Your VINTAGE WEEKEND Roundup! April 9th – 12th !

I can feel Spring is in the air...and I think it is gonna stick this time!

It was a bizarre feeling to head out last weekend for our annual Mad Men Party only to be greeted by big fluffy snow.  So....maybe the open toe sandals "a la Megan" were not the best choice...but everyone wearing polyester enjoyed the extra warmth.

Despite the snow in April...the party was a huge success!  The lounge was groovin' thanks to DJ Swankentsein and the dance party was shakin' thanks to the With It crew! None of it would have been possible without the TVS crew! As per usual, the photo booth was a hit and a great way to look back and see how the attendees really brought the Mad Men theme to life!  To view the photo album, visit our Facebook page!

It you had to miss Mad Men...or any of the parties we have been involved with this year so far...not to worry we created a a little "Save the Date" for our upcoming major events!

For those of you right here right now...here are the vintage events you can look forward to this weekend!

FRIDAY, April 10th:
5:3p – The Straight Eights (RnR/Rockabilly) at Castro's Lounge
7.3p - Toronto Silent Film Festival at Carlton Cinema
7.3p – Down the Rabbit Hole (drag/burlesque) at Buddies In Bad Times Theatre
7.3p - Toronto Swing Dance Society: Country 2-Step with Nelson Clarke atLithuanian Community House
6pm – Rockabilly with DJ Catwoman CIUT 89.5 FM
7pm - EVOL Vintage Pop up at The Tenant of Parkdale
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
9.3p – Tribute to The Clash, The Jam and Blondie at Linsmore Tavern
10p - The Big Sound (soul/motown) at Virgin Mobile Mod Club

SATURDAY, April 11th: 
2.3p - Toronto Silent Film Festival at The Royal Cinema - Toronto
3pm - Vinyl from the Crypt (vintage vinyl) 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: Shannon Butcher Swing band at Dovercourt House
8pm – Toronto Silent Film Festival at Royal Cinema
8pm - Lunacy Cabaret: Eh! At Zero Gravity Circus
8pm - The LoneStars (Rockabilly/Beatles/60s RnR) at Eton Tavern
9pm – Oldies Dance at Legends on the Queensway
9pm - The Swingin' Blackjacks at Dora Keogh Irish Pub
9pm – Kitty Daisy & Lewis (official) at Lee's Palace
9pm - Rockabilly Roundup: The Lohrwoods , Christian D and the Hangovers, Clayton Yates and Jimmy Bowskill and DJ Matt Groopie at Cherry Colas
10p - Shake, Rattle and Roll (50s/60s)at Clintons
10p - Shake-A-Tail (50s/60s)at Sneaky Dee's
10p – Git Down (soul/funk/vintage vinyl) at Junction City Music Hall
10p – Chronologic at The Garrison

SUNDAY, April 12th: 
6am - Sunday Antique Market at St Lawrence Market
10a – Vintage Clothing and Textile Show at Wychwood Barns
1pm - Tea and Tour Sundays at Gibson House Museum
3pm – Lindy Hop Tricks Workshop at Dovercourt House
4pm - New Orleans Connection All Stars (big band jazz) at Grossman's Tavern
4pm – Alistair Christl Trio at The Duke Live.com
4pm – Country Sundays at Cadillac Lounge
4pm - Toronto Silent Film Festival at Fox Theatre
6pm - Lindy Hop Revolution: Big Booom Opening Party (new location 703 Bloor St W, LL)
9pm - Watch This Sound (rare vintage vinyl) at Castro's Lounge
9pm - Sinful Sundays at Cherry Cola's

NOTEABLE OUTER GTA:
Thursdays - Rockabilly and Jump Blues at The Station Pub (Port Hope)

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

Your VINTAGE WEEKEND Roundup! March 5th – 8th!

