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Listings Wednesday, June 19, 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
Folk Night: Catriona Sturton and John Carroll, 9pm, The Ship
Jason Lacour (2pm), Dave White (6pm); Damian Follett (10pm), Green Sleeves Pub
Open Mic Cabaret, 8:30pm, Fat Cat Blues Bar
Open Mic with Jeremy Dicks, Brimstone Public House
The Dark ‘N Dirtys (Mumford & Sons covers), Trapper John’s
The Great Casavant Organ: Bach to the 20th Century with David Drinkell, 1:15pm, free, Anglican Cathedral
The Hallidays, Martini Bar
Wicked Whiskey Wednesday: Kayla Hendry, Evan David AuCoin, Taylor Wall, Quote the Raven, 10pm, The Levee
Wild Domestic, 9pm, CBTGs
Wolfpack Wednesdays: Open mic/jam, 10pm, no cover, CBTGs
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Community
Victorian Studies Lecture: Patrick Brantlinger delivers a lecture addressing race and racism seen through the lens of the Victorian era, free, Suncor Energy Hall-MUN (Wed Jun 19 at 7pm)
Shaping the Industry Panel: Discussion aimed at passing on helpful and relevant info and experience, providing insight to producers, creators, and other industry professionals in the local film and TV industry, facilitated by Ferne Downey, free, Second Space/LSPU Hall-3 Victoria St (Wed Jun 19 from 10am to 11:45am)
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Book Signing: Suzanne Wheeler signs copies of her latest book “Wooden Ships and Iron Men: The Story of the schooner Fronie Myrtle”, free, Costco (Wed Jun 19 from 3pm to 5pm)
NL Author Reading Series: Sylvia Collins reads from her first novel “Cast Thy Bread Upon The Waters”, free, AC Hunter Library-Arts & Culture Centre (Wed Jun 19 at 7pm)
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On Display
Art To Go: Exhibition/auction of 125 art pieces by Dominique Hurley in multiple locations, Ebb & Flow Boutique-166 Water; Whole Health-306 Water; The Natural Health Shop-16 Stavanger Dr; Shakti Yoka-Coaker’s Plaza; The Sprout-364 Duckworth (Ends Aug 1)
Expressions of Interest: Annual exhibition of art by current and retired MUN faculty and staff, from more than 30 different artists and in a variety of media, First Space Gallery-MUN QEII (Ends Aug 9)
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
Mary Pratt: A 50-year retrospective celebrating the work of one of Newfoundland’s most revered artists, The Rooms 757-8000
New Releases: New works from Richard Steele including “Calm Before The Storm”, “The Shinny Cup”, and “Hide ‘n Seek”, Richard Steele Gallery-63 Harvey Rd 754-6741
New Works: New pieces from George Horan and work from the estate of Anne Meredith Barry, Emma Butler Gallery-111 George Street West (Opening reception Sat Jun 15 from 2pm to 5pm; Ends Jun 29)
Printemps en France: Paris, Provence, and Annecy are the subjects of Peter Lewis’ latest exhibition of paintings, Peter Lewis Gallery-5 Church Hill 722-6009 (Fri Jun 7 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm)
Refugee Week Art Exhibition: Unique and authentic artwork from refugees and immigrants living within the province, RIAC-208 Water St (Mon Jun 17 to Thu Jun 20)
Sanguine, Terres Brulées, et autres Angoisses: Maryse Arsenault’s printstallation questions hidden bloodlines in Acadian ancestry and investigates post-colonial ailments, Eastern Edge Gallery-72 Harbour Dr 739-1882 (Opens Sat Jun 15)
Shadows: Exhibition of work by Amanda Power examining the body in transition. Her images explore the time-based changes that the body experiences, Rogue Gallery/Eastern Edge-72 Harbour Dr 739-1882 (Opening reception Sat Jun 15 at 7pm)
Timelines: Exhibition of landscapes from painter Ron Bolt, Christina Parker Gallery-50 Water St 753-0580 (Opens Fri Jun 14) (Ends July 7)
Water, Water: A water-themed exhibition of June Walker-Wilson’s textured textile oil paintings, Ultramarine Fine Art Studio-100 Duckworth St (Ends Jun 29)
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On Screen
Wednesday Jun 19 at 8pm
Nickel Film Fest: Better People (CAN / 10min); Pose (CAN / 9min); Ink & Paper USA / 10min); Hard Light (NL / 55min plus Q&A), $15, LSPU Hall
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Listings Thursday, June 20, 2013
Wed, May 29, 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
Anthony McDonald, Brimstone Public House
Adam Martin, The Grapevine
Blacky O’Leary (6:30pm); Steve Davis (9pm), Kelly’s Pub
Carl Peters & Bob Taylor (8pm), Middle Tickle (10:30pm), Shamrock City Pub
Catriona Sturton, John Carroll, Naomi Kavka, 10pm, no cover, Nautical Nellie’s
Craig Young (solo acoustic) no cover, 9:30pm, Fat Cat Blues Bar
DeeJay JayCee, Turkey Joe’s
Evolution Thursday with DJ Code, 11pm, no cover, Club V
George Nervous Four (rock), Little Things (emo pop), Inland Empire (post-rock), 10:30pm, $5, Distortion
Justin Fancy, 7pm, George Street Beer Market
Karaoke, 10pm, Big Ben’s Pub
Mick Davis (rock), 9:30pm, no cover, The Republic
Noise Terror 9: Wild Domestic (London, ON), Young Manics, Hillary Freake, Nick Hopkins, Tash Turpin, 9pm, $5, CBTGs
Refugee Week Open Mic, 9pm, Rose & Thistle
Rob Cook (6:30pm); Unlisted (11pm), Green Sleeves Pub
Rob Cook, Trapper John’s
Steve Edwards, 10pm, Trapper John’s Pub
Stixx & Stones, Martini Bar
Tequila Thursday: Open Decks, Annexe
The Elizabeatans, Those Lasers, PotemTole, The Levee
The Magic Flute (Opera on the Avalon) 8pm, Holy Heart Theatre
Night Music: Anchor band >-0-<, 9:30pm, $5, The Ship
Wild Domestic, Young Manics, 9pm, CBTGs
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Community
Alzheimer Family Support: Group meeting for family members of people with Alzheimer’s disease, 685 Water St 576-0608 (Thu Jun 20 at 7pm)
Lantern-Making Workshops: Learn how to make a lantern to be used in the 2013 Lantern Festival, free, Victoria Park Pool House (Mondays and Thursdays from 6:30pm to 9pm)
PFLAG Monthly Meeting: Support group for LGBT people, free, MUN-UC 2011 (Thu Jun 20 at 7pm)
Trivia Nights: Rose & Thistle on Tuesdays; Bitters on Thursdays at 8pm
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On Stage
Tango on the Edge: A social gathering to dance Argentine tango, $7, Arts & Culture Centre (Thursdays at 8:30pm & Sundays at 7pm)
Uptown: 25 Years Touring: Kenny Robinson and Darryl Orr, 193 Kenmount Rd 726-9857 (Thu Jun 20 to Sat Jun 22)
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On Display
Expressions of Interest: Annual exhibition of art by current and retired MUN faculty and staff, from more than 30 different artists and in a variety of media, First Space Gallery-MUN QEII (Ends Aug 9)
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
Mary Pratt: A 50-year retrospective celebrating the work of one of Newfoundland’s most revered artists, The Rooms 757-8000
New Releases: New works from Richard Steele including “Calm Before The Storm”, “The Shinny Cup”, and “Hide ‘n Seek”, Richard Steele Gallery-63 Harvey Rd 754-6741
