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UrbanArts announced its programming for 2020, and they’ve introduced a new program: Urban Threads, a fashion program that promises to teach young people how to upcycle clothing, design and sew.
There will also be after school programming, a dance program, a culinary program, and a digital arts program. 
There’s no excuses for boredom over the next couple of weeks. A ton of things are going on!
The Community Place Hub will be hosting its Fall Festival on September 13 from 3 to 7 pm.
Colin Mendez Morris will be performing “Joshua Glover: The Opera” in Little Avenue Park. The opera tells the story of Glover, a slave who was freed, recaptured, and imprisoned before coming to Etobicoke. It is part of the Arts in the Parks Series.
UrbanArts is hosting the “Living Black Genius” program starting September 24.
Living Black Genius is an immersive program that highlights and connects prominent Black Canadian leaders with youth and the larger community.
When: Tuesday, September 24th 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMWhere: UrbanArts at Artscape Weston Common, 34 John St (York)
The Weston Historical Society will be having a walk to discuss the Humber River, on September 28, starting at 1:30.
Lots to do in August! This weekend is UrbanArts’ CultureShock Festival in their new digs at Weston Common.
Today, and every Friday until the end of the summer, Frontlines is hosting Beats in the Streets.
The weekly Talking Circle will be Indigenous-led and resourced, but all are welcome. This will be a safe space to share, to connect and to learn.This will be the first in a series of Reconciliation events for the local community. WKNC encourages others to join in with this initiative. For more information, please contact Ken at WKNC, at [email protected] or 416 241-9898.
UrbanArts, Weston’s finest arts organization, is asking for your help sending kids to camp. They’re trying to raise $5000 to help young people from varied backgrounds “have a lifetime of memories with new experiences in the arts, visiting cultural attractions and meeting new friends.”
The campaign has raised $940 of their $5000 goal. You can donate at this link.
UrbanArts’ annual CultureShock festival starts next week. You should go if you get the chance. This year, it will be at their new digs in the Artscape Weston Common.
UrbanArts is offering a summer arts residency for emerging artists from York South–Weston.
The program is
a unique space for experimentation, professional growth, portfolio building, networking, and collaboration with established artists. Participants who successfully complete the program will receive an honorarium of $350.
Local artists from the visual and eco-arts, music, dance and performing arts, and mural and installation arts are encouraged to apply.
On June 5, Central United will be hosting a Maker’s Market, with hand-made gifts, knitting, and much else besides.
On June 5, Artscape and the Rockport Group will host the official opening of the Weston Common. Shakespeare in Action and UrbanArts will be there showing their stuff.
