The Storytellers Circle of Halifax presents
GIFTS MUNDANE AND MOMENTOUS
Stories of things given and received,
tangible and intangible
Thursday, December 8, 7-8:30 pm
Upstairs at Just Us! Cafe
5896 Spring Garden Road, corner of Carleton
www.justuscoffee.com
What is the greatest, or least, gift you have received?
Have you, with the best of intentions, given something that turned out ALL WRONG?
What stories do you know of gifts, real or magical,that come with unexpected obligations or consequences?
Come and hear our stories of giving and receiving, of memorable holiday gifts, or unsolicited gifts of kindness.
Feel free to offer your own story, personal or traditional,or come just to listen and remember.
Always open to the public, to tell or to listen.
Anytime after 6:30; stories start at 7:00.
Contact: Linda Winham
lwinham88@hotmail.com
storytellingnovascotia.blogspot.com
The Storytellers Circle:
Where listeners relax while the tellers are bold
When tales are not read, just wondrously told.
Monday, November 28, 2011
Saturday, November 19, 2011
WTF: What The Folk! celebrates WOMEN & GIRLS!!
The Helen Creighton Folklore Society Presents:
WTF: What The Folk! celebrates WOMEN & GIRLS!!
folksongs . folktales . folkcraft . folklore
Friday, November 25th
6:30pm Gathering and grabba cuppa
7:00 - 8:30pm – Performances
Just Us Cafe, 5896 Spring Garden Road
Our theme this week is
GIRLS & WOMEN!!
“ WHERE HAVE ALLTHE COWBOYS GONE?” It was Race Day and Paula was puzzled. Tracy revved the engine of her FAST CAR and waited BEHIND THE WALL for the others to show up. “Those boys are just playin’ FOOLISH GAMES tryin’ to make us lose our edge,” moaned Jewel.
“YOU OUGHTA KNOW,” smirked Alanis who secretly believed every one of them but her was a BARBIE GIRL. “What we need is a little R.E.S.P.E.C.T starting right here, right now,” roared Aretha. “She’s such a GOOD MOTHER,” stated Jann ardently.
As if on cue, the boys arrived pushing their car. “Sorry. Engine trouble.”
“I’M GONNA BE AN ENGINEER,” announced Peggy proudly. “I’ll take a look inside.” She made a few quick adjustments and the car was ready.
The boys peeled off. The girls erupted in a fit of giggles as Peggy described her mechanical prowess. ”CRAZY ON YOU!“ squealed Ann.
Way down the road THE CAR WITH NO BRAKES was nearing the creek as the now hysterical girls launched into a robust rendition of I’M GONNA WASH THAT MAN because as everyone knows… GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN J
Format: Open mike unplugged. Cost: free will donation
If you are free on Friday, please join us. Tell your friends and family.
The space is cozy, the coffee is great and the fun is contagious!
Yours in folk,
Host/co-ordinators: Margo Carruthers 425-3828, Cindy Campbell 466-0157
WTF: What the Folk! meets, same time and place , every second and fourth Friday of the month.
WTF: What The Folk! celebrates WOMEN & GIRLS!!
folksongs . folktales . folkcraft . folklore
Friday, November 25th
6:30pm Gathering and grabba cuppa
7:00 - 8:30pm – Performances
Just Us Cafe, 5896 Spring Garden Road
Our theme this week is
GIRLS & WOMEN!!
“ WHERE HAVE ALLTHE COWBOYS GONE?” It was Race Day and Paula was puzzled. Tracy revved the engine of her FAST CAR and waited BEHIND THE WALL for the others to show up. “Those boys are just playin’ FOOLISH GAMES tryin’ to make us lose our edge,” moaned Jewel.
“YOU OUGHTA KNOW,” smirked Alanis who secretly believed every one of them but her was a BARBIE GIRL. “What we need is a little R.E.S.P.E.C.T starting right here, right now,” roared Aretha. “She’s such a GOOD MOTHER,” stated Jann ardently.
As if on cue, the boys arrived pushing their car. “Sorry. Engine trouble.”