New Works: New pieces from George Horan and work from the estate of Anne Meredith Barry, Emma Butler Gallery-111 George Street West (Opening reception Sat Jun 15 from 2pm to 5pm; Ends Jun 29)
Printemps en France: Paris, Provence, and Annecy are the subjects of Peter Lewis’ latest exhibition of paintings, Peter Lewis Gallery-5 Church Hill 722-6009 (Fri Jun 7 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm)
Refugee Week Art Exhibition: Unique and authentic artwork from refugees and immigrants living within the province, RIAC-204 Water St (Mon Jun 17 to Thu Jun 20)
Sanguine, Terres Brulées, et autres Angoisses: Maryse Arsenault’s printstallation questions hidden bloodlines in Acadian ancestry and investigates post-colonial ailments, Eastern Edge Gallery-72 Harbour Dr 739-1882 (Opens Sat Jun 15)
Shadows: Exhibition of work by Amanda Power examining the body in transition. Her images explore the time-based changes that the body experiences, Rogue Gallery/Eastern Edge-72 Harbour Dr 739-1882 (Opening reception Sat Jun 15 at 7pm)
Timelines: Exhibition of landscapes from painter Ron Bolt, Christina Parker Gallery-50 Water St 753-0580 (Opens Fri Jun 14) (Ends July 7)
Water, Water: A water-themed exhibition of June Walker-Wilson’s textured textile oil paintings, Ultramarine Fine Art Studio-100 Duckworth St (Ends Jun 29)
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On Screen
Thursday Jun 20 at 8pm
Nickel Film Fest: The Last Supper (CAN / 7min); Attack Of The Creeping Sludge (CAN / 4min); The Yodeling Farmer (CAN / 6min); Overwatch (CAN / 7min); Act 1 Scene 1 (SWE /
12min); One Wish (NL / 5min); A Life In The Days Of Mary (NL / 18min); Reverbration (SPA / 20min), $15, LSPU Hall
Thursday Jun 20 at 10:30pm
Horror Show (Nickel Film Fest) Boys From County Hell (IRE / 16min); Respect Your Eldritch (CAN / 5min); Caged (NL / 5min); The Date (NL / 5min); Thin Line (NL / 8min); Trick Or
Treat (NL / 5min); The Master and Me (US / 12min); Game (CAN / 8min); Survivor Type (USA / 30min), $12, LSPU Hall
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Listings Friday, June 21, 2013
Wed, May 29, 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
Acoustic Middle Tickle (5:30pm); Barry Kenny, Glen Harvey & Greg Clarke (8:30pm), Shamrock City Pub
All Request: DJ RocketBoy, Lottie’s Place
Annual Last Night of the Proms Concert, 8pm, $15/$10, Anglican Cathedral
Blacky O’Leary (6pm); Steve Davis (10pm), Kelly’s Pub
BOATTS, Spitula Clark (alt-garage), Chris Meyers & The Blackhead Bandits, 10pm, $5, The Ship
Craig Cole Band (CD release), Melanie O’Brien, 8:30pm, Rocket Room
DJ Alligator, 11pm, $6, Club V
DJ M-Town, Annexe
DJ Sanye West, Martini Bar-Downstairs
DJ Scrappy, Turkey Joe’s
Jeremy Dicks, 7pm, George St
Juniper Road, Tol’s Timeout Lounge
Karaoke, 10pm, Georgetown Pub
Karaoke, 10pm, Karaoke Kops Party Bar
Kelly Ann Evans, Martini Bar
Matty Rose, Trapper John’s
Mick Davis (rock), 10pm, no cover, Yellowbelly
PopdaRock Tour (All Ages) My Name is Kay, Tyler Shaw, Karl Wolf, RocketRocketShip (pop punk), 7pm, $25, CLB Armoury
Rob Cook (4pm); Damian Follett (8pm); Dave White & Carl Peters (12am), Green Sleeves Pub
St. John’s Day Concert (Tuckamore Festival) Duo Concernante, 8pm, no cover, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
Summer Solstice Party: Idlers, Elizabeatans, 11pm, $10, Rock House
The 8 Track Favourites, 9pm, $20, The Bella Vista
The Insiders, Club One
The Magic Flute (Opera on the Avalon) 8pm, Holy Heart Theatre
The Ripcordz (Montreal punk), The Brat Attack (punk), The Undesirables, Wild in the Streets (hardcore punk), Social Services, 9pm, $10/$12, CBTGs
The Sidekicks, Trapper John’s Pub
Tiber Reardon & Steve Ash (blues guitar), 8:30pm, no cover, Second Cup-Stavanger Dr
Tony Miller (country/pop/rock), 7pm, no cover, Player’s Cue Lounge
Turbulance, Fat Cat Blues Bar
Velvet Underground: Worker, DJ Androgynous, 11pm, $7, Velvet
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Community
Chronic Pain Support Group: Support meetings with the theme “Helping Make Pain More Bearable”, Seniors Retirement Club-10 Bennett Ave 747-0744 (Fri Jun 21 at 1:30pm)
Nickel Screenplay Series: Workshop your sreenplay with a director and professional cast rehearsal. Staged public reading to follow, free, LSPU Hall (Fri Jun 21)
Summer Reading Club Launch: This year’s theme is Explore Far and Near, AC Hunter Library-Arts & Culture Centre (Fri Jun 21 from 10am to 11:30am)
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On Stage
Ghosts of Signal Hill: An evening of ghost stories, historical tales, and strange adventures hosted by Lieutenant Ranslaer Schuyler, $10/$15, Queen’s Battery-Signal Hill (Every Friday & Saturday 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 (Tue Jun 4 / Fri Jun 7 / Sat Jun 8 / Fri Jun 14 / Fri Jun 21 / Sat Jun 22 / showtime at 7pm)
Shake What Your Mama Gave You: A Barefoot Ecstatic Dance (With It Collective) Move, dance, breathe, and be free; participants are asked to bring a candle and their wild spirit, $5-$10 suggested donation, Cochrane Street United Church-81 Cochrane St (Fri Jun 21 from 7pm to 9pm)
Uptown: 25 Years Touring: Kenny Robinson and Darryl Orr, 193 Kenmount Rd 726-9857 (Thu Jun 20 to Sat Jun 22)
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On Display
Annual Members’ Exhibit: Juried exhibition of members’ work featuring a wide variety of media and techniques, celebrating excellence in contemporary craft, Craft Council Gallery-59 Duckworth St 753-2749 (Opening reception Fri Jun 21 from 7pm to 9pm)
Art To Go: Exhibition/auction of 125 art pieces by Dominique Hurley in multiple locations, Ebb & Flow Boutique-166 Water; Whole Health-306 Water; The Natural Health Shop-16 Stavanger Dr; Shakti Yoka-Coaker’s Plaza; The Sprout-364 Duckworth (Ends Aug 1)
Expressions of Interest: Annual exhibition of art by current and retired MUN faculty and staff, from more than 30 different artists and in a variety of media, First Space Gallery-MUN QEII (Ends Aug 9)
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
Mary Pratt: A 50-year retrospective celebrating the work of one of Newfoundland’s most revered artists, The Rooms 757-8000
New Releases: New works from Richard Steele including “Calm Before The Storm”, “The Shinny Cup”, and “Hide ‘n Seek”, Richard Steele Gallery-63 Harvey Rd 754-6741
New Works: New pieces from George Horan and work from the estate of Anne Meredith Barry, Emma Butler Gallery-111 George Street West (Opening reception Sat Jun 15 from 2pm to 5pm; Ends Jun 29)
Printemps en France: Paris, Provence, and Annecy are the subjects of Peter Lewis’ latest exhibition of paintings, Peter Lewis Gallery-5 Church Hill 722-6009 (Fri Jun 7 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm)
