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Listings Monday, April 1, 2013
Our listings are your guide to what’s on the go in the St. John’s area. If you have an event you’d like included, email all of the details—as well as images—to listings@thescope.ca.
Music
Damian Follett, 10pm, Green Sleeves Pub
Fourth-Year Recital: Katie Barrett (trumpet), 7pm, free, DF Cook Recital Hall
Hugh Scott (7pm); Industry Night hosted by Chris Ryan with Anthony McDonald & Ronnie Power (10:30pm), Shamrock City Pub
Open Mic: Hosted by MusicNL, The Ship
The Kirk Concert Series: Violin, Piano duet, Saxophone, Organ, 8pm, pwyc, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
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Community
Adult Survivors of Child Abuse: Support group for survivors only, Marguerite’s Pl – Cashin Ave 746-9627 (Mon Apr 1 & Apr 15 at 7pm)
St John’s City Council Meeting: Refer to Council Agenda at www.stjohns.ca (posted Friday afternoon), Public welcome, City Hall-Council Chambers (Mondays at 4:30pm)
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Art by Instruction: Students, faculty, and staff at MUN’s Grenfell Campus are encouraged to submit instructions on how to make artworks, which members and gallery visitors are invited to complete, Eastern Edge Gallery-72 Harbour Dr 739-1882 (Ends Apr 6)
Back in the Day: David Blackwood’s Newfoundland & Labrador: Exhibition co-curated by Blackwood featuring artifacts, archival records, and examples of his artworks, The Rooms 757-8000
Boxed In! A national exhibition of small sculptural works organized by both The Rooms Provincial Art Gallery and the Craft Council of NL and held at two venues, The Rooms-9 Bonaventure Ave 757-8000 / Craft Council Gallery-59 Duckworth St 753-2749 (Ends Apr 14)
Dark Timber: Anna Williams (ON) features two bronze life-sized whitetail deer standing on a braided rug made from collected clothing brought to her by viewers, Eastern Edge Gallery-72 Harbour Dr 739-1882 (Ends Apr 6)
Fieldwork: Canadian photographers Scott Walden, Steve Payne and John Haney explore the visual vernaculars of place, architecture, natural landscape, and the social spheres of their subjects, The Rooms 757-8000 (Ends Apr 28)
Inner Works: Anne Meredith Barry, Peter Bell, David Blackwood, Chris Pratt, Mary Pratt, Helen Parsons Shepherd, Reginald Shepherd, Gerald Squires & Don Wright, The Rooms 757-8000
Miriad – Philippa Jones: During artist-led expeditions, participants adopted roles ranging from geologist to shaman, gathering ‘evidence’ to support imagined truths. The resulting objects and images are interpreted by Jones culminate in this installation, The Rooms 757-8000 (Ends Apr 28)
New Releases: Featuring “Hide ‘n Seek” and Snowy Evening in Georgestown”, Richard Steele Gallery-63 Harvey Rd 754-6741
Selections from the Gallery Artists: New pieces by Lisa Moore, Michael Pittman, Peter Gough, Jonathan Green, Robert Sinclair, Elena Popova, and more, Leyton Gallery-6 Clift’s Baird’s Cove 722-7177 (Ends Apr 27)
Sweet – Cupcakes Galore: Work in a variety of media by craftspeople tempted by a contemporary culinary icon — the delicious and decorative cupcake, Craft Council Gallery-59 Duckworth St 753-2749 (Ends Apr 7)
Working on History: Watching Our Stories Unfold: An exhibition of artifacts reflecting life in NL from the 1700s to present day, The Rooms 757-8000
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Listings Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Mon, Mar 25, 2013
Our listings are your guide to what’s on the go in the St. John’s area. If you have an event you’d like included, email all of the details—as well as images—to listings@thescope.ca.
Music
Box, Trapper John’s Pub
Danielle Trouble, 9pm, no cover, CBTGs
Dave White, 10pm, Green Sleeves Pub
Kevin Evans & Darryl Power (7pm), Connemara (10:30pm), Shamrock City Pub
MUN Jazz Band: With Jim Tranquilla, 8pm, $15/$10, DF Cook Recital Hall
Open Mic, 10pm, Grumpy Stump Pub
Patrick Molloy, 11pm, no cover, Grapevine
Stan Pickett & His Rocket Players, no cover, 12:30pm, Rocket Bakery
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Community
Astral-Knots: Hand craft group invites participants of all skill levels, free, Orbit Rm-Rocket Bakery-272 Water St (Tuesdays at 7pm)
Collagraph Printmaking: Bring mismatched socks or mittens and create a collagraph print, or try some other textiles to make an original artwork, The Rooms 757-8000 (Tue Apr 2 at 2pm)
Heavenly Creatures Bake Sale: Enjoy yummy baked treats and help raise funds for homeless animals, MUN UC/MUN Faculty of Medicine (Tue Apr 2 from 10am to 4pm)
Little Toot Tuesdays: Crafts, stories and games, Railway Coastal Museum-495 Water St (Tuesdays in April at 1pm)
Nature Nook: Ask the Nature NL expert to find out the answers to questions about the natural environment, The Rooms 757-8000 (Tue Apr 2 / Thu Apr 4 / Sun Apr 21 from 1pm to 4pm)
Survivors of Suicide Support Group: Support group for those who have lost a loved one to suicide, Boardroom-MUN School of Social Work 726-4223 (Tue Apr 2 & Mon Apr 15)
Tots Program: Big fun for little people, The Rooms 757-8000 (Tuesdays at 10:30am)
Trivia Nights: Rose & Thistle on Tuesdays; Bitters on Thursdays at 8pm
Winter Colloquium 2013 (MUN Philosophy) Peter Gratton will present a lecture on “Derrida’s Metaphysics”, free, MUN-C 4036 (Tue Apr 2 at 2pm)
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Art by Instruction: Students, faculty, and staff at MUN’s Grenfell Campus are encouraged to submit instructions on how to make artworks, which members and gallery visitors are invited to complete, Eastern Edge Gallery-72 Harbour Dr 739-1882 (Ends Apr 6)
Back in the Day: David Blackwood’s Newfoundland & Labrador: Exhibition co-curated by Blackwood featuring artifacts, archival records, and examples of his artworks, The Rooms 757-8000
Boxed In! A national exhibition of small sculptural works organized by both The Rooms Provincial Art Gallery and the Craft Council of NL and held at two venues, The Rooms-9 Bonaventure Ave 757-8000 / Craft Council Gallery-59 Duckworth St 753-2749 (Ends Apr 14)
Dark Timber: Anna Williams (ON) features two bronze life-sized whitetail deer standing on a braided rug made from collected clothing brought to her by viewers, Eastern Edge Gallery-72 Harbour Dr 739-1882 (Ends Apr 6)
Fieldwork: Canadian photographers Scott Walden, Steve Payne and John Haney explore the visual vernaculars of place, architecture, natural landscape, and the social spheres of their subjects, The Rooms 757-8000 (Ends Apr 28)
Inner Works: Anne Meredith Barry, Peter Bell, David Blackwood, Chris Pratt, Mary Pratt, Helen Parsons Shepherd, Reginald Shepherd, Gerald Squires & Don Wright, The Rooms 757-8000
Miriad – Philippa Jones: During artist-led expeditions, participants adopted roles ranging from geologist to shaman, gathering ‘evidence’ to support imagined truths. The resulting objects and images are interpreted by Jones culminate in this installation, The Rooms 757-8000 (Ends Apr 28)
New Releases: Featuring “Hide ‘n Seek” and Snowy Evening in Georgestown”, Richard Steele Gallery-63 Harvey Rd 754-6741
Selections from the Gallery Artists: New pieces by Lisa Moore, Michael Pittman, Peter Gough, Jonathan Green, Robert Sinclair, Elena Popova, and more, Leyton Gallery-6 Clift’s Baird’s Cove 722-7177 (Ends Apr 27)
Sweet – Cupcakes Galore: Work in a variety of media by craftspeople tempted by a contemporary culinary icon — the delicious and decorative cupcake, Craft Council Gallery-59 Duckworth St 753-2749 (Ends Apr 7)
Working on History: Watching Our Stories Unfold: An exhibition of artifacts reflecting life in NL from the 1700s to present day, The Rooms 757-8000
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Listings Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Mon, Mar 25, 2013
Our listings are your guide to what’s on the go in the St. John’s area. If you have an event you’d like included, email all of the details—as well as images—to listings@thescope.ca.
