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2009 Halifax Greek Fest
St. George's Greek Orthodox Church
38 Purcell\'s Cove Rd, Halifax
The Greek Community of Halifax invites you to indulge in a weekend of Greek culture and celebration.
June 12 2009 to June 14 2009
Halifax Event Search
16 Events Found
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
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
AGNS Exhibit: "They're Changing Guard at Halifax Citadel ..."
July 31, 2008
- January 11, 2009
"They're Changing Guard at Halifax Citadel ...a soldier's life is terribly hard" exhibit will be on display at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia.
Soldiers no longer march on the Grand Parade, but the daily firing of the noon-day gun at the Citadel reminds us that for over 150 years we were a garrison town. Along side the Artillery and the Engineers, almost every British infantry regiment saw service in Halifax at some point over the years: from the 1st Royal Scots in 1756 to the 104th Regiment of Foot (the New Brunswick Fencibles) in 1814, from Hopson's Regiment (which became the 29th Worcestershire) in 1749 to the Royal Engineers (the last to leave) in 1906; from Genadiers of the 40th wearing exotic mitre caps in 1749 to the Royal Canadian Regiment of Infantry wearing almost modern uniform in 1899.
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
1723 Hollis St, Halifax
Phone: (902) 424-7542
Website: www.artgalleryofnovascotia.ca
4th Annual Bishop's Landing Summer Concert Series
August 24, 2008
The 4th Annual Bishop's Landing Summer Concert Series, brought to you by Southwest Properties LTD and Bishop's Landing, will feature 9 FREE outdoor concerts that will take place at the Piazza at Bishop's Landing from 2pm to 4pm. The series will begin August 3rd and run until September 28th. Featured artists will range in talent from up and coming musicians to seasoned Maritime artists, and audiences will enjoy genres from jazz, folk, and celtic to easy listening and rock.
In the event of poor weather, concerts will be held at the Hamachi Steakhouse at Bishop's Landing. Concert information line is (902) 422-5447.
Today's concert features Mike Trask & Norma MacDonald.
Piazza at Bishop\'s Landing
1477 Lower Water St, Halifax
Please Contact: Jessica Zimmering
Phone: (902) 422-5128
Website: www.southwest.ca
Hope for Wildlife 2008 Open House
August 24, 2008
The Hope for Wildlife Society invites you to join us for our 6th annual fundraising Open House. Admission is free. Come meet the animals and learn about Nova Scotia’s indigenous wildlife while you enjoy live music, a BBQ, auction, wood carving, face painting, horseback rides, fortune telling and much more… A wonderful day for the whole family! Come show your support for our facility which treats hundreds of injured and orphaned wildlife each year.
Please note this event will be held rain or shine from 12 Noon until 4pm. To learn more about our valuable work, get up-to-date information, as well as directions on how to find us, please visit our website at www.hopeforwildlife.net
5909 Hwy 207, Seaforth
Please Contact: Hope Swinimer
Phone: (902) 452-3339
Email: info@hopeforwildlife.net
Website: www.hopeforwildlife.net
Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra Summer Festival Concert
August 24, 2008
The Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra opens its 32nd season with a summer festival in Halifax and Wolfville.
First up is a chamber music concert featuring members in pieces by Beethoven, Mozart, Haydn, Benson and more.
Admission is free with a donation to FEED Nova Scotia. The concert begins at 7:30pm.
St. Andrew\'s Church
6036 Coburg Rd, Halifax
Phone: (902) 423-5984
Website: www.novascotiayouthorchestra.com
Select Nova Scotia Incredible Picnic
August 24, 2008
Join us for a local food celebration! Bring your own picnic basket with local food or create a picnic lunch from local foods being sold by farmers and restaurants at the picnic sites. With an average width of 128 km, there’s bound to be a picnic location near you. Visit www.SelectNovaScotia.ca to learn more.
Leave the day-to-day routine behind and get back to the roots of family, community, nature and good food. Food, live music, and children’s activities will ensure this is a memorable experience
for you, your family, and friends.
The Incredible Picnic will simutaneously occur at locations across the porvince from 11am to 3pm.
Garrison Grounds
base of Citadel Hill, Downtown Halifax
Phone: (902) 722-1305
Website: www.selectnovascotia.ca
