Category: Reviews
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WXN 12th Annual-Canada’s Most Powerful Women:Top 100-Thurs.,Nov.27th,2014@M.T.C.C.
The 12th Annual Canada’s Most Powerful Women: https://www.wxnetwork.com/top-100-women Top 100 Leadership Summit&Awards Gala was held in Toronto this past Thursday at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The Leader Summit was hosted by Kathleen Taylor, Chair of the Board of RBC. A tireless and super busy speaker this week. Kathleen hosted the RBC Top Women Entrepreneurs…
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CANFAR’s Bloor Street Entertains-Tues.,Nov.25th,2014@Bloor St.+The R.O.M.
By Gillian Moody, Photography by John Ortner Every year, on the eve of World AIDS Day, Toronto experiences the coming together of exquisite culinary masters, lavish retailers, and elegant florists who join together for a vital cause: CANFAR’s Bloor Street Entertains. Thanks to Laura Patton of Weber Shandwick, on November 25th, photographer John C. and…
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The 22nd annual RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards-Nov., 26th, 2014@Fairmont Royal York
By Rose Khan, Photography By Bill Kwan The 22nd annual RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards held on November 26th, 2014 at the luxurious Fairmont Royal York in Toronto named six winners of this year’s prestigious awards including: the co-founder of Canada’s best selling brand of organic baby food; the visionary behind the world’s leading provider of…
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Uzumasa Limelight Premiere+Reception-Wed.,Nov.26th,2014@ Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre on November 26
Photography by Dino Funez and Mio Matsushita Reel Asian Co-Presents Uzumasa Limelight premiere which was held in Toronto on Wednesday, November 26th, 2014 at The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre(JCCC). The venue at JCCC had approximately 400 people in attendance to view the screening. Director Ken Ochiai and actress Chihiro Yamamoto were in attendance for Q&A…
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Mirror Ball-Sat.,Nov.,22,2014
The Mirror Ball was a great success this year as it filled the evening with a glamorous atmosphere, silent/live auctions, great food and wine, and heart-warming speakers. “Look Good Feel Better” and “Facing Cancer” programs is associated with the Mirror Ball. For additional information on LGFB – Look Good Feel Better – Helping Women with…
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2nd Annual Angels Catwalk For Sick Kids-Thurs.,Nov.20th,2014@Andrew Richards Design
By Nicholas Chan The 2nd Annual Angels Catwalk for Sick Kids in support of The Ashley’s Angels Fund http://www.ashleysangels.ca/aboutus was held on Thursday, November 20th, 2014 at the spacious Andrew Richards Designs. The evening was a great night and experience, live entertainment from Alex Pangman, Amy Wallace and Aion Clarke, Liquor sampling, mini manicures, and…
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Under The Big Top For Autism-Thurs.,Nov.20th,2014@Liberty Grand
The 4th Annual “Under The Big Top For Autism” was held at the historical Liberty Grand on Thursday. A very successful evening benefiting Autism Speaks Canada with 600+ in attendance!!! They raised over $250,000.00 for ASC. This is a cause that’s especially dear to everyone as autism affects 1 in 88 children and that number…
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WAHLBURGERS Launch (Nov 15, 2014)
By Nicholas Chan Coming from the blistering cold North-East USA, Boston, Wahlburgers established it’s foothold in the competitive Toronto (restaurant) burger landscape. As per Wahlburger: Welcome to Wahlburgers – one of the best restaurants in Boston. With unique burger recipes and custom cocktails (wahlcoctions), it’s easy to see why we have an upcoming A&E reality…
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18th Annual Reel Asian International Film Festival-Nov.6th-16th@Richmond Hill+Toronto
By Bill Kwan Opening gala-Thurs.,Nov.6th, 2014@Isabel Bader Theatre, Toronto. Photography by Paul Murton This is the 18th annual Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival presented by National Bank which showcases great Asian films in North York, Richmond Hill and downtown Toronto. Kristine Estorninos-Head of Programming said that this year’s selection of films and special projects…
