Category: Life & Culture
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Toronto International Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker @The Meriden Hall Sat.,Dec.23rd,2023
The Toronto International Ballet Theatre’s rendition of “The Nutcracker” in Toronto, choreographed by Tatiana Stepanova and set to the timeless compositions of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, was a mesmerizing ballet experience, blending artistry, emotion, and technical precision perfectly. The performance, hosted at Meridian Hall, showcased Stepanova’s remarkable ability to infuse choreography with musicality and vision and…
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The 25th Anniversary Of Canada’s Walk of Fame @M.T.C.C.-Sat.,December 2nd,2023
Interviews-Jesse Read,Videographer-Shannen Johnston & Photography-Wayne Baggs Attending the 2023 Canadian Walk of Fame event was an unforgettable experience that left me with a profound sense of pride for my country and admiration for its exceptional talent. From the moment I stepped onto the red carpet, the energy was electric, surrounded by fellow fans and the…
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Casa Loma Holiday Lights-December 1st, 2023 – January 8th, 2024
Pictures By Jesse Read & Shannen Johnston It ‘s already December and the Holiday Lights are up at the Castle, also known as Casa Loma. It included dazzling lighting displays and themed areas while guest were on a self guided tour of the gardens in all of its winter glory. Castle Loma has some marvelous…
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Arcadia Earth opens @The Well-486 Front St.W.-Thurs.,Nov.30th,2023
Steph C Arcadia Earth at The Well is the newest immersive experience in Toronto. Arcadia Earth merges art and environmental education through interactive installations, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), project mapping, and art installations. This renowned multi-room immersive exhibition in Toronto is the latest addition to Arcadia Earth, following successful runs in New York,…
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Music For Life 2023 @Fairmont Royal York Hotel-Thurs.,Nov.23rd,2023
The gala event took place on November 23, 2023 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel Toronto.Music For Life is the annual benefit and gala dinner for Dixon Hall Music School. This year, was a celebration of 45 years providing an accessible, creative home for children and youth. This event attracted upwards of 400 generous corporate…
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ENTREPRENEURS: Meet the 2023 RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Award Winners @The Ritz-Carleton Hotel -Wednesday, November 22,2023
The 31st annual RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards and the official announcement of the 2023 award recipients were made at The Ritz-Carleton in Toronto on Wednesday, November 22,2023,with the gala presentation of the seven winners for 2023. After a record-setting year, seven exceptional women entrepreneurs have been honoured for their remarkable achievements. These award recipients…
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“Walk Away To Win”-Wednesday, November 29, 2023. 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PT
Wednesday, November 29, 20235:00 PM – 6:00 PM PTRegistration is required for this free live private Zoom event. Walk Away To Win”Registration is required for this free live private Zoom event.In her new book, WALK AWAY TO WIN: A Playbook to Combat Workplace Bullying, author Megan Carle pulls back the curtain to offer a clear description of what…
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Homes For Dinner @The Globe and Mail-Sat.,Nov.18th,2023
By BKONTHESCENE & YYZ Events It was as an evening to connect with like-minded change makers, converse on the challenges facing our city, and create transformation at the Globe and Mail venue and its picturesque view of Toronto. Homes First provides those in need with the dignity of a roof over their head, a place…
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Fashion Art Toronto Fashion Week Fall/Winter Nov 16-19, 2023 @The Black Creek Assembly
Steph C Fashion Art Toronto (FAT) is an annual multi-arts fashion event and the longest-running fashion week in the city. The event is celebrated for its 18-year commitment to providing an inclusive platform for Canada’s fashion and artist communities and presenting thought-provoking fashion shows and immersive multimedia art installations. This year’s 4-day event featured designers…
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Painter Josie Morway at Corey Helford Gallery
