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19th Annual Victorian Christmas
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
Entrance off of Sackville St, Halifax
Let the spiced apple cider warm your hands and the sound of caroling children warm your heart at the 19th Annual Victorian Christmas. Watch the children light up with joy when they see Father Christmas and see them marvel at their own creativity when they make their own Christmas decorations. The Halifax Citadel will be broght to life with holiday cheer, festive activities and a glowing Christmas tree. The event takes place from 12 noon to 4pm. Admission is a donation to FEED Nova Scotia.
November 22 2008 to November 23 2008
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Green Legacy Exhibit
June 03, 2008
- September 28, 2008
Native plants play a dynamic role in defining Canadian landscapes and our sense of place. This informative traveling exhibition about Canada's native plants explores the beauty, diversity and vulnerability of Canada's native plants and plantscapes.
Visitors will discover why plants are important, what threatens them, who works to protect them, and what you can do. Join us and get back to your real roots this summer. Produced by the Canadian Museum of Nature and Royal Botanical Gardens.
Museum of Natural History
1747 Summer St, Halifax
Phone: (902) 424-7353
Website: nature.museum.gov.ns.ca
Monarchs Exhibit
June 03, 2008
- September 28, 2008
This delightful table-top exhibit is full of fun filled activities to learn about the monarch and its copycat cousin the viceroy. enjoy computer interactives, activities and specimens that will introduce you to this fantastic butterfly. Visitors will actually be able to tag a monarch butterfly, test one's survival skills in Mexico or watch a chrysalis transform. Produced by Canadian Museum of Nature.
Muesum of Natural History
1747 Summer St, Halifax
Phone: (902) 424-6099
Website: nature.museum.gov.ns.ca
Halifax Public Gardens Sunday Concerts
June 15, 2008
- September 14, 2008
The Halifax Regional Municipality in partnership with the Atlantic Federation of Musicians and the Music Performers Fund will be providing FREE concerts every Sunday afternoon from 2pm to 4pm until Sept 14th.
For more information call (902) 490-6776 and press #2.
Halifax Public Gardens
Main entrance on the corner of South Park St and Spring Garden Rd, Halifax
Phone: (902) 490-6776
Website: www.halifax.ca/events
Dartmouth Heritage Museum Exhibit: 150 years of Hope
June 27, 2008
- September 13, 2008
The Dartmouth Heritage Museum will host the exhibit- 150 Years of Hope: A collection of artifacts from the Nova Scotia Hospital.
Evergreen House
26 Newcastle St, Dartmouth
Phone: (902) 464-2300
Website: www.dartmouthheritagemuseum.ns.ca/
Halifax vs Louisbourg: The Final Siege Exhibit
July 01, 2008
- November 02, 2008
On May 29, 1758, the largest fleet of ships ever to set sail from Halifax left the harbour and headed north. This British armada, comprised of 150 ships carrying over 27,000 men, was bound for the French Fortress of Louisbourg to lay siege. The campaign lasted two months before British forces achieved their first major victory of the Seven Years War, a victory that would change the world, and Halifax forever.
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
1675 Lower Water St, Halifax
Phone: (902) 424-7490
Website: maritime.museum.gov.ns.ca
Sea Monsters Exhibit
July 01, 2008
- September 02, 2008
Lore of Sea Monsters has reflected our fascination and fear of the unknown for centuries. As Nova Scotians, we have been engaged through stories told by our First Nations, by mariners’ reports from the “Golden Age” of Sea Serpents, as well as some sightings made, no doubt, through the bottom
of rum bottles, and by contemporary accounts from as recently as 2003.
Explore Sea Monsters at the MNH this summer and discover the truth, fiction and folklore behind these sightings of mermaids, mermen, multi-humped serpents, horned sea-serpents, fish with great red manes, giant sea turtles, “blobsters”, and even monstrous bones. Afterwards check out our in-house tide tanks and see if there are any mini-sea
monsters lurking there!.
Produced by the Maitime Museum of the Atlantic and NSM Collections Unit.
Museum of Natural History
1747 Summer St, Halifax
Phone: (902) 424-7353
Website: nature.museum.gov.ns.ca
Shakespeare by the Sea
July 01, 2008
- August 31, 2008
Shakespeare by the Sea is back for its 15th season of entertaining theatre in the beautiful Point Pleasant Park.
