ARTS | CULTURE COMMUNITY

July 26 – Aug 9, 2018 Issue No. 15.13 5000 copies

ART FOR ALL

UNCOMMON COMMON ART 2018: Lines of Site

KATHLEEN PURDY Embracing the Arts: Transformation and Inclusion

WOLFVILLE’S WEDDING OF THE YEAR: Mike Butler & Ian Brunton

Photo by Claire Colville of Two Crows Joy Photography

A FREE PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE WHO FIND THEMSELVES IN THE ANNAPOLIS VALLEY EMBRACING THE ARTS: TRANSFORMATION AND INCLUSION Kathleen Purdy

David shuffles into the room, all smiles. He “Hi!” he shouts to no one in particular and sees fabric draped on the walls, a couple of everyone in general. He moves through the young women standing around a keyboard, room giving a few people great bear hugs. and many familiar faces. Anna sits in a chair with her head down, not ready to look at anyone. Her buddy comes and sits beside her and they talk. Brendon walks around with a big smile on his face, looking everyone in the eye for the acknowledgement he seeks. Terry comes in pushing his walk- er, ”Hi Kathaleen!” He loves to sing, and is known for his great rendition of a lion’s roar.

Liam arrives in his wheelchair, accompanied by Dad. All smiles. Legs kicking in excitement. A few more people arrive.

We are ready to start. All dressed up. A music therapy student plays the piano as we form a circle and start to sing the Welcome Song. We walk around in the circle, singing, clapping our hands.

Then we play a “Name game.” I sing my name and make an action. Everyone responds with “Hello Kathleen,” and repeats my action. And so we go around the circle, everyone singing their name, everyone being acknowledged. Horse parade. All our participants are different, but they share at least one thing in common: they all LOVE this creative arts program for adults with special needs. They all have a chance to participate in the storytelling, drama, music, movement, and visual arts and crafts that will unfold over the evening.

We are in the midst of a 10-week program for which we have chosen the story of “The Ad- ventures of Peronnik” to enable everyone to experience a wide variety of sensory activities. By the end of the evening (1.5 hours) par

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2 | July 26 – August 9, 2018 ...Continued from page 2 recent years we have welcomed music therapy practicum students to our programs. YOUNG PICASSOS ticipants will have taken on character roles, Laura Churchill Duke perhaps built a house out of fabric and chairs, We rely on volunteers to provide one-on-one made masks for the Enchanted Forest, sung support for the participants. Early on, we “It is never too early to introduce kids to picking up a map at any tourist bureau. The songs, and played musical games, all of which discovered that the volunteers were getting as art,” explains Laurie Dalton, director and map outlines the 17 locations where there relate to and enhance the understanding of much out of the program as the participants: curator of the Acadia Art Gallery. is art installed. My son Thomas considers the story. Uncommon Common a treasure hunt, and In their own words: Many parents are nervous about taking can’t wait to find each creation. We usually This is one of many stories the Alexander their children to an art gallery. Is it appro- combine several of the installations together Society for Inclusive Arts has developed over I saw how much of an impact the arts could have priate? Will they be bored? Will they be the in one trip, and end it off with ice cream! the past eighteen years. The Creative Arts on children with special needs. one to knock over the sculpture? What could be better? It’s free and fun! programs were inspired by my son Brendon Visit uncommoncommonart.com for more who had been diagnosed with a severe global As an education student this has greatly influ- Dalton gives the following tips: information. developmental delay. We worried about what enced my future professional interests… it has social and developmental opportunities would strengthened my commitment to a truly inclusive Bring a bag of colour swatches and shapes. When doing art projects with your kids, the be there for him as he grew up. After research- classroom; every student has special strengths Give each child a colour or shape and ask most important thing, according to Dalton, ing alternative ways of teaching children who and gifts to offer. The Alexander Society is a them to find something in the gallery that is is not to make it complicated. “The focus were atypical, and observing a special educa- wonderful embodiment of this! the same shape or colour. should be on the process and not the end tion teacher whose experience spanned over result. Just make it fun,” she says. When 30 years working within the Waldorf schools, At the end of the 10-week program, each Buy a postcard at the gift shop before children are older and show an interest, then the first Creative Arts Play Group for children participant is presented with a certificate entering the gallery and get kids to be on think about lessons (there is a list of art with special needs was born. That was March, that makes them an honorary member of the lookout for that piece. Or, ask the child lessons on valleyfamilyfun.ca under Arts). 2000. We began with three facilitators: a sto- the Court of Peronnik. When I present this to make up a story about the artwork. The ryteller and drama animator, a music teacher, to Terry, he bursts out crying! He says, “Oh important part is to have them talking For now, just have fun and let your inner and a movement and art teacher. Kathaleen! Thank you!” Big hug. Then it is about and looking at art. You will be amazed Picasso come out! time to sing our last good-bye song, bidding at what you learn! The arts provide the perfect venue in which farewell to each participant and to the the Laura Churchill Duke operates valleyfamilyfun. people of diverse abilities can work and play characters in the drama. The ritual has ended, There are many opportunities for children ca – your one stop for all information for Valley together. By teaching through the arts, we and we all go back to our daily lives, a little bit to learn about art in the area. Here are a families. She does lots of art projects with her provide an opportunity for everyone to find richer. couple: two sons – including having them paint on the their strengths. Fairy tales and myths have underside of a table to learn about Michelan- provided the catalyst for the transformations This article was initially published in The 1. Grow with Art: this program for youth gelo! we witness. Muse, out of McMaster University. To see the aged 5 to 14 will be resuming in September. full version go to: issuu.com/themuse_maga- On the second Saturday of the month at the Every art form has its specific contribution: zine/Spring 2018 or alexandersociety.org. Kingstec NSCC Campus in Kentville children storytelling and drama foster the develop- can participate in an art-making workshop ment of imagination, memory, listening skills, Kathleen Purdy is co-founder of the Alexander with a local artist. Children can also rent empathy, and both expressive and receptive Society for Inclusive Arts. She is a teacher, moth- quality-framed reproductions by famous art- language. Movement allows the participants er, former dancer, and coordinator and facilitator ists. All of this is for only $2 for a painting to experience the story elements kinestheti- of Creative Arts programs. She is also a certified and $2 for the workshop! cally and rhythmically. The visual arts intro- educational support teacher. Kathleen is available duce different textural experiences through to do workshops. Contact her through the above 2. Uncommon Common Art runs every year watercolour painting, clay work, drawing, website or [email protected]. from June to October throughout Kings and different crafts that relate to the story. County. These are artistic creations in the Music is key to the unfolding of each session, ❧ natural environment. According to their providing continuity from week to week. In website, “the installations are gifts from the artists to the observers of nature to find, ❧ explore, talk about, and share.” Start by MIKE UNCORKED: THE WEDDING!!! Mike Butler

On July 14, 2018 at 2:00 in the afternoon, of our special day. The chapel is stunning and amazing crowd of crying, smiling, and thun- I married the most wonderful man on the Tim is a brilliant speaker who knows us both derously applauding fans of the giddy grooms planet! It was a day (and a process) that was very well and he exceeded all our expectations up front! beyond perfect. The support Ian and I have for the service. In Tim’s 11 years, we are the received since day one of our relationship first same-sex marriage to be performed at One of our main objectives when planning our leading up to the wedding day is so profound the chapel, which made the day very special. wedding day was to support local businesses. and overwhelming and I thought I would ded- Tim’s perfect delivery and gentle nature made Our wine was purchased at Domaine de Grand icate this Mike Uncorked to our special day for our service welcoming and inclusive, and our Pré where Ian and I got engaged. The food was everyone to read about and be a part of. guests included Muslims, Catholics, Angli- catered by the incredible Tammi Matthews, cans, Baptists, members of the gay commu- owner of Bryanna’s Cafe in New Minas (an How it all began ... nity and more. Ian and I will forever spend hors d’oeuvres buffet to die for!), and our keep- our marriage thanking Tim for his friendship, sake truffles were supplied by Hilary Webb and I’m a sappy romantic at heart and I believe in spirit, and warmth. the team from Hill’s Grills in Kentville. They time and place, and serendipitous pitter-pat- were delicious! Decorations and photo booth ter of the heart (and so does Ian!), so when Our wedding party was made up of Ian’s best were courtesy of Centrestage Theatre, Quick as Ian brought his resume into Atlantic Lighting friend Ian (with Ian’s wife Zanne giving the a Wink Theatre, and many friends and family, Studio ten years ago, we both caught each toast at the reception), and my three neph- and our custom-made pride purple beeswax other’s eye and both kind of thought ... “gee, ews, Ethan, Tanner, and Luke standing by candles were supplied by L’Arche Homefires! he’s cute!” We worked together for two years my side. My fourth nephew Ben was absent, Our photographer, this very important com- and then starting dating, and it’s been a joyous, playing football in Guelph as part of Team ponent of our day, was my very special friend roller coaster ride of fun ever since that Sunday, Nova Scotia (I couldn’t be prouder!), but he Claire Colville of Two Crows Joy Photography, that summer we decided to become a couple. was in my thoughts the entire day! The wed- and her photos perfectly captured the love and ding party was rounded off by my beautiful excitement of the day. We couldn’t be happier What makes us work is that we’re so different niece Abby walking Ian and I down the aisle, with her work! The last piece of the adorable in personality, habit, and background, but find taking us to Tim and offering us to each other puzzle came in the form of a rainbow bench beautiful common ground and compatibility for marriage. There was not a dry eye in the made by The Flower Cart in New Minas, which when it boils down to it all. We make each church and she stole the show! was the scene of many photos that evening. other happy and in our eight years together, having never had an argument, never compro- Ian and I refused to spend heaps of money The reception and dance took place at the mised our interests for each other, and living on our big day because we wanted the finer Lion’s Hall in Wolfville and was a grand very busy lives all the while supporting each details and the people to be our priority, so we success. There were many laughs, tears, hugs, other to the fullest, Ian and I decided that went with simple decorations, beautiful flower and exchanges of love and best wishes and, marriage was the next step. We both agreed arrangements from our friend Robert, a upon reflection Sunday morning, the day was that having a piece of paper tell us how much four-tier carrot cake (heaven!) created and giv- absolutely perfect! we loved each other wasn’t important to us, en as a gift by my former landlord and great but filling a room with those who love and friend Danny, and our family and friends all A special note to close. Both mine and Ian’s support us the most was. It’s been a terrific chipped in to decorate, run errands, and assist parents are celebrating their fiftieth wedding journey with never a moment of discrimina- with props for the photo booth. My friend anniversaries this year, so we wish our biggest tion or struggle. Ian and I have had nothing Ashley, fresh off the plane from Alberta, even supporters all the best with much love. but the utmost support and love from our ironed the tablecloths for me. families, friends, community, and beyond, and Thank You, many times we’ve been rendered speechless Ian and I have moderately-sized families and by the generosity of those around us. Yes, we we have lots of friends and acquaintances. The Newlyweds are from a small town but that small town has Narrowing down the guest list was the tough- a big, inclusive, welcoming heart that beats est part of the process but in the end, we were ❧ for everyone who lives and visits here. so pleased with those who shared in our day. Family and friends travelled from Alberta, Photo Credit & Cover Photo Credit: Acadia University and its Chaplain, Rev. Tim Ohio, PEI, Ottawa, and within the province to Claire Colville, Two Crows Joy McFarland, both mean a lot to Ian and I so be with us, and included some of Ian’s family Photography it was a no-brainer that we selected both the that I’d never met and friends of mine that I Manning Memorial Chapel and Tim to be part hadn’t seen in close to eleven years. It was an July 26 – August 9, 2018 | 3 THE DOME CHRONICLES Garry Leeson

