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  • Contemporary Art Fair 2014 Preview-Wed.,Oct.23rd,2014@Joey & Toby Tanenbaum Opera Centre

    The first edition of Feature: Contemporary Art Fair (www.featureartfair.com) was presented by the Contemporary Art Galleries Association. The event provided visitors with an original experience with art, artists and gallerists. Based on its expertise in art fair organization, the AGAC is the ideal promoter for this new initiative, which is characterized by the finest contemporary art…

  • TASTEMATTERS 2014 In Support Of Eva’s Initiatives-Tues.,Oct.21st,2014@The Liberty Grand

    By Rose Khan Toronto is the home of world class cuisine culture and some of the world’s best chefs, vintners and brew masters. Toronto also prides itself in civic action, where community rallies together to stand up for those who need a great start in life, and sometimes a second chance. TasteMatters 2014 in support…

  • The Everything To Do With Sex Show Media Preview-Thurs.,Oct.23rd,2014@Oasis

    This weekend marks the 15th year of the sex industry consumer show The Everything To Do With Sex Show in Toronto. On Thurs., Oct. 23rd, 2014 Oasis http://oasisaqualounge.com/ opened up their doors for “The Everything To Do With Sex Show Media Preview.” Oasis Aqualounge is a water themed adult’s playground in downtown Toronto. The real…

  • Manyatta Cares-Sat.,Oct.18th,2014@The Centre for Social Innovation

    The Manyatta Cares event was held at The Centre For Social Innovation(CSI), a beautiful brick & beam building at 720 Bathurst Street. Manyatta Cares charities include the following: http://manyattanetwork.com/manyatta-cares-event-more-info/ http://brightafricans.com/ http://brightafricans.com/ http://brightafricans.com/ it is about building partnerships with community organizations that have a social impact. Manyatta Cares believes on the idea of active, productive and…

  • Startup Fashion Week: The Future of Fashion Runway Show (October 9, 2014)

    The Future of Fashion Runway Show was held at Hang Loose Media Studios on Thursday October 9, 2014 in Toronto.  This intimate setting provided exposure to brand awareness to up and coming new fashion designers. Runway Participants included: 1. Atelier Guarin – Designer Sebastian Guarin – info@atelierguarin.com 2. The Wild North – Designer Janet Han – Janet@thewildnorthapparel.com…

  • Fleetwood Mac-Sat.,Oct.18th,2014@A.C.C.

    As a young teen it was a tradition to see a”Summer Rock Concert Festival”and one of my first ones that I saw as a teen was headliners Fleetwood Mac with The Steve Miller Band at the old Rich Stadium in Buffalo in 1978. At the height of their commercial success with the multi-platiumn “Rumours” Lindsey…

  • Gary Taxali”Unfamous Pocket Square Launch-Wed.,Oct. 8th,2014@DOM Interiors

    DOM Interiors for the Gary Taxali for Unfamous Pocket Square Launch (available at Harry Rosen). A fun night of great conversation, beverages and food for the great artist Gary Taxali. Gary tops his last event on the rooftop of George Brown and he’s always smiling, chatting the people up and very cordial to the camera…

  • JUDAS PRIEST @ Casino Rama with Steel Panther (October 7, 2014)

    A stellar double bill of metal legends Judas Priest with opener Steel Panther invaded Casino Rama in Orillia. Well, if you were expecting a comedic “Spinal Tap” type of show for opener Steel Panther Tuesday night –you would be sorely wrong. I was pleasantly surprised to see that the band was pretty accomplished in playing their instruments. True, it…

  • 2014 JUNO Nominee Alysha Brilla “Womyn” Album Release Party @ The Painted Lady (Wednesday, Oct 1)

    Alysha Brilla, (2014 Juno Nominee) “Womyn” Album Release showcase performance took place on Wed Oct 1, 2014 at The Painted Lady (218 Ossignton Avenue).  Walking from my office located in the business district of downtown Toronto, to an intimate bar, The Painted Lady, I found myself feeling a little overdressed…but actually relaxed. As I made my way past the…

