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Category: Life & Culture

  • Citizen Jane: Battle for the City@TIFF BELL LIGHTBOX-Opening-Fri.,April 21st,2017

    FWL is pleased to partner with Jane’s Walk for a special opening night event. Prior to the screening will be an exclusive Jane’s Walk, exploring the Two Kings, how it emerged, and the history of the area between Spadina and Portland (http://janeswalk.org/canada/toronto/king-spadina-work-progress/). Led by former Toronto Mayor Barbara Hall and urban designer Ken Greenberg, the…

  • Real Housewives of Toronto@SLICE CANADA-Tuesday@10 PM

    Real Housewives of Toronto star Roxy Earle took to social media tonight to comment on her experience during tonight’s episode, Episode 6, “All Frocked Up.” In the episode, Earle gets invited to a trunk show organized by a cast mate at her home, and goes, only to find the host hasn’t stocked any outfits in…

  • Dixonlicious 2017 @Daniel Spectrum (Wed., March 29th, 2017)

    Dixonlicious 2017 was a dining experience like no other, where restaurants and acclaimed chefs from around the neighbourhood came together to exhibit their culinary artistry. Guests sampled delectable cuisine from an array of diverse and creative food stations set up around Daniel’s Spectrum. It goes without saying no spread is complete without the aroma of…

  • SNAP-A Photographic Fundraiser for ACT@Bram&Bluma Appel Salon-The Toronto Referance Library-Thurs.,March 30th,2017

    SNAP 2017 was held on Thursday, March 30th, 2017 at the Bram & Bluma Appel Salon at the Toronto Reference Library. SNAP is one of ACT’s two annual fundraising events. A photographic fundraiser featuring a Live and Silent Art Auction, and a photo competition, SNAP is an opportunity to bring together those who have a…

  • Made With Love@The Liberty Grand-Mon.,March 27th,2017

    This was Toronto’s biggest cocktail competition held at the Liberty Grand. The best local barchefs were in action, eager to impress guests with their exquisite crafted creations! A special mention to all of them who made it to the next round, the main competition was March 27th! The annual Made With Love competition toppled last…

  • DIXON HALL PRESENTS-DIXONLICIOUS-A TASTE OF COMMUNITY@Daniel Spectrum-Wed., March 29th, 2017

    Attend #Dixonlicious March 29 and enjoy our chef’s best creations WHILE supporting an amazing cause. Tickets: bit.ly/Dixonlicious We’ll see everyone there !

  • Secret Sessions round 2@Revival-Mon.,March 13th,2017

    Photography By: Devon Lowry & BK on the SCENE It was Secret Sessions round 2, and like  last time, the committment to the allure of the secret which unfortunately meant we weren’t told about the film, until we showed up at Revival ! But it was a complete 180 from Secret Sessions 1:  Anchorman: Ron…

  • Canadian Screen Awards@Sony Centre-Sunday, March 12th, 2017

    It was the fifth annual Canadian Screen Awards on Sunday night, broadcasted live from Toronto’s Sony Centre for the Performing Arts, with Canadian Howie Mandel hosting this year’s award ceremonies. Each year, the Canadian Screen Awards honours the best in Canadian film and television, with winners in the Creative Fiction and Non-Fiction categories announced at…

  • The National Home Show And Canada Blooms@Enercare Centre-Fri.,March 10th-Sun.,March 19th,2017

    The National Home Show presented by RE/MAX and co-located with Canada Blooms for the largest North American display of innovative products, new ideas & great deals for all things home & garden with over 700 retailers & industry experts. Combining evolving technology with past traditions for a modern lifestyle, the 2017 Future Dream Home™ by…

  • PDAC 2017 Convention@M.T.C.C-Sunday,March 5th-Wednesday,March 8th,2017

    Attendance at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada’s (PDAC) 2017 Convention totalled 24,161—a strong indication that confidence has returned to the mineral exploration and mining industry. The annual PDAC Convention—the world’s largest industry event—attracted investors, analysts, mining executives, prospectors, geologists, government officials and students. “The mineral exploration and mining industry is cyclical in nature…

  • VIP Grand Opening for Capra’a Kitchen, Mississauga (Tue. Feb. 28)

    Mississauga, a vibrant city of community & culture has welcomed another restaurant to it’s dining landscape. Tuesday February 28 saw the grand opening of Celebrity Chef Massimo’s and Rosa Capra’s new establishment, Capra’s Kitchen. Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie was on hand for the Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting, with Sven Spengemann (MP Missisauga Lakeshore), Charles Sousa…

