Category: Events
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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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Ringo Starr and His All-Star Band-Fri., June 6th, 2014@Casino Rama, Orilla
It was two years ago in 2012 when Ringo Starr and His All-Star Band started their North American/World Tour in Niagara Falls. This will be the very first time his “All-Star Band” will tour with the same All Starr Band members line up from the 2012 junket. Ringo Starr the one time Beatle drummer launched his…
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CMW-Canadian Music Week-May 6th-10th, 2014
A big shout out to: Kaitlyn Davies || AUDIO BLOOD INC. *Powering the Best. Publicity and Administrative Assistant *Catch the #ABFam at CMW! for the invite and hospitality for CMW ! Support Canadian Music Week! and for the whole year of 2014! For ticket info:http://cmw.net/music/wristbands/ Also Ticket information is also available at http://cmw.net/music/ Looking forward…
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CIBPA: Kathleen Wynne Gala
by Bill Kwan Thank you goes out to Natalie Gennaro events coordinator of CIBPA (Canadian Italian Business And Professional Association) toronto.cibpa.com. Premier Kathleen Wynne’s speech to the crowd about the future of Economic Development in Ontario kept the audience listening to her every word. Premier Wynne has been leader of the Liberal Party of Ontario…
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ACG Toronto Presents: Break Your New Year’s Resolution
by Bill Kwan photos by Steve Blackburn A big thank you goes out to Allison Girardin www.acg.org for the invite to the next installment of the ACG get together at the Beer Academy. This association for corporate Growth Toronto Chapter is a premier Association dedicated to acquisitions, strategic corporate development and mergers/acquisitions. Today 12,000 members…
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TSO Celebrates Chinese New Years
by Bill Kwan photos by Steve Blackburn A big thank you goes out to: Carrie Sager – President FLIP Publicity & Promotions Inc. carrie@flip-publicity.com And JILL ANGELSTAD – TSO Publicity Coordinator The Year of the Horse: A Chinese New Year Celebration Monday, February 3, 2014, 7:00PM Roy Thomson Hall
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Jaws Cigar Party
by Bill Kwan A big thank you goes out to Taylor Tropea for her invitation and hospitality. It was a Super-Superbowl atmosphere at the 5th annual fund raiser to benefit the Jaws Youth Playbook! We all look forward to next year’s event at Superbowl 49 in Arizona! ***RON JAWORSKI AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEWS, UPON REQUEST*** Media…
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Glazerpalooza
By Bill Kwan It was the Kickoff to Superbowl week at the Glazerpalooza event! Thank you goes out to Klint Briney of BRANDed Management! A night of star-studded athletes and celebrities graced the Red Carpet at Pranna to support Wounded Warriors Fund and Hurricane Sandy relief. The who’s who such as Eric Dickerson, Jay Glazer,…
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Motionball ThreeSixtyFive Gala
motionball THREESIXTYFIVE Gala Presented by AIR MILES in support of the Special Olympics Canada Foundation Thank you goes out to Jennifer Love of Duet Public Relations for her invitation. Friday, February 7, 2014 Liberty Grand Centennial Entrance VIP Ticketholders – doors open 7:00 p.m. Gala doors open at 9:00 p.m.
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Economic Club Luncheon with Mayor Rob Ford
by Bill Kwan event date: Jan 23 2014 The Economic Club Luncheon was held up for over an hour by the late arrival of the guest of honor – Mayor Rob Ford. When he did arrive he was greeted with a frenzy of Media reporters wanting to know why he was late. His press secretary…
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Ferrari 458 Speciale Preview
by Bill Kwan event date: Jan 8 2014 Who doesn’t love a Ferrari? Enzo Ferrari would be happy to see the launch of the 458 Speciale! It was a night of hot cars, great conversation and car enthusiasts. The retro look and racing feel made this luxury sports car a “Must Have” for the Ferrari…
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ACG @ Moxies Grill & Bar
by Bill Kwan Tuesday Dec. 10th 2013-ACG @ Moxies Grill and Bar Downtown. Thank you very much to Allison Girardin of Managing Matters. For more information on the organization www.acg.org/toronto please contact Allison at allison@managingmatters.com A thank you goes out to the exclusive social event sponsors: TCE, Miller Thompson-Lawyers and Accuval Liquitec.
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Jack Daniel’s & The Hive Holiday Barrel Tree
photos by Bill Kwan event date: Dec 11 2013 A big thank you to Dane Gergovich of Media Profile for the hospitality. Jack Daniel’s & The Hive to unveil famous Holiday Barrel Tree Lighting ceremony a Canadian first; will be toasted with new Winter Jack apple whiskey punch Toronto, ON – On Wednesday, December 11,…
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Top 100 Women Leadership Summit
by Rose Khan photos by Bill Kwan On Wednesday, December 4, 2013, Toronto had the honour and privilege of recognizing and celebrating This year’s Top 100 Women Leadership Summit and Awards Winners at the downtown Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel. A heart felt thank you goes out to Jennifer Lee of national P.R. for the great…
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Fausto & Farrah
by Rose Khan Date: Nov 29, 2013 Location: Ricky Ricardo’s On November 29, 2013 at the popular Ricky Ricardo’s in Toronto One of the most exciting upcoming teams from NYC, brought us the BEST OF BOTH WORLDS with Fausto & Farrah of New York City and Dominican Republic! They taught some of the best workshops…
