Category: Events
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Taste Ontario – Wine Country Ontario Oct. 2, 2014 @ ROM
Taste Ontario, presented by Wine Country Ontario was hosted on October 2, 2014 at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM). This event allow guests to experience the 57 wineries from Ontario that were exhibit all within one venue. Guests of the event were allowed to experience tastings from the 3 major wine producing regions in Ontario:…
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The 6th Annual Northern Lights Award – Toscana Banquet and Conference Center (September 26, 2014)
The 6th Annual Northern Lights Award took place on Friday September 26, 2014 at Toscana Banquet and Conference Center. We would like to thank Jennifer Salo, Director of Public Relations for her gracious invitation to this prestigious event. For more information, please refer to their: The gala was a celebration of women in…
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CBDco VIP & Media Launch – 81 King Street East, Toronto (Sep 30)
In the heart of downtown Toronto, CBDco (Creations by Design) held a VIP & Media Launch showcasing pieces that any design-savvy designer will appreciate. A special thank you to Evolution PR
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KING EAST DESIGN DISTRICT/GARY TAXALI -SAT, SEPT 20, 2014 @GEORGE BROWN COLLEGE ROOFTOP
George Brown College, St. James Campus, hosted the VIP Reception to celebrate the King East Design District and Gary Taxali, famed illustrator/artist and graduate of OCAD University. Sponsors Barefoot wine and Mill Street kept the festivities and beverages flowing throughout the event. Gary Taxali continues with another event on Oct 8 with his collection of…
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Culture Days: Toronto Symphony Orchestra @Roy Thompson Hall
Culture Days 5th Anniversary Kick Off with the TSO Conduct Us This was an opportunity to allow the public a chance (via drawn ballots) to try their skills at conducting the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO). The lucky few that had this once in a lifetime experience were offered a chance to conduct…
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11th Annual ANGELS BALL – In Support Of Free The Children – Sat. Sept. 27, 2014 @ Montecassino Woodbridge
A big “shout out” goes to ANGELS BALL Chair Mr.Glenn Webster of The Toronto Earlscourt Rotary and the rest of The Board Of Directors for their invite and hospitality for the 11th Annual ANGELS BALL – In Support Of Free The Children. The charity proceeds from this year’s 2014 ANGELS BALL to the Free The Children Adopt…
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THE RALLY FOR KIDS WITH CANCER START YOUR ENGINES BRUNCH @RealSportsBar, Sept 20, 2014
Adrenaline ran high as Car Rally Drivers and Celebrity Navigators raced off after the checkered flag waved at Maple Leaf Square beside the Air Canada Centre. A relaxing delicious brunch was served with plentiful caffeinated drinks under the two-storey high widescreen HD TV at the Real Sports Bar and Grill before participants set out on…
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THE RALLY FOR KIDS WITH CANCER WINNERS CIRCLE GALA DINNER @ Ritz-Carlton, Sept 20, 2014
All Car Rally Drivers, Celebrity Navigators, sponsors and invited guests, hosted by CP24 Breakfast’s Steve Anthony, mingled in an intimate setting in the Ballroom at the ultra-luxurious 5-star Ritz-Carlton Hotel while enjoying an incredible dinner, first class entertainment, and a live auction.
