Category: review
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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FÊTE CHINOISE 2016 By PALETTERA&SHANGRI-LA TORONTO (Saturday, November 19th, 2016)
We look forward to seeing you there! Last year’s highlights in case you’re curious: Fête Chinoise Short Film — November 14, 2015 Save this date for November 19th for Fête Chinoise 2016. It will be taking place at the Shangri-La Hotel Toronto, raising the bar with refreshing ideas and an incredible event experience for Canadians…
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The Stone Tile Party@1451 Castlefield Avenue(Thurs.,Nov.10th,2016)
It was a cold Thursday November night in Toronto as we travelled uptown to be picked up in a limo bus to the annual Stone Tile party. For over 20 years, Stone Tile has been recognized as North America’s foremost authority on natural and manufactured tiles. The annual Stone Tile Gala was the perfect setting…
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The 9th Annual Rally For Kids With Cancer@Real Sports Bar&Grill And Arcadian Court(November 4th & 5th, 2016)
By NIcholas Chan and BK on the SCENE THE RALLY FOR KIDS WITH CANCER SCAVENGER CUP, entering into its 9th year in Toronto, has raised over $17,000,000 for children’s cancer research treatment and care at SickKids. On November 4th & 5th, 2016, supporters rallied and continued the FIGHT against children’s cancer. The Car Rally is…
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DX INTERSECTION 2016-DISPATCH@Design Exchange(Fri.,Nov.4th,2016)
On November 4, The Design Exchange hosted the annual DX Intersection party. DX Intersection is the annual fundraiser for Design Exchange and Canada’s Design Museum. It was a night to remember, and the experience was complete with tasty beverages, amazing food, and great tunes! DX Intersection was greatly anticipated and attended by hundreds of art,…
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Gold Medal Plates@M.T.C.C.(Thurs.,Nov.3rd,2016)
By BK on the SCENE Gold Medal Plates: The Road to the Canadian Culinary Championships One of the most unique fundraisers we had the pleasure of attending was this year’s Gold Medal Plates. Noted as a celebration of Canadian Excellence, this charity fundraiser benefits the Canadian Olympic Foundation and is centered around five programmatic pillars: culinary,…
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The 9th annual Rally for Kids with Cancer Scavenger Cup in Toronto November 04th and 05th, 2016 for fight against Children’s Cancer in support of The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)
http://www.rallyforkids.com/Toronto/ Entering into the 9th year – the Rally for Kids with Cancer Scavenger Cup in Toronto will be held November 4 and 5, 2016, and has raised over $18,000,000 for children’s cancer research treatment and care for The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). SickKids is one of the top children’s hospitals in the world;…
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ART T.O.@M.T.C.C.(Thurs.,Oct.27th,2016
The official opening of Art Toronto was a unique and important benefit gala for the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) which has raised $5 million dollars over the past 15 years. Funds raised at the event help support the AGO’s exhibition and education programs, with a portion of the proceeds going to purchase works of…
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TIFF-BOOMBOX”WARP SPEED”@TIFF BELL LIGHTBOX(Thurs.,Oct.27th,2016)
This was the 50th anniversary of Star Trek and this year’s edition of Boombox explored everything associated with the iconic T.V.show/movie! Toronto filmmakers, artists and dancers created amazing installations and performances to showcase how influential Star Trek has been for 50 years ! BOOMBOX is the annual fundraiser in support of TIFF’s charitable foundation. Revenue…
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Toronto LifeMagazine 50th Anniversary@Casa Loma(Thurs.,Oct.20th,2016)
We were privileged to attend the exclusive, invite-only gala which was held at the beautiful Casa Loma on Thursday, with Toronto Life celebrating its 50th anniversary and a special November issue. It was a lavish event and it showcased the best in red-carpet style to celebrate 50 years of publishing “what to do+what’s happening in…
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