SPRING SNEAK PREVIEW: Urban Behaviour & Costa Blanca

30% off everything in Urban Behaviour and Costa Blanca this weekend, if that's your thing!

NEW! Event & Contest: Shopaholic

In celebration of the movie “Confessions of a Shopaholic”, a cocktail party is very much necessary! All going down next Thursday February 12, 2009 at The Fifth (225 Richmond St. W.). This party kicks off those who love retail therapy, statement jewellery, fashion everything, beauty products, taking photos, Facebooking them, looking great, trendsteering!

HeyDoYou.com and TOFLO.com are giving away tickets to this fashion trendy, shopping-friendly event. Email us the name of the lead actress in the movie "Confessions of a Shopaholic" for your chance to WIN!

Want more?

Visit the official "Confessions of a Shopaholic" website

2009 Juno Nominees are Official Out

For all those who follow the Canadian version of the Grammys, the Junos have just released their nominees for their 2009 broadcast on March 29, 2009 (hosted by one of Toronto's greatest comedians Russell Peters), today.

Take a look-see, from the vibe I am getting off Twitter not everyone on there deserves to be. And hey, who can you blame when it's a buddy-buddy nomination system. Don't get mad, next year just make sure you write your Dear Junos letters to nominate your artist / friend / wanna-be-artist. It's easy! HAH!

View all the nominees here.

Want more?

Visit the official 2009 Juno Awards website

TOFLO.com OBAMA

Courtesy of STIRLING

In commemoration of the most anticipated inauguration of the first ever black president of the United States, TOFLO.com has created a special edition TOFLO.com flyer.

You are welcomed to use and distribute amoung all your social networks. If you don't make it to DC, represent Toronto by posting the image as your profile pic. Your energy will be seen far and wide.

We (the TOFLO.com team) will be there for all of the inauguration events and festivities, so stay tuned for daily updates and pictures.

And if you love us that much we will be Twittering live and direct at www.twitter.com/toflo.

TOFLO.com THE ONE IAE Ticket Giveaway!

.:: in this email ::.

TORONTO'S NUMBER ONE URBAN SITE
TOFLO.COM
IS GIVING YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO WIN TICKETS TO
CELEBRATE THE BIRTHDAY OF CANADA'S NUMBER ONE PROMOTER
AT THE PREMIER FORMAL EVENT OF THE NEW YEAR...

WE ARE GIVING AWAY...
5 PAIRS OF TICKETS TO THE FIRST 5 LADIES THAT CAN NAME
5 OF IAN ANDRE ESPINET'S PARTY NAMES...
Here's a hint: Big People Fete.

GO
ian@amnesia.ca

Only 3 DAYS 2...
THE ONE
Saturday January 3rd 2009
Ian Andre Espinet's
Annual Capricorn Birthday Celebration
6 Degrees Nightclub - 2335 Yonge Street
just north of Eglinton
Featuring the biggest DJ lineup ever assembled for my birthday yet...
in 2 environments..
representing the signature events
Amnesia... Soul Kitchen... Big People Fete... ICON... re:connect... GroovEssentials... et.al
Floor 1
Jester :: Starting from Scratch :: Tasha Rosez [Gunz and Rosez] :: Lindo P.
Floor 2
Dr. Jay de Soca Prince :: Soca Sweetness
and hosted by friends from my past, present
Jason Chambers, Wan Luv, Winston Fleming and Future [the Prince], Brenton B.

Info/Ticket Information/Bottle Service Reservations:
ian@amnesia.ca or 416.293.4812

BOOTHE & BOTTLE SERVICE/PRICE LIST

===================
The Premier Formal Event of the New Year.

$15 ADVANCED TICKETS AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:
EAST
Cut Creator 1 :: MALVERN TOWN CENTRE
:: 31 Tapscott Rd :: Scarborough
:: 416.754.2030

WEST
Big It Up ~ Square One Shopping Centre
:: 100 City Centre Drive ::
Level 1 :: Mississauga :: 905.803.8407

CENTRAL
Big It Up ~ Yorkdale Shopping Centre
:: 3401 Dufferin Street ::
Entrance on North side by The Bay/Pickel Barrel Doors
Located adjacent to Sony Store & Town Shoes :: Toronto :: 416.785.3770

DOWNTOWN
Big It Up ~ Eaton Centre
:: 220 Yonge Street - Level 1 :: Toronto ::
416.597.6773
Play de Record :: 357A Yonge St :: 416.586.0380

BRAMPTON
Shine Salon Brampton
:: 50 Sunnyvale Gate :: Brampton :: 905.790.3031
...............................................................................................

TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR

TOFLO.com's 11th Annual Kardinal Offishall Christmas Party Ticket Giveaway!

