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  • ENTREPRENEURS: Meet the 2023 RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Award Winners @The Ritz-Carleton Hotel -Wednesday, November 22,2023

    The 31st annual RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards and the official announcement of the 2023 award recipients were made at The Ritz-Carleton in Toronto on Wednesday, November 22,2023,with the gala presentation of the seven winners for 2023. After a record-setting year, seven exceptional women entrepreneurs have been honoured for their remarkable achievements. These award recipients…

  • Homes For Dinner @The Globe and Mail-Sat.,Nov.18th,2023

    By BKONTHESCENE & YYZ Events It was as an evening to connect with like-minded change makers, converse on the challenges facing our city, and create transformation at the Globe and Mail venue and its picturesque view of Toronto. Homes First provides those in need with the dignity of a roof over their head, a place…

  • Fashion Art Toronto Fashion Week Fall/Winter Nov 16-19, 2023 @The Black Creek Assembly

    Steph C Fashion Art Toronto (FAT) is an annual multi-arts fashion event and the longest-running fashion week in the city. The event is celebrated for its 18-year commitment to providing an inclusive platform for Canada’s fashion and artist communities and presenting thought-provoking fashion shows and immersive multimedia art installations. This year’s 4-day event featured designers…

  • The Web Summit Lisbon 2023 

    By Sally Warburton November 13 – 16, 2023 Lisbon, Portugal The Web Summit started the evening of Monday, November 13 – The Opening Night: A celebration of Portugal ceremonies held at the Altice Arena. First on Centre Stage was a series of entrepreneurs selected to speak about their start-ups to the crowd of over 50,000. Next the…

  • Painter Josie Morway at Corey Helford Gallery

    Josie Morway Course of Empire L-R: “Skin Contact,” “The Sugar and Rush,” “Borzoi and the Dream of a Common Tomato,” and “The Bird in Your Heart 1 (Sidewalk Seating)” “The Silence” (oil and ink on canvas, 48″ x 36”) OPENING RECEPTION November 18, 2023 | 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm ON VIEW November 18 – December 23, 2023…

  • The 2023 Hockey Hall Of Fame Induction Celebration Weekend @HHOF-Fri.,Nov.10th-Mon.,Nov.13th

    By BKONTHESCENE &YYZ Photography The 2023 Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Celebration was on Monday, November 13, in Toronto (preceded by the traditional slate of “Induction Weekend” events beginning on Friday, November 10th,for the ring ceremony and also including the annual “Hockey Hall of Fame Game” hosted by the Toronto Maple Leafs).Monday was the red…

  • Music for Life @Fairmont Royal York Hotel-Thurs.,Nov.23rd,2023

    The fundraiser gala, Music for Life, which is happening at Fairmont Royal York Hotel on November 23. The goal is to raise funds for the Dixon Hall Music School, which plays a pivotal role in supporting underserved youth, who might not have access to learn a musical instrument, experience the thrill of performance and join with other…

  • 30th Scotiabank Giller Prize gala at the Four Season Hotel Nov 13, 2023

    By Steph C The Scotiabank Giller Prize, Canada’s most prestigious literary award, celebrated its 30th anniversary at the Four Seasons Hotel in Toronto on November 13, 2023. Established in 1994 by Jack Rabinovitch in honour of his late wife, Doris Giller, it recognizes outstanding works that captivate with narrative excellence.  This year’s televised star-studded gala…

  • Royal Winter Fair Nov 3rd  – 12th, 2023

    By Sally W. November in Toronto…. And it’s that time again… The annual Royal Agricultural Winter Fair!  2023 is the 101st anniversary of the RWF! Held at the Enercare Centre at Exhibition Place Toronto, It is a 10 day action-packed event with something for everyone.  The Royal had a spectacular opening with KAY, the famous…

  • The 25th Anniversary of the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame @Glenn Gould Studio, CBC Building-Wednesday, November 1st, 2023

    By Sally Warburton The 25th Anniversary of the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame took place on Wednesday, November 1st, 2023 at Glenn Gould Studio, CBC Building, 250 Front Street West, Toronto. The evening was a time to celebrate Canada’s Songwriters. The Red Carpet took place before the show with everyone sharing their excitement of the event. …

  • JEAN-MICHEL JARRE AND ARMIN VAN BUUREN-REVEAL NEW COLLABORATION“EPICA MAXIMA” INCLUDED ON OXYMOREWORKS, A COLLECTION OF COLLABORATIONS WITH BRIAN ENO, DEPECHE MODE-MARTIN GORE, AND OTHER ARTISTS

