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Blue Engine Premieres MacMillan's "We Are Africville"

NEWLY-COMMISSIONED WORK ABOUT AFRICVILLE IN “THE MARITIME MOSAIC: LET IT SHINE” Blue Engine String Quartet premieres a new work by Halifax’s Scott Macmillan, “We are Africville”, inspired by the nine stanza poem by Irvine Carvery on Tuesday, Feb. More...

Titz'n Glitz event chair wanted

Titz'n Glitz wants a powerful and passionate woman to tighten up her Bra Straps and Sling Titz'n Glitz into shape for 2010! You are passionate about raising money for Breast Cancer Survivors in financial need and you are someone who can attract and recruit a fabulous team of SUPERWOMEN with the skills and enthusiasm to create a fabulous 14th Gala Event! We know you're out there. More...

Support the Halifax All-City Music Program with Winterlude 2010

On Saturday, February 27 from 7:30 p.m. to midnight, at 1055 Marginal Road, the Fine Arts Parents Association present Winterlude 2010 at Pier 21.  The evening features live performances, dessert, cash bar and silent auction. More...

JazzEast Newsletter

Tonight's must see show, Friday fun and tonnes of love from JazzEast - Jazzi Halifax for Wednesday, December 16, 2010

I feel mushier than usual and cannot help saying that I hope your days off for the holiday turn out exactly like what you are picturing right now.

Q: What does saturnalia, candles, applications, friends and generousity have in common? Jazz In Halifax for Thursday, December 3

Take a lesson from Jerry. Three is the magic number (in the beginning) and the application is IT.

Simon Fisk returns, gifts for the bidding, radio treats, JazzEast party...and more fun [Jazz In Halifax Wednesday Nov 25]

Creative Music Workshop is in the spotlight for December. Simon Fisk and Dani Oore are in town for a workshop with Jerry Granelli, and, as the flagship of our music education programming, some of its students will be featured at the December 6th gala.

American jazz, Mediterranean mix, Russian art songs all for you TONIGHT!...and more

JAZZ IN HALIFAX | Thursday November 12 2009
Why do all of the rare cultural events have to happen in one night? We can do it, though. There are plenty of strategies to see it ALL.

01. GREETINGS - Spanish jazz cruise, Duane Andrews on youtube, etc
02. LAILA BIALI AND STING - Our gala guest's performance with Sting in NYC
03. NEW GUEST CLINICIANS - CMW brings you two new pulses this winter
04. JAZZ AROUND TOWN - Tonight is HOT and the rest of the month ain't too shabby either
05. JAZZEAST IS COOL - This way to make your association

November's Thursdays, Havana's Nights, creativity's feast...and other jazz bits

JAZZ IN HALIFAX | Wednesday November 4 2009
Halifax is one long festival this week. Some nights there is something good to see every hour.

01. GREETINGS - Your entertainment agent, JE AGM and new Stayner's pizzazz
02. HOORAH FOR MUSIC EDUCATION - What a TV producer, poet and fortune 50 CEO have in common
03. MUSIC, ART & LIFE - A weekend treat for the creative-entrenched and -curious
04. JAZZ AROUND TOWN - So much to see/hear!
05. JAZZEAST IS COOL - This way to make your association

Where the rockets are...and other jazzy bits

JAZZ IN HALIFAX | Friday October 30 2009

01. GREETINGS - Beautiful people and music, best new jazz, note from Lulu in Copenhagen
02. PRESENTS AND PRESENCE - JazzEast's Holiday gifts & concert
03. EXPAND YOUR MIND - The Creative Mind needs a yoga regimen
04. JAZZ AROUND TOWN - Just when you thought the Fall was winding down...
05. JAZZEAST IS COOL - You should be one of us (said hypnotically)

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If I had a choice, a beautiful mongrel would be mine...plus other jazz points to ponder

JAZZ IN HALIFAX | Wednesday October 21 2009
This week Halifax is bursting with cool things to do. JazzEast encourages you to go outside the lines of your usual day timer.

01. GREETINGS - The Wee Quiz results, JazzEast news, Holiday planning
02. HOT TICKET - Pick a beautiful mongrel and Sarah's birthday
03. EXPAND YOUR MIND - Jerry Granelli wants you to listen
04. JAZZ AROUND TOWN - some really weird and classic stuff for you
05. JAZZEAST IS COOL - In case you are wondering about us

Young pups, dog years and a pin filled map: the Men of Con Fusion...plus other treats Jazz In Halifax - Wednesday October 7 2009

01. An itch in the middle of my back quiz
02. Young pups, dog years and a pin filled map: the men of Con Fusion [World jazz]
03. Geordie Haley's endless search for new sounds [Improv jazz]
04. Jazz Around Town - NEW! Jazz during Nocturne, Upstream Music's 20th Anniversary Season and Dinuk Wijeratne's CD release concert

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Good day lovely jazz fans. Slim and keen. That is today's newsletter.

Jazz In Halifax - Wednesday October 7 2009

THE LATEST NEWS FOR YOU
01. Greetings | Manx, festival photos, Billy Hart, 2010 fest dates
02. Flamenco Con Fusion II | dancers, pianos, colours - one magic carpet ride
03. Special events | Jake Langley, Secret Music Project, Juan Martin
04. Thursday Night Jazz at Stayner’s | October is here
05. Workshops | guitarist Jake Langley, Nilan Perera, Sabian Vault Tour and African dance classes
06. Work opportunities | Farmer’s Markets
07. Jazz Around Town | Snapshot of the jazz scene

This weekend is Jazz Weekend. Jazz In Halifax - Thursday October 1 2009

THE LATEST NEWS FOR YOU
01. Greetings | Manx, festival photos, Billy Hart, 2010 fest dates
02. Flamenco Con Fusion II | dancers, pianos, colours - one magic carpet ride
03. Special events | Jake Langley, Secret Music Project, Juan Martin
04. Thursday Night Jazz at Stayner’s | October is here
05. Workshops | guitarist Jake Langley, Nilan Perera, Sabian Vault Tour and African dance classes
06. Work opportunities | Farmer’s Markets
07. Jazz Around Town | Snapshot of the jazz scene