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Delicious bites at Eat to the Beat for breast cancer support

  • October 28, 2013
  • charity, food
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Where can you sample delectable fare in the presence of 60 beautiful female chefs? At Eat to the Beat of course. This year’s 18th edition was bigger than ever and it was all for a worthy cause. Funds raised went to benefit Willow Breast Cancer Support Canada, a non-profit organization which offers support to those afflicted by the disease.

Roy Thompson Hall’s outer lobby was transformed into a cornucopic feast with sweet and savoury dishes created by 60 of the city’s most talented female chefs. They offered bite sized delights that were perfect to whet your appetite. Coupled with the food was a variety of delicious wines, spirits, and beers to quench your thirst.

It was a treat to see so many vibrant faces in one space sampling lots of diverse cuisine while listening to jazzy tunes.

Of course, there were lots of colourful, creative costumes to keep spirits high. Dainty outfits such as the themed Queen of Hearts were ones to watch out for. There were giggles galore as they perused the walkways getting patrons to purchase raffle tickets and bid on silent auction items. Proceeds go to funding Willow’s free programs and services.

See all the photos for the sumptuous food we feasted upon and the drinks we sipped. It’s an annual event that charitable foodies can’t miss.

For more information about Eat to the Beat and how to get involved with Willow Breast Cancer Support Canada, please visit and http://www.willow.org/ and http://www.eattothebeat.ca/
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Truffle and blue cheese arancini with spinach walnut pesto - Nicole Rumball, All the Best Fine Foods

Truffle and blue cheese arancini with spinach walnut pesto – Nicole Rumball, All the Best Fine Foods

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Salted caramel, chocolate fudge cake cups - Dufflet Pastries

Salted caramel, chocolate fudge cake cups – Dufflet Pastries

Valrhona Araguani chocolate tart, whipped dulcey ganache, sesame snap and caramelized banana - Lindsay Haddock, Scaramouche

Valrhona Araguani chocolate tart, whipped dulcey ganache, sesame snap and caramelized banana – Lindsay Haddock, Scaramouche

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Well-deserved People’s Choice win for Lindsay Haddock of Scaramouche! The chocolate tart with whipped dulcey ganache was delicious!

Lindsay Haddock from Scaramouche with her People's Choice winning dessert: Valrhona Araguani Chocolate Tart Whipped Dulcey Ganache, Sesame Snap & Caramelized Banana | Photo courtesy of Eat to the Beat

Lindsay Haddock from Scaramouche with her People’s Choice winning dessert: Valrhona Araguani Chocolate Tart Whipped Dulcey Ganache, Sesame Snap & Caramelized Banana | Photo courtesy of Eat to the Beat

Photos: Nick Lee

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At the Canadian Opera Company’s 10th Operanation gala

Ambur Braid, Sam Roberts
  • October 25, 2013
  • arts, concerts, gala
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UPDATE: The 10th anniversary of Operanation raised over $130,000 for COC’s Ensemble Studio!

The sold-out annual fundraising gala for the Canadian Opera Company took over 3 storeys at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts on a busy week of events centered around Toronto’s fashion week. But even with all the frenzy of events, this gala is never one to miss.

In this year’s signature Operanation rock-opera performance, the Sam Roberts Band entertained the crowd accompanied by the COC’s Ambur Braid to the audience’s delight.

There was plenty of good food including the gourmet mac and cheese bar with an impressive variety of fresh, delectable toppings including real bacon bits, caramelized onions, sauteed mushrooms, chili flakes and more.

It’s an annual gala that offers one of the finest experiences in the city and it’s easy to see why starting with the incredible venue, top notch entertainment and great food showcasing great Canadian talent.

Limited edition KAELEN X Sam Roberts Band – Operanation T-shirts by New York’s KAELEN are available for purchase online from the Canadian Opera Company here or in person at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts (145 Queen St. W). There are only 50 shirts in this limited collection and all proceeds go to support the COC’s Ensemble Studio.

