November 2019
Sackville Christmas Tree Lighting
Sackville Christmas Tree Lighting Friday, November 29th, 2019 6:30 pm-7:30 pm Acadia Park, 650 Sackville Drive Live music, free hot chocolate, cookies, and hot dogs. A visit from Santa plus the lighting of the Christmas tree. Info : contact Michelle Champniss at 902-252-3099 or info@sackvillebusiness.com
Find out more »Billy Idol’s birthday
Born November 30, 1955 in Stanmore, Middlesex, England. He first achieved fame in the 1970s emerging from the London punk rock scene as a member of Generation X. Subsequently, he embarked on a huge solo career. The name "Billy Idol" was inspired by a schoolteacher's description of him as "idle". Billy is a vegetarian. He doesn’t eat meat, but does wear leather. The video for Idol’s hit song “Dancing with Myself” was directed by Tobe Hopper, the director of the original 1974 version of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Idol…
Find out more »Michael Jackson released ‘Thriller’
Thriller is the sixth studio album by Michael Jackson, released on November 30, 1982. In just over a year, Thriller became the world's best-selling album, having sold an estimated 66 million copies. The album sold one million copies worldwide per week at its peak. Horror movie legend Vincent Price was only paid $1000 for voicing the iconic intro to “Thriller”. His sisters Janet and LaToya sang backing vocals on “P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing).” They were the only Jacksons to appear on the entire album. Thriller spent 122 weeks…
Find out more »December 2019
Dartmouth Christmas Tree Lighting
TD Dartmouth Christmas Tree Lighting Saturday, December 7, 2019 4:30 - 6:15 pm Alderney Landing Events Plaza, Dartmouth Waterfront You're invited! Join us for FREE family fun - the lighting of the Christmas tree, a visit with Santa, a Christmas show and fireworks.
Find out more »Community Day FREE MOVIES!
Cineplex Canada is screening holiday movies for FREE to celebrate Community Day. Here are the participating HRM theatres: Cineplex Cinemas Dartmouth Crossing Scotiabank Theatre Halifax Cineplex Cinemas Park Lane Cineplex Cinemas Lower Sackville Movies include A Christmas Story, Elf, The Polar Express, Gremlins, and National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Doors open at 9:00 AM No ticket required
Find out more »The Eagles released Hotel California
December 8, 1976 The Eagles released their fifth studio album Hotel California. The album has sold over 42 million copies worldwide. It was their first album with guitarist Joe Walsh. The front cover artwork is a photograph of The Beverly Hills Hotel shot just before sunset by David Alexander with design and art direction by Kosh. The album was released by Asylum Records in vinyl, cassette and 8-track cartridge formats. Black Sabbath was recording in the studio next door, and the noise disrupted the Eagles’ sessions. The original working title of the song was "Mexican Reggae," according…
Find out more »The Raptors will host The Clippers
Wednesday, December 11th. Toronto will host Kawhi Leonard and The Clippers. (8:00 pm)
Find out more »89.9 The Wave Presents Boney M. featuring Liz Mitchell
Boney M makes a stop in Halifax during their Holiday Favourites and Classic Hits World tour! Originally founded in Germany by writer and producer Frank Farian, Boney M. was one of the disco-oriented pop acts which dominated the European charts throughout the late seventies and early eighties with a string of hits well remembered to this day. The discography of Boney M's hits is extensive. The group had eight Number One hits in the European charts with the following singles:…
Find out more »Last Day of Classes before Christmas Break
Halifax Regional Centre for Education. Last Day of Classes before Christmas Break (P-12). December 20
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