The Grapevine - August 2021

ARTS | CULTURE | COMMUNITY August 2021 | Issue No. 18.07

ON THE COVER: VALLEY ARTISTS HONOUR BOB HAINSTOCK, P.5

WHO’S WHO: MICHELLE MCKEAN, P.4

THE GRAPEVINE’S 2021 ART GALLERY LISTING, P.14

ERIN PATTERSON ON WHY THE ARTS MATTER, P.7

YARROW BEDWIN RECEIVES KIRKCONNELL HISTORY PRIZE, P.15

DEEP ROOTS ANNOUNCES EVENT AT GRAND-PRÉ, P.11

A FREE PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE WHO FIND THEMSELVES IN THE ANNAPOLIS VALLEY

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FESTIVAL OF DANCE ANNAPOLIS ROYAL RUNS AUGUST 16-21 Festival of Dance Annapolis Royal (FODAR) returns for its seventh year with a six-day festival which includes its popular Dance on Film evening, last year’s audience hit Market Dances, four evenings of live performance on stage at King’s Theatre and, new this year, a Studio Showing.

Visit FODAR.ca for details.

Dancing in the Third Act. Left: Phil Roberts (front); Wayne Boucher (centre); Adrian Nette (back). Right: Grace Butland (front); Terry Roscoe (centre); Susan Tileston (back). Photo by Nathaniel Tileston.

Left to right: Lydia Zimmer, Julie Robert, Gillian Seaward-Boone, Jessica Lowe, Anastasia Wiebe.

Photo by Vanessa Goodman.

N E W I N B E RW I C K !

Sarah Murphy La Mode by Tomoko Mukaiyama. Dancer: Dunja Jocic. Photo by Greg Khuen Belasi.

• Hand-painted furnishings for home and garden • Quality “rediscovered” women’s clothing • Locally-crafted jewellery, handbags, quilts, silks, mosaic glass, pottery, and so much more!

Philip McDermott. Photo courtesy of FODAR.

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WHO’S WHO: MICHELLE MCKEAN Mike Butler

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FODAR ................................................................. p.3 Who’s Who / Featurepreneur / Pond View Park ... p.4 Bob Hainstock / Classifieds .................................. p.5 Free Will Astrology / Star Drop ............................ p.6 Berwick Mural Society / Why Arts Matter .............. p.7 Nancy Peck ......................................................... p. 7 Adrian Gor at ARTSPLACE ..................................... p.9 Kentville Mural Festival .......................................p.10 Deep Roots 2021 .................................................p.11 Wolfville Page .....................................................p.12 Alex Colville ........................................................p.13 2021 Art Gallery Listings ... .................................p.14 Yarrow Bedwin / CentreStage / Housing .............p.15 What’s Happening / Tides .............................. p.16-17 What’s Growing / Library Art Walls .....................p.19 Light In The Piazza / Margot’s Hidden Gems .......p.19

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WHERE TO FIND US WINDSOR: Fry Daddy’s, Lisa's Cafe, T.A.N. Coffee, Mosaic Market FALMOUTH: Fruit & Vegetable Company, Petro-Canada HANTSPORT: Jim's Your Independent Grocer AVONPORT: Cann’s Kwik-Way GRAND-PRÉ: Convenience Store, Domaine de Grand Pré, Just Us! Café GASPEREAU: Gaspereau Vineyards, Reid's Meats & Kwik-Way, XTR Kwik-Way WOLFVILLE: Carl's Your Independent Grocer, Eos Natural Foods, Just Us! Café, T.A.N. Coffee, Library, Wolfville Farmers' Market GREENWICH: Avery’s Farm Market, Edible Art Cafe, Elderkin's Farm Market, Hennigar's Farm Market, Noggins Corner Farm Market, Stirling's PORT WILLIAMS: Fox Hill Cheese House, Planters Ridge, Sea Level Brewery, The Noodle Guy

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Is there ever a perfect time to be featured in this column? Possibly! If you have a new business, a new show, a new something to promote, it’s great to be able to reach an audience to support you. If I were you, I would flag and tag this profile for possible future use, because Michelle McKean is a STAR and even if you might not require her services now, you may down the road. Let’s get acquainted with this wonderful woman.

Michelle McKean grew up in Pictou County and was blessed with an amazing family.

After high school she went to Acadia, which is when she fell in love with Wolfville. After she graduated, she worked for Child Welfare while completing her BSW through distance at University of Manitoba; this allowed her to move on to a role with Mental Health Services in New Glasgow. “I completed my MSW at MUN,” she says, “and it allowed me to get to where I am today, both professionally and geographically.”

Michelle is a superhero, but she calls herself a social worker and she has spent the last several years working in the ER here in the Valley. The last year and a half made for lots of room for reflection, so she decided to explore a private practice.

“It was conversations with my massage therapist Lucy Richard (also in Wolfville), that inspired me to take the leap,” Michelle says, “We had great chats about the mind and body connection, and how talk therapy and massage therapy both play integral roles in mental wellness. Lucy provided me a space to use while I learned the ropes of running a business by allowing me to share her office; I am forever grateful for her role in this huge step.”

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Moving to Wolfville has allowed Michelle to be even more free within herself. She always longed for a sense of belonging in a community, and she feels it here. Michelle wants to provide a service that allows people to feel understood and safe, to help people learn how to manage their mental health and find hope, and to ensure they know they are not alone.

This area has not only inspired Michelle to be true to herself and help others, she thrives on the beauty and the accessibility of the area like so many of us. Walks, hikes, on-foot travel to just about anywhere, and the freedom to explore and fall in love with Wolfville everyday is a highlight for Michelle. Her office looks out onto the Harvest Moon Trail which makes this an ideal option.

And what does the future hold for this up

FEATUREPRENEUR: DREAMS OF DENIM Genevieve Allen Hearn

The Grapevine (GV): Tell us about Ametora Supply.

Alex and Margaret (A&M): Ametora Supply is a gender and size inclusive curated vintage shop with a focus on denim and clothing made in Canada and the United States. We moved to Lunenburg from Halifax four years ago, in need of a hard reset. A few months in, we signed a lease and boom, Ametora Supply was born. Alex had been selling vintage clothes at pop-ups and online for over a decade, and Margaret had been selling vintage jewelry and milkglass the same way for a while.

GV: What brings you to the Annapolis Valley?

A&M: We have spent a lot of time road tripping in the Valley, and we’ve always loved the Ward General Store building. During the first lockdown when we were thinking about Ametora’s future, we realized it had become available, and the rest is history.

GV: What should folks expect from a visit to Ametora Supply?

A&M: A lot of the time, we are connecting our customers with the perfect thing they didn’t know they needed, or treasures that they’ve been hunting for. The one thing everything in the shop has in common is a story. We try to pass those along as much as possible. We do advertise items online through Instagram, and we offer items like zines and jewelry through our website. Alex

Whither (adverb): To what place or state; to what end.

Photo courtesy of Michelle McKean

and coming gem of our community? Michelle wants to continue to evolve and grow as a clinician but also as a person. She thinks we all need to recognize that we are never really done learning. She is in the process of refreshing her yoga teaching skills and will be offering yoga as a supplementary tool to the therapeutic process soon (when safe and appropriate). For now, she’s living a lot of her dreams here in the most wonderful, welcoming town ever. And we gladly welcome Michelle and her gifts to the town! Bravo!

❧ Michelle McKean owns and operates Pivoted Perspective Therapeutic Services, 112 Front Street, Wolfville and the website is pivotedperspective.com. Feel free to call (902) 300-3077 with questions, or email Michelle if that feels more comfortable: michelle@pivotedperspective.com.

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The owners of Ametora Supply, Alex and Margaret Pearson, recently moved their shop from Lunenburg to Centreville. The vintage clothing shop oozes all kinds of charm and nostalgia.

The Grapevine wanted to find out more about this entrepreneurial couple, and how they found their way to the Annapolis Valley.

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Private practice allows for more autonomy and Michelle loved the idea of creating something that puts people ahead of politics.

People come to therapists at their most vulnerable, and they trust them with their deepest fears, worries, and insecurities.

Michelle has struggled herself, so to be part of the process of helping others in a safe, barrier-free way feels like a privilege for her.

“It took me a long time to understand my own struggles with anxiety and depression,” Michelle says, “I fell into the category of ‘I shouldn’t be anxious or sad, I have a great family, job, friends etc.’ I felt ashamed, and used maladaptive coping to band-aid what was really going on. It wasn’t until my late thirties that I really started to accept that a lot of what was going on with me was mental illness, and that it was okay.”

Anyone who has not yet visited Pond View Park at the west end of Wolfville, you can be sure you have found it now, as a sign was recently erected denoting the only town park in the area.

Photo courtesy of Ametora

has developed quite a reputation as the Denim Whisperer, and that magic doesn’t work quite the same way online. But he really can find jeans for every body. We want to make sure that our customers are confident and happy in their clothes, and the in-person experience helps us make sure that happens.

GV: What is your favourite part about the vintage shopping experience?

A&M: Storytelling and talking to people about things that excite them. Our customers are unique, creative, and passionate people. And we learn and share so much with them every single day. The absolute joy when someone feels awesome in their clothes is great, too.

GV: What piece of advice would you have for other small business owners carving out a niche?

A&M: Do what you love, the rest will follow.

❧ For more information about Ametora Supply visit ametorasupply.ca or check out their shop in person at 1987 Highway 359, Centreville.

Father, where do the wild swans go?

Far, far. Ceaselessly winging, Their necks outstraining, they haste them singing Far, far. Whither, none may know.

Originally the pond was used for farm irrigation and is it still preserved at the eastern end by the Elderkin family who continue to own the west end of the pond. When the two condominium developments were built, what is now the park was a rock pile covered with shrubs and weeds. The land was deeded to the town as part of the development agreement for the area and it agreed to dump fill in the area during the summer of 2008.

Nearby residents cleared the land and agreed to maintain it. Park benches were purchased by the residents, and the two adjacent condos continue to mow the lawn and maintain the gardens.

Neighbours and visitors to the pond enjoy the abundant wildlife including many turtles, great blue herons, muskrats, pheasants, eagles, frogs, and fish. It is a peaceful place to visit.

“Pond View Park has been built as a cooperative effort by citizens and the Town of Wolfville at almost no cost to the town. It is an example of what can be accomplished when the town and citizens work together” said park founder Gordon Lummis. The park was officially opened by Mayor Bob Stead on August 24, 2010. The name Pond View Park was approved by town council several years later.

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Father, where do the days all go?

Far, far. Each runs and races, No one can catch them, they leave no traces, Far, far. Whither, none may know.

Excerpt from “Father, Where Do the Wild Swans Go” by Ludvig Holstein

ON THE COVER

RECOGNIZING ARTIST BOB HAINSTOCK Anna Horsnell

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Something new but perhaps long overdue.

Over the last several months, visual artists from Windsor to Annapolis Royal were invited to nominate a fellow artist who they felt deserved recognition for both their art career and their contribution to the Valley art community and community at large. What followed were very thoughtful nominations acknowledging those artists who go above and beyond, artists who share their creativity, and their time and effort to make a difference.

To be recognized by one’s peers is perhaps the sweetest of achievements, to be acknowledged by those who do what you do, those who understand the challenges of art-making.

Multiple nominations added up for several well-known artists. Special mention must go out to both Ron Hayes and Tacha Reed, recognized by many for all that they do. Know that your efforts are very much appreciated.

The artist who received the most nominations however was described eloquently in several of many tributes: “innovative painter and printmaker, award-winning author, generous educator, and long-time promoter and supporter of the artistic community in Nova Scotia,” and, “a person who has worked hard at his craft, produced and shown his works with great drive, and pushed hard to get a cooperative gallery going in a challenging area.” They describe Mr. Bob Hainstock.

His resume tells the tale of a boy from the prairies, first enamoured by the written word and then by art, drawn to Nova Scotia by a job opportunity that would eventually lead to an art degree from NSCAD University. As with any success story, what has followed are years of hard work, many exhibitions, teaching positions, accolades and awards, and a dedication to sharing his love of art with fellow artists, but more importantly instilling that appreciation for art in his community.

The Printmaker Studio and Hainstock Gallery perches on the edge of the North Mountain with a mesmerizing, eagle-eye view of the Valley below and no shortage of inspiration.

Hainstock and his wife Judy welcome visitors with generous smiles and hospitality. Visiting recently to pass on my personal congratulations, we sat down amidst the prints and paintings, the brushes and printing press, to discuss art and community, having no regrets, and doing what you love.

Anna Horsnell: First, congratulations once again! What does this peer recognition mean to you?

Bob Hainstock: I have to admit that I struggled with the news of being singled out for this kind of recognition—a situation made more awkward by the fact that I had made a list of 4-5 deserving artists and my name wasn’t one of them. But I also had trouble picking a single individual who stood well apart from the others— so many artists contribute to our community that it’s almost impossible to shine a spotlight on just one. But, of course, I do appreciate this kind of peer recognition and it means more than any other kind of award. It also provides an unexpected satisfaction at this late stage of a storytelling career, as well as an opportunity to remind everyone how important a supportive partner can be in the uncertain, unusual, and unpredictable world of art. Without Judy’s encouragement and practical support, there would be no art school, no studio, no crazy ideas that actually turned out alright sometimes.

AH: Looking back over your art career here in the Valley, what events or accomplishments stand out in your mind?

BH: A lot of twists and turns but the most important for me was the decision at age 47 to give up a solid management career to enter the Nova Scotia College of Art and four years of working alongside younger, more gifted wanna-be artists.

I learned quickly that pure stubbornness and extra layers of skin acquired in journalism and business, can make up for lesser abilities or artistic gifts. Since NSCAD, my time has been divided almost evenly between trying to build my studio

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Photo courtesy of Bob Hainstock

reputation in Canada, but also using business and management experience to help organize and build opportunities for larger groups of artists. I think of things like helping form the first regional arts council for Kings artists, or helping shape the concept and early years of Uncommon Art, or helping form the artist-owned Tides Contemporary Art Gallery in Kentville, or helping launch the Atlantic region’s first printmakers association. And while those things made a better arts community, it was teaching printmaking and painting to different generations that provided unusual and unexpected satisfactions—younger kids in elementary schools around the province, or summer classes at Ross Creek Centre for the Arts; or older students at Acadia University and Valley and city high schools, or the adults who come to my studio every Wednesday night for printmaking classes. I’m amazed at the jump in energy and ideas that I experience in the days after every class.