The Eye Of The Beholder think Reta was getting the acknowledgement Mike Uncorked ...... p.3. she deserved, so I hatched plan B. I was digging through a box lot of assorted items that were consigned to our antique At the time I was managing the annual Nova The Dome Chronicles ...... p.4. auction when I discovered them: two dusty Scotia Forestry Exhibition and an extensive primitive paintings on plywood, one depicting poster campaign was the mainstay of the INDEX Free Classifieds / Eat to the Beat ...... p.5. a team of oxen and another of a winter scene show’s advertising campaign. The previous with a horse and sleigh. year I had solicited the services of a formal Margaret Drummond's Star Drop / Free Will Astrology ...... p.6. advertising agency to create the artwork for I thought I’d hit the jackpot and hurriedly the poster. It was large, beautiful, and very WORD OF THE ISSUE: I Know a Place/The Snap Shot...... p.8. carried them over to where there was better expensive. There were thousands of them dis- light to get a look at the signatures. I was fully tributed throughout the Maritimes. The gov- expecting to see Maud Lewis’s name on the ernment was footing the bill. When I showed Piscatorial Uncommon Common Art ...... p.10. bottom and was understandably disappointed the Exhibition Committee the painting I (adjective): when it wasn’t there. Instead, someone I had wanted to use on the current year’s poster, Who’s Who/Featurepreneurs ...... p.11. never heard of, someone called Reta Meister, they were unanimous in their approval. Reta Of or concerning fishermen or fishing. had signed it. Meister was about to emerge from anonymity. What's Happening / Weeklies / Tides...... p.12-14. The poster was a huge success. Prints of the “Due to their exceptional nutritional Assuming that they were just some copies of poster were sold at the Exhibition and I auc- Lewis’s iconic paintings, my first instinct was tioned off the original painting before a crowd benefits and distinctive flavours, Acadia Page...... p.15. these piscatorial choices deserve a to slip them back into the box and let nature of thousands in the Windsor arena. The next regular place on your plate.” take its course. Later I decided that, because year I used another of Reta’s paintings for the they were so colourful and well executed, they poster with equal success. merited second consideration. I headed to the library and found a book that had full colour What the long term effect on Reta’s subse- plates of most of the known works by Maud quent popularity is hard to judge. I haven’t Lewis. What I discovered was that, although been in touch with her for many years. Meister’s paintings were similar in style, in all According to my trusty computer, and the other respects they seemed to be original and, Town of New Ross website, she is still in the in my unqualified opinion, darned good. business of creating wonderful folk art: Reta Meister, Artwork-Painting, 690 Mill Rd. New BROUGHT TO YOU BY AN AMAZING TEAM OF CONTRIBUTORS: I separated the paintings out and gave them a Ross, N.S. B0J 2M0. Phone: (902) 689-2008. place of honour on a pair of easels at my next Artist: paints still life, seascape, oxen & hors- EMILY LEESON JOCELYN HATT ZOE D’AMATO EMILY KATHAN auction. I made a lot of fuss about them in es, & scenes from childhood memories. Oops! Editor Art Director, Design, Layout Sales Managing Editor, my opening remarks and to my surprise they There I go promoting her again. Copy Editor & GENEVIEVE ALLEN HEARN MONICA JORGENSEN ALEX HICKEY & DAVID EDELSTEIN Distribution Manager brought really good prices. People, even the Operations Manager Events & Lists Design, Typesetting, Layout most discerning in the crowd, seemed to really like them. Andrea and I decided that we had CONTRIBUTORS: Mike Butler, Genevieve Allen Hearn, Scott DELIVERIES: Margot Bishop, Jack Chipman, Lauren Galbraith, Campbell, Garry Leeson, Avery Peters, Laura Churchill Duke, Earle & Karen Illsley, Andrea Leeson, Bryden MacDonald, John better seek out this mysterious artist and see Melanie Priesnitz, Thomas Clahane, Margaret Drummond, Morrison, Julie and Mugen Page, Krystal Tanner, Fred Phillips, what else she had to offer. Lee-Ann Cudmore, Sarah Anderson, Angela Reynolds, Allan Jacob Rhude, Lorna Williamson Williams (Eat to the Beat) We struck out for New Ross, where we had been informed that she lived, and one brief inquiry at the local canteen saw us on our way ISSUE Aug. 9 Issue: Ads/Submissions/Listings Deadline: July 31 to her dooryard. 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Her workshop Kings Arms Pub by Lew 4th) 7pm explores: life without pollinators, intimate details / 445 Ridge Rd., White Rock B4P 2R1 Murphy’s (Kentville): 7th) 9pm of honey bees, the struggle bees face to survive, GuyPaul Thibault (27th), Caleb La Torta Woodfired Pizze- WEDNESDAYS: 1, 8 and what we can do to help. Go home with a garden GENERAL: Miles (3rd) 5:30pm ria (Wolfville): Steve Lee Duo plan for the best plants for bees from spring to fall. FOR SALE: 1) sailboat – laser 2 in good condition. (28th, 4th) 6pm Edible Art Café (New Minas): FEE: No charge INFO: Carol Millett, 902-599-1207 / Asking $1200. 2) kayak, Necky brand – ocean going Blomidon Inn (Wolfville): David Filyer (1st, 8th) 12pm [email protected] 14’, excellent condition. Asking $750. INFO: John, Jazz Mannequins (27th, 3rd) Spitfire Arms Alehouse Busy Bugs: Wed., Aug 15, 13pm @ Prescott House. 506-582-1661 6:30pm (Windsor): Todd MacCumber Farmer’s Market (Wolfville): Our 14th annual insect workshop. Join Dr Todd Smith Calling Artists!: Hardware Gallery is organizing an (4th) 7pm Jack MacDonald (1st) 4:30pm of Acadia University Science Department for a fun filled open air Art Market at Kentville’s Multicultural Fair, Aug The Port Pub (Port Williams): 25, 10am–3pm. Tables are free and artists/artisans are afternoon exploring the ground of Prescott House The Mark Riley Project (3rd) Dooly’s (Greenwood): House West Side Charlie’s (New able to sell their work. Contact for an application form. to learn all about ants, beetles, earwigs and other 7:30pm DJ (28th, 4th) 8pm Minas): Billy T’s Karaoke (1st, INFO: [email protected] creeping critters! Ages 5 and up. Rain date: Aug 16. 8th) 9pm FEE: $8 per child. Please register in advance. INFO: Fem–Fest Artwork Needed: Jack’s Gallery in Spitfire Arms Alehouse King’s Arms Pub by Lew 902-542-3984 / [email protected] Wolfville is calling for submissions of 2-D art work for (Windsor): Rowdy Dow (27th) Murphy’s (Kentville): The Romancing the Writer: Sat., Aug 18, 10am–3pm “Fem-Fest: Freedom Then and Now” a multidisciplinary @ Prescott House. Donna Alward and Michelle arts festival celebrating the pioneering spirit of historical Helliwell, both published authors, will share their suffragettes and contemporary change-makers. The art experiences and expertise in the art of writing. This exhibition will run from Sept 16- Nov 4. This exhibition workshop is great for anyone wanting to get inspired, offers an opportunity for artists to sell their work. hone their skills and discuss the tools of the trade INFO: Please contact [email protected] MYSTERY with their peers. 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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Be extra polite and word delicadeza has those meanings, as well deferential. Cultivate an exaggerated respect for as others, including “tenderness,” “fineness,” the status quo. Spend an inordinate amount of “suavity,” “respect,” and “urbanity.” In accordance time watching dumb TV shows while eating junk with current astrological omens, I’m making it food. Make sure you’re exposed to as little natural your word of power for the next three weeks. light and fresh air as possible. JUST KIDDING! You’re in a phase when you will thrive by I lied! Ignore everything I just said! Here’s my expressing an abundance of these qualities. real advice: Dare yourself to feel strong positive It might be fun to temporarily give yourself the emotions. Tell secrets to animals and trees. Swim nickname Delicadeza. and dance and meditate naked. Remember in SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Uninformed scientists detail the three best experiences you’ve ever scorn my oracles. Reductionist journalists say I’m had. Experiment with the way you kiss. Create a just another delusional fortuneteller. Materialist blessing that surprises you and everyone else. cynics accuse me of pandering to people’s Sing new love songs. Change something about superstition. But I reject those naive perspectives. yourself you don’t like. Ask yourself unexpected I define myself as a psychologically astute poet questions, then answer them with unruly truths who works playfully to liberate my readers’ that have medicinal effects. imaginations with inventive language, frisky TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Your past is not stories, and unpredictable ideas. Take a cue from quite what it seems. The coming weeks will be me, Scorpio, especially in the next four weeks. an excellent time to find out why — and make Don’t allow others to circumscribe what you do the necessary adjustments. A good way to begin or who you are. Claim the power to characterize would be to burrow back into your old stories and yourself. Refuse to be squeezed into any unearth the half-truths buried there. It’s possible categories, niches, or images — except those that that your younger self wasn’t sufficiently wise to squeeze you the way you like to be squeezed. understand what was really happening all those SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “I have no notion months and years ago, and as a result distorted the of loving people by halves; it is not my nature. meaning of the events. I suspect, too, that some of My attachments are always excessively strong.” your memories aren’t actually your own, but rather So said Sagittarian novelist Jane Austen. I don’t other people’s versions of your history. You may have any judgment about whether her attitude not have time to write a new memoir right now, was right or wrong, wise or ill-advised. How about but it might be healing to spend a couple of hours you? Whatever your philosophical position might drawing up a revised outline of your important be, I suggest that for the next four weeks you turning points. activate your inner Jane Austen and let that part of GEMINI (May 21-June 20): One of the most you shine — not just in relation to whom and what famously obtuse book-length poems in the you love but also with everything that rouses your English language is Robert Browning’s Sordello, passionate interest. According to my reading of published in 1840. After studying it at length, the astrological omens, you’re due for some big, Alfred Tennyson, who was Great Britain’s Poet beautiful, radiant zeal. Laureate from 1850 to 1892, confessed, “There CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “There are truths were only two lines in it that I understood.” I haven’t even told God,” confessed Brazilian Personally, I did better than Tennyson, managing writer Clarice Lispector. “And not even myself. I am to decipher 18 lines. But I bet that if you read this a secret under the lock of seven keys.” Are you dense, multi-layered text in the coming weeks, harboring any riddles or codes or revelations that you would do better than me and Tennyson. That’s fit that description, Capricorn? Are there any sparks because you’ll be at the height of your cognitive or seeds or gems that are so deeply concealed acumen. Please note: I suggest you use your extra they’re almost lost? If so, the coming weeks will be intelligence for more practical purposes than an excellent time to bring them up out their dark decoding obtuse texts. hiding places. If you’re not quite ready to show CANCER (June 21-July 22): Ready for your them to God, you should at least unveil them to financial therapy session? For your first yourself. Their emergence could spawn a near- assignment, make a list of the valuable qualities miracle or two. you have to offer the world, and write a short AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): What are your essay about why the world should abundantly goals for your top two alliances or friendships? reward you for them. Assignment #2: Visualize By that I mean, what would you like to accomplish what it feels like when your valuable qualities together? How do you want to influence and are appreciated by people who matter to you. inspire each other? What effects do you want your #3: Say this: “I am a rich resource that ethical, relationships to have on the world? Now maybe reliable allies want to enjoy.” #4: Say this: you’ve never even considered the possibility of “My scruples can’t be bought for any amount thinking this way. Maybe you simply want to enjoy of money. I may rent my soul, but I’ll never sell your bonds and see how they evolve rather than it outright.” harnessing them for greater goals. That’s fine. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): As you wobble and No pressure. But if you are interested in shaping stumble into the New World, you shouldn’t your connections with a more focused sense of pretend you understand more than you actually purpose, the coming weeks will be an excellent do. In fact, I advise you to play up your innocence time to do so. and freshness. Gleefully acknowledge you’ve got PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): In Janet Fitch’s a lot to learn. Enjoy the liberating sensation of novel White Oleander, a character makes a list having nothing to prove. That’s not just the most of “twenty-seven names for tears,” including humble way to proceed; it’ll be your smartest “Heartdew. Griefhoney. Sadwater. Die tränen. and most effective strategy. Even people who Eau de douleur. Los rios del corazón.” (The last have been a bit skeptical of you before will be three can be translated as “The Tears,” “Water of softened by your vulnerability. Opportunities Pain,” and “The Rivers of the Heart.”) I invite you will arise because of your willingness to be to emulate this playfully extravagant approach empty and open and raw. to the art of crying. The coming weeks will be VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Since 1358, the city en excellent time to celebrate and honor your of Paris has used the Latin motto Fluctuat nec sadness, as well as all the other rich emotions mergitur, which can be translated as “She is tossed that provoke tears. You’ll be wise to feel profound by the waves but does not sink.” I propose that we gratitude for your capacity to feel so deeply. For install those stirring words as your rallying cry for best results, go in search of experiences and the next few weeks. My analysis of the astrological insights that will unleash the full cathartic power omens gives me confidence that even though of weeping. Act as if empathy is a superpower. you may encounter unruly weather, you will sail Homework: Do you have a liability on unscathed. What might be the metaphorical that could be turned into an asset with equivalent of taking seasick pills? a little (or a lot of) work? Testify at LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The Spanish word Freewillastrology.com. delicadeza can have several meanings in English, including “delicacy” and “finesse.” The Portuguese 6 | July 26 – August 9, 2018 CHECK OUT SUMMER AT OUR VALLEY MUSEUMS Wendy Elliott

