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  • The 6th Annual Moonlight Gala @McMichael Gallery-Saturday, June 3rd, 2017

    The yearly trip to Kleinberg, Ontario is well worth it, as we attended The 6th annual McMichael Canadian Art Collection’s. This is the premier fundraiser and this year’s event was another fabulous evening under the stars, a night  with ambiance unlike any other. Upon arrival, we were treated to a glass of wine and as…

  • The 16th Annual SickKids Scrubs in the City: Marrakech@Evergreen Brickworks-Thurs.,June 1st,2017

    Last night at the 16th annual SickKids Scrubs in the City , with over 1,000 guests in attendance, $650,000 was raised in order to help build a brand-new clinical facilities designed to accommodate cutting-edge best practices and technology, attract wold-class medical leaders, and provide the best comfort and care to children and their families. Because…

  • Raise The Caliber – Art Creates Change exhibit @Only One Gallery at 5 Brock Avenue-Wed.,May 31st,2017

      We were invited to The Raise The Caliber – Art Creates Change exhibit at Only One Gallery for the VIP cocktail party + preview. The event includes renown artists Doug Schwartz of Detroit Wick with his spectacular lucite sculptures and Tracy Hiner of Blackcrow Studios with her breathtaking photographs of decommissioned guns and shell casings.…

  • The 4th Annual Regent Park Gala@The Capitol Theatre-Thurs.,June 1st,2017

    By ‏Amit Adhya The 4th annual Regent Park Gala was held on Thursday, June 01 2017 hosted at the beautiful Capitol Event Theatre, The Regent Park Gala is an opportunity for the community to come together for a great cause. funds raised will go to supporting the MLSE Foundations and the 3to6Team’s commitment to the…

  • Bounce Block Party@The Theatre Centre-Sat.,May 27th,2017

    We Enjoyed a night of live music, dancing, immersive performances, magnificent tastes, and all-around excitement to celebrate the dynamic work of The Theatre Centre. BOUNCE is a party that features the best of the West Queen West Neighbourhood. The party features some of the favourite choices for local dining and entertainment and brings them together…

  • The 17th Annual Cuisine & Cuvée @Rebel – Fri., May 26th, 2017

    Cuisine and Cuvée held its 17th annual fundraiser at Rebel, in one of the most memorable nights of the year boasting thirty six food & drink vendors. And they were more than ready to serve up sumptuous meals to a sold out crowd of patrons, all of whom brought their appetites along with having their thirst…

  • The 2nd Annual AGORA Sneakerball@Venue One-Chicago, Illinois-Sat.,May20th,2017

    Photography and Words by Kimberly Samnang On Saturday, May 20, 2017, Kicks 4 the City hosted it’s 2nd Annual AGORA Sneakerball at Venue One in the West Loop district in Chicago, Illinois. The evening’s theme included: black tie, sneakers, art, music, philanthropy, a green carpet and celebrities. The AGORA Sneakerball is a black-tie event created…

  • Laughter is the Best Medicine III Gala @The Beanfield Centre – Sat., May 13th, 2017

    Comedy Central held its Laughter is the Best Medicine III Gala on Saturday, May 13th, 2017 in support of one of North America’s leading community teaching hospitals; Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), formerly Toronto East General Hospital. Will Arnett hosted this star-studded red carpet event that saw 1200 guests pack the Beanfield Centre (formerly the Automotive…

  • WAVEFRONT IoT (Internet of Things) Summit 2017 @M.T.C.C.-May 1-2, 2017

    On May 1-2, 2017, WAVEFRONT IoT (Internet of Things) Summit 2017 hosted some of the top industry keynote speakers in digital technologies. Together stakeholders, thought provoking leaders and essentially the best of the best collaborated and shared advantageous measures to improve your company’s practices in the latest digital trends, privacy issues around technology and user…

  • The 2017 International Yoga Day celebrations in Toronto@Consulate General of India-Thurs.,May 4th,2017

    The 2017 International Yoga Day celebrations in Toronto anticipated to be the largest in North America, is expected to have an estimated participation of nearly 10,000 people. The International Yoga Day Canada (IYDC), a Canadian not-for-profit organization, is organizing the celebrations at the International Centre in Mississauga on Sunday, June 25, 2017. The program will…

  • Creative Coalition’s annual “The Night Before”@Flavio’s Italian Restaurant in Georgetown-Fri.,April 28th,2017

