Volume 68 | December 1, 2020
#GivingTuesday #ThankYou
The pandemic has once again brought to the fore the most essential asset of humanity - Giving. Throughout the year people have donated their time, help, love, courage, energy and convictions as the world got together to battle one of the most challenging periods. On #GivingTuesday2020, let's pledge to continue to give, in a way that is meaningful to us, so we as a community can survive; and we as humanity can triumph. #GivingTuesday #shareyourblessings #wereinthistogether.
Volunteer Appreciation Event
Markham Arts Council is powered by volunteers who keep our amazing programming thriving and accessible to our community. As the year comes to a close, we'd like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of our volunteers for the donation of their time and energy. Thank you for contributing to the arts in the Markham.
And to recognize this spirit of volunteerism, we will be giving away the Volunteer of the Year award. If you know of someone who has volunteered for the Markham Arts Council in 2020, you can nominate them for the Awards. Hurry, nominations close December 10, 2020 at 11.59 PM EST.
Heritage Walks documentary on Main St Unionville now streaming on YouTube
Our newest artistic effort, Heritage Walks documentary on Main St Unionville, is now streaming on YouTube.
The documentary highlights the artistic beauty of one of Ontario's oldest village streets. Special thanks to the Lorne Smith, Markham Historian, George Duncan, Author, Historic Unionville: A Village in the City, City of Markham, Markham Museum and Unionville BIA for their support in the creation of this documentary.
Artist Unplugged
Don't miss our next episode of Artist Unplugged where York Regions genre-bending indie Artist enthral the audiences with their unique performance.

When: December 3, 2020 at 12.30 pm
Where: Markham Arts Council's Facebook Page
Artists: Jay Dee and Shane Joseph

Like and follow @artsinmarkham on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for regular updates and to catch up on past episodes.
Kindred Spirits Orchestra: Mysticism and Spirit Livestream Concert
Kindred Spirits Orchestra, under the direction of Maestro Kristian Alexander will be live-streaming the Mysticism and Spirit concert.

When: December 12, 2020 at 8pm
Where: Streamed live from the SMSV Cultural Centre
Artist: Pianist Gregory Vandikas, playing Scriabin's Piano Concerto and Wagner's Symphony in C.

To book your private access weblink, visit KSOrchestra.ca or call 905-604-8339
6th Annual Virtual Markham Performing Arts Awards
The 6th Annual Markham Performing Arts Awards were hosted virtually on November 26, 2020. If you didn't get a chance to watch it then, you can catch the replay here:
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