Billionaire entrepreneur Roustam Tariko was the centre of attention on May 12, 2010, when he led the official launch celebration of Russian Standard Vodka in the Canadian market. ONE Restaurant in swanky Yorkville, Toronto played host for the evening, as guests swarmed an immaculate ice-sculpted bar to order cocktails that exceeded Russian standards. Celebrities, media …
The world’s largest Brazilian gala and one of Canada’s most successful fundraising events ran its 44th annual course on May 8th, 2010 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Founded by the late Anna Maria de Souza, the Brazilian Carnival Ball brings prominent people and humanitarians from various communities together to celebrate Brazilian culture and raise …
Join the safari for a wild adventure with the Michael “Pinball” Clemons Foundation. On March 4th, 2010, guests gathered together with members of MPCF, including Toronto Raptor players Hedo Turkoglu, Jose Calderon, Marco Belinelli, as well as Rod Black from TSN and CTV Sports, former CFL player Damon Allen, and many more. Guests enjoyed cocktails …
The 8 Ball is Toronto’s premier charity billiard event, sponsored by Senator Homes, TD Water House and BMW Mini Canada. Over 300 guests enjoyed fine wines from Halpern and fabulous food from North 44, Sotto Sotto, Noce and Edo Sushi. Funds raised support the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre at University Health Network. PHOTOS: Presenting Sponsor …
Sarah Palin, one of the most talked-about political figures of our generation, chose Carmen’s Banquet Centre in Hamilton for her first public speaking appearance in Ontario. An Intimate Evening with Sarah Palin featured a wonderful four-course dinner, live auction, and an excellent keynote address by Governor Palin, followed by a question and answer session. PHOTOS: …
Co-chairs Gillian Hewitt Smith and Dan McClure played host at the Massive Party: Speakeasy, Toronto’s sixth annual ultimate art party in support of the Art Gallery of Ontario. With 1,800 guests in attendance, the AGO was transformed into an opulent, sexy streetscape, taking the notorious party underground. Live music continued into the wee hours of …
Attendance topped 400 at the inaugural Top Gun Black Tie Ball at the ROM. Sponsored by Lazarus Partners Charities and Brendan Wood International, the swanky dinner
Sportsmen, celebrities and royalty rallied in the Middle East at Cartier’s International Dubai Polo Challenge on March 26, 2010. Cartier’s prestigious fifth annual event was hosted at the renowned Desert Palm Resort and Polo Club and supported by Jordanian princess and active United Nations ambassador, Haya Bint Al Hussein. Horses galloped, glasses chimed and guests …
Pristine beaches, gourmet gastronomy, stunning suites and superlative service are just some of the universally celebrated touchstones of a Sandals property. Before Gordon “Butch” Stewart created his billion-dollar empire of luxury resorts, the Jamaican native had a vision to provide patrons with an all-inclusive experience that would outshine all others. Almost three decades later, and …
More than 400 eager participants stretched, danced, and united at the 2nd annual Yoga in Motion to raise over $200,000 for life-saving breast cancer research at Mount Sinai Hospital. The all-day fitness marathon, held at the Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex, was led by some of the top fitness instructors in the Greater Toronto Area. PHOTOS: …