AH: What inspires you in your work and keeps you moving forward as an artist?

BH: I have lived almost half my 76 years in large cities, but a larger part of life in small towns or farm country. I’ve travelled to many countries as a journalist or tourist and my eyes tell me a simple but convincing truth: what Judy and I have here in the Annapolis Valley is unique, inspiring, and shareable. Trying to capture a small bit of this visual sanctuary in a crazy world becomes a daily test as realities of mobility, memory, and mortality are no longer abstract concepts. Or, so I’m told...

AH: What’s next in your career? What goals or plans would you care to share?

BH: In an ideal world, I will continue for many, many years to paint and explore new ideas and techniques of printmaking. But I also want time to complete at least 20-30 short stories and a few novels. Outlines have been written—some going back 30-40 years. I have always lived with the deep belief that a busy person can only do the things that he or she truly believes to be important. We can talk all day about what we want to do, but at the end of it, we end up giving time and energy to only the really important stuff. Stay tuned for our next chapters.

AH: Would you share one thing folks might be surprised to know about Bob Hainstock, the artist?

BH: Not certain if anyone really wants to know this but I’m a human faucet when it comes to pretty pictures, sad movies, treacherous books, or any slight mistreatment of dogs. And because I have an identical twin, I get to watch an almost perfect reflection of myself blubbering away at sad stories or sudden images. What makes it unexpected is the reputation or self-image that Clay and I had as tough, fight-ready junior hockey players, but he’s become a visual artist, too, and maybe we’re just trying to overcompensate for our earlier jock images.

Gaspereau Yoga Fall 2021: 13-week session, Wednesdays, Sept. 15–Dec. 1 at Bishop Hall, Greenwich.

Level 1: 4–5:15 pm, an introduction to basic yoga poses.

Level 1–2: 5:30–6:45pm, a vigorous yoga practice for students who have already done some yoga. Integrating the celebration of the heart, universal principles of alignment, and balanced energetic action in the performance of yoga poses. Instructor: Sophie Bérubé. If cancellations are necessary the session will continue until we have completed the 13 weeks. FEE: $125 per level.

Payments by cheque, e-transfer or cash. Please come early to first class to complete a registration form. INFO: Please pre-register by email: yogagaspereau@gmail.com Oil Painting Classes on Thursdays: Focused on the introduction of various techniques and applications of oil paint, this class allows students to develop their style as an artist. Begins Saturday, Sept. 9 for four consecutive weeks, 9am–12pm @ ArtCan Studio, Canning. INFO: 902-582-7071 / artcan.com/classes-workshops/ Intro to Oil Painting Class in Landscapes: This landscape-focused class is small to allow lots of opportunity for one-on-one instruction by Ron Hayes. Begins Saturday, Sept. 11 for four consecutive weeks, 9am–12pm @ ArtCan Studio, Canning. INFO: 902-582-7071 / artcan.com/classes-workshops/ Portrait Painting on Saturday Afternoon: A class in oil painting designed to teach you about the elements of creating portraits. Begins Saturday, Sept. 11 for four consecutive weeks, 1pm–4pm @ ArtCan Studio, Canning.

INFO: 902-582-7071 / artcan.com/classes-workshops/ The Rest of Your Life: 8-week online yoga nidra guided meditation course. Experience deep rest and simple yet powerful tools you can use for life! With Heidi Kalyani (Wolfville). Free trial session Monday, Aug. 23. Course starts Monday evening, Sept. 27. INFO: heartwideopen.ca Singing with Heart: 6-weeks of meditative singing and chanting. Experience the soothing and rejuvenating benefits of singing together with this beautiful yogic practice. Led by Heidi Kalyani. Begins Thursday evening, Sept. 23, in my studio, near Wolfville. INFO: heartwideopen.ca In-Person Piano & Voice Lessons: Susan Dworkin is a resident of Wolfville and for the past 30 years has offered professional, qualified music education to children and adults of all ages. Susan is a professional classical singer and pianist and instructs voice and piano technique. (special Covid-19 protocol in place for everyone’s safety and protection). Limited space.

Call for details. INFO: susanlisadworkin@gmail.com / 902-300-1001 / armonicomusicstudio.com

PRODUCTS & SERVICES: Live Joyfully in a Well-Designed Home: With a focus on sustainability (of our planet and your resources) Deborah Nicholson Decor+Design will guide you with creative solutions for new builds, renovations, and updates. INFO: deborahnicholson.ca / 902-691-2931 Traditional Chinese Medicine: Combining Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology to enhance your wellness. 18 years experience! Specializing in Anxiety and Depression, Insomnia, Menstrual and Menopausal issues, Digestive health, Ear Acupuncture

for Addictions. INFO: Jane Marshall D.TCM, D.Ac located at 112 Front St, Suite 209, Wolfville. 902-404-3374 janemarshallacupuncture.ca Professional Branding, Logo and Web Design, Writing, Translation, & Training: Helping you convey your message effectively since 2006. We offer a remarkably responsive, dependable, and results-driven approach. INFO: 902-691-2932 / michaelgabrielcommunications.com Errands by Karen Home Blood Collection: At home Blood Collection has resumed, as well as Errand Services! CoVid screening measures are in effect. Over 25 years experience in blood collection. Please call or email to book an appointment. INFO: 902-790-2626 / errandsbykaren@hotmail.com Lizanne Hanks Astrology: Affirmation, inspiration, perspective. Your life is utterly unique and written in the stars. Astrology can help you find your bearings. INFO: novascotiaastrologer.ca / novascotiaastrologer@gmail.com Interior Painting and Cabinets: Women in Rollers is the Valley’s full-service decorating company. We do accurate quotes, show up on time, and perform to perfection. We even leave your home neat and tidy! We have great references! Complimentary design and colour consultations. Call today for your free estimate. INFO: Pamela, 902-697-2926 Got Mice?: Do you have a MOUSE problem? Or do you have a HOUSE problem? Got Mice Humane Wildlife Services addresses common and uncommon entry points permanently with guaranteed results. Call for a consultation. INFO: 902-365-MICE (6423) / GOTMICE.CA Alcoholics Anonymous: If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s ours. INFO: 902-691-2825 / www.area82aa.org/district3/

DONATE/VOLUNTEER: Kings Kikima Grannies Yard Sale Items: Start saving your items! The King Kikima Grannies will be having their Giant Yard Sale on Sat, Sept 25, 8am–1pm at 15 Chestnut Ave, Wolfville. Rain or Shine!! Donated items can be dropped off at the same address on Friday, Sept 24 from 1–6pm. INFO: 902-542-9848 / 902-692-9011

GENERAL: Seeking Administrative Assistant: Orchard Valley United Church is seeking a 20 hour/week Administrative Assistant: Starting Date Sept. 1, 2021. Salary range $16,640–19,760 depending on level of experience.

Please submit resumes and references by Aug. 10, 2021.

INFO: theakoenigburton@gmail.com Breast Quest Dragon Boat Team: Due to NO WATER in Lake Pisiqiud, Windsor, The Breast Quest Dragon Boat team will NOT be paddling this season. INFO: Margot Bishop, 902-542-1466 / margotwithat@hotmail.com / breastquestdragonboatteam@blogspot.ca Kayak and Paddle Board Loan Program: Aylesford Lake, Municipal Park, Kings Co. Hourly bookings: M–F (10am–3pm) and Sat (Aug. 7 & 21). There are 8 single kayaks, 1 double kayak, 4 paddle boards. Life jackets are provided. Free program courtesy of the Municipality of Kings County. INFO: Call to reserve (M–F 8:30am–4:30pm): 902-690-6124

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August 5 - Western Shoreline, Halls Harbour August 12 - Ridge Stile Park, Wolfville August 26 - Landscape of Grand Pre View Park September 2 - Kings County Museum, Kentville

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Private Ghost Walks of your choosing for your group only Thursday: Aug. 19, Sept. 23, Oct. 21 & 30 Starting at $250+hst, must book at least 14 days in advance

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The Printmakers Studio and Hainstock Gallery are located at 1688 Brow of Mountain Road in Centreville. For more information on the artist and his work, please visit hainstockgallery.com.

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© 2021 Rob Brezsny • freewillastrology.com • Horoscopes for the week of August 5th

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Filmmaker Federico Fellini had an unexpected definition of happiness.

He said it was “being able to speak the truth without hurting anyone.” I suspect you will have abundant access to that kind of happiness in the coming weeks, Aries. I’ll go even further: You will have extra power to speak the truth in ways that heal and uplift people. My advice to you, therefore, is to celebrate and indulge your ability. Be bold in expressing the fullness of what’s interesting to you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “Look for a long time at what pleases you, and longer still at what pains you,” wrote the novelist Colette. What?! Was she making a perverse joke? That’s wicked advice, and I hope you adopt it only on rare occasions.

In fact, the exact opposite is the healthy way to live—especially for you in the coming weeks. Look at what pains you, yes. Don’t lose sight of what your problems and wounds are. But please, for the sake of your dreams, for the benefit of your spiritual and psychological health, look longer at what pleases you, energizes you, and inspires you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): If you deepen your affection for butterflies and hummingbirds, I will love it. If you decide you want the dragonfly or bumblebee or lark to be your spirit creature, I will approve. You almost always benefit from cultivating relationships with swift, nimble, and lively influences—and that’s especially true these days.

So give yourself full permission to experiment with the superpower of playful curiosity. You’re most likely to thrive when you’re zipping around in quest of zesty ripples and sprightly rhythms.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Life is showing you truths about what you are not, what you don’t need, and what you shouldn’t strive for. That’s auspicious, although it may initially feel unsettling. I urge you to welcome these revelations with gratitude.

They will help you tune in to the nuances of what it means to be radically authentic. They will boost your confidence in the rightness of the path you’ve chosen for yourself. I’m hoping they may even show you which of your fears are irrelevant. Be hungry for these extraordinary teachings.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The next two months will be a propitious time for you and your intimate allies to grow closer by harnessing the power of your imaginations. I urge you to be inventive in dreaming up ways to educate and entertain each other. Seek frisky adventures together that will delight you. Here’s a poem by Vyacheslav Ivanov that I hope will stimulate you: “We are two flames in a midnight forest. We are two meteors that fly at night, a two-pointed arrow of one fate. We are two steeds whose bridle is held by one hand. We are two eyes of a single gaze, two quivering wings of one dream, two-voiced lips of single mysteries. We are two arms of a single cross.”

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Virgo spiritual author Don Miguel Ruiz urges us not to take anything personally. He says that if someone treats us disrespectfully, it’s almost certainly because they are suffering from psychological wounds that make them act in vulgar, insensitive ways. Their attacks have little to do with what’s true about us. I agree with him, and will add this important caveat. Even if you refrain from taking such abuses personally, it doesn’t mean you should tolerate them. It doesn’t mean you should keep that person in your life or allow them to bully you in the future. I suspect these are important themes for you to contemplate right now.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “People who feel deeply, live deeply, and love deeply are destined to suffer deeply,” writes poet Juansen Dizon. To that romanticized, juvenile nonsense, I say: NO! WRONG! People who feel and live and love deeply are more emotionally intelligent than folks who live on the surface—and are therefore less fragile. The deep ones are likely to be psychologically adept; they have skills at liberating themselves from the smothering crush of their problems. The deep ones

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also have access to rich spiritual resources that ensure their suffering is a source of transformative teaching—and rarely a cause of defeat. Have you guessed that I’m describing you as you will be in the coming weeks?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Professor of psychology Ethan Kross tells us there can be healthy, creative forms of envy. “Just as hunger tells us we need to eat,” he writes, “the feeling of envy could show us what is missing from our lives that really matters to us.” The trick is to not interpret envy as a negative emotion, but to see it as useful information that shows us what we want. In my astrological opinion, that’s a valuable practice for you to deploy in the coming days. So pay close attention to the twinges of envy that pop into your awareness. Harness that volatile stuff to motivate yourself as you make plans to get the very experience or reward you envy.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Poet Walt Whitman bragged that he was “large.” He said, “I contain multitudes.” One critic compared him to “a whole continent with its waters, with its trees, with its animals.” Responding to Whitman, Sagittarian poet Gertrud Kolmar uttered an equally grandiose boast. “I too am a continent,” she wrote. “I contain mountains never-reached, scrubland unpenetrated, pond bay, river-delta, salt-licking coast-tongue.”

That’s how I’m imagining you these days, dear Sagittarius: as unexplored territory: as frontier land teeming with undiscovered mysteries. I love how expansive you are as you open your mind and heart to new self-definitions. I love how you’re willing to risk being unknowable for a while as you wander out in the direction of the future.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Poet Ezra Pound wrote a letter to novelist James Joyce that included the following passage: “You are fucking with my head, and so far I’ve been enjoying it. Where is the crime?” I bring this up, Capricorn, because I believe the coming weeks will be prime time for you to engage with interesting souls who fuck with your head in enjoyable ways. You need a friendly jolt or two: a series of galvanizing prods; dialogs that catalyze you to try new ways of thinking and seeing; lively exchanges that inspire you to experiment.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Blogger Mandukhai Munkhbaatar offers advice on the arts of intimate communion. “Do not fall in love only with a body or with a face,” she tells us. “Do not fall in love with the idea of being in love.” She also wants you to know that it’s best for your long-term health and happiness if you don’t seek cozy involvement with a person who is afraid of your madness, or with someone who, after you fight, disappears and refuses to talk. I approve of all these suggestions.

Any others you would add? It’s a favorable phase to get clearer about the qualities of people you want and don’t want as your allies.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): I gave my readers homework, asking them to answer the question, “What is your favorite rule to break?” In response, Laura Grolla sent these thoughts: “My favorite rule to break is an unwritten one: that we must all stress and strive for excellence. I have come up with a stress-busting mantra, ‘It is OK to be OK.’ In my OKness, I have discovered the subtle frontier of contentment, which is vast and largely unexplored.

