valentine's day City of Los Angeles issues CupcakeCamp LA proclamation

Very cool news - CupcakeCamp LA, which takes place this Saturday, November 20th - I'll be there wearing a magenta t-shirt that says Cupcake on it! - has received a proclamation from the City of Los Angeles. I'm pasting the official text below, via CupcakeCamp LA. Looking forward to meeting many, many cupcake lovers. See you there! If you can't find me, email cupcakestakethecake at gmail.com - I'm especially eager to talk to and photograph/film local cupcake makers and bloggers.



WHEREAS
Cupcakes evoke fond memories of childhood, family gatherings and other good things in life

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Baking and eating cupcakes is a blissful, simple tradition and a source of joy

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Cupcakes have undergone a contemporary revival that transcends nostalgia to become one of the world’s most popular desserts and the ultimate “comfort food”

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Los Angeles is home to some of the world’s best known and most creative cupcake shops

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These new cupcakeries have sprung up across Los Angeles to help spur neighborhood revitalization

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The variety of these shops and the cupcakes they offer is as diverse as the city itself

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Cupcake Camp events have been held in major cities across the globe, but never on a scale as ambitious or befitting the show business capital of the world

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Los Angeles-based BakeSpace.com is bringing the Cupcake Camp phenomenon to Los Angeles for a truly hometown event to raise funds for worthy nonprofit organizations

In recognition of Cupcake Camp L.A. Thank you for your delicious offerings and your service to the City of Los Angeles.

valentine's day CupcakeCamp Montreal is November 21st

Another guest post from the organizers of CupcakeCamp Montreal, happening this Sunday, November 21st - note updated venue. I think they are the first CupcakeCamp with their own iPhone app.

BIG NEWS for Cupcake Camp Montreal!

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With just over a week until the big day we have exceeded out goal of 15,000 cupcakes pledged! To ensure everyone has room to enjoy their cupcakes we have decided to move the event to a bigger venue. Cupcake Camp Montreal will now take place on Sunday November 21, 2010 from 1-5pm at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth.

Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth
900 Rene Levesque Boulevard West
Montreal, QC H3B 4A5

Name ring a bell? The Queen Elizabeth hotel is where John Lennon and Yoko Ono held their famous 1969 Bed In. We also hope to make a bit of history of and spread the love by raising lots of money for or our awesome charities Kids Help Phone and Tablee des Chefs but we can't do it ourselves!


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To make this event a success we need not only cupcake bakers but also cupcake eaters. A $10 donation entitles attendees to admission to the event, 3 cupcakes, and a gourmet coffee. Additional cupcakes can be purchased on site at a cost of $2 for one cupcake, $5 for 3 cupcakes, or $10 for 7 cupcakes.

We don’t want any leftovers so we need A LOT of people to attend the event to eat all 15,000 cupcakes. If you haven’t already done so please “Like” Cupcake Camp Montreal on Facebook, RSVP to the event, and most importantly invite all your friends and family to attend! You can also spread the word about the event on Twitter.



One last announcement, as if this wasn't already BIG enough news, thanks to Innobec Technologies Inc. we have a Cupcake Camp Montreal iPhone App which is now available for FREE from the iTunes App Store. Download it today!

valentine's day Rachel in Los Angeles this weekend

A reminder that I, Rachel, will be in Los Angeles this weekend from Friday-Sunday, so my posting from now through then may be light, but I will be covering CupcakeCamp LA on Saturday and would love to meet readers! I don't drive, so my planning of bakery visits is a little iffy, but I'm looking forward to checking out some ones I've missed in my travels. I'm staying in downtown LA - if any bakeries want to get in touch, email me at cupcakestakethecake at gmail.com - the best time for me to meet is at or before/after CupcakeCamp LA on Saturday, but I may have time Friday and Sunday.

CupcakeCamp LA details (click for the official site):

CupcakeCamp LA is THIS Saturday, Nov. 20th!

A tasty celebration for cupcake lovers to benefit non-profits.

The global “Cupcake Camp” phenomenon is finally coming to Los Angeles for a uniquely delicious charity fundraiser with a style befitting the showbiz capital of the world.

On Saturday, November 20th, Cupcake Camp L.A. will give local cupcake lovers a chance to sample creations from the region’s best commercial and amateur bakers, several of whom are planning to debut unique holiday-themed and wedding cupcakes.

Register for Cupcake Camp LA - a tasty celebration for cupcake lovers to benefit non-profits. in Hollywood, CA on Eventbrite

General admission tickets are $15 and kids five and under are $5. Tickets may be purchased in-advance at: http://cupcakecampla.eventbrite.com.

Proceeds from Cupcake Camp L.A. will benefit nonprofit organizations including Angel Acres Horse Haven Rescue (a nationally-recognized rescue that prevents equine abuse and saves retired racehorses from slaughter), InvisiblePeople.tv (which empowers homeless people to tell their stories and connect with support services via online social media) and American Tortoise Rescue (which provides sanctuary and advocates to protect turtles and tortoises all over the world).

Produced by Los Angeles-based BakeSpace.com, the family-oriented event will feature a special kids cupcake decorating section and even a college football viewing lounge next door (with special drink rates for Cupcake Camp attendees).

November 20th, 2010 | 12pm-5pm
The Music Box
6126 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA