Category Archives: Gala Scene

December 07

A War Child Gala@ The ROM-Mon.,Dec.5th,2022

By A.J.Lam THE WORLD THAT’S POSSIBLEOn December 5th THE WORLD THAT’S POSSIBLE, an exclusive gala evening to celebrate humanity’s vast potential, stir the imagination, and inspire us to create the world that’s possible. Proceeds from this unforgettable night of gourmet international cuisine, prepared by Chef Mark McEwan and inspired by the regions where War Child […]

December 07

Canada’s Walk of Fame Star-Studded Gala Returns @Beanfield Centre, Saturday, December 3rd,2022

Photography By Alex Lam,Video By Shannen Johnstone&Interviews By Jesse Read More than 700 guests converged at Toronto’s Beanfield Centre on December 3rd to celebrate this year’s Inductees and Honourees during an unforgettable night of tributes and performances. During the star-studded Red Carpet arrivals, Canada’s Walk of Fame honoured the 2022 Inductees with their commemorative “Star” unveiling; […]

December 04

Blue Moon Brewing at the Gotham Awards with celebs including Adam Sandler, Aubrey Plaza, Janelle James, Gabrielle Union and more!

The 32nd annual Gotham Awards on behalf of Blue Moon Brewing Company who joined the event as the official beer sponsor of the Awards. The Gotham Awards took place last evening, Monday, November 28th at Cipriani Wall Street in downtown New York City, with a full red-carpet gala and hundreds of celebrities and industry VIP’s in attendance. The Gotham Awards are the first of […]

December 02

Canadian International Fashion Film Festival (CANIFFF) 3 Days Of Festival Events & 21 Award Categories-November 28th to 30th, 2022

By Steph C. & Alex Lam THE DiRECTORS PARTY TIFF for the fashionistas? Canadian International Fashion Film Festival (CANIFFF) showcased the very best submissions from the international fashion films community for three days from November 28th to 30th in Toronto. An intimate and exclusive Directors’ Party kicked off the event at the majestic Eglinton Grand […]

November 25

The 30th annual RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards@The Fairmount Royal York Hotel-Wed., Nov.23rd,2022

Photography By A.J.Lam The 30th annual RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards was held at The Fairmount Royal York Hotel on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, with the gala presentation of the seven winners of the 2022 awards. These award winners join the five recipients of the up-and-coming entrepreneur ‘Ones to Watch’ award category, who were announced […]

November 21

CAMH ENGAGE@Ricarda’s-Thurs.,Nov.17th,2022

CAMH ENGAGE was the perfect title for this 8th annual marquee fundraiser for CAMH held  November 17th at Ricarda’s. (camh.ca). On this evening many guest speakers all commented that vital programs and services are to be”Solutions without Restrictions.”Young professionals attending represent the new league of philanthropic individuals who understand that mental illness affects so many people, […]

November 16

The Hockey Hall Of Fame Induction Weekend

By Wayne Baggs & BKONTHESCENE It was an epic weekend with six members of the Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2022 inducted on Monday. Here are some of the key moments from the weekend induction ceremonies. There were: speeches, interviews and a ring ceremony to honour: Daniel Alfredsson, Roberto Luongo, Riikka Sallinen, Daniel Sedin, […]

November 14

The 30th Anniversary of Look Good Feel Better@The Westin Harbour Castle-Fri., Nov.11th,2022

By Jody Glasser & A.J. Lam “Love You” was the the theme title to mark the 30th Anniversary of Look Good Feel Better held November 11th at the Westin Harbour Castle Toronto. It was especially exciting to once again connect with friends and loyal sponsors of the charity for this milestone evening. Most would agree […]

November 11

The Giller Prize@The Four Seasons Hotel-Mon.,Nov.7th,2022

By A.J.Lam Suzette Mayr has been named the winner of the 2022 Scotiabank Giller Prize for her novel,The Sleeping Car Porter, published by Coach House Books. Suzette Mayr not only secured the most prestigious Canadian literary prize but also $100, 000. This year’s 29th anniversary glitzy black-tie gala dinner and award ceremony at the ultra-luxurious Four […]

October 20

The 29th Annual Art With Heart @AGO Auction-Tues.,Oct.22nd,2022

By Jody Glaser – About Town PhotosAfter a long 3 years, Art With Heart returned to the AGO for their 29th annual auction of contemporary art by local Canadian artists. This was a celebration for sure returning with an in-person event that is so important to Casey House. Funds raised from this sold-outevening will support […]

September 23

TIFF 2022 – Steven Spielberg’s The Fabelmans

Set in post-World War II Arizona, The Fabelmans follows Sammy Fabelman from age seven to eighteen, as he discovers his love of film and discovering a shattering family secret. Gabriel LaBelle, a 19-year-old actor from Vancouver plays the central role of Sammy in the Steven Spielberg film. Mitzi Fabelman shares her son’s love for the arts, as she’s […]

September 23

TIFF 2022 – The Return of Tanya Tucker

After Tanya Tucker disappeared from the spotlight for decades, music star Brandi Carlile and Shooter Jennings (son of Waylon Jennings) took it upon herself to write an entire album for their hero based on Tanya’s extraordinary life, starting a comeback and a tour to resurrect her career. THE RETURN OF TANYA TUCKER follows Tanya’s interesting, […]

September 22

TIFF 2022 – HUNT-From Squid Game’s Lee Jung-Jae

Hunt is a exciting shoot ’em up and brawler action movie, with undertones of an espionage mystery. The directorial debut from  Squid Game’s Lee Jung-Jae, who also stars, is set during the 1980’s as tensions between North and South Korea mount. In South Korea, government agents are attempting to expose the identity of a mole nicknamed […]

September 22

TIFF 2022 – Moonage Daydream, a Tribute to David Bowie

Director Brett Morgen’s Moonage Daydream is his new film tribute to David Bowie. The filmmaker was granted unprecedented access to Bowie’s personal archives, combing through roughly millions of video footage, photography, and visual art that Bowie created over the years—and piecing them into a fragmented narrative. It took years to film this unconventional documentary. The […]

September 21

TIFF 2022 – While We Watched

The film by Vinay Shukla is a powerful and new must see: WHILE WE WATCHED, shows a sense of hope in a uncertain time for journalists and media. WHILE WE WATCHED is documentary about broadcast journalist Ravish Kumar of India’s NDTV, and a newsroom drama that showcases what it’s like being an Indian TV personnel, with the film […]