Category: celebration
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RAW CATERING Official Launch@Lavelle-Tues.,Jan.23rd,2018
Sarah Baptiste’s new company RAW Catering had their official launch on Tuesday at Lavelle. Sarah is lovingly known as “The Oyster Queen Of Toronto”, and the invited guests appreciated oysters and the great hospitality. https://www.rawcatering.ca/ This catering company specialises in distinctive culinary experiences at premier venues and events, collaborating directly with event planners, caterers and…
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2018 North American Auto Show@Detroit- Cobo Centre-Sat.,January 20, 2018
Photography By Doel Debasu Datta The 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit might not have been as hogh profile as it could’ve been, but that doesn’t mean the show was a dud! Quite the opposite, vintage cars, pickup trucks and muscle cars are in your garage, thenthis year’s show was for your taste…
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Choose Joy + Do Good @The Richmond Mon.,December 11th,2017
Monday evening was Toronto’s first snowfall, and ”GOOD TO BE GOOD”, with partner “NAGI”, threw their last event for 2017-‘Choose Joy + Do Good’on December 11th at The Richmond. This event is dedicated to raising funds for the Community Food Centres charity whose services assist food banks throughout our city. It was a festive evening,…
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The Gentlemen’s Expo@M.T.C.C.-Friday Nov. 24th&Sat.,Nov.,25th 2017
By: Sorin Sim What does shopping, wine, tweed, a culinary stage and boxing have in common? You could find them all and more at this year’s Gentlemen’s Expo. Some of Saturday’s honourable mentions were: Chef Tonia Wilson, Joe Carter & Robbie Alomar (center stage), Rachel Bies, Darcy Tucker & Curtis Joseph and Michelle Tham (head…
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The 9th Annual Prosperity Ball-Moonlight Masquarade @The Carlu-Nov.25th,2017
This was the 9th annual gala in aid of “New Beginnings” support program and the theme this year was “Prosperity Ball/Moonlight Masquerade.” Home Guests of the event were treated to a delicious three course dinner while singing sensation Anna Cyzon wowed us with two original songs and entertained the patrons while they dined. Guests browsed…
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The 25th Annual RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards@The Fairmount Royal York-Wed.,Nov.22nd,2017
The 25th annual RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards granted honours to six winners in this year’s prestigious ceremonies, including: the founder of a non-for-profit that pioneers STEM education for women nationally, a blue-collar CEO of one of the most successful retail maintenance businesses in the country and a restaurateur and real-estate mogul whose empire is…
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She Does the City! Nov 16 -19, 2017
By: Sorin Simniceanu She Does the City celebrated their 10th anniversary with a weekend long pop-up. The event was sponsored by Knix Wear, Instax and United Way, among others. More importantly, She Does the City has partnered with United Way, promising a $10,000 giveback to help the organizations in this city who support women: Sistering,…
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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…
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The Good, Bad And Ugly Sweater@Second City-Nov.20th,2016-Jan.5th,2017
It’s that time of the year! “AGAIN!” We’ll be faced with Garlands, Christmas Trees and Horrible/Tacky sweaters. The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Sweater, at The Second City, made fun of all the washed up, broken down traditions that tend to plague us during the holiday season. On stage November 20, 2017 to January…
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2017 Right To Play Tribute Dinner@Metro Toronto Convention Centre -Tuesday, November 14, 2017
BY Kimberly Samnang Right To Play hosted its fourth signature Tribute Dinner on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 in Toronto — a fundraising event to celebrate the power of play, and its ability to transform the lives of children and empower youth around the world. The Dinner paid tribute to The Honourable Chantal Petitclerc, Canadian Senator,…
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The 7th Annual Under The Big Top Gala In Support Of Autism@Liberty Grand-Thurs.,Nov.16th,2017
2017 was the 7th annual gala for-Under The Big Top For Autism! This is a cause that’s especially dear to everyone, as autism affects 1 in 88 children with that number growing constantly. It was an honour to be a part of an event that is trying to help children and parents in the absence…
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Luckystickz celebrates his new release November 28 at Lula Lounge (Toronto ON) before ringing in the new year December 31 at the Hamilton Convention Centre (Hamilton ON). STEEL PAN SAVANT & MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER LUCKYSTICKZ SETS FORTH ON EVERY DAY BATTLE — AVAILABLE NOW!
