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Listings Saturday, May 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
All Request: DJ RocketBoy, Lottie’s Place
BassicK: Slim Mach, Steve Murray & Taner Churchill (up-tempo tekfunk), 9pm, Annexe
Blacky O’Leary (5:30pm); Steve Davis (9pm), Kelly’s Pub
Dave White (6:30pm), Justin Fancy, Johnny Dale & Chris Ryan (10:30pm), Green Sleeves Pub
Dance Mix Dance Party feat. DJ Paul Bunyan, McMaster BeeBop, 10pm, The Levee
DeeJay JayCee, Turkey Joe’s
DJ Colin, Annexe
DJ Electro, 2am, Liquid
DJ Fabian, 11pm, Velvet
Hugh Scott (5pm), Bob Taylor & Carl Peters (8pm), Shamrock City Pub
DJ J-Oh, Dusk Ultra Lounge
Karaoke, 10pm, Georgetown Pub
Karaoke, 10pm, Karaoke Kops Party Bar
Mick Davis & His Skinny Jims (‘50s rock and roll), no cover, Nautical Nellie’s
Mother Pearl, Trapper John’s Pub
Practical Academics, J Frost (hip hop), The Rit, An Orphans Inventory (hip hop), Excentrik, 9pm, $6, CBTGs
Salty Saturdays with Sk!ff, 11pm, Club V
Sound Receiver, Jason March (folk), 8:30pm, no cover, Second Cup
That 70s Tribute, 9:30pm, Rock House
The Insiders, Club One
Tony Miller (acoustic/one man band), 10pm, Player’s Cue
VIREO Steals Your Girlfriend: VIREO, Double Fistin’ Mamas, Where’s The Trigger, $5/free for ladies, 11pm, The Ship
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Community
Arts & The City 3: Roundtable discussion inviting stakeholders in the arts community to discuss ideas in arts development, free but must register, Foran/Greene Room-City Hall 576-2563 (Fri May 24 from 5pm to 7pm / Sat May 25 from 9am to 4pm)
Drumming Circle Café: Instruments provided but participants welcome to bring their own, all ages, $5, Rocket Room-272 Water St (Saturdays at 11:30am)
Keynote Address (Can Uni Queer Services Conference) Eli Clare gives a lecture titled “Resisting Shame, Making Our Bodies Home”, by donation, MUN-Bruneau Lecture Theatre (Thu May 2 at 7:30pm)
May Flowers: Discover how plants and animals work together in nature, Fluvarium-5 Nagle’s Pl 754-3474 (Saturdays and Sundays in May at 1:30pm)
Plant Showcase: Self-guided tour to see what’s available for the 2013 season, free, Murray’s Garden Centre-1525 Portugal Cove Rd 895-2800 (Sat May 25 from 9am to 6pm and Sun May 26 from 11am to 5pm)
Positive Thinkers’ Breakfast: Dominique Hurley will lead a presentation entitled “Living an Inspired Life: Listening to Your Higher Self and Moving into Action”, $15/$18, Hotel Mount Pear-7 Park Ave (Sat May 25)
Spring Flower Show: Members of the NL Horticultural Society welcome spring with a display of flowers, free, MUN Botanical Garden-306 Mount Scio Rd 864-8590 (Sat May 25 from 12pm to 5pm and Sun May 26 from 10am to 4pm)
Take Pride Take Action (St John’s Clean & Beautiful) Annual community clean-up of St John’s. Free garbage bags, prizes, and garbage pick-ups, 570-0350 (Starts Wed May 15) (Ends Jun 15)
Victorian Order of Nurses Flea Market: Proceeds go to support VON charitable programs like Meals on Wheels, $1, Masonic Park Hall-Mt Carson Ave (Sat May 25 from 9am to 11:30am)
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)
Waterford River Cleanup Blitz: Residents, businesses and community groups are invited to clean up the Waterford River up- and downstream from the Commonwealth Ave bridge, free but must register, Mount Pearl City Hall-3 Centennial St (Sat May 25 from 10am to 12pm)
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On Stage
4Play (C2C Theatre) 10th-anniversary celebration featuring the work of four writers, four directors, 8 actors, and 24 hours, totalling four new short pieces, $15/$20/$24, LSPU Hall-3 Victoria St 753-4531 (Sat May 25 at 8pm)
709 Derby Girls Season Opener: The Red Venom Vixens battle The Neversweets, with both teams debuting new rosters, $10/$15, The Glacier Arena-45 Olympic Dr (Sat May 25 at 7pm)
Book Signing: Illustrator Rochelle Baker signs copies of her latest book “The Birchy Maid”, free, Costco (Sat May 25 from 3pm to 5pm)
