With the fall season soon approaching I suspect that there are many people and organizations planning events here in Richmond Hill. Please send the details to me at marj@OnRichmondhill.com .
Thanks,
Marj
Hallaj Tue Sep 22 / 8:00pm - Sat Sep 26 / 8:00pm Produced by the acclaimed Modern Times Stage Company and directed by Dora award winner Sohel Parsa, Hallaj is a powerful story of conviction, sacrifice and the triumph of the human spirit. This World Premiere centers around ... more
RyanDan Tue Oct 6 / 8:00pm - Wed Oct 7 / 8:00pm Ticket Prices - currently tickets for this show are only sold as part of two Contemporary Music Subscription Series which include RyanDan, Molly Jackson, NYE Jackie Richardson, Ron Sexsmith, Heart & Soul, John McDermott, Spirit of the West, Suzie McN... more
Molly Johnson Thu Oct 8 / 8:00pm Stylish and charismatic, Molly Johnson has made a career of putting passion and sass into her music and her life. Her voice "evokes the aura of dark, smoky night clubs of a bygone era" making her as unique a talent as Canada has to offer. Her r... more
The Leopard Wed Aug 26 / 7:00pm This is the last of the Summer Film Series presented at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts.Admission is only $5.Here's a synopsis:"In the 1860s, a dying aristocracy struggles to maintain itself against a harsh Sicilian landscape. The fi... more
Wood Block Art Demo & Green Tea Wed Aug 26 / 12:00pm - 5:00pm Rose Hirano invites you to come and visit. Her downtown Richmond Hill studio is now open every Wednesday afternoon from 12-5pm. Come visit and see how the multi-step reduction wood block is done. She may be carving a wood block or printing a particul... more
King of the Camp - shown outdoors Wed Aug 26 / 7:00pm This screening is by a local film by local director Sean Cisterna and they will have a few actors from the film there as well as they will be selling their DVDs.Just bring a lawn chair or a blanket. The movie starts at dusk! And it's free!... more
Fearless Living ~ the Secret to Overcome Your Personal Obstacles Thu Aug 27 / 6:00pm - 8:45pm Worrying about losing your job?Lack confidence?Need help identifying your goals?Need help creating your action plan?Not sure what to do next?Want to move forward?If you answered "yes" to any of these you may want to invest some time.Join Human Perfor... more
Fleetwood Nicks - Fleetwood Mac Tribute ~ at the Mill Pond Park Thu Aug 27 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm This is the last of the season. The Fleetwood Nicks perform a Fleetwood Mac tribute.This is a free outdoor concert. Concert goers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets or cushions to each concert for seating. .
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The Mill Pond Gallery is open for concert goers Thu Aug 27 / 6:00pm - 9:30pm Have you had a chance to visit the Mill Pond Gallery yet this summer? Compliment your Mill Pond concert evening with a stroll across Mill Street to visit our local artists.The gallery is open every Thursday (6 pm to 9:30 pm) when there are... more
Valerie Kent Art Courses Starting in September Valerie Kent has long been teaching painting in Richmond Hill and is offering adults watercolour and acrylic plus water soluable oil courses this fall at the Mill Pond Gallery at 314 Mill Street. Her courses are suitable for all levels and the teac... more
Come view the Night Skies at the David Dunlap Observatory Sat Aug 29 / 8:00pm - 9:00pm The tour begins with a 30-minute illustrated talk given by a Canadian astronomer or space expert talk in the main lecture hall. These talks are geared for all ages (no math) and focus on exciting projects involving Canadian space scientists. Inside t... more
Online Petition To Protect David Dunlap Observatory Lands Some background information from Bryon Wilfert.The David Dunlap Observatory (DDO) Lands have been a valuable part of Richmond Hill since 1935. The Observatory has laid the ground for significant advancements in astronomical research, and it has also... more
"The Art of Performance" ~ a free workshop Sat Aug 29 / 1:00pm - 3:30pm Ovation! Performing Arts Academy has just announced an exciting open house workshop that will explore "The Art of Performance".
Academy Director, Bonnie Craig, states that "This workshop was developed with our Artists-in-Residence,... more
The Mill Pond Gallery is oepn this Sunday Sun Aug 30 / 11:00am - 5:00pm Have you had a chance to visit the Mill Pond Gallery yet this summer? It could be a nice thing to do with some visiting friends or relativesThe gallery is open every Sunday (11 am to 5 pm) and Thursday (6 pm to 9:30 pm) when there are conce... more
Material Flooring Options For Active Families Shopping for flooring can be quite, well – flooring! It can be exhausting and confusing given the number of options available to consumers today. We all want ourrooms to be stylish and functional, but it's also important to make sure that floor... more
Solutions to Anger: Living a Life of Harmony Mon Aug 31 / 7:00pm - 8:30pm Gen Kelsang Thekchen, a Buddhist monk will introduce simple and practical ways to change the way we respond to difficult situations and people. These simple mind training techniques, enable us to remain peaceful and patient in the midst of criticism... more
A Garden for All Seasons Tue Sep 1 / 8:00pm The Richmond Hill Garden and Horticultural Society's September meeting has as a guest speaker Marion Jarvie. She will present a visual story of a garden in all seasons, showing a wide variety of plants, and emphasizin... more
Greg Beros Charity Golf Classic ~ in support of the Salvation Army Wed Sep 2 / 12:30pm Last year this event generated over $30,000 for local charities, and the goal this year is to exceed that amount!Please be sure to mark the date in your calendar and join us as we raise funds for the Salvation Army of Richmond Hill. Wi... more
Who Can Sing? - Vocal Auditions Vocal Horizons Chamber Choir has announced an open call for classical singers. Artistic Director Vincent Cheng encouraged people to audition by stating that "This is an opportunity to join the award-winning Vocal Horizons Chamber Choir this season in... more
Wood Block Art Demo & Green Tea Wed Aug 26 / 12:00pm - 5:00pm Rose Hirano invites you to come and visit. Her downtown Richmond Hill studio is now open every Wednesday afternoon from 12-5pm. Come visit and see how the multi-step reduction wood block is done. She may be carving a wood block or printing a particul... more
Bedtime Stories - shown outdoors on an inflatable screen Wed Sep 2 / 7:00pm Come out and enjoy the last summer evening film "Bedtime Stories" on the giant inflatable screen. Just bring a lawn chair or a blanket. The movie starts at dusk! And it's free!!There will be a BBQ by M & M meats and other snacks to pu... more
Reza Moridi's Annual Community BBQ Sat Sep 5 / 12:30pm - 3:30pm Reza Moridi is inviting everyone in town to his annual BBQ on Labour Day weekend.. There will be entertainment as well good food. It's a great way to wind down the summer.Everyone is welcome. Location: Richmond Green Park ... more
Chest of Secrets Sat Sep 5 / 8:00pm The play is a REVIEW of most of traditional played in the past and heritage of Persian culture. There are many old plays coming out from THE CHEST OF SECRETS one by one and each has another story behind them...Ticket price: $35 To order tickets... more
The Platters and the Ink Spots Wed Sep 9 Two groups who were at the dawn of rock and roll and helped to create it perform on the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Art's stage for the first time. The Platters and the Ink Spots both have had songs that have spent time on the charts. Thi... more
