TD's Black Diamond Ball @ Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Toronto, ON - Sat Feb 23rd!

Toronto's fourth annual TD Black Diamond Ball will be held at the luxurious Fairmont Royal York hotel and will be filled with entertainers, business leaders and community members for a night of unforgettable music, dance and food by today's hottest local and international talents. This formal affair is part of TD Bank's annual Black History Month series of cultural events which will showcase the past and present accomplishments of Black Canadians.

Schedule of Events*
6:00pm - VIP Lounge OPEN {VIP and Celebrity VIP Ticket Holders}
6:30pm - Celebrity Gifting Lounge OPEN {Celebrity VIP Ticket Holders ONLY}
7:30pm - Black Carpet OPEN {Celebrity & Invited guests ONLY}
8:00pm - Black Carpet OPEN {All Ticket Holders}
9:00pm - Main Performance {General Tickets, VIP Tickets, Celebrity VIP Tickets}
10:30pm - GLAM JAM {General Tickets, VIP Tickets, Celebrity VIP Tickets}
11:00pm - After Party {All Ticket Holders}

*Subject to Change

Location: Fairmont Royal York, 100 Front Street West, Toronto, ON

Time:  6p - 1a

Tickets:  $105 – $250

For tickets click here

Note from Jamaal Magloire:

Women and Men of Substance Gala Event @ Avani Event Centre, Vaughan, ON - Sat Aug 19th!

Meet the 3rd richest woman in the world, billionaire Folorunsho Alakija at the 2nd Annual Women and Men of Substance Awards Gala

Location:  Avani Event Centre, 8400, Jane Street, Vaughan, ON

Time: 5p - 10p

Tickets: $80-150

For tickets click here

Mandela in Toronto! @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Toronto, ON - Thurs Jun 30th!

The legacy of Nelson Mandela is very much alive and being re-imagined in the 21st century through his grandson, Ndaba Mandela. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hear from and meet the founder of the Africa Rising Foundation and exciting youth activist from South Africa. His message is universal, and is as relevant on the African continent as it is across the ocean in Toronto.

Ndaba Mandela is coming to Toronto and he’s bring a message of Hope, Inspiration and Youth empowerment.

Your evening with #NdabaMandela will also feature a celebration of Canadians and with the “Friends of Africa Humanity Awards”.

We’re also featuring musical guest, the multi-award winning Trinity Mpho, 3 time International award winner Akin Busari, Founder and Creator R.I.S.E. Movement - Randell Adjei, Kwasi Slimflex and much more.

It promises to be an unforgettable evening.

See you on #June30!
Buy your tickets now before they run out!
here

**After Party brought to you by Mr. Ibrahim Money Adekale with International Djs Nicholas Afriyie plus surprise guest.

Location:  Queen Elizabeth Theatre (Toronto),  190 Princes' Blvd, Toronto, ON

Time:   5:30 PM - 11:30 PM

Tickets:  $65 – $125

CALL 647-801-4452

visit:here

Presenting Sponsor: Kiwanis International Toronto Club

Produced by: HFEC & FKZO

The 10th Annual Barbados Ball Canada @ The Pearson Convention Center, Brampton, ON - Sat Jun 8th!

Join us at the annual Barbados Ball on Saturday, June 8th at Pearson Convention Center, raising funds for the BBCA John Rollock Memorial Scholarships and healthcare initiatives, including the Caribbean-SickKids Paediatric Cancer and Blood Disorders Project.

The 10th Annual Barbados Ball will be held on June 8th 2013 at Pearson Convention Center under the theme 'Where Nature Takes Your Breath Away'; showcasing Harrison's Cave, one of the "Seven Wonders of Barbados" and other natural attractions in "the Heart of Barbados".

This annual event features a four-course dinner accented with Bajan delicacies, great entertainment, the Barbados Ball Award, fabulous door prizes and exciting live and silent auctions. The main fundraising event of Barbados Ball Canada Aid, the Barbados Ball is an enjoyable evening and a wonderful opportunity to support a worthy cause.

