23rd Annual Images Festival

I've always liked a good festival, and though they are generally accociated with music and the outdoors, there are plenty that take place year round with tons of things to do and see.

Next week is the 23rd annual Images Festival taking place from April 1-10 in various locations around Toronto. Experience film, art installations, artist talks, live performacnes and more!

"Over 100 films by artists from Canada and 18 other countries are on hand. Partnered with the festival are 15 galleries and museums, which present over 32 art installations by both Canadian and international artists. Youth workshops and screenings, and artists talks are free admission. The festival also has an awards ceremony as part of the closing night gala at St. Anne's Church on April 10 at 9 p.m. There are also parties and tours happening within the 10 days." (Toronto.com)

For more information on the Images Festival visit their website at: www.imagesfestival.com

This Week and Beyond!

Spring is in the air! Time for love, warm weather and a whole bunch of events! Lots to do, lots to see, check out what's happening in the next couple of weeks.

CSEME will be inspiring at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre this week March 24-26.

As I stated a few posts ago, the Toronto Comic Con is this weekend March 26-28 at the Direct Energy Centre.

LG Fashion Week is taking over Toronto in style, from March 28-April 1. My good friends from Balanche Communication & Events will be there as a sponsor for the Ryerson LG Fashion show taking place on Monday March 29 at 7:00pm.

Canadian designers Andy Thê-Anh, Pink Tartan, David Dixon, Joe Fresh (and much more) will be showcasing their work next week. It's show time Toronto, suit up!

Bright Night 2010

“Moments will be lit. Experiences will be tasted.”

Indeed moments and experiences like no other occurred this past Thursday as Balanche Communication & Events hosted “Bright Night,” at Toronto’s O.Noir. The team and I have worked hard the past couple of months to put this event together. The results were amazing!

Fashion designers Jeffrey MacKinnon, Comrags, Sheila Lam, Lizares, Ashley Boutcher (to name a few), created stunning garments that represented the evening’s theme of fashion for the blind. Click here for full list of designers.

When guests arrived they were greeted by the Balanche team and were then asked to proceed to the lounge area where guest speakers, Robin Kay - President of Fashion Design Council Canada, Dr. David Rootman - Medical Director of the Yonge Eglinton Laser Eye Centre
and David Errington - President & CEO of Accessible Media Inc, welcomed everyone.

After the silent auction and speeches, visually impaired serving staff then escorted guests to the dark rooms where they were able to feel the garments and enjoy a three-course meal completely in the dark. After the exquisite dinner, it was back to the lounge area where models showcased the garments like mannequins in various poses.

I had so much fun that I will be joining the Balanche team again for a gala that will be hosted by CNIB in May. I will have more information on this event soon!

FOR BRIGHT NIGHT PICTURES CLICK HERE