This summer, museums in the eastern Valley Museum in Centreville has always got amaz- have a wide variety of displays and activities ing concrete creatures to view. This summer, on for the busy summer months. There is photographer Mario Cotreau also has his truly something for everyone. exhibit “Valley” on display there until July 29. It shows a photographic wandering across At the West Hants Historical Society’s the Annapolis Valley. He spent most of his museum on Kings St. in Windsor there is a life in Quebec City and moved to the Valley standing display and a busy research centre. five years ago. An educator, he spends most The museum is holding a genealogy fair on of his free time perfecting his skills as a fine Saturday, July 28 with a focus on family art photographer. Meanwhile outdoors at history research. On the day of the event the museum Kevin West has created another the public is invited to come take in the rich Uncommon Common Art project. It is related ancestral history of this area. There will be a to the late Roscoe Fillmore who believed in $2 admission fee. A tea is planned for Sunday, decent wages, and adequate housing, clothing, August 5, followed by a Ghost Hunt on Thurs- and food for families. He was also Canada’s day, August 16. All ticket holders are welcome top gardener and lived nearby. to join in as a seasoned ghost hunter aims to locate any ghouls or ghosts the museum may The Macdonald Museum on School St. in Mid- be home to. Admission is $5. dleton has a new Thursday farm market on its grounds this year. It runs from 4pm to 7pm. The Dorie and Garnet McDade Heritage The museum has a Nova Scotia Landscape Centre in Hantsport profiles the community’s Photography Contest underway. There will remarkable history in the area of shipbuild- be two age categories - up to 18 years, and 18 ing, industry, and sport. years and older. Submissions can be made to the museum starting August 27 and the dead- Leland Harvie, who published a book about line is September 3. Judging will take place the Harvie family in Hants County, helped on Sept. 6 and winners will be announced on open up the doors of the centre to genealo- the following day at 7pm. at the public exhibit gy. He’s there every Wednesday to lend his opening. expertise.

The National Historic Site at Grand Pre contains a wealth of history related to the Acadian settlers and the deportation of 1755. This year the visitors’ centre also has a wide variety of special programs, including drama, cultural guides, art and cooking. For example, there is a guided hands-on Pop Art workshop where you can create your own dazzling postcard that reinvents the iconic Évangeline Acadian Queen. You can also learn how to cook, and sample, Fring Frang, a traditional mouth-watering Acadian potato dish. Discover how the Peruvian potato became a staple in the Acadian kitchen. History tastes amazing. Cost for the workshops, which are held in both official languages, is $7.30 and reservations are required, 902-542-4040.

Wolfville’s Randall House Museum, beside Willow Park, is holding delicious weekly after- noon teas every Saturday from 2pm to 5pm. There will be an assortment of homemade treats and tea (both hot and cold). After tea, feel free to explore the changing landscape of Wolfville in the new permanent exhibit featuring a model of Wolfville in 1893. The cost for the tea is $5 with all proceeds going towards the upkeep of the museum. For Wolfville’s 125th anniversary, there is also a special photo exhibit featuring downtown buildings then and now. A brand new exhibit celebrates WWII heroine Mona Parsons who was the 2018 Nova Scotia Heritage Day honoree. The museum is open 10am to 5pm Tuesdays to Saturdays, and 1:30pm to 5pm Photos: Along with an interesting dramatic every Sunday. program, staff at Grand Pre are offering an Evangeline pop art workshop this summer. Here The Kings County Museum in Kentville, which student interpreter Jaya Maquette Jager, an has prize-winning gardens, is proud of its Acadia University graduate, shows some of the ‘Wedding Belles Bridal Shop.’ This summer’s results. display of vintage twentieth century wedding dresses is from the museum’s permanent col- and… lection. Visit the museum to see the evolution of styles of wedding dresses over the course The Randall House Museum in Wolfville has a of a century. Visit the museum and you may whole room devoted to WWII heroine Mona Par- just meet 1867 anti-confederation member of sons, who was this year’s Nova Scotia Heritage parliament for the County of Kings, William Day honouree. Henry Chipman. ❧ The Charles McDonald Concrete House

July 26 – August 9, 2018 | 7 ACADIA UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY: THE LORENZEN COLLECTION OF MUSHROOMS Alexandra Pulchny, Collections and Outreach Assistant, Acadia University Art Gallery

One of my favourite collections belonging mushrooms. Before their arrival, Nova Scotia Ernest passed away to the gallery is definitely the Lorenzen was well-known for their many pottery hot in 1990, and Alma mushrooms. Ernest Lorenzen, a forester and spots, including Grand Pré, Mahone Bay, and in 1998. naturalist from Denmark, and his wife Alma Antigonish. The Lorenzen pottery added a Goguen, an Acadian from Cocagne, New new twist to the Nova Scotia potter communi- Acadia’s collection of Brunswick, began making pottery in 1947 as ty. From the mixing of their different cultures Lorenzen Mush- a hobby while living in Dieppe, NB. Earnest and artistic backgrounds emerged a style of rooms was donated typically used the pottery wheel, while Alma pottery the province hadn’t seen before. by Dr. Laurence and modelled by hand. While living in Dieppe, Mrs. Holt and Dr. their clay source was quite far away and Creating these mushrooms wasn’t a simple Jason Holt, Acadia inaccessible by car. Lloyd Shaw, then-owner process; it took approximately two weeks to ’93. of the brick factory in Lantz, had natural complete one model. Alma first tried to trans- clay in his back yard and offered to deliver port the mushrooms back to their studio to Acadia University bagged clay to their door. When Alma became use as reference models, however, she realized Art Gallery intrigued by mushrooms after a clay excur- they wilt and lose their colour quite quick- Hours: Tuesday – Sunday, 12-4pm sion, Ernest convinced her to model one for ly. To ensure accuracy, the Lorenzens then or by Appointment pure entertainment. Her mushroom authen- photographed and sketched the mushrooms Beveridge Arts Centre, tically represented the aesthetics and science out in the field. Paint and glaze were applied Acadia University, Wolfville of the natural fungus, so much so that her with a brush, as these miniature works of art work attracted botanists and art enthusiasts. required precise technique. Early models have Visit our blog to learn more about our In fact, Lorenzen mushrooms are so accurate their signature and mushroom genus and spe- special collection, and like us on Facebook that some universities use them for teaching cies inked on the base, while later models have to stay updated on gallery exhibitions and purposes. the writing engraved in the base. In total, the outreach: Lorenzens made models of 245 different spe- By the time they relocated to Lantz, Nova cies of Nova Scotia mushrooms. In addition acadiauniversityartgallery.wordpress.com Scotia in the 1950s, Ernest and Alma had to their mushrooms, the Lorenzens also made @artgallery.acadiauniversity established themselves as a commercial models of birds, cats, otters, amphibians, and source for the highly sought-after Lorenzen reptiles. ❧

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8 | July 26 – August 9, 2018 [email protected] ∙ 902-542-0050 I KNOW A PLACE: SUMMER EVENING, KINGS COUNTY MUSEUM Ron Lightburn

Plein air painting at the grand opening of Hardware Gallery in Kentville. A beautiful evening filled with music, food, wine, and art lovers!

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Local artist and teacher Colleen Gerrits holds art classes for kids, adult paint classes for beginners and Paint Nights! Contact her at [email protected]

Photos by Krystol Bell

July 26 – August 9, 2018 | 9 UNCOMMON COMMON ART 2018 Terry Havlis Drahos, UCA founder/creative director

This year, Uncommon Common Art’s 2018 between an intended observer (or spectator) and and observe what you see from there. In the and/or blood lines to create artworks that ask theme is Lines of Site. Curator Kate Ward asked a subject of interest. It can be an inward gaze as case of Brian and Andrew the art piece tells a questions about the created narrative of our participating artists to respond to the following the observer contemplates and makes connections story asking the observer to find the hidden shared history. Some art installations chal- statement: to reach an insight. characters. Marla instructs the observer to lenge the stories we have been told about the look through handmade ceramic telescopes land and the people who have lived here over The lines of this site (Fundy shore and moun- Each of the 17 UCA artists have used this and isolate their view on one small section of the centuries. While these topics may some- tains) contain movement and transition. Lines of statement as a jumping off point to create a vast or sublime landscape. times be uncomfortable they are presented to Site can be ephemeral and temporary by nature their installation. Artists Marla Benton (Stop provoke conversation. where time blurs between the past, present, and 3) and the team of Brian Riley and Andrew Other artists, such as the team of Kim future: environmental lines, geographical lines, Bilz (Stop 4) responded to the idea of an Morgan and Bruce Anderson (Stop 2), Kevin Over the past eleven years, UCA has grown historical lines, blood lines, time lines. Lines of unobstructed “sight” line creating artworks West (Stop 11), Carrie Allison (Stop 13), and Site can also be an unobstructed line of “sight” that ask you to stand in a particular spot Miyoshi Kondo (Stop 15), respond to historic continued on page 11...... continued from page 10 interweave contemporary visual art into the Canning you will find Indeterminate Tillage by The search for the art installations will not only fabric of Kings County. Ericka Walker, and, in Miner’s Marsh, Pasture generate an adventure, but provoke conversa- into a nationally recognized art exhibition Gates by Brad Hall. Adding to this permanent tions about our shared history, opinions about that strives to include artists from varied UCA is designed to be temporary. Installations collection will be That You May Live by Ericka which you like the best, and discussions about backgrounds, disciplines, and experiences to are completed at the end of May and disas- Walker in Kingsport. Permanent public art the nature of contemporary visual art. create a collection that offers something for sembled at the end of October. Over the years in our rural communities puts Kings County everyone while maintaining artistic integrity. we have noticed some artwork has become in league with larger Canadian cities offering uncommoncommonart.com UCA is not only inclusive in the artists that permanent. This has created a permanent permanent public art by nationally and interna- exhibit but also strives to be inclusive in its Uncommon Art collection in Kings County. tionally recognized artists. ❧ audience, presenting artwork free to the com- Starting near Horton Ridge you can see Roost munity, and incorporated into locations that by Paul Rodgers, behind the Wolfville Library is From now until October explore Kings County locals and visitors pass everyday. The goal is to Rocking Horse and Train by Veronica Post, near and the varied Lines of Site that are offered.

