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July 31 The legendary Guns n’ Roses guitarist flies solo, taking over the Cunard Centre on Marginal Road. Cunard Centre, 451-1221, www.ticketatlantic.com

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Kayaker Mark de Jonge competes in London Olympics

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July 22 to 29 Atlantic Canada’s largest gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender cultural festival returns—concerts, parties, art exhibitions, the always popular Dykes vs. Divas softball game on Halifax Common, a raucous downtown parade and more. halifaxpride.com

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July 27 The ’80s pop megastar plays an intimate concert in the Schooner Showroom. Casino Nova Scotia, 451-1221, www.ticketatlantic.com

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Guest blogger Megan Couture reports on the many highlights of the Georges Island Party. Georges Island concert – part Tall Ships celebration, part experimental litmus test – was completely sold-out last Saturday and highly anticipated. The first public event of its kind (my understanding is private events have been happening on the island for some time), the entertainment for the …

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Guest blogger Megan Couture reports on the latest announcement for the upcoming festival. After a bit of a vacation, I’m back and blogging! While I was away, Halifax Pop Explosion (HPX) unveiled its line-up for its 20th anniversary festival. I’ve basically been waiting for this announcement since the last one (HPX happened to be my first series of blogs for …

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Guest blogger Ben Boudreau is the local community manager for Yelp.com, a website featuring restaurant reviews by ordinary diners. He joins us to share some Halifax highlights. “I’m gluten free.” Those three words used to strike fear into the hearts of foodies. But this allergy that once put a damper on dining plans is quickly becoming a culinary consideration embraced by more local …

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Guest blogger Megan Couture reports on her fun-filled experience at Tall Ships 2012. This past week brought Tall Ships into our fine harbour, and thus brought our sleepy boardwalk back to life. What set this festival apart from Tall Ships of years gone by were the extras: the anniversary of the War of 1812 (walking tours and re-enactments), the addition …

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I make no secret about my affinity towards all things nautical. Be it traditional sailor stripes, anchor motifs or jaunty hats – I’m not afraid to let my Nova Scotia geek flag fly. With the tall ships majestically breezing through the harbour and Chester race week fast approaching, our lovely waters are graced with a bounty of sailboats in all shapes …

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July 23 Newfoundland’s indie darlings play a one-of-a-kind show to mark Tall Ships Challenge 2012. George’s Island, my-waterfront.ca

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