OKness allows me not to compete for attention, but rather to pay attention to others. I love OKness for the humor and deep, renewing sleep it has generated. Best of all, OKness allows me to be happily aging rather than anxiously hot.” I bring this to your attention, Pisces, because I think the coming weeks will be a favorable time for you to investigate and embody the relaxing mysteries of OKness.

Homework: Tell me what subtle or not-sosubtle victories you plan to accomplish by January 1, 2022.

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A Sacred Recital for the Medical Community

Picture This: A large-scale mural depicting Berwick’s agricultural heritage painted bold and beautiful on the brick wall of the original Berwick Fruit Company building. It’s a natural location, adjacent to the Harvest Moon Trail off Mill Street that offers over 400 feet of empty wall just begging for a little colour and attention. Berwick’s reputation as the province’s apple capital has been well earned over the years and what better way to pay tribute than with public art that is available to residents and visitors alike. The idea will become an exciting reality in September.

“I Have A Brain Tumour.” I have known and adored Nancy Peck for as many years as I’ve lived in Wolfville. She’s a gem! Recently Nancy reached out with an email that was at first devastating but then filled with great relief and comfort. How I started this article is how Nancy started her email: “I have a brain tumour!”—and thank goodness I’m a rational enough person to read further before resorting to panic.

Berwick resident Greg Hubbert is chairman of the newly-formed Berwick Mural Society and an avid volunteer and advocate for his hometown. The idea for this new project isn’t entirely original, he laughs, “Carcross, Yukon was featured on the CBC show Still Standing.

They hired professional artists to paint murals on empty walls in the town. Like Carcross, Berwick has an interesting history and telling our story for the world to see through mural art just seems exciting. After this past year of lockdown and Covid-related issues, now is the perfect time to go to work on a project that will make folks smile.”

Murals have graced the walls and ceilings of buildings around the world for centuries.

Architectural aspects become part of the very artwork itself and the images enhance an otherwise ignored space while recording the very culture of the people, the place, and the time.

Hubbert has help on the committee from two local historians John Dow and Phil Vogler, former mayor and co-chair of the Apple Capital Museum John Rainforth, current and former town councillors Mike Trinacty and Barry Corbin, and (full disclosure here) this writer and artist. Then there is the building owner Paul Parsons who is more than happy to offer his building’s outside wall to make this mural a reality.

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Members of BMS in front of Berwick Fruit Co. building. Photo courtesy of Anna Horsnell.

Hubbert’s enthusiasm is contagious. He’s been busy fundraising and both business owners and residents are getting behind the idea, not to mention the Town of Berwick itself which stepped up with a major contribution. “As people hear about it they smile and comment about what a great idea it is,” he shares. “We are the Apple Capital of Nova Scotia. Learning about and celebrating who we are, and perhaps better understanding what went on in this community many years ago, has the potential to lift us all up and feel an even greater sense of pride in who we are today.”

This is just the beginning. Other business owners are offering up bare walls on their buildings and the Society is already planning many more murals in the years ahead. Ideas are endless. Future murals are wide open to suggestions and input from all of the residents who now call Berwick home. One thing is sure: the Berwick Mural Society is going to bring some exciting art to the walls of this Valley town.

Anyone interested in learning more is invited to contact Greg Hubbert at 1-902-538-9181 or gvhubb54@gmail.com.

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WHY THE ARTS MATTER Erin Patterson

Here in this beloved Annapolis Valley, as elsewhere, we are facing many challenges. The climate emergency threatens our coastlines, our food security, and our children’s futures. Our healthcare and education systems, despite the selfless and often thankless efforts of their workers, are overburdened and under-resourced. The inflated housing market has put home ownership out of reach for many Nova Scotians and has put pressure and hardship on renters. The pandemic has exposed and exacerbated societal inequities, caused an increase in physical and mental health issues, and burdened the economy.

In such a context, the arts and culture sector is easily overlooked while attention and investment are directed to more tangible and immediate concerns. I would argue that it is in precisely such difficult circumstances, when we are least willing to pay for the arts, that we have the greatest need of them.

Full disclosure: I’m an NDP candidate in the upcoming provincial election. Further disclosure: my intent here is not to promote or criticize any particular party’s arts and culture platform, including my own. My intent is to make a case for supporting the arts, regardless of political affiliation, in times of plenty and in times of want.

It can be a tough case to make. Pretty much everyone has been sick at some time in their lives and needed a doctor, so they understand the value and importance of funding healthcare. But lots of people have never been to an art gallery or a museum or a live theatre performance, and don’t see why their tax dollars should support such initiatives.

My father was a journalist on the arts beat in southwestern Ontario, and from the many articles he wrote during his career, here is a quotation from one of my very favourites: “The argument is always made when an arts organization seeks public funding that worthier causes need the money more—the hungry, the homeless. Perhaps it’s true that physical survival is more essential than spiritual refreshment, but just because your heart is more essential than your hand doesn’t mean you blithely cut off your fingers to aid your circulation.”

I believe we need our hands AND our hearts!

We must house the homeless AND support the arts! In the arts, we find solace for the soul; hope for the human condition; joy in the sheer beauty and delight of words, movements, sounds, and images; and wonder and inspiration in the talent, dedication, and accomplishment of the artists who make those words, movements, sounds, and images.

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She explained, “on December 9, 2019 I underwent an 8-hour surgery to remove a benign, non-aggressive brain tumour. Ninety percent was removed with ten percent deemed inoperable. This had been growing for an undefinable length of time, probably forty years. By September 2019, it had become so large it was pushing my essence away. According to the neurosurgeon, Dr. Adrienne Weeks, it was massive and when shown the images in November 2020, there was no sign of “two hemispheres.” One side of the brain was totally compressed, affecting everything.”

In the time I’ve known Nancy, her love of music has always been at the forefront. Her voice and spirit are infectious to those around her. “I had lost my passion for music, singing, playing the piano, teaching, directing the Gentlemen’s Chorus,” he continued, “and leading a monthly hymn-sing at Wickwire Assisted Living in Wolfville. It robbed me of my desire to read, write, design sweaters, create “One-On-Earth” jackets, solve crossword puzzles and cryptoquotes, bake, and garden.

I was gone. I needed help walking and getting up from a chair. I was becoming incontinent.”

there, beginning physiotherapy and occupational therapy, until I was admitted to the Nova Scotia Rehabilitation Centre in mid-February. While in Kentville I was transported by ambulance to Halifax for a follow-up consultation with the neurologist, Dr. Rigby, and an EEG. In total, I had eight EHS transports to and from Halifax.”

The bumpy road to recovery continued with seizures (that are now under control) and much more rehabilitation, but Nancy is so thankful for the ‘small miracles’ that turned her ordeal into something to rejoice, because she’s still with us. “While in Kentville,” she continues, “I had a visitor who said my recovery was a miracle. I explained that I was not the miracle. The miracle happened when I was offered a cancellation appointment with the neurologist for October 4, which I accepted.

My own appointment was scheduled for much later in 2020. If I hadn’t taken the cancellation date I would not have survived until my scheduled appointment.”

Part of Nancy’s new life consists of setting attainable goals and working through them one at a time. Her major goal is to have a Sacred Recital to support the medical community that supported her through her life-changing ordeal. On Sunday September 12 at 3:00pm, at Wolfville Baptist Church, join Nancy at her Sacred Recital, make a free will offering to support the medical community, and be a part of this very special lady’s way to give back.

Despite displaying many symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, when Nancy was examined

by Dr. Heather Rigby at the Halifax Infirmary on October 4, the doctor observed: “This is not a classic case of Parkinson’s disease,” and requisitioned a PET scan, CAT scan, and MRI which all took place November 25. For Nancy and her husband Warren, this was the day that changed everything!

“Working with my occupational therapist, Matt Miller, we came up with the idea of designing a workable program to regenerate my energy. I have selected the music (four genres of sacred music: classical, gospel, contemporary, and spiritual), arranged them in a logical order, prepared the music for my accompanist and worked on strengthening my voice.

This was all part of the exercise: cognitive and physical skills addressed. Being in large crowds is problematic, hence no reception. I hope to meet you at the door.”

“I was immediately admitted,” Nancy says, “and two weeks later I had surgery. On December 21 I was transferred to Valley Regional Hospital to continue my recovery. I remained

Thank you Nancy for your strength, determination, and for fighting the battle. Mark your calendars for the Sacred Recital everyone! All the best!

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The Valley Hospice Foundation is grateful to those who have made donations to Valley Hospice Foundation from January 1, 2021 to June 30, 2021, to honour these individuals: In Memory of: Doreen Alice Arenburg Ruth Banko Gloria Bowers Sam Brewer Darryl Brown Diana Lynn Brown Hugh Calder Carol Caston Shirley Irene Christie Ina Christie Alex Colville Ron Conrad Earnest Corbin Mark Anthony Crocker Imelda Darwish Betsey Davison Michael Dickson Ernest Enzinas Becky Fortin Stefanie Galliott-Conway David Gertridge E. Joyce Graham Keith Hall

Earnie Hawboldt Roger Hety Jeannie Hill Wade Johnson Brian Kingsbury David Koebel Garth Sherman Lake Larry Valeriote Sue Lewis Yvonne Lumm Adeline MacInnis Margaret MacNaughton Helen Mahar Louisa “Mae” Mailman “In loving memory of Patricia Anne McOnie” Lucia Maria “Lucy” Merks Bonnie Marie Milne Ben Monette Reg Moore Cheryl Morin Neil Leo Murphy Henry Dueck Penner Bea Pinch

Florence Constance “Connie” Pineo Harry Poulos Bill Reid Beverly Dawn Richardson Kent Robinson Ronald (Ron) Earl Sawler Fred Scaife Elizabeth (Liz) Saunders Smith James Arthur Smith Robert Sowerby Rachel Armstrong Thomas Donald Edward Welton Randolph Wood Katharine Sarah Worton In Honour: Webb & Irene DeYoung Judy Dore Kathy Phillips Harry & Hazel Sheehan Lila Hope-Simpson

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EXPLORING POP CULTURE DESIRES THROUGH A BYZANTINE LENS Submitted

Ottawa-based artist Adrian Gor’s exhibition at ARTSPLACE Gallery Annapolis Royal is by turns shocking, amusing, and insightful. In Performers in New Old Historical Landscapes, Gor upends figures of cultural, political, and religious influences from ancient to present times through lino-cut prints and mixed-media paintings in an unexpected play of medieval-inspired themes and pop art inspiration in images that include drones and shopping carts.

A part-time faculty member at Concordia University in Montreal and a studio and art history instructor at Ottawa School of Art in Ottawa, Gor’s teaching and artistic research encompass theoretical and practical aspects of Byzantine Art in relation to the history of Western visual culture and contemporary art. As a young man, he learned the secrets of painting Byzantine icons on wood panels from monks in his native Romania.

“I was deeply affected by how people found meaning and solace in the stylized images of Christ and the saints.” said Gor. “I find there is a new religion defining o ur lives. Instead of old saints, our heroes are pop culture idols fighting against the same old evils of bigotry, greed, and ignorance.”

“Gor believes we are exposed to too many images so he concentrates on slow-paced media such as egg tempera and gilding.” said gallery director, Sophie Paskins.

“As an artist, I am on a mission to make us stop and really see the themes that define modern life—using ancient icons as the gateway to a new understanding of ourselves and the world we live in.” Gor adds.

Adrian Gor will participate in two Zoom events: An artist talk Saturday, September 11, 7-9pm ($10, pre- registration required).

The artist talk is $5 for those registering for Adrian’s workshop on Sunday September 12 (separate registration). Adrian will also join

“Breaking The Linear Momentum”. Adrian Gor, Mixed media: 68” x 68” x 3 inches, 2020-21

an in-person group via Zoom to present a workshop “The Invisible Light: Gilding Works on Paper,” Sunday September 12, 1:004:00pm. Remote participation is available via Zoom. Visit arcac-artsplace.weebly.com/ whats-on.html.

Performers in New Old Historical Landscapes opens August 7 and runs through September 18. Also opening: Miscellany / Elephant Grass Printmakers, Wood Art Landscapes / Mike Leblanc, Azulejos / Lisa-Maj Roos.

❧ ARTSPLACE is a public art gallery that is operated by the Annapolis Region Community Arts Council, a registered non-profit, charitable, community organization dedicated to encouraging and promoting the arts.

Supported through the Province of Nova Scotia and the Canada Council for the Arts.

ARTSPLACE Gallery is located at 396 St. George Street in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia. For more information visit arcac-artsplace.weebly.com.

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Good selection of plein air paintings of local landscape, various sizes from 6’’ x 6” to 30”x 40”. Special discounted prices on all works.

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MUSIQUE ROYALE

A Festival of Music in Historic Nova Scotia

IN PICTURES: KENTVILLE MURAL FESTIVAL On July 23-25, Kentville welcomed 6 mural artists to town. Three were artists from the Annapolis Valley, and the others were from Halifax, Blue Rocks, and Millbrook First Nation. The town celebrated with pop-up activities and live music in Centre Square over the weekend. The theme was Tell Your Story and the stories of the murals, as well as a map of the mural locations, can be found at kentvillebusiness.ca/muralfestival. Plan a trip to Kentville to check out the new colourful creations!

Concerts at Wolfville Baptist Church

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Ellen Torrie voice & guitar Kerry Bursey voice & lutes Songs from antiquity to today Saturday Aug 7 at 7 pm

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Murals by Jaimie Peerless (top) and Sarah Cannon (bottom). Photos by Ryan Roberts.

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The Deep Roots Music Cooperative is planning a weekend of five concerts September 24-26 in the gorgeous UNESCO Landscape of GrandPré. They will create a magical performance space on the grounds of the Grand-Pré National Historic Site, formed by three interlocking Nordic Kata tipis.

The music begins Friday September 24 at 7:00pm with the soulful sounds of Ian Janes, Owen ‘O’Sound’ Lee, as well as folk-pop sensation, Gabrielle Papillon. Saturday afternoon features Jennah Barry, Mary Beth Carty, and local favourites The Hupman Brothers.

