Holiday Newcomer Market to feature special performance

The Celebrate! Holidays of the Global Village concert celebrates the songs of the holidays heard around the world

The FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre and Niagara Folk Arts Multicultural Centre have proudly teamed up to bring the Holiday Newcomer Market to Robertson Theatre on Tuesday 10 December from 4pm - 7pm in celebration of the winter holiday seasonImage supplied by FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre

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FIRSTONTARIO PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE
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The FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre and Niagara Folk Arts Multicultural Centre have proudly teamed up to bring the Holiday Newcomer Market to Robertson Theatre on Tuesday 10 December from 4pm - 7pm in celebration of the winter holiday season. The Market has been paired with a special holiday performance — Celebrate! Holidays of the Global Village with Chris McKhool & Friends at 7pm in Partridge Hall.

“We hope the second annual Holiday Market in partnership with our great friends at the PAC will become a fantastic addition to treasured holiday traditions in Niagara,” shares Emily Kovacs, Executive Director at the Niagara Folk Arts Multicultural Centre. “Please join us, and shop to support newcomer entrepreneurs!”

The Niagara Folk Arts Multicultural Centre offers essential programs to welcome and support Newcomers and Niagara’s Immigrant community, including skills training and new business supports. The Holiday Newcomer Market aims to welcome Newcomers and provide a welcoming place for our community to learn more about Niagara’s diverse entrepreneurial community and to pick up a few treasures for the holiday season.

“We are proud to partner with our friends at Folk Arts to host accessible opportunities for and with our community to celebrate our diverse traditions and cultures here in Niagara,” shares Colleen A. Smith, CEO for the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre. “I’m personally looking forward to doing some of my holiday shopping at the market and learning about Newcomer businesses of our community.”

The market will feature a number of handmade products, culinary treats and exciting cultural displays, all designed to learn more about the thriving new Canadian businesses in Niagara. Be sure to bring cash to support these incredible vendors.

The Market has been paired with a special performance of Celebrate! Holidays of the Global Village with Chris McKhool at 7pm in Partridge Hall. This Pay-What-YouCan (including FREE) concert celebrates the songs of the holidays heard around the world and gives a glimpse into the different cultures, customs, celebrations and festivities that make up the multicultural mosaic of Canada. Chris will be joined by special guests including Coast Tsimshian First Nations Elder Shannon Thunderbird, Sultans of String, Maryem & Ernie Tollar, Aviva Chernick, Juan Carlos Medrano and more. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the start of the holiday season with friends, family and colleagues.

Of note, December 10th marks the International Day to commemorate the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948. The Niagara Folk Arts Community Connections team will also be on site to host an activity to learn more about this significant day and explore ways we can advocate for human rights.

Visit FirstOntarioPAC.ca to reserve tickets and for more information.

Holiday Newcomer Market
Tue 10 Dec from 4-7pm | FREE
Robertson Theatre at FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre.
250 St. Paul Street, St. Catharines, ON.

Celebrate! Holidays of the Global Village with Chris McKhool + Friends
Tue 10 Dec from 4-7pm | PWYC* pay-what-you-can (including FREE)
Partridge Hall at FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre.
250 St. Paul Street, St. Catharines, ON.

Both events are presented in partnership with Niagara Folk Arts Multicultural Centre.

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