Art With Heart, presented by TD takes place at The Carlu, October 8, 2024. Art with Heart, which supports Casey House, is Canada’s most anticipated charity art auction, it promises to be a fabulous evening of art and philanthropy that supports people living with and at risk of HIV. Casey House is a specialty hospital in Toronto providing ground-breaking care to people living with and at risk of HIV. We offer a growing mix of inpatient, outpatient and community-based services that meet clients where they are in their individual journeys of health and wellness. We are Canada’s first and only…
Author: Hillary LeBlanc
On September 14, No Girl Left Behind hosted a one-of-a-kind gathering for women and girls in Toronto. No Girl Left Behind Empowerment Event offers women and young girls (ages 9+), unique events that equip them with lifelong knowledge, tools and skills to help them thrive, boost their confidence and most importantly, feel empowered. This year’s event made stops in Grande Prairie and Edmonton. The Toronto event was themed around relationships. Attendees had the opportunity to participate in hands-on activities, workshops and discussions, designed to help them tackle hardships, like breaking out of toxic cycles, communicating effectively and empowering women to…
In the era of knowledge, misinformation is rampant. As social media apps want more and more people to create content, fewer posts are being vetted for their credibility resulting in unfortunate realities. With navigating the truth on social media left to the consumer, many are taking what they hear on TikTok, Facebook and Instagram at face value. One market that is being greatly impacted by this is health and fitness. Many are seeing creators with great bodies and physiques give recommendations that are untrue, inaccurate or worse – completely harmful. We spoke with Denise Hernandez, a Food Data Curator at…
The annual Art Gallery of Ontario party Art Bash brings lovers, supporters and donors of the gallery together to schmooze, network and dance while supporting the continued success of the AGO. On Sept 26th they gear up to throw the art lovers party yet again! This year, Art Bash is all about COLOUR – celebrating the gallery’s collection of modern art and the bold role colour plays in artistic expression. Guests will have a chance tp explore the AGO’s Moments in Modernism exhibition, featuring works by legendary artists including Mark Rothko, Ellsworth Kelly, Rita Letendre, and Jack Bush, enjoy cuisine…
This years Osheaga line-up is straight fire with talent lined up for three days straight in beautiful Montréal, QC. We will be on site taking in the beautiful sounds. From rap and folk to grunge and techno – Osheaga has it all! Skepta Joseph Olaitan Adenuga Jr. (born 19 September 1982), known professionally as Skepta, is a British grime MC, rapper, record producer and DJ. Alongside his younger brother Jme, he briefly joined Roll Deep before they became founding members of Boy Better Know in 2005. With Boy Better Know, Skepta clashed with fellow MC Devilman for the video release…
This past weekend, Patron 360 took place at the Allan A. Lamport Stadium grounds in Toronto. A beautiful desert oasis was built in the middle of the city to celebrate summer, as patrons tasted the finest tequila and danced under a huge sphere-screen display transporting them to Mexico. DJ Kiinjo brought the sounds of the summer as guests drank Patron Ranch Water out of mini Patron cocktail bottles. With the theme of desert chic, guests dressed their best in white, gold and silver. Guests were able to sample some Patron El Alto, a 100% Agave tequila being released this fall.…
The Tragical History of the Life and Death of Doctor Faustus, commonly referred to simply as Doctor Faustus, is an Elizabethan tragedy by Christopher Marlowe, based on German stories about the title character Faust. Faust is the protagonist of a classic German legend based on the historical Johann Georg Faust (c. 1480–1540). Faust is highly successful yet dissatisfied with his life, which leads him to make a deal with the Devil and exchanging his soul for unlimited knowledge and worldly pleasures Apothecary Theatre and Dandelion Theatre, two Toronto companies, hae joined forces and put Doctor Faustus on twice for groups in…
We were recently invited to the Canadian Screen Awards hosted at CBC Headquarters for a week of activities. The Canadian Screen Awards held by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television honours the best in these industries from Canada. The Canadian Screen Awards, divided in various portions include The News, Entertainment, and Sports Awards, presented by CTV and hosted by Sarah Davis, The Television Craft Awards hosted by Andrew Phung, The Television program Performance Awards hosted by Keshia Chanté, The Documentary, Factual, Lifestyle, and Reality Awards, presented by CTV hosted by Anne-Marie Mediwake and The Cinematic Arts Awards, presented by…
A new gala to fundraising for Canada’s largest bursary fund is set to have a star-studded concert on June 13th. TELUS Friendly Future Foundation announced its inaugural fundraising gala, ‘Together for Tomorrow: A Friendly Future Gala. The gala will be held at the iconic TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning, home of the Royal Conservatory of Music. Guests will enjoy an evening of fine dining, a one-night only concert with world-leading talent, featuring performances by Juno Award-winning artists Barenaked Ladies, Arkells, Blue Rodeo’s Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor, and Jully Black, and a live auction featuring money-can’t-buy experiences and activities…
A new gala is hitting the Toronto scene and is sure to bring together a diverse group of Torontonians on June 20th! The long standing Toronto Jazz Fest is now bringing together a Jazz Gala to support local artists participating in the festival. The Toronto Jazz Festival, running June 21st to 3oth featuring artists like André 3000, Dominique Fils-Aimé, Kirk Diamond, TOBi and more is a highlight of the summer in Toronto. The inaugural Toronto Jazz Gala, on June 20th, aims to give 100% of net proceeds to supporting local and Canadian artists playing Jazz Fest 2024 this June. Their…
A new podcasting summit is entering the Toronto sphere bringing with it a lot of hype! The Soundwave Summit, being held on June 6th, will provide a day of podcasting workshops and seminars, and an evening of four live podcasts on stage. The day seminars include discussing the landscape of podcasting, building community, diversity, finding networks and funding and developing your businesses. The evening live podcasts are from BlackLantic, Squirrel Talk!, Quiz Coconut’s QuickFile Quiz-Pod and The Women of Ill Repute. Sherley Joseph, founder of the Chonilla Network and hosts podcasts like Black Canadian Creators and Uncolonized Podcast, told us…
For one night a year, Evergreen Brick Works transforms into another geographical setting all in the name of fundraising. The longstanding Scrubs in the City event, supporting Sick Kids hospital is a highlight in Toronto. This year, on June 6th, Evergreen Brick Works will become Mexico City through sights, sounds and flavours for an amazing cause. The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), affiliated with the University of Toronto, is Canada’s most research-intensive hospital and the largest centre dedicated to improving children’s health in the country. With passionate and dedicated staff, SickKids is much more than a hospital. We work each…
On May 29th, the Arcadian Court will be transformed into a runway to amplify the need for adaptive clothing for those living with Arthritis. The Arthritis Society Canada plans to disrupt the normal fashion space with these adaptive garments on display highlighting the need as 6 million Canadians have Arthritis. “Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression and a way for individuals to showcase their unique personalities and creativity. However, for the one in five people living with arthritis in Canada, many of them live with debilitating pain and have restricted mobility which limits their ability to express themselves through…
The Gardiner Museum, the Toronto museum known for its stunning collection of ceramics, will throw its annual SMASH art party on May 30th with this year’s theme entitled Between Worlds. The Gardiner Museum is one of the only museums in the world dedicated to ceramics, one of the most universal and dynamic art forms. A cultural gem, the Gardiner is renowned for its ground-breaking exhibitions and programming, innovative clay classes, and community-building initiatives. The Museum was founded in 1984 by George and Helen Gardiner to house their world-class collection of ceramics. Since then, the collection has grown to include over…