STAGE March 10-18/08

An Evening of Contemporary Dance: Featuring dancers from the Atlantic Region and the Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts School of Dance. Saturday, 7:30 p.m., DANSpace, Grafton Street, Halifax.

The Cripple of Inishmaan: A play about a famed director from Hollywood who arrives on one of the three remote Aran Islands off Galway in the West of Ireland to begin filming a movie. A boy, Cripple Billy, is determined to cross the sea and audition for the American. To Saturday and March 12 to 15, 8 p.m., Saturday matinees on Saturday and March 15 at 2 p.m., Lower Denton Theatre, Acadia University, Wolfivlle.

Freints (Buds): Two-act musical celebrating friends. Petrie’s Halifax Feast Theatre. Call 420-1840 for reservations.Happy Days: Beckett’s offbeat examination of life’s little routines following the trials of Maggie, her revolver and her bag of goodies that keep her busy from day to day. To Sunday. Thursday and Friday, 8 p.m., Saturday 4 and 8:30 p.m., Sunday 2 and 7:30 p.m., Neptune Theatre, Halifax. The Retreat From Moscow: William Nicholson’s play about a disintegrating marriage. Opens Friday; runs to March 30. Neptune Theatre, Halifax.

A Matter of Heart: A theatrical celebration of the songs and stories of the Canadian musician, Stan Rogers, through Sunday. Eastern Front Theatre, Dartmouth. A Night in the Theatre: A play within a play. A comedy with subtle undertones that explores the state of marriage. To Saturday. Pond Playhouse. Call 477-2663 for reservations.

The Odd Couple: Foghorn Theatre presents a play about a pair of long time friends and recent divorces who move in together and discover that they are completely incompatible as roommates. To Saturday, 8 p.m., nightly. Bus Stop Theatre, 2203 Gottingen St., Halifax.

Raqs Hupnotique: Cabaret Serpentine presents a show featuring bellydancers from Halifax including Laura Selenzi, Elinor Crosby, Mahari Tribal, more. Saturday, Sunday, 8:30 p.m., Club Caliente, 5680 Spring Garden Rd., Halifax.

I Shot the Sheriff: Come and solve this murder-mystery and groove along to rock and roll hits. To June 1, Grafton Street Dinner Theatre, Halifax. Call Amy at 425-1961 for reservations.

The Vagina Monologues: Presented by the Mount Saint Vincent University’s English Society in partnership with the Women’s Interest Collective. Preformed by students, professors and actresses in support of stopping violence against women. All proceeds go towards assisting charities in Afghanistan and Tanzania. Friday and Saturday, 6:30 p.m., Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax. Call 443-6396 for tickets.

Women in White: A murder mystery play set in a 1950s residential nursing school with an all female cast. Today to Sunday, 8 p.m., The Bauer Theatre, Antigonish. Call 267-3333 for tickets.

MUSEUMS March 10-18/08

Admiral Digby Museum: Great Maritimes Achievers in Sciences and Technology exhibit, Digby.

Annapolis Valley Macdonald Museum: Pickled Beans and Candied Dreams. Featuring candy and preservatives, to March 31. 825-6116. Middleton.

Antigonish Heritage Museum: Mondays to Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon, 1-5 p.m. Antigonish.

Colchester Historical Society Museum: Winter exhibit, celebrate 100 years of scouting in Nova Scotia. Running until April, Truro.

Debert Military Museum: WWII Russian photos; WWII, Cold War, Communications memorabilia. 662-2860, Debert.

Discovery Centre: Climate change exhibit. To April, Halifax.

Fisherman’s Life Museum: Hooked mat display, Mondays to Saturdays 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sundays 1-5:30 p.m., Jeddore Oyster Pond.

The Gallery of Hooked Rugs: Unique series of rugs, Grenfell mats, 667-0988, Amherst.

Greenwood Military Aviation Museum: Paintings, aircraft park, more. Tuesdays to Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., CFB Greenwood.

Halifax & South Western Railway Museum: 634-3184, 11188 Hwy. 3, Lunenburg.

Mahone Bay Settlers Museum: Catherine’s Wind Up Toys; Through the Lens: Blockhouse Remembered. 624-6263, Mahone Bay.

Maritime Command Museum: Discover Canada’s Navy, uniforms, models, medals, more. Halifax.

Museum of Natural History: Arctic Adventure, To May 25; Sila: Clue Into Climate Change, To May 25; Live Bees, Reptile roundups, tours, Gus the Tortoise, bug cooking, Nature-a-la-Carte, illustrated talks. Halifax.

North Shore Archives: Hours, 657-3500, 657-2086. Creamery Square, Tatamagouche.

O’Dell House Museum: Tools of the Trade, Coopering in the Annapolis Royal Region, more. 532-7754. Annapolis Royal.

Pier 21 Canada’s Immigration Museum: Follow in the footsteps of the 1.5 million Canadians who passed through Pier 21, Halifax.

Out of the Fog Museum: Lighthouse life. Hours, 358-2108. Half Island Cove.

Queens County Museum: Local history. Mondays to Saturdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Liverpool.

Shearwater Museum: Hours, 720-1083, Dartmouth.

Sunrise Trail Museum: Local history. 657-2429, 657-3500, Tatamagouche.

Thomas H. Raddall Research Centre: Genealogical research material. Mondays to Saturdays, 9 a.m. -5p.m., Liverpool.

FILMS New Mar 10-18/08

OPENING THIS WEEK

10,000 B. C.:
A prehistoric story that follows a mammoth hunter through uncharted territory to secure the future of his tribe.
Starring: Cliff Curtis, Camilla Belle, more. Bayers Lake, Lower Sackville, Dartmouth Crossing, Sydney, Truro, Amherst, New Glasgow, Antigonish, New Minas, Bridgewater.

The Bank Job:
A car dealer with a dodgy past and new family has always avoided major-league scams. But when a beautiful model offers him a lead on a foolproof bank hit the man recognizes the opportunity of a lifetime.
Starring: Jason Statham, Saffron Burrows, more.
Showing at: Bayers Lake, Dartmouth Crossing.

College Road Trip:
When an overachieving high school student decides to travel around the country to choose the perfect college, her overprotective cop father decides to accompany her in order to keep her safe.
Starring: Martin Lawrence, Raven-Symoné, more.
Showing at: Bayers Lake, Lower Sackville, Sydney, Truro, New Glasgow, Antigonish, New Minas, Bridgewater.Miss Pettigrew Lives For A Day:
In 1939, Miss Guinevere Pettigrew (Frances McDormand), a middle-aged London governess, finds herself unfairly dismissed from her job.
Starring: Amy Adams. Park Lane.

