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  • 2nd Annual 50 Most Influential People-Thurs.,Nov.6th,2014@Ritz Carleton

    The second annual list of Toronto’s 50 most influential people was held at The Ritz-Carleton with over. 300 guests in attendance for this intimate cocktail event. Guests were welcomed in with an advance copy of the new December issue in which the list appears,Toronto Life publisher David Hamilton and editor Sarah Fulford started off the…

  • The Monarch Mag, Nov 4, 2014 @Her Majesty’s Pleasure (566 King St. W)

    The Monarch Mag had their coming out party with a launch party at Her Magesty’s Pleasure in King West on a November night in Toronto. Founded by sisters, Tracy McMaster and Alison Heden, The Monarch Mag is about finding or following new trends, sharing that new hot spot, providing product reviews and new restaurants and destinations…

  • Visit Flanders, Nov. 4, 2014 @2nd Floor Events (461 King St. W)

    On a rainy Tuesday evening, 2nd Floor Events welcomed guests from the travel industry for an evening commemorate 100 years after the events Flanders Field and to also learn and explore the richness of what Belgium and Flanders. Guests were treated to some of Belgium’s finest beers, steak frites, steak tartare, mussels and other hor…

  • TEDDY BEAR AFFAIR 2014, VIVA ITALIA at MTCC (Nov 1, 2014)

    by AJ Lam The Teddy Bear Affair raises funds for the Children’s Aid Foundation, which since 1979, helps vulnerable kids across Canada overcome the obstacles in life that hold them back. “Through no fault of their own, thousands of Canadian children face lives of poverty, neglect and abuse – unpromising conditions for a healthy, productive adolescence…

  • Halloween Party-Fri.,Oct.31st,2014@Steam Whistle Roundhouse

    Halloween comes to town once a year in Toronto. So Steam Whistle Roundhouse had one “hell of a party” to celebrate the festive costume season. It was full to capacity at the Roundhouse with beer and other beverages flowing to the enthusiastic crowd. Give an”A” for effort on the creativity of the costumes that were…

  • Toronto Luxury Chocolate Show, Nov., 2, 2014 @Roy Thompson Hall

    The 4th Annual Toronto Luxury Chocolate Festival is happening this weekend at the famous Roy Thompson Hall (located at King St West and Simcoe). Do you have a love for chocolate and everything that can be paired with chocolate? If you answer is yes, then this is your can miss event this weekend, even after…

  • 2nd Annual HUSH HUSH Bash-Sat.,Oct.25th,2014@Bloor/Gladstone Branch Library

    The Second Annual HUSH HUSH Bash for “Transforms Toronto Public Library Into A Speakeasy” was held on Saturday,October 24th, 2014 at the Bloor/Gladstone Branch Library. The library was transformed into a prohibition-era speakeasy for one night for the event. This event was being hosted by New Collection, the Toronto Public Library Foundation’s young patrons group.…

  • J.Lindeberg Flagship Retail Store Opening-Fri.,Oct.24th,2014@Queen St.District

    The J.Lindeberg Flagship store preview was staged on Friday, October 24th, 2014 with alot of fanfare. The Swedish Fashion House J.Lindeberg was founded in Stockholm in 1996 with the vision to build an international brand for modern and aware consumers. The brand bridges fashion and function, offering outstanding products for a modern active lifestyle. They…

  • Contemporary Art Fair 2014 Preview-Wed.,Oct.23rd,2014@Joey & Toby Tanenbaum Opera Centre

    The first edition of Feature: Contemporary Art Fair (www.featureartfair.com) was presented by the Contemporary Art Galleries Association. The event provided visitors with an original experience with art, artists and gallerists. Based on its expertise in art fair organization, the AGAC is the ideal promoter for this new initiative, which is characterized by the finest contemporary art…

  • TASTEMATTERS 2014 In Support Of Eva’s Initiatives-Tues.,Oct.21st,2014@The Liberty Grand

    By Rose Khan Toronto is the home of world class cuisine culture and some of the world’s best chefs, vintners and brew masters. Toronto also prides itself in civic action, where community rallies together to stand up for those who need a great start in life, and sometimes a second chance. TasteMatters 2014 in support…

