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Events



Dec
2
Sat
Art show: Capturing Nova Scotia @ Town Hall Arts & Cultural Centre
Dec 2 2023 @ 11:00 am – Jan 13 2024 @ 4:00 pm

CAPTURING NOVA SCOTIA

This beautiful joint art show with local photographers Marion Power and Linda Hall will be hanging on our gallery walls for the month of December and into January 2024.

Opening on Saturday December 2nd, and closing on Saturday January 13th, the show will be open Tuesday to Saturday from 11am to 4pm. Also during live shows and events. We will close for the holidays between December 24th and January 1st inclusive.

Join us for an opening reception on Saturday December 2nd from 6-8pm.

Marion Power has been photographing coastal areas around Nova Scotia’s South Shore for close to 25 years.

Her photography aims to highlight the dramatic beauty and power of natural land and seascapes. Her work often includes dramatic light conditions that convey the emotional impact of a scene.

Born and raised in Halifax, she has lived in Bridgewater for more than 45 years. Get in touch: marioncpower@gmail.com

Linda Hall will be showing her exhibit Barns of Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia has a rich history of farming and throughout the province there are numerous old farmsteads and old barns.  These old buildings have rich character, with interesting lines, textures, and colors.  Some are well maintained, and sadly some have been abandoned – either way, it is truly amazing how the carpentry of years ago has stood the test of time.

Linda enjoys exploring all types of photography, but landscapes, nature and rural settings represent much of her work and are closest to her heart. She is passionate about being outdoors and exploring our beautiful province.  Whether Linda is in the backcountry hiking or camping or whether she is out exploring backroads and coastal roads by car, she most often explores with a camera in hand, never wanting to miss that perfect moment in time.

Dec
9
Sat
Matt Andersen Holiday Show @ The Astor Theatre
Dec 9 @ 8:00 pm
*SECOND SHOW ADDED*
Friday December 8th and Saturday December 9th, 2023
Tickets are $54 in advance, $59 day of show (including tax and service charge) are available at the Astor Theatre box office (Tuesday through Friday 10am until 4pm), by phone at 902-354-5250 and online.
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Doors: 7pm | Show: 8pm
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Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Matt Andersen is taking the holiday party on the road. In his own words, “I’ll have some friends along with me to join in on the fun for the night. We’ll do up a mix of Holiday tunes and my own songs to warm us all up on a winter night.” It’s never too early to get in the spirit! When Andersen steps on stage, he brings a lifetime of music to every note he plays. Andersen’s stage presence is informed by decades of cutting his teeth in dusty clubs, dim-lit bars, and grand theatres all over the world, delivering soulful performances that run the gamut from intimate to wall-shaking. His latest album, The Big Bottle of Joy, is all about hard-won celebration; a dozen songs infused with raw blues-rock, rollicking Americana, thoughtful folk, and ecstatic gospel. In the studio, he’s always brought the same attention to detail and commitment to craft as he has to his live show, and the result – a multi-faceted and poignant body of work – has led him to amass over 26 million streams on Spotify and 26 million views on YouTube. In addition to headlining major festivals, clubs and theatres throughout North America, Europe, and Australia, he has shared the stage and toured with Marcus King, Beth Hart, Marty Stuart, Greg Allman, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Randy Bachman, Serena Ryder, Tab Benoit, and more.
Jan
20
Sat
Garrett Mason @ The Astor Theatre
Jan 20 @ 7:30 pm

Garrett Mason has been a bluesman since childhood. Raised in Truro, Nova Scotia, and playing his brand of blues all over Canada for over 20 years, Mason is known across the nation as one of, if not the best guitarists in the country. But don’t let the fancy fingers distract you too much; the guy can sing his butt off too. Blending blues, jazz, rock, soul, and country, since going solo some years back, Garrett is truly one of the most unique voices in Nova Scotia’s rich music scene.

Jan
27
Sat
Gypsy – A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac @ The Astor Theatre Liverpool
Jan 27 @ 7:30 pm

Gypsy is THE premiere Fleetwood Mac tribute band. They will take you back in your memory with all the great songs you’ve come to love.

