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  • BOOBYBALL celebrates its “SWEET 16″in Toronto@REBEL on Fri., October 13, 2017

    Olivia-Newton-John’s iconic leg warmers, headband  and of course her one of a kind video “Let’s Get Physical !” Torontonians are invited to ‘Get Physical’ in support of Rethink Breast Cancer. Toronto’s biggest soiree invites guests to shake, strut and shimmy to the beat in support of Rethink Breast Cancer at the 16th annual Boobyball fundraiser…

  • Nuit Blanche@Downtown Toronto-Sat.,Sept.30th,2017

    By Nicholas Chan and Kimberly Samnang Nuit Blanche became far more socially conscious for 2017, with themes of protest, environmental issues and artistic production. It was a necessary evolution to have socially conscious art displays. Still, not everything was great about this year’s event. The violent aspect with hooligans strolling the downtown streets and some…

  • 42nd annual Toronto International Film Festival® & Entertainment One (eOne)celebrates it’s 12 Films-including :Stronger, Molly’s Game, The Current War and The Upside@The Citizen, 522 King St.-Friday September 8, 2017

    Photo credit: Vito Amati On Friday September 8, 2017 Entertainment One (eOne), the largest independent film distributor in Canada, celebrated its 12 titles premiering at this year’s 42nd annual Toronto International Film Festival®, including Stronger, Molly’s Game, The Current War and The Upside. The event teams from Uniq Hospitality, DiGabi and eOne transformed The Citizen…

  • 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;…

  • PanAmerican Food & Music Festival@Daniel Spectrum-Fri.,Aug.,11th,2017&Dundas Square-Sun.,Aug.,13th,2017

    By Kim Samnang The Pan American Food & Music Festival (PAFMF) is Canada’s only annual festival that celebrates the Western Hemisphere’s rich diversity of cuisine, music and art. On Friday, August 11, guests experienced an unforgettable culinary evening at the Opening Gala Reception for the Pan American Food and Music Festival that included a culinary…

  • 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…

  • Honey Jam Launch with Special guest LeToya Luckett@TD Centre-Thurs., July 25, 2017

    By Kimberly Samnang On Tuesday, July 25 at the TD Tower, Honey Jam hosted a reception sponsored by TD to celebrate their 22nd anniversary and introduced the lineup for the 2017 Concert! Hailing from Montreal, Toronto, Thunder Bay, Brampton, Vancouver and Nova Scotia, the artists were announced at the official launch and press conference. Canada’s…

  • The 50th Annual Carnival 2017 Gala @Liberty Grand-Fri., July 28th, 2017

    Carnival Toronto swept the city this year for the 50th Anniversary of the Caribbean Festival, and what a way to celebrate the festivities with a “big time gala!” Last year, there wasn’t a formal gala and we were excited that the event returned just in time for the 50th anniversary. The celebration was in full…

  • The 3rd Annual Burroughes Open House – Enchanted Garden -Thursday July 20th, 2017.

    The 3rd Annual Burroughes Open House – Enchanted Garden was held on Thursday July 20th, 2017, this marking a special year for the Burroughes Venue space celebrating its 10 Year Anniversary! We started the weekend a day early to really get into an exciting evening surrounded by festivities. This special occasion was shared with clients…

  • The 38th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards@The Elgin Theatre-Mon.,June26th,2017

    The 38th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards, the awards show and party that celebrates extraordinary Toronto talent in the performing arts. For the very first time, the event was held at the elegant Elgin Theatre and the host for the evening was-actor and musician Raoul Bhaneja. The winners of the evening were: Soulpepper won five Dora…

  • Celebrities Pack Bagatelle New York for Michael Mailer’s BLIND Film Post Premiere Party with Alec Baldwin, Demi Moore, Dylan McDermott and more-Mon.,June 26th,2017

    photo credit: SaraJaye Weiss, Celebrities, cast and crew converged on New York hot spot Bagatelle in the Meatpacking District following the premiere of director Michael Mailer’s latest film for Vertical Entertainment, BLIND. Guests enjoying Bagatelle’s culinary creations, Line 39 and Day Owl wines and Essentia Water included cast and crew members Alec Baldwin (with his…

