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Friday, Feb. 9 Art
7:30 p.m.
Art Gallery Opening Reception The Rooms is celebrating its newest art gallery exhibitions. Free to attend, all are welcome. Exhibiting artists will be in attendance.
Causes
6:30 p.m.
Karma Ride
Support the Heart and Stroke Foundation with a 45-minute cycling class at Bespoke Cycle. Minimum $10 donation. To book a bike, call the studio at 552-0579 or stop by (not available for online sign-up).
Children
10:30 a.m.
Parent and Tot Program
A special program, offered as a part of Snow & Ice in Paradise. Physical activity, bouncers, glitter face painting, and loot bags from Sky High Amusements at Paradise Double Ice Complex. Ages newborn to five years. Call Julie at 782-3516.
7 p.m.
Pre-teen Dance
Snow & Ice in Paradise opening night fun includes a dance at Paradise Double Ice Complex for youth ages seven to 12. Canteen service available with proceeds going to Paradise Girl Guides. $5 admission.
Festival
7 p.m.
Snow & Ice in Paradise Opening ceremonies kick off the festival right with music and dancing in the main foyer at Paradise Double Ice Complex. Performances from the Paradise Youth Dance Group, the Antle Sisters, and Craig Young. Free event.
Live Music
4 p.m.
Rob Cook Performing at Green Sleeves.
5 p.m.
Chris Hennessy Performing at O’reilly’s.
8 p.m.
Damian Follett Performing at Green Sleeves.
NSO Masterworks 3: Generations Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra performs at the St. John’s Arts and Culture Centre. Kerson Leong, violin, and Stéphane Tétreault, cello, to perform Brahms’ incredible Double Concerto for Violin and Cello. The NSO will present Macdonald’s The Great Rock in the Sea and will share the stage with the Newfoundland Symphony Youth Orchestra for a side-by-side performance of Mahler’s Symphony No. 3 (6th m). For more information, visit www.nsomusic.ca.
11:30 p.m.
The Bishops Performing at O’reilly’s.
12 a.m.
Boys & Girls Performing at Green Sleeves.
Recreation
7 p.m.
Snowshoe Hike
Guided snowshoe hike every Friday evening, with a new location each time. Offered by The Outfitters. Hikes are about 5 km and two hours long. $10 per person, or $40 for a seasons pass. Rentals available
for $10. Contact Don Clarke at operations@theoutfitters.nf.ca.
Theatre
7 p.m.
A Night of a Thousand Stars Presented by MUNN Insurance as part of the Frosty Festival, featuring Spirit of Newfoundland Productions at the Glacier Arena. Hosted by Dana Parsons and Keith Power. Guests will sing along as we celebrate the very best music, songs, characters and celebrities through the decades. Admission free with non-perishable food item.
7:30 p.m.
Women Playing Hamlet Persistence Theatre Company presents a comedy with 19 characters played by four women at the Barbara Barrett Theatre. Written by William Missouri Downs, directed by Alix Reynolds, and starring Claire Hewlett, Marie Jones, Sharon King-campbell and Janet Mcdonald. Tickets at the St. John’s Arts and Culture Centre box office. Call 729-3900. $38 general, $33 students and seniors.
8 p.m.
Crippled
Onstage at the LSPU Hall. Playwright Paul David Power shares his true experiences of growing up with a physical disability and grief after loss. “Crippled” is a story about love, death, life and redemption. You will laugh, you will cry and you will walk away with a new perspective about life and what matters. Audio description available. Visit www.crippled.ca for more information.
Saturday, Feb. 10 Art
12 p.m.
Real and Imagined
A solo exhibit by prolific artist Louise Sutton at The Leyton Gallery of Fine Art. In a selection of works in oil, acrylic and mixed media, Louise drifts seamlessly between the worlds of representation and abstraction with a vibrant energy. Exhibit runs until Feb. 24.
Books
1 p.m.
“The Gravel Pit Kids” Book Signing Geraldine Ryan-lush will sign copies of her young adult novel, “The Gravel Pit Kids” until 3 p.m. at Coles Bookstore in the Avalon Mall. Published by Black Rose Writing,
this novel of friendship between two preteen boys in a small Newfoundland town has received the Readers’ Favourite 5-Star Award, and is an Editors’ Pick in Atlantic Books Today.
Causes
10 a.m.
8th Annual Cancer Ribbon Fundraiser
Artists at Trouble Bound Tattoos will spend the entire day tattooing cancer ribbons for $100 plus tax each, with all proceeds going to Daffodil Place. Proceeds from T-shirt and art print sales will also be donated.
