The parks across York Region are alive with the sound of music
Shael Risman, above, will perform live in the Plaza at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts tonight beginning at 7 p.m. Tomorrow night, at the same venue, it’s Open Mic night. Live in the Plaza The Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts (RHCPA) is a state-of-the-art cultural facility. The Centre celebrates […]
Vaughan International Film Festival Celebrates 10 Years of Success
By Wayne Doyle If there was ever any doubt as to who is VFF’s BFF, it should all but be eliminated now. At the Vaughan International Film Festival’s 10th Annual Awards Gala at The Terrace Banquet Centre last night, Vaughan Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua delivered an address in support that was nothing short of brilliant. Working […]
Water Babies Rejoice – Splash Works Waterpark Opens Tomorrow
Splash Works, Canada’s Wonderland’s 20-acre premier water park where families can splish, splash and laugh opens tomorrow – May 28 – for the 2022 summer season. Splash Works features 17 different water slides and water attractions that are sure to please thrillseekers big and small. Experience the exhilaration of cliff jumping from a variety of […]
Vaughan actor finds common ground with her stage character
By Wayne Doyle Sometimes in an actor’s life, a part comes along that resonates with their inner core. There’s something innately familiar about the character, something that allows the actor to not only inhabit the character but actually become the character. For Sophia Vacca, an actor from Vaughan starring in Shadowpath Theatre’s The Dream – […]
Kurelek’s suite of paintings honours his friendship with art dealer
William Kurelek – Jewish Life in Canada On now until August @ McMichael Canadian Art Collection William Kurelek (1927–1977) is a beloved figure in Canadian art, a revered Ukrainian Canadian painter whose works express his deeply felt immigrant experience and his compassionate vision of humanity. Many of his richly detailed, jewel-toned works reflect memories of […]
Shadowpath Theatre embarks on ambitious season of productions
Shadowpath Theatre has been a staple on the York Region cultural scene for almost 20 years. Starting tomorrow night, the theatre troupe kicks off a series of works in unusual places. Read about what’s coming up or listen to the theatre’s artistic director Alex Karolyi in the video below. By Wayne Doyle When Shadowpath Theatre […]
Get your art fix this weekend at multiple events across York Region
Celebrations Exhibition and kickstART 2022 April 29 to May 14, Latcham Art Centre. FREE This spring, Latcham Art Centre will celebrate National Youth Week with opportunities for Stouffville youth to express their creativity, learn new art-making skills, and meet other youth through free community-based art events. Youth activities begin with the opening reception of Celebrations […]
Enjoy the taste of Italy with a $100 gift certificate to Gran Gusto
Welcome to the last day of our Taste the World in York Region contest. Today, we’re giving away a $100 gift certificate to Gran Gusto Ristorante in Woodbridge. Gran Gusto Ristorante & Pizzeria in Woodbridge is a very friendly and family oriented place. Open 6 days a week, with Finest Italian Cuisine at affordable prices. […]
Markham Fair Grounds will host SpringFEST over the March Break
Games Day with Vaughan Public Libraries March 17, 10:30 am – 11:30 am Celebrate the end of March Break and the return of in-person programs with an hour of games! For grades 3 and up. The program will kick off with some simple improv games so that participants can get to know each other and […]
March Break options for the creative children of York Region
March Break Camp: Lace Up with the Museum Monday, March 14 – Friday, March 18 Using the Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum’s featured exhibition, ‘Lace Up! Canada’s Passion for Skating,’ campers will discover through different activities why skating is more than a great Canadian tradition. They will get a glimpse into some major ice sports (like hockey, curling […]