After spending four months in Thailand and Laos, Tammachat Natural Textiles (902-624-0427, tammachat.com) are back in the city to celebrate Mother’s Day and World Fair Trade Day in style. The Dress Up Spring sale takes place at the Council of Woman’s House, 989 Young Avenue from 10am-5pm, May 7 and 8, with 25 percent off […]
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Elizabeth Bishop inspires film screening
[image-1] Tonight at 7pm, the EB Society is proud to present, EB Projected: Short Films about Elizabeth Bishop, at the Music Room (6181 Lady Hammond Road, 429-9467). Linda Rae Dornan and Sandra Barry will host and present new and old films about the beloved poet. Regarded as a force in American literature, poet Elizabeth Bishop would have turned 100 years old in February. As a tribute and memorial to her and her work, the EB Society of Nova Scotia is reeling in the years with short films inspired by Bishop. Born in Worcester, Massachusetts, Bishop lived in Nova Scotia with
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Nelson & Co opens in north end
Acclaimed stylist and designer Deborah Nelson’s new home decor shop, Nelson & Co, is now open at 5881 Almon Street (444-6050). Formerly Empire Shoe Repair, Nelson moved in and revamped the place to incorporate her own vintage inspired visions. Her professional rap sheet consists of style and design work for TV and print, including appearing […]
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Foo Fighters
Their most rockin’ release since 1997’s The Colour and the Shape, the Foos’ latest record is refreshingly ambitious. Boasting a nice mix of heavy face-melters and classic Foo Fighters pop-rock, Wasting Light is consistent throughout. The album’s opener, “Bridge Burning,” and track four, “White Limo,” are two of the best and heaviest tunes. Many who have […]
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Moda promotes mental health campaign
Moda Urban Dining (1518 Dresden Row, 405-3480) co-owner and chef Matthew Pridham is teaming up with Premiere Suites to help promote their “Mental Health Above All” campaign in support of the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia. Premiere Suites seeks out local artists to participate in their yearly fundraiser and gives them free-range to paint a ceiling tile (mineral fibre squares often found in offices). The proceeds go to the Stockings for SCOT program, designed for individuals aiming for success and satisfaction with community living, personal goals and quality of life. Pridham has lent his artistic eye to the cause
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Kev Corbett’s musical birthday bash
Halifax road dog Kev Corbett isn’t around much. And when he is, it’s his birthday. For the second consecutive year Corbett’s spent most of his days touring the country. He’s back in town to play and record what’s becoming an annual birthday gig at The Company House on Saturday evening. Corbett’s a folk singer, a […]
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ECMAs go off without a glitch
My 2011 East Coast Music Award week started late, but with the amount of bitchin’ talent booked all over Charlottetown, PEI it was impossible not to catch up to everyone else. I started at the Murphy’s Community Centre on Saturday afternoon. Bands were set up in a multipurpose room that reminded me of an old […]
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Andrew Hunter and the Gatherers rockin’ at Hunter’s Ale House
A short clip from Andrew Hunter and the Gatherers’ acoustic set Saturday afternoon at the K-Rock 105.5 stage at Hunter’s Ale House. A clip from Andrew Hunter and the Gatherers’ acoustic set Saturday afternoon at Charlottetown’s slickest venue, Hunter’s Ale House.
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ECMA winners
Dave Gunning,Chris Colebaugh and Matt Anderson were among the few acts to take home multiple awards at this year’s East Coast Music Awards gala in Charlottetown, PEI. Here’s a quick rundown of the winners from this year’s event: Entertainer of the year: Chris Colepaugh and the Cosmic Crew Recording of the year: Wintersleep, New Inheritors […]
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Tyler Shea wins Taylor Guitar’s “Test Drive Electric” contest
A big tip of the hat to Tyler Shea of Louisdale, Cape Breton who crooned his way through almost 1000 other musicians in Taylor Guitar’s “Test Drive Electric” contest. The payout for first place was a Taylor SolidBody electric guitar, free studio time, a Crybaby Wah pedal, Dunlap picks, Elixir strings and cables … And […]
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Less booze and more fun with Lowest of the Low
Twenty years and 65,000 copies sold later, Shakespeare My Butt is back on store shelves and the Lowest of the Low is back on the road to promote its debut album re-release. A title mocking the narcissistic writer’s ego is “still relevant to the way we see music,” says the Low’s frontman Ron Hawkins. The […]
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The Coast at the ECMAs this weekend
Keep the Coast bookmarked on your web browser for upcoming blogs, videos and pictures from the East Coast Music Awards performances on PEI this weekend. Get a rogue’s eye view of the random bar hoppin’s, hotel room jammin’s and overall shenanigans happening around Charlottetown’s modest but thriving downtown hub. There’s shitloads of Halifax talent that’ll […]