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  • The 28th Annual Crystal Ball Gala, Nov. 8, 2014 @Metro Toronto Convention Centre

    This year marked the 28th Annual Crystal Ball Gala for the Reach for the Rainbow, recognized as one of the top Black Tie revenue generating galas held in Canada. This gala draw the who’s who of the corporate elite, the affluent, philanthropists and A-Listers out for an evening of unsurpassed enjoyment.  This year Crystal Ball…

  • Scotiabank Giller Prize, Nov 10, 2014 @The Ritz-Carlton

    The 21st Scotiabank Giller Prize was held in the grand ballroom at the Ritz-Carlton and televised by CBC (click on the link to view the show) on November 10, 2014.  The Giller Prize, the richest literary award for fiction recognizes Canadian authors for the talents.  The prize $100,000 goes to the winner and $10,000 going to other…

  • A Royal Canadaian Evening-Thurs.,Nov.6th,2014@Casa Loma

    An elegant evening full of black ties, evening gowns and Equestrian talk. It was A Royal Canadian Evening held at the legendary Casa Loma. The Countess Bathurst, special guest Commander Chris Hadfield and host Neil Aitchison were in attendance for this gala in support of Dressage Canada and the Canadian Dressage Athlete Assistance Program(C-DAAP) The…

  • 1st annual Starlight Children’s Foundation-Tea&Tiaras-Sun.,Nov.3rd,2014@Fairmount Royal York

    Starlight Children’s Foundation http://www.starlight.org 1st Annual Tea&Tiaras “Where High Tea Meets High Fashion” was held at the legendary Fairmount Royal York. Jennifer Valentyne opened the event with opening remarks while violinist Grenville Pinto was onsite in the lobby entertainment guest as they arrived to “welcoming cocktails.” Soprano Antonella Cavallaro sang “La Vie EnRose” as Tea…

  • JACK BRUCE RIP 1943 – 2014

    “Jack Bruce, probably the most musically gifted bass player who’s ever been” – Roger Waters “He was a great musician and composer, and a tremendous inspiration to me” – Eric Clapton “I am very sad to learn of the loss of a fine man, Jack Bruce… My thoughts & wishes are with his family at…

  • 2nd Annual 50 Most Influential People-Thurs.,Nov.6th,2014@Ritz Carleton

    The second annual list of Toronto’s 50 most influential people was held at The Ritz-Carleton with over. 300 guests in attendance for this intimate cocktail event. Guests were welcomed in with an advance copy of the new December issue in which the list appears,Toronto Life publisher David Hamilton and editor Sarah Fulford started off the…

  • The Monarch Mag, Nov 4, 2014 @Her Majesty’s Pleasure (566 King St. W)

    The Monarch Mag had their coming out party with a launch party at Her Magesty’s Pleasure in King West on a November night in Toronto. Founded by sisters, Tracy McMaster and Alison Heden, The Monarch Mag is about finding or following new trends, sharing that new hot spot, providing product reviews and new restaurants and destinations…

  • Visit Flanders, Nov. 4, 2014 @2nd Floor Events (461 King St. W)

    On a rainy Tuesday evening, 2nd Floor Events welcomed guests from the travel industry for an evening commemorate 100 years after the events Flanders Field and to also learn and explore the richness of what Belgium and Flanders. Guests were treated to some of Belgium’s finest beers, steak frites, steak tartare, mussels and other hor…

  • TEDDY BEAR AFFAIR 2014, VIVA ITALIA at MTCC (Nov 1, 2014)

    by AJ Lam The Teddy Bear Affair raises funds for the Children’s Aid Foundation, which since 1979, helps vulnerable kids across Canada overcome the obstacles in life that hold them back. “Through no fault of their own, thousands of Canadian children face lives of poverty, neglect and abuse – unpromising conditions for a healthy, productive adolescence…

  • Halloween Party-Fri.,Oct.31st,2014@Steam Whistle Roundhouse

    Halloween comes to town once a year in Toronto. So Steam Whistle Roundhouse had one “hell of a party” to celebrate the festive costume season. It was full to capacity at the Roundhouse with beer and other beverages flowing to the enthusiastic crowd. Give an”A” for effort on the creativity of the costumes that were…

  • Toronto Luxury Chocolate Show, Nov., 2, 2014 @Roy Thompson Hall

    The 4th Annual Toronto Luxury Chocolate Festival is happening this weekend at the famous Roy Thompson Hall (located at King St West and Simcoe). Do you have a love for chocolate and everything that can be paired with chocolate? If you answer is yes, then this is your can miss event this weekend, even after…

  • 2nd Annual HUSH HUSH Bash-Sat.,Oct.25th,2014@Bloor/Gladstone Branch Library

    The Second Annual HUSH HUSH Bash for “Transforms Toronto Public Library Into A Speakeasy” was held on Saturday,October 24th, 2014 at the Bloor/Gladstone Branch Library. The library was transformed into a prohibition-era speakeasy for one night for the event. This event was being hosted by New Collection, the Toronto Public Library Foundation’s young patrons group.…

  • J.Lindeberg Flagship Retail Store Opening-Fri.,Oct.24th,2014@Queen St.District

    The J.Lindeberg Flagship store preview was staged on Friday, October 24th, 2014 with alot of fanfare. The Swedish Fashion House J.Lindeberg was founded in Stockholm in 1996 with the vision to build an international brand for modern and aware consumers. The brand bridges fashion and function, offering outstanding products for a modern active lifestyle. They…

  • Contemporary Art Fair 2014 Preview-Wed.,Oct.23rd,2014@Joey & Toby Tanenbaum Opera Centre

    The first edition of Feature: Contemporary Art Fair (www.featureartfair.com) was presented by the Contemporary Art Galleries Association. The event provided visitors with an original experience with art, artists and gallerists. Based on its expertise in art fair organization, the AGAC is the ideal promoter for this new initiative, which is characterized by the finest contemporary art…

  • TASTEMATTERS 2014 In Support Of Eva’s Initiatives-Tues.,Oct.21st,2014@The Liberty Grand

    By Rose Khan Toronto is the home of world class cuisine culture and some of the world’s best chefs, vintners and brew masters. Toronto also prides itself in civic action, where community rallies together to stand up for those who need a great start in life, and sometimes a second chance. TasteMatters 2014 in support…

  • The Great Jewellery Heist Oct., 22, 2014 @Arcadian Court

    Bridgepoint Active Healthcare hosted the 4th Annual Great Jewellery Heist event over an elegant luncheon tempting the guests with jewels that were donated by the leading designers and jewellers in Toronto.  Guests showed up to the event blinged with accessories and dressed to impress as they mingled with other influential women and socialites of Toronto.  On…

  • The Everything To Do With Sex Show Media Preview-Thurs.,Oct.23rd,2014@Oasis

    This weekend marks the 15th year of the sex industry consumer show The Everything To Do With Sex Show in Toronto. On Thurs., Oct. 23rd, 2014 Oasis http://oasisaqualounge.com/ opened up their doors for “The Everything To Do With Sex Show Media Preview.” Oasis Aqualounge is a water themed adult’s playground in downtown Toronto. The real…

  • Delicious Food Show Oct., 17, 2014 @Direct Energy Centre

    The 2014 edition of the Delicious Food Show #DFS14 (Food Network) kicked off on October 17th, 2014 and ends October 19th, 2014.  Media were given a tour of the venue and treated to a morning breakfast from Bar Buca and coffee from Parachute Coffee.  Followed by a quick Q&A session by the panel of featured…

  • Manyatta Cares-Sat.,Oct.18th,2014@The Centre for Social Innovation

    The Manyatta Cares event was held at The Centre For Social Innovation(CSI), a beautiful brick & beam building at 720 Bathurst Street. Manyatta Cares charities include the following: http://manyattanetwork.com/manyatta-cares-event-more-info/ http://brightafricans.com/ http://brightafricans.com/ http://brightafricans.com/ it is about building partnerships with community organizations that have a social impact. Manyatta Cares believes on the idea of active, productive and…

  • Under The Umbrella, Oct., 17, 2014 @LeParc Banquet Hall

    On October 17th, 2014 after a long work week, there was a full turn out at Le Parc Banquet Hall to support John and Laurie in their fundraising efforts for 3rd Annual Gala Under The Umbrella.  Under the Umbrella supports those effected with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. For more information or to stay up to…