The big C on small stages

The big C on small stages

posted by KATE WATSON, Sep 2/10

Art or therapy? Two local plays at this year’s Fringe Fest centre on the effects of cancer on individuals and the people around them. comments      0

<i>Contemporary Verse 2</i>'s Travelling 35th anniversary bash

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Contemporary Verse 2's Travelling 35th anniversary bash

posted by HOLLY GORDON, Sep 2/10

Local poets Matt Robinson, Jeanette Lynes, Miki Fukuda and Sue Goyette help celebrate. comments      0


Layering on the <i>Urban Sprawl</i>

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Layering on the Urban Sprawl

posted by HOLLY GORDON, Sep 2/10

Jack Bishop's gorgeous, bold paintings speak to consumerism. comments      0


Ali Nickerson's art starts at home

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Ali Nickerson's art starts at home

posted by SUE CARTER FLINN, Aug 27/10

Bartending-inspired installation opens at 2387 Gallery . comments      1


Reigning Spamalot

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Reigning Spamalot

posted by SUE CARTER FLINN, Aug 27/10

Monty Python musical hits like a flesh wound, October 16-17. comments      0


The Bus Stop’s here

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The Bus Stop’s here

posted by MICHAEL FRAIMAN, Aug 26/10

With plans to turn the Gottingen space into a non-profit organization, and as a popular venue for the Fringe Festival, The Bus Stop Theatre is becoming the centre of Halifax’s alternative theatre scene. comments      0


Inside the Lodge

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Inside the Lodge

posted by LAURA KENINS, Aug 26/10

Scott Saunders’ Grand Lodge is built out of furniture and other materials he salvaged from the old Barrington Freemasons Hall. comments      3


Chester Playhouse Summer Theatre Festival: <i>Village Wooing</i>

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Chester Playhouse Summer Theatre Festival: Village Wooing

posted by KATE WATSON, Aug 26/10

Sparking chemistry puts actors Kristin Howell and Marty Burt's latest at the top of the must-see summer theatre list. comments      0


<i>Giving Notice:Words on Walls</i> appears

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Giving Notice:Words on Walls appears

posted by HOLLY GORDON, Aug 26/10

The new Dalhousie Art Gallery exhibit invited a group of local and international artists to install their typography directly on the gallery's walls. comments      0


Hope for Wildlife Society's Annual Open House

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Hope for Wildlife Society's Annual Open House

posted by HOLLY GORDON, Aug 26/10

The wildlife rehabilitation centre in Seaforth opens up its doors to celebrate. comments      1


<i>Children of the Atom </i>

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Children of the Atom

posted by LAURA KENINS, Aug 26/10

Dave Lapp (Conundrum) comments      0


<i>Iain Reid</i>

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Iain Reid

posted by SUE CARTER FLINN, Aug 26/10

One Bird’s Choice (Anansi) comments      0


Atlantic Fringe preview

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Atlantic Fringe preview

posted by SUE CARTER FLINN, Aug 26/10

Fringe Fest doesn't have to be scary: take the plunge with these seven productions. comments      0


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Thursday, Sep 2

Wild Blueberry Harvest Festival

In late summer from Truro to Tatamagouche to the Stewiacke Valley, you can find a series of events celebrating the wild blueberry

Thursday, Sep 2

Giving Notice: Words on the Walls

Who hasn't dreamed of telling the boss 'up yours!' then up and walking out to enjoy the summer off? Give notice? Bah!

Thursday, Sep 2

Atlantic Fringe Festival

It's the 20th anniversary of the Atlantic Fringe Festival, and there's plenty to celebrate. This artist-driven festival bills itself as "a low

Friday, Sep 3

Jack Bishop: Urban Sprawl

New Brunswick artist Jack Bishop is back at Gallery Page and Strange for his second solo show, and his paintings are just

Saturday, Sep 4

Labour Day Weekend

Despite the handful of 28-degree days we've had this spring, at press time it's still not even officially summer, and nobody wants

Sunday, Sep 5

CV2 Magazine Reading Tour

Quarterly magazine Contemporary Verse 2 is celebrating its 35th anniversary with a coast-to-coast tour, and it's pulling up to the Halifax stop

Saturday, Sep 18

Ha!ifax Comedy Fest Favourites

The favourites in town are Debra DiGiovanni, John Moloney, Alonzo Bodden and Jonny Harris.

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Book Reviews

<i>Children of the Atom </i>

Children of the Atom

Dave Lapp (Conundrum)


<i>Iain Reid</i>

<i>Eating Animals</i>

<i>Hooked on Canadian Books</i>

Hooked on Canadian Books

T.F. Rigelhof (Cormorant)


<i>The Authenticity Hoax</i>

The Authenticity Hoax

Andrew Potter (McClelland & Stewart)


<i>How Did You Get This Number</i>

How Did You Get This Number

Sloane Crosley (Riverhead)


<i>Scott Pilgrim’s Finest Hour</i>

Scott Pilgrim’s Finest Hour

Bryan Lee O’Malley (Oni Press)


<i>Fauna</i>

<i>Ruts & Gullies: Nine Days in St. Petersburg</i>

Ruts & Gullies: Nine Days in St. Petersburg

Philippe Girard (Conundrum)


<i>The Selves</i>

The Selves

Sonja Ahlers (D+Q)


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