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Category: Art Exhibit

  • The Annual Mayors Evening For The Arts@MTCC-Mon.,Nov.,20th,2017

    By Nicholas Chan On November 20, some of Toronto’s brightest stars and top performers will join Mayor John Tory and Barbara Hackett for the annual Mayors Evening for the Arts. The gala, emceed by Cheryl Hickey of Entertainment Tonight Canada and Noah Cappe of The Bachelorette Canada. In support of Toronto Arts Foundation’s Arts in…

  • BOOMBOX-“LlVE FOREVER”@TIFF Bell Lightbox-Thurs.,Nov.2nd,2017

    By BK on the SCENE The iconic movie/TV show “Fame”, featuring Irene Cara, transformed TIFF Bell Lightbox into it’s own modern school for the arts, inspired by the 1980’s prestigious performance arts high school in New York City. Patrons were transformed in a unique, multi-sensory experience, featuring Toronto’s emerging artists and performers.   Boombox installations…

  • Art Toronto-OPENING NIGHT PREVIEW@Metro Toronto Convention Centre-Thursday, October 26, 2017

    By Kimberly Samnang The official opening of Art Toronto is a unique and important benefit gala for the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) which has raised $5 million dollars over the past 16 years. Funds raised at the event help support the AGO’s compelling exhibition and education programs, with a portion of the proceeds going…

  • “LIVE FOREVER AT BOOMBOX”-TIFF Bell Lightbox-Thurs.,Nov.2nd,2017

    LIVE FOREVER AT BOOMBOX: TIFF’S ANNUAL PARTY WILL TRANSFORM THE LIGHTBOX INTO A FAME-INSPIRED MODERN SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS boombox is one of Toronto’s unmissable fundraising events and will feature bold installations by emerging artists and performers using film, live art, VR, and dance TIFF Bell Lightbox will be revamped into a massive modern school…

  • Guillermo del Toro Book Signing (Sat. Sep. 30, 2017)&Exclusive Tour-(Thurs.,Nov.3rd,2017)@ AGO

    By Kimberly Samnang and BK on the SCENE Guillermo del Toro: At Home with Monsters opened September 30 at The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO). Fans lined up starting at 6am to meet this superstar for an autograph signing. He’s a Mexican-American film director, screenwriter, producer and novelist. In his filmmaking career, del Toro has…

  • Nuit Blanche@Downtown Toronto-Sat.,Sept.30th,2017

    By Nicholas Chan and Kimberly Samnang Nuit Blanche became far more socially conscious for 2017, with themes of protest, environmental issues and artistic production. It was a necessary evolution to have socially conscious art displays. Still, not everything was great about this year’s event. The violent aspect with hooligans strolling the downtown streets and some…

  • Cirque du Soleil: Volta (Tue. Sep. 19, 2017)

    Cirque du Soleil hosted it’s Official Premiere Event and festivities in Toronto for New Big Top Show VOLTA! Celebrity guests captured on the red carpet included: Superstar singer Karl Wolf, Host Melissa Grelo from CTV’s The Social, Tyler Stewart drummer for the Barenaked Ladies, Tyler Holmes and Shawn Lemon of the CFL Argonauts team, Chef…

  • TIFF @ Mongrel House (Monday Sept. 11, 2017)

          By AJ Lam Mongrel Films, Canada’s leading independent film distributor, once again was the generous host of TIFF celebrities and film aficionado partiers for a week of nightly parties at TIFF Mongrel House, aka, the 1822 Georgian-style Campbell House, the oldest remaining home from the original town of York. Party-goers were entertained…

  • SMASH:VOYEUR*ISH@The Gardiner Museum-Thurs.,June 22nd,2017

    SMASH:Voyeur*ish is the second installment of the new art party for 2017. A one-night journey of our human nature to be watched without being seen, the art directed by Justin Broadben,Voyeur*ish explores life in a world that’s constantly looking back at itself. SMASH: Voyeur*ish art is inspired by the work of artists like Cindy Sherman,…

  • “Function in the Junction”In Support Of The Haiti School Building Project@2854 Dundas St. W-Thursday, June 22,2017

    Photography By Nicholas Chan The Haiti School Building Project hosted “The Function in the Junction” event on Thursday, June 22, a festive mix of drinks, dancing and food, the night was hosted at 2854 Dundas St. W, catered by guest chef Anthony Rose of Toronto’s most buzzed about restaurants: Rose & Sons, Fat Pasha, The…

