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  • The 6th Annual Lucky Ball@Amsterdam Brewhouse, 245 Queens Quay West-Thursday March 1st, 2018

    Photography By Nicholas Chan Driven by dedication and collaboration a dream was realized in less than a month. With 300 influential young professionals in attendance the first Lucky Ball had a successful launch, raising almost $30,000 for Fort York Food Bank. And they rose the bar on Thhursday March 1st, 2018 for the 6th Annual Lucky…

  • LA BELLE EPOQUE 2018 @THE CARLU-THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018

    Joie de Vivre! Joie de Danser! Much like Paris during “the beautiful era”, Canada’s National Ballet School was a beacon for technological progress, profound artistry and the human spirit. It was an evening of cultural abundance, celebrating the creativity and vitality of NBS’ programming in the effervescent style of Parisians at the turn of the…

  • Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors Preview@AGO-Tues.,Feb.27th,2018

    Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors, is the exhibition which explores the evolution of the celebrated Japanese artist’s infinity rooms, and this will be the most significant North American tour of her work in nearly two decades. Following its debut at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden on Feb. 23, 2017, which is the organizing institution, Yayoi…

  • Power Ball XX: Special Project Artist Launch@LoPan Restaurant-Wed.,Feb.28th,2018

    On Wednesday we attended LoPan Restaurant for the Power Ball XX: Special Project Artist Launch. We heard and met this year’s Special Project Artists who transformed the gallery into experiential funland reflective of this year’s theme, Power Ball XX: Carousal. The  featured artist from London, England was Harry Parr from the design team of  Bompas &…

  • Dixonlicious 2018 @Daniels Spectrum in Regent Park, in support of our food programs in the downtown East-Thursday, March 1st, 2018

    By Kimberly Samnang Dixonlicious 2018 takes place on Thursday, March 1st at Daniels Spectrum in Regent Park, in support of our food programs in the downtown East. Through all the different areas of work and populations we serve, food is the constant. Their food programs touch the lives of many, with hot meals served via…

  • 21C MUSIC FESTIVAL -2018-5th Anniversary-Wed.,May23rd-Sun.,May27th,2018

      21C MUSIC FESTIVAL A FESTIVAL OF NEWLY-MINTED MUSIC BY THE WORLD’S FOREMOST STARS OF INDEPENDENT MUSICAL THINKING AND INNOVATION 8 CONCERTS. 5 DAYS. 37 PREMIERES! Musicians Kronos Quartet Jherek Bischoff Anthony de Mare A Far Cry Simone Dinnerstein Dinuk Wijeratne Kinan Azmeh Maarja Nuut Hendrik Kaljujärv Vox Clamantis Katia and Marielle Labèque New Music…

  • Duo KUTCH release their debut single, “Collectable” in advance of their upcoming release, Notionside — available March 2, 2018.

    Thunder Bay/Toronto-based duo Kutch have released their debut single, “Collectable” in advance of their upcoming release, Notionside — available March 2, 2018. Colin Kutchyera and La+ch (Coleman Hell/Sideways Collective) look under the rock that is “Collectable” to get a closer look at the idea of the “perfect” relationship. “You know those relationships that make other…

  • The 12th annual Stagecoach Festival returns Friday, April 27th through Sunday, April 29th to Indio, California’s Empire Polo Club with Guy Fieri who is bringing the nation’s finest BBQ pit bosses over there!

    Guy Fieri is bringing the nation’s finest BBQ pit bosses to the biggest country music event ever staged. The 12th annual Stagecoach Festival returns Friday, April 27th through Sunday, April 29th to Indio, California’s Empire Polo Club with an extraordinary epicurean upgrade! Think dazzling sauces and savory rubs! Guy Fieri is bringing the 40,000 square-foot…

  • PLAYBOY’S BIG GAME WEEKEND PARTY@Prive, Minneapolis-Saturday, February 3, 2018

    By Kimberly Samnang.  Photography by AJ Lam and BKonthescene. Playboy Partnered with Talent Resources Sports to Present a Historic Event Featuring DJ Snoopadelic Snoop Dogg in Minneapolis on February 3 Talent Resources Sports, a full-service sports marketing and experiential events agency, joined forces with Playboy to present the annual Big Game Weekend Party. For one-night…

  • “RUMOURS”-THE CONCERT@The Coal Mine Theatre-Wed.,Feb.7Th,2018

    By Sari Colt Back in 1977, the legendary rock band, Fleetwood Mac, released one of the best-selling albums of all time, “Rumours”. The album has sold over 40 million copies and is known for the top charting singles “Go Your Own Way”, “ Dreams”, “Don’t Stop” and “You Make Loving Fun”. “Rumours” is an album…

