1 A WHOLE NEW WORLD “Icome from a family of people that gamble,” John says. “I learned how to play poker from my grandfather when I was like three. I’ve always been kind of attracted to money.” This explains his Bachelor degree in business, his “early” Bitcoin investment and his steady, if unexciting, day job […]
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Comic Travis Lindsay makes us LOL
Natal Day Comedy GALA Fri, Aug 2, 7:15pm; Casino Nova Scotia, 1983 Upper Water Street We asked comic Travis Lindsay—mainstay in the local scene—to tell us a joke before he hits the stage for the 10th annual Natal Day Comedy Gala, where he’ll share the bill with Pete Johansson, Cathy Jones and Mark Forward this […]
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Chanty Marostica’s uniting comedy
Chanty Marostica at Ha!ifax Comedy Fest LGBTQLMFAO w/Hal Sparks, Kyle Brownrigg, Andrew Johnston and more Friday, April 26, 8pm Casino Nova Scotia, 1983 Upper Water Street $30 The Nasty Show w/Drew Behm, Adam Delorey, Sophie Buddle and more Saturday, April 27, 8pm Casino Nova Scotia, 1983 Upper Water Street $35 Blending impressions with physical comedy, turning social […]
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K. Trevor Wilson fixes your life
Best of the Fest Saturday, November 25, 7:30pm Casino Nova Scotia, 1983 Upper Water Street $40 ticketatlantic.com During the first episode of Letterkenny, I thought: “this show should be required viewing for the citizenship exam!” It’s quintessentially Canadian and if you’re not watching—fix your life! One of the stars of the show, K. Trevor Wilson, […]
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The fighting Dave Downey celebrated at gala tribute
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Screen Nova Scotia rolls out award nominees
Screen Nova Scotia Awards Gala Thursday, May 4 Casino Nova Scotia The names are in. The nominees were announced for the third annual Screen Nova Scotia Awards Gala. Comedy duo Bette MacDonald and Maynard Morrison will be hamming it up as the hosts this year. “These awards celebrate the talent, creativity and vision that are […]
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Good Charlotte announce Halifax concert
Guys, seriously, what year is it? Good Charlotte is the latest early-aughts band to hit town with a big ticket show, taking over the Casino Saturday, April 22. (For those keeping track, their peers Billy Talent are coming to town in March and Simple Plan rocked the Scotiabank Centre last fall). Yep, the times may […]
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One legend to another
Thom Swift is a humble workhorse. On The Legend of Roy Black—his fourth solo record, 14th including collaborations—he took inspiration from both decades of touring and conversations with the album’s namesake musician in creating a timeless collection of roots songs. Swift describes Roy Black as an old friend. “We may only talk once a year, […]
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What comedians really think about the Halifax ComedyFest
They say laughter is the best medicine, so get ready for a healing dose. From now until Sunday, the Halifax ComedyFest treats the city to 31 comics who will make you laugh across five venues. Legends like Cathy Jones, Derek Edwards, Elvira Kurt and Sean Cullen are showcased alongside up-and-comers like Aisha Alfa, Ivan Decker […]
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Merritt’s privateers
Hosting the Merritt Awards is a familiar gig for local actor Marty Burt, but that doesn’t mean it’s a cakewalk. Burt, who returns to the podium for the fifth time for this celebration of the best in Nova Scotian theatre, says he walks a fine line. “When you’re roasting people who are your peers and […]
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Quick Q&A with Mojo Martin
So Friday the 13th has been seen as bad luck since the Jesus times. Did you know that? Rumour has it (i.e. the internet) that the origin of the superstition originates from the Son of God’s last supper on the eve of His crucifixion, Good Friday, as seen here in this little-known portraiture. The idea […]