The Royal Ontario Museum hosted the inaugural Rock of Ages Gala on June 2, 2011, raising funds to acquire the rare and unique Kirwin collection of ores and minerals. The collection will be used as a teaching resource for the scientific community and public, while being housed in Toronto’s facilities. www.rockofagesgala.com Photos: 1. Sal Badali …
The thunderous sound of hooves accompanied renowned polo player and Ralph Lauren model Nacho Figueras as he galloped with the Maharaj of Jaipur and the Royal Indian Polo Team at the 2011 PACE Polo for Heart fundraiser. From June 17 – 19, 2011, players of the ‘Sport of Kings’ rode side-by-side, raising money and awareness …
On June 11th, 2011, Pencils of Promise (PoP) drew some serious attention to Axe Lounge in Southampton, New York for its 3rd annual White Party. Hosted by the PoP NYC Junior Board, Charity Happenings and Social Life Magazine, this rocking event had 250 guests tearing up the dance floor, raising over $20,000 to continue PoP’s …
Beaches are often staples of tropical vacations. While relaxing in the sand of an all-inclusive resort can provide an escape, privacy is a rarity on larger, more populated locations. Sometimes, you simply desire solitude and a mellow mood away from the endless sea of beach chairs, matching towels and rowdy crowds. Luckily, a sanctuary of …
Enter the Hall of Dreams, a heaven for horologists. The walls gleam like gold, the floors are as polished as pearls, and for the first few seconds you feel as if you’re literally frozen in time. With Rolex on your right, Longines on your left and Hermès on the horizon, there’s no doubt you’re under …
Suzanne Rogers Presents Marchesa was arguably this year’s most exclusive, must-attend event on Toronto’s social calendar. Held at the Carlu, the glamorous black-tie gala started with an elegant champagne reception, followed by a breathtaking runway show, scrumptious dinner and a rare live auction. The event raised $950,000, with proceeds going towards children’s charities that include …
This year’s Canadian Stage Theatre Ball “Notte Italiana” was the first fundraising gala to be held at the new Ritz-Carlton Toronto. The evening included a fabulous menu, raffle and unique live and silent auctions. Over $300,000 was raised to help Canadian Stage ensure the ongoing excellence of the company’s artistic programming, artistic development activities, and …
The Juno Gala Awards Dinner, hosted by Jian Ghomeshi and Seamus O’Regan, was held this year at the Allstream Centre in Toronto with over 1,500 nominees, celebrities and music industry VIPs in attendance. Guests enjoyed heartfelt speeches, a great dinner, lots of wine, musical performances and watched as 32 of 40 Juno Awards were presented …
On March 26th, 2011, more than 500 guests swayed to classic Caribbean sound waves at Toronto’s opulent Four Seasons Hotel for the 2nd annual University of the West Indies (UWI) Benefit Gala. The entertaining night honoured exceptional Canadians of Caribbean descent that have made remarkable contributions to their communities and have invigorated the UWI’s mission …
Some of the finest foods Italy produces hail from its northeastern epicurean capital: Emilia-Romagna. For thousands of years, silt has cascaded from the Italian Alps and the Apennines into the soil where it is naturally saturated by the flooding of the Po River. Among many other delicacies – Prosciutto di Parma and Parmigiano cheese – …
