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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
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Neptune Theatre presents "Romeo and Juliet"
September 14, 2010
- October 17, 2010
Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare.
In defiance of their feuding families and in secrecy from their closest friends, a young couple risk all to be together. The world’s most famous lovers deliver intoxicating hope and immense passion despite a tragic conclusion. Shakespeare’s thrilling and popular play confronts each new generation with renewed passion and beauty.
Neptune Theatre
1593 Argyle St, Halifax
Phone: (902) 429-7070
Website: www.neptunetheatre.com
Cosmomania
October 01, 2010
- December 31, 2010
An incredible space adventure! Climb aboard a marvelous time machine to relive the past 50 years of space exploration, and imagine what the next 50 years will look like.
Explore space history: the first human to travel to outer space (1961), the first man to walk on the moon (1969), the first launch of an Ariane rocket (1979), the first Internet retransmission of an image of the Martian surface (1997) and the first flight of a Taikonaut (2003). Experience the life of an astronaut on a mission on Mars in the future!
Discovery Centre
1593 Barrington Street
Phone: 492-4422
Website: www.thediscoverycentre.ca
Fall for Flamenco Festival
October 01, 2010
- October 20, 2010
Held in Halifax, Fall for Flamenco is Canada's main flamenco festival eagerly awaited each year by finger-twirling, foot stomping, lamenting singing and intricate guitar fans all over the country. This unique
artistic event promises everything flamenco including free concerts and performances by local and guest artists as well as beginner and advanced
workshops. Opening October 2nd with a special 5th Anniversary Night Extravaganza featuring live tango, flamenco and a salsa dance party, the festival runs for two weeks until October 20th. Directly from Seville, La Zambra will be performing on October 14 and 15. Feel the passion,fall for flamenco.
various venues
Phone: (902) 461 0143
Website: www.flamencofestival.ca
Going Home
October 06, 2010
- November 14, 2010
Going Home in partnership with Leave Out ViolencE (LOVE) is a collection of photographs taken by youth, which explores the idea of what home is, what it should be and the struggles and triumphs of finding a place to call home.
Pier 21
1055 Marginal Road
Phone: 425-7770 ext. 244
Website: www.pier21.ca
Cuban Connections
October 06, 2010
- November 14, 2010
Cuban Connections in partnership with the Nova-Scotia Cuba Association explores how elements of culture travel with people and are sustained and adapted to new environments. Complementing the exhibition will be artwork by Cuban artists, Similar Yet Different, a comparison through art of life in the provinces of Pinar del Río and Nova Scotia, as well as a children’s art display.
Pier 21
1055 Marginal Road
Phone: 425-7770 ext. 244
Website: www.pier21.ca
Tự Do Means Freedom: Vietnamese Boat People
October 06, 2010
- November 14, 2010
In partnership with the Vietnamese Association of Nova Scotia brings a collection of personal stories, photographs and artifacts, documenting the mass departure of Vietnamese refugees after the fall of Saigon in 1975. The exhibition reveals the strength and resilience of Vietnamese Canadians and is the first of its kind in Nova Scotia.
Pier 21
1055 Marginal Road
Phone: 425-7770 ext. 244
Website: www.pier21.ca
Maritime Fall Fair
October 07, 2010
- October 11, 2010
October 7th - 10th 9am to 9pm
Oct 11th 9am to 6pm
Midway opens at noon each day. Main arena may open earlier to accommodate competitions.
Ticket Prices
Adult (13+) $12
Youth (5-12) $9
Child (up to 4 years) Free
Senior (65+) $9
Five-day Pass (single) $28
Family Day Pass (4 max)$ 38
Midway bracelets, group rates also available.
Exhibition Park
200 Prospect Road
Phone: 902- 876-1811
Website: www.exhibitionpark.com
Prismatic Festival
October 10, 2010
- October 17, 2010
Showcasing innovative and exhilarating performances and art installations by Canada’s leading Aboriginal and culturally diverse artists, Prismatic is an arts festival like no other. Featuring new works in dance, theatre, music, spoken word, photography, visual art and film, Prismatic is a week of thrilling performances and events. See website for schedule and prices.
various venues
Music Room 6181 Lady Hammond DanSpace 1531 Grafton
Dunn Theatre 6101 University Sonic Temple 1674 Hollis St
Anna Leonowens Gallery
1891 Granville St
Phone: 902.425.6812
Website: www.onelighttheatre.com
Halifax Mooseheads vs Moncton Wildcats
October 10, 2010
Come out and cheer on your Halifax Moosehead's as they face off against Moncton Wildcats at 4pm.
Halifax Metro Centre
5284 Duke Street, Halifax
Phone: (902) 451-1221
Website: www.halifaxmooseheads.ca
Harvest Dinner
October 10, 2010
Turkey, ham, seasonal vegetables and all the trimmings will be served with your choice of pumpkin pie or gingerbread for dessert. Advance ticket purchase required.
Tickets are $25 adults and $15 children. The event takes place at 6:30pm.
Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum
471 Poplar Dr, Dartmouth
Phone: (902) 434-0222
Website: www.coleharbourfarmmuseum.ca