Music
Blacky O’Leary (7pm); Arthur & Fred (10:30pm), Shamrock City Pub
Chris Meyers, The Republic
Dark N Dirty, Matty Rose, Lennie Earle, Trapper John’s Pub
Dave White (6pm); Damian Follett (10pm), Green Sleeves Pub
Epic Wednesday: Sam Burke, Len O’Neil, Matthew Hare, Adam Baxter, 11pm, Distortion
Folk Night: Folkapalooza Open Mic, 9pm, The Ship
The Great Casavant Organ: Bach to the 20th Century with David Drinkell, 1:15pm, free, Anglican Cathedral
Wolfpack Wednesdays: Open mic/jam, 10pm, no cover, CBTGs
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Community
Spring Storytime: A special storytime full of bunnies, feathered friends, gardens, and some other spring-like things, free but must register, Marjorie Mews Public Library-12 Highland Dr 737-3020 (Wed Apr 3 at 10:30am)
The Rooms: Free admission, 9 Bonaventure Ave 757-8000 (Wednesdays 6pm-9pm)
Treasure Map Exploration: Use brown paper and teabags to create a treasure map to challenge your family and friends, The Rooms 757-8000 (Wed Apr 3 at 2pm)
Try Lies: Explore the nature of photography and the debates that have surrounded the medium from its beginning to the present day, hosted by Bruce Johnson, The Rooms 757-8000 (Wed Apr 3 at 7pm)
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Book Club: This month’s book club will discuss “RU” by Kim Thuy, AC Hunter Library-Arts & Culture Centre 737-2133 (Wed Apr 3 from 7pm to 8pm)
Stray Sod: Irish comic Tommy Tiernan’s new stand-up show focusing on how we’re losing our spirits and identities in these broke and crazy times, $37.50, Marconi Hall-St. John’s Convention Centre 576-7657 (Wed Apr 3)
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On Display
Art by Instruction: Students, faculty, and staff at MUN’s Grenfell Campus are encouraged to submit instructions on how to make artworks, which members and gallery visitors are invited to complete, Eastern Edge Gallery-72 Harbour Dr 739-1882 (Ends Apr 6)
Back in the Day: David Blackwood’s Newfoundland & Labrador: Exhibition co-curated by Blackwood featuring artifacts, archival records, and examples of his artworks, The Rooms 757-8000
Boxed In! A national exhibition of small sculptural works organized by both The Rooms Provincial Art Gallery and the Craft Council of NL and held at two venues, The Rooms-9 Bonaventure Ave 757-8000 / Craft Council Gallery-59 Duckworth St 753-2749 (Ends Apr 14)
Dark Timber: Anna Williams (ON) features two bronze life-sized whitetail deer standing on a braided rug made from collected clothing brought to her by viewers, Eastern Edge Gallery-72 Harbour Dr 739-1882 (Ends Apr 6)
Fieldwork: Canadian photographers Scott Walden, Steve Payne and John Haney explore the visual vernaculars of place, architecture, natural landscape, and the social spheres of their subjects, The Rooms 757-8000 (Ends Apr 28)
Inner Works: Anne Meredith Barry, Peter Bell, David Blackwood, Chris Pratt, Mary Pratt, Helen Parsons Shepherd, Reginald Shepherd, Gerald Squires & Don Wright, The Rooms 757-8000
Miriad – Philippa Jones: During artist-led expeditions, participants adopted roles ranging from geologist to shaman, gathering ‘evidence’ to support imagined truths. The resulting objects and images are interpreted by Jones culminate in this installation, The Rooms 757-8000 (Ends Apr 28)
New Releases: Featuring “Hide ‘n Seek” and Snowy Evening in Georgestown”, Richard Steele Gallery-63 Harvey Rd 754-6741
Selections from the Gallery Artists: New pieces by Lisa Moore, Michael Pittman, Peter Gough, Jonathan Green, Robert Sinclair, Elena Popova, and more, Leyton Gallery-6 Clift’s Baird’s Cove 722-7177 (Ends Apr 27)
Sweet – Cupcakes Galore: Work in a variety of media by craftspeople tempted by a contemporary culinary icon — the delicious and decorative cupcake, Craft Council Gallery-59 Duckworth St 753-2749 (Ends Apr 7)
Working on History: Watching Our Stories Unfold: An exhibition of artifacts reflecting life in NL from the 1700s to present day, The Rooms 757-8000
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Listings Thursday, April 4, 2013
Mon, Mar 25, 2013
Our listings are your guide to what’s on the go in the St. John’s area. If you have an event you’d like included, email all of the details—as well as images—to listings@thescope.ca.
Music
9 O’Clock Rocks: Greg King, The Double Fistin’ Mamas, 9pm, The Levee
And the Winner is…MUN Chamber Orchestra (MUN Music) Chopin’s Piano Concerto in E Minor, 8pm, $15/$10, DF Cook Recital Hall
Blacky O’Leary (6:30pm); Steve Davis (9pm), Kelly’s Pub
Carl Peters & Bob Taylor (8pm), Middle Tickle (10:30pm), Shamrock City Pub
DeeJay JayCee, Turkey Joe’s
DJ J-Oh, Sundance
Evolution Thursdays: DJ Code, Club V
Frequency Jazz Collective, 10:30pm, $5, The Ship
Jason Lacour (6:30pm); Dave White & Carl Peters (11pm), Green Sleeves Pub
Karaoke, 10pm, Big Ben’s Pub
Mick Davis (rock), 9:30pm, free, The Republic
Noise Terror: Vegas Lounge Lizard, Wreck House, Sam Burke, Hudson Hogarth, Colin Grenning, 9pm, $5, CBTGs
Rob Cook & Greg Tobin, Trapper John’s Pub
Sean Sullivan & Rob Slaney, 8:30pm, Bridie Molloy’s
Stixx & Stones, Martini Bar-Upstairs
Taylor Wall, Nightwitch, Kings & Thieves, Double Fistin’ Mamas, 9pm, $5, Distortion
Trumpet Recital: Steven Donegan, featuring Leslee Heys and Jessica Clark, 3pm, free, Suncor Energy Hall
Vegas Lounge Lizard (indie), 9pm, $5, CBTGs
Zzach Nnash, 11pm, no cover, Grapevine
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Community
From Garden to Campus Brown Bag Series: Tim Walsh from MUN Botanical Gardens shows some tried and true methods for producing a wide variety of plants from a seed, free, The Landing-MUN UC 3018 (Thu Apr 4 at 1pm)
Jelly-Bean Row: Learn about the historic homes in St John’s that are known as Jelly-Bean Rows and create your own row house, The Rooms 757-8000 (Thu Apr 4 at 2pm)
Let’s Go Make A Kite: Kids in grades 1 and up can make a kite, free but registration required, Marjorie Mews Public Library-12 Highland Dr 737-3020 (Thu Apr 4 at 2:30pm)
Nature Nook: Ask the Nature NL expert to find out the answers to questions about the natural environment, The Rooms 757-8000 (Tue Apr 2 / Thu Apr 4 / Sun Apr 21 from 1pm to 4pm)
Philippa Jones Artist Talk: The recent participant of the Elbow Room artist-in-residence program discusses and tours her latest exhibition MIRIAD, The Rooms 757-8000 (Thu Apr 4 at 2:30pm)
Trivia Nights: Rose & Thistle on Tuesdays; Bitters on Thursdays at 8pm
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Go Duet Yourself (Spirit of Newfoundland) Take a journey into some of the world’s most beloved duets, $64+ dinner & show, Masonic Temple-6 Cathedral St 579-3023 (Thu Apr 4 / Sat Apr 6 / Fri Apr 12 / Sat Apr 13 / Thu Apr 18 / Sat Apr 20 / Thu Apr 25 / Fri Apr 26 / doors open at 6:30pm)
Tango on the Edge: A social gathering to dance Argentine tango, $7, Arts & Culture Centre (Thursdays at 8:30pm & Sundays at 7pm)
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On Display
Art by Instruction: Students, faculty, and staff at MUN’s Grenfell Campus are encouraged to submit instructions on how to make artworks, which members and gallery visitors are invited to complete, Eastern Edge Gallery-72 Harbour Dr 739-1882 (Ends Apr 6)
Art Show: Featuring artwork by John Andrews, Nick Kokis, and Bill Ryan, Hava Java-258 Water St (Ends Apr 30)
Back in the Day: David Blackwood’s Newfoundland & Labrador: Exhibition co-curated by Blackwood featuring artifacts, archival records, and examples of his artworks, The Rooms 757-8000
Boxed In! A national exhibition of small sculptural works organized by both The Rooms Provincial Art Gallery and the Craft Council of NL and held at two venues, The Rooms-9 Bonaventure Ave 757-8000 / Craft Council Gallery-59 Duckworth St 753-2749 (Ends Apr 14)
Dark Timber: Anna Williams (ON) features two bronze life-sized whitetail deer standing on a braided rug made from collected clothing brought to her by viewers, Eastern Edge Gallery-72 Harbour Dr 739-1882 (Ends Apr 6)
Fieldwork: Canadian photographers Scott Walden, Steve Payne and John Haney explore the visual vernaculars of place, architecture, natural landscape, and the social spheres of their subjects, The Rooms 757-8000 (Ends Apr 28)
Inner Works: Anne Meredith Barry, Peter Bell, David Blackwood, Chris Pratt, Mary Pratt, Helen Parsons Shepherd, Reginald Shepherd, Gerald Squires & Don Wright, The Rooms 757-8000
Miriad – Philippa Jones: During artist-led expeditions, participants adopted roles ranging from geologist to shaman, gathering ‘evidence’ to support imagined truths. The resulting objects and images are interpreted by Jones culminate in this installation, The Rooms 757-8000 (Ends Apr 28)
New Releases: Featuring “Hide ‘n Seek” and Snowy Evening in Georgestown”, Richard Steele Gallery-63 Harvey Rd 754-6741
Selections from the Gallery Artists: New pieces by Lisa Moore, Michael Pittman, Peter Gough, Jonathan Green, Robert Sinclair, Elena Popova, and more, Leyton Gallery-6 Clift’s Baird’s Cove 722-7177 (Ends Apr 27)
Sweet – Cupcakes Galore: Work in a variety of media by craftspeople tempted by a contemporary culinary icon — the delicious and decorative cupcake, Craft Council Gallery-59 Duckworth St 753-2749 (Ends Apr 7)
Working on History: Watching Our Stories Unfold: An exhibition of artifacts reflecting life in NL from the 1700s to present day, The Rooms 757-8000
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Thursday Apr 4 at 7pm
On the Road (MUN Cinema) Before there was sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll there was sex, drugs and beatniks. Sam Riley stars as writer Sal Paradise in this adaptation of Jack Kerouac’s celebrated novel. Directed by Walter Salles (FRA/BRZ 2012), $9/$10, Empire Theatres-Avalon Mall
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Listings Friday, April 5, 2013
Mon, Mar 25, 2013
Our listings are your guide to what’s on the go in the St. John’s area. If you have an event you’d like included, email all of the details—as well as images—to listings@thescope.ca.
