Category: reception
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Dragon Ball 2026 Fundraiser for Yee Hong Foundation
By Sally Warburton Yee Hong Foundation’s signature fundraising gala took place Saturday, February 14th, 2026. Entitled Dragon Ball, it welcomed the Year of the Horse. This year the 37th edition of the fundraiser gala took place at the Automotive Building at Exhibition Place. The past two years the event has been held at the MTCC.…
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The Bullseye 2026 Players Tailgate in Santa Clara, California For Super Bowl 60
We had the privilege of attending the one and only Bullseye 2026 Players Tailgate in Santa Clara, California For Super Bowl LX. It was the return of the nationally acclaimed event. NFL veteran CBS on-air personality Nate Burleson was the emcee for the 2026 Players Tailgate that took place on Sunday, February 8, 2026, a massive…
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The Taste Of The NFL-PRESENTED BY:Pepsico, BENEFITTING: GENYOUth – Sat., February 7, 2026 @The Hibernia, San Francisco, California
It was exceptional culinary talent joining together for Taste of the NFL! This year’s event featured Bay Area chefs as well as celebrity talent including: Andrew Zimmern, Carla Hall, Mark Bucher, Lasheeda Perry, Sayat Ozyilmaz, and Laura Ozyilmaz, along with special guest chefs Cat Cora, Tyler Florence, and Eric Adjepong, all of whom are committed…
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Book Launch Indestructible:Transforming Survival into Success by author Rose Barroso
By Sally Warburton Thursday, February 5, 2026 was the date of the book launch Indestructible:Transforming Survival into Success by Rose Barroso. The launch was held at the Ben McNally Book Store at 108 Queen Street East, Toronto, ON M5C 1S4. Rupert McNally was there. On a snowy Toronto evening, people attending the book launch had the…
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Dragon Ball to Welcome the Year of the Horse
The 37th annual Dragon Ball, presented by Yee Hong Community Wellness Foundation, will take place on Saturday, February 14, 2026 (Valentine’s Day), at the Automotive Building, Exhibition Place. Widely recognized as the largest Lunar New Year celebration of its kind in North America and one of Toronto’s premier fundraising galas, the event’s details were unveiled at the…
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Florida Panthers Back-To-Back Champions! The 2025 Stanley Cup Ring Joins The Distinguished Collection @ The Hockey Hall of Fame-Tues.,Jan.6th,2026
Florida Panthers 2025 Stanley Cup Championship ring joins the distinguished collection at the Hockey Hall of Fame as the team capped off their 31st season by winning Stanley Cup Championship two years in a row as it’s an amazing accomplishment to achieve back- to -back titles for this monumental moment in franchise history. Hockey Hall…
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The 2026 Players Tailgate @Santa Clara, California For Super Bowl 60-Sun.,Feb.8th,2026
The return of its nationally acclaimed Players Tailgate for Super Bowl 60, taking place Sunday, February 8, 2026, within walking distance of Levi’s Stadium. The event, consistently rated the #1 experience on Super Bowl Sunday, will run from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. A Super Bowl ticket is not required for entry. Tickets are on…
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The Hockey Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony Weekend 2025
As a lifelong hockey fan, the 2025 Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony felt deeply meaningful. It offered a chance to reflect on decades of watching the game evolve and to appreciate the players and builders who shaped so many eras of the sport. Walking into the Hall, I felt the same sense of respect…
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Web Summit Tech Conference Lisbon, Portugal Nov 2025
By Sally Warburton In its 10th year in Lisbon! Ten years! Announced CEO Paddy Cosgrave at the Opening Ceremonies at MEO Arena, Lisbon to a massive crowd. An eager crowd. A tech-loving, AI crowd! Paddy said “Ten years ago it already felt like the world was changing fast, but it’s nothing compared to how fast the…
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Hank Azaria And Caitlin Morrison Unite To Raise Awareness And Action For Mental Health At Toronto’s Koerner Hall November 14
Toronto, ON — Late actor Matthew Perry’s legacy of compassion and advocacy will continue to echo across Canada through a new initiative led by his long-time friend and Friends co-star Hank Azaria and his sister Caitlin Morrison. Together, they’re spearheading efforts to spark conversation and deliver tangible mental health solutions. Morrison, who heads Matthew Perry House, has partnered with Make Music Matter to…
