Arts& cultu re

A look at upcoming arts and entertainment events in the Annapolis Valley:

POETRY READING IN WOLFVILLE

At the Vaughan Memorial Library, at Acadia University, join Basma Kavanagh for a poetry reading entitled Ruba’iyat for the Time of Apricots. The event, held in the quiet reading room, is set for Jan. 22 from 4-5:20 p.m. It is free to attend.

‘SEDUCTIVE’ DINNER THEATRE COMING TO HANTS COUNTY

The Brooklyn Fire Department Auxiliary and the Accidental Actors are presenting ‘A Little Seduction’ dinner theatre at the Brooklyn Civic Centre on Jan. 18. Doors open at 6 p.m.; showtime is 7 p.m.

Tickets cost $25 per person; adults only. Tickets are available at the Windsor and Brooklyn Home Hardware locations.

KING’S THEATRE PRESENTS HARRIETT JAN. 10

King’s Theatre in Annapolis Royal presents ‘Harriet’ on Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. and Jan. 11 at 2 p.m.

Based on the thrilling and inspirational life of an iconic American freedom fighter, ‘Harriet’ tells the extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman’s escape from slavery and transformation into one of America’s greatest heroes. Her courage, ingenuity, and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history. Starring Cynthia Erivo as Harriet Tubman.

Doors open 45 minutes before showtime.

Tickets: $11 for an adult; $10 with a Film Buff card; $8 for youth.

Phone: 902-532-7704 Go Online: www.kingstheatre. ca

FUNDY CINEMA SCREENS PEANUT BUTTER FALCON

Fundy Cinema screens ‘The Peanut Butter Falcon’ Jan. 12 at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.

A young man with Down syndrome runs away from a residential nursing home to follow his dream of becoming a professional wrestler and meets a small-time outlaw with whom he embarks on a daring, escapade-filled modernday Mark Twain style adventure.

Both shows are at the Al Whittle Theatre at 450 Main St., in Wolfville.

Tickets are $10 and are available 30 minutes before screening. Go Online: fundycinema.ca Phone: 902-542-1050

‘WILD WOMEN’ AT CENTRESTAGE

It’s never too late to take another one of life’s paths for a brand-new adventure.

‘The Wild Women of Winedale,’ a joyful and exuberant, yet ultimately touching comedy focuses on three women at crossroads in their lives — the wild sisters of Winedale, Virginia: Fanny, Willa, and their sister-in-law, Johnnie Faye.

The play is directed by Peter Booth, George Henry and Bryen Stoddard. The stage manager is Elva Kelley with Kathy Walker doing lights and sounds. Kelley is also the producer.

The cast, in order of appearance, are: Gwenyth Dwyn,

Nancy Henry, Allyson Higgins, Mindy Vinqvist-Tymchuk, Josée Leclerc-Mann, Janet Westhaver, Susan Monro, and Carolyn Landry.

The featured artist is the Kings Kikima Grannies Project; a project to help declutter your life.

‘The Wild Women of Winedale’ by Jones, Hope and Wooten will be at CentreStage Theatre in Kentville on Jan. 10,

11, 17, 18, 19 (matinee), 24, 25, 26 (matinee), and 31, and Feb. 1, 7, 8, 9 (matinee), 14, 15.

Front of House opens at 6:45 p.m. for the evening performances and 1:15 p.m. for the matinees.

Tickets: $15 for adults; $12 for seniors/students; $5 for children ages 12 years and under.

CentreStage takes cash or cheques only. Reservations are recommended and are held until 15 minutes before show time.

Call: 902-678-8040 for reservations.

Go Online: www.centrestagetheatre.ca

PRESENT LAUGHTER VIEWING JAN. 17

As part of National Theatre Live, Just Us! Coffee Roasters Co-Op is hosting a viewing of Present Laughter a comic play originally written by Noël Coward.

Andrew Scott stars in this award-winning performance as he portrays actor Garry Essendine as he is getting ready for an overseas tour. His colourful life is in danger of spiralling out of control. Engulfed by an escalating identity crisis as his many and various relationships compete for his attention, Essendine’s few remaining days at home are a chaotic whirlwind of love, sex, panic and soul-searching.

Cost: $15 per person; tickets are available at the door at 6 p.m. on Jan. 17. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

The viewing will be held at the Al Whittle Theatre, 450 Main St., in Wolfville.

RUMOURS, A MUSICAL TAKES THE STAGE THIS JANUARY

Hosted by Edalene Theatre, Rumours is about the pervasive nature of rumours in a digital world of oversharing within a small town, specifically at a high school. It follows the lives of several high school students and illustrates the emotional, humorous, and life-altering impact of rumours in their lives.

The story is woven together with the music of Fleetwood

Mac, arranged by Zoe Strutt and brought to life by a talented local cast and band.

The show is a remount of the 2017 sell out, but re-imagined with new musical arrangements, choreography and interpretations. Co-directed by Keigan Richard (Stage Whispers) and Kerri Leier, with stage management by Brianna Schwarz, Rumours will leave the audience singing and spellbound by the choreography by Strutt, Jillie Richard and Charlotte Crouch.

The show will be held at the Al Whittle Theatre, 450 Main St., in Wolfville, nightly at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 23-25. There will be one matinee, at 2 p.m., on Jan. 25.

Tickets: $17 for adults; $14 for seniors and children under 16 years of age; and $60 for a group of four.

Tickets are available at the door or by visiting EdaleneTheatre.ca.

LEARN TO SWING DANCE IN 2020

Learn Lindy Hop in a fun introduction to swing dancing class in 2020.

No partner or experience required to participate; just a willingness to learn.

Lindy hop is a joyful dance for all ages. The dance comes from the ballrooms of Harlem in the late 1920s, 1930s and onward.

The six-session class for beginners starts Jan. 19 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. The lessons, held at Bishop Hall in Greenwich, cost $60. By the end of the session, organizers say participants will be able to dance Lindy Hop at social dances in the Valley and Halifax.

Class schedule: Jan. 19, Jan.

26, Feb. 2, Feb. 9, Feb. 16 (no class, long weekend), Feb. 23, and March 1.

This is a social dance, so whether you sign up alone or with a partner, there will be rotating dance partners during each session. This helps to accelerate learning.

All ages and genders welcome. For details, email valleyswing@ gmail.com.