Music
80s vs 90s Night: DJ Fabian, Digital Dan, 11pm, $5, Velvet
After Midnite, Trapper John’s Pub
All Request: DJ RocketBoy, Lottie’s Place
Blacky O’Leary (6pm); Steve Davis (10pm), Kelly’s Pub
Bob McDonald, The Republic
Bob Taylor, Carl Peters & Kevin Evans (7pm); Station Road (10:30pm), Bridie Molloy’s
DJ Alligator, Club V
DJ Digital Dan, Velvet Club
DJ J-Oh, DJ Nu Rock, Dusk Ultra Lounge
DJ Sanye West, Martini Bar-Downstairs
DJ Scrappy, Turkey Joe’s
DJ Sina, Sundance
East of Empire, The Bloomsbury Group, Steve Maloney & The Wandering Kind, $8, The Ship
End of Term Bash: Born Ruffians (Ontario indie), Those Lasers (indie), 9pm, $10-$15, Breezeway
Graduation Recital: Chelsi Walsh (vocal performance), 7pm, free, DF Cook Recital Hall
Jane Ogilvie & Helen McKinnon (Call of the Glens album release), 8pm, $10, Justina Centre-Outer Cove
Jay Miln, The Glendas, Yellow Mellow Custard, 10pm, $5, CBTGs
Heavy As Hell: Fireign (metal), Nuke ‘Em (metal), Wizards of Kaos (stoner metal), Fuck The System (System of a Down covers), 10pm, Distortion
Karaoke, 10pm, Georgetown Pub
Karaoke, 10pm, Karaoke Kops Party Bar
Mellow Yellow Custard, The Glendas (relentless noise pop), 9pm, $5, CBTGs
Mick Davis (rock) 10pm, free, Yellowbelly
Middle Tickle (5:30pm); Barry Kenny, Glen Harvey & Sonny Hogan (8:30pm), Shamrock City Pub
MissConduct, Martini Bar-Upstairs
Nick Ryan & John Ennis, 10pm, no cover, Nautical Nellie’s
Rob Cook (4pm); Damian Follett (8pm); Dave White & Carl Peters (12am), Green Sleeves Pub
Selina, Second Cup
Signal Hill, Club One
Stereotype, The Rogues (folk rock/trad), Jason Lacour (rock), Lea Coultas, Kelly-Ann Evans, Janet Cull & Dana Parsons, 10pm, Fat Cat Blues Bar
The Bedlam Beggars (rock/blues), 7pm, Rose & Thistle
The Cartridge Family, Dave Whitty Band, The Combine, 10:30pm, $10, Rock House
The Corroborators, Nightwitch, The Skylarks, 10:30pm, The Levee
The Fine Song For Singing: Steve Maloney’s grad recital featuring pianist David Chafe, 6pm, free, DF Cook Recital Hall
The Rolling Kings, Brimstone Public House
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Community
History Presentation (MUN History) Chris Youé and Mike O’Brien present “Are We Globalized Yet? Historical Perspectives on Globalization and Development”, free, Rocket Bakery-272 Water St (Fri Apr 5 at 7:30pm)
Sea Creature Creations: Make your own sea creatures from giant squid with big googley-eyes to jellyfish with wriggly tentacles, The Rooms 757-8000 (Fri Apr 5 from 2pm to 4pm)
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Political Science Speakers’ Series: University of Oregon’s Burke Hendrix gives a lecture entitled “Legality and the Ethics of Strategic Lawbreaking”, free, MUN A1045 (Fri Apr 5 at 2pm)
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On Display
Art by Instruction: Students, faculty, and staff at MUN’s Grenfell Campus are encouraged to submit instructions on how to make artworks, which members and gallery visitors are invited to complete, Eastern Edge Gallery-72 Harbour Dr 739-1882 (Ends Apr 6)
Art Show: Featuring artwork by John Andrews, Nick Kokis, and Bill Ryan, Hava Java-258 Water St (Ends Apr 30)
Back in the Day: David Blackwood’s Newfoundland & Labrador: Exhibition co-curated by Blackwood featuring artifacts, archival records, and examples of his artworks, The Rooms 757-8000
Boxed In! A national exhibition of small sculptural works organized by both The Rooms Provincial Art Gallery and the Craft Council of NL and held at two venues, The Rooms-9 Bonaventure Ave 757-8000 / Craft Council Gallery-59 Duckworth St 753-2749 (Ends Apr 14)
Dark Timber: Anna Williams (ON) features two bronze life-sized whitetail deer standing on a braided rug made from collected clothing brought to her by viewers, Eastern Edge Gallery-72 Harbour Dr 739-1882 (Ends Apr 6)
Fieldwork: Canadian photographers Scott Walden, Steve Payne and John Haney explore the visual vernaculars of place, architecture, natural landscape, and the social spheres of their subjects, The Rooms 757-8000 (Ends Apr 28)
Inner Works: Anne Meredith Barry, Peter Bell, David Blackwood, Chris Pratt, Mary Pratt, Helen Parsons Shepherd, Reginald Shepherd, Gerald Squires & Don Wright, The Rooms 757-8000
Miriad – Philippa Jones: During artist-led expeditions, participants adopted roles ranging from geologist to shaman, gathering ‘evidence’ to support imagined truths. The resulting objects and images are interpreted by Jones culminate in this installation, The Rooms 757-8000 (Ends Apr 28)
New Releases: Featuring “Hide ‘n Seek” and Snowy Evening in Georgestown”, Richard Steele Gallery-63 Harvey Rd 754-6741
Selections from the Gallery Artists: New pieces by Lisa Moore, Michael Pittman, Peter Gough, Jonathan Green, Robert Sinclair, Elena Popova, and more, Leyton Gallery-6 Clift’s Baird’s Cove 722-7177 (Ends Apr 27)
Sweet – Cupcakes Galore: Work in a variety of media by craftspeople tempted by a contemporary culinary icon — the delicious and decorative cupcake, Craft Council Gallery-59 Duckworth St 753-2749 (Ends Apr 7)
Working on History: Watching Our Stories Unfold: An exhibition of artifacts reflecting life in NL from the 1700s to present day, The Rooms 757-8000
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On Screen
Evil Dead: College kids go out to one of the many woodsy cabins surrounded by ancient evil spirits. I wonder if these kids found that one cabin with the mer-man in it. (Apr 5)
Jurassic Park in RealD 3D: Stephen Spielberg’s 1993 film made us believe in…lawyers being devoured off a toilet, TV’s Newman as a hacker and Sam Jackson before his every performance
was YELLING. Also, dinosaurs. (Apr 5)
Scary Movie 5: Scary Movies back and it’s whiter than ever! This time, Ashley Tisdale finds herself up against a despicable evil that’s plaguing her family. No, it’s not guest star Charlie
Sheen. (Apr 5)
The Heat: In the time honoured buddy cop movie traditions of Riggs and Murtaugh, Sandra Bullock is the no-nonsense Danny Glover-type to Melissa McCarthy’s Gibsonesque loose
cannon. Together, they take down the mob. (Apr 5)
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Listings Saturday, April 6, 2013
Tue, Mar 26, 2013
Our listings are your guide to what’s on the go in the St. John’s area. If you have an event you’d like included, email all of the details—as well as images—to listings@thescope.ca.
Music
After Midnite, Trapper John’s Pub
All Request: DJ RocketBoy, Lottie’s Place
Avalon Stanley & Greg King (folk/rock), 10:30pm, $5, Rose & Thistle
Blacky O’Leary (5:30pm); Steve Davis (9pm), Kelly’s Pub
Country Music Café: Open mic and jam featuring old-time country, bluegrass, trad, and NL country music, 7:30pm, $5, St. Augustine’s Chuch
Dave Reardon (7pm); Station Road (10:30pm), Bridie Molloy’s
Dave White (4pm); Unlisted (10:30pm), Green Sleeves Pub
DeeJay JayCee, Turkey Joe’s
DJ Fabian, $7, Velvet
DJ J-Oh, Dusk Ultra Lounge
DJ Sanye West, Martini Bar-Downstairs
Fake Prom in Space: Featuring The Wobbly Pops, The Texmestics, 10pm, $15, Rock House
Graduating Recital: Vanessa Carroll (piano), 5:30pm, free, DF Cook Recital Hall
Hugh Scott (5pm), Bob Taylor & Carl Peters (8pm), Shamrock City Pub
Karaoke, 10pm, Georgetown Pub
Karaoke, 10pm, Karaoke Kops Party Bar
MissConduct, Martini Bar-Upstairs
Monsterbator, Pet Vet, Rajiv Thavanathan, Little Things, 11pm, The Ship
Mopey Mumble Mouse (“Under The Knife” video release), The City Council, Kate Pike, Navigator Black & The Indighost, 11pm, Distortion
MUN Alumni Family Skate: Family fun skate for MUN alumni and friends, $3, Mile One Centre 864-2313 (Sat Apr 6 from 1pm to 2pm)
Off The Record (hip hop showcase) The Rit, Lee Fitz, 9pm, $5, CBTGs
Salty Saturdays: DJ Skiff, Club V
Sean Panting, Ian Foster, Danielle Bailey, Jerry Stamp, 10pm, The Levee
Signal Hill, Club One
The Instigators (blues), 10:30pm, $7, Fat Cat Blues Bar
The Rolling Kings, Brimstone Public House
Tuba Recital: Michela Comparey, 7:30pm, free, Suncor Energy Hall
Voice Recital: Featuring Caroline Schiller’s students, 12pm, free, Suncor Energy Hall
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Community
Drumming Circle Café: Instruments provided but participants welcome to bring their own, all ages, $5, Rocket Room-272 Water St (Saturdays at 11:30am)
International Food & Craft Expo: Food and crafts from more than 21 countries in a celebration of community and multiculturalism, $3, Lion’s Club Chalet-Bonaventure Ave (Sat Apr 6 from 10am to 5pm)
Walk on Water: Walk in all weather with enthusiasts who never tire of finding downtown nooks and crannies, free, Fat Nanny’s-245 Duckworth St (Saturdays at 10am)
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Book Signing: Gerard Collins signs copies of “Moonlight Sketches” and “Finton Moon”, free (Sat Apr 6; Coles-Avalon Mall from 1pm to 2:30pm, Chapters from 3pm to 4:30pm)
Go Duet Yourself (Spirit of Newfoundland) Take a journey into some of the world’s most beloved duets, $64+ dinner & show, Masonic Temple-6 Cathedral St 579-3023 (Thu Apr 4 / Sat Apr 6 / Fri Apr 12 / Sat Apr 13 / Thu Apr 18 / Sat Apr 20 / Thu Apr 25 / Fri Apr 26 / doors open at 6:30pm)
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On Display
Art by Instruction: Students, faculty, and staff at MUN’s Grenfell Campus are encouraged to submit instructions on how to make artworks, which members and gallery visitors are invited to complete, Eastern Edge Gallery-72 Harbour Dr 739-1882 (Ends Apr 6)
