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Category: Life & Culture

  • b.d. Gottfried’s recent release, “Through The Dog’s Eyes”

    b.d. Gottfried’s recent release, “Through The Dog’s Eyes” — out this past summer — for potential consideration in any upcoming year-end reviews, lists, or compilations. “I’ve played in empty bars. I’ve played to crowds of 50,000. I’ve played with rock royalty, and played with others that should have been. I’ve played with the Devil,” says…

  • Tony Clifton comes to TIFF, Sep. 8-12 2017 to support Jim Carrey Documentary, Announce New Broadway Show

    In a surprise development, comedian TONY CLIFTON is making the trek to Toronto next week to support his appearance in the highly anticipated TIFF documentary “Jim & Andy & Tony Clifton: The Great Beyond.” The Film, directed by Chris Smith, produced by Spike Jonze and featuring Jim Carrey as Andy Kaufman, makes its debut at…

  • Buskerfest 2017@Woodbine Park-Sept.1st-4th,2017

    Photography By Kimberly Samnang Woodbine Park was the venue for the yearly BuskerFest 2017! Live performers, break dancers, jugglers and fire eaters were some of the exciting attractions filling Woodbine Park this week. Working hand in hand with Epilepsy Toronto, this year’s edition had quite the variety of international performers who thrilled the patrons who…

  • Fan Expo@M.T.C.C.-Thurs.,Aug.31st-Su.,Sept.3rd,2017

    The geeks and nerds are here, the geeks and nerds are here! Toronto FanExpo, Canada’s premiere convention for genre entertainment fanfare, celebrated it’s 23rd spectacular year. From Thursday to Sunday the Metro Convention Centre was packed from wall to wall as geeks, nerds and fans, both local and visitors from all corners, came together to…

  • Canadian National Exhibition (CNE)-Aug.18th-Sept.4th,2017

    By: Sorin Simniceanu and BK on the SCENE What do acrobats, rock stars, fried mars bars and alpacas have in common? They were all found at this year’s Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) which is taking place from August 18th to September 4th . In honour of Canada’s 150th birthday, this year’s CNE emphasized Canada’s heritage…

  • THE LAYOVER premiere and party hosted by Foster Grant, DirecTV, Svedka Vodka and The Highlight Room at The Dream Hollywood.

    Photography By Amy Graves Celebrities, filmmakers and other VIP’s crowded the red carpet and post premiere party for actor/director William H. Macy’s THE LAYOVER, hosted by Foster Grant Sunglasses, DirecTV, Svedka Vodka and the Highlight Room at the Dream Hotel Hollywood. Guests Included Actor/Director William H. Macy and Stars Alexandra Daddario; Kate Upton; Matt Jones;…

  • PanAmerican Food & Music Festival@Daniel Spectrum-Fri.,Aug.,11th,2017&Dundas Square-Sun.,Aug.,13th,2017

    By Kim Samnang The Pan American Food & Music Festival (PAFMF) is Canada’s only annual festival that celebrates the Western Hemisphere’s rich diversity of cuisine, music and art. On Friday, August 11, guests experienced an unforgettable culinary evening at the Opening Gala Reception for the Pan American Food and Music Festival that included a culinary…

  • The 12th Annual KULTURA Filipino Arts Festival @Daniels Spectrum-AUGUST 10-13, 2017

    By BK on the SCENE The closing day of The 12 Annual  Kultura Festival was held at Daniel Spectrum, it’s the 12th consecutive year of traditional and modern Filipino cultural experience. http://www.kultura.ca/about It was a  Kultura’s culinary battle  and guests were able to tour/taste the traditional and nouveau cuisine of the Philippines on the final…

  • Music Under The City Stars @ Casa Loma-Wed., Aug. 2nd, 2017

    Photography by AJ Lam and BKonthescene. Canada’s Walk of Fame hosted its Music Under the City Stars Fundraiser, raising $350,000 while bringing together great Canadian artists and their hits. The CWF Gala was presented by Walter and Maria Schneider, Jeffrey Latimer Entertainment and Liberty Entertainment Group who gathered some of Canada’s most talented singer-songwriters and…

  • Toronto Festival Of Beer @The Bandshell Park, CNE (July 28th-30th, 2017)

    Photographer by BK on the SCENE and lNTELIVENTS   The beer in all its variety and flavors was flowing, along with a cavalcade of “food, glorious food” for the opening day of The Toronto Beer Fest. The festival showcased 80 brewers and 416 types of beer, with such an assortment of libations and “eats” to try at…

