Comments Off on Digital Dreams 2014 early bird tickets go on sale Oct 11th
UPDATE: Pre-sale tickets are on right now as of Oct 10th since 10am today. You can use code FUTUREDREAMS on ticketmaster.ca
I know it’s weird to already be thinking about next summer’s big EDM festival, Digital Dreams, taking place on Canada Day Weekend, June 28 and 29th, 2014. But if you’re already set on going and want the best price, early-bird tickets are available for purchase starting Friday, October 11th at 10:00am. Over 60,000 people are expected to be at the Flats of the Molson Canadian Ampitheatre (Ontario Place) so it might be a good idea to be prepared.
Stay tuned for the lineup announcements and further info. For tickets and info visit digitaldreamsfest.ca
Comments Off on At the Canada’s Walk of Fame awards airing on Dec 18th
Celebrating Canadians in many walks of life including music, sports, film, television, the 2013 edition of Canada’s Walk of Fame awards will air on Wednesday, December 18 at 8 PM on Global TV. Hosts include Martin Short, Mike Myers and Carly Rae Jepsen.
Filmed right here in Toronto at Elgin Theatre, I got a chance to take in the red carpet festivities where the rain could not dampen spirits on a Saturday afternoon. Opening musical red carpet performances included Dirty Radio and Karl Wolf as well as other young, upcoming Canadian artists.
This year’s latest Canada’s Walk of Fame inductees included Terry Fox, Alan Thicke and Christine Sinclair. Carly Rae Jepsen was honoured with the 2013 Allan Slaight Award. The full list includes:
Bob Ezrin
Terry Fox
Victor Garber
Craig and Marc Kielburger
Oscar Peterson (Cineplex Legends Award Recipient)
Christine Sinclair
Alan Thicke
In the broadcast you can look forward to Diana Krall honouring Oscar Peterson and Justin Bieber giving a shout out to Carly Rae Jepsen. Musical performances will include Tom Cochrane, The Tenors and Carly Rae Jepsen.
“This year’s Canada’s Walk of Fame Awards will be a tour-de-force of Canadian stars, tributes and unforgettable performances, uniting viewers from across the country by reminding us of the extraordinary breadth of talent, innovation, strength and resolve that defines us as Canadians,” said Randy Lennox, President and CEO of Universal Music Canada and Talent Chair, Board of Directors, Canada’s Walk of Fame. “We’re thrilled to commemorate 15 years of Canada’s Walk of Fame, honouring remarkable Canadians who have contributed to our rich and diverse cultural landscape. It will be a night of celebration as eight new inductees join the ranks of Canada’s Walk of Fame.”
ABOUT CANADA’S WALK OF FAME
About Canada’s Walk of Fame Established in 1998 and now celebrating its 15th anniversary, Canada’s Walk of Fame (CWOF) aims to celebrate Canadians who have excelled in music, sport, film, television as well as the literary, visual, performing arts, science and innovation in order to engage and inspire the next generation. In 2010, CWOF expanded to include a festival featuring some of Canada’s most popular and iconic performers, as well as emerging artists from across the country. The annual celebration culminates in a televised awards special that honours Canada’s finest stars from the worlds of arts, entertainment and sports. With 2013’s additions, Canada’s Walk of Fame will have 151 inductees, each immortalized with their names forever cemented into the sidewalks of Toronto’s Entertainment District. For a complete list of inductees along with more information on Canada’s Walk of Fame visit www.canadaswalkoffame.com
Joanna Kerns, Alan Thicke
Carly Rae Jepsen
Martin Short, Victor Garber
Brian Williams, Christine Sinclair
Dirty Radio
Brian Williams, Christine Sinclair
Christine Sinclair
Christine Sinclair
Kelly and Celine Peterson, family of inductee, Oscar Peterson, jazz pianist ad composer
Comments Off on Photos of the Sharp Magazine FW 2013 Party at the Ritz
Sharp Magazine threw another great fashionable soiree, this time for their Book for Men Fall Winter 2013 issue at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel. Many agreed it was their best yet.
Highlights included:
Great food including roast suckling pig with all the toppings
Liquor and cocktail booths by Don Julio, Tanqueray, Macallan, Peroni
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Inspired by the nostalgia of the 90’s TV show, Beverly Hills 90210, this year’s 4th annual Artbound party took place at the Evergreen Brick Works. We were lucky to have attended last year’s packed charity party at Maison and it was a blast so this year we were expecting the same top-notch fun-loving spirit. It was a good time as usual with over 1,000 people in attendance in support of the Free the Children charity.
