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Mar
12
Sat
Alan Syliboy solo art show @ Town Hall Arts & Cultural Centre
Mar 12 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

An established Mi’kmaq artist, Alan Syliboy’s work is influenced by the indigenous Mi’kmaq rock drawing and quill weaving traditions. Working in acrylic and mixed media, Alan creates vibrantly coloured images exploring the themes of family, searching, spirituality, struggle, and strength. The use of layering symbols and mark making creates depth and texture in Alan’s work.

Mar
16
Wed
Alan Syliboy solo art show @ Town Hall Arts & Cultural Centre
Mar 16 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

An established Mi’kmaq artist, Alan Syliboy’s work is influenced by the indigenous Mi’kmaq rock drawing and quill weaving traditions. Working in acrylic and mixed media, Alan creates vibrantly coloured images exploring the themes of family, searching, spirituality, struggle, and strength. The use of layering symbols and mark making creates depth and texture in Alan’s work.

Mar
17
Thu
Alan Syliboy solo art show @ Town Hall Arts & Cultural Centre
Mar 17 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

An established Mi’kmaq artist, Alan Syliboy’s work is influenced by the indigenous Mi’kmaq rock drawing and quill weaving traditions. Working in acrylic and mixed media, Alan creates vibrantly coloured images exploring the themes of family, searching, spirituality, struggle, and strength. The use of layering symbols and mark making creates depth and texture in Alan’s work.

Mar
18
Fri
Alan Syliboy solo art show @ Town Hall Arts & Cultural Centre
Mar 18 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

An established Mi’kmaq artist, Alan Syliboy’s work is influenced by the indigenous Mi’kmaq rock drawing and quill weaving traditions. Working in acrylic and mixed media, Alan creates vibrantly coloured images exploring the themes of family, searching, spirituality, struggle, and strength. The use of layering symbols and mark making creates depth and texture in Alan’s work.

Maritime Marionettes – Molly and the Oak Island Treasure @ Astor Theatre
Mar 18 @ 12:30 pm

Her uncle sang of a treasure hidden deep in the Oak Island ground.
With the help of a friend who shares wisdom, this treasure could surely be found.
Another voice whispers softly to her spirit as she points to the wind. Her fortune, read by the witch Dianna, foretold treasure and an unknown friend.
The treasure they seek will allude them like the wind that pushes their sails.
They’re helped by the Mik’maq Boy, Ulgimmo, and a friendly humpback whale.
So come sailing with Molly and Pixie and be charmed as this tale is told. For a treasure awaits all who join us to watch Molly’s adventure unfold.
Molly, and her fairy friend, set out on her boat for a marvelous adventure in search of buried treasure. They gain the wisdom of a newfound Mik’maq friend along the way.

Exquisitely handcrafted wooden marionettes come to life in the hands of Heather and Darryll Taylor, enchanting children and parents alike. A treasure hunt for self-discovery, Molly and the Oak Island Treasure will touch your heart and awaken the child in us all.

Molly and the Oak Island Treasure features nine marionettes and an array of shadow puppets for the ethereal ocean scenes. An original 46 minute production suitable for all ages, the show has a rich Maritime theme and embraces a positive self-esteem message for young people. Molly and the Oak Island Treasure premiered in 1994 and has since toured Atlantic Canada, Ontario, Quebec, Hawaii, Bermuda and France.

“Marvelously produced…amazingly life-like marionettes and a delightful story.” –Bancroft Times

“Amazing show… not often we are able to find something that engages grades P-6 alike.:)” – Adrienne Blumenthal, – Porter’s Lake Elementary School

Script: Darryll and Heather Taylor
Marionettes: Bruce Wood, Heather Taylor
Voices: Deborah Allen, Jamie Bradley, Kelti MacMillan, Elizabeth Murphy, Darryll Taylor
Costumes: Robert Doyle
Original Music: Quita Gray
Instrumentation: Quita Gray,
the Barra MacNeils
Humpback Whale Sounds: Dr. Roger Payne & NYZS/the Wildlife Conservation Society
Project assisted by: the Canada/Nova Scotia Cooperation Agreement on Cultural Development, Cultural Affairs Division of the Nova Scotia Department of Education.

