Category: Gala Scene
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Canadian Screen Awards Day 1+2@Ritz Carleton+Sheraton Centre Hotel+
By Bill Kwan Day one of The Canadian Screen Awards was held at the luxurious Ritz Carleton. The red carpet was held in the corridor and the after party was held in the Ballroom. Some of the guests included: Helga Stephenson – CEO, Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television Martin Katz – Board Chair, Academy…
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31st Annual Great Valentine Gala-Sat.,Feb.,7th,2015@Westin Harbour Castle-Metro Grand Ballroom
It was the 31st year for The Great Valentine Gala for Canadians who live with a disability. On Saturday February 7th,2015, the Canadian Foundation for Physically Disabled Persons hosted their Gala at The Hilton Harbour Castle in Toronto. The foundation have raised more than $26 Million on behalf of Canadian with disabilities. The night included…
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THE ANNUAL BOOK LOVER’S BALL @Toronto Reference Library
The Book Lover’s Ball celebrated its tenth anniversary of bringing together book lovers and top literary talent amongst the innovative stacks of the Toronto Reference Library, with its first black tie gala and after party at Canada’s only public reference library. With over $3.5 million raised since 2006, of which over half a million dollars…
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Jordin Sparks/Larry Fitzgerald-Red,White+Black Event-Wed.,Jan.28th,2015@Blur-Scottsdale,Arizona
The outdoor Red Carpet ceremony started the evening for Jordin Sparks’ “Red,White+Black”event. Later on the evening an intimate performance with Jordin & friends was held at Blur for the Red,White and Black charity event! This was one of THE party to be at on the Wednesday before the Superbowl game. Jordin is Arizona born and bred…and…
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SUPER BOWL XLIX 2015 EVENTS (Arizona)
We’re back from Arizona Super Bowl XLIX … stay tuned for our coverage: Taste of the NFL Ron “Jaws” Jaworski’s Super Bowl Cigar Party The Players Super Bowl Tailgate (Bullseye Event Group) Friars Club Sports Roast: Terry Bradshaw 14th Annual Players’ Wives Fashion Show Moves Magazine Presents: NIGHT MOVES Super Bowl Event Jordin Sparks |…
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WXN 12th Annual-Canada’s Most Powerful Women:Top 100-Thurs.,Nov.27th,2014@M.T.C.C.
The 12th Annual Canada’s Most Powerful Women: https://www.wxnetwork.com/top-100-women Top 100 Leadership Summit&Awards Gala was held in Toronto this past Thursday at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The Leader Summit was hosted by Kathleen Taylor, Chair of the Board of RBC. A tireless and super busy speaker this week. Kathleen hosted the RBC Top Women Entrepreneurs…
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CANFAR’s Bloor Street Entertains-Tues.,Nov.25th,2014@Bloor St.+The R.O.M.
By Gillian Moody, Photography by John Ortner Every year, on the eve of World AIDS Day, Toronto experiences the coming together of exquisite culinary masters, lavish retailers, and elegant florists who join together for a vital cause: CANFAR’s Bloor Street Entertains. Thanks to Laura Patton of Weber Shandwick, on November 25th, photographer John C. and…
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The 22nd annual RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards-Nov., 26th, 2014@Fairmont Royal York
By Rose Khan, Photography By Bill Kwan The 22nd annual RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards held on November 26th, 2014 at the luxurious Fairmont Royal York in Toronto named six winners of this year’s prestigious awards including: the co-founder of Canada’s best selling brand of organic baby food; the visionary behind the world’s leading provider of…
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Mirror Ball-Sat.,Nov.,22,2014
The Mirror Ball was a great success this year as it filled the evening with a glamorous atmosphere, silent/live auctions, great food and wine, and heart-warming speakers. “Look Good Feel Better” and “Facing Cancer” programs is associated with the Mirror Ball. For additional information on LGFB – Look Good Feel Better – Helping Women with…
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Under The Big Top For Autism-Thurs.,Nov.20th,2014@Liberty Grand
The 4th Annual “Under The Big Top For Autism” was held at the historical Liberty Grand on Thursday. A very successful evening benefiting Autism Speaks Canada with 600+ in attendance!!! They raised over $250,000.00 for ASC. This is a cause that’s especially dear to everyone as autism affects 1 in 88 children and that number…