Sanguine, Terres Brulées, et autres Angoisses: Maryse Arsenault’s printstallation questions hidden bloodlines in Acadian ancestry and investigates post-colonial ailments, Eastern Edge Gallery-72 Harbour Dr 739-1882 (Opens Sat Jun 15)
Shadows: Exhibition of work by Amanda Power examining the body in transition. Her images explore the time-based changes that the body experiences, Rogue Gallery/Eastern Edge-72 Harbour Dr 739-1882 (Opening reception Sat Jun 15 at 7pm)
Timelines: Exhibition of landscapes from painter Ron Bolt, Christina Parker Gallery-50 Water St 753-0580 (Opens Fri Jun 14) (Ends July 7)
Water, Water: A water-themed exhibition of June Walker-Wilson’s textured textile oil paintings, Ultramarine Fine Art Studio-100 Duckworth St (Ends Jun 29)
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On Screen
Friday Jun 21 at 8pm
Nickel Film Fest (Rated R) Of The Essence (NL / 11 min); Dimensions (CHI / 5min); Final View (CAN / 5min); Room Service (CAN / 5min); Desperate Scribbles (CAN / 7min);
Get Out (NL / 5min); When You Sleep (CAN / 11min); Cracker Barrel (NL / 15min), $15, LSPU Hall
Monsters University: In this prequel to Pixar’s Monsters Inc, we see monsters Mike (Billy Crystal) and James (John Goodman) as they first meet, become dorm mates and compete to be the scariest monster. (Jun 21)
The Bling Ring: A group of high school kids, obsessed with fame and, yes, bling, track celebrities to their houses and rob them. Victims include Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan. Based on a true story. (Jun 21)
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Listings Saturday, June 22, 2013
Wed, May 29, 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: The Ripcordz (Montreal punk), Two Guitars Clash, 3pm, $10/$12, CBTGs
All Request: DJ RocketBoy, Lottie’s Place
Blacky O’Leary (5:30pm); Steve Davis (9pm), Kelly’s Pub
Brad Jefford Trio, 9pm, Rose & Thistle
Cory Pike & Others, Fat Cat Blues Bar
Dave White (6:30pm); Unlisted (10:30pm), Green Sleeves Pub
DeeJay JayCee, Turkey Joe’s
DJ Colin, Annexe
DJ Sanye West, Martini Bar-Downstairs
D-Sisive (hip hop), Muneshine (hip hop), DJ Nu Rock, Antics (hip hop), G_Smooth, Tesla, $10, Rock House
Digital Dan’s Video Dance, 11pm, $8, Velvet
Eren of Evry7th, 8:30pm, no cover, Second Cup-Stavanger Dr
Fiander Family Fundraiser: Thom & The Tomcats, Pet Vet, East of Empire, Derm Kean & An Incredible Woman, The Levee
Hugh Scott (5pm), Bob Taylor & Carl Peters (8pm), Shamrock City Pub
Janeil Chantelle & Darryl Chafe, Row House Affair, The Rogues, Lovemotor, The Double Fistin’ Mamas, 9pm, Fat Cat Blues Bar
Juniper Road, Tol’s Timeout Lounge
Karaoke, 10pm, Georgetown Pub
Karaoke, 10pm, Karaoke Kops Party Bar
Kelly Ann Evans, Martini Bar
Nickel Closing Party: Nickel Awards and dancing, The Ship
Salty Saturdays with sk!ff, 11pm, $6, Club V
The Insiders, Club One
The Magic Flute (Opera on the Avalon) 8pm, Holy Heart Theatre
The Ripcordz (Montreal punk), The Black Bags (punk rock), Two Guitars Clash (rock), The Potholez (alt/punk), 9pm, $10/$12, CBTGs
The Sidekicks, Trapper John’s Pub
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Community
Artist Talk: Amanda Power talks about her work in the Shadows exhibition, Eastern Edge Gallery-72 Harbour Dr 739-1882 (Sat Jun 22 at 2pm)
Cheat for Charity: Tabletop and video gaming charity event, featuring a food drive, tournaments, organized games, with prizes and raffles, CNA Gymnasium-1 Prince Phillip Dr (Sat Jun 22 from 12pm to 9pm)
Discovery Day Regatta: Weather-dependent, Quidi Vidi Lake 576-8058 (Sat Jun 22 from 8am to 1pm)
Drumming Circle Café: Instruments provided but participants welcome to bring their own, all ages, $5, Rocket Rm-272 Water St (Saturdays at 11:30am)
Fresh Fish 7: One-day craft market of emerging craftspeople, Quidi Vidi Village Plantation (Sat Jun 22 from 10am to 4pm)
Salmon The Leaper: Discover the life cycle, hear a story of the Salmon People, and play a game about the journey to the ocean, Fluvarium-5 Nagle’s Pl (Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30pm; Ends Jun 23)
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)
Young Musician Open Mic: Hosted by Denielle Hann, Shamrock City Pub (Sundays at 2pm)
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Book Launch: Nancy and Laurel Keating debut “Yaffle’s Journey”, free, Chapters (Sat Jun 22 from 11pm to 1pm)
Book Signing: Suzanne Wheeler signs copies of her latest book “Wooden Ships and Iron Men: The Story of the schooner Fronie Myrtle”, free, Coles-Avalon Mall (Sat Jun 22 from 1pm to 3pm)
Book Signing: Suzanne Wheeler signs copies of her latest book “Wooden Ships and Iron Men: The Story of the schooner Fronie Myrtle”, free, Chapters(Sat Jun 22 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm)
Ghosts of Signal Hill: An evening of ghost stories, historical tales, and strange adventures hosted by Lieutenant Ranslaer Schuyler, $10/$15, Queen’s Battery-Signal Hill (Every Friday & Saturday 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 (Tue Jun 4 / Fri Jun 7 / Sat Jun 8 / Fri Jun 14 / Fri Jun 21 / Sat Jun 22 / showtime at 7pm)
Synthesis: Solos & Duets (Seraka Dance Company) An evening of non-traditional bellydance blends classical styles with modern fusion, $12, Rocket Rm-272 Water St (Sat Jun 22 at 7pm)
Uptown: 25 Years Touring: Kenny Robinson and Darryl Orr, 193 Kenmount Rd 726-9857 (Thu Jun 20 to Sat Jun 22)
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On Display
Annual Members’ Exhibit: Juried exhibition of members’ work featuring a wide variety of media and techniques, celebrating excellence in contemporary craft, Craft Council Gallery-59 Duckworth St 753-2749 (Opening reception Fri Jun 21 from 7pm to 9pm)
Annual Summer Show: Featuring new artworks by Iakov Afanassiev, Jack Botsford, Carolyne Honey Harrison, Bonnie Leyton, Rhonda Pelley, Toby Rabinwitz, and more, Leyton Gallery of Fine Art-6 Clift’s Baird’s Cove 722-7177 (Opening reception Sat Jun 22)
Art To Go: Exhibition/auction of 125 art pieces by Dominique Hurley in multiple locations, Ebb & Flow Boutique-166 Water; Whole Health-306 Water; The Natural Health Shop-16 Stavanger Dr; Shakti Yoka-Coaker’s Plaza; The Sprout-364 Duckworth (Ends Aug 1)
Expressions of Interest: Annual exhibition of art by current and retired MUN faculty and staff, from more than 30 different artists and in a variety of media, First Space Gallery-MUN QEII (Ends Aug 9)
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
Mary Pratt: A 50-year retrospective celebrating the work of one of Newfoundland’s most revered artists, The Rooms 757-8000
New Releases: New works from Richard Steele including “Calm Before The Storm”, “The Shinny Cup”, and “Hide ‘n Seek”, Richard Steele Gallery-63 Harvey Rd 754-6741
New Works: New pieces from George Horan and work from the estate of Anne Meredith Barry, Emma Butler Gallery-111 George Street West (Opening reception Sat Jun 15 from 2pm to 5pm; Ends Jun 29)