This year's lineup features three great plays: Cinderelly opening July 1st; A Midsummer Night's Dream opening July 10th and Othello opening August 1st.
There are no Monday performances. Suggested donation is $15 per person. Chair rentals available for $2.
Please visit the website for showtimes and complete schedule.
Cambridge Battery
Point Pleasant Park, via Tower Rd entrance, Halifax
Phone: (902) 422-0295
Website: www.shakespearebythesea.ca
The Peggy Show
July 01, 2008
- August 23, 2008
John Beale stars in this hilarious and irreverent look at Peggy and her history in the cove. The show is steeped in the comic traditions of Buster Keaton, Peter Sellers, Monty Python and Fawlty Towers. After the devastating shipwreck of the S.S. Lothrop 196 years ago, only one survivor lives to tell her tale. Get ready for some gut busting laughs as you meet the legendary Peggy and her trusty assistant Manuel Laboure. This live act consists of one million years of history, impossible stunts, a live reenactment of the shipwreck and plenty of good heartfelt laughs. Peggy's Cove will never be the same now that Peggy's back in town!
There are two show daily running Tuesday through Friday at 11am and 2pm. Saturday performances are at 2pm and 4pm.
Tickets are $10 adults and $5 children (12 and under). All ages are welcome.
Old Red Schoolhouse
Peggy\'s Cove
Phone: (902) 823-2099
Website: www.thepeggyshow.net
Dine with the Cunards
July 02, 2008
- September 02, 2008
It's 1862 at the Club and founding member William Cunard and his lovely wife Laura, welcome you for a unique dining experience where history comes to life! Dressed in authentic "fashions of the time", our charming hosts will entertain you with stories of Victorian Halifax while you enjoy some of the finest cuisine Nova Scotia has to offer. Finish your visit with a private tour of The Halifax Club, one of Canada's oldest establishments. You may even meet a friendly ghost or two!
The Halifax Club
1682 Hollis St, Halifax
Phone: (902) 423-8460 ext 3
Email: reservations@halifaxclub.ns.ca
Website: www.halifaxclub.ns.ca
Una Casetta in Canada Exhibit at Pier 21
July 04, 2008
- August 26, 2008
Una Casetta in Canada is an exhibition to celebrate the stories of those who came to Canada to realize their dreams and build a new home. On view in Pier 21's Ralph and Rose Chiodo Harbourside Gallery.
Pier 21
1055 Marginal Rd, Halifax
Phone: (902) 425-7770
Website: www.pier21.ca
8th alFresco filmFesto
July 25, 2008
- August 29, 2008
This year's alFresco filmFesto presented with the Port of Halifax offers thrills, chills and spills in a program that will have you laughing with The Goonies, singing & dancing to Moulin Rouge and shrieking in fright and laughter at the antics of the sci-fi charachters in People's Choice- Clean Nova Scotia Green Cult Classic selection.
alFresco screening take place on Friday evenings at the Tall Ships Quay on the Halifax Waterfront and will be projected on the wall of the Electropolis building. Gates open at 8pm with showtime at 9pm or dusk. Admission is $5 donation to support this community event.
July 25th- Some Like It Hot
August 1st- Almost Famous and Say Anything
August 8- Stand by Me
August 15- The Goonies
August 22- Moulin Rouge
August 29- People's Choice
Vote online for the People's Choice by visiting www.atlanticfilm.com/alfresco
Tall Ships Quay
Halifax Waterfront
Phone: (902) 420-4059
Website: www.atlanticfilm.com/alfresco
The Craig Gallery presents Reflecting on Water
July 30, 2008
- August 24, 2008
Ron Hazell by Reflecting on Water.
Opening date is Thursday, July 30th from 7pm-9pm.
Water will be the theme throughout this exhibition of watercolour paintings. Water will be seen in every painting, and in every form: from calm bays, to open ocean, from wet Halifax streets to fog, rain, and snow.