  • SMASH:VOYEUR*ISH@The Gardiner Museum-Thurs.,June 22nd,2017

    SMASH:Voyeur*ish is the second installment of the new art party for 2017. A one-night journey of our human nature to be watched without being seen, the art directed by Justin Broadben,Voyeur*ish explores life in a world that’s constantly looking back at itself. SMASH: Voyeur*ish art is inspired by the work of artists like Cindy Sherman,…

  • The Annual Summer Gathering 2017@Polish Consulate, 2603 Lakeshore Blvd W, Toronto-Thurs., June 22, 2017

    By Sorin Simniceanu This year’s Annual Summer Gathering hosted by the Canada-Poland Chamber of Commerce took place on location at the beautiful lakeshore location at the Polish Consulate. The event was spearheaded by the Consul General of the Republic of Poland, Grzegorz Morawski, along with the President of Canada-Poland Chamber of Commerce, Wojciech Śniegowski & The…

  • “Function in the Junction”In Support Of The Haiti School Building Project@2854 Dundas St. W-Thursday, June 22,2017

    Photography By Nicholas Chan The Haiti School Building Project hosted “The Function in the Junction” event on Thursday, June 22, a festive mix of drinks, dancing and food, the night was hosted at 2854 Dundas St. W, catered by guest chef Anthony Rose of Toronto’s most buzzed about restaurants: Rose & Sons, Fat Pasha, The…

  • The All-Star Gala In Support Of SickKids@The Arcadian Court-Fri.,June 16th,2017

    This year’s Gala took place at beautiful Arcadian Court on Friday, June 16 and it brought together an assortment of personalities from the sporting world.  All proceeds went to the Hospital for Sick Children and the event is one of the most high profile Toronto galas of 2017. All of the proceeds of the event…

  • The Earth Day Canada Gala@Mill Street Brew Pub-Wed.,June 14th,2017

    The yearly Earth Day Canada Gala is an opportunity for environmental, business, community and political leaders to come together, celebrate recent accomplishments, network and have fun! This year’s fundraising for the new EarthPLAY program, puts outdoor free play back into childhood. More than 400 guests arrived at the newly renovated Mill Street Brew Pub, where…

  • The Grand Re-opening of the Guild Inn Estate – Wed., June 14th, 2017

    Photography By YYZ Events Dynamic Hospitality & Entertainment Group — a leader in the special events venue industry was gracious enough to invite us to the exclusive grand re-opening of Toronto’s historic landmark, The Guild Inn Estate. With its location on the Scarborough Bluffs overlooking the beautiful Lake Ontario, the restored Guild Inn Estate has…

  • Eva’s Initiatives@Evergreen Brickworks-Wed.,June 7th,2017

    Eva’s Initiatives event was held at Evergreen Brick Works and the hosts for the evening were Designers and television personalities Colin Lewis McAllister and Justin Patrick Ryan. It was a fun night with signature libations, exquisite food and a home decor fans delight. Home for Life, Toronto’s most meaningful home-themed marketplace and auction in support…

  • Italian National Day Celebration@ Casa Loma-Sun.June 4th

    Historical Casa Loma was the location for this annual tradition, Toronto’s premiere heritage attraction, was transformed into an authentic Italian Piazza complete with art installations by Italian-Canadian artists to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Canada, live entertainment featuring local and international artists, a culinary feast by Toronto’s finest Italian restaurants, acclaimed wines from Italy, a…

  • The 6th Annual Moonlight Gala @McMichael Gallery-Saturday, June 3rd, 2017

    The yearly trip to Kleinberg, Ontario is well worth it, as we attended The 6th annual McMichael Canadian Art Collection’s. This is the premier fundraiser and this year’s event was another fabulous evening under the stars, a night  with ambiance unlike any other. Upon arrival, we were treated to a glass of wine and as…