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Confederation Centre of the Arts

Lennie Gallant - Searching for Abegweit

Posted by Bill van Asperen

LennieGallantIM.jpgAward winning songwriter, Lennie Gallant presents his music and storytelling in a multimedia showcase called Searching for Abegweit: The Island Songs & Stories of Lennie Gallant. The show takes place at the Confederation Centre of the Arts - The Mack, from June 26 - Aug 29, 2014.

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Oscar Cormier is Tiny Tim - A Christmas Carol

Posted by Bill van Asperen

TinyTimOscarCormier.jpgHis name may be tiny... but it's a big role. Young Oscar Cormier is blessing big audiences at the Confederation Centre this season. He's playing Tiny Tim in the production of Mavor Moore's "A Christmas Carol". Oscar Cormier and his Dad Dave joined us in the studio.

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Unsung Heroes - Honoured in Performance

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ConfederationCentreWadeLynch.jpgOn Remembrance Day, war heroes are honoured across the country, but many heroes remain to this day largely invisible. This year, the Confederation Centre is highlighting the bravery and accomplishments of 'Unsung Heroes', including women, First Nations and Acadian soldiers.

Wade Lynch is Associate Artistic Director of the centre, and one of the producers who helped produce the FREE concert, one that involves multi-ethnic singing, dancing, spoken word, and performers from across the Maritimes.

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