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PROUDLY INTRODUCING VALLEY PRIDE
Ashley Cyr
We are so excited to host the very first pride festival in the Wolfville and Kentville area! We have a five-day festival jam-packed with activities that we hope will help 2SLGBTQ+ folks of the Valley to find each other, build community, and have fun along the way.
So, why did we decide that now was the time to start a pride festival in our community?
Many of us came of age hearing that pride didn’t need to be a protest anymore and that we could treat it as one big party.
For those who believed the fight was over, the last few years–indeed, the last few weeks here in the Valley have shown us how important it is to continue to fight for our community, in particular our trans siblings whose liberty is constantly under attack.
It’s easy to say that the hate we see elsewhere could never happen here but hate creeps in under the cover of complacency and an unwillingness to listen to marginalized folks who have never stopped telling us that they don’t feel seen or safe.
It is crucial that we take a moment to unequivocally stand against hate and bigotry here in the Valley and come together to support the queer members of our community. If, as a community, we don’t stand against people who would do us harm, we stand with them.
We have the chance to be exactly the friendly and inclusive place we believe we are!
Being a smaller, more rural community, it’s especially necessary that we create intentional safe spaces for queer folks. Urban centers have defined queer spaces and resources for 2SLGBTQ+ people, so it’s easier to find queer community. However, in rural settings, it can be difficult to identify those safe spaces and safe people.
That’s a large part of why we’re organizing Valley Pride, but it goes beyond just being visible; we also need to make sure we’re including all members of our 2SLGBTQ+ family.
Historically, queer spaces are often found in bars and nightclubs, because that was an
TWO PLANKS AND A PASSION - 2023 SEASON
Ken Schwartz, Artistic Director
Two Planks and a Passion Theatre Company will celebrate its 32nd anniversary season with an ambitious two-production outdoor season of theatre, including two world premieres featuring adaptations of two beloved stories, Artistic Director Ken Schwartz announced today at the Ross Creek Centre, in Canning.
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“Our 2023 season features an incredible company of creators from across Canada coming together to do what Two Planks does best, create beautiful, memorable, theatrical experiences that powerfully reflect who we are and who we want to be”.
This season will include the world premiere of The Wind in the Willows, a new musical by Allen Cole and Ken Schwartz (adapted from the novel by Kenneth Grahame) and the world premiere of the fireside production of Kate Besworth’s Antigone (adapted from the narrative of Sophocles) directed by Ming Hudson. “Both of these plays, in very different ways, are intimate mirrors on human behaviour. Each reveals our complexity, our failings, and our occasional triumphs while simultaneously entertaining us with characters that are at once familiar and inspiring”.
The Wind in the Willows by Allen Cole and Ken Schwartz
Mole, Rat, Toad, Badger, and Otter are the best of friends. But even the best of friends need help when things go off the rails! Based on the classic novel by Kenneth Grahame, The Wind in the Willows is a new musical about the importance of friendship in our lives and how knowing you belong to a place and a community is at the heart of everything.
Antigone by Kate Besworth
Who will care for us when we are gone? Antigone must bury her brother to save his soul. Her Uncle Creon, the King, must stop her. Fate and choice, duty and love, war together in this intimate and epic retelling of the classic Greek tragedy.
The cast for Two Planks and a Passion’s 2022 season includes some of the finest performers working in Canada, many familiar to Two Planks audiences. Returning performers include Burgandy Code, Henricus Gielis, and Chris O’Neill. New to the company in 2023 are Michelle Fisk, Omar Alex Kahn, Kih Becke, and Rosie Callaghan.
Allen Cole (Co-Winner of the 2019 Merritt Award for Outstanding New Play and the 2020 Merritt for Original Score) is the Musical Director for the 2023 season and the Co-Creator of Wind in the Willows. Diego Cavendon designs costumes for both productions and Holly Meyer-Dymny is the set designer for Wind in the Willows. Ken Schwartz (Winner of the 2019 Merritt Award for Outstanding Direction and 2020 Merritt for Outstanding Score with Allen Cole) directs Wind in the Willlows and Ming Hudson directs Antigone, a project she conceived with playwright Kate Besworth. Robin Munro (Merritt award for Stage Manager of the Year in 2020) returns for her eighth season as Stage Manager and Laurie Fleet returns as Apprentice Stage Manager.
Previews begin on June 27th and both shows open on June 30th. The season closes on August 19th.
Two Planks will also present a series of pre
MARGOT’S HIDDEN GEMS
Margot Bishop
If you think about time, do you envision it as a straight line or a curve? Is it flexible or rigid?
Time encompasses various aspects like time travel, the past, the present, and the future. Science holds one concept of time, while theologians hold another. Everyone has their own idea of time. The key is to not squander it. The month of June brings a plethora of enjoyable and significant days for work and play.
June is notable for Pride, camping, safety, Indigenous history, oceans and rivers, Alzheimer’s and brain awareness. The first week is dedicated to fishers and boaters. We recently relocated our dragon boat to its summer “lair.” The second week celebrates pet appreciation, while the third week focuses on men’s health and the well-being of our pollinators. The fourth week holds significance as well.
Some enjoyable days to note are Drive-In Movie Day on the 6th and VCR Day on the 7th. I still have a VCR to watch my old movies. On the 8th, head to the beach with your best
easier place to fly under the radar in dangerous times. However, not everyone feels at home in these spaces, which is why we are planning a wide variety of activities for folks who live their queerness in different ways. Queer people play sports, make art, play music, and queer people are also children and teens who desperately need to see themselves reflected in the larger community around them.
From July 12-16, we’re planning a wide range of events so that everyone in our community can participate in pride in whatever way they feel comfortable. From an 18+ queer variety show featuring local queer musicians, comedians, and more, to a family-friendly picnic and show in Waterfront Park, to a slow pitch game in Memorial Park, there’s something for everyone!
We are so excited to show the Valley the unique perspective and unbridled joy that queerness can bring to a community. We hope you will all come out and participate in the festivities and support our local queer community.
friend and clean up debris to prevent it from returning to the ocean with the next tide, in honor of World’s Ocean Day. Fudge Day falls on the 16th, followed by Apple Strudel Day on the 17th, just before Father’s Day on the 18th. The 20th is National Indigenous Day, while the summer solstice on the 21st coincides with World Music Day. Sing and play to welcome the first day of summer. The 22nd is Dragon Boat Festival Day, and did I mention that our Valley team, The Breast Quest Dragon Boat, will commence its paddling season in June?
There are also days dedicated to chocolate eclairs, pudding, and porridge. Helen Keller and Paul Bunyan both have their respective days. It’s intriguing that Keller was a real person while Bunyan is a mythical figure. Photographers can rejoice on the 29th, which is Camera Day. On the 30th, indulge in some research and enjoyment for Asteroid Day.
If your birthday falls between the 1st and the 20th, your astrological sign is Gemini. You are
and post-show conversations with historians and artists throughout the summer (for details visit www.twoplanks.ca).
Since Two Planks and a Passion’s first outdoor season at Ross Creek in 2007, the company has been nominated for 125 Merritt Awards for excellence in professional theatre in Nova Scotia, winning 35 times, including four awards for Outstanding Production.
The 2023 season is made possible through the support of the Canada Council for the Arts, Arts Nova Scotia, The Nova Scotia Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage, Support for Culture and The Craig Foundation.
For information contact:
Ken Schwartz, Artistic Director artisticdirectors@twoplanks.ca
Gemma Leslie, Marketing and Communications Coordinator pr@artscentre.ca
likely to be flexible, clever, extroverted, and occasionally impulsive. If your birthday is in the last ten days of the month, your sign is Cancer. People probably seek comfort from you, as you tend to be emotional and devoted to your loved ones.
Furthermore, fresh fruits and vegetables will adorn your table, including rhubarb, new peas, and fresh greens. Plant, harvest, savor, and relish them. Remember, whatever you do this month, avoid wasting time. It is a precious commodity, the “hidden gem” for all of us. Take time for yourself, offer time to a neighbor or friend, allocate time for good work, family, fun, and lightheartedness. Once lost, time cannot be regained.
Time is a “hidden” gift, so use it wisely. Stay happy and safe. Be kind to yourself and others.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): History tells us that Albert Einstein was a brilliant genius. After his death, the brain of the pioneer physicist was saved and studied for years in the hope of analyzing the secrets of why it produced so many great ideas. Science writer Stephen Jay Gould provided a different perspective. He said, “I am less interested in the weight and convolutions of Einstein’s brain than in the near certainty that people of equal talent have lived and died in cotton fields and sweatshops.” I bring this to your attention, Aries, in the hope it will inspire you to pay closer attention to the unsung and underappreciated elements of your own life—both in yourself and the people around you.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Human life sometimes features sudden reversals of fortune that may seem almost miraculous. A twist in my own destiny is an example. As an adult, I was indigent for 18 years— the most starving artist of all the starving artists I have ever known. Then, in the course of a few months, all the years I had devoted to improving my craft as a writer paid off spectacularly. My horoscope column got widely syndicated, and I began to earn a decent wage. I predict a comparable turn of events for you in the coming months, Taurus—not necessarily in your finances, but in a pivotal area of your life.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): I am weary of gurus who tell us the ego is bad and must be shamed. In my view, we need a strong and healthy ego to fuel our quest for meaning. In that spirit and in accordance with astrological omens, I designate June as Celebrate Your Ego Month for you Geminis. You have a mandate to unabashedly embrace the beauty of your unique self. I hope you will celebrate and flaunt your special gifts. I hope you will honor your distinctive desires as the treasures they are. You are authorized to brag more than usual!
