real-time and will be used beyond the day of the event in a number of forums, including at the Canada 3.0 2010 conference which will take place May 10-11, 2010. This is the first of a series of DigitalMediaCamp events to be held across Canada, hosted by the Canadian Digital Media Network, and designed to help shape the agenda for Canada 3.0 2010. The series is intended to engage emerging leaders and the talented and passionate creators in Canada's digital media industry, to identify great ideas and new voices and to spur creativity in Canada's digital economy. For more information about the Canadian Digital Media Network, visit www.cdmn.ca and see what's in store for Canada 3.0 2010 at www.canada30.ca SUMMARY:DigitalMediaCamp UID:73B0D0B9-F839-9460-195CA5FA4BFF763E@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065251 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091211T170000Z DTEND:20091211T190000Z DESCRIPTION:The sustainable design of Southbrook Winery presented as part of the Zeidler lecture series. A LEED-Gold building that houses the award-winning wines. Free admission. Complimentary wine tasting. RSVP required. 200 people only. Contact rosa@dx.org 416.216.2127 SUMMARY:Sustainable design of Southbrook Winery UID:6A81804D-BB72-59E3-3F58D2C553D5B39E@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065251 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091210T213000Z DTEND:20091211T000000Z DESCRIPTION:A casual social gathering of Toronto iPhone developers. This is our first post-tech-talk coffee & iphone, come share notes & experiences from Apple's event. Meeting table in the back reserved under "wayne". SUMMARY:coffee & iphone UID:74E3D0C4-A189-CCC8-A762CFB7AFD3A42F@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065251 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091210T000000Z DTEND:20091210T030000Z DESCRIPTION: SUMMARY:Toronto Girl Geek Dinner #17 UID:1DA51A28-9D5E-5F5D-85B7C2766F66F730@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065251 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091210T000000Z DTEND:20091210T020000Z DESCRIPTION:Come on out to our monthly meeting to discuss all things mobile! This month we're inviting the Android User Group (http://www.torontoandroid.org/) to join us, and we'll be having some presentations on Android development. Two presentations this month: Presentation 1: An intro to Android, which include a quick rundown of the Android platform architecture, programming tool, program structure, and a demo to construct a simple app. Presentation 2: A more advanced session, which we'll talk about OpenGL and Touch. **FREE** PIZZA & **CHEAP** BEER A big thanks to our new sponsors for tomorrow night: teksystems.ca. Be sure to thank them when you are eating the *FREE* pizza! Drinks at The Embassy (223 Augusta Ave) after the presentations. SUMMARY:MDOT - Monthly Meeting UID:6F6573B8-DB3D-0547-C700F63DEA118E2B@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065251 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091208T234500Z DTEND:20091209T020000Z DESCRIPTION:ABSTRACT One of the main complaints that user experience practitioners have with agile development is the feeling that there is no big picture to work towards. This causes problems with prioritization, over or under designing, and wasted work. A solution to this problem is having a Sprint Zero before coding starts. In Sprint Zero the team defines product vision, sets overall goals and roughly plans out future sprints. The existence of a Sprint Zero is a strong predictor of success and satisfaction on an agile project. This talk outlines what does and does not get done in Sprint Zero in order to have a successful launch of the development stage of your project. SPEAKER BIO Lynn Miller is the leader of the User Experience team at Autodesk Canada where she oversees a group of Interaction and Graphic Designers who create innovative interfaces for complex 3D graphics applications. A UX practitioner for over 18 years, she is responsible for founding the team and bringing User Centered Design into the company. She has been a strong proponent of Agile development since being introduced to it in 2002 and has been successful at modifying interaction design to work seamlessly with it. SUMMARY:Start Well, End Well: Using Sprint Zero UID:6F6779E5-A03B-841D-3C02271F148BA4AC@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065251 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20091205 DURATION:P3D DESCRIPTION:FUD: An acronym for Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt. A typical tactic used by the opponents of open source to prevent its widespread adoption. Con: In opposition or disagreement with; against. FUDCon is the Fedora Users and Developers Conference. FUDCon is a combination of sessions, talks, workshops, and hackfests in which contributors work on specific initiatives. Topics include infrastructure, feature development, community building, general management and governance, marketing, testing and QA, packaging, etc. FUDCon is always free to attend for anyone in the world. SUMMARY:FUDCon: Fedora Users and Developers Conference UID:A8C04694-F075-6F9E-81655E7EA1C5FE77@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065251 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091205T010000Z DTEND:20091205T040000Z DESCRIPTION:Every year there are families faced with what might be the most trying moments of their lives - dealing with a family member's battle against terminal illness. The burden of the emotional, physical and financial pain leave them with little energy to cherish the precious last moments they have with their ill family member. The Heart House Hospice is a volunteer driven organisation which reaches out to these families in their time of greatest need. They serve as the pillars to lighten the load put on the families, they become friends to those that are lonely and most importantly, become companions that guide, enriching and adding poignancy to each last moment they have left. This year we want to raise money to directly reach out to these families and give them food and gifts to be able to enjoy what might be the last holiday season they share together. Join us at Marben to aid us in our goal of raising $20,000 for families in need. The event is brought to you by the team behind #GenYTO and promises to be great start to the holiday season with great music and great prizes. What may just be another night out for you can help to create one of the most memorable holiday seasons of someone's life. If you are interested in becoming event sponsor contact - daniel@orangerhinomedia.com SUMMARY:GenYTO UID:23375F0F-C617-C4E1-9ED44D1482C32CA3@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065251 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091203T223000Z DTEND:20091204T020000Z DESCRIPTION:Zoocasa, Rogers Ventures, OCE, and StartupNorth are collaborating to host DemoCamp Toronto # 24. Gary Vanderchuk from WineLibrary and author of Crush It will be presenting the opening lecture at DemoCamp from 5:30pm-6:15pm. This will be followed by a short intermission (ok, longer than past intermissions). And then we'll have 5 startups demo their software and receive feedback from a panel of experts and the audience. The proceeds will be going towards the Daily Bread Foodbank. SUMMARY:DemoCamp Toronto 24 UID:C538823F-DA82-E0CC-10A21348C1CDAA31@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065251 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091203T010000Z DTEND:20091203T070000Z DESCRIPTION:The Friendly Fires and The XX Phoenix Concert Theatre 410 Sherbourne Street Toronto ON M4X 1K2 Canada 19+ $16.50 SUMMARY:Friendly Fires and The XX at the Phoenix UID:63F418AB-E5D2-73A8-EF207D90B8A16A50@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065251 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091202T130000Z DTEND:20091202T233000Z DESCRIPTION:CIX is the Canadian Innovation Exchange, Canada's most important gathering of the key players in the innovation economy. Over the course of one action-packed day, participants will be exposed to the people, ideas and inspiration who are defining and succeeding in the technology-based innovation milieu. CIX provides a showcase for the country's most compelling new technology inventions, and a platform for partnerships and transactional relationships with counterparties from Canada, the U.S. and elsewhere. CIX plays the role of providing critical insight through its sessions, and great facilitated and informal networking events designed to enable investors to discover eachother as well as Canada's next great companies. CIX culminates in the presenation of Canada's top 20 Innovative Companies and participants in CIX vote live to choose the CIX 09 Canadian Innovation Leader. SUMMARY:CIX UID:9FE32F0D-9696-D9C0-6385E4E46E24B18A@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065251 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091130T233000Z DTEND:20091201T020000Z DESCRIPTION:Join Toronto's business model thinkers as we delve into a book as innovative as its topic, Business Model Generation. This is 30% talk and 70% workshop. Your ticket in is your copy of the book. Thank you to sponsors Jet Cooper, Orange Rhino Media, and XCINO Inc. Business Model Generation was written by Alexander Osterwalder, Yves Pigneur, and 470 practitioners from 45 countries. It's been described as a handbook for visionaries, game changers and challengers. This meetup is for those that have read the book and are interested in an open, engaging and practical discussion about business models. SUMMARY:Business Model Generation Gathering at CSI TO UID:2E565EF5-BFE4-8099-DE12861B8FC25CAB@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065251 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091127T010000Z DTEND:20091127T070000Z DESCRIPTION:Toronto Gala Parté SUMMARY:Movember Gala UID:2E5FEA28-F134-639E-09869F2D9F3AA77E@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065251 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091125T230000Z DTEND:20091126T040000Z DESCRIPTION:Announcing the arrival of Startup Drinks 5! We're continuing to keep the spirit of the startup community alive, one pint at a time on Wednesday, November 25th. It?s a simple concept: a grassroots effort to make sure startup folks get in touch and stay in touch. All it took was for Raymond Luk of Flow Ventures (a moving force behind Montreal Startup Drinks) to recruit Toronto all-round-instigator David Crow who was on board immediately. Now, with Bryan Watson of the National Angel Capital Organization and CEO Fusion stepping up to help out, we are looking forward to an even better Startup Drinks Toronto 5! SUMMARY:Startup Drinks 5 UID:0747D9C9-9FFC-5841-122F5EB9BE56D7F6@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065251 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091124T233000Z DTEND:20091125T013000Z DESCRIPTION:Working in a knowledge intensive and networked economy, amidst a rapidly changing economic conditions and worker demographics, demands new approaches to leadership, management, and strategic thinking. Agility and resilience during times of accelerated change are critical to sustaining organizational effectiveness. Recognizing that our organizations are much more than aggregates of individuals boxed in org charts has resulted in an acknowledgement of the necessary role of informal communities and networks in parallel to formal structures. The challenge is how to effectively lead and manage both the informal and formal communities given the added complexity of the accelerated pace of change. Sense-making, the human side of knowledge management, is the process of making sense of the world so we know how to act in it. Through sense-making we reveal how things are, how we perceive things, and how we know things, which collectively provide new insights for managing complexity. Drawing on both theoretical work and practice in the