  • Eva’s Initiatives@Evergreen Brickworks-Wed.,June 7th,2017

    Eva’s Initiatives event was held at Evergreen Brick Works and the hosts for the evening were Designers and television personalities Colin Lewis McAllister and Justin Patrick Ryan. It was a fun night with signature libations, exquisite food and a home decor fans delight. Home for Life, Toronto’s most meaningful home-themed marketplace and auction in support…

  • The 6th Annual Moonlight Gala @McMichael Gallery-Saturday, June 3rd, 2017

    The yearly trip to Kleinberg, Ontario is well worth it, as we attended The 6th annual McMichael Canadian Art Collection’s. This is the premier fundraiser and this year’s event was another fabulous evening under the stars, a night  with ambiance unlike any other. Upon arrival, we were treated to a glass of wine and as…

  • Raise The Caliber – Art Creates Change exhibit @Only One Gallery at 5 Brock Avenue-Wed.,May 31st,2017

      We were invited to The Raise The Caliber – Art Creates Change exhibit at Only One Gallery for the VIP cocktail party + preview. The event includes renown artists Doug Schwartz of Detroit Wick with his spectacular lucite sculptures and Tracy Hiner of Blackcrow Studios with her breathtaking photographs of decommissioned guns and shell casings.…

  • Bounce Block Party@The Theatre Centre-Sat.,May 27th,2017

    We Enjoyed a night of live music, dancing, immersive performances, magnificent tastes, and all-around excitement to celebrate the dynamic work of The Theatre Centre. BOUNCE is a party that features the best of the West Queen West Neighbourhood. The party features some of the favourite choices for local dining and entertainment and brings them together…

  • The 20th Annual Tiff Kids International Film Festival Awards @The TIFF Bell Lightbox – Sun., April 23rd, 2017

    The Tiff Kids International Film Festival Awards celebrated its 20th anniversary, presented their prestigious awards ceremony on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at The TIFF Bell Lightbox. The awards for the TIFF Kids International Film Festival were announced and the festival came to a close honouring the most creative and brightest in children’s cinema with Toronto’s…

  • The 6th Annual Waterkeeper Gala@The CBC-Thurs.,April 20th,2017

    It was titled”PROTECTING A SWIMMABLE, DRINKABLE, FISHABLE FUTURE FOR EVERYONE.” The Lake Ontario Waterkeeper/Swim Drink Fish Canada is an independent Canadian charity working for a day when every person in our watershed can safely touch the water, when the water is pure enough to drink, and when the lake is clean and wild enough that…

  • digiPlaySpace: Creative Machines @ TIFF 2017 (Feb. 18 – Apr. 23)

    While Easter long weekend had many kids exploring their backyards for painted eggs, the TIFF Kids International Film Festival 2017, had them exploring the boundless possibilities of technology in their futuristic feature event, digiPlaySpace 2017: Creative Machines. Families were treated to a unique technological experience, playing with dynamic robots, coding, and lights that surround and…

  • Images Festival 30th annual edition-April 20 – 27, 2017.

    Images Festival returns for its 30th annual edition April 20 – 27, 2017. The festival is Canada’s largest on and off screen showcase of innovative contemporary art, featuring eight days of screenings, events, performances and exhibitions. In total, the 2017 festival includes 48 on screen films, 12 off screen exhibitions, and four live image projects.…

  • SNAP-A Photographic Fundraiser for ACT@Bram&Bluma Appel Salon-The Toronto Referance Library-Thurs.,March 30th,2017

    SNAP 2017 was held on Thursday, March 30th, 2017 at the Bram & Bluma Appel Salon at the Toronto Reference Library. SNAP is one of ACT’s two annual fundraising events. A photographic fundraiser featuring a Live and Silent Art Auction, and a photo competition, SNAP is an opportunity to bring together those who have a…

  • Canada’s National Ballet School, Canadiana Gala @ The Carlu (Fri. Mar 3RD, 2017)

    By BK on the SCENE & Photos by AJ Lam Toronto is renowned as a thriving center for art & culture in Canada, boasting acclaimed academies of the arts where thousands of young talents learn their craft. On Friday March 3, 2017, The Carlu was honoured to host the Canada’s National Ballet School’s Canadiana Gala,…