CANCER (June 21-July 22): One study reveals that British people own a significant amount of clothing they never wear. Other research suggests that the average American woman has over a hundred items of clothing but considers just 10 percent of them to be “wearable.” If your relationship to your wardrobe is similar, Cancerian, it’s a favorable time to cull unused, unliked, and unsuitable stuff. You would also benefit from a comparable approach to other areas of your life. Get rid of possessions, influences, and ideas that take up space but serve no important purpose and are no longer aligned with who you really are.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In July 1969, Leo astronaut Neil Armstrong was the first human to walk on the moon. But he almost missed his chance. Years earlier, his original application to become part of NASA’s space exploration team arrived a week past the deadline. But Armstrong’s buddy, Dick Day, who worked at NASA, sneaked it into the pile of applications that had come in time. I foresee the possibility of you receiving comparable assistance, Leo. Tell your friends and allies to be alert for ways they might be able to help you with either straightforward or surreptitious moves.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Great shearwaters are birds that travel a lot, covering 13,000 miles every year. From January to March, they breed in the South Atlantic Ocean, about halfway between Africa and South America. Around May, they fly west for a while and then head north, many of them as far as Canada and Greenland. When August comes, they head east to Europe, and later they migrate south along the coast of Africa to return to their breeding grounds. I am tempted to make this globetrotting bird your spirit creature for the next 12 months. You may be more inclined than ever before to go on journeys, and I expect you will be well rewarded for your journeys. At the very least, I hope you will enjoy mind-opening voyages in your imagination.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): One of the central myths of Western culture is the Holy Grail. For over 800 years, storytellers have spun legends about the search for a precious chalice with magical qualities, including the power to heal and offer eternal youth. Sober scholars are more likely to say that the Holy Grail isn’t an actual physical object hidden away in a cave or catacomb, but a symbol of a spiritual awakening or an enlightening epiphany. For the purposes of your horoscope, I’m going to focus on
the latter interpretation. I suspect you are gearing up for an encounter with a Holy Grail. Be alert! The revelations and insights and breakthroughs could come when you least expect them.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): June is Dare to Diminish Your Pain Month for you Scorpios. I hope you will aggressively pursue measures to alleviate discomfort and suffering. To address the physical variety, how about acupuncture or massage? Or supplements like boswellia, turmeric, devil’s claw root, white willow bark, and omega-3 fatty acids? Other ideas: sunshine, heating pad, warm baths with Epsom salts, restorative sleep, and exercise that simulates natural endorphins. Please be equally dynamic in treating your emotional and spiritual pain, dear Scorpio. Spend as much money as you can afford on skillful healers. Solicit the help of empathetic friends. Pray and meditate. Seek out in activities that make you laugh.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): A hungry humpback whale can hold more than 15,000 gallons of water in its mouth at once—enough to fill 400 bathtubs. In a funny way, their ability reminds me of you right now. You, too, have a huge capacity for whatever you feel like absorbing and engaging with. But I suggest you choose carefully what you want to absorb and engage with. Be open and receptive to only the most high-quality stuff that will enrich your life and provide a lot of fun. Don’t get filled up with trivia and nonsense and dross.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Funny story: A renowned Hollywood movie mogul was overheard at a dinner party regaling an aspiring actor with a long monologue about his achievements. The actor couldn’t get in a word edgewise. Finally, the mogul paused and said, “Well, enough about me. What do you think of me?” If I had been in the actor’s place, I might have said, “You, sir, are an insufferable, grandiose, and boring narcissist who pathologically overestimates your own importance and has zero emotional intelligence.” The only downside to speaking my mind like that would be that the mogul might ruin my hopes of having a career in the movie business. In the coming weeks, Capricorn, I hope you will consistently find a middle ground between telling the brazen truth to those who need to hear it and protecting your precious goals and well-being.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): When faced with important decisions, most of us benefit from calling on all forms of intelligence. Simply consulting our analytical mind is not sufficient. Nor is checking in with only our deep feelings. Even drawing from our spunky intuition alone is not adequate. We are most likely to get practical clarity if we access the guidance of our analytical mind, gut feelings, and sparkly intuition. This is always true, but it’s extra relevant now. You need to get the full blessing of the synergistic blend. PS: Ask your body to give you a few hints, too!
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Has your intuition been nudging you to revise and refine your sense of home? Have you been reorganizing the domestic vibes and bolstering your stability? I hope so. That’s what the cosmic rhythms are inviting you to do. If you have indeed responded to the call, congratulations. Buy yourself a nice homecoming present. But if you have resisted the flow of life’s guidance, please take corrective measures. Maybe start by reorganizing the décor and furniture. Clean up festering messes. Say sweet things to your housemates and family members. Manage issues that may be restricting your love of home.
* Shaded events take place weekly
THURSDAY, 1
Your Library Online — Library, Annapolis Royal 10–11am • Our Digital Literacy Instructor will walk you through borrowing from our online collection. Registration required. TIX: Free Farmers Market — Greenwood Mall, Greenwood 12–4pm
TIX: Free INFO: 902-847-5311
Open Studio — Avon River Heritage Museum, Newport Landing 2–5pm • Arrive with a project, join in the conversation, and let the majestic Avon River be your inspiration! TIX: Free INFO: 902-757-2233
Caregiver Support Group — Library, Kingston 2:15–4:15pm • Facilitated by trained staff members who offer a confidential, friendly atmosphere for you to discuss your experiences. TIX: Free Farmers Market — Macdonald Museum, Middleton 3–6pm •
TIX: Free INFO: 902-825-6116
Rescue Purrsday — Lunn’s Mill Brewery, Lawrencetown 5–8pm
TIX: Donation INFO: 902-584-2217
Learn to Sew — Library, Kingston 5:30–7:45pm • An Introduction to sewing, a progressive program for beginner sewers. Ages 18+. Registrations is required.
TIX: Free
Matt Millett — Longfellow Restaurant, Grand Pre 6–9pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-697-2163
It’s Okay to be Different — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 6–7:30pm • World renowned Puppet Theatre company Mermaid Theatre with a brand new show for young audiences.
TIX: Adults: $20, Youth: $10, Children Under 5: Free INFO: 902-532-7704
Book League — Library, Kentville 6:30–7:30pm • Join us to discuss that month’s book in an informal and open-minded group. Registration is required. TIX: Free Merchandise & Cash Bingo — Community Hall, West Brooklyn 6:30–10pm • West Brooklyn Hall Merchandise & Cash Bingo. Thursdays, 6:30pm-10 pm 410 W. Brooklyn Mountain Rd. Details: 902-385-5426
TIX: Free INFO: 902-385-5426
Kentville Historical Society — Main Street Station, Kentville 7–8:30pm
• TIX: Free INFO: 902-678-8202
AVHS Annual General Meeting — Macdonald Museum, Middleton 7–9pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-825-6116
Open Mic — Schoolhouse Brewery, Windsor 7:30–10pm
• TIX: Free INFO: 902-472-4677
Cavy with Special Guests — West Side Charlies, New Minas 9pm–1am • TIX: $10 INFO: 681-9378
FRIDAY, 2
International Cafe — Valley Community Learning Association, Kentville 10–11:30am • Connecting the community, all are welcome! TIX: Free Fibre Ops — Library, Windsor 10am–12pm • Bring your own project and we’ll all work together! All skill levels welcome, no experience necessary. TIX: Free Your Library Online — Bridgetown & Area Library, Bridgetown 10:30–11:30am • Our Digital Literacy Instructor will walk you through borrowing from our online collection. Registration required. TIX: Free
Art Exhibit Wood & Water — 7 Arts, Greenwood 11am–4pm • Nova Club Gallery will present a beautiful new show. TIX: Free INFO: 902-765-7278
Yoga with Linda McLean — Avon River Heritage Museum, Newport Landing 6–7pm • Join musician, writer, and yogi Linda McLean in the Artists Landing Gallery for a series of Dharma classes. TIX: $10 or PWYC INFO: 902-757-1718
Man In Plaid — The Long Table Social Club, Scots Bay 6–9pm • Come enjoy a wonderful view of Scotts Bay a mix of classic rock and Maritime favourites. TIX: Free INFO: 902-483-9261
Art Show Opening — Tides Contemporary Art Gallery, Kentville 7–8pm • Join us for our June Exhibition opening featuring new work from 14 local artists and Guest Artist Anne Weeks. TIX: Free INFO: 902-385-7388
Feel Good Friday with Jill, Jade & Meegan — Millstone Harvest Brewhouse, Sheffield Mills 7–9pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-582-2337
Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7:30–9:30pm • Judy Blume’s ground-breaking novel is adapted for the big screen. TIX: Adult: $10.95, Youth: $6.95
INFO: 902-532-7704
Jesus Christ Superstar — Andrew H McCain Arena, Wolfville 7:30–10pm • TIX: $25 - $50 INFO: Acadia University Box Office | 902-542-5500
Arthur Bull — Sydney Street Pub and Cafe, Digby 7:30pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-245-1066
Exit Laughing — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville 7:30pm
• A mature comedy by Paul Elliot, directed by Bryen Stoddard and Alan Tupper. Recommended for mature audiences. TIX: Adult: $18, Students & Seniors: $15
INFO: 902-678-8040
Karaoke — West Side Charlies, New Minas 9pm–1am • TIX: Free INFO: 681-9378
SATURDAY, 3
Plant & Yard Sale — Glooscap Curling Club, Kentville 8am–1pm
• TIX: Free INFO: 902-678-4637
Indoor Yard Sale — United Baptist Church, Centreville 8–10:30am TIX: Free INFO: 902-678-1946
Community Breakfast — Fire Hall, Margaretsville 8–10am TIX:
Adult: $12, Children: $6; Under 4: Free INFO: 902-825-4067
Yard Sale — United Church, Aylesford 8–11am TIX: Donation
Breakfast — Lions Club, Kentville 8–10:30am • TIX: Adult: $10, Children: $5 INFO: 902-679-2367
Farmers’ Market — Farmers Market, Wolfville 8:30am–1pm TIX: Free INFO: 902-697-3344
Native Plant Sale — Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens, Wolfville 9am–12pm
• Help support biodiversity by growing plants indigenous to the Wapna’ki Forest. TIX: $5 for Seeds INFO: 902-585-5242
Book and Craft Supplies Sale — United Baptist Church, Kentville 9am–1pm
• TIX: Free Admission INFO: 902-678-3162
Farmer’s Market — North Mountain United Tapestry, Harbourville 9:30am–1pm • Plenty of vendors inside & out. Fresh produce, baked goods, arts/crafts, hot coffee & more! TIX: Free
Braveheart Babysitting Course — Library, Annapolis Royal 9:30am–2pm
• Learn basic first aid skills and other caretaking essentials. Ages 11+. Registration required. TIX: Free Cozy Corner Storytime — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 10–11am • Songs, stories, games, and crafts for ages 2-6 and their caregivers. Registration not required. TIX: Free World Environment Day Celebration — Oakdene Park, Kentville 11am–3pm • 20+ Exhibitors, workshops, EV and EB rides, free plants, and more! TIX: Free Vintage Market — Lions Club, Wolfville 11am–6pm • Back for its summer showcase, featuring 15 of Nova Scotia’s top antique/ vintage vendors. TIX: $2 INFO: 506-321-0283
Ticket Auction — Fire Hall, Kingston 12–3pm • Fundraiser for competitive dancers with Sole Expressions Dance Company. TIX: Free Admission INFO: 902-670-8737
Opening/The Chicken Is Just Dead First / Racquel Rowe — ARTSPLACE, Annapolis Royal 12–2pm • Opening of a multimedia interdisciplinary installation exploring ‘othered’ experience moving from life in Barbados to Canada. TIX: Free
INFO: 902-532-7069
Opening/Underwater / Pat Lohrenz — ARTSPLACE, Annapolis Royal 12–2pm • A selection of new works based on water and rock themes by Pat Lohrenz. TIX: Free INFO: 902-532-7069
Makers Space — 7 Arts, Greenwood 12–4pm • A creative fun and seasonal crafts for all ages, all supplies included. TIX: $5/Project and Take and Make Kits INFO: 902-765-7278
Under the Sea — Horton High School, Greenwich 12:30–2:30pm & 6–8pm
• Presented by Cadance Academy, a dance recital based on the classic tale of “The Little Mermaid.”
