Newsmakers 2023 Highlights Donald Chrétien and the Experience Trail
YorkRegion.com recently highlighted the work of Donald Chrétien on the Experience Trail as part of their Newsmakers 2023 Series! In the article, Donald discusses his Blue Jay Trail Marker which was unveiled in Stouffville in April 2023. Chrétien said there is a little circle within the blue jay’s heart that represents the fire teaching where everything […]
McMichael launches exhibit dedicated to works by Meryl McMaster
Photographer Meryl McMaster is the subject of an exhibit at the McMichael Art Collection in Kleinburg. McMaster’s large format images are definitely worth the drive. The McMichael Art Collection presents a survey exhibition of Meryl McMaster, a remarkable Canadian artist whose pioneering large-scale photographic works reflect her mixed Plains Cree/Métis, Dutch and British ancestry. This […]
Vaughan Winterfest 2023 features live entertainment and loads more
Live entertainment is just one of the many attractions that will be available for folks to enjoy this Sunday, February 5 when Vaughan welcomes back Winterfest 2023. Winterfest in Vaughan is back in-person this year! On Sun, Feb 5 from 10:00am to 3:30pm at Vellore Village Community Centre, folks are invited to join in the […]
Africville Stories and Cirque Kalabante coming to Richmond Hill
Africville Stories Wednesday February 15, 2023 – 8:00PM This is the story of Canada’s oldest black community, Africville, which was destroyed for ’urban improvement’ in the 1960s. Within the tragedy of this event comes stories of the people of this community shared through music. Based on Joe Sealy’s Juno winning jazz recording, Africville Suite, Africville […]
Flag raising and gala event kick off Black History Month in Aurora
To celebrate Black History Month, Aurora is hosting a number of events throughout the month, including the Black History Gala on February 3, featuring keynote speaker, the Honourable Jean Augustine, above. Pan-African flag raising February 1, 6:30 p.m, Aurora Town Hall Join the Town of Aurora and ABC on February 1st for the Pan-African flag […]
Newmarket kicks off Black History Month with flag-raising ceremony
To celebrate Black History Month, there are a variety of activities throughout York Region, beginning today, when the Newmarket African Caribbean Canadian Association and the Town of Newmarket honour the Decade with a Flag Raising Ceremony. Experienceyorkregion.com will be featuring Black History Month events throughout the month. If you or your organization has an event, […]
Deadline for Immigrant Artist’s submissions extended to February 5
The deadline for immigrant artists in York Region to submit their artwork for consideration for a variety of uses by The Regional Municipality of York, including upcoming Newcomer guides, has been extended to February 5. York Region Arts Council has partnered with the Regional Municipality of York to share a call out for art (photography, […]
Take your pick – art, music and theatre options available
Red Sky Performance, above, presents Miigis: Underwater Panther at the Flato Markham Theatre. A Trilogy of a Revolution: Women Life Freedom Richmond Hill Public Library, Central branch, Saturday, January 28 – 2 p.m. Ages: Adult (Teens welcome) Meet Iranian-Canadian artists Aitak Sorahitalab and Azadeh Pirazimian, and explore their installation. Artists will discuss their artwork during […]
Fans are eating up Ali Hassan’s ‘Does this taste funny?’ show
Comedian Ali Hassan, above, will perform at the Flato Markham Theatre on Friday, January 27 at 8 p.m. Ali Hassan’s career plans started off as simply as anyone’s: become a chef, get a food show on television, get a second food show on television, be the face of the network and have oven mitts with his […]
Latcham Art Centre hosting a fun painting challenge for adults
The Latcham Art Centre in Stouffville is hosting a fun, interactive program for those who want to discover their inner artist and have fun doing it. Have a glass and challenge your friends or cheer them on during an exciting, social night in the studio – featuring music, drinks, and a live painting competition! No […]