Rated as a must-attend event, the highly-anticipated, Canadian Opera Company’s 9th annual sold-out fundraiser, Operanation, lived up to the hype and then some. This year’s theme was “Sweet Revenge”, based on the operetta, Die Flaudermaus, by Johann Strauss. The evening featured star-studded personalities including musicians, Nelly Furtado and The Arkells, each with their own unique collaborations with the COC’s Ensemble Studio. The extravagant night started with dinner for VIP guests only, then at 9pm the rest of the guests pulled…
For art lovers who want to make a difference, Art with Heart is an art show fundraiser for Casey House with a 19-year history, in support of those living with HIV/AIDS right here in Toronto. The evening at The Carlu consisted of a great collection of Canadian contemporary works of art, gourmet food, complimentary bar and giant live auction. The great catering of the fine food was by Daniel & Daniel. These guys are everywhere. The seafood dish featuring scallops…
Kestin Cornwall’s “Jezebel” is a varied collection of original mixed media paintings and screen prints with influences from American Street Art, Asian, Egyptian and Sri Lankan culture. The exhibition also showcases local model Tania Z. The collection will be on display from August 2nd to August 23rd at the Goodfellas Gallery at 1266 Queen West. ABOUT KESTIN CORNWALL Over the past ten years Kestin Cornwall has been featured in countless group shows and projects such as the Tribute To John…
For those in the know, Powerball at The Power Plant is a highly anticipated annual celebration. For the gallery’s 25th anniversary, Power Ball’s “Quarter Life Crisis” was a well-attended evening with 1,700 guests. Those in attendance read like a who’s-who of Canadian and Toronto socialite fame including Melissa Grelo, Mary Kitchen, Jian Ghomeshi, Tanya Kim, Rick Mercer. We spotted our own personal favourite musician, Clara Venice, who performed at our recent Local Artist event at ING. Looking forward to her…
SummerWorks Performance Festival is hosting a VIP dinner, Thursday July 5th, as a fundraiser for the upcoming 2012 festival and we would like to extend an invitation to you. Hosted by award-winning playwright and actor Michael Healey, the elegant three-course dinner features the culinary combination of Toronto top chef and owner of Cow Bell Restaurant, Mark Cutrara and Brockton General chef Alexandra Feswick. Providing you the opportunity to have a first taste of Cutrara and Feswick’s new restaurant Samuel J…
The 2012 Memories of Versailles Gala, Mirage, was set in the uniquely beautiful Evergreen Brick Works hosted by Jeanne Beker. The elegant evening began with a cocktail reception with hors d’oeurves, a high-end silent auction as well as a live auction and a stunning $22,000 raffle piece from Tiffany & Co. Dinner was hosted by Chef Neal Noble of Noble Culinary fame featuring Moroccan seared beef tenderloin accompanied by a multitude of mouth-watering delights. The dining experience was enhanced by…