“I’M GONNA BE AN ENGINEER,” announced Peggy proudly. “I’ll take a look inside.” She made a few quick adjustments and the car was ready.
The boys peeled off. The girls erupted in a fit of giggles as Peggy described her mechanical prowess. ”CRAZY ON YOU!“ squealed Ann.
Way down the road THE CAR WITH NO BRAKES was nearing the creek as the now hysterical girls launched into a robust rendition of I’M GONNA WASH THAT MAN because as everyone knows… GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN J
Format: Open mike unplugged. Cost: free will donation
If you are free on Friday, please join us. Tell your friends and family.
The space is cozy, the coffee is great and the fun is contagious!
Yours in folk,
Host/co-ordinators: Margo Carruthers 425-3828, Cindy Campbell 466-0157
WTF: What the Folk! meets, same time and place , every second and fourth Friday of the month.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Telling Tales Once Again!
The Storytellers Circle of Halifax and Friends will be telling tales again at Just Us Cafe on Spring Garden Road in Halifax.
6:30 grabba cuppa, 7pm stories start.
Thursday, November 10th!
All welcome!
The Storytellers Circle of Halifax meets on the 2nd Thursday of every month.
Continuing the Oral Tradition of Storytelling and celebrating this ancient art form in the 21st century.
6:30 grabba cuppa, 7pm stories start.
Thursday, November 10th!
All welcome!
The Storytellers Circle of Halifax meets on the 2nd Thursday of every month.
Continuing the Oral Tradition of Storytelling and celebrating this ancient art form in the 21st century.
Halifax Explosion Walking Tours
Hi all - I have been wanting to do this for several years now .Beginning on Monday Nov 14 and running daily through to Dec 5th I will be hosting Halifax Explosion talking/walking tours around various sites in the north end...11, 1 and 3 daily – weather permitting; talking about the lead up to the explosion, the aftermath, some of the personal stories of survivors and heroes, as well as touching on the widely believed sabotage story and some unanswered questions...approximately 90 minutes – $10.00 per person...I have been studying and writing about the Halifax Explosion since the mid 1990s now and have a lot of stories and information to share...For details and booking times – 902 – 406 – 5461 or by email or Facebook...Dress warmly, bring good shoes and an eager mind...Please spread the word for me – it would be a great help...No minimum – but a maximum of ten people per tour.
Dave Stone
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Dave Stone
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Ghostly Gala Reviewed
Fires popped and distant screams cut through the darkness as storytellers bowed over their gas-lit lanterns on Wednesday night. The annual Ghostly Gala at the Cole Harbor Heritage Farm Museum beckons one and all to hear the Storytellers Circle of Halifax tell ghoulish tales. The event, which has taken place on the farm for more than five years, was followed by hot chocolate and cookies in the museum’s Rose and Kettle Tea Room.
Stories took place in three different 20-minute stations, leaving spectators to venture through the old empty farm grounds to arrive at their destinations. The farm consists of a blacksmith’s hut, a barn, and an old farmhouse from Cole Harbor, which was transferred to the site in the 1970’s. According to the museum’s director, the farm still operates vegetable gardens and livestock from May until October.
An old barn door crashes open with the breeze as Cindy Campbell draws her cape tighter around her neck and continues her frightening tale. Campbell, who is the president of Storytellers of Canada, has been a professional storyteller for more than ten years.
“They make me happy, it’s a shared experience,” Campbell said over hot chocolate.“The nicest thing about hearing and telling stories is it’s never the same thing twice.”
Born and raised in Nova Scotia, Campbell’s love of stories began at a very young age with her interest in stories of her family history and community.
“I would sit in the corner of the kitchen and listen to the grown-ups talk; I just absorbed the stories,” Campbell said.
Lately, Campbell has been noticing the tradition of oral storytelling is losing the recognition it once had as an art form, and the industry is becoming less acknowledged in the public eye.
“I wonder if we’re missing out on the power of the storytelling,” she says.