application of methods derived from cognitive science, complex adaptive systems, and aspects of anthropology, this presentation will introduce the Cynefin framework http://harvardbusines... and its implications to knowledge management and leading organizations in rapidly changing times. More details and register at http://meetup.knowledgeworkers.org/ SUMMARY:Knowledge Workers Toronto, Sense Making, Decision Making, and Knowledge Management UID:03A25E20-AA3B-FBBB-3136376618D6BCE5@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065251 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091118T230000Z DTEND:20091119T020000Z DESCRIPTION:Join us on November 18th for a special Global Entrepreneurship Week Sprout Up! The theme is youth entrepreneurship. Guest speaker Matthew Corrin will be talking about how he grew his business & how he's using social media to spread the word; and the presenting startups will all be current student entrepreneurs. Guest Speaker: Matthew Corrin, Freshii Participating startups: Student entrepreneurs - Elephant Tale, others TBA For more information contact Erin at erin@sprouter.com. Join us & be a part of our Sprout Up! It's going to be a fabulous night of invaluable insights, new & old friends, & of course your lovely hosts from Sprouter (www.sprouter.com). Matthew Corrin bio: Matthew Corrin is the founder and CEO of Freshii Inc. a 16-unit healthy and eco-friendly restaurant chain focused on fresh food, custom built, fast. After obtaining his bachelor?s degree, Matthew headed to New York City to work with David Letterman, and then as the Public Relations and Marketing Manager for fashion icon Oscar de La Renta. Corrin opened his first Freshii restaurant in Toronto at the beginning of 2005 and won the prestigious ARC award for National Innovative Retail Concept of the Year. Freshii locations can be found in Chicago and Toronto with new stores opening in Washington, DC, New York City, Los Angeles, Denver, and Austria in 2010. Corrin currently lives in Toronto with his wife Kate and 2 year old daughter Annie. Between a young child and rapidly growing company, Matthew is proud to have mastered the art of a 5 hour/night sleep. SUMMARY:SproutUp Toronto UID:C488DF06-C247-6251-66EE1D0DD31917BC@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065251 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091116T233000Z DTEND:20091117T020000Z DESCRIPTION:Lynette Latinsky, "Can Lunch Be On Me Today?" Building a business means networking and schmoozing, but without proper strategies it is not always financially viable. It is important to work out what you are spending your money on. At the end of the month, do you know where your money went? As well, it is just as important to understand where your money is going and how to make it work for you in the most logical and effective way, so that you spend ?smart ? not more?. When this is added to the mix, people become more successful and less stressed, and can build their careers properly. I will present some strategies that work, and get you on the path to create your plan. SUMMARY:StayFresh14 UID:C487067F-C1B0-FA80-E5D46B3CC9E0176F@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065251 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091112T213000Z DTEND:20091113T000000Z DESCRIPTION:it's thursday which means it's coffee & iphone day! come and have coffee with other local iphone developers. share tips, stories, code or just kvetch about the app store ;) someone else has reserved the big table, so we'll have to make do with other tables. look for geeks with laptops and me with purple hair. SUMMARY:coffee & iphone UID:E8954568-F089-3784-597818914E2C0629@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065251 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091112T000000Z DTEND:20091112T020000Z DESCRIPTION:Come on out to our monthly meeting to discuss all things mobile! This month we have two presentations: Wayne Lee - Using the Camera Overlay in iPhone OS 3.1 Anni Mobile - Putting Flash Content on the iPhone (without CS5!) Learn about moving Flash games to the iPhone and incorporating Flash into 3D game engines. Meet the development team from the soon to be launched Anni Mobile company based in Toronto. See demos on the Tool Kit for iPhone including: running multiple animations, emulating keyboards, no learning curve for C/C++ dev folks and working with OS APIs. Look at the SDK and learn how the team is currently using the AnniMobi Tool kit in various wireless applications and enterprise solutions. Come meet Anni Mobi! SUMMARY:MDOT Monthly Meeting (Mobile Developers & Designers of Toronto) UID:CA706C3A-94B7-F9E5-965EBBBD35E53CB6@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065251 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091108T010000Z DTEND:20091108T040000Z DESCRIPTION:What's better than watching a person with no shame, biting over-the-line wit, and unabashed good looks get completely hammered all for the sport and amusement of everyone else? Answer: Watching two people do that -- double your pleasure, double your fun! Yes friends, the time has come for Shannon and Will's joint birthday celebration -- otherwise known as the "Shannon Will Party And So Will Will" Party. Confused? Not as confused as you're going to be by the end of the night. Thanks to some of the best booze money can buy, you'll likely have no idea what's going on by midnight, prompting you to ask yourself questions like "Who's hand is that on my ass and why do I like it so much?", "Why isn't this handstand the best idea ever right now?", and the timeless classic, "Where are my pants?" The fun gets going at 8:00 pm this Saturday, November 7th at Pravda Vodka Bar at 36 Wellington East (http://www.yelp.ca/biz/pravda-vodka-bar-toronto). We'll try to get a reservation going under our names later this week and depending on the count, bottle service may be in order, so please, if you plan on coming RSVP on the Facebook Event page so we know how many smiling faces are showing up (http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=166924198534). This is your one and only chance to see Shannon and Will drown themselves in alcohol (at least until the next meet-up), so don't miss out! SUMMARY:The "Shannon Will Party And So Will Will" Party UID:B258558F-FB82-E76C-2DEA0627BE4C1575@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065251 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091106T010000Z DTEND:20091106T070000Z DESCRIPTION:Thr Nov 05: Indie Rock Doubleheader! HALIFAX'S DOG DAY @11:20p VANCOUVER'S IMMACULATE MACHINE @10:20p The Balconies @9:30p Pacific Thrash Vortex @8:40p $10.00 SUMMARY:Dog Day and Immaculate Machine at the Horseshoe UID:63F0727C-9B2E-B8B1-D7AE860D7B8D1D02@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065251 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20091103 DURATION:P2D DESCRIPTION:Mark your 2009 calendar for November 3 to 4! RGD Ontario invites you to attend our 10th annual DesignThinkers conference, taking place in downtown Toronto this Fall. Attracting over 1,000 participants and a full line-up of fascinating speakers, DesignThinkers is Canada?s largest, most important graphic design event. It?s an occasion to listen, learn and interact with peers from across the country. Now entering its 10th year, DesignThinkers is a journey into the creative process and a celebration of strategic design thinking. This year's speakers include Ben Blumfield, Conor Brady, John Bredenfoerder, Matthew Carter, Vanessa Eckstein R.G.D., JP Lacroix R.G.D., Marty Neumeier, Pam Scott, Nathan Shedroff, V Sunil and many more. Visit www.designthinkers.com for more information on the conference. SUMMARY:DesignThinkers UID:E3A4895A-A4CF-1A1C-4FFED2451D9B6A73@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065251 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091102T230000Z DTEND:20091103T020000Z DESCRIPTION:Mobile is the new frontier for video and film content. With more than 500 million video-capable mobile devices globally, the mobile platform is now the largest video and film distribution platform since the television. This MobileMonday session will explore mobile video and film content from the point of view of both creators and distributors, and will feature a sneak peak 30-minute screening of the world's best mobile films, provided by MobiFest. An industry panel with audience Q & A will be part of the session. Meet the producers, directors and creators of this emerging content on November 2nd. This is a free event, but registration is required. For more information, contact events@marsdd.com SUMMARY:Mobile Monday Toronto UID:5E79AB24-AB18-9E7C-D0EF57E8707A89C2@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065251 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20091031 DURATION:P2D DESCRIPTION:Presented by Autism Canada, Autism One and the University of Toronto, Dalla Lana School of Public Health Saturday, October 31 ? Sunday, November 1 University of Toronto, Medical Science Building Keynote Address Martha Herbert, MD, PhD Plus over 20 other speakers and exhibitors Whether you are a parent, educator, agency personnel, medical professional or individual dedicated to improving the quality of like for those with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), you will not want to miss this conference from Autism Canada, Autism One and the University of Toronto, Dalla Lana School of Public Health. The 2-day mail conference will be held Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1, preceded by a 1-day training for practitioners on Friday, October 30. The conference features two dozen of the most highly respected names in the autism community and provides the most up-to-date information to help children, adolescents and adults diagnosed with an ASD. You will lectures on the biomedical treatments to realizing the benefits of educational therapies and much more. The conference brings you answers to be the most effective healer and powerful advocate for individuals with ASD. Visit www.autismcanada.org for more information and to register. SUMMARY:Autism- Changing The Course In Canada UID:0BD0F088-C51C-3582-2513B755DAD65547@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065251 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091030T230000Z DTEND:20091031T020000Z DESCRIPTION:Initiated to foster multidisciplinary collaboration between designers and artists of all persuasions, the Design Nerd Jams are a forum for creative people to discuss their projects and ideas. They can refresh existing projects, bring people together for new ones and be fun creative meanderings that refresh and excite. Check out the Vancouver Design Nerds (http://bit.ly/1NYdp4) to see what they've been jamming on. Other than food, drink and people with a penchant for group brainstorming, ideas and projects are at the heart of a Nerd Jam. We can jam on a project you're spinning your wheels overs, a design competition you'd like to find a team for, an installation you'd like to create for a festival, or simply a crazy idea you've had roaming around in your head. SUMMARY:Design Nerd Jams UID:8F33CAA6-F973-1788-0D11B534B7DF34C9@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065251 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20091029 DURATION:P1D DESCRIPTION:A social gathering of Toronto iPhone app developers. Come and chat about all things related to iPhone development, and other stuff too. All skill levels welcome. SUMMARY:Coffee & iPhone UID:A09A0AC1-ADAB-F77B-1A88434269427FE8@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065251 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091028T223000Z DTEND:20091029T010000Z DESCRIPTION:Knowledge in Decision-making Processes: Driving Dashboards or Actionboards? Join us for our October Knowledge Workers Toronto event, "Knowledge in Decision-making Processes: Driving Dashboards or Actionboards?" Ray Gilbert will explore the context of how individuals, groups, and