Feb
1
Thu
Needle Felted Hearts Workshop @ The Astor Theatre Liverpool
Feb 1 @ 6:30 pm

Come out to the Astor Theatre for a fun filled evening making needle felted hearts in time for Valentine’s Day. Willo Treschow will teach you how to make and embellish hearts and you will create your own work of art on a heart. Or two.

Feb
9
Fri
Roland Grant @ The Astor Theatre
Feb 9 @ 7:30 pm

**UPDATED DATE, FEBRUARY 9TH 2024**

Tickets purchased for the original show will be valid for the new date.

Roland Grant is making a stop at the Astor before he jets to LA in March! He found plenty of new fans here when he performed with Ashley MacIsaac back in 2022. For a taste of what to expect, check out this video, filmed at the Astor!

“Grant’s relentless talent brings audiences to awestruck ovations… a breathtaking sight to witness.” Darryl Sterdan, Tinnitist

Guitar virtuoso, composer, and vocalist Roland Grant is garnering renown for a sweeping, dramatic live show that leaves every audience thrilled and entertained. With a unique crossover of rock with flamenco and Latin influences, his performance features a stellar band, and special guests in headline concerts. Recent appearances include opening a 10,500 seat ScotiaBank Centre concert event, opening for Kiefer Sutherland, and sharing the stage with multiplatinum-selling fiddler Ashley MacIsaac.

Roland’s studio releases to date are his debut album Equilibrium (2018) and his purely classical Piano Quintet (2021). As an orchestral composer, Roland’s Concerto for Guitar and Orchestra premiered in 2019 with the composer as soloist. Roland was awarded the prize for Best Tonal Music at the 2017 International Antonín Dvořák Composition Competition held in Prague, Czech Republic, of which he is a two-time finalist.

Roland is officially endorsed by Godin Guitars

Hear Roland speaking with Cathy Truelove and Dale Sewers from QCCR here!

Feb
17
Sat
Snowy Forest Watercolour Workshop with Kalen Roblee @ Town Hall Arts & Cultural Centre
Feb 17 @ 12:00 pm
Join Kalen Roblee on February 17th from 12-2pm or 3-5pm at the Town Hall Arts & Cultural Centre for this wonderful workshop.
In this session, Kalen will teach you the techniques used to create this peaceful forest scene.
All painting materials are provided, as well as a light snack!
$45 per person. Registration essential as places are limited. Call (902-354-5250) or email (boxoffice@astortheatre.ns.ca) the box office to register, open Tuesday to Saturday from 11am to 4pm.
Heather Rankin ~ Sounds of Cape Breton @ The Astor Theatre Liverpool
Feb 17 @ 7:30 pm

SOUNDS OF CAPE BRETON with HEATHER RANKIN is a musical journey of stories and song from her roots growing up in a musical family in Mabou, sharing her culture internationally with The Rankin Family, to writing her own music and continuing to strengthen her ties to her Gaelic language and heritage.

Heather is best known as a singer, songwriter, actor, and member of the 6X Juno Award winning band The Rankin Family. As a solo artist she has released two albums, A Fine Line (ECMA/Juno Nom.) and Imagine (ECMA Nom.) Her music video for “We Walk As One” (dir. Scott Simpson) was nominated for ECMA’s Fan’s Choice Video of the Year and her music video for “Titanically” (dir. Thom Fitzgerald) was nominated for ECMA and Music Nova Scotia Awards for Video of the Year. She has taken her solo show to venues across the country, including headlining the Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival, hosting Songwriters’ Circles at ECMA Week and at the Nova Scotia SummerFest, performing with the Cape Breton Orchestra at Celtic Colours, with Symphony NS, and with the Calgary Philharmonic. In February 2020 she brought her music to Celtic Connections in Glasgow. Since 2018 she has also been performing with Nova Scotian powerhouses Bette MacDonald, Lucy MacNeil, and Jenn Sheppard with their show Island Girls: a unique comedic and musical salute to Cape Breton. Heather was nominated for a 2019 ECMA for Fan’s Choice Entertainer of the Year. In 2017 Heather was named a Canada 150 Ambassador and she took part in the Canada C3 Expedition on Leg 2 between Montréal and Baie Comeau, where she co-wrote the song “River of Nations” with Alex Cuba and Andrea Menard. She has recorded and performed with many artists including The Chieftains, Johnny Reid, and Carly Simon. In addition to her live shows, Heather has recently been working with Bell TV On Demand on two different projects which showcase the culture and music traditions of Cape Breton..