  • Ditka & Jaws Cigars With the Stars @ The Machine Shop (Thu. Feb. 1, 2018)

    By Bill Kwan   The Ditka & Jaws Cigars with the Stars Party was held on Thursday, February 1st, 2018, in Minneapolis, Minnesota at The Machine Shop. This VIP Cigar Party brings together premium cigars from the industry’s top brands, single-malt scotch, and many football celebrities to keep you and your guests entertained throughout the…

  • Bart Starr Award at the 31st Annual NFL-Sanctioned Super Bowl Breakfast Saturday, February 3, 2018 | Minneapolis Hilton

    By Kimberly Samnang Baltimore Ravens tight end, Benjamin Watson was chosen by his National Football League (NFL) peers to receive one of the sport’s most prestigious honors, The Athletes in Action Bart Starr Award, given annually to a player who exemplifies character and leadership on and off the field.     The Bart Starr Award…

  • Louisiana International Film Festival@Baton Rouge, LA – Sunday,January 28, 2018

    It’s A Wrap! Louisiana International Film Festival Brings Mummery, Music, Food and Drink to 6th Annual Main Street Park City Celebration BLAZE Star and Sundance Award Winner Ben Dickey Performs Along with Eddie Baytos & Friends, John Dardenne, DJ Shields, Jamie Ray and More Patrick Mulhearn Presents Honor to BLAZE Director Ethan Hawke Baton Rouge,…

  • 2018 North American Auto Show@Detroit- Cobo Centre-Sat.,January 20, 2018

    Photography By Doel Debasu Datta The 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit might not have been as hogh profile as it could’ve been, but that doesn’t mean the show was a dud! Quite the opposite, vintage cars, pickup trucks and muscle cars are in your garage, thenthis year’s show was for your taste…

  • The 23rd Annual LA Art Show@LA Convention Center-January 10 – 14,2018

    With 260,000 square feet of exhibition space with over 100 galleries from more than 18 countries, including South Korea, China, Japan, Germany, Spain, France, United Kingdom, Austria and more. Rebranded as DIVERSEartLA, Southern California’s most prestigious art institutions including LACMA, MOLAA, The Autry and more returned for the second year in a row to create…

  • The 2018 Toronto Boat Show@The Enercare Centre-Jan. 12th-21st,2018

    The 2018, Toronto Boat Show ran from January 12 to 21, 2018. It’s North America’s largest indoor boat show and this is the place to buy, to see boats and the place to buy a large selection of boats and accessories. With tens of thousands of winter weary boaters, and wannabe boaters, more than 550…

  • THE INTERIOR DESIGN SHOW-METRO CONVENTION CENTRE-THURS.,JAN.18th-JAN.21st,2018

    http://toronto.interiordesignshow.com/ Connecting the right people, with the right products, in the hottest spaces. During one three-day weekend each January, the Interior Design Show shapes the industry for the year to come – in North America and beyond. IDS Toronto is now in its 20th year. We hope you enjoy exploring the people, products and places…

  • Welcome Christmas! Orpheus Choir of Toronto, Friday December 15th, 2017!

    by Sorin Simniceanu More than 50 years ago, Toronto organist and conductor John Sidwick’s vision of creating a choral organization which stood the test of time has materialized under Artistic Director Robert Cooper. Currently, the Orpheus Choir is looked at as one of the pre-eminent and most dynamic choral groups in the country. The Orpheus…

  • Choose Joy + Do Good @The Richmond Mon.,December 11th,2017

    Monday evening was Toronto’s first snowfall, and ”GOOD TO BE GOOD”, with partner “NAGI”, threw their last event for 2017-‘Choose Joy + Do Good’on December 11th at The Richmond. This event is dedicated to raising funds for the Community Food Centres charity whose services assist food banks throughout our city. It was a festive evening,…

  • TOMMY HILFIGER TAKES TOMMYNOW TO MILAN FOR SPRING 2018

    TOMMY HILFIGER TAKES TOMMYNOW TO MILAN FOR SPRING 2018 Following successful seasons in New York, Los Angeles and London, the TOMMYNOW global tour continues, moving to Milan for the Spring 2018 collection with an experiential “See Now, Buy Now” runway event. AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS (December 5, 2017) – Tommy Hilfiger, which is owned by PVH…