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 […]
YRAC extends deadline for Development & Outreach Manager role
The York Region Arts Council (YRAC) has extended the deadline for applications for the role of Development and Outreach Manager (contract) to August 29, 2022. YRAC is the only York Region-wide not-for-profit charitable arts and tourism service organization focused on capacity building, creative placemaking and community engagement. Since 2002, YRAC has played a pivotal role […]
Georgina’s Field to Table tour showcases agricultural diversity
Friday August 19 Markham Jazz Festival Markham Museum- 9350 Markham Rd, Markham Friday, August 19 (7:30pm-11pm), Saturday. August 20 (12pm-10:30pm), Sunday, August 21 (12:30pm-6:30pm) Free The summer jazz scene isn’t complete without a stop at the TD Markham Jazz Festival in beautiful Unionville. Even better, 2022 is our 25th anniversary! Three days, three stages, terrific […]
Vaughan Ribfest starts tomorrow and goes all weekend long
Friday August 12 Vaughan Ribfest 2022 Dufferin Clark Community Centre- 1441 Clark Ave W, Thornhill Free admission (Food and drink available for purchase) – 4pm – 11pm Get ready for mouth waterin’, finger lickin’, belly rubbin’ good BBQ! Grab some BBQ and head over to our Beer Market featuring local top brewers from across Ontario […]
Fields of sunflowers the perfect backdrop for your selfie indulgence
“I am working with the enthusiasm of a man from Marseilles eating bouillabaisse, which shouldn’t come as a surprise to you because I am busy painting huge sunflowers.” Vincent Van Gogh No other flower commands the attention like a sunflower. A massive bloom balanced precariously atop a stock that really looks quite insufficient […]
YRAC is seeking a Development and Outreach Manager (contract)
The York Region Arts Council (YRAC) is inviting applications for the role of Development and Outreach Manager (contract). YRAC is the only York Region-wide not-for-profit charitable arts and tourism service organization focused on capacity building, creative placemaking and community engagement. Since 2002, YRAC has played a pivotal role in shaping a conversation around arts and […]
Local Pairings brings together artists, venues and event organizers
Local Pairings is a new program launched by the York Region Arts Council that engages artists, venues, and event organizers to partner with York Region Arts Council in activating arts across York Region. The goal of Local Pairings is to provide artists and organizers with mutually beneficial opportunities to come together, share resources, and ultimately […]
Giddyup – the Sutton Fair and Horse Show returns to Fairgrounds
Friday, August 5 Sutton Fair and Horse Show Sutton Fairground – 3 Fairpark Lane, Sutton West 9am – Midnight Admission cost between $8.00 – $15.00 https://suttonfair.com/ The Sutton Fair and Horse Show is a four-day family event – Aug. 4 -7 – hosting live music, truck and tractor pulls, demo derbies, horse and livestock shows, […]
Take your pick of more than 50 hiking trails across York Region
By Shelly Khushal Ah, summer. The perfect time to get out and discover the world at your doorstep. Whether you choose to stroll leisurely through the local park or head deep into one of the region’s many forested tracts, York Region offers more options than you could possibly imagine. Did you know there are more […]
Foodies Aashim & Amaara find the best Caribbean in York Region
Above: Aneal’s Taste of the Islands in Richmond Hill is a favourite for fans of authentic Caribbean cuisine and features dishes like Mango BBQ chicken and Mac Pie and BBQ chicken. Have you ever wanted to know where you can find the best Caribbean food in York Region? Well, wonder no more, because we’ve enlisted […]