SPECIAL SCREENINGS

• The Princess Bride: A fairy tale complete with swordplay, giants, an evil prince, a beautiful princess. All proceeds go to Lewa Chidren’s Home in Eldort, Kenya. Sunday, 1:20 p.m., Oxford Theatre, Halifax.
• The Tracy Fragments: A story about a 15 year-old girl who winds up naked under a shower curtain at the back of a bus, looking for her little brother Sonny, who thinks he’s a dog. Monday, 7 p.m., Empire Theatres Park Lane, Halifax.
• Youth Without Youth: A love story set in Europe before WWII. A professor is changed by a massive event that leads him to explore the mysteries of life. Today, 7 p.m., Empire Theatre, Sydney. LAST CHANCE

• Untraceable: An FBI agent is tasked with hunting down a seemingly untraceable serial killer who posts live videos of his victims on the Internet. Showing at: Bayers Lake.
• Atonement: A 13-year-old girl, irrevocably changes the course of several lives when she accuses her older sister’s lover of a crime he did not commit. Showing at: Bayers Lake.
• National Treasure: Book of Secrets: A treasure hunter looks to discover the truth behind the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
  Showing at: Dartmouth.

COMMUNITY EVENTS Mar. 10 - 18/08

Blood Donor Clinics: Today, 5-8 p.m., Milford Recreation Centre; Friday, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Saint Mary’s University Loyola Building, Halifax; Monday, 5-7:30 p.m., Pictou Armouries; Monday, 5-8:30 p.m., Sackville Pentecostal Assembly Church Hall; 5-8 p.m., Mount Uniacke Fire Hall; Tuesday, noon-3 and 5-8 p.m., Summer Street Industries, New Glasgow; Wednesday, 1-3 and 5-9, NSCC Pictou Campus Gym; Wednesday, 5-8:30 p.m., St. Peter’s School, Dartmouth.

Community Dance: Music by Metro Fiddlers. Today, 7:30 p.m., Eastern Passage/Cow Bay Lions Club.

Word on the Street Halifax General Meeting: Today, 7 p.m., 5516 Spring Garden Road, second-floor boardroom, Halifax.

Powerful Voices for Change: An event supporting women’s rights in South Africa and Nova Scotia. Featuring women’s rights advocate Glenise Levendal. Today, 7-8:30 p.m., Dalhousie Student Union Building, Halifax.

Circle Singing: A class for creative vocalization, hearing harmony, solo and group singing. Starting today, running every Thursday, 5:30 p.m. until May 26. Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts, 6199 Chebucto Road, Halifax. Call 423-6995 to register.

Picasso Public Lecture: Presented by Dr. Francoise Lucbert. Today, 7:30 p.m., KTS Lecture Hall, 6350 Coburg Road, Halifax.

Women of Music Society Meeting: Today, 1 p.m., Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts, 6199 Chebucto Road, Halifax.

Alcoholics Anonymous Mid-winter Roundup: A meeting to become more educated about the Alcoholics Anonymous program. Friday to Sunday, Sydney Academy High School, Sydney. Call Dan for more information at 562-7223.

Interfaith Prayer Breakfast: Friday, 8 a.m., The Gathering Place, Stadacona Faith Centre, CFB Halifax.

Halifax Fashion Show Fundraiser: Featuring DJ Trixx, silent auction, more. Sponsored by the students of Activists Worldwide AIDS/HIV Reproductive Education. Saint Mary’s University. Friday, 6 p.m., Halifax Westin Nova Scotia Hotel.

World Day of Prayer Service: Friday, 7 p.m., St. David’s United Church, Lake Echo.

Bryony House Annual International Women’s Day Dinner and Silent Auction: Saturday, 6 p.m., silent auction begins, 7 p.m., dinner and entertainment. The World Trade and Convention Centre, 1800 Argyle Street, Halifax. Call 429-9001 for tickets. Or visit www.bryonyhouse.ca/events.htm

Noel Legion Country Dance: Music by C&M Country, Saturday, 9 p.m., Noel Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.

Round and Square Dance: Music by Glen Graham and Friends. Saturday, 9 p.m., Cedar’s Hall, Sydney.

Indoor Flea Market: Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion 147, Upper Musquodoboit.

Dance: Music by Leroy Bennett and Raw Country, Saturday, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Nine Mile River Community Centre.

Halifax Ladies Music Club Meeting: Saturday, 10:30 a.m., McAloney Room, Dalhousie Arts Centre, Halifax.

Stewiacke Legion Dance: Music by Olde Tyme Country, Saturday, 8 p.m., Stewiacke Legion.

International Women’s Day Celebration: Featuring a potluck and entertainment. Saturday, beginning at 5 p.m., Saint Matthew’s Church Hall, Barrington Street, Halifax.

Music Jam: All musicians and their instruments welcome. Sunday, 2-4 p.m., St. Luke’s Church Hall, Rhodes Corner, Lunenburg Co.

Dartmouth Volksmarch Walk: Cole Harbour Walkabout, Sunday, 10 a.m., meeting at Cole Harbour Place parking lot.

Memorial Society First Meeting: Learn more about how the society will work. Sunday, 2-4 p.m., Frazee room, New Academic Building, King’s College, Halifax.

Roast Beef Supper: Sunday, 4:30-6 p.m., Emmanuel Church Hall, 322 Herring Cove Rd., Spryfield.

YWCA Take a Breath Smoking Cessation Program for Women: Find out how nutrition, yoga and lifestyle changes can help you stop smoking. Program starts Monday, 1-3 p.m., Bayers Westwood Family Resources Centre, 3499 McAlpine Ave., Halifax. Call 454-9444 to register.

Yoga Classes: Beginning Tuesday, 12:30-2:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 1300 Oxford St., Halifax. Call 422-5203 to register.

Charles Crosby Book Release: The public is invited for the launch of Charles Crosby’s latest book entitled Backskin. Wednesday, 7 p.m., Keshen Goodman Public Library, 330 Lacewood Dr., Halifax.

CLUBS Mar 10 - 17/08

Bearly’s House of Blues and Ribs: Morgan Davis, today; Matchstick Mike and the Grass Mountian Hobo’s, Friday, Saturday; Blues Jam with Brad Conrad, Sundays; Roger Howse Unplugged, Tuesdays, Karaoke with Mimi, Wednesdays. 1269 Barrington St., Halifax.

Bitter End: DJ Nigel Lutes, Mondays. 1572 Argyle St., Halifax.

Bubbles Mansion: DJ Savory, Fridays; DJ Doug Phresh, Saturdays, 5287 Prince St., Halifax.

Celtic Corner: Mike Forbes, Gig Dogs, today to Saturday; Jerry MacPhee, Friday matinee, 69 Alderney Dr., Dartmouth.

Cheers: Universal Language, to Saturday, Shameless, Wednesday to March 15; Karaoke with Jackie Smith, Mondays; Sam Moon and Rick Gautreau, Fridays, 1743 Grafton St., Halifax.

Club Caliente: Free dance lessons, Mondays to Wednesdays. 5680 Spring Garden Rd., Halifax.

Coach’s Pub: Rocket and Angelo Karaoke, Thursdays, 225 Sackville Dr., Sackville.

Colby Ale House: Dave Goyetche Trio, Friday, 900 Cole Harbour Rd., Cole Harbour.

