I love getting the chance to explore new shops outside of Halifax and such an opportunity presented itself this past weekend. Road-tripping yet again but this time to the lovely South Shore, my friend and I paid a visit to Dots & Loops Handmade on Lincoln Street in Lunenburg, after a lazy lunch at the Salt Shaker Deli (on the deck, …
Blogger Megan Couture picks her favourite shows from the 2012 Halifax Jazz Festival lineup. Jazzfest is an institution in Halifax. Every year, you can count on the festival to be varied, unpredictable and fun (Just like jazz! See what I did there?). This year is no exception. There really is something for everyone. It’s hard to pick a few shining …
Normally, Megan Couture blogs about music. This week, she shares another passion… Put on your helmets and kick up your kickstands party people—it’s Bike Week! Only in its infancy in HRM but gaining steam at an impressive rate, there’s a plethora of events, goings-on, and even discounts for cyclists all across our fine city. This is my first bike week …
May 28 The chamber-music festival kicks off with a performance by violinist Giora Schmidt (right), cellist Joshua Roman and pianist John Novacek. It continues through June 8. Dalhousie Arts Centre, 494-3820, www.scotiafestival.ns.ca
Continuing through May 27 May 27 is the final day for La Cage aux Folles, a hilarious and touching musical telling the story of Georges, the owner of a glitzy nightclub in the French Riviera, and Albin, his romantic partner and star attraction—the glamorous chanteuse Zaza. 429-7070, www.neptunetheatre.com
I don’t mean Halifax needs a new mayor in the October election; I mean Halifax needs a mayor now. Okay, technically we have one. Incumbent Peter Kelly is still in office, chairing Council meetings and, I assume, doing his job behind the scenes. But in terms of public leadership, our mayor has been pretty well invisible since February. Before the …
For years now, friends have been regaling me with tales of a mythical place called Hall’s Harbour and it’s one of the few destinations in Nova Scotia that has eluded me. Now, I know I’m straying somewhat from my shopping/fashion posts but I just need to mention what a special place this is. My friend and I finally made it …
To see Clorey in action, drop into Roy’s Lounge Monday to Friday, 2 p.m. to midnight. Tell him we sent you.
Buffett is bringing his show to Halifax on May 31 at the Lord Nelson Hotel in support of the Community Foundation of Nova Scotia.
May 19 Based on the poetry inspired by the Commedia del’arte character, An Evening with Pierrot featurs two pianists, a mime (Olga Primajk), a reader (Larry Bent) and soprano Allison Bent Angelo (right). Maritime Conservatory of Music, 423-0143, www.stcecilia.ca
If you catch a glimpse of Luke MacDonald riding in morning traffic, you probably won’t forget it.
For Nova Scotian expatriates, the dearth of authentic donairs only adds to the hardship of being away.
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