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Social Walk
February 26, 2011
- February 25, 2012
Come join us in Liverpool for our weekly Social Walk around town! Start and end in Privateer Park, 10am every Saturday. Each week a service club or business sponsors refreshments!
Lunenburg Farmers' Market
January 05, 2012
- December 28, 2012
With over 45 local producers featuring fresh local produce, grass-fed meats, free-range eggs, artisans, music, prepared food and much more. Year round market May - October outside at the Lunenburg Community Centre Parking Lot 8:00 - 12:00 October - May inside at the Lunenburg Community Centre 8:30 - 12:30
Familiar Faces - In Portrait
January 18, 2012
- June 30, 2012
Portraiture provides important historic evidence that depicts society at the
time of creation. Hairstyles, fashion, family relationships, status, and
customs are all revealed within the portrait. Come and see the original sanctioned and commissioned portrait of Joseph Howe, a self-portrait by Tom Forestall, George Craig originals, and William Valentine's depictions of
local personalities, among many others.
This exhibit highlights some of the diverse collection found in the Dartmouth Heritage Museum including paintings, sketches, lithographs, photographs, tintypes, coins, medals and miniatures.You might be surprised what face you recognize as you turn the
corners!
January 18 - June 30, 2012
Tuesday - Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday - 10am -1pm & 2pm - 5pm
Evergreen House
26 Newcastle Street
Writing Workshops
January 18, 2012
- March 21, 2012
Writing Techniques for Short & Long Fiction.
Russ Barton's course for beginning and intermediate authors focuses on plots, openings, POV, genres, gender, character development, dialogue,
editing, setting, scene & sequel.
Winter Session begins on January 18th
10 weeks (every Wednesday 9am-12noon)
Course fee $130.
Evergreen House
26 Newcastle Street
Phone: (902)446-2427
Email: asr@eastlink.ca
Free Book reading of The Hanging of Angélique with author Dr. Afua Cooper
February 02, 2012
Free book reading and discussion of The Hanging of Angélique with author Dr. Afua Cooper, Engage with the story of Angelique, a narrative that challenges the idea of Canada as a haven from slavery.
Light refreshments will be served. This event is presented in English.
Event Time: 7pm-9pm
Pier 21
Pier 21,1055 Marginal Road
Free Discover Culture: Argentine Tango workshop and demonstration
February 04, 2012
Argentine tango expresses the rhythm and feeling of the music, a blend of sounds from European, African and Criollo cultures that comes to life through this passionate form of dance.
No experience is necessary and all are welcome!
Presented in partnership with Tangonova. This workshop is presented in English.
Event Time: 11am - 12 pm
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
1055 Marginal Road
Website: www.pier21.ca
Familiar Faces - In Portrait
February 06, 2012
- June 30, 2012
Portraiture provides important historic evidence that depicts society at the
time of creation.
Hairstyles, fashion, family relationships, status, and
customs are all revealed within the portrait. Come and see the original sanctioned and commissioned portrait of Joseph Howe, a self-portrait by Tom Forestall, George Craig originals, and William Valentine's depictions of
local personalities, among many others.
This exhibit highlights some of the diverse collection found in the Dartmouth Heritage Museum including
paintings, sketches, lithographs, photographs, tintypes, coins, medals and
miniatures. You might be surprised what face you recognize as you turn the
corners!
January 18 - June 30, 2012
Tuesday - Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday - 10am -1pm & 2pm - 5pm
Evergreen House
Writing Techniques for Short & Long Fiction
February 06, 2012
- March 28, 2012
Russ Barton's course for beginning and intermediate authors focuses on plots, openings, POV, genres, gender, character development, dialogue,
editing, setting, scene & sequel.
every Wednesday 9am-12pm
Course fee $130
Evergreen House
26 Newcastle Street
Phone: (902)446-2427
Email: asr@eastlink.ca
Free Diversity Spotlight film screening
February 08, 2012
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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.