Toopy and Binoo and the Marshmallow Moon: Theatrical production based on the bestselling children’s books by Dominique Jolin, $40/$35, Mile One Centre (Sat May 25 at 1pm /4pm / 7pm & Sun May 26 at 1pm)
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On Display
Annual Members’ Show: Featuring new works for sale by Scott Goudie, Lori Doody, Audrey Feltham, Cathy Driedzic, and more, St. Michael’s Printshop-72 Harbour Dr 754-2931 (Opening reception Sat May 18 from 1pm to 3pm)
Celebrating Colour: The gallery is celebrating 10 years in May, featuring a wide range of artworks, Leyton Gallery of Fine Art-6 Clift’s Bairds Cove 722-7177 (Opening reception Sat May 11 from 12pm to 5pm)
Circles of Confusion: A generative image- and sound-based cinema installation and performative work by Alberta artist Kyle Whitehead, Eastern Edge Gallery-72 Harbour Dr 739-1882
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
Lighthouses of Newfoundland and Labrador — Past and Present: An exhibit of 44 rugs created by The Rug Hooking Guild of Newfoundland and Labrador, free, Arts & Culture Centre (Ends Sat May 25)
Mary Pratt: 50-year retrospective of the renowned NL artist. Pratt’s paintings focus on light reflecting on the surfaces of everyday objects in her home, The Rooms 757-8000 (Opening reception Fri May 10 at 7:30pm)
New Releases: New works from Richard Steele including “Calm Before The Storm”, “The Shinny Cup”, and “Hide and Seek”, Richard Steele Gallery-63 Harvey Rd 754-6741
New Releases: New landscapes by Natalia Charapova, George Horan, and other gallery artists, Red Ochre Gallery-96 Duckworth St 726-6422
New Works & Oil Paintings: New artwork by June Walker-Wilson, Ultramarine Fine Art Studio-100 Duckworth St
Out of the Woods and In the Garden: Group exhibition exploring objects inspired by the woods and garden, for indoors and out, Craft Council Main Gallery-59 Duckworth St 753-2749 (Opening reception Sat May 4 from 2pm to 4pm)
Photography Exhibition: Exhibition of photos from the Rock Can Roll 2009 festival by tristin_n_g photography, Hava Java-258 Water St 753-5282 (Ends Mon May 27)
Rise & Shine: Solo exhibition of work by Dominique Hurley, featuring mixed-media paintings in vibrant colours, texture, movement, and spiritual symbolism, MUN Botanical Garden Gallery-306 Mount Scio Rd 864-8590 (Opening reception Thu May 2 from 5pm to 7pm; Ends Sun May 25)
The Kiss: Jeweller Jessica Butler uses the technique of scrimshaw with contemporary images of the kiss on antler and tagua nut, Craft Council Gallery-59 Duckworth St 753-2749 (Opening reception Sat May 4 from 2pm to 4pm)
The Roaring Twenties — Heels, Hemlines and High Spirits: The post-war era infused society and fashion with an energetic modernity. Exhibition of the wardrobe and widening horizons of the “new woman”, especially in footwear, The Rooms 757-8000 (Opening Sat May 25)
Tracing Terra Nova: Exhibition of landscapes by artist John Hartman, Christina Parker Gallery-50 Water St 753-0580 (Ends Sat May 25)
Treedom: Solo exhibition by energism artist Dominique Hurley focusing on trees as a universal symbol of spiritual growth expressed through acrylic-based mixed media, Eastern Edge’s Rogue Gallery-72 Harbour Dr 739-1882 (Opens Sat May 18; Artist talk Sun May 25 from 2pm to 4pm)
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, May 26, 2013
Tue, Apr 30, 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
20th-Anniversary Concert: Quintessential Vocal Ensemble, plus cellist Nathan Cook and Holy Heart Chamber Choir, 7:30pm, $20/$18, Cochrane Street United Church
Blacky O’Leary, 7pm, Kelly’s Pub
Chad Murphy, Brimstone Public House
Chris Hennessey (7pm), Arthur & Fred (10:30pm), Shamrock City Pub
Damian Follett, 11pm, Green Sleeves Pub
Les Ms. Choir, Holy Heart of Mary Alumnae Choir, 7:30pm, $20, St. Andrew’s Church
Open Jam, The Levee
Open Mic/Vegan Potluck, Board Games, 9pm, no cover, CBTGs
Traditional Session: With Fergus Brown-O’Byrne & Danny Mills, 3pm, O’Reilly’s Pub
Wesley United Church Choir, 6:50pm, Wesley United Church
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Community
