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.
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...
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...
Film
Atlantic Jewish Film Festival extends its reach as it moves online in 2020
Following the lead of the FIN Atlantic International Film Festival back in September, this year's Atlantic Jewish Film Festival (AJFF) is not only moving...
Arts
Nova Scotia government announces $2.1 million in emergency funding for arts & culture
Through its Ministry of Communities, Culture and Heritage, the Nova Scotia government has announced $2.1 million in funding for arts and culture organizations across...
Music
Music to remember: Halifax Camerata Singers and Bruce Gandy pay tribute to the fallen
With traditional Remembrance Day celebrations about to look very different this year due to the pandemic, the Halifax Camerata Singers and Dartmouth piper Bruce...
Music
The Aeolian Singers explore truth with newly commissioned music from three Canadian women composers
Halifax's The Aeolian Singers will open its 45th anniversary season with Veritas: Seeking Truth, Sharing Wisdom, a program of newly commissioned music by three Canadian...