On May 30, 2012, the Brain Trust event, ROCK, was held at the Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex to support the Gerry & Nancy Pencer Brain Tumour Centre at Princess Margaret Hospital. Performances by Marc Cohn as well as Joan Jett and the Blackhearts transported guests to the era of their favourite tunes for a night …
On June 16, 2012, the McMichael Canadian Art Collection welcomed guests to the inaugural fundraising event Fashion as Art: Exposed! Host Jeanne Beker, in collaboration with the Fashion Design Council of Canada, celebrated Canada’s Group of Seven Fashion designers Joeffer Caoc, Comrags, Greta Constantine, David Dixon, Thien Le, Lucian Matis, and D’Arcy Moses, by showcasing …
The third annual Big Night at the Green Barn, held on June 6 at Wychwood Barns, was a successful gathering dedicated to backyard-grown foods and a menu of “Nonna-inspired” dishes. The $160,000 raised at the event will help The Stop’s Green Barn in its initiative to inspire city dwellers to grow their own food and …
On June 7, 2012, Toronto’s elite gathered at Evergreen Brick Works for the SickKids Foundation fundraiser, Scrubs in the City presents Secret Garden. Whether sipping on cocktails or twirling on the dance floor, guests enjoyed an enchanted evening for a worthy cause. www.sickkidsfoundation.com
The 2012 Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City sparkled with the creations of fashion’s hottest designers. The star-studded event marks the opening of this year’s “Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations” exhibit, which explores the striking affinities between two Italian designers from different eras. Under trustee and co-chair Anna …
On March 26th, 2012, former world heavyweight champion and boxing legend Muhammad Ali hosted the 18th annual Celebrity Fight Night event for his Parkinson Center in Louisville, Kentucky. International Watch Co. (IWC) Schaffhausen joined The Greatest in his rumble against Parkinson's disease by designing a watch, the Big Pilot’s Watch Edition Muhammad Ali, celebrating his …
The Children’s Aid Foundation’s second annual Spark Gala left guests fired up over performances honouring celebrity luminaries for their musical, sports, fashion, entertainment and vocal arts achievements. The event raised $400,000, with proceeds providing youth in foster care with extracurricular activities necessary for individual growth. www.ignitethespark.ca www.cafdn.org
Guizzetti Corporation has built a business based on integrity. For years, it has provided clients with condominiums and the luxury lifestyle they crave. On May 3, 2012, friends and family were invited to an exclusive preview of the upcoming Guizzetti development. Offering guests cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, Grand Palace Condominiums was introduced at a beautiful …
On March 10, 2012, guests experienced the enlivening essence of traditional Caribbean music at the third annual University of the West Indies (UWI) Benefit Gala. Over 500 people gathered at the Four Seasons Hotel Toronto for the highly anticipated event, which celebrated the achievements of esteemed members of the Caribbean-Canadian community. This year’s Luminary Award …
There’s something particularly special about arriving at the Ritz-Carlton Naples. The long driveway. The Mediterranean-topped towers. The fountains. The Carrera marble. The ornate chandeliers, formal draperies and Persian carpets. The museum-quality artworks, especially the 18th and 19th century American and British oil paintings of the sporting life. It’s grand. It’s luxe. And the recent remodels …
