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Free Diversity Spotlight film screening
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
1055 Marginal Road
Free Diversity Spotlight film screening and Canadian premiere of the international award-winning Nollywood film, The Mirror Boy. The Mirror Boy explores identity within the African Diaspora through the story of 12-year-old, London-born Tijani's enchanting journey through The Gambia, following "the mirror boy," who only he can see. Introduction and Q&A session with the film's Writer and Director Obi Emelonye. Presented in partnership with the African Diaspora Association of the Maritimes and the Nova Scotia-Gambia Association. This film is rated PG and is presented in English. Event Time: 7-10 p.m.
February 08 2012
Halifax Event Search
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Nova Scotia Kiwanis Music Festival
April 10, 2010
- May 06, 2010
The Nova Scotia Kiwanis Music Festival gives participants extraordinary possibilities for performing, learning, and sharing this musical experience with an unrivalled group of national artists and educators: our panel of adjudicators. Likewise the general public will have the opportunity to be enriched as each of our venues fills with the sounds wonderful live music - everything from baroque recorder to original composition.
The competition will take place from April 10-25 and bands from May 4-6.
various venues
Phone: (902) 423-6147
Website: www.hfxmusicfest.com
Neptune Theatre presents "Peter Pan"
April 13, 2010
- May 30, 2010
Peter Pan- A Musical Fantasy based on the play by James M. Barrie.
One of the most celebrated all-ages musicals ever comes to the Neptune stage. Escape to Neverland and experience the adventures of Peter Pan and his band of Lost Boys as they cross paths with the villainous Captain Hook.
Watch as the power of one boy's imagination takes flight reminding us all of the joyful simplicity of childhood and the thrill of being young at heart.
Neptune Theatre
1593 Argyle St, Halifax
Phone: (902) 429-7070
Website: www.neptunetheatre.com
Bedford Players presents "Bedroom Farce"
April 22, 2010
- May 08, 2010
Bedroom Farce by Alan Ayckbourn. Directed by Stacey Fownes.
Trevor and Susannah, whose marriage is on the rocks, inflict their miseries on their nearest and dearest, three couples whose own realtionships are tenuous at best. Taking place sequentially in the three beleaguered couples' bedrooms during one endless Saturday night of codependence and dysfunction, beds, tempers and domestic order are ruffled, leading all the players to hilariously touching epiphany.
Tickets are $15 adults and $12 students/seniors.
This play runs Thursdays to Saturdays only.
Bedford Players Theatre
All Saints Church Hall, 1408 Bedford Hwy, Bedford
Phone: (902) 832-3300
Website: www.bedfordplayers.ns.ca
TAG Theatre presents "How it Works"
April 22, 2010
- May 08, 2010
Written by Daniel MacIvor and directed by Michele Moore.
Tickets are $16 adults and $13 seniors, students and members.
Pond Playhouse
6 Parkhill Rd, Halifax
Phone: (902) 451-1221
Website: www.tagtheatre.com
Cole Harbour High School presents "Aida"
April 28, 2010
- May 01, 2010
Cole Harbour High School presents "Aida". Showtime is at 7pm.
Tickets are $15 adults and $12 students and seniors.
Alderney Landing Theatre
2 Octerloney St, Dartmouth
Phone: (902) 464-5220
Website: www.alderneylanding.com
Atlantic Band Festival
April 28, 2010
- April 30, 2010
Atlantic Band Festival's mission is to provide a valuable musical and social experience for every performer and teacher. Within the fun and educational atmosphere participants are inspired to grow musically and perform to the best of their abilities.
The beautiful campus of Mount Saint Vincent University is host to this, the largest band and choral festival on the east coast. Each year, approximately 3000 musicians from Canada and the United States perform for and receive adjudication from internationally recognized adjudicators. Evening concerts, instrument specific clinics, workshops and participants' dances are all part of the event.
Mount Saint Vincent University
166 Bedford Hwy, Halifax
Phone: (902) 628-8052
Website: www.bandfest.net
Sackville High presents "Little Shop of Horrors"
April 28, 2010
- April 30, 2010
Sackville High School is proud to announce the great musical performance "Little Shop of Horrors". You are guaranteed to laugh, cry and feel the hair raising suspense of an interesting new plant that brings fame, fortune, and a few devilish acts to a failing plant shop.
Tickets are $10 each. Showtime is 7pm.
Sackville High School
1 Kingfisher Way, Lower Sackville
Phone: (902) 864-6700
SuperNova Theatre Festival
April 29, 2010
- May 09, 2010
The 17th installment of Atlantic Canada’s national professional theatre festival blasts off April 29-May 9, again in the heart of Halifax’s entertainment district.
SuperNova features an eclectic line-up of innovative theatre, dance and special events that make it an 11-day entertainment extravaganza. The best and brightest touring productions from across the country take centre stage alongside equally thrilling homegrown fare. Last One Standing, a break-dance competition and the Ten-Minute Play Contest reach out to the next generation of performing artists, while a series of
workshops engages the Halifax theatre community.
Neptune\'s Studio Theatre
Phone: (902) 466-2769
Website: www.easternfronttheatre.com
Live Art Dance Productions presents Denise Fujiwara
April 29, 2010
- May 01, 2010
Denise Fujiwara- Lost & Found and No Exit.
Internationally acclaimed soloist Denise Fujiwara
returns to Halifax after a 10-year hiatus with a brand new work co-commissioned by Live Art Dance. With costumes by renowned photographer, Janieta Eyre, and Fujiwara's incomparable stage presence, Lost & Found, promises to be a richly visual dance jewel. Sharing the program is Fujiwara's magnificently cast, darkly humourous, and wonderfully staged trio, No Exit, inspired by Sartre's play. Two provocative works to cap an incredible season.
Showtime is 8pm.
Sir James Dunn Theatre
Dalhousie Arts Centre, 6101 University Ave, Halifax
Phone: (902) 420-0003
Website: www.liveartproductions.ca
Symphony Nova Scotia Celebrity Series-Dvorak Festival: The Cello Concerto
April 29, 2010
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear Dvorak's heart-wrenching Cello Concerto, performed by one of Canada's most innovative young cellists.
We’ll also hear Dvorak's brightly soulful Symphony no. 8, and two of his Legends.
This performance begins at 7:30pm.
Rebecca Cohn Auditorium
Dalhousie Arts Centre, 6101 University Ave, Halifax
Phone: (902) 494-3820
Website: www.symphonynovascotia.ca
