Category: Gala Scene
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The 32nd annual RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards, Presented By Women of Influence @The Ritz Carleton-Fri.,Nov.8th,2024
It was the 32nd annual RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards, presented by Women of Influence, as they announced the seven winners of the 2024 awards. An inspiring night for five recipients of the Ones to Watch award category, announced in September of this year. The winners in each of the award categories are true role models who…
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The Canadian Music Therapy Fund (CMTF) presented Un-Gala 2024, A Night Of Celebration &Fundraising @Universal Music-Thur.,Oct.24th,2024
The Canadian Music Therapy Fund (CMTF) presented Un-Gala 2024, a night of celebration and fundraising dedicated to bringing the transformative power of music therapy to those who need it most but lack the financial means to access it. This year’s event focused on expanding access to music therapy for older adults facing cognitive decline due…
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The Art With Heart gala -Tuesday October 8th, 2024 @The Carlu.
The annual Art With Heart gala took place Tuesday October 8th, 2024 at The Carlu. As Canada’s most anticipated charity art auction, it was an amazing and fabulous evening of art and philanthropy for all who attended. The artists, curatorial committee, gallerists, patrons’ circle, sponsors, and art lovers helped us raise more than $1M for…
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The Gatehouse Fundraiser Healing The Voice Within Thurs.,October 4, 2024
By Sally W. Thursday, October 4th was a very special evening at the Liberty Grand, CNE Grounds Toronto. It was the 6th Annual Healing the Voice Within Fundraiser to support The Gatehouse. ‘A one of kind gala that gives space and healing to survivors of childhood sexual abuse.’ It was held in the Liberty Grand in the Artifacts room…
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Hello Sunshine Hosts Second Annual Shine Away Experiential Franchise, Bringing Fans and Consumers Together for a Weekend of Connection, Entertainment, and Joy
Day One of the Sold Out Event Featured Conversations with Founder Reese Witherspoon, Laura Dern, Octavia Spencer, Olivia Munn, Brooke Baldwin, Sara Blakely, Julia Boorstin, Heather McMahan, AT&T’s Kellyn Kenny, Candace Nelson, Amanda Kloots, and more with Musical Performance by The Castellows Connected by AT&T, the first day of the second annual Shine Away took…
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Day #1 Of TIFF- Movie Reviews, Red Carpet & Events- Thurs., Sept. 5th, 2024
By The BKONTHESCENE crew What a fantastic way to start with the documentary screenings of Canada’s iconic group, The Tragically Hip, taking place in front of the Royal Alex. Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal Film screening – and an honour to have Canadian musicians including Bare Naked Ladies band members, Toronto vocalist and songwriter SATE and Oji-Cree…
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Day #2 Of TIFF- Movie Reviews, Red Carpet And Events- Fri., Sept. 6th, 2024
By The BKONTHESCENE crew In the afternoon we arrived at the RED Carpet for The Penguin Lessons at RTH The actors and filmmakers elegantly donned the Red Carpet at Roy Thomson Hall. Unfortunately, Missing from the Red Carpet was the main actor of the film, Steve Coogan. The Premiere film screening took place directly afterwards. Starring Oscar nominee…
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Day #3 Of TIFF- Movie Reviews, Red Carpet And Events- Sat., Sept. 7th, 2024
By The BKONTHESCENE crew Our first stop was the Industry Special Event, The Ankler’s Prestige Junkie LIVE with Katey Rich and Hugh Grant at Glenn Gould Studio CBC In this live edition of The Ankler’s Prestige Junkie podcast, host Katey Rich went over the highlights and awards buzz of the festival thus far with Vulture’s…
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Day #4-TIFF -Movie Reviews, Red Carpet And Events -Sun., Sept. 8th, 2024
By The BKONTHESCENE crew Sunday, September 8th Day 4 Cate Blanchett in Conversation at Royal Alexandra Theatre Red Carpet and in Royal Alexandra, 12noon Actress Cate Blanchett was very well received by her fans on King Street across from Royal Alexandra Theatre. She spent time greeting the fans. She was beautiful and elegant in a stunning…
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Day #7 Of TIFF – Movie Reviews,Red Carpet And Events-Wed., Sept.11th, 2024
By The BKONTHESCENE crew Piece by Piece – Pharrell Williams @Lightbox Cinema Singer and producer Pharrell Williams’ life is told through LEGO pieces in this animated feature debut from director Morgan Neville. Wonderful bonus to the fantastic music is that it features voices of Gwen Stefani, Kendrick Lamar and Jay-Z. Retelling Pharrell Williams’ successful career with…
