Category: Gala Scene

  • 2024 Legends for Charity In Support Of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital @Caesars Palace – Octavius Ballroom – Las Vegas – Thurs., Feb. 8th, 2024

    The 19th annual Legends For Charity dinner on Feb. 8, 2024 presented Tony Romo, of THE NFL ON CBS, with the coveted Pat Summerall Award. The annual charity dinner raised a record $2.1 million to benefit the lifesaving mission of  St.Jude Children’s Research Hospital. More than 600 guests attended to honor Tony Romo, which recognizes a national broadcaster or…

  • The 13th annual NFL Honors @Resorts World in Las Vegas, Nevada – Thursday, February 8th, 2024

    The 13th annual NFL Honors ceremony took place on Thursday, February 8 at the Resorts World in Las Vegas, Nevada. This was a red carpet primetime awards special which recognized the NFL’s best players, coaches, performances and plays from the season. This year’s edition was hosted by Keegan-Michael Key. The show included the announcement of…

  • Media Launch of the 35th Dragon Ball @The Tridel Head Office-Thursday, Jan.,18th, 2024

    Photography By SV Photography Yee Hong Community Wellness Foundation hosted a preview for The Dragon Ball at The Tridel Head Office. Combining philanthropy with the celebration of Lunar New Year, Dragon Ball has maintained its position as one of Toronto’s most anticipated events and the largest Lunar New Year celebration of its kind in North…

  • Santa Barbara International Film FestivalKirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film Honoring Ryan Gosling-Saturday, January 13, 2024 @The Ritz-Carlton, Bacara Santa

    House Photos Credit: Courtesy of SBIFF / Photographer: Becky Sapp (Wireimage) After a joyous pre-reception, attendees joined the award recipient for an upscale dinner. During the evening’s festivities, a wide range of figures, including SBIFF Executive Director Roger Durling, director Greta Gerwig, and Crazy, Stupid, Love and The Big Short co-star Steve Carell shared many…

  • Elevation Pictures, ICFF, Lavazza &Partnering With Liberty Entertainment Group-FERRARI Canadian Film Premiere &AFTERPARTY @CasaLoma-Sat.,Dec 9,2023

    By Wayne Baggs & Photography By YYZ Events Elevation Pictures and ICFF, presented by Lavazza, partnered with Liberty Entertainment Group (http://www.libertygroup.com/) — creator of landmark restaurant and entertainment venues celebrated the Canadian premiere of the long-awaited Ferrari biopic on Saturday night at the legendary Casa Loma. After the premiere screening of Michael Mann’s film, Ferrari, at TIFF…

  • THE WORLD THAT’S POSSIBLE-A War Child Gala-Wed.,Dec.6th,2023 @Four Seasons Hotel

    On December 6th THE WORLD THAT’S POSSIBLE, was 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, and inspired by the regions where War Child works, world-class entertainment, storytelling, and philanthropy support children living with…

  • The 25th Anniversary Of Canada’s Walk of Fame @M.T.C.C.-Sat.,December 2nd,2023

    Interviews-Jesse Read,Videographer-Shannen Johnston & Photography-Wayne Baggs Attending the 2023 Canadian Walk of Fame event was an unforgettable experience that left me with a profound sense of pride for my country and admiration for its exceptional talent. From the moment I stepped onto the red carpet, the energy was electric, surrounded by fellow fans and the…

  • Community Rocks 2023 – 75th Anniversary of Community Living-Dwayne Gretzky In Concert @Queen Elizabeth Building, Exhibition Place-Saturday, November 18th, 2023

    By Sally Warburton It is the 75th anniversary in 2023! Celebrating 75 years of belonging! Celebrating Community Living’s core values of inclusion, choice and diversity. Saturday, November 18th, 2023 was the biennial Community Living Fundraiser held at Queen Elizabeth Building, Exhibition Place. Every two years Community Living Toronto hosts Community Rocks, the organization’s signature fundraising event.  It’s…

  • Music For Life 2023 @Fairmont Royal York Hotel-Thurs.,Nov.23rd,2023

    The gala event took place on November 23, 2023 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel Toronto.Music For Life is the annual benefit and gala dinner for Dixon Hall Music School. This year, was a celebration of 45 years providing an accessible, creative home for children and youth. This event attracted upwards of 400 generous corporate…

  • ENTREPRENEURS: Meet the 2023 RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Award Winners @The Ritz-Carleton Hotel -Wednesday, November 22,2023