    JEAN-MICHEL JARRE AND ARMIN VAN BUUREN REVEAL NEW COLLABORATION“EPICA MAXIMA” INCLUDED ON OXYMOREWORKS, A COLLECTION OF COLLABORATIONSWITH JARRE AND BRIAN ENO, MARTIN GORE, AND OTHER ARTISTS OUT NOW ON SONY MUSICLISTEN HEREJean-Michel Jarre has collaborated with Armin van Buuren on “EPICA MAXIMA,” a re-interpretation of “EPICA” from Jarre’s last album OXYMORE. It is the second time the two electronic…

  • ComKids Masquerade Ball @Casa Loma-Thursday, October 26th,2023

    By Sally W.  Thursday, October 26 was a busy night at Casa Loma! It was the ComKids Masquerade Ball 2023! Dressed for the black tie event with beautiful evening dresses and suits, the ComKids fundraiser supporters were masked as well! Creative and beautiful masks of all kinds! And everything was in aid of the ComKids…

  • Stroke Prevention-Tuesday, November 7, 20235:00 PM – 6:00 PM PT

    Registration is required for this free live private Zoom event.https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=d02ad990-6a2a-4465-a981-195c99894ff5&envId=p-zCrdL4cOz0CZBvCOF9r06Q&bbeml=tp-zCrdL4cOz0CZBvCOF9r06Q.jPAQp4peWy0SSCB0alw8uhQ.ri5vvUwXqY0ueeeP4At11ig.l91FDnHe1XE-ZGf58fUI-aw Join us for an Open Mind presentation on “Stroke Prevention and Acute Treatment”.  This program will give an overview of types of strokes, available therapies for acute stroke, warning signs, risk factors, lifestyle choices to help prevent stroke, and the mobile stroke rescue program at UCLA.Did you know that: •  Strokes are the…

  • SPIRITBOX For Grammys “Best Metal Performance” & “Best Rock Song”

    WATCH: Official music video for “Jaded.” SPIRITBOXBest Metal Performance &Best Rock Song For“JADED”Taken From Upcoming EP “THE FEAR OF FEAR“Out November 3rd via Rise Records/Pale Chord | Pre-Order Now HERE Sounds Like Heavy Music’s Future – Loudwire“Jaded” has all the hallmarks of the Canuck unit’s icy alt-metal sound. Djent riffage that rumbles like a chunk of glacier breaking off and crashing into…

  • Mark Landwehr and Sven Waschk [coarse]Because I Wanted You To Know

    “I’ll Show You Mine” (hand-painted resin, plexiglass, corian, metal – 25.5” x 15” x 15”) ON VIEW October 7 – November 11, 2023 COREY HELFORD GALLERY 571 S. Anderson St. Los Angeles, CA 90033 Open: Tuesday-Saturday, 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm (310) 287-2340 Los Angeles’ Corey Helford Gallery (CHG) proudly unveiled their next major solo show, titled Because I…

  • The 30th Anniversary For Art With Heart @The Carlu-Tues.,Oct.3rd,2023

    Art With Heart returned to The Carlu for their milestone 30th anniversary auction of contemporary art by local Canadian artists. This was a great celebration to showcase art and the cause that is so important to Casey House. Funds raised from this amazing evening supported people living with and at risk of HIV. Art With…

  • AFROGLOBAL TELEVISIONANNOUNCES RECIPIENTS OFTHE EXCELLENCE AWARDS

       MARTIN LUTHER KINGLEGACY AWARD MARK BECKLESVice PresidentSocial Impact & InnovationRoyal Bank of Canada Mark Beckles is the Vice President of Social Impact & Innovation at Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). His responsibility for RBC’s Community Investment Programs includes RBC Future Launch, RBC Tech for Nature and RBC Emerging Artists. Through RBC Future Launch, the bank has invested…

  • Canada’s Rock of Fame @ September 28, 2023

    Photography By Sally W., Interviewed By Jesse Read and Shannen Johnston Massey Hall was filled with Canadian talent on Thursday, September 28! Big time Canadian talent! This was the 25th Anniversary of Canada’s Walk of Fame. It was time to celebrate the Canadian musicians who’ve given us the Canadian music scene which has spread worldwide! …

  • The ELEVATE FESTIVAL Toronto 2023 @The Meridan Centre-Tues.,Sept.26th-Thurs.,28th,2023

    By Sally W.  The Elevate Festival took place in Toronto from September 26th to 28th, 2023.  Tuesday September 26th evening was the opening night. The doors to Meridian Hall opened at 5pmwith a big crowd of people waiting outside to eagerly get in. Opening the event was Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow who praised the start-up sector…

  • Fashioning The Beatles, A New Book By Canadian Journalist & Author Deirdre Kelly @Liss Gallery-Tues.,Sept.26th,2023

    Yes we’re going to a party party. The Toronto launch of Fashioning The Beatles, a new book by Canadian journalist and author Deirdre Kelly, rocked out at the Liss Gallery on Tuesday night, where dozens lined up to get signed copies of a book that — only days after its hotly anticipated release — is already…