Listen to Heather’s interview with Ashley-Rose and Nick on our QCCR radio show Stage & Screen.

Feb
22
Thu
Astor Theatre’s Winds of Change Presents: FOLLIES **Saturday February 24th cancelled** @ The Astor Theatre Liverpool
Feb 22 @ 7:30 pm

**The performance on Saturday February 24th has been cancelled due to the weather** The box office will be in touch with anyone who has tickets.

Set in 1971, in a decaying Broadway theatre, Follies revolves around a reunion of former showgirls, their reminiscences, and their enduring friendships. Amid the reminiscing, two couples confront some unpleasant truths about their past and present, coming face-to-face with the future. This Tony award-winning show features an iconic score by Stephen Sondheim, with show-stopping musical numbers that have captivated audiences for generations.

FOLLIES is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

Feb
23
Fri
Astor Theatre’s Winds of Change Presents: FOLLIES **Saturday February 24th cancelled** @ The Astor Theatre Liverpool
Feb 23 @ 7:30 pm

**The performance on Saturday February 24th has been cancelled due to the weather** The box office will be in touch with anyone who has tickets.

Set in 1971, in a decaying Broadway theatre, Follies revolves around a reunion of former showgirls, their reminiscences, and their enduring friendships. Amid the reminiscing, two couples confront some unpleasant truths about their past and present, coming face-to-face with the future. This Tony award-winning show features an iconic score by Stephen Sondheim, with show-stopping musical numbers that have captivated audiences for generations.

FOLLIES is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

Feb
24
Sat
Astor Theatre’s Winds of Change Presents: FOLLIES **Saturday February 24th cancelled** @ The Astor Theatre Liverpool
Feb 24 @ 7:30 pm

**The performance on Saturday February 24th has been cancelled due to the weather** The box office will be in touch with anyone who has tickets.

Set in 1971, in a decaying Broadway theatre, Follies revolves around a reunion of former showgirls, their reminiscences, and their enduring friendships. Amid the reminiscing, two couples confront some unpleasant truths about their past and present, coming face-to-face with the future. This Tony award-winning show features an iconic score by Stephen Sondheim, with show-stopping musical numbers that have captivated audiences for generations.

FOLLIES is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

Feb
25
Sun
Astor Theatre’s Winds of Change Presents: FOLLIES @ The Astor Theatre Liverpool
Feb 25 @ 2:00 pm

Set in 1971, in a decaying Broadway theatre, Follies revolves around a reunion of former showgirls, their reminiscences, and their enduring friendships. Amid the reminiscing, two couples confront some unpleasant truths about their past and present, coming face-to-face with the future. This Tony award-winning show features an iconic score by Stephen Sondheim, with show-stopping musical numbers that have captivated audiences for generations.

FOLLIES is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

Feb
29
Thu
Astor Theatre’s Winds of Change Presents: FOLLIES **Saturday February 24th cancelled** @ The Astor Theatre Liverpool
Feb 29 @ 7:30 pm

**The performance on Saturday February 24th has been cancelled due to the weather** The box office will be in touch with anyone who has tickets.

Set in 1971, in a decaying Broadway theatre, Follies revolves around a reunion of former showgirls, their reminiscences, and their enduring friendships. Amid the reminiscing, two couples confront some unpleasant truths about their past and present, coming face-to-face with the future. This Tony award-winning show features an iconic score by Stephen Sondheim, with show-stopping musical numbers that have captivated audiences for generations.

