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  • Canadian Screen Awards Day 1+2@Ritz Carleton+Sheraton Centre Hotel+

    By Bill Kwan Day one of The Canadian Screen Awards was held at the luxurious Ritz Carleton. The red carpet was held in the corridor and the after party was held in the Ballroom. Some of the guests included: Helga Stephenson – CEO, Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television Martin Katz – Board Chair, Academy…

  • Reel World Visionary+Trailblazer Awards-Thurs.,Jan19th,2015@CBC Atrium

    Trail•blaz•er:”Someone who creates a path to guide others; a pioneer in a particular area who is pointing things in a new direction; an innovator.” It was an evening of awards, walking the Red Carpet,food, photo opps and drinks at the CBC Barbara Frum Atrium to celebrate outstanding contributions to The Reel World Film Festival. Tanya…

  • Juno Awards Announcement-Wed.,Feb.18th,2015@Casbah-Hamilton

    By Newton Yee Each year, the JUNO Awards recognizes Canadian music artists. This year’s show has an exciting lineup of nominees, performers, and events throughout JUNO week. JUNO week starts March 9, and culminates with the awards ceremony in Hamilton Place on March 15. The press release was hosted at the Casbah. The JUNO announcements…

  • Heritage Toronto Unveils Plaque For The Wong Association-Thurs.,Feb.19th,2015@303 Spadina Ave.

    It’s Chinese New Year’s and it’s the year of The Sheep! Heritage Toronto had a Photo Op in Chinatown to celebrate Chinese New Year’s Day and to unveil Heritage Toronto’s first plaque of 2015 – it’s for the Wong Association of Ontario. A reception followed the ceremony which was held on the 3rd floor of…

  • Iconic Signed Vinyl, Feb. 12, 2015 @Paul Hahn & co (1058 Yonge St, Toronto, ON)

    Paul Hahn & Co., hosted an exclusive showcase featuring the Icon Collection and Analogue Gallery with an evening of music, drinks and some Rock & Roll history added…to entertain the music enthusiasts that attended the event. The exhibition features rare signed and framed vinyls from music legends such as Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, the Rolling Stones,…

  • CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW @ Metro Toronto Convention Centre (Feb 13-22, 2015)

    The 2015 Canadian International Auto Show is open to the public for viewings from February 13 to 22, 2015. It’s that time of the year, when its cold outside and hundreds of cars are immaculately put on display for car enthusiasts and future buyers to view the vast assortment of cars from multiple car manufacturers.…

  • ReelWorld Film Festival 2015 Press Junket -Wed.,Feb.11,2015@Metro Hall

    A Press Junket was held at Metro Hall which was hosted by Tonya Williams and here were the guest and films being showcased: film: Finding Samuel Lowe Dir: Jeanette Kong http://www.reelworld.ca/Festival/Films.aspx?udt_618_param_detail=10 film: Nobody Writer: Fenulla Jiwani http://www.reelworld.ca/Festival/Films.aspx?udt_618_param_detail=73 film: The Long Walk Dir/Writer Bobby Del Rio Cast: Aldrin Bundoc http://www.reelworld.ca/Festival/Films.aspx?udt_618_param_detail=81 film: Listen To Me Dir/Writer Lalita…

  • THE ANNUAL BOOK LOVER’S BALL @Toronto Reference Library

    The Book Lover’s Ball celebrated its tenth anniversary of bringing together book lovers and top literary talent amongst the innovative stacks of the Toronto Reference Library, with its first black tie gala and after party at Canada’s only public reference library. With over $3.5 million raised since 2006, of which over half a million dollars…

  • Leather And Laces-Superbowl49-Jan.30th+31st@Bentley Gallery@Phoenix,Arizona

    Pictures by gotceleb.com How is Victoria Secret, The Superbowl, Rock N’Roll,Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Models and Leather And Laces have to do in common? They were all incorporated during Superbowl 49 in Phoenix Arizona for the 12th edition of Leather And Laces Gala. A two night event starting with Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover girl,Victoria Secret runway…

  • Jordin Sparks/Larry Fitzgerald-Red,White+Black Event-Wed.,Jan.28th,2015@Blur-Scottsdale,Arizona

