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  • One Night Stand, June 19, 2015. 8:00 PM @ Design Exchange, 234 Bay Street

    Take a Stand for Children’s Mental Health #OneNightStand Silent Auction items $125 Your ticket includes: Entry to the 2015 ONE NIGHT STAND Cocktail party at 8pm Complimentary drinks all night Live entertainment Access to silent auction Access to raffle draw Specialty cocktail bar Passed hors d’oeuvres Late night snacks One in five children suffer with mental…

  • Discover… TD TORONTO JAZZ FESTIVAL JUNE 18 -29 2015

    The 29th annual TD Toronto Jazz Festival starts off the summer from June 18 -29, 2015. The festival brings together over half a million music lovers into the city of Toronto with over 1, 500 participating musicians, over 350 shows and more than 50 Toronto venues spread across the city. As usual, Nathan Philips Square…

  • The 4th Annual McMichael Canadian Art Collection Moonlight Gala Part 2@ McMichael Gallery (June 6, 2015)

      Under the starlit night sky amidst the northern scent of majestic soaring pines The 4th Annual McMichael Canadian Art Collection’s signature fundraiser Moonlight Gala 2015 graced the town of Kleinburg on a beautiful early-summer evening. The Moonlight Gala brings together an unforgettable evening of food, drink and entertainment under the stars and within the prestigious McMichael gallery itself.…

  • Moonlight Gala 2015 Part 1-Sat.,June 6th,2015@McMichael Gallery

    The Moonlight Gala supports the amazing work of the McMichael showcasing and experiencing extraordinary art of the very best in Canada. the “7” opened on May 9th and will be on display until Sept. 7th,2015. http://www.mcmichael.com The “Group Of Seven” was a groundbreaking group of artist who challenged the thinking about contemporary First Nations people,…

  • Upcoming: NEXT MUSIC FROM TOKYO VOL 7 (June 12/13 2015)

    NEXT MUSIC FROM TOKYO VOL 7 happens June 12+13 in Toronto, along with shows in Montreal and Vancouver. Read our coverage from last year, HERE… If you went last year, you will know that it always sells out ($10 Advance, $15 at Door) — plus the bands Steve (organizer) picks are always “kick-ass”! Keep in mind:…

  • REGENT PARK GALA @ The Capitol Event Theatre (May 21, 2015)

    The Regent Park Gala was held at The Capitol Event Theatre with the 3TO6TEAM (an extension of the MLSE Foundation) spearheading the event to raise money for the kids of Regent Park to give them the opportunity to play organized sports after school. The gala was a great evening of entertainment by: Live VIP reception performance…

  • UPCOMING: Alessia Cohle @ Steve’s Music Toronto 1st Country Day Showcase (Saturday 12-5pm, June 6, 2015)

    Alessia Cohle recently released her debut single “Sunday Shoes” to country radio will be a part of Steve’s Music Toronto Inaugural “Steve’s Supports Country’ Campaign with their co-country sponsor, Boots and Bourbon Saloon.  Alessia’s Ontario summer tour kicks off with a performance at Steve’s Music Toronto 1st Country Day Showcase on Saturday, June 6. The event will take…

  • BEAUTY GIVES BACK @Windsor Arms Hotel (May 21, 2015)

    Beauty Gives Back is a registered charitable foundation of the Canadian beauty industry, supported by the member companies of the Canadian Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association and others committed to the cause who provides vital funding, as well as donate cosmetic and personal care products and a number of goods and services, all necessary to deliver…

  • Shine:An Evening Celebrating ESA(Etobicoke School Of The Arts-Thurs.,May 28th,2015@Winter Garden Theatre

    It was the first of what we hope to be an annual gala event to celebrate alumni and current students while raising funds for the ESA. Shine: An Evening Celebrating ESA(Etobicoke School Of Arts), an evening of Singers, Dancers, Filmmakers, Actors, Artists and Musicians. The Co-Hosts for the night(and parents of ESA grads), Robin Duke…

  • Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience-Thurs.,May 21st,2015@Casino Rama

