Canadian Owned Art Gallery in LA

Canadian Artist/Performer Natalie Gray presents INSTINCT at: 

The Happening Gallery.

There will be an Artists' Reception Saturday February 4th 6-9pm

RSVP to info@TheHappeningGallery.com

 Exhibit Runs February 3rd-26th, 2012

4047 Lincoln Blvd

Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

310-305-2787

www.TheHappeningGallery.com

US/Canada Cross Border Investment Seminar in LA

It's that time of year again, pilot season...? No, tax time!

Please join Canadians Abroad and Cardinal Point Wealth Management for a Happy Hour Cross Border Business Networking Mixer.

Cardinal Point Wealth Management is a fiduciary cross-border investment advisor who can help with your investments on both sides of the border and specializes in Canadians living in the US.

Also on hand will be cross border tax specialist, accountant and lawyer Marc Gedeon.

Drinks and Appetizers will be served.
Tuesday January 31st, 2012

7pm
$20 for members
$25 for non-members & guests
Register Here

Shangri-La Hotel

1301 Ocean Ave

Santa Monica CA 90401

More Info Link

Canada California Business Council Golf Classic

Saturday February 11, 2012 marks the 2nd anniversary of the Canada California Business Council Celebrity Golf Classic in support of March of Dimes Canada.

Desert Dunes Golf Club, 19300 Palm Dr, Desert Hot Springs, CA

Welcome Reception - Friday, February 10th

Tournament Website Link

Early Bird Pricing is still on, Register Now.

This is going to be a hot, fun weekend in Palm Springs/Palm Desert. 

Come out in support of March of Dimes Canada, play some golf and swim under the desert sun!

Celebrity Attendees Include:

Bret 'The Hitman' Hart

Stefanie Schaeffer

Luc Robitaille

Dennis Hull
Julie Buehler
Sheila Shah
Kate Linder
Matthew St. Patrick

Singor Moboley

Val Bure

Jeremy Sumpter

Royce Clayton
Howard Dell

"Republic Of Dolye" Hockey Game in LA

The cast and crew of the hit CBC series The Republic of Doyle will be playing in a hockey game this Sunday January 15th in LA.

Free and Open to the Public

Sunday, January 15, at 8:30pm

Toyota Sports Center

555 N Nash St 
El Segundo CA 90245

The Consul General David Fransen will be participating, as well as other celebrity guests.

Quebec & California Networking Reception

The Canada California Business Council

 in collaboration with the Quebec Government Office in Los Angeles, Quebec International, Montreal International, Invest Quebec, DigitalLA and Canadians Abroad 

are pleased to invite you to a:

Quebec & California Business Networking Reception

Thursday January 19th, 2012

6:00pm Registration

6:30pm Program Presentation

8:00pm Reception (cocktails & hors d'oeuvres)

Roosevelt Hotel

7000 Hollywood Blvd

Hollywood CA 90028

More Info:

http://www.canadiansabroad.com/Events/Quebec_and_California_Business_Reception.aspx

Register:

https://s07.123signup.com/servlet/SignUp?PG=1522555182300&P=15225551911423866500

New Years Eve in LA

SOLD OUT!

NEW YEARS EVE PARTY AT JW MARRIOTT AT LA LIVE

JOIN CANADIANS ABROAD FOR                                A NEW YEARS EVE PARTY
at the JW Marriott at LA LIVE.

The party starts after the Vancouver Hockey Game.
In Partnership with the LA Kings, the JW Marriott Downtown                                        Los Angeles and the Vancouver Canucks fan club.

Join the players, coaches, staff and the fan club for a fabulous                                 party at the 'Mixing Room' on the private patio. 

The party goes from 10:30pm-1:45am.
Open bar from 11pm - Midnight (cash bar after) and Passed light food.
Live DJ all night.

REGISTER HERE:  https://www.123signup.com/register?id=cythm
**The JW will be selling tickets for $100 and this party will SELL OUT                                                                  as the Wisconsin Badgers, Oregon Ducks and the Vancouver Canucks                                                            will be there as well.
***There will be light food served, and full bar selection

Details:
$100 (Member); $125 (Non-Member) gets you:

1 – ticket to the Kings Game in Section 207 (Face Value $71.50)
1 – ticket to the NYE party at the JW Marriott from 10:30pm – 1:45am
Canadians Abroad will have a private OPEN bar from 11pm-midnight (cash bar after)
and light food passed for our members and friends


Need to stay the night?
Canadians Abroad has a great room rates negotiated -

$299/JW Marriott (BOOK YOUR HOTEL ROOM HERE - CLICK HERE)
YOU MUST BOOK THE HOTEL ROOM BY DEC. 23RD.

Just want to go see the Kings?
$55 (members) $71.50 (non-members)for the game only!
Just want to party?  $60 for the party only!

Canadian Actors in Los Angeles Holiday Party

Michael Coady, the creator of the popular Facebook Group, Canadian Actors in Los Angeles is hosting a Holiday Party this Friday December 9th at Sheddy's Beer & Wine Bar in LA.

Event Details:
Sheddy's Beer & Wine Bar (Canadian Owned!)
Friday December 9th @ 8pm
361 S Fairfax Ave
Los Angeles CA 90036

Event Site:
https://www.facebook.com/events/251061064947544/
Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/canadian.actors.losangeles/

Canadians Abroad Holiday Mixer in LA

Kick off the holiday party season this weekend after the hockey game at the ESPN ZONE at LA LIVE downtown - Sat. Dec. 3rd, 3pm.

Join fellow Montreal Canadiens fans after the hockey game at the ESPN Zone for an informal holiday season kick off.   All are welcome to attend, even if you didn't attend the game.  Everyone will meet up at 3pm, this Saturday December 3rd. 


