Volume 84 | August 15, 2021
Don't just dream it, stream it!
From workshops to concerts, a whole world of art is at your fingertips! Come and explore everything from klezmer music to healing dance.

Check out all the virtual programs that we are offering this month!
Artist Unplugged
A variety of music live on our YouTube channel
Music for your lunch breaks every Thursday at 12:30 pm ET.
Tune in to our YouTube channel!

Next up: Majd Sekkar (August 19th)
Re-stream: Raisa Orshansky and Viktor Kott
Majd Sekkar is a Syrian-Canadian clarinetist whose style blends Middle Eastern folk and classical music with jazz music in unparalleled practice.

Majd has appeared as a master improviser with the Canadian Arabic Orchestra since 2016. He toured over 30 Canadian cities with them and won the RBC newcomer Arts Award. After his graduation from Humber College, Majd joined the fusion jazz club by starting a band, “14 Hours”.
Raisa specializes in tsimbaly, a folk instrument. A recording artist for PARMA, she recently she recorded her symphonic poem, “Spring Fantasy”, with the Ostrava Philharmonic Orchestra in Czech Republic.

Viktor was educated as a professional pianist in Ukraine, and has since mastered instruments such as the duduk, melodica, shakuhachi, Irish flute, and jaw harp (khomus). He has also produced two albums with his original compositions.
Let's Art About It
Free group art therapy for seniors
Come enjoy some relaxing art sessions with
registered therapists Janice LeBlanc and Carah Elisheva!

These workshops are great for emotional well-being and making new friends.
When: August 23rd, 25th, 30th
Choose as many sessions as you'd like!
Where: Online via Zoom
Healing Dance Workshops
Life is better when you dance!
The amazing Munni Subhani will continue leading our
free Healing Dance workshops for seniors!

Come out and join us on August 17 for an uplifting 30-minute dance session.
"I just wanted to write and tell you how much I enjoy Healing Dance sessions. I really enjoy all the movements and music that goes naturally with them."
– Veronica S., regular workshop attendee
Music on the Street
Live music combined with the ambience of Main St. Unionville
In collaboration with Unionville BIA, we are hosting concerts every weekend that feature local musicians! Come experience everything that Main Street has to offer while enjoying music that will excite, soothe, and delight.

When: Every Saturday and Sunday from 2pm-5pm
Where: Main Street Unionville
Who: Check out the upcoming artists below!

Swing by today!
Sunday, August 15

Carlo Bianchini Sr. and Jr.

Carlo Bianchini Sr. is a Markham-based singer-songwriter who has been performing since the age of 11 with highlights including the Jazz Festival on Main St. Unionville. He recently released his album, Quarantine Sessions, that has garnered him a Spotify following from around the globe.

Carlo Bianchini Jr. is a recent graduate from Sheridan College's Bachelor of Music Theatre Performance program. He performed many shows under Sheridan, as well as in Mary Poppins at the Haliburton Theatre Festival.
Saturday, August 21

Brian O'Sullivan and
John Frechette

Brian plays rhythm and lead guitar in several musical groups including The Django Djunkies and The Huronia Hot Strings. He draws from a number of styles including blues, jazz and music from the 70s (Joni Mitchell, The Beatles, Bruce Cockburn, etc.).

John's musical taste and influences are varied and global. He truly loves/lives to play. He still has two good ears and is punctual after years of extensive gigging, as well as some studio work.
Experience Unionville's local flavour
Visit our booth to chat!
Stop by the Sunday Market between 9 am and 2 pm to experience Unionville's local flavour at Stiver Mill Cultural Centre.

We'd love to hear what you'd like to see happen in the
Markham arts scene.
New series: Artist Spotlight
Visit our booth to chat!

Coming soon:

Get to know Markham's visual artists!


Check out a new visual artist feature every Friday on the Markham Arts Council Facebook page.
Now streaming, #TESSELfilm
Unity between 14 Black dancemakers across Canada
A national initiative conceptualized by Dora-nominated choreographer and creator Esie Mensah (Shades, A Revolution of Love), TESSEL explores the complexities of movement and voice as a form of resilience – and to achieve truth and honesty in sharing its participants' lived experience as Black dance artists.

Premiering across the country, the film aims to amplify Black voices by providing a platform for the artists to share their truths.
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