The dream for artists in any field is to get paid for following their passion. Some burgeoning Halifax filmmakers—combining their love of music with their love of film—are on the way to experiencing the sweet joys of getting a paycheque for something they’d do for the joy of it anyway. Filmmaker Gavin Maclean’s music videos […]
Charlene Davis
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Helping hands
For a taste of up-and-coming artists, old favourites and surprises, head to The Company House on February 19 for a five- hour showcase of talent. The Africa Project, a benefit by Music for Good, features performances by Cassie Josephine, Stone Mary’s Christine Campbell, This Ship, Minus World and many more. Music for Good is an […]
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Mouthy kids
David Zinck has been involved with spoken word and slam poetry for about seven years. In that time, he’s run a spoken word club where he teaches at Dartmouth High and has travelled to Ottawa and British Columbia to participate in national slam competitions. These experiences led to the creation of Marvelous Mouthy Mondays, an […]
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Stars in our backyard
Barry House 422-8324 | website How to give: Look to Metro Turning Point. Barry House provides shelter to women, children and pets. Barry House provides three meals a day and has space for 20 people a night. The belief is that once housing needs are met, other needs can be addressed. Bill Pratt, executive director […]
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The Ark
492-2577, arkoutreach.com How to give: Money donations are welcome via pre-authorized payment plans, cheques or through canadahelps.org. Supplies needed on a regular basis are listed on the website. The Ark outreach has two main parts to its mission. The first is Sunday Supper: Every Sunday at St. Andrew’s Church on Robie Street, some 200-250 homeless […]
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Tattoo rules in Nova Scotia
You need a licence to cut hair in Nova Scotia, but don’t need one to be a tattoo artist. Strange? Plenty of people think so, and The Coast has agreed in such articles as a 2006 look at government discussions of tattooist regulations. Now it’s the end of 2011. “We’re just in the middle of […]
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History lesson
Lawrence Hill, celebrated author of The Book of Negroes, is back in Nova Scotia this week. He’s one of the presenters at the 7th International African Diaspora Heritage Trail Conference (dht2011.com). The conference will focus on cultural tourism and preserving the heritage and history of African descended people. This focus and the conference’s theme, “Our […]
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How to walk the straight edge
For some, university seems to be all about experimentation. Equally important as getting the grade—or perhaps more important—are the parties, friendships and adventures that centre around drugs, sex and alcohol. For those who are eager to participate in these three realms of life, it’s not too hard—hit up the local watering hole and there are […]
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Halifax Citadel Hill National Historic Site history
You thrill to the green grass springing to life on Halifax’s iconic hill, basking in the sun as you lay on that slope. (Or in winter, slide down its icy side.) Maybe you even walk along the stone fortress, or get up close every couple of years to witness the command of the noon cannon, […]
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Halifax Citadel Hill National Historic Site history
You thrill to the green grass springing to life on Halifax’s iconic hill, basking in the sun as you lay on that slope. (Or in winter, slide down its icy side.) Maybe you even walk along the stone fortress, or get up close every couple of years to witness the command of the noon cannon, […]
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Time to give
Charitable organizations in the city need people to give of their money, but they couldn’t exist if people didn’t give of their time. Here are some places to get involved: The IWK offers an array of volunteer opportunities. From volunteering in playrooms, to working at the information desk, to cuddling babies, there seems to be […]
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Halifax After Dark
MONDAY Monday is the night to head out with your ladies and get that martini craving filled. Hit The Fireside (1500 Brunswick Street, 423-5995) for $5 martinis, or head over to The Bitter End (1572 Argyle Street, 425-3039) where you can enjoy one for $6.25. Both classy venues have such an array of mixes to […]