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  • Lawnie Wallace- The Lost Years Offical Album Launch — at Locus 144(Tues.,Aug.11th,2015)

    By Nicholas Chan Lawnie Wallace album launch party was held at Locus 144 in Toronto’s trendy Liberty Village to a packed house. A spirited country singer/songwriter who started her music career at a very young age. Lawnie’s first album ‘Thought I Was Dreaming’ reached the top 10 of the country charts. She is now coming back…

  • ANDY WARHOL REVISITED: A Pop Art Exhibition Launch @Revolver Gallery (Aug 6, 2015)

    Don’t waste another “15 minutes”… The Andy Warhol Revisited: A Pop Art Exhibition graces the Revolver Gallery (77 Bloor Street West) in Toronto until the end of the year (December 31,2015). The Revolver Gallery will feature a selection of Andy Warhol’s most iconic pieces right in the heart of Toronto’s Yorkville area. From Warhol’s historic (and iconic) works: the…

  • 1st ANNUAL BUSKER SOIREE “The Night is Yonge” @Aperture Room (Aug 13, 2015)

    It was a fun and stylish fundraising event in support of Epilepsy Toronto for the very 1st annual Busker Soiree “The Night is Yonge”. The evening was hosted by NBA star Tristan Thompson and CTV News’ Andria Case. Since its inception in 2000, Toronto International BuskerFest for Epilepsy has featured hundreds of the best street performers…

  • 16th Annual Toronto International BuskerFest for Epilepsy (Thursday, August 27 – Sunday, August 30, 2015)

    The 16th edition of the festival – the largest of its kind in North America and the world’s biggest epilepsy fundraising event – runs Thursday, August 27 to Sunday, August 30, throughout the Yonge Street corridor, from Queen to College Street (which will be closed to traffic) and surrounding areas (including Yonge-Dundas Square). With more…

  • PLAYBOY’S MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM PARTY @Playboy Mansion, CA (Aug 1, 2015)

    Lovers and madmen have such seething brains, Such shaping fantasies, that apprehend William Shakespeare, A Midsummers Night’s Dream The legendary annual Playboy’s Midsummer Night’s Dream Party at the residence of Hugh Hefner’s Playboy Mansion weaved it’s magic spell again for one summer night. Celebrities in attendance included: Brody Jenner (DJ-ing), “Hef’s” wife Crystal Hefner and son Cooper,…

  • 2015 Toronto Caribbean Carnival Parade (Aug 1, 2015)

    The annual parade is the largest international cultural festival of its kind in North America. They come to enjoy the sizzling music, colourful costumes, dancing in the streets, and performances that will lift their spirits. The city explodes with people from all over the world bringing in millions of dollars into our economy. There were sequins,…

  • CARIBANA 2015: KING AND QUEEN COMPETITION & SHOW @ Lamport Stadium (July 30, 2015)

    The Glitz, Glam and Gold — the making of the Caribbean Carnival’s King and Queen Competition… The Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival’s King and Queen competition, dubbed the Most Spectacular Show under the Stars in North America. The King and Queen show has traditionally kicked off the Toronto Caribbean Carnival weekend every year since the beginning. The…

  • ANNUAL SCOTIABANK CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL GALA @ Liberty Grand – Exhibition Place (July 24, 2015)

    By Bill Kwan The 2015 Annual Gala is one of the most important nights of the year for people who “have a love” for celebrating “in-style” for The Annual Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival. It is a night to wear your finest formal attire to come out and celebrate the rich history of the Caribbean culture in the city…

  • Cuttin’ Style Caribbean – A Gala Fashion Show and Dinner @ The Westin Harbour Castle (July 18, 2015)

    A bevy of beautiful models strutted their stuff to help celebrate Caribbean flair, where the elegance and sophistication of island-chic came alive on the runway in a cultural celebration. The celebrity models who graced the catwalk included: Diane Clemons, a singer, songwriter and Co-Founder of the Michael Pinball Clemons Foundation; Tammie Sutherland, reporter and anchor…

  • Whitesnake-Purple Tour 2015-Thurs.,July 2,2015@Casino Rama

    David Coverdale and his band Whitesnake played to a sold out audience at Casino Rama on Thursday. It wasn’t merely a simple Greatest Hits Thursday to the band’s monster-sized hits (and hair) from the late ’80s, the band offered a heavy dose of its new album, a collection paying tribute to Coverdale’s years as lead…

