[image-1] Who’s up for a flashmob? suddenlyLISTEN is presenting Transitory, a “flashmob style performance” happening this Saturday at the Stanfield International Airport. There will be two flashmobs, one happening at 3pm and the other at 3:40pm. suddenlyLISTEN produces improvised chamber music. This is their 10th anniversary season and this is their way of celebrating. If you’ve never heard live chamber music before, that might be reason enough to head over to the Stanfield International Airport this weekend. (A better reason might be to see the reactions of the people getting off the plane.) The music will be composed by local
Andrew Kress
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Get inside Ballet Jörgen’s head
Ever wanted to shadow a top notch ballet company? Even before Black Swan came out? Well, here’s your chance! On April 19, Ballet Jörgen Canada is holding their most popular contest, Coppélia for a Day! It will be held at the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium and winners will get the chance to shadow the company as […]
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Atlantic Fringe Festival meeting announced
Action is being taken on the recent announcement that the Atlantic Fringe Festival will be put on hold for two years. A meeting is now scheduled for Sunday, April 17 at 12pm at the Cultural Federations of Nova Scotia (1113 Marginal Road). The meeting is open to anyone in support of the festival and of […]
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Boutique Joliette hosts bridal show
Boutique Joliette (1870 Hollis Street, 405-4057) is hosting Petals & Pearls, a one day bridal trunk show showcasing bridal and bridesmaid jewellery and accessories by local designers Vive Jewelry and LouLouBell. Brides are invited to bring their dress, photos, and/or fabric swatches to help coordinate their outfits for that special day. Brides are also encouraged […]
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Breaking news: Atlantic Fringe Festival to be put on hold for two years
The pause button has been hit on the Atlantic Fringe Festival. Ken Pinto, the festival’s artistic director, has decided to put it on hold for two years while he focuses on Titanic 100. Needless to say, prospective Fringe-goers and participants are not happy. Michael McPhee, an actor, producer and participant in past Fringe shows, has […]
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Megan Forte at Love, Me
Looking to get a head start on a gift for Mom? Jewellery designer Megan LeForte will be having a trunk sale at Love, Me Boutique (1539 Birmingham Street, 444-3668) this Saturday, April 16, 11am – 1pm. Pieces from LeForte’s collection, Stella Polaris, will be for sale, as well as pieces of it. Literally. LeForte will […]
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Roberts Street Social Centre announce their 2011 Summer Shed residents
[image-1] Although people winding up in sheds for two weeks is more likely to happen on an episode of Criminal Minds, these artists are doing it voluntarily. Shed season is starting up again for the Roberts Street Social Centre, who will happily welcome 13 lovely new tenants starting May 9. Each of these tenants will spend two weeks in the shed (it’s a lot less ominous than it sounds), creating an art project. A list of residents and their projects, taken from the Social Centre’s press release, are below: May 9 – May 22: Elizabeth Groeneveld (Toronto, ON) Elizabeth will