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  • TASTEMASTERS @EVERGREEN BRICKWORKS – Sat., May 19th, 2018

    With the Tastemasters taking place last weekend, what was my favourite item on the menu? The Cricket bars! Yes, delicious, packed with protein and minimal sugar. Also, the Pomengrande Ice Tea and specialty chocolates was a crowd favourite. Guests who purchased an “All-inclusive ticket” were able to sample away and enjoy from chefs, restaurants, wineries,…

  • Purina Animal Hall of Fame – 2018 Inductees@TIFF Lightbox-Mon.,May 14th.2018

    The Purina Animal Hall of Fame is the longest running Canadian pet recognition program of its kind. To date, 179 remarkable animals with outstanding lifesaving acts of animal courage and heroism have been inducted. This year, Purina was pleased to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Animal Hall of Fame by inducting four new heroic…

  • Brooklyn-based Sophie Colette Continues “Pattern” of Prepossessing Pop Magic

    “Sophie Colette is vulnerable, sweet, and honest in the way that is often lacking from so much pop music nowadays.” Like a tree with rings of age, the heart carries each love — and its loss — with it always. It’s with this very tangible experience in mind that Brooklyn indie-pop darling Sophie Colette presents…

  • Canadian Music Week (CMW)@DOWNTOWN TORONTO-Mon., May 7th-Sun.,May 13th,2018

    Canadian Music Week (CMW) announced the winners of the 21st Annual Canadian Radio Music Awards (CRMA), which took place on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel. Hosted by K Trevor Wilson, the CRMA ceremony included performances by The Reklaws, New City, Romes, Felix Cartal, and River Town Saints. C93C76BF-CC91-4815-BC   CMW_logo01…

  • Kitty Bungalow’s CATstravaganza A Roaring Success-Saturday, April 21st,2018@The Montalban Theatre, Hollywood California

      Photography by-Emma McIntyre of Getty Images IT’S A WRAP! Cat Lovers, Broadway Fans, and Hollywood Stars Raise Unprecedented Funds for Feline Friends Last night on Saturday, April 21stat the Montalban theatre in Hollywood, cat-Lovers, Broadway fans, and stars of two legs and four came out to support Kitty Bungalow’s musical CATstravaganza, Hamilton’s Cats. The…

  • “Hot Box Girls”The Newest Release by Bif Naked

    Bif Naked is a singer/songwriter, author, actor and humanitarian requiring little introduction… As a multi-platinum selling mainstay when it comes to the Canadian entertainment industry, Bif falls firmly under the ‘more, please!’ category. Today she bursts thru with her newest release, “Hot Box Girls”, an instantly addictive rollick of rock, both instantly recognizable as Bif’s,…

  • ”RAMPAGE”-Directed by Brad Peyton

    Nobody asked for a movie adaptation of the cult 80s arcade game Rampage. Well, okay, that’s not exactly true. Anyone who’s ever played the arcade classic has been secretly hoping for a movie remake – even so, we’re pretty sure that the 2018 film wasn’t what they had in mind. It’s not that the movie…

  • Ian Thomas@Hugh’s Room Live-Sat.,March 31st,2018

    Story Teller, Comedian and of course Iconic Musican, is what his fans describe Ian Thomas. We were invited to his intimate concert at Hugh’s Room Live on Saturday night. “Painted Ladies” was an international hit in 1973 and over the years he has acquired a Juno award, four SOCAN classic awards for Painted Ladies, Right…

  • DREAM WITH SCIENTIST Supporting Sinai Health Foundation’s Lunenfield-Tanenbaum Research Institute@Rebel Entertainment Complex-Wed.,March 29th,2018

    We had the privilege of being invited to the Rebel Entertainment Complex for The Dream With Scientist gala. With the generous support of the sponsors, community and donors, Dream with Scientists raised an incredible $350,000 for Sinai Health’s Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute. Dream with Scientists is Sinai Health System’s signature fundraiser but it’s not your regular…

  • “MADE WITH LOVE”@The Fermenting Cellar-Mon.,March 26th,2018

    What a night It was on Monday, with over 600 cocktail lovers coming to support Toronto’s local bartending scene at The Fermenting Cellar! Here are The Toronto’s 2018 Regional Finals winners and they are: Judges’ Choice: 1. Axl Gonzalez – Los Colibris 2. Adam Karpowicz – boutique bar 3. Albert Chan – NEAT Public’s Choice:…