Mar
19
Sat
Alan Syliboy solo art show @ Town Hall Arts & Cultural Centre
Mar 19 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

An established Mi’kmaq artist, Alan Syliboy’s work is influenced by the indigenous Mi’kmaq rock drawing and quill weaving traditions. Working in acrylic and mixed media, Alan creates vibrantly coloured images exploring the themes of family, searching, spirituality, struggle, and strength. The use of layering symbols and mark making creates depth and texture in Alan’s work.

Reeny Smith *RESCHEDULED* @ Astor Theatre
Mar 19 @ 7:30 pm

A songwriter, musician and producer, Reeny delivers magic every time she hits the stage.

Her extraordinary vocals, confident presence and energetic live show make for a truly unforgettable, entertainment experience. She has always been inspired and nurtured by her family and friends growing up in North Preston, singing and playing in church choirs and celebrating important family occasions with music.

Reeny will be joined on the Astor stage by her family band for an unforgettable evening.

Mar
23
Wed
Alan Syliboy solo art show @ Town Hall Arts & Cultural Centre
Mar 23 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

An established Mi’kmaq artist, Alan Syliboy’s work is influenced by the indigenous Mi’kmaq rock drawing and quill weaving traditions. Working in acrylic and mixed media, Alan creates vibrantly coloured images exploring the themes of family, searching, spirituality, struggle, and strength. The use of layering symbols and mark making creates depth and texture in Alan’s work.

Mar
24
Thu
Alan Syliboy solo art show @ Town Hall Arts & Cultural Centre
Mar 24 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

An established Mi’kmaq artist, Alan Syliboy’s work is influenced by the indigenous Mi’kmaq rock drawing and quill weaving traditions. Working in acrylic and mixed media, Alan creates vibrantly coloured images exploring the themes of family, searching, spirituality, struggle, and strength. The use of layering symbols and mark making creates depth and texture in Alan’s work.

Mar
25
Fri
Alan Syliboy solo art show @ Town Hall Arts & Cultural Centre
Mar 25 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

An established Mi’kmaq artist, Alan Syliboy’s work is influenced by the indigenous Mi’kmaq rock drawing and quill weaving traditions. Working in acrylic and mixed media, Alan creates vibrantly coloured images exploring the themes of family, searching, spirituality, struggle, and strength. The use of layering symbols and mark making creates depth and texture in Alan’s work.

Mar
26
Sat
Alan Syliboy solo art show @ Town Hall Arts & Cultural Centre
Mar 26 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

An established Mi’kmaq artist, Alan Syliboy’s work is influenced by the indigenous Mi’kmaq rock drawing and quill weaving traditions. Working in acrylic and mixed media, Alan creates vibrantly coloured images exploring the themes of family, searching, spirituality, struggle, and strength. The use of layering symbols and mark making creates depth and texture in Alan’s work.

Mar
27
Sun
World Theatre Day Celebration @ Astor Theatre
Mar 27 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Join us to celebrate World Theatre Day with an afternoon of theatre, music, and dance.
Our celebration will feature:
– A scene from the Breath of Fresh Air’s upcoming production, We Open Tomorrow Night?!
– Ashely Goodwin singing musical theatre and opera selections
– A medley of song and dance from Journey to Sable Island
– Showing of the finalists and winners of LITF’s virtual theatre festival, Short Cuts.
General seating. Admission by donation. Proceeds will be used for Astor Theatre youth programs.
Mar
30
Wed
Alan Syliboy solo art show @ Town Hall Arts & Cultural Centre
Mar 30 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

An established Mi’kmaq artist, Alan Syliboy’s work is influenced by the indigenous Mi’kmaq rock drawing and quill weaving traditions. Working in acrylic and mixed media, Alan creates vibrantly coloured images exploring the themes of family, searching, spirituality, struggle, and strength. The use of layering symbols and mark making creates depth and texture in Alan’s work.