Art Show: Featuring artwork by John Andrews, Nick Kokis, and Bill Ryan, Hava Java-258 Water St (Ends Apr 30)
Back in the Day: David Blackwood’s Newfoundland & Labrador: Exhibition co-curated by Blackwood featuring artifacts, archival records, and examples of his artworks, The Rooms 757-8000
Boxed In! A national exhibition of small sculptural works organized by both The Rooms Provincial Art Gallery and the Craft Council of NL and held at two venues, The Rooms-9 Bonaventure Ave 757-8000 / Craft Council Gallery-59 Duckworth St 753-2749 (Ends Apr 14)
Dark Timber: Anna Williams (ON) features two bronze life-sized whitetail deer standing on a braided rug made from collected clothing brought to her by viewers, Eastern Edge Gallery-72 Harbour Dr 739-1882 (Ends Apr 6)
Fieldwork: Canadian photographers Scott Walden, Steve Payne and John Haney explore the visual vernaculars of place, architecture, natural landscape, and the social spheres of their subjects, The Rooms 757-8000 (Ends Apr 28)
Inner Works: Anne Meredith Barry, Peter Bell, David Blackwood, Chris Pratt, Mary Pratt, Helen Parsons Shepherd, Reginald Shepherd, Gerald Squires & Don Wright, The Rooms 757-8000
Miriad – Philippa Jones: During artist-led expeditions, participants adopted roles ranging from geologist to shaman, gathering ‘evidence’ to support imagined truths. The resulting objects and images are interpreted by Jones culminate in this installation, The Rooms 757-8000 (Ends Apr 28)
New Releases: Featuring “Hide ‘n Seek” and Snowy Evening in Georgestown”, Richard Steele Gallery-63 Harvey Rd 754-6741
Selections from the Gallery Artists: New pieces by Lisa Moore, Michael Pittman, Peter Gough, Jonathan Green, Robert Sinclair, Elena Popova, and more, Leyton Gallery-6 Clift’s Baird’s Cove 722-7177 (Ends Apr 27)
Sweet – Cupcakes Galore: Work in a variety of media by craftspeople tempted by a contemporary culinary icon — the delicious and decorative cupcake, Craft Council Gallery-59 Duckworth St 753-2749 (Ends Apr 7)
Working on History: Watching Our Stories Unfold: An exhibition of artifacts reflecting life in NL from the 1700s to present day, The Rooms 757-8000
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Listings Sunday, April 7, 2013
Tue, Mar 26, 2013
Our listings are your guide to what’s on the go in the St. John’s area. If you have an event you’d like included, email all of the details—as well as images—to listings@thescope.ca.
Music
Blackie O’Leary, 7pm, Kelly’s Pub
Chris Hennessey (7pm), Arthur & Fred (10:30pm), Shamrock City Pub
Damian Follett, 11pm, Green Sleeves Pub
Dave Reardon, 7pm, Bridie Molloy’s
Third-Year Recital: Katie Predham (piano), 2pm, free, DF Cook Recital Hall
Third-Year Recital: Catherine Rogers (horn), 1pm, free, Suncor Energy Hall
Traditional Session: With Fergus Brown-O’Byrne & Danny Mills, 3pm, O’Reilly’s Pub
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Community
Children’s Read-Along: Songs and stories with Debbie Hanlon, author of the “Gus and Isaac” series, free, Rocket Bakery-272 Water St (Sundays at 10am)
Hats Galore: Celebrate the arrival of spring and make your own festive chapeau, The Rooms 757-8000 (Sun Apr 7 at 2pm)
Holocaust Memorial Service: Special guest speaker Newfoundland Holocaust survivor Philip Riteman, Sheraton Hotel-115 Cavendish Sq (Sun Apr 7 at 7:30pm)
Le Café Français: French speakers and francophiles to meet up and chat. Look for the small Quebecois flag, Atlantic Pace (Sundays at 3pm)
Owl Watching Excursion: Keith Brown leads an evening walk in search of boreal and great-horned owls, warm clothing and rubber boots recommended, weather permitting, Butter Pot Provincial Park-Main Entrance naturenl@naturenl.ca (Sun Apr 7 at 7:30pm)
Peace Pole Dedication & Aikido Demo: Atlantic Shizen Aikido Kenkyukai hosts a dedication of their contribution to the global Peace Pole movement, plus a demonstration of aikido, free, Powerplex-90 Crosbie Rd 738-5338 (Sun Apr 7 at 11am)
Young Musician Open Mic: Hosted by Denielle Hann, Shamrock City Pub (Sundays at 2pm)
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Tango on the Edge: A social gathering to dance Argentine tango, $7, Arts & Culture Centre (Thursdays at 8:30pm & Sundays at 7pm)
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On Display
Art Show: Featuring artwork by John Andrews, Nick Kokis, and Bill Ryan, Hava Java-258 Water St (Ends Apr 30)
Back in the Day: David Blackwood’s Newfoundland & Labrador: Exhibition co-curated by Blackwood featuring artifacts, archival records, and examples of his artworks, The Rooms 757-8000
Boxed In! A national exhibition of small sculptural works organized by both The Rooms Provincial Art Gallery and the Craft Council of NL and held at two venues, The Rooms-9 Bonaventure Ave 757-8000 / Craft Council Gallery-59 Duckworth St 753-2749 (Ends Apr 14)
Fieldwork: Canadian photographers Scott Walden, Steve Payne and John Haney explore the visual vernaculars of place, architecture, natural landscape, and the social spheres of their subjects, The Rooms 757-8000 (Ends Apr 28)
Inner Works: Anne Meredith Barry, Peter Bell, David Blackwood, Chris Pratt, Mary Pratt, Helen Parsons Shepherd, Reginald Shepherd, Gerald Squires & Don Wright, The Rooms 757-8000
Miriad – Philippa Jones: During artist-led expeditions, participants adopted roles ranging from geologist to shaman, gathering ‘evidence’ to support imagined truths. The resulting objects and images are interpreted by Jones culminate in this installation, The Rooms 757-8000 (Ends Apr 28)
New Releases: Featuring “Hide ‘n Seek” and Snowy Evening in Georgestown”, Richard Steele Gallery-63 Harvey Rd 754-6741
Selections from the Gallery Artists: New pieces by Lisa Moore, Michael Pittman, Peter Gough, Jonathan Green, Robert Sinclair, Elena Popova, and more, Leyton Gallery-6 Clift’s Baird’s Cove 722-7177 (Ends Apr 27)
Sweet – Cupcakes Galore: Work in a variety of media by craftspeople tempted by a contemporary culinary icon — the delicious and decorative cupcake, Craft Council Gallery-59 Duckworth St 753-2749 (Ends Apr 7)
Working on History: Watching Our Stories Unfold: An exhibition of artifacts reflecting life in NL from the 1700s to present day, The Rooms 757-8000
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Listings Monday, April 8, 2013
Tue, Mar 26, 2013
Our listings are your guide to what’s on the go in the St. John’s area. If you have an event you’d like included, email all of the details—as well as images—to listings@thescope.ca.
Music
Damian Follett, 10pm, Green Sleeves Pub
Hugh Scott (7pm); Industry Night hosted by Chris Ryan with Anthony McDonald & Ronnie Power (10:30pm), Shamrock City Pub
Open Mic: Hosted by MusicNL, The Ship
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Community
Breastfeeding Support Group (La Leche League) “Nutrition and Weaning”. Pregnant women, nursing moms, and babies welcome, free, Sobeys Community Rm-Torbay Rd 722-5815 (Mon Apr 8 at 7pm)
St John’s City Council Meeting: Refer to Council Agenda at www.stjohns.ca (posted Friday afternoon), Public welcome, City Hall-Council Chambers (Mondays at 4:30pm)
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On Display
Art Show: Featuring artwork by John Andrews, Nick Kokis, and Bill Ryan, Hava Java-258 Water St (Ends Apr 30)
Back in the Day: David Blackwood’s Newfoundland & Labrador: Exhibition co-curated by Blackwood featuring artifacts, archival records, and examples of his artworks, The Rooms 757-8000
Boxed In! A national exhibition of small sculptural works organized by both The Rooms Provincial Art Gallery and the Craft Council of NL and held at two venues, The Rooms-9 Bonaventure Ave 757-8000 / Craft Council Gallery-59 Duckworth St 753-2749 (Ends Apr 14)
Fieldwork: Canadian photographers Scott Walden, Steve Payne and John Haney explore the visual vernaculars of place, architecture, natural landscape, and the social spheres of their subjects, The Rooms 757-8000 (Ends Apr 28)
Inner Works: Anne Meredith Barry, Peter Bell, David Blackwood, Chris Pratt, Mary Pratt, Helen Parsons Shepherd, Reginald Shepherd, Gerald Squires & Don Wright, The Rooms 757-8000
Miriad – Philippa Jones: During artist-led expeditions, participants adopted roles ranging from geologist to shaman, gathering ‘evidence’ to support imagined truths. The resulting objects and images are interpreted by Jones culminate in this installation, The Rooms 757-8000 (Ends Apr 28)
New Releases: Featuring “Hide ‘n Seek” and Snowy Evening in Georgestown”, Richard Steele Gallery-63 Harvey Rd 754-6741
Selections from the Gallery Artists: New pieces by Lisa Moore, Michael Pittman, Peter Gough, Jonathan Green, Robert Sinclair, Elena Popova, and more, Leyton Gallery-6 Clift’s Baird’s Cove 722-7177 (Ends Apr 27)
Working on History: Watching Our Stories Unfold: An exhibition of artifacts reflecting life in NL from the 1700s to present day, The Rooms 757-8000
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Listings Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Tue, Mar 26, 2013
Our listings are your guide to what’s on the go in the St. John’s area. If you have an event you’d like included, email all of the details—as well as images—to listings@thescope.ca.
