Category: Exhibition
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Nuit Blanche@Downtown Toronto-Sat.,Sept.30th,2017
By Nicholas Chan and Kimberly Samnang Nuit Blanche became far more socially conscious for 2017, with themes of protest, environmental issues and artistic production. It was a necessary evolution to have socially conscious art displays. Still, not everything was great about this year’s event. The violent aspect with hooligans strolling the downtown streets and some…
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Cirque du Soleil: Volta (Tue. Sep. 19, 2017)
Cirque du Soleil hosted it’s Official Premiere Event and festivities in Toronto for New Big Top Show VOLTA! Celebrity guests captured on the red carpet included: Superstar singer Karl Wolf, Host Melissa Grelo from CTV’s The Social, Tyler Stewart drummer for the Barenaked Ladies, Tyler Holmes and Shawn Lemon of the CFL Argonauts team, Chef…
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Fan Expo@M.T.C.C.-Thurs.,Aug.31st-Su.,Sept.3rd,2017
The geeks and nerds are here, the geeks and nerds are here! Toronto FanExpo, Canada’s premiere convention for genre entertainment fanfare, celebrated it’s 23rd spectacular year. From Thursday to Sunday the Metro Convention Centre was packed from wall to wall as geeks, nerds and fans, both local and visitors from all corners, came together to…
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Canadian National Exhibition (CNE)-Aug.18th-Sept.4th,2017
By: Sorin Simniceanu and BK on the SCENE What do acrobats, rock stars, fried mars bars and alpacas have in common? They were all found at this year’s Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) which is taking place from August 18th to September 4th . In honour of Canada’s 150th birthday, this year’s CNE emphasized Canada’s heritage…
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The 50th Annual Carnival 2017 Gala @Liberty Grand-Fri., July 28th, 2017
Carnival Toronto swept the city this year for the 50th Anniversary of the Caribbean Festival, and what a way to celebrate the festivities with a “big time gala!” Last year, there wasn’t a formal gala and we were excited that the event returned just in time for the 50th anniversary. The celebration was in full…
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LG Holidays in July@Artscape Sandbox-Thurs.,July20th,2017
LG Electronics recently held it’s Holidays in July Media Tour, where they showcased an exciting lineup of their upcoming products. With such a selection of consumer electronics, more than we could hope to cover, here’s a sampling of some of LG’s tech toys to look out for and add to your wish list. 86SJ9570 86”…
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SMASH:VOYEUR*ISH@The Gardiner Museum-Thurs.,June 22nd,2017
SMASH:Voyeur*ish is the second installment of the new art party for 2017. A one-night journey of our human nature to be watched without being seen, the art directed by Justin Broadben,Voyeur*ish explores life in a world that’s constantly looking back at itself. SMASH: Voyeur*ish art is inspired by the work of artists like Cindy Sherman,…
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Cavalia Odysseo @ Odysseo’s White Big Top, Mississauga – Thu, June 15, 2017
Photography By Amit Adhya Odysseo is set for its debut performance on June 21 in Mississauga, but we were lucky enough to be invited to the advance red carpet arrival and unique stable visit! The gala even had a special appearance by Odysseo fan and Toronto personality, Michael “Pinball” Clemons. The Vice-Chair of the Toronto Argonauts…
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Eva’s Initiatives@Evergreen Brickworks-Wed.,June 7th,2017
Eva’s Initiatives event was held at Evergreen Brick Works and the hosts for the evening were Designers and television personalities Colin Lewis McAllister and Justin Patrick Ryan. It was a fun night with signature libations, exquisite food and a home decor fans delight. Home for Life, Toronto’s most meaningful home-themed marketplace and auction in support…
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Eat Drink Man Woman For “Food on Film” with Susur Lee and Shahir Massoud@TIFF Bell LightBox-Wed.,June 7th.2017
TIFF Food On Film presented world class chef Susur Lee, who spoke about his restaurant legacy, the traditions and techniques that inspire him, and the culinary art that drove Ang Lee’s 1994 culinary classic, Eat Drink Man Woman. We were treated to delicious local bites before the event, provided by St Lawrence Market. Guests were…
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Italian National Day Celebration@ Casa Loma-Sun.June 4th
