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  • TIFF @ Mongrel House (Monday Sept. 11, 2017)

          By AJ Lam Mongrel Films, Canada’s leading independent film distributor, once again was the generous host of TIFF celebrities and film aficionado partiers for a week of nightly parties at TIFF Mongrel House, aka, the 1822 Georgian-style Campbell House, the oldest remaining home from the original town of York. Party-goers were entertained…

  • Artists For Justice and Peace @ Art Gallery of Ontario (TIFF) Sun. Sep. 10, 2017

    The annual benefit returned, marking its ninth year at the film festival to raise funds and awareness for Paul Haggis’ Artists for Peace and Justice (APJ), an international charity organization that funds youth education, health and dignity initiatives in Haiti. Co-hosts included Javier Bardem, Ben Stiller, Cuba Gooding Jr., Morgan Spurlock, Yannick & Shantelle Bisson,…

  • Tony Clifton comes to TIFF, Sep. 8-12 2017 to support Jim Carrey Documentary, Announce New Broadway Show

    In a surprise development, comedian TONY CLIFTON is making the trek to Toronto next week to support his appearance in the highly anticipated TIFF documentary “Jim & Andy & Tony Clifton: The Great Beyond.” The Film, directed by Chris Smith, produced by Spike Jonze and featuring Jim Carrey as Andy Kaufman, makes its debut at…

  • Toronto Festival of Beer @ Bandshell Park, CNE (July 28-30)

    Photos provided by Intelivents. Toronto’s Festival of Beer, presented by the Beer Store is proud to announce a culinary experience like no other. The festival will welcome an outstanding roster of Chefs and restaurants that are leading the way in Toronto’s thriving food scene. Patrons are invited to #TasteTFOB on July 28 to 30 at Bandshell Park, in Exhibition Place and should act fast because tickets…

  • THE CURVE BALL GALA in Support of Jays Care Foundation @Rogers Centre – Thurs., May 25th, 2017

    The Blue Jays and their dedicated fans took to the field at the Rogers Centre in Support of Jays Care Foundation. On Thursday the entire TORONTO BLUE JAYS roster, along with those lucky fans and more than 1300 VIP guests spent an evening on the field of Toronto’s landmark sports stadium in support of Jays…

  • Plastic China Film Premiere @ TIFF 2017

    Following digiPlaySpace we viewed the film Plastic China (playing Tue Apr 11, Sat Apr 15, Sun Apr 16, Tue Apr 18), a documentary that focuses on the life of Yi Jie, a young girl who lives with her family in a plastic-sorting town in China that processes recycled waste not only from China but various parts…

  • digiPlaySpace: Creative Machines @ TIFF 2017 (Feb. 18 – Apr. 23)

    While Easter long weekend had many kids exploring their backyards for painted eggs, the TIFF Kids International Film Festival 2017, had them exploring the boundless possibilities of technology in their futuristic feature event, digiPlaySpace 2017: Creative Machines. Families were treated to a unique technological experience, playing with dynamic robots, coding, and lights that surround and…

  • The 22nd Annual Starlight Children’s Foundation @ the Fairmont Royal York Toronto (Sat. Apr. 8, 2017)

    It was an opulent setting as Starlight Children’s Foundation Canada ventured into their ‘Venetian Masquerade Ball’ themed fundraising gala. Returning emcee Rick Campanelli set the tunes for the close to 700 guests attending the event on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel. Presented by Toys“R”Us and Babies“R”Us Canada, Starlight’s gala raises…

  • The Organ Project @ Fairmont Royal York, Toronto (Fri. Mar. 31, 2017)

    Photos by AJ Lam On Friday, March 31, 2017, we were invited to The Organ Project, an organization founded by Eugene Melnyk, Owner of the National Hockey League’s Ottawa Senators, hosted its inaugural Gala, featuring headliner Carrie Underwood and opening act, The X Factor’s Carly Rose Sonenclar at Toronto’s Fairmont Royal York. Presented by Eugene Melnyk…

  • RECESS: Ronald McDonald’s House Charities Toronto (Sun. Apr. 2, 2017)

    Sunday, April 2nd was a playful break for families benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities Toronto. RECESS launched as a new concept in event fundraisers; bringing together kids, parents and grandparents in a large, lively venue to support the families of seriously ill children at Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Toronto. While not a fund raising…