Nancy Muzzatti, who loves to tell any type of story, says that her spooky repertoire is a combination of collected and real-life stories. As a member of the Storytellers Circle of Halifax, she says that the group holds monthly meetings at the Just Us Café on Spring Garden Road.
“They’re usually very good about it, they let us take over the whole space,” Muzzatti said.
Cindy Campbell’s blog is titled Story Telling Nova Scotia and informs readers all about the storytelling events going on in the area.
Hannah Witherbee
King's Journalism
Dalhousie University
Stories took place in three different 20-minute stations, leaving spectators to venture through the old empty farm grounds to arrive at their destinations. The farm consists of a blacksmith’s hut, a barn, and an old farmhouse from Cole Harbor, which was transferred to the site in the 1970’s. According to the museum’s director, the farm still operates vegetable gardens and livestock from May until October.
An old barn door crashes open with the breeze as Cindy Campbell draws her cape tighter around her neck and continues her frightening tale. Campbell, who is the president of Storytellers of Canada, has been a professional storyteller for more than ten years.
“They make me happy, it’s a shared experience,” Campbell said over hot chocolate.“The nicest thing about hearing and telling stories is it’s never the same thing twice.”
Born and raised in Nova Scotia, Campbell’s love of stories began at a very young age with her interest in stories of her family history and community.
“I would sit in the corner of the kitchen and listen to the grown-ups talk; I just absorbed the stories,” Campbell said.
Lately, Campbell has been noticing the tradition of oral storytelling is losing the recognition it once had as an art form, and the industry is becoming less acknowledged in the public eye.
“I wonder if we’re missing out on the power of the storytelling,” she says.
Nancy Muzzatti, who loves to tell any type of story, says that her spooky repertoire is a combination of collected and real-life stories. As a member of the Storytellers Circle of Halifax, she says that the group holds monthly meetings at the Just Us Café on Spring Garden Road.
“They’re usually very good about it, they let us take over the whole space,” Muzzatti said.
Cindy Campbell’s blog is titled Story Telling Nova Scotia and informs readers all about the storytelling events going on in the area.
Hannah Witherbee
King's Journalism
Dalhousie University
Monday, October 24, 2011
Lots of ghostly and interesting stuff going on this week!
Check out the blog posts below and check out the Helen Creighton Blog for more ghostly events!
Ghostly Gala
Storytellers Circle of Halifax presents:
Ghostly Gala
Dare to step through the unhinged door between the real & unreal.....Beware! This ‘spook’tacular storytelling event is for not for the faint hearted!
Wednesday, October 26th, 7:00pm
Cole Harbour Farm Museum
Be prepared to travel throughout the spookiest areas of the Farm, inside and out, so wear warm clothing and comfortable footwear.
Afterward, hot chocolate and cookies will be available in the Rose & Kettle to calm your shivers and warm your soul.
Adults/Teens: $5.00
Youth 8 - 12 years: $3.00 (no children under 8 please; youth must be accompanied by an adult)
Tickets available in advance or at the door.
For information/tickets please call: 434-0222
Ghostly Gala
Dare to step through the unhinged door between the real & unreal.....Beware! This ‘spook’tacular storytelling event is for not for the faint hearted!
Wednesday, October 26th, 7:00pm
Cole Harbour Farm Museum
Be prepared to travel throughout the spookiest areas of the Farm, inside and out, so wear warm clothing and comfortable footwear.
Afterward, hot chocolate and cookies will be available in the Rose & Kettle to calm your shivers and warm your soul.
Adults/Teens: $5.00
Youth 8 - 12 years: $3.00 (no children under 8 please; youth must be accompanied by an adult)
Tickets available in advance or at the door.
For information/tickets please call: 434-0222
MYSTERIOUS AND GHOSTLY TALES
MYSTERIOUS AND GHOSTLY TALES
Come join Storyteller Joanna Jarvis for an evening of stories at the Weymouth Waterfront Library on OCTOBER 30 at 7:00 p.m.
Drum maker/Drummer Pat Jarvis will also join Joanna on his drums for some of the stories.
WE HOPE YOU WILL JOIN US!