Saturday night showcases J.P. Cormier, Daniel James McFadyen, and rising Mi’kmaq star, Morgan Toney & Keith Mullins. The two Sunday concerts (morning and afternoon) will have sets by Darren Arsenault and The Spruce Larks (Kirsty Money, Jude Pelley), and emphasize Acadian culture with performances

by Just Micci (Micaela Comeau), Cheryl Gaudet, Julie Aubé, and finally, Sirène et Matelot (Patricia Richard, Lennie Gallant).

The Deep Roots Music Festival typically sells out the Main Stage concerts at Acadia University’s 500-seat Festival Theatre. Back in April, the group announced the cancellation of their annual fall festival, for the second year in a row. At the time, board chair Peter Mowat said, “Although the festival is the largest event hosted by the Deep Roots Music Cooperative, it is not the only one. We will continue to

follow our mandate and present music in ways that are possible now.”

This year, Deep Roots at Grand-Pré is produced within Nova Scotia Public Health’s COVID-19 health and safety guidelines, which are subject to change. Audience members are required to bring their own camp chair and water bottle.

There are 125 event passes at $150 (fees and taxes included) for sale. Event passes are for all five main stage shows. Passes can be purchased through the Deep Roots Music Cooperative website.

As an added benefit, you can rent an oTENTik at the National Historic Park if you purchase four passes. The perfect mix of tent and A-frame cabin, each oTENTik has raised floors, cozy beds and furniture. It’s the perfect way for families and friends of all ages to discover the joys of camping with less work. We have block booked these sites for Deep Roots.

Please book your site by emailing camping@ deeprootsmusic.ca The Deep Roots Music Cooperative continues to work on different ways to keep our musical life alive and vibrant. If you would like to help shape the way forward through the COVID experience, please share your thoughts, concerns and ideas with our Festival Coordinator Lisa: lisa@deeprootsmusic.ca.

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Deep Roots 2021 featured performers. Clockwise from top left: Gabrielle Papillon, Owen O’Sound, Jennah Barry, Mary Beth Carty, Ian James, and Sirène et Matelot (Patricia Richard and Lennie Gallant).

Photos courtesy of Deep Roots.

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REMEMBERING ALEX COLVILLE Anna Horsnell

Alex Colville was born on August 24, 1920.

He passed away in 2013. His was a long and storied life in the world of visual art, a master artist distinguished by the exacting realism of his paintings as well as the consistent subject matter. His art was easily accessible and yet often endued with a question or unsettling juxtaposition. Now, as then, Colville is one of Canada’s most celebrated artists.

Innumerable essays, articles, and books have been written about Colville and his work, his years as a war artist, his time at Mount Allison University in Sackville, and his influence on others inspired by his art. In 1973, he and his wife moved to Wolfville, and this place became the setting for many of his iconic paintings. He knew this place, studied it, and was inspired by it. This Valley was home and would become his final resting place.

Colville served as chancellor of Acadia University between 1981 and 1991. University Gallery Director Dr. Laurie Dalton, remembers the artist well, “Alex Colville had such a generosity of spirit. I remember curating an exhibition of his work at the Acadia University Art Gallery over 12 years ago now, and he invited me to visit his studio. What a treat that was for a young curator. He then invited me to sit and have a glass of sherry as we spoke about his artwork. It was a special day I have not soon forgotten. His artwork, both personal yet universal, has left a lasting impact on Canadian art.”

Lynda Macdonald, owner of Harvest Gallery in Wolfville, also shared her memories of Colville, “I had the great fortune to know Alex Colville and have represented his work since 2004. When I was just starting out, I reached out to him to seek his counsel on what set

“Woman on Ramp,” Alex Colville, 2007.

Printed with permission.

a good gallery apart from the rest. He and Rhoda invited me to tea. He was generous with both his time and his advice and made a big impact on me personally and professionally. He is an iconic Canadian artist and his work remains as relevant today as when it was created.”

Whether you know the artist, in all probability you know his art. Such pieces as To Prince Edward Island, Horse and Train, and Hound in Field are etched in our memory through intent or by chance. Other paintings such as Low Tide, Seven Crows, and French Cross include landscapes and landmarks we recognize from the very countryside around the Minas Basin.

Remembering Alex Colville this month, more than anything, we remember his art. We are still moved by his art. That alone is a mark of excellence, something most artists can only aspire to achieve.

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2021 Annapolis Valley Art Gallery Listings Compiled by Anna Horsnell Now is a perfect time to explore visual art in the Annapolis Valley. The following is a current listing of commercial, public, and studio galleries stretching west from Windsor and surrounding area through the Valley to Bear River. Please check the gallery websites for further details and to confirm hours of operation. Studio galleries may be open by appointment only, please call ahead.

WINDSOR AND SURROUNDING AREA The Bread Gallery 7778 Highway #14, Brooklyn, Hants County 902-757-3377 | thebreadgallery@gmail.com Art gallery in a century-old building which also houses a very busy bakery. Features local artists.

Heavy Metal Heather 87 West Brooklyn Mountain Rd, West Brooklyn 902-670-2298 | heavymetalheather.com Art barn and studio gallery featuring metal art and paintings by Heather Lawrie-Morse.

Giant garden sculptures to tiny cutlery critters, flowers, insects , boats, herons, birds, folk art, and more.

Shore Hall Studio & Gallery 4801 Highway 215, Summerville studio@carasawka.com A workshop and exhibition space for artists Cara Sawka and Rory MacDonald. The gallery also hosts an annual community art exhibition for artists of West Hants.

Artists Landing Studio & Gallery 17 Belmont Road, Avondale/Newport Landing avonriverheritage.com/artists-landing-gallery Featuring established and emerging artists from Hants County and beyond including the Avon River Arts Society.

Stuart L. Taylor, Woodturner 801 Cogmagun Road, Cogmagun 902-306-5801 | amazingwood.ca Gallery has hand-made, one-of-a-kind wood turnings made from local species; offering both the delicate and durable, functional and fanciful.

Makers Studio & Art Market 21 Gerrish Street, Windsor 902-702-7824 | windsormakersstudio.com The retail site offers over 100 artists and a full art store. Full schedule of classes where many of our artists provide instruction. On-site woodshop, pottery studio, sewing area, fibre area, and more.

HANTSPORT Earth Wood ‘n Fire Pottery 15 Avon Street, Hantsport (902)790-7301 Pottery studio and gallery featuring the work of Cheryl Hallman Waal. Eclectic functional pottery influenced by Nova Scotia’s land and sea.

private classes in botanical printing, cyanotype, linocut and more.

Jean Leung Studio Gallery 185 West Long Island Road, North Grand-Pré 902-670-8800 | watercolorsbyjean.blogspot.com Visit the artist’s studio and country garden overlooking the Grand-Pré World Heritage Site, featuring her latest watercolour paintings including landscapes, florals, and portraits.

CANNING ArtCan Gallery & Café 9850 Main Street, Canning 902-582-7071 | artcan.com ArtCan Gallery is home to the work of artist Ron Hayes and features many local fine artists exhibiting throughout the year.

Ross Creek Centre for the Arts Professional Gallery 555 Ross Creek Road, Canning 902-582-3842 | artscentre.ca In cooperation with a larger vision integrating music, theatre, writing, film, visual arts, and dance, the gallery provides a space for multidisciplinary visual arts exhibitions from regional, national, and international artists.

KENTVILLE Tides Contemporary Art Gallery 36 Cornwallis Street, Kentville tidescontemporaryartgallery.com Artist-run gallery offering a selection of everchanging, fresh, original work from member artists, as well as work from non-member artists in the gift shop, and monthly featured guest artists.

Charles Macdonald Concrete House Museum and Art Gallery 19 Saxon Street, Centreville concretehouse.ca Presenting classic works of art from the creator of the home himself, Charlie Macdonald, including a mix of oil paintings, watercolours, and signature concrete statues.

The Printmaker Studio & Hainstock Gallery 1688 Brow of Mountain Road, Centreville 902-599-3450 | hainstockgallery.com Working studios for printmaker-painter Bob Hainstock and potter Judy Hainstock, plus work by family members Megan and Stephan, and fellow printmakers. Prints and paintings, pottery, and sculptures.

COLDBROOK Ron Lightburn Studio 3176 Cornwallis Crescent, Coldbrook NS 902-678-3383 | thelightburns.com Paintings and drawings by Ron Lightburn.

Regional landscapes plus original illustration artwork.

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Acadia University Art Gallery 10 Highland Avenue, Beveridge Arts Centre, Acadia University, Wolfville 902-585-1373 | gallery.acadiau.ca Professionally curated public gallery offering year-round exhibition programme of contemporary and historical work. The exhibitions and outreach programming promote visual literacy.

Art & Soul 179 Cottage Street, Berwick 902-847-1210 | susansartandsoul.weebly.com Susan Spicer’s studio and shop featuring her unique and boldly-painted art pieces, and work by local artisans including silks, pottery, jewellery, mosaic glass, and quilts.

Jack’s Gallery 450 Main Street, Wolfville jacksgallerywolfville@gmail.com Located in the Just Us cafe, the gallery showcases the work of Nova Scotia artists as an opportunity for exhibition.

Harvest Gallery 462 Main Street, Wolfville 902-542-7093 | harvestgallery.ca Featuring a wonderfully diverse collection of fine art and craft from both emerging and established artists including painters, printmakers, photographers, folk artists, and sculptors in all mediums.

Art Garden Tea Studio 9891 Highway #1, Greenwich 902-698-3181 | rachelreeveart.com Rachel Reeve specializes in gyotaku and nature prints on paper and fabric, mixed media, drawing, and printmaking. Workshops and

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Chasing Rabbits, the Little Shop of Eclectics and Art of Eileen Boyd 1976 Hall Road in Windermere, just south of Berwick 902-680-0927 | Facebook @ Eileen Boyd artist Shop features the paintings, portraits, and other pieces created by the artist. The gardens display about twenty of her sculptures in glass and concrete.

Sally Horsnell Art Gallery 173 Commercial Street, Berwick 902-538-9229 | berwickapplemuseum.wixsite.com Gallery features a series of historic Berwick buildings painted by renowned local artist S A Horsnell, plus two unidentified artists with work of the same theme. Second floor gallery, non-accessible unfortunately.

Artisans’ Market 3201 Long Point Road, Harbourville unitedtapestry@gmail.com | unitedtapestry.com A community project of the North Mountain United Tapestry Cultural & Heritage

Society, a non-profit organization that makes its home in the historic United Church of Harbourville.

Oxbow Arts and Harbourville Rose Studio 908 Highway 360, Welsford pinkigreenwood@icloud.com FB @ Oxbow Arts Studio and gallery shop with eight artists and artisans including local landscapes by Harbourville Rose Studio and copper and silver jewellery by Shannon Graves.

AYLESFORD Windsong Studio & Gallery 1331 Victoria Road, Aylesford robardecoste@ns.sympatico.ca windsong-studio.ca Featuring the work of Twila Robar-DeCoste, realistic watercolour and acrylic paintings of landscape, seascape, birds and botanicals.

GREENWOOD 7Arts Gallery 619 Central Avenue, Greenwood 902-321-9572 | 7Arts.ca 7Arts is a community art space supporting arts and artists in the local community, including the NOVA (New Opportunities for Vallery Artists) Club.

MARGARETSVILLE The Art Shack 37 Haddock Alley, Margaretsville artistscirclens@gmail.com | artistscircle.ca Presenting original artwork by members of the Artists’ Circle of Annapolis Valley Co-operative Ltd, including oil, acrylic, watercolour, glass, and fibre. An oceanside tourist destination for 30 years.

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Wayne Boucher RCA Visual Arts + Projects Studio 253 St. George Street (upstairs), Annapolis Royal 902-955-5606 | wayneboucher.ca “My work deals with the luminosity of light and the radiance of colour in counterpoint with elemental schemata that transcends surface and meaning.”

The Courtyard: Artists & Artisans 212 St. George Street, Annapolis Royal 902-286-1122 | thecourtyard@eastlink.ca The Courtyard features an eclectic mix of fine art and crafts from local artists & artisans, and includes vintage treasures.

Hassen Hall 268 St. George Street, Annapolis Royal reachus@hassenhall.art | hassenhall.art Exquisite natural elements, fine art photographic and sculpture artwork of Cheryl Hassen and Brad Hall.

Martha Little Studio Gallery 294 St. George Street, Annapolis Royal 902-955-1154 | marthalittlestudio.com All artwork by the artist including wonderful mixed media collage and box constructions.

Sissiboo Coffee Roaster Coffee Bar and Gallery 262 St. George Street, Annapolis Royal and 1890 Clementsvale Rd, Bear River sissiboocoffee@gmail.com | sissiboocoffee.com Galleries showcase art of all mediums by local artists.

GRANVILLE FERRY Geoff Butler Art Studio 5314 Granville Road, Granville Ferry 902-532-5707 | geoffbutlerartist.weebly.com Working studio with displays of paintings by the artist whose interests lie in painting, writing, publishing, book illustration, and music.

Dawn Oman Art Gallery & Gifts 298 Granville Street, Bridgetown 902-588-2002 | 902-526-3040 dawnoman@gmail.com | dawnomanart.com Unique venue featuring the artist’s original acrylic paintings prints, hand-painted ceramic mugs, bowls, platters, and giftware with her colourful distinctive designs, plus select work by a variety of local artists.

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ARTSPLACE Gallery 396 St. George Street, Annapolis Royal 902-532-7069 | arcac.ca A non-profit gallery space that showcases contemporary visual art (including a juried program), workshops, films, and youth & community programs.

Blue Mind Gallery 1888 Clementsvale Road, Bear River 902-467-1212 | bluemindgallery.com Features a diverse selection of artistic mediums created primarily by artists of Nova Scotia. Excellent quality. Welcoming atmosphere. “Nous sommes fières de vous offrir un service bilingue.”

The Artists’ House Gallery 15 Church Street, Annapolis Royal luckyrabbitandco@gmail.com luckyrabbitandco.com Lucky Rabbit & Co. is an artist collective of retail studios, and the Artists’ House Gallery.

The gallery features art exhibits, with new shows monthly.