TIX: $20
INFO: 902-679-3616
Botanical Art Presentation and Demonstration — Memorial Library, Wolfville 1–1:45pm & 2–2:45pm • See artwork and art demonstrations from members of the Botanical Artists of Nova Scotia Association. Registration required. TIX: Free Carter Lake — The Library Pub, Wolfville 2–5pm • Weekly music by Carter TIX: Free It’s Okay To Be Different - Stories by Todd Parr — The Mermaid, Windsor 2pm • Mermaid Theatre’s very own stage adaptation of three favourite contemporary storybooks. TIX: $18.50
Grand Opening — Gallery 360, Wolfville, NS 2–4pm • Come and meet the local artists, view original creations! TIX: Free INFO: 902-680-8618
Jesus Christ Superstar — Andrew H McCain Arena, Wolfville 2–4:30pm & 7:30–10pm • TIX: $25 - $50 INFO: Acadia University Box Office | 902-542-5500
The Acoustic Jam — T.A.N. Coffee, Windsor 2–3:30pm • It’s the open mic, without a mic! TIX: Free Kentville Writes — Library, Kentville 2:30–4:30pm • Join others for writing exercises, brain storming, feedback, and encouragement. Registration is required. TIX: Free BBQ Chicken Dinner — Community Hall, Morden 4–6pm TIX: $20 INFO: 902-847-9277
Drag me to Family Dinner — Kings Arms Pub, Kentville 4:30–6:30pm • Queera Bang presents a family friends drag show that will celebrate love, laughter, and song! TIX: $15/Each, $40/4 INFO: 905-302-2399
Supper — Morristown Baptist Church, Aylesford 4:30–6:30pm
• TIX: Donation
Teen Takeover — Library, Kingston 6–7:45pm • Ages 13+. Registration is required. This week’s theme is Summer Reading Kick-Off. TIX: Free
Sarah McInnis’ Legacy Project — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7pm
• Music and documentary film with Pat LePoidevin, Terra Spencer, Aquakultre and more. TIX: $30/Advance,$35/Door
The Caledonian Show — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7–9pm
• Enjoy an evening of toe-tapping Scottish music, laughter, and fun. TIX: Adults: $20, Youth: $15 INFO: 902-532-7704
Jim Taylor — Sydney Street Pub and Cafe, Digby 7:30pm
Free INFO: 902-245-1066
• TIX:
Exit Laughing — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville 7:30pm • A mature comedy by Paul Elliot, directed by Bryen Stoddard and Alan Tupper. Recommended for mature audiences. TIX: Adult: $18, Students & Seniors: $15 INFO: 902-678-8040
SpeakEasy: Mark Riley and Friends — Community Hall, West Brooklyn 8–11pm
• TIX: $20 INFO: 902-385-5426
Howlin’ at the Moon Concert Series — Community Hall, Baxter’s Harbour 9–11pm
• Held on the full moon, featuring three artists for an acoustic, songwriter circle show. TIX: $15-$25
INFO: 902-389-6331
Opening/For the Love of Lichens and Old Forests — ARTSPLACE, Annapolis Royal 11–2pm
• With new works by selected artists, artisans, and citizen scientists. TIX: Free INFO: 902-532-7069
SUNDAY, 4
Gutsy Walk — Virtual, Annapolis Valley 6am–11pm
• Join Crohn’s and Colitis Canada and support the Maritime Region’s Virtual Gutsy Walk 2023. TIX: Donation INFO: 902-210-4554
Annapolis Valley Pet Expo — Centennial Arena, Kentville 10am–4pm
• Variety of pet related vendors, adoptable animals, pet portraits and more! TIX: Adults: $5, Children: Free INFO: 902-300-0782
Farmers’ Market — Victoria Park, Windsor 10am–2pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-579-7652
Market — Millstone Harvest Brewhouse, Sheffield Mills 11am–3pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-582-2337
Walk/Fly A kite For Lyme Disease — Waterfront Park, Wolfville 12–4pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-848-6286
Donna Holmes — Kings Arms Commons, Wolfville 12–3pm • Enjoy sweet unplugged, jazzy tunes. TIX: Free Open House — Masonic Hall, Berwick 1–3pm • Come on out and brethren of Valley Lodge will give you a tour. TIX: Free INFO: 902-538-5888
Musical Benefit Show and Live Auction — Lions Club, Canning 1–8pm TIX: Donation INFO: 902-670-4380
Jesus Christ Superstar — Andrew H McCain Arena, Wolfville 2–4:30pm • TIX: $25 - $50 INFO: Acadia University Box Office | 902-542-5500
Kirkin’ of the Tartan — Covenanter Church, Grand Pre 2:30–4pm
• Come celebrate Scottish heritage in the Valley. TIX: Donation
Delhaven - Traditional Gaelic Music — Horton Ridge Malt & Grain, Hortonville 3–5pm TIX: Free INFO: 902-825-9802
Strawberry Moon Pop Up Dinner — Maple Rose Garden, Aylesford 5:30pm • A delectable six-course menu by Chef
Fiona Genevieve with live music by Cristian Quirivan. TIX: $50
INFO: 514-715-8502
Blackberry — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7–9pm • The story of the meteoric rise and catastrophic demise of the world’s first smartphone. TIX: $12
MONDAY, 5
The Literacy Mile Online Auction — Valley Community Learning Association, Kentville 9am • A chance to get neat items, and support community education programs! TIX: Pay only if your bid wins. INFO: 902-679-5252
Storytime — Library, Annapolis Royal 10–11am • Preschool children and their caregivers are invited. Registration not required. TIX: Free
Jam Session — Community Center, Port George 7–10pm
• Jam Sessions are back! TIX: $2
Games Night — Community Hall, West Brooklyn 7–9pm • Ping pong, crokinole, cards, and more! TIX: $2 INFO: 902-385-5426
Queens — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7:30–9pm • Valley Drama School’s Senior Acting students present “Queens” by Kristen Doherty. TIX: Adults: $20, Students: $15, Festival Pass: $50
TUESDAY, 6
Mentoring Plus Information Session — Berwick and District Library, Berwick 10–11:30am • TIX: Free INFO: 902-679-5013
Stories and Somersaults! — Library, Kingston 10:30–11:30am • For ages 3-5. TIX: Free Paint and Art Group — New Horizons Club, Kentville 1–4pm • TIX: Donation
HealthRHYTHMS Community Drum Circle — 7 Arts, Greenwood 1:30–2:30pm • Explore creativity through rhythms and wellness exercise. Register by email. TIX: Free INFO: 902-765-7278
Kids Crafts — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 4–5pm • A different craft each session and all supplies are provided. For ages 6-10 years. Registration is required. TIX: Free Community Supper — Valley Community Learning Association, Kentville 5–6:30pm • Join us for a meal made with love & healthy ingredients! TIX: Free INFO: 902-679-5252
Public Hearing & Municipal Council — Municipality of the County of Kings, Coldbrook 6pm TIX: Free INFO: 888-337-2999
Writer’s Circle — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 6:30–8pm • Here’s your chance to join others for writing exercises! TIX: Free
Song Circle Open Mic — Valley Community Learning Association, Kentville 6:30–8:30pm • Bring your instrument, voice, story or jokes! TIX: Free
Cute Cactus Rock Garden — Library, Kingston 7–8pm • Make your own cute painted cactus garden! Ages 16+. All materials supplied. Registration required. TIX: Free Queens — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7:30–9pm • Valley Drama School’s Senior Acting students present “Queens” by Kristen Doherty. TIX: Adults: $20, Students: $15, Festival Pass: $50
WEDNESDAY, 7
Farmers Market — Centre Square, Kentville 10am–1pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-956-1822
Your Library Online — Memorial Library, Wolfville 10:30–11:30am • Our Digital Literacy Instructor will walk you through borrowing from our online collection. Registration required. TIX: Free
Open Mic — T.A.N. Coffee, Wolfville 6–9pm • Ross Chapman is carrying on the 11-yr tradition, this open mic remains a cozy acoustic open mic! TIX: Free INFO: 902-698-1660
Youth Leadership Information Session — Virtual, Annapolis Valley 6:30–7:30pm • Virtual information session for the Duke of Ed. Youth Program (for youth ages 13 - 18) TIX: Free
Queer Information Presentation — Macdonald Museum, Middleton 7–8:30pm • Hosting the Middleton Regional High School GSA students’ Queer Information Presentation. TIX: Free INFO: 902-825-6116
Youth Art Lessons — 7 Arts, Greenwood 7–8pm • Ages 12 and under, different projects each week, try new tools & techniques. TIX: $25/Class, $80/4 Classes INFO: 902-765-7278
Jam Session — Community Hall, Brickton 7pm • Come for an evening of friends, music, snacks, and a good time. All welcome TIX: Donation INFO: 902-670-9580
Open Mic Night — Wayfarers’ Ale Brewery, Port Williams 7–10pm • Open mic night! Open to all. TIX: Free INFO: 902-691-0103
Cute Cactus Rock Garden — Library, Annapolis Royal 7–8pm
• Make your own cute painted cactus garden! Ages 16+. All materials supplied. Registration required. TIX: Free
Author Reading: Jill MacLean — Memorial Library, Wolfville 7–8pm • Reading from her novel, The Arrows of Mercy. Copies will be available for sale. Registration required. TIX: Free Bones Of Crows — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7:30–9:30pm
• Told through the eyes of Cree Matriarch Aline Spears as she survives Canada’s residential school system. TIX: Adult: $10.95, Youth: $6.95 INFO: 902-532-7704
