i crave avery Another reason to look forward to 2011: the ever-intriguing In the Dead of Winter lineup, now in its sixth year. I have missed C.R. Avery the last few times he’s been in Halifax but luckily he’s being brought back for another round. The festival also features Rae Spoon, Oh Susanna, Mary Gauthier, Snailhouse, Paper Beat Scissors, The Once and many others. Jenn Grant will be closing off the fest with a release show for her upcoming album Honeymoon Punch. For a complete list of artists, go to thecoast.ca. The festival runs January 26-29th. 2011 Performers: Jenn GrantMary
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Halifax Pride receives Hallmark status from city
We know you’ll click with The Cliks, July 25. You’ve come a long way, baby: It was only 21 years ago that 75 men and women—-some in face-concealing masks—-marched in the city’s first Pride parade. Last Tuesday, city council voted to give the Halifax Pride Festival hallmark status, which means that it considers the annual […]