Children’s Read-Along: Songs and stories with Debbie Hanlon, 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 Festival special projects, free, Victoria Park Pool House http://lanternfest.ca (Sundays from 2pm to 5pm)
Le Café Français: French speakers and francophiles to meet up and chat. Look for the small Quebecois flag, Atlantic Pace (Sundays at 3pm)
May Flowers: Discover how plants and animals work together in nature, Fluvarium-5 Nagle’s Pl 754-3474 (Saturdays and Sundays in May at 1:30pm)
Plant Showcase: Self-guided tour to see what’s available for the 2013 season, free, Murray’s Garden Centre-1525 Portugal Cove Rd 895-2800 (Sat May 25 from 9am to 6pm and Sun May 26 from 11am to 5pm)
Signs of Spring: Ducklings have appeared on Oxen Pond, flowers are blooming, and birds are singing. Check out the Botanical Garden’s annual spring family program, with crafts, stories, nature hikes, and duck-feeding excursions throughout the day, free admission for kids, 306 Mount Scio Rd 864-8590 (Sun May 26 from 10am to 4pm)
Spring Flower Show: Members of the NL Horticultural Society welcome spring with a display of flowers, free, MUN Botanical Garden-306 Mount Scio Rd 864-8590 (Sat May 25 from 12pm to 5pm and Sun May 26 from 10am to 4pm)
Take Pride Take Action (St John’s Clean & Beautiful) Annual community clean-up of St John’s. Free garbage bags, prizes, and garbage pick-ups, 570-0350 (Starts Wed May 15) (Ends Jun 15)
Walk for Memories: Fundraising and awareness event hosted by the NL Alzheimer Society in honour or memory of loved ones who have lived with the disease, Kenny’s Pond 1-877-776-0608 (Sun May 26 at 2pm)
Young Musician Open Mic: Hosted by Denielle Hann, Shamrock City Pub (Sundays at 2pm)
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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)
Toopy and Binoo and the Marshmallow Moon: Theatrical production based on the bestselling children’s books by Dominique Jolin, $40/$35, Mile One Centre (Sat May 25 at 1pm /4pm / 7pm & Sun May 26 at 1pm)
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On Display
Annual Members’ Show: Featuring new works for sale by Scott Goudie, Lori Doody, Audrey Feltham, Cathy Driedzic, and more, St. Michael’s Printshop-72 Harbour Dr 754-2931 (Opening reception Sat May 18 from 1pm to 3pm)
Celebrating Colour: The gallery is celebrating 10 years in May, featuring a wide range of artworks, Leyton Gallery of Fine Art-6 Clift’s Bairds Cove 722-7177 (Opening reception Sat May 11 from 12pm to 5pm)
Circles of Confusion: A generative image- and sound-based cinema installation and performative work by Alberta artist Kyle Whitehead, Eastern Edge Gallery-72 Harbour Dr 739-1882
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: 50-year retrospective of the renowned NL artist. Pratt’s paintings focus on light reflecting on the surfaces of everyday objects in her home, The Rooms 757-8000 (Opening reception Fri May 10 at 7:30pm)
New Releases: New works from Richard Steele including “Calm Before The Storm”, “The Shinny Cup”, and “Hide and Seek”, Richard Steele Gallery-63 Harvey Rd 754-6741
New Releases: New landscapes by Natalia Charapova, George Horan, and other gallery artists, Red Ochre Gallery-96 Duckworth St 726-6422
New Works & Oil Paintings: New artwork by June Walker-Wilson, Ultramarine Fine Art Studio-100 Duckworth St
Out of the Woods and In the Garden: Group exhibition exploring objects inspired by the woods and garden, for indoors and out, Craft Council Main Gallery-59 Duckworth St 753-2749 (Opening reception Sat May 4 from 2pm to 4pm)
Photography Exhibition: Exhibition of photos from the Rock Can Roll 2009 festival by tristin_n_g photography, Hava Java-258 Water St 753-5282 (Ends Mon May 27)
The Kiss: Jeweller Jessica Butler uses the technique of scrimshaw with contemporary images of the kiss on antler and tagua nut, Craft Council Gallery-59 Duckworth St 753-2749 (Opening reception Sat May 4 from 2pm to 4pm)
The Roaring Twenties — Heels, Hemlines and High Spirits: The post-war era infused society and fashion with an energetic modernity. Exhibition of the wardrobe and widening horizons of the “new woman”, especially in footwear, The Rooms 757-8000 (Opening Sat May 25)
