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25th ANNIVERSARY SEASON Celebrating 25 Years pg 2 rkham eatre SARY SEASON ‘ ‘zwmuc ‘1 I: ‘37 W I 9mm 4mm Season at a Glance pg 4 Mayor’s Message pg 5 "There was a core group of individuals who had a vision for bringing a cultural/entertainment/ arts facility to Markham," explains Wendy Woof~ Severn, marketing and developme t coâ€"o d' tor ,\ forthetheaSeJThisralllrgaoes back to their commitment I “r 3 to the importance of having an arts facility in Markham.” U continued on page 3 When planning for the theatre began back in the early 19805, several organizations were on board â€" a town council that wanted to encourage cultural endeavours, a board of education that saw an opportunity to boost learning in the arts and groups, such as the Markham Concert Band, Markham Little Theatre and Markham Men of Harmony, looking for a performance venue. - by Lee Ann Waterman o photography by Sjoerd Witteveen It was community that founded Markham Theatre, community that shaped its growth and community that will determine its future. 905.305.5HOW www.markhamtheatre.ca (all our Box Office Leahy Family Christmas pg 6 - Canadian Tenors pg 7 or Toll Free 1.866.768.8801 Box Office Hours: Mon. - Sat. 11amâ€"6pm 171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham ON BR 865 Markham Theatre!