Printemps en France: Paris, Provence, and Annecy are the subjects of Peter Lewis’ latest exhibition of paintings, Peter Lewis Gallery-5 Church Hill 722-6009 (Fri Jun 7 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm)
Sanguine, Terres Brulées, et autres Angoisses: Maryse Arsenault’s printstallation questions hidden bloodlines in Acadian ancestry and investigates post-colonial ailments, Eastern Edge Gallery-72 Harbour Dr 739-1882 (Opens Sat Jun 15)
Shadows: Exhibition of work by Amanda Power examining the body in transition. Her images explore the time-based changes that the body experiences, Rogue Gallery/Eastern Edge-72 Harbour Dr 739-1882 (Opening reception Sat Jun 15 at 7pm)
Timelines: Exhibition of landscapes from painter Ron Bolt, Christina Parker Gallery-50 Water St 753-0580 (Opens Fri Jun 14) (Ends July 7)
Water, Water: A water-themed exhibition of June Walker-Wilson’s textured textile oil paintings, Ultramarine Fine Art Studio-100 Duckworth St (Ends Jun 29)
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On Screen
Saturday Jun 22 at 8pm
Broken Heart Syndrome (CAN / 16min); Winners (NL / 11min); After You (IRE / 7min); Life Doesn’t Frighten Me (CAN / 14min); The Last Of The Snow (NL / 12min); Buzkashi Boys (AFG 30min), $15, LSPU Hall
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Listings Sunday, June 23, 2013
Wed, May 29, 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
Anthony McDonald (12pm); Arthur O’Brien & Fred Jorgensen (4:30); Bob Taylor & Carl Peters (7pm); Damian Follett (11pm), Green Sleeves Pub
Blackie O’Leary, 7pm, Kelly’s Pub
Chris Hennessey (7pm), Arthur & Fred (10:30pm), Shamrock City Pub
City of St. John’s Birthday Soiree: Ella Clarke (storytelling), Matilda Goldie (fiddle), Jenna Maloney (traditional), Kat McLevey (songwriter), Nick Earle & Jacob Cherwick (guitar and fiddle), Joseph Coffin (blues), 7pm, no cover, Rocket
Dave Whitty, Trapper John’s Pub
Fiander Family Fundraiser: Joanna Barker, Steve Maloney, Aley Waterman, Allie Duff, BOATTS, $7, The Ship
Jeremy Dicks, Brimstone Public House
Open Jam: With host Stevie Dawn, 9:30pm, Fat Cat Blues Bar
Sexy Sundaze: Evan David AuCoin, Mellyssa Vey & Kayla Pollard, Quote The Raven, Jordan Coaker & Kirsten Rodden-Clarke, 10pm, The Levee
The Magic Flute (Opera on the Avalon) 2pm, Holy Heart Theatre
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)
Lantern Builders’ Union Local 709: Special workshop time for the construction of large lanterns and other Lantern Fest special projects, free, Victoria Park Pool House (Sundays from 2pm to 5pm)
Moderate Hike (East Coast Traill Assoc) Volunteer-led 7.3km hike of Biscan Cove Path, Meet at Water Witch Trail parking lot-Pouch Cove 690-3431(Sun Jun 23 at 9:30am)
Salmon The Leaper: Discover the life cycle, hear a story of the Salmon People, and play a game about the journey to the ocean, Fluvarium-5 Nagle’s Pl (Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30pm; Ends Jun 23)
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On Stage
Book Signing: Nancy and Laurel Keating sign copies of Yaffle’s Journey, free,Costco (Sun Jun 23 from 1pm to 3pm)
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
Annual Members’ Exhibit: Juried exhibition of members’ work featuring a wide variety of media and techniques, celebrating excellence in contemporary craft, Craft Council Gallery-59 Duckworth St 753-2749 (Opening reception Fri Jun 21 from 7pm to 9pm)
Annual Summer Show: Featuring new artworks by Iakov Afanassiev, Jack Botsford, Carolyne Honey Harrison, Bonnie Leyton, Rhonda Pelley, Toby Rabinwitz, and more, Leyton Gallery of Fine Art-6 Clift’s Baird’s Cove 722-7177 (Opening reception Sat Jun 22)
Art To Go: Exhibition/auction of 125 art pieces by Dominique Hurley in multiple locations, Ebb & Flow Boutique-166 Water; Whole Health-306 Water; The Natural Health Shop-16 Stavanger Dr; Shakti Yoka-Coaker’s Plaza; The Sprout-364 Duckworth (Ends Aug 1)
Expressions of Interest: Annual exhibition of art by current and retired MUN faculty and staff, from more than 30 different artists and in a variety of media, First Space Gallery-MUN QEII (Ends Aug 9)
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
Mary Pratt: A 50-year retrospective celebrating the work of one of Newfoundland’s most revered artists, The Rooms 757-8000
New Releases: New works from Richard Steele including “Calm Before The Storm”, “The Shinny Cup”, and “Hide ‘n Seek”, Richard Steele Gallery-63 Harvey Rd 754-6741
New Works: New pieces from George Horan and work from the estate of Anne Meredith Barry, Emma Butler Gallery-111 George Street West (Opening reception Sat Jun 15 from 2pm to 5pm; Ends Jun 29)
Printemps en France: Paris, Provence, and Annecy are the subjects of Peter Lewis’ latest exhibition of paintings, Peter Lewis Gallery-5 Church Hill 722-6009 (Fri Jun 7 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm)
Sanguine, Terres Brulées, et autres Angoisses: Maryse Arsenault’s printstallation questions hidden bloodlines in Acadian ancestry and investigates post-colonial ailments, Eastern Edge Gallery-72 Harbour Dr 739-1882 (Opens Sat Jun 15)
Shadows: Exhibition of work by Amanda Power examining the body in transition. Her images explore the time-based changes that the body experiences, Rogue Gallery/Eastern Edge-72 Harbour Dr 739-1882 (Opening reception Sat Jun 15 at 7pm)
Timelines: Exhibition of landscapes from painter Ron Bolt, Christina Parker Gallery-50 Water St 753-0580 (Opens Fri Jun 14) (Ends July 7)
Water, Water: A water-themed exhibition of June Walker-Wilson’s textured textile oil paintings, Ultramarine Fine Art Studio-100 Duckworth St (Ends Jun 29)
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Listings Monday, June 24, 2013
Wed, May 29, 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
Dave White (6pm); Damian Follett (10pm, Green Sleeves Pub
Hugh Scott (7pm); Anthony McDonald & Ronnie Power (10:30pm), Shamrock City Pub
Jeremy Dicks, Brimstone Public House
Open Mic: Hosted by MusicNL, The Ship
Community
Astral-Knots: Hand craft group invites participants of all skill levels, free, Orbit Rm-Rocket Bakery-272 Water St (Tuesdays at 7pm)
Lantern-Making Workshops: Learn how to make a lantern to be used in the 2013 Lantern Festival, free, Victoria Park Pool House (Mondays and Thursdays from 6:30pm to 9pm)
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On Display
Annual Members’ Exhibit: Juried exhibition of members’ work featuring a wide variety of media and techniques, celebrating excellence in contemporary craft, Craft Council Gallery-59 Duckworth St 753-2749 (Opening reception Fri Jun 21 from 7pm to 9pm)
Annual Summer Show: Featuring new artworks by Iakov Afanassiev, Jack Botsford, Carolyne Honey Harrison, Bonnie Leyton, Rhonda Pelley, Toby Rabinwitz, and more, Leyton Gallery of Fine Art-6 Clift’s Baird’s Cove 722-7177 (Opening reception Sat Jun 22)
