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Live Music - Concerts, Shows, Bars, Bands, DJs
Live Music
MNS Battle to Canadian Music Week: The Finals
Tonight it's to-the-death...
Live Theatre, Dance, Comedy, Spoken Word
Theatre
Sexy Laundry
I imagine with two less capable actors, Sexy Laundry would be the kind of comedy that’s good for a few...
Museums, Galleries, Art Exhibits
Galleries
Pre-Shrunk Show
A show of shrunken (4"x5") works by 40 artists. Each work sells for $175...
Lectures, Readings, Meetings, Workshops
Special Event
States of Mind Film Series: Little Miss Sunshine
With panelists Andrew Fenton (bioethicist) and Cassandra Hanrahan (social work professor) speaking on suicide, teen identity, family dynamics, body image...
Festivals, Holiday Celebrations, Fairs
African Heritage Month
Film Screening: Believe It
Truce Films' half-hour drama Believe It is screening this Tuesday, and if you missed its sold out premier at the...
Contests - Win Tickets
Giveaways
Win Tickets to Flamenco!
The Coast want to send you and a friend to Flamenco Valentine on Sunday, February 14th at FRED. For your...
Movies
Dear John
What makes a movie land with a feather’s touch is a quality that is hard to pin down, but what...
Bernard Prigent, Pfizer’s inside man
posted by TIM BOUSQUET, Feb 4/10
PM Harper's appointment of drug company's VP to Canadian Institutes of Health Research is also a registered lobbyist… to CIHR. comments 6
REALITY BITES »
Power elite strike back with bogus statistics
posted by TIM BOUSQUET, Feb 3/10
The Halifax power structure responds to the killing of "tax reform" with dubious "insider" factoids given by city's "senior staff" comments 24
MUSIC FEATURE »
Falling for The Balconies
posted by RYAN HEMSWORTH, Feb 4/10
Energetic trio brings the catchy pop-rock for two sequined shows this Saturday. comments 0
CHEAP EATS »
Finding a free munch
posted by ALISON LANG, Feb 4/10
Free food. It's out there. Here's a guide to where to fill up with no money down. comments 2
ARTS NEWS »
Museum of Natural History not ready for March Break
posted by SEAN FLINN, Feb 4/10
Renovations to the Museum of Natural History won't be finished in time for the king cobra's March Break visit. comments 3
REALITY BITES »
1,580 Canadian soldiers injured and killed in Afghanistan
posted by BRUCE WARK, Feb 2/10
Canadian military releases latest year-end (2009) figures on deaths and injuries in Afghanistan. comments 11
HALIWOOD INSIDER »
Animal & bird life I have seen and/or heard
posted by JANE KANSAS, Feb 5/10
Kansas encounters LA wildlife and it's not the paparazzi. comments 3
MUSIC FEATURE »
Juvenilia’s beat kids
posted by HOLLY GORDON, Feb 4/10
New Art Records helps young musical artists get their start, with a little help from old guys like Amy Milan and Dallas Green. comments 0
ART ATTACK »
DANG! Dartmouth goes to the artists
posted by SUE CARTER FLINN, Feb 5/10
City of lakes, meet your artsy neighbours. comments 2
HALIWOOD INSIDER »
Cast your Academy vote and you could win
posted by SUE CARTER FLINN, Feb 2/10
Enter our Oscars poll and be eligible to win one of five pairs of tickets to Empire Theatres. comments 2
HALIWOOD INSIDER »
This is Sidney Crosby's basement....sort of
posted by SUE CARTER FLINN, Feb 2/10
New Reebok commercial rebuilds Cole Harbour myth in Pittsburgh. comments 6
FOOD & DRINK FEATURE »
Food for a fistful of dollars
posted by ANDY MURDOCH, Feb 4/10
Places to grab some hand-held snacks for a few bucks more. comments 4
FOOD & DRINK FEATURE »
Superbowl Sunday shindigs
posted by HOLLY GORDON, Feb 4/10
While the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts have been preparing to battle it out Sunday at the Super Bowl, we uncovered some fun parties for you get your game day fill. comments 0
MUSIC FEATURE »
Basia Bulat’s travelling Heart
posted by LAURA KENINS, Feb 4/10
The Polaris-nominated singer-songwriter returns to Halifax with a new album and some wear on her passport. comments 0
EDITORIAL »
Omar Khadr's treatment ruled supremely unjust
posted by BRUCE WARK, Feb 4/10
The Canadian government shamefully participated in the injustices visited upon Omar Khadr. comments 9
On the Blogs
CHEAP EATS
The best selection of cheap eats in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Seven plates under seven dollars, the best brunches, free food and more.
- Cheap Eats - Seven Dishes under Seven Dollars
- Finding a free munch
- Cheap eats: breakfasts and brunches
- Help us find more under $7 deals
SCENE AND HEARD
Halifax music scene blog
- BA Johnston = Funniest musician in Canada
- Bands I would not be able to live without these days
- The Coast Best of Music poll closes on Monday
- Make sure you are single on April 3: Wolf Parade are coming to town
- Now Megadeth and Slayer are coming on July 26th. Or whatever.
REALITY BITES
Halifax city news blog
HALIWOOD INSIDER
All the intel you need on the Halifax film, television and media scene.
- Animal & bird life I have seen and/or heard
- This is Sidney Crosby's basement....sort of
- Cast your Academy vote and you could win
- Kansas ascends to the Getty Center
- Late Late Afternoon with Craig Ferguson
SHOPTALK
Local shopping, small business & consumer news
- Valentine’s vittles
- Shoptalk product: feeling bagged
- Shoptalk product: heavenly Indian sweets
- Quinpool now open, and late
- Barrington Street blues, continued
ART ATTACK
The best coverage of Halifax, Nova Scotia's art scene.
Reader Restaurant Reviews
LATEST POSTS
Aleppo Restaurant
Posted by jumpingjackflash, Feb 8/10 at 10:18PM
man it doesn't get much better than this. amazing prices for the quality of food. good food for cheap. i'm a student
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Cabin Coffee
Posted by Terra Nivium, Feb 8/10 at 10:18PM
First place I ever ate at on arriving in Halifax. Great coffee and sandwiches coupled with an excellent laid back atmosphere. I've
more »
Boondock's Dining Room & Lounge
Posted by Terra Nivium, Feb 8/10 at 9:55PM
At lunch there the other day, thought the fish & chips was a safe bet but I was wrong. The taste was
more »
Nectar Social House
Posted by holysmoke, Feb 8/10 at 9:46PM
Went to Nectar for brunch. Had the Eggs Bombay - highly recommend! Dessert was Trio of Creme Brules - think I had
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Love the Way We Bitch
Posted Feb 8/10
to tea:
I love you. You're cheap, you taste good, you have no calories, and you're super warming on a winter's day.---wanna
Posted Feb 8/10
party time..... excellent....:
To all those that came out to the house on Saturday night to help celebrate, thank you. Not only was
Posted Feb 8/10
To the Cobequid x-ray technician:
I found you cheerful, competent, and efficient. Thank you for making my CAT scan experience so easy. I arrived 30
Posted Feb 8/10
There are signs all over the kitchen!!!:
Dear Douchenozzle: When someone does the dishes in the office, and leaves them in the drying tray, don’t put your
Cheap Eats - Seven Dishes under Seven Dollars
The recession is no reason to stop eating out. these affordable restaurant recommendations, including seven meals under $7, will get you a decent bite in Halifax on any budget. photos Julé Malet-veale comments 3
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