Halifax has lost country music veteran Gordie Roach at 73 years old. Roach performed until the end of his life, collaborating with local musicians such as Al Tuck and Tyler Messick long after losing his ability to play guitar in the early 2000s. Roach was present in the music community, recognizable at shows by his […]
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Strengthening live music in Halifax
James Boyle already sees Halifax as a “music city,” but he thinks a live music strategy could help “make it stronger.” “It’s the infrastructure that can change the city into a strong event city—or work towards corroding the reputation we have as an incredible place to visit,” says Boyle, executive director of the Halifax Pop […]
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Salt-N-Pepa is coming to Halifax
Time to dig out the big earrings and bright bodysuits—an all-star ’90s dance party is headed this way in May. Headlined by Salt-N-Pepa and featuring names like Biz Markie and Color Me Badd, the I Love The ’90s Tour be Halifax’s chance to push it real good. Tickets for the May 24 show (which takes […]
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Ten electric weekend picks
10 Bud Bowl Sunday Oasis is making the most of Super Bowl Sunday with an indoor tailgate party. Perfect vibes no matter if you’re there for the game or for Gaga. 9 Heavy Thursday // Friday // Saturday // Sunday A one-man show sifting through weighty subjects surrounding dieting (like body image and eating disorders) […]
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Ten rad weekend picks
10 Lisa Richard’s album release show Sunday The 2015 CBC Searchlight top-10 finalist shares her country-infused debut with a matinee show at Freeman’s in Sackville. 9 Sip ‘n’ Shuck Friday This delicious evening of Nova Scotia’s finest is all about local booze (the sip) and seafood—including, of course, oysters (the shuck). It’s the perfect way […]
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Ten picks for a wild weekend
10 In Conversation With…Tonya Williams Thursday The former The Young and the Restless star hits the Alderney Landing Theatre for some real talk. Get the details here. 9 Turn The Heat Up: African Dance Saturday Brush up your moves at these classes teaching traditional African dance, dancehall and Afrobeats styles. Email admin@mcafricancamps.com to register and […]
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A live music strategy for Halifax might be on its way
Music in Halifax may be going through some changes—hopefully positive ones—if a motion by south end councillor Waye Mason goes ahead. At Thursday’s meeting of the Community Planning and Economic Development committee, Mason is asking for a live music strategy for HRM. An “industry-led live music working group” would be put together to develop the […]
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Ten totally-cool weekend picks
10 I Never Want To Grow Up Thursday // Friday Powerful, real-looking portraits of adult women layered over pastel backgrounds and paired with classic childhood items (like a stuffed unicorn) are giving us a case of Peter Pan syndrome. See them at the Corridor Gallery. 9 Dilly Dally After Hours Thursday Shake off the winter […]
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SNEAK PEEK: Cryptorips’ “Surya”
To celebrate tonight’s “Glenwood G.G./Hau Kea” 7” release (Thursday, January 12, 8pm at The Seahorse Tavern with Unreal Thought and Future Girls with DJ Loukas Stilldrunk, $7), Dartmouth’s own Cryptorips has given us an exclusive, never before heard track off its upcoming full length. “Surya” is a supremely heavy song about complete badass figure skater […]
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The Big Sing is the choir of your dreams
New year’s resolution 2017: Do more things that scare you. Although, truthfully, with events this low pressure there’s no reason to be scared. So if you’ve resolved to do more totally fun and not at all scary things in 2017 you might want to check out The Big Sing. Launching this Monday, January 9 at […]
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Seven weekend picks that are better than Netflix
7 Beginner Series: Shelf/Wine Holder Workshop Sunday This aimed-at-newbies class teaches you some handy woodworking skills by building a (totally awesome) shelf from start to finish. And if you wanna use your shelf for storing bottles, so much the better. Get all the details here. 6 Bahnahnah Dance Party Friday DJs Fadzwa, Shyshaya, Fancy Pants […]
