Showing posts with label 1920s. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1920s. Show all posts

Friday, February 17, 2017

1920's Electro Swing Style


FEBRUARY 23-25th TORONTO BIDS 
A FINAL FAREWELL TO HONEST EDS


THE BARGAIN BASH is one event of many events during the HONEST FAREWELL weekend and salute to our city's beloved  iconic store



ELECTRO SWING CLUB TO will be THE feature dance party during the BARGAIN BASH! The have planned full tilt entertainment and if you know ELECTRO SWING you know that you will need to arrive in spectacular 1920s style!

The Toronto Vintage Society has you covered!  We will be judging the Best Dressed contest, so here is a ton of inspiration to help you dress to impress and have a "bees knees" of a good time while you are at it!

Pop by the photo booth to show us your look and have your photo taken in front of the iconic Honest Ed's marquee. Prizes for Best Dressed revelers have been generously donated by Gadabout Vintage and Kingpin's Hideaway, so make sure you show up looking like "the berries!"



FLAPPERS! 


The Vintage Dancer website has superb information to help you get that authentic 20s look using modern items.



http://vintagedancer.com/1920s/flapper-costume-guide/


 Hair Accessories are a must for the ladies. 


http://vintagedancer.com/1920s/six-1920s-headband-styles-you-can-wear-today/
Image Courtesy of the Vintage Dancer






Accessories: Stockings, Shoes, Jewelry:



http://vintagedancer.com/1920s/the-various-styles-of-1920s-stockings/


1920s Makeup




Here is an excellent online tutorial to help you get the look just right.





FELLAS!


The Vintage Dancer does it again, with this great overview of men's fashion from the 1920s.


http://vintagedancer.com/1920s/1920s-fashion-men/


The Suit:





The Vest:




The Hats:


http://vintagedancer.com/1920s/1920s-fashion-men/

The Shoes:


http://vintagedancer.com/1920s/1920s-style-mens-shoes-for-sale/



PLAY THE PART!

Why not try some 1920s slang to round out the evening? Add a phrase here and there and show us that you really "know your onions!"







Thursday, August 13, 2015

Your VINTAGE WEEKEND Roundup! Aug 13-16!



HIGHLIGHTS: Dancing on the Pier with TO All Star Big Band / Story of TO in Seven Stops / Tennessee Voodoo Coupe / Rosie-O-Rama / Kitty Nights / Alternative People's Choice Awards / Retro Road Show / Classic Cars on Danforth / After Hours: Speakeasy / Jalopy Jam Up / Leslieville Flea /

THURSDAY, Aug 13th:
6pm - Jazz night: Sean Stanley Quartet at Cafe Belong and Belong Catering at Evergreen Brick Works
6.3p – Heritage Toronto Walk: Story of the City in Seven Stops (must register for location)
7pm - Dancing on the Pier: The Toronto All-Star Big Band at Harbourfront Centre
8pm – Live Blues and Dancing at Monarchs Pub
10p - DJ Vivs (45s/vintage vinyl) at Sweaty Betty's

FRIDAY, Aug 14th:
1pm - Luau or Die live to air on CIUT 89.5FM from Hart House (listen or watch!)
5pm - The Straight Eights at Castro's Lounge
6pm – Rockabilly with DJ Catwoman CIUT 89.5 FM
7pm – Friday Night Swing : Mike Daley Swing Band at Dovercourt House
7.3p - Always ABBA at Lower Ossington Theatre
8pm Urban Capers Scavenger Hunts: Haunted Toronto (advance ticketing)
9pm – Record Party with DJ I Hate You Rob (60s/70s) at Castro's Lounge
9pm - Tennessee Voodoo Coupe at Monarchs Pub

SATURDAY, Aug 15th:
11a - Wheels On The Danforth Aug 15th, 2015 (classic cars) at Danforth Ave & Danforth Rd
1pm - Rosie-O-Rama at Nathan Phillips Square
3pm - Vinyl from the Crypt (vintagevinyl) on CIUT 89.5 FM
4pm - Happy Pals (jazz) at Grossman's Tavern
6pm – The Cosmotones (rockabilly) at Castro’s Lounge
7pm – Saturday Night Swing: Peter Shea Swing Trio at Dovercourt House
7.3p – After Dark: A Speakeasy at Spadina Museum: Historic House & Gardens
9pm - Missy/Ink Magazine: Alternative Peoples Choice Awards at Lee's Palace
9pm - The Shakedown Combo from Nova Scotia at El Mocambo
9pm - Kitty Nights Toronto: Midsummer's Night Dream at Revival Bar
9.3p - Toronto Summer Soul Allnighter at The Great Hall
10p - Shake, Rattle andRoll (50s/60s) at Clintons
10p - Shake-A-Tail (50s/60s) at Sneaky Dee's
10p - Combo Royale and Whitebrow at Cameron House Inn
10p - Retro Roadshow: Popstars and Icons at Dovercourt House

