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  • Made With Love@The Liberty Grand-Mon.,March 27th,2017

    This was Toronto’s biggest cocktail competition held at the Liberty Grand. The best local barchefs were in action, eager to impress guests with their exquisite crafted creations! A special mention to all of them who made it to the next round, the main competition was March 27th! The annual Made With Love competition toppled last…

  • Secret Sessions round 2@Revival-Mon.,March 13th,2017

    Photography By: Devon Lowry & BK on the SCENE It was Secret Sessions round 2, and like  last time, the committment to the allure of the secret which unfortunately meant we weren’t told about the film, until we showed up at Revival ! But it was a complete 180 from Secret Sessions 1:  Anchorman: Ron…

  • Supper Suite event series with four key SXSW film premiere events during SXSW@Basecamp&Summit-Austin,Texas- Tues.,March 14th,2017

    A-List Communications concluded their famed Supper Suite event series with four key SXSW film premiere events during SXSW at local hotspots Basecamp and Summit in Austin. Those that attended, we loved seeing you! If we didn’t, here’s what happened and we welcome your branded coverage and photo placements: Braving persistent evening drizzle, the cast and…

  • The Hockey Hall of Fame March Break NHL Centennial Exhibit & Unveiling Of Permanent Sculpture Of Gordie Howe@Hockey Hall Of Fame-Fri.,March 10th,2017

    The Hockey Hall of Fame started the March Break with the opening of the NHL Centennial exhibit along with a special unveiling of a permanent sculpture of Mr. Hockey-Gordie Howe. The Opening of The Hockey Hall of Fame’s time-limited NHL Centennial Exhibit, which pays homage to 100 years of NHL hockey and the unveiling of…

  • 2017 Official Rock N’Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony@Barclays Center-Brooklyn, New York-Fri.,April 7th, 2017

    YOUR OFFICIAL ROCK HALL CLASS OF 2017 ROSTER. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is proud to announce that 6 artists from the ballot are included in the Performer Category and 1 individual is recognized with an Award for Musical Excellence. YOUR CLASS OF 2017 INDUCTEES ARE: Performer Category: • ELO • Joan Baez…

  • FAIR HAVEN Premiere Draws Talent including Lily Anne Harrison & Twilight’s Peter Facinelli@Santa Monica-Fri.,March 3rd,2017

    Photography  By-David Morrison Last Friday in Santa Monica saw Hollywood talent turn out for the premiere of Kerstin Karlhuber (BEACHED; LEGACY CLEANING)’s latest film, the socially relevant FAIR HAVEN. Red carpet talent included film stars Lily Anne Harrison (BREAKING AND EXITING), and her father Gregory Harrison (Trapper John, M.D.; RAZORBACK); and Michael Grant (WHERE HOPE…

  • An Honest Farewell”Honest Ed’s Opening Extravaganza-Ed Lives!”A 4 Day City Festival@Honest Ed’s-Thurs.,Feb.23rd-Sun.,Feb.26th,2017

    If you know a bargain, then you have shopped at Honest Ed’s! Torontonians had one last chance to say goodbye to Honest Ed’s  iconic store! The four-day farewell bash began on Thursday Feb. 23rd with the ‘Ed Lives!’ opening night party. The event, which began at 6 p.m., featured an open bar, food, music, dancing…

  • Black Tie Boxing Benefiting Lone Survivor Foundation@Silver Street Studios-Tues.,Feb.21st,2017

    We were honoured to be invited to a great sports event as more than 500 of Houston’s elite and boxing enthusiasts, dressed in black tie and cocktail attire, arrived on the red carpet at Silver Street Studios as spectators at Benjamin Berg’s and Savarese Promotions’ one-of-a-kind event, Black Tie Boxing benefiting Lone Survivor Foundation. As…

  • The 25th Annual Gala For The Zina Garrison Academy@MacGregor Park-Houston, Texas-Sat.,Feb.18th,2017

    It was the 25th annual gala to support The Zina Garrison Tennis Academy. The guest list Included : 2017 HONOREE Mayor Sylvester Turner SPECIAL GUESTS Olympians – Past & Present included: GALA CHAIRS Zina Garrison & Doug Dawson HONORARY CHAIRS Pastor Kirbyjon H. Caldwell Pastor Suzette Caldwell Steve Albert Dave Black Daniel Cohen Kim Davis Richard…

  • The 20th Annual Bloor Street Entertains @The ROM (Wed., Nov.30th, 2016)