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
1055 Marginal Road
Website: www.pier21.ca
Sackville Community Band Presents A Valentine’s Cabaret
February 11, 2012
Sackville Community Band will present A Valentine’s Cabaret on February 11th at 7:00 p.m.
Ticket price is $20 and includes hors d'oeuvres and door prizes. Enjoy an entertaining evening listening to one of Nova Scotia's premier concert bands in the casual and comfortable setting of the Grawood Lounge.
The proceeds will go to the Sackville Band Society, a non-profit group of musicians that are very active in supporting live local band music in the province and advocating for music education in the public school system.
The Sackville Community Band comprises professional musicians, retired musicians, local music teachers, and other talented individuals interested in concert band music. Under the direction of conductor Jim Forde, it has quickly become one of the finest concert bands in the Atlantic region. It is well known beyond the metro area for the quality of its music, as well as its contribution to the community at large (
Tickets are now available by calling 864-5143 or 479-0286
The Grawood Lounge, Dalhousie Student Union Building
6136 University Avenue
Website: www.sackvillecommunityband.com
Edward II and The Jew of Malta
February 14, 2012
- February 26, 2012
Vile Passeist Theatre presents two plays by Christopher Marlowe in repertory at the Bus Stop Theatre: Edward II and The Jew of Malta.
Edward II tells the story of a monarch whose love for a low-born nobleman enrages the court and fractures a kingdom. The Jew of Malta is a harrowing tale about a merchant who seeks retribution on the bigoted government that is persecuting him.
Marlowe boldly encourages us to reconsider our own assumptions about revenge and masculinity, while exploring early-modern perspectives on "the Other" in society.
Intense and unmissable, these plays prove that Elizabethan drama can be just as compelling today as it was 400 years ago. To reserve your tickets, please call 802-5223 or email vilepasseist@gmail.com. Tickets can be paid for at the door. Cash only.
2203 Gottingen Street
ERIN COSTELO VALENTINE’S WITH BLUE ENGINE STRING QUARTET
February 14, 2012
Halifax's Erin Costelo will be playing two Valentine’s Day shows at The Company House with the Blue Engine String Quartet.
Showtime is at 7:00 and 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 from The Company House (2202 Gottingen Street, 404-3050 or online at www.eventbrite.com.
The Company House
2202 Gottingen Street
Website: www.eventbrite.com
CELEBRATE WITH YOUR VALENTINE AND RHAPSODY QUINTET AT THE CARLETON
February 15, 2012
Celebrate Valentine’s a day late with Halifax’s Rhapsody Quintet in a romantic evening of well-loved music.
Rhapsody will be performing favorites from their five albums featuring everything from tangos to ballads with a few jazz standards thrown in.
They’ll also give a sneak peek of selections from their upcoming CD – new Argentinean tangos, a Beatles medley, a Lord of the Rings medley as well as beautiful tunes like My Heart Will Go On (Titanic theme), The Prayer, When I Fall in Love, Moonlight Serenade and more! Tickets are available by calling The Carleton at (902) 422-6335. Dinner reservations are recommended for preferred seating.
For more information or to listen to Rhapsody’s romantic music, please visit www.rhapsodyquintet.com, or find them on Facebook.
Showtime: 8:00pm
Admission: $20.00
The Carleton
1685 Argyle Street.
Website: www.thecarleton.ca
Public Lecture on "The Tail of Two Cities"
February 16, 2012
Laura DeBoer, Urban
Archaeologist, will speak on "A Tale of Two Buildings: The Archaeology of the Robertson Store and Albro's Brick Warehouse". The lecture is sponsored by the Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia, 423 4807, www.htns.ca.
Admission is free.
Showtime:
7:30pm - 9:00pm
1747 Summer Street
Dartmouth Community Concerts Presents Hill & Davison
February 17, 2012
- February 18, 2012
Dartmouth Community Concert Association (DCCA) presents the third concert in their 2011-12 season with James Hill (ukulele) and Anne Davison (cello) (on Friday, February 17 at 8:00 p.m. at Woodlawn United Church, Dartmouth.
