Dance Together Festival announces updates to schedule
The Dance Together Festival kicked off Saturday in Vaughan with an enthusiastic group of dance fans. To get your dance on, check the updated schedule below. PHOTOS BY MIRNA CHACIN Free outdoor dance spaces with workshops for all ages, levels and abilities. The Dance Together Festival and York Region Arts Council (YRAC) bring FREE outdoor workshops […]
Vaughan Film Fest offers seminars for budding filmmakers
Enrico Colantoni, above centre, star of the hit TV series Flashpoint, will be the guest of honour, along with co-star Amy Jo Johnson, at the VFF’s Inspiring Future Filmmakers seminar called An Actor’s Guide on Directing Actors Agenda. By Karen Bliss The Vaughan Film Festival, which will hold its inaugural shortCUTS: Cinema Under The Stars […]
shortCUTS a film festival that offers great films and no hassles
Sandstorm, above, is a coming-of-age film about a young woman who submerges herself into her phone during her first romantic relationship. Other films include, below, from left: The White Whale, The Path of Grey Owl, 75 Pianos and Pretty Dangerous. By Karen Bliss The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) might have just ended, but here […]
Vaughan Film Festival launches new venture – shortCUTS
With TIFF in town down south, now’s the perfect time to give a shout out to York Region’s very own film fest – the Vaughan Film Festival – and their upcoming shortCUTS: Cinema Under the Stars. A new program, shortCUTS will be held over two weekends – the International Blocks 1 and 2 on Sept. […]
York Region Arts Council to unveil new Trail Markers tomorrow
Humming along – A crew from FastSigns of Markham & Richmond Hill works to secure one of the new Trail Markers at the Kortright Centre for Conservation in Vaughan. Two new trail markers will be unveiled tomorrow – one in Georgina and the other at the Kortright. The York Region Arts Council has announced the […]
Rock climbers and Ninja warriors scale new heights at Aspire
Aspire Climbing in Vaughan is one of the largest in Ontario and offers a wide variety of climbing options. By Karen Bliss Are you ready to rock? Whether you’re a wanna-be Spider-Man or Alex Honnold (note: check out the documentary Free Solo), the perfectly named Aspire Climbing in Vaughan has programs and activities for any […]
Woodbridge’s Bevi Birra offers a huge bevy of craft beer options
With a half dozen or so craft breweries in the region and at least three major craft beer festivals, York Region is a destination for craft brewery fans. Lucky for them, they can visit Bevi Birra in Woodbridge and sample more craft brews than you could imagine, below. You can also enjoy a lovely focaccia […]
54-40 and Kim Mitchell headlining concerts at Aurora Ribfest
Vancouver rockers 54-40, above, will be headlining the Friday night concert at the Aurora Ribfest tomorrow night – August 26. Kim Mitchell, below left, will be headlining the Saturday night concert at the same event. Jurassic World Dominion is the Movie in the Park tomorrow night in Whitchurch-Stouffville while The Multicultural Diversity and Business Festival […]
Aurora and Vaughan both hosting free Concerts in the Park tonight
Aurora’s Concert in the Park – Traveling Milburys July 27 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm FREE A tribute to The Travelling Wilburys, featuring the music of Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Jeff Lynn, Roy Orbison and Tom Petty. Don’t forget about the sample Aurora Farmers Market who will be on site as of 6 p.m. For your […]
Meet Marvel Superheroes and Treehouse TV stars at Kidzfest
If you’re looking for things to do in York Region with kids, head over to Vaughan for Canada’s Wonderland’s KidZfest. It’s a party just for kids! Meet Marvel superheroes and favourite characters from Treehouse TV shows like The Care Bears, Sesame Street, Ranger Rob, Blue’s Clues, Paw Patrol and Peppa Pig. Enjoy dance parties, music, […]