Dave Doolittles: Video DJ, today, Friday; Karaoke with Mike Gough, Saturdays, 90 Tacoma Dr., Dartmouth.

Deco Restaurant: Live Jazz, Fridays, DJ D-Yazz, Tuesdays, 5518 Spring Garden Rd., Halifax.

The Dome: DJ Doug Phresh, Thursdays, 1726 Argyle St., Halifax.

Dooly’s: Karaoke with Jackie Smith, Thursdays, Downsview Mall, Sackville.

Dutchie’s Pub: Jimmy Ralph and Jeff Bonang, Sundays, 3671 Dutch Village Rd., Halifax.

Economy Shoe Shop: Monday jazz with Chromatic Trio, 1663 Argyle Street, Halifax.

Finbar’s Irish Pub: The MacDonald Brothers, Friday; Spyder MacDonald, Saturday, Friday; Terry Edmunds, Saturdays, 1595 Bedford Highway, Bedford.

The Frigate: Keith Andrews, Fridays, just below Pogue Fado, 1581 Barrington St., Halifax.

Gus’ Pub: Reels, Ruth Minnikin, today; Windom Earl, Wax Manniquin, more, Saturday, 2605 Agricola St., Halifax.

Hamachi Steak House: A little jazz with your steak, Wednesdays, 1477 Lower Water St., Halifax.

Harbourfront: Big Fish, today to Saturday, today to Saturday, Halifax Casino.

Jolly Mug Pub: Side Kixx, Sundays, 15 Lakeland St., Halifax.

The Lower Deck: Shameless, to Saturday; Signal Hill, to March 15, Historic Properties, Halifax waterfront.

The Marquee: Fast Times with The Rub, today, Lifted, Wednesdays, 2037 Gottingen St., Halifax.

Montes Showbar: Wired, Friday, Blueberry Grunt, Saturday, 245 Waverley Rd., Dartmouth.

Mosaic: KJ Cam and Dr. Relax, Thursdays, 1584 Argyle St., Halifax.

The Old Triangle: Jimmy Sweeney and Kevin Roach, today to Saturday, David Stone, Saturday; Dave MacIsaac and Louis Benoit, Tuesday; Open Session with Erin Dempsey, Wednesday, 5136 Prince St., Halifax.

The Palace: DJ Smooooth Steve, Fridays, Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, 1721 Brunswick St., Halifax.

Parkside Pub and Grill: Open Mike with Jimmy Ralph, today, Last Call, Friday, Saturday, 14 Highfield Park Dr., Dartmouth.

Porters Lake Pub and Grill: Fossil Rock, Friday; Stripoke, Saturday, 5228 Highway 7, Porters Lake.

Peddlers Pub: DJ Savory, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Barrington Place Mall, Halifax.

Red Stag Tavern: High Tide, Fridays, Saturdays, until March. 1496 Lower Water St., Halifax.

Rodeo Lounge: The Mustangs, today; Ryan Cook, Cody Rose, Friday, Cody Rose, Saturday; Montana, Sunday, 121 Ilsley Ave., Burnside, Dartmouth.

Seahorse Tavern: Alert the Medic, Friday; Ryan Cook and The Sunny Acres Band, Saturday, 1665 Argyle St., Halifax.

Seasons Bistro: Free Pontini, Fridays, Holiday Inn Select, 1980 Robie St., Halifax.

Somme Branch Legion: Buddy Shields, Friday, Saturday, 54 King St., Dartmouth.

The Sou’Wester: Brian Zinck, Friday, 178 Peggy’s Point Rd., Peggy’s Cove.

CONCERTS

Symphony Nova Scotia: Featuring Suzanne Lemieux, oboe and Bernhard Gueller, conductor. Today, Friday, 7:30 p.m., Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax.

Bedouin Soundclash: Performing in support of their latest release, Street Gospels. Friday, 10 p.m., Marquee Club, Halifax.

Dartmouth Community Concert Association: An anniversary concert featuring Michael Barrett, Peter Barrett and Peter Teifanbach. Friday, 8 p.m., Woodlawn United Church, Dartmouth.

Sum 41: Performing with guests Die Mannequin and Social Code. Saturday, Heritage Hall, Pier 21, Halifax.

Kevin Beanland Country Jamboree: Saturday, 7 p.m., Pleasantville Fire Hall and Sunday, 7:30 p.m., Farrell Hall, Windmill Road, Dartmouth.

Pianist Janina Fialkowska: Presented by the Acadia performing Arts Series. Saturday, 8 p.m., Festival Theatre, Wolfville.

Open Spring Session: Featuring music by Stan Carew and the Magpies. Saturday, 8 p.m., Chester Playhouse.

Ryan Cook and Sunny Acres CD Release: Featuring music from their new CD entitled Hot Times. Saturday, 10 p.m., Seahorse Tavern, Halifax; Saturday, 12 p.m., Exhibition Park, Halifax; Sunday, 7:30 p.m., Nine Mile River Community Centre.

Nine Mile River Country and Western Jamboree: Music by Eric Bowers and the Country Folk, Louisa Manuel, Mark Cameron, Laura Watson, Chet Brown, Ryan Cook, more. Sunday, 7:30, Nine Mile River Community Centre.

Symphony on the Shore: Featuring Suzanne Lemieux, oboe and Bernhard Gueller, conductor performing Telluric Dances. Sunday, 3 p.m., St. John’s Anglican Church, Lunenburg.

Choir of Cole Harbour: A presentation in words and music on the events leading up to Good Friday. Sunday, 7 p.m., Grace United Church, King Street, Dartmouth.

Debut Atlantic: Presents Peter and Michael Barrett and Peter Tiefenbach. Monday, 8 p.m., Marigold Cultural Centre, Truro.

Hawksley Workman: In support of their latest release Between the Beautifuls. Monday, 8 p.m., Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax.

ART … Shows etc. Mar. 10-17/08

 
NEW EXHIBITS

Argyle Fine Art: Unfamiliar Perceptions by Eryn O’Neil, begins Friday. Mondays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tuesdays to Thursdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fridays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sundays, noon-5 p.m., Halifax.

Art Sales and Rental Gallery: Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea. An exhibit of watercolours by Cynthia A. Henry. To March 31, Halifax.

Harbourside Gallery: Greeks of Halifax. An exhibit organized by the Greek Community of Halifax. Wednesday to April 29, Pier 21, Halifax.

Lunenburg Art Gallery Society Exhibit: Featuring art work by Lunenburg County Elementary, Middle and Senior High School. Today to March 27, Tuesdays to Saturdays, 1-5 p.m., Lunenburg Art Gallery.

The Shore Line Gallery: Featuring new works by Mary Brownless, Pat Mckenzie, Erma Walker. To March 25, South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater.

STILL SHOWING

Acadia University Art Gallery: Acadia student, faculty, staff, alumni and community art show, to March 28, Wolfville.

