Crypto Escape Rooms provide the perfect family escape
By Lori Hood If there is one thing I’ve learned as the parent of children with a sizeable age gap between them, it’s that finding an activity to do as […]
York Region Arts Council supported by York Region Council
NEWMARKET, ON – December 22, 2021 – Recognizing the important role arts and culture play in our community in general, and the specific contributions made to the York Region arts […]
Last-minute gift ideas for the readers on your list – part one
Last minute shoppers love books – so, here’s a list of titles that deserve attention. This is part one of two – today we look at Young Adult and Children’s […]
Here’s what’s happening across York Region this weekend
SMALLtreasures – Live Member Group Show and Sale A beautiful variety of original artwork, in many medium, styles and themes are available. Smaller sizes and prices perfect for the gift-giving […]
Musical gift giving ideas that hit all the right notes
By Wayne Doyle Around this time of year, anyone who has children will at some point face this question: do I really want to get them a musical instrument? Do […]
Toy drive and Christmas markets on tap for the weekend
Aurora Christmas Market Start the holiday season at Aurora’s Christmas Market, presented by Healthy Planet. December 10 to 12, 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Aurora Town Park Check out one […]
Artist creates a site-specific installation at the McMichael
From Water to Water – A Way Through The Trees (an installation) Anishinaabe/Ojibwa artist Bonnie Devine will create a site-specific mural installation and mentorship project this fall at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection. […]
McMichael hosts a special edition of ArtVenture Online
This holiday season, the McMichael Canadian Art Collection invites your family to participate in the Winter Family Art Challenge! In this special edition of ArtVenture Online, children will explore the McMichael’s […]
Christmas concerts and more this week in York Region
Winter Tunes with Craig Cardiff December 10 – 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Tickets are $50 Aurora Armoury, 89 Mosley Street, Aurora Come spend your winter holidays in the […]
‘Our Moments’ highlights importance of compassionate care says author and York Region Arts Council Microgrant recipient
By Wayne Doyle Sherlyn Hu, MSW, RSW, CNP, is a compassionate change agent with a multidisciplinary background in art, social work (mental/health, gerontology, community development), education, research, and holistic nutrition. […]