York Region Artists Light up Vaughan at the Latest Artist Circle
By Lalaa Comrie What do you get when you put dozens of artists in one room? Magic, connection and plenty of creativity, and that was the vibe at the latest Artist Circle hosted by York Region Arts Council in partnership with Assembly Park. The Artist Circle which is an interactive networking and social event for […]
Attend YRAC Info Session for a chance to win Wintersong tickets
Join the York Region Arts Council’s Stakeholders Information Session for your chance to win a pair of tickets to see the Saturday night headliners of Wintersong 2023 – Men without Hats, above, and Stars – at Spring Lakes. York Region Arts Council is thrilled to give you another reason to attend our first Stakeholders Information […]
Men Without Hats set to do Safety Dance at Wintersong 2023
Men Without Hats, featuring lead vocalist Ivan Doroschuk, above, will be part of Wintersong 2023 in Stouffville on January 20 and 21. They’ll be performing on Jan. 21 at Spring Lakes. This tour will mark the first performances for the band since 2020 and to launch this next phase in the place where they began […]
Markham’s Man Made Forest to perform at Wintersong 2023
Man Made Forest, above, performs at Latcham Hall on Saturday, Jan. 21 beginning at 11:45 p.m. From acoustic to full-band performances, Man Made Forest’s music transcends all labels and stereotypes. Their songs, brilliantly arranged, with poised and honest lyrics, take you on a journey beyond emotions and somewhere far deep into your soul. Man Made […]
Kreviazuk/Maida Forgive Me Tour rolls into Richmond Hill tonight
Chantal Kreviazuk, a two-time JUNO Award winner and Raine Maida — a four-time winner with Our Lady Peace — are one of Canada’s most influential cultural couples. Their current Forgive Me Tour is scheduled to make a stop at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts tonight at 8 p.m. There are limited tickets […]
Win a family four-pack of tickets to see Splash ‘n Boots live
On the third day of the 12 Days of Giving presented by the York Region Arts Council and experienceyorkregion.com, we’re offering a Family Pack of tickets to see Splash ‘n Boots. We have four tickets to Splash ‘n Boots at The Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts on March 14, 2023 at 2 p.m. […]
York Region Arts Council launches Silent Auction ahead of social event
The York Region Arts Council is excited to host The Artists’ Circle in partnership with King Heritage and Cultural Centre. The Artists’ Circle is open to the public and will be an exciting networking and social event for YRAC members, local artists, arts organizations, and tourism stakeholders from around the region! Come and enjoy a fun […]
Manteca to headline Markham Jazz Festival Opening Night concert
By Wayne Doyle Back in the late-1980s, at a hip Toronto club called The Bamboo, I took in a late-night, mid-week show by a band called Manteca. It was brilliant. The night was hot and humid outside and inside the club, the band was hitting its stride – generating a groove that took you this […]