Arts & Culture
Remaining shows are March 3 and 4. All shows begin at 2 p.m. (door opens at 1:15 p.m.) and all tickets are $5. Please call 902-6788040 for reservations.
Centre Stage Theatre is located at 61 River Street in Kentville.
Rachel Beck at Union Street March 16
East Coast songstress Rachel Beck, known for her work with sister Amy in the Beck Sisters, debuts her self-titled first solo album March 2 and is supporting its release with a Maritime tour that includes a stop at Union Street in Berwick on March 16.
The album is described as ‘super beautiful’ and Beck’s voice as ‘incredibly captivating.’ If you hit Union Street on March 16 note a trio of songs off the new album — Reckless Heart, Hearts on Fire, and Nothing In Between.
Reckless Heart entered CBC Radio 2’s Top 20 countdown the first of February. The album is produced and recorded by Daniel Ledwell (Jenn Grant, David Myles, Fortunate Ones).
Rachel Beck with Adyn Townes on March 16. Doors open at 6 p.m. and show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets at https://theunionstreet. com
Rose Cousins at Evergreen
Rose Cousins is back, and on March 17 performs at Evergreen Theatre in East Margaretsville where they are thrilled to host the show which will feature songs from her new album Natural Conclusion.
Phone: 902-825-6834
Go online: www. evergreentheatre.ca
Watercolour workshop
Debbie Fitzpatrick will bring her watercolour workshop to Greenwich on March 3.
From 9 a.m.-4 p.m., join the Annapolis Valley Decorative Artists for the session In the Garden. It’s a great opportunity for anyone who has never experienced watercolour painting.
The session will be held at the Greenwich Fire Hall. Cost is $50 and includes supplies.
Smokin’ Blues Fest
If you’re making your summer plans, here’s one that should make your list. The Smokin’ Blues Fest at the Hants County Exhibition Grounds in Windsor July 6 and 7 boasts a lineup of great blues and rockin’ blues talent including the Christine Campbell Band, John Campbelljohn, Beauwater, the Kendra Gale Band, the Dan Doiron Band, Ced, Martyy & Dave, Curtis Matheson, amd the Logan Richard Band — and that’s just for starters. More acts are being added.
The event, dubbed ‘A Beacon of East Coast Blues’ is open to all ages, includes and after-hours acoustic jam, has free parking, on-site camping, and food and artisan vendors. Kids 12 and under get in free.
Go to www.smokinbluesfest.ca for day and weekend passes that start at $20.