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Day# 10 Of TIFF -RED CARPET, EVENTS AND FILM REVIEWS-Saturday, Sept 14th, 2024
By The BKONTHESCENE crew The last weekend of TIFF! And the vibe has quieted down a bit… but just a bit… still really lots of films to be seen! The day started at noon with FLOW at the Visa Screening Room (VSR) in the Princess of Wales Theatre. Flow is an adventure fantasy film directed by Latvian Gints…
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CANADIAN IMMIGRANT MAGAZINE AND WESTERN UNION RECOGNIZETHE TOP 25 CANADIAN IMMIGRANTS OF 2024 @TIFF Lightbox-Wed.,Aug.14th,2024
By YYZ Events The 16th annual Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Award winners were honoured and celebrated at a ceremony in Toronto. Presented by Western Union, the Top 25 awards shared the inspiring success stories of immigrants and refugees who came from diverse cultures and backgrounds, from coast to coast. This year’s program was also sponsored by COSTI…
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Maxim Grand Prix @Gar Windsor, Montreal-Sat.,June 8th,2024
Interviews By Jesse Read & Videographer-Shannen Johnson This was the third annual Maxim Grand Prix Party event which delivered on their promise of a night of luxury, excitement, and entertainment, making it the “Go To Event” of Grand Prix weekend festivities.Taking the stage first-Animated Australian twins-NERVO, with their multi talented:singing,great dancing skills, unrivalled beats and…
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One Golden Night In Support Of Childhood Cancer Canada-Thursday,May 30th,2024
It was an amazing night on May 30th; as philanthropists and Childhood Cancer Canada advocates Shantelle and Yannick Bisson, hosted one of the most exclusive parties of the summer — One Golden Night. This was an opportunity to step back in time on the set of Canada’s longest running drama, Murdoch Mysteries. Last year was the first…
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Smash @The Gardiner Museum -Thurs.,May 30th 2024
By Sally Warburton The sold out annual SMASH event at the Gardiner Museum Toronto is a night when the next generation of artists, arts enthusiasts and cultural philanthropists come together to celebrate Toronto’s vibrant arts community. May 30 was the evening when SMASH: Between Worlds allowed guests to explore the boundaries between states, parallel worlds and altered realities…
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Hot Docs International Documentary Film Festival,Toronto-Thu, Apr 25th- Sun, May 5, 2024
By Sally Warburton The 11 day Canadian documentary film festival is an annual celebration for documentary film fans and those who love to learn and be entertained. The HD festival included Opening Night Screening of documentary LUTHER: Never Too Much This year’s festival was held at 3 cinemas – The Ted Rogers Hot Docs Cinema…
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Winners Announced for the 2024 JUNO Opening Night Awards Presented by Music Canada
Tate McRae takes home two awards for Single of the Year Presented by YouTube and Artist of the Year Presented by SiriusXM Canada Special honours presented to Chip Sutherland (Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award) and performances from Aqyila, Begonia, Jah’Mila, Lili-Ann De Francesco and LU KALA. HALIFAX, NS – The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts…
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POGO PJ Party In Support Of PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY GROUP OF ONTARIO-“Leap into the Wild”@The Symes-Thurs.,Feb.29th,2024
It was the yearly POGO gala and PJ event at the art deco-the Symes. The evening started off with a cocktail reception, including a host bar and scrumptious hors d’oeuvres. http://www.pogopjparty.com/ POGO ensures that everyone affected by childhood cancer has access to the best possible care and support—from a child’s diagnosis, through treatment and into survivorship.…
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The Second Annual SickKids Fired-Up Gala @Four Seasons Hotel Fri.,Feb.23rd,2024
Photography By SV Photography It was the second annual SickKids Fired-Up Gala, with the success of the very first event last year which was started and Organized by Roxy Zapala – Art of Celebrations, this year it was held at the stunning Four Seasons Hotel in support of an amazing cause-The SickKids Burns and Plastics…
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Charity Poker Tournament at the Leigh Steinberg Super Bowl Party! @The Ahern Hotel, Las Vegas-Sat., Feb.10th, 2024
It was the first-ever Charity Poker Tournament at the Leigh Steinberg Super Bowl Party! Hosted by legendary World Series of Poker Champion (and consummate philanthropist), JAMIE GOLD. The annual Super Bowl Party took over the Ahern Hotel in Las Vegas and hosted guests including Drew Brees, Terrell Owens, Joey Fatone, Rob Riggle, Cedric the Entertainer, Kelly Dodd, Brandon Marshall, Omar Bolden,…
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