The inaugural Canadian Screen Awards rolled out their red carpet for a live night of glamour and talent, celebrating the best in Canadian film, television, and digital media productions on Sunday, March 3, 2013 at the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto. Hosted by Canada’s favourite comedian, Martin Short, the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television awarded Rebelle with a total of ten trophies including wins for best film, best director, best screenplay, editing, art direction/production design, and…
It was an incredible night with all the stops pulled out for the 24th annual Dragon Ball in support of the Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care with 1,200 patrons. Highlights include photo opportunities with snakes, the HSBC ice sculpture serving martinis, a raw oyster and clam bar by Raw, a sushi bar, delicious treats by Tundra Restaurant (pleasant surprise seeing you again, Eraj!). There was so much food during the reception that it could have been dinner itself but…
Those that were there knew how lively it was at the annual Motionball gala in support of Special Olympics Canada, with this year’s theme of “Winter Wonderland”. How befitting considering the large snowstorm that had arrived that evening. But that didn’t deter the 2,000+ guests from attending this sold-out charity gala that took over the 41,000 square foot Muzik night club. The event featured tons of great live music and a silent auction. There was also an Iceberg Vodka bar and…
The Book Lover’s Ball is rated as one of the top 100 events according to BizBash in 2012. It’s a book lover’s dream, being able to rub elbows with 60 Canadian authors in attendance in support of the busiest urban library system in the world. Not only do guests get to rub elbows at the reception but each author is assigned to a dinner table, so that’s getting quite intimate. For 2013’s Book Lover’s Ball, the evening featured 5 “chapters”…
Canada’s National Ballet School hosted their annual fundraiser gala with this year’s theme of “Monte Carlo Meets Gatsby” pairing roaring 20’s Great Gatsby attire and Monte Carlo styled casino. I spotted Margaret Atwood and asked her why she didn’t attend the Book Lover’s Ball just the night before. She replied that she wasn’t invited this year. Was she joking? Anyway, luckily for guests of the NBS gala, this most-honoured Canadian author was kind enough to provide photo opportunities for adoring…
On Friday, February 8th, 2,000 young professionals will gather at Muzik night club for the 12th annual motionball Toronto gala in support of Special Olympics Canada presented by AIR MILES. The theme this year is “Winter Wonderland” with an ice-rink dance floor, indoor snow-fall and icy treats. The goal is to raise $300,000 for the Special Olympics Canada foundation. Highlights make this gala special: Open bar Performance by CrashDex (you have to check out this DJ/ drummer combo) Performance by…