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  • JYD(Jerome Williams)hugged it out with Raptors Fans for the fight against MS@A.C.C.-Tues.,Oct.10th,2017

    On Tuesday October 10, 2017, Jerome Williams (JYD), former Toronto Raptors and NBA Alumni, hugged it out for the fight against MS – at Jurassic Park Bremner Blvd prior to the Raptors first pre-season home game. Your arms have the power to change the lives of those affected by Multiple Sclerosis, through the Hug It…

  • Boobyball celebrated its Sweet 16@Rebel-Fri.,October 13‬th,2017

    By Kimberly Samnang and BK on the SCENE Torontonians invited to ‘Get Physical’ in support of Rethink Breast Cancer Toronto’s biggest soiree invited guests to shake, strut and shimmy to the beat in support of Rethink Breast Cancer at the 16th annual Boobyball fundraiser ‪on Friday, October 13‬ ‪at‬ ‪8 p.m.‬ at REBEL (‪11 Polson…

  • Cars n’ Coffee@ Porsche Oakville-Saturday October 7th, 2017

    By Sorin Simniceanu Porsche Oakville hosted the season ending Cars n’ Coffee this year with lots of …you guessed it cars and coffee! The event was could not have been made possible if it were not for the generosity of the dealership, offering what seemed to be a never ending supply of coffee and croissants…

  • Home Aid Los Angeles Hosts Second Annual Fundraiser In Beverly Hills Thurs.,October 12, 2017

    http://www.homeaidla.org LATEST: Football Great VINCE FERRAGAMO Added as Special Guest UPDATE! Brian McKnight Jr. Joins Collins for Performance Gala Features Trailer Screening of Landmark Homeless Documentary Mighty Ground And Live Performance By Its Subject: Ronald Troy Collins and the Urban Renewal Project MG Singing 2 Ronald Troy Collins in Performance WHO JUST ADDED: Vince Ferragamo…

  • EAT TO THE BEAT-“60 FEMALE CHEFS SUPPORT ONE WORTHY CAUSE”@ Roy Thomson Hall-Tuesday, October 17, 2017

    60 FEMALE CHEFS SUPPORT ONE WORTHY CAUSE AT EAT TO THE BEAT WHERE HIGH-CALIBRE CUISINE AND FINE LIBATIONS TAKE CENTRE STAGE Tuesday, October 17, 2017 | 7 pm – 10 pm | Roy Thomson Hall Toronto, Ontario – October 10, 2017 – A mecca for urban foodies who come to experience the best Ontario’s culinary…

  • CAROL WELSMAN IS BACK WITH SOMETHING JUST ‘FOR YOU’ HER FIRST CROWD-SOURCED RELEASE

    6-TIME JUNO NOMINEE CAROL WELSMAN IS BACK WITH SOMETHING JUST ‘FOR YOU’ HER FIRST CROWD-SOURCED RELEASE In what became a direct and engaged conversation with her fans, internationally acclaimed jazz pianist and vocalist Carol Welsman leveraged the unique power of social media and her tight-knit community to crowd-source what songs are included in her newest…

  • MAXIM Hot 100 Canada Search + Argos After Party!@ The Toronto Event Centre-Sat.,Oct.7th,2017

    MAXIM Hot 100 Canada Search + Argos Game + After Party was a fun filled day and night, which included: Toronto Argonauts vs. Saskatoon –Kick-Off at BMO Field. The FanZone was the “kick off”with a “Tailgating party”prior to game start of the CFL game. Included activities were:Argos vs. Saskatoon – (4PM) Next, a VIP Access…

  • Hush Hush @ Bloor/Gladstone Library (Sat. Oct. 21, 2017)

    Photography by BK on the SCENE This October, we’re transforming the Bloor/Gladstone Library into an after-hours #PartyInTheStacks where guests will let their imaginations run wild. Paying homage to Canada, the night’s theme celebrates the beautiful landscapes we call home. Date: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2017 Time: 9:00 PM — TILL LATE Where: BLOOR/GLADSTONE LIBRARY BRANCH, 1101 BLOOR ST. W, AT…

  • BOOBYBALL celebrates its “SWEET 16″in Toronto@REBEL on Fri., October 13, 2017

    Olivia-Newton-John’s iconic leg warmers, headband  and of course her one of a kind video “Let’s Get Physical !” Torontonians are invited to ‘Get Physical’ in support of Rethink Breast Cancer. Toronto’s biggest soiree invites guests to shake, strut and shimmy to the beat in support of Rethink Breast Cancer at the 16th annual Boobyball fundraiser…

