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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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Sue the T.Rex. at the Museum of Natural History
January 15, 2011
- May 08, 2011
The world's most famous dinosaur, a T. REX named Sue, will soon roam the Museum of Natural History in Halifax.
It is the first Canadian museum to host the exhibition, which showcases the most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton ever discovered. More than 10 million people have seen Sue during the tour, which has visited museums all over the world, most recently in Kuwait.
Museum of Natural History
1747 Summer St, Halifax
Phone: (902) 424-7353
Website: http://nature.museum.gov.ns.ca
Lace-Up Exhibition at Pier 21
January 15, 2011
- March 27, 2011
Get into the Spirit of the Games with Pier 21’s new Lace Up exhibition!
Come out to Pier 21 this winter and discover how skating has become a part of our national identity! Just in time for the 2011 Canada Winter Games, Pier 21 is proud to bring an exhibition to Halifax that tells the story of one of the oldest and most popular recreational and sporting activities in the country.
Lace Up explores the history and importance of skating in Canada and gives a glimpse of three major ice sports: figure skating, speed skating and hockey, of course!
Lace Up: Canada’s Passion for Skating will be open to the public from January 15 to March 27.
Pier 21
1055 Marginal Rd, Halifax
Phone: (902) 425-7770 ext 244
Website: www.pier21.ca
Neptune Theatre presents "Blithe Spirit"
January 18, 2011
- February 13, 2011
Blithe Spirit by Noel Coward.
Remarried widower Charles Condomine invites an eccentric medium to his house to conduct a séance. The result is the conjuring of his playful and conniving first wife, Elvira. Unhappy to find Charles remarried, Elvira launches a vengeful haunting resulting in an unexpected and hilarious outcome that is pure Noël Coward gold.
Neptune Theatre
1593 Argyle St, Halifax
Phone: (902) 429-7070
Website: www.neptunetheatre.com
Blades of Steel: Dartmouth's History on Ice
January 25, 2011
- April 21, 2011
Skates, Sticks and Lakes... all you need to pass the time in a cold Canadian winter. Come and learn about Dartmouth's hockey and skating history, and find out why Dartmouth easily rivals all other contenders as the birthplace of hockey.
Evergreen House
Dartmouth Heritage Museum, 26 Newcastle St, Dartmouth
Phone: (902) 464-2300
Website: www.dartmouthheritagemuseum.ns.ca
Neptune Theatre presents "MacHomer"
February 01, 2011
- February 13, 2011
MacHomer is performed and created by Rick Miller. Directed by Sean Lynchand designed by Beth Kates.
From the performer and creator of Bigger than Jesus, this one-man vocal spectacular features impressions of over 50 voices from TV’s “The Simpsons” in a hilarious performance of Shakespeare’s MacBeth!Performed to audiences worldwide with spot-on impressions of Simpsons characters, this imaginatively staged version of the Bard’s work will leave you exhausted with laughter.
Neptune Theatre
1593 Argyle St, Halifax
Phone: (902) 429-7070
Website: www.neptunetheatre.com
Experiencing Sable Island
February 01, 2011
Photographer, Bernadette Morris invites you to join her in an illustrated talk on her trip to Sable Island, Nova Scotia, summer 2009. As a stay-at-home-photographer, she turns her camera into a sponge as she captures her version of this windswept oasis in the cold Atlantic waters with its wild horses, shipwrecks and natural history. An island rich with fascinating geology, one cannot help but experience deep admiration and respect for those responsible for the survival of Sable along with hope for her future.
Bernadette wishes to share her experiences through an enlightening and informative photographic journey which will leave you feeling the sunshine on your face and salt on your lips. Sable Island has much to teach us about our fragile landscapes and ourselves. While capturing the beauty and fragility of this gem, it is Bernadette's intention to educate those who wish to learn more about the efforts to help Sable survive in her natural beauty.
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
1675 Lower Water St, Halifax
Phone: (902) 424-6446
Website: http://museum.gov.ns.ca/mmanew/en/home/default.aspx
