TGE is a brand new 3-day consumer show in Toronto at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre November 22nd -24th. This looks like a super cool and interesting event. We checked it out and here’s what is happening:
Do you have a moustache? Come for free.
Conference & Consumer show:
“Celebrates everything that your modern, urban gentleman would find interesting.”
Co-founders Settimio Coscarella & Luca Del Rosso
There are 2 Big Goals:
$5.00 from each ticket sold will be donated to Movember Canada to try and achieve goal #1
GOAL #1: raise over $100,000.00 to support prostate Cancer and men’s mental health initiatives.
GOAL #2: Set a new World Record for The Largest Gathering of People with a Moustache on Sunday November 24th
The Big Events:
Friday, Nov. 22/13
6:00pm Fashion Panel GotStyle:
a fashion panel about latest men’s styles & trends
7:00pm History Channel’s Restoration Garage David Grainger:
Simply beautiful vintage cars including the fully restored vintage Bugatti
8:00pm Entrepreneurship panel:
W. Brett Wilson, Former Dragon from CBC’s Dragon’s Den. Talks about everything including his battle with Prostate Cancer.
Get on target with Goal #1: raise over $100,000.00 to support prostate Cancer and men’s mental health initiatives.
Saturday, Nov. 23/13
1:00pm Entrepreneurship panel:
How to get Your Big Idea Off the Ground Bruce Croxon, W. Brett Wilson and Jim Treliving
2:30pm Rob Rainford:
How to cook & marinate like a pro.
3:30pm Firas Zahabi:
UFC 167 & GSP trains
4:00pm UFC Light Heavyweight Champ Jon “Bones” Jones:
Candid interview & autograph opportunity
5:00pm Mirella Amato Beer Specialist:
Beer Sommelier & expert – how to appreciate your favourite brew.
5:45pm Miele 101:
Cooking secrets from the custom Miele Kitchen experts
7:00pm The Dating Game In Partnership with It’s Just Lunch:
A refreshed version of the classic TV show The Dating Game. Jacquie Brownridge hosts a dating game where one lucky bachelor and bachelorette will grill 3 contestants individually to see who can win the date.
7:30pm The Great Whiskey Debate:
For those of us not as well versed in whiskey as Nucky Thompson TGE and Beam bring you the Great Whiskey Debate. Learn what the difference really is between whisky, bourbon and scotch as specialists Dan Tullio, Matt Jones and Marc Laverdiere wet your beak with the specifics.
8:15pm Sex with Playboy’s Dr. Jess:
Some tips from the experts on how to heat up your love life.
8:30pm/9:00pm Mixology / Cigar Appreciation
Sunday, Nov. 24/13
12:00pm Dr. Dean Talks About Mens Health:
Dr. Dean Elterman expert on men’s health talks about the most current topics.
12:00 – 4:30pm Guinness World Records Attempt:
Set a new World Record for The Largest Gathering of People with a Moustache.
Other events at the Gentlemen’s Expo happening throughout the weekend:
Poker Tournaments:
TGE and Wildcard Entertainment Group are putting together a weekend long series of poker and blackjack tournaments. Grand prize? We’re giving away an all expenses paid trip to Vegas.
Presidents Choice Black Label cooking school:
President’s Choice Black Label will have an onsite cooking school to show how those TV shows really do it. Join Chef Tom Filippou as he walks you through some simple recipes with impressing results.
This looks like a really fun event to drop into over the weekend.
Moira Romano
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Bonus Oddities:
bulletproof suit , Super Van