TOFLO.COM IS GIVING YOU A CHANCE TO WIN
TICKETS TO THE 11TH ANNUAL KARDINAL OFFISHALL CHRISTMAS PARTY
TAKING PLACE TUESDAY DECEMBER 23RD 2008
proceeds going to support Multiple Sclerosis and the Alexandra Park
Community Centre

THE FIRST 11 WINNERS TO EMAIL IAN@AMNESIA.CA
WITH THE NAME OF THE ORIGINAL SONG IN THE EMAIL (HINT: FEATURING KERI HILSON)
WILL RECEIVE A SINGLE TICKET.

Tuesday December 23rd
Konvict Music & BlackJays International
in association with Ian Andre Espinet proudly presents

Strength In Numbers
The 11th Annual Kardinal Offishall Christmas Party
proceeds going to support Multiple Sclerosis and the Alexandra Park
Community Centre

Doors Open at 9:30pm

inside the beautiful and unseen:
Parklane Nightclub - 180 Pearl Street

Music by:
DJ STARTING FROM SCRATCH
Canada's Number 1 Club DJ :: Flow 93.5fm :: Amnesia :: Tour DJ -
Russell Peters & Usher :: Redemption :: Sweet Tears]
SKIMPY
The Ever Passionate - [Originals, Warner & Associates Events, The Soul Suite]
JESTER
Canada's Most Versatile ~ 2008 Stylus Award Winner :: X-Caliber
Entourage :: Smash Squad DJs
[Soul Kitchen :: B-Boy Document :: Icon :: All Ah We :: 89.5fm/Flow 93.5fm]

The Kardi Claus giveaway tradition continues... ALL NIGHT LONG

Dress code: Semi-Formal
21 and older

Info: 416.293.4812 or ian@amnesia.ca

Advanced $10 Tickets available at all

EAST
Cut Creator 1 :: 31 Tapscott Rd - Malvern Town Centre :: Scarborough
:: 416.754.2030

WEST
Big It Up ~ Square One Shopping Centre :: 100 City Centre Drive ::
Level 1 :: Mississauga :: 905.803.8407

CENTRAL
Big It Up ~ Yorkdale Shopping Centre :: 3401 Dufferin Street ::
Entrance on North side by The Bay/Pickel Barrel Doors
Located adjacent to Sony Store & Town Shoes :: Toronto :: 416.785.3770

DOWNTOWN
Big It Up ~ Eaton Centre :: 220 Yonge Street - Level 1 :: Toronto ::
416.597.6773
Play de Record :: 357A Yonge St :: 416.586.0380

BRAMPTON
Shine Salon :: 50 Sunnyvale Gate :: Brampton :: 905.790.3031

SUPPORTED BY TORONTO-LIME.COM :: TOFLO.COM

Yours sincerely,

IAN ANDRE ESPINET

ian andre espinet
ian andre espinet entertainment +
black star graphic design & communications
canada's leading urban graphic design studio. period.
ian andre espinet 2008

RE:VISION
In September 1999, we revolutionized the way you viewed events with Amnesia. Since then, we have listened to you, our patrons and friends, and changed to suit your lifestyle. In the orchestration of our flagship event, Amnesia, we have stayed true to our goals. In the creation of other signature events such as Soul Kitchen, Big People Fete, B-Boy Document, X-Factor, ICON, re:connect, Socaholics, The ONE, Music Cafe etc, we have continued the mission.

With more than 2/3 of the urban nightlife scene attending Amnesia and/or one of the our signature events in the past 6 years, we continue to prove that success takes more than VISION. It takes RE:VISION. Stay tuned as we hone our online presence - www.amnesia.ca coming soon...

Crash the Inauguration in DC

Ahahaha, if you are one of the 4 million people that didn't win the ticket lottery for the inauguration ceremony of President-elect Obama and like me... plan to crash the inauguration, you aren't the only one.

Don't worry, the officials in Washington DC have made arrangements to accommodate as many anxious on-lookers as possible to witness the most historic event of our lifetime. So you won't be left out in the cold!

And just in case you are, a website has been set-up strictly for "CRASHING" the inauguration. It has all the information you need to get around the city and hey if you are looking for a chair, table or blow-up doll to sleep on... they have that too!

You can check out the website at www.crashtheinauguration.com. For cheap flights to DC via Baltimore, Maryland check out southwest.com.

More Freeness: Admission to AGO

If you plan on going to the newly renovated Art Gallery of Ontario, text the word WHOA to 246246 and get a FREE admission ticket to the AGO (valued @ $18). You've got from now until December 23, 2008 to text for your free admission, and the "ticket" (which is just the text you'll receive in return) is valid until January 18, 2009.

The AGO is located at 317 Dundas Street West in Toronto.

P.S. Thanks Jenn Jenn!

The Fine Print

This offer is only valid for Ontario residents and there is a limit of one ticket per mobile device. After receiving your initial Free Ticket text you may opt out out future text updates from the AGO.