SUNDAY, Aug 16th:
10a - The Leslieville Flea at Ashbridge Estate
11a – Rockabilly Brunch at Cadillac Lounge
1pm Urban Capers Scavenger Hunts: History of Church Street (advance ticketing)
1pm - Tea and Tour Sundays at Gibson House
1.3p - Tour of St James Cemetery at 635 Parliament St
4pm - New Orleans Connection All Stars (big band jazz) at Grossman's Tavern
4pm – Alistair Christl Trio at The Duke Live.com
7pm – Sunday Serenades: TO All Star Big Band at Mel Lastman Square
8pm - Bootleg Sugar Burlesque at The Paddock Tavern
9pm - Watch This Sound (rare vintage vinyl) at Castro's Lounge 9pm - Sinful Sundays at Cherry Cola's: Weekend Warriors

NOTABLE OUTER GTA:
Thurs, Aug 13:5p - Rockin the Waterfront at Pier 4 Park (Hamilton)
Hammer Hoppers at Dundas Cactus Festival
Fri-Sat, Aug 14-15, 10a - The Jalopy Jam Up a pre 64 Traditional Hot Rod and Custom Car Show at Ghost Town Frontier (near Hanover, ON)
Sat-Sun, Aug 15-16,
9am - Orillia Classic Car Show on Mississauga Rd Downtown (Orillia, ON)
Sat, Aug 15:
11a - Retro 50s, 60s Show (classic cars +) at That 50s Diner (Pickering)
9pm - The Greasemarks at Chainsaw (Waterloo)
Every Thursday, 7pm – The Redline Rockabilly Show on 103.7 CFBU
Every Friday, 7pm – Rock n Roll Riot on 97.7 The Beach (Wasaga)
Every Friday, 8pm – TheRockabilly Room on 100.3 CKMS (Kitchener)

#TVS #Toronto #TO #vintage #retro #antiques #20s #40s #50s #60s #70s #80s#rockabilly #burlesque #pinup #cabaret #jazz #bigband #blues #surf #soul #disco#RocknRoll #mod #swing #lindyhop #speakeasy

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Your VINTAGE WEEKEND Roundup! Feb 19th – Feb 22nd!

Do you know how we know spring can't be too far away??

The MAD MEN promos have begun!!



 That is our cue to tell you to... 

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, April 4th! 

We have something fun planned for you!!

In the mean time...here is how you will stay warm this weekend!



THURSDAY, Feb 19th:
6pm – Hookerson-Blough Auction (antiques/vintage) at mrs. huizenga
7pm - Toronto Blues Revival: Dance and Music History at 155 Dalhousie St
7pm – Waltz Dance Party at Dovercourt House
8pm – The Object Lesson (play) at Harbourfront Centre
8pm – Live Blues and Dancing at Monarchs Pub



FRIDAY, Feb 20th:
5:3p – The Straight Eights (RnR/Rockabilly) at Castro's Lounge
6pm – Rockabilly with DJ Catwoman CIUT 89.5 FM
8pm – Murder at the Burlesque E.2 at The Social Capital Theatre
8pm – The Object Lesson (play) at Harbourfront Centre
9pm – Record Party with DJ I Hate You Rob (60s/70s) at Castro's Lounge
9pm – Frisky Fridays (burlesque) at Cherry Cola's Rock 'n' Rolla Cabaret & Lounge
9pm - Toronto Blues Dances: Third Friday at 805 Dovercourt
9pm - The Dreamboats [50s/60s Pop & Rock] with DJ Misty at Junction City Music Hall
10p - Rebel Hop (60s/ska/funk/reggae) at The Piston