Art To Go: Exhibition/auction of 125 art pieces by Dominique Hurley in multiple locations, Ebb & Flow Boutique-166 Water; Whole Health-306 Water; The Natural Health Shop-16 Stavanger Dr; Shakti Yoka-Coaker’s Plaza; The Sprout-364 Duckworth (Ends Aug 1)
Expressions of Interest: Annual exhibition of art by current and retired MUN faculty and staff, from more than 30 different artists and in a variety of media, First Space Gallery-MUN QEII (Ends Aug 9)
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
Mary Pratt: A 50-year retrospective celebrating the work of one of Newfoundland’s most revered artists, The Rooms 757-8000
New Releases: New works from Richard Steele including “Calm Before The Storm”, “The Shinny Cup”, and “Hide ‘n Seek”, Richard Steele Gallery-63 Harvey Rd 754-6741
New Works: New pieces from George Horan and work from the estate of Anne Meredith Barry, Emma Butler Gallery-111 George Street West (Opening reception Sat Jun 15 from 2pm to 5pm; Ends Jun 29)
Printemps en France: Paris, Provence, and Annecy are the subjects of Peter Lewis’ latest exhibition of paintings, Peter Lewis Gallery-5 Church Hill 722-6009 (Fri Jun 7 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm)
Sanguine, Terres Brulées, et autres Angoisses: Maryse Arsenault’s printstallation questions hidden bloodlines in Acadian ancestry and investigates post-colonial ailments, Eastern Edge Gallery-72 Harbour Dr 739-1882 (Opens Sat Jun 15)
Shadows: Exhibition of work by Amanda Power examining the body in transition. Her images explore the time-based changes that the body experiences, Rogue Gallery/Eastern Edge-72 Harbour Dr 739-1882 (Opening reception Sat Jun 15 at 7pm)
Timelines: Exhibition of landscapes from painter Ron Bolt, Christina Parker Gallery-50 Water St 753-0580 (Opens Fri Jun 14) (Ends July 7)
The Hip Triptych: Group exhibition by Dominique Hurley, Lori Reddy, and Sama Salehian, The Sprout-364 Duckworth St 579-5485 (Opens Mon Jun 24)
Water, Water: A water-themed exhibition of June Walker-Wilson’s textured textile oil paintings, Ultramarine Fine Art Studio-100 Duckworth St (Ends Jun 29)
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Listings Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Wed, May 29, 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
Acoustic Blues: Mac Lake & Ryan Sheaves, Fat Cat Blues Bar
Carl Peters & Chris Ryan, Brimstone Public House
Dave White, 10pm, Green Sleeves Pub
Emily Locke, The Grapevine
Janet Cull with NightCull, Trapper John’s Pub
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
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Community
Biomedical Engineering Lecture: Stuart Gill leads a lecture titled “Medical Support for the International Space Station and Beyond”, Free, GEO Centre-175 Signal Hill Rd (Tue Jun 25 at 7pm)
Trivia Nights: Rose & Thistle on Tuesdays; Bitters on Thursdays at 8pm
Tots Program: Big fun for little people, The Rooms 757-8000 (Tuesdays at 10:30am)
Wishes Fulfilled (I Am Genie Foundation) Speaking event featuring Wayne Dyer, teaching the art of manifestation, $49-$199, Holy Heart Theatre 579-4424 (Tue Jun 25 at 7pm)
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On Display
Annual Members’ Exhibit: Juried exhibition of members’ work featuring a wide variety of media and techniques, celebrating excellence in contemporary craft, Craft Council Gallery-59 Duckworth St 753-2749 (Opening reception Fri Jun 21 from 7pm to 9pm)
Annual Summer Show: Featuring new artworks by Iakov Afanassiev, Jack Botsford, Carolyne Honey Harrison, Bonnie Leyton, Rhonda Pelley, Toby Rabinwitz, and more, Leyton Gallery of Fine Art-6 Clift’s Baird’s Cove 722-7177 (Opening reception Sat Jun 22)
Art To Go: Exhibition/auction of 125 art pieces by Dominique Hurley in multiple locations, Ebb & Flow Boutique-166 Water; Whole Health-306 Water; The Natural Health Shop-16 Stavanger Dr; Shakti Yoka-Coaker’s Plaza; The Sprout-364 Duckworth (Ends Aug 1)
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
Mary Pratt: A 50-year retrospective celebrating the work of one of Newfoundland’s most revered artists, The Rooms 757-8000
New Releases: New works from Richard Steele including “Calm Before The Storm”, “The Shinny Cup”, and “Hide ‘n Seek”, Richard Steele Gallery-63 Harvey Rd 754-6741
New Works: New pieces from George Horan and work from the estate of Anne Meredith Barry, Emma Butler Gallery-111 George Street West (Opening reception Sat Jun 15 from 2pm to 5pm; Ends Jun 29)
Printemps en France: Paris, Provence, and Annecy are the subjects of Peter Lewis’ latest exhibition of paintings, Peter Lewis Gallery-5 Church Hill 722-6009 (Fri Jun 7 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm)
Sanguine, Terres Brulées, et autres Angoisses: Maryse Arsenault’s printstallation questions hidden bloodlines in Acadian ancestry and investigates post-colonial ailments, Eastern Edge Gallery-72 Harbour Dr 739-1882 (Opens Sat Jun 15)
Shadows: Exhibition of work by Amanda Power examining the body in transition. Her images explore the time-based changes that the body experiences, Rogue Gallery/Eastern Edge-72 Harbour Dr 739-1882 (Opening reception Sat Jun 15 at 7pm)
Timelines: Exhibition of landscapes from painter Ron Bolt, Christina Parker Gallery-50 Water St 753-0580 (Opens Fri Jun 14) (Ends July 7)
The Hip Triptych: Group exhibition by Dominique Hurley, Lori Reddy, and Sama Salehian, The Sprout-364 Duckworth St 579-5485 (Opens Mon Jun 24)
Water, Water: A water-themed exhibition of June Walker-Wilson’s textured textile oil paintings, Ultramarine Fine Art Studio-100 Duckworth St (Ends Jun 29)
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Listings Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Wed, May 29, 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
Folk Night: Trad Session hosted by Danny Mills, 9pm, The Ship
Jason Lacour (2pm); Dave White (6:30pm), Damian Follett (10pm), Green Sleeves Pub
Open Mic Cabaret, 8:30pm, Fat Cat Blues Bar
Open Mic with Jeremy Dicks, Brimstone Public House
The Dark ‘N Dirtys (Mumford & Sons covers), Trapper John’s
The Great Casavant Organ: Bach to the 20th Century with David Drinkell, 1:15pm, free, Anglican Cathedral
The Hallidays, Martini Bar
Sting (new age/adult contemporary), $69.50-$124.40, Mile One
Wolfpack Wednesdays: Open mic/jam, 10pm, no cover, CBTGs
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Community
The Rooms: Free admission, 9 Bonaventure Ave 757-8000 (Wednesdays 6pm-9pm)
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Beatles…Back In The NFLD: Musical comedy revue featuring the beloved music of the world’s greatest band, starring Peter Halley, Shelley Neville, Sheila Williams, and Darrin Martin, $65, Masonic Temple-6 Cathedral St 579-3023 (Wed Jun 26 at 6:30pm)
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On Display
