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  • THE 7TH ANNUAL MOONLIGHT GALA – A NIGHT UNDER THE STARS @McMICHAEL GALLERY – Sat., June 2nd, 2018

    The seventh annual Moonlight Gala-A Night Under The Stars, returned on Saturday, June 2nd. As an extraordinary gala, it never disappoints and always “TOPS” the previous year! Proceeds from this annual event goes directly towards the preservation of over 6,000 works of art. The Moonlight Gala helps to ensure that the McMichael remains a place…

  • 30 Film Festival Accolades… Album debuted at #1… 300k Views…Toronto’s Ori Dagan Is Jazz’s Newest Star

    “Let Yourself Go” at LulaWorld! w/ Alex Pangman + Natasha Powell Tuesday, June 5th @ Lula Lounge, Toronto AFME Filmmaker & VIP Lounge @ IBIZA Thursday, June 7th @ Albuquerque Film & Music Experience, Albuquerque Live at the Celebrity Club! Friday, June 15th @ PAL Celebrity Club, Toronto Ori Dagan & Nathan Hiltz: A Tribute…

  • Italian National Day: Castello Italia at Casa Loma – Sun., June 3rd,2018

    By Nicholas Chan and BK on the SCENE Historical Casa Loma was the location for this annual tradition, Toronto’s premiere heritage attraction, was transformed into an authentic Italian Piazza complete with art installations by Italian-Canadian artists to celebrate this yearly event. There was live entertainment featuring local and international artists, a culinary feast by Toronto’s…

  • THE 4th ANNUAL DX DESIGN AUCTION@DESIGN EXCHANGE-Thurs.,May 24th,2018

    THE FOURTH ANNUAL DX DESIGN AUCTION In support of design education, an evening featuring a live and silent auction of singular, spectacular, and limited edition furnishings, decorative objects, and bespoke design adventures. Co-chaired by Isabella Romano of Ohme, Erika Floysvik of Fia Interiors, and television personality Shai DeLuca-Tamasi of Shai DeLuca Interior Design, the DX…

  • 5th Annual Regent Park Gala (Thu. May 24th, 2018)

    by Amit Adhya The 3TO6TEAM in conjunction with The MLSE Foundation hosted the 5th annual Regent Park Gala held on Thursday May 24th Gala is an opportunity for the community to come together for a great cause, supporting the athletic programming in Regent Park.  Funds raised go to provide Regent Park youth with access to…

  • THE 21st ANNUAL BUTTERFLY BALL@FOUR SEASONS HOTEL-YORKVILLE-Thurs.,May 24th,2018

    On Thursday we attended the 21st annual Butterfly Ball. The Honorary Chairs for this year were: Yannick Bisson(Murdoch Mysteries) & Shantelle Bisson Boost Child & Youth Advocacy Centre™ (Boost CYAC) and the funds raised at the 2018 Butterfly Ball® support the hundreds of children and teens that they assist each year. The committee is chaired…

  • Long Distance Love Prevails in Omega The Poet’s “Down In The East”

    Long Distance Love Prevails in Omega The Poet’s “Down In The East” The Charleston-Native’s Neo-Soul / alt. Rap Chill Track is Available Now! “Sounds so chill… I like the vibe and the beat too.” — Starkiwft Playlist “This is pretty cool… I dig the flow on this!” — PAUSER “Really cool lyrics and voice…” —…

  • THE 5th ANNUAL 21C Music Festival May 23-27/2018 TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY MUSIC FESTIVAL@ROYAL CONSERVATORY-KOERNER HALL

    21C is one of the most innovative performances by musicians bringing fresh new sounds and ideas to some of the most recognizable songs of the 21st Century, featuring 8 Concerts, 5 DAYS of music, plus 21+ Premieres! 21C Music Festival 2018 marked the festival’s 5th anniversary. We experienced some of the most original music in…

  • Dee and the Grand Brothers have finally released their debut full-length collaborative album under Patiently Awaiting The Meteorite — CANYON DIABLO — available now!

    Imagine a vintage Shelby Mustang — with a touch screen and USB port — and you’ve got Patiently Awaiting The Meteorite and their debut full-length release, CANYON DIABLO, available today. PATM is a long-awaited, much planned collaboration from veteran Canadian music makers Dee and the Grand Brothers, following some studio time, some songwriting time, and…

  • The Spring Beer Festival @ Fort York Garrison-Sat.,May 19th-Sun.,May 20th,2018

    The Spring Beer Festival was back to celebrate our love of the best known cold refreshment!. Rain didn’t dampen the spirits of the attendees this weekend. Taking place at Fort York Garrison on the May Two-Four weekend (May 19th and 20th), all the best known names in brewers were there offering a wide selection of…