SATURDAY, Feb 21st:
11a - Bellwoods Flea (antiques/vintage/handmade) at 831 Dundas St W
1pm – Rockabilly Radio Show on Whistle Radio 102.7 FM
3pm - Vinyl from the Crypt (vintage vinyl) on CIUT 89.5
4pm - Happy Pals (jazz) at Grossman's Tavern
6pm – The Cosmotnones (rockabilly) at Castro’s Lounge
7pm – Saturday Night Swing: Combo Royale (swing/jazz)at Dovercourt House
8pm – The Object Lesson (play) at Harbourfront Centre
10p - Shake, Rattle and Roll (50s/60s)at Clintons
10p - Shake-A-Tail (50s/60s)at Sneaky Dee's
10p – Peeler’s Playhouse with Luau or Die at Junction City Music Hall
10p - RetroRoadShow: I love Retro (80s/90s) at Dovercourt House



SUNDAY, Feb 22nd:
6am - Sunday Antique Market at St Lawrence Market
10a - The Leslieville Flea (antiques/vintage/handmade) at The Distillery District
10a – Antique Market at Cloverdale Mall
10a – TO Postcard Club Annual Show (ephemera) at Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
4pm – Roots and Branches (swingbilly) at Cadillac Lounge
4pm - New Orleans Connection All Stars at Grossman's Tavern
4pm – Alistair Christl Trio at The Duke Live.com
5pm – Little peter and the Elegants : Sunday Dance at W. Churchill Leg Br 3
7.3p – The Burlesque Oscars at Revival Bar
8pm – The Object Lesson (play) at Harbourfront Centre
9pm - Watch This Sound (rare vintage vinyl) at Castro's Lounge
9pm - Sinful Sundays at Cherry Cola's

As always...please forward on any other event information!

Thursday, February 12, 2015

Your VINTAGE VALENTINES/FAMILY DAY LONG WEEKEND Roundup! Feb 12th – Feb 16th!

So much going on this weekend!  Friday the 13th (if that is your thing)...valentines day (if that is your thing)...and a Long weekend (that is everyone's thing!!)

What ever your "thing" enjoy it!


   THURSDAY, Feb 12th:
     7.3pm - Marilyn Forever Blonde! at Elgin and Winter Garden Theatres
     8pm - Gladstone Cabaret at Gladstone Hotel
     9.3p – DJ Vivs (vintage vinyl) and Sweaty Bettys

   FRIDAY, Feb 13th:
     5:3p – The Straight Eights (RnR/Rockabilly) at Castro's Lounge
     6pm – Rockabilly with DJ Catwoman CIUT 89.5 FM
     7pm – Friday Night Jazz: Lady Be Good at Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
     7.3p - Marilyn Forever Blonde at Winter Garden Theatre
     8pm - Lunacy Cabaret: Valentines Day Massacre at Zero Gravity Circus
     9pm – Record Party with DJ I Hate You Rob (60s/70s) at Castro's Lounge
     9pm – Frisky Fridays (burlesque) at Cherry Cola's Rock 'n' Rolla Cabaret & Lounge
     9pm – Be Mein Valentine (burlesque) at Gladstone Hotel
     9pm - Electro Swing Club Toronto: Sweethearts and Singles Speakeasy atRevival Bar
     10p - Robert Gordon and Chris Spedding (rockabilly) at Phoenix Concert Theatre
     10p - OLDIES 990: Valentine’s Day Sock Hop at Gladstone Melody Bar

   SATURDAY, Feb 14th:
     12p – Sweetheart Tea at Gibson House & Zion Schoolhouse
     1pm – Rockabilly Radio Show on Whistle Radio 102.7 FM
     3pm - Vinyl from the Crypt CIUT 89.5
     4pm - Happy Pals (swing/jazz) at Grossman's Tavern
     4 & 6:45pm – Dirty Dancing at The Royal Cinema - Toronto
     6pm – The Cosmotnones (rockabilly) at Castro’s Lounge
     7pm – Valentines Big Band Dance at Palais Royale Ballroom
     7pm – Saturday Night Swing: George Lake Big Band at Dovercourt House
     7.3p - Marilyn Forever Blonde at Winter Garden Theatre
     8pm – The Scandelles Valentine Show (burlesque) at Lee's Palace
     9pm – Be Mein Valentine (burlesque) at Gladstone Hotel
     10p - Shake, Rattle and Roll at Clintons
     10p - Shake-A-Tail at Sneaky Dee's
     10p - Beam Me Up: Love Disco Style at The Piston

   SUNDAY, Feb 15th:
     6am - Sunday Antique Market at St Lawrence Market
     2pm - Marilyn Forever Blonde at Winter Garden Theatre
     4pm - New Orleans Connection All Stars at Grossman's Tavern
     4pm – Alistair Christl Trio at The Duke Live.com
     5pm – Little Peter and The Elegants: Sunday Dance (50s/60s) at Sir Winston Churchill Legion Branch 3
     9pm - Watch This Sound (rare vintage vinyl) at Castro's Lounge
     9pm - Sinful Sundays at Cherry Cola's: Vintage Vamps
     10p – Retro Party (80s/90s) at Velvet Underground