  • Canada’s National Ballet School, Canadiana Gala @ The Carlu (Fri. Mar 3RD, 2017)

    By BK on the SCENE & Photos by AJ Lam Toronto is renowned as a thriving center for art & culture in Canada, boasting acclaimed academies of the arts where thousands of young talents learn their craft. On Friday March 3, 2017, The Carlu was honoured to host the Canada’s National Ballet School’s Canadiana Gala,…

  • FAIR HAVEN Premiere Draws Talent including Lily Anne Harrison & Twilight’s Peter Facinelli@Santa Monica-Fri.,March 3rd,2017

    Photography  By-David Morrison Last Friday in Santa Monica saw Hollywood talent turn out for the premiere of Kerstin Karlhuber (BEACHED; LEGACY CLEANING)’s latest film, the socially relevant FAIR HAVEN. Red carpet talent included film stars Lily Anne Harrison (BREAKING AND EXITING), and her father Gregory Harrison (Trapper John, M.D.; RAZORBACK); and Michael Grant (WHERE HOPE…

  • An Honest Farewell”Honest Ed’s Opening Extravaganza-Ed Lives!”A 4 Day City Festival@Honest Ed’s-Thurs.,Feb.23rd-Sun.,Feb.26th,2017

    If you know a bargain, then you have shopped at Honest Ed’s! Torontonians had one last chance to say goodbye to Honest Ed’s  iconic store! The four-day farewell bash began on Thursday Feb. 23rd with the ‘Ed Lives!’ opening night party. The event, which began at 6 p.m., featured an open bar, food, music, dancing…

  • Black Tie Boxing Benefiting Lone Survivor Foundation@Silver Street Studios-Tues.,Feb.21st,2017

    We were honoured to be invited to a great sports event as more than 500 of Houston’s elite and boxing enthusiasts, dressed in black tie and cocktail attire, arrived on the red carpet at Silver Street Studios as spectators at Benjamin Berg’s and Savarese Promotions’ one-of-a-kind event, Black Tie Boxing benefiting Lone Survivor Foundation. As…

  • The 25th Annual Gala For The Zina Garrison Academy@MacGregor Park-Houston, Texas-Sat.,Feb.18th,2017

    It was the 25th annual gala to support The Zina Garrison Tennis Academy. The guest list Included : 2017 HONOREE Mayor Sylvester Turner SPECIAL GUESTS Olympians – Past & Present included: GALA CHAIRS Zina Garrison & Doug Dawson HONORARY CHAIRS Pastor Kirbyjon H. Caldwell Pastor Suzette Caldwell Steve Albert Dave Black Daniel Cohen Kim Davis Richard…

  • Front Row Houston Fashion Show @ The Gallery (Feb. 1st 2017)

    The Front Row Houston Fashion Show took place Superbowl weekend, on Feb 1st 2017, featured in The Gallery at 6303 Beverly Hill Street. Presented by CHKMTE (pronounced “Checkmate”), the runway became a showcase for the unique and original fashion designs by distinguished labels including Richard & Grace and Preston Douglas. Portions of the proceeds went…

  • The 20th Annual Bloor Street Entertains @The ROM (Wed., Nov.30th, 2016)

    It’s been 20 years and Bloor Street Entertains (BSE) has hosted this event for some of Toronto’s most influential business and philanthropic leaders for an amazing night of dining and entertainment, all in support of the Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research (CANFAR). 2016 was the biggest BSE to date. Held on November 30th on the…

  • WXN Top 100 Most Powerful Women @M.T.C.C. (Thurs. Nov.24th, 2016)

    The Awards Gala is about celebration and recognition. It’s another year of accomplished recipients for The Top 100 Community, raising the total number to 939, including 128 Hall of Fame Inductees. On November 24, 2016, the spotlight was on the Award Winners, as well as their organizations and networks who played a vital role in…

  • The 4th Annual Suits and Staches @Waterworks (Sat. Nov.19th, 2016)

    Words by Joe Mancuso Photography by BK on the SCENE It wasn’t so long ago that a man’s health issues were a taboo subject, unless it was a broken bone or sporting sprain. Serious issues were left in the dark finally the discussion was brought into the light by linking such serious issues such as…