Free Family Sunday, December 15, 2024
Let’s Celebrate!
Art Activities and Workshops from 10:30 am to 4 pm
As the winter holidays approach,the cheer of the season arrives at the McMichael with a festive multicultural performance by Chris McKhool and his friends.
Bring your family to enjoy the winter-themed art programming and our current exhibitions including Clarence Gagnon’s beloved illustrations of Maria Chapdelaine, a holiday favourite that come out of the vault only once every three years!
Many have tried but none have come as close to capturing what it means to truly celebrate multiculturalism as Chris McKhool. The Toronto singer-songwriter epitomizes what many Canadians have come to love about this country.
Activities and Workshops
11 am to 4 pm
Location: Education Space
Creative Expressions, Illustration Workshop
Drop-in Family Art Workshop
Clarence Gagnon’s mixed media illustrations of the beloved novel Maria Chapdelaine are the inspiration behind this illustration workshop, led by illustrator Jamie Xu, that will encourage participants to illustrate a favorite holiday story.
10:30 – 11 am
Storytime for Tots
Presented by Vaughan Public Libraries, join us for a toddler-friendly storytime including songs and stories celebrating the joy of winter and the holidays. Let’s get together and read about all things winter in The Joyful Book by Todd Parr and Winter is Here by Kevin Henkes.
11:15 am
12:15 pm
1:15 pm
Maria Chapdelaine:
A Winter Story, Storytelling Circle
Focusing on the winter chapters of Maria Chapdelaine, this storytelling session will explore the tales and traditions of the coziest season.
2 pm
Location: Gallery 8
Performance:
Chris McKhool’s Celebrate!
Inspired by travels around the world, Chris McKhool celebrates the multicultural mosaic of our country with songs about Bodhi Day (Buddhist), Carnival (Quebec), Chanukah, Chinese New Year, Christmas, Diwali, Eid, Halloween, Kwanzaa (Pan-African), Indigenous Traditions, Ramadan and Winter Solstice.
Celebrate! is a window into many cultures from around the world and provides young audiences with a glimpse into the different customs, celebrations and festivities enjoyed in Canada. Traditional and original songs by Chris encourage us to share with our neighbours and friends and celebrate together. Come sing along with us!
Featuring Ernie and Maryem Tollar, Aviva Chernick, Shannon Thunderbird, Kevin and Drew from Sultans of String, and many others!