On the evening of Wednesday, November 27th, the ROM was taken over once again by one of Toronto’s most unique and upscale gala experiences called Bloor Street Entertains. Sponsored by Sun Life Financial, BSE is an annual event with proceeds of the evening going to support life-saving research via CANFAR. It starts with a cocktail reception called TWILIGHT at the Royal Ontario Museum with hors d’oeuvres, top-notch silent auction items and tons of great entertainment. Then after TWILIGHT, it’s time…
Dress for Success Toronto held their 3rd annual fashion fundraising gala, “A Heel of a Good Time” on November 13, 2013. Jeanne Beker emphasized how firmly she believes in the Dress for Success charity while presenting cheques from Fysh Eyewear and The Hudson’s Bay to Dress for Success Toronto for over $30,000. Comedian and Sirius Radio Allison Dore was the master of ceremonies. With heartfelt emotion, this woman spoke about how much Dress for Success helped with her career. The…
Enter our Facebook contest for a chance to win a pair of tickets to see the St. Royals 16-piece Superband at The Mod Club on Thursday, December 12th from 7-11pm Special Guest Ania Soul DJ set by Lissa Monet Winners of this BestofToronto.net giveaway will get a meet and greet with the St. Royals band and access to the VIP section. Click here to enter our Facebook contest. And for a BONUS ballet, on Twitter, tweet this: @BestofTorontoTV I want…
Last night at the Trump Hotel the limited edition Dom Perignon 2004 vintage was revealed in collaboration with balloon art on display by New York’s Jeff Koons. This is the second milestone of its collaboration with Jeff Koons. In terms of tasting notes, the 2004 gives aromas of almond and powdered cocoa that gradually develop into white fruit with hints of dried flowers. It finishes with toasted notes. So for those that want to make a statement this holiday season…
The next generation of Canada’s talented opera singers were celebrated at the Canadian Opera Company’s inaugural “Centre Stage” gala on November 26, 2013. After 155 preliminary auditions across Canada, nine short-listed singers competed to win cash prizes and opera glory at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts. Accompanied by the COC orchestra and conducted by Music Director Johannes Debus, each singer gave their best performance in two arias each. Grammy-nominated and multi-Juno award winning Rufus Wainwright was a…
Chivas is known to throw a flurry of events throughout the city. Their signature soiree of the year, labelled “Chivas 1801“, held at Sassafraz in Yorkville seemed like it was going to be proper, sophisticated and uptight but it turned into a bit of a fun party where guests got to loosen their ties and kick up their heels. Celebrating some of the finer things in life: Mambacho cigars were paired with Chivas, GotStyle showed off their swanky sport jackets…