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Category: Design

  • 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…

  • The Grand Re-opening of the Guild Inn Estate – Wed., June 14th, 2017

    Photography By YYZ Events Dynamic Hospitality & Entertainment Group — a leader in the special events venue industry was gracious enough to invite us to the exclusive grand re-opening of Toronto’s historic landmark, The Guild Inn Estate. With its location on the Scarborough Bluffs overlooking the beautiful Lake Ontario, the restored Guild Inn Estate has…

  • 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…

  • 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.…

  • Angels & Heroes Gala In Support Of Nanny Angel Network @Muzik (Thurs.,May 11th, 2017)

    Motherhood is never easy, even in the best of circumstances. But many times the harshest of conditions presents greater challenges to raising a child. This is where the Nanny Angel Network (NAN) comes in, the only charity of its kind in Canada to provide free, specialized in-home childcare for mothers who have been diagnosed with cancer,…

  • House Of Z @Hot Docs 2017 – Tues., April 18th, 2017

    I can remember my first time seeing a Zac Posen runway show in 2014 at the Carlu, like it was yesterday, and I confess to not really didn’t know much about the flamboyant designer back then. Sandy Chronopoulos’s House of Z, is the rise-fall-rebirth portrait of dress-designer, Zac Posen. Fashion aficionados will obviously appreciate this…

  • 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.…

  • The National Home Show And Canada Blooms@Enercare Centre-Fri.,March 10th-Sun.,March 19th,2017

    The National Home Show presented by RE/MAX and co-located with Canada Blooms for the largest North American display of innovative products, new ideas & great deals for all things home & garden with over 700 retailers & industry experts. Combining evolving technology with past traditions for a modern lifestyle, the 2017 Future Dream Home™ by…

  • An Honest Farewell”Honest Ed’s Opening Extravaganza-Ed Lives!”A 4 Day City Festival@Honest Ed’s-Thurs.,Feb.23rd-Sun.,Feb.26th,2017

    If you know a bargain, then you have shopped at Honest Ed’s! Torontonians had one last chance to say goodbye to Honest Ed’s  iconic store! The four-day farewell bash began on Thursday Feb. 23rd with the ‘Ed Lives!’ opening night party. The event, which began at 6 p.m., featured an open bar, food, music, dancing…

  • Front Row Houston Fashion Show @ The Gallery (Feb. 1st 2017)

    The Front Row Houston Fashion Show took place Superbowl weekend, on Feb 1st 2017, featured in The Gallery at 6303 Beverly Hill Street. Presented by CHKMTE (pronounced “Checkmate”), the runway became a showcase for the unique and original fashion designs by distinguished labels including Richard & Grace and Preston Douglas. Portions of the proceeds went…

  • CHKMTE presents: The 1st Annual Front Row Houston: Fashion Show@The Gallery(Wed.Feb.1st,2017)

    CHKMTE presents: The 1st annual Front Row Houston: Fashion Show CHKMTE Clothing Co. presents their 1st annual charity fashion show on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 to benefit the Mothers 2 Mothers organization in The Gallery located in Houston’s thriving Galleria area. The fashion show will begin with an opening party from 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. which…

  • The Gentlemen’s Expo@M.T.C.C.(Thurs.,Nov.10th-Sat.,Nov.12th, 2016)

    By Nicholas Chan and BK on the SCENE It all happened on November 10-12 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre South Building The Gentlemen’s Expo is the premium event for men’s lifestyle products, consumer experiences and on-stage programming that entertain and educate men. The annual event houses great speakers and compelling attractions in the categories…

  • The Stone Tile Party@1451 Castlefield Avenue(Thurs.,Nov.10th,2016)

    It was a cold Thursday November night in Toronto as we travelled uptown to be picked up in a limo bus to the annual Stone Tile party. For over 20 years, Stone Tile has been recognized as North America’s foremost authority on natural and manufactured tiles. The annual Stone Tile Gala was the perfect setting…

  • DX INTERSECTION 2016-DISPATCH@Design Exchange(Fri.,Nov.4th,2016)

    On November 4, The Design Exchange hosted the annual DX Intersection party. DX Intersection is the annual fundraiser for Design Exchange and Canada’s Design Museum. It was a night to remember, and the experience was complete with tasty beverages, amazing food, and great tunes! DX Intersection was greatly anticipated and attended by hundreds of art,…

  • ART T.O.@M.T.C.C.(Thurs.,Oct.27th,2016

    The official opening of Art Toronto was a unique and important benefit gala for the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) which has raised $5 million dollars over the past 15 years. Funds raised at the event help support the AGO’s exhibition and education programs, with a portion of the proceeds going to purchase works of…

  • Canadian Art Gala Auction Preview Cocktail Reception@Waddington Auctioneers(Thurs.,Sept.15th,2016)

    It was an Auction Preview Cocktail Reception at Waddington’s Auctioneers, 275 King St. E. on Thursday night. This preview is in anticipation of the gala which takes place at Andrew Richard Design on Thursday, September 22nd,2016, and includes more than 350 influential art, cultural, philanthropic and business leaders. The gala offers one of the largest…

  • TIFF 2016: Citizen Jane:Battle For The City@Varsity Theatre+Round Table Interview@Trinity Square Video, 401 Richmond St. W.(Fri.,Sept.9th,2016)

    Citizen Jane: Battle For The City Directed by Matt Tyrnauer World Premiere Toronto International Film Festival Docs Programme Director Matt Tyrnauer, Producer Robert Hammond and Producer Corey Reeser were in Toronto for the premiere were available for interviews. Before she became one of Canada’s greatest public intellectuals, a defender of Toronto’s diverse urban fabric, and…

  • The Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio@Maranello Alfa Romeo in Vaughan(Tues.,Aug.16th,2016)

    The Giulia Quadrifoglio (cloverleaf in Italian) was unveiled at The Maranello Alfa Romeo in Vaughan. The car is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter engine used in the Maserati Quattroporte and Ghibli sedans. The car delivers 85 hp more power than the BMW M3 (425 hp), which is also is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter engine.…

  • FAT-Fashion Art Toronto@Daniel Spectrum(April12th-16th)

    Images: Jonathan Hooper & BK on the SCENE Opening night on Tuesday had the usual glitches with a late start, confusion with security and unfortunately not a full house. Luckily the art and fashion itself outshone these minor glitches and the week seem to evolve into a great event place for everyone. The diversity of…

  • SNAP 2016 A Photographic Art Fundraiser for ACT@Reference Library(Thurs.,March31st,2016)

    SNAP!, presented by TD, is one of Toronto’s most exciting annual auction of contemporary photography, held in support of the AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT). Featuring both a live auction and silent auction, SNAP! took place Thursday, March 31, 2016 at the Bram & Bluma Appel Salon (Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street) with Dragons…