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  • The 6th Annual Lucky Ball@Amsterdam Brewhouse, 245 Queens Quay West-Thursday March 1st, 2018

    Photography By Nicholas Chan Driven by dedication and collaboration a dream was realized in less than a month. With 300 influential young professionals in attendance the first Lucky Ball had a successful launch, raising almost $30,000 for Fort York Food Bank. And they rose the bar on Thhursday March 1st, 2018 for the 6th Annual Lucky…

  • LA BELLE EPOQUE 2018 @THE CARLU-THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018

    Joie de Vivre! Joie de Danser! Much like Paris during “the beautiful era”, Canada’s National Ballet School was a beacon for technological progress, profound artistry and the human spirit. It was an evening of cultural abundance, celebrating the creativity and vitality of NBS’ programming in the effervescent style of Parisians at the turn of the…

  • Power Ball XX: Special Project Artist Launch@LoPan Restaurant-Wed.,Feb.28th,2018

    On Wednesday we attended LoPan Restaurant for the Power Ball XX: Special Project Artist Launch. We heard and met this year’s Special Project Artists who transformed the gallery into experiential funland reflective of this year’s theme, Power Ball XX: Carousal. The  featured artist from London, England was Harry Parr from the design team of  Bompas &…

  • Bart Starr Award at the 31st Annual NFL-Sanctioned Super Bowl Breakfast Saturday, February 3, 2018 | Minneapolis Hilton

    By Kimberly Samnang Baltimore Ravens tight end, Benjamin Watson was chosen by his National Football League (NFL) peers to receive one of the sport’s most prestigious honors, The Athletes in Action Bart Starr Award, given annually to a player who exemplifies character and leadership on and off the field.     The Bart Starr Award…

  • Choose Joy + Do Good @The Richmond Mon.,December 11th,2017

    Monday evening was Toronto’s first snowfall, and ”GOOD TO BE GOOD”, with partner “NAGI”, threw their last event for 2017-‘Choose Joy + Do Good’on December 11th at The Richmond. This event is dedicated to raising funds for the Community Food Centres charity whose services assist food banks throughout our city. It was a festive evening,…

  • The 9th Annual Prosperity Ball-Moonlight Masquarade @The Carlu-Nov.25th,2017

    This was the 9th annual gala in aid of “New Beginnings” support program and the theme this year was “Prosperity Ball/Moonlight Masquerade.” Home Guests of the event were treated to a delicious three course dinner while singing sensation Anna Cyzon wowed us with two original songs and entertained the patrons while they dined. Guests browsed…

  • The 25th Annual RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards@The Fairmount Royal York-Wed.,Nov.22nd,2017

    The 25th annual RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards granted honours to six winners in this year’s prestigious ceremonies, including: the founder of a non-for-profit that pioneers STEM education for women nationally, a blue-collar CEO of one of the most successful retail maintenance businesses in the country and a restaurateur and real-estate mogul whose empire is…

  • The 7th Annual Under The Big Top Gala In Support Of Autism@Liberty Grand-Thurs.,Nov.16th,2017

    2017 was the 7th annual gala for-Under The Big Top For Autism! This is a cause that’s especially dear to everyone, as autism affects 1 in 88 children with that number growing constantly. It was an honour to be a part of an event that is trying to help children and parents in the absence…

  • Gold Medal Plates@Metro Toronto Convention Centre Thursday, November 16, 2017

    By Kimberly Samnang What a grand finale to the 2017 Gold Medal Plates campaign! The event in Toronto was simply stellar, with superb food and drink, a highly successful trip-auction, great conversation between the brilliant MC, Scott Russell and the athletes – Olympian bobby-dazzlers. And of course the house band was on fire in front…

  • The 5th Annual Angels Catwalk For SickKids@SteamwhistleRoundhouse-Thursday, November 16, 2017

    By Nicholas Chan and BK on the SCENE Angels Catwalk for SickKids is a yearly fundraiser put on by Ashley’s Angels which helps charity raise a significant amount of funds for transplant research and awareness for organ and tissue donation. http://www.angelscatwalk.ca/ The 5th annual Angels Catwalk for SickKids is one of Toronto’s most anticipated charitable…

  • The 26th Annual Mirror Ball@The Westin Harbour Castle-Fri.,Nov.10th,2017

    By Nicholas Chan and BK on the SCENE The 26th annual Mirror Ball, which brought together nearly 700 Toronto-based executives, survivors and enthusiastic repeat attendees, to raise critical funds for the cause,and it took place on Friday November 10 at The Westin Harbour Castle. This was an incredible night in support of all women, facing…