(There will be a free-will offering)
Come join Storyteller Joanna Jarvis for an evening of stories at the Weymouth Waterfront Library on OCTOBER 30 at 7:00 p.m.
Drum maker/Drummer Pat Jarvis will also join Joanna on his drums for some of the stories.
WE HOPE YOU WILL JOIN US!
(There will be a free-will offering)
WTF: What the Folk! goes trick or treating?
The Helen Creighton Folklore Society Presents:
WTF: What The Folk! goes TRICK OR TREATING !!
folksongs . folktales . folkcraft . folklore
Friday, October 28th
6:30pm Gathering and grabba cuppa
7:00 - 8:30pm – Performances
Just Us Cafe, 5896 Spring Garden Road
Our theme this week is
BLUENOSE GHOSTS
& OTHER WANDERING SPIRITS !!
Night had fallen. The decorations were set. The Lady was ready. It wouldn’t be long now before the neighbourhood would be resonating with YOUNG HUNTING for treats. “No treats here,” she giggled, “except for mine.”
Next door, THE SWEET TRINITY of BFFs were checking out their costumes. BONNIE ANNIE, white teeth a-gleaming, was resplendent as RINORDINE. ALLISON GROSSed everyone out as THE LAILY WORM. ELIZA LONGed for something special too but with THE CRUEL MOTHER holding the pursestrings, it would take something akin to THE SUFFOLK MIRACLE.
Just then a knock sounded at the door. “It’s the boys!” they shrieked. They had promised to be there by dark and LORD RANDALL and THOMAS RHYMER were right on time. “Sorry we LOST JIMMY WHALEN but knowing him, THE CONSTANT FARMER’S SON will surely TURNIP before long.”
“Ha! Ha!” groaned the girls as they all set out. Next door, the atmosphere was positively electric. Blood curdling shrieks and wails eminated from THE UNQUIET GRAVE displayed on the front lawn. “It looks & sounds so real.”
Unbeknownst to them it was. Jimmy wasn’t lost at all. He knew exactly where he was and he didn’t like it one bit. LADY MARGARET, on the other hand, was ecstatic. Any moment now, the late Jimmy Whalen would be meeting up with his friends. Trick AND Treat J
Format: Open mike unplugged. Cost: free will donation
If you are free on Friday, please join us. Tell your friends and family.
The space is cozy, the coffee is great and the fun is contagious!
Yours in folk,
Host/co-ordinators: Margo Carruthers 425-3828, Cindy Campbell 466-0157
WTF: What the Folk! meets, same time and place , every second and fourth Friday of the month.
WTF: What The Folk! goes TRICK OR TREATING !!
folksongs . folktales . folkcraft . folklore
Friday, October 28th
6:30pm Gathering and grabba cuppa
7:00 - 8:30pm – Performances
Just Us Cafe, 5896 Spring Garden Road
Our theme this week is
BLUENOSE GHOSTS
& OTHER WANDERING SPIRITS !!
Night had fallen. The decorations were set. The Lady was ready. It wouldn’t be long now before the neighbourhood would be resonating with YOUNG HUNTING for treats. “No treats here,” she giggled, “except for mine.”
Next door, THE SWEET TRINITY of BFFs were checking out their costumes. BONNIE ANNIE, white teeth a-gleaming, was resplendent as RINORDINE. ALLISON GROSSed everyone out as THE LAILY WORM. ELIZA LONGed for something special too but with THE CRUEL MOTHER holding the pursestrings, it would take something akin to THE SUFFOLK MIRACLE.
Just then a knock sounded at the door. “It’s the boys!” they shrieked. They had promised to be there by dark and LORD RANDALL and THOMAS RHYMER were right on time. “Sorry we LOST JIMMY WHALEN but knowing him, THE CONSTANT FARMER’S SON will surely TURNIP before long.”
“Ha! Ha!” groaned the girls as they all set out. Next door, the atmosphere was positively electric. Blood curdling shrieks and wails eminated from THE UNQUIET GRAVE displayed on the front lawn. “It looks & sounds so real.”