One of Canada's foremost - indeed one of the world's - foremost players of the often-under-estimated ukulele, James Hill's (www.jameshillmusic.com) unpredictable solo concerts have been delighting concertgoers worldwide.
His recording with cello and real life partner Anne Davison, True Love Don't Weep, garnered the unique duo a Canadian Folk Music Award, and with his new release of Man With a Love Song he seems poised to take his place in the ranks of today's best young songwriters.
Earning a Bachelor of Music degree from University of British Columbia in 2002, James went on to co-author the Ukulele in the Classroom method booth series with J. Chalmers Doane, the trail-blazing teacher who pioneered the use of ukuleles in Canadian schools. Cellist Anne Davison (www.annedavison.net) focuses on her two loves: dance and cello, and has created over a dozen pieces combining these artforms. She is currently working on her latest piece, My Undoing, and has collaborated with many composers and choreographers over the years.
This will be a unique and fun concert for DCCA; don't miss it! This year's DCCA season runs from October to May, with all other concerts taking place on Friday or Saturday evenings at 8:00 p.m. (with the exception of the Chung/Bax concert on Sunday afternoon). The remaining two concerts on this season's eclectic roster are: Lucille Chung and Alessio Bax, Piano (www.alessiobax.com) - presented with the cooperation of Debut Atlantic, Sunday, April 29, 2012 David Greenberg (Violin) and Chris Norman (Flute) (www.chrisnorman.com), Friday, May 11, 2012 All concerts are held at Woodlawn United Church, 54 Woodlawn Road in Dartmouth.
The organization is entirely supported by volunteer efforts. DCCA has a reciprocal arrangement with Moncton, which is presenting five concerts this season (http://danny3966.googlepages.com/home3). For more information and memberships, please visit www.dartmouthcommunityconcert.ca, or call 435-2968.
54 Woodlawn Road
4th Annual Rare & Fine Wine Tasting
February 17, 2012
An event for the wine lover that will tantalize your tastebuds! Join us for an exclusive tasting of rare and vintage wines in the Compass Room at Casino Nova Scotia. With over 30 wines rated at 90 points and above by major wine publications, this is THE wine tasting you do not want to miss.
Each wine, retailing at $60 and above, will be available for this one night only in Nova Scotia.
1983 Upper Water Street
Snowshoe Making Demonstration
February 18, 2012
- February 19, 2012
Snowshoes have been an important part of life in rural Nova Scotia for a very long time. The earliest settlers were taught the skills of making and using snowshoes by the native people who had developed them for hunting and travel. This week staff will be demonstrating the art of making snow shoes.
Two Orchestras Play Shostakovich
February 19, 2012
7:30pm Symphony nova Scotia joins forces with the Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra to perform one of the greatest works in the entire symphonic repertoire - Shostakovich's grand Fifth Symphony.
Lockeport Winterfest
February 20, 2012
- February 26, 2012
A week long celebration to "Take the Roof Off Winter", featuring events for all ages including annual Snow Sculpture Contest, skating party and much more.
P.O. Box 189
Bring your skates and strap on the fun as we celebrate the rich heritage of
blades of steel in Dartmouth. The Dartmouth Heritage Museum Society has
joined forces with Parks Canada for a special event showcasing interesting
artifacts from the Starr Manufacturing Company, a free skate and hot chocolate.
Event Time: 2:00 p.m.
Dartmouth Sportsplex Arena.
110 Wyse Road
Urban Garden Planning Workshop
February 22, 2012
4-6:30 pm
Organic farmer and gardner extraordinaire, Norbert Kungl, will be hosting this gardening workshop at the Halifax Seaport Farmers Market.A hearty supper of soup or stew will be included in the $22 per person registration fee.To register, call 420-0376 or emailnovahort@yahoo.ca. Payment must be received by the Sunday before the workshop in order to confirm your spot. All payments to be made at Selwood Green-Norbert's Good Food Market Shop at the Halifax Seaport Farmer's Market.
