2010 02 12
The 9th Annual Carmichael Lecture
The 9th Annual Carmichael Lecture will be held Thursday, February 25, 6:00 pm, at the World Trade and Convention Centre. Admission is FREE on a first-come, first-served basis. Keynote speaker Rod Cameron will talk about how a new convention centre can be a catalyst for downtown revitalization. Following the talk, a panel will discuss how opportunities can be maximized with the city and province. The panel includes: Paul Kent of the Greater Halifax Partnership, Stephen Lund of Nova Scotia Business Inc. and Cheryl Stewart of FUSION Halifax. The Carmichael Lecture was created to honour DHBC’s former Executive Director, Kate Carmichael, and her passion for urban renewal. The Carmichael Lecture is sponsored by: Destination Halifax, Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission, Downtown Halifax Business Commission, Grafton Connor Group, Greater Halifax Partnership, Halifax International Airport Authority, Hotel Association of Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Business Inc., Spring Garden Area Business Association and Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia.
Members in the News
Congratulations to the following Halifax Chamber of Commerce Business Award Winners from Downtown Halifax: New Business of the Year Silver Winner - The Hub Space People Innovation Inc.; Small Business of the Year Bronze Winner - Biscuit General Store; Business of the Year Bronze Winner - Lydon Lynch Architects Ltd.; Business Person of the Year Silver Winner - Gordon Stevens, The Uncommon Group of Companies and Bronze Winner - Mike Hachey, Egg Films and Hatch Post. Turbine Boutique, in Bishop’s Landing, was invited to contribute items for gift bags for representatives of Us Weekly and People magazine and 200 celebrities at the Carnibowl celebrity gifting suite at the Super Bowl in Florida. Congratulations to 7th Avenue Boutique on celebrating 10 great years in Barrington Place Shops.
Winterfest Overnight Adventure for Kids
Waterfront Development Corporation Limited presents Waterfront Winterfest, days of celebrating winter fun and activities on the Halifax waterfront from Feb 26-28. Waterfront Winterfest has something to offer everyone especially kids; kids will get the chance to spend the night in one of Canada’s premiere museums - the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. The Sailor’s Olympics Nightwatch program is an overnight adventure where kids can explore Nova Scotia’s marine heritage in a unique and fun way. For more information on the Sailor’s Olympics Nightwatch program, visit http://www.waterfrontwinterfest.ca or call the festival hotline at 444-3773.
Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia
Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia will present the Built Heritage Awards on February 15, 3:00-5:00 pm, at Halifax City Hall, with a reception to follow. The two award recipients are: Dominion Public Building Tower Restoration Project at 1713 Bedford Row and the Gardiner’s Mill Dam Restoration Project at Gardiner’s Mill Lake, Yarmouth County. Heritage Trust would also like your support in raising $30,000 to help cover costs associated in moving and maintaining the Charles Morris Building until permanent arrangement can be made. Donations are eligible for tax receipts and cheques can be sent to: Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia, PO Box 36111, RPO, Spring Garden Road, Halifax, NS, B3J 3S9. For further event or donation information, contact Peter Delefes, Presidtent of Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia at (902) 826-2087 or email at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Halifax Dance Fashion ‘n Motion
Halifax Dance presents Fashion ‘n Motion, a fashion show benefit presenting spring fashion for ladies, men and children from local merchants and designers on February 20, at the Lord Nelson Hotel. The benefit will feature a cocktail reception, hors d’oeuvres, wine tasting, silent and live auctions, plus performances from the members of companies-in-residence, the YOung COmpany, Halifax Dance ITP and recreational students. Tickets are $100 or $175 per couple. For more information, call 422-2006, email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or visit http://www.halifaxdanceassoc.ns.ca.
Argyle Fine Art’s Rated R for Romance
Argyle Fine Art is presenting the second chapter of Rated R for Romance fundraiser on February 28, 7:00-9:00 pm. Celebrities and distinguished members of the community will read hot and steamy passages from some of the best (and worst) romance novels. Throughout the evening, there will also be dance performances by Viva Flamenco! All proceeds from the evening will go directly to Adsum House, a vital safe-house for women and children. The host for Rated R for Romance again this year will be Eureka Love. Confirmed readers are: Chief of Police Frank Beazley, meteorologist Cindy Day, Dartmouth Councillor Gloria McCluskey, comedian Bill Carr, actor Cory Bowles, The Coast’s Sue Carter Flinn, MP Megan Leslie, broadcaster and journalist Heidi Petracek, Q104’s Tom Bedell, Picnicface’s Cheryl Hann and Geri Hall from This Hour has 22 Minutes. Suggested $10 donation at the door. Seating is limited, call 425 9456 to reserve a seat. For more information, visit .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Symphony NS Musical Chairs
Musical Chairs: Art You Can Sit On is a silent and live auction to benefit Symphony Nova Scotia. It will be held on March 27, from 7:00-10:00 pm, at the law offices of McInnes Cooper, 1969 Lower Water Street, Suite 1300. Tickets are $25.00 and include a wine and hors d’oeuvres reception. Contact Stacy Chesnutt at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for more information and tickets.