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At the Dress for Success fundraising gala with Jeanne Beker

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.

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“Dress for the job you want, not the job you have,” MP Stella Ambler

Jeanne Beker

Jeanne Beker

Comedian and Sirius Radio Allison Dore was the master of ceremonies.

Allison Dore

Allison Dore

With heartfelt emotion, this woman spoke about how much Dress for Success helped with her career.
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The silent auction was vast with tons of great fashionable items and the $20 surprise gift bags were such a hit that they sold out early on in the evening.

It was a great night for a great cause recognizing that professional attire can help empower a woman, boosting her self-esteem and give her the confidence she may need to get to the next level of her career.

ABOUT DRESS FOR SUCCESS TORONTO
The mission of Dress for Success Toronto is to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.

Dress for Success Toronto is located at:
188 Lowther Avenue
Toronto, ONT M5R 1E8
Phone: (416) 901-6022
info@dressforsuccesstoronto.org

For more info visit www.dressforsuccess.org

Photos here:

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At the Frocktail Party in support of JDRF

Contest: Win VIP tickets to the St. Royals concert on Dec 12th

The St. Royals 16 piece band
  • December 5, 2013
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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 VIP tickets to the @StRoyals concert #StRoyalsWish http://on.fb.me/YPlujt

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No transportation provided. No cash value. Non-transferable. 19+. Style code in effect.

Tickets are on sale now at www.picatic.com/stroyalswish ($50)

Check out the video of The St. Royals

For more info about St. Royals visit www.stroyals.com

At the Frocktail Party 2013 in support of JDRF

The Frocktail Party is an annual event synonymous with philanthropy, fashion, and style. Founded in 2009 by Jessica Oliver, Ali Reid and Jen Foster in hopes of making a real difference to those diagnosed with Type 1, Frocktail has raised over $140,000 for The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) since its inception.

On the 28th of November at the Arcadian Loft, attendees had the opportunity to bid on a fabulous selection of fashion-forward frocks, accessories, menswear, and luxury experiences with 100% of auction proceeds directly benefiting the JDRF. The fabulous auction prizes were generously donated by: French Connection, Marciano, Hudson’s Bay, Zac Posen, Want Boutique, Intermix, eLuxe, Danier, Greta Constantine, LINE, Jeremy Laing, Rent Frock Repeat, Peacock Parade, Brose, Lida Baday, Calla, Mendocino, DVF, Rachel Sin, Andrews, Tanya Taylor, David’s, Pink Tartan, Trout Rainwear, Jessica Jensen, Shay Lowe, Four Season’s Spa, Drake 150, Gladstone Hotel, and Spa at the Elmwood. Pre-loved gowns straight from the closets of celebrity and Torontonian tastemakers were also part of the selection, including: Rachel McAdams, Nelly Furtado, Cheryl Hickey, Tanya Kim, Cynthia Loyst, Ben Mulroney, Jessica Mulroney, Suzanna Rogers and Jenna Bitove.

The evening was complete with gourmet catering from Oliver & Bonacini, complemented by luscious drinks from Iceberg Vodka, Hendrick’s Gin, Peroni, and wine from Obikwa and Collavini. Attendees were also offered complimentary shoe shines from John Allan’s, a car service credit from Uber, on-site manicures by O.P.I. and Winks eyelash boutique pampered guests with eyelash services.

To sum it up, The Frocktail Party was truly a seamless concoction of glamour and philanthropy!

This 5th annual charity party was their most successful to date with $70,000 raised to a combined total of over $200,000 raised for JDRF.

ABOUT JDRF
For over 40 years, JDRF has been a global leader in the search for an end to type 1 diabetes (T1D), through both research funding and advocacy. During that time, JDRF has always talked about a cure as a singular destination: a return to normal physiology.

Photos: Nick Lee
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The Limited Edition Dom Pérignon 2004 vintage by Jeff Koons

  • December 4, 2013
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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, this highly-sought after piece will surely be a unique and impressive gift. you can be assured these limited quantities won’t stay on shelves long.

To quote UK’s Henry Matson of Farr Vintners, the fact that the 2004 is so different to the 2003 is a key selling point.
“We can say to our customers they should buy the 03 to drink, but the 04 will last. Vintage variation like this will totally sell a vintage.”

The 2004 Vintage will be available at the LCBO beginning Dec. 7, 2013. The retail price is $247.95.

Dom Perignon 2004 vintage revealed at the Trump Tower in the Suits Lobby Lounge

Dom Perignon 2004 vintage revealed at the Trump Tower in the Suits Lobby Lounge

Jeff Koons with the limited editions of Dom Perignon

Jeff Koons with the limited editions of Dom Perignon

Some photos from last night’s launch at Suits Lobby at the Trump Hotel

Here is the LCBO link.

For more info visit www.domperignon.com/image/vintage-2004/

Check out the video with Jeff Koons discussing his collaboration with Dom Pérignon.

Next generation of opera singers celebrated at the COC’s Centre Stage gala

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 charismatic emcee.

“I applaud all the young artists we heard in the competition.”, said COC General Director Alexander Neef. “They performed with great passion and commitment, and the quality of the emerging talent we heard made us all very enthusiastic about the future of opera in Canada.”

At the end of it, the audience got to vote from their seats for the audience’s choice winner while a panel of judges deliberated on the Top Prize winner.

While the judges were making their decision, Rufus Wainwright surprised everyone with delightfully entertaining musical performances of his own accompanied by the COC orchestra.

In the end it was soprano singer, Karine Boucher, from Quebec City who won both the Audience Choice Award and the Top Prize Award. Congrats, Karine!

Proceeds from the evening were raised in support of the COC and will go towards the company’s Ensemble Studio. The COC artistic staff will confirm the lineup of the 2014/15 Ensemble Studio over the next few weeks.

Here are some photos I took during the cocktail reception of the Centre Stage gala.

Check out the video of the Centre Stage gala including Karine Boucher’s winning performance:

Photos from the competition by Michael Cooper

RUFUS WAINWRIGHT AND THE CANADIAN OPERA COMPANY
And in related news, the Canadian Opera Company is commissioning a new opera to be composed by Rufus Wainwright and playwright Daniel MacIvor.

“We began the process of creating a new opera for the Canadian Opera Company several years ago, and I’m very proud to say that we are now at the stage where we can make the news public,” says COC General Director Alexander Neef. “Bringing a world premiere to the COC’s mainstage is a significant undertaking for the company and we’re proud to say that all the elements are now in place to make a strong project. Rufus and I have been talking about what Hadrian would look like for at least three years now and I’m very excited about the musical and dramatic direction that this piece will take.”

Hadrian will be Wainwright’s second opera. “I’m thrilled to be setting out on this epic journey with the COC and look forward to once again diving into the deep end, a requirement on all fronts in the world of opera,” Wainwright says.

Hadrian is scheduled for World Premiere in COC’s 2018/2019 Season.

For more info visit the Canadian Opera Company website here www.coc.ca

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