The 2nd annual City Gala featuring Alta Moda

A red carpet-style event ensued at Luxy Night Club, one of Vaughan’s elegant event and entertainment venues. Held on Aug. 29th of this year, the lavish, black-tie affair held once again by Ramiro Villafuerte with RAMIRO productions raised funds to support the Heart & Stroke foundation, SickKids Foundation and the Abruzzo Earthquake Relief Foundation. As attendees enjoyed hors d’oeuvres and wine, international artist Amanda Morra, MMVA nominee Karl Wolf, along with a trendy Altamoda fashion show, provided entertainment for the crowd. www.citygala.org

Photo: Marianna Riossi, co-organizer of the City Gala 09 event along with Bart Kacki, the owner of Luxy Entertainment Complex, co-organizers of City Gala 09, Julia Filillippi, and Franca Abate.