March 2022
SAINT PATRICK’S DAY
Saint Patrick's Day is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick (c. AD 385–461), the foremost patron saint of Ireland. Saint Patrick's Day is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, the province of Newfoundland and Labrador (for provincial government employees), and the British Overseas Territory of Montserrat.
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
64th ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS
The 64th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony will be held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. It will recognize the best recordings, compositions, and artists of the eligibility year, running from September 1, 2020, to September 30, 2021.
Find out more »June 2022
HALIFAX GREEK FEST
After two years of take-out, Greek Fest is back with an in-person festival this weekend Greek Fest takes place at St. George’s Greek Orthodox Church at 1146 Purcells Cove Road, and runs from Thursday June 9 to Sunday June 12. The festival is open from 4pm-11pm Thursday and Friday, and 11am-11pm Saturday and Sunday. To order food, visit Halifax Greek Fest.
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 »August 2022
NATAL DAY PARADE
As part of HRM's Natal Day weekend programming, the Natal Day Parade will begin at Novalea Drive in Halifax at 10:00am and will conclude at Maple Street in Dartmouth More Natal Day info HERE
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September 2022
NATIONAL DRINK BEER DAY
National Drink Beer Day toasts that malty elixir on September 28th, annually. Just as the Oktoberfest season comes to an end, the day reminds us to enjoy the world’s most popular adult beverage. Beer lovers have more selection than ever before in the ale and lager market. An explosion in the craft beer industry keeps the competition and the flavors robust, churning out new flavors seasonally. Beer connoisseurs quench their thirst with flavors drastically different from their grandfather’s beers. Rootbeer…
Find out more »October 2022
Truro Fall Train Show
The Maritime Federation of Model Railroaders Annual Fall Train Show October 15th, 2022. This event always brings out crowds of people to look, watch, and shop. Don’t miss it! Admission $7.00 Family $12.00 Children under 5 accompanied by adult - Free Contact truromodeltrains@hotmail.com for more information
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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