Author: BK
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Filthy Haanz | Notable Fashion Show @The Rum Exchange (Jan14, 2015)
Photography by John Ortner Getting ready for spring even if the rest of the crowd are in January mode and are still transfixed about the sleet/snow? Let’s head over to the financial district’s hot spot, located on Richmond (west of Bay St.) The Rum Exchange. A new Montreal-based premium lifestyle label here to help you look…
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Friday Night Jazz-with Stacey Renee-Fri.,Jan.9th,2015@Ripley’s Aquarium
We are setting the mood of dim lights, basement studio and fans waiting for amazing vocals from a Torch Song Singer. Well Ripley’s Aquarium hosts Friday Night Jazz the second Friday of every month, which offers live Jazz music, a cash bar, and appetizers…..almost forgot to mention the great view of the Fish and sea…
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The International Boat Show-Jan.,9th-18th,2015@Direct Energy Centre, C.N.E.
It’s the beginning of January and it’s super cold right now! The Boat Show put a little sunshine in our cold lives while we count the days before we can set sail or place our canoes in the water. This was an enormous event with acres of Boat companies showcasing their beautiful boats and accessories.…
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Butcher Babies,Hatebreed+B.L.S.-Jan.,8th,2014@Kool Haus
It was a “Swan Song” for the legendary “Kool Haus” in Toronto as this was indeed the very last Rock N’ Roll concert before the historical Kool Haus and Guvernment will be torn down for condominiums. This event went out with a “Big Bang.” It wasn’t easy to take pictures or concentrate on the show…
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LA Kings Stanley Cup Ring Donation, Dec. 13, 2014 @ Hockey Hall of Fame
On December 13, 2014, a day before playing the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Air Canada Centre, the L.A. Kings were in town and took the opportunity to give the Hockey Hall of Fame one of their 2014 Stanley Cup rings. The L.A. Kings also donated their 2012 Stanley Cup Ring that is displayed in a special showcase…
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InLight Studio Launch Party, Dec. 10, 2014 @ InLight Studio (302 Carlaw Avenue, Unit 116, Toronto)
InLight Studio welcomed guests on December 10, 2014 for their official launch party. Nestled inside an old industrial building in Leslieville (East of Downtown Toronto), InLight Studio provides space for artists to showcase their art works. InLight Studio will be a membership-based studio for artists working in all forms of art media and provide resources to create innovative and dynamic…
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Levetto Restaurant-Thurs.,Dec.11th,2014@68 Sudbury Street
Levetto professes to be “the first & foremost makers of authentic Roman cuisine at a fast-food price.” Chef Shahir Massoud (ex-Cinq 01, Teatro)served pizzas ($7 to $26) and rigatoni with beef ragu ($13)Wholesome scratch-made pasta, a unique pizza with romana dough and classic Italian salads were the food served to the media for this special…
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THE 10TH ANNUAL ANDY KIM CHRISTMAS SHOW at Virgin Mobile Mod Club (Wed Dec 10, 8pm)
THE 10TH ANNUAL ANDY KIM CHRISTMAS SHOW is scheduled for Wednesday, December 10th at the Virgin Mobile Mod Club, The line up announced so far include: Kevin Drew, Brendan Canning, LIGHTS, NEVEREST, Finger Eleven (F11), Platinum Blonde, Beverley Mahood and more to be announced! Among the charities the Andy Kim Christmas Show has raised money for…
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A Craftmas Beer Experience, Dec. 4, 2014 @District 28 (28 Logan Ave.)
On a Thursday December 4, 2014, evening as pub nights are abundant and after work drinks were in full swing, The Beer Experience (a Drink Inc event) held its inaugural Craftmas Beer Experience held at District 28 (28 Logan Avenue in up and coming Leslieville). The veune, District 28 is quickly becoming one of the newest, coolest…
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Cat Stevens/Yusuf”Peace Train,Late Again Tour”-Mon.,Dec.1st,2014@Massey Hall
It was dubbed “Peace Train……Late Again Tour”! as Cat Stevens/Yusuf played to a sold out crowd at Massey Hall. The backdrop on stage was a train station and the billboard sign read”Toronto.” It’s been 38 years since he last played in Toronto and by the reaction of the crowd it seemed like an eternity for…
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Liv, Love and Lyrics In Memory Of Olivia Wise+Livwise Foundation-Sun.,Nov.30th,2014@The Toronto Centre for the Arts in North York
Photography by Dino Funez The Concert in memory of Olivia Wise http://www.livwisefund.com/(LivWise Foundation) helping support children’s grief program called Liv, Love and Lyrics was held at The Toronto Centre for the Arts in North York Kari Winemaker’s daughter Olivia Wise died of brain cancer in November 2013. Her family’s LivWise Foundation hosted a concert entitled,…
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Fonda Lola-Mexican Bistro-“Juan”Year Anniversary-Fri.,Nov.28th,2014@942 Queen St.W
It was the “Juan”Year Anniversary for Fonda Lola Mexican Bistro https://twitter.com/FondaLola located close to the trendy Ossington district in Toronto. It was a fun filled day as guest were treated to specials “every hour on the hour” this writer arrived at the Tequila tasting hour. 3 different shots of Tequila were served and a serving…
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Fresh Burgers-Fri.,Nov.28th,2014@542 Church St.
You could say it was “Freebie Friday” at Fresh Burgers http://www.fresh-burger.com/ The grand opening of the downtown Toronto location at 542 Church St. Jacques Kavafian Founder of Fresh Burger provided the hospitality for the opening of Toronto’s new Burger experience. He says “an honest hamburger experience. Hamburger restaurants are popping all over the city but…
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Aleks Susak Runway Presentation-Wed.,Nov. 26th,2014-Gallery Rm.@99 Sudbury
Photography by John Ortner Aleks Susak alekssusak.com launched her line Wednesday night in Toronto’s 99 Sudbury. Inspired by mother nature Serbian born Susak show cased a collection of distressed jeans, leather outfits and hand painted silk dresses. New to the scene but I’m sure we’ll see her collection on the runway of Master Card Fashion…
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WXN 12th Annual-Canada’s Most Powerful Women:Top 100-Thurs.,Nov.27th,2014@M.T.C.C.
The 12th Annual Canada’s Most Powerful Women: https://www.wxnetwork.com/top-100-women Top 100 Leadership Summit&Awards Gala was held in Toronto this past Thursday at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The Leader Summit was hosted by Kathleen Taylor, Chair of the Board of RBC. A tireless and super busy speaker this week. Kathleen hosted the RBC Top Women Entrepreneurs…
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CANFAR’s Bloor Street Entertains-Tues.,Nov.25th,2014@Bloor St.+The R.O.M.
By Gillian Moody, Photography by John Ortner Every year, on the eve of World AIDS Day, Toronto experiences the coming together of exquisite culinary masters, lavish retailers, and elegant florists who join together for a vital cause: CANFAR’s Bloor Street Entertains. Thanks to Laura Patton of Weber Shandwick, on November 25th, photographer John C. and…
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The 22nd annual RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards-Nov., 26th, 2014@Fairmont Royal York
By Rose Khan, Photography By Bill Kwan The 22nd annual RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards held on November 26th, 2014 at the luxurious Fairmont Royal York in Toronto named six winners of this year’s prestigious awards including: the co-founder of Canada’s best selling brand of organic baby food; the visionary behind the world’s leading provider of…
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