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  • Guns N’ Roses@A.C.C.-Sun.,Oct.29th,2017

    Staring in 1985, Guns N’ Roses paid no apology to their attitude into the Los Angeles rock scene. The spirit went on to captivate the entire world with the release of their 1987 debut Appetite for Destruction – the best-selling U.S. debut ever, moving 30 million copies globally. GNR returned to Toronto for a 30+…

  • Heritage Toronto Awards 2017@The Carlu-Mon.,Oct.23rd,2017

    The winners of the 2017 Heritage Toronto Awards were announced last night during a ceremony hosted by award-winning journalist Christopher Hume. More than 500 guests from Toronto’s city-building community attended this flagship networking event at The Carlu. In its 43rd year, the Heritage Toronto Awards recognize extraordinary contributions to the conservation and celebration of Toronto’s…

  • 60 FEMALE CHEFS SUPPORT ONE WORTHY CAUSE AT “EAT TO THE BEAT “WHERE HIGH-CALIBRE CUISINE AND FINE LIBATIONS TAKE CENTRE STAGE -Tuesday, October 17, 2017| Roy Thomson Hall

    By Kim Samnang High-calibre cuisine and the finest libations took centre stage at Eat to the Beat. Celebrating its 22nd year, Eat to the Beat was a mecca for urban foodies who came to experience the best Ontario’s culinary scene had to offer. It is the only event in Canada that exclusively featured the talent…

  • “LIVE FOREVER AT BOOMBOX”-TIFF Bell Lightbox-Thurs.,Nov.2nd,2017

    LIVE FOREVER AT BOOMBOX: TIFF’S ANNUAL PARTY WILL TRANSFORM THE LIGHTBOX INTO A FAME-INSPIRED MODERN SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS boombox is one of Toronto’s unmissable fundraising events and will feature bold installations by emerging artists and performers using film, live art, VR, and dance TIFF Bell Lightbox will be revamped into a massive modern school…

  • JYD(Jerome Williams)hugged it out with Raptors Fans for the fight against MS@A.C.C.-Tues.,Oct.10th,2017

    On Tuesday October 10, 2017, Jerome Williams (JYD), former Toronto Raptors and NBA Alumni, hugged it out for the fight against MS – at Jurassic Park Bremner Blvd prior to the Raptors first pre-season home game. Your arms have the power to change the lives of those affected by Multiple Sclerosis, through the Hug It…

  • Boobyball celebrated its Sweet 16@Rebel-Fri.,October 13‬th,2017

    By Kimberly Samnang and BK on the SCENE Torontonians invited to ‘Get Physical’ in support of Rethink Breast Cancer Toronto’s biggest soiree invited guests to shake, strut and shimmy to the beat in support of Rethink Breast Cancer at the 16th annual Boobyball fundraiser ‪on Friday, October 13‬ ‪at‬ ‪8 p.m.‬ at REBEL (‪11 Polson…

  • Cars n’ Coffee@ Porsche Oakville-Saturday October 7th, 2017

    By Sorin Simniceanu Porsche Oakville hosted the season ending Cars n’ Coffee this year with lots of …you guessed it cars and coffee! The event was could not have been made possible if it were not for the generosity of the dealership, offering what seemed to be a never ending supply of coffee and croissants…

  • EAT TO THE BEAT-“60 FEMALE CHEFS SUPPORT ONE WORTHY CAUSE”@ Roy Thomson Hall-Tuesday, October 17, 2017

    60 FEMALE CHEFS SUPPORT ONE WORTHY CAUSE AT EAT TO THE BEAT WHERE HIGH-CALIBRE CUISINE AND FINE LIBATIONS TAKE CENTRE STAGE Tuesday, October 17, 2017 | 7 pm – 10 pm | Roy Thomson Hall Toronto, Ontario – October 10, 2017 – A mecca for urban foodies who come to experience the best Ontario’s culinary…

  • MAXIM Hot 100 Canada Search + Argos After Party!@ The Toronto Event Centre-Sat.,Oct.7th,2017

    MAXIM Hot 100 Canada Search + Argos Game + After Party was a fun filled day and night, which included: Toronto Argonauts vs. Saskatoon –Kick-Off at BMO Field. The FanZone was the “kick off”with a “Tailgating party”prior to game start of the CFL game. Included activities were:Argos vs. Saskatoon – (4PM) Next, a VIP Access…

  • BOOBYBALL celebrates its “SWEET 16″in Toronto@REBEL on Fri., October 13, 2017

    Olivia-Newton-John’s iconic leg warmers, headband  and of course her one of a kind video “Let’s Get Physical !” Torontonians are invited to ‘Get Physical’ in support of Rethink Breast Cancer. Toronto’s biggest soiree invites guests to shake, strut and shimmy to the beat in support of Rethink Breast Cancer at the 16th annual Boobyball fundraiser…