Annapolis Art Ltd.: Works by Charles Alexander Couper, David Howells, Lynda and Francis Moyer, Kathleen Ziegler, Peter Shelton, more. 542-6122, Wolfville.

ADJA Studio and Gallery: Works by Hugh Crosby, 354-4167, Liverpool.

Art Gallery of Nova Scotia: Marilyn Monroe exhibit. Featuring many objects that capture Marilyn’s rise to stardom through works by more than 65 artists, to March 24, Halifax.

Art Gallery of Nova Scotia Western Branch: Lucie Chan: In Between Tears. To April. Friday to Sunday, noon-5 p.m., Yarmouth.

Art in a Box: Showcase of work by local artists. Featuring Margaret J. E. Bailly, Louise Baker, Lesly Benditsky, more. To June 27; Works by Mary Ann Archibald, Lesly Benditsky, Nora Gross, more. To Friday, Mondays to Sundays, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Halifax.

Art Port Gallery: Donna Mancini, JoAnne Muise, Colleen Underwood, more. Halifax International Airport.

ARTsPLACE Gallery: Incoming Vulvae: 52 Ladies Tea by Deborah Wiles. Sunday to March 23, in the main gallery, Annapolis Royal.

Ballroom Gallery: The Colors Which Surround Us, a collection of photos by Christopher Jackson. To April 25. Mondays to Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Fridays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and Sundays, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Universalist Unitarian Church, Halifax.

Barnicholls Gallery: Cynthia A. Henry, Jane McBurney Racine, Christine Ritchie, Jory Smith, Wednesdays to Sundays. 665-5101, Bridgetown.

Carol’s Fine Art Studio: Oil paintings, Carol Morrison, by appointment, 860-0101, Oakfield.

CBCC&D Gallery: Exhibit and sale of Cape Breton Craft. Tuesdays to Fridays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Thursdays, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturdays, noon-4 p.m., Sydney.

Corridor Gallery: Mix and Match, an exhibit of Larry Conrad’s collage of memories recorded on canvas. To March 28; Spaces, a new exhibit by Rene Laramee, to Friday. Mondays to Fridays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Halifax.

Craig Gallery: Journey to Abstraction and exhibit by Anna Horsnell Wade. To March 30, Dartmouth.

Cumberland Health Care Gallery: Featuring works by Cristina Chesterman, Sherry Fowler and Valerie Stone, more. Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre.

Dalhousie Art Gallery: Exhibitions by Marlene MacCallum, The Architectural Uncanny and David Morish, Nature Morte, Halifax.

Deanne Fitzpatrick Studio Gallery: Hooked rugs, Wednesdays to Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., appointment, 1-800-328-7756. Amherst.

D. Teakle Gallery: Paintings and decorations, 685-2779, Queens County.

Frank’s Folk Art Studio: Original paintings on display, 222-5070, after 6 p.m., Dartmouth.

Gail Patriarche Gallery: Original watercolours and reproductions by Gail Patriarche, Mondays to Saturdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sundays and holidays, noon-5 p.m., Lunenburg.

Harvest Gallery: Press, an exhibit celebrating the work of Select Nova Scotia Printmakers. Featuring work by Cecil Day, Bob Hainstock, John Neville, more. To March 16, Wolfville.

J. Franklin Wright Gallery: Works by Kath Kornelsen Rutherford and Robert Rutherford, Port Hawkesbury.

Jo Beale Gallery: Sugar Ladies, a photographic exhibit by Karen Rowantree; Water and Sky, new paintings by Paul Hannon. To April 6, open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on weekends. Peggy’s Cove.

Legge Gallery: Evolution of Pattern, Rachel Reeve, Charles Macdonald House Museum, Centreville

Lighthouse Folk Art Gallery: The Last One, Folk Art of Fred Trask. 431-9505, Dartmouth.

Lisa Kretz Exhibit: Nature inspired new paintings for show and sale. Throughout March, Mondays to Thursdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Fridays, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday, Sundays, noon-5 p.m., Venus Envy, 1598 Barrington St., Halifax.

Lost and Found: Seven collages by Sojourner Truth. Halifax.

Maher Art Gallery: Oils, watercolours, Cluny Maher, Tuesdays to Fridays, 1 p.m. on weekends. Lunenburg. Marigold Cultural Centre: Learning to Fly, ContemporaryAfrican Nova Scotian quilts, to March 20, Truro.

Marsh Gallery: Brad Hall, Jan Coulter, Janet Larkman. 532-1971, Annapolis Royal.

Mary E. Black Gallery: Featuring Meta Incognita, a textile exhibit by different artists, to April 6. Halifax.

McCarthy Gallery: Creature Comforts, paintings by Adele MacFarlane, to March 28; Up til Now, paintings by Robert Spicer. To Friday. Mondays to Fridays, Truro Art Society and NSCC, Truro.

Morrow Studio Gallery: Paintings by Jennie Morrow, by chance or appointment, 645-3308. Digby County.

MOXIE. The Gallery: Body/Love, a look at the human figure, to Saturday, Bridgewater.

MSVU Art Gallery: Top 100: The Art Metropole Collection. To March 22. For Example, drawings, animation cells and contact sheets by three different artists. To March 16. Tuesdays to Fridays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, Sunday, 1-5 p.m., Bedford Highway, Halifax.

OM Studio: Fine art photography studio with works by Joanne Chilton. 823-9999 for information. Glen Margaret, just off the Peggy’s Cove Road.

Painter’s Palette Art Gallery: New work by gallery artists, throughout March. Halifax.

Peer Gallery: VANS 2008 exhibit. Showing today and Sunday, noon-4 p.m., Lunenburg.

Pedway Picture Gallery: Outsider Art by members of Creative Spirit East, Thursdays 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Fridays, Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Alderney Pedway, Dartmouth.

Ross Creek Centre for the Arts Professional Gallery: Death of the Party, an exhibit by Les Newman. To March 20. Mondays to Fridays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 555 Ross Creek Road, Canning.

The Sea Mist Gallery: Prints and works by Edwin C. Hollett, Wolfville.

Scallop Palette Gallery: Work by local artists, featuring paintings by Marsha Lewis, to April 9. Digby General Hospital.

Spruce Top Rug Hooking Studio: Showcase of Maritime hooked rugs. Mahone Bay.

Studio 21 Fine Art: Peter Hoffer in gallery 1; Alexander Artamonov, gallery 2, to March 12, Halifax.

Suezan Aikins Studio: Japanese technique woodblook prints, more. By appointment only, 852-3154. Prospect.

Susan Hudson, RCA: Original prints, paintings and multi media. 634-9991, Lunenburg.

TREES Gallery: Joan Skeet, Michiel Oudemans, Spirit of the Tree, Jeff Amos, more, 531-TREE, Mahone Bay.

Uncommon Grounds: New paintings by Mary Ann Archibald. To March 31. Halifax.

Valverde Studio Gallery: Appointment only, 275-5341, Chester.

Veith Street Gallery: Outsider Art by members of Creative Spirit East, Tuesdays to Thursdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Halifax.