Percussionists are born with a passion and rhythm so key to their being, and Canadian singer, songwriter, steel pan aficionado, and motivational speaker Luckystickz is absolutely no exception to this rule. Dejehan Hamilton as Luckystickz is an awesome interview; between his experience at Boston’s alumni-heavyweight Berklee College of Music as the very first Canadian steel…
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Gold Medal Plates@Metro Toronto Convention Centre Thursday, November 16, 2017
By Kimberly Samnang What a grand finale to the 2017 Gold Medal Plates campaign! The event in Toronto was simply stellar, with superb food and drink, a highly successful trip-auction, great conversation between the brilliant MC, Scott Russell and the athletes – Olympian bobby-dazzlers. And of course the house band was on fire in front…
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The 5th Annual Angels Catwalk For SickKids@SteamwhistleRoundhouse-Thursday, November 16, 2017
By Nicholas Chan and BK on the SCENE Angels Catwalk for SickKids is a yearly fundraiser put on by Ashley’s Angels which helps charity raise a significant amount of funds for transplant research and awareness for organ and tissue donation. http://www.angelscatwalk.ca/ The 5th annual Angels Catwalk for SickKids is one of Toronto’s most anticipated charitable…
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The 26th Annual Mirror Ball@The Westin Harbour Castle-Fri.,Nov.10th,2017
By Nicholas Chan and BK on the SCENE The 26th annual Mirror Ball, which brought together nearly 700 Toronto-based executives, survivors and enthusiastic repeat attendees, to raise critical funds for the cause,and it took place on Friday November 10 at The Westin Harbour Castle. This was an incredible night in support of all women, facing…
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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…
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INTRODUCING: SICKKIDS VS LIMITS – CAMPAIGN LAUNCH@Mattamy ATHLETIC CENTRE-FRI.,OCT.27th,2017
In 1949, the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) was built at 555 University Avenue, the entire city gathered for the cause. Nearly 85,000 donors lined up for a tour. It’s 2017, and 21st century medicine shouldn’t be held back by an outdated building. That’s why there is a great need to build a new SickKids…
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The 10th Anniversary-“IMAGINE”Gala In Support Of The Pinball Clemons Foundation@The Westin Harbour Castle-Tues.,Oct.24th,2017
By Kimberly Samnang The Michael “Pinball” Clemons Foundation (MPCF) 10th annual ‘Imagine Gala’ benefitting under-resourced youth, locally and around the world was held at the The Westin Harbour Castle. A sold out black tie affair, the evening was filled with some big power names that included celebrities, professional athletes, actors and politicians while the entire…
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Heritage Toronto Awards 2017@The Carlu-Mon.,Oct.23rd,2017
The winners of the 2017 Heritage Toronto Awards were announced last night during a ceremony hosted by award-winning journalist Christopher Hume. More than 500 guests from Toronto’s city-building community attended this flagship networking event at The Carlu. In its 43rd year, the Heritage Toronto Awards recognize extraordinary contributions to the conservation and celebration of Toronto’s…
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60 FEMALE CHEFS SUPPORT ONE WORTHY CAUSE AT “EAT TO THE BEAT “WHERE HIGH-CALIBRE CUISINE AND FINE LIBATIONS TAKE CENTRE STAGE -Tuesday, October 17, 2017| Roy Thomson Hall
By Kim Samnang High-calibre cuisine and the finest libations took centre stage at Eat to the Beat. Celebrating its 22nd year, Eat to the Beat was a mecca for urban foodies who came to experience the best Ontario’s culinary scene had to offer. It is the only event in Canada that exclusively featured the talent…
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