WHO’S WHO: ANDREW HAIGHT AND DAWN HIGGINS OF FLOATING BRIDGE ANNAPOLIS VALLEY Mike Butler MACDONALD MUSEUM Breathe. Relax. Sit back and take this special MARKET article in. Submitted

Through much praise, Andrew Haight and The Town of Middleton has an exciting new Dawn Higgins found their way to me recently addition these days. The Macdonald Muse- and I’m very excited to tell you about them. um Market opened for the first time on May Andrew and his partner, Dawn Higgins, came 31 and continues each week on Thursdays, to Nova Scotia 25 years ago from Toronto and 4-7pm. With an average of 35 full-time and 10 they’ve been serial entrepreneurs since their part-time vendors so far, the outdoor market arrival. According to Andrew, “Dawn is very has been a huge success from the beginning. good at creating successful small businesses Everything at the Market is homemade, with a lot of soul. Dawn and I have travelled homegrown, or home-baked. Each week hun- extensively over the years honing our skills, and conflict,” Andrew says. “I feel we need to dreds are enjoying fresh fruit and vegetables, absorbing new ideas and learning from some honour the past but not be limited by that eggs, plants, and baked goods. There is even pretty amazing people.” history. We have a few students not interest- a gluten-free bake table! Freeze-dried fruit, ed in traditional martial arts at all. They are delicious sausages on a bun, ice-cold home- Andrew is a military kid from all over. He simply enjoying, and benefiting from, the made sodas, lemonade, fudge, chocolates, spent a good deal of his life in Nova Scotia transformative process of interactive move- jams, and pickles are also all available. There is though, in Greenwood and Truro, and he feels ment.” Floating Bridge hold adult and kids also a wide variety of hand-crafted items for that Nova Scotia is home. “I went to Saint FX aikido classes at the Canning Legion (Mon/ every interest including soaps and shampoos, we are thrilled at the quality and variety of University, and it’s actually where I started Wed/Sat), and tai chi classes in Canning at paintings, woodworking, doll clothes and sew- the products offered to customers here.” The my aikido career,” he says, “which I’ve been The Landing Spa (Thursdays 10:00-11:00am) ing, painted signs, jewellery, sculptures, rocks, market also features live entertainment and dedicated to for 28 years now. From Saint FX, and in Wolfville at Lahara Yoga (Wednesdays dog treats, pet beds and collars, photography, so far Bob Deveau, Mark Clark, Glen Mick, aikido took me to California where I spent 1:00-2:00pm), but keep an eye on the website wool and woollen items, glass work, hand- and Christopher Sharp have performed, with five years in a very traditional live-in-student for updates and changes. made cards, and more. more on the docket for the future. “If anyone apprenticeship with my aikido teacher.” is interested in entertaining, they can call the For the future , Andrew says, “our immediate Museum director Janice Slauenwhite is museum to inquire about available times,” For those not in the know, aikido is a modern goal is to find a permanent home for Floating thrilled with the huge turnouts they have had. Slauenwhite says. Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Bridge so that all of the activities & programs “We saw a need for this type of thing in the Ueshiba as a synthesis of his martial studies, can inhabit a single, vibrant space (perhaps area and, since we had the space, we went for Vendors can call the Macdonald Museum at philosophy, and religious beliefs. Aikido is of- with an in-house cafe & gallery as well). We it” Slauenwhite said. “The first market in May 902-825-6116 to register for future markets. ten translated as “the way of unifying with life are about to launch Thriving Beyond Trauma, saw over 700 people come to check it out and Full or part-time spaces are available, with energy or as the way of harmonious spirit.” our first program specifically developed for we have continued to have huge crowds since. each 10X10 space costing $5/week. The mu- sufferers of PTSD. We are also working towards We have room for more vendors and anyone seum has run out of tables, so new vendors Andrew and Dawn are now the proud owners the first traditional live-in-student program in who is interested in joining can call to sign are asked to bring their own. Vendors can also of Floating Bridge, a centre for learning that eastern Canada, for aikido students who are up.” bring a canopy if they wish. was created for people interested in holistic very committed to their path and looking for growth and healing. Floating Bridge uses an immersive experience. Dawn and myself are Museum staff and volunteers are working Markets are held on the front lawn of Mac- aikido and tai chi (along with sound and medi- both plugging away writing books, and we’re hard to ensure the success of the Macdonald donald Museum, 21 School Street in Middle- tation) to help transform people’s regular also working with local media guru Kimberly Museum Market and expect the project to ton each Thursday, 4-7pm rain or shine until experience of themselves and to move beyond Smith making a short promotional video so take a year or two to become fully established. October 4. The museum is also open during their limited ideas of who they think they are. that people can see what we do. Things are Slauenwhite notes that there are always grow- market times and, as always, admission is Andrews says “it’s wonderful to see kids grow really busy and exciting right now with no signs ing pains with any new endeavour, but the free. For further information please call into their bodies and gain confidence inside of stopping!” positive atmosphere and committed vendors 902-825-6116 or email contact@macdonald- the principles of non-violence. It’s great to see have made the launch exceptionally easy. “We museum.ca. You can also visit macdonaldmu- older people developing centre and balance as You can find Floating Bridge at floating- have such a great group of people coming seum.ca or like the Macdonald Museum and well. It’s rewarding for all involved.” Andrew bridgecfl.com for more information. Best of together to make this a reality” she said. “We Macdonald Museum Market on Facebook. and Dawn feel they are aligning with a larger luck to Andrew, Dawn and Floating Bridge! all have a great time each week and it’s been transformation they feel happening in society ❧ nice to get to know new business people in the ❧ as a whole. “There is a great need right now area. 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FEATUREPRENEUR: A LOOK THROUGH THE KALEIDOSCOPE Genevieve Allen Hearn

Kaleidoscope in New Minas is a program started on Wednesday and Friday mornings. Wilson, our assistant program leader, is al- by Donna Randell in 2015. Donna is a slight GV: In what ways have you observed partici- ways coming up with new ideas and activities. departure from the usual entrepreneurs that GV: You incorporate a lot of creative play in pants benefitting from the program? Some of us try to keep in contact throughout we feature in this column because her venture your programming. In your opinion, why is art the year and through our Facebook page. is a nonprofit. Kaleidoscope offers social and a powerful engagement tool? DR: After two and a half years, we see them recreation opportunities for adults with special feeling happy just to see each other. Those To learn more about Kaleidoscope, or how needs at the Louis Millett Community Complex DR: We have fun and fun brings laughter. quiet high fives are amazing. They cheer each you can get involved, visit facebook.com/ in New Minas. Laughter brings people together. We have a other on during games. They welcome new kaleidoscopenewminas/. core group that enjoy art projects but those people. They have FUN! Our morning sees us The Grapevine (GV): Tell us about how Kalei- who don’t often swing by to see what’s on being creative, playing board games, working doscope got its start. the go. A nod and a few words of encourage- on puzzles, or working on service projects for ment always brings out smiles. We have some other groups. Some of our participants enjoy Donna Randell (DR): Kaleidoscope started people who are very creative with play-dough. tidying our book nook. When we hit the gym, when I couldn’t find daytime activities for Beads are always popular and so are Legos, a good work out is in store for everyone! people with special needs. Kathleen Purdy, you should see some of the creations! executive director of the Alexander Society GV: Do you see social benefits that go beyond for Inclusive Arts, introduced me to some GV: You were awarded volunteer of the year the participants? incredible women and ideas flowed and many by New Minas this year. Congratulations! connections were made. Staff and students at What did that recognition mean to you? DR: The support people who come with the NSCC Kingstec were amazing at putting ideas participants are so generous with their time. Photo caption: Phillip Randell and Jenny Coyle at to paper! We pitched Kaleidoscope to John DR: It’s quite an honour to receive the award. They get involved and come up with great Kaleidoscope’s play dough table. Ansara, Director of the New Minas Recreation I have put my heart and soul into volunteer- ideas. They model activities and they praise Department, and our pilot program began. ing with Kaleidoscope and I am very proud everyone. It’s amazing how everyone pitch- ❧ After a few months we became a program of of what it has become! So many people have es in and plays and works together! Sheila New Minas Recreation. We have been very helped it develop and grow, and to them go Stretch volunteers with us often and everyone fortunate to have received funding from several my heartfelt thanks. looks forward to her calling Bingo! Mandy community groups. This fall we will be running July 26 – August 9, 2018 | 11 Send your events to Brought to you by [email protected] WHAT'S HAPPENING JULY 26 – AUGUST 9, 2018