  • CRAFT BEER MARKET “COCKTAIL SOIRÉE” (1 Adelaide Street East) -Tuesday, March 20th,2018

    Frozen, stirred on the rocks or neat, we enjoyed CRAFT Beer Market for their beverage treats!   On March 20, CRAFT Beer Market invited us and guests to shake, stir and mix the night away at an exclusive cocktail soiree.   We were treated to an evening of great food and delicious cocktails (because CRAFT…

  • @Studio Event Theatre – SET-165 Geary Ave.-Fri.,March 16th.2018

    Over the past three years, Irish 4 a Cure has raised nearly $45,000 to help fund kidney cancer research and patient support. This St. Patrick’s Day, we were invited to join this special event and we all want to find a cure. An open bar-with Plenty of Green Beer! (& a fully stocked bar), Live…

  • WEEKEND POPUP | LEGO Artist Andy Bauch Explores the Value of Art & Money With Bitcoin-Infused Body of Work@ CASTELLI ART SPACE 5428 W. Washington Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90016 Fri.,March 23rd-25th,2018

    WEEKEND POP-UP!!! LEGO Artist Andy Bauch Questions the Value of Both Art & Money With a Bitcoin-Infused, Postinternet Body of Work “NEW MONEY” at Castelli Art Space Exhibit features over a dozen new works comprised of 100,000 LEGO bricks. Artwork is imbued with secret keys to Bitcoin wallets so the value fluctuates with currency. Depict…

  • Canadian jazz/pop singer/songwriter Jordana Talsky and her rise up the ranks in CBCMusic.ca’s 2018 SEARCHLIGHT competition!Winner Announcement on Mon.,March 19th,2018

    Out of 100 artists to make the initial cut, Jordana and her quirky, harmony-propelled a cappella hit “Run” has landed in the Top 10, and is one of just five homegrown talents to be hand-picked by CBC’s judges and the only jazz entry remaining. Watch the video for “Run” on YouTube. A dazzling fixture in…

  • The 6th Annual Lucky Ball@Amsterdam Brewhouse, 245 Queens Quay West-Thursday March 1st, 2018

    Photography By Nicholas Chan Driven by dedication and collaboration a dream was realized in less than a month. With 300 influential young professionals in attendance the first Lucky Ball had a successful launch, raising almost $30,000 for Fort York Food Bank. And they rose the bar on Thhursday March 1st, 2018 for the 6th Annual Lucky…

  • LA BELLE EPOQUE 2018 @THE CARLU-THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018

    Joie de Vivre! Joie de Danser! Much like Paris during “the beautiful era”, Canada’s National Ballet School was a beacon for technological progress, profound artistry and the human spirit. It was an evening of cultural abundance, celebrating the creativity and vitality of NBS’ programming in the effervescent style of Parisians at the turn of the…

  • Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors Preview@AGO-Tues.,Feb.27th,2018

    Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors, is the exhibition which explores the evolution of the celebrated Japanese artist’s infinity rooms, and this will be the most significant North American tour of her work in nearly two decades. Following its debut at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden on Feb. 23, 2017, which is the organizing institution, Yayoi…

  • Power Ball XX: Special Project Artist Launch@LoPan Restaurant-Wed.,Feb.28th,2018

    On Wednesday we attended LoPan Restaurant for the Power Ball XX: Special Project Artist Launch. We heard and met this year’s Special Project Artists who transformed the gallery into experiential funland reflective of this year’s theme, Power Ball XX: Carousal. The  featured artist from London, England was Harry Parr from the design team of  Bompas &…

  • Dixonlicious 2018 @Daniels Spectrum in Regent Park, in support of our food programs in the downtown East-Thursday, March 1st, 2018

    By Kimberly Samnang Dixonlicious 2018 takes place on Thursday, March 1st at Daniels Spectrum in Regent Park, in support of our food programs in the downtown East. Through all the different areas of work and populations we serve, food is the constant. Their food programs touch the lives of many, with hot meals served via…

  • Marvel Comic Presents-“Black Panther”-Directed By Ryan Coogler

    Black Panther is worth cheering for, a clear standout on the Marvel movie roster. It’s only Ryan Coogler’s third feature, but it has the confidence of a far more experienced filmmaker. It’s a case of the right story landing in the right hands. Chadwick Boseman plays King T’Challa, akathe Black Panther, a monarch and superhero…