WHAT'S HAPPENING FROM APRIL 7 – 21, 2016 SEND YOUR EVENTS TO INFO@GRAPEVINEPUBLISHING.CA Please note: Events are subject to change. April 7–21, 2016 WHAT’S HAPPENING
THURSDAY, 7 Artist Talk — Box of Delights Bookshop, Wolfville 6–7pm • Join photographer Arthur Grebneff as he tells us the stories behind his black-andwhite pictures of daily street life in Paris, from his exhibit “Paris in Passing.” TIX: No charge INFO: 902-542-9511 / boxofdelightsbooks@gmail.com
NOSH Gala Event — NSCC Kingstec Campus, Kentville 7–9:30pm • Our Annual Gala Event. The gardens and the food are all incredibly created around an Asian theme. This year we have a great mix of Nova Scotia wineries, distilleries and microbreweries. The music will compliment your night and put a kick in your step. TIX: $40 INFO: 902-679-7595 / kyla.dunn@nscc.ca Jam Session — Community Centre, Wilmot 7–10pm • Jam session with snack. TIX: $2 INFO: 902-825-3125 A Really Big Night of Adventure — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7:30–10pm • There will be 5 presenters speaking about how wonderful N.S. is, Canada is, and how important it is for all of us to get outside! TIX: $8 advance@ Box of Delights Books (Wolfville), $10 at door, $5 students INFO: 902-698-9364 / greeneradventures@gmail.com Joel Plaskett Emergency — Mermaid Imperial Performing Arts Centre, Windsor 8pm • Nova Scotian rock artist/record producer Joel Plaskett with his band the Emergency. TIX: $33 advance, $35 door, $43 VIP seating and post-show backstage reception. Ticketpro.ca, 1-888-311-9090, Home Hardware (Windsor) INFO: 902-798-5841 / puppets@mermaidtheatre.ca Quartetto Gelato — Evergreen Theatre, Margaretsville 8–10:30pm • A mix of classical, salon and folk music full of national character and humour. TIX: $25, $10 students INFO: 902-825-6834 / evergreentheatre@gmail.com
FRIDAY, 8 Food Security initiatives — Louis Millet Community Complex, New Minas 9:30am–12pm • An opportunity to discuss initiatives to create a more food secure Kings County. Please let us know if you would like to speak and your topic. All welcome. TIX: no charge, but please register. INFO: 902-538-7088 / leanne.graham@nshealth.ca Chase the Ace — Hantsport Memorial Community Centre, Hantsport 6:30–8:30pm • Fundraiser for HMCC. There is still a chance for someone to find the Ace! Prize this week expected to be over $5000 TIX: $5 for 1 ticket, $10 for 3 tickets, $20 for 7 tickets. Bonus ticket with food bank item(s). INFO: 902-684-3461 / hmccinfo@gmail.com
Charity Cabaret – I Will Not Be Quiet: Voices of Resilience — NSCC Kingstec Campus, Kentville 7–9pm • Proudly sponsored by NSCC Entrepreneurship. Silent auction with work by local artists. Performances include: Angie Oriana Jenkins and her Belly Dance Students, debut film piece by local filmmaker Kimberley Smith and local students - from the work of Jeremy Loveday, local
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writer and NSCC student/event coordinator Laura Fisher, writer and Chrysalis House staff Brenda Wood, Kayla Mansfield Brown doing “Quiet” by Mary Black, singers Emma Van Rooyen, Angela Johnson, and Candy O’Brian, Annapolis Royal dancers, and more, plus local artist work of Jen White, Margaret Forsey, Giselle Morine and more. Proceeds shared between the artists and Chrysalis House. TIX: $10 at the door, cash only INFO: 902-300-2000 / laura.coldwell@yahoo.ca
Fundraising Concert — Wolfville Baptist Church, Wolfville 7:30–9:30pm • Father Abhi has found a house for the children! “Canadians for the Railway Children of India” are holding a fundraising concert to help him with the purchase. Featuring Sarah Pound, Ryan Roberts, Ariana Nasr and Andy Flinn. TIX: $20 suggested donation INFO: 902-542-0558 / manzer@ns.sympatico.ca