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Chair Affair-Thurs.,Nov.12th,2014@Palais Royale
Chair Affair an annual auction based gala and fundraiser http://www.furniturebank.org/chimp-donate-now/chair-affair/ which teams up with prominent artists and designers to redesign old chairs, with all proceeds going towards the underprivileged and charity. The event took place on Thurs., November 12, 2014 at the legendary Palais Royale. The event was organized by Furniture Bank, a Toronto based…
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The 28th Annual Crystal Ball Gala, Nov. 8, 2014 @Metro Toronto Convention Centre
This year marked the 28th Annual Crystal Ball Gala for the Reach for the Rainbow, recognized as one of the top Black Tie revenue generating galas held in Canada. This gala draw the who’s who of the corporate elite, the affluent, philanthropists and A-Listers out for an evening of unsurpassed enjoyment. This year Crystal Ball…
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A Royal Canadaian Evening-Thurs.,Nov.6th,2014@Casa Loma
An elegant evening full of black ties, evening gowns and Equestrian talk. It was A Royal Canadian Evening held at the legendary Casa Loma. The Countess Bathurst, special guest Commander Chris Hadfield and host Neil Aitchison were in attendance for this gala in support of Dressage Canada and the Canadian Dressage Athlete Assistance Program(C-DAAP) The…
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1st annual Starlight Children’s Foundation-Tea&Tiaras-Sun.,Nov.3rd,2014@Fairmount Royal York
Starlight Children’s Foundation http://www.starlight.org 1st Annual Tea&Tiaras “Where High Tea Meets High Fashion” was held at the legendary Fairmount Royal York. Jennifer Valentyne opened the event with opening remarks while violinist Grenville Pinto was onsite in the lobby entertainment guest as they arrived to “welcoming cocktails.” Soprano Antonella Cavallaro sang “La Vie EnRose” as Tea…
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2nd Annual 50 Most Influential People-Thurs.,Nov.6th,2014@Ritz Carleton
The second annual list of Toronto’s 50 most influential people was held at The Ritz-Carleton with over. 300 guests in attendance for this intimate cocktail event. Guests were welcomed in with an advance copy of the new December issue in which the list appears,Toronto Life publisher David Hamilton and editor Sarah Fulford started off the…
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TEDDY BEAR AFFAIR 2014, VIVA ITALIA at MTCC (Nov 1, 2014)
by AJ Lam The Teddy Bear Affair raises funds for the Children’s Aid Foundation, which since 1979, helps vulnerable kids across Canada overcome the obstacles in life that hold them back. “Through no fault of their own, thousands of Canadian children face lives of poverty, neglect and abuse – unpromising conditions for a healthy, productive adolescence…
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2nd Annual HUSH HUSH Bash-Sat.,Oct.25th,2014@Bloor/Gladstone Branch Library
The Second Annual HUSH HUSH Bash for “Transforms Toronto Public Library Into A Speakeasy” was held on Saturday,October 24th, 2014 at the Bloor/Gladstone Branch Library. The library was transformed into a prohibition-era speakeasy for one night for the event. This event was being hosted by New Collection, the Toronto Public Library Foundation’s young patrons group.…
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Manyatta Cares-Sat.,Oct.18th,2014@The Centre for Social Innovation
The Manyatta Cares event was held at The Centre For Social Innovation(CSI), a beautiful brick & beam building at 720 Bathurst Street. Manyatta Cares charities include the following: http://manyattanetwork.com/manyatta-cares-event-more-info/ http://brightafricans.com/ http://brightafricans.com/ http://brightafricans.com/ it is about building partnerships with community organizations that have a social impact. Manyatta Cares believes on the idea of active, productive and…
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Damzels 20th Anniversary Party, Oct., 16, 2014 @Gallery345
The Damzels (@damzels) 20th (Damzels In This Dress) anniversary party was held at Gallery 345. Not your ordinary fashion designers, Kelly Freeman and Rory Lindo are two ladies out to make a statement with their unique rock and roll and pin-up style inspired dresses with a vintage edge that you rarely see today. Some of the…
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