Category: Life & Culture
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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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Celebrated The 15th Anniversary of the Yorkville Exotic Car Show On Father’s Day Sunday, June 15, 2025
We Celebrated the 15th Anniversary of the Yorkville Exotic Car Show on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 15, 2025 after returning from Montreal for Formula One as we just arrived back in Toronto and rushed to the downtown corridor which was packed with enthusiastic fans of unique sports and exotic automobiles. We had the pleasure of walking the red carpet and…
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Convivium @ Tin & Copper Smith Building-Thurs.,June 12th,2025
By Shannen Johnston & Jesse Read It was an exclusive media preview evening celebrating the launch of Convivium Dining Community – a new three-level culinary space in the historic Tin & Copper Smith Building, dedicated to bringing people together through extraordinary food and hospitality. It was a night of signature dishes, craft cocktails, and a first…
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Ritz Royale @The Ritz-Carlton,Richmond &S.i.During F-1 Week @Montreal-Thurs.,June 12th-Sun.,June 15th,2025
This yearly gala is a exclusive, glamorous gala event held annually at the Ritz-Carlton Montreal during the Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend. The event features gourmet food stations, premium champagne, live music, DJ sets and live music which included gourmet food, an open bar with champagne and caviar stations, and music, with a portion of ticket…
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Scrubs In The City-Paris @Evergreen Brick Works-Thurs.,June 5th,2025
Photography By Edwin Luk-SVPhotography The theme was Scrubs In The City-Paris and it was a great success with the large presence,generosity of the attendees who made it a great gala to remember and fun for all with acrobats, an amazing DJ and live music. The production was amazing and the backdrop images captivating the audience. What’s…
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Canada Black Music Archives Unveils ‘B’LACK THEN: Muted Melodies’ Exhibit at York University
The Canada Black Music Archives (CBMA) invites you to explore their latest exhibition, B’LACK THEN: Muted Melodies. On display at the Archives of Ontario, this special exhibit delves into the untold stories of Black musicians from Ontario. Spanning over a century, dive into the lives of over 20 artists from across 10 music genres through photographs,…
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Spring for Peace 2025, Hosted by Peacebuilders Canada and presented by Mattamy Homes @The Globe And Mail Centre -Thursday, May 1, 2025
Photography By Jesse Read & Shannen Johnston On Thursday, May 1, 2025, at the stunning Globe and Mail Centre, the annual event-Spring for Peace 2025, Hosted by Peacebuilders Canada celebrated 22 years of championing restorative justice for youth and fostering change in our communities. This year’s gala was an unforgettable evening featuring: Keynote Speakers and personalities: CFL legend Michael “Pinball” Clemons…
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TASTE OF THE DRAFT 2025 @Schreiber Foods Headquarters, 400 N. Washington St., Green Bay, WI – Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Yes, this is the iconic yearly event during Superbowl week, but now it has taken it’s own identity and “TASTE” with the combination of the NFL draft and amazing chefs, to kick off draft week in Green Bay, Wisconsin. GENYOUth, welcomed attending guests to the first-ever Taste of the Draft in Green Bay on April…
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Save the date for Departure Honours, an intimate reception showcasing and celebrating notable changemakers, emerging voices, and milestones within the industry taking place in Hotel X Toronto’s New Fort Hall on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 @6:00pm.
Save the date for Departure Honours, an intimate reception showcasing and celebrating notable changemakers, emerging voices, and milestones within the industry taking place in Hotel X Toronto’s New Fort Hall on Wednesday, May 7 at 6:00pm.Dallas Green (City and Colour) and Tia Wood are set to perform at the event, alongside a special presentation by Tegan and Sara, highlighting their foundation’s mission to invest in the potential of…
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Stroke Awareness Picnic 2025
You are invited to attend our second annual LASER-Net Stroke Awareness Picnic.The invitation extends to all stroke survivors and their family/friends.The picnic will take place on Saturday, May 3rd from 11 am to 2 pm on the UCLA campus in Westwood.To RSVP, go to https://thelasernet.com/ We hope to see you there. Thank you, Steven C. Cramer, MD, MSc, FAAN, FAHA, FASNRSusan…
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Art Gems @The Liberty Grand-Thurs.,April 4th,2025
Art Gems is the annual fundraising art auction in support of Good Shepherd’s Creative mission to support mental health programs through the arts Works Studio, its members, and programs. The generosity and support has enabled creative Art It was a fantastic night of great food, drinks and beautiful art 50+ works of art combined in the Live and Silent Auction Collection created by…
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Sean Jones at the Windsor Arms Every Thursdays for 3 Months Residency Til June/July 2025
By Sally Warburton Last week, March 27th, Sean Jones started his 3 month long gig at the iconic Windsor Arms. Every Thursday Sean Jones and his band will be performing nostalgic songs and R & B influenced music. The Juno Award-winning R&B Artist Sean Jones has an exclusive 3-month residency at the iconic Windsor Arms…
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March 2025 is Music Therapy Month – An Urgent Call to Support Music Therapy for Canada’s Aging Population
March 2025 is Music Therapy Awareness Month, a time to recognize the life-changing impact of music therapy on people of all ages. This year, the Canadian Music Therapy Fund (CMTF), based in Toronto, is calling for urgent support to ensure that older adults, particularly those with dementia and cognitive challenges, can continue to access this essential…
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Comicon Toronto @M.T.C.C. -Fri., March 14th -Sun., March 16th, 2025
Photography By Wayne Baggs, BKONTHESCENE & Alon Weiss We had the opportunity to visit The Metro Toronto Convention Center as droves of costumed rabid fans miraculously turned the venue into a landscape of fantasy, dreams and imagination, celebrating the fandom of anime, Sci-Fi, comics, and video games. Once again presented by FAN EXPO Canada, as it was…
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TOYS AS ART, ART INSPIRED BY TOYS:MATTEL’S 80TH ANNIVERSARY GROUP EXHIBITION
top row: “Thrill Of It All” by Brandi Milne, “An Ode To All That’s Good and Real Within” by HERA of Herakut, “The Pocket Medusa” by Soey Milk, and “Attack of the 150 ft. Barbie” by Eric Joyner bottom row: “Portrait of Barbie” by Marion Peck, “Masters” by Mark Todd, and “Barbie with Meat” by…
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National Home Show @Enercare Centre-Fri.,March 7th-Sun.,March 16th,2025
We had the opportunity to visit the National Home Show @Enercare Centre, every square foot related to Homes and more! The event is on til March 16th as everyone will see something they will like and connect with. Get your tickets: https://torontohomeshows.com/ On the Enbridge Main Stage! Catch home and design experts Colin & Justin,…
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