Historical Casa Loma was the location for this annual tradition, Toronto’s premiere heritage attraction, was transformed into an authentic Italian Piazza complete with art installations by Italian-Canadian artists to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Canada, live entertainment featuring local and international artists, a culinary feast by Toronto’s finest Italian restaurants, acclaimed wines from Italy, a…
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Raise The Caliber – Art Creates Change exhibit @Only One Gallery at 5 Brock Avenue-Wed.,May 31st,2017
We were invited to The Raise The Caliber – Art Creates Change exhibit at Only One Gallery for the VIP cocktail party + preview. The event includes renown artists Doug Schwartz of Detroit Wick with his spectacular lucite sculptures and Tracy Hiner of Blackcrow Studios with her breathtaking photographs of decommissioned guns and shell casings.…
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Bounce Block Party@The Theatre Centre-Sat.,May 27th,2017
We Enjoyed a night of live music, dancing, immersive performances, magnificent tastes, and all-around excitement to celebrate the dynamic work of The Theatre Centre. BOUNCE is a party that features the best of the West Queen West Neighbourhood. The party features some of the favourite choices for local dining and entertainment and brings them together…
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WAVEFRONT IoT (Internet of Things) Summit 2017 @M.T.C.C.-May 1-2, 2017
On May 1-2, 2017, WAVEFRONT IoT (Internet of Things) Summit 2017 hosted some of the top industry keynote speakers in digital technologies. Together stakeholders, thought provoking leaders and essentially the best of the best collaborated and shared advantageous measures to improve your company’s practices in the latest digital trends, privacy issues around technology and user…
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The 20th Annual Tiff Kids International Film Festival Awards @The TIFF Bell Lightbox – Sun., April 23rd, 2017
The Tiff Kids International Film Festival Awards celebrated its 20th anniversary, presented their prestigious awards ceremony on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at The TIFF Bell Lightbox. The awards for the TIFF Kids International Film Festival were announced and the festival came to a close honouring the most creative and brightest in children’s cinema with Toronto’s…
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The 6th Annual Waterkeeper Gala@The CBC-Thurs.,April 20th,2017
It was titled”PROTECTING A SWIMMABLE, DRINKABLE, FISHABLE FUTURE FOR EVERYONE.” The Lake Ontario Waterkeeper/Swim Drink Fish Canada is an independent Canadian charity working for a day when every person in our watershed can safely touch the water, when the water is pure enough to drink, and when the lake is clean and wild enough that…
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Images Festival 30th annual edition-April 20 – 27, 2017.
Images Festival returns for its 30th annual edition April 20 – 27, 2017. The festival is Canada’s largest on and off screen showcase of innovative contemporary art, featuring eight days of screenings, events, performances and exhibitions. In total, the 2017 festival includes 48 on screen films, 12 off screen exhibitions, and four live image projects.…
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Black Tie Boxing Benefiting Lone Survivor Foundation@Silver Street Studios-Tues.,Feb.21st,2017
We were honoured to be invited to a great sports event as more than 500 of Houston’s elite and boxing enthusiasts, dressed in black tie and cocktail attire, arrived on the red carpet at Silver Street Studios as spectators at Benjamin Berg’s and Savarese Promotions’ one-of-a-kind event, Black Tie Boxing benefiting Lone Survivor Foundation. As…
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Toronto Int. Boat Show @Enercare Centre Exhibition Place (Jan 20-29, 2017)
By Bill Kwan In support of Children’s Charities, the Toronto International Boat Show’s Preview Day marks the start of the 2017 boating season today! Through to Sunday, January 29, tens of thousands of winter weary boaters, and wannabe boaters, more than 550 exhibitors, 250+ seminars and workshops, and a line-up of features that will keep…
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The Gentlemen’s Expo@M.T.C.C.(Thurs.,Nov.10th-Sat.,Nov.12th, 2016)
By Nicholas Chan and BK on the SCENE It all happened on November 10-12 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre South Building The Gentlemen’s Expo is the premium event for men’s lifestyle products, consumer experiences and on-stage programming that entertain and educate men. The annual event houses great speakers and compelling attractions in the categories…
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