Category: reception
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‘Dress for Success’&’An Evening with Lisa LaFlamme’@The Wintergarden Theatre-Thurs.,Jan.19th,2023
By Sally Warburton Thursday, January 19th was a night to learn about Canadian journalist, Lisa Laflamme. To learn more – in person and in her own words. The event ‘An Evening with Lisa LaFlamme’ was a fundraiser for the Toronto organization ‘Dress for Success’. The evening started at the Wintergarden Theatre with a Red Carpet:…
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RIDM’s 25th edition: Celebrating a quarter-century of encounters
RIDM’s 25th edition: Celebrating a quarter-century of encounters The Montreal International Documentary Festival (RIDM)’s 25th edition ended on November 27. After two pandemic years, this anniversary edition allowed audiences to enjoy the festival entirely on the big screen. Film enthusiasts and the documentary community once again had the opportunity to gather around 157 screenings, 3 listening sessions and 5 virtual reality…
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Slamdance Film Festival 2023 Slate of Incredible Feature Films
“Silent Love” Slamdance Competition Documentary Feature Film About the Film: “Silent Love” is an incredibly intimate documentary looking at the lives of two women in love and raising a pubescent teenager in a small Polish village. Aga plays the role of both mother and father to her teenage brother, Milosz, but there is something vital she isn’t telling…
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A War Child Gala@ The ROM-Mon.,Dec.5th,2022
THE WORLD THAT’S POSSIBLEOn December 5th THE WORLD THAT’S POSSIBLE, an exclusive gala evening to celebrate humanity’s vast potential, stir the imagination, and inspire us to create the world that’s possible. Proceeds from this unforgettable night of gourmet international cuisine, prepared by Chef Mark McEwan and inspired by the regions where War Child works, world-class…
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Canada’s Walk of Fame Star-Studded Gala Returns @Beanfield Centre, Saturday, December 3rd,2022
Photography By Alex Lam,Video By Shannen Johnstone&Interviews By Jesse Read More than 700 guests converged at Toronto’s Beanfield Centre on December 3rd to celebrate this year’s Inductees and Honourees during an unforgettable night of tributes and performances. During the star-studded Red Carpet arrivals, Canada’s Walk of Fame honoured the 2022 Inductees with their commemorative “Star” unveiling;…
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Blue Moon Brewing at the Gotham Awards with celebs including Adam Sandler, Aubrey Plaza, Janelle James, Gabrielle Union and more!
The 32nd annual Gotham Awards on behalf of Blue Moon Brewing Company who joined the event as the official beer sponsor of the Awards. The Gotham Awards took place last evening, Monday, November 28th at Cipriani Wall Street in downtown New York City, with a full red-carpet gala and hundreds of celebrities and industry VIP’s in attendance. The Gotham Awards are the first of…
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Canadian International Fashion Film Festival (CANIFFF) 3 Days Of Festival Events & 21 Award Categories-November 28th to 30th, 2022
By Steph C. & Alex Lam THE DiRECTORS PARTY TIFF for the fashionistas? Canadian International Fashion Film Festival (CANIFFF) showcased the very best submissions from the international fashion films community for three days from November 28th to 30th in Toronto. An intimate and exclusive Directors’ Party kicked off the event at the majestic Eglinton Grand…
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Valentino Pink PP Collection&Melanoma Canada&Dr. Julia Carroll @Yorkdale Mall-Thurs.,Nov.24th,2022
Photography By Alex Lam It was an exclusive party on Thursday night to celebrate the new Valentino Pink PP Collectio at Yorkdale Mall. Together with Melanoma Canada and Dr. Julia Carroll to showcase the importance of skin care and protection. Still frame of a moment, frozen in a monochrome sign that pervades everything: Creative Director…
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The 30th annual RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards@The Fairmount Royal York Hotel-Wed., Nov.23rd,2022
The 30th annual RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards was held at The Fairmount Royal York Hotel on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, with the gala presentation of the seven winners of the 2022 awards. These award winners join the five recipients of the up-and-coming entrepreneur ‘Ones to Watch’ award category, who were announced in September. This…
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CAMH ENGAGE@Ricarda’s-Thurs.,Nov.17th,2022
CAMH ENGAGE was the perfect title for this 8th annual marquee fundraiser for CAMH held November 17th at Ricarda’s. (camh.ca). On this evening many guest speakers all commented that vital programs and services are to be”Solutions without Restrictions.”Young professionals attending represent the new league of philanthropic individuals who understand that mental illness affects so many people,…
