Mother's Day On Main St Newmarket Contest 2018

Newmarket, Ontario, Canada's, Main Street, has been called, "One of Canada's most beautiful", and therefore is certainly a good fit for most any mom on May 13, Mother's Day but it's unique shops, boutiques, and services also are much deserving of praise when it comes to all things mom.

From fantastic restaurants, patios, cafes and live entertainment, to quaint gift and novelty shops, to vintage and new clothing, to amazing spa services, beauty and hair salons, Main St., Newmarket certainly has enough to please most any Mom and we hope to showcase that through a contest that gives one lucky mom a great time out on her special day! #mothersdayonmain

#MothersDayOnMain #mothersdayonmain

Mothers Day On Main starts or ends at Balsam Day Spa (Mom's choice) where she'll meet with the professional staff and owners and arrange for her own special spa experience from her winning prize $120 Value Gift Certificate. Balsam Spa, located a little more north than most in the prize package group at 38 Main St. S., has been at their beautiful historic home location for over four years now and have been  consistently top performers earning consecutive Top Choice and 3 Best awards as well as glowing online reviews from repeat clients Whether looking for massage therapy, body and facial treatments, waxing, threading, eyelash extensions, micro-blading, nails or mani or pedicures the friendly professional staff will take care of you or your mom! But hurry its a busy day!

See Balsam Spa's Intro video here.

You can order spa products, services and gift certificates now online!

Mother's Day would most certainly not be complete without flowers and to that end we feel Blooming Wellies located at 171 Main St S has the expertise and know-how to more than please mom with a bouquet of flowers. If you've not gone inside the shop located just inside an  historic building on Main and across from a beautiful church to experience the flower arrangements and smells of fresh cut flowers, its time you did! but don't leave it until Mother's day because like any good florist - they will be busy that day, the most busy day of the tear in the industry and for that we especially appreciate Blooming Wellies beautiful bouquet contribution to Mothers Day On Main!

To call Blooming Wellies : 905-657-8984 or Order Online right here!

Have you discovered Red Scarf Equestrian yet? Wow, although the clothing, accessories and hats are mostly designed for equestrians to use, most certainly the Red Scarf's garments and accessories; like equestrian bracelets and bangles, shawls, Irish wool sweaters and hats of a variety that most anyone (mom!) could wear, not to mention Dad's-wear, and even for the horse! In addition Red Scarf carries bone china mugs, like the Made in England Dunoon Mugs and offer even more access to order products online! 

The Red Scarf, located at 221 Main St is providing the winning mom her choice of a great Dunoon Mug or a Hello Sunshine hat which must be seen to be instantly loved! I don't relish mom's decision making quagmire! Ha. See more or order directly on the Red Scarf  Equestrian website right here!

CanadaT.com on Main

An ideal Mother's Day also includes some laughs and to that end we've chosen a suitable printed T - shirt from Main St's CanadaT.com, with a message mom can embrace with her sense of humour! Or not! Should the winning #mothersdayonmain  Mom wish, she can trade our choice for a choice of her own from the dozens of messages and art printed on custom T's in the display racks and adorning the walls, alongside numerous novelty and gift type items in the long time Main St icon.

2 P.M. @ #Mothersdayonmain

About now, mom's likely getting hungry and so we've booked her a spot (winners must confirm) at the gorgeous Cachet Restaurant & Bar, located at the foot of  Main and Water Sts.S, with the ambient Fairy Lake Falls running nearby to sooth and add to mom's already superb outing.

In additional to Cachet's beautiful restaurant and patio and delicious food and drink, Cachet provides live entertainment on the patio on weekends and Mothers Day, as well as features a special Mother's Day menu. The winning Mom's in for a treat that day! Sorry kids, you're on your own though! Visit their website here.

Neon Flamingo Cafe & Ice Bar

Mom deserves a nice specialty coffee and desert of course too, and so following her lunch, mom and a guest can enjoy fresh made coffee or espresso or cappuccino using fresh roasted beans and desert, pastry or iced delight from the Neon Flamingo Cafe & Ice Bar located at 206 Main St., tucked into the back of one of Main St Newmarket's most unique shops, Haven Eclectic Modern Style which I'm sure mom will not be able to pass through without having enjoyed witnessing the nostalgic decor and items for sale, from retro to unique novelty, while the Cafe has the most interesting flamingo lollipops that are all the rage!

The Neon Flamingo also sports street window side lounge tables for natural lighting while you sit in in addition to its eclectic mix of products and nostalgic decor which the contest winning mom will I'm sure enjoy her spoilings!