Please note: Events are subject to change. accommodation, $50 with overnight accommodation, Festival! Live music, food trucks, fireworks, and more! Chris Norman and four other international folk $300 minimum fundraising by August 17th INFO: TIX: no charge INFO: wolfville.ca musicians. TIX: $20 regular, $7 youth, available by THURSDAY, JULY 26 902-468-8230 / [email protected] Roller Disco — Newport District Rink, Brooklyn 6–9pm phone, online, or at the door. INFO: 902-588-2002 / — Rainforth Park, Berwick 6pm StoryWalk Launch • French Yoga & Harp — Kingsport Beach, Canning • Flashback to the 80s and roller disco! Dress up or [email protected] / musiqueroyale.com Walk our newest StoryWalk, You’re Safe With Me. 9:30–10:45am • Johanne McInnis (Canadian Jazz come as you are, family friendly roller skating. Rental The Good the Bad and the Ugly — Al Whittle Snacks and crafts afterwards at the library. All ages Celtic harpist) & Jacinthe Desrosiers collaborate skates available. Helmets are mandatory so bring Theatre, Wolfville 8pm • Classic Clint Eastwood TIX: welcome! Registration is required. no charge together to offer Harp & Yoga. Preceded by a guided your own (we have a few to lend). BBQ and canteen from 1966. Tuco, Blondie and Angel Eyes must INFO: 902-538-8060 meditation with the soothing sounds of the harp: available. Proceeds to go to the Avon River Rollers work together to find $200,000 worth of stolen — Community Hall, Silent Auction and Bake Sale Living Essence. TIX: $10 early bird reservation, $15 roller derby league and GFL – Newport Recreation gold! TIX: $5 at the door INFO: 902-542-3344 / Centreville 6–8pm • Silent Auction, Bake Sale, day before the event, $20 day of the event INFO: Centre. TIX: $5 entrance fee, $15 for skate rentals. [email protected] 50/50, entertainment, and more! Fundraiser for 902-300-5355 / [email protected] INFO: [email protected] TIX: Mom/son who lost all in a house fire. donation Valley Trekkers Volkssport Club Walk — Meet Celtic Harp by the Sea — Kingsport Beach, Canning TUESDAY, JULY 31 INFO: — Miners Marsh, Kentville 902-877-2461 / [email protected] at Noggins Farm Market, Upper Parking Lot, 8:30–9:45pm • Celtic Harp by the Sea. Best inspiring Playing in the Parks — County of Kings 10am–12pm Public Hearing & Special Council 10am (9:30am registration) • Noggins Farm Trail Celtic melodies set in contemplative setting, mixed • Enjoy the outdoors and meet Municipal Complex, Kentville 6pm TIX: • no charge 10km, 2B walk. Potluck get together after walk. with Johanne’s own arrangement & compositions & new families. Activities will be planned for you INFO: TIX: INFO: 888-337-2999 INFO: 902-678-7975 romantic songs: Have I told you lately by Van Morrison, to enjoy! no charge 902-678-5760 / — Bateman Carr Studio, Canning Sarah McInnis BBQ Fundraiser — Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation, Summer Time by Gershwin and many more. Rain [email protected] 7–9:30pm — Edible Art Café, New • Sarah McInnis will share her original Middleton 10am–4pm • Knights of Columbus date: July 29 TIX: $10 early bird reservation, $15 day A Visual Tour of Nova Scotia Minas 3–5pm songs, and the stories of how they came to be. Council 6297 are holding a barbeque to raise money before event, $20 day of event. INFO: 902-300-5355 / • Photography show on canvas, by TIX: TIX: $15 cover. To reserve seats: [email protected] / for the IWK. Come out and enjoy the live music and [email protected] Bruce Dienes. Meet the photographer. no charge INFO: INFO: 902-698-0433 [email protected] support this worthy cause! TIX: Burgers $3 ($3.50 Dance: Ruth Manning Band — Royal Canadian 902-681-7375 — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7–5:15pm — Al Whittle Big • w/cheese), Hot dogs $1.50, Pop $1.50, Water $1 Legion, Kentville 9pm • 19+ welcome. Bar and The Good the Bad and the Ugly Theatre, Wolfville 8pm Early Tom Hanks film from 1988: After wishing INFO: [email protected] kitchen available. TIX: $8 per person INFO: • Classic Clint Eastwood to be made big, a teenage boy wakes the next Avondale Wharf Day — Newport Landing Waterfront 902-678-8935 / [email protected] from 1966. Tuco, Blondie and Angel Eyes must morning to find himself mysteriously in the body Park , Avondale 10:30–1am • The Basin Brothers Washer Toss Tournament — Community Hall, St Croix work together to find $200,000 worth of stolen TIX: INFO: TIX: INFO: of an adult. no charge 902-542-3344 / and The No Name Blues Band, and more. Kids 9:45pm • Call to Register TIX: $20/team INFO: Cindy, gold! $5 at the door 902-542-3344 / [email protected] activities, vintage vehicle show, fishing, party 902-798-4364 / [email protected] [email protected] — Grand Pré Winery, Grand SWIGgin’ Le Caveau pong, mud sliding, and fireworks. Cash bar and Pré 7pm WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1 • Join us at Le Caveau for a Kitchen Party Smokinstein Food Truck on site! TIX: no charge SUNDAY, JULY 29 TIX: — Fire Hall, Waterville Stroller Fit — Kings County Family Resource Centre, with SWIG (weather permitting). no charge INFO: 902-670-4135 / [email protected] Fur To Feathers Fun Day INFO: 10am–2pm Kentville 9:30–10:30am. ALSO Aug 8 • Why pay for [email protected] Mindfulness & Self Care for Nurses — Kingsport • Fur To Feathers summer fundraiser. TIX: childcare when you can workout and set a great Beach, Canning 12–1:30pm • Overworked nursing Games, food, and fun! free admission FRIDAY, JULY 27 INFO: example for your kids at a the same time? Meet at staff & the state of health care. Self care for nurses 902-538-8618 / [email protected] Lions BBQ — Rockwell Home Hardware, Kentville NS — Acadia Chapel, Wolfville the end of the parking lot of the Kings County Family is mandatory. Come and share your view and Celebration of Spirit 11am–2pm. Also Aug 3 • TIX: Sausage and a Drink 10:30am Resource Centre. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 practice. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-300-5355 / • A celebration service welcoming all! $5 / Hot Dog and a Drink $3. INFO: 902-679-2367 / INFO: / [email protected] [email protected] Facebook: wolfville area pride group [email protected] — J’s Card Plein Air — Twin Oaks Road, Middleton 10am–1:30pm HMC Acadia Cadets — Oqwa’titek Amphitheatre, Pokemon League Trading Card Game Jimmie Dog BBQ — The Apple Capital Museum, Hobbies, Middleton 1–4pm • Plein Air Artists Annapolis Valley group meets at Annapolis Royal 1–4pm • TIX: no charge • League events are open Berwick 11:30am–1pm • Proceeds from the BBQ help Twin Oaks Rd community mailboxes. A popular, INFO: [email protected] to all Pokémon TCG players regardless of experience the museum. TIX: Hot dogs, pop, water: $1 each TIX: INFO: mutually-supportive group critique is available Ice Cream Social — Community Hall, Black River level or skill. no charge 902-825-4060 / INFO: 902-538-9229 / [email protected] for those interested. Bring a picnic lunch if you 1–3pm • Enjoy the summer heat with an assortment [email protected] Strawberry Supper — South Alton Community Center, — Royal Canadian Legion, like. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-701-8106 / of ice cream treats. TIX: $3 adult, $2 children under 12 Summer Bash Bingo Day Kentville 4:30–6pm • Cold plate and strawberry Windsor 1–3:30pm [email protected] INFO: 902-542-3498 / [email protected] • Special afternoon Bingo. Mini shortcake dessert! TIX: Adults:$12, Age 6-12 $6, Forties Garden Club Annual Flower Show — Forties Jam Session — Royal Canadian Legion, Berwick game 1pm, regular games 2:15, all $500, Sputnik 5 and under no charge INFO: 902-687-8013 / Community Centre, New Ross 2:30–4pm • The 2–5pm • Music and fun. Public Welcome! & full card $1000. Plus regular evening Bingo: [email protected] public is invited to enter exhibits. TIX: $5, included TIX: no charge INFO: 902-538-9340 / Mini Bingo at 7:30 pm, regular games start at Backyard BBQ — Royal Canadian Legion, Berwick lunch INFO: [email protected] / 902-644-3359 / [email protected] 7:45. All regular games $300. Cookie jar, hot balls, 5–7pm • Enjoy a meal barbecued for you by our TIX: 902-689-2817 Wolfville’s Mud Challenge — Willow Park, Wolfville Bonanza etc. amounts to be determined. $25 volunteers, w/great salads. TIX: Various prices INFO: INFO: Transformational Leadership Initiative — Bishop 3–5pm • The messiest and most fun tradition in the for basic game book. Extra cards etc. available 902-538-9340 / [email protected] Hall, Greenwich 7–9pm • Free information session Valley, with over $400 in prizes up for grabs! Teams 902-798-0888 / [email protected] Zakary & The Valley Vipers — Oqwa’titek — Waterfront Park, Wolfville 2–4pm about a new leadership development program compete to race through muddy challenges. As fun SWIG • The Amphitheatre, Annapolis Royal 6–8pm • Rain to support local community leaders. (Register: to watch as it is to compete! Come cheer on your Wolfville Summer Concert Series presents free, live Location is at the Annapolis Academy. TIX: no charge tli_info_session.eventbrite.ca) TIX: no charge favourite team, or register your own! $100 Entry music on the Wolfville waterfront every Sunday, all INFO: [email protected] TIX: INFO: INFO: 902-300-9725 / [email protected] Fee. Proceeds go to the Mudley Fund. Teams of four. summer long! no charge 902-542-7668 / Dance: The Upbeats — Royal Canadian Legion, Julie & Julia — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 8pm INFO: wolfville.ca [email protected] Windsor 7–10pm • TIX: $5 per person INFO: — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville • Julia Child and Julie Powell - both of whom Strawberry Shortcake Supper — Newport Corner Hall, Shrek The Musical 902-798-0888 / [email protected] 3–5:15pm wrote memoirs – find their lives intertwined. Newport Corner 4–6pm • Beans, Salads, Ham, Brown • Make room for ogre-sized family Hotel Transylvania 3 — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal Though separated by time and space, both Bread, Rolls & Strawberry Shortcake TIX: donation fun as the greatest fairy tale never told comes to 7pm. Also July 29, 2pm • The monster family embark women discover that with the right combination INFO: 902-798-4092 / [email protected] life in a whole new way in this Broadway musical on a vacation on a luxury monster cruise ship. Rated TIX: INFO: Ham Supper & Bake Sale — Fire Hall, Vaughans adaptation! no charge 902-542-3344 / PG. TIX: $10 Adult, $8 Youth, aged under 18 years 4–6pm • Take-outs available. Proceeds to All Saints [email protected] INFO: [email protected] — Kip’s Beach, Cheverie Church, Leminster. TIX: Adults $12, under 12 $6, Scott Brison’s MP Barbecue Old Man Luedecke — The Union Street, Berwick 8pm • 3–6pm under 5 free. INFO: [email protected] • Everyone is invited to attend Scott Brison’s TIDE PREDICTIONS TIX: $25 INFO: theunionstreet.com TIX: INFO: Classic Animated Short Films from National Film annual MP barbecue! no charge SATURDAY, JULY 28 Board — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 4:30–7pm • We 902-542-4010 / [email protected] at Cape Blomidon Tour For Kids — Brigadoon Village, Aylesford 7am–5pm — Tangled Garden, will be playing them in rotation. Stay for one or stay Concert: Flamenco en Rouge • A two-day cycling event that takes place in the Grand Pré 5pm TIX: INFO: for them all. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-542-3344 / • $20 902-542-9811 / Source: Canadian Fisheries & Oceans. scenic Gaspereau Valley. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: [email protected] [email protected] www.waterlevels.gc.ca tourforkids.com/atlantic/volunteer TIX: no charge — Canard Dungeons and Dragons Adventurers League — Message in Music with Susan Ueffing INFO: [email protected] J’s Card Hobbies, Middleton 4:30–9pm. ALSO Aug. 4 Community Church, Upper Canard 7–8pm • Join us JUL High Low — Jamboree Grounds, Port George • Country Jamboree for an evening of music. Guest soloist: Susan Ueffing. 7am Fifth Edition D&D League every Saturday. Come slay 26 **12:40pm 6:43pm • Rain or shine. Pancake breakfast, giant” All Day Refreshments and fellowship to follow. TIX: no charge some dragons. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-825-4060 / 27 1:23pm 7:25pm Flea Market (200 tables ), 11 hours of fantastic “live INFO: [email protected] 902-681-0829 / [email protected] country music” by local artists. Enjoy fabulous food — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 28 2:03pm 7:50am Peace Circle (Bilingue) — Grand-Pré National Historic Singing in the Rain like fish & chips, strawberry shortcake, lobster rolls, 8pm 29 2:41pm 8:27am Site, Grand Pré 4:45–6:15pm. ALSO Aug 4 • Weekly • Classic Gene Kelly story about film stars of fruit smoothies or just a hamburger or hotdog. Face 30 3:19pm 9:04am peace circle featuring Mi’kmaw and Acadian female the silent-film era transitioning to talking pictures! painting, duck pond, kiddie train, for the kids. Lots of 31 3:57pm 9:42am storytellers. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-698-7855 / Lots of dancing and music and the comedy is top- food & fun for everyone! TIX: $5. Children under 12 TIX: INFO: [email protected] notch! $5 at the door 902-542-3344 / AUG High Low years of age FREE. INFO: 902-765-3225 Chicken BBQ and Silent Auction — New Hope [email protected] Indoor Yard Sale — St. James Anglican Church, Kentville 01 4:37pm 10:21am Wesleyan Church, Kentville 5–7pm • Advance 8am–12pm • Fundraiser for Servant’s Heart Ministries, MONDAY, JULY 30 02 5:21pm 11:04am Tickets Phone 902-678-2222 or 902-679-1821 a charity that helps the people of the Dominican Storytime — Willow Park, Wolfville 2–3pm • A time for 03 6:10pm 11:50am Proceeds to Brazil Mission Trip 2018. TIX: $12, call Republic. Downstairs: yard sale / Upstairs: breakfast. families to enjoy the fresh air, participate in interactive 04 7:03pm 12:42pm for advance tickets. INFO: Vickie, 902-679-1821 / TIX: donation INFO: [email protected] activities and read with us! TIX: no charge INFO: 05 7:31am 1:38pm [email protected] Parish Breakfast — St. James Anglican Church, 902-678-5760 / [email protected] 06 8:30am 2:38pm Pizza and a Movie Night — Christian Fellowship Kentville 8–10am • Eggs, bacon, toast, muffins, Jam Session — Louis Millet Community Complex, New 07 9:32am 3:39pm Centre, Wilmot 5:30–7:30pm • This month’s movie is fruit salad, yogurt, baked beans, fish cakes, Minas 7–9:30pm • All styles and abilities welcome “Abel’s Field.” TIX: no charge INFO: 902-765-4124 / 08 10:32am 4:39pm juice, coffee, tea. TIX: $7 minimum per person. (bring an item for the potluck snack and receive a free [email protected] 09 *11:29am 5:37pm INFO: 902-678-3123 / [email protected] 50/50 ticket) TIX: $2 admission INFO: 902-681-6972 Jill Boudreau Band & Charlie A’Court — Waterfront There are normally Annapolis Valley MS Bike — Wheelock Hall, Wolfville / [email protected] Park, Wolfville 5:30–10pm • A free event in two high and two low tides each day. 8:30am–8:30pm • Canada has the highest rate Best of Boxwood — Dawn Oman Art Gallery, celebration of Wolfville’s annual Mud Creek Days Only daylight tide times are listed. of MS in the world. Join the effort to improve the Bridgetown, NS 7:30–9:30pm • Musique Royale lives of Canadians affected by MS. TIX: $35 without presents Best of Boxwood 2018 featuring flautist * Highest High: 40.7 feet ** Lowest High: 37.1 feet 12 | July 26 – August 9, 2018 Send your events to Brought to you by [email protected] WHAT'S HAPPENING JULY 26 – AUGUST 9, 2018