Valley Regional Hospital Art Gallery: Valley artists and featured artist Linda Barkhouse, to March 27, Kentville.

ViewPoint Gallery: The Stillness Shall Be Dancing, a new exhibit by Anne Bastedo, Eric Boutilier Brown, Sandy Caines, more. To March 30. 1272 Barrington Street, Halifax.

Zwicker’s Gallery: A variety of historical paintings and drawings by Miller Gore Brittain, Pegi Nicol MacLeod, Leonard Lane, more. Open Monday, by appointment only, Tuesdays to Fridays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Halifax.

Movie Times Mar 10 - 17/08

METRO THEATRES: BAYERS LAKE | IMAX | DARTMOUTH CROSSINGS | DARTMOUTH | LOWER SACKVILLE | OXFORD | PARK LANE

PROVINCIAL THEATRES: AMHERST | CAPITOL | BRIDGEWATER | NEW GLASGOW | NEW MINAS | SYDNEY | TRURO | YARMOUTH | SPECIAL

EMPIRE CINEMAS BAYERS LAKE HALIFAX

190 Chain Lake Dr., 876-4800

Semi-Pro 14A Fri-Thu 1:10 3:40 7:00 9:35

Penelope 14A Fri-Thu 12:00 2:45 6:30 9:00

Untraceable 18A Fri-Thu 7:20 9:50

Atonement 14A Fri-Tue 1:00 4:00 6:40 9:30 Wed 1:00 4:00 9:30 Thu 1:00 4:00 6:40 9:30

The Bucket List PG Fri-Thu 12:50 3:20 6:55 9:20

The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything: A Veggietales Movie G Fri-Thu 1:30 3:50

Jumper PG Fri-Thu 1:40 4:15 7:30 9:45

The Spiderwick Chronicles PG Fri-Thu1:20 4:00 6:30 9:00

Fool’s Gold PG Fri-Thu 1:30 4:15 7:10 9:45

Juno 14A Fri-Thu 12:20 2:45 7:05 9:25

Step Up 2 The Streets PG Fri-Thu 12:50 3:15 7:10 9:40

27 Dresses PG Fri-Tue 12:40 3:30 6:40 9:15 Wed 12:40 3:30 9:15 Thu 12:40 3:30 6:40 9:15

Definitely Maybe PG Fri-Thu 12:40 3:30 6:50 9:30

No Country For Old Men 14A Fri-Thu 12:10 3:10 6:50 9:40

Vantage Point 14A Fri-Thu 1:00 3:25 7:20 9:45

Charlie Bartlett 14A Fri-Thu12:30 3:05 6:45 9:10

Be Kind Rewind PG Fri-Thu 1:10 3:50 7:15 9:55

Persepolis 14A Fri-Thu 12:20 3:00 6:45 9:20

EMPIRE 7 IMAX

190 Chain Lake Dr., 876-4800

The Spiderwick Chronicles PG Fri 12:15 2:30 7:00 9:15 Sat-Sun 12:15 2:30 Mon-Thu 12:15 2:30 7:00 9:15

EMPIRE CINEMAS DARTMOUTH CROSSING

145 Shubie Drive, 481-3251

The Other Boleyn Girl 14A Fri-Sun 12:30 3:40 7:00 9:45 Mon-Tue12:40 3:40 7:00 9:40 Wed 11:00 3:40 6:45 9:40 Thu 12:40 3:40 7:00 9:40

Semi-Pro 14A Fri-Sun 12:15 3:15 6:30 9:15 Mon-Thu 12:50 3:15 6:30 9:15

No Country For Old Men 14A Fri-Sun 12:00 3:15 6:30 9:25 Mon-Thu 12:30 3:15 6:30 9:20

Metropolital Oprea: Manon Lescaut Sat 2:00Step Up 2 The Streets PG Fri-Sun12:55 3:55 7:20 9:50 Mon-Thu 1:00 3:55 7:20 9:35

Fool’s Gold PG Fri-Sun 12:45 3:45 7:10 9:45 Mon-Thu 12:55 3:45 7:10 9:40

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Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best Of Both Worlds Disney 3D Fri-Sun 11:50 2:05 4:30 7:00 9:15 Mon-Thu 12:30 2:30 4:35 7:00 9:15

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EMPIRE CINEMAS DARTMOUTH

650 Portland St., 434-4200

Penelope 14A Fri 6:40 9:00 Sat 2:15 6:40 9:00 Sun 2:15 6:10 8:30 Mon-Thu 6:40 9:00

Charlie Bartlett 14A Fri 7:00 9:15 Sat 2:25 7:00 9:15 Sun 2:25 6:30 8:45 Mon-Thu 7: 9:15

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There Will Be Blood PG Fri 7:30 Sat 2:00 7:30 Sun 2:00 7:00 Mon-Thu 7:30

Alvin And The Chipmunks G Sat-Sun 2:10

EMPIRE STUDIO 7 LOWER SACKVILLE

760 Sackville Dr., Downsview Plaza, 869-2022

Semi-Pro 14A Fri 7:00 9:20 Sat 1:00 3:40 7:00 9:20 Sun 1:00 3:40 6:20 8:30 Mon-Thu 7:00 9:20

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No Country For Old Men 14A Fri-Sat 9:00 Sun 8:30 Mon-Thu 9:00

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Jumper PG Fri 6:50 Sat 1:05 3:45 6:50 Sun 1:05 3:45 6:25 Mon-Thu 6:50

Step Up 2 The Streets PG Fri 7:05 9:10 Sat 12:50 3:10 7:05 9:10 Sun 12:50 3:10 6:10 8:10 Mon-Thu 7:05 9:10

OXFORD THEATRE HALIFAX

6408 Quinpool Rd, 423-7488

The Other Boleyn Girl 14A Fri 6:30 9:15 Sat-Sun 2:00 6:30 9:15 Mon 9:30 Tue-Wed 6:30 9:15 Thu 6:30

EMPIRE 8, PARK LANE

5657 Spring Garden Rd., 423-4850

In Bruges 18A Fri-Sat12:50 3:20 6:50 9:20 Mon-Thu 3:20 6:50 9:20

Semi-Pro 14A Fri-Sun 1:30 3:50 7:10 9:30 Mon-Thu 3:50 7:10 9:30

Metropolitan Oprea: Manon Lescaut Sat 2:00

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The Spiderwick Chronicles PG Fri-Sun 1:00

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Vantage Point 14A Fri-Sun 1:40 4:00 7:20 9:40 Mon-Thu 4:00 7:20 9:40

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Jumper PG Fri-Sun 1:50 4:05 6:45 9:10 Sat 6:45 9:10 Mon-Thu 4:05 6:45 9:10