Music
Box, Trapper John’s Pub
Chews Day Chunes: Alison Jenkins, Taylor Wall, Colin Grenning, Sam Burke, 10:30pm, The Levee
Danielle Trouble, 9pm, no cover, CBTGs
Girls Gone Wild: Sarah Harris, Reggie Cooper, Danielle Bailey, Sam Burke, Meghan McLaughlin, Sarah Ferguson, Dan Trouble, 10pm, CBTGs
John Bennett, 11pm, no cover, Grapevine
Kevin Evans & Darryl Power (7pm), Connemara (10:30pm), Shamrock City Pub
Open Mic, 10pm, Grumpy Stump Pub
Stan Pickett & His Rocket Players, no cover, 12:30pm, Rocket Bakery
Steven Green (4pm); Dave White (10pm), Green Sleeves Pub
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Community
Art = Work: A public forum discussing arts workers in NL, with presentations from Phillipa Jones, Christina Parker, Marlene Creates, Mary MacDonald, Dave Hopley, and Dave Lane, 7pm, Eastern Edge Gallery-72 Harbour Dr (Tue Apr 9 at 7pm)
Astral-Knots: Hand craft group invites participants of all skill levels, free, Orbit Rm-Rocket Bakery-272 Water St (Tuesdays at 7pm)
Little Toot Tuesdays: Crafts, stories and games, Railway Coastal Museum-495 Water St (Tuesdays in April at 1pm)
St John’s Aboriginal Women’s Group Meeting: Monthly meeting of the newly formed group, free, St John’s Status of Women Centre-170 Cashin Avenue (Tue Apr 9)
The Blue Castle (MUN Gender Studies) Margo Maddison-MacFadyen shares her journey with The History of Mary Prince, the first slave narrative published by a woman, free, The Ship-265 Duckworth St (Tue Apr 9 at 8pm)
Tots Program: Big fun for little people, The Rooms 757-8000 (Tuesdays at 10:30am)
Trivia Nights: Rose & Thistle on Tuesdays; Bitters on Thursdays at 8pm
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On Display
Art Show: Featuring artwork by John Andrews, Nick Kokis, and Bill Ryan, Hava Java-258 Water St (Ends Apr 30)
Back in the Day: David Blackwood’s Newfoundland & Labrador: Exhibition co-curated by Blackwood featuring artifacts, archival records, and examples of his artworks, The Rooms 757-8000
Boxed In! A national exhibition of small sculptural works organized by both The Rooms Provincial Art Gallery and the Craft Council of NL and held at two venues, The Rooms-9 Bonaventure Ave 757-8000 / Craft Council Gallery-59 Duckworth St 753-2749 (Ends Apr 14)
Fieldwork: Canadian photographers Scott Walden, Steve Payne and John Haney explore the visual vernaculars of place, architecture, natural landscape, and the social spheres of their subjects, The Rooms 757-8000 (Ends Apr 28)
Inner Works: Anne Meredith Barry, Peter Bell, David Blackwood, Chris Pratt, Mary Pratt, Helen Parsons Shepherd, Reginald Shepherd, Gerald Squires & Don Wright, The Rooms 757-8000
Miriad – Philippa Jones: During artist-led expeditions, participants adopted roles ranging from geologist to shaman, gathering ‘evidence’ to support imagined truths. The resulting objects and images are interpreted by Jones culminate in this installation, The Rooms 757-8000 (Ends Apr 28)
New Releases: Featuring “Hide ‘n Seek” and Snowy Evening in Georgestown”, Richard Steele Gallery-63 Harvey Rd 754-6741
Selections from the Gallery Artists: New pieces by Lisa Moore, Michael Pittman, Peter Gough, Jonathan Green, Robert Sinclair, Elena Popova, and more, Leyton Gallery-6 Clift’s Baird’s Cove 722-7177 (Ends Apr 27)
Working on History: Watching Our Stories Unfold: An exhibition of artifacts reflecting life in NL from the 1700s to present day, The Rooms 757-8000
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Listings Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Tue, Mar 26, 2013
Our listings are your guide to what’s on the go in the St. John’s area. If you have an event you’d like included, email all of the details—as well as images—to listings@thescope.ca.
Music
All-Ages Show: Doom (UK crust punk), Weak Link (hardcore), O.D.D, 86 Mentality, 5pm, $10/$11, CBTGs
Blacky O’Leary (7pm); Arthur & Fred (10:30pm), Shamrock City Pub
Chris Meyers, The Republic
Dark N Dirty, Matty Rose, Lennie Earle, Trapper John’s Pub
Dave White (4pm); Damian Follett (10pm), Green Sleeves Pub
Doom (UK crust punk), The Dead Peasants Revolt (hardcore/punk), Cider Squadron 666, New Flesh, The Undesirables, 9pm, $10/$12, CBTGs
Epic Wednesday: Sam Burke, Danielle Bailey, Jordan Young, Matthew Hare, 11pm, Distortion
Folk Night: Pete Mills and Selina Boland, 9pm, The Ship
St. John’s Jazz Session: Hosted by Brad Jefford Trio, featuring Andrew McCarthy, Josh Ward, and Greg Bruce, 8:30pm, $7, Rose & Thistle
The Great Casavant Organ: Bach to the 20th Century with David Drinkell, 1:15pm, free, Anglican Cathedral
Wolfpack Wednesdays: Open mic/jam, 10pm, no cover, CBTGs
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Community
Child Safety Fingerprinting Station Kick Off: A safety system to produce a lifetime safety record of a child, with safety tips and education provided, free, Toyota Plaza-73 Kenmount Rd 753-4051 (Wed Apr 10 at 10am)
Portuguese White Fleet in NL: Jean Pierre Andrieux shares a collection of images of the Portuguese presence in the province’s historic fishery, The Rooms 757-8000 (Wed Apr 10 at 7pm)
The Rooms: Free admission, 9 Bonaventure Ave 757-8000 (Wednesdays 6pm-9pm)
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Chicago (Tada Events) The classic musical featuring murder, greed, corruption, and adultery, set to the backdrop of some of Broadway’s most iconic songs. Directed by Terri Andrews, with Kelly Ann Evans, Clint Butler, Leanne Haye, Philip Goodridge and Tessa Crosbie, $42-$56, Arts & Culture Centre 729-3900 (Wed Apr 10 to Sat Apr 13 at 8pm)
Shabaret! Skits, sketches, songs, and performance art celebrating our less-than-perfect lives as lady-wimmin. Written and performed by Amy House, Berni Stapleton and Alison Woolridge, $35/$30/$20, LSPU Hall-3 Victoria St (PWYC preview Wed Apr 10 at 8pm / Thu Apr 11 to Sun Apr 14 & Tue Apr 16 to Sun Apr 21 at 8pm; Matinee Sun Apr 14 & 21 at 2pm)
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On Display
Art Show: Featuring artwork by John Andrews, Nick Kokis, and Bill Ryan, Hava Java-258 Water St (Ends Apr 30)
Back in the Day: David Blackwood’s Newfoundland & Labrador: Exhibition co-curated by Blackwood featuring artifacts, archival records, and examples of his artworks, The Rooms 757-8000
Boxed In! A national exhibition of small sculptural works organized by both The Rooms Provincial Art Gallery and the Craft Council of NL and held at two venues, The Rooms-9 Bonaventure Ave 757-8000 / Craft Council Gallery-59 Duckworth St 753-2749 (Ends Apr 14)
Fieldwork: Canadian photographers Scott Walden, Steve Payne and John Haney explore the visual vernaculars of place, architecture, natural landscape, and the social spheres of their subjects, The Rooms 757-8000 (Ends Apr 28)
Inner Works: Anne Meredith Barry, Peter Bell, David Blackwood, Chris Pratt, Mary Pratt, Helen Parsons Shepherd, Reginald Shepherd, Gerald Squires & Don Wright, The Rooms 757-8000
Miriad – Philippa Jones: During artist-led expeditions, participants adopted roles ranging from geologist to shaman, gathering ‘evidence’ to support imagined truths. The resulting objects and images are interpreted by Jones culminate in this installation, The Rooms 757-8000 (Ends Apr 28)
New Releases: Featuring “Hide ‘n Seek” and Snowy Evening in Georgestown”, Richard Steele Gallery-63 Harvey Rd 754-6741
Selections from the Gallery Artists: New pieces by Lisa Moore, Michael Pittman, Peter Gough, Jonathan Green, Robert Sinclair, Elena Popova, and more, Leyton Gallery-6 Clift’s Baird’s Cove 722-7177 (Ends Apr 27)
The Feast: Exhibition of paintings by Jonathan Howse, focusing on the idea that food is a cultural “quilting point”, a single cultural experience that fastens together many planes of culture, Christina Parker Gallery-50 Water St 753-0580 (Opens Fri Apr 5) (Ends Sat Apr 27)
Working on History: Watching Our Stories Unfold: An exhibition of artifacts reflecting life in NL from the 1700s to present day, The Rooms 757-8000
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Listings Thursday, April 11, 2013
Tue, Mar 26, 2013
Our listings are your guide to what’s on the go in the St. John’s area. If you have an event you’d like included, email all of the details—as well as images—to listings@thescope.ca.
