Mark Robins
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https://www.halifaxpresents.comMark has been writing about the arts for almost twenty years. He has written professionally for both Xtra, and an international trade magazine. No stranger to the stage, Mark has been both an actor and director. He even won an acting award once. In addition to writing and editing for Halifax Presents he is also contributing editor at Vancouver Presents. He is a past member of the jury for the Critics Choice Innovation Award for The Jessies, Vancouver's professional theatre awards. Mark and his partner David are recent transplants from the West Coast and now call Halifax home.
Music
Symphony Nova Scotia takes to social media with 12 Days of Nutcracker
Symphony Nova Scotia has announced that due to the provincial pandemic restrictions, it cannot record and present its condensed online performance of ’Twas the...
Music
Laura Hawley named Halifax Camerata Singers’ first composer-in-residence
Halifax Camerata Singers has announced Canadian composer Laura Hawley will be the choir’s first composer-in-residence in its 35th (2021-2022) anniversary year.
“We’re so excited to...
Editorial
On this Giving Tuesday our local arts organizations need us more than ever
You’ve no doubt heard of Black Friday and maybe Cyber Monday, but perhaps you’ve not heard of Giving Tuesday.
According to givingtuesday.ca, Giving Tuesday is a...
Theatre
Neptune Theatre cancels the in-person run of its holiday show
Despite a comprehensive plan to follow the strict guidelines from provincial health authorities, Neptune Theatre has cancelled Dickens’ A Christmas Carol's in-person run due...
Music
Symphony Nova Scotia cancels its remaining 2020 public events
In a message to patrons, the CEO of Symphony Nova Scotia has announced the cancellation of its remaining in-person public events through to the...
Music
Brad Reid finds his voice
With his latest album NEW Scotland, Brad Reid has found his voice. More than merely a nod to our province's Latin name, it is also...
Arts
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia has a winner
In a media release, the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia (AGNS) has announced the winning conceptual design for the new Art Gallery of Nova...
Arts
Lions Den Theatre turns to crime
Halifax-based Lions Den Theatre has found inspiration for a new audio drama in one of North America’s most famous crimes, the August 1892 slaying...
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Music
Symphony Nova Scotia takes to social media with 12 Days of Nutcracker
Symphony Nova Scotia has announced that due to the provincial pandemic restrictions, it cannot record and present its condensed online performance of ’Twas the...
Music
Laura Hawley named Halifax Camerata Singers’ first composer-in-residence
Halifax Camerata Singers has announced Canadian composer Laura Hawley will be the choir’s first composer-in-residence in its 35th (2021-2022) anniversary year.
“We’re so excited to...
Arts
Your holiday live entertainment guide
There is little doubt that with COVID-19, this year's holiday season is going to feel a lot different as large festive gatherings are replaced...
Editorial
On this Giving Tuesday our local arts organizations need us more than ever
You’ve no doubt heard of Black Friday and maybe Cyber Monday, but perhaps you’ve not heard of Giving Tuesday.
According to givingtuesday.ca, Giving Tuesday is a...
20 Questions
20 questions (pandemic edition) with Colleen MacIsaac
During this time of social distancing and dark venues, Halifax Presents continues to check-in with members of our arts community to find out how...