THURSDAY, 8
HealthRHYTHMS Seniors Drum Circle — 7 Arts, Greenwood 1–2pm • Explore creativity through rhythms and wellness exercise. Register by email. TIX: Free INFO: 902-765-7278
Your Library Online — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 2:30–3:30pm • Our Digital Literacy Instructor will walk you through borrowing from our online collection. Registration required. TIX: Free
The Knit Wits — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 3–5pm • It’s time to join the knit wits! Ages 18+. Registration required. TIX: Free Sewing Club — Memorial Library, Wolfville 5–7pm • We offer space, equipment, and instruction. Bring a project to work on! Registration required. TIX: Free
100 Who Care Giving Group Meeting — Main Street Station, Kentville 6–7pm • Be part of our membership-based giving circle! TIX: Donation
Trivia Night — Longfellow Restaurant, Grand Pre 6–9pm • Teams of 2-10 enjoy an entertaining night completing five rounds of fun! TIX: Free INFO: 902-697-2163
Sharkwater/Zoe Lucas introduction — ARTSPLACE, Annapolis Royal 7pm • Celebrate World Ocean Day with special intro by renowned Sable Island naturalist Zoe Lucas. TIX: Suggested Donation: $10 INFO: 902-532-7069
The Drowning Girls — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7:30–9pm TIX: Adults: $15, Student: $20, Festival Pass: $50
FRIDAY, 9
Movin’ and Groovin’ — Bridgetown & Area Library, Bridgetown 10:30–11:15am • Ages 0-5 and their guardians. Registration required. TIX: Free Your Library Online — Library, Windsor 12:30–1:30pm • Our Digital Literacy Instructor will walk you through borrowing from our online collection. Registration required. TIX: Free Crafty Connections — Bridgetown & Area Library, Bridgetown 1:30–3pm • Spend the afternoon crafting and chatting! All materials supplied. Ages 18+. Registration required. TIX: Free Port Williams Days — Community Centre, Port Williams 4–11pm • Two days of fun for the whole family, from fireworks to the parade, great food, and so much more! TIX: Free INFO: 902-542-4411
Yoga with Linda McLean — Avon River Heritage Museum, Newport Landing 6–7pm • Join musician, writer, and yogi Linda McLean in the Artists Landing Gallery for a series of Dharma classes. TIX: $10 or PWYC INFO: 902-757-1718
S.O.S. The Abba Experience — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7–9:30pm • This ten-piece band delivers an authentic ABBA experience like no other. TIX: Adults: $55, Youth: $15 INFO: 902-532-7704
Feel Good Friday with Frederic Mujica — Millstone Harvest Brewhouse, Sheffield Mills 7–9pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-582-2337
Clarke and Phil from Hourglass Pendulum — Sydney Street Pub and Cafe, Digby 7:30pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-245-1066
The Drowning Girls — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7:30–9pm TIX: Adults: $15, Student: $20, Festival Pass: $50
Karaoke — West Side Charlies, New Minas 9pm–1am TIX: Free INFO: 681-9378
SATURDAY, 10
Breakfast — Masonic Hall, Berwick 7:30am–10:30pm • TIX: Adult: $10, Children: $5 INFO: 902-538-5888
Book Sale — Murdoch C. Smith Memorial Library, Port Williams 8am–2pm • Village-wide yard sale! TIX: Free
Port Williams Days — Community Centre, Port Williams 8am–6pm • Two days of fun for the whole family, from fireworks to the parade, great food, and so much more! TIX: Free INFO: 902-542-4411
Pride Hikes — Downtown, Wolfville 9:30–11:30am • Join our monthly Pride Hikes & find your community! TIX: Free SPCA Craft and Vendor Market — Royal Canadian Legion, Windsor 10am–3pm • TIX: Admission $2 INFO: 902-225-0517
Michelin Junior Bike — Former Municipality Airport Property, Waterville NS 10am–12pm TIX: Free Crafts — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 10:30–11:30am • Craft something new and interactive each week. Open to ages 5-12. Registration is required. TIX: Free Movin’ and Groovin’ — Library, Kentville 11–11:45am • Ages 0-5 and their caretakers! Registration required. TIX: Free Board and Tabletop Games Day — Recreation Centre, Kentville 12–9pm • Join us for board and tabletop games! TIX: Free INFO: 902-698-2705
Building with bricks, a Lego event for all — Maritime Express Cider Co., Kentville 12–6pm • Join us to celebrate creativity through Lego bricks and discover the work of MariLUG. TIX: Free Literacy Mile — Valley Community Learning Association, Kentville 1–3pm • Join us in raising awareness and support for the literacy needs of the Annapolis Valley! TIX: Free INFO: 902-679-5252
Knit in Public Day with Music — TapRoot Fibre Labs, Greenwich 2–6pm • Knit, crochet, hook, all are welcome to enjoy the day.
TIX: Donation INFO: 902-542-3277
S.O.S. The Abba Experience — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7–9:30pm • This ten-piece band delivers an authentic ABBA experience like no other. TIX: Adults: $55, Youth: $15 INFO: 902-532-7704
Latin Dance Party (with lesson) — Dawn Oman Art Gallery, Bridgetown 7–9pm • Includes salsa lesson by Annapolis Valley Dance Company. TIX: $20
Paul Ryan & Gerry Thurber — Sydney Street Pub and Cafe, Digby 7:30pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-245-1066
The Insanity of Mary Girard — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7:30–9pm • Valley Drama School’s Senior Acting students are thrilled to present this historical piece of physical theatre. TIX: Adults: $15, Student: $20, Festival Pass: $50
Alasdair Roberts & Company — Ross Creek Annex , Canning 7:30pm • Bringing traditional and original songs with Mairi Morrison and Pete Johnson. TIX: $20 or PWYC
Town Heroes — Evergreen Theatre, Margaretsville 8–10:30pm
TIX: Adults: $35, Members: $25, Military: $30, Students: $20 INFO: 902-825-6834
SpeakEasy: Paul St-Amand Trio — Community Hall, West Brooklyn 8–11pm • TIX: $20 INFO: 902-385-5426
Funny Fundraiser — Waterville and District Fire Hall, Cambridge 8–10pm TIX: $20/Advance, $25/Door INFO: 902-678-5760
70’s, 80’s 90’s Decades Dance — Fire Hall, Kingston 9pm–1am • Dance, best costume prizes, 50/50, BBQ, cash bar. 19+. Fundraiser for competitive dancers from Sole Expressions Dance Company. TIX: $10 INFO: 902-824-3688
SUNDAY, 11
Car Show Fundraiser — Avon View High School, Windsor 9am–1pm • Come support our football team! TIX: Adult: $5, Children: $3, Under 5: Free INFO: 902-385-8945
Watercolour Workshop — Stony Bay Studio, Margaretsville 10am–3pm • Learn to paint the water’s edge complete with foam and sand. TIX: $80/Workshop, $16/Kit INFO: 902-824-1926
Ticket Auction — Waterville and District Fire Hall, Cambridge 10:30am–2pm • TIX: Ticket Envelope: $2 INFO: 902-599-1833
Art Expo — Fire Hall, Greenwich 11am–5pm • Come support some of the top up-and-coming local artists! TIX: $5 Made on the Mountain Studio Tour — Community Hall, West Brooklyn 11am–3pm • Follow the map to visit five artist studios. TIX: Free INFO: 902-385-5426
Market — Millstone Harvest Brewhouse, Sheffield Mills 11am–3pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-582-2337
Tye Dye TShirt — 7 Arts, Greenwood 1–3pm • Alongside Jane Beals, all ages, supplies included. TIX: Adult Size: $20, Child Size: $15 INFO: 902-765-7278
Exit Laughing — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville 2pm • A mature comedy by Paul Elliot, directed by Bryen Stoddard and Alan Tupper. Recommended for mature audiences. TIX: Adult: $18, Students & Seniors: $15 INFO: 902-678-8040
Don Giovanni — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 3–6pm • Tony Award–winning director Ivo van Hove makes a Met debut with a new take on Mozart’s tragicomedy. TIX: Adult: $15.95, Youth: Free INFO: 902-532-7704
Hymn Sing — Baptist Church, Waterville 7–9pm • TIX: Donation INFO: 902-670-7566
The Insanity of Mary Girard — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7:30–9pm • TIX: Adult: $20, Student: $15
MONDAY, 12
Movin’ and Groovin’ — Murdoch C. Smith Memorial Library, Port Williams 2–3pm (Ages 0-2) & 3:15–4:15pm (Ages 3-5) • Registration required. TIX: Free
A Little Princess — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 4–5:30pm TIX: Adults: $15, Student: $20, Festival Pass: $50 Valley Gardeners Club — NSCC Kingstec Campus, Kentville 7–9pm • Speaker: Carolyn Mallory, Topic: Arctic Flowers TIX: Free INFO: 902-678-5008
The Canterville Ghost — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7:30–9pm
TIX: Adults: $15, Student: $20, Festival Pass: $50
TUESDAY, 13
Community Luncheon — Lions Club, Kingston 12–1pm • TIX: $15/Eat-In, Take-Out/$16, Delivery Available INFO: 902-765-8448
A Little Princess — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 4–5:30pm TIX:
Adults: $15, Student: $20, Festival Pass: $50
Knitting Nook — Bridgetown & Area Library, Bridgetown 6:30–8pm • Bring your own project or start a new one. Ages 18+.