Held under the patronage of the High Commissioner of Barbados to Canada, the Barbados Ball has become a much anticipated event and was attended by some 700 guests in 2012. It is one of the premiere gala events on Toronto's social calendar and is supported by Barbadian-Canadians as well as many Canadian 'friends of Barbados'.

Attend the Barbados Ball and treat yourself to an evening of great Bajan hospitality and entertainment in support our charitable causes.

10th Annual Charity Ball: "Where Nature Takes Your Breath Away"

Entertainment by Arturo Tappin, Betty Griffith Payne and Biggie Irie

Under the Patronage of the High Commissioner of Barbados to Canada.

Proceeds in aid of the BBCA John Rollock Memorial Scholarships and healthcare initiatives in Canada and Barbados.

   -  Date:                 Saturday, June 8th, 2013
   -  Location:            Pearson Convention Center
                               2638 Steeles Avenue East, Brampton, Ontario
   -  Time:                5:30pm - "Rum Punch" Reception
   -  Dinner:              Four-Course Dinner with Wine
   -  Entertainment:    Live Entertainment/Dancing
   -  Fundraising:       Live and Silent Auctions
   -  Door Prizes
   -  Dress:               Formal - Black Tie and Evening Gown
   -  Tickets:            $200. each  


The Ball also celebrates the recipient of The Barbados Ball Award for professional acclaim and/or outstanding community service.

Buy your tickets early and treat yourself to an evening of Barbadian hospitality and great entertainment.

To purchase tickets contact Jessica Carrington at 905-472-1188, Joan Rowe at 416-756-1070 or Peggy Murray at 416-614-3143; purchase online or contact us by e-mail at bbca@sympatico.ca.  

For information on sponsorship or advertising please contact Steve Kirton at 647.297.3753 or by e-mail at stevekirton@rogers.com.

Click here to read the program book for the 9th Annual Barbados Ball.

For more info visit: http://www.barbadosballcanada.com/

Annual Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival Gala @ Liberty Grand, Toronto, ON - Fri Jul 27th!

Experience Caribbean culinary splendor, signature beverages, carnival music and arts at its best through a magnificent dinner program showcasing costumed masqueraders. Mix, mingle and network with sponsors, donors, partners and special guests. Participate in fundraising activities, silent auction and sale of swag bags in support of a charitable cause.

Date: Friday July 27, 2012
Time: 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. (Cocktails), 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (Dinner), 10:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. (After Party)
Location: Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex | Exhibition Place
Tickets: $160.00 (individual) $1600.00 (table)

Order tickets: 416.391.5608
Individual Ticket: $160.00
Table of 10: $1600.00
Tickets can be purchased at the FMC office or online at http://www.ticketgateway.com

For more info visit:   http://www.torontocaribbeancarnival.com

The Tropicana Community Services 19th Caribbean Gala @ The Delta Toronto East, Toronto, ON - Sat Jun 2nd!

We are just days away from our 19th Annual Caribbean Gala and tickets are going fast! Get yours now - you don't want to miss out on the Celebration!!!

Join us for an exciting evening as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Independence of Jamaica and the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago and honour the following individuals:

President's Award - Dr. Raymond Chang, Michael Lashley

Community Builder Award - Frances Anne Solomon/Dameion Royes

Keynote Speaker - Dr. Afua Cooper

MCs - Marc Trinidad and Marcia Brown

Dance the night away to performers Alana Bridgewater and Chris Lowe

G98.7FM DJs Dr. Jay de Soca Prince and The Juiceman Jonathon Shaw

Tickets:  Regular $150/V.I.P. $185

Complimentary Parking

Location:  Delta Toronto East, 2035 Kennedy Road, Scarborough, ON

Contact Cindy Harlow at 416-439-9009 ext. 225 or charlow@tropicanacommunity.org

More info visit:  http://www.tropicanacommunity.org/

http://www.tropicanacommunity.org/events/caribbean_ball.html