  • The Great Jewellery Heist Oct., 22, 2014 @Arcadian Court

    Bridgepoint Active Healthcare hosted the 4th Annual Great Jewellery Heist event over an elegant luncheon tempting the guests with jewels that were donated by the leading designers and jewellers in Toronto.  Guests showed up to the event blinged with accessories and dressed to impress as they mingled with other influential women and socialites of Toronto.  On…

  • The Everything To Do With Sex Show Media Preview-Thurs.,Oct.23rd,2014@Oasis

    This weekend marks the 15th year of the sex industry consumer show The Everything To Do With Sex Show in Toronto. On Thurs., Oct. 23rd, 2014 Oasis http://oasisaqualounge.com/ opened up their doors for “The Everything To Do With Sex Show Media Preview.” Oasis Aqualounge is a water themed adult’s playground in downtown Toronto. The real…

  • Delicious Food Show Oct., 17, 2014 @Direct Energy Centre

    The 2014 edition of the Delicious Food Show #DFS14 (Food Network) kicked off on October 17th, 2014 and ends October 19th, 2014.  Media were given a tour of the venue and treated to a morning breakfast from Bar Buca and coffee from Parachute Coffee.  Followed by a quick Q&A session by the panel of featured…

  • Under The Umbrella, Oct., 17, 2014 @LeParc Banquet Hall

    On October 17th, 2014 after a long work week, there was a full turn out at Le Parc Banquet Hall to support John and Laurie in their fundraising efforts for 3rd Annual Gala Under The Umbrella.  Under the Umbrella supports those effected with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. For more information or to stay up to…

  • Manyatta Cares-Sat.,Oct.18th,2014@The Centre for Social Innovation

    The Manyatta Cares event was held at The Centre For Social Innovation(CSI), a beautiful brick & beam building at 720 Bathurst Street. Manyatta Cares charities include the following: http://manyattanetwork.com/manyatta-cares-event-more-info/ http://brightafricans.com/ http://brightafricans.com/ http://brightafricans.com/ it is about building partnerships with community organizations that have a social impact. Manyatta Cares believes on the idea of active, productive and…

  • Damzels 20th Anniversary Party, Oct., 16, 2014 @Gallery345

    The Damzels (@damzels) 20th (Damzels In This Dress) anniversary party was held at Gallery 345. Not your ordinary fashion designers, Kelly Freeman and Rory Lindo are two ladies out to make a statement with their unique rock and roll and pin-up style inspired dresses with a vintage edge that you rarely see today.  Some of the…

  • Startup Fashion Week: The Future of Fashion Runway Show (October 9, 2014)

    The Future of Fashion Runway Show was held at Hang Loose Media Studios on Thursday October 9, 2014 in Toronto.  This intimate setting provided exposure to brand awareness to up and coming new fashion designers. Runway Participants included: 1. Atelier Guarin – Designer Sebastian Guarin – info@atelierguarin.com 2. The Wild North – Designer Janet Han – Janet@thewildnorthapparel.com…

  • Fleetwood Mac-Sat.,Oct.18th,2014@A.C.C.

    As a young teen it was a tradition to see a”Summer Rock Concert Festival”and one of my first ones that I saw as a teen was headliners Fleetwood Mac with The Steve Miller Band at the old Rich Stadium in Buffalo in 1978. At the height of their commercial success with the multi-platiumn “Rumours” Lindsey…

  • Gary Taxali”Unfamous Pocket Square Launch-Wed.,Oct. 8th,2014@DOM Interiors

    DOM Interiors for the Gary Taxali for Unfamous Pocket Square Launch (available at Harry Rosen). A fun night of great conversation, beverages and food for the great artist Gary Taxali. Gary tops his last event on the rooftop of George Brown and he’s always smiling, chatting the people up and very cordial to the camera…

  • 2014 JUNO Nominee Alysha Brilla “Womyn” Album Release Party @ The Painted Lady (Wednesday, Oct 1)

    Alysha Brilla, (2014 Juno Nominee) “Womyn” Album Release showcase performance took place on Wed Oct 1, 2014 at The Painted Lady (218 Ossignton Avenue).  Walking from my office located in the business district of downtown Toronto, to an intimate bar, The Painted Lady, I found myself feeling a little overdressed…but actually relaxed. As I made my way past the…