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Category: Gala Scene

  • iBellieve Foundation Gala@Steam Whistle Brewery(Wed.,Sept.23rd,2015)

    Photography by Nicholas Chan We were invited to an amazing charity event at The Steam Whistle Brewery from guest speaker Simon Ibell who is the Founder of the iBellieve Foundation, he is also a Motivational Speaker, and Writer. A truly remarkable and inspirational individual, Simon is an advocate for Human Potential, a Role Model for…

  • The Deluxe Event@Soho Boutique Hotel+The Technicolor Event@Thompson Hotel(Sat.,Sept.12th,2015)

    It was a semi early wake up call after a hectic Saturday night for Tiff. We ventured to the Soho Boutique Hotel close to The Rogers Centre for the Deluxe Event. We were greeted by two young ladies who checked us in and distributed red rubber wrist bands for us to go up the elevator…

  • TIFF 2015: Pre-TIFF 2015 Extravaganza-Multiple Locations (Sept. 9, 2015)

      So it wasn’t even the start of TIFF 2015 and we were invited to some real”Swanky”Gala. So let’s start off at The Spoke Club for the Canadian Filmakers’ Party. The Who’s Who from the North American filmakers’ association were in attendance. Jason Priestly and E Talk Ben Mulroney were the host for the evening.…

  • UPCOMING: CaribbeanTales International Film Festival 2015 (Sep 9 – 19, 2015)

    CaribbeanTales International Film Festival Celebrates 10 Years this September 9 -19th.  With an Outstanding Program of Films and Shorts, which include 16 feature-length films and 30 short films in Official Competition for the CTFF Jury and Audience Awards, to be announced on the closing night – September 19th. “CaribbeanTales continues to have its finger on the…

  • 1st ANNUAL BUSKER SOIREE “The Night is Yonge” @Aperture Room (Aug 13, 2015)

    It was a fun and stylish fundraising event in support of Epilepsy Toronto for the very 1st annual Busker Soiree “The Night is Yonge”. The evening was hosted by NBA star Tristan Thompson and CTV News’ Andria Case. Since its inception in 2000, Toronto International BuskerFest for Epilepsy has featured hundreds of the best street performers…

  • PLAYBOY’S MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM PARTY @Playboy Mansion, CA (Aug 1, 2015)

    Lovers and madmen have such seething brains, Such shaping fantasies, that apprehend William Shakespeare, A Midsummers Night’s Dream The legendary annual Playboy’s Midsummer Night’s Dream Party at the residence of Hugh Hefner’s Playboy Mansion weaved it’s magic spell again for one summer night. Celebrities in attendance included: Brody Jenner (DJ-ing), “Hef’s” wife Crystal Hefner and son Cooper,…

  • ANNUAL SCOTIABANK CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL GALA @ Liberty Grand – Exhibition Place (July 24, 2015)

    By Bill Kwan The 2015 Annual Gala is one of the most important nights of the year for people who “have a love” for celebrating “in-style” for The Annual Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival. It is a night to wear your finest formal attire to come out and celebrate the rich history of the Caribbean culture in the city…

  • TORONTO PLAYS 2015 | In Support Of RIGHT TO PLAY @The Burroughs (June 25, 2015)

    Las Vegas meets Toronto for the 4th annual Toronto Plays in support for Right to Play at The Burroughs. Guests enjoyed complimentary hors d’oeurves and an open bar. A silent auction and a raffle helped make the evening raise funds for a worthy cause. The purpose of this event was to raise funds for Right to Play…

  • 26th Annual Socan Awards+Gala-Mon.,June 22nd,2015@Westin Harbour Castle

    SOCAN honored the legendary Randy Bachman, Bernie Finkelstein, and Mars Bonfire with a lifetime achievement award and the Canadian music industry honoured some of Canada’s most talented songwriters, composers, lyricists and music publishers at the 26th Annual SOCAN Awards Gala. The event acknowledges SOCAN members’ outstanding national and international achievements from the previous year. Past…

  • PROGRESS PLACE GALA 30th ANNIVERSARY @ Fifth Social Club (June 16, 2015)

      The 30th Anniversary Progress Place Gala was Held at The Fifth Social Club where over 200 guests enjoyed a night of good food, drink and 80s entertainment, this event presents a unique opportunity for friends and supporters to show their support for Progress Place and the work being done to advance the cause of…