organizations make decisions. From this context the presentation will propose considerations of whether Knowledge Management can evolve from commonly used status-reporting (presenting "Dashboards") to a paradigm of proposing actions ("Actionboards"). The discussion will outline specific techniques to enhance "soft" decisions involving various qualitative and quantitative data. Our speaker: Ray Gilbert, MBA, P. Eng, MASc Ray is President of ICTkeynote Inc, a consultancy that creates educational keynotes and workshops to enhance collaboration between CIO-IT leaders and their technology partners. Through ICTkeynote, Ray provides engagement advice and leadership to advance client insights and accelerate the adoption of new Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). This role leverages perspectives acquired through 6+ years as a VP in IT for Enterprise Collaboration at Lucent Technologies. In addition to this IT strategy and planning experience Ray has 15+ years in senior operations positions with Nortel and Lucent in Canada and the US. SUMMARY:Knowledge Workers Toronto UID:01EFB838-E39F-18BA-E79BFCE356E7BDFE@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065251 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091028T000000Z DTEND:20091028T040000Z DESCRIPTION: SUMMARY:Mum UID:96FD8C30-FC3A-1C41-A03BB3763D5DF9E4@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065251 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091027T220000Z DTEND:20091028T010000Z DESCRIPTION:Our panel of experts will share their experiences developing consumer review communities and welcome your questions: Ali De Bold, co-founder, ChickAdvisor Inc., a social media company for women ChickAdvisor.com features user-generated reviews across North America on popular products and local services. Categories include Beauty, Shopping, Restaurants, Wellness and Deals. They also run local events including Shop Crawls, movie nights and a Product Review Club. Pema Hegan, co-founder, GigPark.com, a social networking site launched in 2008 that allows members to easily find the trusted service people their friends use and enables small business owners to amplify the good things their customers are saying about them. In August, GigPark was acquired by Canpages, the largest independent local search and directories publisher in Canada. Brian Sharwood, president, HomeStars.com, an online directory with ratings of Home improvement companies. HomeStars was founded in 2006 by Nancy Peterson and is now the leading online home improvement resource in Canada by web traffic. Homestars has more than 31,000 consumer reviews spanning 15,000 companies across North America. Stuart MacDonald, CEO and founder, Tripharbour.ca and Tripharbor.com, the web?s first combined cruise community and cruise planning and buying site. The site facilitates the online cruise purchasing experience by merging e-commerce with e-community, empowering consumers to independently choose and purchase their perfect cruise holiday. Tripharbour.ca is a social media community designed for cruise enthusiasts to share and compare stories of their travels. Stuart may also be familiar to some of you as one of the co-founders of mesh, Canada?s leading web conference. Moderator: Eden Spodek, digital strategist at iStudio, an interactive agency; founder, Bargainista.ca ? a Toronto-based blog about anything and everything related to shopping, customer service, bargains and a dash of social media thrown in for good measure; and, a member of the PodCamp Toronto organizing team. SUMMARY:Third Tuesday Toronto UID:6D1EFED5-C70D-6BAF-600EE1F84AD73F18@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065251 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091024T123000Z DTEND:20091024T220000Z DESCRIPTION:On October 24th, we'll gather as hackers and makers immersed in the medium for change and it's potential for good. Come hear from some lead researchers exploring how this medium is changing us, connect with fellow hackers, and make something happen. SUMMARY:ChangeMedium Toronto UID:495ED9B6-C7B1-DD20-63A029E756EAA5D7@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065251 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091024T000000Z DTEND:20091024T060000Z DESCRIPTION:GenYTO is a group for the wired, creative and ambitious young people from the Toronto startup, marketing, PR and tech community. We hold monthly meetups around the city to get together, enjoy a drink, share ideas, and meet new people. Our October meetup will take place on the 23rd at brand-new hotstpot Spice Safar, a coffee shop/mixology bar. We hope you'll come out to mingle with the group and to support Unicef, our charity for the month. There will be prizes to be won, including a Keg Gift Certificate, a prize pack from the REFINERY, a signed copy of Exploiting Chaos, a richSignature from thinCanvas, and more. Space is limited to 100 people so get your ticket today! SUMMARY:GenYTO UID:49860DC4-A795-3838-C322726B164BE62F@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065251 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091023T230000Z DTEND:20091024T073000Z DESCRIPTION:After 7 months of renovation/restoration to build our store, 1 incredible community of helpers, countless hours designing and making our exclusive Bridal and Engagement collection, 1 Documentary, throw in a $40k plus in charitable fundraising, then a custom beer and we're just about ready to launch this thing! Please join us Fair Trade Jewellery Co. Launch Party when we celebrate our official opening. 19:30 - 20:15 H'or dourves, cocktails & our specially brewed Stein Paper Scissors ale in collaboration with Simon Rollason from Great Lakes Brewery 20:15 - 21:00 Special screening of our documentary (working title) The Last Gold Rush by Michael Penney of Afterlight Films 21:00 - 21:20 Ryan Taylor introduces the Fair Trade Jewellery Company 21:20 - Interviews, Meet, Mingle? Dance! Full details here: http://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=6b5918ea2afb47f013c959ea3&id=4af6f7b9 SUMMARY:Fair Trade Jewellery Co. Launch Party UID:F1282B7B-BC36-46EC-DCE2670ADE97BA64@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065251 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091023T210000Z DTEND:20091023T230000Z DESCRIPTION:You know, we used to have this thing called #patiofriday. It was all sunny days and street views. But those days are over people. It's all 7 degrees and wet tomorrow. Crap fall weather. And we're having none of it! So if we can't get any sun, then it's the next closest thing, fire. The Keg Mansion on Jarvis has flames, and not just in the kitchen. We'll be gathering roundabouts 5:00p around the cozy fireplace before some of us head over to the @ftjco opening. Come on out! SUMMARY:Fireplace Friday: Haunted Flames Edition. UID:7D598FFA-9CBA-2365-8DFEE3AE5D6A4C52@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065251 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091023T130000Z DTEND:20091023T210000Z DESCRIPTION:A full day of inspiration and learning for developers, brought to you by the team behind StackOverflow.com and FogBugz. Lunch is provided so you'll have plenty of time to hang out and meet other developers. Hope you can join us! SUMMARY:StackOverFlow DevDays UID:DB3EE7EF-DE55-AF8E-E9D201A864967BA1@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065251 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091022T120000Z DTEND:20091022T230000Z DESCRIPTION:meshmarketing is a one-day event focused on insights, tools and tactics to help you win customers' hearts and minds, online. An insightful keynote will lead us into a series of engaging conversations and "show and tell" presentations, as well as in-depth workshops. You will interact with digital marketing thought leaders, connect with peers and prospects, and get a better understanding of the impact that new developments online will have on your strategy and your job. Together, we'll discuss best practices and the successful use of social media, online marketing, mobile marketing, search, video and word-of-mouth. meshmarketing brings together people who are passionate about the potential of the Web to change how we live, work and play. This day is not just about the stage. Like our other mesh events, meshmarketing will be a highly interactive experience where we will continue the dialogue and explore the next generation of ideas, leaders and companies at mesh. SUMMARY:Mesh Marketing at Circa UID:F0B92B19-0BF3-4880-E3B2F6D0F8D13CB8@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065252 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091019T130000Z DTEND:20091019T203000Z DESCRIPTION:Small Business Forum 2009 brings together entrepreneurs and business development experts, all levels of government, and business product and service providers. We?re rolling up our sleeves to help you take your business to the next level. David Miller, Mayor, City of Toronto W. Brett Wilson, CBC Dragon, Entrepreneur * Hear renowed entrepreneur and CBC Dragon, W. Brett Wilson * "Ask the experts" ? 70+ tradeshow exhibitors available to answer your business questions * Find out how to sell your product or service to Walmart! * Speak to angel investors, venture capitalists, bankers and government program managers about financing options for your business! SUMMARY:Enterprise Toronto Small Business Forum 2009 UID:F1F2D936-B714-7A09-D02C9275A9F5B894@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065252 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20091016 DURATION:P3D DESCRIPTION:Discover - Connect - Collaborate - Advance October 16-18, 2009 in Toronto Canada's premier Small Business and Entrepreneurship conference is fast approaching! Connect with the country's best and brightest minds and explore how entrepreneurs are fueling the future growth of the Canadian economy. Whether you're an entrepreneur, policy-maker, practitioner or academic , if you're interested in entrepreneurship, you should be here! Join us for a wide range of presentations, seminars, panel discussions, and keynote speeches on this year's featured topic: The Commercialization of Innovation, and many others. See below for details. SUMMARY:The Canadian Council for Small Business & Entrepreneurship (CCSBE) UID:DD02543D-C2E4-0A90-F7A8801C603C7D6B@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065252 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091015T213000Z DTEND:20091016T010000Z DESCRIPTION:Just a casual meet & greet for local iphone devs and some visiting from outside of Toronto as well SUMMARY:Toronto iPhone Dev Meet & Greet UID:52BDB53D-F778-8DDA-A745D851CC5DD642@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065252 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091014T220000Z DTEND:20091015T010000Z DESCRIPTION:Sprout Up is a free monthly event for forward-thinking Toronto area entrepreneurs to gather and mind-meld. A great chance for startups around the city to get friendly, discuss current trends, and network in a casual, open, and focused setting. Attendees will walk away with new insights, new friends and actionable ideas for their businesses. Come out to The Pilot & hear from a great guest speaker & innovative local startups. Event details: Date: Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 Time: 6pm-9pm Place: The Pilot, 22 Cumberland St, Yorkville Guest Speaker: Michael Garrity, CommunityLend Participating startups: TBA For more information contact Erin at erin@sprouter.com. Join us & be a part of our Sprout Up! It's going to be a fabulous night of invaluable insights, new & old friends, & of course your lovely hosts from Sprouter (www.sprouter.com). Michael Garrity Biography President, CEO and Co-Founder - CommunityLend Michael has spent most of the last 10 years devoted to driving growth in businesses dedicated to innovation in financial services. Prior to co-founding CommunityLend, Michael was the Vice President of Sales and Marketing at epost (www.epost.ca), a world leader in the electronic bill presentment and payment industry. Michael was responsible for leading the team that built the epost customer network which grew to include every major Canadian Financial Institution, over 100 of Canada's largest companies and over 3 million online users. Previous to this role, Michael was on the founding team of an Ottawa based Internet start-up creating online enterprise solutions, on the launch team of a successful Ontario Labour Sponsored Investment Fund and was a management consultant with a Washington, DC based Systems Integration firm. Michael also served as a Legislative and Special Assistant to a number of Members of Parliament at the House of Commons in Ottawa. Michael attended both the University of Manitoba and Carleton University and holds a B.A. in Political Science and Economics. Michael was born in Churchill, Manitoba, and has lived in British Columbia, Ontario and the North West Territories. He currently resides with his family in Toronto. SUMMARY:Sprout Up Toronto UID:105FC531-E112-E5D0-937457D633783DB5@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065252 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20091014 DURATION:P2D DESCRIPTION: SUMMARY:Explore Design '09 UID:F0D72A47-B224-5FBC-AF9E4FD822711B46@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065252 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091004T130000Z DTEND:20091004T230000Z DESCRIPTION:ProductCamp Toronto is a collaborative, user-organized unconference, focused on software product marketing and product management. At ProductCamp there are no ?attendees,? since everyone participates in some manner: This means you get to present, lead a roundtable discussion, share your experiences, help with logistics, help secure sponsorships, or volunteer. ProductCamp is a great opportunity for you to learn from, teach to, and network with professionals involved in Product Management, Marketing, and Development from Toronto and the surrounding area! SUMMARY:ProductCamp Toronto UID:12E41412-E6DD-9048-C9DAAA06D78076CB@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065252 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091003T010000Z DTEND:20091003T035500Z DESCRIPTION:Japanese post-rock SUMMARY:Mono /w Maserati UID:C87D1BFA-FA8A-6760-63BC4153A22CC4F1@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065252 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20091002 DURATION:P2D DESCRIPTION:Primarily for Geeks, Hackers and DIY people. Resources: http://minisooncon.ca/wiki/Main_Page http://www.thinkhaus.org/ Calendar: Friday Night Show and Tell / Party -- 17:00 - 22:00 Saturday 12:00 - 12:29 -- Session 1 12:30 - 12:59 -- Session 2 13:00 - 13:29 -- Session 3 13:30 - 13:59 -- Session 4 14:00 - 14:29 -- Session 5 14:30 - 14:59 -- Session 6 15:00 - 15:29 -- Session 7 15:30 - 15:59 -- Session 8 16:00 - 16:29 -- Session 9 16:30 - 16:59 -- Session 10 17:00 - 18:29 -- Dinner 18:30 - 19:00 -- Closing Discussion 19:00 - 20:00 -- Travelling to Toronto SUMMARY:MiniSoOnCon UID:C87B28D5-B449-3C96-2FFE60E4463AFB5E@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065252 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091001T000000Z DTEND:20091001T033000Z DESCRIPTION:Doors at 8:00p Show at 9:00p 19+ Tickets at: Rotate This, Soundscapes SUMMARY:The Dø at Wrong Bar UID:FFAA2E70-FA3A-BFA8-119E420A3CC88D71@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065252 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090930T220000Z DTEND:20091001T010000Z DESCRIPTION: SUMMARY:Startup Drinks 3 UID:F15CE4F3-CDB3-49C7-2ACA07D66461EC91@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065252 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090930T120000Z DTEND:20090930T220000Z DESCRIPTION:On September 30th, buy a coffee for the person behind you in line at any participating Second Cup café in support of SickKids Foundation! Calling all Do-Gooders! We are onto something BIG and we need your help to make it roar! Pay It Backward Day is a unique, refreshing initiative that allows socially conscious individuals across Ontario to unite in the spirit of changing the world through small, daily acts of kindness. On September 30th, we invite you to come out to any of Ontario's participating Second Cup locations and offer to "pay it backward" by buying coffee for the person behind you in line. With each simple act of "coffee kindness", we* will donate $5.00 to SickKids Foundation. Alongside our generous sponsors, Second Cup and Silk Soy Beverage, we hope to inspire 2,000 acts of kindness on September 30th in order to reach our goal of raising $10,000 for SickKids Foundation in a single day! So, if helping out SickKids Foundation in a big way through small acts of kindness sounds like your cup of tea, coffee or soy drink ? then JOIN THE MOVEMENT today and agree to pay it backward on September 30th! A little coffee kindness can go a long way! SUMMARY:Pay It Backwards Day UID:FE1CF892-FCFE-D284-CE80B45976C23D03@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065252 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090929T230000Z DTEND:20090930T020000Z DESCRIPTION:The pictures of Sean Connery in his ridiculous costume from Zardoz can only mean one thing: it's time for another FailCamp! FailCamp is a celebration of failure. It's about sharing your tales of epic fail and the lessons you learned from them. It's about learning not to view failure as defeat, but as a learning opportunity and stepping stone to success. It's about taking away the fear of failure and learning to take a chance, think big and achieve what you thought you couldn't. We'll start with some stories of historical failure: some you've read in the history books, and some culled from our own personal histories -- the wisdom of fail through the ages. Then we'll turn the microphone on you, inviting you to share your greatest stories of failure, challenging you to entertain the audience and even win prizes if our "Panel of Fail" deems your failure or the lessons derived from it to be the best of the bunch. The more embarassing, hilarious and educational your story, the better! Where else can you win big by losing big? Joey deVilla (Microsoft, DemoCamp, accordion trouble-making) and John Bristowe (Microsoft) will host the event, encouraging you to confess your failures while sharing their own. FailCamp alumni Meghann Millard (Unspace, RubyFringe, FutureRuby) and Justin Kozuch (Refresh Events) and others will be the Panel of Fail whom you must impress in order to win prizes. FailCamp takes place on Tuesday, September 29th at 7:00 p.m. at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (255 Front Street West, between John and Simcoe Streets). Admission is free -- all you have to do is register to attend, and make sure you bring your best story of fail! It'll be full of win! SUMMARY:FailCamp 3 UID:B8553F20-FA4A-BF4F-DEE88DCA236694EB@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065252 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090929T223000Z DTEND:20090930T020000Z DESCRIPTION:Toronto Girl Geek Dinners is proud to announce that Sarah Prevette, founder of Sprouter, will be joining us on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 to talk about start-ups, strategy and and her experiences. $10.00 per person SUMMARY:Sprouter at the Toronto Girl Geek Dinner UID:7C212267-C24C-469A-FADAEB2364A9E377@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065252 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090929T220000Z DTEND:20090930T000000Z DESCRIPTION:Well.ca and M Marketing would like to invite you to EcommerceCamp Toronto 2. We challenged 5 exciting and influential guest speakers to participate in a discussion to answer the question "What's really preventing Canadians from pulling the trigger and buying online?" Come join us on September 29th where our round table will tackle the hard hitting question... is Canada a worldwide leader in ecommerce? Who Keynote Speaker Simon Rodrigue, AVP ecommerce, Sears Canada Moderator Ken Schafer, Vice President Marketing, Tucows Round Table Casey Rovinelli, Director Web Marketing, Virgin Mobile Derek Szeto, Founder and President, RedFlagDeals.com Stuart Pearson, Director Business Development, SCI Group SUMMARY:eCommerceCamp Toronto 2 UID:5C27850D-06C1-0EDC-1B71B4C5A3D7EC82@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065252 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090925T230000Z DTEND:20090926T073000Z DESCRIPTION:Oct 23 Calendar Entry Here: http://yousayyeah.com/calendar/event/F1282B7B-BC36-46EC-DCE2670ADE97BA64 NOTE: This event has been moved to October 23. Full details here: http://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=6b5918ea2afb47f013c959ea3&id=4af6f7b9bc After 7 months of renovation/restoration to build our store, 1 incredible community of helpers, countless hours designing and making our exclusive Bridal and Engagement collection, 1 Documentary, throw in a $40k plus in charitable fundraising, then a custom beer and we're just about ready to launch this thing! Please join us Fair Trade Jewellery Co. Launch Party when we celebrate our official opening. SUMMARY:Fair Trade Jewellery Co. Launch Party *NOW OCT 23* UID:AA57FBB2-E791-7E85-821BB637F42AB263@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065252 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090925T140000Z DTEND:20090925T160000Z DESCRIPTION:The Google Book Settlement: what it means for Canadian universities, authors, and research Are you the author of a book published before January 5, 2009? If so, your work is covered by the recent Google Book Settlement. Prominent names in the publishing world continue to line up on opposite sides of the Google Book Settlement ? those who applaud the increased availability of hard-to-find resources, and others who see the agreement as a victory of business over access and authors? rights. Is the settlement a rip-off or rescue plan? Join your colleagues on September 25, to hear about the latest updates from library and legal experts, and learn more about the settlement?s implications for authors and research. SUMMARY:Google Book Settlement: Information Session UID:BB70372D-CD61-4DFE-CE0AF0243C91E86D@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065252 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090924T223000Z DTEND:20090925T010000Z DESCRIPTION: Yossi Vardi is one of the leading individuals in the Israeli software/Internet industry. Yossi was the founding investor of Mirabilis, inventor of ICQ ? the well known Internet-wide Instant messaging product. Among the companies he invested in, or helped to build are Answers.com, Gteko (sold to Microsoft), Airlink, Tivella, Scopus, CTI2, Foxytunes, Tucows (Toronto based), and Starnet. In recent years Vardi has been active in fostering a culture of innovation and creativity in Israel and abroad. He's kind of a big deal. And he was a riot at TechCrunch50. Check out his CrunchBase profile or watch him heckle Ron Conway at TC50. Cost - Tickets are $5. This is basically to reserve a seat. Because the event is at the Velma Rogers Theatre, you need to be on the GuestList. If you aren't on the GuestList, you won't get in. So for $5 you get a seat, some appetizers and we'll be giving away a ticket to CIX. SUMMARY:An Evening with Yossi Vardi UID:CE46810A-EC0D-09F1-A45D736AB409D73D@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065252 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090923T230000Z DTEND:20090924T020000Z DESCRIPTION:An intimate look at how two of our industry's most dynamic leaders sell their ideas through the art of storytelling. The Event On September 23rd, Ad Lounge will host an evening of "CONVERSUASION". Be there as these mavericks speak from the heart and from the hip as they recount the kind of tales that - let's face it - only our industry could produce. An evening of oral storytelling from our industry that will inspire, generate ideas, and even