Events & Entertainment

She’s part of a team that heats up their shows with fire and lights.   Laura Selenzi of  Serpentine Studios tells us why she’s eager to entertain as part of fire and light dancers Name / Company or Organization​ Laura Selenzi – Serpentine Studios What do you do and how long have you been doing this?​...

Flame on!  lumen lux​ talks to us about fire and dancing in the HRM  You’ve seen her at events such as the Alderney “Fire and Water” and Nocturne, and many other shows across the HRM.  She talked to us about her dazzling shows and why she does it. Name / Company or Organization lumen lux​...

Swimming with the fishes.  Local mermaid shares her tails of becoming an aquatic entertainer in the HRM  We spoke to Raina about her love of her unique passion for spreading joy and seeing smiles from the crowd as a Halifax mermaid. (photo by Brett Stanley)   Name / Company or Organization Raina the Halifax mermaid...

**** HRM Media Release Municipal service level adjustments for the Heritage Day weekend The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of the following municipal program and service level adjustments for the Heritage Day weekend. ​ Solid Waste Collection and Facility Hours: ​ There will be no garbage, organics or recyclables collection services on Monday, Feb...

**** CNS Media Release Heritage Day Honours the Landscape of Grand Pré World Heritage Site —————————————————————- Heritage Day 2022 will celebrate the Landscape of Grand Pré World Heritage Site, one of the earliest settlements in Nova Scotia, which is immersed with Acadian history and defined by tragedy, courage and perseverance. Heritage Day is Monday, February...

**** Info Via Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission Alright stop, collaborate and listen. Ice Festival is back with the brand new edition! It’s back for 2022! The Downtown Dartmouth Ice Festival presented by East Coast Credit Union. Join us in Downtown Dartmouth on March 5th from 12PM-4PM for an action-packed Saturday! There will be live ice...

**** Libraries Media Release February Kicks Off Year-Long African Heritage Celebrations at Halifax Public Libraries Beginning in February 2022, TD presents African Heritage Month at Halifax Public Libraries will feature community conversations, showcase local talent, and honour African Nova Scotian history, while looking forward together. Celebrations for the 38th year of African Heritage Month will...

**** CNS Media Release African Heritage Month Highlights Community Voices —————————————————————- Virtual celebrations began today, January 26, for African Heritage Month with a provincial proclamation and poster unveiling ceremony. “I am delighted and honoured to participate in the launch of African Heritage Month 2022,” said Lt.-Gov Arthur J. LeBlanc. “This year’s theme is particularly significant...

**** HRM Media Release Residents Invited to Celebrate African Heritage Month 2022 ​ February is African Heritage Month. This year’s theme, Through Our Eyes: The Voices of African Nova Scotians, recognizes the long-standing history of people of African descent in the development of Canada. ​ The municipality is holding a variety of events to celebrate the legacy...

**** HRM Media Release New Year’s Eve 2022 virtual celebrations Mayor Mike Savage and members of Regional Council are inviting residents to tune into this year’s virtual New Year’s Eve celebrations. At 11 p.m. on Friday, December 31, the Halifax Regional Municipality’s YouTube channel will feature two broadcasts for viewing: ​ Broadcast 1 – Golden Era...