British Imports

British Imports, located at Timothy & Main St's, is a long time Newmarket icon, with the next generation now running the family business but with the same old fashioned service you come to expect from shopkeepers in and around Newmarket's Main St - likely because of long time examples I'm sure such as British Imports. 

Whether you crave steak & mushroom pies like from "back home, or baked goods, potato scones, cookies, candies, grocery or novelty back'ome stuff, this is your place! And we thought that this old fashioned style shop, complete with bell attached to the door to greet visitors would be a fine example stop on our Mother's Day on Main adventure and it is there mom will get her roses...well imported from the UK chocolate roses anyway!

Those are not the only shop and restaurants on Main Street that moms would love but all we had time to get to! So happy Mother's Day to all the mothers win or lose! 

How To Enter?

It all sounds wonderful you say but how do I enter the #mothersdayonmain contest?

There are 3 Easy Steps to Enter the Mother's Day On Main contest

1."Like" TPE Productions Facebook Page to "follow" for further instructions.

2. View and Share TPE's video of the #Mothersdayonmain contest with your mom or kids.

3. TPE has posted this question you must answer to enter - 

Q: Which streets intersection is the video showing Main St looking north shot from?

The answer is contained within the videos and images posted already on the TPE FB page. 
Send the answer to the question and contact info and Moms name to TPE, where ONE winner will be drawn ONE week prior to Mother's Day on Sunday May 6 which falls on May 13 in 2018. Some conditions apply. 

Watch for new questions being posted on FB, Instagram & Twitter feeds to enter more than once! One entry per question per family.

Good Luck to you all the Moms!

Bonnie & Clyde Craft Services Cater Stolen Palates

When a P.A. job that was craft service heavy uncovered a talent for fresher snacks and baked goods and delicious meals, on-set actor, Tom Pearson, took notice and reacting to the obvious positive responses cast and crew had to the array of prepared foods that were made being received, while witnessing on hands the difference it made in moral to cast and crew who are often served up uninspired dishes fraught with mediocrity, he decided to team up with said Food Wizzardess ( Shelley Nadeau-Harrison) and form Bonnie & Clyde Craft Services and Catering. TP, having spent years previously in hospitality and catering, and whom penned Tom's Top 10 lists in a CoverStory newspaper column called Local flavour among other industry related media he produces, thought it a great idea to take that home-style food and cater to the tv and film industry. The response to the cuisine has since been exceptional. See "Quiet on the set!" 

Bonnie's famous deelish Butter Chicken

Although flavour and heartiness are # 1 for Bonnie & Clyde, they are also keenly aware of the need for healthier dishes and sides, and so you can always expect a rounded out " square meal" with some healthy sides. 

Vegan Specialty Dish

On Set Cuisine

B&C prefers to prepare at their own choice from their selection, based on past popular choices, to give the best service and freshest seasonal offerings as possible. This method not only saves the client time from deciding which sides on which day and allows the pros to add what they believe goes with each dish and with a variety to please both health conscious and taste/ hearty conscious cast and crew members. Just like you trust the Director in their job to capture the right shot, B&C too prefers you trust they will too. The method saves costs and allows for freshest fair and a better value to the customer. We will be happy to go over your menu in detail however.

Roasted Beet Salad

The bottom line is people like the food and its delivered and kept hot or cold until consumed, a service B&C prides themselves in.

We want to give the best service possible and know that productions don't need any more noise or distractions. By delivering on that with great tasting hearty food, Bonnie & Clyde is stealing palates! 

" Excellent!" Film and Series Director Ian

" Absolutely scrumptious! Producer / Director Alex

On Set Standards

Substantials start at - $15 head

Catered meals - start at $27 ( $22 if combined w subs/kraft table)

Kraft tables supplies  - $15 head - labour $35 hr if needed

Breakfast starts at $15 per head

Er, not what we mean by " Per Head" Lol

Home or Event Catering

When Covid  stopped dead the industry, it also hit B&C who then had to adjust on the fly.. Even upon start up, it was a cautious time with productions expecting everyting to be individually wrapped and packaged. It was at the point B&C began to also look at home and event catering and they have not looked back!

" Amazing! Thank-you so much!" Deborah, Christening hostess.

" Phenominal! Will definitley be recommending." Cynthia, home party hostess.

