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  • The 5th Annual Under The Big Top For Autism@Liberty Grand-(Thurs.,Nov.19th,2015)

    The Fifth Annual “Under The Big Top For Autism” was held at the historic Liberty Grand on Thursday. A very successful evening benefiting Autism Speaks Canada with 600+ in attendance!!! They raised over $250,000.00 for ASC. This is a cause that’s especially dear to everyone as autism affects 1 in 88 children with that number…

  • The 3rd Annual Le Grand Bal@The Fermenting Cellar(Wed.,Nov.18th,2015)

    By: William Kay+ Steve Blackburn The Third Annual Le Grand Bal Masquerade was held at the Fermenting Cellar in Toronto’s trendy Distillery District. This year’s Le Grand Bal was was in support of Toronto’s first transitional housing program for sex-trafficked victims via Covenant House Toronto. Thanks to the amazing efforts from Suzanne Rogers, Sylvia Mantella,…

  • 13th Annual Regent Park Film Festival@Daniel Spectrum(Wed.,Nov.18th,2015)

    The Regent Park Film Festival is Toronto’s only free-of-charge multi-cultural community film festival, dedicated to showcasing local and international independent works relevant to inner-city communities across Toronto. We host an annual festival and also hold year-round school and community screenings, workshops and discussions at no cost. The Festival aims to reach isolated communities throughout Regent…

  • The Annual Stone Tile Gala Event(Thurs.,Nov.12th,2015)

    By Nicholas Chan The annual Stone Tile Gala was the perfect setting to bring together the GTA’s design industry professionals in one spot. For over 20 years, Stone Tile has been recognized as North America’s foremost authority on natural and manufactured tiles. The showroom was a perfect place to hold the gala. Though a huge…

  • Art With Heart-In Support Of Casey House@The Carlu(Tues.,Oct.6th,2015)

    This was the 22nd annual Art With Heart auction for Casey House! And there were some beautiful art work on display and for sale on Tuesday night. The beautiful Carlu was a great spot to have this event and patrons were treated to food stations, beverages and great desserts. But the main reason for this…

  • Mission To Lars@CINEPLEX YONGE/DUNDAS(Fri.,Oct.2nd,2015)

    Fans of Superstar Rock Band Metallica will really enjoy Mission To Lars documentary which is directed by William Spicer and James Moore. Featuring Metallica’s Lars Ulrich, Kate Spicer, William Spicer, Tom Spicer. We were privilege to be invited to the premiere of this movie on Friday night. A heart wrenching film which tugs at your…

  • THE GENTLEMEN’S EXPO @MTCC (Sep 25-27, 2015)

    With over 100,000 square feet of the “best brands and experiences” to be assembled, The Gentlemen’s Expo was well attended by any who were interested in fashion, technology, music, sports, cars, alcohol, grooming, food, entrepreneurship, gaming, to DIY. Some notables include “grooming authority” SLICK LORD, craft brewery Double Trouble Brewery, beard grooming products Beards and Beavers,…

  • iBellieve Foundation Gala@Steam Whistle Brewery(Wed.,Sept.23rd,2015)

    Photography by Nicholas Chan We were invited to an amazing charity event at The Steam Whistle Brewery from guest speaker Simon Ibell who is the Founder of the iBellieve Foundation, he is also a Motivational Speaker, and Writer. A truly remarkable and inspirational individual, Simon is an advocate for Human Potential, a Role Model for…

  • Canada’s Bridal Show@Metro Convention Centre(Sept.11th-13th,2015)

    Photography by Mimi Sayasith Toronto hosted the largest Bridal show with the highest volume of Exhibitors and Visitors this week. The Exhibitors showcased all the products and services Brides need to plan their special wedding day of their dreams. Canada’s Bridal Show is the most renowned Bridal Show, established in 1984 always prospering and showcasing…

  • TIFF 2015: Pre-TIFF 2015 Extravaganza-Multiple Locations (Sept. 9, 2015)

      So it wasn’t even the start of TIFF 2015 and we were invited to some real”Swanky”Gala. So let’s start off at The Spoke Club for the Canadian Filmakers’ Party. The Who’s Who from the North American filmakers’ association were in attendance. Jason Priestly and E Talk Ben Mulroney were the host for the evening.…

  • 16th Annual BuskerFest In Support of Epilepsy Toronto@Yonge Street(Aug.27th-30th,2015)