Treedom: Solo exhibition by energism artist Dominique Hurley focusing on trees as a universal symbol of spiritual growth expressed through acrylic-based mixed media, Eastern Edge’s Rogue Gallery-72 Harbour Dr 739-1882 (Opens Sat May 18; Artist talk Sun May 25 from 2pm to 4pm)
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, May 27, 2013
Tue, Apr 30, 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); Anthony McDonald & Ronnie Power (10:30pm), Shamrock City Pub
Justin Fancy, Brimstone Public House
Open Mic: Hosted by MusicNL, The Ship
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Community
Botanical Garden Annual General Meeting: Featuring light refreshments and a presentation by Dave Lane, free, 306 Mount Scio Rd (Mon May 27 at 7pm)
Public Lantern-Making Workshops: Learn how to make a lantern to be used in the 2013 Lantern Festival, free, Victoria Park Pool House (Mon May 27 & Thu May 30 from 6:30pm to 9pm)
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)
Take Pride Take Action (St John’s Clean & Beautiful) Annual community clean-up of St John’s. Free garbage bags, prizes, and garbage pick-ups, 570-0350 (Starts Wed May 15) (Ends Jun 15)
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On Display
Annual Members’ Show: Featuring new works for sale by Scott Goudie, Lori Doody, Audrey Feltham, Cathy Driedzic, and more, St. Michael’s Printshop-72 Harbour Dr 754-2931 (Opening reception Sat May 18 from 1pm to 3pm)
Celebrating Colour: The gallery is celebrating 10 years in May, featuring a wide range of artworks, Leyton Gallery of Fine Art-6 Clift’s Bairds Cove 722-7177 (Opening reception Sat May 11 from 12pm to 5pm)
Circles of Confusion: A generative image- and sound-based cinema installation and performative work by Alberta artist Kyle Whitehead, Eastern Edge Gallery-72 Harbour Dr 739-1882
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: 50-year retrospective of the renowned NL artist. Pratt’s paintings focus on light reflecting on the surfaces of everyday objects in her home, The Rooms 757-8000 (Opening reception Fri May 10 at 7:30pm)
New Releases: New works from Richard Steele including “Calm Before The Storm”, “The Shinny Cup”, and “Hide and Seek”, Richard Steele Gallery-63 Harvey Rd 754-6741
New Releases: New landscapes by Natalia Charapova, George Horan, and other gallery artists, Red Ochre Gallery-96 Duckworth St 726-6422
New Works & Oil Paintings: New artwork by June Walker-Wilson, Ultramarine Fine Art Studio-100 Duckworth St
Out of the Woods and In the Garden: Group exhibition exploring objects inspired by the woods and garden, for indoors and out, Craft Council Main Gallery-59 Duckworth St 753-2749 (Opening reception Sat May 4 from 2pm to 4pm)
The Kiss: Jeweller Jessica Butler uses the technique of scrimshaw with contemporary images of the kiss on antler and tagua nut, Craft Council Gallery-59 Duckworth St 753-2749 (Opening reception Sat May 4 from 2pm to 4pm)
The Roaring Twenties — Heels, Hemlines and High Spirits: The post-war era infused society and fashion with an energetic modernity. Exhibition of the wardrobe and widening horizons of the “new woman”, especially in footwear, The Rooms 757-8000 (Opening Sat May 25)
Treedom: Solo exhibition by energism artist Dominique Hurley focusing on trees as a universal symbol of spiritual growth expressed through acrylic-based mixed media, Eastern Edge’s Rogue Gallery-72 Harbour Dr 739-1882 (Opens Sat May 18; Artist talk Sun May 25 from 2pm to 4pm)
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, May 28, 2013
Tue, Apr 30, 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
Dave White, 10pm, Green Sleeves Pub
Kevin Evans & Darryl Power (7pm), Connemara (10:30pm), Shamrock City Pub
Oh Hay Tuesdays: Danielle Trouble and friends, 10pm, no cover, CBTGs
Open Mic, 10pm, Grumpy Stump Pub
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)
