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  • 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…

  • THE ANNUAL BOOK LOVER’S BALL @Toronto Reference Library

    The Book Lover’s Ball celebrated its tenth anniversary of bringing together book lovers and top literary talent amongst the innovative stacks of the Toronto Reference Library, with its first black tie gala and after party at Canada’s only public reference library. With over $3.5 million raised since 2006, of which over half a million dollars…

  • Jean-Michel Basquiat-NOW’S THE TIME preview-Tues.,Feb.3rd,2015-Showing-Feb.7th-May 10th,2015@AGO

    Jean-Michel Basquiat preview was held at the AGO on Tues.,Feb.3rd,2015. Basquiat from NYC was a influential artist in the early 1980s and gained international recognition by creating powerful and expressive works that tackled issues of racism, identity and social tension. Although his career was cut short by his untimely death at age 27, his groundbreaking…

  • SUPER BOWL XLIX 2015 EVENTS (Arizona)

      We’re back from Arizona Super Bowl XLIX … stay tuned for our coverage: Taste of the NFL Ron “Jaws” Jaworski’s Super Bowl Cigar Party The Players Super Bowl Tailgate (Bullseye Event Group) Friars Club Sports Roast: Terry Bradshaw 14th Annual Players’ Wives Fashion Show Moves Magazine Presents: NIGHT MOVES Super Bowl Event Jordin Sparks |…

  • ONE for Love Valentine’s Event, Unlock Something Special – Friday February 13th 2015

    Making plans for Valentine’s? Stressed already? Make it easy for yourself (courtesy of DateNite.ca)… Join us for our 3rd annual Valentine’s to celebrate Love as you know it. $20 purchased in advance or $25 at the door (if space is available). This is event is perfect for both couples and singles, its an event that…

  • Interior Design Show Preview+Opening Reception-Jan.22nd-25th@M.T.C.C.

    Every January, the Interior Design Show, a 3 day event occurs in Toronto, which showcases and shapes the industry for the year in North America and beyond. The 17th edition of Canada’s design fair celebrates leading brands, speakers and rising local talents. It placed a spotlight on Canadian-made products and small-batch designers, as well as…

  • Filthy Haanz | Notable Fashion Show @The Rum Exchange (Jan14, 2015)

    Photography by John Ortner Getting ready for spring even if the rest of the crowd are in January mode and are still transfixed about the sleet/snow? Let’s head over to the financial district’s hot spot, located on Richmond (west of Bay St.) The Rum Exchange. A new Montreal-based premium lifestyle label here to help you look…

  • Johnnie Walker Celebrates Robbie Burns@Casa Loma-Sat.,Jan.24,2015

  • Liv, Love and Lyrics In Memory Of Olivia Wise+Livwise Foundation-Sun.,Nov.30th,2014@The Toronto Centre for the Arts in North York

    Photography by Dino Funez The Concert in memory of Olivia Wise http://www.livwisefund.com/(LivWise Foundation) helping support children’s grief program called Liv, Love and Lyrics was held at The Toronto Centre for the Arts in North York Kari Winemaker’s daughter Olivia Wise died of brain cancer in November 2013. Her family’s LivWise Foundation hosted a concert entitled,…

  • Canadian Opera Company – Ensemble Studio Competition Gala, Nov. 25, 2014 @Four Seasons Centre

    The Canadian Opera Company (COC) hosted the 2nd Annual Centre Stage Ensemble Studio Competition Gala at the Four Seasons Centre to showcase 7 of Canada’s next opera stars.  Their journey began November 24, 2014 in a competition judged by a jury and the audience’s choice as well.  The prizes for the competition was $5,000 for…

  • 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…