October 2021
Birthday – TOM PETTY
Thomas Earl Petty (October 20, 1950 – October 2, 2017) was an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, and actor. He was the lead vocalist and guitarist of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, formed in 1976. He previously led the band Mudcrutch, and was also a member of the late 1980s supergroup the Traveling Wilburys. In his career, he sold more than 80 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Petty and the Heartbreakers…
Find out more »23rd ANNUAL WALK AGAINST VIOLENCE
Everyone is welcome to join in a walk of unity in the 23rd Annual Walk Against Violence in Dartmouth. The walk marks the Dartmouth North community’s annual campaign to support and honour victims of crime, and it represents a show of solidarity to end violence. The Walk Against Violence begins at 6:30 pm at the Dartmouth North site of BGC Greater Halifax (60 Farrell St). The walk will proceed through nearby neighbourhoods, and marchers will return to the BGC Greater…
Find out more »Album – BAT OUT OF HELL (Meatloaf)
Bat Out of Hell is the debut studio album by American rock singer Meat Loaf, as well as his first collaboration with composer Jim Steinman and producer Todd Rundgren. The album was released on October 21, 1977 Bat Out of Hell is one of the best-selling albums of all time, having sold over 43 million copies worldwide. It is certified 14x Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It spent over 522 weeks in the UK Albums Chart,…
Find out more »HAL-CON SCI-FI FANTASY AND COMIC CONVENTION
The biggest, geekiest sci-fi convention in Atlantic Canada Hal-Con is a sci-fi, fantasy and gaming convention run completely by much-too-dedicated volunteers. They are community focused, participating in many events around the Halifax Regional Municipality in Nova Scotia (such as other festivals, parades, and gaming events). Convention will take place October 23 & 24 at the Halifax Convention Centre. Tickets are on sale now. More information here.
Find out more »FALL TRAIN SHOW – Maritime Federation of Model Railroaders
The Annual Fall Train Show will be held today in Truro, NS. This event always brings out crowds of people to look, watch, and shop. Don’t miss it! Contact Barry Wile by email at TMRAFallShow@bellaliant.net for more information. The show will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion at 42 Brunswick St. in Truro.
Find out more »It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (1966)
Aired for the first time October 27, 1966 (ABC) It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown is a prime time animated television special based on the comic strip Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz, A Halloween special, it was the third Peanuts special (and second holiday-themed special, following A Charlie Brown Christmas) to be produced and animated by Bill Melendez. The special features music composed by jazz pianist Vince Guaraldi, whose contributions include the theme song “Linus and Lucy”.
Find out more »Anniversary – The PERFECT Storm
On October 28, 1991, the so-called “perfect storm” first formed. It hit the North Atlantic producing remarkably large waves along the New England and Canadian coasts. Over the next several days, the storm spread its fury over the ocean off the coast of Canada. The fishing boat Andrea Gail and its six-member crew were lost in the storm. The disaster spawned the best-selling book The Perfect Storm by Sebastian Junger and a blockbuster Hollywood movie of the same name.
Find out more »November 2021
DIWALI
Diwali, the festival of lights, is a religious observance commemorated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and some Buddhists around the world. This year, Diwali begins on Thursday 4 November on the Gregorian calendar. The festival typically lasts for four to five days and coincides with the new moon on the Hindu lunisolar calendar, called amavasya.
Find out more »Birthday – BRYAN ADAMS (62)
Bryan Guy Adams OC OBC (born 5 November 1959) is a Canadian guitarist, singer, composer, record producer, photographer, philanthropist, and activist. With several No. 1 singles and albums in various countries, Adams is estimated to have sold about 75 million records around the world. Adams's awards and nominations include 20 Juno Awards among 56 nominations and 15 Grammy Award nominations, including a win for Best Song Written Specifically for a Motion Picture or Television in 1992. For his songwriting for…
Find out more »SCOTIABANK BLUENOSE MARATHON
It's Bluenose Marathon Weekend! All info race events, street closures and parking restrictions can be found HERE
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