Tripp’s Art Gallery 324 St. George Street, Annapolis Royal 902-521-4986 | trippsgallery.com A 1500 square foot gallery in downtown Annapolis Royal, directly across from Fort Anne, representing over 40 Maritime artists and artisans.

Oceanside Artland 726 Broadway, Cornwallis 902-955-0818 | oceansideartland.ca Large art gallery in a renovated church housing one of the largest selections of art and handmade crafts in the Maritimes with teaching facilities and working artists on site.

The Flight of Fancy 1869 Clementsvale Road, Bear River 902-467-4171 | theflight.ca Award-winning art and craft gallery proudly supporting local artists for over 40 years.

Painting, sculpture, woodwork, pottery, glasswork, jewellery, indigenous crafts and carvings, books, stationary and more!

Bear River Artworks Gallery 1894 Clementsvale Road, Bear River bearriverartworks.com Paintings by Flora Doehler and Crystal Pyne.

Photography by Gary Fraser. Jewellery by Larry Knox and Laurel Strachan.

Round Hill Studio 228 St. George Street, Annapolis Royal (902) 532-5186 | roundhillstudio.com Open year-round, featuring original works by artist couple Jaime Lee and James Lightle including painting, sculpture, and expanding soon to offer an art therapy practice, Annapolis Art Therapy.

Pulp Humour and Turned Timbers 6684 Sissiboo Road, Bear River 902-467-0337 | cherylstonebr@gmail.com Sculptor Cheryl Stone creates whimsical and realistic papier-mâché sculptures. Wood-turner Jay Stone specializes in local Nova Scotia woods turned into both functional pieces and decorative art forms.

Satso Studio 253 St. George Street, 2nd floor, Annapolis Royal 902-526-0881 | satsogallery.com Art studio of artist Sharon Irving-Kennedy who works in abstraction and minimalism with acrylic paints and permanent inks, textured surfaces, on canvas or birch panels. Her art has dharmic leanings.

Riverstones Studio 541 Riverview Road, Bear River 902-247-5141 | phillipscurran.ca The creative works of Karen Phillips Curran in watercolour, acrylic, pastels, mixed media, and alternative photography including landscape paintings of windswept fields, languid watersides, beaches, and more.

Though every effort was made, sincere apologies to any location inadvertently missed.

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LOCAL GRAD WINS 2021 WATSON KIRKCONNELL HISTORY PRIZE Beverly Boyd, Wolfville Historical Society

“When you study history, you figure out how the world has shaped into what it is today,” says recent Horton High School graduate Yarrow Bedwin, who recently won the Wolfville Historical Society’s Watson Kirkconnell History Prize.

Yarrow, who plans to pursue a degree in economics at Dalhousie University this fall, adds, “I enjoy learning about everything.” He credits history teacher Brad Richard for bringing the past to life through active class discussions. “I was one of the most vocal in that class, and I intend to include history courses at Dal as well!”

Graduating with an International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma from Horton, Yarrow is capping many life experiences to date in Canada and Europe. For a 17-year-old, he has covered lots of ground: born in PEI and raised in Alberta and Nova Scotia, he also experienced three years living and learning abroad in Ireland, France, Scotland, England, Italy, Croatia, and Serbia, to name just a few.

Perhaps his visits to The British Museum “practically everyday” while living in London, and his international experiences, are signs he was destined to win a local history prize named for the late Watson Kirkconnell, Acadia University president (1948- 1964) and noted Canadian scholar (1895-1977).

The society established the prize to honour

Photo courtesy of Wolfville Historical Society

Dr. Kirkconnell. He carried out local research publications including The Streets of Wolfville 1650-1970 (1970), and Place Names in Kings County (1971). Kirkconnell was a founder of the Humanities Research Council of Canada and the Baptist Federation of Canada. In 1968 he was made an officer of the Order of Canada “for his services at home and abroad as an educator, scholar and writer.”

“We have been awarding this prize for many years, says Martin Hallett, society president.

“We are very happy to recognize Yarrow this year and wish him continued success!”

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CENTRESTAGE: MY TEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY! Mike Butler

2021 marks my ten-year anniversary being involved with CentreStage Theatre. It’s hard to believe how fast these years went by. It’s also hard to believe how much theatre I’ve done with (and outside of) CentreStage Theatre.

Seventy-five shows in 11 years (including the pandemic times), is something I am very proud of. So many friendships, working relationships, connections, challenges, and the chance to work the memory, get creative and have an outlet to be a bunch of nutty enduring characters has made my time on stage with CentreStage so enjoyable.

I’ve been an actor, writer, assistant stage manager, producer, and for the last few years, an active board member at the Little Theatre with the Big Heart on River Street in Kentville. CentreStage has been the go-to venue for exceptional community theatre for decades and I want to share with you some of the exciting things happening as we pivot to a “re-opening” and open the doors to our much appreciated, supportive audience again.

Oh the audience! Who doesn’t love the sounds of laughter, gasps, applause, and the opening of loud candy? I sure do! I miss those noises.

Soon everyone... soon! Over the years I’ve been fortunate to play many roles from my first (a cat!) to romantic leads, to loud women, WWI vets, and so many more. Some of the highlights for me would be The Odd Couple, Sleuth, Tuesdays with Morrie, Leading Ladies, The Grinch, The 39 Steps, and being part of ANY of the Allen Hume shows I performed there. Add in the fun of doing dinner theatres, kids shows, workshops, and even using the space to host my Eastlink community TV how many years ago, makes my CentreStage memories all very special.

As many of you know, CentreStage Theatre is a non-profit society of volunteers that has been operating and entertaining patrons for over 35 years from the heart of Kentville.

We have produced hundreds of comedies, dramas, thrillers, farces, dinner theatres, and children’s shows, as well as educational workshops and youth theatre camps. We are dedicated to our community, and support local writers, businesses, and community fundraisers, and have even been able to provide space for other entertainers to rehearse and perform.

As the pandemic (temporarily) shut down the theatre world, CentreStage pivoted to performing online radio shows, working on hearing, sound, and lighting improvements,

and developing a strategic plan for a grand (and safe) reopening when restrictions are lifted. I highly recommend checking out the website and Facebook page for all the latest updates: centrestagetheatre.ca, and sign up for the newsletter so you can be the first to book a seat when the lights go up again!

As of July 22, the latest and greatest old-time radio show Spring Cleaning was released which you can access from the website, and stay tuned for another radio play coming later in the summer or early fall! These radio shows are a safe and fun way to bring you some entertainment and keep our actors in check!

Enjoy!

After the run of Don’t Dress for Dinner was closed in March 2020, the board still maintained monthly meetings and committees still ran at CentreStage as we pivoted to the new norm of how to still run a theatre without an audience. kudos to the board of directors and all the helpers, and donors who made sure the theatre was clean, safe, and bills were being paid. The CentreStage Theatre AGM was held recently and some new faces have joined the board of directors. The theatre is not in good hands but GREAT hands as we prepare for what we hope is a glorious return to the stage!

CentreStage welcomed dynamic duos Ross Chapman and Brittany Keddy and Bob and Davina Melanson, both couples are no strangers to the stage (both on and off) and in all genres of plays, so their participation has us very excited. Also joining the board this year is someone who has been a huge asset backstage in recent years, Dolores Gaudet. Her energy and ideas will spark some new things at the theatre! Also on board, but never bored, are Junie Hutchinson, Ian Jarvis, Beth Irvine, Lana Churchill, Elva Kelly, and Elva Heyge (chair), Mindy Vinquist-Tymchuk, Suzanne Blatt, and Krysta Hatt. As well as myself, Mike Butler, returning for another stint. For all pics and bios on the full board, visit our CentreStage Theatre Facebook page.

It’s going to be another exciting fall season as we hopefully reach our goal of seeing an enthusiastic audience again. Keep informed and keep being safe and healthy everyone. Thank you for the continued support of this and every local theatre company. And on a personal note, thank you for the past ten years of supporting me and my love of performing.

I know I have one or two fans out there, plus my mom (ha!), and I want to say thank you very much! Onto the next... stage!

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GETTING EVERYONE ON BOARD: ADDRESSING THE HOUSING CRISIS Russ Sanche, Portal Youth Outreach Association The intention of this article is to help the community at large see a way forward through this housing crisis. There are several key pieces, including prevention, community capacity, and housing. This comes from a place of deep gratitude for the work that has already been done, the community support, and collaboration that has allowed such great progress in the last few years.

Prevention The next critical steps for ending homelessness across the Annapolis Valley is to get everyone on board. We must shift our thinking from emergency or crisis response. This is challenging during a housing crisis. We need to go upstream and think prevention. How do we strengthen families? How do we respond when they are struggling and how do we support them in a respectful and practical way? Recreation is a social service that municipalities can deliver that provides the first line of defense if everyone, regardless of their ability to pay, can participate. Affordability is not the only barrier. Marginalization comes in many forms and that needs to be addressed so all feel welcome in their community and in programming.

Recreation professionals and professionals in social services often do not work together across sectors. Yet the person in the community who feels alone, anxious, or unable to join in needs to be reached from a multidisciplinary perspective. That approach would allow us to ensure that people who are marginalized can do meaningful recreation and develop confidence and skills for their future.

Further prevention strategies would include a safe place in every community for young people to come together with older individuals who can teach them. It would help them connect with others who could go for a walk with them or play a game with them and get the help that they need. Community safe spaces would get youth off their device and meeting their neighbours. Safe spaces would reduce the isolation that seniors or single parents often experience. Safe spaces would allow programming for addiction recovery groups, peer support activities, and any other group that needs to belong.

When there are problems brewing in a family or in someone’s life due to mental health challenges, a safe place can make all the difference.

There are some excellent programs in other places that we could duplicate in the Annapolis Valley. These programs go by various names but what is inherent in all is the ability to help families talk, reconnect, re-build, and help youth to transition to adulthood. It’s all about community learning to be a village.

health and addictions work to the community.

Make community-based peer support model initiatives possible. We dream of a time when these community-based programs are carried out through the mediums of art, outdoor adventure, gardening, or sport. In Finland, they implemented a national program, one of the pillars being funded activities, seeing an increase in youth participation in sport and recreation. Finland has one of the lowest rates of addictions among their teen population. People can learn to be good neighbours through getting peer support training, by getting involved in intergenerational activities and by ensuring their community activities are inclusive of every member of the community. What is it going to take for us all to be good neighbours?

Housing The Annapolis Valley is home to some fantastic community-based organizations, working in different ways in relation to the issue of housing. However, there is a clear lack of capacity for one organization to develop affordable housing on a large scale but there is already a willingness to work together. In the last two years, there have been productive conversations between organizations, municipalities, the provincial government, CMHC, and those in need of affordable housing. We are at a great impasse, there just are not enough places for people to live, period.

While this might be obvious to everyone, what might not be obvious is that we need to make serious systemic changes and be strategic. Funding programs need to be providing enough incentives to developers, there needs to be increased supports for landlords, there needs to be quick turn around in adjusting by-laws and regulations in order to increase housing stock in several different ways. I think we need 1000 units in the Annapolis Valley, now. The know-how is there. Initiatives have proven to be successful in other places in Canada and if every one of these things were to be put into place, we could find our way out of this crisis. The multi-prong approach includes accessory dwelling suites and garden suites, mixed market housing, mixed generational housing, accessible housing, transitional housing programs, housing developments owned by non-profits in perpetuity, rent-to-own programs, and home ownership assistance programs. The Affordable Housing Commission Report is a good place to start but unless actions are fast tracked and we reduce the time it takes to get projects on the go and bring the dream into reality, we will continue to fall deeper into the crisis. So, let us get everyone on board.

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Another prevention piece is to make sure that everyone has the income necessary to experience healthy living. There needs to be better alignment with income and cost of living which means things like universal basic income and living wages. Financial assistance and support that is human-centred and practical need to go hand in hand to help people achieve their goals. We have seen collaborative services make a great impact in the lives of youth. All these things are possible if there is political will and strategic advocacy.

Community Capacity Good mental health is a challenge for many people in our community. Let us move mental

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 5

45’s — Royal Canadian Legion, Canning 7pm. WEEKLY! • Open to everyone. 50/50 draw. Covid rules apply. The bar is open until 8pm. TIX: $2 INFO: 902-582-3157 / brian.d.hazel@ns.sympatico.ca Fun in the Sun — Lockhart and Ryan Memorial Park, New Minas 9:30–11:30am. WEEKLY! • The Kings County Family Resource Centre is offering crafts, activities, story time and games. This is a child and parent/caregiver interactive program with weekly themes. Please bring a water bottle. Weather dependant. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / family.centre@kcfrc.ca Job Search — PeopleWorx, Coldbrook NS 10–11am.

WEEKLY IN AUGUST! • Learn about using social media in your search, networking, cold calling, and NSW Online job search features. Contact to register or for more info. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-679-7472 / kmcmullin@peopleworx.ca Youth Interview Skills — PeopleWorx, Coldbrook NS 1–2pm. ALSO: Aug 12 & 19 • We outline the process of preparing for, attending, and following up with an interview. We cover tips and tricks that will help youth stand out to interviewers. Contact for more info or to register. TIX: no charge INFO: Laura, lgeorge@peopleworx.ca Neighborhood Nights — Meander River Farm, Newport 5–8pm. WEEKLY! • Outdoors on our patio, weather dependant. Live music this week: Ryan Harvey. Come enjoy our farm with your fellow neighborly folk for music on our sunny patio. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-757-3484 / info@meanderriverfarm.ca NDP Popup Campaign Office — Community Hall, Avondale, NS 5–8pm • The NDP Candidate for Hants West, Caet Moir, invites you to drop by their pop-up campaign office. Volunteer, pick up a sign, make a donation or ask questions and share your concerns. Also Aug. 11, Little Red Schoolhouse, Upper Vaughan. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-751-2542 / westhantsndp@gmail.com Trans & Queer-Friendly Music Drop-In — Rec Centre, Wolfville 7:30–8:30pm • Thursdays, July 8–Aug 26.

