BKonthescene

Where the arts come together

Month: December 2014

  • Levetto Restaurant-Thurs.,Dec.11th,2014@68 Sudbury Street

    Levetto professes to be “the first & foremost makers of authentic Roman cuisine at a fast-food price.” Chef Shahir Massoud (ex-Cinq 01, Teatro)served pizzas ($7 to $26) and rigatoni with beef ragu ($13)Wholesome scratch-made pasta, a unique pizza with romana dough and classic Italian salads were the food served to the media for this special…

  • THE 10TH ANNUAL ANDY KIM CHRISTMAS SHOW at Virgin Mobile Mod Club (Wed Dec 10, 8pm)

    THE 10TH ANNUAL ANDY KIM CHRISTMAS SHOW is scheduled for Wednesday, December 10th at the Virgin Mobile Mod Club, The line up announced so far include: Kevin Drew, Brendan Canning, LIGHTS, NEVEREST, Finger Eleven (F11), Platinum Blonde, Beverley Mahood and more to be announced! Among the charities the Andy Kim Christmas Show has raised money for…

  • Savoury Chef Table Experience, Dec. 3, 2014, @The Westin Harbour Castle

    In January of 2015, the Westin Harbour Castle will open a new intimate style restaurant named Savoury, where up to 10 guests (yes, there is a minimum cost for the room, but you can book the room for a special occasion) can dine on five-course meals that will be designed and prepared by celebrity chef…

  • A Craftmas Beer Experience, Dec. 4, 2014 @District 28 (28 Logan Ave.)

    On a Thursday December 4, 2014, evening as pub nights are abundant and after work drinks were in full swing, The Beer Experience (a Drink Inc event) held its inaugural Craftmas Beer Experience held at District 28 (28 Logan Avenue in up and coming Leslieville).  The veune, District 28 is quickly becoming one of the newest, coolest…

  • Cat Stevens/Yusuf”Peace Train,Late Again Tour”-Mon.,Dec.1st,2014@Massey Hall

    It was dubbed “Peace Train……Late Again Tour”! as Cat Stevens/Yusuf played to a sold out crowd at Massey Hall.  The backdrop on stage was a train station and the billboard sign read”Toronto.” It’s been 38 years since he last played in Toronto and by the reaction of the crowd it seemed like an eternity for…

  • Liv, Love and Lyrics In Memory Of Olivia Wise+Livwise Foundation-Sun.,Nov.30th,2014@The Toronto Centre for the Arts in North York

    Photography by Dino Funez The Concert in memory of Olivia Wise http://www.livwisefund.com/(LivWise Foundation) helping support children’s grief program called Liv, Love and Lyrics was held at The Toronto Centre for the Arts in North York Kari Winemaker’s daughter Olivia Wise died of brain cancer in November 2013. Her family’s LivWise Foundation hosted a concert entitled,…

  • Fonda Lola-Mexican Bistro-“Juan”Year Anniversary-Fri.,Nov.28th,2014@942 Queen St.W

    It was the “Juan”Year Anniversary for Fonda Lola Mexican Bistro https://twitter.com/FondaLola located close to the trendy Ossington district in Toronto. It was a fun filled day as guest were treated to specials “every hour on the hour” this writer arrived at the Tequila tasting hour. 3 different shots of Tequila were served and a serving…

  • Fresh Burgers-Fri.,Nov.28th,2014@542 Church St.

    You could say it was “Freebie Friday” at Fresh Burgers http://www.fresh-burger.com/ The grand opening of the downtown Toronto location at 542 Church St. Jacques Kavafian Founder of Fresh Burger provided the hospitality for the opening of Toronto’s new Burger experience. He says “an honest hamburger experience. Hamburger restaurants are popping all over the city but…

  • Slipknot with Korn – Sun.,Nov.30th,2014 @ACC

      It was the “Prepare For Hell Tour” as headliner Slipknot welcomed fellow brother Korn to this world tour for 2014. 1st opening act “King” could not come over the border which meant a small wait til Korn came on stage at the ACC. Inconsistent sound, proved to be an issue for  Korn, but they…

  • Aleks Susak Runway Presentation-Wed.,Nov. 26th,2014-Gallery Rm.@99 Sudbury

    Photography by John Ortner Aleks Susak alekssusak.com launched her line Wednesday night in Toronto’s 99 Sudbury. Inspired by mother nature Serbian born Susak show cased a collection of distressed jeans, leather outfits and hand painted silk dresses. New to the scene but I’m sure we’ll see her collection on the runway of Master Card Fashion…

  • WXN 12th Annual-Canada’s Most Powerful Women:Top 100-Thurs.,Nov.27th,2014@M.T.C.C.

    The 12th Annual Canada’s Most Powerful Women: https://www.wxnetwork.com/top-100-women Top 100 Leadership Summit&Awards Gala was held in Toronto this past Thursday at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The Leader Summit was hosted by Kathleen Taylor, Chair of the Board of RBC. A tireless and super busy speaker this week. Kathleen hosted the RBC Top Women Entrepreneurs…

  • CANFAR’s Bloor Street Entertains-Tues.,Nov.25th,2014@Bloor St.+The R.O.M.

    By Gillian Moody, Photography by John Ortner Every year, on the eve of World AIDS Day, Toronto experiences the coming together of exquisite culinary masters, lavish retailers, and elegant florists who join together for a vital cause: CANFAR’s Bloor Street Entertains. Thanks to Laura Patton of Weber Shandwick, on November 25th, photographer John C. and…