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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
8 Events Found
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
The Fantasticks
November 10, 2010
- November 27, 2010
The Fantasticks tells the story of a young man and the girl next door, whose parents have built a wall to keep them apart. The youngsters nevertheless contrive to meet and fall in love. This is a simple but beautiful story of the quintessential celebration of love in all its gorgeous simplicity and heartbreaking complexity.
Tickets
Adult $15
Senior/Student $12
Dartmouth Players Theatre
33 Creighton Street
Phone: 465-7529
Website: www.dartmouthplayers.ns.ca
Eastern Front Theatre presents "Fall in Paris "
November 16, 2010
- November 28, 2010
City of light, city of romance, Paris is the world’s number one tourist destination. A vacation can be a time to contemplate life’s big decisions. Such is the case for Claire and Darren, troubled lovebirds who must overcome a major relationship deal breaker. So too for Cecelia who is about to finalize her divorce. Watch all three as they’re thrown together on the Hot Hot Couples tour of the French Capital. You’ll experience the top tourist attractions of Paris through the eyes of this hilarious trio in search of love and adventure and maybe even the meaning of life. Fall in Paris promises an intimate and innovative theatrical journey straight to the heart...via the funny-bone.
$30 Adults
$25 Seniors, DND, Arts workers
$15 Students (with valid ID)
Bus Stop Theatre
2203 Gottingen St, Halifax
Phone: (902) 463-PLAY
Website: www.easternfronttheatre.com
Maritime Marionettes present "The Bremen Town Musicians"
November 22, 2010
- November 27, 2010
Maritime Marionettes presents the favorite folktale of an aging donkey who follows his dream to become a musician. On the road to Bremen town, he befriends a dog, a cat and a rooster, who like him, are no longer needed as farm animals. Together they form a comical quartet and a bond that will last the rest of their lives.
The visuals of the show are performed with eloquent shadow puppets, exquisitely made marionettes and the Taylor's masterful manipulation. The inspiring soundtrack combines bedtime story style narration, whimsical music and side splitting animal sounds.
From the opening scene to the hilarious and touching ending, this timeless tale of friendship and enthusiasm for life will inspire and entertain the child in us all.
Alderney Landing
Phone: (902) 461 - 8401
Website: www.alderneylanding.com
Dalplex Christmas Craft Market
November 26, 2010
- November 28, 2010
Are you looking for a unique gift? Do you appreciate fine art? Check out the 26th Annual Dalplex Christmas Craft Market for an enjoyable and relaxing market experience featuring the finest in juried crafts from across Canada.
Showtimes are Fri Nov 26 from 12 noon to 9:30pm; Sat Nov 27 from 9:30am to 6pm and Sun Nov 28 from 10am to 5pm.
Admission is $10 weekend pass (with photo ID & signature), $6 regular (13-54 years old), $5 seniors 55 years and older, Dalplex members and Dalhousie students.
Dalplex
Dalhousie University, 6260 South St, Halifax
Phone: (902) 494-3754
Website: www.athletics.dal.ca
Mamma Mia
November 26, 2010
- November 28, 2010
Fri: 8pm | Sat: 2pm & 8pm | Sun: 1pm & 7pm
Over 30 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make MAMMA MIA! the ultimate
feel-good show!
Writer Catherine Johnson's sunny, funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings 3 men from her mother's past back to the
island they last visited 20 years ago.
Tickets are $55.00 - $72.50
Halifax Metro Centre
5284 Duke Street, Halifax
Phone: (902) 451-1221
Website: www.ticketatlantic.com
Dartmouth Community Concert Series presents "Penaedre Wind Quintet"
November 26, 2010
The Dartmouth Community Concert Association presents the 2nd concert of its 2010-11 season with a performance by Pentaedre Wind Quintet at 8pm.
This group has been delighting audiences since 1985, performing varied chamber music repertoire, original and often less known. The group has been heard in most major chamber music festivals in Eastern Canada and has toured in Canada, Europe and the United States. The group features Louis-Philippe Marsolais (horn and Artistic Director), Mathieu Lussier (bassoon), Mélanie Harel (oboe), Martin Carpentier (clarinet) and Deniele Bourget (flute). This performance is presented with the assistance of Debut Atlantic.
Tickets are $25 adults, $20 seniors and $10 students.
Woodlawn United Church
54 Woodlawn Rd, Dartmouth
Phone: (902) 434-2482, 435-2968
Website: www.dartmouthcommunityconcert.ca
Rita MacNeil's Spirit of Christmas
November 26, 2010
Rita MacNeil's Spirit of Christmas concert will feature special guest Frank Mills.
Tickets are $63.00.
Showtime is 7pm.
Rebecca Cohn
Dalhousie Arts Centre, 6101 University Ave, Halifax
Phone: (902) 494-3820
Website: artscentre.dal.ca
