Newsletter Volume # 98 - April 1, 2022 |
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Happy April Fool's Day! This is NOT a joke!
Because everything else today might be! Live, Laugh, Love. Life is made up of all those little moments filled with laughter that get etched in your memory.
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Meet the Artist - John Pagnotta |
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By Nina Zhuang
John Pagnotta is a freelance musician from the GTA that specializes in tenor saxophone and flute. He has an affinity for jazz, citing John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Yusef Lateef as inspirations—but also raves about musicians like Justin Bieber, Bruno Mars, and Dua Lipa.
Raised in Little Italy, a Toronto neighbourhood, he attributes his diverse musical tastes and the first encounter with music to the “melting pot” he grew up in. Music was always part of his lifegrowing up, though he wouldn’t get the chance to learn an instrument until later in life.
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Call for the Markham Arts Council Board of Directors 2022 |
Markham Arts Council is seeking volunteers to join its Governing Board of Directors. If the Arts is your passion, and you'd like to see it thrive within the City of Markham, we invite you to put forward your name for nomination. To learn more about the organization and its activities visit:
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Have you seen the latest visual art features on our social media channels? Coming up soon: local painters, ceramic artists, cartoon artists, and more!
Sign up to be featured on our social media by becoming a member of the MAC today!
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Local events to bookmark in your calendar. Don't Miss Them! |
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June 4, 2022
9 am to 6 pm
Main St, Unionville
Unique shops, tempting cafes and restaurants, trails, Varley Art Gallery, and more! Unionville Festival is back Saturday, June 4th – watch the website and @mainstreetunionville on Instagram for updates!
Follow them on Instagram: @mainstunionville.
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Markham Little Theatre presents The Ladykillers |
The first post-pandemic production, Markham Little Theatre brings you The Ladykillers by Graham Lineham.
April 27 - 30, 2022 at the Flato Markham Theatre
This classic dark comedy pits a sweet old lady against a gang of criminals masquerading as musicians. They will stop at nothing to escape the law ... but will they be forced to face the music?
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Festival Weekend - May 6, 7 and 8
Online and Around the World
Jane's Walk is an annual festival of free community-led walking conversations inspired by Jane Jacobs.
Through these walks, people are able to tell their community stories, explore their cities and connect with their neighbours.
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A Tribute to Adele and Material Girls |
Friday, April 8, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. Peoples Theatre for the Performing Arts Markham, ON
The Material Girls displays the elegance and spirits of Adele, Madonna, LADY GAGA and Cher creating an exciting and memorable experience of all your favourite songs. Presented by 88.5 Lite.
MAC Subscribers: USE DISCOUNT CODE LITE10 for $10 off each ticket.
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Abbamania Tribute, Live in Markham |
Saturday, May 14, 2022, 7.30 pm The People's Theatre for Performing Arts, Markham
ABBAMANIA TRIBUTE brings the spirits of the 70s back to life. With all the uplifting, dance-inducing, and sometimes heart-breaking songs from the Swedish supergroup live with fantastic costumes and performances. Don’t miss this exhilarating recreation of ABBA’s last ever concert, presented by Lite 88.5.
USE DISCOUNT CODE LITE10 to get 10% off. Exclusive to MAC Members and subscribers
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Free Healing Dance Workshops |
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OUR HEALING DANCE SESSIONS TO CONTINUE UNTIL MARCH 2023!
Our very popular and highly beneficial Healing Dance workshops for Seniors will now be offered weekly for 45 minutes, until March 2023. Thanks to the support we received from the Federal Government of Canada's New Horizon's Seniors Program. The amazing Munni Subhani will continue to lead our free Healing Dance workshops for seniors! Click the button below to sign up for sessions.
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Markham Arts Council now has a brand new account on Patreon! Click the link below to check out our brand new Patreon Page.
For just $2 a month you can become an Official Patron with access to exclusive updates, a thriving chat community and ad-free content including wonderful local arts performances. Also check out behind-the-scenes content, a master list of Arts support services, shout-outs, live Q&As and much more! Sign up below
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