It's a BIG couple of weeks for TVS!  We have been lending helping hands all around to make sure the local vintager, not only knows about everything happening this month, but we are going to make sure you have the best vintage experience you possibly can!

First up we have been posting and contesting up a storm for this weekend'd Toronto Vintage Clothing Show and Antique Market.  March 7-8 at the CNE

PLUS...we have just launched out our involvement with the Motorama Custom car and Motorsport Expo!  Working diligently to insure the car lovers experience at the show is of the highest vintage quality!  Including pin up beauties and our signature Selfie Booth!!

...and of course we have our very own ode to the final episodes of MAD MEN by partying up with the 60s experts - WITH IT Dance Party!

MAD MEN: End of an Era

So lots a greatness coming up...including all of THIS over the next 4 days!

THURSDAY, March 5th:7pm – Alex Pangman at Reservoir Lounge The
8pm – Live Blues and Dancing: Gerry Kendall band at Monarchs Pub
9pm – DJ Vis (vintage vinyl) at Sweaty Betty’s

FRIDAY, March 6th:
5:3p – The Straight Eights (RnR/Rockabilly) at Castro's Lounge
7pm - Friday Night Swing: Solomon Douglas Heptet at Dovercourt House
6pm – Rockabilly with DJ Catwoman @CIUT 89
8.3p – Films of Barbara Stanwyck: The Furies (1950) at TIFF Bell Lightbox
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
10p - Combo Royale at Grossmans

SATURDAY, March 7th:
10a – Toronto Vintage Clothing Show and Toronto Antique & Vintage Market at Queen E Building, CNE
1pm – Rockabilly Radio Show on Whistle Radio 102.7 FM
1.3p - Films of Barbara Stanwyck: The File on Thelma Jordon (1950) at TIFF Lightbox
2.3p - Vintage/Swing Pop Up Sale at 80 Charles St E (rsvp ONLY dreacat+dresses@gmail.com)
3pm - Vinyl from the Crypt (vintage vinyl) on CIUT 89.5 FM
4pm - Happy Pals (jazz) at Grossman's Tavern
6pm – The Cosmotnones (rockabilly) at Castro’s Lounge
7pm – Saturday Night Swing: Patrick Tevlin Swing Band at Dovercourt House
8pm - Films of Barbara Stanwyck: Sorry, Wrong Number at TIFF Lightbox
8pm – Little Peter and the Elegants: Marching to the 50s/60s at W. Churchill Legion Br 3
9pm – The House of Haunt and Gutter Demons (official) (psychobilly) atThe Rockpile
9pm – JD McPherson at Lee's Palace
9.3p – Beach Party (tiki/burlesque/dance party) at Gladstone Hotel
10p - Shake, Rattle and Roll (50s/60s)at Clintons
10p - Shake-A-Tail (50s/60s)at Sneaky Dee's
10pm – WITH IT Dance Party at The Piston

SUNDAY, March 8th:
6am - Sunday Antique Market at St Lawrence Market
10a – Toronto Vintage Clothing Show and Antique Market at Queen E Building, CNE
1.3p - Films of Barbara Stanwyck: Forty Guns (1957) at TIFF Lightbox
3.3p – Red Hot Ramble at The Rex
4pm - New Orleans Connection All Stars: 3rd Anniversary 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

NOTEABLE OUTER GTA:
Thursdays - Rockabilly and Jump Blues at The Station Pub (Port Hope)

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

Enter our CONTEST for Toronto's upcoming Vintage Show and Antique Market!

TOGETHER AT LAST!

Toronto Vintage Clothing Show &

Toronto Antique & Vintage Market 

Saturday March 7 - Sunday March 8, 2015

Exhibition Place, Toronto

It’s a match made in heaven for lovers of everything retro, vintage and antique as two of Toronto’s largest shows announce that they are moving in together.  For two adrenalin-fuelled days, shoppers can discover an amazing array of one-of-a-kind vintage and retro clothing at the Toronto Vintage Clothing Show and explore a treasure trove of hand-picked antique and vintage decor at the Toronto Antique & Vintage Market. Two separate shows, but under one roof and just one admission fee.

