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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
David Cassidy in Concert
August 22, 2008
- August 23, 2008
Casino Nova Scotia is excited to announce David Cassidy to perform in the Schooner Showroom for two shows. After almost four decades of stardom, David Cassidy continues to expand the boundaries of his talent and career. From television to recording and record-breaking concert tours from Broadway to Las Vegas productions, David Cassidy has made his mark.
Tickets are $59 including tax and service charge. Tickets are subject to an additional $4 per order fee for online purchases. All patrons must be 19 years of age or older to attend.
Showtime is 8pm.
Schooner Showroom
Casino Nova Scotia, 1983 Upper Water St, Halifax
Phone: (902) 451-1221
Website: www.ticketatlantic.com
Celine Dion in Concert **CANCELLED**
August 23, 2008
Taking Chances World Tour 2008 which was scheduled for August 23rd on the Halifax Commons has been CANCELLED.
Halifax Commons
Eastern Shore Homecoming
August 23, 2008
A day of celebrating the families and culture of the Eastern Shore. Nova Scotia's rugged seacoast communities are steeped in folklore and song, learn more from celebrated folklorist Clary Croft. Join the Clary and the Helen Creighton Folklore Society in celebrating the 75th anniversary of Dr. Creighton's documentation of "Farewell to Nova Scotia".
The event takes place from 10am to 4pm with FREE admission.
Memory Lane Heritage Village
5435 Clam Harbour Rd, Lake Charlotte
Phone: (902) 845-1937, 1-877-287-0697
Email: info@heritagevillage.ca
Website: www.heritagevillage.ca
HRM Summer Concert Series
August 23, 2008
HRM Summer Concert Series is presented by the Halifax Regional Municipality in partnership with the Atlantic Federation of Musicians. All concerts are FREE of charge to the general public but are subject to change or cancellation.
For more information, please call (902)490-5739,(902)490-6776, press #2.
The concert featuring Bill Stevenson Band takes place from 7pm to 9pm.
Bicentennial Theatre
Middle Musquodoboit
Phone: (902) 490-5739
Website: www.halifax.ca
Seacoast Celtic Concert
August 23, 2008
A Clam Factory ceilidh with the "Odd Couples" band. Light dinner served in the Cookhouse starting at 6:30pm. This Maritime Celtic band features an eclectic mix of piano, guitar, fiddle, bass and drums. Plenty of room to dance too! Cash bar is available.
The event takes place at 7:30pm. Admission is $7 per person.
Memory Lane Heritage Village-Clam Factory
5435 Clam Harbour Rd, Lake Charlotte
Phone: (902) 845-1937, 1-877-287-0697
Email: info@heritagevillage.ca
Website: www.heritagevillage.ca