of passion, fearlessness and butter, anything is but further complications set in. TIX: $5 at the door travels with a group of abandoned children to rebel Windsor Regional High School Reunion — Windsor possible. TIX: $5 at the door INFO: 902-542-3344 / INFO: 902-542-3344 / [email protected] against the town’s queen. TIX: $5 at the door INFO: Legion, 6pm–12am • The graduating class of 1968 [email protected] 902-542-3344 / [email protected] Invites all those who attended the school between FRIDAY, AUGUST 3 1964–1971 to celebrate our 50th YEAR REUNION. — Berwick Heights Golf Course, THURSDAY, AUGUST 2 Apple Tree Golf Classic SATURDAY, AUGUST 4 6–8pm: Meet and Greet, 8pm–12am: Dance & — École Rose-des-Vents, Greenwood Weston 9am–3pm — United Baptist Church, Family Fun Time • 24th annual golf tournament Traditional Breakfast Special Guests. INFO: [email protected] 10am–12pm Canning 7:30–10:30am • A time for adults and children to in support of Kings Regional Rehabilitation Centre. • Pancakes, sausage, Curtis Matheson Band — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville come together to enjoy each other and participate Teams register in advance. 4 person scramble. bacon, hash browns, beans, scrambled eggs, 7:30–9:30pm • Catch Curtis Matheson and his stellar TIX: INFO: TIX: in different activities. We will have the activities $440 per team 902-538-3103 ext 172 / toast (Gluten free pancakes & toast) donation band as they make their return to Wolfville! TIX: $15 TIX: INFO: INFO: ready for you. no charge 902-678-5760 / [email protected] 902-582-3827 / [email protected] in advance, $20 at the door. Tickets available at Box of — Downtown, Annapolis — The Gorge, Kentville [email protected] Natal Days Street Dance Canada Cup Bike Race Delights Bookstore (Wolfville) INFO: 902-371-5833 / — Grand Pré Winery, Royal 7–11pm 8am–6pm. Also Aug 5 Live Music under the Vines • Join us for our Natal Days opening • National level mountain [email protected] Grand Pré 7pm TIX: • Join us at Le Caveau for a Kitchen ceremony. There will be a big street dance with the bike races at The Gorge. Spectators – no charge! Beer Garden — Schoolhouse Brewery, Windsor INFO: Party with Chimney Swifts (weather permitting). music of Focus, a variety of food vendors, and much [email protected] 7:30pm–1am • The 2nd Annual Avon River TIX: INFO: TIX: — Lions Club, Berwick 8–10am no charge 902-542-7177 more. Rain Location: The Academy. no charge Public Breakfast • Eggs Days Beer Garden! Featuring: The Basement, — Sea-Esta, Canning (Delhaven) INFO: Chuck Brodsky [email protected] (fried or scrambled), Our own baked beans, pancakes, Tye Dempsey, Elektrik Boogaloo. TIX: $5 7–10pm — Evergreen Theatre, Margaretsville 8pm TIX: • The StanFest veteran Chuck Brodsky Goitse • bacon, sausage, toast, juice, coffee/tea. donation INFO: schoolhousebrewery.ca INFO: will be coming to Delhaven NS for an evening Goitse is a popular and award winning quintet from 902-844-1440 / [email protected] Dance: Bob Deveau & the Highlights — Royal — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville of his great stories and songs about everything Limerick, Ireland. Their distinctive sound lies in the Crib Tournament Canadian Legion, Kentville 9pm • 19+ welcome. TIX: INFO: 1pm under the sun. $25 902-692-1662 / quality of their own compositions with traditional • Registration at 12:30; Play at 1pm Upstairs at Bar and kitchen available. TIX: $8 per person TIX: INFO: [email protected] tunes from the countryside of Ireland and abroad. the Legion. $20 team 902-678-8935 INFO: 902-678-8935 / [email protected] Some Like It Hot — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 8pm TIX: $30/$15 students INFO: evergreentheatre.ca HMC Acadia Cadets — Oqwa’titek Amphitheatre, • Classic comedy with Marilyn Monroe & Tony Curtis. Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome — Al Whittle Theatre, Annapolis Royal 1–4pm • Come listen to the HMC When two male musicians witness a mob hit, they flee Wolfville 8pm • After being exiled from the most Acadia Cadets play some music. TIX: no charge What’s Happening continued on the state in an all-female band disguised as women, advanced town in post apocalyptic Australia, a drifter INFO: [email protected] page 14.

WEEKLY EVENTS

PLEASE NOTE: Event information may change games in the dining hall. TIX: 3 tickets for $5. Market & Cafe — Black River Community, INFO: annapolisvalley.easy-speak.org / without notice. INFO: 902-825-2695 / [email protected] 989 Deep Hollow Rd., 11am–1:30pm, [email protected] Boardgame Night — C@P Lab, Wolfville Public March–Dec. Local produce, painting, pickles, The Dukes Of Kent – Barbershop Harmony Chorus THURSDAYS Library, 7pm. Bring your games! Ages 12+ baked goods, handmade crafts, and more! — Bethany Memorial Baptist Church, rear of Sewing Circle — Makers, Windsor 1–3pm. For FEE: no charge INFO: 902-790-4536 / TIX: $7 for lunch INFO: Reta, 902-542-1552 building, North Kentville 7pm. Men of all ages sewers and would-be sewers, w/Susan Reid. TIX: [email protected] Bingo — Royal Canadian Legion, Windsor are invited to come sing with us. INFO: Chris, no charge for members, $5 non-members. INFO: Jam — Greenwich Community Hall, 7–9:30pm. 7:30–10pm • Mini game 7:30pm, regular 902-678-8865 / [email protected] 902-472-2600 / [email protected] All Welcome. TIX: $2 INFO: Vera, 902-542-0501 games 7:45pm. TIX: Basic card booklet Card Game — Fire Hall, Vaughans 7pm • The Hantsport Seniors & Elders Club “Drop-in” — Friday Night Jam — Royal Canadian Legion, $25, extras available. INFO: 902-798-0888 / Card games every Tuesday. 50/50 draw St. Andrews Church Hall, Hantsport 1–4pm. Play an Wolfville, 7–10pm. INFO: 902-542-5869 / [email protected] and light lunch. TIX: $2 to play INFO: assortment of games; tea-break at 3pm. All ages! [email protected] [email protected] INFO: 902-352-2085 / [email protected] Chase the Ace — Royal Canadian Legion, Windsor MONDAYS Valley Voices — Female a cappella show chorus In the Round Knitting Group — Gaspereau Valley 6:30–8:45pm • Cut off for ticket purchase is Little Makers — Makers, Windsor 10–11am. rehearses 7–9:30pm, Kentville Baptist Church Fibres 1–4:30pm. Also Tuesdays 6–9pm. Bring 8:30pm, draw at 8:45pm. INFO: 902-798-0888 / Activities will range from musical to arts and CE Centre. Women of any age welcome. TIX: your knitting, rug hooking, spinning, or felting. [email protected] crafts. For parents and preschoolers. no INFO: valleyvoices.org INFO: 902-542-2656 / gaspereauvalleyfibres.ca charge for members, $5 per adult-child pair Cribbage — Berwick Legion, 7pm. FEE: $10 per Tapestry: Women’s Cancer Support Group — SATURDAYS for non-members INFO: 902-472-2600 / player INFO: 902-538-5815 We meet the 2nd Thursday of each month Wolfville Farmers’ Market — DeWolfe Building, [email protected] Board Game Night — Paddy’s Pub, Wolfville (Next: Aug. 9). Please call for time/location. Elm Ave., Wolfville 8:30am–1pm. INFO: Windsor Game Night — Library, Windsor 6pm. 8pm–12am TIX: no charge INFO: 902-542-0059 / INFO: Dorothy, 902-538-3374 / Pat, wolfvillefarmersmarket.ca Board game group. New players welcome! [email protected] 902-678-9100 / Margot, 902-542-1466 / North Mountain Market — North Mountain United FEE: no charge INFO: meetup.com/valleygames / [email protected] Tapestry, Harbourville 9am–1pm. June to October. [email protected] WEDNESDAYS Open Studio — Avon River Heritage Museum, Fresh veggies, lunch, music, and shopping. Toastmasters — 2nd Floor, K.C. Irving Centre, Sunrise Yoga/Sunset Yoga — Kingsport Beach, end Newport Landing 2–5pm. Bring a project INFO: [email protected] Acadia 6:30–8:30pm. Communication of Breezy Bluff Lane 8:30am (sunrise), Behind and join in the conversation! TIX: no charge Berwick Community Market — Legion, 232 and leadership skill-building for Tides In Canteen (sunset) 8pm. (Next: Aug. 11) INFO: 902-757-1718 / [email protected] Main St., Berwick 9am–1pm, year round. students and community members. INFO: Facebook: Harp and Yoga Festival Macdonald Museum Market — 21 School Local producers and artisans! INFO: Chris, INFO: wolfvilletoastmasters.com Coffee Time — Community Hall, Greenwich St., Middleton, 4–7pm. Weekly until Oct. 4. 902-538-5815 / [email protected] East Kings Chess Club — Library (upstairs), 9:30–11am. Join us for coffee/tea and a Homemade, home baked and homegrown items Flying Squirrel Adventures — Kentville Ravine, Wolfville 6:30–9pm. Bring your own set, board, muffin. Chat with friends, new and old! only. Over 30 vendors! INFO: 902-825-6116 9:45am–12:15pm. Third Sat. of the month, and clock if you can. All levels/ages welcome. TIX: donation INFO: Darlene, 902-542-3498 Taekwondo — Baptist Church, North Alton 6:30pm year round (Next: Aug 18). Learn about INFO: Ian Anderson, [email protected] / / [email protected] / Bev, (kids 4–14), 7:30pm (adult). Also Tuesdays. nature through games, activities, challenges, 902-678-8009 902-542-7412 Exercise, self defense, respect, listening skills, discussions, presentations, workshops and more! Darts — Berwick Legion, 7pm. Mixed doubles, Gaeilge sa Ghleann – Irish in the Valley — focus, self discipline and confidence.TIX: no All ages. FEE: no charge INFO: Facebook: Flying draw for partner, round robin format. FEE: $3 Middleton & Annapolis Royal, alternating, 10am. charge to try a class INFO: 902-670-8714 / Squirrel Adventures INFO: 902-538-5815 Learn to speak Irish Gaeilge! All levels welcome. [email protected] Drop in and Drum! — Baptist Church, Wolfville Kings Community Concert Band — Bishop Hall, INFO: [email protected] / Facebook: NonDuality Meetup — Manning Memorial 1–2:30pm. First Saturday of the month Greenwich 7:15pm. Remember how much Gaeilge sa Ghleann Chapel, Wolfville 7pm–9pm. Every other (Next: Aug 4). W/Bruno Allard. Learn to play the fun band is? Under the direction of Holly Kentville Farmers’ Market — Centre Square, Thursday. Non-denominational discussion of djembe with rhythms & songs from West Africa. Lohnes. Particularly looking for new trumpet, Kentville 10am–2pm. Fresh farm products, life and our place in the scheme of things. 19+ Drums provided. FEE: $5–$10 (pay what you trombone and sax players. INFO: Sarah, bread, honey, maple syrup, cheese, hot FEE: no charge INFO: [email protected] can) INFO: [email protected] / facebook: [email protected] lunch food, local crafts and household Cardio Kickboxing — Baptist Church, North Djembes and Duns Wolfville goods. INFO: [email protected] / Alton 8:30–9:30pm. Also Tuesdays. Adult Valley Game Night — Gametronics, New Minas TUESDAYS kentvillefarmersmarket.ca class to improve coordination, cardiovascular 6pm. Board game/card game group. County Crafters — Kings County Family Resource Wolfville Farm Market — Farmers Market, improvements, self defence, stress and weight Yu Gi Oh – Thursdays, 6pm. Magic: The Centre, Kentville 9:30–11:30am. Crafting for Wolfville 4:30–7pm. Live music, 10+ vendors, FEE: INFO: reduction. TIX: no charge for 1st week of classes Gathering – Fridays, 6pm FEE: no charge adults. Childcare available. no charge Market Suppers. INFO: wolfvillefarmersmarket.ca INFO: 902-670-8714 / [email protected] INFO: facebook.com/GameTronics 902-678-5760 / [email protected] Chase The Ace — Lions Club, 36 Elm Ave., Qigong — Acadia Library, Wolfville 11:30am–1pm. Wolfville 5–8:15pm. Draw shortly after 8pm. FRIDAYS SUNDAYS Jack Risk will lead you through gentle but INFO: 902-542-4508 Low Impact Exercise Program — Christian Farmers Market — Victoria Park Bandstand, powerful movements. Experience the healing Wolfville Community Chorus — 100 Sherwood Fellowship Centre, Wilmot. Every M–W–F, Windsor 10am–2pm. A new and vibrant benefits of qigong. TIX: no charge INFO: jackrisk.ca Drive, Wolfville. 5:30–7pm. W/Susan Dworkin, 11am–12pm. Geared for seniors, but open to community farmers market. INFO: 902-579-7652 Rug Hooking in Kentville — Kentville Lower Director. New members welcome! INFO: TIX: INFO: everyone. no charge 902-765-0135 / / [email protected] Recreation Centre (354 Main Street), 1–3pm. If 902-300-1001 / [email protected] [email protected] Windsor Meditation Group — Windsor you are a rug hooker or want to learn, join us for TV Bingo — Royal Canadian Legion, Windsor Chase The Ace & Supper — Royal Canadian Legion, Community Centre, (lower level in the social hooking! Tea/coffee available, $5 drop in 6–7pm. ALSO Thursdays. TIX: Books Berwick 5–7pm • Downstairs; use back door. Gliders Room), 321 Gerrish St., Windsor. fee. INFO: Mona, [email protected] / available at bar. INFO: 902-798-0888 / TIX: Cash bar. 19+ Tickets 3 for $5. Supper $8. 10:30am–noon. Join us for meditation in the Lynn, [email protected] / 902-692-8118 [email protected] INFO: Dessert $2. 902-538-5815 Shambhala tradition, discussion and tea. Use side Toastmasters — Birchall Training Centre, Pool — Legion, Berwick 7pm. Round robin Chase the Ace — Curling Club, Middleton or back entrance. Wheelchair accessible. FEE: no 14 Wing Greenwood 6:30pm. Learn format. FEE: $3 to play INFO: 902-538-5815 / 6:30–8pm • Draw at 8pm. Enjoy playing charge. Donations accepted. INFO: 902-798-2958 communication and leadership skills in [email protected] / [email protected] a fast-paced, fun setting. TIX: no charge July 26 – August 9, 2018 | 13 WH