   Monday, Feb 16th:
     10a - Heritage Antique Market at Centrepoint Mall
     12.3p – Cineplex Classic Film Series: Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
     7.3p – Big band Night at Seven44 Restaurant & Lounge

   NOTEABLE OUTER GTA:
     Thurs, Feb 6, 8:30pm – Clayton Yates and Jimmy Bowskill (rockabilly/Jump blues) at The Station Pub (port Hope)
     Sat, Feb 14, 9:30pm – Hellbound Hepcats at Bourbon (Barrie)
     Sun, Feb 15, 9am – Militaria Show and Sale at Burlington’s Senior centre (2285 New St)

     As always...please forward on any other event information!

#myvintageTO #TorontoVintageSociety #Toronto #TO #vintage #retro#antiques #20a #40s #50s #60s #70s #80s #rockabilly #burlesque #pinup#speakeasy #jazz #bigband #blues #surf #soul #disco #RocknRoll #mod#cabaret #swing #lindyhop

Thursday, January 29, 2015

Your VINTAGE WEEKEND Roundup! Jan 29th – Feb 1st !


Don't know about you....
but we can't wait to get to the weekend!




   THURSDAY, Jan 29th:
    8pm – Live Blues and Dancing: Jack De Keyzer Band at Monarchs Pub
    9pm - Shake it it up! James Burrows Music ,Delta Will and 50s DJ (RnR) atMonarch Tavern
    9.3p – DJ V
ivs (vintage vinyl) and Sweaty Betty's

   FRIDAY, Jan 30th:
    5:3p – The Straight Eights (RnR/Rockabilly) at Castro's Lounge
    6pm – Rockabilly with DJ Catwoman CIUT 89.5 FM
    8pm – Murder at the Burlesque: Fembots and Ascots at Social Capitoal Theatre
    9pm – Record Party with DJ I Hate You Rob (60s/70s) at Castro's Lounge
    9pm – Two Dames Productions: Frisky Friday's: Glam Rock Spectacular atCherry Cola's Rock 'n' Rolla Cabaret & Lounge
    9pm - Dolls in Disgrace: Russ Meyer Burlesque Vixens at Disgraceland
    9pm - Tennessee Voodoo Coupe at Monarchs Pub
    9.3p – Speakeasy at Palais Royale Ballroom
    10p - Shindig! (50s/60s) at The Piston

   SATURDAY, Jan 31st:
    All day – The Pin Up Experience with SarahT Photo (by appt)
    1pm – Rockabilly Radio Show on Whistle Radio 102.7 FM
    3pm - Vinyl from the Crypt CIUT 89.5
    3pm – Viennese Waltz Beginner Workshop at Dovercourt House
    4pm - Happy Pals (jazz) at Grossman's Tavern
    7pm – Saturday Night Swing - Toronto Lindy Hop Theme Night: Sleepy Time Down South (PJ Party) with Roberta Hunt and The Gents at Dovercourt House
    9pm – 80s Metal Tribute Party at Cherry Colas
    9pm - Christian D and the Hangovers and Buzz Deluxe (rockabilly) at Junction City Music Hall
    10p - Shake, Rattle and Roll (50s/60s) at Clintons
    10p - Shake-A-Tail (50s/60s) at Sneaky Dee's
    10p – PANIC: spotlight on The Cure (80s) at Velvet Underground

   SUNDAY, Feb 1st:
    All day – The Pin Up Experience with SarahT Photo (by appt)
    6am - Sunday Antique Market at St Lawrence Market
    12p - The Vinyl Cafe on CBC Radio
    4pm - New Orleans Connection All Stars at Grossman's Tavern
    4pm – Alistair Christl Trio at The Duke Live.com
    9pm - Watch This Sound (rare/vintage vinyl) at Castro's Lounge
    9pm - Sinful Sundays at Cherry Cola's (burlesque)
    9pm – Imperial Swing and Blues at Imperial Pub


   NOTEABLE OUTER GTA:
    Thurs, Jan 22, 8:30pm – Clayton Yates and Jimmy Bowskill (rockabilly/Jump blues) at The Station Pub (port Hope)
    Fri, Jan 30th, 6pm – Hamilton All Star Jazz Dinner/Dance at Michelangelo Banquet Hall