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Size Matters
INTIMATE
Beyond Coffee
Where: Balzac's Powerhouse
Big Enough For: 50-seated; 100 reception-style
The Look: With its stylishly eclectic café-culture vibe
enhanced by heritage architecture, top-rated java and
more, this chill space hits a sweet spot for small events.
The circa 1840s building, once home to a steel-and-cast-
iron foundry and Canadian General Electric, has been
lovingly restored as Balzac's Café newest location. Parisian-
inspired café furnishings are perfect against the exposed
brick and classic industrial accents. All marry seamlessly
with the art-deco-style floor tiles, marble accents and
Balzac's signature vintage posters. There's wine, beer and
cold-brew coffee on tap. Events enjoy their own personal
barista. Keep budget costs down by using the in-house
Sonos music system. Geothermal heating and fair-trade
coffee score big with green-minded event planners.
Bonus Points: Balzac's Café offers an in-house event
coordinator plus five other event-ready locations, several
of which are housed in beautifully restored buildings.
SMALLISH
Art Included
Where: Jessica Gorlicky Designs
Big Enough For: 100-150 seated;
250 reception-style
The Look: Sun-filled by day, gallery-lit
by night, this urban-hip industrial-
style studio is an art-filled gem. White
washes the walls and 16-ft. ceiling,
while 30-ft.-wide windows deliver
optimal light and visual space. The
room is a blank canvas yet there's no
need for décor since events inherit
the colour-popping creative of the
vibrant floor-to-ceiling prints and
iconic sculptural pieces of artist-
in-residence Jessica Gorlicky.
Gallery track lighting is adjustable.
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Put a small crowd in a big space and attendance feels dismal. Pack a
large gathering into a diminutive room and it's simply uncomfortable.
Finding the right venue capacity match is key.
Spend the savings on catering
and other elements. There are no
preferred suppliers so the choice is
yours. Or tap into the gallery's event
connections. A food prep kitchen is
available. After 4 pm, parking is free
out front.
Bonus Points: Book studio owner-
artist Gorlicky for a dynamic
live-art performance as the perfect
entertainment complement to the
space.
Watch the gallery's launch party
video.
