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  • Dixonlicious @ Regent Park, Toronto (Mar. 1, 2018)

    On March 1st, Dixon Hall celebrated it’s annual gala fundraiser “Dixonlicious” and it was the most successful yet! They raised over $80,000 to provide 20,000 meals to some of the community’s most vulnerable.       The evening’s host was Farah Nasser from Global News and took place at Daniels Spectrum in Regent Park, in support…

  • Nordic Light Concert @ Metropolitan United Church, Toronto (Sat. Feb. 24, 2018)

    By Kimberly Samnang   The Nordic Light Gala Concert at Metropolitan United Church in Toronto on Saturday, February 24 featured the Orpheus Choir of Toronto and That Choir, in a concert dedicated entirely to the music of Ēriks Ešenvalds, conducted by Robert Cooper, Craig Pike and the composer himself. The performance centerpiece was the Canadian premiere of Nordic…

  • The 6th Annual Lucky Ball@Amsterdam Brewhouse, 245 Queens Quay West-Thursday March 1st, 2018

    Photography By Nicholas Chan Driven by dedication and collaboration a dream was realized in less than a month. With 300 influential young professionals in attendance the first Lucky Ball had a successful launch, raising almost $30,000 for Fort York Food Bank. And they rose the bar on Thhursday March 1st, 2018 for the 6th Annual Lucky…

  • LA BELLE EPOQUE 2018 @THE CARLU-THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018

    Joie de Vivre! Joie de Danser! Much like Paris during “the beautiful era”, Canada’s National Ballet School was a beacon for technological progress, profound artistry and the human spirit. It was an evening of cultural abundance, celebrating the creativity and vitality of NBS’ programming in the effervescent style of Parisians at the turn of the…

  • Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors Preview@AGO-Tues.,Feb.27th,2018

    Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors, is the exhibition which explores the evolution of the celebrated Japanese artist’s infinity rooms, and this will be the most significant North American tour of her work in nearly two decades. Following its debut at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden on Feb. 23, 2017, which is the organizing institution, Yayoi…

  • Power Ball XX: Special Project Artist Launch@LoPan Restaurant-Wed.,Feb.28th,2018

    On Wednesday we attended LoPan Restaurant for the Power Ball XX: Special Project Artist Launch. We heard and met this year’s Special Project Artists who transformed the gallery into experiential funland reflective of this year’s theme, Power Ball XX: Carousal. The  featured artist from London, England was Harry Parr from the design team of  Bompas &…

  • Dixonlicious 2018 @Daniels Spectrum in Regent Park, in support of our food programs in the downtown East-Thursday, March 1st, 2018

    By Kimberly Samnang Dixonlicious 2018 takes place on Thursday, March 1st at Daniels Spectrum in Regent Park, in support of our food programs in the downtown East. Through all the different areas of work and populations we serve, food is the constant. Their food programs touch the lives of many, with hot meals served via…

  • Marvel Comic Presents-“Black Panther”-Directed By Ryan Coogler

    Black Panther is worth cheering for, a clear standout on the Marvel movie roster. It’s only Ryan Coogler’s third feature, but it has the confidence of a far more experienced filmmaker. It’s a case of the right story landing in the right hands. Chadwick Boseman plays King T’Challa, akathe Black Panther, a monarch and superhero…

  • Jeff VanderMeer’s-Annihilation-Directed By Alex Garland’s Annihilation And Featurimg Natalie Portman-Fri.,Feb.23rd,2018

     By M.J.Tom Of course, the book is better. Jeff VanderMeer’s Annihilation is a lit-pulp marvel that expands the possibilities of what is possible within its genre, a heady, sweaty dip into not just enviro-cosmic horror but the inexplicable. The book, the first entry in VanderMeer’s Southern Reach Trilogy, immerses readers in bio-impossibilities, in a landscape…

  • Lamborghini Urus Canadian Reveal @ Design Exchange, February 13th 2018

    By: Sorin Simniceanu.  Photography by AJ Lam. With over 300 guests in attendance, the reveal of the world’s first Super Sport Utility Vehicle took place at the Design Exchange in Toronto just before the 2018 Canadian International Auto Show. This invite-only event allowed you to be a part of Lamborghini history. Prior to the main event, attendees…

  • 21C MUSIC FESTIVAL -2018-5th Anniversary-Wed.,May23rd-Sun.,May27th,2018

      21C MUSIC FESTIVAL A FESTIVAL OF NEWLY-MINTED MUSIC BY THE WORLD’S FOREMOST STARS OF INDEPENDENT MUSICAL THINKING AND INNOVATION 8 CONCERTS. 5 DAYS. 37 PREMIERES! Musicians Kronos Quartet Jherek Bischoff Anthony de Mare A Far Cry Simone Dinnerstein Dinuk Wijeratne Kinan Azmeh Maarja Nuut Hendrik Kaljujärv Vox Clamantis Katia and Marielle Labèque New Music…

  • Duo KUTCH release their debut single, “Collectable” in advance of their upcoming release, Notionside — available March 2, 2018.