Songwriting, jamming, BYO instruments, or borrow a provided ukulele. Ages 11–17 TIX: no charge INFO: recreation@wolfville.ca Alexandra Rodgerson — West Side Charlies, New Minas 8–11pm • Come enjoy the music! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-681-9378 Arm Wrestling Practice — Kentville 8–9pm • All ages welcome. Come see what this awesome sport is all about! TIX: no charge INFO: Nicole Myles, 902-599-2505 / Nicole.bawc@gmail.com

FRIDAY, AUGUST 6

Interview Skills — PeopleWorx, Coldbrook NS 10–11am. WEEKLY IN AUGUST! • Information on types of interviews, sample questions, what to do during and after an interview, and more. Contact to register or for more info. TIX: no charge INFO: Kade McMullin, 902-679-7472 / kmcmullin@peopleworx.ca Valley Rib Fest — Louis Millet Community Complex, New Minas 11am–8pm. ALSO Saturday, Aug. 7, 11am–8pm & Sunday, Aug. 8, 11am–6pm • Three days of Nova Scotia’s first drive-thru rib fest! Two professional grill masters will be grillin’ ribs, chicken, and more.

Donations will be collected for The Flower Cart Group’s Building Opportunities Capital Campaign. TIX: donation INFO: valleyribfest@gmail.com Hot Dog and Sausage BBQ — Rockwell Home Hardware, Kentville 11am–1:30pm. EVERY FRIDAY! • Kentville Lion’s BBQ TIX: $3 Hot dog and drink / $5 Sausage and drink INFO: 902-680-2740 / vintagmusic1@hotmail.com Jimmie Dog BBQ — The Apple Capital Museum, Berwick 11:30am–1pm. EVERY FRIDAY! • Proceeds support the museum and allow us to keep our admissions free to everyone. TIX: $1.50 Jimmie Dog / $1 Canned pop / $1 Bottled water INFO: 902-538-9229 / berwickvic@outlook.com Professional Emails — PeopleWorx, Coldbrook NS 1–2pm. ALSO Aug. 13 & 20 • Learn how to write a professional email, different types of emails, and what you need to include for a clear, impactful email. Contact to register or for more info. TIX: no charge INFO: Laura George, lgeorge@peopleworx.ca Job Loss & Moving Forward — PeopleWorx, Coldbrook NS 2–3pm. ALSO Aug. 13, 20 & 27 • How to deal with job loss, the impact job loss has had on your mental health during the pandemic, and how to move forward. Contact to register or for more info.

TIX: no charge INFO: Kade McMullin, 902-679-7472 / kmcmullin@peopleworx.ca Friday Night BBQ and 50/50 — Royal Canadian Legion, Berwick 5–6:30pm • Friday Night BBQ and 50/50 draw TIX: Cheeseburger $4.50, Hamburger $4, Sausages $4, Salad $3, Desserts $3 Cheesecake $4, Tea and Coffee $1 INFO: 902-538-9340 Patrick Walsh — Lunn’s Mill Brewery, Lawrencetown 5–7pm • Canadiana Classics with Patrick Walsh. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-584-2217 / taproom@lunnsmill.beer

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AUGUST 5 – SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 Sea Songs, Ballads and Folklore — North Mountain United Tapestry, Harbourville 7–9pm • An evening of Sea Songs, Ballads and Folklore in our little church on the bluff. Fabulous musicians from the Valley and beyond. Cafe open. TIX: $25 EMT to unitedtapestry@gmail.com INFO: 902-538-7923 / unitedtapestry@gmail.com John B Main brings That Friday Feeling — Winegrunt Wine Bar, Windsor 7–9pm TIX: no charge INFO: 902-472-2863 / info@winegrunt.com The Gilberts & Mama Mia — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7:30pm • Live music with The Gilberts, 7:30– 9:30pm followed by family friendly fun with Mamma Mia projected on the Whittle building starting around 9:30 (dark). TIX: no charge INFO: 902-542-3344 / manager@alwhittletheatre.ca Ria Mae — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 8–10pm • Ria Mae headlines Annapolis Pride Weekend! An intimate acoustic concert you won’t want to miss. TIX: Adult $35, Youth $12. HST and ticketing fee additional. INFO: 902-532-7704 / boxoffice@kingstheatre.ca

SATURDAY, AUGUST 7

Breakfast — Lions Club, Kentville 8–10am • Lions Monthly Breakfast TIX: Adults $8, Children $4 INFO: 902-680-2740 / vintagmusic1@hotmail.com Farmer’s Market — Macdonald Museum, Middleton 9am–1pm. WEEKLY! • Featuring fresh hot foods, take away meals, produce, baked goods, meats, eggs, pickles, jams and jellies, crafts, Watkins, Scentsy, live music and more. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-825-6116 / macdonald.museum@ns.sympatico.ca Wolfville Farmers’ Market — Farmers Market, Wolfville 9am–1pm. WEEKLY! • A Saturday morning experience that is a staple in our customers’ weekend plans. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-697-3344 / info@wolfvillefarmersmarket.ca Farmers Market — Farmer’s Market, Annapolis Royal 9am–1pm. WEEKLY! • Fresh local produce, artisan bread, Spirits and Beer and much more. TIX: no charge INFO: manager@annapolisroyalfarmersmarket.com North Mountain Market — United Church, Harbourville 9:30am–1pm. WEEKLY! • Weekly until October 9th.

Covid-19 precautions will be taken. TIX: no charge INFO: nmountainmarket@gmail.com Kitchen Party — Bruce Spicer Park, Canning 1–4pm • Live music from 1–3 from Factory Girls and Brian Passmore. Jam session to follow the concert that is open to all. Social distancing required. TIX: donation INFO: info@musicincommunities.com Chicken BBQ — Community Hall, White Rock 4–6pm • Annual chicken BBQ at White Rock Hall, Saturday August 7. Includes half chicken, fries or baked potato, broccoli salad and roll. Tickets $15 by calling 902-542-7073 Prepay and takeout only. Pickup 4-6 pm. TIX: $15 prepay by calling 902-542-7073 Tickets through Sheila at 902-542-7073, or any board member.

INFO: 902-542-3014 / saritamacaskill@gmail.com The Howes + D’Amato Duo — Winegrunt Wine Bar, Windsor 7–9pm • Graham Howes (piano) and Nic D’Amato (bass) play Winegrunt. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-472-2863 / info@winegrunt.com Ria Mae — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 8–10pm • Ria Mae headlines Annapolis Pride Weekend! An intimate acoustic concert you won’t want to miss. TIX: Adult $35, Youth $12. HST and ticketing fee additional. INFO: 902-532-7704 / boxoffice@kingstheatre.ca Christina Martin — The Union Street, Berwick 8–10pm • Christina Martin performs. For accessibility information please contact the venue when reserving your tickets. TIX: $30 + tax Non-refundable. As we need to closely monitor guest numbers, tickets will only be available calling the restaurant. INFO: 902-538-7787 / info@christinamartin.net Double header: Moira & Claire and Kellie Loder — Evergreen Theatre, Margaretsville 8–10:30pm • Another double header of a show from Antigonish and from St Johns. TIX: Adults $35, Military $30, Students $20 INFO: 902-825-6834 / evergreentheatre@gmail.com SpeakEasy — Community Hall, West Brooklyn 8–11pm • String Theory are back to swing your night away! Join us for an evening of fabulous acoustic vintage swing, our infamous SpeakEasy atmosphere, tasty snacks and feature cocktails! COVID-19 rules apply. Wear your mask! TIX: $10. Reservations required! INFO: Ruth, 902-542-5424 The Man in Plaid: LIVE in Concert — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 8:30–11pm • FUNdraiser Concerts are back! 19 plus, bar, kitchen, 50/50.

Members and Non Members all welcome. All Covid protocols in place. Seating groups of 1 to 25.

Sorry no dancing. TIX: $10 INFO: 902-681-0033 / triplewineventsandconnections@outlook.com Guy Paul Thibault — West Side Charlies, New Minas 9pm–12am • Come enjoy the music! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-681-9378

SUNDAY, AUGUST 8

Artisans’ Market — United Church, Harbourville 12–4pm. WEEKLY! • Saturdays 9:30am–3pm & Sundays 12–4pm through October 16. TIX: no charge INFO: NMUTArtisansMarket@gmail.com

Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 2–3:30pm • Adventuring out of the garden, Peter finds himself in a world where his mischief is appreciated, but when his family risks everything to come looking for him, Peter must figure out what kind of bunny he wants to be. Face masks are required. TIX: Adult $8.25, Youth $5.50, HST and ticketing fee additional. INFO: 902-532-7704 / boxoffice@kingstheatre.ca Summer Concert Series – Mark Riley — Waterfront Park, Wolfville 2–4pm. WEEKLY! • The Town of Wolfville and Deep Roots Music Cooperative are proud to present the 2021 Wolfville Summer Concert Series! Gathering limits may apply. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-542-3019 / events@wolfville.ca Blueberry Supper — Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Road, New Ross 4–6pm • Hodge-podge, ham, blueberry desserts. TIX: $14 adults, $7 ages 5–12, $3 under 5 INFO: fortiescc@gmail.com Gospel on the Rocks! — North Mountain United Tapestry, Harbourville 4–6pm • Gospel on the Rocks with the sweet sounds of Bill Wilson, one of the Valley’s most favoured trumpeters. Pack a picnic and bring your family to our little church on the bluff overlooking the Bay of Fundy. TIX: Donation INFO: unitedtapestry@gmail.com

MONDAY, AUGUST 9

Dance Camps — Cadance Academy, New Minas 9am– 4pm • Summer dance day camps this August TIX: $25 Registration Fee, $150 1/2-Day Camp Fee, $250 FullDay Camp Fee. HST additional. INFO: 902-679-3616 / info@cadanceacademy.ca SummerArts Camp — Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, Canning 9am–5pm • Ross Creek Arts Camps are a perfect combo of enrichment, skill development, creativity, and play. We offer programs in dance, theatre, music, art, and more! TIX: One Day Camp: $70 / Weeklong day camp: $325 incl. lunch and snack. / Overnight camp: $525 incl. all meals and accommodations. The Camp Bus: $15 per day or $75 for the week +HST. All program fees include all art materials, snacks, INFO: 902-582-3842 / pr@artscentre.ca Fun in the Sun — Centennial Park, Berwick 9:30– 11:30am. WEEKLY! • The Kings County Family Resource Centre is offering crafts, activities, story time and games. This is a child and parent/caregiver interactive program with weekly themes. Snack is provided to child participants. Please bring a water bottle. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / family.centre@kcfrc.ca Nova Scotia Works Online — PeopleWorx, Coldbrook NS 10–11am. WEEKLY! • We will discuss what it is, how it will help you as a job seeker, and how to get started. Contact to register or for more info. TIX: no charge INFO: Kade McMullin, 902-679-7472 / kmcmullin@peopleworx.ca Youth Job Search — PeopleWorx, Coldbrook NS 1–2pm. ALSO Aug. 16 • We teach you how to effectively use social media to aid in your job search, how networking can be beneficial, and the process of job searching during a pandemic. Contact to register or for more info. TIX: no charge INFO: Laura George, lgeorge@peopleworx.ca Working Remotely — PeopleWorx, Coldbrook NS 2–3pm. WEEKLY! • Tips to consider when working remotely, the effects working from home has on mental health, types of remote work, and how to find remote jobs. Contact to register or for more info. TIX: no charge INFO: Kade McMullin, 902-679-7472 / kmcmullin@peopleworx.ca

TUESDAY, AUGUST 10

Fun in the Sun — Elementary School, New Minas 9:30–11:30am. ALSO Aug. 17 • The Kings County Family Resource Centre is offering crafts, activities, story time and games for children and their parent/ caregiver. Snack provided for the kids. Please bring a water bottle. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / family.centre@kcfrc.ca Resume Writing — PeopleWorx, Coldbrook NS 10–11am. WEEKLY! • Learn how to create an effective resume. TIX: no charge INFO/Reg: Kade McMullin, 902-679-7472 / kmcmullin@peopleworx.ca Tuesday Tunes — Centre Square, Kentville 11am–1pm.

WEEKLY! • Lunchtime music. TIX: donation INFO: 902-680-2740 / vintagmusic1@hotmail.com Youth Resume Skills — PeopleWorx, Coldbrook NS 1–2pm. ALSO Aug. 17 • Learn what a skills-based resume is, who should use one, when it should be used, what should be included, and some tips and tricks. TIX: no charge INFO/Reg: Laura George, 902-679-7472 / kmcmullin@peopleworx.ca Fun in the Sun — Willow Park, Wolfville 1:30–3pm.

ALSO Aug. 17 • The Kings County Family Resource Centre is offering crafts, activities, story time and games for children and their parent/caregiver. Snack provided for the kids. Please bring a water bottle. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / family.centre@kcfrc.ca Celebrate Recovery — New Hope Wesleyan Church, Kentville 7–9:30pm. WEEKLY! • Celebrate Recovery is a faith based 12-Step program for all who need help with hurts, habits & hangups. Are you struggling with broken relationships, stress, anger, fears, addictions? Please wear a mask & maintain social distancing. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-2222 / davetheman161@gmail.com

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11

Cover Letters — PeopleWorx, Coldbrook NS 10–11am.

WEEKLY in AUGUST! • Learn to create an effective cover letter. TIX: no charge INFO/Reg: Kade McMullin, 902-679-7472 / kmcmullin@peopleworx.ca Kentville Farmers’ Market — Centre Square, Kentville 10am–1pm • Rain or shine! INFO: farmersmarketkentville@gmail.com Farmers Market — Farmer’s Market, Annapolis Royal 10am–1pm. WEEKLY! • Fresh local produce, Spirits, Beer and Cider and much more. TIX: no charge INFO: manager@annapolisroyalfarmersmarket.com Soft Skills for Youth — PeopleWorx, Coldbrook NS 1–2pm. ALSO Aug. 18 • Learn what soft skills are, their importance in the workplace, how to know which are your strengths, and how to develop new ones. TIX: no charge INFO/Reg: Laura George, lgeorge@peopleworx.ca Fun in the Sun — Oakdene Park, Kentville 1:30–3pm.

