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  • PLAYBOY’S BIG GAME WEEKEND PARTY@Prive, Minneapolis-Saturday, February 3, 2018

    By Kimberly Samnang.  Photography by AJ Lam and BKonthescene. Playboy Partnered with Talent Resources Sports to Present a Historic Event Featuring DJ Snoopadelic Snoop Dogg in Minneapolis on February 3 Talent Resources Sports, a full-service sports marketing and experiential events agency, joined forces with Playboy to present the annual Big Game Weekend Party. For one-night…

  • Bart Starr Award at the 31st Annual NFL-Sanctioned Super Bowl Breakfast Saturday, February 3, 2018 | Minneapolis Hilton

    By Kimberly Samnang Baltimore Ravens tight end, Benjamin Watson was chosen by his National Football League (NFL) peers to receive one of the sport’s most prestigious honors, The Athletes in Action Bart Starr Award, given annually to a player who exemplifies character and leadership on and off the field.     The Bart Starr Award…

  • Louisiana International Film Festival@Baton Rouge, LA – Sunday,January 28, 2018

    It’s A Wrap! Louisiana International Film Festival Brings Mummery, Music, Food and Drink to 6th Annual Main Street Park City Celebration BLAZE Star and Sundance Award Winner Ben Dickey Performs Along with Eddie Baytos & Friends, John Dardenne, DJ Shields, Jamie Ray and More Patrick Mulhearn Presents Honor to BLAZE Director Ethan Hawke Baton Rouge,…

  • 2018 North American Auto Show@Detroit- Cobo Centre-Sat.,January 20, 2018

    Photography By Doel Debasu Datta The 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit might not have been as hogh profile as it could’ve been, but that doesn’t mean the show was a dud! Quite the opposite, vintage cars, pickup trucks and muscle cars are in your garage, thenthis year’s show was for your taste…

  • The 23rd Annual LA Art Show@LA Convention Center-January 10 – 14,2018

    With 260,000 square feet of exhibition space with over 100 galleries from more than 18 countries, including South Korea, China, Japan, Germany, Spain, France, United Kingdom, Austria and more. Rebranded as DIVERSEartLA, Southern California’s most prestigious art institutions including LACMA, MOLAA, The Autry and more returned for the second year in a row to create…

  • Pittsburgh Penguins Donate 2017 Stanley Cup Ring@Hockey Hall Of Fame-Wed.,Nov.29th,2017

    By Kim Samnang and BK on the SCENE A 2017 Pittsburgh Penguins Stanley Cup ring – donated by the Penguins organization for the second consecutive year – was added to a special Stanley Cup Championship display at the Hockey Hall of Fame. Hockey Hall of Fame Vice President and Curator, Phil Pritchard and defending Stanley…

  • The 9th Annual Prosperity Ball-Moonlight Masquarade @The Carlu-Nov.25th,2017

    This was the 9th annual gala in aid of “New Beginnings” support program and the theme this year was “Prosperity Ball/Moonlight Masquerade.” Home Guests of the event were treated to a delicious three course dinner while singing sensation Anna Cyzon wowed us with two original songs and entertained the patrons while they dined. Guests browsed…

  • The 25th Annual RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards@The Fairmount Royal York-Wed.,Nov.22nd,2017

    The 25th annual RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards granted honours to six winners in this year’s prestigious ceremonies, including: the founder of a non-for-profit that pioneers STEM education for women nationally, a blue-collar CEO of one of the most successful retail maintenance businesses in the country and a restaurateur and real-estate mogul whose empire is…

  • The Annual Mayors Evening For The Arts@MTCC-Mon.,Nov.,20th,2017

    By Nicholas Chan On November 20, some of Toronto’s brightest stars and top performers will join Mayor John Tory and Barbara Hackett for the annual Mayors Evening for the Arts. The gala, emceed by Cheryl Hickey of Entertainment Tonight Canada and Noah Cappe of The Bachelorette Canada. In support of Toronto Arts Foundation’s Arts in…

  • 2017 Right To Play Tribute Dinner@Metro Toronto Convention Centre -Tuesday, November 14, 2017

    BY Kimberly Samnang Right To Play hosted its fourth signature Tribute Dinner on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 in Toronto — a fundraising event to celebrate the power of play, and its ability to transform the lives of children and empower youth around the world. The Dinner paid tribute to The Honourable Chantal Petitclerc, Canadian Senator,…