Unbeknownst to them it was. Jimmy wasn’t lost at all. He knew exactly where he was and he didn’t like it one bit. LADY MARGARET, on the other hand, was ecstatic. Any moment now, the late Jimmy Whalen would be meeting up with his friends. Trick AND Treat J
Format: Open mike unplugged. Cost: free will donation
If you are free on Friday, please join us. Tell your friends and family.
The space is cozy, the coffee is great and the fun is contagious!
Yours in folk,
Host/co-ordinators: Margo Carruthers 425-3828, Cindy Campbell 466-0157
WTF: What the Folk! meets, same time and place , every second and fourth Friday of the month.
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Storytellers Circle of Halifax presents:
PERCEPTIONS
Stories of things seen and sensed
Thursday, October 13, 7- 8:30 pm
Just Us! Café
5896 Spring Garden Road, corner of Carleton
www.justuscoffee.com
Perceive, v.t. & i, to experience through the senses,
to understand with the mind
Sometimes we perceive things clearly, although
our perceptions may be different than others’.
And what about those things which are at the
borderline of the senses, barely perceptible,
leading us to question what we experience….
like… visions… ghosts… ?
If you haven’t yet discovered the pure
enjoyment and relaxation of an evening
of storytelling, come give it a tryl
We welcome new tellers and delight in
new listeners, for there must be ears to hear.
Anytime after 6:30; stories start at 7:00.
Contact:
Linda Winham lwinham88@hotmail.com
Cindy Campbell storysong@ns.sympatico.ca
PERCEPTIONS
Stories of things seen and sensed
Thursday, October 13, 7- 8:30 pm
Just Us! Café
5896 Spring Garden Road, corner of Carleton
www.justuscoffee.com
Perceive, v.t. & i, to experience through the senses,
to understand with the mind
Sometimes we perceive things clearly, although
our perceptions may be different than others’.
And what about those things which are at the
borderline of the senses, barely perceptible,
leading us to question what we experience….
like… visions… ghosts… ?
If you haven’t yet discovered the pure
enjoyment and relaxation of an evening
of storytelling, come give it a tryl
We welcome new tellers and delight in
new listeners, for there must be ears to hear.
Anytime after 6:30; stories start at 7:00.
Contact:
Linda Winham lwinham88@hotmail.com
Cindy Campbell storysong@ns.sympatico.ca
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Storytellers Circle of Halifax
Celebrating the art of oral storytelling, the Storytellers Circle of Halifax meets the second Thursday of the Month at Just Us Cafe on Spring Garden Road, Halifax.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
6:30 grabba cuppa
7pm stories start!
Bring friends, family, spouses, partners, neighbours.
Come tell a tale or listen along....much better than sittin' in front of a T.V. or pullin' weeds!
The Storytellers Circle of Halifax is a proud member of Storytellers of Canada - Conteurs du Canada.
Listen Up and be Amazed: That's the Art of Storytelling!
Thursday, June 9, 2011
6:30 grabba cuppa
7pm stories start!
Bring friends, family, spouses, partners, neighbours.
Come tell a tale or listen along....much better than sittin' in front of a T.V. or pullin' weeds!
The Storytellers Circle of Halifax is a proud member of Storytellers of Canada - Conteurs du Canada.
Listen Up and be Amazed: That's the Art of Storytelling!
WTF: What The Folk! seeks HEROES & VILLAINS !!
The Helen Creighton Folklore Society Presents:
folksongs . folktales . folkcraft . folklore
Friday, September 9th
6:30pm Gathering and grabba cuppa
7:00 - 8:30pm – Performances
Just Us Cafe, 5896 Spring Garden Road
Our theme this week is
HEROES & VILLAINS !!
it had been A HARD DAY’S NIGHT! PANCHO AND LEFTY had been trekkin’ the STREETS OF LAREDO ALL NIGHT LONG in search of FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD. Pancho was sure he hadn’t been this hungry since THE NIGHT THEY DROVE OLD DIXIE DOWN to the abattoir as a last resort.
