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 A 20th Century Tent Catch it before it’s gone: the Liberty Entertainment Group has pitched Spiegeltent’ntavern, a luxurious “tent of mirrors” as a unique summer event space at Harbourfront Centre. One of only a few remaining handmade pavilions used as traveling dance halls and cabarets since the early 20th century, the venue captures a glorious bygone era with its wood and canvas structure filled with mirrors, leaded glass, velvet and brocade detailing. Available for private rental, flexible seating configurations can accommodate groups of up to 450. A charming adjoining beer garden offers an outdoor option. Bring in your own entertainment program or step back in time with The Spiegel Show, a racy cabaret combining aerialists, dancers, singers and naughty showgirls and guys. Spiegeltent’ntavern, 416-542-3789, www.libertygroup.com
 Mirthful Teambuilding And now for something completely different…ease workplace stress and crack up communication barriers with Watershed Training Solutions’ corporate laughter programs. Using various exercises that prompt laughter (fake is guaranteed to give way to the real thing), these fun, interactive sessions lead groups through various techniques and the benefits that laughter can instantly bring to different workplace situations. Among the programs is laughter yoga, which includes breathing, stretching and laughter exercises (no spandex or downward dog positioning required) designed to energize the body through better blood and oxygen flow. Amazing what the power of a good chuckle can do to improve morale, boost productivity and spark creativity: “cubeland” will never be the same! Watershed Training Solutions, 416-926-9450, www.watershedtraining.ca
 Panoramic Landmark Unveils New Look Fresh off a $5-million renovation, the Atlantis Pavilions at Ontario Place reinstates its reign as a magnificent waterfront event venue with an elegant new look. Having left no square foot untouched, reworked room reconfigurations better enhance traffic flow and frame the venue’s signature floor-to-ceiling window views. New furnishings, lounge areas and design accents boast a warm colour palette of burnished golds, browns and taupes throughout. Gone is the revolving dance floor in the Metropolitan Ballroom (500 capacity). The Trillium Ballroom (250 capacity) also received updates along with the two smaller break out rooms (120 capacity each). A new integrated state-of-the-art audio-visual system and giant screens link guests in every room. Atlantis Pavilions, 416-260-8000, www.atlantispavilions.com
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