make you laugh. Canada's communications industry is alive and well. Let's celebrate it. * Colin Drummond, VP/Director, Cultural & Business Insights Crispin Porter + Bogusky || Topic: How marketing conquers culture * Neil McOstrich, Founding Partner, Chief Creative Officer Clean Sheet Communications, Inc. || Topic: Once upon a brand (the art of selling with stories) Space is limited to 130, so RSVP NOW! Events sell out fast. Dress Code: Comfy (or even Cosby) sweaters welcome, cozy enough for an evening by the fireplace. SUMMARY:Conversuasion. The art of selling with stories. UID:7D16D278-EFB8-4FF7-57F9B7F6C1FC7A1E@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065252 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090923T223000Z DTEND:20090924T010000Z DESCRIPTION:Knowledge Management: Let's Get Real or Let's Not Play Speaker: Graham Westwood Knowledge Management should be at the centre of the knowledge economy. But too often it remains on the sidelines because of a focus on taxonomy and "information management". At Knowledge Workers September meeting we'll talk about how to reserve your seat at the boardroom table to ensure Knowledge Management really makes a difference. Graham Westwood will tell us how he helped author The Pandemic Toolkit using KM principles. This Toolkit will be presented at and endorsed by a special meeting of the Conference Board of Canada in front of Dr. Margaret Chan, head of the World Health Organization, on 25 September. Graham Westwood is the president and founder of ProCarta Inc., a software and consulting firm. Working with many governments and industries across the world, ProCarta helps organizations deploy the right knowledge to the right people at the right time. Graham holds a B.Sc from the University of Guelph and is an active marathon runner and coach. SUMMARY:Knowledge Workers Toronto UID:BB68AADF-B28E-E7FC-34C26B00C08F0C6D@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065252 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090922T224500Z DTEND:20090923T003000Z DESCRIPTION:We're moving from an industrial to a knowledge economy, where creativity and innovation will be the keys to value. New rules apply. Yet two hundred years of industrial habits are embedded in our workplaces, our schools and our systems of government. How must we change our work practices to thrive in the 21st Century? For the first time, Dave Gray will share insights from his upcoming book on the work of creativity and innovation, due to be published in the first quarter of 2010. SUMMARY:Dave Gray on Knowledge Games: Unfinished Business Lecture Series UID:AA5EEC80-9ED4-65B2-7E96FE771F10D7DD@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065252 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090922T213000Z DTEND:20090923T010000Z DESCRIPTION:Come mourn the end of summer with Torontoist in the last of event of the patio series. We're throwing in some food. SUMMARY:Torontoist Patio Series UID:CE0F5498-B71C-E235-8B73EBEECD44EF70@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065252 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090921T230000Z DTEND:20090922T020000Z DESCRIPTION:Admission: FREE Agenda 7:00-7:30: Mix & Mingle 7:30: Ignite Talks 8:15: Colin Bowern, "The Not-So-Scary Side of ASP.NET - Model View Controller in the Real World" 9:00: Post-event networking Featured Speaker Colin Bowern Ignite Speakers We?re looking for speakers for this gathering. Interested? Please read the rules of Ignite. Once you?ve read up on the process, apply to speak. Colin Bowern "The Not-So-Scary Side of ASP.NET - Model View Controller in the Real World" With MVC stretching far back in the programming history books to languages like Smalltalk in recent years we have been seeing a resurgence in the popularity of this approach. With a recognition of the growing popularity of both the MVC pattern and the benefits of scaffolding in quickly developing and deploying professional applications Microsoft introduced the ASP.NET MVC web framework. It delivers choice and control to ASP.NET developers beyond the already diverse field of languages they could use (you know someone out there is getting a kick out of writing Web apps in COBOL). In this session we will do a fly over of the ASP.NET MVC web framework to give you an introduction into its riches, tell you how you can get yours hands out it without spending a dime and open up the conversation to see how it stacks up against other options on the market. Our goal is to get you familiar with choices available to you to broaden your skills in delivering professional web applications quickly into all types of environments. SUMMARY:StayFresh10 UID:75A39E36-CA6C-AD80-48A0E9F369A0A06D@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065252 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090918 DURATION:P3D DESCRIPTION: SUMMARY:Queen West Art Crawl UID:C88BAB9A-DD15-10F3-5B115BF7E3BCFA14@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065252 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090918T210000Z DTEND:20090919T000000Z DESCRIPTION:Hey look! It's Patio Friday Evening! Yep. We promised a later start time and here it is! We loved The Central for the I Need Sugar launch party so much we're going back to enjoy the patio for what may be one of the last mild evenings of the year. Bring a sweater as it may cool down when the sun leaves us for the day. Looking forward to seeing ya'll there! SUMMARY:Patio Friday 17 - The Central - Up on the Roof UID:C84C0976-FDBE-621D-B9A08FB97A061EF0@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065252 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090918T000000Z DTEND:20090918T050000Z DESCRIPTION:Perez Hilton Presents Ida Maria and Ladyhawke, Ida Maria, Ladyhawke and Semi Precious Weapons. All Ages. $18.50 SUMMARY:Ida Maria and Ladyhawke UID:5CB7B374-FEAA-62CB-FA5844B5034533D4@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065252 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090917T230000Z DTEND:20090918T020000Z DESCRIPTION:The band's first stadium outing since The Vertigo Tour in 05/06. Supporting their 12th studio album, No Line on the Horizon. SUMMARY:U2 360 Tour UID:BB7B6226-BD13-5BFC-88620B66DDA687C7@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065252 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090916T170000Z DTEND:20090917T000000Z DESCRIPTION:After many months of hard work, I am thrilled to invite you all to CaseCamp Benefit 2009 on September 16th at CiRCA. We're twisting things up with a new format that takes inspiration from SXSW and TED - short presentations by leading practitioners in the social media field and beyond. Our focus is internet culture, strategy, and tactics. So far, confirmed presenters include: CollegeHumor - Sam Reich, President of CollegeHumor Originals on the science of viral videos Todd Defren - Originator of the Social Media Press Release and Prinicpal at SHIFT Communications in Boston Know Your Meme - The full cast of the hit podcast Magma - Andrew Baron, creator of Rocketboom and Magma, a video aggregator in private beta Facebook - Matt Wyndowe, Senior Business Development Manager for the Facebook Platform I Can Has Cheezburger - Ben Huh, internet content connoisseur creator of LolCats and the Cheezburger Network Will Pate - digital community guru and my partner at Entrinsic Jason Scott - Owner of Sockington, the most followed animal on Twitter ComScore- Bryan Segal, VP Sales at ComScore Canada The traditional CaseCamp - free to attend, 4 presentations in the evening - will still be happening. But, to accommodate the larger groups that have been attending recently and the expanded schedule listed above, we will be adding an additional afternoon conference that costs $99 to attend. CaseCamp Benefit will be a fundraiser for SickKids Hospital Foundation. We have enlisted the help of Zach Lieberman, The Pixel Gallery and Allen Chan (The Designer Guys) to redesign the Critical Care Unit Waiting Room at the hospital. We're hoping to raise $50,000 towards this cause. More details will follow, but for now I wanted to extend a special thank-you to everyone who has contributed to this CaseCamp so far - Michelle Cain, Iris Glaser, Lucia Mancuso, Diana Kimball, Kenyatta Cheese, Will Pate, and the team at CiRCA. As well, this event would not be happening without the help of sponsors, special thanks to The Blog Studio and CiRCA. SUMMARY:CaseCamp at Circa UID:0AD0C4AA-D808-7C0A-3BE5645BF54C752B@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065252 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090915T220000Z DTEND:20090916T010000Z DESCRIPTION:Shel Israel is launching his new book, Twitterville, in Canada at Third Tuesday meetups in Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver. Three years ago, Shel co-authored Naked Conversations with Robert Scoble. Naked Conversations was a must-read book in 2006. It captured the zeitgeist of the blogosphere. SUMMARY:TTT: Shel Israel launches Twitterville in Canada UID:B5FDFB02-DECC-8CB2-041E893791DDBB5D@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065252 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090915T213000Z DTEND:20090916T003000Z DESCRIPTION:To celebrate Mozilla Service Week, on Tuesday, September 15th--TechSoup Canada will be hosting a discussion on the Open Web followed by a demo of CiviCRM, a Constituent/Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software at the Centre for Social Innovation in Toronto. What is Mozilla Service week: During the week of September 14-21, 2009, Mozilla is asking individuals to step up and make a difference by using the Web to better their community. Mozilla is seeking people who want to share, give, engage, create, and collaborate by offering their time and talent to local organizations and people who need their help. Special Guests: Mark Surman, Executive Director, Mozilla Foundation Mark will be on hand to talk about the Open Web, Mozilla Service week and how to use the web to make your life better. Joe Murray, JMA Consulting Joe has pledged his time for Mozilla Service week to speak about CiviCRM, an open source CRM application to help organizations manage donations, memberships, and relationships. There will be a $5 suggested donation at the door to cover cost of the event, please let us know if you need a receipt of the event. Thanks! SUMMARY:NetTuesday: Mozilla Service week and CiviCRM UID:A4BDF890-F283-4C51-46978824B10EDF63@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065252 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090915 DURATION:P2D DESCRIPTION:CONFERENCE September 15-16, 2009 http://ideaconference.org LOCATION MaRS Centre, South Tower 101 College Street, Suite 100 Toronto, ON Canada M5G 1L7 http://www.marsdd.com SUMMARY:Idea2009 UID:334C486D-B439-2EE9-0195DA24B59456D2@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065252 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090914T130000Z DTEND:20090914T220000Z DESCRIPTION:PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP September 14, 2009 EightShapes, LLC LOCATION MaRS Centre, South Tower 101 College Street, Suite 100 Toronto, ON Canada M5G 1L7 http://www.marsdd.com SUMMARY:Idea2009: Pre-conference Workshop UID:334C2EDC-0E7B-AC7B-C027B213BDA5AD1F@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065252 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090912T230000Z DTEND:20090913T020000Z DESCRIPTION:Twestival Toronto is a community-powered party with a cause, part of a global charity event arranged through Twitter. Many details are coming for the new Twestival Local Toronto on September 12, 2009. Stay tuned! After the community vote, we?re excited to officially announce that Toronto?s locally focused Twestival will be directly supporting efforts to end hunger in our city through an amazing charity: Meal Exchange. Limited Early Bird Special: Only 50 tickets available for $15 each Standard Admission: Additional 300 tickets available for $20 each VIP: Only 20 tickets available for $50 each SUMMARY:Twestival TO 2 UID:37846262-0655-9B51-7C58D4B690D32B39@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065252 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090912 DURATION:P5D DESCRIPTION:MOBILEINNOVATIONWEEK in Toronto will showcase global mobile thought leaders, developers, innovators, institutions and industry professionals coming together for an exciting and engaging series of events all focused on exploring new mobile Internet frontiers, applications and business ideas. MOBILEINNOVATIONWEEK features a full line up of workshops, conferences, symposiums, bootcamps and featured networking receptions - all focused on delivering and driving new business opportunities for today and into the future. MOBILEINNOVATIONWEEK brings together the leaders of the mobile industry all in one city -- all in one place -- to help grow your business and build your network of expertise. Register today to any, or all, of the MOBILEINNOVATIONWEEK events to stake your claim on serving over 4 billion mobile consumers world wide. FITC Mobile 2009 - September 12-14, 2009 Metro Toronto Convention Centre MobileMediaWorld 2009 - September 14-15, 2009 Glenn Gould Studio // CBC Broadcast Centre ilovemobileweb Party - September 14, 2009 Mobile ThinkTank - September 16, 2009 MobileBiz BootCamp - September 16, 2009 SUMMARY:Mobile Innovation Week UID:E35D8FA7-99C9-9F73-54FCC97639CA840B@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065252 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090911 DURATION:P3D DESCRIPTION:Regarded as the largest event of its kind in North America, the Annual Vegetarian Food Fair gives you an unparalleled opportunity to enjoy a diverse cross-section of vegetarian cuisine. Discover new products and ideas from more than 100 exhibitors and enjoy a wide variety of presentations and cooking demos. Not a vegetarian? Whether you're looking for new ideas to add colour and variety to your meals or you're a "seasoned" vegetarian interested in expanding your knowledge of nutritious and ethical foods, this is the place for you. Harbourfront Centre 235 Queens Quay West SUMMARY:25th Vegetarian Food Fair UID:75CAD4FF-082A-9FD2-4327456AEA9EA849@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065252 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090911T010000Z DTEND:20090911T040000Z DESCRIPTION:Join us and fellow thought-leaders, change makers & TED lovers at Brassaii for what's set to be an incredible TEDxTO After Party! Here are the details: When: September 10th at 9pm Where: 461 King St. W Attendance: Open to everyone ? so invite your friends (especially the ones who watched the webcast) Cost: $10 entrance fee in support of TEDxTO (please note TEDxTO is non-commercial and all proceeds go towards covering the hard costs of putting on the event) Expect cocktails, conversations, smooth tunes, & idea sharing. Brought to you by Notabletv.com We can?t wait to see you all there! SUMMARY:TEDxTO After Party UID:610418B0-DDA8-4D7D-566C68DE0E9BC5FB@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065252 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090910T160000Z DTEND:20090910T230000Z DESCRIPTION:Join us at CSI on Thursday September 10, from 12 to 7 pm, for the live webcast of TEDxTO. We'll have a live webcast of the TEDxTO event, refreshments, and speakers. Drop in for as long as you want, leave when you've had enough, or stay for the whole day! What is TED? TED is an annual event where some of the world's leading thinkers and doers are invited to share what they are most passionate about. "TED" stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design - three broad subject areas that are, collectively, shaping our future. Past speakers include Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, Jane Goodall, Frank Gehry, Paul Simon, Sir Richard Branson, Philippe Starck and Bono. What is TEDx? In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx - local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x=independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized. What is TEDxTO? TEDxToronto (TEDxTO) was established by an enthusiastic group of volunteers based in Toronto who are passionate about TED and generating "Ideas Worth Spreading". The theme of TEDxTO is "What's Next?" We see it as a challenge: what are the new and as-of-yet undiscovered ideas, projects, and people that will shape the future of our city, and ultimately the world? It's also a challenge to our speakers. No matter who steps on the stage, you won't hear their standard pitch or riff on their well-known achievements - at TEDxTO it's new ideas only. 13 speakers (See speaker bios on TEDxTO.com for full information) 3 TED Videos 2 networking breaks Toronto's 1st TEDxTO After-Party 130+ live attendees with a webcast of approx. 3500 connections. Visit TEDxTO.COM for more information. The main event will be held at the Theatre Passe-Muraille. Because space and tickets are limited, we are hosting a live webcast of the event at CSI. Date: Thursday, Sep. 10, 2009 Time: 1pm to 7pm (stay as long or as short as you want. Drop-ins and outs are allowed) Location: 4th floor, Centre for Social Innovation, 215 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON Cost: free SUMMARY:TEDxTO Simulcast UID:6107C19B-B7C6-D819-CBC7DFB327599538@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065252 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090910T153000Z DTEND:20090911T000000Z DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce TEDxTO will be held Thursday, September 10, 2009 at the Theatre Passe Muraille. While a full schedule will be released closer to the date, registration will begin at 11:30am with the conference running until the early evening. The event will be free of charge; however, attendance will be limited to 100 spots. In the coming weeks, we will open registration and we encourage everyone to apply. We?ll be looking for individuals who have great ideas and are working on innovative projects within the Toronto community. In effort to make the conference available to all, TEDxTO will also be streamed live via webcast. Keep up to date with TEDxTO: Follow us on Twitter: @TEDxTO Join us on Facebook: Fan Page Contact us by Email: tedxto@gmail.com SUMMARY:TEDxTO UID:7447AA61-DEAB-51DB-038940A521E8A244@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065252 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090910 DURATION:P10D DESCRIPTION:Toronto International Film Festival Click the link for TIFF films and schedules. SUMMARY:TIFF UID:00471D6F-CEA6-2C36-ED439144888AD452@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065252 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090910T010000Z DTEND:20090910T050000Z DESCRIPTION:$16.50 Lee's Palace 529 Bloor Street West Toronto M5S 1Y5 Canada Rotate/Soundscapes SUMMARY:Cocorosie at Lee's Palace UID:FFCC22BD-D84C-6D69-FCACCF6759A7E6D5@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065252 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090909T230000Z DTEND:20090910T010000Z DESCRIPTION:http://www.streamingcolour.com/blog/2009/09/08/sept-mobile-developer-meeting/ We have two presentations lined up for you this month: 1) Sarim Aziz from RIM will be with us to speak about BlackBerry development. 2) Jason White from DOC (Documentary Organization of Canada) will be here to speak about potential collaboration between filmmakers and mobile developers, and about the potential for local devs to start writing app reviews for the Canadian Press. So come on out, meet some other local devs, hear some interesting things, and grab a beer at the Embassy Room after the meeting. All of this information is also available on the Facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=126406231383 Hope to see you there! SUMMARY:Mobile Developer Meeting UID:9BA93712-B06A-C109-BB0B13EEC3E383DA@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065252 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090909T220000Z DTEND:20090910T010000Z DESCRIPTION:Sprout Up is a free monthly event for forward-thinking Toronto area entrepreneurs to gather and mind-meld. A great chance for startups around the city to get friendly, discuss current trends, and network in a casual, open, and focused setting. Attendees will walk away with new insights, new friends and actionable ideas for their businesses. September is the very first Sprout Up in Toronto - so come out to The Pilot & hear from a great guest speaker & innovative local startups. Event details: Date: Wednesday, September 9th, 2009 Time: 6pm-9pm Place: The Pilot, 22 Cumberland St, Yorkville Guest Speaker: Mike McDerment, Freshbooks Participating startups: TBA For more information contact Erin at erin@sprouter.com. Join us & be a part of our very first Sprout Up! It's going to be a fabulous night of invaluable insights, new & old friends, & of course your lovely hosts from Sprouter (www.sprouter.com). SUMMARY:Sprout Up UID:336411E9-EB58-5F1E-97E2F60FC3FEEED0@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065252 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090909 DURATION:P7D DESCRIPTION:The 17th annual Junction Arts Festival (September 9 - 13, 2009) presents a mosaic of unique visual, dance, literary and musical arts, and performance artists are everywhere, winding and weaving their way in and out of "Red Hot Art Spots" (shops, galleries and restaurants) and on the street; Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13. Performance artists will be found all along Dundas Street West, from Keele Street to Quebec Avenue, and are featured in three categories (exact places and/or times, to be discovered): - Street Performance Artists; Dance, Performance Art and Comedy - Traveling Minstrels - Community Stage Junction Arts Festival creative producer Michael Menegon states, "People of all ages experience and discover performances, which, in these unique settings, they might not otherwise see anywhere else. This may be the one element that no other festival in Toronto has to offer." SUMMARY:Junction Arts Festival UID:6454660D-D24A-E67E-8F545C190BE9E06C@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065252 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090908T220000Z DTEND:20090909T010000Z DESCRIPTION:Postponed from Sept 1. Our next book will be "A Project Guide to UX Design: For user experience designers in the field or in the making" http://www.peachpit.com/store/product.aspx?isbn=0321607376 If you are a student, a new graduate or unemployed, please contact me before you buy your copy. The next meeting date is scheduled for Tuesday, September 1. If you have suggestions for a space, please feel free to contact me off-list Happy reading, Kaleem -- UX Book Club Toronto is for people interested in User Experience (UX) design who want to learn from peers in a fun, social environment. Most of us are UX professionals: information architects, interaction designers, visual designers, usability specialists, researchers & strategists. All are welcome. SUMMARY:UX Book Club Toronto UID:1D2CEE42-B0D9-31ED-D83936DA20DD6FC5@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065252 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090908T123000Z DTEND:20090908T153000Z DESCRIPTION: SUMMARY:#tonettue UID:7D358000-B2AE-60ED-0A04FE4DF97DF92C@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065252 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090908T035500Z DTEND:20090908T065500Z DESCRIPTION:Today is the voting deadline for your favourite 2010 SXSW Panels! Excerpt from @kevrichard's blog post: With such a large tech community in Toronto there has been a lot of growth this year in Toronto applicants to the 2010 SXSW convention ( held in Austin Texas, more info can be found here) as so many have now made it to the voting stages I thought it would make things a lot easier to have all the sessions in one place for everyone to vote and show your support . I hope to see everyone there! The Sessions: F#$% Keeping it Simple presented by Dave Coleman, Saul Colt and Jeremy Wright : http://tinyurl.com/r5e957 Community Management : Future Skills You?ll Need to Know presented by Saul Colt http://tinyurl.com/p9je5r Tweet Your Way to Your Next Job presented by Saul Colt : http://tinyurl.com/rd3uqw Putting a Fork in The 30 Second Spot with panelist Andrew Lane: http://tinyurl.com/naj9lh Life After Wii Fit: Geeks On Fitness presented by Wesley Hodgson: http://tinyurl.com/p5qc4r Make Me a Damn Good Manager! presented by Andre Gaulin : http://tinyurl.com/plvrm5 Millionaire or Artist? How About Both? with panelist Amrita Chandra : http://tinyurl.com/onu9qj Distributed Micro-Patronage: The Future of Getting Paid: presented by Josh Newman: http://bit.ly/sxswi1 Building Blocks of a New Economy For Music: presented by David Dufresne http://bit.ly/sxswi2 Colour Trends -Palettes to Pick for 2010 presented by Paige Dzenis: http://bit.ly/1L0Fhq Brilliant Second Acts You Must Steal Tricks From presented by Jaime Woo: http://tinyurl.com/p8×4q4 How to Recover From a Brand Collapse panelist Jeremy Wright http://is.gd/2lgDD Twitter and Dating in 140 Characters or Less presented by Jeremy Wright and special guest! http://is.gd/2lgHz Ditch the Old to Build Your Dream Life with panelist Jeremy Wright http://is.gd/2lh55 Gaming's Final Frontier- Moving Towards Monetization & Improving Experience presented by Troy Ross: http://tinyurl.com/od8dy8 Passionate People: The Key Ingredient to Social Media Success: with panelists Meghan Warby, James Topham and Ryan Taylor : http://tinyurl.com/pcdlxs A Different Documentary : Online Story Telling and Social Change presented by Boyd Niel : http://tinyurl.com/r5esyo Documentary Games: Playing with the Truth presented by Tony Walsh : http://tinyurl.com/q8uu5w Multi-Platform Storytelling with panelist Andrew Lane : http://tinyurl.com/qv7gb8 SXSW SARS with panelist Jay Goldman : http://tinyurl.com/ouydhe We are Family: Web Applications Band Together Now! presented by Sunir Shah http://tinyurl.com/pybjml How to be a Customer Support Rockstar presented by Grace Antonio http://tinyurl.com/o4fudd Experimental Design:Your User Interface is Your Laboratory presented by Mike McDerment http://tinyurl.com/pp8ahe SUMMARY:SXSW Panel Vote Deadline UID:28EEEC74-00CA-8071-8EC0C3C6ABBF7470@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065252 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090905T010000Z DTEND:20090905T070000Z DESCRIPTION:http://indianelectronica.com/festival Once again the Indian Electronica Festival is back in our hometown of Toronto - this time at a new venue with a great indoor/outdoor vibe. We'll be at Rolly's Garage on Ossington; its a big open space which we'll be setting up projected visuals, hung art + a stage to host live performances and DJs! * If you'd like to get involved please drop an email to Qasim Virjee, the Festival Director at festival@indianelectronica.com Partial line-up: Abdul Smooth - http://www.abdulsmooth.com Deb Sinha - http://www.debsinha.com Nathan Lee - http://www.ineedsugar.com Anuj Rastogi - http://www.myspace.com/omnesiarecords Nawtiks - http://www.nawtiks.com -- The Indian Electronica Festival was founded in 2006 as an international endeavor to showcase cutting-edge music fusing tradition and modernism incorporating the aesthetics of South Asia. In the past three years, 6 installments of our Festival have been hosted between Toronto, London (UK), New York City and Bombay; attracting hundreds of audience members and realizing a successfully international live platform for showcasing the music we produce and promote. - Watch this space and our blog for more info as it comes (http://indianelectronica.com/blog) - See photos from the 2007 Festival in Toronto: http://flickr.com/photos/indianelectronica/sets/72157604430545024/ - Watch the 2007 Festival overview video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvG1XVCG6-Q SUMMARY:Indian Electronica Festival 2009 UID:1D15AC07-00B3-13F9-07213EAFAB50BD34@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065252 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090904T193000Z DTEND:20090904T220000Z DESCRIPTION:Tomorrow night is the Indian Electronic festival with @qasim and @nathan416 spinning beats between live acts. It's also @qasim's birthday. So, at least some of us will be migrating to Rolly's Garage on Ossington to begin the celebrations and get the festival underway. Before then, we'll be hosting Patio Friday at Dundas and Ossington's restored Lakeview Restaurant. Organic eggs ftw! Hope to see you there! SUMMARY:Patio Friday 16: The Lakeview UID:800704A2-F563-1EBE-F3F59262E8315ABD@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065252 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090904T010000Z DTEND:20090904T060000Z DESCRIPTION:Wax Mannequin ?SAXON? CD Release w. special guests Parlovr & Sister Thursday September 3rd The Legendary Horseshoe Tavern 9pm * 8$ WAX MANNEQUIN (Hamilton, ON) Part wandering minstrel, part rock animal, Wax Mannequin combines a fine sense of prog-rock parody with intense sincerity and lyrical smarts. He will indoctrinate you with chilling harmonies, absurd lyrics and the almighty power of the guitar. Wax's impending release 'Saxon' marks a gritty return to the psych-folk roots of this rambling iconoclast. Sounds Like: maleness, manliness and masculinity - idiosyncratic classic rock for today. For Fans Of: www.myspace.com/waxmannequin PARLOVR (Montreal, QC) A cheap Kmart guitar with its guts ripped out, a two-piece drum kit and a keyboard with a mind of its own would all be alone if they weren't all thrown in the mess that PARLOVR got them in when they stumbled together in the wintry months of 2006. Reacting against the multi-instrumental, many-membered orchestral bands that crowded the local Montreal scene at the time, PARLOVR was started with the intention of blowing amps and streamlining pop melodies, bringing back the power-trio of the 90s with an off-the-wall twist. Sounds Like: montreal pop art brut, sloppy and thrilling, feral and fun. For Fans Of: Nirvana, Sloan, Wolf Parade www.myspace.com/parlourmontreal SISTER (Toronto, ON) SISTER plays tender, heavy folk-metal steeped in vocal harmonies. Sometimes they're Heart, and sometimes Neil Young, depending on the club's sound system that night. It's the new band by Carla and Lynette Gillis, whose love of heavy metal has kept them busy since their pre-teens. The Gillis sisters performed in the 90s Halifax indie band Plumtree, as well as in the punk trio Absolutely Nothing, the dark pop band Bontempi and the Vancouver-Toronto long-distance experiment Bells Clanging. Sounds Like: epic-ness and heavy lady harmonies For Fans Of: Heart, Eric?s Trip, Guns N? Roses www.myspace.com/sisterband SUMMARY:Wax Mannequin with Parlovr and Sister at the Horseshoe UID:22F159F4-E6C9-2BCB-C7A7E8DCA13851B5@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065252 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090902T200000Z DTEND:20090903T000000Z DESCRIPTION:FreshBooks turned five years old this year! And we're throwing the best birthday party a five year old could hope for - loot bags included! It wouldn't be a party without all of you, so be sure to RSVP for a great afternoon together of games, prizes and surprises you won't want to miss! Questions? Drop Rayanne a note at rayanne [at] freshbooks.com. Hope to see you there and THANK YOU for your support! SUMMARY:FreshBooks Picnic - FreshBooks Turns 5 UID:333EF00B-F026-D22B-07E1594B818A0103@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065252 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090831T220000Z DTEND:20090901T010000Z DESCRIPTION:Geek out at PostRank offices with best and brightest developers in Waterloo SUMMARY:DevHouseWaterloo UID:FA6D37AE-F78C-C810-091FF9050A167ECA@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065252 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090830T170000Z DTEND:20090831T000000Z DESCRIPTION:On Sunday, August 30, celebrated chefs, community leaders and local celebs take to the grill for Men Can Cook, a community benefit for Toronto's Alexandra Park Community Centre. Celebrity chefs will compete for the title of King of the Grill during a competition for Best Barbecue Sauce. The winner will receive the coveted "Golden Apron" and praise from an eager crowd of burger enthusiasts! Dwight Drummond (anchor, CityTV), Mark Strong (entertainment personality), Adam Vaughan (Toronto City Councillor), Master T (host, Master T TV), Carl Cassell (owner of Irie and Harlem restaurants) and Ron Nelson (radio personality) will "man the fire". Held at Toronto's Alexandra Park (275 Bathurst St., southeast corner of Bathurst St./Dundas St. West), Men Can Cook features a neighbourhood cookout, Kids Zone, marketplace featuring local vendors and live performances from celebrated acts, including SoulSteel Orchestra, Izlamic and Natasha Waterman. SUMMARY:Men Can Cook 2009 UID:3B2266CE-9D21-90FE-933D7332AFFD7910@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065252 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090828T230000Z DTEND:20090829T013000Z DESCRIPTION:Consulate General of Italy is presenting a free outdoor film screening of Franco Zeffirelli's, Otello. SUMMARY:Opera in the Garden - Free UID:49BC67AC-CF81-2CD9-AD9ACE9D32C647E4@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065252 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090828T193000Z DTEND:20090828T233000Z DESCRIPTION:In light of the shoddy weather (what is this, fall?) we're moving from the Island to the Church. Hair of the Dog is our Patio Friday locale for PF15. Bring long sleeves for the patio! Hair of the Dog 425 Church Street Toronto Ontario M4Y 2C3 416-964-2708 Nerd note: this is pretty close to the Eaton Centre Apple Store if you're looking to upgrade your Intel Mac to Snow Leopard, which goes on sale the same day. SUMMARY:Patio Friday 15: Woof Woof UID:1D57571B-B66B-F12A-F30D29934F6CD455@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065252 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090826T220000Z DTEND:20090827T010000Z DESCRIPTION:The kickoff Toronto Startup Drinks followed hot on the heels of DemoCamp and was met instant enthusiasm. We are keeping the startup community alive, one pint at a time on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at local fave C'est What! (http://www.cestwhat.com/) It's a simple concept: a grassroots effort to make sure startup folks get in touch and stay in touch. All it took was for Raymond Luk of Flow Ventures (http://www.flowventures.com/blog/) (a moving force behind Montreal Startup Drinks) to recruit Toronto all-round-instigator David Crow (http://davidcrow.ca/) who was on board immediately. Here are the details for your agenda: - Date: Wednesday, 26 August, 2009 - Location: C'est What, 67 Front Street East, Corner Farquhars Lane - Time: 6pm until late Sign up here, come on the night for a drink and networking! Everyone is welcome. SUMMARY:StartUp Drinks UID:33874FCE-03C9-FC16-E282824F4787AAEC@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065252 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090826T210000Z DTEND:20090826T230000Z DESCRIPTION:Come out and meet the Summer of '09 ExtremeU teams (http://www.extremevp.com/university.php) on our rooftop patio just south of Yonge and King. There will be light refreshments served! 