FOLLIES is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

Mar
1
Fri
Remembering Jackie Woodworth: A Retrospective Art Show @ The Astor Theatre Liverpool
Mar 1 @ 11:00 am – Mar 5 @ 4:00 pm
We are honored to be displaying the beautiful paintings of Jackie Woodworth (1942 to 2021) in our gallery for the month of March.
Jackie’s family has generously donated these paintings to raise funds for the following charities and nonprofit organizations: The Astor Theatre Society; St Gregory Catholic Church, Liverpool; The Liverpool Curling Club and The Hank Snow Society.
Please join us for a reception on Thursday March 7th at 6pm.
The exhibition is open throughout March from Tuesday to Saturday, 11am to 4pm, and closes on Thursday March 28th.
Astor Theatre’s Winds of Change Presents: FOLLIES **Saturday February 24th cancelled** @ The Astor Theatre Liverpool
Mar 1 @ 7:30 pm

**The performance on Saturday February 24th has been cancelled due to the weather** The box office will be in touch with anyone who has tickets.

Set in 1971, in a decaying Broadway theatre, Follies revolves around a reunion of former showgirls, their reminiscences, and their enduring friendships. Amid the reminiscing, two couples confront some unpleasant truths about their past and present, coming face-to-face with the future. This Tony award-winning show features an iconic score by Stephen Sondheim, with show-stopping musical numbers that have captivated audiences for generations.

FOLLIES is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

Mar
2
Sat
Polymer Cane Flower Workshop @ The Astor Theatre Liverpool
Mar 2 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

 

Participants will learn the basics of polymer clay – softening, rolling and cutting to create a flower cane. Students can exchange with each other to make a pendant from the mix of flowers.

A pendant and keychain will be made.

Ages 16+

Remembering Jackie Woodworth: A Retrospective Art Show @ The Astor Theatre Liverpool
Mar 2 @ 11:00 am – Mar 6 @ 4:00 pm
We are honored to be displaying the beautiful paintings of Jackie Woodworth (1942 to 2021) in our gallery for the month of March.
Jackie’s family has generously donated these paintings to raise funds for the following charities and nonprofit organizations: The Astor Theatre Society; St Gregory Catholic Church, Liverpool; The Liverpool Curling Club and The Hank Snow Society.
Please join us for a reception on Thursday March 7th at 6pm.
The exhibition is open throughout March from Tuesday to Saturday, 11am to 4pm, and closes on Thursday March 28th.
Astor Theatre’s Winds of Change Presents: FOLLIES **Saturday February 24th cancelled** @ The Astor Theatre Liverpool
Mar 2 @ 7:30 pm

**The performance on Saturday February 24th has been cancelled due to the weather** The box office will be in touch with anyone who has tickets.

Set in 1971, in a decaying Broadway theatre, Follies revolves around a reunion of former showgirls, their reminiscences, and their enduring friendships. Amid the reminiscing, two couples confront some unpleasant truths about their past and present, coming face-to-face with the future. This Tony award-winning show features an iconic score by Stephen Sondheim, with show-stopping musical numbers that have captivated audiences for generations.

FOLLIES is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

Mar
3
Sun
Astor Theatre’s Winds of Change Presents: FOLLIES **Saturday February 24th cancelled** @ The Astor Theatre Liverpool
Mar 3 @ 7:30 pm

**The performance on Saturday February 24th has been cancelled due to the weather** The box office will be in touch with anyone who has tickets.

Set in 1971, in a decaying Broadway theatre, Follies revolves around a reunion of former showgirls, their reminiscences, and their enduring friendships. Amid the reminiscing, two couples confront some unpleasant truths about their past and present, coming face-to-face with the future. This Tony award-winning show features an iconic score by Stephen Sondheim, with show-stopping musical numbers that have captivated audiences for generations.

FOLLIES is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

Mar
5
Tue
Remembering Jackie Woodworth: A Retrospective Art Show @ The Astor Theatre Liverpool
Mar 5 @ 11:00 am – Mar 9 @ 4:00 pm
We are honored to be displaying the beautiful paintings of Jackie Woodworth (1942 to 2021) in our gallery for the month of March.
Jackie’s family has generously donated these paintings to raise funds for the following charities and nonprofit organizations: The Astor Theatre Society; St Gregory Catholic Church, Liverpool; The Liverpool Curling Club and The Hank Snow Society.
Please join us for a reception on Thursday March 7th at 6pm.
The exhibition is open throughout March from Tuesday to Saturday, 11am to 4pm, and closes on Thursday March 28th.