Future By Design: Webcast panel discussion exploring the relationship between information and design, College of the North Atlantic-153 Ridge Rd (Tue May 28 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm)
Little Toot Tuesdays: Crafts, stories and games, Railway Coastal Museum-495 Water St (Tuesdays in May at 1pm)
NAACAP AGM: The Northeast Atlantic Coastal Action Program is hosting its annual meeting to tackle issues pertaining to the watershed and coastal areas, free/all welcome, Elks Club-Carpasian Rd (Tue May 28 at 7pm)
Take Pride Take Action (St John’s Clean & Beautiful) Annual community clean-up of St John’s. Free garbage bags, prizes, and garbage pick-ups, 570-0350 (Starts Wed May 15) (Ends Jun 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
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Book Reading: Marjorie Doyle, author of “A Doyle Reader: Writings From Home and Away” and Marshall Godwin, author of “The Mark of Time” will read from their works, The Ship-265 Duckworth St (Tue May 28 at 7:30pm)
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On Display
Annual Members’ Show: Featuring new works for sale by Scott Goudie, Lori Doody, Audrey Feltham, Cathy Driedzic, and more, St. Michael’s Printshop-72 Harbour Dr 754-2931 (Opening reception Sat May 18 from 1pm to 3pm)
Celebrating Colour: The gallery is celebrating 10 years in May, featuring a wide range of artworks, Leyton Gallery of Fine Art-6 Clift’s Bairds Cove 722-7177 (Opening reception Sat May 11 from 12pm to 5pm)
Circles of Confusion: A generative image- and sound-based cinema installation and performative work by Alberta artist Kyle Whitehead, Eastern Edge Gallery-72 Harbour Dr 739-1882
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
New Releases: New works from Richard Steele including “Calm Before The Storm”, “The Shinny Cup”, and “Hide and Seek”, Richard Steele Gallery-63 Harvey Rd 754-6741
New Releases: New landscapes by Natalia Charapova, George Horan, and other gallery artists, Red Ochre Gallery-96 Duckworth St 726-6422
New Works & Oil Paintings: New artwork by June Walker-Wilson, Ultramarine Fine Art Studio-100 Duckworth St
Out of the Woods and In the Garden: Group exhibition exploring objects inspired by the woods and garden, for indoors and out, Craft Council Main Gallery-59 Duckworth St 753-2749 (Opening reception Sat May 4 from 2pm to 4pm)
The Kiss: Jeweller Jessica Butler uses the technique of scrimshaw with contemporary images of the kiss on antler and tagua nut, Craft Council Gallery-59 Duckworth St 753-2749 (Opening reception Sat May 4 from 2pm to 4pm)
The Roaring Twenties — Heels, Hemlines and High Spirits: The post-war era infused society and fashion with an energetic modernity. Exhibition of the wardrobe and widening horizons of the “new woman”, especially in footwear, The Rooms 757-8000 (Opening Sat May 25)
Treedom: Solo exhibition by energism artist Dominique Hurley focusing on trees as a universal symbol of spiritual growth expressed through acrylic-based mixed media, Eastern Edge’s Rogue Gallery-72 Harbour Dr 739-1882 (Opens Sat May 18; Artist talk Sun May 25 from 2pm to 4pm)
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, May 29, 2013
Tue, Apr 30, 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
Dave White (6:30pm); Damian Follett (10pm), Green Sleeves Pub
Folk Night: Trad Session hosted by Stan Pickett, 9pm, The Ship
Jeremy Dicks, Brimstone Public House
The Great Casavant Organ: Bach to the 20th Century with David Drinkell, 1:15pm, free, Anglican Cathedral
Traditional Session featuring Stan Pickett, 9pm, The Ship
Wolfpack Wednesdays: Open mic/jam, 10pm, no cover, CBTGs
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Community
Take Pride Take Action (St John’s Clean & Beautiful) Annual community clean-up of St John’s. Free garbage bags, prizes, and garbage pick-ups, 570-0350 (Starts Wed May 15) (Ends Jun 15)
The Rooms: Free admission, 9 Bonaventure Ave 757-8000 (Wednesdays 6pm-9pm)
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On Stage
