By A.J.Lam & BKONTHESCENE The stylish beautiful young and young-at-heart party-goers enjoyed the most-anticipated annual party of the year, with this year’s theme being the jet setters’ summer party paradise of the famous, or infamous, sun-drenched Greek island of Mykonos, all for the ultra-good cause of raising funds for the world-famous Hospital for Sick Children, […]
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The 27th Reel Asian Film Festival Luncheon@The Shangri-La-Wed.,May 31, 2023
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By Sally Warburton & Photography By Alex Lam Fire Horse Award Presentation Luncheon and Red Carpet at Shangri-La Hotel Toronto The Reel Asian International Film Festival will take place November 8 – 19, 2023 in Toronto, Canada Today was a celebratory event to present the 2023 Fire Horse Award. The return of the Fire Horse […]
ICFF Lavazza IncluCity Festival Press Conference @ Archeo-Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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By A.J.Lam ICFF (Italian Contemporary Film Festival) announces a greatly expanded exciting multicultural, multi-disciplinary (film, opera, and more) and all-day, including midnight, programming, at the historic Distillery District for its 12th annual Lavazza IncluCity Festival, running from June 27 until July 21, 2023. “A SAFE, UNIQUE AND INCLUSIVE SUMMER EVENTA selection of films celebrating Canada’s […]
Love Earth:A Celebration Of David Suzuki @ CBC Building on Monday, May 29, 2023
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By A.J.Lam On May 29, the Atrium of the CBC Building was adorned as a beautiful sustainable green oasis, filled by adoring fans of rockstar scientist/environmentalist/broadcaster David Suzuki, celebrating his amazing 44 years as host of the provocative programme, The Nature of Things. After their green carpet arrival, specially-invited fans, friends, and family enjoyed delicious […]
Cassatt-McNicoll: Impressionists Between Worlds Media Preview @ AGO on Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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By A.J.Lam The AGO presents the amazing artwork of two talented pioneering women artists, Cassatt and McNicoll, who brought their unique female perspectives to Impressionist Art to a male-dominated art world and to North America. “This groundbreaking exhibition brings together for the first time the work of two extraordinary women Impressionist painters, Mary Cassatt (American, […]
Butterfly Ball @ Four Seasons Hotel on Thursday, May 25, 2023
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By A.J.Lam The glamorous and beautiful supporters of Boost CYAC were out in force to raise awareness and funds at this year’s Butterfly Ball again at the super luxurious Four Seasons Hotel. “The Butterfly Ball® is a glamorous fundraising event for Toronto’s social scene and raises significant funds for Boost CYAC (Child and Youth Advocacy […]
Mr. Dressup to Degrassi: 42 Years Of Legendary Toronto Kids TV @ Myseum on Tuesday, May 23,2023
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By A.J.Lam Myseum presents the wonderful playful story of legendary and influential Toronto Kids TV since the 1950’s from which many stars have emerged, including Drake, John Candy, and Tonya Williams. “The TV shows of your childhood hit closer to home than you might think. From 1952 to 1994, Toronto was a global player in […]
Asian Heritage Month 2023 Opening Ceremony @ Innis College on May 13th, 2023
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By A.J. Lam “Celebrating the 21st Anniversary of the Signing of Asian Heritage Month Declaration by Senate of Canada and Presentation of the Walter Carsen Prize for Excellence in the Performing Arts by Canada Council for the ArtsASIAN HERITAGE MONTH 2023 OPENING CEREMONYFollowed by dim-sum lunch reception sponsored by Mr. Justin Poy” “Welcome speeches:The Honourable […]
TUSARNITUT! Music Born of the Cold Preview@ROM-Wed.,May 17th,2023
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By A.J.Lam The ROM presents, with the assistance of Montreal’s Musée des Beaux Arts, this fascinating exhibit of the intersection of Inuit culture, art and music. In addition, ROM After Dark: Music Born of the Cold, on Friday, May 19, will allow party goers to have a preview of this fascinating exhibit along with curated […]
“Where to Now : A Journey Through The Lens” Opening @ Cultural Goods Gallery on May 16, 2023
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By A.J.Lam
A Young Korean Woman Navigates the Complexities of Modern Urban Solitude in ALONERS, a Thoughtful, Resonant Drama Premiering on VOD/Digital on 6/9 TRAILER
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A YOUNG KOREAN WOMAN NAVIGATES THE COMPLEXITIESOF MODERN URBAN SOLITUDE IN A THOUGHTFUL AND RESONANT DRAMATHE FESTIVAL FAVORITE DIRECTORIAL DEBUT FROM HONG SEONG-EUN PREMIERES VIA VOD & DIGITALON JUNE 9, 2023“An introspective film, simultaneously gripping and melancholy but punctuated by moments of humor, Aloners is a stirring portrait of the cages we build for ourselves—and questions how and when […]
Peacebuilders Fundraiser Gala@The Globe And Mail-Thurs., May 4, 2023
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By Sally W. Peacebuilders Fundraiser event took place Thursday, May 4 at the Globe & Mail Centre on King Street East in Toronto. It was wonderful to have The Spring for Peace 2023 gala back to an in-person event. The Spring for Peace Gala has continued to be an important event for 20 years. Peacebuilders […]
Planted Expo for the First time in Toronto! April 29 and 30, 2023
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By Sally W. The Planted Expo which will have its 7th year in Vancouver in May 2023 made its first stop in Toronto the weekend of April 29 and 30, 2023. And what an inaugural Expo it was! The Planted Expo featured 200 exhibitor booths with Plant-forward Toronto-grown and international brands. Canada’s largest plant-based expo […]
REFUSE – A revolutionary approach to textiles & sustainable systems at the Textile Museum of Canada. April 19 – June 18, 2023
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By Gerald Glavota ABOUT THE ARTIST Padina Bondar is a hybrid designer, artist, and activist, using her work to advocate for marginalized narratives, sustainability, ethics, and inclusivity. Combining technical skills and craftsmanship with a passion for environmental protection, she transforms plastic waste into high-end textiles and embellishments. Padina’s mission is to deliver meaningful outcomes to […]
ComKids’ Celebrity Sports Mixer@The Hockey Hall Of Fame-Thurs.,April 27th,2023
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By A.J.Lam & Sally Warburton ComKids’ Celebrity Sports Mixer was another great success at the Hockey Hall Of Fame with over 700 guests, including Leaf great Rick Vaive, raising funds to support computer literacy in Toronto’s youth in order to attain educational success. https://comkids.ca/ “Computers and digital literacy are essential to the success of today’s […]