  • The 7th Annual Under The Big Top Gala In Support Of Autism@Liberty Grand-Thurs.,Nov.16th,2017

    2017 was the 7th annual gala for-Under The Big Top For Autism! This is a cause that’s especially dear to everyone, as autism affects 1 in 88 children with that number growing constantly. It was an honour to be a part of an event that is trying to help children and parents in the absence…

  • The 5th Annual Angels Catwalk For SickKids@SteamwhistleRoundhouse-Thursday, November 16, 2017

    By Nicholas Chan and BK on the SCENE Angels Catwalk for SickKids is a yearly fundraiser put on by Ashley’s Angels which helps charity raise a significant amount of funds for transplant research and awareness for organ and tissue donation. http://www.angelscatwalk.ca/ The 5th annual Angels Catwalk for SickKids is one of Toronto’s most anticipated charitable…

  • Hockey Hall of Fame Announces 2017 Inductees@The Hockey Hall Of Fame-Nov.10th-13th,2017

    By Nicholas Chan Lanny McDonald, Chairman of the Hockey Hall of Fame and John Davidson, Chairman of the Selection Committee, announced that seven individuals had been elected to Hockey Hall of Fame Honoured Membership, five in the Player Category and two in the Builder Category.   The vote took place at the annual meeting of…

  • The Annual Stone Tile Party@1451 Castlefield Rd.,Toronto-Thurs.,Nov.9th,2017

    The Stone Tile Red Carpet Party is an annual staple on the calender of the “who’s who” In Toronto. The door opened up at 6pm to their customers, clients and friends of Stone Tile. They promised to deliver a great industry party and “yes”, they pulled a Canada Post by totally delivering on time! This…

  • The 26th Annual Mirror Ball@The Westin Harbour Castle-Fri.,Nov.10th,2017

    By Nicholas Chan and BK on the SCENE The 26th annual Mirror Ball, which brought together nearly 700 Toronto-based executives, survivors and enthusiastic repeat attendees, to raise critical funds for the cause,and it took place on Friday November 10 at The Westin Harbour Castle. This was an incredible night in support of all women, facing…

  • BOOMBOX-“LlVE FOREVER”@TIFF Bell Lightbox-Thurs.,Nov.2nd,2017

    By BK on the SCENE The iconic movie/TV show “Fame”, featuring Irene Cara, transformed TIFF Bell Lightbox into it’s own modern school for the arts, inspired by the 1980’s prestigious performance arts high school in New York City. Patrons were transformed in a unique, multi-sensory experience, featuring Toronto’s emerging artists and performers.   Boombox installations…

  • Taste Canada’s Awards@The Ritz-Carleton-Mon.,Oct.30th,2017

    By BK on the SCENE The 20th annual Taste Canada Awards were held at the Ritz-Carlton Toronto, an event combining cookbook authors and food bloggers to honour culinary writers and publishers from across our country. A total of 147 books and blogs in both English and French were entered in the yearly event.   Noah…

  • Art Toronto-OPENING NIGHT PREVIEW@Metro Toronto Convention Centre-Thursday, October 26, 2017

    By Kimberly Samnang The official opening of Art Toronto is a unique and important benefit gala for the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) which has raised $5 million dollars over the past 16 years. Funds raised at the event help support the AGO’s compelling exhibition and education programs, with a portion of the proceeds going…

  • The 10th Anniversary-“IMAGINE”Gala In Support Of The Pinball Clemons Foundation@The Westin Harbour Castle-Tues.,Oct.24th,2017

    By Kimberly Samnang The Michael “Pinball” Clemons Foundation (MPCF) 10th annual ‘Imagine Gala’ benefitting under-resourced youth, locally and around the world was held at the The Westin Harbour Castle. A sold out black tie affair, the evening was filled with some big power names that included celebrities, professional athletes, actors and politicians while the entire…

  • Heritage Toronto Awards 2017@The Carlu-Mon.,Oct.23rd,2017

    The winners of the 2017 Heritage Toronto Awards were announced last night during a ceremony hosted by award-winning journalist Christopher Hume. More than 500 guests from Toronto’s city-building community attended this flagship networking event at The Carlu. In its 43rd year, the Heritage Toronto Awards recognize extraordinary contributions to the conservation and celebration of Toronto’s…