The Hello Darlins @ Astor Theatre
Mar 30 @ 7:30 pm
What happens when a few of Canada’s most in-demand session musicians decide to create something new? You get ‘THE HELLO DARLINS’.
The Hello Darlins is an award winning collective of artists and special guests. Led by Mike Little, Murray Pulver, Candace Lacina and a powerhouse cast, the band combines all of their skills and influences to forge a distinct hybrid of country, gospel and blues like no other. Their work with artists includes a list that ranges from Shania Twain, The Crashtest Dummies, as well as the late B.B. King and more.
The project is often referred to as “The Broken Social Scene of Americana” due to the number of professional musicians and guests performed with. Some of the artists and friends they have collaborated with so far include: Clayton Bellamy (Roadhammers), Murray Pulver (Crashtest Dummies), Joey Landreth (Bros Landreth), Matt Kelly (City & Colour), Tammy Rogers (Grammy Award winning SteelDrivers) and Matt Andersen. The future possibilities for collaborations and partnerships are endless…and will hold many surprises!
Mar
31
Thu
Alan Syliboy solo art show @ Town Hall Arts & Cultural Centre
Mar 31 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

An established Mi’kmaq artist, Alan Syliboy’s work is influenced by the indigenous Mi’kmaq rock drawing and quill weaving traditions. Working in acrylic and mixed media, Alan creates vibrantly coloured images exploring the themes of family, searching, spirituality, struggle, and strength. The use of layering symbols and mark making creates depth and texture in Alan’s work.

Apr
8
Fri
A Breath of Spring – a group art show @ Town Hall Arts & Cultural Centre
Apr 8 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Our first group show of the year opens in the Town Hall Arts & Cultural Centre on April 8th and runs until May 7th. The show features works from more than 15 artists from across the South Shore, both established and emerging, some of whom are exhibiting in the Town Hall for the first time.

Join us on Thursday April 7th for an opening reception, 6pm – 8pm.

Apr
9
Sat
A Breath of Spring – a group art show @ Town Hall Arts & Cultural Centre
Apr 9 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Our first group show of the year opens in the Town Hall Arts & Cultural Centre on April 8th and runs until May 7th. The show features works from more than 15 artists from across the South Shore, both established and emerging, some of whom are exhibiting in the Town Hall for the first time.

Join us on Thursday April 7th for an opening reception, 6pm – 8pm.

Apr
10
Sun
Epic EAGLES Tribute – April 10th, 2022 **RESCHEDULED** @ Astor Theatre
Apr 10 @ 7:30 pm

RESCHEDULED to April 10th 2022

Canada’s Definitive Eagles Tribute Band performs the Greatest Hits of The Eagles. Featuring Dean Young, the former Lead Vocalist of ‘Hotel California – The Original Eagles Tribute’, back in the saddle again with an all-star cast. “You can check out anytime you like, but you can never leave……”

Apr
13
Wed
A Breath of Spring – a group art show @ Town Hall Arts & Cultural Centre
Apr 13 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Our first group show of the year opens in the Town Hall Arts & Cultural Centre on April 8th and runs until May 7th. The show features works from more than 15 artists from across the South Shore, both established and emerging, some of whom are exhibiting in the Town Hall for the first time.

Join us on Thursday April 7th for an opening reception, 6pm – 8pm.

Apr
14
Thu
A Breath of Spring – a group art show @ Town Hall Arts & Cultural Centre
Apr 14 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Our first group show of the year opens in the Town Hall Arts & Cultural Centre on April 8th and runs until May 7th. The show features works from more than 15 artists from across the South Shore, both established and emerging, some of whom are exhibiting in the Town Hall for the first time.

Join us on Thursday April 7th for an opening reception, 6pm – 8pm.