August 2021
Album – RIVER OF DREAMS (Billy Joel)
Released on this day in 1993, River of Dreams is the twelfth and final studio album by Billy Joel. The album presented a more serious tone than found in Joel's previous albums, dealing with issues such as trust and long-lasting love. Since the release of the album, Joel stopped recording studio albums. He continues to tour, record occasional singles and released a classical album featuring solo piano performed by Hyung-ki "Richard" Joo titled Fantasies & Delusions in 2001. The album…
Find out more »PERSEID METEOR SHOWER (PEAK)
The Perseid meteor shower runs from around July 17 to Aug. 24, peaking across Canada tonight (Aug. 11-12,) according to the International Meteor Organization. (Though some sources pin the peak on the night of Aug. 12–13.) LOOK UP!
Find out more »TUNES AT NOON (HALIFAX WATERFRONT)
After a year-long hiatus due to COVID-19 restrictions, Tunes at Noon is back! Nova Scotian performers from all genres of music will perform at new location on the Salt Yard Stage, Halifax Waterfront, from noon to 1 pm on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from July 21 to August 27, 2021. THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE August 11 – The Tritones (jazz, blues, and rhythm & blues) August 12 – The Bombadils (folk, bluegrass, Celtic) August 13 – Weldon & Josée Boudreau (part…
Find out more »HALIFAX PRIDE FESTIVAL
August 12-22 11 full days of Pride activities in and around the HRM! Download your "Pride Guide" HERE
Find out more »NATIONAL VINYL RECORD DAY
Get spinning today with National Vinyl Record Day! Whether it’s the Beatles, Elvis Presley, The Monkees, Johnny Cash or the BeeGees, vinyl records have a sound all their own. Most will agree, vintage vinyl is as classic as the bands themselves. The day encourages listening to all kinds of music on vinyl records. Spin a disc on a jukebox or show off your style by demonstrating your hip hop moves. National Vinyl Record Day commemorates the day Thomas Edison invented…
Find out more »Album – LYNYRD SKYNYRD (pronounced ‘Lĕh-‘nérd ‘Skin-‘nérd)
Lynyrd Skynyrd (Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd) is the debut album from American rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, released on this day in 1973. Several of the album's songs remain among the band's most well-known: "Gimme Three Steps", "Simple Man", "Tuesday's Gone" and "Free Bird", the last of which launched the band to national stardom. The album was certified gold on December 18, 1974, and double platinum on July 21, 1987, by the RIAA. The album also peaked at 27 in the Billboard…
Find out more »GRAMMAR CLOSET SALE
The Grammar Closet Sale will be hosted today at the Atlantic School of Theology Proceeds will be donated to Laing House and all unsold clothing to Phoenix House. Also a donation will be made to altruism at Halifax Grammar School to support future students in their efforts to impact change and make a difference. Please bring cash, a mask and your own shopping bag. Grammar closet patrons will be asked to adhere to covid 19 public health guidelines.
Find out more »SACKVILLE LIONS CLUB TAKE-OUT BBQ
The Sackville Lions Club is holding a fundraising TAKE-OUT BBQ today BURGERS - SAUSAGES - HOTDOGS 101 Old Beaver Bank Road ***This event is CASH ONLY ***
Find out more »Birthday – MADONNA (63)
Madonna Louise Ciccone (born August 16, 1958) is an American singer-songwriter, actress, author, and record executive. Having been referred to as the "Queen of Pop" since the 1980s, she is regarded as one of the most impactful figures in popular culture. Having sold over 300 million records worldwide, Madonna is certified as the best-selling female music artist of all time by Guinness World Records. According to Billboard, Madonna is the most successful solo artist in its Hot 100 chart history.…
Find out more »ROD STEWART IN HALIFAX (1991)
August 17, 1991 - Rod Stewart opened his 40-city Vagabond Heart tour in Halifax. 30 YEARS AGO TODAY! Tickets were $32.50. Were you there? The show was originally set for Lunenburg, but moved to Halifax.
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