2010 01 26
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. Keynote speaker Rod Cameron will talk about how a new convention centre can be a catalyst for downtown revitalization. Following the talk, a local panel of experts will discuss how opportunities can be maximized with the city and province. The Carmichael Lecture was created to honour DHBC’s former Executive Director, Kate Carmichael, and her passion for urban renewal. Invited lecturers speak on topics designed to inform and educate on key issues that create a thriving Downtown.
WDCL Launches Park After Dark
People out for an evening in Downtown Halifax will have another option for overnight parking this winter. Waterfront Development Corporation Limited (WDCL) is launching Park After Dark, offering a flat overnight rate of $6, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 am at the four pay-and-display lots on Lower Water Street. The pilot project runs from January 22 to March 12. Colin MacLean, president and CEO of WDCL says this gives people another option while enjoying these areas in winter. For more information, visit www.wdcl.ca.
Waterfront Winterfest February 26-28
Waterfront Winterfest, presented by the Waterfront Development Corporation Limited (WDCL), will bring a piece of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, snow sculpting, public skating, snowboarding and more to the Halifax Waterfront from February, 26-28, 10:00 am-10:00 pm. WDCL is also offering free weekend parking at all WDCL parking lots during the festival. Festival activities include: extreme snow sculpting at Bishop’s Landing, outdoor big screen with Olympic coverage, outdoor skating rink, snowboard showcase and live DJ, Canada Games mascots behind Waterfront Warehouse Restaurant; and free parking and indoor Playland at Halifax Marriott Harbourfront. For more information, updates and event schedules, visit www.waterfrontwinterfest.ca.
Halifax for Haiti Benefit Concert
Brookes Diamond Productions is presenting Halifax for Haiti, a benefit concert with proceeds going to the Canadian Red Cross to support their relief efforts in Haiti. The show will take place at the Metro Centre on February 8, at 7:30 pm, and will feature: Bruce Guthro, Charlie A’Court, Classified, Christina Martin, DRUM!, Joel Plaskett, Rhapsody Quintet, The Stanfields, Thom Swift, Dutch Robinson, NS Mass Choir, Anna Ludlow, Lennie Gallant, Scott MacMillan, Linda Carvery, Sung Ha Shin-Bouey, Old Man Luedecke, Rawlins Cross and more. Tickets are $20 and available online at www.ticketatlantic.com, by phone at 451-1221, in person at Ticket Atlantic box office (1800 Argyle Street) or at any of the 17 participating Atlantic Superstore outlets.
Art Installation at City Hall
HRM City Hall, Cultural Affairs, and the Khyber Arts Society (KAS) invite you to view the art exhibit “And Still Counting” by Garry Neill Kennedy at City Hall. The exhibition will be on display until March 1. Appointments to view the exhibit can be made by contacting Colleen Connolly at 490-5739 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Valentine’s at Argyle Fine Art
Argyle Fine Art is excited to share a unique opportunity: visual artist and musician Ryan MacGrath has a special gift for you… a personalized song. The highest bidder will win an original song written just for them, which will include a final, professional copy of the song on CD with lyrics and a custom designed CD sleeve painted by MacGrath - just in time for February 14. To place a bid, go to http://ryanmacgrath.blogspot.com or contact Argyle Fine Art directly at 425-9456 or 233-0784.
JazzEast Job Opportunities
JazzEast Rising Association is seeking an individual to fill the role of Executive Director for a one-year contract to ensure the smooth execution of the 24th TD Canada Trust Atlantic Jazz Festival as well as the organization’s year of programming, marketing, fundraising objectives and the smooth functioning of the organization itself. They are also looking for a permanent, part-time bookkeeper and office manager to manage the day-to-day bookkeeping and financial reporting for the organization as well as office administration to ensure efficient daily operations of the office. Deadline for applications for both positions is January 29. For details, visit www.jazzeast.com.
Mu Lan Cultural Center Chinese New Year Dinner
Mu Lan Cultural Center, 1360 Lower Water Street, is holding a Chinese New Year hot pot dinner with entertainment to celebrate the year of the tiger. The dinner will take place on February 13, 7:00-10:00 pm. Tickets are limited and are $35/adult and $17.50/child under 12. For more information, call 420-1994.
Progress Club Sports Celebrity Dinner
Make a night of it at the Halifax Progress Club Sports Celebrity Dinner on February 4. Book a room at the Westin Nova Scotian and dine with five sports celebrities: Theo Fleury, ‘Smokin’ Joe Frazier, Jim Abbott, Paul Henderson and Dennis Hull for only $299.00 plus HST! Contact Denise Bradbury at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)for more information and tickets.