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Politics Of Fashion/Fashion Of Politics – Wed. Sept.18th, 2014 @Design Exchange
The Design Exchange presents”Politics Of Fashion/Fashion Of Politics”, in conjunction with fashion icon Jeanne Beker and main sponsor Mantella Corporation. Running from Sept. 18th 2014 to Jan 25th 2015, the exhibition is a showcase of over 200 works and explores how design is showcased in society from the past to the present day. Canadian fashion designer, Jeremy Laing…
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ARTBEATS CIRCUS GALA (In Support Of The Mississauga Arts Council – Sat. Sept.13th, 2014@Croatian Parish Rec.Park)
The ARTBEATS CIRCUS GALA took place under The Big Top at the Croatian Parish Recreational Park in Mississauga. The theme this year were the classic attractions of the “Ringing Bros.and Barnum Bailey Circus”. Bohdan Shulakewych, President of the Board for Mississauga Arts Council was on hand to start the festivities. Master of Ceremonies, Nick Farrow…
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FanExpo @ the Toronto Metro Convention Centre, Aug 28-31 2014
by Bill Kwan The geeks are here, the geeks are here! Toronto FanExpo, Canada’s premiere convention for genre entertainment fanfare, celebrated it’s 20th spectacular year. From Thursday to Sunday the Metro Convention Centre was packed wall to wall as geeks and fans, both local and visitors from all corners, came together to celebrate their love…
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Cirque du Soleil: Kurios, Big Top Day – Thurs., Aug 21, 2014
Press Release Event date: Thurs Aug 21 2014 Location: Commissioners St.,Grand Chapiteau, Port Lands As for the past 30 years, Cirque du Soleil sets up its Big Top with the help of a team of specialized technicians in every city it viists with a touring show. The raising of the Big Top is the first…
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Launch party for the The Gentleman’s Expo, Thu Aug 14 2014 @ the Redbull HQ
by Bill Kwan A big thank you goes out to Alessandra Seca P.R. Manager for The Gentlemen’s Expo for the invite and hospitality. Gentleman’s Expo event date: Nov 14-16 @ Metro Convention Centre http://www.gentlemensexpo.com For anybody interested in fashion, tech, music, sports, cars, alcohol, grooming, sex, food, entrepreneurship, gaming, DIY and other things that would generally…
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FanExpo: Aug 28-31 2014 @ Metro Convention Centre
PRESS RELEASE FEC Fact Sheet
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15th Annual Scotiabank Buskerfest in support of Epilepsy Toronto, Thu Aug 21 – Sun Aug 24, 2014
media provided by Toronto, June 24, 2014 – Epilepsy Toronto is pleased to present their signature fundraising event, Scotiabank BuskerFest. In partnership with the Downtown Yonge BIA, they are proud to announce an outstanding roster of international and Canadian acts, both new and returning, for the 15th edition of Toronto’s international street performers festival. Scotiabank…
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Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival Grand Parade – Sat Aug 2 2014
by Bill Kwan Exhibition Place on Lakeshore Blvd was the place to celebrate Caribbean Carnival with the premiere showcase of the Festival. The grand parade was a spectacular and vibrant masquerade, thriving with colourful and striking costumes, steel pan bands, and massive human operated floats.
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Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner, Eh? Dine Alone Records, That’s Who …
Dinner is Served! Got a little package in the mail from a Canadian music label called Dine Alone Records. Unbeknownst to me (after a quick Wiki search), I discovered that this was a little (?) homegrown independent Canadian record label. Started in 2005, Dine Alone Records debuted with a little band called City and Colour and since…
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World Pride 2014-Opening Reception,Human Rights Conference+”I Do”-June 20th-29th 2014@Various Locations
On Thursday June 26, 2014, IGM & Human Rights Reception was held at Innis College. This reception was held to create a meet and greet of influential Human Rights Activists such as Bill Schiller (Sweden), Roseanna Flamer-Caldera (Sri Lanka), Gareth Henry (Jamaica), Angie Umbac (Philippines), Marcela Romeo (Argentina), Anna Rekhviashvili, and many others. My thoughts…
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MLSE TEAM UP CHALLENGE-Sun., June 22nd, 2014@BMO Field
By Bill Kwan The MLSE Team Up Challenge was held at BMO Field/Exhibition Place to raise funds for Camp Trillium. A unique day of food, music, sports, silent auction and fun for the teams that participated. The teams of 8-10 players must reach a minimum fundraising target of $5,000 each to enter. These funds were…
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Luminato 2014 June 6th-15th 2014@Various Locations
By Josh Cowell An amazing year for the eighth edition of Luminato. Some of the highlights were: Time Talks with Daniel Lanois, Isabella Rossellini, Rufus Wainwright; The Roots in concert; Ziggy Marley’s rousing reggae concert; Bebel Gilberto’s bossa nova in concert; Aline Morales’ Brazilian concert; Daniel Lanois and his “Sleeping In The Devil’s Bed” Concert;…
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