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  • ART T.O.@M.T.C.C.(Thurs.,Oct.27th,2016

    The official opening of Art Toronto was a unique and important benefit gala for the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) which has raised $5 million dollars over the past 15 years. Funds raised at the event help support the AGO’s exhibition and education programs, with a portion of the proceeds going to purchase works of…

  • TIFF-BOOMBOX”WARP SPEED”@TIFF BELL LIGHTBOX(Thurs.,Oct.27th,2016)

    This was the 50th anniversary of Star Trek and this year’s edition of Boombox explored everything associated with the iconic T.V.show/movie! Toronto filmmakers, artists and dancers created amazing installations and performances to showcase how influential Star Trek has been for 50 years ! BOOMBOX is the annual fundraiser in support of TIFF’s charitable foundation. Revenue…

  • Angels Catwalk For Sick Kids@Steam Whistle Brewing(Thurs.Nov.17th,2016)

    https://www.sickkidsdonations.com/registrant/TicketingCatalog.aspx?eventid=203941&langpref=en-CA&Referrer=http%3a%2f%2fwww.angelscatwalk.ca%2ftickets-contact.html Don’t forget to FOLLOW US on FACEBOOK and TWITTER

  • Toronto LifeMagazine 50th Anniversary@Casa Loma(Thurs.,Oct.20th,2016)

    We were privileged to attend the exclusive, invite-only gala which was held at the beautiful Casa Loma on Thursday, with Toronto Life celebrating its 50th anniversary and a special November issue. It was a lavish event and it showcased the best in red-carpet style to celebrate 50 years of publishing “what to do+what’s happening in…

  • The Royal Conservatory 2016-17 Koerner Hall concert season and spectacular gala@The Royal Conservatory( Tues.,Oct.18th,2016)

    The Royal Conservatory celebrated the 2016-17 Koerner Hall concert season with a spectacular gala on Tuesday night. An elegant pre-concert reception and three-course gourmet dinner opened the evening, followed by a concert in Koerner Hall by superstar pianist Lang Lang. After his brilliant performance, the special guest mingled with gala guests at an exclusive champagne…

  • Hush, Hush@Bloor/Gladstone Library(Sat.,Oct.15th,2016)

      The spectacular Bloor/Gladstone Library Branch was the setting for the fourth annual Hush Hush party in support of Toronto Public Library – one of the busiest urban public library systems in the world! This amazing night raised funds so that the 70% of Torontonians who use the library will have more access to technology,…

  • Gentlemen’s Expo@Metro Toronto Convention Centre(Nov.10th,11th&12th,2016)

    We have 4 complimentary tickets for each day of the Gentlemen’s Expo(12 passes in total). The total value of these tickets are $35 each. We’ll randomly pick our winners on Nov. 3rd from our followers! If aren’t following us now feel free to follow us and you’ll be entered in this contest. About The Gentlemen’s…

  • Calii Love launch@367 King St. West(Tues.,Oct.4th,2016)

    The moniker on the menu was”Eat Good. Feel Good. Do Good”! Yes Well we enjoyed the meal and the smooth “Smoothie”! I chose the “Humble” Signature Poke Bowl. It consisted of tuna, wakame, shoyu sweet onions, wasabi aioli with delicious black rice. And to compliment the meal l chose the “Happy”Superfood Smoothie which was a…

  • Nuit Blanche 2016@Downtown Toronto(Sun.,Oct. 1st,2016)

      The ALL-STAR all-night event featured some of the most popular exhibitions which were displayed at City Hall such as: Director X’s Death of the Sun, Floria Sigismondi’s mesmerizing Pneuma, and Philip Beesley’s Ocean, showcasing these amazing works until October 10. Nuit Blanche 2016 took over Toronto from sunset to sunrise on Saturday, October 1.…

  • THE SINAI SOIREE-“Dia de los Muertos”@CBC’s Barbara Frum Atrium (Sat,Oct.29th,2016)

    We have a pair of tickets (valued at $300) to  giveaway to our loyal followers to this year’s Sinai Soiree. Comment or email us(bkonthescene@gmail.com)  “Why you should be chosen to attend this amazing event+If you are in the Dia De los Muertos mood, then send us a picture of you in your costume !”  A…