We're in the "Canadian" section 207 of the Staples Center. Canadians Abroad can offer discounted tickets for $55, (regularly $71.50) to all of the Kings vs Canadian team games during this hockey season for members of Canadians Abroad.


Tickets for the game are still available at the following link: Register Here


Event Info: Click Here

LA Casting Workshops

Second City Toronto Alumi Doug Morency and Ayumi Iizuka are re-launching their Casting Director Workshop Studio with an Open House Cocktail Party.

Formerly SSLA Studios, Connect Studios LA is bigger and better than ever.

They offer Casting Director Workshops, Agent & Manager Showcases, Improv Classes and Studio Rentals.

Join them this Thursday December 1st for the Grand Opening.

Info:

Connect Studios LA

Open House Cocktail Party

Host: Doug Morency & Ayumi Iizuka

When: Thursday December 1st

Time:7:30pm

210 N Pass Ave

Ste 206

Burbank CA 91505

Website: http://www.connectstudiosla.com/

National Film Board of Canada

Happy Holidays Canadians Abroad! 

The National Film Board of Canada is offering a 20% discount with promo code C2011 for their holiday DVD "Canada Vignettes!" Call 1-800-267-7710

Grey Cup in LA

Grey Cup Viewing Party

Sun. Nov. 27, 2010 - CFL Grey Cup Viewing Party
Start time:  3pm, Redondo Beach Cafe, Redondo Beach

The Redondo Beach Cafe is hosting their sixth Annual Grey Cup Bash.

Please come and join fellow Canadians and former CFL players as they enjoy the game at this distinctly Canadian event.

In addition to their regular menu, as always, they feature an extensive Canadian menu which includes items such as Montreal Smoked Meat, Poutine, Canadian Beer, Tim Horton's Coffee, Nanaimo Bars, Maple Sugar Pie and much more.

All of their numerous TVs will be featuring the game, so every seat will be a good one.

Redondo Beach Cafe, 
1511 South Pacific Coast Highway 
Redondo Beach, CA 90277

More info:
http://www.redondobeachcafe.com/2011_cfl-grey-cup-viewing-party-los-angles-Nov-27-2011.htm

http://www.canadiansabroad.com/Events/Grey_Cup_Viewing_Party.aspx

Great Blog on Moving To LA

Here is a great Blog on Moving to LA called: I'mMovingToLA.com

It provides Real Advice From Real People On How To Live And Survive In Los Angeles.

Link:
http://www.immovingtola.com/

Investing in Palm Springs, CA

Tom Freeman, Commissioner - Office of Foreign Trade & Economic Development for Riverside County talks about Canada, Jobs and the newly formed partnership with the Canada California Business Council

Canadian Filmmakers in LA: Running Mates

Canadian filmmakers and LA residents Paolo Mancini and Thomas Michael who wrote, directed and produced  the film Running Mates, will be the Opening Gala Screening at Mock Fest in Hollywood on November 18th.

The film also stars Henry Winkler & DJ Qualls.

Mock Fest Gala Screening
Raleigh Studios
5300 Melrose Ave
Hollywood CA 90038

Friday November 18, 2011
Red Carpet 5-6pm
Film Starts: 7pm

Link to the event:
http://www.mockfilmfest.com/

Ticket info:
http://mockfest.eventbrite.com/

Remembrance Day in LA

Canadians Abroad is giving out free poppies in honour of Remembrance Day, November 11th.

Memorial services are being held through the Royal Canadian Legion across California.

For info on how to get your poppy and various memorial services, please visit:
http://www.canadiansabroad.com/Events/FREE_Remembrance_Day_Poppies_for_Members_again!.aspx

Kings vs. Canucks in LA

Join Canadians Abroad Thursday November 10th for the LA Kings vs. Vancouver Canucks at the Staples Center.

Every time the Kings play a Canadian team this season, you can get Section 207 tickets for $55 (Regular $71.50)

Visit Canadians Abroad to purchase your tickets and for more info:
http://www.canadiansabroad.com/Events/Vancouver_Canucks_vs_LA_Kings.aspx

Canadians Buying US Real Estate

Check out this CTV National News story about Canadians buying real estate in the US with me being interviewed:

http://watch.ctv.ca/news/ctv-national-news/oct-8/#clip546730

Canadian Thanksgiving in LA

Join other Canadians around Southern California as they celebrate Canadian Thanksgiving!

List of Thanksgiving events near LA:
http://www.canadiansabroad.com/Events/Canadian_Thanksgiving.aspx

Quebec in Hollywood Sept 9-25

CELEBRATE QUÉBEC'S CREATIVITY

Très chic Hollywood is set to become even more so this September when Québec In Hollywood kicks off a three week celebration of Québec's unique brand of creativity and flair. Prepare to be dazzled by the sights and sounds, artistry and flavors, of North America's own thriving slice of French-speaking culture.

Slated events include a Québec film festival at the Egyptian Theatre, performances by top bands and comedy acts, a Montréal fashion runway show at Hollywood & Highland Center, special restaurant tastings with renowned Québecois chefs, a green transportation design symposium, gallery exhibitions and more. The festivitiesculminate just in time for the World Premiere of IRIS, a new resident show helmed by Québec’s very own Cirque du Soleil at the legendary Kodak Theatre.

More info: http://www.mri.gouv.qc.ca/quebecinhollywood/ 

ARPA Int'l Film Festival

The ARPA International Film Festival runs in Los Angeles from September 22-24, 2011.


Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood
More Info:
http://affma.org/
http://herefilm.info/home/
Tickets:
http://www.itsmyseat.com//events/238033.html

Opening the Festival will be Here Starring Ben Foster The Mechanic and Lubna Azabal Incendies. 


Other notable Canadian connection, Los Angeles based lawyer Zoe Kevork from Toronto was an associate producer.