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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 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
Wines of Nova Scotia Fall Festival
September 04, 2008
- October 26, 2008
Discover the passion and artistry of Nova Scotia's winemakers and some of our province's finest chefs de cuisine. Wine tastings, grape stops, classes and wine pairing events all await your palate.
Province wide
Please Contact: Christine White
Phone: (902) 492-9291 ext 115
Website: www.winesofnovascotia.ca
Atlantic Film Festival
September 11, 2008
- September 20, 2008
Set in vibrant Halifax, Nova Scotia, the Atlantic Film Festival marries innovative cinema with Eastern Canadian culture. The AFF is recognized as one of the top four festivals in Canada, and enjoys an intimate yet professional atmosphere rarely found at such prestigious gatherings. The 200+ films, galas, parties and festivities attract over 700 industry delegates to the Festival each year to meet and get to know their colleagues in a lively, welcoming setting.
The Atlantic Film Festival showcases the finest filmmaking in its seven main programming streams. At the heart of the Festival, Atlantic Focus celebrates the superior work from regional filmmakers from Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick and Newfoundland. Canadian Perspectives illustrates this country’s powerful gift of storytelling from coast to coast. International Perspectives explores cultures, histories and cinematic storytelling from around the world.
various downtown Halifax venues
Phone: (902) 422-3456
Email: festival@atlanticfilm.com
Website: www.atlanticfilm.com
Drum!
September 12, 2008
- October 12, 2008
DRUM! is Nova Scotia's spectacular musical production featuring musicians, dancers, drummers, and singers from four of the principle cultures - Black, Acadian, Aboriginal, and Celtic - brought together in a heart-pumping fusion of music, dance, poetry, video, rhythm, and song. An amazing show full of history and entertainment!
Please note our new location at the Bella Rose Arts Centre in Halifax West High School, located at 283 Thomas Raddall Drive in Halifax.
For info on the show, visit: www.drumshow.ca.
Bella Rose Arts Centre
Halifax West High School, 283 Thomas Raddall Dr, Halifax
Phone: (902) 451-1221
Website: www.ticketatlantic.com
Black & White & Red
September 15, 2008
- September 19, 2008
Join Sheilagh Hunt and special guests as they present Black & White & Red, an homage to a choreographer (real or imagined) in a Dada inspired gallery/installation. The gallery is open daily between 1pm and 5pm.
Every day at 2:30pm, the gallery will come alive with a performance in the spirit of Dada, the early 20th century movement that championed insight, profundity, absurdity and eccentricity.
Bus Stop Theatre
2203 Gottingen St, Halifax
Phone: (902) 425-3725
Chris Isaak in Concert
September 15, 2008
Chris Isaak will perform at the Halifax Metro Centre at 8pm.
Tickets are $66.50 includes tax and service charge. Tickets are subject to an additional $4 per order fee for online orders.
Halifax Metro Centre
5284 Duke St, Halifax
Phone: (902) 451-1221
Website: www.ticketatlantic.com
