MUSEUM AROUND THE region
Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum: the most comprehensive aviation museum east of Ottawa, dedicated to the preservation of Atlantic Canada’s rich civilian and military aviation history. Open daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 20 Sky Boulevard, Goffs. 902-873-3773 or www.acamuseum.ca The Hooked Rug Museum of North America: museum and fibre arts market open daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Hooked on Music, Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., $15 admission for tour and music. 9849 Highway 3, Hubbards/ Queensland. www.hookedrugmuseumnovascotia.org Kings County Museum: now
exhibiting Gibson Woods: A Testimony to Resilience, an exploration of the history of the community through the life and words of one of its most well-known residents, Mrs. Ethel D. (Ford) Gibson, to mid-december. Cornwallis Street, Kentville. 902-678-6237 or www.kingscountymuseum.ca
CONCERTS
George Canyon: Made in Canada Tour, Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m., decoste Performing Arts Centre, 99 Water Street, Pictou; Nov. 2, 9 p.m., RCL 26, 42 Brunswick Street, Truro. www. georgecanyon.com Nova Scotia Music Week 2018:
showcasing emerging and established artists over four days, including workshops, receptions and more, Nov. 1-4, Truro. 1-888-655-9090 or www.ticketpro.ca
Fiddle n’ Blues Concert: John Campbelljohn & Mike Campbell, Nov. 2, 7:30 p.m., Woodlawn United Church, 54 Woodlawn Road, Dartmouth. 902-434-7786.
Pigs: Canada’s Pink Floyd embarks on their Outside/in Canadian Tour 2018, featuring a complete performance of Dark Side of the Moon in addition to other classics, Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m., Highland Arts Theatre, 40 Bentinck Street, Sydney and Nov. 3, 7:30 p.m., Bella Rose Arts Centre, 283 Thomas Raddall Drive, Halifax. www. canadapinkfloyd.com
Motown Soul: the exquisite vocal harmonies of The Tonettes, with special guest Grady Harrell, Nov.
2, 8 p.m., Casino Nova Scotia, 1983 Upper Water Street, Halifax. 1-877451-1221 or www.ticketatlantic.com
Musique Royale: Cookie Concert – Basso Nova: embrace your inner cellist and come and hear wonderful music for the darker, deeper side of the string section, Nov. 3, 2 p. m., Lunenburg School of the Arts, 6 Prince Street. www.
musiqueroyale. com
Julie Nesrallah: with pianist Robert Kortgaard, Nov. 3, 7:30 p.m., Festival Theatre, Acadia University, 504 Main Street, Wolfville. pas.acadiau.ca; an intimate afternoon of classical vocal art songs and musical theatre curiosities, Nov. 4, 2 p.m., Lilian Piercey Concert Hall, Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts, 6199 Chebucto Road, Halifax. 902-423-0143 or www.ceciliaconcerts.ca The Hupman Brothers Band: Nov. 3, 8 p.m., Osprey Arts Centre, 107 Water Street, Shelburne. 1-888-6559090 or www.ticketpro.ca
Tim Hicks: Get Loud Tour, Nov. 3, 8 p.m., Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre, Bridgewater; Nov. 5, 7:30 p.m., Halifax Forum. www.timhicksmusic.com Burton Cummings & Band: Nov. 3 and 5, 8 p.m., Schooner Showroom, Casino Nova Scotia, 1983 Upper Water Street, Halifax. 902-425-7777 or www.ticketatlantic.om New Players Choral Society: Vera Lynn – Revisited, a two-act musical presentation, Nov. 4, 2 p.m., Saint Agnes Church auditorium, 6903 Mumford Road, Halifax. 902-4333094. For All The Saints: Duruflé Requiem: The University of King’s College Chapel Choir directed by Paul Halley offers their 10th annual concert, with chamber orchestra and guest organist Patrick Wedd, Nov. 4, 5 p.m., Cathedral Church of All Saints, 1330 Cathedral Lane, Halifax. 902-422-6278 or www.ukings.ca/ concerts Matt Balsor: celebrating 20 years of country music, Nov. 4, 7 p.m., Old Orchard Inn, Greenwich. 902-3000376 or www.mattbalsor.com Music Room Chamber Players Series: Impressions of Debussy: a tribute to Debussy featuring Fountain School music performance faculty, Nov. 7, 7 p.m., 6181 Lady Hammond Road, Halifax. 902-4299467 or www.scotiafestival.ns.ca
STAGE
Bedford Players Theatre: Rumours, written by Neil Simon and directed by Robin Saywood, a comedy consisting of coverups, deceptions and mistaken identities, selected dates to Nov. 17. 1408 Bedford Highway. 1-888-311-9090 or www.ticketpro. ca The Bus Stop Theatre with Home
First Theatre: Some Blow Flutes, written and directed by Mary Vingoe, a play which asks the question, “How can we heal when we cannot remember?” selected dates to Nov. 4. 2203 Gottingen Street, Halifax. www.tickethalifax.com
Centrestage Theatre: Long Shore Tide, by Allen Hume, a story of a family dealing with the tides of change, selected dates to Nov. 4. 61 River Street, Kentville. 902-678-8040 or www.centrestagetheatre.ca
Dartmouth Players: Play On by Rick Abbot, the hilarious story of a theatre group trying desperately to put on a play in spite of interference from the fickle author, selected dates Nov. 5-24. 33 Crichton Avenue, Dartmouth. 1-888-311-9090 or www.ticketpro.ca Marigold Cultural Centre: Spirit Speaks, an evening of spirit communication with George Leblanc, Nov. 7, 7 p.m., 605 Prince Street, Truro. 1-888-311-9090 or www.ticketpro.ca
Markin Global Complex: Tompkinsville, an award-winning play ripe with East Coast humour, Nov. 2, 8 p.m., St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish. www.stfx.ca or eventbrite.ca Neptune Theatre: KAMP, a darkly comedic new musical which tackles the hardships homosexual prisoners faced in a WWII concentration camp, written by Jamie Bradley, composed by Garry Williams and directed by Sam Rosenthal, selected dates to Nov. 11. 902-429-7070 or www.neptunetheatre.com New Glasgow Youth Theatre Society: Charlotte’s Web, adapted by Joseph Robinetterie, Nov. 3, 7 p.m., The Grace Jollymore Joyce Arts Centre, 31 Creamery Road, Tatamagouche. www.gracejollymore.com