Catered Meals 

Dinners - appetizer, protein w veggies, bread, dessert starts at $35 head

Lunches - Start at $20 head

Side Dishes - Start at $17 head

Mmmmama's pulled pork

Note: where possible B&C specializes in preparing in your location for freshest hottest food! All menus offer vegan/vegetarian options for individuals. Should an individual have 2 or more food type conditions, they are charged the Star Standard rate in its place.

Call or Text @ 289-221-0928  

See Menu and more on FaceBook! See Clyde's fun times video!

Hey Mac! & Cheese - a kiddy fave using 4 cheeses

Bonnie's Famous Hearty Home Made Soups

Charcuteries available

Basic finger foods w homemade soup!

Look Good? Ask About Bonnie's Lobster Rolls!

'Tis " Fall Off The Bone" Season 

New Year's Eve Entertainment Newmarket

1220 Stellar Dr Newmarket Ontario Canada Unit 205 - 905-830-9441

So you got caught unawares and have no idea what to do for New Year's Eve you say? Well I just happen to have stashed some tickets away for the Annual Stellar Hall NYE party - dubbed The Stellar Hall Ball - a semi-formal affair featuring live ambience during a 5 course dinner and cocktails followed by a DJ by DJ Junior and dancing and a light late night buffet - all inclusive @$75.00. Website.

New Year's Eve Entertainment Line Up

Hurricane Mike Thompson

In fact the live entertainment will be a "won't want to miss"portion of the evening which begins at 7 pm  while the 1st live performer for live ambience shortly thereafter will be no other than Hurricane Mike Thompson a great singer, composer and instruments player who will be honing in on his dombro playing talent on this night. Although I've seen Hurricane play many times I have no footage of his dombro playing ( after New Year's I will) on file but click here to hear / see what one is should you be curious!

James Alderson

Next on the slate is a performer who's been out of the loop for a spell but is renowned in certain circles for his banjo playing ability and so you can expect some toe tapping ambience from James and I'm really looking forward to his return! Here's James in action!

Kat Vhonda

Kat is a dynamic singer and guitar player who gives it hard for every performance. You can feel she feels the music. Click here to check Kat out. All makes for a magical night.

TP may have a few more add-on surprises come New year's eve so come out to find out what?!

This my friends is one heck of a New year's Eve line-up and add in the experienced and talented DJ Junior as well as the seasoned Stellar Hall Staff and a 5 course dinner into the mix and you have the makings for a great night! Er..Did I mention bar included?! Egads.

Happy New Year! See you at the party! Tickets Txt 289-221-0928

Harry Walker Prkwy & Stellar Dr - Newmarket's Entertainment District

More residential units are planned for around Main St Newmarket not bars

Newmarket's Entertainment & Activities District features excellent school break options.

It's becoming more apparent that Newmarket's Main St. will not suffice as an entertainment district in the growing town of Newmarket, Ontario, Canada. There are simply too many residents living in units above and around the establishments for any sort of real night action to take place without recurring noise issues. Seniors buildings overlook it's square as well, adding to the negative impact late night entertainment has in the zone. Not so in Newmarket's unofficial; entertainment / recreational district, a kilometre stretch along Harry Walker Parkway North from Davis Drive to about Ringwell Dr.

Remember bowling? Winter activity revised.

1220 Stellar Features latest in Escape Room technology

Along that stretch you'll find no less than two hotels, the local craft Arch Brewery and retail outlet,  an axe throwing facility, Laser Play with licensed lounge and an upstairs Kids PlayZone, bingo hall, NewMakeIT where creative artists and set builders can be 3d creative - in fact both nearby escape rooms Crypto and Arch Brewing both make signage using them -  and an entertainment and leisure complex at the heart of it all, at 1220 Stellar Dr.and H.W. Parkway, that houses a billiard hall with off- track betting, bowling - including York Region's largest 5 pin centre, an escape room - dance hall, karate centre, and Stellar Hall which features everything from live bands to hip hop to comedy sand dinner theatre and of course weddings and special events. Wow, who knew!? And with the area infused with industry, there are no night time neighbours kept awake evenings and nights by the exciting events that go on.

Recently I had a chance to chat with a few of the business owners and operators in the unofficial entertainment district including Arch Brewing, Crypto Escape Rooms and Stellar Hall and look forward to featuring them in some upcoming online info pieces and video profiles.


Arch Brewer Brewing Company, on Pony Drive adjacent to the Holiday Inn Hotel, is open 7 days a week and open to the public. Here you can see the beer as its brewed and labelled and bottled on site! Cool paraphernalia adorn the walls too with some Souvenir-like buy-ables, samples, and upper floor lounge.