Josie Morway Course of Empire L-R: “Skin Contact,” “The Sugar and Rush,” “Borzoi and the Dream of a Common Tomato,” and “The Bird in Your Heart 1 (Sidewalk Seating)” “The Silence” (oil and ink on canvas, 48″ x 36”) OPENING RECEPTION November 18, 2023 | 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm ON VIEW November 18 – December 23, 2023…
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Royal Winter Fair Nov 3rd – 12th, 2023
By Sally W. November in Toronto…. And it’s that time again… The annual Royal Agricultural Winter Fair! 2023 is the 101st anniversary of the RWF! Held at the Enercare Centre at Exhibition Place Toronto, It is a 10 day action-packed event with something for everyone. The Royal had a spectacular opening with KAY, the famous…
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ComKids Masquerade Ball @Casa Loma-Thursday, October 26th,2023
By Sally W. Thursday, October 26 was a busy night at Casa Loma! It was the ComKids Masquerade Ball 2023! Dressed for the black tie event with beautiful evening dresses and suits, the ComKids fundraiser supporters were masked as well! Creative and beautiful masks of all kinds! And everything was in aid of the ComKids…
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Normal Sucks- How to Live, Learn, and Thrive Outside the Lines
Thursday, October 19 5:00 PM – 6:15 PM PDTRegistration is required for this free live private Zoom event.In his best-selling book, Normal Sucks, Jonathan Mooney blends anecdote, expertise, and memoir to present a new mode of thinking about how we live and learn―individually, uniquely, and with advantages and upshots to every type of brain and body. As…
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A Molecule Away From Madness-Thursday, October 12, 2023-5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PDT
Thursday, October 12, 2023 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PDTRegistration is required for this free live private Zoom event.A Molecule Away from Madness – Tales of the Hijacked Brain is a riveting journey into the deepest mysteries of our brains that are the most complex machines known to humankind. But they have an Achilles heel: the very…
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The 30th Anniversary For Art With Heart @The Carlu-Tues.,Oct.3rd,2023
Art With Heart returned to The Carlu for their milestone 30th anniversary auction of contemporary art by local Canadian artists. This was a great celebration to showcase art and the cause that is so important to Casey House. Funds raised from this amazing evening supported people living with and at risk of HIV. Art With…
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Fashioning The Beatles, A New Book By Canadian Journalist & Author Deirdre Kelly @Liss Gallery-Tues.,Sept.26th,2023
Yes we’re going to a party party. The Toronto launch of Fashioning The Beatles, a new book by Canadian journalist and author Deirdre Kelly, rocked out at the Liss Gallery on Tuesday night, where dozens lined up to get signed copies of a book that — only days after its hotly anticipated release — is already…
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Nuit Blanche 2023 – All Across Toronto- Sat., Sept. 23rd @7PM – Sun., Sept. 24th @7AM
Toronto City Hall The year’s theme for Nuit Blanche 2023 was Breaking Ground, as it explored ideas about the natural world, change and innovation. Traditionally defined as the preparation for building or planting, Toronto Waterfront Exhibition The Waterfront Exhibit Breaking Ground invited Nuit Blanche artists to create thought- provoking artworks that analyzed the impacts of…
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Day#3-TIFF2023-Sat.,Sept.10th,2023
BY THE BKONTHESCENE TEAM Our early morning day began with the film screening – Les Indésirables (Batiment 5) at the Scotiabank Cinema. A moving French film by Director Ladj Ly set in an underprivileged suburb in Paris. The film deals with the racist policies forcing the poor into unsafe and unfortunate living conditions. With a strong…
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13th Annual Bask-It-Style Media Day at Fairmont Royal York on Sept 6, 2023
by Steph C. Bask-It-Style dazzled attendees at its 13th annual Media Day at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel. This exclusive event gave us a unique opportunity to get a sneak peek and firsthand experience of the VIP treatment offered by this year’s twelve generous sponsors. Bask-It-Style personally delivers VIP gift bags to celebrities who are…
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Amber Smith-Quail: Nawemaa / To be related at the Dignam Gallery, Women’s Art Association of Canada on Sept 7, 2023
Amber Smith-Quail: Nawemaa / To be related at the Dignam Gallery explores the importance of connections and the power of identity. Amber is a member of Alderville First Nation and an Indigenous artist and educator in Tkaronto and South Algonquin. Her art is deeply rooted in her Indigenous heritage, reflecting her thoughts on our world’s…
