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Family Sunday, December 15, 2024

Let’s Celebrate!

Art Activities and Workshops from 10:30 am to 4 pm

The winter holidays approach and 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 partake in 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.

Deanne Fisher, City Parent

Activities and Workshops

11 am to 4 pm

Location: Pine Cottage

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.

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.

12:30 to 1:30 pm
2 to 3 pm

Location: Starting in the Grand Hall

All Ages

Spotlight On:
Conversations

Join a docent for a tour through the Canadian art pantheon as seen through the McMichael’s permanent collection exhibition Conversations, which includes works by the Group of Seven, David Milne, Kanaginak Pootoogook, Rebecca Belmore, Edward Burtynsky, Gershon Iskowitz, and many others.

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!