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Category: Life & Culture

  • National Home Show+Canada Blooms Preview@Enercare Centre(March 11th-20th,2016)

      North America’s largest home and garden event opened March 11th at the Direct Energy Centre! The National Home Show, presented by RE/MAX and co-located with Canada Blooms, kicked off for 10 days with an incredible lineup of home and garden celebrity experts, new and innovative products and everything for your space – inside and…

  • Outsiders-American Photography and Film 1950s-1980s@AGO(Tues.,March 8th,2016)

    We were invited to the preview of Outsiders on Tues.,March 8th at the AGO(which runs from March 12 – May 29, 2016. Outsider is all about American Photography and Film from 1950s – 1980s Determined to capture life as they saw it, the photographers and filmmakers featured in the Art Gallery of Ontario’s searing new…

  • Lucky Ball@Revival(Thurs.,March 17th,2016)

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  • TOM*FW16-Christopher Bates@College Park(Fri.,Feb.26th,2016)

    By Andy Wright(http://andywrightstudios.com) This was the finale for the Spring/Summer TOM*Fashion Week 2016 and designer Christopher Bates was the featured designer for the closing runway show. This was also his second Italian-made Milan collection, creative Canadian menswear designer Christopher Bates offered up a colourful visions of his collection during TOM* week at College Park. Bates’ used…

  • TOM*MENSFASHION4HOPE@College Park(Thurs.,Feb.25th,2016)

    By Andy Wright (http://andywrightstudios.com) MENSFASHION4HOPE is a special charitable presentation at TOM* to raise fund for The Kol Hope Foundation for children.  All proceeds are donated to the SickKids Hospital via the Kol Hope Fund at SickKids to help improve the condition and lives of children with congenital diseases. The mission of The Kol Hope…

  • Bubble Hockey Night 2016@Steamwhistle Roundhouse(Mon.,Feb.22nd,2016)

    The event was an exclusive evening of hockey and hearts: Bubble Hockey Night for SickKids http://www.sickkidsfoundation.com/together which was a march-madness style bubble hockey tournament that supported the hospital’s most urgent needs. We cheered on the teams in pursuit of the SickKids Cup. Steamwhistle Brewery and multiple vendors played generous host to us as we walked…

  • YOGA UNTAPPED@Steam Whistle Brewing, 255 Bremner Blvd. Toronto(Sunday, February 28th, 2016)

    Title: YOGA UNTAPPED at Steam Whistle Brewing Location: Steam Whistle Brewing, 255 Bremner Blvd. Toronto, ON Date: Sunday, February 28th, 2016 Time: 10am-11am Cost: 8.00$ (goes directly to support the Ride to Conquer Cancer) Link: http://steamwhistle.ca/events/eventdetail.php?id=1872 Description: It’s back! On Sunday, February 28th bring your mat and get bendy at Steam Whistle Brewing for YOGA…

  • Monogram Dinner by Design Presented by Caesarstone@Design Exchange(Jan.19th-24th 2016)

    Monogram Dinner by Design presented by Caesarstone, celebrates design talents and raise awareness and fund for charities that make a difference in their local communities. The fundraiser brings together internationally celebrated designers and local talents to create three-dimensional dining installations that inspire, delight and excite. These extraordinary dining environments set the stage for two days…

  • The 58th annual Toronto International Boat Show@The Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place(January 8 – 17, 2016)

    North America’s largest indoor boat show – the preeminent selling venue for Canada’s recreational boating industry, and the premiere showcase for new 2016 product! The Best Place to See Boats and The Best Place to Buy Them, the 58th annual Toronto International Boat Show runs January 8 – 17, 2016 at the Enercare Centre, Exhibition…

  • Agency Wars VI@Muzik(Wed.,Nov.25th,2015)

    By Nicholas Chan The headlines read:24 AGENCY BOXERS, 12 FIGHTS, ONE NIGHT OF GLORY and ALL FOR CHARITY!!! AGENCY WARS VI – November 25th, 2015! at Muzik Agency Wars is a corporate charity boxing event that recruits the best and bravest men and women from the Toronto media & advertising industry… to step into the…

  • Suits & Staches-In Support Of Movember Foundation@Leon’s Roundhouse(Fri.,Nov.20th,2015)

    by Don Quincy – DQC Photo #‎Movember‬, the time of the year where men do their best Tom Selleck or Ned Flanders impression or whoever their Stasche Hero may be! Global events including ‪#‎SuitsandStaschesCharityGala‬ are put on to raise awareness of men’s health issues and to raise donations in order to fund a diverse range…

  • 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…