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  • COLLISION Conference – June 20-23, 2022 – Enercare Centre, Toronto  

    Toronto welcome back The Collision conference with open arms. The main events were held in the Enercare Centre during the daytime and it’s patrons filling different areas of the cities for the ”After Hours” events at night. It was impossible to go anywhere without seeing a Collision wristband for a few days and for good…

  • “Shout Out”Gala. The 25th Silver Anniversary For Sheena’s Place@One King West-Wed.,June 22nd,2022

    By Jody&Katherine Glaser June 22nd was a special date this year for staff and sponsors of Sheena’s Place to once again hold their signature fundraising event “Shout Out” for Sheena’s Place after two years of the pandemic and the 25th Silver Anniversary. One King West was an exciting new destination for guests to discover in…

  • She Said Yes – Bridal Social and Wedding Event in Thornhill 

    Newly engaged couples, bridal parties and others attended the She Said Yes – Bridal Social and Wedding Event in Thornhill where they were greeted by a host of curated vendors.   Held on Saturday, June 4 at the exclusive M World Club (venue sponsor), the event showcased an extravaganza of services including Bridal and Wedding Couture,…

  • HIGHLIGHTS FROM DAY 2 OF CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK 

    Starting off day 2 of Canadian Music Week was “Spotlight on Japan” where we learned ways in which we can bridge the gap between the music industries in Canada and Japan. This session was brought to us by CAAMA, FACTOR, Global Affairs Canada, and Ontario Creates.One of the day’s highlights was the featured keynote with Hipgnosis Songs Founder & CEO, Merck Mercuriadis.…

  • The Moonlight Gala, the McMichael’s Signature Fundraiser, Returns for 2022

    After a three year absence, The McMichael Canadian Art Collection returned their Gallery’s signature fundraiser, the Moonlight Gala on Saturday, June 4, 2022. The event was another amazing evening under the stars. The candle-lit path immersed in the forest, with the fresh scent of pine, ushered guests to an assortment of savoury delicacies until arriving at the…

  • The Lighting of the Beacon at Casa Loma -Thursday, June 2, 2022.

    The Lighting of the Beacon at Casa Loma –  The Celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee by Sally W. Wednesday, June 2nd was a beautiful evening in Toronto at Casa Loma. It was the first evening of Casa Loma’s outdoor dining experience. Delicious food, impeccably served in the gorgeous garden setting of Casa Loma. Even…

  • “Giving Back Generation” Premiered Seasons 2 and 3 on TaTaTu’s Social Media Platform to Open Up Conversations About Mental Health 

    On the evening of Tuesday, May 31 Giving Back Generation premiered in Los Angeles at The London West Hollywood Beverly Hills. The premiere started with notable attendees featured in the video podcast, producers, and supporters walked the red carpet to enter the screening room for a panel discussion about mental health and a preview of…

  • The award-winning documentary, Struggle in Paradise, about his Faces of Homelessness portrait project 

    Thursday, June 9 5:00 PM – 6:15 PM PTFaces of Homelessness Dare to see  Break the Barrier  Open Your HeartRegistration is required for this free live private Zoom event. Please join The Friends of the Semel Institute and the Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital Board of Advisors for an Open Mind program with Stuart Perlman, PhD, Psychologist/Psychoanalyst/Artist, who made the award-winning documentary, Struggle…

  • imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festivalis proud to announce its programming for National Indigenous History Month for June 2022.  

    NATIONAL INDIGENOUS HISTORY MONTHimagineNATIVE’s June ProgrammingFree films, audio works, and video games online!imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festivalis proud to announce its programming for National Indigenous History Month for June 2022. imagineNATIVE invites audiences to celebrate the brilliance of Indigenous storytelling through a series of weekly public programming presentations that are FREE, open to all audiences and available online. …

  • Intimate Evening with David Foster, A Night on Broadway@Hotel X-Sat., May 7th,2022

    Photography By Edwin L.&Sally W.This very special evening featured performances by current and past Broadway leads from musicals we are all familiar with. Not only is David Foster a 16-time Grammy Award winner, he is gearing up to take on the Broadway stage with several projects including a new musical about the classic, animated character…

  • HOT DOCS WRAPS 2022 FESTIVAL ETERNAL SPRING TAKING BOTH ROGERS AUDIENCE AWARD AND HOT DOCS AUDIENCE AWARD; TOP THREE CANADIAN FEATURES SHARE $50K PRIZE 

    Hot Docs 2022 wrapped last night, bringing 225 films from 63 countries to audiences in Toronto cinemas and across Canada online. The 11-day hybrid festival featured 318 live screenings on nine screens at four venues across the city with 223 live filmmaker Q&As, and five special extended discussions with filmmakers and special guests as part of the…

