Peter Pan set to take flight at Stouffville’s Lebovic Centre
The classic tale of the boy who never grew up – Peter Pan – comes to life at the Lebovic Centre for Arts and Entertainment – 19 on the Park in Stouffville on August 28. A production of Ovation! Performing Arts Academy and Panoply Theatre Collective, this version of Peter Pan is a joint professional/student […]
Latcham Exhibition an Opportunity for Exposure for Younger Artists
The Latcham Art Centre’s latest exhibition, an intimate index, opened this past Friday and will be on display until August 27. According to the gallery, in late 2021, Latcham Art Centre released a call for submissions inviting artists 30 years old and under to submit works to be considered for a small group exhibition. From […]
Young girls inspired to try equestrian pursuits by all-female team
By Shelly Khushal “Horse riding is an inclusive sport. I don’t know of any other sport where men and women are treated equally.” – Maxine Lewis, owner Forward Riding School. I visited Forward Riding School where owner Maxine Lewis shared her story behind opening the riding school and her passion for horses, which stems from […]
Taste Mediterranean-inspired cuisine at Agi with today’s giveaway
Welcome to Day 5 of our Taste the World in York Region contest. Today we’re giving away a $100 gift certificate to Agi kitchen & wine in Stouffville. AGI kitchen & wine offers delightful, exquisitely prepared dishes inspired by Mediterranean cuisine. Named after owner and head chef, Agi Guna who has spent the past eighteen […]
Shake off the winter doldrums and walk among the forest canopy
By Wayne Doyle If you’ve never been treetop trekking, do yourself a favour and head out some time soon. It’s a great experience and one that can be enjoyed by the entire family. That’s right – the entire family. I went out years ago when it was freshly introduced. The first time was with a […]
Thrill of playing before live audience never gets old for Felushko
By Wayne Doyle Ask almost any performer when they’re the happiest and most will tell you it’s when they’re on stage. There’s something about playing live in front of an audience that gets the adrenaline going, even if that audience is only a handful of people in a tiny bar, somewhere off the mainline. “I […]
Former NHLer uses power of team to serve Stouffville community
By WAYNE DOYLE If there’s one thing Keith Acton knows, it’s the power of team. A 16-year-veteran of the National Hockey League, Acton reached the pinnacle of the game, winning the Stanley Cup with the Edmonton Oilers in the late ‘80s. Following his retirement, he opted to stay with the game as an assistant coach […]
Fireworks in Stouffville and Holi in Richmond Hill this weekend
Snowflakes and Starlight Winterfest Memorial Park, Stouffville Saturday, March 19th 2022 6pm-8pm Experience a magical evening in Memorial Park of fire eating, stilt walking, food & a spectacular fireworks finale! Fireworks begin at 8pm. York Region English Country Dancers Free English Country Dance in Newmarket! Beginners welcome; all dances taught; you don’t need to […]
Connors to headline two festival events in the region next week
Bernadette Connors is a local singer/songwriter of notable acclaim. She’s one of the region’s most recognizable talents and she’s in constant demand. She’s playing two shows in the region next week. On Friday, March 25, she’s the featured performer at the Newmarket Craft Beer Winter Festival Microfest at the Newmarket Legion and Saturday night, March […]
York Region children have a wide variety of options for March Break
Play Island Explorers MARCH BREAK CAMP 2022 on March 14-18, 2022. For ages 4-10 yrs. Regular $300/week HOURS 9AM-4PM (Before and After Care Available additional $15/day) Play Island Explorers offers a full day of fun activities your children will love to take part in. PIE keep the kids having fun with group games, board games, […]