Author: Nick Lee

Bluebird held their 3rd annual “Food and Art Thing” at The Burroughes on Queen West on June 2, 2012.  It’s an event showing that food can be edible art and vice-versa.  All the art exhibits at each booth had a food-themed element. The Food Dudes did a great job of catering the event and using their food-driven entertainment to continue the theme and also keep the guests well-fed with many visually appealing pieces of edible hors-d’oeurves art.  When we first…

On May 6, 2012, the Children’s Aid Foundation hosted the SPARK gala at the Carlu. Proceeds from for the fundraiser went to support the Ignite the Spark Fund which provides life-changing opportunities for disadvantaged children and youth living in the child welfare system.  These opportunities allow them to explore their interests in sports, arts and cultural activities which are crucial to their personal growth and development. The event successfully raised $400,000 and allows for a life-changing three-year commitment to support…

On May 7, 2012, The David Cornfield Melanoma Fund (DCMF) hosted a fundraising gala with a silent auction at the Liberty Grand.  The annual event aims to promote awareness of the potentially deadly skin cancer.  Heartfelt speeches were given and David Cornfield’s legacy was remembered.  Also it was a celebration of their successfully viral video “Dear 16 Year Old Me” copied below (please take a few minutes to watch and share).  A $10,000 cheque was presented from DCMF to the…

MyEventSuite.com hosted a launch party for 350+ event planners and media to introduce their new website which aims to be the go-to, all-in-one resource for busy event planners  to get the job done all from one, comprehensive website. The launch party at Corus Quay, 25 Dockside Drive featured watermelon-tequila splashers in test tubes, steak and ahi tuna, unique cocktails with edible flowers, Snapz photo booth, creating your own music videos, a mechanical bull, ice cream truck, cotton candy machine and…

Guess celebrated 30 Sexy Years with the help of FLARE Magazine and chose Claudia Schiffer as the marquee ambassador.  Also the limited edition 30th Anniversary Collection was released to celebrate the sexy, stylish heritage. The Guess 30th anniversary celebrations in Toronto were held at the store on Queen West followed by an after party at Cube.  The Queen West store celebrated with cocktails, flipbooks, gifts such as $30 Guess gift cards and more.  The after party at Cube featured Guess-branded cocktails…

On May 1st, 2012 Oliver & Bonacini pulled out all the stops to host a grand, highly-anticipated open house gala at the Arcadian, located on the 8th floor of the Simpson Tower at Queen and Bay.  The re-opening event featured Snapz Photo Booth, an oyster bar, a stunning dessert table, great live music and so much more.  The Arcadian Court and Arcadian loft were restored and modernized from top to bottom.  Talking with the guests, it was unanimous that it…

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