Author: BK
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Canadian Music Week Day 1 featuring Papa Roach with special guest – One Bad Son & Second Pass @Danforth Music Hall – Tues., April 18th, 2017
Canadian Music Week kicked off with Papa Roach as the opening act, along with One Bad Son and Second Pass, performing at the Danforth Music Hall on Tuesday, Apr. 18. The set opened up with the title track from their upcoming album, ‘Crooked Teeth’, followed up with fan favourite hits such as; To Be Loved,…
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Marquee Canadian Stars Gather To Support Care Through Music @Toronto’s Glenn Gould Studio -Friday, May 5, 2017 for Voices That Care, a concert benefiting the Room 217 Foundation.
Marquee Canadian Stars Gather To Support Care Through Music Murray McLauchlan, Margaret Atwood, Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy, Albert Schultz, Ben Heppner, Travis Knights and Matt Andersen confirmed for Voices That Care benefiting The Room 217 Foundation A dazzling roster of musical, literary and stage talent is set to host an uplifting evening while raising…
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Canadian Music Week 2017 – The Crystals, The Indies, The Canadian Radio Music Awards, The Cdn.Music & Broadcast Industry Awards, 2017 Live Music Industry Awards – April 18th-23rd, 2017
Interviewer-Chris Jesse & Videographer-Steve Jesse The Crystals Awards was proud to present their 2017 Radio Awards for The Best in Canadian Radio Creative, on Wed. April 19th at the TIFF Bell Lightbox, as part of Canadian Music Week (CMW), running from April 18-23. With recognition going out to a great deal of musical talents, it…
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Plastic China Film Premiere @ TIFF 2017
Following digiPlaySpace we viewed the film Plastic China (playing Tue Apr 11, Sat Apr 15, Sun Apr 16, Tue Apr 18), a documentary that focuses on the life of Yi Jie, a young girl who lives with her family in a plastic-sorting town in China that processes recycled waste not only from China but various parts…
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digiPlaySpace: Creative Machines @ TIFF 2017 (Feb. 18 – Apr. 23)
While Easter long weekend had many kids exploring their backyards for painted eggs, the TIFF Kids International Film Festival 2017, had them exploring the boundless possibilities of technology in their futuristic feature event, digiPlaySpace 2017: Creative Machines. Families were treated to a unique technological experience, playing with dynamic robots, coding, and lights that surround and…
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Supper Suite Hosts The Creative Coalition’s #RightToBearArts Benefit Gala Dinner in Washington DC Friday, April 28, 2017
Tim Daly on Colbert Tim Daly debuts #rightobeararts t-shirt on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert WHAT: (Washington, D.C., April 13, 2017) For the 4th consecutive year, The Creative Coalition will partner with A-list Communications’ Supper Suite program on Friday evening, April 28th, to host their annual Washington, DC Dinner Benefit Gala to support the…
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Images Festival 30th annual edition-April 20 – 27, 2017.
Images Festival returns for its 30th annual edition April 20 – 27, 2017. The festival is Canada’s largest on and off screen showcase of innovative contemporary art, featuring eight days of screenings, events, performances and exhibitions. In total, the 2017 festival includes 48 on screen films, 12 off screen exhibitions, and four live image projects.…
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Citizen Jane: Battle for the City@TIFF BELL LIGHTBOX-Opening-Fri.,April 21st,2017
FWL is pleased to partner with Jane’s Walk for a special opening night event. Prior to the screening will be an exclusive Jane’s Walk, exploring the Two Kings, how it emerged, and the history of the area between Spadina and Portland (http://janeswalk.org/canada/toronto/king-spadina-work-progress/). Led by former Toronto Mayor Barbara Hall and urban designer Ken Greenberg, the…
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Real Housewives of Toronto@SLICE CANADA-Tuesday@10 PM
Real Housewives of Toronto star Roxy Earle took to social media tonight to comment on her experience during tonight’s episode, Episode 6, “All Frocked Up.” In the episode, Earle gets invited to a trunk show organized by a cast mate at her home, and goes, only to find the host hasn’t stocked any outfits in…
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The 22nd Annual Starlight Children’s Foundation @ the Fairmont Royal York Toronto (Sat. Apr. 8, 2017)
It was an opulent setting as Starlight Children’s Foundation Canada ventured into their ‘Venetian Masquerade Ball’ themed fundraising gala. Returning emcee Rick Campanelli set the tunes for the close to 700 guests attending the event on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel. Presented by Toys“R”Us and Babies“R”Us Canada, Starlight’s gala raises…