    The 31st annual RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards and the official announcement of the 2023 award recipients were made at The Ritz-Carleton in Toronto on Wednesday, November 22,2023,with the gala presentation of the seven winners for 2023. After a record-setting year, seven exceptional women entrepreneurs have been honoured for their remarkable achievements. These award recipients…

  • Homes For Dinner @The Globe and Mail-Sat.,Nov.18th,2023

    By BKONTHESCENE & YYZ Events It was as an evening to connect with like-minded change makers, converse on the challenges facing our city, and create transformation at the Globe and Mail venue and its picturesque view of Toronto. Homes First provides those in need with the dignity of a roof over their head, a place…

  • 30th Scotiabank Giller Prize gala at the Four Season Hotel Nov 13, 2023

    By Steph C The Scotiabank Giller Prize, Canada’s most prestigious literary award, celebrated its 30th anniversary at the Four Seasons Hotel in Toronto on November 13, 2023. Established in 1994 by Jack Rabinovitch in honour of his late wife, Doris Giller, it recognizes outstanding works that captivate with narrative excellence.  This year’s televised star-studded gala…

  • Art Toronto, returned to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre-Thurs.,October 26th to Sun.,Oct.29th,2023

    By Steph C. ,Sally Warburton & BKONTHESCENE Canada’s oldest and largest international art fair, Art Toronto, returned to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Art Toronto offered incredible exposure for over 100 national and international galleries and attracted respected artists and art lovers, collectors and buyers from across the globe. Kitty Scott is Art Toronto’s Focus…

  • ComKids Masquerade Ball @Casa Loma-Thursday, October 26th,2023

    By Sally W.  Thursday, October 26 was a busy night at Casa Loma! It was the ComKids Masquerade Ball 2023! Dressed for the black tie event with beautiful evening dresses and suits, the ComKids fundraiser supporters were masked as well! Creative and beautiful masks of all kinds! And everything was in aid of the ComKids…

  • Mark Landwehr and Sven Waschk [coarse]Because I Wanted You To Know

    “I’ll Show You Mine” (hand-painted resin, plexiglass, corian, metal – 25.5” x 15” x 15”) ON VIEW October 7 – November 11, 2023 COREY HELFORD GALLERY 571 S. Anderson St. Los Angeles, CA 90033 Open: Tuesday-Saturday, 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm (310) 287-2340 Los Angeles’ Corey Helford Gallery (CHG) proudly unveiled their next major solo show, titled Because I…

  • The 30th Anniversary For Art With Heart @The Carlu-Tues.,Oct.3rd,2023

    Art With Heart returned to The Carlu for their milestone 30th anniversary auction of contemporary art by local Canadian artists. This was a great celebration to showcase art and the cause that is so important to Casey House. Funds raised from this amazing evening supported people living with and at risk of HIV. Art With…

  • Canadian Congress Announces National Transformation Campaign and Inaugural Nation Builder Awards at Canada Leadership Summit and Gala

    The Canadian Congress is thrilled to announce its groundbreaking campaign for national transformation, which will be officially launched at the Canada Leadership Summit and Gala 2023. The event will take place from Friday, October 6th, 2023, to Sunday, October 8th, 2023, at the Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel, 5875 Airport Rd, Mississauga, ON L4V 1N1. The campaign’s kickoff event will…

  • Canada’s Rock of Fame @ September 28, 2023

    Photography By Sally W., Interviewed By Jesse Read and Shannen Johnston Massey Hall was filled with Canadian talent on Thursday, September 28! Big time Canadian talent! This was the 25th Anniversary of Canada’s Walk of Fame. It was time to celebrate the Canadian musicians who’ve given us the Canadian music scene which has spread worldwide! …

  • Day#2 OF TIFF2023-Fri.,Sept.8th,2023

    By THE BKONTHESCENE TEAM We started Day#2 with two screeners-first, we walked over to the Scotiabank theatre for The Reeds and then Homecoming. It was the world premiere feature from Istanbul director, Cemil Ağacıkoğlu.The cinematography was captivating from the opening shot, throughout the movie. The screener is centered around the small village of Bolvadin in Turkey,…

  • Day #10 -Sat., Sept. 16th, 2023

    By The BKONTHESCENE Team We started our day with the In Conversation With Andy Lau, who is an icon in the global Chinese community, entertaining the world with his singing and acting talent spanning over four decades. He is one of the “Four Heavenly Kings” of Cantopop music and has performed in over 160 films…