Category: Life & Culture
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A Brilliant Adaptation- The Power of the Therapeutic Bond
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PDT On ZoomRegistration is required for thisfree live private Zoom event.Join us UCLA’s Friends of the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior and the Resnick Neuropsyciatric Hospital Board of Advisors for a virtual Open Mind with Sally Maslansky, LMFT, author of the searing memoir, A Brilliant Adaptation — How Dissociative Identity Disorder & the Power…
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Dragon Ball 2026 Fundraiser for Yee Hong Foundation
By Sally Warburton Yee Hong Foundation’s signature fundraising gala took place Saturday, February 14th, 2026. Entitled Dragon Ball, it welcomed the Year of the Horse. This year the 37th edition of the fundraiser gala took place at the Automotive Building at Exhibition Place. The past two years the event has been held at the MTCC.…
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The Taste Of The NFL-PRESENTED BY:Pepsico, BENEFITTING: GENYOUth – Sat., February 7, 2026 @The Hibernia, San Francisco, California
It was exceptional culinary talent joining together for Taste of the NFL! This year’s event featured Bay Area chefs as well as celebrity talent including: Andrew Zimmern, Carla Hall, Mark Bucher, Lasheeda Perry, Sayat Ozyilmaz, and Laura Ozyilmaz, along with special guest chefs Cat Cora, Tyler Florence, and Eric Adjepong, all of whom are committed…
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The Countdown to the Gen Z Wellness Summit Starts Now With The 3rd Annual GEN Z Wellness Conference
Get ready for a full day of inspiration, connection, and hands-on experiences with preeminent neuroscience leaders from around the country—alongside members of the Friends of Semel Teen Advisory Council. Dive into interactive workshops and activities that celebrate wellness, spark curiosity, and empower you to be your best self, including:Food, Mood, and Body ImageNeurodiversity and ResilienceScience…
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SUPER BOWL LX Media Party, BAY AREA HOST COMMITTEE, EA SPORTS-Tues.,February 3, 2026@Electronic Arts, Redwood City, CA
Media from around the world were invited to th EA Sports building for the annual Media Party providing the evening’s vibe ,fun games and setting the scene for the amazing hospitality provided by the NFL and what a Tuesday it was. Fun for all who attended with amazing food, signature beverages and meeting new people…
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Leigh Steinberg Super Bowl Party @San Francisco During Super Bowl LX Weekend-Sat.,Feb.7th,2026
For Super Bowl LX in San Francisco and for the 39th year and counting, the Leigh Steinberg Super Bowl Party was part of the epic Super Bowl weekend and one of the longest running, most well respected events in the sports community. In an environment curated specifically for relationship building and developing good will,…
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Dragon Ball to Welcome the Year of the Horse
The 37th annual Dragon Ball, presented by Yee Hong Community Wellness Foundation, will take place on Saturday, February 14, 2026 (Valentine’s Day), at the Automotive Building, Exhibition Place. Widely recognized as the largest Lunar New Year celebration of its kind in North America and one of Toronto’s premier fundraising galas, the event’s details were unveiled at the…
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Please join UCLA’s Friends of the Semel Institute and the Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital Board of Advisors for an Open Mind program featuring Kathryn Goetzke, MBA, author of The Biggest Little Book About Hope in conversation with Elizabeth Bromely, MD, PhD.
