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  • Preview: Singles Valentine’s Day Masquerade Party (Feb 14, 2015)

    For those looking for a special Valentine’s event this Saturday: TO Social is the brand name under which you will encounter numerous niche events oriented to connect people in this city through a memorable experience. Our upcoming Singles Valentines Masquerade Party hosted at The Rum Exchange. Who says February 14 is just for the lovey–dovey…

  • 31st Annual Great Valentine Gala-Sat.,Feb.,7th,2015@Westin Harbour Castle-Metro Grand Ballroom

    It was the 31st year for The Great Valentine Gala for Canadians who live with a disability. On Saturday February 7th,2015, the Canadian Foundation for Physically Disabled Persons hosted their Gala at The Hilton Harbour Castle in Toronto. The foundation have raised more than $26 Million on behalf of Canadian with disabilities. The night included…

  • THE ANNUAL BOOK LOVER’S BALL @Toronto Reference Library

    The Book Lover’s Ball celebrated its tenth anniversary of bringing together book lovers and top literary talent amongst the innovative stacks of the Toronto Reference Library, with its first black tie gala and after party at Canada’s only public reference library. With over $3.5 million raised since 2006, of which over half a million dollars…

  • Jean-Michel Basquiat-NOW’S THE TIME preview-Tues.,Feb.3rd,2015-Showing-Feb.7th-May 10th,2015@AGO

    Jean-Michel Basquiat preview was held at the AGO on Tues.,Feb.3rd,2015. Basquiat from NYC was a influential artist in the early 1980s and gained international recognition by creating powerful and expressive works that tackled issues of racism, identity and social tension. Although his career was cut short by his untimely death at age 27, his groundbreaking…

  • 14th Annual Off the Field Players’ Wives Fashion Show Fundraiser-Superbowl49-@Fri.,Jan.30th,2015-Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall

    The first ladies of the NFL 14th Annual Off The Field Player’s Wives Fashion Show Fundraiser showcased their annual Super Bowl weekend fashion show fundraiser which took place on Friday, January 30th, 2015 from 11AM to 2PM at the Hospitality Tent in Fan Fest Scottsdale (Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall). But because of the rain the…

  • Leather And Laces-Superbowl49-Jan.30th+31st@Bentley Gallery@Phoenix,Arizona

    Pictures by gotceleb.com How is Victoria Secret, The Superbowl, Rock N’Roll,Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Models and Leather And Laces have to do in common? They were all incorporated during Superbowl 49 in Phoenix Arizona for the 12th edition of Leather And Laces Gala. A two night event starting with Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover girl,Victoria Secret runway…

  • Friars Club ESPN Sports Roast Of Terry Bradshaw-Superbowl49-Thurs.,Jan.29th,2015@Arizona Biltmore Hotel,Phoenix

    The Friars Club sponsored by Redd’s Wicked Apple and Delta Air Lines roasted sports legend and broadcaster Terry Bradshaw at The ESPN Superbowl Roast luncheon held at The Arizona Biltmore Hotel on Thurs.,Jan.29th,2015. Comedian and actor Joel McHale served as the host of the event. Bradshaw joined recent honoree Quentin Tarantino, Betty White, Jack Black…

  • Ditka+Jaws Cigars With The Stars XLIX-Superbowl49-Thurs.,Jan.29th,2015@Dos Gringos Scottsdale,Arizona

    ESPN NFL Football Analyst Ron “Jaws” Jaworski and Mike Ditka plus his Football Friends gather for an exclusive evening of premium cigars, fine spirits & Super Bowl sizzle! http://ditkajawscigars.com/ Jaws and Ditka were joined by (ESPN, ESPN personalities-Mike Ditka, Troy Aikman, Mike+Bob Golic, Icky Woods, Mike Tirico, Jon Gruden, Suzy Kolber and Merril Hoge) and…

  • Jordin Sparks/Larry Fitzgerald-Red,White+Black Event-Wed.,Jan.28th,2015@Blur-Scottsdale,Arizona

    The outdoor Red Carpet ceremony started the evening for Jordin Sparks’ “Red,White+Black”event. Later on the evening an intimate performance with Jordin & friends was held at Blur for the Red,White and Black charity event!   This was one of THE party to be at on the Wednesday before the Superbowl game.  Jordin is Arizona born and bred…and…

  • 24th Annual Taste Of The NFL Gala-Superbowl49-Sat.,Jan.31st,2015@WestWorld Of Scottsdale,Arizona

