Bora Laskin Faculty of Law 10 Year Anniversary Gala

Please join us as we take a look back at the first decade of the Bora Laskin Faculty of Law, while also celebrating the people, communities, and collaborative efforts which continue to support the Faculty’s innovative program and exceptional students.

PRICING:

Individual (1) Ticket – $200 (plus processing fee)

Table of Ten (10) – $1800 (plus processing fee)

The 10th Anniversary Gala is a celebration of our first decade and also a fundraiser for student awards and scholarships. A tax receipt of $100 will be provided to all purchasers of an individual seat and a tax receipt of $900 will be provided to table purchasers. Thank you for your support.

If you are unable to attend, but wish to make a donation in support of the event, you may do so at the LINK HERE – please select “Faculty of Law” from the drop-down menu.

DATE:

Saturday, March 23, 2024

TIME:

  • Cocktail reception from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
  • Dinner, remarks, and networking from 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm (cash bar available)

LOCATION: Delta Hotel, 2240 Sleeping Giant Pkwy, Thunder Bay, ON

ATTIRE: Formal

Refunds: Unfortunately, we will be unable to offer refunds after midnight eastern time on Friday, March 15th, as meal numbers will have been confirmed and guaranteed with the host facility. For refund requests, please reach out to Sarah MacLeod, Manager – SISE at sise.law@lakeheadu.ca

For more info, please visit: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/about/news-and-events/events/events-archive/2024/node/167155

Port Arthur Rotary Centennial Anniversary Gala

A gala to recognize 100 years of service as we celebrate the Port Arthur Rotary Club’s Centennial Anniversary.

Join us for an evening of special memories, music, dining, dancing and fundraising in support of our Centennial Project – Thunder Bay’s new Art Gallery on the waterfront.

Program:

  • 5:30 – Welcome Reception: Signature Anniversary Cocktail and Hors d’Oeuvres, Music by Danny Johnson, Silent Auction
  • 7:00 – Dinner
  • 8:00 – Main Program: Speakers and Live Auction
  • 9:00 – Entertainment & Dancing: Dueling Pianos, Musical Requests, Photo Booth , Balloon Pop and Silent Auction

Attendees will receive a Centennial Souvenir Program.

ATTIRE

Creative Formal: A blend of formal attire with plenty of room for individual creativity, artistic flair and personal style. Be inspired! Dress up! Have fun!

EARLY-BIRD DISCOUNT: MARCH 31

Early Bird Tickets on sale at $135 each until March 31. Regular tickets are $150.

DONATIONS

Please consider sponsoring a Rotoract guest who might not otherwise be able to attend the gala.

If you are unable to attend or wish to provide additional support toward our Centennial Project – Thunder Bay Art Gallery, please consider making a special donation:

  • Centennial Patron – $500
  • Anniversary Supporter – $250
  • Centurion Supporter – $100
  • Friends of Port Arthur Rotary – any amount

All donors will be acknowledged at the event. Donations of $20 or more will be eligible for a charitable receipt, and donors of $100 or more will be listed in and receive a copy of the Centennial Souvenir Program.

ADVERTISING

Advertising in our Commemorative Centennial Souvenir Program is available:

  • Full Page – $1,000
  • Half Page – $550
  • Quarter Page – $300
  • Business Card – $150

HOTEL GROUP RATE

Delta Hotels Thunder Bay:

  • $199 CAD per night

Book your group rate for Port Arthur Rotary Centennial Gala

Last Day to Book: Wednesday, March 20, 2024

For more info, please visit: https://portal.clubrunner.ca/1037

PARO Summit Gala 2023

Join us on November 23rd, 2023, for an incredible celebration of women entrepreneurs from all over Ontario at the PARO Summit Gala 2023, proudly sponsored by TD!

We’ll be honouring their courage, tenacity, brilliance, and strength, while empowering women in business, championing gender equality, and emphasizing self-care. PARO will also recognize the outstanding contributions of women in business and the organizations making a significant impact in their communities.

Location: Delta Hotels by Marriott, Thunder Bay, ON

Can’t make it in-person? No worries! You can still be part of this remarkable event virtually

An evening filled with elegance, recognition, and jubilation awaits!

Secure your spot now, see you November 23rd!

Learn more and Register: paro.ca/summit_gala_2023/

 

Signature Dinner from the Dew

Join us, United in Local Love, for our Annual Signature Dinner from the Dew. Dine-in or purchase a tasty take-home meal on October 26 and support the United Way of Thunder Bay and the Dew Drop Inn. Dine with friends, purchase a meal for yourself, the whole family, OR consider Paying it Forward by purchasing a meal for a patron in need from the Dew Drop Inn! Pick-up time for take-home meals is from 4:00 to 7:00.

New – Enjoy a unique full service dine-in experience with friends and supporters in the Dew Drop Inn dining room. Includes coffee, tea, juice or water. Dine-in sittings start at 5:00.

