Is anybody going to any of the fundraising events coinciding with TIFF? I've never been to any of these events in the past, although Mary J. Blige is tempting...
ONE X ONE
Matt Damon's ONE X ONE seems to have downsized a bit this year. Where last year it was held at Maple Leaf Gardens, this year it's at the Kool Haus. That said, the headliner is the amazing Mary J. Blige. Tickets start at $100. There are also VIP tickets.
http://www.onexone.org/media-center-whats-new.php
Cinema Against AIDS
I think this is the first time AmFAR is bringing Cinema Against AIDS to Toronto. Apparently Sarah Ferguson (Duchess of York) and Michelle Yeoh are honourary chairs for the evening, along with the likes of Kenneth Cole (the shoe designer). Sarah McLachlan is the headliner. Dinner is by Jamie Kennedy. The black tie event takes place at the Carlu. Tickets *start* at $1,000(!)
http://www.amfar.org/spotlight/event.aspx?id=7434
BlogTO's TIFF Party Guide
While some events are invitation-only, it looks like you can get into some movie parties for as little as $10 cover.
http://www.blogto.com/toronto_film_festival_2009/2009/08/tiff_party_guide/