Registration required. TIX: Free
Cute Cactus Rock Garden — Dr. Frank W. Morse Memorial Library, Lawrencetown 7–8pm • Make your own cute painted cactus garden! Ages 16+. All materials supplied. Registration required. TIX: Free
The Canterville Ghost — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7:30–9pm
TIX: Adults: $15, Student: $20, Festival Pass: $50
WEDNESDAY, 14
PeopleWorx presents: One-on-One Employment Services — Berwick and District Library, Berwick 1–3pm • Meet Tanya for support with resumes, cover letters, and more! TIX: Free INFO: 866-609-9675
Sewing Club — Memorial Library, Wolfville 5–7pm • We offer space, equipment, and instruction. Bring a project to work on! Registration required. TIX: Free
Pride Cookie Decorating Class — Macdonald Museum, Middleton 6:30–9pm • Join us as we show our Pride at the tasty cookie decorating class. TIX: $45
Cute Cactus Rock Garden — Memorial Library, Wolfville 7–8pm
• Make your own cute painted cactus garden! Ages 16+. All materials supplied. Registration required. TIX: Free
Book Club: The Next Chapter — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7:30–9:30pm • This sequel follows four best friends as they take their book club to Italy for the fun girls’ trip they never had.
TIX: Adult: $10.95, Youth: $6.95 INFO: 902-532-7704
Comedy Night with Jay Malone — Kings Arms Commons, Wolfville 8–9:30pm • TIX: $15/Advance, $20/Door INFO: 902-844-2875
THURSDAY, 15
Chicken BBQ — Fire Hall, New Minas 11am–6:30pm • TIX: $15
INFO: 902-691-1638
Life Through A Mask — 7 Arts, Greenwood 1:30–2:30pm • An Intro to Expressive Art Therapy, four sessions. TIX: Free INFO: 902-765-7278
ESL Conversation Club — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 6–7:30pm • Practice speaking English at this casual get-together. For ages 13+. Registration is required. TIX: Free
Inigo Cuartero — Longfellow Restaurant, Grand Pre 6–9pm •
TIX: Free INFO: 902-697-2163
Capella Regalis — St. George & St. Andrew United Church, Annapolis Royal 7:30–9:30pm • TIX: Adults: $30, Youth: Free INFO: 902-532-7704
Murder by the Book — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7:30–9pm
TIX: Adults: $15, Student: $20, Festival Pass: $50
FRIDAY, 16
Your Library Online — Dr. Frank W. Morse Memorial Library, Lawrencetown 2:30–3:30pm • Our Digital Literacy Instructor will walk you through borrowing from our online collection. Registration required. TIX: Free
Take Out Cold Plate Supper — Community Hall, Black River 4–6pm
• TIX: $12 INFO: 902-542-5125
Tidal Bay Tasting + Education — Waterfront Park, Wolfville 6–7:30pm
• TIX: $50 INFO: 705-351-0443
Feel Good Friday with Joe H Henry — Millstone Harvest Brewhouse, Sheffield Mills 7–9pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-582-2337
Michael Robertson & Jeff Barteaux — Sydney Street Pub and Cafe, Digby 7:30pm
• TIX: Free INFO: 902-245-1066
Murder by the Book — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7:30–9pm
TIX: Adults: $15, Student: $20, Festival Pass: $50
SATURDAY, 17
Big Breakfast — Community Hall, Centreville 7–10am • The Good Neighbour Club of Centreville is having a big breakfast.
TIX: Adult: $10, Children: $5 INFO: 902-678-3999
Big Breakfast — Lions Club, Wolfville 8–10am • Profits to Wolfville Scouts. TIX: Adults: $10, Children: $4 INFO: 902-542-4508
Family Day — Annapolis Valley Shooting Sports Club, Canaan / Kentville 10am–4pm • Shooting instruction given. TIX: $1/
Ticket INFO: 902-690-7372
The Curtain’s Call. Irish Dance Show — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 10:30am & 2pm • You’ll be amazed at the fast footwork and the flying that happens at this Irish Dance Showcase! TIX: $20 - $24
Movin’ and Groovin’ — Library, Kentville 11–11:45am • Ages 0-5 and their caretakers! Registration required. TIX: Free Summer Fling — Kings County Museum, Kentville 11am–3pm
• Bake sale, cake walk, and yard sale! TIX: Free INFO: 902-678-6237
Craft Time for Adults: Sashiko Stitching — Library, Annapolis Royal 11am–12pm • All materials supplied. Registration is required. TIX: Free
Check ‘Em Out Book Club — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 1–2pm • Open to ages 18+. Registration is required. Book club books will be given out to readers one month prior. TIX: Free
Musica Classica — Wolfville Baptist Church, Wolfville 7–9pm
• Susan Dworkin, Soprano, Ria Kim, Pianist, present “Musica Classica”. TIX: $25 INFO: 902-300-1001
Nava Ensemble — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7:30–9:30pm
• The Halifax Jazz Festival and King’s Theatre bring you a very special concert and mini music museum. TIX: PWYC INFO: 902-532-7704
Carson Downey with Opening Guest Mark Riley — Old Orchard Inn, Wolfville 7:30–11pm
• TIX: $40+ INFO: 902-698-1815
Caristaux - Acadian Night — Sydney Street Pub and Cafe, Digby 7:30pm
• TIX: Free INFO: 902-245-1066
Greenwood’s Drag Race — Oaken Barrel Pub, Greenwood 8pm • Come celebrate Pride Month and Greenwood’s Drag Race with drag royalty from all over Nova Scotia. TIX: $20/Advance, $25/
Door INFO: 905-302-2399
SpeakEasy: Kim Doolittle & Band — Community Hall, West Brooklyn 8–11pm
• TIX: $20 INFO: 902-385-5426
Everything Balance DJ — West Side Charlies, New Minas 9pm–1am • TIX: Free INFO: 681-9378
SUNDAY, 18
Jim Bryson & Benj Rowland — Ross Creek Annex , Canning 12–3pm • Family-friendly lunch and music for Father’s Day!
TIX: $20/PWYC/Children: Free
Nova Swing Band: Father’s Day Patio Concert — Memorial Library, Wolfville 2–3pm • This is an outdoor event. Registration not required. TIX: Free
Mama’s Broke — Evergreen Theatre, Margaretsville 2–4pm
• Mama’s Broke may seem traditional, but their tales of modern life have too much bite to be nostalgic. TIX: Adults: $35, Members: $25, Military: $30, Students: $20 INFO: 902-825-6834
Exit Laughing — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville 2pm • A mature comedy by Paul Elliot, directed by Bryen Stoddard and Alan Tupper. Recommended for mature audiences. TIX: Adult: $18, Students & Seniors: $15 INFO: 902-678-8040
Youth Creative Showcase 2 — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 3–4pm • Sparkle Dance Academy and King’s Theatre’s Next Gen Break Dance program bring another awesome showcase! TIX: PWYC INFO: 902-532-7704
You Hurt My Feelings — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7–9pm • A novelist’s marriage is suddenly upended when she overhears her husband giving his honest reaction to her latest book. TIX: $12
MONDAY, 19
Kindred Spirits: How Art Transformed Ways to Appreciate the Natural World — ARTSPLACE, Annapolis Royal 7pm • An illustrated talk about artists who led the charge to change how 19th century America viewed wilderness. TIX: Suggested Donation: $10 INFO: 902-532-7069
TUESDAY, 20
Committee of the Whole — Municipality of the County of Kings, Coldbrook 9am TIX: Free INFO: 888-337-2999
Senior Sing-Along — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 1:30–2:30pm • Choir leader Wendy brings the joy of singing to seniors with decades of life. TIX: Free Kids Crafts — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 4–5pm • A different craft each session and all supplies are provided. For ages 6-10 years. Registration is required. TIX: Free
The Hidden World of Gnomes: Book Launch — Bridgetown & Area Library, Bridgetown 6:30–7pm • Local author Lauren Soloy launches her book. Books will be available to purchase. TIX: Free
WEDNESDAY, 21
Artist Talk — Tides Contemporary Art Gallery, Kentville 12–1pm • Join our June Guest Artist Anne Weeks for an artist talk. TIX: Free INFO: 902-385-7388
Book Club — Library, Kingston 1–2pm • Pick up a copy of this month’s book during open hours. Registration is required. TIX: Free
Games in the Mezz — Paddy’s Pub, Kentville 6–9:30pm • Bring along what you want to play or join in on a game! TIX: Free INFO: 902-698-2705
Crokinole Tournament — The Library Pub, Wolfville 7–10pm • TIX: $10 Entry fee.
