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Month: June 2015

  • Joey & Jerry’s Wedding Celebration (Now Playing)

    Joey & Jerry’s Wedding is modern take of Tony & Tina’s wedding with a gay twist. Joey & Jerry’s Wedding is an interactive, boisterous and exuberant experience. Enjoy a good Italian buffet dinner with this hilarious interactive show. Eat, drink, sing and dance with the performers. This show is a showcase of some of Toronto’s…

  • Splash of Style Toronto 2015 in Support of WaterAid Canada (June 20, 2015)

    Splash of Style Toronto, an all-day and all-night fundraiser invite-only event took place at the private mansion residence graciously donated by a philanthropic contributor. The event, produced by the Nico Bacigalupo of Madflower Creative Group and Joe Pandolfo of Dreamwater, to raise funds for WaterAid Canada. WaterAid Canada is part of the international charity, which…

  • TORONTO PLAYS 2015 | In Support Of RIGHT TO PLAY @The Burroughs (June 25, 2015)

    Las Vegas meets Toronto for the 4th annual Toronto Plays in support for Right to Play at The Burroughs. Guests enjoyed complimentary hors d’oeurves and an open bar. A silent auction and a raffle helped make the evening raise funds for a worthy cause. The purpose of this event was to raise funds for Right to Play…

  • ALESSIA COHLE “LET’S GET GONE” ALBUM RELEASE PARTY @ Boots and Bourbon (June 24, 2015)

    Words: HUMSandy As one country icon embarked on her “Farewell Tour” at Toronto’s Air Canada Centre (Timmin’s native Shania Twain), another was just beginning down the street… Country music newcomer Alessia Cohle debut her new album “Let’s Get Gone” to a packed intimate saloon of music fans, media, music execs and friends+family. Backed by a…

  • TD TORONTO JAZZ FESTIVAL 2015: Gary Clar Jr. @ Nathan Phillips Square | Toronto Star Stage (June 27, 2015)

    Austin, Texas guitarist Gary Clark Jr. a guitarist since the age of 12, played to a capacity crowd at The Toronto Jazz Festival on a rainy and windy Saturday night. Probably one of the biggest crowd during the 2015 version of this festival. A naturally humble and shy man, Clark was situated on the left…

  • Heart-Thurs.,June 25th,2015@Fallsview Avalon Ballroom

    Heart is the famous rock band that was formed in the early 1970s and went through multiple incarnation of the group. Ann and Nancy Wilson are the only two members of the band who has been consistently in the group. The sisters are the only two longest lasting members of the band who continue to…

  • One Night Stand, June 19, 2015 @ Design Exchange, 234 Bay Street, Toronto

    Friday night located in the financial heart of downtown Toronto inside the fabled walls of the Design Exchange, The Hincks-Dellcrest Foundation held their 6th annual fundraiser for Children’s Mental Health. One Night Stand brought together everyone out to support the kids. #OneNightStand @HincksDellcrest Host duties for the night fell onto Adam Growe of Cash Cab,…

  • 26th Annual Socan Awards+Gala-Mon.,June 22nd,2015@Westin Harbour Castle

    SOCAN honored the legendary Randy Bachman, Bernie Finkelstein, and Mars Bonfire with a lifetime achievement award and the Canadian music industry honoured some of Canada’s most talented songwriters, composers, lyricists and music publishers at the 26th Annual SOCAN Awards Gala. The event acknowledges SOCAN members’ outstanding national and international achievements from the previous year. Past…

  • PROGRESS PLACE GALA 30th ANNIVERSARY @ Fifth Social Club (June 16, 2015)

      The 30th Anniversary Progress Place Gala was Held at The Fifth Social Club where over 200 guests enjoyed a night of good food, drink and 80s entertainment, this event presents a unique opportunity for friends and supporters to show their support for Progress Place and the work being done to advance the cause of…

  • Honda Indy 2015 @ Exhibition Grounds, Toronto, ON (June 14)

    The Verizon IndyCar Series came to Toronto to showcase their premier open-wheel series in North America, competing on Toronto’s temporary street circuit.  Then weekend was highlighted with an Indy themed festival (MotorFest, AdrenalineFest, TasteFest and BeerFest) and the racing events that bring out the crowds.  VIP guest were allowed to walk along pit lane and…

  • TD TORONTO JAZZ FESTIVAL 2015: Tower Of Power @ Nathan Phillips Square | Toronto Star Stage (June 20, 2015)