1209 Marginal Road
Fundraising Teas
February 23, 2012
- March 23, 2012
Come in and spoil yourself with tea or coffee, fabulous scones made at the Museum, jams, jellies and spreads. This $5 Tea includes a tour of Evergreen House.
We encourage that you call ahead 464-2300 to reserve your table to avoid disappointment. Reservations for 4 or more people require prepayment.
February 23, 2012 -
March 29, 2012
2:00 pm & 3:00 pm seatings
Evergreen House
26 Newscastle Street
Savour food & wine Show
February 23, 2012
This one-night-only show takes place on February 23, from 7:00-9:30pm at the Casino Nova Scotia. Get up close and personal with Nova Scotia's finest Executive Chefs, Sommeliers & Restaurateurs at the greatest culinary event of the year!!
Learn new cooking techniques, taste luxurious wines and discover the innovative culinary terrain of Nova Scotia as you stroll down the famous streets of Savour, sipping & tasting your way through this mouth-watering evening of decadence!
1983 Upper Water Street
Suzanne Plays Mozart
February 23, 2012
7:30pm The Symphony's own oboist Suzanne Lemieux guest stars in a concert celebrating the genius of Mozart. On the program: Mozart's Oboe Concerto and "Haffner" Symphony.
Tasty Treats
February 25, 2012
- February 26, 2012
Sample homemade candy made on the wood stove in the summer kitchen of Rose Bank Cottage. Take part in an old fashion taffy pull in the afternoon , or enjoy a cup of hot chocolate by the fire. You might even get to help make ice cream in the workshop . Sleigh rides weather permitting .
adults 6.00, seniors 5.00, children 2.00( 6-17)
calll for group rates and bookings
Halifax's Fine Arts Parents Association presents Winterlude 2012
February 25, 2012
This is a music-based event,
featuring a wonderful evening of music and dancing provided by the students of the Halifax All-City Music Program - classical, jazz,
rock and roll will be showcased. The event will be hosted by Steve Coates.
The Fine Arts Parents Association is a volunteer
parent group that actively supports arts education in the Halifax public school system. FAPA funds scholarships and prizes for music and art students at the high school level, and provides travel grants
and honoraria to the All-City music groups.
Each year, FAPA
organizes Winterlude,
its main fundraising event of the year. Winterlude
2012 will feature both the vocal and instrumental talents of the Halifax
All-City Music program. All profits go directly to support student development in the arts.
The evening features live performances,light snacks, cash bar and basket raffle
Tickets for this all-ages
event are $20 and are available in advance (machum@eastlink.ca
or music@staff.ednet.ns.ca,
phone 477-6788) and at the door.
Showtime:
7:30 p.m. to midnight.
McInnes Room, Dalhousie University
6136 University Avenue
Please Contact: Jane Machum
Email: (Machum@eastlink.ca)
Website: www.hrsbmusic.ednet.ns.ca.
The Schumann Letters Presented by the St. Cecilia Series
February 25, 2012
Composer Robert Schumann fell in love with young virtuoso pianist Clara Wieck. Despite adamant opposition from her father, they were wed in 1840. During this time, thousands of letters were written between them which provide the inspiration for
This unique Canadian production.
Written and narrated by Colin Fox and exploring Schumann’s life, love and music, the show intertwines narration with Schumann’s own lieder and piano compositions. Soprano Susan Gilmour Bailey and pianist Michael Kim round out the show, providing the musical accompaniment to Schumann and Wieck’s written words.
Show time is 7:30 pm.
Tickets are $25, $20 and $10 and are available at Bookmark or by reservation on 902-423-0143.