67 Yonge Street, Elevator to the top floor -> stairs to the Patio! (Just south of Yonge + King) SUMMARY:ExtremeU Social Part III UID:0A4368DD-C4B2-F4F6-752FC8BCFC2AF69E@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065253 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090825T233000Z DTEND:20090826T050000Z DESCRIPTION:As with each issue, Spacing throws a release party to bring together the editors, writers, readers and subscribers of the magazine. The night includes games, door prizes, good conversation, and good tunes to dance along to late into the night. The revenue generated at Spacing's release parties helps keep the number of ads within the magazine to a minimal amount. Your attendance at our parties helps keep the magazine afloat. LOCATION: Gladstone Hotel, COST: $10, includes a magazine. $5 for subscribers TIME: 7:30pm to 1am SUMMARY:Spacing Release Party UID:29EB957D-FBBE-0DA3-212B36F8C611B21D@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065253 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090825T230000Z DTEND:20090826T020000Z DESCRIPTION:We're very excited to have Ignite in Toronto! Ignite was inspired by Pecha Kucha Nights, where speakers are given 20 slides, each shown for 20 seconds, giving each speaker 6 minutes and 40 seconds of fame. The first Ignite took place in Seattle in 2006, and since then the event has become an international phenomenon. It was started by Brady Forrest, Technology Evangelist for O'Reilly Media, and Bre Pettis of Etsy.com, formerly of MAKE Magazine. Ignite Toronto is currently organized by Peter Horvath, of MAKE Magazine and Michele Perras, of the Mobile Experience Innovation Centre at OCAD. If you're not familiar with Ignite you can check out some videos from the Ignite Show: http://ignite.oreilly.com/show/ The speaker line-up is being finalized so stay tuned for more details! Until then here is a loose schedule for the night: 7:00-8:00PM Cocktail hour 8:00-8:30PM Contest (TBA) 8:30-9:30PM Ignite talks (TBA) 9:45-2AM Cocktail hour IGNITE IS FREE! Drake Hotel 1150 Queen St. W. SUMMARY:Ignite Toronto UID:80DCE575-FC0F-5894-7D9C28DF44DE05D1@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065253 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090824T230000Z DTEND:20090825T060000Z DESCRIPTION:Refresh Events is proud to announce the first annual Refresh Summer Social! This event is a special one - we'd like to thank each of you that has supported Refresh Events over the past year. Come on out to The London Taphouse on August 24th at 7pm to meet fellow designers, developers, entrepreneurs and others working in Toronto's vibrant interactive and social media community. Stay tuned to http://refreshsummersocial.ca/ for more information; we've got a few tricks up our short sleeves! Don't forget to follow us on Twitter: @RefreshSocial09 (hashtag#rss09) for breaking event updates. SUMMARY:Refresh Summer Social '09 UID:044C2F68-9330-5566-EB8902E8830D39BC@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065253 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090821T190000Z DTEND:20090821T230000Z DESCRIPTION:"Yeah, Aug 21st with AYCE plus cigars and music. It'll be a @patiofriday to remember! #PatioFriday's Cuban Carnival!" (Right, AYCE doesn't start until 8:00p, but it's still a good quote.) Here's the news kids. We've got two more weeks of August, so we're going to do it up right beginning with some mojitos and cigars at Mambo on the Danforth before we hop a ferry to the island for Patio Friday picnic August 28. After that, we'll be pushing into the evening as people get back to business in September. And we're starting that for this event, with a 3:00p start time and going until at least 7:00p. Hope to see you there! And please RSVP, 'cause this patio be funky. http://www.mambolounge.ca/gallery.php SUMMARY:Patio Friday 14: Mojito Mambo UID:1D52712C-A755-09D2-07F85F6EC5A84126@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065253 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090820T220000Z DTEND:20090821T020000Z DESCRIPTION:August 20, 2009 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. See behind the doors of some of Toronto's top design studios. At each stop, you'll hear about the studio, talk with designers and check out their work. Confirmed studios include: Context Creative henderson bas TAXI The Juggernaut Pricing: $15 for members $30 for non-members To register, call 416-367-8819 or email christina@rgdontario.com. Spaces are limited. Payment must be made in advance in order to guarantee your spot. After you register, you will receive a confirmation e-mail the week of the tour, informing you when and where to meet. SUMMARY:RGD Studio Tour UID:E21BBB14-F260-6F51-2B5DB39B0D68C458@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065253 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090819T220000Z DTEND:20090820T010000Z DESCRIPTION:We're holding a bonus meetup this month in honour of our Adaptive Path friends who are visiting from San Francisco! If you missed Derek Featherstone at our monthly second Tuesday meetup, don't fret because you're invited to join us for a casual evening on a rooftop patio. Welcome Adaptive Path back to Toronto and meet your local peers to talk about design, interaction, user experience, AP's upcoming UX Week conference, or something completely different. Newcomers are always welcome so bring a friend. See you there! This event is also listed at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4229395/ Adaptive Path's mission is to deliver great experiences that improve people's lives, while sharing advances in the field with clients, partners, and peers. http://adaptivepath.com UX Irregulars are a rag-tag, fugitive fleet of user experience designers, researchers and strategists who design mostly Web interactions, but also software, and sometimes crazy things like ski hills. http://groups.google.com/group/UXIrregulars SUMMARY:UX Irregulars August 2009 bonus meetup with Adaptive Path UID:19F3798D-96A5-8EDE-7A8ED7AEC39359A8@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065253 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090818T230000Z DTEND:20090819T040000Z DESCRIPTION:HoHOTo is a fund-raising party for the Daily Bread Food Bank, taking place at Wetbar & Suite 106 (106 Peter St ), Tuesday, August 18. Check it out at http://hohoto.ca! SUMMARY:HoHoTO UID:9A548B1D-E5EB-C4DA-ED77DB79CA881F4D@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065253 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090817T230000Z DTEND:20090818T020000Z DESCRIPTION:Tara Hunt is bringing her Whuffaoke Tour to Toronto - music, whuffie and conversation on how to change the world. Join us as we Whuffaoke our hearts out at Tequila Sunrise. SUMMARY:Whuffaoke UID:F9D30284-CBA5-D7A7-2D1ADB53135CAD05@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065253 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090816T010000Z DTEND:20090816T040000Z DESCRIPTION:Lee's Palace 529 Bloor St. W. $23.50 SUMMARY:The Breeders UID:E8038FF2-F29D-B37F-0FDF04C879CC295B@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065253 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090815T160000Z DTEND:20090815T190000Z DESCRIPTION:Please RSVP at Guestlist http://tr.im/tbaug15 Cross-listed on Upcoming http://tr.im/tbuaug15 and Facebook http://tr.im/tbfaug15 It's the last summer Twitterbrunch before autumn arrives and the weather is just right (better late than never)! We're taking advantage on the spacious patio on a forecast sunny Saturday, so those of you who can never make a Sunday can join the festivities! Twitterbrunch touches down Saturday, Aug. 15 starting at 12 p.m. at The Bedford Academy (36 Prince Arthur Ave. phone 416.921.4600) -- a five-minute walk from Varsity Stadium and the Royal Ontario Museum. The closest subway station is St. George. The reservation is under "Twitterbrunch" or "Saleem". The brunch and regular menus are both available, which means plenty of choices for everyone. http://www.TheBedfordAcademy.com Brunch: http://www.thebedfordacademy.com/menu_brunch.html Main: http://www.thebedfordacademy.com/menu_main.html Come out to meet the usual suspects and some new ones, too! We're trying to keep things lively by visiting different spots around the city, so if you know of a good brunch location that: - takes reservations - can accommodate a large group - has standard, vegetarian (and even more eclectic) fare to suit Twitterfolk's tastes - is close to public transit and parking ... e-mail or call to share your suggestions. And don't forget to follow @TwitBrunch (http://twitter.com/TwitBrunch) for updates. See you Saturday! Saleem Khan 416.494.0908 & Rob Hyndman SUMMARY:Twitterbrunch - August UID:171A6CBF-E16C-6BF0-871EEE774A747B8A@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065253 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090814T173000Z DTEND:20090814T223000Z DESCRIPTION:Please join us at Mercatto on College with the @marsdd cru and other respectable enemies of mediocrity and societal decay. Mercatto 101 College Street (one block east of University) Toronto, ON M5G 1L7 (416) 595-5625 http://www.yelp.ca/biz/mercatto-toronto-2 SUMMARY:Patio Friday 13: Lucky, lucky thirteen. UID:0FF44255-A335-E1D4-7A340CC274DD8245@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065253 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090812T220000Z DTEND:20090813T010000Z DESCRIPTION:Wired Wednesday is a free monthly event for forward-thinking Toronto area entrepreneurs to gather and mind-meld. A great chance for startups around the city to get friendly, discuss current trends, and network in a casual, open, and focused setting. Attendees will walk away with new insights, new friends and actionable ideas for their businesses. *The August Wired Wednesday is a special summer event - a thank you party on one of the city's best rooftop patios. We want to say thank you to everyone who has supported RedWire & Wired Wednesday over the past several months - so come out to the London Taphouse patio and mingle with Toronto entrepreneurs & startups, and enjoy the first drink on us. Also, we'll be giving an exclusive glimpse into the new version of RedWire - you won't want to miss it.* For more information contact Erin at erin@redwirenation.com. Whether it's your first Wired Wednesday or you've been with us since the very beginning, join us for another fabulous night of invaluable insights, new & old friends, & of course your lovely hosts from RedWire (www.redwirenation.com). SUMMARY:August Wired Wednesday - rooftop patio party! UID:98F06308-0B94-2F29-48E37205DFE05D2E@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065253 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090812T003000Z DTEND:20090812T033000Z DESCRIPTION:Underworld live at Kool Haus. Tickets on sale May 15th at 10:00a. Likely available from Rotate This! SUMMARY:Underworld live. UID:42FEC48A-DE9D-5822-48D3FB2D09AB0D3B@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065253 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090807T220000Z DTEND:20090808T013000Z DESCRIPTION:FREE and only at www.underworldlive.com The first EVER live broadcast of a gig to the iPhone 7th August 2009 Live from The Fox Theatre, Oakland CA 9pm PST/Midnight EST/5am (+1 day) UK And for those of you without an iPhone or iPod Touch - you'll still be able to tune in via any broadband connected Mac or PC running QuickTime. SUMMARY:Underworld live stream from Oakland. UID:E6BFAE59-C293-707E-C719B5C67BB7F88C@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065253 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090807T180000Z DTEND:20090807T210000Z DESCRIPTION:We've heard great things about the Watermark Irish Pub (brought to you by the fine folks at the Brazen Head), and we also love being by the water, so it was pretty great of the Watermark to build their pub on the lake and not by a paper mill, which would be noisy, but probably also close to water, though not our fine lake I'm sure. So enjoy a fine Lake Ontario breeze with some Irish Whiskey and Patio Friday conversation from 2:00p to 5:00p. Watermark Irish Pub with Free Wifi 207 Queen's Quay West Toronto, ON M5J 1A7 Tel: 416-214-2772 Here's who'll see you there: @smack416 @paigesaid @nitchblog @jhollington @etothez SUMMARY:Patio Friday 12: Harbourfront UID:F106CE0C-FB59-414C-449787939842AE3D@yousayyeah SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20100310T065253 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR