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Art Gallery of Nova Scotia re-opens on July 16
Following its months-long closure, the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia will re-open on July 16.
Along with reduced hours to the public, the Gallery is...
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Halifax grandkids to surprise their grandmother with her very own mini-Tattoo
With the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo cancelled for the first time in its 42 year history due to the pandemic, it has left...
Arts
Mayworks goes digital in 2020
Like so many events around the world right now, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced this year's Mayworks Festival of Working People and the Arts...
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Sue Goyette is HRM’s newest poet laureate
In a media release, Halifax Regional Municipality has announced Sue Goyette as its newest poet laureate.
The role serves as an ambassador and advocate for...
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2020 Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo cancelled due to COVID-19
The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo is the latest group to fall victim to the COVID-19 health crisis.
"The Tattoo has been celebrating the bond...
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Halifax arts organizations and venues respond to COVID-19 (Updated 18 March 2020)
Halifax Presents continues to monitor the arts community response to the current health crisis and will update this information as it becomes available. In...
Arts
Afternoon Shift connects young adults facing mental health challenges with art
Following a pilot last year, Afternoon Shift has returned to the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, allowing young adults facing mental health challenges to...
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The Bus Stop Theatre Cooperative is one step closer to reaching its goal
In a 15-1 decision on Tuesday, the Halifax Regional Council confirmed a quarter million in funding for The Bus Stop Theatre Cooperative to help...
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20 questions (pandemic edition) with Abady Alzahrani
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...
Halifax Fringe
Caravan Theatre tackles mental health and suicide with Sarah Kane’s 4:48 Psychosis
One of a handful of in-person shows at this year's Halifax Fringe Festival, Caravan Theatre tackles Sarah Kane's 4:48 Psychosis before embarking on a tour...
Arts
Shining a light on an industry that remains dark
Barring any potential power outages from the arrival of post-tropical storm Teddy, beginning one hour after sundown today, several local buildings and marquees will...
Theatre
Neptune Theatre goes old school for fundraiser
Halifax's Neptune Theatre is going old school as it gets set to host a telethon to raise much-needed funds after being forced to postpone...