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 – …
The Art Gallery of Ontario hosted a fabulous Maharaja-themed black-tie gala to launch Maharaja: The Splendour of India’s Royal Courts exhibit. VIP guests enjoyed cocktails, a sumptuous dinner, Indian musical performances, an advanced viewing of the exhibit and an extraordinary live auction. www.ago.net Photos: Acclaimed director Deepa Mehta and Michelle Levy; Yuvrani Saheba Kadambaridevi of …
Guarded by the gentle Pitons and nestled in a lush tropical landscape, Sugar Beach Residences is an exclusive paradise for affluent travellers. It was right about when I was floating on my back in the Caribbean Sea, the salty water washing over my lips, the warm sun kissing my face when I thought: I could …
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford joined over 500 of the city’s most successful businessmen at this year’s Catwalk Cure fundraiser held on Feb. 24, 2011, at Muzik Nightclub. The event was in support of Dr. Michael Baker’s Complex Care program provided by the University Health Network (UHN), which consists of Toronto General, Toronto Western and Princess …
Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS)’s annual fundraising gala took place at The Fairmont Royal York Hotel. This year’s ‘Shine’ theme shone a light on the beauty of dance, the talent and determination required to become a professional dancer; and on the school as one of Canada’s leading arts training institutions. A cocktail reception, gourmet dinner, …
This exclusive annual event, held at the Tiffany & Co. Canadian flagship store on Bloor Street in Toronto, honours men and women who have made their mark in support of a charity or organization. Community leaders, business executives and philanthropists were all on hand to extend their congratulations to this year’s honouree Geoff Cape, founder …
On a February night, the 24th Annual Easter Seals Gala Ball at the Four Seasons Hotel brought close to 400 of Toronto’s corporate leaders together for a night of dining and dancing in support of Ontario’s kids with physical disabilities. Music performed by Juno award winners the Arkells brought the evening’s ‘Motown Nights’ theme to …