The Craig Gallery
Alderney Landing, Dartmouth Waterfront
Phone: (902) 461-8401
Website: www.alderneylanding.com
Halifax International Busker Festival
August 07, 2008
- August 17, 2008
The Halifax International Busker Festival is largest outdoor festival in Atlantic Canada and one of the largest busker festivals in the world. Featuring over 500 performances on six stages. This world renown 'street theatre' festival entertains up to 450,000 visitors each year. Audiences of all ages will enjoy world-class performances from acrobats, jugglers, fire artists, contortionists, musicians and much, much more.
Shows will run daily from 12pm until 11pm for 11 straight days at Historic Properties, Chebucto Landing, Queens Wharf, Maritime Museum and Sackville Landing. Admission is FREE.
Halifax Waterfront
Downtown Halifax
Phone: (902) 429-3910, 1-866-773-0655
Website: www.buskers.ca
Halifax County Exhibition
August 13, 2008
- August 16, 2008
An old fashioned fair with fun and food for everyone. Rides, animals, and good times.
Exhibition Grounds
Middle Musquodoboit
Please Contact: Loren Thiemann
Phone: (902) 384-2700
Sambro Sou' Wester Days
August 15, 2008
- August 17, 2008
Sambro Sou' Wester Days is celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of the Sambro Island Lighthouse.
There will be ball games, Dory races, Carnival activities, children's activities, Lighthouse tours, Rubber Duck race and more. Fun times for all. Please visit the website for a complete list of events and times.
Sambro
Website: www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nsmshs/Sambro250-1.htm
Halifax SEAPORT Beerfest
August 15, 2008
- August 16, 2008
Friday August 15 from 7pm to 10 pm there will be an intimate evening with our distinguished brewmakers. Location and admission are still to be determined.
Beerfest will take place on Saturday August 16 during 2 sessions from 2pm to 5pm and 7pm to 10pm. There will be 40 vendors with 150+ beers from Canada and abroad. The cost of admission is $35 per person plus HST.
Halifax SEAPORT Harbourwalk
Downtown Halifax on the Boardwalk
Please Contact: Bruce Mansour
Phone: (902) 221-0111
5th Annual Atlantic Canada Harmonica
August 16, 2008
A day filled with versatile music of the harmonica. Beginner and master classes with some of the best harmonica players in Atlantic Canada. Afternoon Jamboree followed by dinner and evening showcase concert of blues, old-time, Celtic and gospel styles.
The event 10am to 10pm. Festival pass is $35 and Day Admission $10.
Memory Lane Heritage Village
5435 Clam Harbour Rd, Lake Charlotte
Phone: (902) 845-1937, 1-877-287-0697
Email: info@hertiagevillage.ca
Website: www.heritagevillage.ca
Canadian Chamber Choir in Concert
August 16, 2008
The Canadian Chamber Choir is a choir made up of 18 adult singers from across the country who meet 2 or 3 times a year to perform in a particular region of the country.
Tickets are $15 adults and $5 students. Tickets are available at The Madrigal in Spring Garden Place, Halifax. The concert begins at 7:30pm.
First Baptist Church
1300 Oxford St, Halifax
Phone: (902) 423-6453
Website: www.canadianchamberchoir.ca
International Potluck & BBQ
August 16, 2008
Join us for an afternoon full of fun, food and festivities for the whole family. This is a wonderful opportunity for newcomers and residents of Halifax Regional Municipality to come together, to meet community leaders, share stories, food and experiences from around the world.
So bring your favorite dish and join us for the 3rd Annual Welcoming Communities Committee International Potluck & BBQ.
Please RSVP by August 12th by email to acoffin@greaterhalifax.com.
The Potluck will be held from 11am to 2pm. In case of rain, the Potluck will be held at the Findlay Community Centre, 26 Elliot St, Dartmouth.
Sullivan\'s Pond
Crichton Ave, Dartmouth
Email: acoffin@greaterhalifax.com
Two days of food, music, competition and displays. The food will highlight Nova Scotia's quality cultivated Mussels- Nova Scotia's most famous chefs will be cooking up Mussels, in creative ways for your enjoyment. The other Muscles will be on display with body building, arm wrestling, strong man, muscle car, muscle bikes, muscle boats and other competitions. On stage will be a mixture of traditional and popular entertainment. The event takes place from 11am to 6pm.
Hubbards Beach
Hubbards
Phone: (902) 857-9555
