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Category: Life & Culture

  • Eligible Magazine, Nov. 20, 2014 @Templar Hotel

    Eligible Magazine hosted an event at the Templar Hotel and brought out Toronto’s eligible bachelors and bachelorettes for a night of mingling, drinking and well just be out on a Thursday night.  The eligible girls and guys came out for a night of drinks and music by James Drummond.  As you mingled and walked around…

  • COMMUNITY ROCKS at Queen Elizabeth Theatre (Nov 15, 2014)

    Party with a purpose! And the purpose was to support a worthwhile cause — Community Rocks. As per Community Living Toronto: “Community Living Toronto changes the lives of people with an intellectual disability by giving them a voice and supporting their choices where they live, learn, work and play Since 1948, we have been a…

  • TSO 24th Annual Fine Wine Charity Auction, Nov. 13, 2014 @Commerce Court West, 56th Floor

    The 24th Annual Fine Wine Charity Auction was held CIBC’s Commerce Court West on the 56th floor overlooking Toronto’s downtown city view.  Stephen Ranger (Waddingtons.ca), one of Canada’s leading auctioneers conducted the auction that is open to the public (registration prior to the event or at the reception).  Attendees were able to bid for singles…

  • Scotiabank Giller Prize, Nov 10, 2014 @The Ritz-Carlton

    The 21st Scotiabank Giller Prize was held in the grand ballroom at the Ritz-Carlton and televised by CBC (click on the link to view the show) on November 10, 2014.  The Giller Prize, the richest literary award for fiction recognizes Canadian authors for the talents.  The prize $100,000 goes to the winner and $10,000 going to other…

  • A Royal Canadaian Evening-Thurs.,Nov.6th,2014@Casa Loma

    An elegant evening full of black ties, evening gowns and Equestrian talk. It was A Royal Canadian Evening held at the legendary Casa Loma. The Countess Bathurst, special guest Commander Chris Hadfield and host Neil Aitchison were in attendance for this gala in support of Dressage Canada and the Canadian Dressage Athlete Assistance Program(C-DAAP) The…

  • 2nd Annual 50 Most Influential People-Thurs.,Nov.6th,2014@Ritz Carleton

    The second annual list of Toronto’s 50 most influential people was held at The Ritz-Carleton with over. 300 guests in attendance for this intimate cocktail event. Guests were welcomed in with an advance copy of the new December issue in which the list appears,Toronto Life publisher David Hamilton and editor Sarah Fulford started off the…

  • The Monarch Mag, Nov 4, 2014 @Her Majesty’s Pleasure (566 King St. W)

    The Monarch Mag had their coming out party with a launch party at Her Magesty’s Pleasure in King West on a November night in Toronto. Founded by sisters, Tracy McMaster and Alison Heden, The Monarch Mag is about finding or following new trends, sharing that new hot spot, providing product reviews and new restaurants and destinations…

  • Visit Flanders, Nov. 4, 2014 @2nd Floor Events (461 King St. W)

    On a rainy Tuesday evening, 2nd Floor Events welcomed guests from the travel industry for an evening commemorate 100 years after the events Flanders Field and to also learn and explore the richness of what Belgium and Flanders. Guests were treated to some of Belgium’s finest beers, steak frites, steak tartare, mussels and other hor…

  • TEDDY BEAR AFFAIR 2014, VIVA ITALIA at MTCC (Nov 1, 2014)

    by AJ Lam The Teddy Bear Affair raises funds for the Children’s Aid Foundation, which since 1979, helps vulnerable kids across Canada overcome the obstacles in life that hold them back. “Through no fault of their own, thousands of Canadian children face lives of poverty, neglect and abuse – unpromising conditions for a healthy, productive adolescence…

  • 2nd Annual HUSH HUSH Bash-Sat.,Oct.25th,2014@Bloor/Gladstone Branch Library

    The Second Annual HUSH HUSH Bash for “Transforms Toronto Public Library Into A Speakeasy” was held on Saturday,October 24th, 2014 at the Bloor/Gladstone Branch Library. The library was transformed into a prohibition-era speakeasy for one night for the event. This event was being hosted by New Collection, the Toronto Public Library Foundation’s young patrons group.…