As they exited THE BIG YELLOW TAXI, Pancho hoped that the SISTERS OF MERCY would have something for them in their HOUSE OF THE RISING SUN. He and Lefty were RUNNIN’ ON EMPTY in more ways than one
They approached reverently and stood knock, knock KNOCKIN’ ON HEAVEN’S DOOR but no one answered. “HELLO IN THERE”. Again no response. Apparently the ANGELS FROM MONTGOMERY had flown.
But all was not lost. On the doorstep was left some BREAD & ROSES. “HALLELUJAH,” praised Pancho as he tore into the loaf. Just then the sky brightened. “ Pancho look,“exclaimed Lefty,“ MORNING HAS BROKEN”.
”That ain’t all that’s broken,” lisped Pancho as he spit out what was left of his teeth. Under the porch CASEY JONES could barely contain himself. And they had told him THE WABASH CANNONBALL would never RISE AGAIN
Format: Open mike unplugged. Cost: free will donation
If you are free on Friday, please join us. Tell your friends and family.
The space is cozy, the coffee is great and the fun is contagious!
Yours in folk,
Host/co-ordinators: Margo Carruthers 425-3828, Cindy Campbell 466-0157
WTF: What the Folk! meets, same time and place , every second and fourth Friday of the month.
folksongs . folktales . folkcraft . folklore
Friday, September 9th
6:30pm Gathering and grabba cuppa
7:00 - 8:30pm – Performances
Just Us Cafe, 5896 Spring Garden Road
Our theme this week is
HEROES & VILLAINS !!
it had been A HARD DAY’S NIGHT! PANCHO AND LEFTY had been trekkin’ the STREETS OF LAREDO ALL NIGHT LONG in search of FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD. Pancho was sure he hadn’t been this hungry since THE NIGHT THEY DROVE OLD DIXIE DOWN to the abattoir as a last resort.
As they exited THE BIG YELLOW TAXI, Pancho hoped that the SISTERS OF MERCY would have something for them in their HOUSE OF THE RISING SUN. He and Lefty were RUNNIN’ ON EMPTY in more ways than one
They approached reverently and stood knock, knock KNOCKIN’ ON HEAVEN’S DOOR but no one answered. “HELLO IN THERE”. Again no response. Apparently the ANGELS FROM MONTGOMERY had flown.
But all was not lost. On the doorstep was left some BREAD & ROSES. “HALLELUJAH,” praised Pancho as he tore into the loaf. Just then the sky brightened. “ Pancho look,“exclaimed Lefty,“ MORNING HAS BROKEN”.
”That ain’t all that’s broken,” lisped Pancho as he spit out what was left of his teeth. Under the porch CASEY JONES could barely contain himself. And they had told him THE WABASH CANNONBALL would never RISE AGAIN
Format: Open mike unplugged. Cost: free will donation
If you are free on Friday, please join us. Tell your friends and family.
The space is cozy, the coffee is great and the fun is contagious!
Yours in folk,
Host/co-ordinators: Margo Carruthers 425-3828, Cindy Campbell 466-0157
WTF: What the Folk! meets, same time and place , every second and fourth Friday of the month.
Monday, August 8, 2011
Lies, Fibs and Tall Tales!
Celebrating the art of oral storytelling, the Storytellers Circle of Halifax meets the second Thursday of the Month at Just Us Cafe on Spring Garden Road, Halifax.
This week: Lies,Fibs and Tall Tales!
Thursday, August 11, 2011
6:30 grabba cuppa
7pm stories start!
Bring friends, family, spouses, partners, neighbours.
Come tell a tale or listen along....much better than sittin' in front of a T.V. or pullin' weeds!
The Storytellers Circle of Halifax is a proud member of Storytellers of Canada - Conteurs du Canada.
Listen Up and be Amazed: That's the Art of Storytelling!
This week: Lies,Fibs and Tall Tales!
Thursday, August 11, 2011
6:30 grabba cuppa
7pm stories start!
Bring friends, family, spouses, partners, neighbours.
Come tell a tale or listen along....much better than sittin' in front of a T.V. or pullin' weeds!
The Storytellers Circle of Halifax is a proud member of Storytellers of Canada - Conteurs du Canada.