Music
Adam Martin, 11pm, no cover, Grapevine
Blacky O’Leary (6:30pm); Steve Davis (9pm), Kelly’s Pub
Bombtrack Festival 2013 Fundraiser: Davey Zerarac (punk), AnOrphansInventory (hip hop/acoustic/spoken word), Neil Conway (reggae/folk/hip-hop), The Rit (hip hop), CBS All Stars, Leswag, Hudson Hogarth, Jack ‘Piccone’ Picco, 9pm, CBTGs
Carl Peters & Bob Taylor (8pm), Middle Tickle (10:30pm), Shamrock City Pub
DeeJay JayCee, Turkey Joe’s
DJ J-Oh, Sundance
Evolution Thursdays: DJ Code, Club V
Jason Lacour (6:30pm); Dave White & Carl Peters (11pm), Green Sleeves Pub
J Frost, Radar (Breaks My Back video release), Open Mic contest, 9pm, $5, Distortion
Karaoke, 10pm, Big Ben’s Pub
Mick Davis (rock), 9:30pm, free, The Republic
Noise Terror Thursdays, 9pm, $5, CBTGs
PotemTole, CasperTouch (nu-disco, moombahsoul, deep house), 11pm, no cover, The Grapevine
Rob Cook & Greg Tobin, Trapper John’s Pub
Sean Sullivan & Rob Slaney, 8:30pm, Bridie Molloy’s
Stixx & Stones, Martini Bar-Upstairs
Tear It Up Thursdays: Open Mic & Showcases, 8pm, Krugers Bar-Kelligrews
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Community
Breakwater Spring Literary Party: The launch of Chad Pelley’s second novel “Every Little Thing” and the debut novel “Maxine” by Claire Wilkshire. Music by Pilot to Bombardier and Katie Baggs, free, The Ship-265 Duckworth St (Thu Apr 11 at 7:30pm)
Storytelling Circle: Evening of sharing stories, all are welcome, $3, Crow’s Nest Officers’ Club-Duckworth St (Thu Apr 11 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm)
Tango on the Edge: A social gathering to dance Argentine tango, $7, Arts & Culture Centre (Thursdays at 8:30pm & Sundays at 7pm)
Trivia Nights: Rose & Thistle on Tuesdays; Bitters on Thursdays at 8pm
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On Stage
Chicago (Tada Events) The classic musical featuring murder, greed, corruption, and adultery, set to the backdrop of some of Broadway’s most iconic songs. Directed by Terri Andrews, with Kelly Ann Evans, Clint Butler, Leanne Haye, Philip Goodridge and Tessa Crosbie, $42-$56, Arts & Culture Centre 729-3900 (Wed Apr 10 to Sat Apr 13 at 8pm)
Shabaret! Skits, sketches, songs, and performance art celebrating our less-than-perfect lives as lady-wimmin. Written and performed by Amy House, Berni Stapleton and Alison Woolridge, $35/$30/$20, LSPU Hall-3 Victoria St (PWYC preview Wed Apr 10 at 8pm / Thu Apr 11 to Sun Apr 14 & Tue Apr 16 to Sun Apr 21 at 8pm; Matinee Sun Apr 14 & 21 at 2pm)
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On Display
Art Show: Featuring artwork by John Andrews, Nick Kokis, and Bill Ryan, Hava Java-258 Water St (Ends Apr 30)
Back in the Day: David Blackwood’s Newfoundland & Labrador: Exhibition co-curated by Blackwood featuring artifacts, archival records, and examples of his artworks, The Rooms 757-8000
Boxed In! A national exhibition of small sculptural works organized by both The Rooms Provincial Art Gallery and the Craft Council of NL and held at two venues, The Rooms-9 Bonaventure Ave 757-8000 / Craft Council Gallery-59 Duckworth St 753-2749 (Ends Apr 14)
Fieldwork: Canadian photographers Scott Walden, Steve Payne and John Haney explore the visual vernaculars of place, architecture, natural landscape, and the social spheres of their subjects, The Rooms 757-8000 (Ends Apr 28)
Inner Works: Anne Meredith Barry, Peter Bell, David Blackwood, Chris Pratt, Mary Pratt, Helen Parsons Shepherd, Reginald Shepherd, Gerald Squires & Don Wright, The Rooms 757-8000
Miriad – Philippa Jones: During artist-led expeditions, participants adopted roles ranging from geologist to shaman, gathering ‘evidence’ to support imagined truths. The resulting objects and images are interpreted by Jones culminate in this installation, The Rooms 757-8000 (Ends Apr 28)
New Releases: Featuring “Hide ‘n Seek” and Snowy Evening in Georgestown”, Richard Steele Gallery-63 Harvey Rd 754-6741
Selections from the Gallery Artists: New pieces by Lisa Moore, Michael Pittman, Peter Gough, Jonathan Green, Robert Sinclair, Elena Popova, and more, Leyton Gallery-6 Clift’s Baird’s Cove 722-7177 (Ends Apr 27)
The Feast: Exhibition of paintings by Jonathan Howse, focusing on the idea that food is a cultural “quilting point”, a single cultural experience that fastens together many planes of culture, Christina Parker Gallery-50 Water St 753-0580 (Opens Fri Apr 5) (Ends Sat Apr 27)
Working on History: Watching Our Stories Unfold: An exhibition of artifacts reflecting life in NL from the 1700s to present day, The Rooms 757-8000
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Thu Apr 11 at 2:30pm
Arctic Cliffhangers: Learn about Canada’s arctic seabirds and what they reveal about the planet’s changing oceans and climate, The Rooms 757-8000
Thu April 11 at 7PM
The Gatekeepers (MUN Cinema) This documentary gives us a glimpse of Israel’s “unseen shield”, the Shin Bet. The film shows the Israeli security service seen through the perspective of six former Shin Bet authorities. Directed by Dror Moreh (ISR/FRA/GER/BGM 2012), $9/$10, Empire Theatres-Avalon Mall
Thursday Apr 11 & Friday Apr 12 at 7pm
Occupy Love: Screening of the film by Velcrow Ripper with the theme “You Can’t Evict An Idea Whose Time Has Come”, $10, The Lantern-35 Barnes Rd 722-4469
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Listings Friday, April 12, 2013
Tue, Mar 26, 2013
Our listings are your guide to what’s on the go in the St. John’s area. If you have an event you’d like included, email all of the details—as well as images—to listings@thescope.ca.
Music
All Request: DJ RocketBoy, Lottie’s Place
April Ukulele Jam, 6pm, Hava Java
Blacky O’Leary (6pm); Steve Davis (10pm), Kelly’s Pub
Bob McDonald, The Republic
Bump, Martini Bar-Upstairs
Dave Whitty Band, Trapper John’s Pub
DJ Alligator, Club V
DJ Digital Dan, Velvet Club
DJ J-Oh, DJ Nu Rock, Dusk Ultra Lounge
DJ Sanye West, Martini Bar-Downstairs
DJ Scrappy, Turkey Joe’s
DJ Sina, Sundance
Fungle Friday 2: The Black Mask Brigade, The Beer Patrice, The Undesirables, ToShredsYouSay?, Al Saunders, 9pm, $6, CBTGs
Karaoke, 10pm, Georgetown Pub
Karaoke, 10pm, Karaoke Kops Party Bar
Karla & Jackie (7pm); Rolling Kings (10:30pm), Bridie Molloy’s
Lost In Music (Electronic) Vikking, Bowzr, Absynth, Sketch Friendly, 11pm, Distortion
Mick Davis (rock) 10pm, free, Yellowbelly
Middle Tickle (5:30pm); Barry Kenny, Glen Harvey & Sonny Hogan (8:30pm), Shamrock City Pub
Nick Ferrio & His Feelings, Pilot to Bombardier, 11pm, $10, The Ship
Parasite (KISS tribute), Striped White (White Stripes tribute), 10pm, $10, Rock House
Pilot to Bombardier, Nick Ferrio & His Feelings (folk/country), History Hotel, 11pm, $10, The Ship
Rob Cook (4pm); Damian Follett (8pm); Justin Fancy & Johnny Dale (12am), Green Sleeves Pub
Selina, The Bull & Barrel
Shed Devils, Meridian, 10pm, Fat Cat Blues Bar
Steve Edwards, Trinity Pub
The Beach B’ys, The Rogues, Those Lasers, 10pm, The Levee
The Salty Dolls & The Moonshine Men (country/rock & roll), 7pm, Rose & Thistle
The Shed Devils, Meridian, Fat Cat Blues Bar
The Superstars, Club One
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Community
Cadet Dinner, Auction, and Entertainment Fundraiser: Featuring entertainment by the Walsh Brothers, $15, Royal Canadian Legion-Pleasantville 722-7939 (Fri Apr 12 at 7:30pm)
Downhome Expo: 100 exhibitors with live music, an indoor zipline, a children’s play area, cooking demonstrations, presentations, and a petting zoo, $9/$2, Mount Pearl Glacier-45 Olympic Dr (Fri Apr 12 from 3pm to 10pm, Sat Apr 13 from 10am to 10pm, Sun Apr 14 from 10am to 5pm)
Fun with The Lorax (After School Club) Stories, a game, and a craft to get in the mood for Earth Day, free but registration required, Marjorie Mews Public Library-12 Highland Dr 737-3020 (Fri Apr 12 at 3:30pm)
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Chicago (Tada Events) The classic musical featuring murder, greed, corruption, and adultery, set to the backdrop of some of Broadway’s most iconic songs. Directed by Terri Andrews, with Kelly Ann Evans, Clint Butler, Leanne Haye, Philip Goodridge and Tessa Crosbie, $42-$56, Arts & Culture Centre 729-3900 (Wed Apr 10 to Sat Apr 13 at 8pm)
Go Duet Yourself (Spirit of Newfoundland) Take a journey into some of the world’s most beloved duets, $64+ dinner & show, Masonic Temple-6 Cathedral St 579-3023 (Thu Apr 4 / Sat Apr 6 / Fri Apr 12 / Sat Apr 13 / Thu Apr 18 / Sat Apr 20 / Thu Apr 25 / Fri Apr 26 / doors open at 6:30pm)
Shabaret! Skits, sketches, songs, and performance art celebrating our less-than-perfect lives as lady-wimmin. Written and performed by Amy House, Berni Stapleton and Alison Woolridge, $35/$30/$20, LSPU Hall-3 Victoria St (PWYC preview Wed Apr 10 at 8pm / Thu Apr 11 to Sun Apr 14 & Tue Apr 16 to Sun Apr 21 at 8pm; Matinee Sun Apr 14 & 21 at 2pm)
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On Display
Art Show: Featuring artwork by John Andrews, Nick Kokis, and Bill Ryan, Hava Java-258 Water St (Ends Apr 30)
Back in the Day: David Blackwood’s Newfoundland & Labrador: Exhibition co-curated by Blackwood featuring artifacts, archival records, and examples of his artworks, The Rooms 757-8000
Boxed In! A national exhibition of small sculptural works organized by both The Rooms Provincial Art Gallery and the Craft Council of NL and held at two venues, The Rooms-9 Bonaventure Ave 757-8000 / Craft Council Gallery-59 Duckworth St 753-2749 (Ends Apr 14)