7 New Plays by 7 New Playwrights (Words in Edgewise) Playwright Robert Chafe hosts an evening of fresh new plays created in his Advanced Playwriting course at MUN, featuring the work of Jon Aylward, Emily Bridger, Jana Gillis, Morgan Murray, Gary Newhook, Melanie Oates, and Issa Russell, pwyc, Eastern Edge Gallery-72 Harbour Dr (Wed May 29 at 8pm)
Rum & Vodka (GraveYard Shift Prod) A one-man tragicomedy by Conor McPherson following a hopeless alcoholic played by Darren Ivany through a drunken weekend after a breakdown at work, directed by Aiden Flynn, $20/$22/$25, Barbara Barrett Theatre-Arts & Culture (Wed May 29 to Fri May 31 at 7pm)
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On Display
Annual Members’ Show: Featuring new works for sale by Scott Goudie, Lori Doody, Audrey Feltham, Cathy Driedzic, and more, St. Michael’s Printshop-72 Harbour Dr 754-2931 (Opening reception Sat May 18 from 1pm to 3pm)
Celebrating Colour: The gallery is celebrating 10 years in May, featuring a wide range of artworks, Leyton Gallery of Fine Art-6 Clift’s Bairds Cove 722-7177 (Opening reception Sat May 11 from 12pm to 5pm)
Circles of Confusion: A generative image- and sound-based cinema installation and performative work by Alberta artist Kyle Whitehead, Eastern Edge Gallery-72 Harbour Dr 739-1882
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: 50-year retrospective of the renowned NL artist. Pratt’s paintings focus on light reflecting on the surfaces of everyday objects in her home, The Rooms 757-8000 (Opening reception Fri May 10 at 7:30pm)
New Releases: New works from Richard Steele including “Calm Before The Storm”, “The Shinny Cup”, and “Hide and Seek”, Richard Steele Gallery-63 Harvey Rd 754-6741
New Releases: New landscapes by Natalia Charapova, George Horan, and other gallery artists, Red Ochre Gallery-96 Duckworth St 726-6422
New Works & Oil Paintings: New artwork by June Walker-Wilson, Ultramarine Fine Art Studio-100 Duckworth St
Out of the Woods and In the Garden: Group exhibition exploring objects inspired by the woods and garden, for indoors and out, Craft Council Main Gallery-59 Duckworth St 753-2749 (Opening reception Sat May 4 from 2pm to 4pm)
The Kiss: Jeweller Jessica Butler uses the technique of scrimshaw with contemporary images of the kiss on antler and tagua nut, Craft Council Gallery-59 Duckworth St 753-2749 (Opening reception Sat May 4 from 2pm to 4pm)
The Roaring Twenties — Heels, Hemlines and High Spirits: The post-war era infused society and fashion with an energetic modernity. Exhibition of the wardrobe and widening horizons of the “new woman”, especially in footwear, The Rooms 757-8000 (Opening Sat May 25)
Treedom: Solo exhibition by energism artist Dominique Hurley focusing on trees as a universal symbol of spiritual growth expressed through acrylic-based mixed media, Eastern Edge’s Rogue Gallery-72 Harbour Dr 739-1882 (Opens Sat May 18; Artist talk Sun May 25 from 2pm to 4pm)
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, May 30, 2013
Tue, Apr 30, 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, 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
Chris Picco (The Beach CD release), Sherry Ryan, Craig Young, 8pm, $10, Fat Cat Blues Bar
Chad Murphy & Chris Ryan, Brimstone Public House
DeeJay JayCee, Turkey Joe’s
DJ Code, 11pm, Club V
Gianna Lauren, 7:30pm, $8, Fixed
Jason Lacour (6:30pm); Dave White & Carl Peters (11pm), Green Sleeves Pub
Karaoke, 10pm, Big Ben’s Pub
Mick Davis (rock), free, Republic
Open Decks, Annexe
PotemTole (moombahsoul, nu-disco), no cover, The Grapevine
Tear It Up Thursdays: Open Mic & Showcases, 8pm, Krugers Bar-Kelligrews
The Skylarks (instrumental ska/reggae), The Levee
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Community
Happy City AGM: Happy City will elect its new board of directors, plus the debut of the “My Happy City Is” campaign will occur that night, free, Rocket Room-272 Water St (Thu May 30 at 7pm)
Leukemia Therapy Lecture: Dr. Kevin Curran on “Adoptive T-Cell Therapy: How Your Immune System Can Cure Cancer”, free, GEO Centre-175 Signal Hill Rd (Thu May 30 at 6:30pm)
