Summer Camp Suggestions that Keep Children Curious and Active
By Shelly Khushal As things open up again, summer camps are back in full swing in York Region. Looking for a summer camp? This article highlights something for all ages and all interests. Camps for ages under 12 Themed Summer Camps at Main Street Kids Monday, July 11 – Friday, September 2 Ages 4-9| 8:00 […]
Enjoy a Movie in the Park or Celebrate Our Indigenous Peoples
Friday June 24th Movies in the Park Sing 2 Memorial Park – 2 Park Drive, Whitchurch-Stouffville 9pm – 11pm (Movies begin at sundown) Free Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy family favourites under the stars! A food vendor will be available at each movie selling a variety of treats for you to enjoy […]
Indigenous artist Don Chretien creates interactive trail markers
By Shelly Khushal I am honoured to write this article on Indigenous People’s Day. I write this from the traditional lands covered by Treaty 13 and the Williams Treaties (now Richmond Hill). Acknowledging the land is an Indigenous protocol used to express gratitude to those who reside here, and it honours the Indigenous people who have […]
Night Fever recreates The Bee Gees vibe live for Vaughan concert
19 on the Park presents Yuk Yuk’s On Tour! June 17 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Join us as three talented comics from Yuk Yuks on Tour! stand-up before you, right here in Stouffville. Comics lineup and bios will be available closer to the show date – check our Facebook page for more details! […]
Farmers’ Markets, Art in the Park and Main Street Theatre all on Tap
Woodbridge Village Farmers Market – Opening Day 2022 June 11, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm The Woodbridge Village Farmers Market is a friendly, big hearted market located on the northwest corner of Hwy #7 and Islington Ave., at the Woodbridge Pool & Memorial Arena parking lot. The market runs every Saturday, rain or shine, between […]
Support for arts, culture and tourism comes in many forms
By Wayne Doyle Supporting the arts across York Region can take on many faces. You could buy a ticket to a local performance or show. You could buy a book by a local author. You could become part of a local theatre troupe or community orchestra. You could own a business that sponsors an event […]
York Region Arts Council and Sharon Temple partner for mural
Visual artist Aitak Sorahitalab, above left, and multi-disciplinary artists Naghmeh Ghasemzadeh, were selected from an RFP in May to be commissioned by YRAC and the Sharon Temple to create the image for a large 12′ x 6′ community building MURAL for a special event on CANADA DAY at the Sharon Temple. The original design will […]
Sharon Temple hosts exhibit based on love, hope, faith and charity
Inspirational contributions The Sharon Temple is hosting a community-sourced art installation focused on the values of Love, Hope, Faith and Charity. The show is designed to capture the sense of communitiy inspired by the Children of Peace – a prosperous society that worked together to create charitable funding made available to those in the community […]
York Region film director/producer tells the tale of an epic journey
By Wayne Doyle The York Region Arts Council has supported numerous creative ventures over the years, many of them through the YRAC Micogrant program. One of 2021’s Microgrant recipients was Sean Cisterna, a film director/producer, who was working on a film about Filipe Leite called The Long Rider. The now completed film will open at […]
York Region Pride events kick off today and continue all month long
Official Pride Flag Raisings Wed., Jun. 1, 2022 – Across York Region Raise the Pride Flag around the region with us! Pride Launch Party Friday, June 3, 2022 – 6:00 p.m. Market Brewing Company As the sun sets to the west, Market Brewery is getting fired up on the east side of Newmarket. Don’t forget […]