Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon - It's a Blast!

As the Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon (May 18-20, 2012) so wisely puts it, “You wined, you dined and now it’s resolution time!” That’s right, December is a distant memory and it’s time to start training for the biggest annual race weekend in Atlantic Canada.Race weekend events include a 4.2k Youth Run, 42.2k (gasp) Full Marathon, 21.1k Half Marathon, 10k and 5k. Nordic walking poles are permitted and wheelchair participants are welcome. No matter your fitness level, this event offers the opportunity for everyone to have fun from start to finish line.Whether you’re a participant or an observer, it’s hard to... Read More

In the Dead of Winter Music Festival

Another week, another fabulous live music option coming your way – ain’t Halifax grand? The In the Dead of Winter Music Festival is an annual acoustic music festival that brings together over thirty artists of both the Canadian and American variety. This festival runs January 25-28 and spans a number of venues, including the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, The Company House and Spatz Theatre.The goal of the festival is all about uniting a diverse range of acoustic musicians, not only to perform, but to network and build relationships in a professional environment. The line-up is stellar - check out the full schedule.... Read More

Spotlight on Lights

One thing you’ve likely deduced from previous posts from us is that we’ve got a major soft spot for Canadian musicians. This week we’re looking forward to electro-rock sensation Lights, performing at the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium on January 20th. An award winning singer/songwriter with a flare for the synth, Lights is a one-woman show you don’t want to miss (and apparently Haligonians agree - the show has sold out!) She will be performing tunes from her latest album, Siberia – an album which certainly showcases both her personal and artistic growth. Interested in a little preview? Click here or here.And... Read More

Yuking it Up

Proudly Canadian, Yuk Yuk's Standup Comedy Clubs, have been around since 1976 and prominately feature many outstanding Canadian comics. Founded by Canadian icon Mark Breslin, Yuk Yuk's Comedy Cabarets have the best of the funniest, edgiest comics around. Alumni include Howie Mandel, Jim Carrey, Norm MacDonald, Harland Williams, Rick Moranis, Russell Peters, and that's just the beginning. This week, Yuk Yuk's Halifax is pleased to feature Wafik Nasralla, with Dave Atkinson and Francois Weber. Considered by many to be "the funniest one-eyed 
Egyptian/Canadian comic around", Nasralla has been making people laugh across Canada for over 10 years with his accessible comedy. Yuk Yuk's Halifax is located... Read More

2012 is Our Year in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Are you starting to think about your travel plans for 2012? Or trying to finalize a location and dates for that big conference? Look no further than Halifax, Nova Scotia. In 2012 we’re setting the events bar pretty high for both future years and other destinations.April 15, 2012, will mark the 100th anniversary of the sinking of Titanic. This occasion will be commemorated through special events and programming that will underscore the impact the Titanic story continues to have on Halifax and the world. Halifax has one of the most moving and intimate connections with the Titanic disaster, playing a... Read More