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Category: Media Launch

  • PFAFF Porsche – Cars N’ Coffee – 2018-03-17

    By Sorin Sim Photos by: Sorin Sim & Bill K   This year’s season opener Cars N’ Coffee was hosted by PFAFF Porsche in Vaughan. Even though temperatures lingered below 5°, the turnout was impressive. In addition to the standard breakfast served, PFAFF Porsche also handed out swag this year. The new Porsche Carrera T…

  • The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada’s (PDAC) Sunday, March 4th-7th, 2018

    Attendance at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada’s (PDAC) 2018 Convention totalled 25,606—a clear sign that the mineral exploration and mining industry has regained its swagger and is building momentum. The annual PDAC Convention in Toronto—the world’s premier mineral exploration and mining convention—attracted investors, analysts, mining executives, prospectors, geologists, Indigenous peoples, government officials, and…

  • Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors Preview@AGO-Tues.,Feb.27th,2018

    Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors, is the exhibition which explores the evolution of the celebrated Japanese artist’s infinity rooms, and this will be the most significant North American tour of her work in nearly two decades. Following its debut at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden on Feb. 23, 2017, which is the organizing institution, Yayoi…

  • She Does the City! Nov 16 -19, 2017

    By: Sorin Simniceanu She Does the City celebrated their 10th anniversary with a weekend long pop-up. The event was sponsored by Knix Wear, Instax and United Way, among others. More importantly, She Does the City has partnered with United Way, promising a $10,000 giveback to help the organizations in this city who support women: Sistering,…

  • THE LAYOVER premiere and party hosted by Foster Grant, DirecTV, Svedka Vodka and The Highlight Room at The Dream Hollywood.

    Photography By Amy Graves Celebrities, filmmakers and other VIP’s crowded the red carpet and post premiere party for actor/director William H. Macy’s THE LAYOVER, hosted by Foster Grant Sunglasses, DirecTV, Svedka Vodka and the Highlight Room at the Dream Hotel Hollywood. Guests Included Actor/Director William H. Macy and Stars Alexandra Daddario; Kate Upton; Matt Jones;…

  • Music Under The City Stars @ Casa Loma-Wed., Aug. 2nd, 2017

    Photography by AJ Lam and BKonthescene. Canada’s Walk of Fame hosted its Music Under the City Stars Fundraiser, raising $350,000 while bringing together great Canadian artists and their hits. The CWF Gala was presented by Walter and Maria Schneider, Jeffrey Latimer Entertainment and Liberty Entertainment Group who gathered some of Canada’s most talented singer-songwriters and…

  • Real Housewives of Toronto – Roxy Earle @STK Yorkville – Fri., June 23rd @ Los Colibris – BRUNCH – Sun., June 25th, 2017

    By Kimberly Samnang & Video by Nicholas Chan We were invited to an exclusive one on one, meet and greet with the beautiful Roxy Earle from the Real Housewives of Toronto at the gorgeous STK restaurant in Yorkville. We talked about everything from life, love, family and fashion. Then on Sunday, Roxy hosted a Brunch…

  • The 2017 International Yoga Day celebrations in Toronto@Consulate General of India-Thurs.,May 4th,2017

    The 2017 International Yoga Day celebrations in Toronto anticipated to be the largest in North America, is expected to have an estimated participation of nearly 10,000 people. The International Yoga Day Canada (IYDC), a Canadian not-for-profit organization, is organizing the celebrations at the International Centre in Mississauga on Sunday, June 25, 2017. The program will…

  • The National Home Show And Canada Blooms@Enercare Centre-Fri.,March 10th-Sun.,March 19th,2017

    The National Home Show presented by RE/MAX and co-located with Canada Blooms for the largest North American display of innovative products, new ideas & great deals for all things home & garden with over 700 retailers & industry experts. Combining evolving technology with past traditions for a modern lifestyle, the 2017 Future Dream Home™ by…

  • The Hockey Hall of Fame March Break NHL Centennial Exhibit & Unveiling Of Permanent Sculpture Of Gordie Howe@Hockey Hall Of Fame-Fri.,March 10th,2017

    The Hockey Hall of Fame started the March Break with the opening of the NHL Centennial exhibit along with a special unveiling of a permanent sculpture of Mr. Hockey-Gordie Howe. The Opening of The Hockey Hall of Fame’s time-limited NHL Centennial Exhibit, which pays homage to 100 years of NHL hockey and the unveiling of…