    By Bill Kwan 24th Annual Taste Of The NFL Party With A Purpose presented by American Family Insurance. featuring NFL Legends, Celebrities and Chefs was held on Sat.,Jan.31st,2015. This was a fundraising event bringing together exceptional cuisine, prominent chefs from all over the U.S.A., legendary NFL players celebrities such as Tim Tebow, Tom Arnold,Miss America…

  • Moves Magazine”Night Moves”Superbowl 49 Event with Grandmaster Flash-Wed.,Jan.28th,2015@Valley Ho Hotel-Scottsdale,Arizona

    By Bill Kwan It’s a Wednesday night and we had just left the Jordin Sparks+Larry Fitzgerald’s Red,Black+White party. The Valley Ho Hotel in Scottsdale was playing host to the traditional Moves Magazine event. This is our 9th year of attending this event. We hoped that it would top last year’s event in New York city…

  • The Suits And Sneakers Event-Superbowl49-Wed.,Jan.28th,2015@The W Hotel Scottsdale,Arizona

    By Bill Kwan So I forgot my Converse”Chuck”runners for Suits And Sneakers featuring New York Giants featured wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. but we still looked decent for the gala and fashion show. As mentioned before, The W is one stylish boutique hotel and we had a fun time on the red carpet and on…

  • Superbowl49-Day 1 Media Day-Tues.,Jan.27th,2015@Phoenix,Arizona

    It was one heck of a plane ride traveling from the Snow, Ice and blizzard of Toronto to the sunny west coast of Phoenix, Arizona. It was shaky, wobbly and sheer fear on the plane enroute to Superbowl 49 and trying to make it in time for Media Day. Well we never made it on…

  • SUPER BOWL XLIX 2015 EVENTS (Arizona)

      We’re back from Arizona Super Bowl XLIX … stay tuned for our coverage: Taste of the NFL Ron “Jaws” Jaworski’s Super Bowl Cigar Party The Players Super Bowl Tailgate (Bullseye Event Group) Friars Club Sports Roast: Terry Bradshaw 14th Annual Players’ Wives Fashion Show Moves Magazine Presents: NIGHT MOVES Super Bowl Event Jordin Sparks |…

  • Bad Grandpa Movie Premiere

    By Derek Lang Bad Grandpa Director: Jeff Tremaine I really shouldn’t list this movie as I never finished watching it. It’s one of those movies where you can feel your IQ dropping as you watch. I got through about 15 minutes and had to turn it off. This is a first for me as I…

  • ONE for Love Valentine’s Event, Unlock Something Special – Friday February 13th 2015

    Making plans for Valentine’s? Stressed already? Make it easy for yourself (courtesy of DateNite.ca)… Join us for our 3rd annual Valentine’s to celebrate Love as you know it. $20 purchased in advance or $25 at the door (if space is available). This is event is perfect for both couples and singles, its an event that…

  • The Hobbit:The Battle of the Five Armies Official Trailer Movie Premiere

    By Derek Lang The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014) Director: Peter Jackson The theatre we watched this in seemed to be using a really poor projection bulb, the movie seemed overly dark. I think this is the darkest 3D film I’ve watched in the theatre. Overall I thought the movie was kind…

  • Jupitar Ascending Movie Premiere

    By Derek Lang Jupiter Ascending (2015) Directors: Andy and Lana Wachowski Think of the backdrops and architecture of Dune mixed with Star Wars episode 2, throw in some elements of the Terminator and you almost have this movie except you don’t really care about the characters. Also for a movie with a lot of action,…

  • Interior Design Show Preview+Opening Reception-Jan.22nd-25th@M.T.C.C.

    Every January, the Interior Design Show, a 3 day event occurs in Toronto, which showcases and shapes the industry for the year in North America and beyond. The 17th edition of Canada’s design fair celebrates leading brands, speakers and rising local talents. It placed a spotlight on Canadian-made products and small-batch designers, as well as…

  • Toronto Design Offsite Festival‎-TO DO Opening Party- Wednesday January 21, 2015@SMASH

    Photography by John Ortner Hosted by Toronto Design Offsite Festival Festival and sponsored by Douglas Design Studio. ‪ “TO DO Opening Party” #‎TODO15‬ was held at the fantastic site called”SMASH”, the week started off on a cold wintery Monday, but we kicked-it-off mid-week at the TO DO Opening Party. We attended SMASH in the Junction…