Newsletter Volume # 99 - April 15, 2022 |
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Happy Easter and Happy Passover
from the Markham Arts Council!
"Be so happy that when others look at you, they become happy too."
-Harbhajan Singh Yogi
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Local events to bookmark in your calendar. Don't Miss Them! |
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2022 RTBF Easter Eggs-perience
April 14-18, April 22 & 23, 2022
16225 Jane Street, Kettleby, ON L7B 0G3
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Round The Bend Farm is hosting an Easter Egg hunt for all–young and young at heart! Bring a container and hunt for a dozen colourful Easter eggs hidden baskets around the farm.
At the Sorting Station, return eggs for a special prebagged Easter treat for every child. Dress warmly for these activities are outdoors in rain or shine.
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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 Village Music Festival 2022 is back in-person |
Friday evening, June 17, and all day Saturday and Saturday evening, June 18.
Main Street Markham (Hwy 7 north to Bullock) will be closed to traffic.
Festival will feature 4 stages of entertainment, craft and food vendors, a Kid's Zone, and much more.
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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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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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Saturday, April 30, 2022 at 7 pm
SMSV Cultural Centre | 3300 Highway 7, Markham
The Kindred Spirits Orchestra presents Handel’s immortal oratorio Messiah, an extraordinary story of passion and glory, performed with a stellar cast under the direction of Maestro Kristian Alexander.
Soloists: Sara Schabas, soprano; Kathleen Promane, alto; Scott Rumble, tenor; Johnathon Kirby, bass.
Voices Chamber Choir; Ron Cheung; Artistic director; Michael Berec, host.
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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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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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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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