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  • TIFF 2016: 41st Toronto International Film Festival@TIFF Soirée-Tiff Bell Lightbox with Michael Fassbender (Wed.,Sept.7th,2016)

    Images by Broadway World Toronto kicked off the 41st Toronto International Film Festival at TIFF Soirée on Wednesday, September 7, where the city welcomed acclaimed actor Michael Fassbender as the special guest of honour. The evening included an exclusive onstage conversation at TIFF Bell Lightbox, followed by a rooftop cocktail party with a beautiful view…

  • Canadian National Exhibition@Toronto Lakefront(Aug.19th-Sept.5th, 2016)

    It was the 138th edition of The CNE. Guest were welcomed to the opening ceremony with a Parade Procession which included:Toronto Police Mounted Unit and a Youth Guard. Chef Michael Smith, CNE General Manager Virginia Ludy and President of the CNE Brian Ashton all stepped up to the podium to welcome the guest who attended…

  • BuskerFest 2016@Woodbine Park(Sept 2nd-5th,2016)+The 2nd Annual‘The Night Is Yonge’ Soiree@Aperture Room(Thurs.,Aug.25th,2016)

    Woodbine Park was the new venue for the yearly BuskerFest 2016! Away from the hustle and bustle of the Yonge St.+Dundas St. corridor made for a more intimate setting for this year’s edition of the festival. Live performers, break dancers, jugglers, fire eaters and silver Elvis were some of the exciting attractions filling Woodbine Park…

  • Korn and Rob Zombie@Molson Amphitheatre (Tues.,Aug.23rd,2016)

    It was the Dreaded combo of Korn and Rob Zombie who brought their co-headlined tour “Night of the Dreads” to Toronto. These two rock veterans have decades on their musical resume. The tour was supporting Rob Zombie’s recent release “The Electric Warlock Acid Witch Satanic Orgy Celebration Dispenser” and a segue for Korn’s upcoming album…

  • The Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio@Maranello Alfa Romeo in Vaughan(Tues.,Aug.16th,2016)

    The Giulia Quadrifoglio (cloverleaf in Italian) was unveiled at The Maranello Alfa Romeo in Vaughan. The car is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter engine used in the Maserati Quattroporte and Ghibli sedans. The car delivers 85 hp more power than the BMW M3 (425 hp), which is also is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter engine.…

  • Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs. Toronto Argonauts@BMO Field(Fri.,Aug.12th,2016)

    By BK on the SCENE It was a hot and humid night by the lakefront for a Friday night CFL game featuring a week 8 match up between the Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs. Toronto Argonauts. Winnipeg’s Clarence Denmark was unstoppable, while the Bombers picked off Toronto’s QB Logan Kilgore five times to earn a 34-17…

  • 11th Annual Kultura Filipino Arts Festival@Nathan Phillips Square(August 5th-7th,2016)

    By BK on the SCENE The Kultura Festival was held at Nathan Phillips Square from August 5th to 7th, 2016, with its 11th consecutive year of traditional and modern Filipino cultural experience.  http://www.kultura.ca/about The Kultura’s culinary battle returned this year with  Kain Kalye: Filipino Street Eats Competition. Guests were able to tour/taste the traditional and…

  • Toronto Beer Festival@The Bandshell Park, C.N.E.(July 22nd-24th,2016)

    By BK on the SCENE We were invited to attend the official unveiling ceremony of “Sample Sweden” at The Toronto’s Festival of Beer at The Bandshell Park, C.N.E. This was a preview and took place prior to the public access to the festival. The Swedish-Canadian Chamber of Commerce mingling with the patrons, Six Swedish breweries…

  • SWATCH Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals Toronto ’16@Polson Pier(Thurs.,July 21st,2016)

    By BK on the SCENE A Media Kick-Off was held at Polson Pier on Thursday morning with an announcement by The International Volleyball Federation and the Beach Major Company for The 2016 Swatch Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour which takes place from September 13th-18th, with matches beginning on the 14th. Toronto is the proud venue…

  • Slipknot, Marilyn Manson+ Of Mice & Men@The Air Canada Centre(Tuesday, July 19, 2016)

    By BK on the SCENE Slipknot yearly appearance in Toronto didn’t lessen the quality of their concert or lessen the attendance for the “Maggots”(the name for their dedicated fans)at the ACC during the summer concert season. When they took the stage the crowd went wild, especially the general admission crowd who moshed, danced and slammed…

