The Canadian Film Centre (CFC)’s biggest fundraising event returned to Toronto on Feb. 4 as the 2015 CFC Annual Gala & Auction took over the Carlu. The event was themed “Televisionaries,” celebrating the CFC’s global partnerships in television and honouring its alumni talent that have been involved in many successful international television series. www.cfccreates.com Photos …
Returning for its 10th year, the Book Lover’s Ball took place at the Toronto Reference Library on Feb. 5, bringing together over 800 book lovers and Canadian and international literary talent. This year’s event, which introduced its first-ever after-party, raised more than $565,000 to benefit the Toronto Public Library Foundation. www.bookloversball.ca Photos By George Pimentel
On January 11, 2015, Anita Ekberg, the stunning Swedish actress best known for her role in La Dolce Vita, passed away in a clinic just outside of Rome. Ekberg had battled illness for the past two years. A funeral will be held in Rome this week, after which her body will be cremated and her …
Peppered lamb with beetroot fritters, broad bean and labne PURÉE Chef Dominique Rizzo for Lindeman’s serves up a classic dish with a twist paired with a rich, spicy wine Ingredients 4 x 200 g lamb loin eye, trimmed ¼ cup pomegranate molasses 2 tbsp coarsely ground black pepper 1 tbsp rosemary leaves, chopped 1 tbsp …
Anyone who knows good food in Toronto knows about the artisanal groceries lining the aisles of Pusateri’s — that row of aged balsamic vinegars and fine Italian olive oils, that display of tempting truffles and fine cheeses imported from Europe. Since its flagship store on Avenue Road opened in 1986, the iconic family-run business has dedicated …
While the wintry world waits to be kissed by warmer months, fashion blooms to life with whimsical florals and whispers of silk Photographer Bela Raba Stylist Sigi Brettner — lesARTISTS Hair and Makeup Alexander Hofmann — Agentur Uschi Rabe Set Design Ariane Raba Models Christina R and Gabriela Linhares — Most Wanted Assistants Philipp Koch …
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Michelangelo Buonarroti was born in Caprese, a village outside of Florence, Italy, in 1475. Over the centuries, Michelangelo has been regarded as a godlike genius who created some of the most famous works of art in Western art history, including his statue of David and the Sistine Chapel ceiling. But there’s another, lesser-known side to …
This past Saturday, Toronto’s finest donned their fanciest frocks, highest heels and best ties for this year’s rendition of the Heart of Fashion event, the highly anticipated soiree that takes the fashion and philanthropy worlds by storm. Bigger and better than last year’s successful event, Heart of Fashion took place at the Shops at Don …
A luminary on both the Hollywood and humanitarian scenes, Angelina Jolie spent her Friday morning at Buckingham Palace where Queen Elizabeth II awarded her with an honorary Damehood, the female equivalent of an honorary Knighthood. While the actor was named an honorary Dame back in June in the Birthday Honours List, she travelled to the …