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Memory Ball 2022@‘1871’ Berkeley Church Event Venue-Fri., Nov.4th,2022
By Sally W. It happened! Friday, November 4, 2022! After being postponed several times, the 8th Annual Memory Ball in support of Alzheimer Society of Toronto was back! This special charity gala brings together young professionals, community leaders and philanthropists in support of the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. The ticket purchase for the fundraiser contributes…
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Handle With Care, opening at Los Angeles’ Corey Helford Gallery (CHG) On October 29th and On View Through December 3rd(Or Beyond)
L-R: “What a Big Mouth (Little Bad Hiding Hood),” “Fragile Heart,” “Where Is My Mind,” and “Who’s Bad” · Watch Ceccoli painting “All In My Head” HERE and “Fragile Heart” HERE Handle With Care opens Saturday, October 29thfrom 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm in Gallery 3, alongside a solo show from Brandi Milne, titled Everything I Ever Was, in the Main Gallery. Ceccoli in her studio working on “What a…
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BFFOUNDATION ANNOUNCES DATES FOR THE GEENA DAVIS LED 2023 BENTONVILLE FILM FESTIVAL, JUNE 13-25 AND EXPANDS TO INCLUDE AN ANIMATION CATEGORY
In Collaboration with founding partner Walmart and presenting partner Coca-Cola, the 9th Annual BFF readies for a full return to normal in Bentonville and will once again add a global streaming component to its live festivities BENTONVILLE, AR –The festival takes place June 13 – 18, 2023 in-person with on-demand streaming through June 25 –…
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BANDIT opens Sept 23rd – Starring Josh Duhamel Elisha Cuthbert and Mel Gibson
(L-R) Kraig Wenman, Josh Duhamel, Olivia d’Abo, Nestor Carbonell, Elisha Cuthbert, Allan Ungar and Berry Meyerowitz attend the world premiere screening of “Bandit” at Harmony Gold on September 21, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.(Photo by Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for Quiver Distribution) Josh Duhamel (L) and Gilbert Galvan Jr attend the world premiere screening of “Bandit”…
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Luxury Experience & Co Celebrates Sports and honors cancer survivors with the V Foundation at the The Petersen Automotive Museum
LOS ANGELES , CA, US, Luxury Experience & Co presented an exclusive gifting lounge in Los Angeles during the week that celebrities and athletes flocked to celebrate the achievements made by athletes in the past year. With the sunny hills of Los Angeles as our background, and the gleam of classic cars lighting our way,…
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Bob Marley One Love Experience- Thurs.,June 30, 2022
By Sally W. It’s here! With its North American debut in Toronto, we can finally see the long-awaited Bob Marley One Love Experience! And it’s well worth the wait! Celebrating the life, the music and the legend of reggae musician Bob Marley. The official opening on June 30th included special guest Cedella Marley, Bob’s daughter.…
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The Moonlight Gala, the McMichael’s Signature Fundraiser, Returns for 2022
After a three year absence, The McMichael Canadian Art Collection returned their Gallery’s signature fundraiser, the Moonlight Gala on Saturday, June 4, 2022. The event was another amazing evening under the stars. The candle-lit path immersed in the forest, with the fresh scent of pine, ushered guests to an assortment of savoury delicacies until arriving at the…
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2022 Jays Care Curve Ball Gala @ Rogers Centre-Thurs.,May 19th, 2022
The Jays Care Foundation hosted its yearly Curve Ball Gala at Rogers Centre after a 3 years absence. There were more than 1,200 guests who enjoyed the event with the Blue Jay players and coaches. This year’s Curve Ball Gala raised over $1.4 million to support kids in Jays Care programs! It was an evening…
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‘I Don’t Wanna Be, I Am’ group exhibition CHG premiere
I Don’t Wanna Be, I Am is a collective and itinerant exhibition that brings together the work of different artists under one roof. Creators who, despite their distinctive backgrounds and uniquely individual work, share an encompassing creative vision.The exhibition explores the concept of identity within the context of the international art world and is born from the…
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LUXURY EXPERIENCE & CO CELEBRATED WOMEN WITH A HEALTH & WELLNESS CELEBRITY GIFTING LOUNGE EXPERIENCE In Beverly Hills !
Beverly Hill’s Spring Place provided soaring views of the city as L.E. & Co. hosted a beautiful event toasting to the wellness and success of all women Luxury Experience & Co presented an exclusive gifting lounge in Beverly Hills that celebrated all things women’s health and wellness where celebrities, influencers, athletes, and press flocked to…