  • The 3rd Annual Argyle Affair – The Art of Night Edition in support of Sunnybrook@The Arcadian Loft (Thurs.,July 7th, 2016)

    By Bill Kwan Sunnybrook Next Generation presented the 3rd Annual Argyle Affair in support of Sunnybrook. Partying with a purpose on a Thursday night at the beautiful Arcadian Loft! It was an art filled evening out with great friends, great food, and great music at Toronto’s premier fundraising event for young professionals. Gourmet hors d’oeuvres,…

  • Honda Indy@Exhibition Palce, Toronto(July 15th-17th, 2016)

    http://www.hondaindytoronto.com/ For Tickets: http://www.hondaindytoronto.com/tickets Fan Guide: http://www.hondaindytoronto.com/fanguide Schedule: http://www.hondaindytoronto.com/eventschedule History: http://www.hondaindytoronto.com/history FESTIVAL CHECKLIST Looking to see and experience all the Honda Indy Toronto has to offer? HONDA WORLD + Honda Automobiles + Honda Motorcycles + Honda Power Products+ Honda Jr. Red Riders + Face Painting + Honda Racing Simulators + Photo Op’s + Sign Hinch’s…

  • TD Toronto Jazz Festival(June 24th-July 3rd,2016)Wynton Marsalis,Gregory Porter, Molly Johnson,Michael Franti&Spearhead+Joe Jackson

    By Bill Kwan It was the 30th Anniversary of The Toronto Jazz Festival and we were privileged to attend “Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra” with Wynton Marsalis and his band at the beautiful Koerner Hall in downtown Toronto. It was a busy day and we really enjoyed the amazing band and Wynton’s showmanship. Wynton Marsalis…

  • The 3rd Annual Taste Of Toronto@Garrison Common@Fort York(June 23rd-26th,2016)

    Fort York was the host to an interesting and diverse food and flavour experience — The Third Annual Taste of Toronto. There were close to 50 dishes offered from some of the city’s hottest chefs and restaurants. For the guests it was an action-filled day with activities that ranged from interactive classes by star chefs;…

  • The Wine Academy@67 Richmond St.W.(Wed.,June 8th,2016)

    The Wine Academy officially opened its doors in the heart of The Financial District. http://www.wineacademy.ca/ An exciting new private social club built around a masterpiece wine cellar worthy of housing the worlds’ most storied and finest wines, the Wine Academy offers exclusive membership for casual and dedicated wine aficionados in its 6000+ square foot, two-story…

  • One Night Stand For The Hincks-Dellcrest Centre@Steam Whistle Brewing The Roundhouse(Thurs., June 2nd,2016)

    It was called “One Night Stand” but the purpose was “Take A Stand For Children’s Mental Health”! One in five children suffer with mental health issues and 80% of those children WILL NOT receive the help they need. Take a stand for children’s mental health through ONE NIGHT STAND in support of The Hincks-Dellcrest Centre.…

  • The 2016 Indianapolis 500-100th Anniversary@Indianapolis(May 2016)

    The 2016 race marked a milestone as the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500. The race comes five years after the event’s Centennial Era, a three-year long commemoration which celebrated the 100th anniversary of the opening of the circuit (1909), and the 100th anniversary of the first Indy 500 (1911). This was the ninety-ninth scheduled…

  • Spring Sessions@Sherbourne Commons(Sat.,May21st-Sun.,May22nd,2016))

    Day#1 Images It was penned so appropriately as”Cottage In The City” for Spring Sessions at the Sherbourne Commons by the scenic Queens Quay.  A two day event during the”May24/Victoria Day” long weekend. It was a beautiful Saturday and the weather was perfect for part two of the event on Sunday afternoon. Both days featured a…

  • Brewers Plate In Support Of War Child@Corus Quay(Wed.,May18th,2016)

    Almost everyone in attendance was wearing their favourite/best Rock’n’Roll t-shirt to help raise money for charity! Rock N’ Roll t-shirts were hanging in the rafters of the building,  the speakers were blaring with the sweet sounds of The Rolling Stones, Guns and Roses and David Bowie! and leather jackets were spotted all over venue. The…

  • The 2nd Annual Einstein Gala@The Carlu(Sun.,May 15th,2016)

    Anderson Cooper hosted a star-studded dinner at The Carlu on Sunday,May 15 and Bob Weir of The Grateful Dead provided a thought-provoking discussion followed by an acoustic performance. The Canadian Einstein Legacy Project, a series of initiatives that honour the greatest minds and innovators around the globe, announced a partnership with Tribal Planet and the…