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Art Toronto 2025 – October 23 -26
By Sally Warburton The 2025 edition of Art Toronto brought together art galleries from all over Canada, USA, Europe, Mexico and South America with galleries representing artwork from all over the world. Held at the Toronto Metro Convention Centre North, the Art Toronto Show started Thursday, October 23 with a preview for media and then…
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Men Without Hats Announce New Album ‘On the Moon’ and Electrifying Single “In Glorious Days”
Men Without Hats Announce New Album ‘On the Moon’ and Electrifying Single “In Glorious Days” Following the viral success of “I ❤️ The 80s,” Men Without Hats return with a powerful new anthem and North American tour dates On The Moon Streaming Links: https://mwh.ffm.to/onthemoon “In Glorious Days” Streaming Links: https://mwh.ffm.to/glorious Men Without Hats—one of Canada’s most enduring and beloved…
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Legends Of Horror @Casa Loma – October 4th to November 1st, 2025 – The 10th year Anniversary
By Jesse Read &Shannen Johnston Boo! We had the ghoulish pleasure of attending Legends of Horror as it returned to Casa Loma from October 4th to November 1st—for its 10th year anniversary and it has started the Halloween spirit with a big bang, with it being bigger, darker, and scarier than ever! We got to…
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The Weight of Us By Arinze Stanley and Oscar Ukonu
left: “Anchor” (charcoal, graphite, pastel, color pencils and acrylic on paper, 41.25” x 29.25”) by Arinze Stanley right: “Coronation” (ballpoint pen on paper, 39” x 27”) by Oscar Ukonu OPENING RECEPTION October 11, 2025 | 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm ON VIEW October 11 – November 15, 2025 COREY HELFORD GALLERY 571 S. Anderson St. Los…
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Day #10 – TIFF50 – Sat., Sept. 13th, 2025
Red Carpet Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery – Sarah McLachlan Day 10 TIFF 2025 was expected with anticipation! It was the day when the film Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery would have its World Premier. And before the documentary film screening, was the Red Carpet at Roy Thomson Hall. On the Red Carpet were; singer Kathleen…
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Day 8, TIFF 2025
Olmo – Mexican Director – USA film at Scotiabank Theatre Olmo takes place in New Mexico (the USA state). Actor Avian Uttapa (Night Swim) plays the lead role of Olmo, a disco-loving 14-year-old living in 1979. He has a BFF Miguel, an older sister Ana who loves roller skating, and who annoys him and a…
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Day 9 – TIFF 2025 – Fri., Sept. 12th
Day 9 – TIFF 2025 – Friday, September 12, 2025Driver’s Ed film – Red Carpet at Roy Thomson Hall There was great excitement with these young actors and the rest of the cast and filmmakers on the Red Carpet (film review Day 1 TIFF 2025). Comedy USA delivered a lively Red Carpet with the cast and…
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Day 5 – TIFF 2025 – Monday, September 8
In Conversation with Dwayne Johnson at the Royal Alexendra Theatre, front row for this spectacular event! Dwayne Johnson joined TIFF’s Cameron Bailey to discuss his life, his career and his starring role in ‘The Smashing Machine’ with its highly anticipated North American Premiere at TIFF 2025. Later actress Emily Blunt and Award winning Director Benny Safdie joined…
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Day 4 – TIFF 2025 – Sunday, September 7
A really early wake up call for the ROOFMAN screening at Scotiabank. This riveting film with brilliant acting by Channing Tatum and Oscar nominee Kirsten Dunst, by Oscar-nominated director Derek Cianfrance, keeps the audience glued to find out what will happen next. Based on true events, The McDonalds thief hides nightly for months at a Toys R…
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Day 1 – TIFF 2025 – Thursday, September 4, 2025
Day 1 of TIFF! And it was pouring rain! Despite the heavy rain, all the umbrellas.. nothing stopped TIFF film enthusiasts attending Day 1 ! Driver’s Ed screening was at Scotiabank Cinema. A film about the journey of four high school students who go on an adventure in their driver’s education car in search of one…
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