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JOHN FOGERTY — 1969: LIVE ACROSS CANADA at Casino Rama (Nov 12, 2014)
by Bill Kwan When you arrive at the Casino Rama concert venue, you are quickly transformed back into “1969”, a vibrant but turbulent period in American history. The stage backdrop was filled with images of 1969 — hippies dancing, old 45 vinyl records and pictures of John Fogerty’s legendary old band Creedence Clearwater Revival (not…
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Chair Affair-Thurs.,Nov.12th,2014@Palais Royale
Chair Affair an annual auction based gala and fundraiser http://www.furniturebank.org/chimp-donate-now/chair-affair/ which teams up with prominent artists and designers to redesign old chairs, with all proceeds going towards the underprivileged and charity. The event took place on Thurs., November 12, 2014 at the legendary Palais Royale. The event was organized by Furniture Bank, a Toronto based…
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A Royal Canadaian Evening-Thurs.,Nov.6th,2014@Casa Loma
An elegant evening full of black ties, evening gowns and Equestrian talk. It was A Royal Canadian Evening held at the legendary Casa Loma. The Countess Bathurst, special guest Commander Chris Hadfield and host Neil Aitchison were in attendance for this gala in support of Dressage Canada and the Canadian Dressage Athlete Assistance Program(C-DAAP) The…
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1st annual Starlight Children’s Foundation-Tea&Tiaras-Sun.,Nov.3rd,2014@Fairmount Royal York
Starlight Children’s Foundation http://www.starlight.org 1st Annual Tea&Tiaras “Where High Tea Meets High Fashion” was held at the legendary Fairmount Royal York. Jennifer Valentyne opened the event with opening remarks while violinist Grenville Pinto was onsite in the lobby entertainment guest as they arrived to “welcoming cocktails.” Soprano Antonella Cavallaro sang “La Vie EnRose” as Tea…
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JACK BRUCE RIP 1943 – 2014
“Jack Bruce, probably the most musically gifted bass player who’s ever been” – Roger Waters “He was a great musician and composer, and a tremendous inspiration to me” – Eric Clapton “I am very sad to learn of the loss of a fine man, Jack Bruce… My thoughts & wishes are with his family at…
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2nd Annual 50 Most Influential People-Thurs.,Nov.6th,2014@Ritz Carleton
The second annual list of Toronto’s 50 most influential people was held at The Ritz-Carleton with over. 300 guests in attendance for this intimate cocktail event. Guests were welcomed in with an advance copy of the new December issue in which the list appears,Toronto Life publisher David Hamilton and editor Sarah Fulford started off the…
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Halloween Party-Fri.,Oct.31st,2014@Steam Whistle Roundhouse
Halloween comes to town once a year in Toronto. So Steam Whistle Roundhouse had one “hell of a party” to celebrate the festive costume season. It was full to capacity at the Roundhouse with beer and other beverages flowing to the enthusiastic crowd. Give an”A” for effort on the creativity of the costumes that were…
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2nd Annual HUSH HUSH Bash-Sat.,Oct.25th,2014@Bloor/Gladstone Branch Library
The Second Annual HUSH HUSH Bash for “Transforms Toronto Public Library Into A Speakeasy” was held on Saturday,October 24th, 2014 at the Bloor/Gladstone Branch Library. The library was transformed into a prohibition-era speakeasy for one night for the event. This event was being hosted by New Collection, the Toronto Public Library Foundation’s young patrons group.…
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J.Lindeberg Flagship Retail Store Opening-Fri.,Oct.24th,2014@Queen St.District
The J.Lindeberg Flagship store preview was staged on Friday, October 24th, 2014 with alot of fanfare. The Swedish Fashion House J.Lindeberg was founded in Stockholm in 1996 with the vision to build an international brand for modern and aware consumers. The brand bridges fashion and function, offering outstanding products for a modern active lifestyle. They…
