What's On for Newmarket and area in theatre, music and arts.
THEATRE
To Dec. 7 - Theatre Aurora presents Assassins (music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim) at Factory Theatre, 150 Henderson Rd., Aurora - 905-727-3669.
MUSIC
Thursday, Dec. 5 - Brevik Hall presents Christmas with Patricia O’Callaghan & Friends at Aurora Cultural Centre - 8 p.m. Tickets $50 - 905-713-1818.
Thursday, Dec. 5 - Flato Markham Theatre presents The Men of the Deeps in concert - 8 p.m. 1-800-515-2171.
Saturday, Dec. 7 - York Chamber Ensemble presents “Joy!” (Christmas Concert) with York Festival Chorus (Beethoven, Bach, Busoni, Poulenc, Christmas favourites) at Trinity Anglican Church, Aurora - 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 8 - The Borealis Big Band presents A Little Taste of Christmas at the Old Town Hall, 460 Botsford St., Newmarket - 1-4 p.m. Tickets $20 - 905-717-3319 or borealisbigband.com
Sunday, Dec. 8 - Aurora United Church Chancel Choir & Handbell Ensembles present Carols by Candlelight “Gloria!” at Trinity Anglican Church, 79 Victoria St., Aurora - 4 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. 905-727-1935x21 .
Sunday, Dec. 8 - The Very Useful Theatre Company (VUTC) presents a dramatic reading of A Christmas Carol with guests the Take Note Vocal Ensemble at New Hope Methodist Church - 7 p.m. Tickets $20 (adults) and $15 (seniors & children over 12) - 905-727-3290 or www.vutc.ca . Portion of proceeds will be donated to the Newmarket Food Pantry.
Tuesday, Dec. 10 - The Newmarket Citizens Band presents Sounds of the Season at Seniors’ Meeting Place, 474 Davis Dr., Newmarket. Free. Donations to the Newmarket Food Pantry and Christmas Toy Drive will be collected.
Friday, Dec. 13 - Flato Markham Theatre presents John McDermott in concert - 8 p.m. 1-800-515-2171.
Saturday, Dec. 14 - Voices of Joy Choir present A Voices of Joy Christmas at Bethel Community Church, 333 Davis Dr., Newmarket - 2:30 p.m. Free will offering.
Sunday, Dec. 15 - Trinity United Church Choir and soloists present Saint-Saens' Christmas Oratorio and favourite Christmas music, readings and carols at 461 Park Ave. (at Main) - 7:00 p.m. Free will offering and reception.
Friday, Dec. 20 - Ron Korb Christmas Concert - Ron (flute) and his band perform Christmas, Celtic & Ron’s original music in a festive concert at Sharon Hope United Church, 18648 Leslie St., Sharon. Tickets $30 & info 905-478-2231.
Saturday, Dec. 21 - York Symphony Orchestra presents YSO Holiday Spectacular at Trinity Anglican Church, Aurora featuring cheerful seasonal favourites and audience sing-a-long - 3:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Tickets $30/$25/$15 at door.
Monday, Dec. 30 - Ballet Jorgen Canada presents The Nutcracker at Flato Markham Theatre - 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. 1-800-515-2171.
Tuesday, Dec. 31 - The Nutcracker - 2 p.m. as above.
ART
To Jan. 25 - SOYRA Juried Exhibition & Sale “Curious Minds” at the Aurora Cultural Centre, 22 Church St., Aurora - reception Sat. Dec. 7.
To Jan. 5, 2020 - Exhibition of artworks by famous Canadian folk artist Maud Lewis at McMichael Canadian Art Collection in Kleinburg - www.mcmichael.com
OTHER
Dec. 14 -15 - Artisans’ Holiday Show & Sale at Newmarket Old Town Hall 460 Botsford St. 11-5.
— Contributed by Judy Craig
