Category: celebration

  • Coney Hatch 40th Anniversary Concert@El Macombo-Fri.,Dec. 29th,2022

    By Franklin Lau & BKONTHESCENE It was a night “Under the Neon Palms” at the El Mocambo. As Toronto’s hard rock legends Coney Hatch performed thier debut album in its entirety to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their certified gold record. The show included additional songs from their extensive catalog. Coney Hatch returned to the…

  • Jazz Flutist Marie-Véronique Bourque Captures Endless Winter Snow with Holiday Song “The Shovel Shuffle” 

    MP3, WAV, Photos, Bio and All Assets Here “The Shovel Shuffle” YouTube and Spotify Website There’s a satisfaction in shoveling snow, a certain athleticism, a nuanced choreography to it all. Who are we kidding – shoveling snow is the worst! But if you live in Canada, it’s a necessity, and jazz flutist Marie-Véronique Bourque and her band are here…

  • KRAMPUS BALL@The Opera House-Sat., Dec.10th,2022

    It has been 10 years of alternative celebrations during the Xmas season! This was a can’t miss event during the festive season Costumes were encouraged, but not mandatory that didn’t scare away the patrons, as all were welcome on a Saturday night at The Opera House. There was a FREE ALL AGES PARADE along Queen…

  • A War Child Gala@ The ROM-Mon.,Dec.5th,2022

    THE WORLD THAT’S POSSIBLEOn December 5th THE WORLD THAT’S POSSIBLE, an exclusive gala evening to celebrate humanity’s vast potential, stir the imagination, and inspire us to create the world that’s possible. Proceeds from this unforgettable night of gourmet international cuisine, prepared by Chef Mark McEwan and inspired by the regions where War Child works, world-class…

  • Canada’s Walk of Fame Star-Studded Gala Returns @Beanfield Centre, Saturday, December 3rd,2022

    Photography By Alex Lam,Video By Shannen Johnstone&Interviews By Jesse Read More than 700 guests converged at Toronto’s Beanfield Centre on December 3rd to celebrate this year’s Inductees and Honourees during an unforgettable night of tributes and performances. During the star-studded Red Carpet arrivals, Canada’s Walk of Fame honoured the 2022 Inductees with their commemorative “Star” unveiling;…

  • Blue Moon Brewing at the Gotham Awards with celebs including Adam Sandler, Aubrey Plaza, Janelle James, Gabrielle Union and more!

    The 32nd annual Gotham Awards on behalf of Blue Moon Brewing Company who joined the event as the official beer sponsor of the Awards. The Gotham Awards took place last evening, Monday, November 28th at Cipriani Wall Street in downtown New York City, with a full red-carpet gala and hundreds of celebrities and industry VIP’s in attendance. The Gotham Awards are the first of…

  • Canadian International Fashion Film Festival (CANIFFF) 3 Days Of Festival Events & 21 Award Categories-November 28th to 30th, 2022

    By Steph C. & Alex Lam THE DiRECTORS PARTY TIFF for the fashionistas? Canadian International Fashion Film Festival (CANIFFF) showcased the very best submissions from the international fashion films community for three days from November 28th to 30th in Toronto. An intimate and exclusive Directors’ Party kicked off the event at the majestic Eglinton Grand…

  • CONEGLIANO VALDOBBIADENE: THE HEART OF PROSECCO SUPERIORE D.O.C.G. Seminar-Mon.,Nov.21st,2022

    “You will learn how this region produces the best of the best in Italian sparkling wine and will hear about the distinctive hills of Prosecco Superiore D.O.C.G, their ancient winemaking practices, and be introduced to the finest producers in the region.” The small group of selected wine connoisseurs was led through a highly informative Prosecco-tasting…

  • Canadian Directors receive WIDC Awards Worth Over $265K Towards Development and production of original Content

    Vancouver, Canada (November 2022) – During a WIDC Awards celebration hosted Sunday, November 27, 2022 on Zoom, Women In the Director’s Chair (WIDC) organizers handed out multiple awards valued at over $265k, including cash and in-kind services towards development, production and post production of women*-directed projects.  Top prize winner, Susanne Serres takes home the 2022 WIDC Feature Film Award,…

  • CONEY HATCH CELEBRATE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF DEBUT ALBUM WITH UPCOMING SHOW AT EL MOCAMBO

    CONEY HATCH CELEBRATE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF DEBUT ALBUM WITH UPCOMING SHOW AT EL MOCAMBOThe El Mocambo in Toronto is undoubtedly one of the most instantly recognizable names when it comes to music venues. After all, such iconic artists as the Rolling Stones, Elvis Costello, the Cars, and Stevie Ray Vaughan have all performed at the legendary…

  • TICKETS FOR ‘NEIL YOUNG: HARVEST TIME’ ON SALE NOW – NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN DOCUFILM IN CINEMAS WORLDWIDE ON DECEMBER 1