  • Super Bowl Opening Night Fueled by Gatorade on Monday, January 30, 2017@Minute Maid Park, Houston, Texas

    The NFL kicked off Super Bowl LI festivities in Houston by hosting the participating teams and fans in primetime at Super Bowl Opening Night Fueled by Gatorade on Monday, January 30, 2017 at Minute Maid Park. Starting QB Tom Brady of the NE Patriots and Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons were on stage together…

  • Superbowl51 Parties in Houston, Texas(Sun.,Jan.29th-Sun.Feb.5th 2017)

    There are plenty of options for mingling with NFL players, coaches, media personalities, and more while enjoying good food and libations. This is a short guide, which only includes events that are not sold out and offer food and drinks, to plan your pre-Super Bowl partying. When: Sun., Jan. 29th Join NFL Alumni/Analyst/Talk Show Host…

  • Pho Vistro @259 Queen St.West, Toronto (Tues., Nov.29th, 2016)

    Pho Vistro, a new pho restaurant features a unique dry pho signature dish, alongside a variety of traditional pho (including a vegan pho), is officially opening its doors in October and had an intimate media tasting on Tuesday, November 22. Located on the trendy Queen West strip (259 Queen Street West), Pho Vistro prepares daily…

  • World Hockey Championship Media Day&Distillery Village Preview(Thurs.,Sept.15th,2016)

    It was an early morning at The Air Canada Centre where the who’s who of professional hockey held court to speak with the media and answer all their inquisitive questions. Of course some of the players were inundated with the media scrum such as the usual notable players: Sydney Crosby, Carey Price and the Boston…

  • Toronto Maple Leafs Centennial Exhibit@Hockey Hall Of Fame+NHL Draft Party@Real Sports Bar&Grill

    By Bill Kwan With 67 Players and 12 Builders, Toronto’s hockey franchise boasts the most Honoured Members inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Beginning in 1917 as the Arenas, becoming the St. Patricks in 1922 and then the Maple Leafs in 1927, the Toronto Maple Leaf Centennial exhibit pays homage to those that have…

  • Invictus Games Official Launch Ceremony@Fairmount Royal York(Mon.,May 2nd,2016)

    “Invictus” is Latin for unconquered, and it embodies the fighting spirit of the service personnel. Prince Harry established the Invictus Games following a visit in 2013 to the US-based Warrior Games, a sporting competition for ill and injured American service members and veterans. He was inspired to create an expanded version of the Games that…

  • Outsiders-American Photography and Film 1950s-1980s@AGO(Tues.,March 8th,2016)

    We were invited to the preview of Outsiders on Tues.,March 8th at the AGO(which runs from March 12 – May 29, 2016. Outsider is all about American Photography and Film from 1950s – 1980s Determined to capture life as they saw it, the photographers and filmmakers featured in the Art Gallery of Ontario’s searing new…

  • Cookina Luncheon@Nella Cucina(Mon.,Feb.29th,2016)

    Cookina a leading maker of innovative kitchen products invited us to a unique, hands-on interactive luncheon. On hand was Dee and her assistance of Dee Gibson Entertains, Culinary&Entertaining expert as she cooked an inspirational menu, shared exciting tips and unveiled COOKINA Parchminum. The demonstration of the product and luncheon lasted an hour as she showed…

  • Monogram Dinner by Design Presented by Caesarstone@Design Exchange(Jan.19th-24th 2016)

    Monogram Dinner by Design presented by Caesarstone, celebrates design talents and raise awareness and fund for charities that make a difference in their local communities. The fundraiser brings together internationally celebrated designers and local talents to create three-dimensional dining installations that inspire, delight and excite. These extraordinary dining environments set the stage for two days…

  • Chicago Blackhawks 2015 Stanley Cup Ring Presentation@The Hockey Hall Of Fame(Fri.,Jan.15th,2016)

    The 2015 Stanley Cup Ring was donated to the Hockey Hall Of Fame by The Chicago Black Hawks on Friday afternoon. Hockey Hall of Fame Curator and Vice President Phil Pritchard added the Stanley Cup ring to the Stanley Cup Championship display at the HHOF. The 14 karat white gold ring is 355 round, pear,…