Toronto Vintage Society is happy to announce that we will be holding an online contest from Wednesday, February 25th until Wednesday, March 4th to win a $50 Gift Certificate to use at the show OR a pair of weekend passes for the show!

To ENTER click here:

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The Toronto Vintage Society itself, is no stranger to the Toronto Vintage Clothing Show! In 2014 we worked closely with the show to help bring what they created in Ottawa to the Toronto scene.  Having already many smaller shopping events, we knew that Toronto would be able to bring the shoppers to the event, but what we needed was an event of this magnitude! The show was also a huge catalyst for our own Toronto presence. Using it as a opportunity to showcase what we do, last March we had our own booth to harness new fans and show the city that we take vintage VERY seriously.

There was also lots of live tweeting our unique finds...and discovering Toronto's fashionable vintage people!

Here is a small collection of vendors that you can expect to see at the show!

CAROLE TANENBAUM VINTAGE COLLECTION

Iconic vintage costume jewelery retailer, the Carole Tanenbaum Vintage Collection has announced plans to hold their first ever spring-cleaning event, which will be held at the Toronto Vintage Clothing Show. This is a rare and exceptional opportunity for vintage fashion lovers to discover some amazing treasures including bags, brooches, necklaces, earrings, cufflinks and rings. The entire collection is over 20,000 pieces and is sold in retail locations around the world including Dubai, London, Tokyo, Chicago and Toronto.

CHANEL TOUCH

Making a rare appearance is one of North America’s foremost experts on vintage Chanel purses, Cyndee Lavoie, owner of Chanel Touch.  Lavoie states “We can offer a pre-owned classic bag that is in excellent or better condition for generally 50-60% off the original retail price.  This is a substantial savings”. Savvy shoppers can shop with confidence knowing that the authenticity of all of her vintage Chanel purses are unconditionally guaranteed. 

THE IAN DRUMMOND COLLECTION

Toronto’s vintage clothing specialist The Ian Drummond Collection will be on the show floor with a huge offering of exceptional garments.  The collection is noted for its vast inventory of authentic vintage clothing and provides wardrobe for Hollywood movies such as Chicago, The Aviator and Capote.

PRIMETIME ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

Ottawa’s Primetime is one of Canada’s fastest growing vintage fashion vendors. Sourcing much of their inventory south of the border, owner Judy Grummich notes “Out of all my dresses that I have sold, by far, the most popular has been the party dress with the cinched in waist and flared skirt a la Audrey Hepburn.  This style of dress is a favorite of both the very traditional vintage follower as well as the edgy, over the top, fashion-forward collector with body piercings, blue hair etcetera!”

ANDREW ZEGERS - ZEGERS DESIGN AND EXTREME COLLECTORS

Andrew Zegers, host of the television show Extreme Collectors will be participating. Andrew’s company, Zegers Design is one of Canada’s premiere sources for mid-century modern.  Mid century modern refers, in part, to designs in furnishings from the middle of the 20^th century. Knoll explains, “Yes it is a bona fide design movement – but the way I describe it is a little less scholarly!  Think of a picture of the Las Vegas ’Rat Pack’ - Sammy, Dean, Frank and Joey- hanging out at 50’s era home – that décor is likely to be mid century modern”!

Its going to be a very exciting weekend for Toronto's vintage and antique lovers!

We hope to see you there!

Saturday March 7, 2015 10am-5pm 
Sunday March 8, 2015 10am-4pm
Queen Elizabeth Building, Exhibition Place, 100 Princes’ Blvd., Toronto ON
Admission: $10.  Discount pass available online at www.TorontoVintageClothingShow.ca
www.TorontoAntiqueAndVintageMarket.ca
Entrance includes admission to BOTH shows