Wednesday, January 14, 20265:00 PM – 6:00 PM PT Registration is required for thisfree live private Zoom event.Please join UCLA’s Friends of the Semel Institute and the Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital Board of Advisors for an Open Mind program featuring Kathryn Goetzke, MBA, author of The Biggest Little Book About Hope in conversation withElizabeth Bromely, MD, PhD. Hopelessness is a powerful predictor of…
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NFL announces International Player Pathway program Class of 2026
The NFL has announced its International Player Pathway (IPP) program Class of 2026, featuring 13 athletes representing 10 nations around the world.Established in 2017, the IPP program identifies elite global talent with the aim of providing selected athletes with the opportunity to improve and develop their skills and ultimately earn a spot on an NFL…
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Andy Kim’s 21st Annual Gift of Light Christmas concert @Massey Hall-Wed.,Dec.3rd,2025
Andy Kim’s 21st annual Gift of Light Christmas concert at Massey Hall delivered a heartwarming, unforgettable night that reaffirmed its place as one of Toronto’s most cherished holiday traditions. A festive spirit filled the historic venue from the moment the lights dimmed and the first notes rang out, blending joyous celebration with genuine generosity—as all ticket…
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The 2026 Players Tailgate @Santa Clara, California For Super Bowl 60-Sun.,Feb.8th,2026
The return of its nationally acclaimed Players Tailgate for Super Bowl 60, taking place Sunday, February 8, 2026, within walking distance of Levi’s Stadium. The event, consistently rated the #1 experience on Super Bowl Sunday, will run from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. A Super Bowl ticket is not required for entry. Tickets are on…
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Web Summit Tech Conference Lisbon, Portugal Nov 2025
By Sally Warburton In its 10th year in Lisbon! Ten years! Announced CEO Paddy Cosgrave at the Opening Ceremonies at MEO Arena, Lisbon to a massive crowd. An eager crowd. A tech-loving, AI crowd! Paddy said “Ten years ago it already felt like the world was changing fast, but it’s nothing compared to how fast the…
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Community Rocks 2025 ! Fundraiser for Community Living
By Sally Warburton Every two years Community Living has its massive fundraiser … Community Rocks! 2025 was the year! This year the event was as spectacular as ever! Held again at the Queen Elizabeth Building on the Exhibition Grounds in Toronto. Doors opened at 6pm at the amazing venue which is spacious and convenient to get to.…
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The Forgotten Homeless Initiative Unites Toronto Artists and Community Leaders to Address City’s Growing Housing Crisis
YouTube and Spotify WoodGreen Website Artists Against Homelessness Facebook Toronto’s arts and advocacy communities are joining forces in a bold new initiative to confront one of the city’s most urgent challenges: homelessness. At the heart of this effort is “The Forgotten Homeless,” a powerful musical and social campaign created by Toronto singer-songwriter Richard Todd, whose message of empathy, action,…
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The 7th Annual Healing The Voice Within Gala-@Liberty Grand-Thursday, October 2, 2025
By Steve Blackburn We had the pleasure of attending The Healing the Voice Within Gala is The Gatehouse’s annual community fundraising event, bringing together friends, supporters, and advocates for an inspiring evening at Liberty Grand. This was an elegant night features celebration, connection, and the opportunity to support the important programs and services The Gatehouse…
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Day #10 – TIFF50 – Sat., Sept. 13th, 2025
Red Carpet Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery – Sarah McLachlan Day 10 TIFF 2025 was expected with anticipation! It was the day when the film Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery would have its World Premier. And before the documentary film screening, was the Red Carpet at Roy Thomson Hall. On the Red Carpet were; singer Kathleen…
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Day 3 – TIFF 2025 – Saturday, September 6
LOVELY DAY screening at Scotiabank Lovely Day is an energetic, perceptive and very funny new feature film by Quebec’s Philippe Falardeau, presented in French and Arabic. Actors Rose-Marie Perreault, Neil Elias, Hassan Mahbouba, Hiam Abou Chedid and Georges Khabbaz are brilliant. It’s a fun-filled film involving different cultures and a wedding! Acting is fantastic. Rose-Marie Perreault,…
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Day 1 – TIFF 2025 – Thursday, September 4, 2025
Day 1 of TIFF! And it was pouring rain! Despite the heavy rain, all the umbrellas.. nothing stopped TIFF film enthusiasts attending Day 1 ! Driver’s Ed screening was at Scotiabank Cinema. A film about the journey of four high school students who go on an adventure in their driver’s education car in search of one…
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FAN EXPO @ M.T.C.C.- Thurs.,Aug.21st-Sun.,Aug.,24th, 2025
Wow, what a Fan Expo 2025 as the four day event ran from August 21 to 24, 2025, at the Metro Toronto Convention which was transformed into the ultimate fan destination. There were fans of cosplay, fantasy, sci-fi, comics horror, gaming, or anime, this year’s event had something for everyone. Some of the fun…
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Bentley Toronto x Friday Harbour x Grand Touring x Peter Triantos-Wed.,July 23rd,2025
PHOTOS BY NSBKIM PHOTOS Guest and patrons were still glowing from Wednesday’s fabulous exhibition with Bentley Toronto x Friday Harbour x Grand Touring x Peter Triantos, and thank you for making it so special. It was a pleasure seeing you and we hope you enjoyed an evening of our exciting collaboration event surrounded by Peter Triantos’ inspiring spectacular fine…
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