PARAMOUNT CINEMAS AMHERST

47 Church St., 667-7791

Semi-Pro 14A Fri-Thu 6:45 8:50

There Will Be Blood PG Fri-Thu 7:00

Definitely Maybe PG Fri-Thu 6:30 8:40

EMPIRE CAPITOL

291 Main St., 863-4646

27 Dresses PG Fri-Thu 6:30 8:45

EMPIRE STUDIO 7 BRIDGEWATER

349 LaHave St., 527-4020

Semi-Pro 14A Fri 7:05 9:20 Sat 2:15 7:05 9:20 Sun 2:15 6:20 8:25 Mon-Thu 7:05 9:20

The Other Boleyn Girl 14A Fri 6:30 9:05 Sat 2:00 6:30 9:05 Sun 2:00 6:05 8:30 Mon-Thu 6:30 9:05

Vantage Point 14A Fri 6:45 8:55 Sat 2:30 6:45 8:55 Sun 2:30 6:15 8:15 Mon-Thu 6:45 8:55

Step Up 2 The Streets PG Fri 7:00 9:15 Sat 2:20 7:00 9:15 Sun 2:20 6:10 8:20 Mon-Thu 7:00 9:15

Fool’s Gold PG Fri-Thu 6:35 9:00 Sat 2:10 6:35 9:00 Sun 2:10 6:25 8:45 Mon-Thu 6:35 9:00

Jumper PG Fri-Sat 9:25 Sun 8:35 Mon-Thu 9:25

The Spiderwick Chronicles PG Fri 6:50 Sat 2:00 6:50 Sun 2:00 6:30 Mon-Thu 6:50

EMPIRE STUDIO 7 NEW GLASGOW

610 East River Rd., 928-0550

Semi-Pro 14A Fri 7:20 9:25 Sat-Sun 2:25 7:20 9:25 Mon-Thu 7:20 9:25

The Other Boleyn Girl 14A Fri 6:40 9:10 Sat-Sun 2:05 6:40 9:10 Mon-Thu 6:40 9:10

Jumper PG Fri-Thu 9:35

No Country For Old Men 14A Fri 6:30 9:05 Sat-Sun 2:00 6:30 9:05 Mon-Thu 6:30 9:05

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Fool’s Gold PG Fri 6:50 Sat-Sun 2:10 6:50 Mon-Thu 6:50

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Vantage Point 14A Fri 7:30 9:30 Sat-Sun 2:30 7:30 9:30 Mon-Thu 7:30 9:30

EMPIRE CINEMAS NEW MINAS

8944 Commercial St., 681-8080

Semi-Pro 14A Fri 7:10 9:25 Sat 2:20 7:10 9:25 Sun 2:20 6:40 8:55 Mon-Thu 7:10 9:25

The Other Boleyn Girl 14A Fri 6:35 9:05 Sat 2:05 6:35 9:05 Sun 2:05 6:05 8:35 Mon-Thu 6:30 9:05

Vantage Point 14A Fri 6:50 9:10 Sat 2:25 6:50 9:10 Sun 2:25 6:20 8:40 Mon-Thu 6:50 9:10

No Country For Old Men 14A Fri 6:30 9:00 Sat 2:00 6:30 9:00 Sun 2:00 6:05 8:30 Mon-Thu 6:30 9:00

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Jumper PG Fri 7:15 9:30 Sat 2:15 7:15 9:30 Sun 2:15 6:45 9:00 Mon-Thu 7:15 9:30

EMPIRE STUDIO 10 SYDNEY

Prince Street Plaza, 325 Prince St., 539-9050

Penelope 14A Fri 6:45 9:15 Sat 1:15 3:45 6:45 9:15 Sun 1:15 3:45 6:15 8:35 Mon-Thu 6:45 9:05

The Other Boleyn Girl 14A Fri 6:30 9:10 Sat 12:05 3:05 6:30 9:10 Sun 12:05 3:05 6:10 8:45 Thu 11:00 6:30 9:10

Metropolitan Oprea: Manon Lescaut Sat 2:00

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No Country For Old Men 14A Fri-Sat 6:35 9:35 Sun 6:05 8:50 Mon-Thu 6:30 9:00

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Fool’s Gold PG Fri 6:30 Sat 12:20 3:00 6:30 Sun 12:20 3:00 6:05 Mon-Thu 6:30

Vantage Point 14A Fri 7:05 9:45 Sat 1:00 3:20 7:05 9:45 Sun 1:00 3:20 6:20 9:00 Mon-Thu 7:00 9:15

Alvin And The Chipmunks G Sat-Sun 1:00 3:35

EMPIRE STUDIO 7 TRURO

Truro Power Centre, 895-8020

Semi-Pro 14A Fri 7:10 9:30 Sat 2:00 7:10 9:30 Sun 2:00 6:40 8:50 Mon-Thu 7:10 9:05

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Jumper PG Fri 7:00 9:15 Sat 2:40 7:00 9:15 Sun 2:40 6:00 8:10 Mon-Thu 7:00 9:15

Fool’s Gold PG Fri 6:40 9:05 Sat 2:10 6:40 9:05 Sun 2:10 6:15 8:30 Mon-Thu 6:40 9:05

The Spiderwick Chronicles PG Fri 6:50 9:00 Sat 2:20 6:50 9:00 Sun 2:20 6:20 8:20 Mon-Thu 6:50 8:55

Vantage Point 14A Fri 7:15 9:20 Sat 2:50 7:15 9:20 Sun 2:50 6:45 8:55 Mon-Thu 7:15 9:15

YARMOUTH CINEMAS

130 Starrs Road, 742-7819

Semi-Pro 14A Fri 7:00 9:05 Sat 2:15 7:00 9:05 Sun 2:15 6:35 8:40 Mon-Fri 7:00 9:05

No Country For Old Men 14A Fri 6:30 9:00 Sat 2:00 6:30 9:00 Sun 2:00 6:05 8:35 Mon-Thu 6:30 9:00

Jumper PG Fri-Sat 8:50 Sun 8:25 Mon-Thu 8:50

Vantage Point 14A Fri 7:10 9:10 Sat 2:20 7:10 9:10 Sun 2:20 6:45 8:45 Mon-Thu 7:10 9:10

The Spiderwick Chronicles PG Fri 6:50 Sat 2:10 6:50 Sun 2:10 6:25 Mon-Thu 6:50

Fool’s Gold PG Fri 6:40 8:55 Sat 2:05 6:40 8:55 Sun 2:05 6:15 8:30 Mon-Fri 6:40 8:55

SPECIAL SCREENINGS

Eyelevel Gallery Documentary Screenings: Sunday, beginning at 7 p.m., Eyelevel Gallery, 2063 Gottigen St., Halifax.

Persepolis: Sunday, 4 and 7 p.m., Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville.

BUSINESS DAYBOOK Mar 10 - 16/0

Mon. Mar 10 - 6:09 AM
TUESDAY

• Halifax: novaknowledge Leaders Breakfast, Finance Minister Michael Baker, Westin Nova Scotian Hotel, 8 a.m.
• Wolfville: Manning School of Business speaker series, How Sun Life Assurance Entered the Indian Market, Gary Comeford, senior vice-president (international), Fountain Commons Great Hall, Acadia University, 10 a.m.
• Stellarton: Empire Company, third quarter financials

THURSDAY

• Wolfville: Convergence in the Newspaper Industry, Marc Noel Ouellette, senior vice-president Transcontinental Media, Fountain Commons Great Hall, Acadia University, 2 p.m.

