On March 26th, 2011, more than 500 guests swayed to classic Caribbean sound waves at Toronto’s opulent Four Seasons Hotel for the 2nd annual University of the West Indies (UWI) Benefit Gala. The entertaining night honoured exceptional Canadians of Caribbean descent that have made remarkable contributions to their communities and have invigorated the UWI’s mission …
The Art Gallery of Ontario hosted a fabulous Maharaja-themed black-tie gala to launch Maharaja: The Splendour of India’s Royal Courts exhibit. VIP guests enjoyed cocktails, a sumptuous dinner, Indian musical performances, an advanced viewing of the exhibit and an extraordinary live auction. www.ago.net Photos: Acclaimed director Deepa Mehta and Michelle Levy; Yuvrani Saheba Kadambaridevi of …
Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS)’s annual fundraising gala took place at The Fairmont Royal York Hotel. This year’s ‘Shine’ theme shone a light on the beauty of dance, the talent and determination required to become a professional dancer; and on the school as one of Canada’s leading arts training institutions. A cocktail reception, gourmet dinner, …
On a February night, the 24th Annual Easter Seals Gala Ball at the Four Seasons Hotel brought close to 400 of Toronto’s corporate leaders together for a night of dining and dancing in support of Ontario’s kids with physical disabilities. Music performed by Juno award winners the Arkells brought the evening’s ‘Motown Nights’ theme to …
The 17th Annual endMS Gala, dubbed “Bay Street’s Party of the Year,” attracted over 400 prominent members of the Toronto financial and business community to the Four Seasons Hotel. This fabulous night of dinner and dancing, hosted by Pauline Chan of CTV, raised over $400,000 for multiple sclerosis research. www.mssociety.ca Photos: Garrett Herman (chairman and …
The annual Canadian Red Cross gala fundraising event was held on May 20th at Alexandra Quay in the Old Port of Montreal to assist those affected by disasters in Canada. Familiar faces from the business world were present for the night to support this good cause. As the largest fundraiser for the Red Cross in …