Listen Up and be Amazed: That's the Art of Storytelling!
WTF: What The Folk! goes TIME TRAVELLING !!
The Helen Creighton Folklore Society Presents:
WTF: What The Folk! goes TIME TRAVELLING !!
folksongs . folktales . folkcraft . folklore
Friday, August 12th
6:30pm Gathering and grabba cuppa
7:00 - 8:30pm – Performances
Just Us Cafe, 5896 Spring Garden Road
Our theme this week is
YOUTHFUL MEMORIES !
[songs & tales about people, places & things you’ll never forget… no matter how much you try]
JUMPIN’ JACK FLASH couldn’t believe his eyes! Here he was IN THE YEAR 2525, and they were ALL here… THE GOOD… THE BAD… AND THE UGLY.
The STONED SOUL PICNIC Reunion was on!!!
GRAZING IN THE GRASS of MacARTHUR PARK was that ANGEL OF THE MORNING… MRS. ROBINSON. “YUMMY YUMMY YUMMY,” she snorted,
“This is way better than the grass at INDIAN LAKE”.
She was more than HALFWAY TO PARADISE when the HURDY GURDY
MAN crawled over to her with a full can of CLASSICAL GAS.
“LIGHT MY FIRE,” he begged. I’ve got INCENSE AND PEPPERMINTS.“
Anyone else would have panicked at the thought of imolating all that CRIMSON AND CLOVER but she wasn’t afraid. She was counting on there being FIRE AND RAIN. After all… it WAS the dawning of the age of…
AQUARIUS.
Format: Open mike unplugged. Cost: free will donation
If you are free on Friday, please join us. Tell your friends and family.
The space is cozy, the coffee is great and the fun is contagious!
Yours in folk,
Host/co-ordinators: Margo Carruthers 425-3828, Cindy Campbell 466-0157
WTF: What the Folk! meets, same time and place , every second and fourth Friday of the month.
WTF: What The Folk! goes TIME TRAVELLING !!
folksongs . folktales . folkcraft . folklore
Friday, August 12th
6:30pm Gathering and grabba cuppa
7:00 - 8:30pm – Performances
Just Us Cafe, 5896 Spring Garden Road
Our theme this week is
YOUTHFUL MEMORIES !
[songs & tales about people, places & things you’ll never forget… no matter how much you try]
JUMPIN’ JACK FLASH couldn’t believe his eyes! Here he was IN THE YEAR 2525, and they were ALL here… THE GOOD… THE BAD… AND THE UGLY.
The STONED SOUL PICNIC Reunion was on!!!
GRAZING IN THE GRASS of MacARTHUR PARK was that ANGEL OF THE MORNING… MRS. ROBINSON. “YUMMY YUMMY YUMMY,” she snorted,
“This is way better than the grass at INDIAN LAKE”.
She was more than HALFWAY TO PARADISE when the HURDY GURDY
MAN crawled over to her with a full can of CLASSICAL GAS.
“LIGHT MY FIRE,” he begged. I’ve got INCENSE AND PEPPERMINTS.“
Anyone else would have panicked at the thought of imolating all that CRIMSON AND CLOVER but she wasn’t afraid. She was counting on there being FIRE AND RAIN. After all… it WAS the dawning of the age of…
AQUARIUS.
Format: Open mike unplugged. Cost: free will donation
If you are free on Friday, please join us. Tell your friends and family.
The space is cozy, the coffee is great and the fun is contagious!
Yours in folk,
Host/co-ordinators: Margo Carruthers 425-3828, Cindy Campbell 466-0157
WTF: What the Folk! meets, same time and place , every second and fourth Friday of the month.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
WTF: What The Folk! keeps FRIENDS close & ENEMIES even closer!!
The Helen Creighton Folklore Society Presents:
WTF: What The Folk! keeps FRIENDS close & ENEMIES even closer!!
folksongs . folktales . folkcraft . folklore
Friday, July 22nd
6:30pm Gathering and grabba cuppa
7:00 - 8:30pm – Performances
Just Us Cafe, 5896 Spring Garden Road
Our theme this week is
FRIENDS & ENEMIES & FAMILY TOO !