  • Actor, Musician and Activist Tom Jackson Releases The Essential Tom Jackson

    There are entertainment legends, and then there is Tom Jackson! New 21-track retrospective ‘The Essential Tom Jackson’ available now Actor, Musician and Activist Tom Jackson Releases The Essential Tom Jackson The 21-Track Retrospective Spotlighting His Career is Available Now There are entertainment legends, and then there is Tom Jackson, a triple-threat actor, musician, and activist…

  • TASTEMAKERS-THIS FRIDAY&SATURDAY@EVERGREEN BRICKWORKS

    The Menu and Lineup: https://www.thetastemakertour.com/tastemakerkitchen Tickets- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tastemaker-toronto-may-18-19-2018-tickets-44147742085?_ga=2.126104196.86356826.1526487530-679237263.1526487530&_gac=1.215415141.1526520233.Cj0KCQjwre_XBRDVARIsAPf7zZjNOiNybEh1yy4opw5Wbm9ll5byEeLG6U1PNfoVV1o7TLeB7TzkbZEaAneVEALw_wcB All-inclusive ticket – Pay for your ticket, and then put your wallet away. It’s that simple. Unlimited Food & Drink – Enjoy all samples from chefs, restaurants, wineries, and artisans. Unique Food Hall – An amazing open, communal setting creating an intimate yet energetic atmosphere. The Best Chefs…

  • Purina Animal Hall of Fame – 2018 Inductees@TIFF Lightbox-Mon.,May 14th.2018

    The Purina Animal Hall of Fame is the longest running Canadian pet recognition program of its kind. To date, 179 remarkable animals with outstanding lifesaving acts of animal courage and heroism have been inducted. This year, Purina was pleased to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Animal Hall of Fame by inducting four new heroic…

  • Brooklyn-based Sophie Colette Continues “Pattern” of Prepossessing Pop Magic

    “Sophie Colette is vulnerable, sweet, and honest in the way that is often lacking from so much pop music nowadays.” Like a tree with rings of age, the heart carries each love — and its loss — with it always. It’s with this very tangible experience in mind that Brooklyn indie-pop darling Sophie Colette presents…

  • Canadian Music Week (CMW)@DOWNTOWN TORONTO-Mon., May 7th-Sun.,May 13th,2018

    Canadian Music Week (CMW) announced the winners of the 21st Annual Canadian Radio Music Awards (CRMA), which took place on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel. Hosted by K Trevor Wilson, the CRMA ceremony included performances by The Reklaws, New City, Romes, Felix Cartal, and River Town Saints. C93C76BF-CC91-4815-BC   CMW_logo01…

  • Fuse Field Trip – SXSW @ Spoke Club (Tue. Apr. 24, 2018)

    Technology is an ever shifting landscape of endless possibility and the South by South West (SXSW) Conference & Festivals is always looking towards the horizon, exploring the convergence of interactive, film, and music media. Welcoming the future, Laurie Dillon-Schalk, Aleena Mazhar, Nicole Gallucci, Adam Bleau, and Stephen Brown from FUSE Media were excited to bring…

  • SWIM DRINK FISH GALA@Rebel Entertainment Centre-Thurs.,April 26th,2018

    Swim Drink Fish Canada is an independent Canadian charity working for a day when every person in our watershed can safely touch the water, when the water is pure enough to drink, and when the lake is clean and wild enough that you could toss in a line anywhere and pull out a fish. The…

  • Cuisine & Cuvée @ Rebel (Apr. 20, 2018)

    by Kimberly Samnang photography by Nicholas Chan GREAT FOOD, GREAT WINE & GREAT SPIRITS… ALL FOR A GREAT CAUSE In its 18th year, Cuisine & Cuvée, presented by The Co-Operators and TD Bank Group, was one of the hottest tickets in the city, raising over $250,000 for Providence Healthcare! The event returned to Toronto’s most epic venue,…

  • 23rd ANNUAL STARLIGHT CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION™ CANADA GALA@FAIRMONT ROYAL YORK-Sat.,April 21st,2018

    It was an intergalactic celebrity-filled evening, raising funds to brighten the lives of seriously ill children and we were prepared for takeoff on Saturday for the 23rd Annual Starlight Children’s Foundation Canada Gala, highlighted by this years theme of “Fly Me to the Moon”. Hosted by television personality Rick Campanelli ,the Gala is one of Starlight’s largest…

  • Kitty Bungalow’s CATstravaganza A Roaring Success-Saturday, April 21st,2018@The Montalban Theatre, Hollywood California

      Photography by-Emma McIntyre of Getty Images IT’S A WRAP! Cat Lovers, Broadway Fans, and Hollywood Stars Raise Unprecedented Funds for Feline Friends Last night on Saturday, April 21stat the Montalban theatre in Hollywood, cat-Lovers, Broadway fans, and stars of two legs and four came out to support Kitty Bungalow’s musical CATstravaganza, Hamilton’s Cats. The…