August 2020
HRM DAY OF PEACE
Halifax Regional Municipality has declared August 6, 2020, as a Day of Peace to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the only use of nuclear bombs on people at the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, August 6 and 9, 1945. HRM Council has also passed a motion to support the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) Cities Appeal, which includes a letter by Mayor Savage to Prime Minister Trudeau urging the federal government to sign and ratify the United…
Find out more »PICNIC IN THE PARK
The Sackville Business community wants to thank YOU for supporting local during these difficult times. To celebrate the Sackville community, join us at Acadia Park, 650 Sackville Drive, for a free Picnic in the Park from 12 to 1:30 p.m. Gates will open at 11:00 a.m. We will draw for great prizes and the talented Jon Cyr will be performing. Please bring your own picnic and blanket or chairs. Please note there is limited space. Both the park and playground…
Find out more »EASTERN FRONT THEATRE: STAGES 2020
Gale Force Theatre - Crypthand, Beyond the Code Crypthand is based off of the 19th century diarist Anne Lister's first love at boarding school with her roommate Eliza. An exploration of primary source documents that shaped the play. This event will take place online. While events are FREE, you do need to reserve a ticket HERE. You will receive your viewing link for the event on the day of the event
Find out more »HAWAII DAY
Statehood Day or Admission Day is a legal holiday in the state of Hawaii in the United States. It is celebrated annually on the third Friday in August to commemorate the anniversary of the state's admission to the Union. On August 21, 1959 (the third Friday in August), President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a proclamation making Hawaii the 50th state. We can celebrate it here by sitting out in the sun with an umbrella drink... play the ukulele for extra…
Find out more »HELLO CITY BY THE SEA
HELLO CITY BY THE SEA: 7PM in Point Pleasant Park's CAMBRIDGE BATTERY. PWYC - $10, $15, $20 If it is raining and we are unable to go forward with the performance, we will reschedule to the following evening (Sunday, August 23rd.) If we have to reschedule and you are no longer able to attend, we can arrange a refund for your tickets. Each ticket comes with a chair provided for you, which will be at placed within clearly socially distant…
Find out more »September 2020
THE FLASHBACKS at ACADIA PARK in Sackville
Outdoor concert in Lower Sackville's Acadia Park Social distancing rules apply, so please read the poster carefully
Find out more »The AquaHacking Atlantic Canada 2020 Challenge Final is coming soon!
The AquaHacking Atlantic Canada 2020 Challenge Final is coming soon! Five finalist teams have been selected to pitch their innovative technologies to a panel of seasoned professionals in the water, tech, and business sectors. This September 18, join us to see what the finalists have been working on and find out which team will take the top prize in the competition. RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/349982276167527/ Don’t have Facebook? You can still watch the event live via the link above. What’s the…
Find out more »Album – LICK IT UP (KISS)
Lick It Up is the 11th studio album by American rock band Kiss. Prior to its 1983 release, the band members appeared on MTV without their trademark makeup. It was the first public appearance without make-up by the band. Lick It Up was certified platinum on December 19, 1990. It was placed at #10 on Guitar World's Readers Poll of the Top-10 Guitar Albums of 1983. The album marked a turnaround in the band's flagging fortunes during the previous several…
Find out more »FLY AGAIN “TELETHON” for Neptune Theatre
Virtual Fundraiser for Neptune Theatre A spectacular night of musical and comedic entertainment hosted by Nova Scotia comedy legend Bette MacDonald. This ONLINE event will take place from 7:30-10 p.m. from the luxury of your living room. Find it HERE
Find out more »OCTOBERFEST on the Waterfront
This year Garrison Brewing is partnering with the Stubborn Goat Beer Garden for 10 days of (COVID responsible) traditional German-style fun. It kicks off on September 25th when they deck out the Stubborn Goat Beer Garden in fun Oktoberfest decor. The team at the Goat is working hard on their menu to bring you the most authentic food this side of Munich. More details to come on the menu! More info HERE
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