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Q | Feb 28, 2013
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The Current | Feb 28, 2013
Head to YouTube and you can watch dozens of scenarios to a problem with older or elderly drivers. Statistically,drivers aged 80-plus almost have the accident rate of the most dangerous driving demographic ... the under 24s. And in Sudbury they are the target of a police tip-line urging other drivers to call in to report any seemingly erratic or dangerous elderly driver. Simple public safety in action? Or age discrimination?
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And the Winner Is | Feb 26, 2013
As a boy in pre-war Austria, Georg Tintner played the piano, sang with the Vienna Boys Choir, and composed his own music. By the time World War Two broke out, he was also a conductor. But Georg Tintner was a conductor with Jewish roots. And so, after the Anschluss in 1938, he was fired. By 1942, Mr. Tintner made his way to New Zealand, and for the better part of the next forty-five years of his life, he served as a conductor across New Zealand, Australia and South Africa. But in 1987, he moved to Halifax, where he would leave his mark as the conductor of Symphony Nova Scotia. He died in Halifax on October 2, 1999.
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Tapestry | Feb 22, 2013
We take a look at how doubt and skepticism can be essential ingredients to faith. Mary meets Rabbi Rami Shapiro - a rabbi who says he isn't religious, but rather a curious, holy rascal. She also talks to Michael Shermer, the founder of Skeptic Magazine. He's held his own against Deepak Chopra in a go round on consciousness and quantum physics.
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Jun 21, 2012 | 2:46Arts 902 There's a new exhibit at the Mount Art Gallery that features the work of Sara Hartland-Rowe AudioArts 902 There's a new exhibit at the Mount Art Gallery that features the work of Sara Hartland-Rowe Jun 21, 2012 | 2:46Mount Saint Vincent University Art Gallery is presenting the new paintings of Halifax artist Sara Hartland-Rowe.
Her exhibit is called " Look to the Living " and it will remain on display until August 12th.
The Mount Gallery is open Tuesday through Friday from 11 to 5..... and on Saturday and Sunday from 1 until 5.
Jun 21, 2012 | 3:02Arts 902 One of Halifax's finest flamenco groups " Compania Azul " premieres their new show this weekend AudioArts 902 One of Halifax's finest flamenco groups " Compania Azul " premieres their new show this weekend Jun 21, 2012 | 3:02The Halifax Flamenco ensemble " Compania Azul " is presenting a new show on Sat. June 23rd at 8pm.
Its happening in the Sir James Dunn Theatre at the Dal Arts Centre.
The program will feature new Flamenco works that were created by members of the group.
The Nova Scotian company plans to take their new show to Western Canada. They'll be performing with the Victoria Symphony Orchestra in November, and the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra in January of next year.
Tickets for the Halifax show are $ 23.00 in advance, $ 25.00 at the door.
They're available online at compania-azul.com or by calling 422-1749.
Jun 19, 2012 | 2:37Arts 902 Cape Breton photographer Kathy Cameron has a new show at the Corridor Gallery in Halifax AudioArts 902 Cape Breton photographer Kathy Cameron has a new show at the Corridor Gallery in Halifax Jun 19, 2012 | 2:37Kathy Cameron's photographs fill the walls of the Corridor Gallery at Visual Arts Nova Scotia.
Her new exhibit is called " Right Place, Right Time " and it contains images Cameron captured while travelling across Canada and the United States.
The work of the Cape Breton photographer will remain on display at the Corridor Gallery until June 28th.
The gallery is inside the Visual Arts Nova Scotia or VANS office.
That's at 1113 Marginal Road in Halifax.
The gallery is open Monday through Friday from 9 until 5.
Jun 18, 2012 | 2:59Arts 902 The Theatre Arts Guild is wrapping up its season with " The Drowsy Chaperone " AudioArts 902 The Theatre Arts Guild is wrapping up its season with " The Drowsy Chaperone " Jun 18, 2012 | 2:59" The Drowsy Chaperone " is an award winning musical comedy that celebrates the glory days of movie musicals.
Its being staged by the Theatre Arts Guild in Halifax.
Opening night is Thursday, June 21st and it will run until July 8th at the Pond Playhouse.
That's at 6 Parkhill Road, off Purcell's Cove Road.
Tickets are available at all Ticket Atlantic outlets.....or by calling 451-1221......or online at ticketatlantic.com
Jun 14, 2012 | 2:38Arts 902 You can enjoy a variety of juried art work at the Avondale Art Fair on June 16th AudioArts 902 You can enjoy a variety of juried art work at the Avondale Art Fair on June 16th Jun 14, 2012 | 2:38More than 60 artists from Atlantic Canada are coming together for the first ever " Avondale Art Fair ".
They're gathering in the small rural community on Saturday, June 16th from 10 am to 5 pm.
They'll be selling their art work and doing demonstrations as well.
The " Avondale Art Fair " is taking place at the Newport Landing Waterfront Park in Avondale, Hants County.
Jun 13, 2012 | 4:07Arts 902 Jamie Gatti's band " Riot Squad " is releasing its new CD on Thursday at Stayners Wharf AudioArts 902 Jamie Gatti's band " Riot Squad " is releasing its new CD on Thursday at Stayners Wharf Jun 13, 2012 | 4:07Jamie Gatti is a bass player, composer and arranger.
A few years ago, Gatti and some of his close musical friends formed a group called " The Riot Squad ".
The jazz funk band from Halifax is releasing its first CD on Thursday night at 9 at Stayners Wharf.
Jun 12, 2012 | 2:40Arts 902 Dartmouth Players is staging a hilarious French farce AudioArts 902 Dartmouth Players is staging a hilarious French farce Jun 12, 2012 | 2:40Dartmouth Players is presenting " A Flea in her Ear " by Georges Feydeau.