  • Invictus Games Toronto&OpeningCeremony@A.C.C.Sat.,Sept.23rd-Sat.,Sept.30th,2017

    The Opening Ceremony began with a procession from the Central Band of the Canadian Armed Forces and the Royal 22nd Regiment Band. Iconic Canadian sportscaster and tonight’s emcee Brian Williams welcomed the world to the Invictus Games Toronto 2017. The parade of nations officially begun with over 550 competitors from 17 nations entering the arena.…

  • Ori Dagan Awarded Silver Medal Win in Global Music Awards

    From Eric Alper Wanted to drop a note and share how thrilled we are to announce Toronto jazz singer songwriter Ori Dagan’s recent silver medal win for “Outstanding Achievement” in the Best Album category at the recent Global Music Awards! This is just the latest news for Dagan as he works away at his mission……

  • Engineered Automotive – Cars n’ Coffee Season Closer-Sun.,Sept.17th,2017

    By Sorin Sim Modified cars, exotics, coffee and models are what drew what seemed hundreds of automotive enthusiasts to this year’s season closer. I got up nice and early (8am) on a Sunday as I was excited to grab some free coffee, oh yeah the Housemusic DJ and food vendors were alright also! However, I…

  • The Toronto International Film Festival® announced its award winners at the closing ceremony at TIFF Bell Lightbox-Sun.,Sept.17th,2017

    The Toronto International Film Festival® announced its award winners at the closing ceremony at TIFF Bell Lightbox today, hosted by Piers Handling, CEO and Director of TIFF, and Cameron Bailey, Artistic Director of TIFF. To watch the presentation, visit tiff.net/ceremony. The 42nd Festival wraps up this evening. The short film awards below were selected by…

  • b.d. Gottfried’s recent release, “Through The Dog’s Eyes”

    b.d. Gottfried’s recent release, “Through The Dog’s Eyes” — out this past summer — for potential consideration in any upcoming year-end reviews, lists, or compilations. “I’ve played in empty bars. I’ve played to crowds of 50,000. I’ve played with rock royalty, and played with others that should have been. I’ve played with the Devil,” says…

  • 42nd annual Toronto International Film Festival® & Entertainment One (eOne)celebrates it’s 12 Films-including :Stronger, Molly’s Game, The Current War and The Upside@The Citizen, 522 King St.-Friday September 8, 2017

    Photo credit: Vito Amati On Friday September 8, 2017 Entertainment One (eOne), the largest independent film distributor in Canada, celebrated its 12 titles premiering at this year’s 42nd annual Toronto International Film Festival®, including Stronger, Molly’s Game, The Current War and The Upside. The event teams from Uniq Hospitality, DiGabi and eOne transformed The Citizen…

  • Buskerfest 2017@Woodbine Park-Sept.1st-4th,2017

    Photography By Kimberly Samnang Woodbine Park was the venue for the yearly BuskerFest 2017! Live performers, break dancers, jugglers and fire eaters were some of the exciting attractions filling Woodbine Park this week. Working hand in hand with Epilepsy Toronto, this year’s edition had quite the variety of international performers who thrilled the patrons who…

  • Fan Expo@M.T.C.C.-Thurs.,Aug.31st-Su.,Sept.3rd,2017

    The geeks and nerds are here, the geeks and nerds are here! Toronto FanExpo, Canada’s premiere convention for genre entertainment fanfare, celebrated it’s 23rd spectacular year. From Thursday to Sunday the Metro Convention Centre was packed from wall to wall as geeks, nerds and fans, both local and visitors from all corners, came together to…

  • PanAmerican Food & Music Festival@Daniel Spectrum-Fri.,Aug.,11th,2017&Dundas Square-Sun.,Aug.,13th,2017

    By Kim Samnang The Pan American Food & Music Festival (PAFMF) is Canada’s only annual festival that celebrates the Western Hemisphere’s rich diversity of cuisine, music and art. On Friday, August 11, guests experienced an unforgettable culinary evening at the Opening Gala Reception for the Pan American Food and Music Festival that included a culinary…

  • The 12th Annual KULTURA Filipino Arts Festival @Daniels Spectrum-AUGUST 10-13, 2017

    By BK on the SCENE The closing day of The 12 Annual  Kultura Festival was held at Daniel Spectrum, it’s the 12th consecutive year of traditional and modern Filipino cultural experience. http://www.kultura.ca/about It was a  Kultura’s culinary battle  and guests were able to tour/taste the traditional and nouveau cuisine of the Philippines on the final…