The 19th annual Starlight Gala took place at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel once again last Saturday, April 5, 2014 with the interesting theme of “London Calling”, named after the UK’s punk rock band, The Clash. Sponsored by Toys”R”Us and Babies”R”Us Canada, this important fundraising event raised $500,000 to fund Starlight Canada’s programs goal of “bringing joy to children who need it”.
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From the same group that created important food events for a cause, Foodstock followed by Soupstock, the Canadian Chefs’ Congress held a timely “Spring Thaw” event to celebrate the arrival of the new growing season, just as the weather started getting better.
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The Panaroma Lounge was the setting for the launch of dating company, Perfect-Fit, with a focus not just on dating but also self-improvement in the areas of personal appearance and fitness. The evening was co-hosted by Brad C. Smith (formerly Bachelor and now Entertainment City host)
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Who else is looking forward to this year’s POGO charity party? It takes place at the Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex with awesome people like Mike Chalut from ProudFM. This year’s theme is “ODYSSEY” so get your space suits out and join 1,000 philanthropic party goers in “a journey through space” in support of children with cancer. Last year the POGO gala raised $800K for this important cause.
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Arabesque’s SAWH production | Photo: Clutch PR
Last weekend, I had the esteemed privilege of attending a rehearsal of the latest project by the critically acclaimed Arabesque Dance Company and Orchestra. Founded in 1992 in downtown Toronto, Arabesque features dance and music styles of the Middle East with contemporary twists. Titled SAWAH, meaning traveller or wanderer in Arabic, this latest dance and music production premieres on Thursday, April 10th at the Fleck Dance Theatre at Harbourfront Centre.
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