Ambur Braid, Sam Roberts

Ambur Braid, Sam Roberts

Jeremy Laing (fashion designer), Alexander Neef (Canadian Company Company's general director)

Jeremy Laing (fashion designer), Alexander Neef (Canadian Company Company’s general director)

right: Cameron McPhail, Baritone, Canadian Opera Company

right: Cameron McPhail, Baritone, Canadian Opera Company

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Stacey McKenzie (supermodel), Rolyn Chambers

Stacey McKenzie (supermodel), Rolyn Chambers

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Our full gallery here:

Some tweets from Operanation 10:


And #operanation continues into the night...

ABOUT OPERANATION
Established in 2005, Operanation is the Canadian Opera Company’s premier fundraising event. For arts patrons as well as the opera-curious, Operanation presents a unique experience, equal parts party and performance, with special collaborations between classic and modern music and complementary art forms ranging from visual arts to fashion. Attracting over 1,000 guests, Operanation takes over three floors of the COC’s opera house, the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts. Funds raised for Operanation are directed towards the COC’s Ensemble Studio, Canada’s premier training program for young opera professionals. For more information on Operanation, please visit www.operanation.ca

ABOUT THE CANADIAN OPERA COMPANY
Based in Toronto, the Canadian Opera Company is the largest producer of opera in Canada and one of the largest in North America. The COC enjoys a loyal audience support-base and one of the highest attendance and subscription rates in North America. Under its leadership team of General Director Alexander Neef and Music Director Johannes Debus, the COC is increasingly capturing the opera world’s attention. The COC maintains its international reputation for artistic excellence and creative innovation by creating new productions within its diverse repertoire, collaborating with leading opera companies and festivals, and attracting the world’s foremost Canadian and international artists. The COC performs in its own opera house, the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, hailed internationally as one of the finest in the world. Designed by Diamond and Schmitt Architects, the Four Seasons Centre opened in 2006, and is also the performance venue for The National Ballet of Canada. For more information on the Canadian Opera Company, please visit its award-winning website, coc.ca.

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Photos from the DX Intersection Gala 2013

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Opening up 3 floors of the Design Exchange, the annual DX Intersection gala is a top must-attend event and you have to attend to really appreciate it. For a gala focusing on design, art, and entertainment, it’s appreciated when the food and cocktails are on-par or better than other similar galas. This year was a supermarket-themed event with fresh flowers and fruits given out. Highlights included:

  • Live musical entertainment included Azari and Third
  • Art installations by Castor Design, Common Good, and Design Exchange Gamechangers of 2013, Byron and Dexter Peart of WANT Les Essentiels de la Vie
  • The Historic Trading Floor’s ceiling was the canvas for a video installation, blending traditional video projection and lighting, with 3D mapping technology
  • Molecular cocktails by Bevlabs
  • Top notch food by Food Dudes, Parts and Labour, La Carnita and Home of the Brave, with Milke Bau and Solid Design & Build
  • and much more

Proceeds from the annual fundraising evening go to support DX Youth and Educational Programming. For more information visit www.dx.org

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Art installation by Castor

Art installation by Castor

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Some tweets from the evening:


Dancing under the stars @designexchange #dxintersection with amazing projections from #commongood #design

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Free public screenings of Air Canada’s enRoute Film Festival

  • October 23, 2013
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Film festival fans can rejoice! Take note of the free public screenings of the annual (and proudly Canadian) enRoute Film Festival.

A free public screening of the nominated short films will take place on Wednesday, November 6 at the Varsity Cinema (55 Bloor St. W., Toronto) from 7 to 8 p.m. ET. An exclusive awards celebration will take place at the Panorama Bar immediately after the screening. The awards ceremony will be hosted by Lainey Lui and etalk Canada, and for the first time ever the announcements will be streamed live on enRoutefilm.com at 9 p.m.