Fieldwork: Canadian photographers Scott Walden, Steve Payne and John Haney explore the visual vernaculars of place, architecture, natural landscape, and the social spheres of their subjects, The Rooms 757-8000 (Ends Apr 28)
Inner Works: Anne Meredith Barry, Peter Bell, David Blackwood, Chris Pratt, Mary Pratt, Helen Parsons Shepherd, Reginald Shepherd, Gerald Squires & Don Wright, The Rooms 757-8000
Miriad – Philippa Jones: During artist-led expeditions, participants adopted roles ranging from geologist to shaman, gathering ‘evidence’ to support imagined truths. The resulting objects and images are interpreted by Jones culminate in this installation, The Rooms 757-8000 (Ends Apr 28)
New Releases: Featuring “Hide ‘n Seek” and Snowy Evening in Georgestown”, Richard Steele Gallery-63 Harvey Rd 754-6741
Selections from the Gallery Artists: New pieces by Lisa Moore, Michael Pittman, Peter Gough, Jonathan Green, Robert Sinclair, Elena Popova, and more, Leyton Gallery-6 Clift’s Baird’s Cove 722-7177 (Ends Apr 27)
The Feast: Exhibition of paintings by Jonathan Howse, focusing on the idea that food is a cultural “quilting point”, a single cultural experience that fastens together many planes of culture, Christina Parker Gallery-50 Water St 753-0580 (Opens Fri Apr 5) (Ends Sat Apr 27)
Working on History: Watching Our Stories Unfold: An exhibition of artifacts reflecting life in NL from the 1700s to present day, The Rooms 757-8000
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Thursday Apr 11 & Friday Apr 12 at 7pm
Occupy Love: Screening of the film by Velcrow Ripper with the theme “You Can’t Evict An Idea Whose Time Has Come”, $10, The Lantern-35 Barnes Rd 722-4469
42: Biographical motion picture based on the life and times of beloved baseball icon Jackie Robinson. Me, I’m still waiting on a biopic of BASEketball players Trey Parker and Matt Stone.
(Apr 12)
Revolution: Rob Stewart (not to be confused with eternal heartthrob Rod Stewart) helms this documentary that investigates the growing concern that climate change and ocean acidification
will result in the extinction of sharks. (Apr 12)
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Listings Saturday, April 13, 2013
Tue, Mar 26, 2013
Our listings are your guide to what’s on the go in the St. John’s area. If you have an event you’d like included, email all of the details—as well as images—to listings@thescope.ca.
Music
Adam McGrath & The Tearjerkers (My Colour Red release), Psychobilly Cadillacs, 10pm, $10, Fat Cat Blues Bar
All Request: DJ RocketBoy, Lottie’s Place
Blacky O’Leary (5:30pm); Steve Davis (9pm), Kelly’s Pub
Bump, Martini Bar-Upstairs
Colleen Power (Le Bonheur Domestique album release), Duane Andrews, J Frost, Mary Barry, Neil Conway, John ‘Q’ Quinton, 10pm, $10, The Ship
Dave White (4pm); Miss Mister (10:30pm), Green Sleeves Pub
DeeJay JayCee, Turkey Joe’s
DJ Fabian, $7, Velvet
DJ J-Oh, Dusk Ultra Lounge
DJ Sanye West, Martini Bar-Downstairs
Glow Party: DJ Skiff, Club V
Graduation Recital: Jessica Clark (voice), 7pm, free, DF Cook Recital Hall
Hugh Scott (5pm), Bob Taylor & Carl Peters (8pm), Shamrock City Pub
In Wonderland: DJ Slim Macho, DJ Colin, 10pm, $5, Annexe
Karaoke, 10pm, Georgetown Pub
Karaoke, 10pm, Karaoke Kops Party Bar
Rolling Kings, 10:30pm, Bridie Molloy’s
Texas Chainsaw, The Cartridge Family, The Skylarks, 10pm, The Levee
The Burning Hell (People release show), Nick Ferrio, 7:30pm, $10, Rocket Room
The Superstars, Club One
Whimsical, Elk & The Elderly, Vegas Lounge Lizard, 10pm, $5, Rock House
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Community
Book Reading: Greg Malone reads from and signs copies of his book “Don’t Tell The Newfoundlanders” at the Downhome Book Expo, Mount Pearl Glacier-45 Olympic Dr (Sat Apr 13 from 2pm to 4pm)
Book Signing: Claire Wilkshire signs copies of her new book “Maxine” (Sat Apr 13 from 7pm to 9pm at Mount Pearl Glacier-45 Olympic Dr / Sat Apr 27 from 2pm to 4pm at Costco)
Breakfast At Tiffany’s: Breakfast and live entertainment, Tiffany Village-50 Tiffany Court 722-7999 (Sat Apr 13 from 9am to 11am)
Downhome Expo: 100 exhibitors with live music, an indoor zipline, a children’s play area, cooking demonstrations, presentations, and a petting zoo, $9/$2, Mount Pearl Glacier-45 Olympic Dr (Fri Apr 12 from 3pm to 10pm, Sat Apr 13 from 10am to 10pm, Sun Apr 14 from 10am to 5pm)
Drumming Circle Café: Instruments provided but participants welcome to bring their own, all ages, $5, Rocket Room-272 Water St (Saturdays at 11:30am)
FEASt Fest: A day of workshops, discussions and activities dedicated to the theme of “seeds”, with activities for children, info booths, and a seed-related lunch, free but donations welcome, Foran Room-City Hall (Sat Apr 13 from 11am to 3pm)
Going Green (Fluvarium Kids’ Club) It’s not easy being green, but frogs can help tell if the stream is clean, Fluvarium-5 Nagle’s Pl 754-3474 (Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30pm) (Ends Apr 28)
Shabaret! Skits, sketches, songs, and performance art celebrating our less-than-perfect lives as lady-wimmin. Written and performed by Amy House, Berni Stapleton and Alison Woolridge, $35/$30/$20, LSPU Hall-3 Victoria St (PWYC preview Wed Apr 10 at 8pm / Thu Apr 11 to Sun Apr 14 & Tue Apr 16 to Sun Apr 21 at 8pm; Matinee Sun Apr 14 & 21 at 2pm)
Some Good Market Goes To Town: 60 high-quality craft and food vendors from across NL, $1, Canonwood Hall-8 Military Rd (Sat Apr 13 from 10am to 4pm)
Walk on Water: Walk in all weather with enthusiasts who never tire of finding downtown nooks and crannies, free, Fat Nanny’s-245 Duckworth St (Saturdays at 10am)
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Canada Reads Victory Celebration: Featuring an interview between award-winning author Lisa Moore and CBC’s Ramona Dearing, plus a musical performance by Joanna Barker and a preview reading from Moore’s forthcoming novel “Caught”, free, Chapters (Sat Apr 13 from 1pm to 3pm)
Chicago (Tada Events) The classic musical featuring murder, greed, corruption, and adultery, set to the backdrop of some of Broadway’s most iconic songs. Directed by Terri Andrews, with Kelly Ann Evans, Clint Butler, Leanne Haye, Philip Goodridge and Tessa Crosbie, $42-$56, Arts & Culture Centre 729-3900 (Wed Apr 10 to Sat Apr 13 at 8pm)
Go Duet Yourself (Spirit of Newfoundland) Take a journey into some of the world’s most beloved duets, $64+ dinner & show, Masonic Temple-6 Cathedral St 579-3023 (Thu Apr 4 / Sat Apr 6 / Fri Apr 12 / Sat Apr 13 / Thu Apr 18 / Sat Apr 20 / Thu Apr 25 / Fri Apr 26 / doors open at 6:30pm)
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On Display
Art Show: Featuring artwork by John Andrews, Nick Kokis, and Bill Ryan, Hava Java-258 Water St (Ends Apr 30)
Back in the Day: David Blackwood’s Newfoundland & Labrador: Exhibition co-curated by Blackwood featuring artifacts, archival records, and examples of his artworks, The Rooms 757-8000
Boxed In! A national exhibition of small sculptural works organized by both The Rooms Provincial Art Gallery and the Craft Council of NL and held at two venues, The Rooms-9 Bonaventure Ave 757-8000 / Craft Council Gallery-59 Duckworth St 753-2749 (Ends Apr 14)
Fieldwork: Canadian photographers Scott Walden, Steve Payne and John Haney explore the visual vernaculars of place, architecture, natural landscape, and the social spheres of their subjects, The Rooms 757-8000 (Ends Apr 28)
Inner Works: Anne Meredith Barry, Peter Bell, David Blackwood, Chris Pratt, Mary Pratt, Helen Parsons Shepherd, Reginald Shepherd, Gerald Squires & Don Wright, The Rooms 757-8000
Miriad – Philippa Jones: During artist-led expeditions, participants adopted roles ranging from geologist to shaman, gathering ‘evidence’ to support imagined truths. The resulting objects and images are interpreted by Jones culminate in this installation, The Rooms 757-8000 (Ends Apr 28)
New Releases: Featuring “Hide ‘n Seek” and Snowy Evening in Georgestown”, Richard Steele Gallery-63 Harvey Rd 754-6741
Selections from the Gallery Artists: New pieces by Lisa Moore, Michael Pittman, Peter Gough, Jonathan Green, Robert Sinclair, Elena Popova, and more, Leyton Gallery-6 Clift’s Baird’s Cove 722-7177 (Ends Apr 27)
The Feast: Exhibition of paintings by Jonathan Howse, focusing on the idea that food is a cultural “quilting point”, a single cultural experience that fastens together many planes of culture, Christina Parker Gallery-50 Water St 753-0580 (Opens Fri Apr 5) (Ends Sat Apr 27)
Working on History: Watching Our Stories Unfold: An exhibition of artifacts reflecting life in NL from the 1700s to present day, The Rooms 757-8000
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Saturday Apr 13 at 2pm
Hoodwinked (Ciné-Jeunesse) French-language version of the 2005 animated film that updates the timeless story of Red Riding Hood as a police investigation, $2, Centre communautaire des Grands-Vents
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Listings Sunday, April 14, 2013
Tue, Mar 26, 2013
Our listings are your guide to what’s on the go in the St. John’s area. If you have an event you’d like included, email all of the details—as well as images—to listings@thescope.ca.