Details:

Main Course: St. Anthony’s signature meat loaf with mashed potatoes, both smothered in their made from scratch gravy (all gravy will be served on the side), a mixed seasonal medley of roasted vegetables and a Bennett’s Bakery dinner roll

Dessert: Classic Whipped Cheesecake with Homemade Blueberry Sauce OR Homemade Blueberry Crisp

Date: Thursday, October 26, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Ordering & Price: Order online, or buy tickets at the Dew Drop Inn or United Way office. Dine-in meal is $20.00 and includes coffee, tea, juice or water. Take-home meal is $15.00 if ordered in advance. Meals will be available at the door for $20.00.

For more info, please visit: https://uwaytbay.ca/event/signature-dinner-from-the-dew/

 

DefSup Gala Art Opening: 35th Annual Juried Show, Canadian Contemporary 15 & Hito Steyerl: Film

Stand by for Action! 😍 You’re invited to a glitzy Gala Opening Reception, Friday, Sept. 1st, 7-11pm. Definitely Superior Art Gallery and Vox Popular Media Arts have joined forces to present three new shows, delving into the visually dynamic contemporary world of art…

▶️ Featuring: The 35th Annual Regional Juried Show, Canadian Contemporary 15, and Hito Steyerl: International Film. See more Art INFO below.

▶️ Join us for a ferocity of art, showcasing works by 85+ visual artists, film, performance, live music: Steve Michael (DJ- chill house/ groove/ funk) & more.

Also, enjoy artist talks, ravishing catered refreshments, exquisite birthday cupcakes by Milk and Water Baking Co., and lovely coffee by Calico Coffeehouse.

@ Definitely Superior Art Gallery, 115 N. Cumberland St. (Former Cumberland Cinema 5). All ages welcome, admission by donation, accessible.

▶️ Featured Exhibitions:
> 1 | Elucidate – 35th Annual Regional Juried Exhibition: Contemporary art by 70+ multi-disciplinary regional artists, related to the theme of Elucidate.
Presentation of the work facilitates those artists whose art investigates social, political, environmental and critical issues of importance.
This diverse annual exhibition always draws out the best and most vibrant of contemporary multi-disciplinary art and audiences.
> 2 | Canadian Contemporary 15-Collection of Dr. Chaudhuri: Fifteen groundbreaking, influential artists, by international critically-acclaimed Canadian artists.
> 3 | Hito Steyerl: How Not To Be Seen; A F#@&ing Didactic Educational .MOV File: Steyerl is a Japanese born, German filmmaker, writer and philosopher, who has been named the most influential person in the art world.

This immersive contemporary art film (15 min.), investigates the troubling effects of digital media and new technology, on multiple levels of meaning.

The work pushes the boundary of traditional video, often obscuring what is real, beneath many layers of metaphors and satirical humor.

For more info, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/938675450563833

Glitter Ball 2023

Glitter Ball 2023 will feature an exquisite dinner from The Chanterelle & Tomlin restaurant over Three Courses . After Dinner immerse yourself into an evening of Glitter, Drag and Dance.

Featuring Canada’s Drag Race Superstar, RITA BAGA, along with your favorite local queens and kings, Amber Ail, Faux Rocious, Ivan Love and Mz. Molly Poppinz to open the show. DJ’ing all night will be S.T.I.L.L.A!

Proudly sponsored by TD Bank Group, The Chanterelle, Tomlin Restaurant & TBShows

MENU: Family-style offering

FIRST COURSE

Calabria Garden Salad – Mixed Greens, Pickled Onion, Pepperoncini, Tomato, Cucumber, Croutons, Feta

MAIN COURSE – Please indicated your food option at checkout.

OPTION 1 – Chili & Basil Roasted 1/2 Chicken – Soffrito + Cheddar Mash, Grilled Broccolini + Roasted Grape Tomatoes

OPTION 2 – Vegan Lasagna – Roasted Eggplant, Shaved Zucchini, Grilled Peppers, Spinach

DESSERT COURSE: Chocolate Ganache Tart – Salted Caramel, Stout Mousse, Chocolate Cookie Crumbs, Sea Salt

*Please email info@rainbowcollectiveofthunderbay.com with any allergies to the foods above and The Chanterelle will be notified.

After Dinner Drag Show & Dance

Tickets are $30.00 in advance and $35.00 at the door. Doors open at 8:45 PM and show will start just after 9:00 PM.

* No Refund will be issued once tickets are purchased.

We invite you to enjoy four different downtown locations, each stop including food and a drink (mocktails for those partaking in Dry-Feb), interact with new people and support the Northern Reach Rescue Network.

You will begin at Goods and Co. at the Woodside Bar, carry on to El Tres, enjoy your main course at Seler/Event Space and then end with a sweet treat at the Red Lion Smokehouse where you can take your evening on whatever journey comes next.

This event will offer exclusive items that are not necessarily on the menu (yet!) at these locations and the opportunity to shake up the February doldrums!

We will have two departure time slots (5:30pm and 6:15pm) available with 20 people per group. The entire event will last roughly 2.5 hours, therefore ending no later than 9pm if you depart at 6:15pm.

Limited tickets available (40 total).