THURSDAY, 22
The Knit Wits — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 3–5pm • It’s time to join the knit wits! Ages 18+. Registration required. TIX: Free Cross Stitch for Beginners — Berwick and District Library, Berwick 6–7:30pm • Learn the basics of cross stitching. Ages 14+. All materials supplied. Registration required. TIX: Free EKM Health Foundation AGM — Fire Hall, Wolfville 7–8pm TIX: Free
Ben Kunder & Caroline Marie Brooks — Ross Creek Annex , Canning 7:30pm • TIX: $25/Advance, $30/Door
FRIDAY, 23
Movin’ and Groovin’ — Bridgetown & Area Library, Bridgetown 10:30–11:15am • Ages 0-5 and their guardians. Registration required. TIX: Free Greeting Card Group — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 3–4pm • Follow guided instructions to create a beautiful greeting. Registration required. TIX: Free Takeout Supper — Lions Club, Wolfville 4:30–6pm • TIX: Adults: $15, Kids: $8 INFO: 902-542-4508
Feel Good Friday with Reggie Rand — Millstone Harvest Brewhouse, Sheffield Mills 7–9pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-582-2337
Good — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7pm • David Tennant makes a return to the West End in a blistering reimagining of one of Britain’s most powerful political plays. TIX: $17
Delusion Road — Sydney Street Pub and Cafe, Digby 7:30pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-245-1066
SATURDAY, 24
Old Fashion Lawn Party — First Cornwallis Baptist Church, Upper Canard 10am–1pm • TIX: Free
Crafts — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 10:30–11:30am • Open to ages 5-12. Registration is required. TIX: Free
Fundraiser Crib Tournament — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 12pm • TIX: $22/Team
Book Launch: “Retribution” by J. E. Friend — Bridgetown & Area Library, Bridgetown 1–2pm • Books will be available to purchase. Registration required. TIX: Free
Strawberry Social — United Baptist Church, Port Williams 2–4pm
• TIX: Donation INFO: 902-542-3681
Pride Drag Show — Millstone Harvest Brewhouse, Sheffield Mills 7–9pm • Come celebrate Queera Bang’s first birthday with a huge indoor/outdoor drag event! TIX: $15/Advance, $20/Door INFO: 905-302-2399
Fast X — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7–9:30pm • The final mission against impossible odds for this movie franchise. TIX: Adult: $10.95, Youth: $6.95 INFO: 902-532-7704
Campbell & Johnston with Cameron Nickerson — Dawn Oman
Art Gallery, Bridgetown 7–9pm • TIX: $25 INFO: 902-588-2002
Man In Plaid — Annapolis Brewing Company, Annapolis Royal 7–10pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-483-9261
Jason Spinney from Wichitaw — Sydney Street Pub and Cafe, Digby 7:30pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-245-1066
K Town Comedy Night with Jay Malone — Paddy’s Pub, Kentville 8pm • TIX: $20/Advance, $25/Door INFO: 902-844-2875
SpeakEasy: String Theory — Community Hall, West Brooklyn 8–11pm • TIX: $15 INFO: 902-385-5426
Sons of Sinners — West Side Charlies, New Minas 9pm–1am • Devils half-acre bike rally weekend! TIX: Free INFO: 681-9378
SUNDAY, 25
Country Market Grand Opening — Community Hall, Clarence 10am–1pm • Lots of great things for sale! TIX: Free INFO: 902-824-1278
Book Club — Library, Windsor 2pm • Please ask library staff for our monthly book selection. TIX: Free
The Hidden World of Gnomes: Book Launch — Memorial Library, Wolfville 3–3:30pm • Local author Lauren Soloy launches her novel. Books will be available to purchase. TIX: Free
Amadeus Guitar Duo-Dale Kavanagh and Thomas Kirchhoff — North Mountain United Tapestry, Harbourville 7–9pm • TIX: $20/Advance, $25/Door INFO: 902-538-7923
Market in the Valley — Community Hall, Brickton 9–1pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-824-0639
MONDAY, 26
Be the Maker — Murdoch C. Smith Memorial Library, Port Williams 3:30–4:30pm • Calling all Makers ages 8-13! Discover a new activity each week. Registration required. TIX: Free
TUESDAY, 27
Be the Maker — Berwick and District Library, Berwick 3:30–4:30pm • Calling all Makers ages 8-13! Discover a new activity each week. Registration required. TIX: Free
Be the Maker — Memorial Library, Wolfville 3:30–4:30pm • Calling all Makers ages 8-13! Discover a new activity each week. Registration required. TIX: Free
Be the Maker — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 3:30–4:30pm • Calling all Makers ages 8-13! Discover a new activity each week. Registration required. TIX: Free Book Club — Library, Kentville 6:30–7:30pm • Join us to discuss that month’s book. Registration required. TIX: Free
WEDNESDAY, 28
Painternoon — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 1–3pm • Celebrate spring with instructor Kathy Williams. Registration required. TIX: Free PeopleWorx presents: One-on-One Employment Services — Berwick and District Library, Berwick 1–3pm • Meet Tanya for support with resumes, cover letters, and more! TIX: Free INFO: 866-609-9675
Be the Maker — Library, Kingston 3:30–4:30pm • Calling all Makers ages 8-13! Discover a new activity each week. Registration required. TIX: Free
Be the Maker — Library, Kentville 3:30–4:30pm
• Calling all Makers ages 8-13! Discover a new activity each week.
Registration required. TIX: Free
Be the Maker — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 3:30–4:30pm • Calling all Makers ages 8-13!
Discover a new activity each week. Registration required. TIX: Free
Wind in the Willows — Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, Canning 6–7:15pm • A pond-side musical about the importance of friendship in our lives and knowing you belong. TIX: $15 INFO: 902-582-3073
Women and Girls Outdoor Adventure Club — The Gorge, Kentville 6–8pm • Inviting women and girls (12+) to join us! TIX: $30 for 2/Drop-In, $150 for 2/6-Week INFO: 705-875-4643
THURSDAY, 29
The Fog — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 12–1pm • TIX: Reserve INFO: 902-532-7704
Be the Maker — Library, Windsor 3:30–4:30pm • Calling all Makers ages 8-13! Discover a new activity each week. Registration required. TIX: Free
Be the Maker — Bridgetown & Area Library, Bridgetown 3:30–4:30pm • Calling all Makers ages 8-13! Discover a new activity each week. Registration required. TIX: Free
Be the Maker — Dr. Frank W. Morse Memorial Library, Lawrencetown 3:30–4:30pm • Calling all Makers ages 8-13! Discover a new activity each week. Registration required. TIX: Free
ESL Conversation Club — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 6–7:30pm • Practice speaking English at this casual get-together led by an ESL-trained host. For ages 13+. Registration is required. TIX: Free
Music with Matt Millett — Longfellow Restaurant, Grand Pre 6–9pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-697-2163
FRIDAY, 30
Lego Club — Library, Kingston 3:30–4:30pm • Come build something amazing using our gigantic collection of LEGO! For ages 8 to 12. Registration is required. TIX: Free
The Wind in the Willows — Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, Canning 6–7:20pm • Highlighting the importance of friendship and how knowing you belong. TIX: Adults: $34, Children: $15 Children, Student/Artist/Forces/Unwaged: $10
INFO: 902-582-3842
Kick off to Summer with Guy Paul — Millstone Harvest Brewhouse, Sheffield Mills 7–9pm
• TIX: Free INFO: 902-582-2337
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What’s Up for Nature this Month?
Summer Nature Program s for Children (July 4-27)
- Coyote Pups (ages 5-7 yrs): Tue & Thu, 9:00-12:00 for 4 weeks
- Earth Explorers (ages 8-11 yrs): Tue & Thu 1:00-4:00 for 4 weeks
Duke of Edinburgh Youth Leadership Program (13-16 yrs)
Details & registration for the above events at: valleyflyingsquirrel.wordpress.com
Acadian Forest Native Plant Sale, Saturday, June 3, 9-12 noon, Irving Centre, Acadia University
Acadia Forest Ecology Course, with Soren Bondrup-Nielsen, at Ross Creek Centre for the Arts. Two full days of learning to understand and connect with the Acadian Forest Chimney Swift Info & Count, Monday, June 5, 7:30 pm, Robbie Tufts Nature Centre, Front Street, Wolfville. Learn about the endangered chimney swifts and count them as they roost for the night in a dramatic descent into the chimney. Bring a chair or blanket.
Intro to Birding for All Ages, Saturday, June 10, 10:00 am, Miner's Marsh in Kentville.
Wildflowers of Nova Scotia Foundations & Field Course , Sunday, June 11, with Alain Belliveau. 10 am-4 pm at Ross Creek Centre for the Arts.
Blomidon Naturalists Monthly Nature Talk TBA, Monday, June 19, 7:30 pm at the Wolfville Lions Club and online on Zoom.
“MOVING THROUGH” AT THE LIBRARY
Hilary Brir
Using the principles of the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action, the Annapolis Valley Regional Library’s Moving Through project incorporates Indigenous ways of knowing and doing to the development of library programs, spaces, and materials. The project is intended to strengthen relationships between the Lbrary and First Nations communities while working to eliminate demeaning stereotypes, foster social inclusion, and deepen cultural appreciation.
Our Moving Through book collection showcases Indigenous literary voices and includes titles for adults, teens, and children. The collection travels from branch to branch, and will be at the library in Kingston for the month of June You can browse all the available titles via our website.
Guided by Marlene Joudry, AVRL’s Indigenous Outreach Liaison, in the fall we will host Indigenous artists and performers at our third annual Gathering. The Gathering is an opportunity to come together, share a meal, and celebrate Mi’kmaq culture. Last year we made
Three Sisters soup from scratch using corn, beans, and squash grown in our Library gardens in Berwick. We also learned Mi’kmaq words, danced, drummed, and sang together, made Medicine bags, and explored weaving techniques.
If you would like to learn more about the historic and contemporary relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples on Turtle Island, please consider signing up for the virtual KAIROS Blanket Exercise (vKBE) happening over Zoom on Tuesday, June 6 from 6:15 to 8:30pm. This online workshop brings people together to explore truths integral to the reconciliation process. Guided by experienced vKBE facilitators, participants are actively involved on a journey that spans centuries, from pre-European contact to treaty-making, colonization, resistance, and perseverance. The vKBE is open to everyone ages 18+.
As always, visit valleylibrary.ca or ask staff at your local branch for more info.
CONNECTING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO THE NATURAL WORLD: NOVA SCOTIA ENVIROTHON 2023
Sarah Lavallée, Interim Nova Scotia Envirothon Coordinator, K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre, Acadia University
On May 25th and 26th, the K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre at Acadia University welcomed 55 high school students from across the province to compete in this year’s Nova Scotia Envirothon. Team of five or six students competed to represent their school in hands-on, environmental science field tests on five topics: aquatics, forestry, soil and land use, wildlife, and this year’s current issue: adapting to a changing climate. Natural resource experts from across the province were also in attendance, teaching the student participants field skills and administering field tests on Acadia’s Woodland Trails.
Besides the competition aspect of the Nova Scotia Envirothon, student participants had the opportunity to explore Acadia University’s campus, experience the Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens and the state-of-the-art facilities at the K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre, and were able to meet other like-minded students from across the province.
While the Nova Scotia Envirothon aims to teach students about key concepts and field skills in environmental science, the overall objective of the program is to help young people foster a sense of curiosity and hope about the natural world. Students who attended the 2023 Nova Scotia Envirothon were asked to think critically about environmental issues from a holistic perspective, including economic, social, and cultural aspects of sustainability. Despite a curriculum that most university students would find challenging, this year’s Envirothon participants rose to the occasion and demonstrated their ingenuity, creativity, and teamwork. A special congratulations to this year’s winning team, NKEC, who will have the opportunity to compete at the North American Envirothon competition in Sackville, New Brunswick in July.
