Canadian cities set to take part in record-breaking day of fundraising
22 March 2011
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Twestival Local will inspire the biggest global charity event ever organized through social media on March 24th, with 150+ cities across the world coordinating and hosting their own fundraising event.  Organized by an army of thousands of volunteers and vocally supported by Twitter’s own founders, Twestival events will take place in 12 Canadians cities this Thursday – all fundraising for charities in their local area.

 

Read more about what Twestival Founder, Amanda Rose, and other high profile backers have to say about this year’s events.

 

Social Media News Release

 

Allison & Marie | @TwestivalCanada

Canadian Twestival Locals supporting a wide range of charities
21 March 2011
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With only a few days until Twestival Local events take place across the country, we thought this the perfect time to highlight what’s going on in the 12 Canadian cities hosting an event. Check out our snazzy chart to find a Twestival Local event in your area, event details, how to get your ticket, and which charity you’ll be supporting by purchasing a ticket!

City & Charity

Venue & Time

Event Highlights

Tickets & Info

Calgary | @yyctwestival

Supporting: Making Changes Association

Firewater – 122 7th Street S.W.

5-9 pm

Paparazzi-filled red carpet, walking auction

http://calgary.twestival.com/

 

Edmonton | @yegtwestival

Supporting: Edmonton Public School Foundation

Red Star Pub

6 pm

Silent auction, door prizes

http://edmonton.twestival.com/

 

Fraser Valley | @FVTwestival

Supporting: Canuck’s Place Children’s Hospice - Abbortsford

Coast Hotel & Convention Centre

6-10 pm

Exciting performances, wine & beer tasting, delicious food, and much more!

http://fraservalley.twestival.com/

 

Kelowna | @YLWtwestival

Supporting: Kelowna Women’s Resource Centre

Kelowna Art Gallery

6-9 pm

Live music by Dan Oig and other entertainment.

http://kelowna.twestival.com/

 

Lethbridge | @LethTwestival

Supporting: Family Centre Society of Southern Alberta

Average Joe’s

6-9 pm

Meet and greet; drinks and lots of great prizes!

http://lethbridge.twestival.com/

 

Montreal | @TwestivalMTL

Supporting: Dans la Rue

Le Cabaret du Mile End

7-11 pm

Live music by Elisapie Isaac & Whywhynot

 

http://montreal.twestival.com/

 

Ottawa | @TwestivalOTT

Supporting: The Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health

Daly’s at The Westin Hotel

11 Colonel Drive by Ottawa

7-10 pm

Salty snacks and cupcakes, and a photo area to get a professional avatar taken!

http://ottawa.twestival.com/

 

Québec  | @FVTwestival

Supporting: Fondation Gilles Kegle

Café Babylone

5 pm

Great food and entertainment by DJ Andreï  Herran and other artist.

http://quebec.twestival.com/

 

Toronto | @TwestivalTO

Supporting: The Remix Project

The Fifth

225 Richmond St. W

7 pm – 1 am

Red carpet arrival; karaoke challenge, live performances, and lots of great prizes and swag.

http://toronto.twestival.com/

 

Vancouver | @yvrtwestival

Supporting: Beauty Night Society

The Vancouver Lookout - Atop Harbour Centre

6-9 pm

Wine, photo booth and performances by local artists!

http://vancouver.twestival.com/

 

Victoria | @yyjtwestival

Supporting: Victoria Cool Aid Society

The Bengal Lounge at the Express

7-11 pm

Meet and greet; silent auction and cool swag bags!

http://victoria.twestival.com/

 

Whistler |@TwestivalWhis

Supporting: The Zero Ceiling Society

Whistler Brewing Company

7 pm

A night of play with fresh beer and fabulous music.

http://whistler.twestival.com/

 







 

 

Allison & Marie | @Twestivalcanada

 

Register for Live Streaming and help Twestival set a world record!
18 March 2011
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The deadline to register for Live Streaming is fast approaching! 

To participate in Live Streaming on March 24, and help set a world record for most charities in a live stream, you must register your Twestival Local event by tomorrow night (Saturday, March 19 at midnight EST).
 
We’ve all worked so hard to get Twestival locals up and running. Live streaming is a great way to showcase the best of your city and your charity of choice.
 
To register, simply join the VOKLE discussion and REGISTER your city to get into the live streaming schedule. For more details check the huddle whiteboard.
 
To help spread the word, the Twestival team has created this brand new animation. Check it out, tweet it, and post it on your Facebook wall.
 
 

Allison & Marie | @twestivalcanada

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