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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...

Festival Tent

Festival Tent

Address: Spring Garden Road at Queen Street

Located at the corner of Spring Garden and Queen Streets, the festival big top is the heart of the festival during the daylight hours. With free concerts from noon to 6pm, the festival tent offers something for everyone. Ticketed concerts in the evenings feature some of the finest musicians from around the globe. All ages until 7pm. 19 + after 7pm unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Festival Tent Passes and All Events passes honoured.