Music
Blackie O’Leary, 7pm, Kelly’s Pub
Chris Hennessey (7pm), Arthur & Fred (10:30pm), Shamrock City Pub
Damian Follett, 11pm, Green Sleeves Pub
Recital 4 (NSO) Atlantic String Quartet plays Piazzolla and D’Rivera, 2pm, $20/$17, DF Cook Recital Hall
RPM Listening Party: Featuring at least one track off each album, no cover, The Ship
RPM Listening Party: All ages selections, no cover, Post Espresso
Traditional Session: With Fergus Brown-O’Byrne & Danny Mills, 3pm, O’Reilly’s Pub
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Community
Children’s Read-Along: Songs and stories with Debbie Hanlon, author of the “Gus and Isaac” series, free, Rocket Bakery-272 Water St (Sundays at 10am)
Downhome Expo: 100 exhibitors with live music, an indoor zipline, a children’s play area, cooking demonstrations, presentations, and a petting zoo, $9/$2, Mount Pearl Glacier-45 Olympic Dr (Fri Apr 12 from 3pm to 10pm, Sat Apr 13 from 10am to 10pm, Sun Apr 14 from 10am to 5pm)
Going Green (Fluvarium Kids’ Club) It’s not easy being green, but frogs can help tell if the stream is clean, Fluvarium-5 Nagle’s Pl 754-3474 (Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30pm) (Ends Apr 28)
Laboratory of Imagination: Visit the imagination lab, and invent stories and create sketches of some the museum’s strangest specimens, The Rooms 757-8000 (Sun Apr 14 at 2pm)
Le Café Français: French speakers and francophiles to meet up and chat. Look for the small Quebecois flag, Atlantic Pace (Sundays at 3pm)
Meet The Experts Day: Arborists, landscape designers, and nursery production experts, and other horticultural experts will offer info and insight, free, Murray’s Landscape Services-1520 Portugal Cove Rd 895-2800 (Sun Apr 14 from 1pm to 3pm)
Young Musician Open Mic: Hosted by Denielle Hann, Shamrock City Pub (Sundays at 2pm)
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Book Signing: Chad Pelley signs copies of his new book “Every Little Thing” (Sun Apr 14 from 10am to 12pm at Mount Pearl Glacier-45 Olympic Dr / Sat Apr 20 from 2pm to 4pm at Costco)
DanceNL Flash Mob: Instruction and filming of the choreography for the search for Newfoundland’s most danceable song, Third Floor Gallery-Arts & Culture Centre (Sat Apr 14 from 12pm to 3pm)
Shabaret! Skits, sketches, songs, and performance art celebrating our less-than-perfect lives as lady-wimmin. Written and performed by Amy House, Berni Stapleton and Alison Woolridge, $35/$30/$20, LSPU Hall-3 Victoria St (PWYC preview Wed Apr 10 at 8pm / Thu Apr 11 to Sun Apr 14 & Tue Apr 16 to Sun Apr 21 at 8pm; Matinee Sun Apr 14 & 21 at 2pm)
Tango on the Edge: A social gathering to dance Argentine tango, $7, Arts & Culture Centre (Thursdays at 8:30pm & Sundays at 7pm)
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On Display
Art Show: Featuring artwork by John Andrews, Nick Kokis, and Bill Ryan, Hava Java-258 Water St (Ends Apr 30)
Back in the Day: David Blackwood’s Newfoundland & Labrador: Exhibition co-curated by Blackwood featuring artifacts, archival records, and examples of his artworks, The Rooms 757-8000
Boxed In! A national exhibition of small sculptural works organized by both The Rooms Provincial Art Gallery and the Craft Council of NL and held at two venues, The Rooms-9 Bonaventure Ave 757-8000 / Craft Council Gallery-59 Duckworth St 753-2749 (Ends Apr 14)
Fieldwork: Canadian photographers Scott Walden, Steve Payne and John Haney explore the visual vernaculars of place, architecture, natural landscape, and the social spheres of their subjects, The Rooms 757-8000 (Ends Apr 28)
Inner Works: Anne Meredith Barry, Peter Bell, David Blackwood, Chris Pratt, Mary Pratt, Helen Parsons Shepherd, Reginald Shepherd, Gerald Squires & Don Wright, The Rooms 757-8000
Miriad – Philippa Jones: During artist-led expeditions, participants adopted roles ranging from geologist to shaman, gathering ‘evidence’ to support imagined truths. The resulting objects and images are interpreted by Jones culminate in this installation, The Rooms 757-8000 (Ends Apr 28)
New Releases: Featuring “Hide ‘n Seek” and Snowy Evening in Georgestown”, Richard Steele Gallery-63 Harvey Rd 754-6741
Selections from the Gallery Artists: New pieces by Lisa Moore, Michael Pittman, Peter Gough, Jonathan Green, Robert Sinclair, Elena Popova, and more, Leyton Gallery-6 Clift’s Baird’s Cove 722-7177 (Ends Apr 27)
The Feast: Exhibition of paintings by Jonathan Howse, focusing on the idea that food is a cultural “quilting point”, a single cultural experience that fastens together many planes of culture, Christina Parker Gallery-50 Water St 753-0580 (Opens Fri Apr 5) (Ends Sat Apr 27)
Working on History: Watching Our Stories Unfold: An exhibition of artifacts reflecting life in NL from the 1700s to present day, The Rooms 757-8000
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Listings Monday, April 15, 2013
Tue, Mar 26, 2013
Our listings are your guide to what’s on the go in the St. John’s area. If you have an event you’d like included, email all of the details—as well as images—to listings@thescope.ca.
Music
Damian Follett, 10pm, Green Sleeves Pub
Hugh Scott (7pm); Industry Night hosted by Chris Ryan with Anthony McDonald & Ronnie Power (10:30pm), Shamrock City Pub
Open Mic: Hosted by MusicNL, The Ship
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Community
Adult Survivors of Child Abuse: Support group for survivors only, Marguerite’s Pl – Cashin Ave 746-9627 (Mon Apr 1 & Apr 15 at 7pm)
St John’s City Council Meeting: Refer to Council Agenda at www.stjohns.ca (posted Friday afternoon), Public welcome, City Hall-Council Chambers (Mondays at 4:30pm)
Survivors of Suicide Support Group: Support group for those who have lost a loved one to suicide, Boardroom-MUN School of Social Work 726-4223 (Tue Apr 2 & Mon Apr 15)
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On Display
Art Show: Featuring artwork by John Andrews, Nick Kokis, and Bill Ryan, Hava Java-258 Water St (Ends Apr 30)
Back in the Day: David Blackwood’s Newfoundland & Labrador: Exhibition co-curated by Blackwood featuring artifacts, archival records, and examples of his artworks, The Rooms 757-8000
Fieldwork: Canadian photographers Scott Walden, Steve Payne and John Haney explore the visual vernaculars of place, architecture, natural landscape, and the social spheres of their subjects, The Rooms 757-8000 (Ends Apr 28)
Inner Works: Anne Meredith Barry, Peter Bell, David Blackwood, Chris Pratt, Mary Pratt, Helen Parsons Shepherd, Reginald Shepherd, Gerald Squires & Don Wright, The Rooms 757-8000
Miriad – Philippa Jones: During artist-led expeditions, participants adopted roles ranging from geologist to shaman, gathering ‘evidence’ to support imagined truths. The resulting objects and images are interpreted by Jones culminate in this installation, The Rooms 757-8000 (Ends Apr 28)
New Releases: Featuring “Hide ‘n Seek” and Snowy Evening in Georgestown”, Richard Steele Gallery-63 Harvey Rd 754-6741
Selections from the Gallery Artists: New pieces by Lisa Moore, Michael Pittman, Peter Gough, Jonathan Green, Robert Sinclair, Elena Popova, and more, Leyton Gallery-6 Clift’s Baird’s Cove 722-7177 (Ends Apr 27)
The Feast: Exhibition of paintings by Jonathan Howse, focusing on the idea that food is a cultural “quilting point”, a single cultural experience that fastens together many planes of culture, Christina Parker Gallery-50 Water St 753-0580 (Opens Fri Apr 5) (Ends Sat Apr 27)
Working on History: Watching Our Stories Unfold: An exhibition of artifacts reflecting life in NL from the 1700s to present day, The Rooms 757-8000
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Mon, Mar 25, 2013
Nathan Downey