On Nov. 27, Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research (CANFAR) held the 23rd edition of its gala, Bloor Street Entertains, which is working toward its mission to end the HIV epidemic in Canada within five years. The evening saw over 700 guests dine on food prepared by the city’s best chefs, and CANFAR revealed its Becoming …
A genuine supporter of community, Alex Filiatrault is a man of action and a champion of transformation and inclusiveness. “Diversity” and “inclusiveness” are buzzwords that have been making the rounds over the past few years. There is a decided difference, however, between parroting the words conversationally and actually practising these philosophies as truisms through continuous …
On Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016, STK Toronto hosted its exclusive grand opening party in honour of its first Canadian location in Yorkville. Toronto’s influencers, power players and party people celebrated the restaurant’s launch, indulging in some of STK’s signature cocktails and dishes and dancing into the morning hours. Photos by George Pimentel, Courtesy of The …
A wonderland of imaginative dining was on display at the Monogram Dinner by Design installation, presented by Caesarstone, under the roof of the Design Exchange from Jan. 19—24. Visionary Canadian designers, such as architectsAlliance and Design Agency, shaped these inspiration-firing three-dimensional settings showcasing the country’s innovative talents while raising funds for the Casey House and …
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 …
Chestnut Park and Christie’s Canada saw close to 400 people attend a special evening featuring Andy Warhol’s work at the Shangri-La Hotel and Private Estates in Toronto on Oct. 21, 2015. The event was the largest private sale of Warhol art in Canada, with 30 pieces of the legendary artist’s work on exhibit and nine …