ALSO Aug. 18 • The Kings County Family Resource Centre is offering crafts, activities, story time and games for children and their parent/caregiver. Snack provided for the children. Please bring a water bottle. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / family.centre@kcfrc.ca Professional Image — PeopleWorx, Coldbrook NS 2–3pm. WEEKLY! • Information about the power of first impressions and how to have a professional image. TIX: no charge INFO/Reg: Kade McMullin, 902-679-7472 / kmcmullin@peopleworx.ca Jam Session — Centre Square, Kentville 6:30–8:45pm.

WEEKLY! • Jam Session TIX: Donation INFO: 902-680-2740 / vintagmusic1@hotmail.com Adult Ukulele Club — Rec Centre, Wolfville 7–8:30pm • Wednesdays, July 7–Aug 25. Ages 18+ TIX: $10 drop-in INFO: recreation@wolfville.ca Now, Voyager with Bette Davis — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7:30–9:30pm • King’s Theatre’s Classic Film Fest continues with this great 1942 romance starring Bette Davis. Seats are marked to accommodate physical distancing of 6 feet. Face masks are required.

Thank you! TIX: $6 + HST and ticketing fee. INFO: 902-532-7704 / boxoffice@kingstheatre.ca

THURSDAY, AUGUST 12

Tapestry — Contact for time/location. Second Thursday of each month. • A support group for women with and/ or recovering from any type of cancer. The meetings have been reinstated with the lifting of strict covid rules.

INFO: Dorothy, 902-538-3374 / dottyrs@hotmail.com, Pat, 902-678-9100 / patmutch@hotmail.com, Margot, 902-542-1466 / margotwithat@hotmail.com Neighborhood Nights — Meander River Farm, Newport 5–8pm. WEEKLY! • Outdoors on our patio, weather dependant. Live music this week: Ryan Harvey. Come enjoy our farm with your fellow neighborly folk for music on our sunny patio. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-757-3484 / info@meanderriverfarm.ca Alexandra Rodgerson — West Side Charlies, New Minas 8–11pm • Come enjoy the music! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-681-9378

FRIDAY, AUGUST 13

The Fiola / Crowell Duo — Winegrunt Wine Bar, Windsor 7–9pm • The Fiola / Crowell Duo plays Winegrunt. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-472-2863 / info@winegrunt.com The Jungernauts & Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

— Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7:30pm • INSIDE OUT AT THE WHITTLE! The Jungernauts playing live from 7:30–9:30 followed by family friendly fun with Who Framed Roger Rabbit projected on the Whittle building starting around 9:30 (dark). TIX: no charge INFO: 902-542-3344 / manager@alwhittletheatre.ca Meredith: LIVE in Concert — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 8:30–11pm • FUNdraiser Saturday Concerts are back! 19 plus, bar, kitchen, 50/50. Members and Non Members all welcome. TIX: $10 INFO: 902-681-0033 / triplewineventsandconnections@outlook.com

SATURDAY, AUGUST 14

SPCA Craft Vendor Sale — Royal Canadian Legion, Windsor 9am–1pm • Baked goods, blueberry and bee products, cosmetics, jewellery, quilts, children’s products, wood working, psychic readings and more. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-798-4428 / hantsspca@gmail.com Romancing the Writer — Prescott House Museum, Port Williams 10am–3pm • Our Annual Writer’s workshop is back! Donna Alward and Michelle Helliwell will be back, under the trees at Prescott House to share their knowledge and expertise on writing with you! TIX: $25 per person. Please pre-register. INFO: 902-542-3984 / margrete.kristiansen@novascotia.ca Kitchen Party — Bruce Spicer Park, Canning 1–4pm • Join us for live music (1–3pm) from Guy Paul Thibault and The Jungernauts. Jam session to follow, open to all. Social distancing required. TIX: donation INFO: info@musicincommunities.com Book Launch — School Street Studio Glass, 53 Main Street, Hantsport 4pm • The Friends of the Hantsport Public Library invite you to the launch of Lorraine McQueen’s debut novel DIY Family. The novel, set in the Annapolis Valley, tells the story of Beth who decides to have six children and to do it all herself...if she has to.

INFO: lorrainemcqueen@eastlink.ca

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Pre-order by August 7th. TIX: $13/dinner INFO: 902-582-7489 / jerrychuntley@gmail.com Dave Gunning — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7:30– 9:30pm • An intimate solo show with singer-songwriter Dave Gunning. Face masks are required. TIX: Adult $35, Youth $10, HST and $1.50 ticketing fee additional INFO: 902-532-7704 / boxoffice@kingstheatre.ca Cassie & Maggie — Evergreen Theatre, Margaretsville 8–10:30pm • Sisters Cassie & Maggie have enchanted audiences far and wide with lively fiddle, piano and guitar arrangements, and stunning vocal harmonies in both English and Gaelic. TIX: Adults $35, Military $30, Students $20 INFO: 902-825-6834 / evergreentheatre@gmail.com SpeakEasy — Community Hall, West Brooklyn 8–11pm • The WB SpeakEasy is thrilled to host a special concert with keyboard wizard John Ebata and ANSDMA Award Winner Mark Riley! COVID-19 rules apply. TIX: $20.

Reservations are required. INFO: Ruth, 902-542-5424 Wayne & Matt — West Side Charlies, New Minas 9pm–12am • Come enjoy the music! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-681-9378

SUNDAY, AUGUST 15

Medicinal and Edible Plant Walk Fundraiser — Memorial Library, Wolfville 10:30am–12pm • Learn about edible and medicinal plants with Clinical Herbalist Amanda Dainow. Rain or shine. Fundraiser for North Mountain Animal Sanctuary. TIX: $20 (per person) donation to North Mountain Animal Sanctuary INFO: 902-538-3662 / singingnettlesclinic@gmail.com Summer Concert Series – Terra Spencer — Waterfront Park, Wolfville 2–4pm • Enjoy music from the Gazebo.

Gathering limits may apply. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-542-3019 / events@wolfville.ca Market at Meander — Meander River Farm, Newport 11–3pm • Beer, cider, local veggies, egg farmers, breads and sweets, spirits, wine, Nova Scotia Artisans, live music, and so much more! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-757-3484 / info@meanderriverfarm.ca

MONDAY, AUGUST 16

Dance Summer Dance — Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, Canning 9am–5pm • The program combines education in modern and ballet technique and choreography in a non-competitive setting with live accompaniment. TIX: $1,100 +HST for the two weeks.

All program fees include meals and accommodation. A $10 capital improvement fee is added to summer camp registrations. INFO: 902-582-3842 / pr@artscentre.ca

AUGUST 5 – SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 FODAR Dance on Film Night – West Side Story — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7:30–9:30pm • West Side Story still stands as one of the best Shakespeare adaptations to ever hit the big screen. TIX: $12 INFO: 902-532-7704

TUESDAY, AUGUST 17

FODAR Market Dances — Farmer’s Market, Annapolis Royal 8–9pm • FODAR moves performances outside to the iconic Annapolis Royal Farmers and Traders Market. Dancers will perform a diverse collection of new solos and duets choreographed especially for Festival of Dance Annapolis Royal. TIX: Donation INFO: 902-532-7704

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18

FODAR On Stage Program One — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 8–9:45pm • Live on Stage! Home to the only major summer contemporary dance festival in Atlantic Canada, Festival of Dance Annapolis Royal (FODAR) is ranked as one of the major dance festivals in the country. TIX: Adult: $24, Youth $12 INFO: 902-532-7704

THURSDAY, AUGUST 19

Neighborhood Nights — Meander River Farm, Newport 5–8pm. WEEKLY! • Outdoors on our patio, weather dependant. Live music this week: The Front. Come enjoy our farm with your fellow neighborly folk for music on our sunny patio. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-757-3484 / info@meanderriverfarm.ca FODAR On Stage Program Two — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 8–9:45pm • Live on Stage! Program 2 presents a standout collection of dance works from new age to contemporary classic which includes a FODAR all-time favourite “Dancing in the Third Act”. TIX: Adult: $24, Youth: $12 INFO: 902-532-7704

FRIDAY, AUGUST 20

The Clamdiggers — Lunn’s Mill Brewery, Lawrencetown 5–7pm • Please RSVP. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-584-2217 / taproom@lunnsmill.beer Mark Riley Project at Taproot — TapRoot Farms, Port Williams 7pm • The Mark Riley Project is coming back to Taproot Farms for a night of great food and dancing!

TIX: $20 online INFO: info@musicincommunities.com Patrick & Daniels bring That Friday Feeling — Winegrunt Wine Bar, Windsor 7–9pm • Jesse Patrick (guitar, vocals) and Tyler Daniels (percussion) bring That Friday Feeling to Winegrunt. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-472-2863 / info@winegrunt.com FODAR On Stage Program One — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 8–9:45pm • Live on stage! Home to the only major summer contemporary dance festival in Atlantic Canada, Festival of Dance Annapolis Royal (FODAR) is ranked as one of the major dance festivals in the country TIX: Adult: $24 Youth: $12 INFO: 902-532-7704

SATURDAY, AUGUST 21

Always check this source for accurate tides: Canadian Fisheries & Oceans. www.waterlevels.gc.ca AUG 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 SEP 01 02

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LOW 5:05pm 5:53pm 6:39pm 7:24pm 7:49am 8:32am 9:15am 9:58am 10:44am 11:33am 12:26pm 1:25pm 2:28pm 3:35pm 4:40pm 5:42pm 6:38pm 7:29pm 7:56am 8:41am 9:24am 10:05am 10:45am 11:26am 12:09pm 12:55pm 1:46pm

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‘Loss of a Spouse’ — New Hope Wesleyan Church, Kentville 1–3pm • Grieving the death of a spouse? Or do you know someone who is? Your life has changed forever. The daily emotions and challenges can seem too hard to bear. Find help at a ‘Loss of a Spouse’ seminar. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-670-9288 / gerrits.bernadine@gmail.com Kitchen Party — Bruce Spicer Park, Canning 1–4pm • Live music (1–3pm) by Norma Macdonald and Mohammad Sahraei, followed by a jam session that is open to all. Social distancing required. TIX: Donation INFO: info@musicincommunities.com The JTAC Experience — Winegrunt Wine Bar, Windsor 7:30–9:30pm • The JTAC Experience plays Winegrunt. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-472-2863 / info@winegrunt.com FODAR On Stage Program Two — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 8–9:45pm • Live on Stage! Program 2 presents a standout collection of dance works from new age to contemporary classic which includes a FODAR all-time favourite “Dancing in the Third Act”. TIX: Adult: $24 Youth: $12 INFO: 902-532-7704 Matt Millett: LIVE in Concert — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 8:30–11pm • 19 plus. Members and non members all welcome. Covid protocols in place. Seating groups of 1 to 25. Sorry no dancing. Kitchen. 50/50.

TIX: $10 INFO: 902-681-0033

SUNDAY, AUGUST 22

MCFC’s Fifth Annual Forest Market — Farmer’s Market, Annapolis Royal 10am–2pm • The Medway Community Forest Co-operative is excited to host their 5th annual Forest Market! Talented local woodworkers, maple syrup producers, wild food foragers & more! TIX: no charge INFO: 1-888-834-MCFC / info@medwaycommunityforest.com Summer Concert Series – Kim Joy Lake — Waterfront Park, Wolfville 2–4pm • Enjoy music from the Gazebo.

Gathering limits may apply. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-542-3019 / events@wolfville.ca

MONDAY, AUGUST 23

SummerArts Camp — Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, Canning 9am–5pm • Ross Creek Arts Camps are a perfect combo of enrichment, skill development, creativity, and play. We offer programs in dance, theatre, music, art, and more! TIX: One Day Camp: $70 / Weeklong day camp: $325 incl. lunch and snack. / Overnight camp: $525 incl. all meals and accommodations. / The Camp Bus: $15 per day or $75 for the week +HST. All program fees include all art materials, snacks, INFO: 902-582-3842 / pr@artscentre.ca Youth Animation Workshop — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 9:30–11:30am (Ages 10–13) & 12:30–3:30pm (Ages 14–17) • Aug 23–27. W/ artist Garth Laidlaw. Over five sessions, students will explore basic character design concepts. They will explore how to create a simple walk cycle animation on paper and learn about character facial expression change. Students will learn how to use the fundamental principles of animation – the squash and stretch, in a facial expression to get a cool cartoon-y expression change of a character’s face. And more! TIX: Ages 10–13: $75 for the week (five 2-hour classes). Ages 14–17: $95 for the week (five 3-hour classes). HST and ticketing fee additional. Course is limited to 10 students. Bursaries are available. Please call. INFO: 902-532-7704 / boxoffice@kingstheatre.ca

Duo Concertante — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 2–4pm • SOLACE featuring Duo Concertante: Nancy Dahn violin & Timothy Steeves piano. In partnership with Musique Royale, we present their beautiful new program SOLACE. It addresses our collective relationship with each other, exploring themes of reconciliation, peace, understanding, loving and communion, in counterpoint to the worldwide stress and sadness caused by the current pandemic. Seating is limited. Face masks are required. TIX: Adult $30, Youth $5, $1.50 ticketing fee and HST additional. Bursaries are available – please contact. INFO: 902-532-7704 / boxoffice@kingstheatre.ca

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

The Third Man — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7:30– 9:15pm • King’s Theatre’s Classic Film Fest continues with THE THIRD MAN, the 1949 thriller starring Orson Wells. Pulp novelist Holly Martins travels to shadowy, postwar Vienna, only to find himself investigating the mysterious death of an old friend, black-market opportunist Harry Lime—and thus begins this legendary tale of love, deception, and murder. Face masks are required. TIX: $6, HST and ticketing fee additional.

INFO: 902-532-7704 / boxoffice@kingstheatre.ca

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25

Mrs. Minivar — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7:30–9:45pm • King’s Theatre’s Classic Film Fest continues with MRS. MINIVAR, set in 1942 WWII Britain. Mrs. Miniver finds a wounded German pilot in the countryside and has a terrifying encounter with him as he lays out the threat of thousands of men like him tearing apart her country, bomb by bomb. For all his fury and boasts, he’s no match for this valiant housewife. Face masks are required. TIX: $6, HST and ticketing fee additional. INFO: 902-532-7704 / boxoffice@kingstheatre.ca

THURSDAY, AUGUST 26

Neighborhood Nights — Meander River Farm, Newport 5–8pm. WEEKLY! • Outdoors on our patio, weather dependant. Live music this week: Terra Spencer.