  • Guillermo del Toro Book Signing (Sat. Sep. 30, 2017)&Exclusive Tour-(Thurs.,Nov.3rd,2017)@ AGO

    By Kimberly Samnang and BK on the SCENE Guillermo del Toro: At Home with Monsters opened September 30 at The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO). Fans lined up starting at 6am to meet this superstar for an autograph signing. He’s a Mexican-American film director, screenwriter, producer and novelist. In his filmmaking career, del Toro has…

  • Nuit Blanche@Downtown Toronto-Sat.,Sept.30th,2017

    By Nicholas Chan and Kimberly Samnang Nuit Blanche became far more socially conscious for 2017, with themes of protest, environmental issues and artistic production. It was a necessary evolution to have socially conscious art displays. Still, not everything was great about this year’s event. The violent aspect with hooligans strolling the downtown streets and some…

  • Invictus Games Toronto&OpeningCeremony@A.C.C.Sat.,Sept.23rd-Sat.,Sept.30th,2017

    The Opening Ceremony began with a procession from the Central Band of the Canadian Armed Forces and the Royal 22nd Regiment Band. Iconic Canadian sportscaster and tonight’s emcee Brian Williams welcomed the world to the Invictus Games Toronto 2017. The parade of nations officially begun with over 550 competitors from 17 nations entering the arena.…

  • Cirque du Soleil: Volta (Tue. Sep. 19, 2017)

    Cirque du Soleil hosted it’s Official Premiere Event and festivities in Toronto for New Big Top Show VOLTA! Celebrity guests captured on the red carpet included: Superstar singer Karl Wolf, Host Melissa Grelo from CTV’s The Social, Tyler Stewart drummer for the Barenaked Ladies, Tyler Holmes and Shawn Lemon of the CFL Argonauts team, Chef…

  • Ori Dagan Awarded Silver Medal Win in Global Music Awards

    From Eric Alper Wanted to drop a note and share how thrilled we are to announce Toronto jazz singer songwriter Ori Dagan’s recent silver medal win for “Outstanding Achievement” in the Best Album category at the recent Global Music Awards! This is just the latest news for Dagan as he works away at his mission……

  • Festival of International Virtual and Augmented Reality Stories @ The Cadillac Lounge (Sep. 15-17, 2017)

    FIVARS (Festival of International Virtual and Augmented Reality Stories) celebrated their successful 3rd installment on September 15-17, 2017 with what many raved was an exceptional showcase of the world’s best narrative VR and AR. Known as the most influential independent immersive stories festival,FIVARS strives to program a wide array of emerging technologies, bringing VR and AR to the forefront of…

  • Engineered Automotive – Cars n’ Coffee Season Closer-Sun.,Sept.17th,2017

    By Sorin Sim Modified cars, exotics, coffee and models are what drew what seemed hundreds of automotive enthusiasts to this year’s season closer. I got up nice and early (8am) on a Sunday as I was excited to grab some free coffee, oh yeah the Housemusic DJ and food vendors were alright also! However, I…

  • TIFF @ Mongrel House (Monday Sept. 11, 2017)

          By AJ Lam Mongrel Films, Canada’s leading independent film distributor, once again was the generous host of TIFF celebrities and film aficionado partiers for a week of nightly parties at TIFF Mongrel House, aka, the 1822 Georgian-style Campbell House, the oldest remaining home from the original town of York. Party-goers were entertained…

  • The Toronto International Film Festival® announced its award winners at the closing ceremony at TIFF Bell Lightbox-Sun.,Sept.17th,2017

    The Toronto International Film Festival® announced its award winners at the closing ceremony at TIFF Bell Lightbox today, hosted by Piers Handling, CEO and Director of TIFF, and Cameron Bailey, Artistic Director of TIFF. To watch the presentation, visit tiff.net/ceremony. The 42nd Festival wraps up this evening. The short film awards below were selected by…

  • CAFTCAD Celebrates Costume 2017 During TIFF@Windsor Arms Hotel-Thurs.,Sept.14th,2017

    By Sorin Sim ​This year’s CAFTCAD showing at the Windsor Arms hotel presented a plethora of costumes and design from the world’s hottest upcoming films and TV programs! The Canadian Alliance of Film & Television Costume Arts & Design (CAFTCAD) is an association of individuals interested in promoting costume design for film, television and media…

  • b.d. Gottfried’s recent release, “Through The Dog’s Eyes”

    b.d. Gottfried’s recent release, “Through The Dog’s Eyes” — out this past summer — for potential consideration in any upcoming year-end reviews, lists, or compilations. “I’ve played in empty bars. I’ve played to crowds of 50,000. I’ve played with rock royalty, and played with others that should have been. I’ve played with the Devil,” says…