  • TASTE MATTERS-In Support Of Eva’s Initiatives-@Liberty Grand(Thurs.,Sept.22nd,2016)

    Taste Matters is a feast of delectable delights that brings together Toronto’s finest food and beverage in support of homeless and at-risk youth. The goal is to reach the goal of $150,000 to provide shelter and new opportunities for youth living at Eva’s! This year’s host was Celebrity Chef David Rocco, co-creator and host of…

  • Brett Michaels@Casino Rama(Fri.Sept.23rd,2016)

    Poison’s charismatic lead singer Bret Michaels took his solo tour into Casa Rama to a packed audience. Michaels, an energetic performer who was constantly moving around the Rama stage, turned up the heat, volume and performed for a little over an hour. Poison material like Every Rose Has Its Thorn and Nothin’ Like a Good…

  • Pants Off for Prostate Cancer@Lodge(Wed.,Sept.21st,2016)

    Pants Off for Prostate Cancer is an edgy fundraising event where men and women are encouraged to check their coats, and pants, at the door! A great event for an even greater cause! http://www.pantsoff.ca/ Don’t forget to FOLLOW US on FACEBOOK and TWITTER

  • The Polaris Music Prize@The Carlu(Monday,September 19th,2016)

    Kaytranada was the big winner on Monday night for the Polaris Music Prize as Buffy Sainte-Marie presented the 24-year-old Haitian-Canadian producer with the $50,000 prize. His debut album titled 99.9% was awarded the eleventh annual Polaris Prize, which recognizes a single Canadian record each year for the most artistic merit, regardless of sales or label.…

  • Canadian Art Gala Auction Preview Cocktail Reception@Waddington Auctioneers(Thurs.,Sept.15th,2016)

    It was an Auction Preview Cocktail Reception at Waddington’s Auctioneers, 275 King St. E. on Thursday night. This preview is in anticipation of the gala which takes place at Andrew Richard Design on Thursday, September 22nd,2016, and includes more than 350 influential art, cultural, philanthropic and business leaders. The gala offers one of the largest…

  • The 5th annual local edition of Le Dîner en Blanc®@Robert Wagner Jr. Park(Thurs.,Sept.15th,2016)

    As many as 5000 elegant, white-clad souls converged before Robert Wagner Jr. Park to celebrate the 5th annual local edition of Le Dîner en Blanc®, the world’s largest global pop-up dinner party, partnered with Apothic White wine. #apothicwhite Hopeful you were able to make it. If not, we hope you enjoy a selection of photos…

  • Lee Lifeson Art Park in Willowdale honours Canadian rock band Rush(Sat.,Sept.17th,2016)

    It was a grey, rainy and gloomy day but the park was filled with adoring fans and packed with media. Mayor John Tory presented Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson with the keysto the city The 7,000 sq. metre park, at 45 Princess Ave., included an intimate amphitheatre, stage and art installations with a musical theme. It…

  • Nordstrom Opening Gala @Eaton Centre (Wed.,Sept.14th,2016)

    Nordstrom Eaton Centre, at 220,000 square feet,  held a pre-opening gala at their Eaton Centre store on Wednesday featuring shopping, fashion shows, as well as delicious food. signature cocktails, savour dinner and amazing desserts. We enjoyed live music by The Dwayne Gretzky,  and we also did a bit of shopping. All proceeds, which totalled over…

  • TIFF 2016: We Kill Death@Thompson Hotel+Creative Coalition@STK

    Photo Credits: Tom Sandler, Ernesto DiStefano+BK on the SCENE We were privileged to be invited on Friday to view history being made as three free climbing roof toppers–Mustang Wanted, Vadim Makhorov and Vitaliy Raskalov–climbed a construction crane atop a 60-story building in downtown Toronto in celebration of the new film they’re starring in called “WE…

  • World Hockey Championship Media Day&Distillery Village Preview(Thurs.,Sept.15th,2016)

    It was an early morning at The Air Canada Centre where the who’s who of professional hockey held court to speak with the media and answer all their inquisitive questions. Of course some of the players were inundated with the media scrum such as the usual notable players: Sydney Crosby, Carey Price and the Boston…