Get cultured in York Region this September!

September boasts plenty of options to take in cultural experiences, writes Alex Karolyi

Yorkregion.com
August 23, 2019
Alex Karolyi

O September! The month to elongate those summer moments, return to school and welcome in a new season. September is also the month of Culture Days and York Region has oodles of options for you to flex your arts and culture muscles and get with the program.

Newmarket Stage Company is back again with a hilarious comedy called The Housekeeper, by American playwright James Prideaux. Floundering after the death of his mother, a pompous, self-styled writer employs a housekeeper. When the housekeeper arrives, he is taken aback by her flippant attitude.

This is the second time that award-winning actors, Lise Boily from Mount Albert and David Sansom of Richmond Hill have teamed up with director Kay Valentine of Aurora. Valentine was a founding member of the South Shore Little Theatre in Keswick and The Old Town Hall Players in Newmarket. Now she sweeps audiences off their feet with this upcoming production of the The Housekeeper which is sure to make you clean up your act!

The Housekeeper, by James Prideaux
Thursday September 5 -- Sept 14th 8 p.m./2 p.m.
Ticket $18
Newmarket Legion
707 Srigley Street (Cabaret seating and refreshments available)
newmarketstageco.ca

A trip to Markham finds you at a hidden gem; Markham Museum, with Markham Little Theatre’s production of Hilda’s Yard by Newmarket native Norm Foster. It’s an exciting summer day in 1956 for Hilda and Sam. On their own since their 30-something children moved out, they are finally ready to relax. Hilda plans to hang her laundry while Sam goes to buy a shiny new television. What could disturb their simple peace?

Norm Foster is considered to be Canada’s most produced playwright and this heartwarming family comedy is just more proof of the pudding. Get out to Markham Museum and take a bite.

Hilda’s Yard, by Norm Foster
Friday September 6 -- 21st
Tickets $20 -- $28
9350 Markham Rd, Markham
markhamlittletheatre.ca

Now that you have two stars on your culture intake card, brace yourself for one of York Region’s most charismatic children’s performers, Marky Monday. An entertainment-filled afternoon takes you to outer space in Richmond Hill. Celebrate Culture Days, as local children’s entertainer Marky Monday sings from his new musical album Adventures In Space! The day includes live performances, workshops, face painting, arts and crafts, vendor booths, and food!

Kids aged 3 -- 10 can also enjoy Marky Monday on the Main Stage alongside Ovation! Performing Arts Academy’s dance team. Marky Monday makes everyday entertaining. Come on out and experience for yourself.

Marky Monday’s Adventures In Space
Saturday Sept 28th, 11 a.m. -- 4 p.m.
FREE
2 p.m. Mainstage event
Tickets $22.50
Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts
10268 Yonge St, Richmond Hill
markymonday.com

Look back on your September and remember a month full of creativity-infused experiences. Now is your chance to grab art by the horns! Get swept away, catch a play and dance all day, saluting the vibrant communities all around you. Now go out there and get cultured!