SATURDAY, 9 Spring Fling — Lions Club, Auburn 8am–3pm • Hope to see you there! Vendors: book your table soon! TIX: $1 entry INFO: 902-300-5398 / delsey3000@hotmail.com Breakfast — Baptist Church, Kingston 8–10am • Enjoy a delicious hot breakfast. All are welcome! TIX: donation INFO: 902-765-4891 Ticket Auction — Community Centre, Melvern Square 10am–4:30pm • Fundraiser for Melvern Square United Baptist Church. 50/50, bake table, food basket worth $100+, canteen, Silent Auction. Draws start at 2pm. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-765-0033 / stuart.crawford66@gmail.com Soup/Chowder Luncheon — Baptist Church, Forest Hill 11am–1pm • Soup or chowder, rolls, crackers, juice, tea/coffee, and strawberry shortcake for dessert TIX: $8 per serving INFO: 902-542-2601 / judysin@eastlink.ca Make your own Emily Carr — Library, Berwick 12:30–2pm • Make your own artwork inspired by Emily Carr. Dress to make a mess. For ages 5 and up. Space limited. TIX: no charge but pre-registration is required. INFO: 902-538-4030 / valleylibrary.ca Merchandise Bingo — Fire Hall, New Minas 1pm • Hosted by The New Minas 50+ Club. Everyone is welcome. Door prizes, bake table and 50/50 draw. TIX: purchase books at the door INFO: 902-542-4027 Raise a Glass to Riesling — Planters Ridge Winery & Vineyard, Port Williams 2–3pm • Learn about the origin, versatility, and longevity of Riesling in this fun and informative wine seminar! Led by sommelier and wine critic Mark DeWolf. TIX: $35 + tax per person @ the winery. INFO: 902-542-2711 / info@plantersridge.ca Kick n’ Balls Social Night — Doolys, New Minas 7pm • Hosted by Victory Taekwondo Parents & Athlete’s Committee in partner with Doolys. Watch a screening of Dodgeball, and see some demonstrations by Victory Taekwondo. TIX: $10 admission, $5 for pool tournament (optional) INFO: 902-691-3688 / tlromeril@gmail.com Variety Show & Auction — Fire Hall, Greenwich 7–10pm • Featuring Make Mine Country, and Dave Riley and Friends. Canteen, 50/50, and Door Prize.
Proceeds for the 1st Lawrencetown Spring Horse Show and Pull. TIX: donation INFO: 902-542-3863 / pinchdeidra@yahoo.ca
Quartetto Gelato — Festival Theatre, Wolfville 7:30pm • One-of-a-kind concerts combining classical masterworks with Argentinian tangos, gypsy ballads and Latin love songs. Boasting a Cirque de Soleil acrobat, a four-time world champion accordionist and a brilliant tenor, they perform without scores and with plenty of humour, all at a high level of skill and artistry. TIX: $26, $20 for students @ Acadia Box Office, 1-800-542-8425 INFO: 902-585-1282 / pas@acadiau.ca Ian Sherwood — Union Street Cafe, Berwick 8–11pm • “Everywhere To Go” is Sherwood’s latest
studio creation. The album is considered to be his best to date and is chalk-full of instantly appealing hooks and singable choruses. TIX: $15 advance (+ fees/tax), $17.50 at door INFO: 902-538-7787 / contactunionstreet@gmail.com
Dance: Still Doin Time — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 9pm–12am • Bar and kitchen open. 19
and over. TIX: $ 7 per person INFO: 902-678-8935
SUNDAY, 10 Vintage Snowmobile Show — Hants County Exhibition, Windsor 10am–3pm • Come and show off your sleds, or meet and swap. BBQ and prizes. TIX: non-perishable food item donation INFO: Lonny Curry, 902-798-9419 Ticket Auction — Louis Millet Community Complex, New Minas 11am • Proceeds to support Darlene Reade’s cancer care. Bake table, 50/50 draw, canteen, fishing, and face-painting for the kids, and more! Draw starts at 2pm TIX: no charge INFO: 902-365-5084 / kmhatt@msn.com Frenchy Bag Day — Royal Canadian Legion, Canning 1–3pm • Frenchy Bag Day at the Canning
Legion. Donations of slightly used, clean clothing, household items, etc. welcome. All remaining items will be donated to the Diabetes Association. TIX: $5 for a large garbage bag INFO: 902-582-3157
