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  • 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,…

  • Goose Gala 2015-Thurs.,April 9th,2015@Four Seasons Yorkville Hotel

    The Canadian Wildlife Federation http://www.canadianwildlifefoundation.org was showcased at this great gala last Thursday night.The purpose of this fundraiser was to protect and grow our natural resources, wildlife and our endangered species. Ranked in the top 25 of 86,000 charities, C.W.F. fundraiser keeps every dollar raised in Canada. This was the first annual Goose Gala and…

  • Made With Love-Mon.,March 30,2015@Liberty Grand

    MADE WITH LOVE – TORONTO 2015 The MadeWithLove Toronto event! We tasted 21 yes 21 amazing competitors cocktails, delicious food to accompany them and the right to vote for our favorite barchef. These were the”COMPETITORS”: 1. Michael Fortier – DRAKE ONE FIFTY 2. Michele Maffei – BALSAMICO 3. Brett Intrater – INDEPENDENT 4. Aaron Male…

  • World MasterCard Fashion Week March 23-27, 2015 @ David Pecaut Square, Toronto

    by: Gillian Moody Mercedes Benz Start-Up Winner Sidney Neigum Opens Fashion Week FW2015 Have you been following the Toronto Star and The Canadian Press coverage? It’s all so exciting, really. After earning a lucrative emerging designer prize at Toronto’s World MasterCard Fashion Week last Fall, fashion designer Sid Neigum returned to the Toronto runway on March 23rd…

  • Kodo One Earth Tour+Nagata Shachy-Thurs.,March 12th,2015@Sony Centre

    “Kodo One Earth Tour:- Mystery,”is the latest production from the Japanese Taiko Drummers, the profound world of “Mystery.”the second work directed by artistic director Tamasaburo Bando,  with a tour around the USA and Canada from January through March 2015 arrived at The Sony Centre on Thursday. No pictures were allowed during the performance until the…

  • Glitter in Macau, Mar. 06, 2015 @ Arcadian Court, 401 Bay Street, Toronto

    It’s that time of year again where the glamour of Macau is coming to Toronto’s Arcadian Court for an elegant evening of chance supporting The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids).  On the evening of Friday, March 6 the Chinese-Canadian community gather at the award-winning Arcadian Court (401 Bay Street, 8th floor) for a night of…

  • An Affair to Remember Gala, Mar. 6, 2015 @ Carlu, 444 Yonge Street, Toronto

    On the evening of March 6, 2015, Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS) hosted its annual fundraiser, An Affair To Remember Gala at the infamous The Carlu in the heart of Toronto.  Each Year the NBS, host these gala and each year, its just get better and better.  This year’s theme, An Affair to Remember was a 1950’s…

  • #AcademySocial Feb. 26, 2015 @ Steam Whistle Roundhouse, 255 Bremner Blvd. Toronto

    It has been a busy week in Toronto post Academy Awards (Oscars) with Toronto hosting events all week to celebrate and recognize Canadian talent.   The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (ACCT) and hubub hosted the 2015 #AcademySocial event again at the famous Steam Whistle Roundhouse located in the heart of downtown Toronto (South…

  • Leafs/Raptors Alumni Gala-Tues.,Feb.24th,2015@R.O.M.

    All was forgotten and forgiven during the annual Alumni Leafs/Raptors gala at The Royal Ontario Museum or R.O.M. Yes the Leafs are playing way below their capability and the Raptors are playing “So So” as GM Masai Ujiri said during his speech in front of the invited guest. Leafs GM Brendan Shanahan spoke to the…

  • Reel World Visionary+Trailblazer Awards-Thurs.,Jan19th,2015@CBC Atrium

    Trail•blaz•er:”Someone who creates a path to guide others; a pioneer in a particular area who is pointing things in a new direction; an innovator.” It was an evening of awards, walking the Red Carpet,food, photo opps and drinks at the CBC Barbara Frum Atrium to celebrate outstanding contributions to The Reel World Film Festival. Tanya…

  • Heritage Toronto Unveils Plaque For The Wong Association-Thurs.,Feb.19th,2015@303 Spadina Ave.

    It’s Chinese New Year’s and it’s the year of The Sheep! Heritage Toronto had a Photo Op in Chinatown to celebrate Chinese New Year’s Day and to unveil Heritage Toronto’s first plaque of 2015 – it’s for the Wong Association of Ontario. A reception followed the ceremony which was held on the 3rd floor of…

  • ReelWorld Film Festival 2015 Press Junket -Wed.,Feb.11,2015@Metro Hall

    A Press Junket was held at Metro Hall which was hosted by Tonya Williams and here were the guest and films being showcased: film: Finding Samuel Lowe Dir: Jeanette Kong http://www.reelworld.ca/Festival/Films.aspx?udt_618_param_detail=10 film: Nobody Writer: Fenulla Jiwani http://www.reelworld.ca/Festival/Films.aspx?udt_618_param_detail=73 film: The Long Walk Dir/Writer Bobby Del Rio Cast: Aldrin Bundoc http://www.reelworld.ca/Festival/Films.aspx?udt_618_param_detail=81 film: Listen To Me Dir/Writer Lalita…