The intimate Ki Smith Gallery was abuzz with excitement during the exclusive VIP Cocktail Reception this evening to launch the highly anticipated “Friend” exhibition benefiting Sentebale. The event brought together supporters from the art, philanthropy, and culture worlds, with Co-Founding Patron, Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex at the event alongside gallerist Ki Smith and …
Musical icon and legendary humanitarian Sir Elton John shatters records by raising US$10.8 million to end AIDS for all. His musical talent has inspired and wowed generations since the late 1960s. Beloved for his one-of-a-kind wardrobe, voice and stage presence, we know Sir Elton John as the “Rocket Man,” and his contributions to music will …
Pianist, singer and composer Sir Elton John has been inspiring generations with his musical talent since the late 1960s. The global superstar is known and beloved for his one-of-a-kind wardrobe, voice and stage presence. But what many do not know is his strong commitment to educating the world on the AIDS epidemic and the life-changing …
As Canada’s largest annual fundraiser in support of HIV and AIDS, CANFAR’s Bloor Street Entertains brought together prominent philanthropic individuals that included 2015 event chairs Sylvia Mantella, chief marketing officer of Mantella Corporation, and Cineplex Media president Salah Bachir. The event saw Toronto’s Mink Mile come alive as Bloor-Yorkville galleries and boutiques transformed into lavish …
On Nov. 7, 2014, Toronto’s Design Exchange welcomed over 1,000 guests to DX Intersection, the museum’s annual fundraising affair. This time, the theme was “Rise Up,” a celebration of creativity, community and protest culture that had Castor Design shrink-wrap the entire library in white — a stark contrast to the red food installation, a symbol …
Becoming a powerful businessman or a famous scientist are not the typical dreams of a child raised in rural Italy. As a young boy growing up in the central Italian town of Ascoli Piceno, Francesco Bellini was not aware that such professions even existed. At that time, Bellini’s only wish was to be just like …
