Author: BK
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TIFF2014 Day 3, Hello Canada Gala @ Ritz Carlton, Sat Sep 6 2014
by Bill Kwan #TIFF2014 The Ritz Carlton was the setting for Hello Magazine’s annual TIFF Gala on day 3 of the Festival, Sept 6th 2014. It was a memorable event for patrons being treated to fantastic food, fine wine among an assortment of beverages, and lavish desserts. As usual Hello Magazine pulled all the stops…
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TIFF2014 Day 2 and O.M.D.C. @ The Carlu, Fri Sep 5 2014
by Bill Kwan #TIFF2014 Day 2 of tiff was a raining day in Toronto but didn’t dampen the spirits of the movie goers and for sure it didn’t dampen the spirit of the event gala “goers”. We stopped over at the O.M.D.C. event which stands for the Ontario Media Development Corporation. Showcasing multiple films, we…
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3rd Annual TIFF Gala @ TIFF Bell Lightbox, Wed Sep 3 2014 (and Canadian Film Makers party)
by Bill Kwan #TIFF2014 The stars are shining in Toronto with the premiere of the 3rd Annual Toronto International Film Festival, better known as TIFF, beginning on September 4th. Academy winner Al Pacino was the honored guest for this Red Carpet gala and was interviewed in a Q&A with George Strombo.
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FanExpo @ the Toronto Metro Convention Centre, Aug 28-31 2014
by Bill Kwan The geeks are here, the geeks are here! Toronto FanExpo, Canada’s premiere convention for genre entertainment fanfare, celebrated it’s 20th spectacular year. From Thursday to Sunday the Metro Convention Centre was packed wall to wall as geeks and fans, both local and visitors from all corners, came together to celebrate their love…
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The Ochestra (E.L.O.) @ the C.N.E Bandshell, Sun Aug 24 2014
by Bill Kwan The original leaders: Jeff Lynne and Bev Bevan are no longer with the new version of E.L.O. But in no way did that take away from the enjoyment of listen to all the hits of the multi-talented former members and new members of “The Orchestra”. And what a beautiful night it was…
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Linkin Park Carnivores Tour @ the A.C.C., Sun Aug 24 2014
by Bill Kwan Linkin Park played at the Air Canada Centre on Sunday, Aug 24th, 2014. Feeling somewhat felt like one of those D.J. showcases that are so popular but with an edge and some “real musicians”, it was a unique concert experience. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a fan of Linkin Park and love…
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Alice in Chains @ Casino Rama, Sat Aug 23 2014
by Bill Kwan Alice In Chains played to a capacity crowd in Orillia @ Casino Rama on Sat., Aug 23rd, 2014. This writer had a chance to meet the members before the show. The band members I heard are fan friendly and it showed when I introduced myself to each of the band members. I…
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Deep Purple @ Casino Rama, Fri Aug 22 2014
by Bill Kwan When Deep Purple played at the Casino Rama Entertainment Centre, it was a testament to greatness. The English rock band was founded in 1968 and are spoken in the same breath of Rock Royalty in the company of other venerable bands such as Led Zepplin and Black Sabbath. It’s inconceivable that this…
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Cirque du Soleil: Kurios, Big Top Day – Thurs., Aug 21, 2014
Press Release Event date: Thurs Aug 21 2014 Location: Commissioners St.,Grand Chapiteau, Port Lands As for the past 30 years, Cirque du Soleil sets up its Big Top with the help of a team of specialized technicians in every city it viists with a touring show. The raising of the Big Top is the first…
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15th Annual Buskerball in support of Epilepsy Toronto @ Maple Leaf Gardens – Tue Aug 19 2014 – and the Street Festival
By Bill Kwan The 15th annual Scotiabank BuskerBall: Aug 21st to 24th Downtown Yonge Neighborhood from Queen St to College St. Admission is by donation to Epilepsy Toronto www.scotiabankbuskerfest.com A fun and unique fundraising event in support of Epilepsy Toronto. Hosted at the Mattamy Athletic Centre aka Maple Leaf Gardens us Torontoians like to call…
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The Mavericks @ The CNE Bandshell, Sat August 15 2014
by Bill Kwan During The Mavericks concert at the CNE, lead singer Raul Malo remarked how even as cold as Toronto is, it’s still a great city. Not that the fans seemed to mind the climate commentary, as the crowd stormed the front area dancing the night away for two hours to the band’s catalogue…
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Launch party for the The Gentleman’s Expo, Thu Aug 14 2014 @ the Redbull HQ
by Bill Kwan A big thank you goes out to Alessandra Seca P.R. Manager for The Gentlemen’s Expo for the invite and hospitality. Gentleman’s Expo event date: Nov 14-16 @ Metro Convention Centre http://www.gentlemensexpo.com For anybody interested in fashion, tech, music, sports, cars, alcohol, grooming, sex, food, entrepreneurship, gaming, DIY and other things that would generally…
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Suite 22 Interiors -Thurs., Aug 14, 2014
Photos by Bill Kwan A big thank you goes out to Carolyn La – Account Coordinator of B.A.D. P.R. http://www.badpr.ca/about/ for the great hospitality and invite. Suite 22 Interiors Brings Modern Italian Furniture to Toronto Studio 22 Interiors http://suite22.ca/ held their grand opening event in downtown Toronto on Thurs., 100% made in Italy and…
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FanExpo: Aug 28-31 2014 @ Metro Convention Centre
PRESS RELEASE FEC Fact Sheet
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Alice Cooper & Motley Crue-Sun., Aug. 10th, 2014 @Molson Amphitheatre
by Bill Kwan Alice Cooper opened for Motley Crue with Hello Hooray and kept the show rolling with his roster of hits including; Million Dollar Babies, Welcome to My Nightmare and Eighteen. With his usual flair for theatrics, Cooper delivered with his signature python routine, the guillotine and transforming into Frankenstein! It was a stellar…
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15th Annual Scotiabank Buskerfest in support of Epilepsy Toronto, Thu Aug 21 – Sun Aug 24, 2014
media provided by Toronto, June 24, 2014 – Epilepsy Toronto is pleased to present their signature fundraising event, Scotiabank BuskerFest. In partnership with the Downtown Yonge BIA, they are proud to announce an outstanding roster of international and Canadian acts, both new and returning, for the 15th edition of Toronto’s international street performers festival. Scotiabank…
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Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival Grand Parade – Sat Aug 2 2014
by Bill Kwan Exhibition Place on Lakeshore Blvd was the place to celebrate Caribbean Carnival with the premiere showcase of the Festival. The grand parade was a spectacular and vibrant masquerade, thriving with colourful and striking costumes, steel pan bands, and massive human operated floats.
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Victoria’s Secret Model Martha Hunt @ Toronto Eaton Centre, Thu July 31 2014
Brill Communications Press Release VICTORIA’S SECRET SUPERMODEL MARTHA HUNT CELEBRATES THEIR NEWEST BRA COLLECTIONS in TORONTO WHO: Victoria’s Secret Supermodel Martha Hunt has been gracing top international runways from Louis Vuitton, Miu Miu and Balmain since her debut in Paris at the Spring Issey Miyake show in 2007. A career highlight came when the super…
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Big Sugar @ Speakeasy 21, Thu July 31 2014
by Bill Kwan It was a warm night in Toronto’s Financial District where Gordie Johnson (guitar and vocals) and Kelly Hoppe (harmonica and vocals) of the Big Sugar band brought their music to Speakeasy 21. The crowd enjoyed a spirited acoustic set with Big Sugar’s hits and a lot of Blue’s cover tunes. And with…
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