    TICKETS FOR ‘NEIL YOUNG: HARVEST TIME’ ON SALE NOW AT NEILYOUNGHARVESTTIME.COM  OFFICIAL TRAILER HERE SHAKEY PICTURES, TRAFALGAR RELEASING & WARNER RECORDS PRESENT NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN DOCUFILM IN CINEMAS WORLDWIDE ON DECEMBER 1 WITH SELECT ENCORES ON DECEMBER 4 PHILADELPHIA, PA – Tickets are on sale and the official trailer debuted today for “Neil Young: Harvest Time,” the never-before-seen docufilm celebrating the 50th anniversary…

  • Valentino Pink PP Collection​&Melanoma Canada&Dr. Julia Carroll @Yorkdale Mall-Thurs.,Nov.24th,2022

    Photography By Alex Lam It was an exclusive party on Thursday night to celebrate the new Valentino Pink PP Collectio at Yorkdale Mall. Together with Melanoma Canada and Dr. Julia Carroll to showcase the importance of skin care and protection. Still frame of a moment, frozen in a monochrome sign that pervades everything: Creative Director…

  • The 30th annual RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards@The Fairmount Royal York Hotel-Wed., Nov.23rd,2022

    The 30th annual RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards was held at The Fairmount Royal York Hotel on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, with the gala presentation of the seven winners of the 2022 awards. These award winners join the five recipients of the up-and-coming entrepreneur ‘Ones to Watch’ award category, who were announced in September. This…

  • International Ballet Theatre presents THE NUTCRACKER for ONE NIGHT ONLY December 17, 2022 at Meridian Hall

    PRESENTS THE NUTCRACKER THE UNFORGETTABLE HOLIDAY CLASSIC FEATURING UKRAINIAN PRINCIPAL DANCERS, VLADYSLAV ROMASHCHENKO AND OLGA POSTERNAK A COUPLE WHO TOURED THE WORLD TO RAISE MONEY FOR UKRAINIAN HUMANITARIAN AID PRESENTED FOR ONE NIGHT ONLYDECEMBER 17, 2022 AT 7PM AT MERIDIAN HALL Toronto, ON Toronto International Ballet Theatreproudly presents the triumphant return of a production of the…

  • Memory Ball 2022@‘1871’ Berkeley Church Event Venue-Fri., Nov.4th,2022

    By Sally W. It happened! Friday, November 4, 2022! After being postponed several times, the 8th Annual Memory Ball in support of Alzheimer Society of Toronto was back! This special charity gala brings together young professionals, community leaders and philanthropists in support of the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. The ticket purchase for the fundraiser contributes…

  • Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign Surpasses 2 Million Tree Goal@Fort York National Historic Site  -Wed.,Nov.2nd,2022

    Photography by Wayne Baggs On Wednesday it was a special event at Fort York National Historic Site in Toronto. It was announced that over 2 million trees were planted to honour every Canadian who served in the country’s Armed Forces and the 117,000 who paid the ultimate sacrifice. The campaign began in 2015, and is…

  • Handle With Care, opening at Los Angeles’ Corey Helford Gallery (CHG) On October 29th and On View Through December 3rd(Or Beyond)

    L-R: “What a Big Mouth (Little Bad Hiding Hood),” “Fragile Heart,” “Where Is My Mind,” and “Who’s Bad” ·       Watch Ceccoli painting “All In My Head” HERE and “Fragile Heart” HERE Handle With Care opens Saturday, October 29thfrom 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm in Gallery 3, alongside a solo show from Brandi Milne, titled Everything I Ever Was, in the Main Gallery. Ceccoli in her studio working on “What a…

  • SOCAN Foundation Announces Laura Niquay as Recipient of TD Indigenous Songwriter Award

          SOCAN Foundation Announces Laura Niquay as Recipient of TD Indigenous Songwriter AwardFive Additional Artists Receive Special Distinctions FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 7, 2022Toronto, ON – The SOCAN Foundation is thrilled to announce Laura Niquay as the recipient of the annual TD Indigenous Songwriter Award. The critically acclaimed Attikamek artist from Trois-Rivières, QC is being recognized for her songs “Moteskano” and “Nicto Kicko”, works that…

  • A Special Afternoon Event To Learn More About Taiwan!-Fri.,Oct.21st,2022

    By Steph C.With the borders opened, Taiwan is ready to welcome the world. The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Toronto prepared a special treat for Torontonians to get a taste of Taiwan this weekend at Charidise Toronto and then a short walk to Yonge-Dundas Square for the pop-up activation. Enter into a life-sized rendition…

  • ImagineNATIVE Film and Media Arts Festival and Opening Night October 18-23, 2022 – Toronto | Digital October –  24-30, 2022 

    By Sally Warburton Tuesday, October 18 was the first night of the annual ImagineNATIVE Film and Media Arts Festival.  The opening night event party was held at Ricarda’s on Peter Street in Toronto.  A beautiful venue to welcome Indigenous filmmakers, people in the film industry, movie-goers and others who support Indigenous film and arts. The…