Newsletter Volume # 102 - June 1, 2022 |
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Welcome June!
Be a month of peace and love
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Meet the Artist - Dean Aivaliotis |
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By Mark De Leon
Dean Aivaliotis is a talented pianist, performer and producer based in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) who found his passion for music at the age of 5. Growing up Dean would take piano lessons, but it wasn’t until High School that his real journey began. Over the years, he has performed and played a supporting role for many notable artists and helped produce many records.
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Markham Arts Council had a fantastic Virtual AGM presentation on May 25, 2022. Attended by many of the city's dignitaries including the Mayor, the AGM shed a spotlight on the important grassroots work the Council has achieved during the pandemic times in order to continue supporting local artists through a variety of programs and initiatives and payment of artist fees.
The presentation was led by MAC's Board Chair Stephen Chait. He also unveiled the Board of Directors for 2022-23.
Special thanks to our directors who are stepping away from the Board- Dan Felushko, Dan Walsh, Tamarie Warner, and Mithan Kansal - for their valuable contribution to the organization.
A warm welcome to our new Board Members - Kenneth Caplan, Chair of the Programming Committee, and Diane Hallquist, Chair, Markham At The Movies.
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Unionville Festival Performances |
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June 3rd, 4-7 pm
June 4th, 10 am - 5 pm
June 5th, 1 pm - 8 pm
Main St, Unionville
Check out the array of local live performances at the Unionville Festival.
Between June 3 and June 5, sample a variety of live busking style entertainment by local artists on Main Street, Unionville.
For more information follow Markham Arts Council on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @artsinmarkham
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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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Summer is just around the corner! MAC is preparing for an array of in-person and online events happening this Summer and into late Fall. We're calling all and any local musicians interested in collaborating to reach out for more information!
Email MAC: info@markhamartscouncil.com
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Virtual events to bookmark in your calendar. Don't Miss Them! |
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SUNDAYS from June 5th - June 19th
10:30 am-12:30 pm
Join the Happy Knitting Group in Knitting on Sunday afternoons. They are a lively international group who consider each other, show knitting techniques, offer tips etc..
Note: You must know how to knit, this is a virtual event through zoom
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THE LOUVRE - PARIS: INTERNATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS LIVESTREAM TOUR |
June 4th, 2022
3:00-4:30 pm EDT
Join this online/virtual tour of the Louvre in Paris, France, considered by many to be the world's greatest art museum.
The Livestream program will be a review of several noteworthy highlights from the museum's amazing collection, including of course Winged Victory, Venus de Milo, the Mona Lisa, and many more.
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A Zoom link will be sent to registrants 24-hours before event |
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Sunflower Project Art Show Fundraiser for Ukraine |
The Sunflower Project is a virtual fundraising art show and sale to aid those suffering due to the war in Ukraine.
When you view these heartfelt and meaningful works of art, click on each painting to learn more about it and how to contact the artist to purchase. Consider supporting this effort to help those in need while acquiring a beautiful work of art for your collection.
All entry fees, donations, and sales will be donated to benefit the Ukrainian refugees.
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Local events to bookmark in your calendar. Don't Miss Them! |
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June 3-5, 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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Aurora Performing Arts Festival |
June 11
10am-1pm
Do you enjoy singing, acting or dancing? Aurora Performing Arts Festival, presented by Marquee Theatrical Productions in partnership with the Town of Aurora is the competition for you!
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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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