  • Save The Date – UCLA’s Open Mind Film Festival on 4/28

    Thursday, April 28 at 5:00PM PTHosted by singer/songwriter Grace GaustadGenerously sponsored byThe Friars Charitable FoundationJoin us for short films on mental healthproduced by high school students anda conversation with Liz Laugeson, PhDDesired RealityWinston VerdultSt. Margaret’s Episcopal SchoolSan Juan Capistrano, CADressesNayan SarmaFlintridge Preparatory SchoolLa Canada Flintridge, CAEverything ChangesGrace RynersonViewpoint High SchoolWoodland Hills, CAI’m Right HereStella FifeGeffen AcademyLos…

  • Open Mind Program Healing with Dr. Thomas Insel

    Registration is required for this free live private Zoom event.Please join The Friends of the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA and the Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital Board of Advisors for an Open Mindprogram with Thomas Insel, MD., author of the new critically acclaimed book, Healing – Our Path from Mental Illness to Mental Health. Dr. Thomas…

  • TORONTO COMICON ANNOUNCES FUN FAMILY PROGRAMMING @Metro Toronto Convention Centre’s South Building – March 18-20, 2022.

    After two years, Toronto Comicon, presented by FAN EXPO Canada, was back with everything fans love including celebrity guests, comic creators, collectibles merchants, cosplay, and more! The annual pop culture convention celebrates comics, sci-fi, fantasy, and animation for three days of non-stop programming for fans of all ages including the always popular Family Zone. Fans…

  • Open Mind Program Getting Thru. UCLA Friends of the Semel Institute

    Registration is required for this free live private Zoom  https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=4c4ea102-df63-4cc3-a4fa-c264f20ef528&envId=p-zCrdL4cOz0CZBvCOF9r06Q&bbeml=tp-zCrdL4cOz0CZBvCOF9r06Q.j7J12uAVTmkWmvrkC6wVbrw.r3seuJ0YfnkW775Q4Zwc44g.ldfVJ_TUlQE20Y2zzItUpPA Please join The Friends of the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA and the Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital Board of Advisors for an Open Mindprogram with Andrea Sonnenberg, producer and creator of the podcast Getting Thru: Stories of Resilience.   After the tragic loss of her son…

  • FAME HOLIDAY Sheds Light on Mental Illness with New Single “What A Year”

    Fame Holiday, the award-winning Mississauga based rapper releases his new single & video “What A Year” available Today on all platforms. “What A Year” comes on the heels of Holiday’s successful single, “Take Me Away.”  The talented rapper uses creative hooks and melodies unique to his hometown upbringing. Influenced by Chris Brown, 50 Cent & Big Sean, Holiday knows what he wants, and…

  • Victoria Cassinova Debuts ‘Without Ornament’  at Thinkspace Projects

    Thinkspace Projects4217 W. Jefferson Blvd. | Los Angeles, CA 90016T: 310.558.3375  |  Tues. – Sat. Noon to 6PM – Masks are required during your visit –On view Until March 26thPRESS RELEASEPRESS KITINQUIRIESMORE INFOWithout Ornament, coming to Thinkspace this weekend, is, at its heart, a triumph. This show is a celebration, the culmination of hardships and…

  • LUXURY EXPERIENCE & CO CELEBRATED WOMEN WITH A HEALTH & WELLNESS CELEBRITY GIFTING LOUNGE EXPERIENCE In Beverly Hills !

    Beverly Hill’s Spring Place provided soaring views of the city as L.E. & Co. hosted a beautiful event toasting to the wellness and success of all women Luxury Experience & Co presented an exclusive gifting lounge in Beverly Hills that celebrated all things women’s health and wellness where celebrities, influencers, athletes, and press flocked to…

  • CineFam Launches The Women Of Colour Content Creator Database

     CineFAM Launches “THE WOMEN OF COLOUR CONTENT  CREATOR DATABASE”  CineFAM is excited to launch its new initiative, the Women of Colour (WOC) Content Creator Database this March 1, 2022 to kick off International Women’s Month.  This important database can be found on the CineFAM website.  CineFAM is a Canadian not-for-profit initiative founded by award-winning filmmaker, Academy Director Member & CaribbeanTales Media Group founder, Frances-Anne Solomon.    The goal of The…

  • MusiCounts Announces Five Nominees for Prestigious Teacher of the Year AwardWinner to be Revealed Live on the 2022 JUNO Awards Broadcast 

    MusiCounts, Canada’s leading music education charity, is excited to announce five nominees for the 2022 MusiCounts Teacher of the Year Award, presented by the Canadian Scholarship Trust Foundation. Each year, the MusiCounts Teacher of the Year Award recognizes an inspirational Canadian music educator’s impact on students and music education. Today, the charity is proud to highlight the five…