Events
Nova Scotia Music Week is an annual celebration of the Nova Scotia music industry, with an educational conference and dozens of multi-genre shows open to the public. Now in its 12th year, Music Nova Scotia has teamed up with the New Glasgow Music Jubilee to present our largest Music Week to date in Pictou County.
November 6-9 will be jam-packed with showcases of the best up-and-coming musicians in Nova Scotia, ranging from rock, to folk, to bluegrass. The Songwriter’s Circle is always a hit and will take place this year at the deCoste Centre in Pictou on Saturday, November 8. The Gala Awards Show will be the most spectacular event of the weekend, featuring the most sought-after performers from our province, taking place at the John Brother MacDonald Stadium in New Glasgow on Sunday, November 9.
Can you tell a great story? Are you a proud Nova Scotian? Are you making a difference in your community? If the answer is yes, then Nova Scotia Come to life needs your help.
At its root, Nova Scotia Come to life is telling Nova Scotia’s story in a clear consistent way so the world understands what we have to offer.
No one is better positioned to tell that story than the people of this province. We need you – to tell the Nova Scotia story where ever you go.
Want to learn more? Would you like an evening of networking with some of Nova Scotia’s business and community leaders? Would you like an evening of celebration with the best in Nova Scotia food, music and entertainment? Then join us in Sydney for a “Celebration of Success in Nova Scotia.”
For more information and to buy tickets go to our online registration page.
Nova Scotia Music Week is an annual celebration of the Nova Scotia music industry, with an educational conference and dozens of multi-genre shows open to the public. Now in its 12th year, Music Nova Scotia has teamed up with the New Glasgow Music Jubilee to present our largest Music Week to date in Pictou County.
November 6-9 will be jam-packed with showcases of the best up-and-coming musicians in Nova Scotia, ranging from rock, to folk, to bluegrass. The Songwriter’s Circle is always a hit and will take place this year at the deCoste Centre in Pictou on Saturday, November 8. The Gala Awards Show will be the most spectacular event of the weekend, featuring the most sought-after performers from our province, taking place at the John Brother MacDonald Stadium in New Glasgow on Sunday, November 9.
Taste of Nova Scotia will be hosting it's first annual Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Awards Dinner at the Prince George Hotel in Halifax. Attached are all of the details of the event plus a glimpse at the menu that will be served that evening.
Understanding you have many choices in your life, here are the top 10 reasons on why this event should not be missed!
1. The date falls 2 days after the American election and 23 days after the Canadian election. With all of these elections over … that’s a #1 cause for celebration! What better way to celebrate than with Nova Scotia Food and Wine!!!!
2. Take a close look at the menu put together by Gio’s executive chef, Chef Ted Grant… lobster tail, Nova Scotia lamb, Apple strudel, award winning Nova Scotia wines … need we say more?
3. A majority of the menu items are being purchased from local Nova Scotia companies so not only will you be putting your support right back into the Nova Scotia local food community but you will have an amazing, memorable time while doing it!
Nova Scotia Music Week is an annual celebration of the Nova Scotia music industry, with an educational conference and dozens of multi-genre shows open to the public. Now in its 12th year, Music Nova Scotia has teamed up with the New Glasgow Music Jubilee to present our largest Music Week to date in Pictou County.
November 6-9 will be jam-packed with showcases of the best up-and-coming musicians in Nova Scotia, ranging from rock, to folk, to bluegrass. The Songwriter’s Circle is always a hit and will take place this year at the deCoste Centre in Pictou on Saturday, November 8. The Gala Awards Show will be the most spectacular event of the weekend, featuring the most sought-after performers from our province, taking place at the John Brother MacDonald Stadium in New Glasgow on Sunday, November 9.
Students and employers are invited to Saint Mary’s University on Thursday, November 20th, 5:15 pm – 6:45 pm for an employer and student networking social.
Following three educational information sessions for interested students whose goals are to obtain their teaching credentials, Saint Mary's wishes to assist the students in understanding how they can apply their skills to traditional and non-traditional teaching careers and to other occupations for which their skills are transferable.
Please RSVP to the Saint Mary's University Student Employment Centre by email to: sec.marketing@smu.ca by Friday, November 7th.
Light refreshments will be provided. We look forward to seeing you.
Location: Loyola Conference Hall, Loyola Academic building, Saint Mary’s University Time: 5:15 pm – 6:45 pm
*Parking: Free parking is available in the rink parking lot off of Inglis Street at 5:00 pm.
2008 marks the fifth season of Singing for Supper – a cross-Canada concert series raising funds for food banks, ministries and food programs. Stretching coast to coast – from Newfoundland to Vancouver Island – this 20-stop tour is a unique Christmas event crafted for families. Tom Jackson takes to the stage for an unforgettable one-hour performance of Christmas favourites in intimate environments ranging from churches to community halls.
Singing for Supper will take place Friday, November 21st at 7:00 p.m. at the Dartmouth United Pentecostal Church, 293 Main Street, Dartmouth, NS.
Tickets are on sale at the FEED NOVA SCOTIA office as well as the following Sobeys locations:
-Halifax Shopping Centre
-Windsor Street
-Queen Street
-Clayton Park
-Panavista (# 7 Highway)
For more information go to http://www.singingforsupper.ca or contact us at (902) 457-1900 or email sburris@feednovascotia.ca
With Lunenburg being the Christmas Tree Capital of the World, New Ross is known to locals as Christmas Tree Capital of Lunenburg! The area becomes a bustle of activity at the first snow fall with local Christmas tree producers readying shipments to as far away as Europe and California. For the past eight years there is even an increasingly popular New Ross Christmas Festival, where families and kids of all ages can join in events to experience a traditional country Christmas throughout the Festival weekend. Best of all visitors can pick out their very own ‘New Ross’ Christmas Tree to take home.
With Lunenburg being the Christmas Tree Capital of the World, New Ross is known to locals as Christmas Tree Capital of Lunenburg! The area becomes a bustle of activity at the first snow fall with local Christmas tree producers readying shipments to as far away as Europe and California. For the past eight years there is even an increasingly popular New Ross Christmas Festival, where families and kids of all ages can join in events to experience a traditional country Christmas throughout the Festival weekend. Best of all visitors can pick out their very own ‘New Ross’ Christmas Tree to take home.
With Lunenburg being the Christmas Tree Capital of the World, New Ross is known to locals as Christmas Tree Capital of Lunenburg! The area becomes a bustle of activity at the first snow fall with local Christmas tree producers readying shipments to as far away as Europe and California. For the past eight years there is even an increasingly popular New Ross Christmas Festival, where families and kids of all ages can join in events to experience a traditional country Christmas throughout the Festival weekend. Best of all visitors can pick out their very own ‘New Ross’ Christmas Tree to take home.
Join co-hosts Nova Scotia Come to life and the Halifax Chamber of Commerce at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront on Thursday, December 18 for a charter signing ceremony. Businesses and organizations will sign the charter document with Premier Rodney MacDonald, formalizing their intent to act as ambassadors for the province, telling the world about our many advantages and how we can be successful right here in our province. The event takes place from 12:30 to 2pm. To register, email novascotialife@gov.ns.ca
