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  • Dare To Dream in aid of New Beginnings@Fairmount Royal York(Sat.,April30th,2016)

    This was the 8th annual gala in aid of “New Beginnings” support program and the theme this year was “Dare To Dream”. Patrons of the event were treated to a delicious three course dinner as the hosts and acts entertained the guests as they dined, browsed the items at the silent auction tables and purchased…

  • 7th Annual International Pub Night@Daniel Spectrum

    Patrons were treated to premium beer, cider tasting, tasty pub fare, an oyster bar, 50/50 draw, a silent auction, a d.j. and a grand prize raffle. The entertainment for the evening was comedian Mike MacDonald. The host of the evening was media personality Natalie Johnson of CTV News/Toronto. By supporting International Pub night you are…

  • 2nd Annual Courtney’s Quest Charity Gala in support of Sick Kids Foundation+Camp Trillium@Parkview Manor(Sat.,April23rd,2016)

    This was the 2nd annual event benefiting SickKids Foundation and Camp Trillium and both are dear to the hearts of our host/guest speaker Courtney Sadler and her family. The goal this year was to raise $100,000 for both the SickKids Foundation and Camp Trillium. Some of noted guest included: The Master of Ceremonies Marivel Taruc…

  • Earth Ball 2016 MILL STREET BREWERY: 21 Tank House Lane Distillery District(Fri.,Arpil 22nd,2016)

    The annual Earth Ball event hosted more than 400 business and environmental leaders in celebration of environmental achievement, while delighting guests in a culinary experience coupled with exciting entertainment. For 25 years, Earth Day Canada has inspired and activated Canadians of all ages to reduce the collective impact on the environment through innovative programming and…

  • Toronto Blue Jays vs.Oakland A’s@Rogers Centre(Sat.,April 23rd,2016)

  • Toronto Food+Drink Market@Enercare Centre(Fri.,April 8th,2016)

    The Food And Drink Market media preview started early at the legendary C.N.E. “Enercare Centre” with a bevy of vendors handing out samples and gift bags ON Friday. The Food And Drink show ran from Fri., April 8th to Sunday April 10th, 2016. Our taste buds were tested as we sip, savoured and sampled our…

  • Indiana Paces Vs. Toronto Raptors@A.C.C.(Fri.,April8th,2016)

    The Toronto Raptors bench strength were tested and Indiana were only one win from clinching a playoff berth, the Indiana Pacers should have been excited by the news that Toronto Raptors coach Dwane Casey had decided to rest All-Stars DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry, along with starting forward Luis Scola. Toronto’s bench reserves came up…

  • Columbus Blue Jackets Vs. Toronto Maple Leafs@A.C.C.(Wed.,April 6th,2016)

    This was the last home game of the season and Fan Appreciation night for the roller coaster year of the last place Maple Leafs. Columbus Blue Jackets used a big third period to lay a beating on the Toronto Maple Leafs. Brandon Dubinsky scored two goals and Brandon Saad of Columbus added a goal and…

  • Operation Mindcrime@The Rockpile(Sat.,April 09th,2016)

    Since the early 80’s, Geoff Tate has been synonymous as the voice and front man for the progressive Seattle Rock Band Queensryche . Unfortunate circumstances has forced two versions of the band for the last few years. One version carrying on without original singer Geoff Tate and this version called Operation Mindcrime featuring the legendary front…

  • SNAP 2016 A Photographic Art Fundraiser for ACT@Reference Library(Thurs.,March31st,2016)

    SNAP!, presented by TD, is one of Toronto’s most exciting annual auction of contemporary photography, held in support of the AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT). Featuring both a live auction and silent auction, SNAP! took place Thursday, March 31, 2016 at the Bram & Bluma Appel Salon (Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street) with Dragons…

  • The Hotline Always Blings Twice@The Second City MainStage 51 Mercer Street (Wed.,March23rd,2016).

    PRODUCTION PHOTOGRAPHY BY RACHEAL MCCAIG and CAST PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAVID LEYES We were invited to The Second City  presentation of the 77th Mainstage Revue The Hotline Always Blings Twice where nothing is sacred and the sketches are hilarious as the Mainstage cast members use satirical social commentary to skewer everyday subjects such as: Justin Trudeau,…

  • Toronto Comicon@M.T.C.C.(Fri.,March18th-20th,2016)

    TORONTO COMICON as presented by FAN EXPO CANADA™ has now grown to become a spectacular 3 day event! Located in the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, the show boasted unique exhibitors, presentations, workshops and many celebrity guests. Other “Must See Events” included: Meet DEADPOOL creator Rob Liefeld, A Celebrity Photo Session, Sketch Duesl, Innerspace Live with…

  • Lucky Ball benefitting The Food Bank@Revival(Thurs.,March 17th,2016)

    The Lucky Ball gala with all proceeds going towards the Fort York Food Bank. Hosted again at the Revival Bar on College Street, in the heart of Toronto’s Little Portugal, the night brought on young professional who support this great cause. Young professionals and supporters of this great cause came out on a Thursday night…

  • crestatoronto@118The Esplanade(Tues.,March15th,2016)

    We enjoyed an Italian inspired, Californian cultivated experience without traveling south of the border on a semi-chilly Tuesday night in Toronto. This menu brought together both traditional and contemporary Italian cuisine alongside world-class California wines. Led by Executive Chef Tri Tran, the menu features a selection of dishes made with a focus on fresh seasonal ingredients infused…

  • National Home Show+Canada Blooms Preview@Enercare Centre(March 11th-20th,2016)

      North America’s largest home and garden event opened March 11th at the Direct Energy Centre! The National Home Show, presented by RE/MAX and co-located with Canada Blooms, kicked off for 10 days with an incredible lineup of home and garden celebrity experts, new and innovative products and everything for your space – inside and…

  • Canadian Screen Awards Opening+Finale Gala@Westin Harbour Castle+Sony Centre(Wed.,March9th+Sun.,March 13th,2016)

    The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television  announced that 49 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS and six Academy Special Awards were presented in Drama, Children’s or Youth, Comedy and Variety categories http://www.academy.ca/news The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television  announced that 49 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS and six Academy Special Awards were presented tonight in Drama, Children’s or…

  • Outsiders-American Photography and Film 1950s-1980s@AGO(Tues.,March 8th,2016)

    We were invited to the preview of Outsiders on Tues.,March 8th at the AGO(which runs from March 12 – May 29, 2016. Outsider is all about American Photography and Film from 1950s – 1980s Determined to capture life as they saw it, the photographers and filmmakers featured in the Art Gallery of Ontario’s searing new…

  • Lucky Ball@Revival(Thurs.,March 17th,2016)

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  • Raptors/Leafs Season Subscribers Event@Ripley’s Aquarium(Tues.,March 1st,2016)

    There are two sides to this story! A successful season with a long winning steak set by the Toronto Raptors while the Maple Leafs are undergoing a rebuilding campaign with a lot of youthful hockey players and a season of trading away many of the veterans. But everything was put off to the side as…

  • TOM*FW16-Christopher Bates@College Park(Fri.,Feb.26th,2016)

    By Andy Wright(http://andywrightstudios.com) This was the finale for the Spring/Summer TOM*Fashion Week 2016 and designer Christopher Bates was the featured designer for the closing runway show. This was also his second Italian-made Milan collection, creative Canadian menswear designer Christopher Bates offered up a colourful visions of his collection during TOM* week at College Park. Bates’ used…