The 2013 Air Canada enRoute Film Festival Award Nominees are:

  • Sophie Jarvis and Kane Stewart for The Worst Day Ever
  • Andrew Moir for Just As I Remember
  • Eileen Peng for Godfather Death
  • Roman Tchjen and Vaishni Majoomdar for Walk the Moon

R.S.V.P. for the awards ceremony on the Facebook page here. There also happens to be an exclusive screening of the films and a discussion panel at the Phi Centre in Montreal on November 4th and you’re invited.

Millions of Air Canada passengers have had the chance to view the short films on their personal seatback in-flight entertainment system, as well as online at enRoutefilm.com. Voting for the People’s Choice Awards ends on October 31st.

Here’s the quick trailer for the Air Canada enRoute film festival

Things to do this Halloween

Halloween is coming up fast! Here’s some of the things to do this Halloween in Toronto on October 31st and prior to that as well. Let us know if there’s anything you would like to see added in the comments below.

Canada’s Wonderland Halloween Haunt
On every weekend night (Oct 24, 25, 26, and 27th), Canada’s Wonderland transforms into a fun, horror-filled nightmare. From mazes with terrifying creatures around every corner to thrill rides that’ll haunt your dreams, it’s everything you fear and can’t wait to experience. Tickets and more info here
https://www.canadaswonderland.com/haunt

Toronto Zombie Walk, Saturday Oct 26th.
On Saturday night, zombies will flock to Nathan Phillips Square to partake in the annual Toronto Zombie Walk. In fact, stars from the Evil Dead Musical (see below) will be participating as well. More info here www.torontozombiewalk.ca

MOVIES AND THEATRE
Evil Dead Musical
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The musical based on the cult classic Sam Raimi films is back and special performances have been slated for October 31 at 7 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. If you dare, sit in Splatter Zone, the ultimate destination for flying limbs, rolling heads and gushing (fake) blood. Splatter zone tickets are so hot that all Splatter Zone seats for the first four weeks of the run were sold out within 20 minutes of being on sale. To accommodate ticket demand, the Splatter Zone capacity has been expanded to include 60 seats. For tickets and more info visit http://evildeadthemusical.com/toronto/

360 Screenings
Each 360 Screenings event is a unique, customized live movie experience with inspired cinematic experiences have played to sold out audiences for Fight Club, Ghost, 28 Days Later and One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, each receiving rave reviews. Buzzfeed

Location: Undisclosed Toronto location, revealed 24 hours in advance
Friday, October 25th at 11:00 pm
Saturday, October 26th at 2:00 pm
Saturday, October 26th at 7:00 pm
(each screening offers the same interactive experience)
Cost: $60 – Regular, $40 – Arts Workers/under 30. Cash bar.
Tickets: http://360screenings.com/October2013

PARTIES
Halloween at Burroughes
Halloween at Burroughes is thrown by Oxford Beach every year and it’s back again. Here’s the link to the Facebook event with ticket info: https://www.facebook.com/events/459670437480987/
Also check out the video from last year’s Halloween at the Burroughes 2012.

Liberty Grand Halloween Haunt
Toronto’s biggest Halloween party is back at the Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex on Thursday October 31st, 2013. Join thousands to celebrate the most exciting event of the year. Be prepared to sport your best costume as Liberty Grand transforms into a Halloween playground with state of the art production and sound and a roster of top International and local DJs. Admission is $25. For more details visit www.libertyhalloween.com

Halloween Homecoming
November 1st at The Castlefield (formerly Capitol Event Theatre) by Oxford Beach.
www.halloweenhomecoming.passbeat.com

TREATS
For kids: Free Halloween froyo from Yogurty’s
Celebrate Halloween at Yogurty’s with FREE froyo®* for little ghosts and goblins on October 31 (*store staff will hand out 6oz / 170gr cups to kids under 10 years old wearing a costume or mask, limit 1 cup per child). For more info visit www.Yogurtys.com

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