  • One Night Stand, June 19, 2015. 8:00 PM @ Design Exchange, 234 Bay Street

    Take a Stand for Children’s Mental Health #OneNightStand Silent Auction items $125 Your ticket includes: Entry to the 2015 ONE NIGHT STAND Cocktail party at 8pm Complimentary drinks all night Live entertainment Access to silent auction Access to raffle draw Specialty cocktail bar Passed hors d’oeuvres Late night snacks One in five children suffer with mental…

  • Moonlight Gala 2015 Part 1-Sat.,June 6th,2015@McMichael Gallery

    The Moonlight Gala supports the amazing work of the McMichael showcasing and experiencing extraordinary art of the very best in Canada. the “7” opened on May 9th and will be on display until Sept. 7th,2015. http://www.mcmichael.com The “Group Of Seven” was a groundbreaking group of artist who challenged the thinking about contemporary First Nations people,…

  • Shine:An Evening Celebrating ESA(Etobicoke School Of The Arts-Thurs.,May 28th,2015@Winter Garden Theatre

    It was the first of what we hope to be an annual gala event to celebrate alumni and current students while raising funds for the ESA. Shine: An Evening Celebrating ESA(Etobicoke School Of Arts), an evening of Singers, Dancers, Filmmakers, Actors, Artists and Musicians. The Co-Hosts for the night(and parents of ESA grads), Robin Duke…

  • Goose Gala 2015-Thurs.,April 9th,2015@Four Seasons Yorkville Hotel

    The Canadian Wildlife Federation http://www.canadianwildlifefoundation.org was showcased at this great gala last Thursday night.The purpose of this fundraiser was to protect and grow our natural resources, wildlife and our endangered species. Ranked in the top 25 of 86,000 charities, C.W.F. fundraiser keeps every dollar raised in Canada. This was the first annual Goose Gala and…

  • ANOKHI MEDIA’s 12th Anniversary Event @ Fairmount Royal York (March 28, 2015)

       The  ANOKHI MEDIA’s 12th Anniversary event at Toronto’s Fairmont Royal York was the place to celebrate the South Asian Community with over 900 well-dressed attendees. Red Carpet guests included: Daniel Ashwin Pillai – Director of Online TV, Spotlight TV, Pulse TV Dilshad Burman- Host, Omni TV V-Mix Raoul Juneja – Producer and Veejay, Omni TV V-Mix Veronica Chail…

  • The Players Gala presented by BlackBerry supporting MLSE Foundation-Sun.,March 29th 2015@Real Sports

    The Players’ Gala presented by BlackBerry was the chance for sports fans to mix and mingle with their favourite Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors players and alumni while supporting the MLSE Foundation. The Toronto FC were not at this gala because of an out of town commitment in Salt Lake City. Fans entered the event…

  • 4th Annual Memory Ball-Sat.,March 28th,2015@Palais Royale

  • Glitter in Macau, Mar. 06, 2015 @ Arcadian Court, 401 Bay Street, Toronto

    It’s that time of year again where the glamour of Macau is coming to Toronto’s Arcadian Court for an elegant evening of chance supporting The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids).  On the evening of Friday, March 6 the Chinese-Canadian community gather at the award-winning Arcadian Court (401 Bay Street, 8th floor) for a night of…

  • An Affair to Remember Gala, Mar. 6, 2015 @ Carlu, 444 Yonge Street, Toronto

    On the evening of March 6, 2015, Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS) hosted its annual fundraiser, An Affair To Remember Gala at the infamous The Carlu in the heart of Toronto.  Each Year the NBS, host these gala and each year, its just get better and better.  This year’s theme, An Affair to Remember was a 1950’s…

  • 3rd Annual Laugh Out Loud Gala-Sat.,Feb.28th,2015@Mississauga International Centre

    The Gala scene took us to Mississauga for the 3rd annual comedy event in support of mental health at Trillium Health Partners Laughing Out Loud 2015 gala was held at The The International Centre with hosts: Alan Thicke and Gerry Dee. Last Saturday night, Trillium Health Partners Foundation celebrated the 3rd annual Laugh Out Loud…