Month: November 2013
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CANFAR Bloor St. Entertains
* by Bill Kwan * The CANFAR’s (Canadian Foundation For Aids Research) Bloor St. Entertains really knew how to entertain for their 17th Annual Glitzy Gala last night. Since it’s inception in 1997, the gala has surpassed more than $5million for HIV and Aids research. www.CANFAR.com. A Big thank you goes out to Amanda Michalik…
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Mirror Ball 2013 – Look Good Feel Better
* by Bill Kwan & Marcena Lau * BKONTHESCENE would like to thank Allison Stokes@IT Factor and Sherry L Abbott, CCFTA Foundation for the invite. For additional information on LGFB – Look Good Feel Better – Helping Women with Cancer please visit http://www.lgfb.ca/ Winter wonderland themed Mirror Ball at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel was…
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Fausto & Farrah
by Rose Khan Date: Nov 29, 2013 Location: Ricky Ricardo’s On November 29, 2013 at the popular Ricky Ricardo’s in Toronto One of the most exciting upcoming teams from NYC, brought us the BEST OF BOTH WORLDS with Fausto & Farrah of New York City and Dominican Republic! They taught some of the best workshops…
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Easter Seals Gala Ball – Four Seasons Yorkville
* by Rose Khan * A special thank you to Orsolya Soos for the invitation to this great Gala! www.easterseals.org The 26th Annual Easter Seals Gala Ball was held at The Four Seasons HotelToronto on Friday, November 22, 2013, to celebrate 92 years of helping children and youth with physical disabilities. Behind velvet curtains more than 300…
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Autism Gala – Under The Big Top @Liberty Grand
by Rose Khan Event Date on Thurs Nov 21 2013 Thank you Paula Stamp for the invite to the Autism gala @ www.autismspeaks.ca A very successful evening at The Liberty Grand benefiting Autism Speaks Canada with 525+ in attendance!!! They raised over $250,000.00 for ASC. This is a cause that’s especially dear to everyone as…
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Angels Catwalk for Sick Kids @ Andrew Richards Studio
* by Bill Kwan * * photo credits to Anita Harti and Bill Kwan * The Angels Catwalk for Sick Kids in support of The Ashley’s Angels Fund http://www.ashleysangels.ca/aboutus was held on Thursday, November 21st, 2013 at the spacious the Andrew Richards Studio. A special thank you to Lorraine Quartaro Director, Communications@Solutions With Impact for…
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Patrick Assaraf Label Media Showcase
* by Bill Kwan * Patrick Assaraf Label media showcase was held at The Soho House on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013. Thanks to Ashley MacIntyre of MacIntyre Communications for the invite to this event. The clothing line of luxury basics catered to both the modern man and woman. The clothing line maybe basic but the…
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The Zareinu event @ Bellvue Manor
* by Bill Kwan * The Zareinu event at the Bellvue Manor on Tues, Nov 12, 2013 showcased ANDREWS AND VERSACE fashion on the runway. It also marked the 10th ANNIVERSARY for ZAREINU FASHION SHOW That RAISED FUNDS FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS and marked the 10th Anniversary for the Zareinu Fashion Show. A special thank…
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Bill Cosby @ Fallview, Sunday Sep 29th, 2013
** by Bill Kwan ** Bill Cosby arrived at Fallsview for an afternoon comedy concert. At 75 years old, Cosby sat down to start his comedy act. Visibly Cosby physical state wasn’t how we imagine when he was at the top of his game during his “Huxtable” days on t.v. The 90 minute concert was…
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The Queen of Mean is Leaner and Meaner!
** by Bill Kwan ** Thursday, Nov. 7th, 2013 Casino Rama The leaner and meaner Lisa Lampanelli showcased her unique style of comedy at the Casino Rama in Orilla. She recently trimmed her frame down 100 pounds but that hasn’t stopped her sharp tongue from waggling and taking shots at every topic that is sacrate.…
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Hockey Hall of Fame 2013 Inductions
** by Bill Kwan ** The final day was the televised ceremony with festivities inside the Hall Of Fame with a “who’s who” of celebrities and athletes. John Cusack, John McEnroe, Cindy Crawford, Cuba Gooding Jr., Kid Rock, Jeremy Roenick, Wayne Gretzky, Dennis Maruk and Brian Kilray were some of the special guest in the…
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Journey, the Movie Review
** by Bill Kwan ** Don’t Stop Believin’ – Everyman’s Journey was shown during the “Reel Asian International Film Festival” on 11/09/13 at The Royal Theater. This is a true “Rags to Riches” story of pint size Arnel Pineda who’s gigantic voice propelled him from a third world country of Manila, Philippines to touring, recording…
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Whiskey Live 2013
** by Bill Kwan ** Whisky Live Toronto, in its eighth year, continues its grand tradition of the finest display of whiskies at a new venue, The Westin Harbour Castle, which is located in the very heart of downtown Toronto on Friday combined the best Whiskey distributors and live music! The diversity of Whiskey has…
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Fashion Week 2013
** by Bill Kwan ** 1 – Joe Fresh-Asian inspired look for Mr. Joe Mimran for The Spring/Summer 2014 show. His showcase still had a look of elegance, casual with an edge for street wear. The Joe Fresh line is still a big ticket during Fashion Week and it bods well that his product is…
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