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The negative reaction to Superman has nothing to do with the film's merit
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Local paralyzed concert pianist returns to the stage with new tool
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Tricon & Toronto Life Announce Summer Garden Party at Evergreen Brick Works
Article content Toronto's most iconic outdoor summer garden party returns August 13 Article content — Article content Article content a midsummer night under the stars Article content TORONTO — Tricon and Toronto Life are excited to announce the return of Toronto's most celebrated summer garden party, taking place Wednesday, August 13, 2025, from 6–10 PM ET at the Evergreen Brick Works. Article content Toronto's celebrated Summer Garden Party is back! Tricon and Toronto Life are hosting the iconic event on Aug. 13 at Evergreen Brick Works for a magical midsummer night. This year's event invites guests to experience a midsummer night under the stars—an elegant evening of music, makers, and culinary moments set against the natural beauty of one of the city's most storied outdoor spaces. Designed to delight all the senses, the evening will feature curated musical performances, floral installations, and candlelit cocktails in a setting that captures the magic of summer in Toronto. Article content Tricon and Toronto Life are long-standing partners committed to delivering exceptional city-defining experiences that connect people to the best of Toronto's food, culture, and community scene. The 2025 Summer Garden Party promises a dazzling midsummer celebration for 600 guests, brought to life through immersive entertainment, culinary discovery, and the city's cultural scene, curated by top sponsors including Penguin Random House Canada and Saint Lucia Tourism Authority. Article content 'The Toronto Life Garden Party is one of the city's most dynamic celebrations and we are thrilled to be bringing this event back in partnership with Tricon,' said Jason Maghanoy, Group Publisher, SJC Media. 'It brings together everything we love about the city… and we can't wait to share this experience with all of you.' Article content Formerly a brick factory that produced the bricks for Toronto's neighbourhoods, today, Evergreen Brick Works is a vibrant space and community hub set in the heart of the city's ravines. Hosting the event here is a nod to Toronto's city-building past and Tricon's plans for the future. The Brick Works operates as a social enterprise with all proceeds going towards their charity, Evergreen, which promotes the creation of green, inclusive and climate-ready public spaces across Canada. Article content 'Evergreen Brick Works sits where the city meets the park—a place shaped by Toronto's history and its future. That makes it a powerful backdrop for our Summer Garden Party and for the kind of city-building we believe in at Tricon. Through our partnership with Toronto Life, we're creating shared experiences that reflect the full potential of rental living—community, culture, connection—not just for our residents, but for the broader city as well,' said Andrew Joyner, Managing Director and Head of Multi-Family at Tricon. 'This is the summer party Toronto's been waiting for—a must for anyone who loves this city, and wants to experience it at its most vibrant, under the stars.' Article content Highlights include: Article content Dress Code: Article content Garden Glamour/Summer Cocktail Article content Tickets (including all food, drink, and entertainment) are now available: Article content As Toronto's largest builder of new purpose-built rental housing, Tricon is committed to creating community by bringing residents and Torontonians together through lifestyle programming. These unique cultural experiences are centred on wellness, cuisine, creativity, and connection—building stronger communities, together. Article content Flagship events like the Summer Garden Party reflect this commitment in action: an unforgettable midsummer evening that brings the very best of the city to Toronto's most cherished green space. Article content First launched in 2015, the Garden Party is one of Toronto Life's successful signature events, celebrated for its sold-out crowds and magical atmosphere. Now, in partnership with Tricon, this special one-night-only celebration of summer in the city returns in 2025. Article content About Tricon Residential Article content Tricon is one of North America's preeminent rental housing companies. Tricon was one of the first movers to enter Canada's purpose-built rental apartment sector with scale in 2016 and is developing the highest quality multi-family portfolio in North America's fastest growing city. At Tricon, we are reimagining rental living—Tricon properties are concentrated in prime downtown Toronto locations, and are defined by design excellence, signature resort-quality amenities, exceptional customer service, and lifestyle programming that fosters connections and builds community. For more information, visit Article content , it provides insight into the city's culture, real estate, and events through print, digital and signature events. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content Article content Article content