Annual Members’ Exhibit: Juried exhibition of members’ work featuring a wide variety of media and techniques, celebrating excellence in contemporary craft, Craft Council Gallery-59 Duckworth St 753-2749 (Opening reception Fri Jun 21 from 7pm to 9pm)
Annual Summer Show: Featuring new artworks by Iakov Afanassiev, Jack Botsford, Carolyne Honey Harrison, Bonnie Leyton, Rhonda Pelley, Toby Rabinwitz, and more, Leyton Gallery of Fine Art-6 Clift’s Baird’s Cove 722-7177 (Opening reception Sat Jun 22)
Art To Go: Exhibition/auction of 125 art pieces by Dominique Hurley in multiple locations, Ebb & Flow Boutique-166 Water; Whole Health-306 Water; The Natural Health Shop-16 Stavanger Dr; Shakti Yoka-Coaker’s Plaza; The Sprout-364 Duckworth (Ends Aug 1)
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
Mary Pratt: A 50-year retrospective celebrating the work of one of Newfoundland’s most revered artists, The Rooms 757-8000
New Releases: New works from Richard Steele including “Calm Before The Storm”, “The Shinny Cup”, and “Hide ‘n Seek”, Richard Steele Gallery-63 Harvey Rd 754-6741
New Works: New pieces from George Horan and work from the estate of Anne Meredith Barry, Emma Butler Gallery-111 George Street West (Opening reception Sat Jun 15 from 2pm to 5pm; Ends Jun 29)
Printemps en France: Paris, Provence, and Annecy are the subjects of Peter Lewis’ latest exhibition of paintings, Peter Lewis Gallery-5 Church Hill 722-6009 (Fri Jun 7 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm)
Sanguine, Terres Brulées, et autres Angoisses: Maryse Arsenault’s printstallation questions hidden bloodlines in Acadian ancestry and investigates post-colonial ailments, Eastern Edge Gallery-72 Harbour Dr 739-1882 (Opens Sat Jun 15)
Shadows: Exhibition of work by Amanda Power examining the body in transition. Her images explore the time-based changes that the body experiences, Rogue Gallery/Eastern Edge-72 Harbour Dr 739-1882 (Opening reception Sat Jun 15 at 7pm)
The Hip Triptych: Group exhibition by Dominique Hurley, Lori Reddy, and Sama Salehian, The Sprout-364 Duckworth St 579-5485 (Opens Mon Jun 24)
Timelines: Exhibition of landscapes from painter Ron Bolt, Christina Parker Gallery-50 Water St 753-0580 (Opens Fri Jun 14) (Ends July 7)
Water, Water: A water-themed exhibition of June Walker-Wilson’s textured textile oil paintings, Ultramarine Fine Art Studio-100 Duckworth St (Ends Jun 29)
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Listings Thursday, June 27, 2013
Wed, May 29, 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
Anthony McDonald, Brimstone Public House
Blacky O’Leary (6:30pm); Steve Davis (9pm), Kelly’s Pub
Canada Day Primer (Certified Thursdays) 4 Korners (Toronto Raptors’ DJ), Bassick, DJJO, Alligator, Dave Whitty, 10pm, $10, Sundance/Club One/George Street Beer Market
Carl Peters & Bob Taylor (8pm), Middle Tickle (10:30pm), Shamrock City Pub
Craig Young (solo acoustic) no cover, 9:30pm, Fat Cat Blues Bar
DeeJay JayCee, Turkey Joe’s
Evolution Thursday with DJ Code, 11pm, no cover, Club V
Fixed Concert Series: Sludge Bucket Jones, 7:30pm, $5, Fixed Coffee & Baking
Juniper Road, Tol’s Timeout Lounge
Justin Fancy, 7pm, George Street Beer Market
Karaoke, 10pm, Big Ben’s Pub
Mick Davis, 9:30pm, no cover, The Republic
Rob Cook (6:30pm); Unlisted (11pm), Green Sleeves Pub
Rob Cook, Trapper John’s
Steve Edwards, 10pm, Trapper John’s Pub
Stixx & Stones, Martini Bar
Tequila Thursday: Open Decks, Annexe
The Elizabeatans, Josh Bourden Trio, The Corroborators, The Levee
Zzach Nnash, The Grapevine
Community
Card Game/Soup & Chili Luncheon: $12, Wesley United Church-101 Patrick St 782-1689 (Thu Jun 27 at 12:30pm)
Lantern-Making Workshops: Learn how to make a lantern to be used in the 2013 Lantern Festival, free, Victoria Park Pool House (Mondays and Thursdays from 6:30pm to 9pm)
Trivia Nights: Rose & Thistle on Tuesdays; Bitters on Thursdays at 8pm
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On Stage
Beatles…Back In The NFLD: Musical comedy revue featuring the beloved music of the world’s greatest band, starring Peter Halley, Shelley Neville, Sheila Williams, and Darrin Martin, $65, Masonic Temple-6 Cathedral St 579-3023 (Wed Jun 26 / Thu Jun 27 / Fri Jun 28 / 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)
Uptown: Steve Dylan: Canadian Comedy Award winner, with Trevor Thompson, 193 Kenmount Rd 726-9857 (Thu Jun 27 to Sat Jun 29)
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On Display
Annual Members’ Exhibit: Juried exhibition of members’ work featuring a wide variety of media and techniques, celebrating excellence in contemporary craft, Craft Council Gallery-59 Duckworth St 753-2749 (Opening reception Fri Jun 21 from 7pm to 9pm)
Annual Summer Show: Featuring new artworks by Iakov Afanassiev, Jack Botsford, Carolyne Honey Harrison, Bonnie Leyton, Rhonda Pelley, Toby Rabinwitz, and more, Leyton Gallery of Fine Art-6 Clift’s Baird’s Cove 722-7177 (Opening reception Sat Jun 22)
Art To Go: Exhibition/auction of 125 art pieces by Dominique Hurley in multiple locations, Ebb & Flow Boutique-166 Water; Whole Health-306 Water; The Natural Health Shop-16 Stavanger Dr; Shakti Yoka-Coaker’s Plaza; The Sprout-364 Duckworth (Ends Aug 1)
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
Mary Pratt: A 50-year retrospective celebrating the work of one of Newfoundland’s most revered artists, The Rooms 757-8000
New Releases: New works from Richard Steele including “Calm Before The Storm”, “The Shinny Cup”, and “Hide ‘n Seek”, Richard Steele Gallery-63 Harvey Rd 754-6741
New Works: New pieces from George Horan and work from the estate of Anne Meredith Barry, Emma Butler Gallery-111 George Street West (Opening reception Sat Jun 15 from 2pm to 5pm; Ends Jun 29)
Printemps en France: Paris, Provence, and Annecy are the subjects of Peter Lewis’ latest exhibition of paintings, Peter Lewis Gallery-5 Church Hill 722-6009 (Fri Jun 7 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm)
Sanguine, Terres Brulées, et autres Angoisses: Maryse Arsenault’s printstallation questions hidden bloodlines in Acadian ancestry and investigates post-colonial ailments, Eastern Edge Gallery-72 Harbour Dr 739-1882 (Opens Sat Jun 15)
Shadows: Exhibition of work by Amanda Power examining the body in transition. Her images explore the time-based changes that the body experiences, Rogue Gallery/Eastern Edge-72 Harbour Dr 739-1882 (Opening reception Sat Jun 15 at 7pm)
Timelines: Exhibition of landscapes from painter Ron Bolt, Christina Parker Gallery-50 Water St 753-0580 (Opens Fri Jun 14) (Ends July 7)
The Hip Triptych: Group exhibition by Dominique Hurley, Lori Reddy, and Sama Salehian, The Sprout-364 Duckworth St 579-5485 (Opens Mon Jun 24)
Water, Water: A water-themed exhibition of June Walker-Wilson’s textured textile oil paintings, Ultramarine Fine Art Studio-100 Duckworth St (Ends Jun 29)
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Listings Friday, June 28, 2013
