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  • The 5th annual local edition of Le Dîner en Blanc®@Robert Wagner Jr. Park(Thurs.,Sept.15th,2016)

    As many as 5000 elegant, white-clad souls converged before Robert Wagner Jr. Park to celebrate the 5th annual local edition of Le Dîner en Blanc®, the world’s largest global pop-up dinner party, partnered with Apothic White wine. #apothicwhite Hopeful you were able to make it. If not, we hope you enjoy a selection of photos…

  • Nordstrom Opening Gala @Eaton Centre (Wed.,Sept.14th,2016)

    Nordstrom Eaton Centre, at 220,000 square feet,  held a pre-opening gala at their Eaton Centre store on Wednesday featuring shopping, fashion shows, as well as delicious food. signature cocktails, savour dinner and amazing desserts. We enjoyed live music by The Dwayne Gretzky,  and we also did a bit of shopping. All proceeds, which totalled over…

  • TIFF 2016: The 2016 Birks Diamond Tribute during TIFF@Shangri-La(Mon.,Sept.12th,2016)

    Telefilm Canada and Birks paid tribute to 12 Canadian women in film at the 2016 Birks Diamond Tribute during Day 5 of TIFF at the Shangri-La hotel in downtown Toronto. The 2016 honourees of the Birks Diamond Tribute to the Year’s Women in Film were directors Tracey Deer, Ann Marie Fleming,April Mullen, Léa Pool and…

  • 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…

  • BuskerFest 2016@Woodbine Park(Sept 2nd-5th,2016)+The 2nd Annual‘The Night Is Yonge’ Soiree@Aperture Room(Thurs.,Aug.25th,2016)

    Woodbine Park was the new venue for the yearly BuskerFest 2016! Away from the hustle and bustle of the Yonge St.+Dundas St. corridor made for a more intimate setting for this year’s edition of the festival. Live performers, break dancers, jugglers, fire eaters and silver Elvis were some of the exciting attractions filling Woodbine Park…

  • 11th Annual Kultura Filipino Arts Festival@Nathan Phillips Square(August 5th-7th,2016)

    By BK on the SCENE The Kultura Festival was held at Nathan Phillips Square from August 5th to 7th, 2016, with its 11th consecutive year of traditional and modern Filipino cultural experience.  http://www.kultura.ca/about The Kultura’s culinary battle returned this year with  Kain Kalye: Filipino Street Eats Competition. Guests were able to tour/taste the traditional and…

  • Toronto Beer Festival@The Bandshell Park, C.N.E.(July 22nd-24th,2016)

    By BK on the SCENE We were invited to attend the official unveiling ceremony of “Sample Sweden” at The Toronto’s Festival of Beer at The Bandshell Park, C.N.E. This was a preview and took place prior to the public access to the festival. The Swedish-Canadian Chamber of Commerce mingling with the patrons, Six Swedish breweries…

  • The Green Flag Gala@Hunter’s Landing(Thurs.,July 14th, 2016)

    By BK on the SCENE The Green Flag Gala is the official opening party and everyone was rev up for the Honda Indy Toronto! And of course the big race was on Sunday by the lakefront. The Green Flag Gala featured a live auction of race items, experiences and locally sourced treasures. Proceeds supported blood…

  • Toronto Maple Leafs Centennial Exhibit@Hockey Hall Of Fame+NHL Draft Party@Real Sports Bar&Grill

    By Bill Kwan With 67 Players and 12 Builders, Toronto’s hockey franchise boasts the most Honoured Members inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Beginning in 1917 as the Arenas, becoming the St. Patricks in 1922 and then the Maple Leafs in 1927, the Toronto Maple Leaf Centennial exhibit pays homage to those that have…

  • Toronto’s Festival Of Beer@Bandshell Park, Exhibition Place(July 22nd,23rd+24th,2016)

    http://beerfestival.ca/ We Hope to see everyone on Friday +/or Sunday!Saturday is totally “SOLD OUT”! 7 Reasons to attend this year’s Toronto’s Festival Of Beer! 1) House Of Pain(To Kick Off The Opening Day!) Legendary Hip Hop artists House Of Pain are known to be incredible live. This is your chance to see Everlast, Danny Boy…