  • Memory Ball @ Palais Royale Toronto (Sat. Apr 1, 2017)

    Photos by AJ Lam The Young Leaders Council of the Alzheimer Society of Toronto proudly held its Sixth Annual Memory Ball Toronto Gala Event, at the Palais Royale, Saturday, April 1. This very special evening brought together young professionals, community leaders and local philanthropists in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. It was an incredible evening of…

  • EVERYTHING IS GREAT AGAIN @ THE SECOND CITY (Thur. Mar. 23rd, 2017)

    Written by Brandon Hackett, Devon Hyland, Lindsay Mullan, Colin Munch, Paloma Nunez, and Ann Pornel, directed by Kerry Griffin.   Runs through July – secondcity.com or 416-343-0011   This revue continues the tradition of Second City’s trademark sketch comedy, presenting a satirical view on the Trump-era. Packed with references to contemporary American political events, from immigrating to…

  • Filth City Movie Premiere @ Scotia Bank Theatre (Sat. Mar. 25, 2017)

    The Filth City World Premiere was shown in Toronto at the Scotia Bank Theatre, and the movie is best described as a comedy/crime/action piece loosely based on the life of former Toronto mayor Rob Ford. Starring Melinda Shankar, Melanie Nicholls-King, Kevin Soldo, Kathleen Philips, Siobhan Murphy, Killian Gray, Lenno Britos, Michael Copeman, Lamar Johnson, Kenny…

  • Toronto Comicon @ M.T.C.C (Mar. 17-19)

    March 17-19 was anything but ordinary in the bustling city of Toronto, as the extraordinary and otherworldly came to life at Toronto Comicon, where it’s Chic to be Geek. The Metro Toronto Convention Center was transformed into a surreal landscape of geek culture, as fans of Sci-Fi, fantasy, anime, comics, and video games converged in…

  • 30th TFIXXX Gala @ Toronto (Thu. Mar. 9, 2017)

    Photos by Nick Chan On Thursday, March 9, Toronto celebrated glamour & style with the Toronto Fashion Incubator’s 30th Anniversary with the TFIXXX Gala, this included their annual New Labels Competition and Fashion Show. The New Labels Competition featured emerging Canadian designers in a national fashion design competition and runway show, the proved to be…

  • Hospital For Sick Children: Glitter Shanghai Gala (Sat. Mar. 4th, 2017)

    By BK on the SCENE & Photos by AJ Lam More than $325,000 was raised during the fourth annual Glitter event held on Saturday, March 4, 2017 to benefit The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). This year, guests experienced the glamour and gastronomy of the ‘Sleepless City’ through a Shanghai-inspired theme. More than 410 attendees…

  • Battle of the Suits II, @ Toronto One King W. (Sat. Mar. 4, 2017)

    It’s said the competitive workplace is a battlefield of cutthroat rivalry, testing the mettle of many an employee until only the most determined and most resilient is left standing. And that’s never been truer than on Saturday, March 4 2017, when the Battle of the Suits II brought the rumble to Toronto! Bringing together ten…

  • 15th Annual ACTRA Awards @ The Carlu, Toronto (Sat. Feb 25, 2017)

    Photos by AJ Lam. ACTRA Toronto presented the winners of the 15th Annual ACTRA Awards in Toronto,  which took place with a live show and gala at The Carlu on Saturday, February 25, 2017. The winners were selected from among the nominees for the outstanding performance awards as determined by a jury of ACTRA Toronto…

  • The Age Of Electric @Adelaide Hall (Fri., Nov.25th, 2016)

    Images by DCQ Photography The Age Of Electric, from Vancouver, took to the stage at Toronto’s Adelaide Hall on Friday night, the group’s original lineup’s first show in Toronto in almost 20 years. They were created in 1989 by two sets of brothers – Todd & John Kerns and Ryan & Kurt Dahle – the…

  • SCRUBS IN THE CITY: LONDON – SickKids Foundation (June 2, 2016)

     Words+Images: BK on the SCENE On Thursday, June 2, “Torontonians” attended the 15th Annual Scrubs in the City event, co-presented by TD and Mantella Corporation to benefit The Hospital for Sick Children where guests decided whether they are royal or rebel, punk or posh, ‘toff’ or tough. Both sides of London were calling and guests…