  • Contemporary Art Fair 2014 Preview-Wed.,Oct.23rd,2014@Joey & Toby Tanenbaum Opera Centre

    The first edition of Feature: Contemporary Art Fair (www.featureartfair.com) was presented by the Contemporary Art Galleries Association. The event provided visitors with an original experience with art, artists and gallerists. Based on its expertise in art fair organization, the AGAC is the ideal promoter for this new initiative, which is characterized by the finest contemporary art…

  • TASTEMATTERS 2014 In Support Of Eva’s Initiatives-Tues.,Oct.21st,2014@The Liberty Grand

    By Rose Khan Toronto is the home of world class cuisine culture and some of the world’s best chefs, vintners and brew masters. Toronto also prides itself in civic action, where community rallies together to stand up for those who need a great start in life, and sometimes a second chance. TasteMatters 2014 in support…

  • The Great Jewellery Heist Oct., 22, 2014 @Arcadian Court

    Bridgepoint Active Healthcare hosted the 4th Annual Great Jewellery Heist event over an elegant luncheon tempting the guests with jewels that were donated by the leading designers and jewellers in Toronto.  Guests showed up to the event blinged with accessories and dressed to impress as they mingled with other influential women and socialites of Toronto.  On…

  • The Everything To Do With Sex Show Media Preview-Thurs.,Oct.23rd,2014@Oasis

    This weekend marks the 15th year of the sex industry consumer show The Everything To Do With Sex Show in Toronto. On Thurs., Oct. 23rd, 2014 Oasis http://oasisaqualounge.com/ opened up their doors for “The Everything To Do With Sex Show Media Preview.” Oasis Aqualounge is a water themed adult’s playground in downtown Toronto. The real…

  • Damzels 20th Anniversary Party, Oct., 16, 2014 @Gallery345

    The Damzels (@damzels) 20th (Damzels In This Dress) anniversary party was held at Gallery 345. Not your ordinary fashion designers, Kelly Freeman and Rory Lindo are two ladies out to make a statement with their unique rock and roll and pin-up style inspired dresses with a vintage edge that you rarely see today.  Some of the…

  • Gary Taxali”Unfamous Pocket Square Launch-Wed.,Oct. 8th,2014@DOM Interiors

    DOM Interiors for the Gary Taxali for Unfamous Pocket Square Launch (available at Harry Rosen). A fun night of great conversation, beverages and food for the great artist Gary Taxali. Gary tops his last event on the rooftop of George Brown and he’s always smiling, chatting the people up and very cordial to the camera…

  • Shibui Robata Bar VIP Event-Thurs.,Oct.2nd,2014@230 Adelaide Street West

    A big thank you goes out to Nicole Haer of The Publicist Group for the invite and the hospitality. Shibui Robata Bar is Toronto’s new, intimate Japanese Restaurant and Lounge located in the heart of the Entertainment and Fashion District of Toronto. The VIP event featured amazing libations such as beer, sake, wine and other…

  • Taste Ontario – Wine Country Ontario Oct. 2, 2014 @ ROM

    Taste Ontario, presented by Wine Country Ontario was hosted on October 2, 2014 at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM).  This event allow guests to experience the 57 wineries from Ontario that were exhibit all within one venue. Guests of the event were allowed to experience tastings from the 3 major wine producing regions in Ontario:…

  • CBDco VIP & Media Launch – 81 King Street East, Toronto (Sep 30)

    In the heart of downtown Toronto, CBDco (Creations by Design) held a VIP & Media Launch showcasing pieces that any design-savvy designer will appreciate. A special thank you to Evolution PR 

  • Culture Days: Toronto Symphony Orchestra @Roy Thompson Hall

           Culture Days 5th Anniversary Kick Off with the TSO Conduct Us This was an opportunity to allow the public a chance (via drawn ballots) to try their skills at conducting the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO).  The lucky few that had this once in a lifetime experience were offered a chance to conduct…