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SCADDABUSH — RicHmond Hill

Scaddabush Italian Kitchen & Bar opened the doors to its new location in Richmond Hill on Oct. 6. Guests were welcomed with traditional Italian feasts and refreshments followed by a night of music and fun. In true Italian fashion, the restaurant offers shareable dishes and other favourites such as pastas, meatballs, fresh bread, cheese, pizza, …

FREE THE CHILDREN’S WE DAY 2015 — TORONTO

The Air Canada Centre was booming with excitement as 20,000 student change-makers enjoyed their earned ticket to the 2015 WE Day celebration on Oct. 1. Performances by Demi Lovato, Nick Jonas, Carly Rae Jepsen and Hozier got the crowd energized, while speeches from Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Nina Dobrev and more inspired attendees to do good …

Andrews at Sherway Gardens – Toronto

Luxury women’s wear retailer Andrews celebrated its 25th anniversary with the opening of its third location at Sherway Gardens. Event attendees ranged from new and valued patrons to loyal regulars who have been shopping at Andrews since the beginning. Boasting superior customer service and quality, this family-owned company is a true Canadian success story. www.andrewsco.com …

beauty emporium — Vaughan

People from all over Vaughan flocked to the new Beauty Emporium location at Major Mackenzie Drive and Dufferin Street. Guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres and wine while having hair touch-ups in the private wig-fitting room! Owner Marie Lawes was there to teach customers about the best products for long and luscious locks. She says education is …

GLOBE MEATS FRESH MARKET AND GRILL — Toronto

Globe Meats is not your average butcher shop. The GTA staple celebrated its new state-of-the-art butcher facility, which is not only a butcher shop but also a fresh grocery store. When customers are done shopping, they can make their way over to the restaurant and grill to grab a slice of wood-burning-oven pizza, some porchetta, …

MACKENZIE HEALTH FOUNDATION’S LAS VEGAS GALA — VAUGHAN

The 28th annual Mackenzie Health Foundation’s Las Vegas Gala took place on Oct. 24 at the Universal EventSpace. The gala, presented by Rogers, featured fundraising efforts such as a raffle and live and silent auctions. The event raised a record-breaking $1.25 million that will help to enhance patient care at the existing Mackenzie Richmond Hill …

2015 SAFEHAVEN GALA — VAUGHAN

On Nov. 6, the annual Safehaven Gala was held at the Bellvue Manor in Vaughan, where one lucky guest drove away in a brand-new 2015 Fiat 500 Lounge — just one of the big-ticket items that was generously donated for the occasion. Safehaven provides residential and respite care to families whose children have multiple disabilities. …

WOMEN TO WOMEN SYMPOSIUM — WOODBRIDGE

It was an afternoon affair at the Paramount Conference and Event Venue in Woodbridge as the 6th Annual Women to Women Symposium commenced on Nov. 4. The event, hosted by the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce, raised $4,500 for Million Dollar Smiles, a non-profit designed to grant wishes to children in challenging life situations. The theme …

GLITZ JEWELLERY BOUTIQUE — MAPLE

Where can you find the new Jennifer Lopez and Nicole Richie jewellery lines in Vaughan? Glitz Jewellery Boutique, of course! Glitz showed off its high-end jewellery collections at its grand opening, just in time for Christmas. Doors opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony by the mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua himself. Guests were able to check out and …

Robert De Niro – The King of New York City

The Academy Award-winning actor who’s brought us stellar performances throughout the years takes us on a journey through the streets of NYC as co-founder of The Greenwich Hotel. A star. A legend. Today these words are used for almost every celebrity. Two or three successful movies and these superlatives are already being thrown around. But …