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  • 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…

  • PROGRESS PLACE GALA 30th ANNIVERSARY @ Fifth Social Club (June 16, 2015)

      The 30th Anniversary Progress Place Gala was Held at The Fifth Social Club where over 200 guests enjoyed a night of good food, drink and 80s entertainment, this event presents a unique opportunity for friends and supporters to show their support for Progress Place and the work being done to advance the cause of…

  • TD TORONTO JAZZ FESTIVAL 2015: Tower Of Power @ Nathan Phillips Square | Toronto Star Stage (June 20, 2015)

    Tower of Power has been blending their own kind of soul,funk and R+B music For over 40 years, Since 1968, Tower of Power has delivered their unique brand of music to their fans, as they tour the world each year. Their high-energy funk, soul and R&B recordings are legendary and so was the concert for…

  • ICFF Industry Day”Animation”-Thurs.,June 18th,2015@Pinewood Studios

    The Italian Contemporary Film Festival  http://www.icff.ca  had its Second Annual Industry Day presented by MyETVmedia, ETV Film Inc. and Sheridan College’s screen industry research and training center at Pinewood Studio. The day long event concentrated on animation techology and it showcases some of Italy’s and Canada’s leaders in the Animation field. Presentations by: AIC Movie…

  • One Night Stand, June 19, 2015. 8:00 PM @ Design Exchange, 234 Bay Street

    Take a Stand for Children’s Mental Health #OneNightStand Silent Auction items $125 Your ticket includes: Entry to the 2015 ONE NIGHT STAND Cocktail party at 8pm Complimentary drinks all night Live entertainment Access to silent auction Access to raffle draw Specialty cocktail bar Passed hors d’oeuvres Late night snacks One in five children suffer with mental…

  • Moonlight Gala 2015 Part 1-Sat.,June 6th,2015@McMichael Gallery

    The Moonlight Gala supports the amazing work of the McMichael showcasing and experiencing extraordinary art of the very best in Canada. the “7” opened on May 9th and will be on display until Sept. 7th,2015. http://www.mcmichael.com The “Group Of Seven” was a groundbreaking group of artist who challenged the thinking about contemporary First Nations people,…

  • Shine:An Evening Celebrating ESA(Etobicoke School Of The Arts-Thurs.,May 28th,2015@Winter Garden Theatre

    It was the first of what we hope to be an annual gala event to celebrate alumni and current students while raising funds for the ESA. Shine: An Evening Celebrating ESA(Etobicoke School Of Arts), an evening of Singers, Dancers, Filmmakers, Actors, Artists and Musicians. The Co-Hosts for the night(and parents of ESA grads), Robin Duke…

  • Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience-Thurs.,May 21st,2015@Casino Rama

    The Jason Bonham Experience and his band mates arrived at the Casino Rama stage to a standing ovation. Immediately upon arrival the band opened the set with “The Song Remains The Same” which got the crowd off their seats and pumped up. The set was impressive, with the band doing a respectful tribute to one of the greatest…

  • Cocktail Crawl-Fri.,April 10th,2015@The Burroughs

    Cocktail Crawl Social Club hosted it’s Spring Fashion Show event at the ever exclusive The Borroughes Building on Friday April 10, 2015 @7:30 p.m. It was a combination of Mingling and networking at the Cocktail reception with some of Toronto’s urban elite. It was upscale networking professional and fashionista at the legendary Burroughes. What is…

  • Food And Drink Market Preview-Fri.,April 10,2015@Direct Energy Centre

    The Food And Drink Market media preview started early at the legendary C.N.E. “Direct Energy Centre” with a bevy of vendors handing out samples and gift bags last Friday. The Food And Drink show ran from Fri., April 10th to Sunday April 12th, 2015. Guest chefs doing Demo Dishes  included: Chef Susur Lee, Tania Ganassini,…