LET’S GO ON AN EARTH ADVENTURE!
Alan
WarnerIt’s a sunny day, everyone is antsy, and the kids need to get off their screens and outside. Why not head out on an earth adventure?
The Nova Scotia Envirothon would not have been possible without the support of the K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre and Acadia University, our partner organizations: Net Zero Atlantic and WILD Outside, and our generous sponsors. Thank you for supporting the next generation of environmental leaders in our province!
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These are self-guided nature outings for kids and families on some of the best nature trails in the region. The detailed, but simple, trail activity guides are posted on a free website at earthadventures.ca. This is National Indigenous History month so why not venture to the Glooscap First Nation Nature Trail. This is a forest walk (2.5 km return) with activities based on the Mi’kmaq story of ‘Nukumi and the Fire,’ which is about the importance of learning from Elders and respecting all creatures. Tammy Mudge, from Glooscap First Nation, and I, wrote this guide to encourage visitors to have fun, connect to nature, and learn a bit about Mi’kmaq culture. For example, kids create tiny birch bark canoes, climb in a tree jungle, explore shrubs blindfolded with their sense of touch, and build a symbolic fire, to name a few of the activities.
There are nine earth adventures in Kings County, enough to fill up your June weekends! The Millennium trail in Wolfville involves the kids learning survival tips from the wild animals that live in town. Or, head to Chute Park
in Berwick to join the ‘Restoration Research Squad,’ discovering how life claws back after an apocalypse. Or, how about playing in the ‘Nature Olympics’ at Lockhart Ryan Park in New Minas?
The instructions are downloadable and printable, and also formatted for mobile phones. Each trail guide has a storyline for the kids, who then do specific activities at particular locations along the way, culminating in achieving an overarching mission. They are designed for children ages five to twelve, and undertaken in small groups, with at least one parent or adult leader. Earth adventures give license for the kids to use their imaginations and explore their surroundings, with adults serving as facilitators and co-participants. No particular leadership expertise is required other than to be enthusiastic, and to play along and participate with the kids. The leader prepares by downloading, reading and following the instructions (there are leadership tips on-line). Every trail provides some Mi’kmaq cultural knowledge, plus background on specific natural features or creatures of the area. So why not go exploring with your favourite kids this month? Visit earthadventures.ca for details. Enjoy!
SUDOKU
Edited by Margie E. BurkeHOW TO SOLVE:
Each row must contain the numbers 1 to 9; each column must contain the numbers 1 to 9; and each set of 3 by 3 boxes must contain the numbers 1 to 9.
(Answer appears elsewhere in this issue)
CADANCE DIVES UNDER THE SEA
Gaea Jess, Director
Prepare to be mesmerized as Cadance Academy presents its rendition of “Under the Sea,” a dance recital based on the classic tale of “The Little Mermaid.” With over 140 dancers, ranging from 3-year-olds to adults, the endof-year show promises a magical underwater adventure you won’t want to miss.
The show will take place at the Horton Performance Centre on June 3rd, featuring a variety of dance styles such as ballet, contemporary, acro, jazz, and hip hop. The story revolves around Ariel, the youngest daughter of King Triton, who dreams of a life above the surface with humans. In a desperate attempt to make her wish come true, she strikes a deal with the cunning Sea Witch Ursula, leading to a series of adventures and mishaps.
Expect to see an array of colourful characters, including mermaids, sailors, pearls, sea anemones, rainbow fish, and sea spirits. Flounder, Scuttle, and Sabastian will also be there to help Ariel, while sharks, eels, and Ursula will try to cause trouble. The talented performers at Cadance Academy will bring these characters to life through their passion, dedication, and hard work.
Many of the main characters in the show are no strangers to having the limelight in Cadance’s productions. However, Flounder played by Claire Asprey is thrilled to have been chosen for a big part for the first time. “I am so excited to be Flounder! It is an honour to perform with so many talented dancers. The character of Flounder is such a fun character to play.”
Artistic Director Gaea Jess expressed her excitement for the upcoming show, saying, “This show isn’t just about the amazing costumes and choreography; it’s about the passion, dedication, and hard work of each and every performer. Their love for dance and their desire to tell a story through movement is evident in every step they take.”
Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this unforgettable experience. There are only two show times on June 3rd, at 12:30 PM and 6:00 PM. Make sure to mark your calendars and get your tickets early, as this is a show that you won’t want to miss. Join us for “Under the Sea: A Mermaid’s Tale” and get ready to be transported to an enchanting underwater world.
Tickets are available at https://28048.danceticketing.com/.
Answers to Sudoku and Crossword can be found on page 18
“THE BEAUTY OF DAWN,” A DEBUT NOVEL BY LOCAL AUTHOR W.D. SEITZ
W.D.Seitz
Attention all fantasy readers! Are you looking for a new epic adventure to sink your teeth into? Look no further than “The Beauty of Dawn,” a debut novel by local author W.D. Seitz.
In a realm cursed with eternal midnight, a mistrustful thief must use his dark power as his only weapon in a dangerous quest to restore the sunlight, aided by a dishonoured knight, a sheltered squire and a runaway prince.
“The Beauty of Dawn” features unique world-building, strong moral themes, and a callback to traditional epic fantasy with an emphasis on platonic friendships. The novel has been developmentally edited by Hillary Sames, a previous acquiring editor of Orbit, and Melissa Frain, a previous senior editor for Tor Books.
“The Beauty of Dawn” will be released on June 23rd, 2023, and to celebrate, Seitz will be hosting a book signing event at the Inside Story in Greenwood, Nova Scotia on June 24th, 2023, from 1-3 pm. Don’t miss your chance to meet the author, get a signed copy of the book, and chat about the world of Ealidor.
This debut novel promises to be an unforgettable journey full of magic, non-stop action, and an unforgettable journey toward redemption. Be sure to grab your copy from Amazon or The Inside Story in Greenwood and join the adventure!
Don’t miss your chance to get a signed copy of this exciting debut novel and meet the author at the Inside Story on June 24th. “The Beauty of Dawn” is a must-read for fans of epic fantasy and a promising start to W.D. Seitz’s writing career.
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IMPROVING ACCESS TO PRIMARY CARE
Premier Tim Houston
Nova Scotians deserve access to healthcare when and where they need it.
Whether you’re attached to a primary care provider or not, access has been a challenge for too many. Over the past decade not enough was done to recruit for doctor retirements or plan for population growth.
Many Nova Scotians are attached to a family care provider but can’t easily get an appointment. Others have access through virtual care, primary care clinics, mobile clinics or at their local pharmacy – but may want to be attached to a consistent provider who can follow their care.
Our government is working to improve both access and attachment so Nova Scotians get the care they need the way they want to receive it.
Recently we announced plans for more than 60 new and strengthened clinics, including collaborative family practice teams, primary care clinics and urgent treatment centres across the province.
What does that mean for you?
As clinics open, patients who might have had to go to an emergency department or wait weeks to see a provider will get better care, faster.
Expanding options and team-based clinics will help get Nova Scotians off the Need a Family Practice Registry and boost options for same-day/next-day appointments. It will also mean more healthcare providers will get the support they need.
This is just one of many actions we’re taking
THE FIRST DAY
Ken Schwartz, Artistic Director
Everywhere you go today at the Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, there are signs of the theatre season to come starting in late June, and that unmistakable feeling of hope.
The walls of our studios are covered in designs for costumes and set pieces. Prototypes for masks and hats and other properties are everywhere. Musical instruments of every kind are patiently awaiting players. Stacks of music and text are piled around the rehearsal hall.
Artists from all across Turtle Island/ Canada have been arriving at the North Mountain over the last few days for their summer residencies at the Ross Creek Centre- some for the first time.
The two productions we are preparing for, The Wind in the Willows (a new musical by Allen Cole and Ken Schwartz) and Antigone, (a new fireside adaptation by Kate Besworth), are very different stories that are perfectly suited to our very special kind of outdoor theatre. Both are deeply connected to the land, and both explore human relationships in both challenging and joyous ways.
This morning, it’s the first day of rehearsals, and all is quiet- but not for long. The first day is all about sharing- our work that we have prepared thus far, our concepts for how to bring these worlds to life and what we, as artists, need from each other over the summer to accomplish these projects together. It’s the theatre equivalent of Christmas morning.
It’s been a challenging three years for the theatre. The pandemic threw so many obstacles in our way. We had never contemplated how precious it was to be allowed to come together and share a common experience. Now, of course, I think we might never forget.
So, while we have had many “first days” of rehearsals over the last 32 years, this one does indeed feel special. There’s a joyous feeling in our coming together, and an optimism that all the things we thought about and learned during the darkest days of lockdown will not be forgotten.
Our summer season requires years of planning. Ironically, it requires an incredible amount of effort to make something appear effortless. But when we open both productions on June 30th, all the effort will feel worth it. When all these pieces come together; design, composition, writing and performance in one experience that can only be shared in person- it’s magical. In the end, we are creating memories that will last for longer than the productions themselves.
This summer, we hope you come and share in the magic at the Ross Creek Centre for the Arts. If you’ve never been before, we know it won’t be your last visit.
to improve primary care. There are now 26 pharmacy clinics offering appointments for patients with common illnesses or who take medications for chronic diseases. There are also several pharmacy walk-in clinics and ALL pharmacies can renew prescriptions.
VirtualCareNS is free for everyone on the Need a Family Practice Registry. If an inperson visit is needed, people will be seen at a primary care clinic. Mobile clinics are also travelling the province. You can find out when they’ll be in your area by visiting https://www.nshealth.ca/mobileprimarycareclinics or calling 811.
We’re also recruiting nationally and internationally. More than 160 new doctors started practising in Nova Scotia between April 2022 and March 2023. After factoring in retirements, there are now 86 more family and specialty physicians in the system than there were last year.
We’re changing how healthcare is delivered to help Nova Scotians get the care they need, faster. We will do what it takes to fix the system because when we invest in healthcare, we invest in Nova Scotia’s future.