  • Joey & Jerry’s Wedding Celebration (Now Playing)

    Joey & Jerry’s Wedding is modern take of Tony & Tina’s wedding with a gay twist. Joey & Jerry’s Wedding is an interactive, boisterous and exuberant experience. Enjoy a good Italian buffet dinner with this hilarious interactive show. Eat, drink, sing and dance with the performers. This show is a showcase of some of Toronto’s…

  • Splash of Style Toronto 2015 in Support of WaterAid Canada (June 20, 2015)

    Splash of Style Toronto, an all-day and all-night fundraiser invite-only event took place at the private mansion residence graciously donated by a philanthropic contributor. The event, produced by the Nico Bacigalupo of Madflower Creative Group and Joe Pandolfo of Dreamwater, to raise funds for WaterAid Canada. WaterAid Canada is part of the international charity, which…

  • TORONTO PLAYS 2015 | In Support Of RIGHT TO PLAY @The Burroughs (June 25, 2015)

    Las Vegas meets Toronto for the 4th annual Toronto Plays in support for Right to Play at The Burroughs. Guests enjoyed complimentary hors d’oeurves and an open bar. A silent auction and a raffle helped make the evening raise funds for a worthy cause. The purpose of this event was to raise funds for Right to Play…

  • ALESSIA COHLE “LET’S GET GONE” ALBUM RELEASE PARTY @ Boots and Bourbon (June 24, 2015)

    Words: HUMSandy As one country icon embarked on her “Farewell Tour” at Toronto’s Air Canada Centre (Timmin’s native Shania Twain), another was just beginning down the street… Country music newcomer Alessia Cohle debut her new album “Let’s Get Gone” to a packed intimate saloon of music fans, media, music execs and friends+family. Backed by a…

  • TD TORONTO JAZZ FESTIVAL 2015: Gary Clar Jr. @ Nathan Phillips Square | Toronto Star Stage (June 27, 2015)

    Austin, Texas guitarist Gary Clark Jr. a guitarist since the age of 12, played to a capacity crowd at The Toronto Jazz Festival on a rainy and windy Saturday night. Probably one of the biggest crowd during the 2015 version of this festival. A naturally humble and shy man, Clark was situated on the left…

  • Heart-Thurs.,June 25th,2015@Fallsview Avalon Ballroom

    Heart is the famous rock band that was formed in the early 1970s and went through multiple incarnation of the group. Ann and Nancy Wilson are the only two members of the band who has been consistently in the group. The sisters are the only two longest lasting members of the band who continue to…

  • One Night Stand, June 19, 2015 @ Design Exchange, 234 Bay Street, Toronto

    Friday night located in the financial heart of downtown Toronto inside the fabled walls of the Design Exchange, The Hincks-Dellcrest Foundation held their 6th annual fundraiser for Children’s Mental Health. One Night Stand brought together everyone out to support the kids. #OneNightStand @HincksDellcrest Host duties for the night fell onto Adam Growe of Cash Cab,…

  • 26th Annual Socan Awards+Gala-Mon.,June 22nd,2015@Westin Harbour Castle

    SOCAN honored the legendary Randy Bachman, Bernie Finkelstein, and Mars Bonfire with a lifetime achievement award and the Canadian music industry honoured some of Canada’s most talented songwriters, composers, lyricists and music publishers at the 26th Annual SOCAN Awards Gala. The event acknowledges SOCAN members’ outstanding national and international achievements from the previous year. Past…

  • PROGRESS PLACE GALA 30th ANNIVERSARY @ Fifth Social Club (June 16, 2015)

      The 30th Anniversary Progress Place Gala was Held at The Fifth Social Club where over 200 guests enjoyed a night of good food, drink and 80s entertainment, this event presents a unique opportunity for friends and supporters to show their support for Progress Place and the work being done to advance the cause of…

  • Honda Indy 2015 @ Exhibition Grounds, Toronto, ON (June 14)

    The Verizon IndyCar Series came to Toronto to showcase their premier open-wheel series in North America, competing on Toronto’s temporary street circuit.  Then weekend was highlighted with an Indy themed festival (MotorFest, AdrenalineFest, TasteFest and BeerFest) and the racing events that bring out the crowds.  VIP guest were allowed to walk along pit lane and…