Category: Life & Culture
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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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POGO PJ PARTY-CABIN FEVER @STEAMWHISTLE Brewery -Thurs., Feb.27th, 2025
The yearly POGO’s signature event was held at the Steamwhistle Brewery location as POGO PJ Party never disappoints and of course a great time, but at the same time it raises critical funds for childhood cancer care with the generous and incredible support. Andrew Haley, a five-time Para swimmer medalist, three-time World Champion – and a…
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Leigh Steinberg’s Annual Super Bowl Party, Taste Of The NFL & Sports Illustrated -Sat., Feb. 8th, 2025
We started our Saturday afternoon at The Leigh Steinberg Annual Super Bowl Party held in New Orleans for SB59 week and it was an extravagant get-together of some of the Nation’s most influential people. With thousands of high-profile guests, from NFL owners and athletes to celebrities, politicians, corporate CEOs, entrepreneurs, and media personalities, it proved…
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The 3rd Annual NFLPA Community MVP Day, The Annual Johnnie Cochrane luncheon St.Jude Legends & Ditka & Jaws – Thurs., Feb. 6th, 2025@New Orleans, Louisiana During Superbowl 59 Week.
It was a Thursday morning where participants were “Giving Back In A Fun Way during Super Bowl week. The third annual NFLPA Community MVP Day in New Orleans. With this season’s Community MVPs, along with other active NFL players, were present to team up with students. Next we were off to the Fritz Pollard Alliance…
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TASTE OF THE NFL PRESENTED BY FRITO-LAY, QUAKER, AND THE PEPSICO FOUNDATION @ The National WWII Museum In New Orleans, Louisiana During SB59 Week!
The yearly “The Taste of the NFL” did not disappoint in New Orleans during Superbowl week. All for a great cause with delicious food, celebrity athletes and friendly people from around the world. This event addresses the needs of the hungry and homeless by raising awareness and money through special events and programs. Hosted and curated…
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2025 SANTA BARBARA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL AWARD WINNING FILMS ANNOUNCED
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) is excited to announce the award-winning films for the 40th edition. Awards were announced at a ceremony this morning hosted by El Encanto, a Belmond Hotel, in Santa Barbara with Jury and Filmmakers in attendance.“It’s an undeniable pleasure to celebrate such a diverse and wonderful array of winning films,”…