Lilian Piercey Concert Hall
6199 Chebucto Road
St. Cecilia by the Sea presents A Romantic Diversion
February 26, 2012
St. Cecilia by the Sea presents A Romantic Diversion Sun Feb 26, 7:30 pm St. John's Church, Lunenburg
A collaboration with Jeunesses Musicales Program Franz Schubert (1797-1828) - Impromptu No 1 in C minor, opus 90 - Allegro molto moderato - Impromptu No 3 in G flat major, opus 90 - Andante Frederic Chopin (1810-1849) - Barcarolle in F sharp major Isaac Albeniz (1860-1909) - Iberia - Book I: Evocacion (in A flat minor) - El puerto (in D flat major) - Book III: El Albaicin (in B flat major) Robert Schumann (1810-1856) - Davidsbundlertanze, Op. 6 Franz Liszt (1811-1886) - hongroise No. 12 in C sharp minor
Canadian pianist Justine Pelletier has been featured as a soloist with the McGill Chamber Orchestra, the Orchestre de la Francophonie, and La Sinfonia de Lanaudiere, and her solo recitals have often been broadcast on national television and radio programs, such as the CBC's Rising Stars series. She has appeared at the Lanaudiere Festival in Joliette and at ChamberFest in New York, and has collaborated with such Canadian artists as the Cecilia String Quartet, violist Jean-Philippe Tremblay and pianists Jean Saulnier and Jimmy Briere. She has won prizes from the Jeunesses Musicales of Canada Foundation (Universite de Montreal), the Canadian National Music Festival, and the Orchestre symphonique de Montreal and Prix d'Europe competitions.
She is currently a graduate student at The Juilliard School in New York where she is completing her Master's degree as a student of Julian Martin.
FOR INDIVIDUAL TICKETS: Please go to Fulton's General Store, 229 Lincoln Street, Lunenburg RESERVATIONS: Lunenburg tickets can be reserved by calling (902) 634-9994
81 Cumberland Street
Freedom by Reaching the Wooden World: Escaping Slaves and the British Navy during the War of 1812
February 28, 2012
The British Navy entered Chesapeake Bay in March 1813 to harass the American heartland, drawing attention and troops away from the battlefields along the border between British North America and the northern American states and frontier territories. From the first appearance of the British Navy off Norfolk to the return of the Chesapeake's Tangier Island to the United States in March 1815 enslaved Black Americans ran to the British seeking freedom. At first, unprepared for the steady flow of people seeking refuge the British adapted, encouraging the flight of slaves, using volunteer former slaves as guides for raids and eventually organizing a Battalion of Coloured Marines. As news spread of the British reaction to refugees, thousands of enslaved Black Americans used the British Navy as a means of escaping slavery. Some volunteered to help the British fight their former slave masters, while others wanted nothing to do with the war between America and Britain. This talk by Thomas Malcomson will explore the path of escape from first contact between running slaves and the British Navy through Vice Admiral Cochrane's proclamation offering freedom, the creation of the Coloured Marine Companies to the final flood of refugees at the end of the war. The American reaction to this activity will be discussed and differences noted between the British use of slaves during the American Revolution and the War of 1812. Feb 28 - 7:30 pm
1675 Lower Water Street
"Leap into Local" with the Incredible Community Supper
February 29, 2012
The Halifax Seaport Farmers Market is hosting an Incredible Community Supper on Wednesday February 29 from 6-9 pm. This Incredible Community Supper, sponsored by Select Nova Scotia and The Coast, features a multi-course meal, with over 20 items prepared by 10 Seaport Market Chefs from local, seasonal ingredients. A cash bar featuring Nova Scotia wine, beer and spirits will be available. Tickets are $75 (HST included) and are available at the Halifax Seaport Farmers Market or through the Business Office at 492-4043.
Come show your support for our local farms, food providers, market vendors and a local, sustainable food industry!
1209 Marginal Road
: A-Team Captain Night for the 2012 Walk for Memories
March 01, 2012
The Alzheimer's Society of Nova Scotia sends out an invite to both registered A-Team Captains and those thinking about becoming an A-Team Captain to join us for coffee and snacks. Come learn more about the Walk for
Memories and leave with your Walk for Memories "toolbox" to help you with raising funds and recruiting more members to your team.
Please RSVP to Sarah Lyon, Walk Coordinator, by email (sarah.lyon@asns.ca)
or by phone (902) 422-7961 Ext. 227
Event Time
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sobey\'s Community Room
7001 Mumford Road
