Songs, Sculpture, and Serenity for September |
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With fall just around the corner, we've curated a collection of events and activities that will bring you serenity as we enter the season of
colourful foliage and cozy evenings.
From concerts to guided art sessions, there's something for everyone in the family. Keep reading for a fun autumn joke and a glimpse of all the programs that we'll be offering (for free) this month.
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Artist Unplugged
A variety of music live on our YouTube channel
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Music for your lunch breaks every Thursday at 12:30 pm ET.
Tune in to our YouTube channel!
Next up: Drew Jurecka and Rebekah Wolkstein (September 2nd)
Alexander Mak (September 9th)
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Drew Jurecka and Rebekah Wolkstein
Drew Jurecka was nominated for a Record of the Year Grammy for his string arranging, playing and engineering work for pop sensation Dua Lipa. Classically trained but comfortable in all genres, Jurecka performs primarily on violin, but also viola, saxophone, clarinet and mandolin and most recently on bandoneon. Drew is head of the string department at Humber College.
Celebrated for her stunning virtuosity, nuance and broad musical versatility, violinist, Rebekah Wolkstein has performed and toured extensively with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, The National Ballet of Canada, and The Canadian Opera Company. She is also a composer and songwriter comfortable in many genres.
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Alex Mak
Alex Mak is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and teacher from Markham, Canada. Centring his musical life around the guitar, he currently studies at Berklee College of Music, double majoring
in Guitar Performance and Contemporary Writing & Production.
Alex started learning piano at a young age, soon picking up guitar, bass, and drums. Initially focused on the rock and blues idioms, he learned double bass to attend the classically-based Arts Unionville program at Unionville High School. The immersion in non-guitar repertoire strongly influenced Alex’s compositional and guitar sensibilities, something he carries with him as he explores a tapestry of genres.
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Music on the Street
Live music combined with the ambience of Main St. Unionville
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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!
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Saturday, September 4
Matthew Hinojosa
Matthew Hinojosa is the founder and lead singer/guitar player of Jammer’s Waffle House, through which he has performed at major events and venues and recorded several albums that have been featured on the radio and charted. He is also a versatile musician filling in for acts including Scratchnasty in Toronto where he plays bass in a rock and roll trio. Whenever Matthew performs he brings high energy, humour and conviction!
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Sunday, September 5
Dylan Smith
Dylan Smith is a Canadian visual and performing artist. He is a graduate of Wexford Collegiate and Centennial College and has performed at many events including the Black History Celebration at Queen's Park and with Fred Penner,
one of his mentors.
He was recently featured on CTV Your Morning performing his song dedicated
to frontline workers.
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Shostakovich's 14th Symphony
Enjoy an in-person concert at a local venue
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In commemoration of the 20th anniversary of 9/11, the Kindred Spirits Orchestra presents two uniquely orchestrated compositions from two unique European masters of twentieth-century music - Arvo Pärt’s Cantus in Memoriam Benjamin Britten and Dmitri Shostakovich’s most extraordinarily scored symphony is his Fourteenth. Presented in original (Russian) language with subtitles in English.
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Let's Art About It
Free group art therapy for seniors
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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.
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When: Sessions run throughout September. Choose as many as you'd like!
Where: Online via Zoom
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Healing Dance Workshops
Life is better when you dance!
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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.
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"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
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Markham's Public Art Program was first initiated in 2003 and formalized in 2012. Since then, five permanent artworks have been commissioned through the program, with two more currently in progress. The objectives of the program are to inspire people to live, work, visit and invest in Markham; to celebrate the city's diverse cultures and heritage from multiple points of view; and to connect residents to Markham's
built and natural environment.
Why not enjoy the beautiful weather while exploring public art?
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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
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The joke that you scrolled for... |
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Did you hear about the tree that had to take time off of work in autumn?
It was on paid leaf.
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