TEATRO VERDE GIVING BACK
For the second year Shawn, Michael and their team transformed Teatro Verde into a magical dining room to help support CANFAR's Bloor Street Entertains Gala. Champagne corks were popping away at the reception in Teatro's newly opened Veuve Clicquot Champagne Boutique. A festive dinner followed on the main floor, where guests were seated at one of three distinct dining spaces, Christmas Loft (Michaels floral space was transformed into a modern open concept dining space, completed by a huge arrangement of Orchids and greenery) Grey-Gardens (old world glamour, deep swarovski encrusted banquets and oversized dining chairs in the middle of the store, created a lux enclave for a 5 star meal) and finally the whimsical PixiLand table (Giant Christmas ornaments hung above a round table, in the centre the king of all elves held court, an experience reminiscent of Alice in Wonderland)
Finally when all was said, done, eaten and drank...guests departed, with gift bags in hand for the after party at The ROM.
So many thanks go to
Dee Gibson and Chef Paul Milidoni from Catering With Style
Matt Hehn and Moet Hennessy
Mary Symons
The many volunteers and of course the team at Teatro Verde.
Please support and visit the web site for The Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research www.canfar.com
Shawn Gibson and Tearto Verde dinner guest Jeanne Beker kick off the evenings festivities with a hug!

Guests at the "Christmas Loft" Table, which only hours before was the home of our bustling floral department!

A "PixiLand" Christmas!

Shawn and Michael pictured with Dee Gibson and Mary Symons