    In uncharacteristically sweltering temperatures, celebrities, members of Congress, donors and media executives converged on the red carpet at Flavio’s Italian Restaurant in Georgetown last evening for the Creative Coalition’s annual “The Night Before” dinner party and their landmark campaign for arts education, #righttobeararts #rtba. With numerous pre-WHCD events truncated or cancelled, The Creative Coalition stood…

  • TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION INTRODUCES INAUGURAL BIBLIO BASH@Reference Library-Thurs.,April 27th,2017

    In celebration of its 20th anniversary, the Toronto Public Library Foundation is announcing the inaugural fundraising gala Biblio Bash, in support of Toronto Public Library. On the evening of Thursday, April 27th, 2017, Biblio Bash will transform the iconic Toronto Reference Library, also celebrating its 40th anniversary since opening in 1977. Hosted by famed author,…

  • The 20th Annual Tiff Kids International Film Festival Awards @The TIFF Bell Lightbox – Sun., April 23rd, 2017

    The Tiff Kids International Film Festival Awards celebrated its 20th anniversary, presented their prestigious awards ceremony on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at The TIFF Bell Lightbox. The awards for the TIFF Kids International Film Festival were announced and the festival came to a close honouring the most creative and brightest in children’s cinema with Toronto’s…

  • O’CANNABIZ CONFERENCE&EXPO&Melissa Etheridge in Concert@Danforth Music Hall-Sat.,April 22nd,2017

    There were over 40 of Canada’s top Cannabis industry experts who spoke at The O’CANNABIZ Conference and Expo which ran from April 21st-23rd. Singer, songwriter and cannabis activist Melissa Etheridge who is a breast cancer survivor who openly promotes the benefits experienced from using cannabis during chemotherapy. Etheridge is now the owner of Etheridge Farms,…

  • Images Festival 30th annual edition-April 20 – 27, 2017.

    Images Festival returns for its 30th annual edition April 20 – 27, 2017. The festival is Canada’s largest on and off screen showcase of innovative contemporary art, featuring eight days of screenings, events, performances and exhibitions. In total, the 2017 festival includes 48 on screen films, 12 off screen exhibitions, and four live image projects.…

  • Real Housewives of Toronto@SLICE CANADA-Tuesday@10 PM

    Real Housewives of Toronto star Roxy Earle took to social media tonight to comment on her experience during tonight’s episode, Episode 6, “All Frocked Up.” In the episode, Earle gets invited to a trunk show organized by a cast mate at her home, and goes, only to find the host hasn’t stocked any outfits in…

  • The Recovery brunch at Momofuku Daisho Restaurant-Sun.,May 28th,2017

    On May 28th The Recovery brunch will take place at Momofuku Daisho restaurant. This fundraising event, put on by Future Sinai is all in support of Bridgepoint Foundation, part of Sinai Health System. Order your tickets https://bridgepointhealth.akaraisin.com/Common/Event/Home.aspx?seid=14127&mid=8 When: May 28, 2017 starting at 11 a.m. Where: Momofuku 190 University Ave, Toronto Tickets: $75 Early Bird…

  • Secret Sessions round 2@Revival-Mon.,March 13th,2017

    Photography By: Devon Lowry & BK on the SCENE It was Secret Sessions round 2, and like  last time, the committment to the allure of the secret which unfortunately meant we weren’t told about the film, until we showed up at Revival ! But it was a complete 180 from Secret Sessions 1:  Anchorman: Ron…

  • Canadian Screen Awards@Sony Centre-Sunday, March 12th, 2017

    It was the fifth annual Canadian Screen Awards on Sunday night, broadcasted live from Toronto’s Sony Centre for the Performing Arts, with Canadian Howie Mandel hosting this year’s award ceremonies. Each year, the Canadian Screen Awards honours the best in Canadian film and television, with winners in the Creative Fiction and Non-Fiction categories announced at…

  • The National Home Show And Canada Blooms@Enercare Centre-Fri.,March 10th-Sun.,March 19th,2017

    The National Home Show presented by RE/MAX and co-located with Canada Blooms for the largest North American display of innovative products, new ideas & great deals for all things home & garden with over 700 retailers & industry experts. Combining evolving technology with past traditions for a modern lifestyle, the 2017 Future Dream Home™ by…