He wrote the play in 1907, and since then it has been produced on stages around the world.
Its the story of Raymonde, who suspects her husband Victor, of infidelity.
She turns to her best friend to help her gain proof, and they concoct a scheme to trap him at the Hotel Coq d'Or.
The plan fails and mayhem ensues.
The Dartmouth Players production opens on June 13th and continues until June 30th.
For tickets call 465-7529 or go online to dartmouthplayers.ns.ca
Jun 11, 2012 | 2:47Arts 902 Alexandra McCurdy's retrospective exhibit continues at St. Mary's University Art Gallery AudioArts 902 Alexandra McCurdy's retrospective exhibit continues at St. Mary's University Art Gallery Jun 11, 2012 | 2:47" The Fabric of Clay ", by Halifax ceramist Alexandra McCurdy, is on display at St. Mary's University Art Gallery.
The exhibit brings together themes that McCurdy has explored in her ceramics during a long and illustrious career.
The retrosepctive show will remain up until July 29th.
Jun 10, 2012 | 2:29Arts 902 The " Booty Boppin' Brass Band " is going on tour AudioArts 902 The " Booty Boppin' Brass Band " is going on tour Jun 10, 2012 | 2:29The "Booty Boppin' Brass Band " is a Halifax sextet that features some of the city's top musicians.
They've been playing at Stayners Wharf on Saturday afternoons getting great reviews for their high energy shows.
Now, they're going on tour, making stops in Truro, Pictou, Chester and Yarmouth.
For more details check out cowie.ca.
Jun 7, 2012 | 2:46Arts 902 Scott MacMillan presents " A Community Celebration Seaside " on Saturday on the Halifax waterfront AudioArts 902 Scott MacMillan presents " A Community Celebration Seaside " on Saturday on the Halifax waterfront Jun 7, 2012 | 2:46Halifax composer and guitarist Scott MacMillan is putting on " A Community Celebration Seaside " .
Its happening on Saturday, June 9th at 7pm at Queen's Landing on the Halifax waterfront.
MacMillan and friends will perform his acclaimed compositions " Celtic Mass for the Sea " and " Currents of Sable Island."
It will be a free multi-media evening of song, music, live art and photography.....all in celebration of " World Oceans Day ".
Jun 6, 2012 | 3:01Arts 902 Scotia Festival of Music will close with a gala concert on Friday night AudioArts 902 Scotia Festival of Music will close with a gala concert on Friday night Jun 6, 2012 | 3:01Scotia Festival of Music wraps up on Friday with a gala concert at the Cohn.
It will feature one of the masterpieces of the 20th century, " The Rite of Spring ", by Igor Stravinsky.
The 103 piece orchestra will be conducted by Bernhard Gueller, Music Director of Symphony Nova Scotia.
Also on the program, the Brahms Double Concerto, with violinist Giora Schmidt and cellist Joshua Roman.
The concert gets underway at 7 pm on Friday, June 8th at the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium at the Dal Arts Centre.
Tickets for " The Rite of Spring " gala are 50 dollars.
They can be purchased at the Dal Arts Centre Box Office....or by calling 494-3820.....or by going online to artscentre.dal.ca
Jun 5, 2012 | 3:01Arts 902 Scotia Festival of Music offers Highlight Concert 7 on Wednesday, June 6th AudioArts 902 Scotia Festival of Music offers Highlight Concert 7 on Wednesday, June 6th Jun 5, 2012 | 3:01Scotia Festival of Music continues with a world premiere on Wednesday night.
" Piece for Piano Six Hands " was written by Halifax pianist, composer and teacher Peter Allen.
It will be performed by the composer, Simon Docking and John Novacek.
The Wednesday concert will be an all piano program.
It starts at 7 pm in the Sir James Dunn Theatre at the Dal Arts Centre.
Tickets are available by going online to scotiafestival.ns.ca
Jun 4, 2012 | 3:16Arts 902 Scotia Festival contines with an exciting collaboration tonight AudioArts 902 Scotia Festival contines with an exciting collaboration tonight Jun 4, 2012 | 3:16Scotia Festival of Music is offering an exciting collaboration.
They're teaming up with choreographer and dancer Rebecca Lazier.
Her company Terrain Dance will present a work called " I Just Like This Music. "
Its set to Tchaikovsky's " Serenade for Strings " and it will be performed by 6 dancers and a live orchestra conducted by Bernhard Gueller.
The performance gets underway at 9 o'clock tonight in the Sir James Dunn Theatre at the Dal Arts Centre.
Tickets are available by calling 429-9467 or going online to scotiafestival.ns.ca
May 3, 2012 | 3:14Arts 902 The Mayworks Halifax Festival is underway AudioArts 902 The Mayworks Halifax Festival is underway May 3, 2012 | 3:14The Mayworks Halifax Festival continues this week with several exciting events.
There's a karaoke event Thursday night at the Italian Cultural Centre.
On Friday night you can enjoy " Women and Song " with Ruth Minniken and Carmel Mikol at The Company House.
The festival wraps up on Saturday night with " The Drinking Game ", a DaPopo Theatre presentation at The Bus Stop.
For details on the festival go to mayworkshalifax.ca
May 2, 2012 | 2:32Arts 902 The Atlantic Ballet Theatre of Canada is bringing " Ghosts of Violence " to Halifax AudioArts 902 The Atlantic Ballet Theatre of Canada is bringing " Ghosts of Violence " to Halifax May 2, 2012 | 2:32Moncton'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 choreographer 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 wanted 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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