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The Organ Project @ Fairmont Royal York, Toronto (Fri. Mar. 31, 2017)
Photos by AJ Lam On Friday, March 31, 2017, we were invited to The Organ Project, an organization founded by Eugene Melnyk, Owner of the National Hockey League’s Ottawa Senators, hosted its inaugural Gala, featuring headliner Carrie Underwood and opening act, The X Factor’s Carly Rose Sonenclar at Toronto’s Fairmont Royal York. Presented by Eugene Melnyk…
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RECESS: Ronald McDonald’s House Charities Toronto (Sun. Apr. 2, 2017)
Sunday, April 2nd was a playful break for families benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities Toronto. RECESS launched as a new concept in event fundraisers; bringing together kids, parents and grandparents in a large, lively venue to support the families of seriously ill children at Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Toronto. While not a fund raising…
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The Recovery brunch at Momofuku Daisho Restaurant-Sun.,May 28th,2017
On May 28th The Recovery brunch will take place at Momofuku Daisho restaurant. This fundraising event, put on by Future Sinai is all in support of Bridgepoint Foundation, part of Sinai Health System. Order your tickets https://bridgepointhealth.akaraisin.com/Common/Event/Home.aspx?seid=14127&mid=8 When: May 28, 2017 starting at 11 a.m. Where: Momofuku 190 University Ave, Toronto Tickets: $75 Early Bird…
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Memory Ball @ Palais Royale Toronto (Sat. Apr 1, 2017)
Photos by AJ Lam The Young Leaders Council of the Alzheimer Society of Toronto proudly held its Sixth Annual Memory Ball Toronto Gala Event, at the Palais Royale, Saturday, April 1. This very special evening brought together young professionals, community leaders and local philanthropists in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. It was an incredible evening of…
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NBA All-Stars and Celebrity Draft in Support of Westpark Health Care (Mar. 31 & Apr 1, 2017)
Charles Oakley and NBA Alumni Jerome Williams (JYD) teamed up with other NBA Alumni and Celebrities to shoot hoops for a good cause. The West Park Healthcare Centre Foundation launched the Tournament of Stars on March 31st & April 1st, 2017, which brought together basketball lovers, celebrities, and West Park Healthcare Centre supporters for an…
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Dixonlicious 2017 @Daniel Spectrum (Wed., March 29th, 2017)
Dixonlicious 2017 was a dining experience like no other, where restaurants and acclaimed chefs from around the neighbourhood came together to exhibit their culinary artistry. Guests sampled delectable cuisine from an array of diverse and creative food stations set up around Daniel’s Spectrum. It goes without saying no spread is complete without the aroma of…
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SNAP-A Photographic Fundraiser for ACT@Bram&Bluma Appel Salon-The Toronto Referance Library-Thurs.,March 30th,2017
SNAP 2017 was held on Thursday, March 30th, 2017 at the Bram & Bluma Appel Salon at the Toronto Reference Library. SNAP is one of ACT’s two annual fundraising events. A photographic fundraiser featuring a Live and Silent Art Auction, and a photo competition, SNAP is an opportunity to bring together those who have a…
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Made With Love@The Liberty Grand-Mon.,March 27th,2017
This was Toronto’s biggest cocktail competition held at the Liberty Grand. The best local barchefs were in action, eager to impress guests with their exquisite crafted creations! A special mention to all of them who made it to the next round, the main competition was March 27th! The annual Made With Love competition toppled last…
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EVERYTHING IS GREAT AGAIN @ THE SECOND CITY (Thur. Mar. 23rd, 2017)
Written by Brandon Hackett, Devon Hyland, Lindsay Mullan, Colin Munch, Paloma Nunez, and Ann Pornel, directed by Kerry Griffin. Runs through July – secondcity.com or 416-343-0011 This revue continues the tradition of Second City’s trademark sketch comedy, presenting a satirical view on the Trump-era. Packed with references to contemporary American political events, from immigrating to…
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Filth City Movie Premiere @ Scotia Bank Theatre (Sat. Mar. 25, 2017)
The Filth City World Premiere was shown in Toronto at the Scotia Bank Theatre, and the movie is best described as a comedy/crime/action piece loosely based on the life of former Toronto mayor Rob Ford. Starring Melinda Shankar, Melanie Nicholls-King, Kevin Soldo, Kathleen Philips, Siobhan Murphy, Killian Gray, Lenno Britos, Michael Copeman, Lamar Johnson, Kenny…