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Chateau Des Charmes Joins Fairmont Royal York for Social Media Week

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The Fairmont Royal York and Château des Charmes have a long and storied relationship together. The vineyard has partnered with the hotel on numerous charitable initiatives and special events and even has a portion of its production dedicated to supplying the hotel under a private label.

Next week, the vineyard will join us in pouring Generation Seven, their newest wine, at a special session of Social Media Week Toronto (SMWTO) on February 13, 2012.

“Social Media ROI: Myth or Reality” starts the morning of the event when invited guests will meet on board a VIA Rail train traveling from Montreal to Toronto, with stops in Ottawa and Kingston. Guests will take part in a series of on-board discussions on various social media topics. Through VIA’s on board wifi, other Social Media Week participants from various locations across the globe will be able to join in using hashtag #SMWTOroi.

The mobile pre-event conference will arrive in Toronto just in time for the evening event, being held at the Fairmont Royal York.

Generation Seven White
LCBO #197988
Sauvignon Blanc/Riesling/Gewürztraminer
Sweetness Level: Dry
13% Alcohol

Generation Seven Red
LCBO #198036
Cab Franc/Cab Sauv/Pinot Noir/Merlot/Gamay Noir
Sweetness Level: Dry
13% Alcohol

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Moxie: The Story of Big Band Leader Moxie Whitney

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The son of Royal York Orchestra band leader, Moxie Whitney, is making a movie about his father’s illustrious career as one of Canada’s great entertainers.

Moxie Whitney and his Royal York Orchestra played the legendary Imperial Room at The Fairmont Royal York continuously from 1948 to 1972, with the exception of a 12 month stint at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Honolulu. The orchestra played with the best of the best of the time: Ella Fitzgerald, Tony Bennett, Jack Benny, Sonny & Cher, Peggy Lee, Cab Calloway, Laurence Welk, Guy Lombardo, Duke Ellington and Count Basie to name a few.

Moxie eventually become the booking agent for all Fairmont (then CP) hotels. He and his Royal York Orchestra also at the Banff Springs Hotel during the summer from 1947 to 1960.

moxie whitney, imperial room

Whitney grew-up in in Brockville, Ontario in very modest circumstances. He was a piano prodigy but suffered a tragic, disabling accident to both hands at age ten. Rather than let that deter his musical ambitions, the accident only made him more resolute.

Moxie played the music people danced to for decades, recorded eight records, and had a successful broadcast career with CBC, CFRB, and NBC Radio.

He also played thousands of concerts, balls, and benefits up until his death.

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Moxie!: The Movie is scheduled for release in fall 2012. The producers are currently fundraising to get the project off the ground. If you’d like to contribute you can visit their IndieGoGo campaign where you’ll also be eligible for a bonus draw of a one night stay at the Fairmont York York.