  • The 50th Annual Carnival 2017 Gala @Liberty Grand-Fri., July 28th, 2017

    Carnival Toronto swept the city this year for the 50th Anniversary of the Caribbean Festival, and what a way to celebrate the festivities with a “big time gala!” Last year, there wasn’t a formal gala and we were excited that the event returned just in time for the 50th anniversary. The celebration was in full…

  • Driftwood Theatre and The Bard’s Bus Tour Presents”The Cyprus Project and Othello”-July 26- Aug. 1,201

    Travelling across Ontario, The Driftwood Theatre and their Bard’s Bus Tour who have been making the rounds for a few years now, will be hitting 27 communities this year, eventually returning to Toronto for 6 outdoor performances across the city (July 26- Aug 1). All of the shows are free or PWYC and there’s a…

  • LG Holidays in July@Artscape Sandbox-Thurs.,July20th,2017

    LG Electronics recently held it’s Holidays in July Media Tour, where they showcased an exciting lineup of their upcoming products. With such a selection of consumer electronics, more than we could hope to cover, here’s a sampling of some of LG’s tech toys to look out for and add to your wish list. 86SJ9570 86”…

  • Introducing Camila Cabello in the GUESS Jeans Fall 2017 Campaign

    Photos by Tatiana Gerusova Toronto, ON – This Fall, GUESS is proud to introduce Cuban Mexican American multiplatinum chart-topping singer/songwriter, Camila Cabello as the face of the GUESS Jeans Fall 2017 advertising campaign alongside model, Alex Dellisola.  On the heels of releasing her hit debut solo single “Crying In The Club” and her show-stopping performance at the Billboard Music Awards last weekend, Camila’s…

  • Toronto International BuskerFest for Epilepsy -Fri.,September 1st-4th, 2017-@Woodbine Park-in The Beaches

    Comedy, spontaneity and a dash of the unbelievable. Welcome to the Toronto International BuskerFest for Epilepsy – where fearless meets funny! Comedians, musicians, magicians, fire jugglers, acrobats, aerial artists, clowns, daredevils and much more. Four days of non-stop, action-packed, fun-filled entertainment, September 1-4, in Woodbine Park in The Beach. Admission by donation to Epilepsy Toronto.…

  • Toronto Festival of Beer @ Bandshell Park, CNE (July 28-30)

    Photos provided by Intelivents. Toronto’s Festival of Beer, presented by the Beer Store is proud to announce a culinary experience like no other. The festival will welcome an outstanding roster of Chefs and restaurants that are leading the way in Toronto’s thriving food scene. Patrons are invited to #TasteTFOB on July 28 to 30 at Bandshell Park, in Exhibition Place and should act fast because tickets…

  • Jimmy the Greek Celebrates More Than 30 Years of Success (and you can win a trip to Greece!)

    Toronto, ON – Jimmy the Greek, a Canadian quick service restaurant known for its fast, fresh and delicious food, delivered with a side of Greek hospitality is celebrating more than 30 years of business in Canada. As a thank you to all their customers, Jimmy the Greek today launched a contest for a chance to…

  • Real Housewives of Toronto – Roxy Earle @STK Yorkville – Fri., June 23rd @ Los Colibris – BRUNCH – Sun., June 25th, 2017

    By Kimberly Samnang & Video by Nicholas Chan We were invited to an exclusive one on one, meet and greet with the beautiful Roxy Earle from the Real Housewives of Toronto at the gorgeous STK restaurant in Yorkville. We talked about everything from life, love, family and fashion. Then on Sunday, Roxy hosted a Brunch…

  • Celebrities Pack Bagatelle New York for Michael Mailer’s BLIND Film Post Premiere Party with Alec Baldwin, Demi Moore, Dylan McDermott and more-Mon.,June 26th,2017

    photo credit: SaraJaye Weiss, Celebrities, cast and crew converged on New York hot spot Bagatelle in the Meatpacking District following the premiere of director Michael Mailer’s latest film for Vertical Entertainment, BLIND. Guests enjoying Bagatelle’s culinary creations, Line 39 and Day Owl wines and Essentia Water included cast and crew members Alec Baldwin (with his…

  • SMASH:VOYEUR*ISH@The Gardiner Museum-Thurs.,June 22nd,2017

    SMASH:Voyeur*ish is the second installment of the new art party for 2017. A one-night journey of our human nature to be watched without being seen, the art directed by Justin Broadben,Voyeur*ish explores life in a world that’s constantly looking back at itself. SMASH: Voyeur*ish art is inspired by the work of artists like Cindy Sherman,…