Public Lantern-Making Workshops: Learn how to make a lantern to be used in the 2013 Lantern Festival, free, Victoria Park Pool House (Mon May 27 & Thu May 30 from 6:30pm to 9pm)
Take Pride Take Action (St John’s Clean & Beautiful) Annual community clean-up of St John’s. Free garbage bags, prizes, and garbage pick-ups, 570-0350 (Starts Wed May 15) (Ends Jun 15)
Trivia Nights: Rose & Thistle on Tuesdays; Bitters on Thursdays at 8pm
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On Stage
Avenue Q (Best Kind Prod) Story of a group of 20-somethings making their way in the big city, trying to find jobs, dates, and their ever-elusive purpose in life, all told by puppets, directed by Timothy Matson, $27, LSPU Hall-3 Victoria St (Thu May 30 to Sun Jun 2 at 7:30pm; matinee performances Sat Jun 1 and Sun Jun 2 at 2pm)
Rum & Vodka (GraveYard Shift Prod) A one-man tragicomedy by Conor McPherson following a hopeless alcoholic played by Darren Ivany through a drunken weekend after a breakdown at work, directed by Aiden Flynn, $20/$22/$25, Barbara Barrett Theatre-Arts & Culture (Wed May 29 to Fri May 31 at 7pm)
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’ Show: Featuring new works for sale by Scott Goudie, Lori Doody, Audrey Feltham, Cathy Driedzic, and more, St. Michael’s Printshop-72 Harbour Dr 754-2931 (Opening reception Sat May 18 from 1pm to 3pm)
Celebrating Colour: The gallery is celebrating 10 years in May, featuring a wide range of artworks, Leyton Gallery of Fine Art-6 Clift’s Bairds Cove 722-7177 (Opening reception Sat May 11 from 12pm to 5pm)
Circles of Confusion: A generative image- and sound-based cinema installation and performative work by Alberta artist Kyle Whitehead, Eastern Edge Gallery-72 Harbour Dr 739-1882
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: 50-year retrospective of the renowned NL artist. Pratt’s paintings focus on light reflecting on the surfaces of everyday objects in her home, The Rooms 757-8000 (Opening reception Fri May 10 at 7:30pm)
New Releases: New works from Richard Steele including “Calm Before The Storm”, “The Shinny Cup”, and “Hide and Seek”, Richard Steele Gallery-63 Harvey Rd 754-6741
New Releases: New landscapes by Natalia Charapova, George Horan, and other gallery artists, Red Ochre Gallery-96 Duckworth St 726-6422
New Works & Oil Paintings: New artwork by June Walker-Wilson, Ultramarine Fine Art Studio-100 Duckworth St
Out of the Woods and In the Garden: Group exhibition exploring objects inspired by the woods and garden, for indoors and out, Craft Council Main Gallery-59 Duckworth St 753-2749 (Opening reception Sat May 4 from 2pm to 4pm)
The Kiss: Jeweller Jessica Butler uses the technique of scrimshaw with contemporary images of the kiss on antler and tagua nut, Craft Council Gallery-59 Duckworth St 753-2749 (Opening reception Sat May 4 from 2pm to 4pm)
The Roaring Twenties — Heels, Hemlines and High Spirits: The post-war era infused society and fashion with an energetic modernity. Exhibition of the wardrobe and widening horizons of the “new woman”, especially in footwear, The Rooms 757-8000 (Opening Sat May 25)
Treedom: Solo exhibition by energism artist Dominique Hurley focusing on trees as a universal symbol of spiritual growth expressed through acrylic-based mixed media, Eastern Edge’s Rogue Gallery-72 Harbour Dr 739-1882 (Opens Sat May 18; Artist talk Sun May 25 from 2pm to 4pm)
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 Friday, May 31, 2013
Tue, Apr 30, 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
Clean Sheets, Trapper John’s Pub
Corey Pike (singer-songwriter), 8:30pm, no cover, Second Cup
Digital Dan (video dance), 11pm, Velvet
DJ A-Read, Annexe
DJ Alligator, Club V
DJ J-Oh, Dusk Ultra Lounge
DJ Scrappy, Turkey Joe’s
DJ Sina, Sundance
Jenny Gear and Sandy Morris (acoustic), 8pm, $25, Leaside Manor
Karaoke, 10pm, Georgetown Pub
Karaoke, 10pm, Karaoke Kops Party Bar
Klassy Dirt, 2am, Liquid
Rob Cook (4pm); Damian Follett (8pm); Greg Tobin & Jeremy Dicks, Green Sleeves Pub
Superstars, Club One