Come enjoy our farm with your fellow neighborly folk for music on our sunny patio. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-757-3484 / info@meanderriverfarm.ca Show for Shelter — Valley Drive-In Theatre, Cambridge 8pm • Retro Movie Night @ The Valley Drive In! Bring the family and enjoy a night out watching ET the ExtraTerrestrial A great film for a great cause! All proceeds for Chrysalis House. TIX: $20 per car load. Donations are welcome! Gates open 7pm INFO: 902-670-1575 / info@valleyrealestateteam.ca

FRIDAY, AUGUST 27

Jill & Jade bring That Friday Feeling — Winegrunt Wine Bar, Windsor 7–9pm • Jill & Jade bring That Friday Feeling to Winegrunt. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-472-2863 / info@winegrunt.com

SATURDAY, AUGUST 28

Kitchen Party — Bruce Spicer Park, Canning 1–4pm • Live music from Amy Lounder, The Jude Pelley Stringband, and Sarah McInnis (1–3pm). Jam session to follow that is open to all. Social distancing required. TIX: Donation INFO: info@musicincommunities.com Expressive Cafe – Aphasia Nova Scotia — Valley Community Learning Association, 118 Oakdene, Kentville 2–4pm • Last Saturday of the month. This is a safe place for individuals who have aphasia to practice communication in a safe environment. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-698-9661 / mjordan@eastlink.ca The Jill Hiscock Trio — Winegrunt Wine Bar, Windsor 7–9pm • The Jill Hiscock Trio plays Winegrunt. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-472-2863 / info@winegrunt.com Gabrielle Papillon & Band — Evergreen Theatre, Margaretsville 8–10:30pm • Gabrielle Papillon is a Canadian musician and songwriter based in Halifax.

TIX: Adults $35, Military $30, Students $20 INFO: 902-825-6834 / evergreentheatre@gmail.com SpeakEasy — Community Hall, West Brooklyn 8–11pm • Join us for the official first CD release show of “Classic Duets Live” with Mark Riley and Mary Lou Sicoly performing well known duets together. COVID-19 rules apply. TIX: $20. Tickets must be reserved in advance.

INFO: 902-542-5424 Lost Vegas: LIVE in CONCERT — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 8:30–11pm • TIX: $10 INFO: 902-681-0033

SUNDAY, AUGUST 29

Curated Vinyl — Winegrunt Wine Bar, Windsor 11am– 3pm • Curated Vinyl spin cool lps and 45s for your listening and purchasing pleasure. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-472-2863 / info@winegrunt.com Summer Concert Series – The Gilberts — Waterfront Park, Wolfville 2–4pm • Enjoy music from the Gazebo.

Gathering limits may apply. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-542-3019 / events@wolfville.ca

Musical – The Light in the Piazza — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville. Aug. 25, 26, 27, 28, 7pm, Aug. 28, 2pm • The Light at the Piazza is a Tony Award winning play that explores the protective love of a mother for her injured daughter and the different seasons of romantic love. TIX: Pay-what-you-can on Wed, August 25th only. $20 general admission. Tickets should be reserved by email or phone prior to arrival at the theatre. Payment will occur at the theatre door. INFO: 902-670-5432 / WolfvilleTC@mail.com Valley Ghost Talks — Annapolis Valley Area 7:45– 9:30pm • Stationary, sit-down, outside, historical production w/Jerome the Gravekeeper and many of his ghostly friends. Bring your own lawn chairs, umbrellas, blankets, & bug spray! Halls Harbour, Western Beach: August 5 / Wolfville, Ridge Stile Park: Aug 12, Sept 9, Oct 7, Oct 29 / Grand Pre, Landscape of Grand Pre View Park: Aug 26 / Kentville, Kings County Museum (inside show): Sept 2, Sept 30, Oct 28 TIX: Advance tickets only! $50: Group of 1–2, $95: Group of 3–4, $135: Group of 5–6, $170: Group of 7–8, $200: Group of 9–10 (prices include taxes and fees) INFO: 902-692-8546 / jerome@valleyghostwalks.com VIP Ghost Walks — Annapolis Valley Area 8–9pm • Family-friendly, historical productions for your private group w/Jerome the Gravekeeper and 3 of his ghostly friends. Customizable start times and locations, available in: Wolfville, Kentville, Halls Harbour, Windsor, The Grand Pre Winery, or other. TIX: Tickets must be purchased 14 days in advance. Taxes included in prices. $287.50 - up to 15 private guests / $86.25 for an extra 10 private guests / $402.50 for an extra 15 private guests w/wine samples at the Grand Pre Winery / $143.75 for an extra 10 winery guests. INFO: 902-692-8546 / jerome@valleyghostwalks.com Schoolhouse — Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, Canning.

Now through September 4: Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday at 6pm & Sundays at 2pm • Full of warmth and poignant humour, Schoolhouse evokes a way of life shared by generations of rural North Americans, while exploring timeless themes of exclusion, of compassion, of damage, and of hope. TIX: $15–$32 (+HST) INFO: 902-582-3842 / artscentre.ca/twoplanks Macbeth by Fire — Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, Canning. Now through September 4: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 9pm • The latest in Two Planks and a Passion Theatre’s award-winning By Fire series, Macbeth by fire is a centuries-old play that, in many ways, feels ripped from the headlines. It is sure to be a remarkable fireside experience! TIX: $15–$32 (+HST) INFO: 902-582-3842 / artscentre.ca/twoplanks

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PRESENTS Tony Award Winning Musical

The Light in the Piazza

a tale of Light, Life and Love in Italy Stage Direction: Thea Burton and Toven MacLean Music Direction: Thomas Burton

Starring: Caroline Burton, Emily Burton, Thea Burton, Ross Chapman, Ian Grainger Lizon Richard, Paula Rockwell, Steve Roe, Mary-Claire Sanderson, Alan Slipp, Braeden Woods

August 26-28 7:00 pm August 28 matinee 2:00 pm August 25 Pay What You Can AL WHITTLE THEATRE Tickets $20.00 in advance groups 4+ encouraged Contact Lizon Richard WolfvilleTC@mail.com or phone: 902-670-5432 Book by CRAIG LUCAS Music and Lyrics by ADAM GUETTEL Produced by arrangement with Turner Entertainment Co. owner of the original motion picture "The Light in the Piazza" based on the novel by Elizabeth Spencer

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LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA TO WELCOME AUDIENCES TO AL WHITTLE THEATRE

WHAT’S GROWING

THE ART OF HERBARIUM SPECIMENS Sarah Hines

Wendy Elliott

Acadia has a long history of preserving plant specimens in a way that is both artistic and scientific. The herbarium on campus has been in existence since 1910 and is alive and well today thanks to a multitude of students, staff, faculty, and volunteers over the years. The E.C. Smith Herbarium and Irving Biodiversity Collection add hundreds of new specimens to their collection each year. The specimens are gathered in the field, identified, preserved for long-term storage, and entered into an online database.

Preserving plant specimens is an art that requires a lot of patience. Jean Timpa has been volunteering to help preserve plants in the E.C Smith Herbarium for over 21 years.

She has prepared thousands of plant specimens and trained dozens of students in the herbarium during her time as a volunteer. For the 21+ years before the COVID-19 pandemic it was typical to find Jean working in the Irving Centre at least once a week. This likely represents over 5000 hours of volunteer time!

Jean has a wealth of knowledge with an incredible memory for the Latin names of species of plants, insects, birds, and mammals.

Jean developed a love of nature at a young age and she continues to nurture her passions as a citizen scientist. Jean worked for many years as a school teacher and undoubtedly passed on her appreciation of the natural world to her students.

Photo courtesy of Sarah Hines

This July, a group of Irving Centre biologists celebrated Jean by giving her a plaque to thank her for the time she has dedicated over the years. When asked, Jean said she would be thrilled to return to the Irving Centre to pass on some of her plant preservation skills once campus opens to the public again. We will certainly take her up on that and look forward to staff, faculty, students, and volunteers returning to campus soon.

❧ For more information on the E.C. Smith Herbarium visit herbarium.acadiau.ca.

THE ANNAPOLIS VALLEY REGIONAL LIBRARIES’ ART WALLS Tim Jackson

Various artists and their creations are on display at several Annapolis Valley Regional Library locations.

Legion on the first Monday of every month.

For more information contact Joan Macfarlane: (902) 765-2373 (joanmacfar@gmail.com)

The first live piece of drama that will return audiences to the Al Whittle Theatre in late August is called Light in the Piazza. The musical, first staged in 2004, is based on a 1960 novella by Elizabeth Spencer, which was published in The New Yorker. The story, set in the 1950s, follows a North Carolina mother on a grand Italian tour with her daughter, Clara, 26. A young Italian man, Fabrizio becomes enamored with Clara, which presents her mama, whose own marriage has failed emotionally, with a dilemma. Clara, we come to see, has suffered trauma in her childhood and thus is not all she first seems. Her mother’s question, and the show’s main concern, is whether to protect her, and the vulnerable Italian family she would be joining, from potential battering by life’s headwinds, or allow her a chance at romantic happiness that may well not come again.

You don’t have to be on vacation in Italy to relate. The show’s book, by Craig Lucas, homes in on the central questions of parenting, specifically the clash between offering freedom and preventing catastrophe. It doesn’t matter if you have a newborn or a college kid, you’ll get that. Light in the Piazza explores the protective love of a mother for her daughter, the different seasons of romantic love, and seeing what the beauty is in living a full life.

Co-directed by Toven MacLean and Thea Burton with another member of the talented Burton family, Thomas, as music director and a small ensemble of local musicians, this show promises to be a delightful and heartwarming experience. The full cast for the Wolfville production includes co-director Thea Burton, Caroline Burton, Braeden Woods, Paula Rockwell, Steve Roe, Tyler Martin, Mary Claire Sanderson, Ian Grainger, Alan Slipp, Ross Chapman, Emily Burton, and Ross Chapman.

Caroline Burton and Braeden Woods are both graduates of Sheridan College’s musical theatre program in Ontario (photo courtesy of Wendy Elliott).

Caroline Burton and Braeden Woods both graduated from Sheridan’s musical theatre program four years ago. Thomas, who is working as a choral conductor with three choirs in Toronto, is coming home to lead the five-piece orchestra. Audiences will remember a number of the performers, such as Steve Roe and Mary Claire from Stage Prophet productions.

Paula is well-known as an Acadia music professor and performer, while Emily Burton is owner and teacher at Valley Drama School.”

❧ Show dates are: preview August 25, performances Aug 26-28 at 7pm, with a 2pm matinee on August 28 at the Whittle.

Tickets are $20. Groups of four or more are encouraged. Tickets can be purchased by e-mail: WolfvilleTC@mail.com

MARGOT’S HIDDEN GEMS

A FEAST FOR THE SENSES Margot Bishop

Photo courtesy of Maud Arthur Herbert

Wolfville Memorial Library: The Wolfville Memorial Library Community Art Gallery provides a space and audience for local artists.

Currently on display are acrylics on canvas

by Maud Arthur Herbert. Calling the Annapolis Valley home for the past 10 years, she can’t imagine a better place to live or a more inspiring place to create. More of her work can be viewed on Facebook. The Community Art Gallery exhibit is refreshed every four to six weeks. If you or someone you know would like to have an exhibit, contact the Wolfville Memorial Library.

geese are raising their young. There is a pretty little islet that just seems to be floating, it is so peaceful and calm. But be careful: there is poison ivy on both sides of the walking track.

This hidden gem is a walk. Visualize this ramble: a nice 3km walk along the Gaspereau Canal. The trail is packed gravel and dirt that makes for a good surface. The ground is easy underfoot.

Photo courtesy of Manon Mahar

Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library: The Middleton Library welcomes local art enthusiasts to visit and view the art display featuring and promoting local artists in our area. For the month of July, the Middleton Library is featuring the work of local artist Manon Mahar, a self-taught artist who paints using only nail polish and the applicator brushes that come with the bottles. She discovered this passion at the beginning of the pandemic while looking for a way to relieve stress and escape the happenings in the world.

Her business cards and Facebook page information can be found at the circulation desk.

My friend Helen, and her Sheltie dog Rusty, re-introduced me to this track over a year ago. It is a lovely stroll with treats for all the senses. It is also a trail that can be used at most times of the year. The gentle breeze cools and caresses the skin. The calls of all kinds of birds tease the ears with their different warbles and chirps. The smells of meadow, forest, and water tickle the nose. After a rain, you can almost taste the smells of this wondrous habitat for fish, fowl, and mammal.

Along the track milkweed attracts the monarch butterfly. We have even seen a blue swallowtail butterfly shimmering in the sunlight. In the canal, the fish jump and a pair of

After reaching the hydro fence, you can turn left by the plaque on the monument and take a forest path down to the Gaspereau River.

The stillness of the woods is overpowered sometimes by the sounds of rushing water.

The eagles swoop down for the fish when the gaspereau are running in the spring. There is a nest near. Their flights look so graceful when they are riding the thermals.

This walk is very visual, with colours and shades and shadows. Whether you are a painter or a photographer, or just like to snap photos with your phone, this walk is a lovely experience. It is truly a treasure trove for the artist in all of us.

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Photo courtesy of Fundy Rug Hooking Group

Kingston Library: The recently renovated Kingston Library displays works by the Fundy Rug Hooking Group on its art wall. The Group was established in 1986. It’s a fun and friendly group, with its member skill levels ranging from experienced to new rug hookers and new members are always welcome to join. The Fundy Rug Hooking Group is a division of the Rug Hooking Guild of Nova Scotia (RHGNS) that spans the area from Weymouth to Aylesford. It continues to meet at the Kingston

Photo courtesy of Berwick & District Library

Berwick & District Library: The Community Art Space provides an opportunity for local artists to showcase their work and share it with the community. It inspires, starts conversations, and brightens the walls. Contact the Berwick & District Library if you have creations you would like to share.

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