Category: Events
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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LA Kings Stanley Cup Ring Donation, Dec. 13, 2014 @ Hockey Hall of Fame
On December 13, 2014, a day before playing the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Air Canada Centre, the L.A. Kings were in town and took the opportunity to give the Hockey Hall of Fame one of their 2014 Stanley Cup rings. The L.A. Kings also donated their 2012 Stanley Cup Ring that is displayed in a special showcase…
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InLight Studio Launch Party, Dec. 10, 2014 @ InLight Studio (302 Carlaw Avenue, Unit 116, Toronto)
InLight Studio welcomed guests on December 10, 2014 for their official launch party. Nestled inside an old industrial building in Leslieville (East of Downtown Toronto), InLight Studio provides space for artists to showcase their art works. InLight Studio will be a membership-based studio for artists working in all forms of art media and provide resources to create innovative and dynamic…
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Levetto Restaurant-Thurs.,Dec.11th,2014@68 Sudbury Street
Levetto professes to be “the first & foremost makers of authentic Roman cuisine at a fast-food price.” Chef Shahir Massoud (ex-Cinq 01, Teatro)served pizzas ($7 to $26) and rigatoni with beef ragu ($13)Wholesome scratch-made pasta, a unique pizza with romana dough and classic Italian salads were the food served to the media for this special…
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A Craftmas Beer Experience, Dec. 4, 2014 @District 28 (28 Logan Ave.)
On a Thursday December 4, 2014, evening as pub nights are abundant and after work drinks were in full swing, The Beer Experience (a Drink Inc event) held its inaugural Craftmas Beer Experience held at District 28 (28 Logan Avenue in up and coming Leslieville). The veune, District 28 is quickly becoming one of the newest, coolest…
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Cat Stevens/Yusuf”Peace Train,Late Again Tour”-Mon.,Dec.1st,2014@Massey Hall
It was dubbed “Peace Train……Late Again Tour”! as Cat Stevens/Yusuf played to a sold out crowd at Massey Hall. The backdrop on stage was a train station and the billboard sign read”Toronto.” It’s been 38 years since he last played in Toronto and by the reaction of the crowd it seemed like an eternity for…
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Liv, Love and Lyrics In Memory Of Olivia Wise+Livwise Foundation-Sun.,Nov.30th,2014@The Toronto Centre for the Arts in North York
Photography by Dino Funez The Concert in memory of Olivia Wise http://www.livwisefund.com/(LivWise Foundation) helping support children’s grief program called Liv, Love and Lyrics was held at The Toronto Centre for the Arts in North York Kari Winemaker’s daughter Olivia Wise died of brain cancer in November 2013. Her family’s LivWise Foundation hosted a concert entitled,…
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Fonda Lola-Mexican Bistro-“Juan”Year Anniversary-Fri.,Nov.28th,2014@942 Queen St.W
It was the “Juan”Year Anniversary for Fonda Lola Mexican Bistro https://twitter.com/FondaLola located close to the trendy Ossington district in Toronto. It was a fun filled day as guest were treated to specials “every hour on the hour” this writer arrived at the Tequila tasting hour. 3 different shots of Tequila were served and a serving…
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Aleks Susak Runway Presentation-Wed.,Nov. 26th,2014-Gallery Rm.@99 Sudbury
Photography by John Ortner Aleks Susak alekssusak.com launched her line Wednesday night in Toronto’s 99 Sudbury. Inspired by mother nature Serbian born Susak show cased a collection of distressed jeans, leather outfits and hand painted silk dresses. New to the scene but I’m sure we’ll see her collection on the runway of Master Card Fashion…
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WXN 12th Annual-Canada’s Most Powerful Women:Top 100-Thurs.,Nov.27th,2014@M.T.C.C.
The 12th Annual Canada’s Most Powerful Women: https://www.wxnetwork.com/top-100-women Top 100 Leadership Summit&Awards Gala was held in Toronto this past Thursday at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The Leader Summit was hosted by Kathleen Taylor, Chair of the Board of RBC. A tireless and super busy speaker this week. Kathleen hosted the RBC Top Women Entrepreneurs…
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CANFAR’s Bloor Street Entertains-Tues.,Nov.25th,2014@Bloor St.+The R.O.M.
By Gillian Moody, Photography by John Ortner Every year, on the eve of World AIDS Day, Toronto experiences the coming together of exquisite culinary masters, lavish retailers, and elegant florists who join together for a vital cause: CANFAR’s Bloor Street Entertains. Thanks to Laura Patton of Weber Shandwick, on November 25th, photographer John C. and…
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