Wed, May 29, 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
Acoustic Middle Tickle (5:30pm); Barry Kenny, Glen Harvey & Greg Clarke (8:30pm), Shamrock City Pub
All Request: DJ RocketBoy, Lottie’s Place
Blacky O’Leary (6pm); Steve Davis (10pm), Kelly’s Pub
Dave White (12pm); Rob Cook (4pm); Damian Follett (8pm); Justin Fancy & John Dale (10pm), Green Sleeves Pub
DJ A-Read, Annexe
DJ Alligator, 11pm, $6, Club V
DJ Sanye West, Martini Bar-Downstairs
DJ Scrappy, Turkey Joe’s
Jeremy Dicks, 7pm, George St
Karaoke, 10pm, Georgetown Pub
Karaoke, 10pm, Karaoke Kops Party Bar
Linda Jaine Band, Fat Cat Blues Bar
Matty Rose, Trapper John’s
Mick Davis (rock), 10pm, no cover, Yellowbelly
Open Mic, 8:30pm, no cover, Second Cup-Stavanger Dr
Physical Graffiti, Jason Lacour, The Double Fistin’ Mamas, 10:30pm, Rock House
The Bedlam Beggars, The Novice Drivers, The Corroborators, pwyc, CBTGs
The Dark ‘n Dirtys (Mumford & Sons covers), Trapper John’s Pub
Stixx & Stones, Martini Bar
The Steve Edwards Band, Trapper John’s Pub
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Community
Mall Walkers Club (Seniors Resource Centre) Walk followed by refreshments and guest speaker. Transportation available, 737-2333 (Thu Jun 28)
VOWR Dance & Fundraiser: $10, Knights of Columbus Hall-St Clare Ave (Fri Jun 28 at 8:30pm)
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On Stage
Beatles…Back In The NFLD: Musical comedy revue featuring the beloved music of the world’s greatest band, starring Peter Halley, Shelley Neville, Sheila Williams, and Darrin Martin, $65, Masonic Temple-6 Cathedral St 579-3023 (Wed Jun 26 / Thu Jun 27 / Fri Jun 28 / Sat Jun 29 / doors open at 6:30pm)
Book Signing: Nancy & Laurel Keating sign copies of “Yaffle’s Journey”, free, Costco (Fri Jun 28 from 3pm to 5pm)
Ghosts of Signal Hill: An evening of ghost stories, historical tales, and strange adventures hosted by Lieutenant Ranslaer Schuyler, $10/$15, Queen’s Battery-Signal Hill (Every Friday & Saturday at 8pm)
Uptown: Steve Dylan: Canadian Comedy Award winner, with Trevor Thompson, 193 Kenmount Rd 726-9857 (Thu Jun 27 to Sat Jun 29)
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On Display
Annual Members’ Exhibit: Juried exhibition of members’ work featuring a wide variety of media and techniques, celebrating excellence in contemporary craft, Craft Council Gallery-59 Duckworth St 753-2749 (Opening reception Fri Jun 21 from 7pm to 9pm)
Annual Summer Show: Featuring new artworks by Iakov Afanassiev, Jack Botsford, Carolyne Honey Harrison, Bonnie Leyton, Rhonda Pelley, Toby Rabinwitz, and more, Leyton Gallery of Fine Art-6 Clift’s Baird’s Cove 722-7177 (Opening reception Sat Jun 22)
Art To Go: Exhibition/auction of 125 art pieces by Dominique Hurley in multiple locations, Ebb & Flow Boutique-166 Water; Whole Health-306 Water; The Natural Health Shop-16 Stavanger Dr; Shakti Yoka-Coaker’s Plaza; The Sprout-364 Duckworth (Ends Aug 1)
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
Mary Pratt: A 50-year retrospective celebrating the work of one of Newfoundland’s most revered artists, The Rooms 757-8000
New Releases: New works from Richard Steele including “Calm Before The Storm”, “The Shinny Cup”, and “Hide ‘n Seek”, Richard Steele Gallery-63 Harvey Rd 754-6741
New Works: New pieces from George Horan and work from the estate of Anne Meredith Barry, Emma Butler Gallery-111 George Street West (Opening reception Sat Jun 15 from 2pm to 5pm; Ends Jun 29)
Printemps en France: Paris, Provence, and Annecy are the subjects of Peter Lewis’ latest exhibition of paintings, Peter Lewis Gallery-5 Church Hill 722-6009 (Fri Jun 7 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm)
Sanguine, Terres Brulées, et autres Angoisses: Maryse Arsenault’s printstallation questions hidden bloodlines in Acadian ancestry and investigates post-colonial ailments, Eastern Edge Gallery-72 Harbour Dr 739-1882 (Opens Sat Jun 15)
Shadows: Exhibition of work by Amanda Power examining the body in transition. Her images explore the time-based changes that the body experiences, Rogue Gallery/Eastern Edge-72 Harbour Dr 739-1882 (Opening reception Sat Jun 15 at 7pm)
Timelines: Exhibition of landscapes from painter Ron Bolt, Christina Parker Gallery-50 Water St 753-0580 (Opens Fri Jun 14) (Ends July 7)
The Hip Triptych: Group exhibition by Dominique Hurley, Lori Reddy, and Sama Salehian, The Sprout-364 Duckworth St 579-5485 (Opens Mon Jun 24)
Water, Water: A water-themed exhibition of June Walker-Wilson’s textured textile oil paintings, Ultramarine Fine Art Studio-100 Duckworth St (Ends Jun 29)
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The Heat: In the time-honored 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. (Jun 28)
White House Down: When the White House is taken over by a group of militias, failed secret service applicant Channing Tatum must prove he’s a bad enough dude to rescue the first black president…Jamie Foxx. (Jun 28)
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Listings Saturday, Jun 29, 2013
Wed, May 29, 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
709, 9:30pm, $12, The Bella Vista
A Punk Rock Ninja Story: The Dead Peasants Revolt, The Undesirables, Uneeda, The Levee
All Request: DJ RocketBoy, Lottie’s Place
Bassick, Slim Macho, Steve Murray, Taner, Annexe
Blacky O’Leary (5:30pm); Steve Davis (9pm), Kelly’s Pub
Brothers In Stereo (acoustic), Fat Cat Blues Bar
Dave White (6:30pm); Justin Fancy Band (10:30pm), Green Sleeves Pub
DeeJay JayCee, Turkey Joe’s
DJ Sanye West, Martini Bar-Downstairs
Hugh Scott (5pm), Bob Taylor & Carl Peters (8pm), Shamrock City Pub
Johnny Am I Good, The Connexions, The Bedlam Beggars, 10pm, The Ship
Karaoke, 10pm, Georgetown Pub
Karaoke, 10pm, Karaoke Kops Party Bar
Maggie Meyer & Cara Lee Coleman, 10pm, no cover, Nautical Nellie’s
Monsterbator (Practice Moans For The Big Fire album release), Pervert Week, Derm Kean & An Incredible Woman, 11pm, $8, Distortion
No Doubt Tribute Band, Say It Ain’t Weezer, $7, CBTGs
Salty Saturdays with sk!ff, 11pm, $6, Club V
Selina (singer-songwriter), 8:30pm, no cover, Second Cup-Stavanger Dr
Stixx & Stones, Martini Bar
The Dark ‘n Dirtys (Mumford & Sons covers), Trapper John’s Pub
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Community
Drumming Circle Café: Instruments provided but participants welcome to bring their own, all ages, $5, Rocket Rm-272 Water St (Saturdays at 11:30am)
Pink Days In Bloom (Canadian Breast Cancer fundraiser) Featuring fun, food, flowers and friendship (Sat Jun 8 at Lester’s Farm-Brookfield Rd / Sat Jun 29 at RONA-Stavanger Dr / Sat Jul 29 & Sun Jun 30 at Murray’s Garden Centre-Portugal Cove Rd)
Salmon The Leaper: Discover the life cycle, hear a story of the Salmon People, and play a game about the journey to the ocean, Fluvarium-5 Nagle’s Pl (Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30pm; Ends Jun 23)