Highlights included:
Naughty by Nature
live Art Battle
A premium open bar
Pizza Nova delivery was the reward for those who stuck it out until midnight
hair styling
Two newly-revealed pregnant hosts of the evening: Melissa Grelo and Amanda Alvaro
ABOUT ARTBOUND
ARTBOUND IS A NONPROFIT volunteer organization that harnesses the power of the arts to ensure that underprivileged children live better lives. The mandate is to engage our local community in global volunteer, school building and mentorship.
Artbound partners with artists, and those passionate about the arts, to raise funds to help break the cycle of poverty. By building schools that enrich children with a full education, including art schools and programming, they aid in the development of skills that generate sustainable income. For more info visit artbound.ca
Comments Off on Linda Modern Thai restaurant bestowed with official Thai approval
Ernest & Linda Liu (owner of Linda Thai), son Alan Liu (general manager and co-owner of Salad King and Linda Thai), Chef Wing Li
It was an evening of celebration and feasting at Linda Modern Thai restaurant located in the Shops at Don Mills.
The Thai Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) awarded Linda Restaurant with the Thai Select Premium Cuisine designation; an honour bestowed to those abroad by the Government of Thailand whose restaurants adhere to the strict guidelines and practices of Thai Cuisine authenticity. Linda Modern Thai restaurant is the first Canadian restaurant to receive this honour.
Recently, an invitation-only gala dinner was held to shine a spotlight on their authentic Thai dishes. Alongside Linda Liu and her husband Ernest (co-owners of Salad King and Linda Modern Thai), I had an opportunity to speak with their son Alan Liu (general manager and co-owner of Salad King and Linda Modern Thai) about the award. Beaming with pride, Alan expressed ambitions to not only continue down the path of offering traditional fare but to blaze a new trail and be one of the leaders in providing contemporary and innovative dishes at their upscale restaurant.
Linda Liu, Ernest Liu, Alan Liu
With Chef Wing Li at the helm of the kitchen brigade, many of the dishes were executed with technical precision and an artful flair.
The minds behind the menu are cognizant of the spectrum of flavours our taste buds can detect.
Mieng Kum which means “many things in one bite”
Thai cuisine is a flavour wonderland; it uses a balance of sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami ingredients in all its dishes.
Some of the highlights included a lush, buttery Thai Lobster bisque with chubby nuggets of lobster bobbing within the golden brown broth. We also got to revel in textures with the Crispy Beef Panang: morsels of meat nestled together to form a crescent moon in a rich, golden-hued curry made with floral coconut milk and crunchy peanuts. The other darling of the evening was the Stewed Duck with Chestnuts. It arrived on our table glistening and blushing in rouge with the skin draped over the pull-apart meat. A reduction sauce of red and rice wines was ladled over the duck; the flesh was rendered a melt in your mouth softness. The dish was lined with hearty chestnuts and evoked memories of family meals one would have during the holidays.
The spread was grande and with stomachs at nearly 100% capacity… there was still dessert to arrive at the table! The evening ended with a molten chocolate lava cake. It sat in a pool of chai tea inspired caramel sauce with a snow white scoop of coconut ice cream made especially for the restaurant by Marble Slab Creamery.
Molten chocolate lava cake
Linda Modern Thai serves lunch and dinner. For more information and to make reservations visit www.lindamodernthai.com
Photos: Nick Lee
Crispy mackerel
Mieng Kum which means “many things in one bite”
Linda Liu, Ernest Liu, Alan Liu
Udomphol Ninnad, Ambassador of Thailand to Canada
Alan Liu
Mango salad – with coriander, basil, cabbage, and diced shrimp
Lobster bisque made from scratch
Salmon floss
Stewed duck with chestnuts
Crispy panang beef
Molten chocolate lava cake
Chef Wing Li and the crew
Ernest & Linda Liu (owner of Linda Thai), son Alan Liu (general manager and co-owner of Salad King and Linda Thai), Chef Wing Li
ABOUT THAI SELECT
Thai Select or Thai Select Premium certification identifies Thai restaurants that offer at least 60 percent authentic Thai foods on their menus. They also imply that these restaurants employ the same or similar cooking methods as in Thailand, and may import ingredients from Thailand. For more information visit www.thaiselect.ca