FRIDAY

• Halifax: Sobey Hot Topics Over Breakfast, Corporate Social Responsibility, Sobey School of Business, 7:30 a.m. pre-register evan.radsic@smu.ca
• Truro: The Changing Agricultural Marketplace, Dr. David Kohl, Best Western Glengarry Inn, 10 a.m.

To list an event in Business Daybook, fax details to 426-1158 or e-mail business@herald.ca

MyHalifax - March 2008

March 2008

 

Announcements:

Purolator and the Halifax Mooseheads join forces to fight hunger

Halifax Hockey Fans To Donate Food In Support of Feed Nova Scotia

• This Sunday, when the Halifax Mooseheads face the Acadie-Bathurst Titan, Purolator and the Mooseheads will host the Purolator Shuts Out Hunger food drive to help support Halifax’s Feed Nova Scotia.
• Halifax hockey fans attending the game are encouraged to participate by bringing two non-perishable food items or a $2 cash donation to the Purolator volunteers stationed at Halifax Metro Centre gates. In return, fans will have a chance to enter to win exclusive Mooseheads prizes. 
• Purolator will also donate 100 pounds to the food drive for every goal scored by a Mooseheads player on February 24. All proceeds will help support Feed Nova Scotia.
• WHAT: Purolator Shuts Out Hunger food drive in support of Halifax’s Feed Nova Scotia.
• WHO: Halifax Mooseheads Fans & Purolator employees and volunteers
• WHERE: Halifax Metro Centre     Food collection  at all gates. 
• WHEN: Sunday, February 24, 2008  Food drive from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m.
• As part of its larger commitment to helping alleviate hunger in Canada, Purolator organizes food drives and fundraisers all year round through a number of regional and national initiatives.  Since 2003, Purolator has delivered more than 1.5 MILLION pounds of food for food banks across Canada.

NLP certification and coaching in March:

• Discover the secret behind some of the greatest achievers of our time including: The awe-inspiring Anthony Robbins, James Ray, Joe Vitale (Mr. Fire) and others from “The Secret” fame. All have used the amazing power of NLP – neuro linguistic programming, and now you can, too. The processes and techniques that separate the great from the mediocre will be unveiled.
•        There are four, three-day modules:
• Module 1:   March 1-3
• Module 2:    March 15-17;
• Module 3:    March 29-31;
• Module 4:    April 19-21 from 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
•      Costs are $2,350 USD (by Feb 1) $2,550 USD (after Feb 1).
• Fees cover lunches, refreshments, snacks and all tax.
• For registration and details, call (902) 835-1100 and ask for Bob or Ronda at Life Potential Developments.

Monday, March 3/08

 

 

Tuesday March 4/08 

 

Webinar class on March 4:

• Is your web site keeping current with consumers’ expectations? Find out for sure during Susan Sweeney’s Past, Present and Future Trends Webinar. During this session Susan will review the life cycle of Web sites. She will go over past, present and future practices so that by the end of the Webinar you can see how your site measures up, what you have to do to catch up and what you have to prepare for in the future. In this discussion Susan will provide you with some insight into what’s around the corner in terms of technologies, functionalities and Web site content elements.
• For more information, please contact Carol Ritchie at
• the Centre for Women in Business at (902) 457-5538
• or cwb.events@msvu.ca

 

Wednesday, March 5/08

 

Thursday, March 6/08

 

OTANS dinner on March 6:

• Political commentator Rex Murphy will deliver the keynote address at dinner for the Offshore/Onshore Technologies Association of Nova Scotia at the Halifax World Trade and Convention Centre on March 6. National renowned as a political commentator for his biting wit, shrewd perspectives and elegant oration, Murphy will discuss his views on the Atlantic Canada petroleum industry and how it affects - and is affected by-the greater energy issues at play across Canada and the beyond. Barry Clouter, who is finishing his two-year term as Chair of the association, will also speak. His replacement of the nearly 400-member-strong association will be introduced. The event takes place at the World Trade & Convention Centre, Port Royal room on Thursday, March 6 from 4:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by calling (902) 496-3180 or by going to www.otans.com

Fraud Off! on March 6:

• A fraud awareness and education event for youth will be held on Thursday, March 6 between 10 am and 3 pm at the McInnes Room  in the Dalhousie University SUB in Halifax. This free event is being organized by participating members of the Fraud Prevention Forum and the Halifax Partners Against Fraud group (formerly PACT). The Fraud Prevention Forum is chaired by the Competition Bureau and is a concerned group of private sector firms, consumer and volunteer groups, and government and law enforcement agencies committed to fighting fraud aimed at consumers and businesses.
• For more information, please contact:
• Monique LeBlanc at (902) 420-4657 or
• Kevin McCollum at (902) 426-9892.
• Visit the website at Competition Bureau - fraud

Demographics discussion on March 6:

• For the first time since the Industrial Revolution, employers are finding themselves face-to-face with Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Gen Xers and Gen Ys. According to recent survey results from Workopolis, Canada’s largest and most popular Internet recruiting and job search provider, 47% of Halifax-based HR professionals said helping their managers engage and motivate all four generations was their biggest challenge in managing a multi-generation workplace. Meanwhile, 23% believed retention of younger employees was their biggest challenge. To combat this widening generational gap, Workopolis is holding its second annual Power Breakfast seminar series in Halifax on March 6 to help HR managers better understand the solutions to the challenges posed by the multi-generation workplace.
• The event takes place on Thursday, March 6, with registration at 7:30 a.m. at the World Trade and Convention Centre,
• Suites 301-302 on 1800 Argyle St. in Halifax.
• For more information, contact gvallentin@environicspr.com

 

Tuesday, Mar 18/08

 

• Business leader’s mixer on March 18: novaknowledge is partnering the Dalhousie Student Union, Alliance of Nova Scotia Student Associations, Halifax Student Association, JCI and FUSION Halifax to host an event that  brings business leaders, young professionals, and students together for an interactive two hour session. Students and business leaders are invited to engage in open, roundtable discussions designed to focus on emerging labour force demands and the skills necessary to excel in today’s workforce. We will be addressing these challenges and focusing on building direct relationships between employers and students. There is no cost to participate in this event.
• To register please email sbarnes@novaknowledge.ns.ca
• or call 902-494-1510 ext. 10.