EXIT LAUGHING: UPROARIOUS MATURE COMEDY COMING TO CENTRESTAGE THEATRE!
Mike ButlerThe summer is coming and there’s so many wonderful concerts, town events, summer blockbuster films and family events to take in. Following a few years where events were not happening, it’s great to have lots of choice again and many organizations to support.
For over 35 years, CentreStage Theatre has provided quality community theatre to our area with children’s shows, mysteries, farces, and special events. Following multiple successful shows so far, CentreStage is getting ready to showcase a stellar cast in one of the funniest shows you’ll ever see.
Exit Laughing is a mature comedy that’s perfect for the summer. Grab a batch of your closest friends, and head to the theatre for an evening of belly laughs and a chance to see what the ‘Little Theatre with the Big Heart’ has been up too.
Exit Laughing, written by Paul Elliot, is about friendship and the odd hand that life deals you. When the biggest highlight in your life for the past 30 years has been your weekly card game night with the “girls”, what do you do when one of your Foursome inconveniently dies? If you’e
Connie, Leona, and Millie, three southern ladies from Alabama, you “borrow”; the ashes
from the funeral home for one last card game, and the wildest, most exciting night of your lives ensues. Life and death work in mysterious ways and even with the absence of one of the Foursome, the gang still manages to take their friendship to a new level of fun, hilarity, and poignancy!
With a knockout cast that includes Mindy Vinqvist-Tymchuk and Kathy Boutilier (role-share), Junie Hutchinson, Jeannie Myles, Scott Coleman and Charlotte Crouch, Exit Laughing will have a tear in your eye both from the side-splitting comedy and the serious moments. This mature comedy written is directed by Bryen Stoddard and Alan Tupper, produced by Mike Butler and recommended for a mature audience due to some adult subject matter.
Come for a card game/wake you’ll never forget! Showtimes are June 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24 at 7:30pm with Matinees June 11 & 18 at 2pm. It’s highly recommended to call the reservation line at 902-678-8040 to book your seats in advance. You can visit www.centrestagetheatre.ca for updates on events, summer camps and more or visit their Facebook page.
Enjoy the Show!
OPERA AT CINEPLEX IN NEW MINAS
Margot Bishop
Opera is an unforgettable experience that lingers in the memories of most people. The best way to fully immerse oneself in this art form is by attending a live performance. Your local opera society is usually a reliable source for excellent shows. However, in my opinion, the absolute best opera houses are found in Europe, such as La Scala in Milan or the Royal Opera Houses in London or Versailles, France. The Naples opera house is the oldest and most magnificent, while Vienna’s Staatsoper boasts beautiful frescos on its ceiling. Venice’s The Phoenix has risen from ashes three times, and in Monaco, the opera house is attached to the Casino. I had the opportunity to visit several of these opera houses fifty years ago when standing room tickets were affordable (only a couple of pounds). Even if you are unable to secure a ticket for a performance, you can often enjoy a guided tour of the house.
Of course, opera lovers have been able to experience live-streamed shows in high definition (HD) from the Metropolitan Opera in New York City since 2006. In the first year, there were three shows in Halifax. In 2008, this incredibly cool way of enjoying opera arrived in the Valley at the Cineplex in New Minas. Since then, there have been
at least eight shows per year. Some favorites have been repeated, such as Tosca, Aida, and Turandot.
Moreover, new productions have graced the screens, including Berg’s Lulu and Bizet’s Les Pecheurs de Perle, Puccini’s Manon Lescaut, Donizetti’s Roberto Devereux (a Met premiere), and Strauss’s Elektra (a new production). The repertoire has even included obscure productions like Comte de Ory.
What makes these shows truly fascinating is the inclusion of interviews and behind-thescenes footage that the in-house audience never gets to see. HD audiences are treated to glimpses of upcoming production rehearsals and exclusive content. Each HD stream offers new and exciting elements that cater to the audience’s taste, including interviews with orchestra members, conductors, designers, and costumers. Some of the costumes used are over a hundred years old, and learning about their history and the actors who have worn them is enthralling. The handlers of animals performing on stage are often interviewed as well.
If you love opera but don’t have plans to visit the Metropolitan Opera in the near future,
SISTERS AND SEEDS AT THE LIBRARY
Louise Hanavanon, on behalf of the Kings County Community Food Council
Good things are growing at the Annapolis Valley Libraries this spring. Whether you’re lookin for seeds, a garden plot, or an opportunity to learn about Indigenous foods and medicines, there’s something for you at the library.
The “Moving Through” gardens, which will soon be planted behind the Berwick Library, feature a “three sisters” garden, as well as a traditional medicines garden. At the end of the summer growing season, the public will be invited t experience the gardens and enjoy t
the gardens’ bounty at the “Moving Through” festival.
Marlene Joudry, Indigenous Outreach Coordinator for the Annapolis Valley Libraries, shares that the Three Sisters soup made for the festival is a favourite. She explains that “it’s not Mi’kmaw; we adopted it from the Iroquois Nation. They knew that those three vegetables – the squash, the beans and the corn – wouldsustain them. The corn grows and provides support for the beans to grow up. And then the squash act as a ground cover that keeps the weeds down.
these live-streamed HD shows are truly remarkable.
This season, there are ten productions scheduled. In November, we had Cherubini’s Medea and Verdi’s La Traviata. Puts’s The Hours was featured in January, followed by Giordano’s Fedora in February. Wagner’s Lohengrin and Verdi’s Falstaff graced the screen in April. In May, Strauss’s Der Rosenkavalier was shown alongside a brand new commissioned opera, Blanchard’s Champion. On June 10th, we’ll enjoy Mozart’s Don Giovanni, and on the 24th, it will be Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte.
These live-streamed and encore shows from the Met in New York are wonderful, but if more people don’t attend in person, we may lose the opportunity to enjoy them. If you have concerns about COVID-19, rest assured that the Cineplex staff takes great care in sanitizing the premises, and you can maintain distance and wear your mask inside the theater.
While local and live opera performances are truly amazing, these exceptional shows from around the world are well worth considering. I hope to see you at the opera!
The three things also do not compete for nutrients in the soil.”
In the second garden bed that is part of the “Moving Through” project, Joudry and the gardening team plan to grow traditional medicines. A workshop at the library this summer will give participants an opportunity to learn “what the medicines are traditionally, and how they’re used in medicine pouches. So we’re just working on the date.”
New and experienced gardeners can pick up Three Sisters seed kits at any Annapolis Valley Library branch. Each kit, offered through the Seed Library project, comes with squash, bean, and corn seeds, as well as information aboutthe accompanying Indigenous teachings and instructions for growing the seeds. The Seed Library project also offers a variety of other free seeds for vegetable gardens, and accepts optional “returns” in the form of seeds saved by gardeners at the end of the season.
For more information about the “Moving Through” project or the Seed Library, visit www.valleylibrary.ca or phone 1-902-538-BOOK.
Louise Hanavan is a founding member of the Kings County Community Food Council. The Council’s Vision is to have a sustainable, local food system in Kings County, where everyone has access to enough nutritious, safe, ecological and culturally appropriate food. For more information on our work and how you can get involved please visit www.KCCFoodCouncil.ca
FOODARTNATURE INITIATIVE AIMS TO CREATE REGENERATIVE TOURISM EXPERIENCES
Lindsay Leckie, Business Development Manager
The Wolfville Farmers’ Market, in partnership with Earth Rhythms and the Blomidon Naturalists Society, is excited to announce the launch of foodartnature, an Experiential Tourism Program in Annapolis Valley.
The first of its kind in Atlantic Canada, foodartnature is a local initiative that aims to create regenerative tourism experiences through the celebration of sustainable food and agriculture, reconnecting with nature, art, and local culture. Led by a team of passionate practitioners, the program offers a range of activities and events that use storytelling and exploration to engage and inspire participants.
There are over a dozen new tourism experiences that visitors and residents alike can enjoy, immersing themselves in what the Annapolis Valley has to offer. Each experience is rooted in celebrating the region’s natural beauty and cultural offerings through approachable,
hands-on learning.
From farm-to-fork dinners to guided nature walks, foodartnature provides distinctly authentic opportunities to connect with the land and growers in meaningful ways. “Participants can learn about our farmer’s ecological growing practices, sample local food, and learn new skills, while taking in the natural beauty of the Annapolis Valley,” said Kelly Marie Redcliffe, Executive Director of the Wolfville Farmers’ Market.
“These experiences are designed to offer visitors and residents with immersive, one-ofa-kind opportunities to be in the Annapolis Valley, in the hands of local folks as their guides and storytellers,” said Celes Davar, founder of Earth Rhythms.
“We believe that tourism can be a force for good. This program supports local businesses and community organizations while
promoting regenerative practices. It also provides special ways to experience out-ofthe-way farms, places, nature and their stories with people who love living here.”
“Spending time connecting with nature can lead to a greater sense of awe and wonder, a deeper understanding of our environment, and a stronger sense of responsibility to care for our natural world,” said Soren Bondrup-Nielsen, President of the Blomidon Naturalists Society. “These experiences offer that opportunity for genuine connection with people and nature.”
foodartnature experiences will be offered year-round, and can be booked online. To learn more about the collective of experiences and their availability, please visit foodartnature.ca
I KNOW A PLACE by Ron Lightburn SULLIVAN’S HOUSE, EVENINGSUMMER
Ron Lightburn’s art cards are now available at locations throughout the Annapolis Valley: Endless Shores Books in Bridgetown; The Rusty Chandelier in Coldbrook; Tides Art Gallery, R.D. Chisholm and the Kings County Museum in Kentville; Absolutely Fabulous at Home, Coles Book Store and Saunders Tartans & Gifts in New Minas; Sea Level Brewing in Port Williams; Lightfoot & Wolfville Vineyards in Wolfville. thelightburns.com
Saturday, June 17
Saturday, June 24
Carson Downey
AVR Barn Dance with DJ Bryan
Friday, July 7 and The Late, Late, Late, Late Show
Saturday, July 8 with Richard Dangles
Saturday, July 15
Joe H. Henry
Saturday, July 29 Dressed 2 Kill Kiss Tribute Band