Want More?

Visit the official AGO website

We First: 2000 Til 2 Year Anniversary Downloads

Our good friends at Roundtable are celebrating their staple party "2000 Til" second year anniversary (wow has it really been that long?) next Friday at THE DRINK.

So in the spirit of good music and the love of life, here are two heavy downloads for your MP3 asses.

The Chill Edition

Download now

The Club Edition

Download now

Want more?

Check out TOFLO.com for more event details.

F&F @ Old Navy / Gap / Banana Republic Canada

Time to get up on that Christmas shopping grind... 30% off everything at Gap and all its sister companies. Go head go crazy!

Click on the image above and print it out.

Voting for Change is Amoung US

In case you have been sleeping under a rock for the last 2 years, today will be the day that will forever go down in history as the most highly publicized, most anticipated and the most critical to all man kind around the world.

Just think, Democrat Barack Obama could become the first African-American president (talk about a statement). Republican John McCain could become the oldest president elected to a first term (umm... not so much). Sarah Palin could become the first woman elected vice president (scary! And that's not because she's a woman - don't get it twisted). A lot at stake, wouldn't you agree?

For this historic event I will be at Island Mixx in Pickering, and to all my fellow Canadians who wish to witness come on over and join us. Pics and video will be posted shortly.

And in case you were wondering, here's a little something that made my morning.

Halloween Bonanza!

My people today is Halloween. The only official day of the whole year when you can dress like an ass and look normal. So with my ASS-suit on @ my office I have been asked where am I going tonight? You can check out the events at TOFLO.com (yes shameless plug and so what?) or if you're too damn lazy read below.

Our Halloween Favorites

Happy FREAKING!

SALE: Parasuco with up to 80% off!

Yes that's right kids, Parasuco warehouse sale at the International Centre - Hall 4 (6900 Airport Road). Sale continues until Sunday November 9th. Happpy early Christmas shopping (for all those that care!).

Try Something Different: "A Raisin in the Sun"

And no I am not talking about the Diddy movie.

I just finished having lunch with a friend who happened to mention that I should check out "A Raisin in the Sun" [live theatre] play. Outside of the hoopla of Fashion Week and other celebrity-stricken events around the city... I thought to myself why not try something new and DIFFERENT.

I will be going to check it out next week and I hope all you other people will take the time to experience something outside of the box. Check back for the review.

Sidenote: thanks Addis for the insight!

Want More?

Visit soulpepper's official website
Buy tickets to "A Raisin in the Sun"
See what others had to say about the play

Concert Announcement: JOHN LEGEND

Alright, you know John Legend is my husband and as a faithful wife does, she tells all her friends when he's coming to visit.

In anticipation for his 3rd studio album release "Evolver" he will be performing in Toronto at ROY THOMPSON HALL on Friday November 28th.

Don't sleep tickets go on sale tomorrow!

Maxwell in Toronto

Alright peeps, I know last minute right. Anyway I come bearing good news, Maxwell will be coming to Toronto Sunday October 12, 2008 at the ever-so-intimate MASSEY HALL for one night only.

While we all sit hear and wait patiently for his next anticipated album (almost 7 years later), we WILL be taking in the lovely sights and sounds of Mr. Maxwell (even if he is an old man!) come Sunday night.

Don't sleep on this one people, check back for full review on Monday.

Want More?

Buy tickets at TicketMaster.com

Visit Maxwell's MySpace page

Read Maxwell's Wikipedia biography

Shuffle 3 Year Anniversary Tonight at Revival!

If its one thing us TOFLO folk like to do, its dance our asses off! Come on down to Revival tonight for the most eclectic party you will ever experience. Rock mixed with Rap, with a splash of Pop and a dash of Old School - everyone's favorite playlist combined for one night in one place.

2nd Annual ManifesTO: Festival Of Music & Art

TOFLO [hearts & proudly sponsors] ManifesTO! Starting today, Toronto will play host to the second annual ManifesTO: Festival Of Music & Art.

With various events happening around the city, the festival will kick-off with the Urban Arts Forum of the Americas hosted by Maestro, Farley Flex and Sol Guy. Followed by a Film Festival, Karaoke, Arts Exhibition, Concert Series and an After Party with DJ Premiere and Pete Rock.

Want More?

Visit the official website

Get the full schedule of events

Kardinal Offishall on Tonight's Show with Jay Leno

Be sure to check out Kardinal Offishall performing along side Akon live on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

Peep the dets:

Tallib Kweli Concert and it's FREE bitches!

Yo peeps - the first installment of the TOFLO.com blog and it's great news.

Talib Kweli will be in the Tdot performing at Downsview Park this Wednesday September 10, 2008. Courtesy of the York Federation of Students. Don't say we never did anything for you! Oh and did we mention it was F-R-E-E!