    The Jason Bonham Experience and his band mates arrived at the Casino Rama stage to a standing ovation. Immediately upon arrival the band opened the set with “The Song Remains The Same” which got the crowd off their seats and pumped up. The set was impressive, with the band doing a respectful tribute to one of the greatest…

  • UPCOMING: Paint The Town RED (Saturday, May 23, 2015)

       

  • 23rd Toronto Jewish Film Festival-April 30th-May 10, 2015

    All over Toronto for 23 years “The Toronto Jewish Film Festival” arrives with over 46 Canadian Premiere, 20 Toronto Premieres and 110 films from 18 countries.  The theme of the festival was “Only The Films Need To Be Jewish To Get In.” The closing night film was:” Mr. Kaplan/Esperando A Mister Kaplan” is a 2014…

  • Don’t Miss The North American Craft Beer Experience — May 8th

    Berkeley Church – 315 Queen Street East, Toronto – May 8, 2015 Come and experience some unique and superior brews from some of the best craft breweries in Canada, plus a taste from the U.S. as well! This is a pay as you go event. Sample vouchers are available on both levels of the church and…

  • Sixx A.M.-Thurs.,April 23rd,2015@The Phoenix Theatre

    Photography by Scott Hughes Sixx A.M. played the intimate Phoenix Theatre on Thursday. Los Angeles-based hard rock band Sixx:AM, features: James Michael (acclaimed producer and vocalist), Nikki Sixx (Mötley Crüe, bass) and DJ Ashba (Guns n’ Roses/Beautiful Creatures, guitar)They have embarked on their first-ever headline tour with a packed house at their sold out first…

  • META/THIRDSPACE-Mon.,April 20th,2015@The Gallery@99Sudbury

    It was the opening reception for The Annual New Media art exhibition featuring 4th year Ryerson students. Each year this exhibition showcases selected art work displayed in a gallery atmosphere. http://www.ryersonmeta.ca Meta showcases emerging artist to display their work and talent. Thirdspace Meta exhibits artwork that combines digital and computer generated usage to make the…

  • The Princess Ball, April 19, 2015 @ The Liberty Grand, Toronto

    It was an unforgettable afternoon of royal entertainment for the whole family. Princesses and their family were treated like royalty for the entire afternoon; from the moment they stepped inside the Liberty Grand, the red carpet, a full regal announcements, to dancing with 8 Disney Princesses under sparkling stars of lights and a surprise indoor…

  • 20th ANNUAL STARLIGHT CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION @Fairmount Royal York (April 18th, 2015)

    By Bill Kwan This year the 20th Annual Starlight Children’s Foundation Canada celebrated with the theme of “Roar Into Our Twenties” and it was a spectacular evening of big band music, flapper dancers, gangsters, models on stilts and the whole hotel decorated like a “Speakeasy”. A big thank you goes out to sponsors Toys “R” Us and Babies“R“Us for…

  • SPRING FLING – KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF CANADA @ ARTSCAPE WYCHWOOD BARNS (April 16, 2015)

    The Kidney Foundation of Canada launched it’s SPRING FLING — Great food, drinks, a live Art Battle and Silent Auction! More coverage to follow ….              

  • Cocktail Crawl-Fri.,April 10th,2015@The Burroughs

    Cocktail Crawl Social Club hosted it’s Spring Fashion Show event at the ever exclusive The Borroughes Building on Friday April 10, 2015 @7:30 p.m. It was a combination of Mingling and networking at the Cocktail reception with some of Toronto’s urban elite. It was upscale networking professional and fashionista at the legendary Burroughes. What is…

  • Food And Drink Market Preview-Fri.,April 10,2015@Direct Energy Centre

    The Food And Drink Market media preview started early at the legendary C.N.E. “Direct Energy Centre” with a bevy of vendors handing out samples and gift bags last Friday. The Food And Drink show ran from Fri., April 10th to Sunday April 12th, 2015. Guest chefs doing Demo Dishes  included: Chef Susur Lee, Tania Ganassini,…