  • Honda Indy@Exhibition Palce, Toronto(July 15th-17th, 2016)

    http://www.hondaindytoronto.com/ For Tickets: http://www.hondaindytoronto.com/tickets Fan Guide: http://www.hondaindytoronto.com/fanguide Schedule: http://www.hondaindytoronto.com/eventschedule History: http://www.hondaindytoronto.com/history FESTIVAL CHECKLIST Looking to see and experience all the Honda Indy Toronto has to offer? HONDA WORLD + Honda Automobiles + Honda Motorcycles + Honda Power Products+ Honda Jr. Red Riders + Face Painting + Honda Racing Simulators + Photo Op’s + Sign Hinch’s…

  • TD Toronto Jazz Festival(June 24th-July 3rd,2016)Wynton Marsalis,Gregory Porter, Molly Johnson,Michael Franti&Spearhead+Joe Jackson

    By Bill Kwan It was the 30th Anniversary of The Toronto Jazz Festival and we were privileged to attend “Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra” with Wynton Marsalis and his band at the beautiful Koerner Hall in downtown Toronto. It was a busy day and we really enjoyed the amazing band and Wynton’s showmanship. Wynton Marsalis…

  • The Annual Canada-Poland Summer Event@Consulate General of the Republic of Poland(Wed.,June 29th,2016)

    The Annual Canada-Poland Summer Event was held at The Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Toronto. It was a perfect evening for guests to mingle and enjoy the festivities of the yearly party. The guest list included: Maxime Bernier-Leadership Candidate for the Conservative Party, Wojciech Sniegowski-President of Canada-Poland Chamber of Commerce, Rafal Pawlak-Trade…

  • SKYLIGHT by David Hare@The Berkeley St.Theatre(June 10th-July 9th,2016)

    We were invited to the opening performance of Skylight which is a play that examines the inner workings of the human heart and the ways in which ideals and love collide, SKYLIGHT considers how our own lines are drawn across political and emotional landscapes. SKYLIGHT opens June 15 and runs through July 9, 2016. Originally…

  • Moonlight Gala 2016@The McMichael Canadian Art Collection(Sat.,June 4th,2016)

    This signature event celebrated the 50th anniversary of the McMichael Canadian Art Collection with a culinary extravaganza, award-winning Ontario wines, live entertainment, and a live and silent auction of unique, high-quality items. The McMichael Canadian Art Collection offered visitors an extraordinary event in an exceptional setting. http://moonlightgala.mcmichael.com/ Guests were first to experience the special exhibition…

  • Taste Of Toronto@Garrison Common/Fort York(June 23rd-26th,2016)

    Taste of Toronto is back for its third year June 23 – 26, 2016 Garrison Common at Fort York will be transformed into a foodie wonderland for four days of summer eating, drinking and entertainment. The city’s latest, greatest and hottest restaurants will be dishing up their finest in an alfresco gourmet feast. The latest,…

  • Spring Sessions@Sherbourne Commons(Sat.,May21st-Sun.,May22nd,2016))

    Day#1 Images It was penned so appropriately as”Cottage In The City” for Spring Sessions at the Sherbourne Commons by the scenic Queens Quay.  A two day event during the”May24/Victoria Day” long weekend. It was a beautiful Saturday and the weather was perfect for part two of the event on Sunday afternoon. Both days featured a…

  • The 2nd Annual Einstein Gala@The Carlu(Sun.,May 15th,2016)

    Anderson Cooper hosted a star-studded dinner at The Carlu on Sunday,May 15 and Bob Weir of The Grateful Dead provided a thought-provoking discussion followed by an acoustic performance. The Canadian Einstein Legacy Project, a series of initiatives that honour the greatest minds and innovators around the globe, announced a partnership with Tribal Planet and the…

  • Heart Of Fashion 2016 In Support Of The Interventional Radiology Suite@Bridal Path(Sat.,May 14th,2016)

    On Saturday, May 14th, it was a unforgettable night of fashion, food and entertainment under an absolutely stunning marquee tent in the Bridle Path ravine beyond the gates of Glendon. Proceeds from Heart of Fashion supported Interventional Radiology at North York General, suppored the patients and the families. http://www.nyghfoundation.ca/our-events/2016-heart-fashion<img Heart of Fashion was an exclusive…

  • Scrubs In The City London For SickKids@Evergreen Brickworks(Thurs.,June 2nd,2016)

    It’s the scene to be seen at! “London Calling!”. Support the annual @SickKids at Scrubs in the City, June 2nd!  The party of the year, mate!. http://www.skscrubs.com #skscrubs See everyone there! Scrubs in the City: London Are you a toff or a tough? A Royal or a rebel? London’s a city of contrasts, and they’ll all…