Volume 86 | September 15, 2021
Gearing up for September!
With the back-to-school and return-to-office seasons in full swing, September feels like a fresh start for many. Is it just us or does this month feel more hectic than August?! Luckily, we can all take a breather and relax with the arts. Read on to find out what we've programmed for the next few weeks!
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: Elora Sarmiento – tomorrow (September 16th)!
The Alexa Belgrave Trio – September 23rd


Elora Joy Sarmiento
Elora Joy Sarmiento is an aspiring performer currently in the joint Musical Theatre Program between St. Lawrence College
and Queen’s University.

Growing up in Markham, Ontario, she attended Unionville High School in the Arts
Unionville Vocal Program.

Elora has found solace through singing from a young age, which stemmed into
her love for telling stories through song.
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The Alexa Belgrave Trio
Alexa Belgrave has an interest in composition and an interactive and rhythmic ‘comping style. She has worked with bands such as TUSH, the Cy Youngs, and Queer Songbook Orchestra, and currently teaches at the Annex Academy of Music and Musical Theatre Performance at Sheridan College.

Madeleine Ertel is a trumpeter, vocalist, composer, and arranger known for her honest and melodic approach to music-making. She performs with the free jazz-influenced quartet Never Was, the neo-soul band Moodset, her folk-inspired duo with guitarist Harry Bartlett, and in various straight-ahead jazz ensembles.

Caleb Klager is a bassist, sound designer, and electroacoustic composer. He has performed, toured, recorded, and composed for a variety of projects and artists including JC3, Spectrum Music, and Erez Zobary. In 2021, he released his EP, Theories, a sound piece to be used in tandem with various art installations and crafted objects in Canada and abroad.
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 2 pm-5 pm
Where: Main Street Unionville
Who: Check out the upcoming artists below!

Swing by this weekend!
Saturday, September 18

Louisiana Havana

Louisiana Havana is a fusion of New Orleans jazz and traditional Cuban music led by Jorge Gavidia Morales. The ensemble performs classic songs in both genres from the 1920s and 30s. Whether it’s the Mardi Gras spirit of New Orleans, or the hot Cuban dance music reminiscent of clubs in Havana, this band always brings a party to the stage!
Sunday, September 19

Diana and Andrew Dawydchak

DnA - Diana and Andrew are an award winning brother and sister fiddle duo from Toronto, Canada. With roots in classical music and the early crossover to Canadian fiddle music, these multi-instrumentalists pass on a Canadian tradition into a high energy performance with their own modern Celtic sound.
Free art therapy for seniors
When: Sessions run throughout September. Choose as many 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 September 21 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
Art Spotlight Series
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Have you seen the latest visual art features on our social media channels? Coming up soon: local painters, ceramic artists, cartoon artists, and more!

Facebook: Markham Arts Council
Instagram: @artsinmarkham
Culture Days 2021


Explore the multitude of Visual, Literary and Performing arts activities offered online as part of Ontario Culture Days.

Weekly activities for all agegroups. For a complete list of activities like and follow our social media accounts:

Facebook: Markham Arts Council
Twitter: @artsinmarkham
Instagram: @artsinmarkham
YouTube: Markham Arts Council
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