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 5 THURSDAY, AUGUST 9 Crib Tournament — Forties Community Centre, Family Fun Time — École Rose-des-Vents, Greenwood EXHIBITS (cont'd) @ THE LIBRARY (cont'd) New Ross 1pm (registration 12:30pm) • Canteen 10am–12pm • A time for adults and children to — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, available. Wheelchair accessible. TIX: $20 per team come together to enjoy each other and participate of the 100+ art installations UCA has presented. Garden Share INFO: Hantsport 2–8pm. ALSO Aug 7 INFO: 902-689-2147 in different activities. We will have the activities [email protected] • Bring your extra — Harvest Gallery, veggies for someone else to enjoy! Drop off Tues, pick Gerry Davis — Waterfront Park, Wolfville 2–4pm • ready for you. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / “Canada’s Ocean Playground” Wolfville. Until Aug 18 INFO: The Wolfville Summer Concert Series presents free, [email protected] • “Canada’s Ocean Playground” up on Wed & Thurs. 902-684-0103 … a sometimes painfully beautiful place. Deanne — Dr. Frank W. Morse Memorial live music on the Wolfville waterfront every Sunday Jaws — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 8pm • Classic Little Ray’s Reptiles INFO: Library, Lawrencetown 2–3pm from 2-4pm, all summer long! TIX: no charge Spielberg from 1975! A local sheriff, a marine Fitzpatrick, Laura Kenney & Steven Rhude • Come see snakes (and INFO: INFO: 902-542-7668 / [email protected] biologist and an old seafarer team up to hunt down 902-542-7093 / [email protected] more) in the library! Ages 3+ 902-584-3044 — Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Tea — West Hants Historical Society Museum, a great white shark wreaking havoc in a beach “Thundermaker” DIY Crafts Canning. Until Oct. 26 Hantsport 3–4:30pm Windsor 2pm • All proceeds go towards our local resort. TIX: $5 at the door INFO: 902-542-3344 / • Mi’kmaw artist Alan Syliboy’s • Supplies & instruction sheet museum. The community is invited to come out, [email protected] The Thundermaker exhibit is a spectacular mixed- provided for a “do-it-yourself” craft. Ages 6–14 (under INFO: sip some tea and enjoy the delicate foods prepared. media exhibit that became his children’s book of the 10 w/adult). 902-684-0103 INFO: TIX: $5 for adults, $3 for children 10 and under. same name. artscentre.ca/gallery-current WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1 — Avon River Heritage Museum, INFO: 902-798-4706 / [email protected] Artisans in Action Tech Makers: Ozobots — Isabel & Roy Jodrey LIVE THEATRE Newport Landing/Avondale • Aug. 5: Fibre/Pottery/ Back to the Future — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville Memorial Library, Hantsport 10:30–11:45am • Explore 2pm • Marty McFly, a typical American teenager Experience Grand Pré – Voyage (Bilingue) — Textiles, featuring fibre artist Magdalena Percy of the world of technology, coding and electronics. of the Eighties, is accidentally sent back to Grand-Pré National Historic Site, Grand Pré. Tues-Fri Foggy Hollow Creations / Sept. 2: Paint Avondale / Please register. Ages 10+ INFO: 902-684-0103 1955 in a plutonium-powered DeLorean “time throughout summer, 12:30–1pm • A bilingual play Oct. 7: Traditional NS crafts & techniques (Mi’kmaq, Cozy Corner Storytime — Isabel & Roy Jodrey INFO: machine” invented by a slightly mad scientist. with puppets for the whole family. Presented in the Acadian and Planters) avonriverarts.ca Memorial Library, Hantsport 10:30–11:30am. ALSO — Valley Regional Hospital, TIX: $5 at the door INFO: 902-542-3344 / Visitor Centre Theatre. Adapting to new lands, Rita Apple Bin Art Gallery Aug 8 • Stories, rhymes, games and crafts. Ages 2–6 Kentville [email protected] the muskrat and Charles the seagull build a dyke and • Affordable, original art created by Valley w/caregivers. INFO: 902-684-0103 artists. Part proceeds go towards hospital equipment Chinatown — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 8pm • start over. TIX: $4, no charge for children under 5 The Hangout — Memorial Library, Wolfville 6:30–8pm. Definitive early Jack Nicholson in action! A private INFO: 902-698-7855 / [email protected] and Annapolis Valley health care programs. ALSO Aug 8 • Explore Virtual Reality, play board detective hired to expose an adulterer finds himself Experience Grand Pré – A Walk in the Park w/ games, get creative and enjoy snacks. Ages 12–17 caught up in a web of deceit, corruption, and Longfellow — Grand-Pré National Historic Site, Grand INFO: 902-542-5760 murder. TIX: $5 at the door INFO: 902-542-3344 / Pré. Tues-Fri throughout summer, 1:30pm & 3pm • MUSEUMS THURSDAY, AUGUST 2 [email protected] Discover Grand-Pré National Historic Site through 3D Printer Demonstration — TWO LOCATIONS: — 37 Cornwallis St., Kentville. Natal Days Fireworks — Downtown, Annapolis the eyes of the historical character Henry Wadsworth Kings County Museum Kingston 10am–12pm / Berwick 2–4pm • All ages TIX: INFO: Until Aug. 31 Royal 10pm • Come to the Annapolis Royal Wharf Longfellow. $3.90 902-698-7855 / • “Wedding Belles Bridal Shop” A welcome. INFO: Kingston, 902-765-3631 / Berwick, to see the best fireworks in celebration of Natal [email protected] display of vintage 20th Century Wedding dresses. 902-538-8060 TIX: INFO: See the evolution of styles of wedding dresses over Day. Rain date: Aug 6. no charge Experience Grand Pré – Une Visite dans le Parc Tech Makers: Ozobots — Memorial Library, Wolfville — Grand-Pré National Historic Site, INFO: [email protected] avec Anne et Pierre the course of a century. 902-676-6237 / 1:30–2:45pm • Explore the world of technology, Grand Pré Tues-Fri throughout summer, 2pm & 3:30pm kingscountymuseum.ca coding and electronics. Please register. Ages 10+ MONDAY, AUGUST 6 — 21 School St., Middleton. Until • Découvrez le lieu historique national de Grand- Macdonald Museum INFO: 902-542-5760 Natal Days Parade — Downtown, Annapolis Aug. 31 • Exhibit: ‘New Perspectives’ featuring the art Pré à travers les yeux de personnages historiques Tech Makers: Little Bits — Murdoch C. Smith Memorial Royal 10am–12pm • TIX: no charge TIX: INFO: TIX: acadiens. $3.90 902-698-7855 / of students from MRHS and BRHS. no admission Library, Port Williams 2–3:15pm • Explore the world INFO: [email protected] INFO: [email protected] charge 902-825-6116 of technology, coding and electronics. Please register. The Producers — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 8pm. — Clock Park, Wolfville July 26, — Until Oct. 6 Valley Ghost Walks Prescott House Museum • Exhibit: Ages 10+ INFO: 902-542-3005 ALSO August 7 • The original Mel Brooks comedy 7:30pm / Fort Edward National Historic Site, Windsor A Museum’s History. Prescott House Museum from 1967. Producers Max Bialystock and Leo Aug 2, 7:30pm / Fundy View Community Centre, Halls joined the Nova Scotia Museum Family in 1973. SATURDAY, AUGUST 4 — Library, Kentville 1–3pm Bloom make money by producing a sure-fire Harbour Aug 3, 7:30pm / Clock Park, Wolfville Aug 9, Photographs and scrap books, stories and news items Writers Group • Monthly workshop w/author Dana Mills. Registration is flop. TIX: $5 at the door INFO: 902-542-3344 / 7:30pm • Jerome the GraveKeeper and his ghostly from the past 45 years will be on display showcasing required. Age 15+ INFO: 902-679-2544 [email protected] friends will inform and entertain. TIX: $20 adults, the evolution of a museum. INFO: facebook: Prescott TUESDAY, AUGUST 7 $15 students/seniors (includes HST & fees). Available House Museum TUESDAY, AUGUST 7 via Ticketpro.ca & cash-only before walk. INFO: Kids Tech: Cubelets and Hexbugs — Library, Windsor Playing in the Parks — Berwick & District School, valleyghostwalks.com / Facebook: Valley Ghost Walks 10:30–11:45am • Explore the world of technology, Berwick 10am–12pm • Enjoy the outdoors and North Mountain Vanya by Two Planks — Ross Creek coding and electronics. Please register. Ages 7+ meet new families. Activities will be planned for @ THE LIBRARY Centre for the Arts, Canning July 28, 29, 31, Aug., 1, INFO: 902-798-5424 you to enjoy. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18, 6pm • Adapted from For complete list of library events: valleylibrary.ca Drawing Workshop: The True Voyage of Discovery [email protected] the Chekhov classic Uncle Vanya by Ken Schwartz. All events are no charge/no registration unless — TWO LOCATIONS: Middleton 10:30–11:30am / On Chesil Beach — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal TIX: $28.69 adult, $10 children under 12, $22.60 otherwise stated. Wolfville 2:30–3:30pm • W/Emma FitzGerald. Ages 7:30–9:20pm • Adapted by Ian McEwan from his student, $25.65 senior (please add HST to all prices) 10–16. Registration is required. INFO: Middleton, bestselling novel, the drama centers on a young FRIDAY, JULY 27 INFO: 902-582-3073 / [email protected] — Berwick and District Library, Berwick 902-825-4835 / Wolfville, 902-542-5760 couple of drastically different backgrounds in xBox Gaming Animal Farm by Fire by Two Planks — Ross Creek 1–3pm Pirate Party — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, the summer of 1962. Following the pair through • Competitions using games like Slime Centre for the Arts, Canning July 26, 27, 28, 31, Aug., 2, Hantsport 1–2pm • Pirate stories, crafts, and a visit their idyllic courtship, the film explores sex and Rancher, Rocket League, Forza, and others. Please 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 11, 14, 16, 17, 18, 9:30pm • Two Planks INFO: from a real pirate and her parrots! Pirate costumes the societal pressure that can accompany physical register. Ages 8+ 902-538-8060 and a Passion is an award-winning professional — Library, Kingston 1–2pm. encouraged! Ages 5+ INFO: 902-684-0103 intimacy, leading to an awkward and fateful wedding Funtastical Fridays theatre company in residence at the Ross Creek ALSO Aug. 3 night. Rated: R TIX: $10 Adult, $9 with Film Buff • Stories and crafts. Ages 5–12. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8 Centre for the Arts, offering exquisite outdoor INFO: — Isabel & Card, $8 Youth (18 and under). INFO: 902-532-7704 902-765-3631 Kids Tech: Cubelets and Hexbugs productions in a spectacular setting. TIX: $28.69 — Berwick and District Library, Berwick Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 10:30– / [email protected] Hangout adult, $10 children under 12, $22.60 student, 6–7:30pm 11:45am The Sweet Lowdown — Evergreen Theatre, • Hang out, play games, work • Explore the world of technology, $25.65 senior (please add HST to all prices) INFO: Margaretsville 8pm • You will hear the influences of on a craft. Lots of possibilities! Ages 10–14. coding and electronics. Please register. Ages 7+ 902-582-3073 / [email protected] INFO: INFO: Celtic jigs, Appalachian fiddle, contemporary pop and 902-538-8060 902-684-0103 Suburban Standoff — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville — Berwick and District a particularly Canadian blend of driving tradition and MONDAY, JULY 30 Mad Science: Electricity! July 27, 28, 7:30pm, July 22, 2pm • Ty is in need Library, Berwick 10:30–11:30am groundbreaking originality. TIX: $30/$15 students Tech Makers: Little Bits — Library, Kentville • Investigate of some quick cash so he and his girlfriend, Candy, INFO: evergreentheatre.ca 2–3:15pm • Explore the world of technology, conductors, insulators, and other elements attempt their first home invasion. Unfortunately coding and electronics. Please register. Ages 10+ in the world of circuit electricity as well as they have picked the wrong house. Hank and Nancy, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8 INFO: 902-679-2544 experiment with both static electricity and — Fire Hall, Kentville 5–8pm. ALSO a retired couple, seem to know more about guns Blood Donor Clinic Tech Makers: Ozobots — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & electromagnetism. Registration is required. Ages 7+ than Ty does. TIX: $15, $12 seniors/students, cash or INFO: Aug 9, 1pm • Community blood drive sponsored by Area Library, Middleton 2:45–4pm • Explore the world 902-538-8060 cheque. Reserve your seat at 902-678-0293. INFO: — Dr. Frank W. Morse Memorial the Kentville Lions Club. Make your appointment of technology, coding and electronics. Please register. Pirate Party online at blood.ca or 1-888-2-DONATE. New donors 902-678-8040 / [email protected] INFO: Library, Lawrencetown 2–3pm • Pirate stories, — St. Mary’s Ages 10+ 902-825-4835 welcome. TIX: no charge INFO: 1-888-2-DONATE Lamplight Historical Cemetery Tours — Library (back door), Windsor crafts, and a visit from a real pirate and her Anglican Church, Auburn July 31, Aug 7, 14, 21, Games Night Ice Cream Social — Community Hall, Burlington 6pm. ALSO Aug 6 • For adults and teens. parrots! Pirate costumes encouraged! Ages 5+ 28, 8pm • Walk through history with costumed INFO: 6:30–8pm • Ice Cream social serving banana INFO: 902-798-5424 902-584-3044 splits, sundaes and ice cream. TIX: Various prices guides and visitors from the past. Lunch following. TIX: INFO: TUESDAY, JULY 31 THURSDAY, AUGUST 9 INFO: 902-538-3441 / [email protected] $10 per person 902-847-9847 / — Memorial 3D Printer Demonstration — TWO LOCATIONS: Kids Tech: Cubelets and Hexbugs Sunset Harp & Yoga — Kingsport Beach, Canning [email protected] Library, Wolfville 1:30–2:45pm Wolfville 10am–12pm / Hantsport 2–4pm • All ages • Explore the world of 8–9:15pm • See you on the mat with an amazing welcome. INFO: Wolfville, 902-542-5760 / Hantsport, technology, coding and electronics. Please register. view where experiencing with all your senses will INFO: 902-684-0103 Ages 7+ 902-542-5760 be at the rendez-vous. Visit her Facebook page: EXHIBITS — Murdoch C. Smith Tech Makers: Ozobots — Library, Windsor Kids Tech: WeDo Robotics Recharge with Jennergy TIX: $10 early bird, $15 day Memorial Library, Port Williams 2–3:15pm 10:30–11:45am • Explore the world of technology, • Explore before event, $20 day of event INFO: 902-300-5355 Uncommon Common Art Retrospective Exhibit coding and electronics. Please register. Ages 10+ the world of technology, coding and electronics. / [email protected] — Charles MacDonald Concrete Museum, Centreville. INFO: Please register. Ages 7+ INFO: 902-542-3005 — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 8pm Opening Aug 5, 2–4pm. Show runs through Aug 26 • 902-798-5424 Sideways • Two Pirate Challenge — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial What started as an ad hoc group of artists in 2008 has xBox Gaming — Library, Kentville 1–3pm • men reaching middle age with not much to show Library, Hantsport 3–4pm • Pirate games & challenges grown to a nationally recognized annual art program. Competitions using games like Slime Rancher, but disappointment embark on a week-long road and find the treasure hidden in the library! Ages The Exhibit features remnants of the past 10 years Rocket League, Forza, and others. Please register. trip through California’s wine country, just as one is INFO: Ages 8+ INFO: 902-679-2544 10–13. 902-684-0103 about to take a trip down the aisle. TIX: $5 at the door of public art in Kings County and examines some INFO: 902-542-3344 / [email protected] of the global topics that are reflected in the content 14 | July 26 – August 9, 2018 Acadia University | 15 University Ave, Wolfville. 902-542-2201 | Staffed Switchboard. 8:30am-4:30pm. At Acadia [email protected] – General Inquiries WHAT’S GROWING AT THE HARRIET IRVING BOTANICAL GARDENS: ART IN THE GARDEN Melanie Priesnitz Conservation Horticulturist