  • BOOMBOX-“LlVE FOREVER”@TIFF Bell Lightbox-Thurs.,Nov.2nd,2017

    By BK on the SCENE The iconic movie/TV show “Fame”, featuring Irene Cara, transformed TIFF Bell Lightbox into it’s own modern school for the arts, inspired by the 1980’s prestigious performance arts high school in New York City. Patrons were transformed in a unique, multi-sensory experience, featuring Toronto’s emerging artists and performers.   Boombox installations…

  • Taste Canada’s Awards@The Ritz-Carleton-Mon.,Oct.30th,2017

    By BK on the SCENE The 20th annual Taste Canada Awards were held at the Ritz-Carlton Toronto, an event combining cookbook authors and food bloggers to honour culinary writers and publishers from across our country. A total of 147 books and blogs in both English and French were entered in the yearly event.   Noah…

  • INTRODUCING: SICKKIDS VS LIMITS – CAMPAIGN LAUNCH@Mattamy ATHLETIC CENTRE-FRI.,OCT.27th,2017

    In 1949, the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) was built at 555 University Avenue, the entire city gathered for the cause. Nearly 85,000 donors lined up for a tour. It’s 2017, and 21st century medicine shouldn’t be held back by an outdated building. That’s why there is a great need to build a new SickKids…

  • The 10th Anniversary-“IMAGINE”Gala In Support Of The Pinball Clemons Foundation@The Westin Harbour Castle-Tues.,Oct.24th,2017

    By Kimberly Samnang The Michael “Pinball” Clemons Foundation (MPCF) 10th annual ‘Imagine Gala’ benefitting under-resourced youth, locally and around the world was held at the The Westin Harbour Castle. A sold out black tie affair, the evening was filled with some big power names that included celebrities, professional athletes, actors and politicians while the entire…

  • Heritage Toronto Awards 2017@The Carlu-Mon.,Oct.23rd,2017

    The winners of the 2017 Heritage Toronto Awards were announced last night during a ceremony hosted by award-winning journalist Christopher Hume. More than 500 guests from Toronto’s city-building community attended this flagship networking event at The Carlu. In its 43rd year, the Heritage Toronto Awards recognize extraordinary contributions to the conservation and celebration of Toronto’s…

  • 60 FEMALE CHEFS SUPPORT ONE WORTHY CAUSE AT “EAT TO THE BEAT “WHERE HIGH-CALIBRE CUISINE AND FINE LIBATIONS TAKE CENTRE STAGE -Tuesday, October 17, 2017| Roy Thomson Hall

    By Kim Samnang High-calibre cuisine and the finest libations took centre stage at Eat to the Beat. Celebrating its 22nd year, Eat to the Beat was a mecca for urban foodies who came to experience the best Ontario’s culinary scene had to offer. It is the only event in Canada that exclusively featured the talent…

  • “LIVE FOREVER AT BOOMBOX”-TIFF Bell Lightbox-Thurs.,Nov.2nd,2017

    LIVE FOREVER AT BOOMBOX: TIFF’S ANNUAL PARTY WILL TRANSFORM THE LIGHTBOX INTO A FAME-INSPIRED MODERN SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS boombox is one of Toronto’s unmissable fundraising events and will feature bold installations by emerging artists and performers using film, live art, VR, and dance TIFF Bell Lightbox will be revamped into a massive modern school…

  • JYD(Jerome Williams)hugged it out with Raptors Fans for the fight against MS@A.C.C.-Tues.,Oct.10th,2017

    On Tuesday October 10, 2017, Jerome Williams (JYD), former Toronto Raptors and NBA Alumni, hugged it out for the fight against MS – at Jurassic Park Bremner Blvd prior to the Raptors first pre-season home game. Your arms have the power to change the lives of those affected by Multiple Sclerosis, through the Hug It…

  • Boobyball celebrated its Sweet 16@Rebel-Fri.,October 13‬th,2017

    By Kimberly Samnang and BK on the SCENE Torontonians invited to ‘Get Physical’ in support of Rethink Breast Cancer Toronto’s biggest soiree invited guests to shake, strut and shimmy to the beat in support of Rethink Breast Cancer at the 16th annual Boobyball fundraiser ‪on Friday, October 13‬ ‪at‬ ‪8 p.m.‬ at REBEL (‪11 Polson…