    It’s been 20 years and Bloor Street Entertains (BSE) has hosted this event for some of Toronto’s most influential business and philanthropic leaders for an amazing night of dining and entertainment, all in support of the Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research (CANFAR). 2016 was the biggest BSE to date. Held on November 30th on the…

  • Pho Vistro @259 Queen St.West, Toronto (Tues., Nov.29th, 2016)

    Pho Vistro, a new pho restaurant features a unique dry pho signature dish, alongside a variety of traditional pho (including a vegan pho), is officially opening its doors in October and had an intimate media tasting on Tuesday, November 22. Located on the trendy Queen West strip (259 Queen Street West), Pho Vistro prepares daily…

  • Buckcherry @Phoenix Theatre (Wed., Nov.16th, 2016)

    Images by DCQ Photography Rude comments, sexist jokes and obscene remarks!  It’s been 8 years since my last experience with Buckcherry during Crüe Feat and nothing has changed from the boys straight out of California!  Still rockering hard, Buckcherry, celebrated 15 years together with a small group of shows including Wednesday night at Toronto’s Phoenix…

  • Agency Wars @Masonic Temple (Wed., Nov.30th, 2016)

    Agency Wars, is a corporate charity boxing event that recruits the best and bravest men and women from the Toronto media & advertising industry… to step into the ring for charity. Chosen participants put in the blood, sweat, and tears, while they are provided the best training, coaching, nutritional advice and a 12-week fast track…

  • The Age Of Electric @Adelaide Hall (Fri., Nov.25th, 2016)

    Images by DCQ Photography The Age Of Electric, from Vancouver, took to the stage at Toronto’s Adelaide Hall on Friday night, the group’s original lineup’s first show in Toronto in almost 20 years. They were created in 1989 by two sets of brothers – Todd & John Kerns and Ryan & Kurt Dahle – the…

  • The 4th Annual Suits and Staches @Waterworks (Sat. Nov.19th, 2016)

    Words by Joe Mancuso Photography by BK on the SCENE It wasn’t so long ago that a man’s health issues were a taboo subject, unless it was a broken bone or sporting sprain. Serious issues were left in the dark finally the discussion was brought into the light by linking such serious issues such as…

  • 8th Annual Prosperity Ball-Part 2-Dare To Dream@Pantages Hotel(Fri.,Nov.16th,2016)

    This was the 8th annual gala in aid of the “New Beginnings” support program and the theme was “Dare To Dream” Part 2 held at the Pantages Hotel in downtown Toronto.”New Beginnings” gives women hope,  and for the first time, an incentive to want to move from their present situation to living a full and…

  • Hockey Hall Of Fame 2016@Toronto(Fri.,Nov.11th-Mon., Nov. 14th,2016)

    The class of 2016 was Rogie Vachon, Pat Quinn (represented by his daughter Karri Quinn), Sergei Makarov and Eric Lindros — received their rings in advance of the Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Celebration on Monday and later participated in a ceremonial puck drop at Air Canada Centre as part of the Hockey Hall of…

  • The Starlight Children’s Foundation Canada Tea & Tiaras Event@Royal York-Fairmount(Sun.,Nov.13th,2016)

    It was the third annual afternoon event for The Starlight Children’s Foundation of Canada featuring High Tea and High Fashion hosted by CBC News’ Suhana Meharchand. A little different and new this Year, a Fashion Show Featuring Stylish Hospital Gowns from Starlight’s Ward + Robes Program Partner Nuvango High tea, high fashion and glittering tiaras…

  • Crystal Ball-Reach For The Rainbow@M.T.C.C.(Sat.,Nov.12th,2016)

    http://www.reachfortherainbow.ca 1000+ guest attended The Crystal Ball-Reach for the Rainbow’s signature fundraising event and this is considered one of the top black tie revenue generating galas in the country and is known for its extravagant Live and Silent Auction! The Theme was called SOUND + COLOUR-30 YEARS OF CRYSTAL THE MAGIC OF CHILDHOOD MEMORIES On…

  • B’Nai Brith Canada-2016 Human Rights Gala Honouring David Foster@Mattamy Centre(Thurs.,Nov.10th,2016)

    By BK on the SCENE On Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016, B’nai Brith Canada celebrated its 2016 Human Rights Gala by honouring Grammy-Award winning Canadian music legend and humanitarian David Foster with the Award of Merit, the highest distinction their organization can bestow. A dedicated human rights activist and Officer of the Order of Canada, it…