    Tower of Power has been blending their own kind of soul,funk and R+B music For over 40 years, Since 1968, Tower of Power has delivered their unique brand of music to their fans, as they tour the world each year. Their high-energy funk, soul and R&B recordings are legendary and so was the concert for…

  • ICFF Industry Day”Animation”-Thurs.,June 18th,2015@Pinewood Studios

    The Italian Contemporary Film Festival  http://www.icff.ca  had its Second Annual Industry Day presented by MyETVmedia, ETV Film Inc. and Sheridan College’s screen industry research and training center at Pinewood Studio. The day long event concentrated on animation techology and it showcases some of Italy’s and Canada’s leaders in the Animation field. Presentations by: AIC Movie…

  • Discover … TASTE of TORONTO @ Fort York (July 2-5, 2015)

    The second annual Taste of Toronto descends on Fort York July 2 – 5. Among the new additions are renowned chefs Masaharu Morimoto, Alvin Leung, Lynn Crawford and Stuart Cameron, joining over 30 of the country’s top culinary talent. “Toronto has so many international star-power chefs contributing to the buzzing culinary scene, we are thrilled to be able to showcase so many…

  • One Night Stand, June 19, 2015. 8:00 PM @ Design Exchange, 234 Bay Street

    Take a Stand for Children’s Mental Health #OneNightStand Silent Auction items $125 Your ticket includes: Entry to the 2015 ONE NIGHT STAND Cocktail party at 8pm Complimentary drinks all night Live entertainment Access to silent auction Access to raffle draw Specialty cocktail bar Passed hors d’oeuvres Late night snacks One in five children suffer with mental…

  • Discover… TD TORONTO JAZZ FESTIVAL JUNE 18 -29 2015

    The 29th annual TD Toronto Jazz Festival starts off the summer from June 18 -29, 2015. The festival brings together over half a million music lovers into the city of Toronto with over 1, 500 participating musicians, over 350 shows and more than 50 Toronto venues spread across the city. As usual, Nathan Philips Square…

  • The 4th Annual McMichael Canadian Art Collection Moonlight Gala Part 2@ McMichael Gallery (June 6, 2015)

      Under the starlit night sky amidst the northern scent of majestic soaring pines The 4th Annual McMichael Canadian Art Collection’s signature fundraiser Moonlight Gala 2015 graced the town of Kleinburg on a beautiful early-summer evening. The Moonlight Gala brings together an unforgettable evening of food, drink and entertainment under the stars and within the prestigious McMichael gallery itself.…

  • Moonlight Gala 2015 Part 1-Sat.,June 6th,2015@McMichael Gallery

    The Moonlight Gala supports the amazing work of the McMichael showcasing and experiencing extraordinary art of the very best in Canada. the “7” opened on May 9th and will be on display until Sept. 7th,2015. http://www.mcmichael.com The “Group Of Seven” was a groundbreaking group of artist who challenged the thinking about contemporary First Nations people,…

  • Upcoming: NEXT MUSIC FROM TOKYO VOL 7 (June 12/13 2015)

    NEXT MUSIC FROM TOKYO VOL 7 happens June 12+13 in Toronto, along with shows in Montreal and Vancouver. Read our coverage from last year, HERE… If you went last year, you will know that it always sells out ($10 Advance, $15 at Door) — plus the bands Steve (organizer) picks are always “kick-ass”! Keep in mind:…

  • REGENT PARK GALA @ The Capitol Event Theatre (May 21, 2015)

    The Regent Park Gala was held at The Capitol Event Theatre with the 3TO6TEAM (an extension of the MLSE Foundation) spearheading the event to raise money for the kids of Regent Park to give them the opportunity to play organized sports after school. The gala was a great evening of entertainment by: Live VIP reception performance…

  • UPCOMING: Alessia Cohle @ Steve’s Music Toronto 1st Country Day Showcase (Saturday 12-5pm, June 6, 2015)

    Alessia Cohle recently released her debut single “Sunday Shoes” to country radio will be a part of Steve’s Music Toronto Inaugural “Steve’s Supports Country’ Campaign with their co-country sponsor, Boots and Bourbon Saloon.  Alessia’s Ontario summer tour kicks off with a performance at Steve’s Music Toronto 1st Country Day Showcase on Saturday, June 6. The event will take…