August 2021
Final Concert – TRAGICALLY HIP (2016)
On this day in 2016, the Tragically Hip drew a sell-out crowd in the band's hometown of Kingston, Ontario, as their dying singer Gord Downie bid Canada farewell. The show was broadcast live across Canada and was shown at hundreds of public screenings across the country in bars and outdoor venues.
Find out more »October 2021
LUNCH AT ALLEN’S (CONCERT)
MURRAY McLAUCHLAN, CINDY CHURCH, MARC JORDAN and IAN THOMAS ARE LUNCH AT ALLEN’S Lunch At Allen’s is a musical powerhouse comprising four remarkable Canadian talents: Murray McLauchlan, Cindy Church, Marc Jordan and Ian Thomas. As individuals, they have written for or sung on over 25,000,000 CDs, penning hits for Josh Groban, Chicago, Bonnie Raitt, America, Santana, Cher and Rod Stewart, as well as Murray’s Farmer’s Song, Marc’s Marina Del Rey and Ian’s Painted Ladies, just to name a few. These…
Find out more »November 2021
RON JAMES: Back Where I Belong
Canada's stand-out amongst ‘stand-ups', award-winning comedian Ron James has been selling out theatres for over 20 years with his marathon, side-splitting performances. Marshalling a comedian's eye for satire and a writer's ear for language, Ron takes his audience on a breath-taking, non-stop roller coaster ride, cutting a wide swath through contemporary culture with his with a razor-sharp wit, uncompromising standard and unique, poetically honed delivery. "Utterly Brilliant" - Ottawa Sun; "a man of a million words and a million laughs…
Find out more »March 2022
Concert – BLUE RODEO
BLUE RODEO Scotiabank Centre – Halifax Saturday, March 26, 2022 Doors: 7:00 PM / Show: 8:00 PM
Find out more »94th ACADEMY AWARDS
The 94th Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), will honor the best films released between March 1 and December 31, 2021. It will take place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California Hosted by Regina Hall, Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes, it is the first time since the 83rd Academy Awards in 2011 where the ceremony will feature multiple hosts.
Find out more »April 2022
Concert – CHRIS DE BURGH
"The Legend of Robin Hood & Other Hits" Canadian Tour 2022 Scotiabank Centre, Halifax
Find out more »July 2022
CANADA DAY
Canada Day recognizes the birthday of our country. On July 1, 1867 Canada became a new federation with its own constitution by signing the Constitution Act - formerly known as the British North America Act. The name “Canada” comes from the Huron-Iroquois word “Kanata” meaning “village” or settlement.” Today is one of those days where we get to take a look into the telescopes of the past. If we know history, we have a better chance of not repeating mistakes…
Find out more »13th Anniversary – PAUL McCARTNEY on the HALIFAX COMMON
July 11 2009, a performance by Paul McCartney drew a crowd of 50,000+ to the Halifax Common. Two local acts were given the opportunity of a lifetime -- to open for the rock legend. Paul McCartney hand-picked singer-songwriter Joel Plaskett and rockers Wintersleep to fill the coveted opening spots. Click HERE for Sir Paul's 35 song Halifax setlist
Find out more »Anniversary – LIVE AID
Live Aid was a benefit concert held on Saturday 13 July 1985, as well as an ongoing music-based fundraising initiative. The original event was organised by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise funds for relief of the ongoing Ethiopian famine. Billed as the "global jukebox", the event was held simultaneously at Wembley Stadium in London, UK, attended by about 72,000 people, and John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, US, attended by exactly 89,484 people.
Find out more »November 2022
Historic Concert – JOHN LENNON APPEARS WITH ELTON JOHN
On November 16, 1974, John Lennon was at No.1 in the US singles chart with 'Whatever Gets You Through The Night.' Elton John played on the session and made a deal with Lennon that if the song reached No.1, Lennon would have to appear on stage live with Elton. Lennon kept his side of the deal and appeared live with Elton on the glittering stage of Madison Square Garden. They played three songs together: ‘I Saw Her Standing There,’ ‘Lucy…
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