    Thunder Bay/Toronto-based duo Kutch have released their debut single, “Collectable” in advance of their upcoming release, Notionside — available March 2, 2018. Colin Kutchyera and La+ch (Coleman Hell/Sideways Collective) look under the rock that is “Collectable” to get a closer look at the idea of the “perfect” relationship. “You know those relationships that make other…

  • The 12th annual Stagecoach Festival returns Friday, April 27th through Sunday, April 29th to Indio, California’s Empire Polo Club with Guy Fieri who is bringing the nation’s finest BBQ pit bosses over there!

    Guy Fieri is bringing the nation’s finest BBQ pit bosses to the biggest country music event ever staged. The 12th annual Stagecoach Festival returns Friday, April 27th through Sunday, April 29th to Indio, California’s Empire Polo Club with an extraordinary epicurean upgrade! Think dazzling sauces and savory rubs! Guy Fieri is bringing the 40,000 square-foot…

  • PLAYBOY’S BIG GAME WEEKEND PARTY@Prive, Minneapolis-Saturday, February 3, 2018

    By Kimberly Samnang.  Photography by AJ Lam and BKonthescene. Playboy Partnered with Talent Resources Sports to Present a Historic Event Featuring DJ Snoopadelic Snoop Dogg in Minneapolis on February 3 Talent Resources Sports, a full-service sports marketing and experiential events agency, joined forces with Playboy to present the annual Big Game Weekend Party. For one-night…

  • “RUMOURS”-THE CONCERT@The Coal Mine Theatre-Wed.,Feb.7Th,2018

    By Sari Colt Back in 1977, the legendary rock band, Fleetwood Mac, released one of the best-selling albums of all time, “Rumours”. The album has sold over 40 million copies and is known for the top charting singles “Go Your Own Way”, “ Dreams”, “Don’t Stop” and “You Make Loving Fun”. “Rumours” is an album…

  • Ditka & Jaws Cigars With the Stars @ The Machine Shop (Thu. Feb. 1, 2018)

    By Bill Kwan   The Ditka & Jaws Cigars with the Stars Party was held on Thursday, February 1st, 2018, in Minneapolis, Minnesota at The Machine Shop. This VIP Cigar Party brings together premium cigars from the industry’s top brands, single-malt scotch, and many football celebrities to keep you and your guests entertained throughout the…

  • Imagine Dragons @ the Armory (Thu. Feb. 1, 2018)

    Photography by Leila Navidi Thursday night’s kick-off concert by Imagine Dragons at the Armory in the NFL-affiliated Nomadic Live series had two contrasting story lines: You had an old building being tested in new ways, and a still relatively new band that wasn’t tested all that much. Imagine Dragons played nearly an identical set to…

  • Rolling Stone Live: Minneapolis – Featuring Migos (Fri. Feb. 2, 2018)

    Photography by Adam Degross On Friday, February 2, 2018, Rolling Stone hosted one of the hottest events during the biggest weekend in sports – Rolling Stone Live: MINNEAPOLIS, with headlining performances by Grammy Award-nominated multi-platinum supergroup Migos and additional special guests. This year’s event was presented by Mercedes-Benz and produced by Talent Resources Sports, a…

  • Superbowl Week: Off the Field Wives @ The Galleria Edina (Fri. Feb. 2, 2018)

    One of the hottest event of Super Bowl week was the Off the Field Players’ Wives Fashion Show hosted by The Galleria Edina and produced by Grant Whittaker Style. This 17th annual event was created to support local and national charities supported by the Off the Field, an NFL Wives’ non-profit organization. This year’s beneficary…

  • Bart Starr Award at the 31st Annual NFL-Sanctioned Super Bowl Breakfast Saturday, February 3, 2018 | Minneapolis Hilton

    By Kimberly Samnang Baltimore Ravens tight end, Benjamin Watson was chosen by his National Football League (NFL) peers to receive one of the sport’s most prestigious honors, The Athletes in Action Bart Starr Award, given annually to a player who exemplifies character and leadership on and off the field.     The Bart Starr Award…