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  • Leafs/Raptors Alumni Gala-Tues.,Feb.24th,2015@R.O.M.

    All was forgotten and forgiven during the annual Alumni Leafs/Raptors gala at The Royal Ontario Museum or R.O.M. Yes the Leafs are playing way below their capability and the Raptors are playing “So So” as GM Masai Ujiri said during his speech in front of the invited guest. Leafs GM Brendan Shanahan spoke to the…

  • Canadian Screen Awards Day 1+2@Ritz Carleton+Sheraton Centre Hotel+

    By Bill Kwan Day one of The Canadian Screen Awards was held at the luxurious Ritz Carleton. The red carpet was held in the corridor and the after party was held in the Ballroom. Some of the guests included: Helga Stephenson – CEO, Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television Martin Katz – Board Chair, Academy…

  • Reel World Visionary+Trailblazer Awards-Thurs.,Jan19th,2015@CBC Atrium

    Trail•blaz•er:”Someone who creates a path to guide others; a pioneer in a particular area who is pointing things in a new direction; an innovator.” It was an evening of awards, walking the Red Carpet,food, photo opps and drinks at the CBC Barbara Frum Atrium to celebrate outstanding contributions to The Reel World Film Festival. Tanya…

  • Heritage Toronto Unveils Plaque For The Wong Association-Thurs.,Feb.19th,2015@303 Spadina Ave.

    It’s Chinese New Year’s and it’s the year of The Sheep! Heritage Toronto had a Photo Op in Chinatown to celebrate Chinese New Year’s Day and to unveil Heritage Toronto’s first plaque of 2015 – it’s for the Wong Association of Ontario. A reception followed the ceremony which was held on the 3rd floor of…

  • 31st Annual Great Valentine Gala-Sat.,Feb.,7th,2015@Westin Harbour Castle-Metro Grand Ballroom

    It was the 31st year for The Great Valentine Gala for Canadians who live with a disability. On Saturday February 7th,2015, the Canadian Foundation for Physically Disabled Persons hosted their Gala at The Hilton Harbour Castle in Toronto. The foundation have raised more than $26 Million on behalf of Canadian with disabilities. The night included…

  • Jean-Michel Basquiat-NOW’S THE TIME preview-Tues.,Feb.3rd,2015-Showing-Feb.7th-May 10th,2015@AGO

    Jean-Michel Basquiat preview was held at the AGO on Tues.,Feb.3rd,2015. Basquiat from NYC was a influential artist in the early 1980s and gained international recognition by creating powerful and expressive works that tackled issues of racism, identity and social tension. Although his career was cut short by his untimely death at age 27, his groundbreaking…

  • SUPER BOWL XLIX 2015 EVENTS (Arizona)

      We’re back from Arizona Super Bowl XLIX … stay tuned for our coverage: Taste of the NFL Ron “Jaws” Jaworski’s Super Bowl Cigar Party The Players Super Bowl Tailgate (Bullseye Event Group) Friars Club Sports Roast: Terry Bradshaw 14th Annual Players’ Wives Fashion Show Moves Magazine Presents: NIGHT MOVES Super Bowl Event Jordin Sparks |…

  • ONE for Love Valentine’s Event, Unlock Something Special – Friday February 13th 2015

    Making plans for Valentine’s? Stressed already? Make it easy for yourself (courtesy of DateNite.ca)… Join us for our 3rd annual Valentine’s to celebrate Love as you know it. $20 purchased in advance or $25 at the door (if space is available). This is event is perfect for both couples and singles, its an event that…

  • The Hobbit:The Battle of the Five Armies Official Trailer Movie Premiere

    By Derek Lang The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014) Director: Peter Jackson The theatre we watched this in seemed to be using a really poor projection bulb, the movie seemed overly dark. I think this is the darkest 3D film I’ve watched in the theatre. Overall I thought the movie was kind…

  • Interior Design Show Preview+Opening Reception-Jan.22nd-25th@M.T.C.C.

    Every January, the Interior Design Show, a 3 day event occurs in Toronto, which showcases and shapes the industry for the year in North America and beyond. The 17th edition of Canada’s design fair celebrates leading brands, speakers and rising local talents. It placed a spotlight on Canadian-made products and small-batch designers, as well as…

  • Toronto Design Offsite Festival‎-TO DO Opening Party- Wednesday January 21, 2015@SMASH

    Photography by John Ortner Hosted by Toronto Design Offsite Festival Festival and sponsored by Douglas Design Studio. ‪ “TO DO Opening Party” #‎TODO15‬ was held at the fantastic site called”SMASH”, the week started off on a cold wintery Monday, but we kicked-it-off mid-week at the TO DO Opening Party. We attended SMASH in the Junction…

  • Filthy Haanz | Notable Fashion Show @The Rum Exchange (Jan14, 2015)

    Photography by John Ortner Getting ready for spring even if the rest of the crowd are in January mode and are still transfixed about the sleet/snow? Let’s head over to the financial district’s hot spot, located on Richmond (west of Bay St.) The Rum Exchange. A new Montreal-based premium lifestyle label here to help you look…

  • Johnnie Walker Celebrates Robbie Burns@Casa Loma-Sat.,Jan.24,2015

  • Liv, Love and Lyrics In Memory Of Olivia Wise+Livwise Foundation-Sun.,Nov.30th,2014@The Toronto Centre for the Arts in North York

    Photography by Dino Funez The Concert in memory of Olivia Wise http://www.livwisefund.com/(LivWise Foundation) helping support children’s grief program called Liv, Love and Lyrics was held at The Toronto Centre for the Arts in North York Kari Winemaker’s daughter Olivia Wise died of brain cancer in November 2013. Her family’s LivWise Foundation hosted a concert entitled,…

  • WXN 12th Annual-Canada’s Most Powerful Women:Top 100-Thurs.,Nov.27th,2014@M.T.C.C.

    The 12th Annual Canada’s Most Powerful Women: https://www.wxnetwork.com/top-100-women Top 100 Leadership Summit&Awards Gala was held in Toronto this past Thursday at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The Leader Summit was hosted by Kathleen Taylor, Chair of the Board of RBC. A tireless and super busy speaker this week. Kathleen hosted the RBC Top Women Entrepreneurs…

  • Uzumasa Limelight Premiere+Reception-Wed.,Nov.26th,2014@ Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre on November 26

    Photography by Dino Funez and Mio Matsushita Reel Asian Co-Presents Uzumasa Limelight premiere which was held in Toronto on Wednesday, November 26th, 2014 at The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre(JCCC). The venue at JCCC had approximately 400 people in attendance to view the screening. Director Ken Ochiai and actress Chihiro Yamamoto were in attendance for Q&A…

  • 2nd Annual Angels Catwalk For Sick Kids-Thurs.,Nov.20th,2014@Andrew Richards Design

    By Nicholas Chan The 2nd Annual Angels Catwalk for Sick Kids in support of The Ashley’s Angels Fund http://www.ashleysangels.ca/aboutus was held on Thursday, November 20th, 2014 at the spacious Andrew Richards Designs. The evening was a great night and experience, live entertainment from Alex Pangman, Amy Wallace and Aion Clarke, Liquor sampling, mini manicures, and…