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)
Young Musician Open Mic: Hosted by Denielle Hann, Shamrock City Pub (Sundays at 2pm)
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On Stage
Ghosts of Signal Hill: An evening of ghost stories, historical tales, and strange adventures hosted by Lieutenant Ranslaer Schuyler, $10/$15, Queen’s Battery-Signal Hill (Every Friday & Saturday at 8pm)
Newfoundland Dreamgirls (Spirit of Newfoundland) A tribute to the lives and music of The Temptations, The Supremes, Martha and the Vandellas, Marvin Gaye, The Marvelettes, $64+ inc dinner & show, Masonic Temple-6 Cathedral St 579-3023 (Sat Jun 15 and Sat Jun 29 at 7pm)
Uptown: Steve Dylan: Canadian Comedy Award winner, with Trevor Thompson, 193 Kenmount Rd 726-9857 (Thu Jun 27 to Sat Jun 29)
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On Display
Annual Members’ Exhibit: Juried exhibition of members’ work featuring a wide variety of media and techniques, celebrating excellence in contemporary craft, Craft Council Gallery-59 Duckworth St 753-2749 (Opening reception Fri Jun 21 from 7pm to 9pm)
Annual Summer Show: Featuring new artworks by Iakov Afanassiev, Jack Botsford, Carolyne Honey Harrison, Bonnie Leyton, Rhonda Pelley, Toby Rabinwitz, and more, Leyton Gallery of Fine Art-6 Clift’s Baird’s Cove 722-7177 (Opening reception Sat Jun 22)
Art To Go: Exhibition/auction of 125 art pieces by Dominique Hurley in multiple locations, Ebb & Flow Boutique-166 Water; Whole Health-306 Water; The Natural Health Shop-16 Stavanger Dr; Shakti Yoka-Coaker’s Plaza; The Sprout-364 Duckworth (Ends Aug 1)
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
Mary Pratt: A 50-year retrospective celebrating the work of one of Newfoundland’s most revered artists, The Rooms 757-8000
New Releases: New works from Richard Steele including “Calm Before The Storm”, “The Shinny Cup”, and “Hide ‘n Seek”, Richard Steele Gallery-63 Harvey Rd 754-6741
New Works: New pieces from George Horan and work from the estate of Anne Meredith Barry, Emma Butler Gallery-111 George Street West (Opening reception Sat Jun 15 from 2pm to 5pm; Ends Jun 29)
Printemps en France: Paris, Provence, and Annecy are the subjects of Peter Lewis’ latest exhibition of paintings, Peter Lewis Gallery-5 Church Hill 722-6009 (Fri Jun 7 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm)
Sanguine, Terres Brulées, et autres Angoisses: Maryse Arsenault’s printstallation questions hidden bloodlines in Acadian ancestry and investigates post-colonial ailments, Eastern Edge Gallery-72 Harbour Dr 739-1882 (Opens Sat Jun 15)
Shadows: Exhibition of work by Amanda Power examining the body in transition. Her images explore the time-based changes that the body experiences, Rogue Gallery/Eastern Edge-72 Harbour Dr 739-1882 (Opening reception Sat Jun 15 at 7pm)
The Hip Triptych: Group exhibition by Dominique Hurley, Lori Reddy, and Sama Salehian, The Sprout-364 Duckworth St 579-5485 (Opens Mon Jun 24)
Timelines: Exhibition of landscapes from painter Ron Bolt, Christina Parker Gallery-50 Water St 753-0580 (Opens Fri Jun 14) (Ends July 7)
Water, Water: A water-themed exhibition of June Walker-Wilson’s textured textile oil paintings, Ultramarine Fine Art Studio-100 Duckworth St (Ends Jun 29)
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Listings Sunday, June 30, 2013
Wed, May 29, 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
Anthony McDonald (12pm); Arthur O’Brien & Fred Jorgensen (4:30); Bob Taylor & Carl Peters (7pm); Damian Follett (11pm), Green Sleeves Pub
Blackie O’Leary, 7pm, Kelly’s Pub
Canada’s Big Birthday Bash: The Navigators, $18+, George Street
Chris Hennessey (7pm), Arthur & Fred (10:30pm), Shamrock City Pub
Dave Whitty, Trapper John’s Pub
Jeremy Dicks, Brimstone Public House
Minus A Lung (CD fundraiser), Winterhearth, DPR, Hillary Freake, 9pm, $5, CBTGs
Open Jam: With host Stevie Dawn, 9:30pm, Fat Cat Blues Bar
Sabrina Jalees, Masonic Temple
The Wire, 10pm, Brimstone Public House
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)
Knit Wits: Bring your knitting or crochet to share a cup of tea and get some help with tough projects, free, Anna Templeton Centre-278 Duckworth St (Sun Jun 30 at 7pm)
Lantern Builders’ Union Local 709: Special workshop time for the construction of large lanterns and other Lantern Fest special projects, free, Victoria Park Pool House (Sundays from 2pm to 5pm)
Pink Days In Bloom (Canadian Breast Cancer fundraiser) Featuring fun, food, flowers and friendship (Sat Jun 8 at Lester’s Farm-Brookfield Rd / Sat Jun 29 at RONA-Stavanger Dr / Sat Jul 29 & Sun Jun 30 at Murray’s Garden Centre-Portugal Cove Rd)
Salmon The Leaper: Discover the life cycle, hear a story of the Salmon People, and play a game about the journey to the ocean, Fluvarium-5 Nagle’s Pl (Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30pm; Ends Jun 23)
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On Stage
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
Annual Members’ Exhibit: Juried exhibition of members’ work featuring a wide variety of media and techniques, celebrating excellence in contemporary craft, Craft Council Gallery-59 Duckworth St 753-2749 (Opening reception Fri Jun 21 from 7pm to 9pm)
Annual Summer Show: Featuring new artworks by Iakov Afanassiev, Jack Botsford, Carolyne Honey Harrison, Bonnie Leyton, Rhonda Pelley, Toby Rabinwitz, and more, Leyton Gallery of Fine Art-6 Clift’s Baird’s Cove 722-7177 (Opening reception Sat Jun 22)
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
Mary Pratt: A 50-year retrospective celebrating the work of one of Newfoundland’s most revered artists, The Rooms 757-8000
New Releases: New works from Richard Steele including “Calm Before The Storm”, “The Shinny Cup”, and “Hide ‘n Seek”, Richard Steele Gallery-63 Harvey Rd 754-6741
Printemps en France: Paris, Provence, and Annecy are the subjects of Peter Lewis’ latest exhibition of paintings, Peter Lewis Gallery-5 Church Hill 722-6009 (Fri Jun 7 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm)
Sanguine, Terres Brulées, et autres Angoisses: Maryse Arsenault’s printstallation questions hidden bloodlines in Acadian ancestry and investigates post-colonial ailments, Eastern Edge Gallery-72 Harbour Dr 739-1882 (Opens Sat Jun 15)
Shadows: Exhibition of work by Amanda Power examining the body in transition. Her images explore the time-based changes that the body experiences, Rogue Gallery/Eastern Edge-72 Harbour Dr 739-1882 (Opening reception Sat Jun 15 at 7pm)
The Hip Triptych: Group exhibition by Dominique Hurley, Lori Reddy, and Sama Salehian, The Sprout-364 Duckworth St 579-5485 (Opens Mon Jun 24)
Timelines: Exhibition of landscapes from painter Ron Bolt, Christina Parker Gallery-50 Water St 753-0580 (Opens Fri Jun 14) (Ends July 7)
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Wed, May 29, 2013
Nathan Downey