The Crypto Escape Room features the latest in escape room technology where participants are forced to figure out mind bending escapes built into their fantastical themed rooms and based on the traffic I witnessed just while interviewing the owners outside their 1220 Stellar Drive location - down the hallway from stellar hall on the 2nd floor - they are on the right track.

Book for New Year's Eve in Newmarket @ 905-830-9441

Stellar Hall and Event Centre, also in the complex at 1220 Stellar, has been featuring special event nights that showcase live entertainment from rock to hip hop to comedy and dinner theatre, keeping up a long standing tradition for the location which 40 years ago was the biggest live act venue for miles and featured top Canadian Entertainers like Tommy Hunter!

Stellar Bowl - York Region's largest 5 pin bowling centre -  on the main floor level, is also alive and well taking up the ground level spot at the complex along with Bigg Wiggs Billiards. Both of which recreational entertainment venues are becoming rare entities in this day and age for self entertainment and recreation. Stellar Bowl is also open all Xmas break, offering glow in the dark bowling while listening to cool tunes or enjoying a drink.

Town won't license this Main St location as a nightclub

I believe the town needs to start recognizing this " industrial" area as also the entertainment district and supporting it as so, including relaxing zoning regulations on occasion to adjust to the times.

This unit left sits empty on Main St. as the town will not license it for a Nightclub or bar - despite the location having been one of Newmarket's longest having been known as Fitzgerald's, Sneakers Sports Bar and the White Rabbit over the years.

And while the town may not have been successful in attracting much industry to it's crosstown industrial designated area, these industries seem to mix well in the zone. So...as they say...if it ain't broke don't fix it. Although, we can enhance it, and transit past 7:30 pm would be nice.

Stellar and Harry Walker Parkway - The Heart of Entertainment and Activities in Newmarket

Arch sits on perch engraved using 3d technology from NewMakeIt

Visit Newmarket's Entertainment and Activities District soon and check out the new and old businesses, entertainment and activities available for Xmas and March break and night time activities including the Stellar Hall featuring the (click to book)  New Year's Eve Stellar Hall Ball and in the new year look for their upcoming regular monthly Jam as well as  a new feature band / talent contest series!

Stay tuned to TPE for more. Just Google Entertainment Newmarket to stay in the loop!
Or get on the Mail list @tpeproductions@gmail.com.

Later,

TP

Spend New Year's Eve in Newmarket 2017

ANNUAL NEW YEAR'S EVE STELLAR HALL BALL

A TOM's Top 10 for singles, couples, and groups is the Annual New Year's Stellar Hall Ball held at  Stellar Hall & Event Centre in Newmarket, Ontario. Includes Silent Auction with signed sports memorabilia - all auction proceeds to the Newmarket Minor Hockey Association.

Stellar Hall & Event Centre 1220 Stellar Dr. 905-830-9441

Stellar Hall's  Annual New Year's Party at 1220 Stellar Drive - the Annual Stellar Hall Ball is a great time @  $75 per person which includes plated table service, hot and cold appetizers, late night light buffet and an open bar, with TPE presents live ambient dinner entertainment, followed by the DJ dance party with Hosts EverGlo. Party Favours include Champagne Toast at Midnight!  

Semi to Formal Dress Code.

In addition to the silent auction, attendees may also opt to participate in a raffle draw for exciting prizes or 50/50 draw.

"It was a freakin' blast! Great hosts for New Year's"
Steve Wilson, Newmarket, Ontario


2016 - 2017 Annual N.Y.'s Eve Stellar Hall Ball Menu

Antipasto Platter
Tortellini Alfredo or Wild Mushroom Risotto
Choice of Steak, Chicken Marsala or Eggplant Parmesan Tower
Country Style Salad (Vinaigrette)
Chocolate Drizzled Cheese Cake
Late Night Light Buffet with Sweets.
$75.00 person. Includes open bar. 
Seating starts 7pm with Cocktail & Appetizers. Dinner @ 9pm


TICKETS

Reserve while you can. Call or Text TPE @ 289-221-0928 for more or tickets / info or email tpeproductions@gmail.com. Percentage of all tickets proceeds to N.M.H.A..

Bookings of tables of 8 or more receive table wine pour service and bottle for their table.

Below pics from some past New Year's Eve's at Stellar Hall catered by Deli House Catering.

STELLAR PERFORMERS

Contact TPE to reserve tickets! TXT 289-221-0928 or email tpeproductions@gmail.com