Arts 902
with Olga Milosevich
Thursday May 3, 2012
The Mayworks Halifax Festival is underway
Posted by Olga Milosevich
The Mayworks Halifax Festival continues this week.
On Thursday, there's a karaoke night at the Italian Cultural Centre.
" Women and Song " features Ruth Minniken and Carmel Mikol in concert at The Company House on Friday night.
And the festival wraps up on Saturday night with " The Drinking Game " , a DaPoPo Theatre presentation at The Bus Stop.
For details on the festival to to mayworkshalifax.ca
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Wednesday May 2, 2012
The Atlantic Ballet Theatre of Canada is bringing " Ghosts of Violence " to Halifax
Posted by Olga Milosevich
Moncton's Atlantic Ballet Theatre of Canada is presenting its newest ballet in Halifax.
" Ghosts of Violence " explores the issue of violence against women.
Its been touring Canada playing to sold out houses and great reviews.
Igor Dobrovolskiy is Artistic Director of the company and choregorapher of the ballet.
Collaborating with Canadian playwright Sharon Pollock, Dobrovolskiy produced a ballet that revolves around four couples.
He says the issue of domestic homicide is multi-layered, and he wants to reveal that in the ballet.
Dobrovolskiy and Pollock created scenarios representing different ages, backgrounds and social classes.
" Ghosts of Violence " will be staged at the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium on Saturday, May 5th at 7:30.
Tickets are available at the Dal Arts Centre Box Office.....or by calling 494-3820......or by going online to artscentre.dal.ca
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Tuesday May 1, 2012
Kathleen Flanagan has produced a photo exhibit that's up at Alderney Landing in Dartmouth
Posted by Olga Milosevich
Local photographer Kathleen Flanagan hs produced a new exhibit that opened on Sat. April 28th at Alderney Landing on the Dartmouth waterfront.
" Sacrifices on the Job " depicts examples of public art....everything from plaques to monuments and gravestones.....honouring people who were killed at worksites across Nova Scotia.
The exhibit is part of the Mayworks Halifax Festival which uses art to explore issues related to economic and social justice.
It will remain on display until June 16th.
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Monday April 30, 2012
Cirque du Soleil is bringing its acclaimed show " Dralion " to the Halifax Metro Centre
Posted by Olga Milosevich
Cirque du Soleil's show " Dralion " has been enjoyed by more than seven million people around the world.
Now, the the acclaimed production will have its Halifax premiere on Wednesday, May 2nd at the Metro Centre.
It will run until Sunday, May 6th.
Tickets are available through the Halifax Metro Centre Box Office .....or by calling 451-1221......or by going online to cirquedusoleil.com/dralion
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Friday April 27, 2012
Old Man Luedecke is doing a fundraiser on Sunday night in Upper Tantallon
Posted by Olga Milosevich
Juno award winning musician Old Man Luedecke is lending a helping hand to The Peggy's Cove Area Festival of the Arts.
He's performing a solo concert as a fundraiser for the festival, which happens in July.
You can hear Old Man Luedecke on Sunday, April 29th at 8 pm at St. Luke's United Church in Upper Tantallon.
Tickets are available online at cornucopiamarketing.com or at the door.
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Thursday April 26, 2012
The Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Nova Scotia is presenting " The Gondoliers "
Posted by Olga Milosevich
The Gilbert and Sullivan Society is staging " The Gondoliers ".
The comedic operetta will tour the province with shows in Liverpool.....Halifax.....Pictou.....Truro.....and Annapolis Royal.
For ticket information and show details go to www.gandsnovascotia.ca
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Wednesday April 25, 2012
Symphony Nova Scotia wraps up the season with its popular " Beer and Beethoven " celebration
Posted by Olga Milosevich
Symphony Nova Scotia will bring its season to a close with " Beer and Beethoven".
You can come in your jeans.....relax.....and enjoy a wonderful evening of music at the Cunard Centre in Halifax.
" Beer and Beethoven " is happening on Friday, April 27th and Saturday, April 28th.
Doors open at 7pm and the concert begins at 8 pm.
Tickets are 39 dollars and they're available by calling the Dal Arts Centre Box Office.
The number is: 494-3820.
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Tuesday April 24, 2012
The Halifax Comedy Fest is back
Posted by Olga Milosevich
The Halifax ComedyFest returns for its 17th year.
Top comedians from Canada and abroad will take centre stage starting tomorrow night.
The line-up includes Samantha Bee and Derek Edwards.
Something new at this year's festival is " Homegrown ".....a show featuring our best local comedians.
The Halifax ComedyFest runs from April 25th to 28th.
For ticket information and a complete schedule go online to: halifaxcomedyfest.ca
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Tuesday April 24, 2012
The Halifax ComedyFest is back
Posted by Olga Milosevich
The Halifax ComedyFest returns for its 17th year.
Top comedians from Canada and abroad will take centre stage starting tomorrow night.
The line-up includes Samantha Dee and Derek Edwards.
Something new at this year's festival is " Homegrown " .....a show featuring our best local comedians.
The Halifax ComedyFest runs from April 25th to 28th.
Ticket information and a complete schedule is available online at: halifaxcomedyfest.ca
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Monday April 23, 2012
The Stadacona Band is presenting a concert tomorrow night at Pier 21
Posted by Olga Milosevich
The 14th annual " Battle of the Atlantic Musical Gala " is happening on Tuesday, April 24th.
It gets underway at 7pm in Heritage Hall at Pier 21 in Halifax.
The concert is a fundraiser for the Canadian Naval Memorial " HMCS Sackville ".
It will be an evening of wartime and naval songs featuring the Stadacona Band and guests, including singer Liz Rigney.
Tickets are 15 dollars and you can pick them up at the door - cash or cheque only.
For more information go to stadband.ca