We’ve been growing a very unusual species in the greenhouse this summer. They are erratic in growth habit and behaviour, and they come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and colours. That’s right, we’ve been growing humans! At the start of the season we moved our tropical blueberry collection outside so the plants could enjoy some fresh air and benefit from the natural predatory insects and pollinators. In the meantime, the blueberry house has been turned into a classroom for humans.

We have a wide range of participants young and old using the glasshouse classroom for our summer art programs. This summer a graphite drawing pencil!) They also learned marks the eleventh year that we’ve partnered the bunchberry has an incredibly fast pollina- with Uncommon Common Art to hold Art in tion mechanism (so fast that it is listed as the the Garden summer camps in the Botanical world’s fastest plant in the Guinness Book of World Records). The speedy part of bunchberry Gardens. The kids spend their weeks learning is how it disperses Its pollen. Once triggered by about art and nature, mixed with a whole lot an insect, the flower opens its petals and fires of good old-fashioned outdoor fun. Some of pollen into the air in .05 milliseconds, which is the art projects the kids are working on this apparently about 800 times what an astronaut year include silk-screening, sun prints, paint- might experience during take off. I don’t think ing, and sculpting, with a special focus on the artists were quick enough to capture the painting and drawing native plants and birds. release of pollen being sent into the air, but The kids are lucky to be instructed by profes- they did a great job of capturing the beauty of sional artist and educator Terry Drahos who, the plant and had fun learning about it in both incidentally, plays as hard as the kids once the an artistic and scientific way. paint brushes are put down and it’s time for a game of tag on the lawn or camouflage in the We will continue to grow artists in the woods! greenhouse and garden this summer and look forward to another camp and watercolour Some of the slightly older humans that are workshop coming up in August. There are a hanging around our greenhouse this summer few spaces left in the August 11 Botanical are participants in Twila Robar-DeCoste’s Watercolour workshop if you want to join Graphite and Watercolour Botanical Art work- us. Contact Twila Robar-DeCoste at robar- shops. It’s rewarding to see the groups taking [email protected] for more informa- the time to intricately draw the native plant tion. Art in the Garden summer camps are species that we spend our days cultivating. full, however, they’ll be back again next year so check in with us in early spring. During the first workshop of the summer, Twila had participants focused on drawing Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens one of our native woodland plants, bunchber- Acadia University ry. They learned that the new latin name for botanicalgardens.acadiau.ca the plant formerly known as Cornus canaden- sis is now Chamaepericlymenum canadense ❧ (try saying that three times fast while holding

THE ACADIA UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY PRESENTS: “MAUD LEWIS: A LIFE COLLECTED” Dr. Laurie Dalton, Director and Curator

August 3 – September 30, 2018 Join us for the opening reception on August 3 at 7pm!

Much of the way in which people have come to understand the artist has been a result of sto- rytelling. This exhibition presents a selection of Maud Lewis artwork from private collections, along with memories of how people have come to collect her work. These demonstrate the ways in which we have come to remember, know, and situate the work of the artist.

While Maud Lewis is firmly embedded in the folk art canon, her work can also be understood within wider discussions of history. Modern artists presented new ways of seeing and brought experimentation into their work. Paintings of landscape, for example, no longer adhered to strict rules of perspective, realism and colour, but rather challenged our perspective and used colour as an expressive form in and of itself.

ACADIA SPORTS THERAPY CLINIC INC.

Acadia Arena Complex, Wolfville, N.S. acadiasportstherapy.com Tel. (902) 585-1625 MANAGEMENT/PREVENTION OF SPORTS/RECREATIONAL INJURIES FOR THE VALLEY COMMUNITY

July 26 – August 9, 2018 | 15 HARDWARE GALLERY ORGANIZES MURAL PROJECT IN KENTVILLE Genevieve Allen Hearn on the side of Reid’s building, facing Centre Kentville will get a little more colourful this Square. The location will bring a vibrancy to summer. Board members of Hardware Gallery, an area used for farmers’ markets, Apple Blos- the new art gallery located in the Town of som, Harvest Festival, the Multicultural Fair, Kentville, are making a community effort to and other annual events. Kondo comments, get new, contemporary murals in the town. “The general concept for the mural is the The Kentville Business Community has history and development of a town, in this recently amended their façade program to case Kentville, represented by the changing include murals, which means businesses can architecture. It will be a whimsical nod to the apply for 50 per cent of the mural creation past, present and future.” cost. Kondo’s brush hits the wall in the beginning Dave Reid from D.M. Reid’s Jewellers is the of August. Hardware Gallery hopes that other first business to jump on board. Reid, who sits businesses surrounding Centre Square will on the Kentville Business Community board, take advantage of the opportunity to work says, “The joint Kentville Business Communi- with local artists and brighten up the public ty and Hardware Gallery mural program will space. If interested in submitting an applica- enhance the downtown core with more of our tion, or for more information about the mural interesting and beautiful local artwork. We project, contact community@hardwaregallery. already have a number of murals and would ca. like to keep adding to that. Not only do they beautify, but they promote our local artists and become another great reason to visit and enjoy our town. Many of these have a historical context of Kentville, which is wonderful to celebrate. We hope Miyoshi's mural is the first of many more to grace the walls of our buildings!”

Local artist Miyoshi Kondo will be paint- ing an 8’ x 8’ mural

16 | July 26 – August 9, 2018