  • Shibui Robata Bar VIP Event-Thurs.,Oct.2nd,2014@230 Adelaide Street West

    A big thank you goes out to Nicole Haer of The Publicist Group for the invite and the hospitality. Shibui Robata Bar is Toronto’s new, intimate Japanese Restaurant and Lounge located in the heart of the Entertainment and Fashion District of Toronto. The VIP event featured amazing libations such as beer, sake, wine and other…

  • Taste Ontario – Wine Country Ontario Oct. 2, 2014 @ ROM

    Taste Ontario, presented by Wine Country Ontario was hosted on October 2, 2014 at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM).  This event allow guests to experience the 57 wineries from Ontario that were exhibit all within one venue. Guests of the event were allowed to experience tastings from the 3 major wine producing regions in Ontario:…

  • The 6th Annual Northern Lights Award – Toscana Banquet and Conference Center (September 26, 2014)

      The 6th Annual Northern Lights Award took place on Friday September 26, 2014 at Toscana Banquet and Conference Center. We would like to thank Jennifer Salo, Director of Public Relations for her gracious invitation to this prestigious event. For more information, please refer to their:   The gala was a celebration of women in…

  • Culture Days: Toronto Symphony Orchestra @Roy Thompson Hall

           Culture Days 5th Anniversary Kick Off with the TSO Conduct Us This was an opportunity to allow the public a chance (via drawn ballots) to try their skills at conducting the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO).  The lucky few that had this once in a lifetime experience were offered a chance to conduct…

  • 11th Annual ANGELS BALL – In Support Of Free The Children – Sat. Sept. 27, 2014 @ Montecassino Woodbridge

    A big “shout out” goes to ANGELS BALL Chair Mr.Glenn Webster of The Toronto Earlscourt Rotary and the rest of The Board Of Directors for their invite and hospitality for the 11th Annual ANGELS BALL  – In Support Of Free The Children. The charity proceeds from this year’s 2014 ANGELS BALL to the Free The Children Adopt…

  • FanExpo @ the Toronto Metro Convention Centre, Aug 28-31 2014

    by Bill Kwan The geeks are here, the geeks are here! Toronto FanExpo, Canada’s premiere convention for genre entertainment fanfare, celebrated it’s 20th spectacular year. From Thursday to Sunday the Metro Convention Centre was packed wall to wall as geeks and fans, both local and visitors from all corners, came together to celebrate their love…

  • The Ochestra (E.L.O.) @ the C.N.E Bandshell, Sun Aug 24 2014

    by Bill Kwan The original leaders: Jeff Lynne and Bev Bevan are no longer with the new version of E.L.O. But in no way did that take away from the enjoyment of listen to all the hits of the multi-talented former members and new members of “The Orchestra”. And what a beautiful night it was…

  • Linkin Park Carnivores Tour @ the A.C.C., Sun Aug 24 2014

    by Bill Kwan Linkin Park played at the Air Canada Centre on Sunday, Aug 24th, 2014. Feeling somewhat felt like one of those D.J. showcases that are so popular but with an edge and some “real musicians”, it was a unique concert experience. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a fan of Linkin Park and love…

  • Alice in Chains @ Casino Rama, Sat Aug 23 2014

    by Bill Kwan Alice In Chains played to a capacity crowd in Orillia @ Casino Rama on Sat., Aug 23rd, 2014. This writer had a chance to meet the members before the show. The band members I heard are fan friendly and it showed when I introduced myself to each of the band members. I…

  • Deep Purple @ Casino Rama, Fri Aug 22 2014

    by Bill Kwan When Deep Purple played at the Casino Rama Entertainment Centre, it was a testament to greatness. The English rock band was founded in 1968 and are spoken in the same breath of Rock Royalty in the company of other venerable bands such as Led Zepplin and Black Sabbath. It’s inconceivable that this…

  • The Mavericks @ The CNE Bandshell, Sat August 15 2014

    by Bill Kwan During The Mavericks concert at the CNE, lead singer Raul Malo remarked how even as cold as Toronto is, it’s still a great city. Not that the fans seemed to mind the climate commentary, as the crowd stormed the front area dancing the night away for two hours to the band’s catalogue…