Children
10 a.m.
Frosty’s Big Birthday Party There will be lots of fun things to see and do at the Glacier Arena, including Sky High Amusements, Newfoundland Reptiles, touch tanks, a magic show, face painting, prize draws, birthday cake and Terry Rielly’s Teddy Bear Picnic (12:30 p.m. show time). Admission is free.
Youth Art and Mural Workshop Day one of the workshop, a part of Snow & Ice in Paradise. Youth ages seven to 18 years old are invited (10 a.m.-12 p.m. for ages seven to 12; 1-4 p.m. for ages 12 to 18). Learn about mural painting and paint a mural in the Paradise Double Ice Complex. Free event. Email to register: psilver@paradise. ca.
2 p.m.
Ai Valentine’s
A family afternoon event organized by MUN Japanese Culture Club in the Landing, Room 3018 on the third floor of the University Centre. Make origami, decorate chocolate, make Valentine’s crafts, and play bingo. Refreshments provided. Guests are asked, if possible, to bring a reusable mug to reduce waste. For more information, email munjcc@gmail.com.
Games
9:30 a.m.
Frosty Festival: Mixed Darts Tournament
Runs until 3 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 36 in Mount Pearl. For more information, contact Frank Scurrey at 368-7782.
Live Music
5 p.m. Bill Kelly
Performing at O’reilly’s.
6:30 p.m.
Dave White Performing at Green Sleeves.
7 p.m.
Frosty Festival Night of the Arts An open mike and showcase of local youth artists and performers at the Reid Centre. Admission is free with a non-perishable food item. Call Leah Bugden for more information: 697-9111.
7:30 p.m.
The Fables, Irish Descendants, Rum Ragged
All performing at The Glacier as part of the Frosty Festival. Tickets $35. 19+. Call 748-6480 for more information.
9 p.m.
Daniel Champagne and Mick Davis Performing at The Ship. Tickets $10 in advance, available at Fred’s Records, O’brien’s Music and The Ship. $15 at the door.
11 p.m.
Boys & Girls Performing at Green Sleeves.
11:30 p.m.
The Bishops Performing at O’reilly’s.
Recreation
9 a.m.
Frosty Festival: Minor Indoor Soccer Tournament
Runs until 6 p.m. at Mary Queen of the World and Morris Academy gymnasiums. Call Reha Orbasli for more information: 351-4594.
10 a.m.
Snowshoeing at Bowring Park Snowshoes for all ages available to rent at the pool house until 4 p.m. Payment by debit or credit card only. One-hour rental is $5 per person, $10 for a family of three, and $15 for a family of four or more. Weather dependent and based on snow conditions. Call 737-3651.
11 a.m.
Olympic Sliding Day
A part of Snow & Ice in Paradise. Sliding and activities in Paradise Park. Snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, free weiner roast and hot chocolate, Olympic-themed games, and prizes. Sponsored by Mary Brown’s. Admission with non-perishable food item.
1 p.m.
“Into the White” Outdoor Family
Fun Day
Part of the Frosty Festival, come to Powers Pond Boathouse for snowshoeing and a campfire with wiener roasting, hot chocolate and s’mores. Don’t forget your camping chairs. Admission free with a non-perishable food item. Call Rosie Stead for more information: 748-1008.
3 p.m.
Free Public Swim at Summit Centre Part of the Frosty Festival. For more information, call Rosie Stead at 748-6480.
Theatre
2 p.m.
Crippled
Onstage at the LSPU Hall. Playwright Paul David Power shares his true experiences of growing up with a physical disability and grief after loss. “Crippled” is a story about love, death, life and redemption. You will laugh, you will cry and you will walk away with a new perspective about life and what matters. Matinee is PWYC, relaxed performance, with audio description available. Visit www.crippled. ca for more information.
Women Playing Hamlet Persistence Theatre Company presents a comedy with 19 characters played by four women at the Barbara Barrett Theatre. Written by William Missouri Downs, directed by Alix Reynolds, and starring Claire Hewlett, Marie Jones, Sharon King-campbell and Janet Mcdonald. Tickets at the St. John’s Arts and Culture Centre box office. Call 729-3900. $23 for matinee.
7:30 p.m.
Women Playing Hamlet Persistence Theatre Company presents a comedy with 19 characters played by four women at the Barbara Barrett Theatre. Written by William Missouri Downs, directed by Alix Reynolds, and starring Claire Hewlett, Marie Jones, Sharon King-campbell, and Janet Mcdonald. Tickets at the St. John’s Arts and Culture Centre box office. Call 729-3900. $38 general, $33 students and seniors.