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Night to Nurture Gala! Bryan Adams & BareNaked Ladies rocked!!

About the Gala The Grocery Foundation’s Night to Nurture Gala, one of the largest fundraising dinner in North America, was held on Feb 2, 2019 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.  According to organizers, it annually raises close to $2,000,000 to help kids in need.  Since 2000, this Gala has raised close to $39 million. …

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The 2018 Scotiabank Giller Prize

Many congratulations to Esi Edugyan, the winner of the 2018 Scotiabank Giller Prize for her novel, Washington Black. The winner of this prestigious literary prize was announced at an ultra glamorous black-tie gala and award ceremony on Monday, November 19th, 2018. The awards ceremony was hosted by Canadian comedian, TV personality, and author Rick Mercer….

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DX Intersection 2018: Forward

On Thursday, November 8th, 2018, the Design Exchange hosted its annual fundraiser called, DX Intersection 2018: Forward. Presented by RBCxMusic and RBC Future Launch, DX Intersection is the Design Exchange’s annual celebration of all things creative and innovative. All of the proceeds from this event will support the Design Exchange’s youth and children programs. Each…

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Hockey Hall of Fame Induction 2018

The HHOF held their Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Weekend from November 9 to 12, 2018.  It consisted of the Hockey Hall of Fame game between New Jersey and Toronto played on November 9, the Haggar Hockey Hall of Fame Legends Classic on November 11 and the Induction Celebration on November 12, 2018. Hockey icons…

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DX INTERSECTION 2018: FORWARD

Join Design Exchange for our annual party celebrating all things creative. Each year, DX celebrates a Canadian individual or partnership that demonstrates superior creativity, outstanding talent, and innovative vision. The 2018 DXI Awardee is Oliver El-Khatib, who co-founded OVO with hip-hop artist Drake and Noah “40” Shebib. Oliver is a cultural visionary who has created a brand…

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THRILLER NIGHT: HALLOWEEN BOOMBOX BRINGS TORONTO’S WICKEDEST COSTUME PARTY TO TIFF BELL LIGHTBOX

Proceeds from the night go to TIFF’s Share Her Journey campaign supporting women in film TORONTO — Darkness falls on TIFF Bell Lightbox as boombox, TIFF’s annual fundraising event returns October 25 A cinema by day, the Lightbox will re-awaken at night as the ultimate house of horrors for Toronto’s wickedest party. Drawing inspiration from…

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Toronto International Film Festival 2018

The annual Toronto International Film Festival was held September 6 to 16, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario. According to TIFF, it is the “leading public film festival in the world, screening more than 300 films from 60+ countries every September. Our programmers have earned a reputation for excellence, and a diverse array of films is shown:…

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Peeks Toronto Caribbean Carnival aka Caribana 2018

Martin Luther King had a dream!  In 1967, so did the creators of Toronto’s Caribbean Carnival – to showcase Caribbean Canadian culture in Canada! The result was then called Caribana which they based on the huge and exciting Trinidad & Tobago Carnival.  The founders of Caribana envisioned it as a gift of culture to Canada. …

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Italian Contemporary Film Festival 2018

On Thursday June 14th, 2018 the 7th edition of the Italian Contemporary Film Festival (ICFF) held their opening night party at Ricarda’s Restaurant to kick off a nine day movie festival of the best new Italian and international movies.  The ICFF opening party was an evening with glamour, delicious and savory Italian food, decadent sweets,…

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159th Queen’s Plate 2018

The 159th Queen’s Plate was a hot stylish event!   Toronto’s elite came out to celebrate the event wearing stunning hats and elegant attire! Wonder Gadot was victorious at Woodbine Racetrack on June 30th 2018 winning by 4 ¾ lengths.  The Queen’s Plate is a 1 ¼ mile race for Canadian bred three year olds and…

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