Newsletter Volume #96 - March 1, 2021 |
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Happy International Women's Day.
An update on MAC activities and how you can get involved as well as our amazing MAC Art Therapy and Healing Dance programs that are available for free!
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MAC Highlight - Artist Unplugged |
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Danny Zaidman is a singer/songwriter, composer, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist that balances a delicate fusion of soul, R&B, funk, jazz and rock. With honest and sincere songwriting as the driving force behind each composition, his sound walks the line between harmonic complexity and the beauty of simplicity.
Check out more of his work visit his socials below!
YouTube, Instagram and Facebook: @DannyZaidman
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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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Experience Markham Music is back! |
To support local artists and businesses during these challenging and unprecedented times, the Markham Arts Council is subsidizing in-person performances by 50% up to a maximum of $300 per performance at local restaurants and businesses, ensuring that local artists continue to receive fair living wages, while businesses continue to attract tourism. For more email info@markhamartscouncil.com
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When: Last few sessions. Ending March 15
Sign up as many times as you'd like!
Where: Online via Zoom
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Free Healing Dance Workshops |
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On popular demand, our Healing Dance workshops will now be offered weekly for 45-minutes. The amazing Munni Subhani will continue to lead our free Healing Dance workshops for seniors! Click the button below to sign up for sessions until end of December.
"I just wanted to write and tell you how much I enjoy Healing Dance sessions. I really enjoy all the movements and music that goes naturally with them."
– Veronica S., regular attendee
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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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Kindred Spirits Orchestra presents Enigma Variations |
Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 8 pm
Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts
KSO, under the direction of Maestro Kristian Alexander will present three exceptional romantic masterworks -
Prokofiev, Lieutenant Kijé Suite
Chopin, Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2
Elgar, Variations on an Original Theme ("Enigma")
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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 captures the elegance and essence 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 |
Don’t miss this exhilarating two-hour recreation of ABBA’s last ever concert, presented by Lite 88.5. ABBAMANIA TRIBUTE brings to life the flamboyance of the 70s and all the uplifting, dance-inducing, and sometimes heart-breaking songs from the Swedish supergroup live with fantastic costumes and performances.
Saturday, May 14, 2022, 7.30 pm at The People's Theatre for Performing Arts, Markham
USE DISCOUNT CODE LITE10 to get 10% off. Exclusive to MAC Members and subscribers.
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International Festival and Music Competition |
The International Music Festival and Competition is an annual event that provides musicians with opportunities to perform, to conduct and to write music while receiving professional guidance by leading experts in the classical music industry.
Students and young professionals of all nationalities, ages, levels, and musical disciplines are invited to apply.
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