Variety Show — Forties Community Centre, New Ross 1:30–4pm • Tammy Adams, Harold Hunt & Make Mine Country, Chet Brown & friends, Just for Fun with Zilla Gaul and Patsy Hubley. Canteen available. TIX: $5 INFO: 902-689-2000 / 902-689-2612 Musical Benefit — Lions Club, Berwick 1:30pm • Great lineup of local talent! Lois Lutz & Friends (incl. yodeller, Kristina McCulley), brother/sister duo, Carroll Crouse & Julia Wright, Country Kids, Country Harmony, Newfie Wanda B. and David Graves. 50/50 draw. All proceeds to support upgrades to Hardwood Lake Girl Guide Camp. TIX: donation INFO: 902-538-3392 / brucebeattie155@gmail.com Benefit Show for Doug Johnstone — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 1:30–4:30pm • Musical talent with various entertainers, 50/50, Auction. All are welcome. TIX: donation INFO: 902-678-8935 Golf Masters — Royal Canadian Legion, Berwick 2pm • Watch the golf masters with other golf
enthusiasts!! Everyone welcome! TIX: $5 ticket, $5
for slice of pizza at 5:30pm INFO: 902-538-9340 / duskapoirier@bellaliant.net
Bach and Vivaldi — Festival Theatre, Wolfville 2pm • The Acadia University and Chorus and Orchestra are joining forces for a spring concert featuring the music of J.S. Bach and Antonio Vivaldi. The Acadia Chorus and Orchestra Directed by Michael Caines TIX: $10, $5 students @ the Acadia Box Office, and at the door. INFO: 902-542-5500 Sparky’s Birthday! — Fire Hall, Port Williams 2–4pm • Come join Sparky and his firefighter
friends as he celebrates his 65th birthday! Cake, fun activities, and a chance to see the fire trucks up close! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-690-7137
Canadian Staff Band — Salvation Army Church, Kentville 3pm • The Salvation Army
in Canada’s brass band will perform a free concert to thank the community for all they do to support us in meeting the needs of the community. TIX: donation INFO: 902-678-2039 / joshua_downer@can.salvationarmy.org
Fundy Cinema screens 1001 GRAMS — Al Whittle Theatre, 4pm & 7pm • A recently divorced, work-
obsessed lab technician encounters a whole new world of experience when she attends an important scientific conference in this charmingly offbeat comedy from Norwegian master Bent Hamer. TIX: $9 INFO: 902-542-1050
Four Seasons Orchestra — War Memorial Community Centre, Windsor 7–8:30pm • A concert of light orchestral music. Also, special guest performance by the Valley Community Concert Band. TIX: $10 at door INFO: 902-798-1730 / dhamusic@ns.sympatico.ca New Song Trio Concert — Baptist Church, Wilmot 7–8pm • All welcome! Wheelchair
accessible. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-765-2386 / pastorjdhoward@gmail.com
MONDAY, 11 Popovers — Library, Kingston 10–11am • A preschooler fun time with stories, crafts, and songs for ages 2–5, accompanied by a parent/ caregiver. Please register. TIX: no charge INFO/Reg: 902-765-3631 / valleylibrary.ca Port Williams Learning Circle I — United Baptist Church, Port Williams 7pm, April 11, 18, and 26.
• A series of free educational talks for adults called The Learning Circle. Series One: “In the Spirit of Giving” participants will explore the importance of charitable giving, as well as disciplines and methods for giving. Paul Lannan and others from the RBC Wealth Management team will cover topics including financial stewardship, insurance, planned giving and estate planning. Series Two: “Who is My Muslim Neighbour?” As we welcome Muslim refugees and immigrants into our communities here in Atlantic Canada, what do we need to know so that we can be hospitable and sensitive toward our new neighbours? Guest speakers include Dr. Jamie Whidden of Acadia University, and Imam Hamza Mangera of Halifax. Both series run concurrently. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-542-3495 / office@pwubc.org
Valley Gardeners Club — NSCC Kingstec Campus, Kentville 7:30pm • The Valley Gardeners Club will