 

March 25-26 /08

 

Sales conference from March 25-26:

• Sean Wise, former producer of CBC’s Dragons’ Den, will present at the Growing Opportunities conference March 25 and 26 at the Holiday Inn Harbourview in Dartmouth. The conference, which will address challenges producers face selling goods in the local market, will include a mix of local entrepreneurs and individuals from across North America. Agriculture Minister Brooke Taylor says the conference will help producers and processors look at ways to increase the supply of local goods to keep up with consumer demand.
• The cost of the conference is $125.
• It will be held at the Holiday Inn Harbourview, Dartmouth.
• Information and registration forms are available at www.gov.ns.ca/agri/bde
• A dinner and awards reception will feature Andy Nulman, co-founder of the Just for Laughs Festival.

March 28-29/08

 

Ecoprise 2008 from March 28-29:

• Dalhousie University’s Norman Newman Centre for Entrepreneurship and Eco-Efficiency Centre seek your assistance in promoting Ecoprise 2008, a conference for leaders in business, government, public agencies, and environmental advocacy organizations. We ask that you forward the attached PDF to your contacts who may have an interest in sustainable business practices.
• The conference will span two days and will be hosted at Dalhousie University in Halifax,  Nova Scotia, March 28th-29th, 2008. Early bird registration closes March 4.
• Conference sessions cover a range of topics from remediation, to eco-design, socially responsible investing, clean energy, eco-efficiency, and emerging green technologies.
• Full conference details are available at ecoprise2008.dal.ca

April 2008

 

Leader’s workshop from April 2-3:

• Bluteau DeVenney & Company invites you to join us for The Leader’s Edge Workshop. Answering the question: Why should anyone be led by you? For sustainable success as a leader, you need to know yourself, know your business, know your team and know how to influence and communicate to achieve results. Leadership is a journey and The Leader’s Edge Workshop helps put the foundation in place to achieve your greatest performance and support your team to win their greatest game. You will know your strengths for leadership, know the support team you need to win, know how to influence people to work better with you and know what you need to do.
• Please register by Friday, March 28. Time: 9:00 – 4:00 at the Bluteau DeVenney Training Room.
• Cost: $750
• Please visit www.bluteaudevenney.com/workshops
• or contact Jamie O’Neill at (902) 425-6956
• or Jamie@bluteaudevenney.com for  information or to register.

Industrial growth workshop on April 5:

• An upcoming workshop delves into the industrial growth of the economy and its profound effects on the plant. The Great Turning is a one-day workshop featuring The Work that Reconnects, a process developed by Joanna Macy. This process accesses damage to the plant by industrial growth helps people express their feelings about the situation, and the discovery of ways to implement positive change in the community and in personal lives.
• The workshop is April 5 from 9:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• The cost is $30.
• Register & or details, call Tatamagouche Centre at 1-800-218-2220.

Mobius Awards banquet on April 16:

• The awards ceremony for RRFB Nova Scotia’s 10th Annual Mobius Environmental Awards will be held at the Westin Nova Scotia Hotel in Halifax in conjunction with the Canadian Waste-Resource Symposium. The keynote speaker for the luncheon is Sheila Watt-Cloutier, past chair of the International Inuit Circumpolar Council and 2007 Nobel Peace prize nominee. Watt-Cloutier will speak about the global significance of Arctic climate change and the Inuit peoples’ “right to be cold.” The awards recognizes the achievements of innovative Nova Scotians who have helped make our province a leader in waste reduction.
• More information can be found at www.rrfb.com/mobius
• or by calling 1-877-313-RRFB(7732).

Entrepreneur workshop from May 5-8:

• The Centre for Entrepreneurship Education & Development (CEED) will host “Jump Right In,” a entrepreneurial workshop from May 5-8 and September 22-24. The three-day, hands-on series will introduce participants to entrepreneurial tools and resources and allow them to explore new ways to think outside the box while participating in various entrepreneurial activities that can easily be used in the workplace.
• The cost is $500.00, with Early Bird Registration at $450.
• For information or to register contact training@ceed.ca
• or (902) 209-4506.

Strait Area CoC business showcase from May 9-11:

• The Strait Area Chamber of Commerce is once again showcasing the growth and expansion of its membership and other Strait based companies. Upwards of 100 businesses are expected to be at the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre the weekend of May 9 to 11. The Business & Consumer Showcase 2008 in conjunction with the Rotary Wine Fair, a Career Fair and the Chamber’s Annual General Meeting will take place during the 2nd weekend in May. “These events will provide a platform for local businesses to thank customers, celebrate successes, network, share ideas and move forward as a community.
• The public will be treated to three days of exhibits, retail booths, career assistance and demonstrations by established and new businesses,” said Bob MacEachern, President of the Strait Area Chamber of Commerce.
• For more information on the Strait Area Chamber of Commerce and the Business & Consumer Showcase 2008 please contact Laurie Evans, Executive Director of the Chamber at (902) 625-1588.

Women’s leadership workshop on May 30:

• What do you get when a professional coach and a professional organizer combine their considerable talents? You get a workshop for women packed with a powerful combination of practical tips and leadership inspiration. You will sharpen your leadership skills, understand your values, develop your vision, and take the steps to ensure success. Lead by certified professional coach, Sheila Kelly, and certified professional organizer, Jane Veldhoven, this workshop is for women who are in a leadership or management role in government, the private sector, or their own business.
• Location: Old Ashburn Golf Club, time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
• Cost: $695 +HST.
• For more information or to register, contact Mary Jane Copps at maryjane@thephonelady.ca
• or (902) 404-3290.

Entrepreneur workshop from June 3-4:

• Jumpstart to Facilitating Entrepreneurship (JFE) is a two-day workshop hosted by the Centre for Entrepreneurship Education & Development (CEED) that uses entrepreneurship as a tool to engage participants. Held on June 3-4 and November 18-19, the workshop will allow participants to expand their facilitation skills, learn effective communication approaches and get hands-on practice.
• The cost to register is $300, with Early Bird Registration available.
• Contact training@ceed.ca or (902) 209-4506 for more information or to register.

Acadian international trade mission from June 6-8:

• Le Conseil de développement économique de la Nouvelle-Écosse (CDÉNÉ), the provincial francophone economic development council, will be holding its Expo Acadie international trade mission in Halifax from June 6-8. Expo Acadie 2008 will bring together regional, national and international entrepreneurs from various key sectors such as life sciences and e-health, building products, tourism, culture, and much more. Business market expansion and matchmaking sessions will be a vital feature of Expo Acadie 2008.
• For more information, please contact communications officer Nathalie Poirier at (902) 424-7052 or npoirier@cdene.ns.ca

2008 Angel Summit from October 16-17:

• The National Angel Organization (NAO) will be holding its 2008 Angel Investor Summit in Halifax from October 16-17. The 2008 Summit event will feature internationally distinguished guest speakers, each of whom will be addressing the most salient emerging trends in Angel investing.
• Co-chairing the 2008 Summit are Halifax natives Brian Lowe and Ross Finlay, founders of the First Angel Network Association. The 8th Annual Summit is poised to be another sold-out event!
• For further information about NAO’s 2008 Angel Investor Summit, please contact Bryan J. Watson, executive director, NAO, (416) 581-0009 or info@angelinvestor.ca

 

27/02/08