    The 16th edition of the festival – the largest of its kind in North America and the world’s biggest epilepsy fundraising event – ran from Thursday, August 27 to Sunday, August 30, throughout the Yonge Street corridor, from Queen to College Street (which was closed to traffic) and surrounding areas (included Yonge-Dundas Square). With more…

  • Club Maple Leafs-Kids Club@Air Canada Centre(Sun.,Aug.30th,2015)

    The Toronto Maple Leafs introduced their new kids’club, Club Maple Leafs , on Sunday afternoon at Air Canada Centre. Also Leaf Nation celebrated mascot Carlton the Bear’s 20th birthday. The Club Maple Leafs event featured games, activation and on-stage programming. There was artwork, names and birthday wishes to Carlton through a mural on the Leafs…

  • Canadian National Exhibition 2015 Official Opening@Princes’Gate Exhibition Park(Fri.,Aug.21st,2015)

    It was the 137th edition of The CNE. The event was hosted by Master Of Ceremony:CBC Radio Personality-Jill Dempsey. Guest were welcomed to the opening ceremony with a Parade Procession which included:Toronto Police Mounted Unit, The Tivoli Youth Guard,from Copenhagen, Denmark. Mayor John Tory, Chef Michael Smith, CNE General Manager Virginia Ludy and President of…

  • Lawnie Wallace- The Lost Years Offical Album Launch — at Locus 144(Tues.,Aug.11th,2015)

    By Nicholas Chan Lawnie Wallace album launch party was held at Locus 144 in Toronto’s trendy Liberty Village to a packed house. A spirited country singer/songwriter who started her music career at a very young age. Lawnie’s first album ‘Thought I Was Dreaming’ reached the top 10 of the country charts. She is now coming back…

  • 1st ANNUAL BUSKER SOIREE “The Night is Yonge” @Aperture Room (Aug 13, 2015)

    It was a fun and stylish fundraising event in support of Epilepsy Toronto for the very 1st annual Busker Soiree “The Night is Yonge”. The evening was hosted by NBA star Tristan Thompson and CTV News’ Andria Case. Since its inception in 2000, Toronto International BuskerFest for Epilepsy has featured hundreds of the best street performers…

  • PLAYBOY’S MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM PARTY @Playboy Mansion, CA (Aug 1, 2015)

    Lovers and madmen have such seething brains, Such shaping fantasies, that apprehend William Shakespeare, A Midsummers Night’s Dream The legendary annual Playboy’s Midsummer Night’s Dream Party at the residence of Hugh Hefner’s Playboy Mansion weaved it’s magic spell again for one summer night. Celebrities in attendance included: Brody Jenner (DJ-ing), “Hef’s” wife Crystal Hefner and son Cooper,…

  • ANNUAL SCOTIABANK CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL GALA @ Liberty Grand – Exhibition Place (July 24, 2015)

    By Bill Kwan The 2015 Annual Gala is one of the most important nights of the year for people who “have a love” for celebrating “in-style” for The Annual Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival. It is a night to wear your finest formal attire to come out and celebrate the rich history of the Caribbean culture in the city…

  • Splash of Style Toronto 2015 in Support of WaterAid Canada (June 20, 2015)

    Splash of Style Toronto, an all-day and all-night fundraiser invite-only event took place at the private mansion residence graciously donated by a philanthropic contributor. The event, produced by the Nico Bacigalupo of Madflower Creative Group and Joe Pandolfo of Dreamwater, to raise funds for WaterAid Canada. WaterAid Canada is part of the international charity, which…

  • TORONTO PLAYS 2015 | In Support Of RIGHT TO PLAY @The Burroughs (June 25, 2015)

    Las Vegas meets Toronto for the 4th annual Toronto Plays in support for Right to Play at The Burroughs. Guests enjoyed complimentary hors d’oeurves and an open bar. A silent auction and a raffle helped make the evening raise funds for a worthy cause. The purpose of this event was to raise funds for Right to Play…

  • 26th Annual Socan Awards+Gala-Mon.,June 22nd,2015@Westin Harbour Castle

    SOCAN honored the legendary Randy Bachman, Bernie Finkelstein, and Mars Bonfire with a lifetime achievement award and the Canadian music industry honoured some of Canada’s most talented songwriters, composers, lyricists and music publishers at the 26th Annual SOCAN Awards Gala. The event acknowledges SOCAN members’ outstanding national and international achievements from the previous year. Past…