Category: review
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Choose Joy + Do Good @The Richmond Mon.,December 11th,2017
Monday evening was Toronto’s first snowfall, and ”GOOD TO BE GOOD”, with partner “NAGI”, threw their last event for 2017-‘Choose Joy + Do Good’on December 11th at The Richmond. This event is dedicated to raising funds for the Community Food Centres charity whose services assist food banks throughout our city. It was a festive evening,…
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TOMMY HILFIGER TAKES TOMMYNOW TO MILAN FOR SPRING 2018
TOMMY HILFIGER TAKES TOMMYNOW TO MILAN FOR SPRING 2018 Following successful seasons in New York, Los Angeles and London, the TOMMYNOW global tour continues, moving to Milan for the Spring 2018 collection with an experiential “See Now, Buy Now” runway event. AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS (December 5, 2017) – Tommy Hilfiger, which is owned by PVH…
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ChAnGeR-Proposes he be the “Game-Changer!”
If hip-hop is a game, Hamilton-based hip hop artist ChAnGeR proposes he be the game-changer. Nominated for three 2017 Hip-Hop awards in the Beat Producer, Compilation and Single of the Year categories, ChAnGeR brings to the table a new sound and point of view. Once a single father at the age of 17, ChAnGeR writes…
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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…
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Luckystickz celebrates his new release November 28 at Lula Lounge (Toronto ON) before ringing in the new year December 31 at the Hamilton Convention Centre (Hamilton ON). STEEL PAN SAVANT & MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER LUCKYSTICKZ SETS FORTH ON EVERY DAY BATTLE — AVAILABLE NOW!
Percussionists are born with a passion and rhythm so key to their being, and Canadian singer, songwriter, steel pan aficionado, and motivational speaker Luckystickz is absolutely no exception to this rule. Dejehan Hamilton as Luckystickz is an awesome interview; between his experience at Boston’s alumni-heavyweight Berklee College of Music as the very first Canadian steel…
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Gold Medal Plates@Metro Toronto Convention Centre Thursday, November 16, 2017
By Kimberly Samnang What a grand finale to the 2017 Gold Medal Plates campaign! The event in Toronto was simply stellar, with superb food and drink, a highly successful trip-auction, great conversation between the brilliant MC, Scott Russell and the athletes – Olympian bobby-dazzlers. And of course the house band was on fire in front…
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Emily Saliers of Indigo Girls debut album-“Murmuration Nation”
Thirty years into one of the most storied careers in popular music, Ind “What’s a 53 year old woman doing making her first solo record?” muses Saliers, best known as one half of the iconic duo Indigo Girls. “What compels someone like me to follow this strong attachment to rhythmic music?” See Emily Saliers at…
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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…
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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…
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INTRODUCING: SICKKIDS VS LIMITS – CAMPAIGN LAUNCH@Mattamy ATHLETIC CENTRE-FRI.,OCT.27th,2017
In 1949, the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) was built at 555 University Avenue, the entire city gathered for the cause. Nearly 85,000 donors lined up for a tour. It’s 2017, and 21st century medicine shouldn’t be held back by an outdated building. That’s why there is a great need to build a new SickKids…
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7th Annual Great Jewellery Heist@Ritz-Carlton Hotel-Friday, October 27, 2017
By Kimberly Samnang The 7th Annual Great Jewellery Heist took place at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in support of Bridgepoint Active Healthcare, part of Sinai Health System. The Great Jewellery Heist featured a gourmet lunch and exclusive silent and live auctions featuring fine jewels, pieces from luxury brands, vintage estate jewellery and one-of-a-kind designer pieces at…
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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…
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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…
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60 FEMALE CHEFS SUPPORT ONE WORTHY CAUSE AT “EAT TO THE BEAT “WHERE HIGH-CALIBRE CUISINE AND FINE LIBATIONS TAKE CENTRE STAGE -Tuesday, October 17, 2017| Roy Thomson Hall
By Kim Samnang High-calibre cuisine and the finest libations took centre stage at Eat to the Beat. Celebrating its 22nd year, Eat to the Beat was a mecca for urban foodies who came to experience the best Ontario’s culinary scene had to offer. It is the only event in Canada that exclusively featured the talent…
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Boobyball celebrated its Sweet 16@Rebel-Fri.,October 13th,2017
By Kimberly Samnang and BK on the SCENE Torontonians invited to ‘Get Physical’ in support of Rethink Breast Cancer Toronto’s biggest soiree invited guests to shake, strut and shimmy to the beat in support of Rethink Breast Cancer at the 16th annual Boobyball fundraiser on Friday, October 13 at 8 p.m. at REBEL (11 Polson…
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Cars n’ Coffee@ Porsche Oakville-Saturday October 7th, 2017
By Sorin Simniceanu Porsche Oakville hosted the season ending Cars n’ Coffee this year with lots of …you guessed it cars and coffee! The event was could not have been made possible if it were not for the generosity of the dealership, offering what seemed to be a never ending supply of coffee and croissants…
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Home Aid Los Angeles Hosts Second Annual Fundraiser In Beverly Hills Thurs.,October 12, 2017
http://www.homeaidla.org LATEST: Football Great VINCE FERRAGAMO Added as Special Guest UPDATE! Brian McKnight Jr. Joins Collins for Performance Gala Features Trailer Screening of Landmark Homeless Documentary Mighty Ground And Live Performance By Its Subject: Ronald Troy Collins and the Urban Renewal Project MG Singing 2 Ronald Troy Collins in Performance WHO JUST ADDED: Vince Ferragamo…
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EAT TO THE BEAT-“60 FEMALE CHEFS SUPPORT ONE WORTHY CAUSE”@ Roy Thomson Hall-Tuesday, October 17, 2017
60 FEMALE CHEFS SUPPORT ONE WORTHY CAUSE AT EAT TO THE BEAT WHERE HIGH-CALIBRE CUISINE AND FINE LIBATIONS TAKE CENTRE STAGE Tuesday, October 17, 2017 | 7 pm – 10 pm | Roy Thomson Hall Toronto, Ontario – October 10, 2017 – A mecca for urban foodies who come to experience the best Ontario’s culinary…
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Engineered Automotive – Cars n’ Coffee Season Closer-Sun.,Sept.17th,2017
By Sorin Sim Modified cars, exotics, coffee and models are what drew what seemed hundreds of automotive enthusiasts to this year’s season closer. I got up nice and early (8am) on a Sunday as I was excited to grab some free coffee, oh yeah the Housemusic DJ and food vendors were alright also! However, I…
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The Toronto International Film Festival® announced its award winners at the closing ceremony at TIFF Bell Lightbox-Sun.,Sept.17th,2017
The Toronto International Film Festival® announced its award winners at the closing ceremony at TIFF Bell Lightbox today, hosted by Piers Handling, CEO and Director of TIFF, and Cameron Bailey, Artistic Director of TIFF. To watch the presentation, visit tiff.net/ceremony. The 42nd Festival wraps up this evening. The short film awards below were selected by…
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