Aug. 31-Sept. 6
theatre Regional Arts Centre
Ferryland The Southern Shore Folk Arts Council presents “Oily Business” Dinner Theatre. Shows take place Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 7 p.m. until Sept. 9. Special lunchtime shows on Aug. 10. For further information, or to make a reservation, call 1-888-332-2052 or 1-709-432-2052 or visit www. ssfac.com.
Quidi Vidi Brewery
Quidi Vidi ShaesBeer in the Gut — a special beer tasting curated by Tom Beckett at Quidi Vidi Brewery is set for Aug. 31 at 8 p.m. You will sample five distinct craft beer, enjoy a complimentary local beer, snacks, entertainment and more. This year’s featured beers are: Wold Top Marmalade Porter, Brakspeare Bitter, Brakspeare Oxford Gold, Jennings Sneck Lifter, and Ringwood Old Thumper. For tickets: http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ shakesbeer-in-the-gut-annualsummer-beer-tasting-at-quidividi-brewery-tickets-12317733673
on tour
“Where Once They Stood,” a historical walking tour commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Beaumont Hamel, Tuesday and Fridays at 9:55 a.m. Meet at the Sheraton Hotel. For information call 364 6845 or visit www.boyetours.com.
readings
Linda Abbott will be signing copies of The Tin Triangle in St. John’s on Friday, Sept. 2, from 12-2 p.m. at Costco. Victoria Barbour will be signing copies of “Against Her Rules,” “Hard as Ice,” “Play Me,” and “21st Century Rake” in St. John’s on Thursday, Sept. 8, from 12-2 p.m. at Costco.
exhibitions The Anna Templeton Centre
The Anna Templeton Centre presents a summer long exhibition Spirits Sheltered: The Characters Within at the new Park Pavilion in Salmonier Nature Park. The work is an exciting mix of art and fine craft created by the instructors of the Anna Templeton Centre was inspired by the essence of Salmonier Nature Park. The exhibition continues until Oct. 7.
Craft Council Gallery
Duckworth Street The Craft Council Gallery will celebrate the home for the exhibition and living space it is. Running until Oct. 1 “The Crafted Home,” is an exhibition of contemporary home furnishings and accessories.
Five Island Art Gallery
Tors Cove Continuing until Sept. 10 is an exhibit by textile artist Catherine McCausland. Gallery is opened from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekly, but is closed on Mondays.
Christina Parker Gallery
50 Water St. Continuing until Sept. 3 is “Harbour,” an exhibition of new work by Kathy Marlene Bailey.
Logy Bay-Middle CoveOuter Cove Museum
Town Hall, 744 Logy Bay Rd. The Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove Museum hosts an exhibit launch Aug. 31 at 7 p.m. centred on the Sikh Society of Newfoundland. The exhibit explores how the Sikh Society of Newfoundland came to be, the Gurdwara’s place in the community, and artifacts of Sikhism, including articles of the faith.
Ultramarine Fine Art Studio
100 Duckworth St. Featured is “Long Pond Light,” new oil paintings by June WalkerWilson BFA.
miscellaneous
ArtsNL is now accepting applications for its Community Arts Program to support projects by community based non-profit arts organizations and groups. Application deadline: Friday, Sept, 30 by 4:30 p.m. (projects must start on/ after Dec. 1). Contact ArtsNL for an application form and details: The Newman Building, 1 Springdale St., St. John’s, 726-2212 or toll free 1-866-726-2212 (NL only), www. artsnl.ca.
broadcast The Art Of Art
With host Laura Coultas Rogers Cable Nine — Community Channel, Tuesdays at 8 p.m.
VOWR (AM 800)
Guest Interview, produced by Roger Angel and Barbara De Land Hosted by Barbara De Land Broadcast Sundays 2 p.m. Rebroadcast Wednesdays 8:30 p.m. AM 800, online, and on cable. Broadcast dates Aug. 31: Jessica Stanford describes the fascinating presentations of work brought to St. John’s three times a year by national and international architects. Sponsored by the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Architects, these free gatherings are aimed to create conversations about built design in Newfoundland outports, towns and cities. Broadcasts Sept. 4, 7: Gary Walsh, gives us an important peek into the August 2016 St. John’s conference held to commemorate the historic and memorable August 1941 Ship Harbour, Placentia Bay, shipboard meeting of Franklin Roosevelt and Winston Churchill to plan their international postwar objectives in what became known as the Atlantic Charter .
Weekend AM
With host Angela Antle Saturday and Sunday 6-9:30 a.m., CBC Radio 1.
The East Coast Music Hour
With host David Myles Saturday at 5:35 p.m. CBC Radio 1 and at 10:30 a.m. on CBC Radio 2.
The NewFound Records Radio Hour
With host Wayne Tucker Wednesday at 3 p.m. and Saturday at noon on CHMR RADIO 93.5 FM, (Rogers 942, Aliant 787), www. chmr.ca. Aug. 31 — We remember Reg Watkins who passed away eight years ago, but left a wonderful legacy of great music. Tune in to hear his national hits plus obscure material from vinyl records and cassette tape. Sept. 3 — Labour Day – songs about work with Ken Peacock, Pierce Cull, George Grandy, Brian MacLeod, and more.
Rocky’s Roots
With Rocky Wiseman on VOBB 95.9. 98.1FM and VOBB.org on the Internet every Saturday at 5 p.m. NT. Back to the roots of rock ’n’ roll with seldom-heard music.
Deep Roots
With host Tom Power Saturday at 6:30 p.m. on CBC Radio 2, Sunday at 4:35 on CBC Radio 1. Radio 2 programs also streaming online at cbc.ca/nl.