The annual Einstein Gala, held by the Einstein Legacy Project, was hosted by CNN’s Anderson Cooper. Bringing to light four visionaries and innovators, this year’s gala partnered with Tribal Planet and the Citizen Science platform to launch the Finding the Next Einstein initiative. einsteingala.com photos by Sarjoun Faour
In a tribute to the city that lent itself to the summer blockbuster, Warner Bros. Pictures brought Suicide Squad back to the streets of Toronto with an exclusive event. Sponsored by Audi Canada, IMAX, Cineplex and 102.1 FM The Edge, the event took over the Distillery Historic District with an interactive Suicide Squad-themed prison recreation, …
Woodbine Racetrack’s luxurious trackside pavilion came alive with well-dressed supporters for Best Buddies’ 10th annual Thrill of Ascot. Best Buddies seeks to create leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Its 2016 Thrill of Ascot edition is its most successful event yet, raising $400,000 for the Canadian charity. bestbuddies.ca
This year’s Imperial Ball, held on May 14 and themed “Ode to Qipao,” enlivened the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto with about 500 patrons who enjoyed live auctions and a qipao show. The annual ball raised $400,000 in support of the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto. imperialball.ca photo courtesy of cccgt
Weizmann Canada’s Wonderful Women event, held at Casa Loma, featured a panel of five notable achievers that included musician-author Jann Arden and Weizmann Institute of Science’s Dr. Yifat Merbl. Funds raised went toward the Israel National Postdoctoral Award Program for Advancing Women in Science. wonderfulwomen.weizmann.ca
The fifth annual McMichael Moonlight Gala was its most successful to date, raising over $350,000 net for educational programming and exhibitions at Kleinburg, Ont.’s beloved art gallery. Ringing in its 50th anniversary this year, the McMichael Canadian Art Collection drew in notable community members and supporters, who danced under the stars alongside headliner Divine Brown …
Canadian Hadassah-WIZO’S (CHW) Tzedakah Chapter held its 13th annual “At Our Table” event June 6 to raise money to support rapid response initiatives at the Louise Temerty Breast Cancer Centre at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, as well as other causes. Over 200 guests raised over $194,000 and were treated to a performance by Toronto singer …
His Royal Highness The Duke of Cambridge played on team Maserati in its International Polo Tour, with a match at the Gloucestershire-based Beaufort Polo Club. The charity tournament marks the third year Maserati and its partner, La Martina, have hosted a world polo tour. maserati.com photos by Getty Images
The Canadian Film Centre’s (CFC) Annual Garden Party unfolded at its heritage campus on Windfields Estate. The event featured prominent members of Canada’s screen-based entertainment industry and Canadian acting talent. CFC’s founder and chair emeritus Norman Jewison and his wife, Lynne St. David-Jewison, were in attendance to welcome guests. cfccreates.com photos by David Lee
We step inside the high-fashion, fast-driving world of architectural designer Ferris Rafauli to discover what it takes to bring up super homes — and rapper Drake’s VIP hideout — that are nothing short of spectacular. Ferris Rafauli’s work may be big and bold, fast and fearless, but there’s more to his mega-mansions for the rich …