The Brains (Montreal psychobilly/horrorpunk), The Brat Attack (punk), Uneeda (punk), The Undesirables, Dodgeband, 9pm, $10/$12, CBTGs
The Motorleague (Moncton), Crowface, Fuck The System, 9pm, Distortion
The Novaks (rock), 11pm, Rock House
The Rolling Kings, 10:30pm, Bridie Molloy’s
The Salty Dolls & The Moonshine Men (country, rock & roll), 7pm, Rose & Thistle
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Community
Mall Walkers Club (Seniors Resource Centre) Walk followed by refreshments and guest speaker. Transportation available, 737-2333 (Thu May 31)
Manufactured Right Here Exhibition: 22nd-annual exhibition of locally manufactured goods, free, ReMax Centre-135 Mayor Ave (Fri May 31)
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On Stage
Avenue Q (Best Kind Prod) Story of a group of 20-somethings making their way in the big city, trying to find jobs, dates, and their ever-elusive purpose in life, all told by puppets, directed by Timothy Matson, $27, LSPU Hall-3 Victoria St (Thu May 30 to Sun Jun 2 at 7:30pm; matinee performances Sat Jun 1 and Sun Jun 2 at 2pm)
Rum & Vodka (GraveYard Shift Prod) A one-man tragicomedy by Conor McPherson following a hopeless alcoholic played by Darren Ivany through a drunken weekend after a breakdown at work, directed by Aiden Flynn, $20/$22/$25, Barbara Barrett Theatre-Arts & Culture (Wed May 29 to Fri May 31 at 7pm)
More Theatre • Dance & Performance • Spoken & Written • Comedy
On Display
Annual Members’ Show: Featuring new works for sale by Scott Goudie, Lori Doody, Audrey Feltham, Cathy Driedzic, and more, St. Michael’s Printshop-72 Harbour Dr 754-2931 (Opening reception Sat May 18 from 1pm to 3pm)
Celebrating Colour: The gallery is celebrating 10 years in May, featuring a wide range of artworks, Leyton Gallery of Fine Art-6 Clift’s Bairds Cove 722-7177 (Opening reception Sat May 11 from 12pm to 5pm)
Circles of Confusion: A generative image- and sound-based cinema installation and performative work by Alberta artist Kyle Whitehead, Eastern Edge Gallery-72 Harbour Dr 739-1882
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: 50-year retrospective of the renowned NL artist. Pratt’s paintings focus on light reflecting on the surfaces of everyday objects in her home, The Rooms 757-8000 (Opening reception Fri May 10 at 7:30pm)
New Releases: New works from Richard Steele including “Calm Before The Storm”, “The Shinny Cup”, and “Hide and Seek”, Richard Steele Gallery-63 Harvey Rd 754-6741
New Releases: New landscapes by Natalia Charapova, George Horan, and other gallery artists, Red Ochre Gallery-96 Duckworth St 726-6422
New Works & Oil Paintings: New artwork by June Walker-Wilson, Ultramarine Fine Art Studio-100 Duckworth St
Out of the Woods and In the Garden: Group exhibition exploring objects inspired by the woods and garden, for indoors and out, Craft Council Main Gallery-59 Duckworth St 753-2749 (Opening reception Sat May 4 from 2pm to 4pm)
The Kiss: Jeweller Jessica Butler uses the technique of scrimshaw with contemporary images of the kiss on antler and tagua nut, Craft Council Gallery-59 Duckworth St 753-2749 (Opening reception Sat May 4 from 2pm to 4pm)
The Roaring Twenties — Heels, Hemlines and High Spirits: The post-war era infused society and fashion with an energetic modernity. Exhibition of the wardrobe and widening horizons of the “new woman”, especially in footwear, The Rooms 757-8000 (Opening Sat May 25)
Treedom: Solo exhibition by energism artist Dominique Hurley focusing on trees as a universal symbol of spiritual growth expressed through acrylic-based mixed media, Eastern Edge’s Rogue Gallery-72 Harbour Dr 739-1882 (Opens Sat May 18; Artist talk Sun May 25 from 2pm to 4pm)
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
Now You See Me: Louis “The Transporter” Leterrier loves magic supergroups. No, not the Traveling Wilburys. This concerns a group of magicians (lead by Jesse Eisenberg) who pull off Ocean’s 11-style heists…but with doves! (May 31)
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Tue, Apr 30, 2013
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