    The outdoor Red Carpet ceremony started the evening for Jordin Sparks’ “Red,White+Black”event. Later on the evening an intimate performance with Jordin & friends was held at Blur for the Red,White and Black charity event!   This was one of THE party to be at on the Wednesday before the Superbowl game.  Jordin is Arizona born and bred…and…

  • SUPER BOWL XLIX 2015 EVENTS (Arizona)

      We’re back from Arizona Super Bowl XLIX … stay tuned for our coverage: Taste of the NFL Ron “Jaws” Jaworski’s Super Bowl Cigar Party The Players Super Bowl Tailgate (Bullseye Event Group) Friars Club Sports Roast: Terry Bradshaw 14th Annual Players’ Wives Fashion Show Moves Magazine Presents: NIGHT MOVES Super Bowl Event Jordin Sparks |…

  • Bad Grandpa Movie Premiere

    By Derek Lang Bad Grandpa Director: Jeff Tremaine I really shouldn’t list this movie as I never finished watching it. It’s one of those movies where you can feel your IQ dropping as you watch. I got through about 15 minutes and had to turn it off. This is a first for me as I…

  • ONE for Love Valentine’s Event, Unlock Something Special – Friday February 13th 2015

    Making plans for Valentine’s? Stressed already? Make it easy for yourself (courtesy of DateNite.ca)… Join us for our 3rd annual Valentine’s to celebrate Love as you know it. $20 purchased in advance or $25 at the door (if space is available). This is event is perfect for both couples and singles, its an event that…

  • The Hobbit:The Battle of the Five Armies Official Trailer Movie Premiere

    By Derek Lang The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014) Director: Peter Jackson The theatre we watched this in seemed to be using a really poor projection bulb, the movie seemed overly dark. I think this is the darkest 3D film I’ve watched in the theatre. Overall I thought the movie was kind…

  • Jupitar Ascending Movie Premiere

    By Derek Lang Jupiter Ascending (2015) Directors: Andy and Lana Wachowski Think of the backdrops and architecture of Dune mixed with Star Wars episode 2, throw in some elements of the Terminator and you almost have this movie except you don’t really care about the characters. Also for a movie with a lot of action,…

  • Interior Design Show Preview+Opening Reception-Jan.22nd-25th@M.T.C.C.

    Every January, the Interior Design Show, a 3 day event occurs in Toronto, which showcases and shapes the industry for the year in North America and beyond. The 17th edition of Canada’s design fair celebrates leading brands, speakers and rising local talents. It placed a spotlight on Canadian-made products and small-batch designers, as well as…

  • Toronto Design Offsite Festival‎-TO DO Opening Party- Wednesday January 21, 2015@SMASH

    Photography by John Ortner Hosted by Toronto Design Offsite Festival Festival and sponsored by Douglas Design Studio. ‪ “TO DO Opening Party” #‎TODO15‬ was held at the fantastic site called”SMASH”, the week started off on a cold wintery Monday, but we kicked-it-off mid-week at the TO DO Opening Party. We attended SMASH in the Junction…

  • Friday Night Jazz-with Stacey Renee-Fri.,Jan.9th,2015@Ripley’s Aquarium

    We are setting the mood of dim lights, basement studio and fans waiting for amazing vocals from a Torch Song Singer. Well Ripley’s Aquarium hosts Friday Night Jazz the second Friday of every month, which offers live Jazz music, a cash bar, and appetizers…..almost forgot to mention the great view of the Fish and sea…

  • The International Boat Show-Jan.,9th-18th,2015@Direct Energy Centre, C.N.E.

    It’s the beginning of January and it’s super cold right now! The Boat Show put a little sunshine in our cold lives while we count the days before we can set sail or place our canoes in the water. This was an enormous event with acres of Boat companies showcasing their beautiful boats and accessories.…

  • Butcher Babies,Hatebreed+B.L.S.-Jan.,8th,2014@Kool Haus

    It was a “Swan Song” for the legendary “Kool Haus” in Toronto as this was indeed the very last Rock N’ Roll concert before the historical Kool Haus and Guvernment will be torn down for condominiums. This event went out with a “Big Bang.” It wasn’t easy to take pictures or concentrate on the show…