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Month: May 2016

  • 19th Annual Butterfly Ball 2016 @The Four Seasons (May 26, 2016)

    THE 19TH ANNUAL BUTTERFLY BALL® 2016 RAISES $460,000 FOR TORONTO’S ONLY CHILD & YOUTH ADVOCACY CENTRE Boost CYAC held their Annual Butterfly Ball at the Four Seasons Hotel for an amazing cause.  Boost Child & Youth Advocacy Centre (Boost CYAC) raised an unprecedented $460,000 to support its critical work. The sold out event hosted 430…

  • Spring Sessions@Sherbourne Commons(Sat.,May21st-Sun.,May22nd,2016))

    Day#1 Images It was penned so appropriately as”Cottage In The City” for Spring Sessions at the Sherbourne Commons by the scenic Queens Quay.  A two day event during the”May24/Victoria Day” long weekend. It was a beautiful Saturday and the weather was perfect for part two of the event on Sunday afternoon. Both days featured a…

  • Brewers Plate In Support Of War Child@Corus Quay(Wed.,May18th,2016)

    Almost everyone in attendance was wearing their favourite/best Rock’n’Roll t-shirt to help raise money for charity! Rock N’ Roll t-shirts were hanging in the rafters of the building,  the speakers were blaring with the sweet sounds of The Rolling Stones, Guns and Roses and David Bowie! and leather jackets were spotted all over venue. The…

  • The 2nd Annual Einstein Gala@The Carlu(Sun.,May 15th,2016)

    Anderson Cooper hosted a star-studded dinner at The Carlu on Sunday,May 15 and Bob Weir of The Grateful Dead provided a thought-provoking discussion followed by an acoustic performance. The Canadian Einstein Legacy Project, a series of initiatives that honour the greatest minds and innovators around the globe, announced a partnership with Tribal Planet and the…

  • Heart Of Fashion 2016 In Support Of The Interventional Radiology Suite@Bridal Path(Sat.,May 14th,2016)

    On Saturday, May 14th, it was a unforgettable night of fashion, food and entertainment under an absolutely stunning marquee tent in the Bridle Path ravine beyond the gates of Glendon. Proceeds from Heart of Fashion supported Interventional Radiology at North York General, suppored the patients and the families. http://www.nyghfoundation.ca/our-events/2016-heart-fashion<img Heart of Fashion was an exclusive…

  • Scrubs In The City London For SickKids@Evergreen Brickworks(Thurs.,June 2nd,2016)

    It’s the scene to be seen at! “London Calling!”. Support the annual @SickKids at Scrubs in the City, June 2nd!  The party of the year, mate!. http://www.skscrubs.com #skscrubs See everyone there! Scrubs in the City: London Are you a toff or a tough? A Royal or a rebel? London’s a city of contrasts, and they’ll all…

  • ONE NIGHT STAND: Take a Stand for Children’s Mental Health@Steam Whistle Brewing(Thurs., June 2nd,2016)

    One in five children suffer with mental health issues and 80% of those children WILL NOT receive the help they need. Take a stand for children’s mental health through ONE NIGHT STAND in support of The Hincks-Dellcrest Centre. Proceeds from the event will support vital children’s mental health programs, including prevention, early intervention, treatment, training,…

  • Spring Into Change Gala for SickKids Patient Amenities Fund@Spoke Club(Sat.,May 7th,2016)

    Spring into Change is an exciting gala that raises funds for SickKids patient amenities fund. The evening featured live musical performance by The Dave Murphy Band, bottomless cocktails, hors d’oeurves and a silent auction. Proceeds from the ticket sales were donated directly to the Patient Amenities Fund at SickKids, which helps families experiencing financial hardship…

  • “RICH THINKING”Barbara Stewart@Gardiner Museum(Mon.,May9th,2016)

    Barbara Stewart, CFA; is a Partner and Portfolio Manager at Cumberland Private Wealth Management, where she works with high net worth investors, both individuals and families. At the same time, Barbara is also a researcher and writer on issues around women and finance, and released the sixth instalment of her Rich Thinking series on International…

  • UPCOMING May 21 & 22: Spring Sessions of Toronto’s Festival of Beer @Sherbourne Common 

    Celebrate the May Two-Four weekend ‘cottage style’ in the city. Building on the success of its perennial sell-out summer event, Toronto’s Festival of Beer is announcing the 3rd Annual Spring Sessions Festival May 21st & 22nd at Sherbourne Common outdoor space, at the foot of Lower Sherbourne Street. Spring Sessions will bring together more than 20…

  • The POGO Ball@Liberty Grand(Sat.,May 7th,2016)

    Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO). Is inspired by the children/families whose lives strive to improve. Plus champion childhood cancer care on behalf of the childhood cancer community. POGO presented Travel the Spice Route, which took place at the Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex on Sat.,May 7th, 2016. The Evening included a lavish culinary experience, striking…

  • Canadian Music Week 2016(CMW2016)@Toronto(May2nd-8th,2016

    Canadian Music Week now in it’s 34th year is recognized as one of the premiere entertainment events in North America focusing on the business of music. The Canadian Music Week festival ran for 7 nights of performances, with hundreds of showcasing bands at more than 40 live music venues in downtown Toronto. All convention functions…

  • An Evening of Black,White&Diamonds in support of Sinai Health System@Saks Fifth Avenue(Tues.,May 3rd,2016)

    Black,White and Diamonds in support of brain health and rehabilitation at Sinai Health System was held at Saks Fifth Avenue on Tuesday night. The evening brought together an exclusive group of influencers and supporters. All proceeds from the event supported brain health at Sinai Health System,comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Joseph and Wolf Lebovic Complex,…

  • 48th Annual Purina Animal Hall of Fame@Purina Pathway(Tues.,May3rd,2016)

    Purina honoured (#AHOF) extraordinary acts of animal heroism at the 48th Annual Purina Animal Hall of Fame,hosted at Purina(@PurinaCanada) PawsWay(wwww.PawsWay.ca), its permanent home. Since its inception in 1968, the Purina Animal Hall of Fame has honoured pets and service animals for their remarkable feats of bravery, from alerting humans to life-threating medical emergencies,to saving them…

  • Invictus Games Official Launch Ceremony@Fairmount Royal York(Mon.,May 2nd,2016)

    “Invictus” is Latin for unconquered, and it embodies the fighting spirit of the service personnel. Prince Harry established the Invictus Games following a visit in 2013 to the US-based Warrior Games, a sporting competition for ill and injured American service members and veterans. He was inspired to create an expanded version of the Games that…

  • Dare To Dream in aid of New Beginnings@Fairmount Royal York(Sat.,April30th,2016)

    This was the 8th annual gala in aid of “New Beginnings” support program and the theme this year was “Dare To Dream”. Patrons of the event were treated to a delicious three course dinner as the hosts and acts entertained the guests as they dined, browsed the items at the silent auction tables and purchased…