[ sometimes they’re one & the same ]
Simon and Garfunkel were HOMEWARD BOUND for a CELEBRATION with Kool & the Gang. It had been an arduous journey and they were famished! Unfortunately… it started raining cats & dogs just as they arrived.
Fortunately… Rihanna had an extra UMBRELLA so Paul & Art, warm & dry beneath, headed to the buffet table where they were REUNITED with all the Peaches and Herbs they could stomach.
They paused in their feeding frenzy when Betty White appeared looking like a drowned rat. She was mud from head to toe. “It’s Hot in Cleveland,” she said, “but I didn’t know it was so wet!”
“Peach?” offered Paul. Art seriously questioned Paul’s eyesight. He was sure that she hardly looked peachy at all. In fact… no one would ever have mistaken her for a Golden Girl!
“THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIE ND,” blubbered Betty. “THAT’S WHAT
FRIENDS ARE FOR,” said Paul, having spent many tedious hours in the recording studio with Dionne Warwick.
Meanwhile… unbeknownst to Dolly, Art had taken her COAT OF M ANY
COLOURS from the front porch and was on his way back with it for poor bedraggled Betty.
“So… this is what you TEACH YOUR CHILDRE N?”, said the boys from CSN, “It’s OK to steal?” “Oh, it’s hardly stealing, said Art’s Sister, Sledge, because
WE ARE FAMILY.
Format: Open mike unplugged. Cost: free will donation
If you are free on Friday, please join us. Tell your friends and family.
The space is cozy, the coffee is great and the fun is contagious!
Yours in folk,
Host/co-ordinators: Margo Carruthers 425-3828, Cindy Campbell 466-0157
WTF: What the Folk! meets, same time and place , every second and fourth Friday of the month.
WTF: What The Folk! keeps FRIENDS close & ENEMIES even closer!!
folksongs . folktales . folkcraft . folklore
Friday, July 22nd
6:30pm Gathering and grabba cuppa
7:00 - 8:30pm – Performances
Just Us Cafe, 5896 Spring Garden Road
Our theme this week is
FRIENDS & ENEMIES & FAMILY TOO !
[ sometimes they’re one & the same ]
Simon and Garfunkel were HOMEWARD BOUND for a CELEBRATION with Kool & the Gang. It had been an arduous journey and they were famished! Unfortunately… it started raining cats & dogs just as they arrived.
Fortunately… Rihanna had an extra UMBRELLA so Paul & Art, warm & dry beneath, headed to the buffet table where they were REUNITED with all the Peaches and Herbs they could stomach.
They paused in their feeding frenzy when Betty White appeared looking like a drowned rat. She was mud from head to toe. “It’s Hot in Cleveland,” she said, “but I didn’t know it was so wet!”
“Peach?” offered Paul. Art seriously questioned Paul’s eyesight. He was sure that she hardly looked peachy at all. In fact… no one would ever have mistaken her for a Golden Girl!
“THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIE ND,” blubbered Betty. “THAT’S WHAT
FRIENDS ARE FOR,” said Paul, having spent many tedious hours in the recording studio with Dionne Warwick.
Meanwhile… unbeknownst to Dolly, Art had taken her COAT OF M ANY
COLOURS from the front porch and was on his way back with it for poor bedraggled Betty.
“So… this is what you TEACH YOUR CHILDRE N?”, said the boys from CSN, “It’s OK to steal?” “Oh, it’s hardly stealing, said Art’s Sister, Sledge, because
WE ARE FAMILY.
Format: Open mike unplugged. Cost: free will donation
If you are free on Friday, please join us. Tell your friends and family.
The space is cozy, the coffee is great and the fun is contagious!
Yours in folk,
Host/co-ordinators: Margo Carruthers 425-3828, Cindy Campbell 466-0157
WTF: What the Folk! meets, same time and place , every second and fourth Friday of the month.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Graveyards!
Are you a local youth, aged 14-17, with an interest in the internet, mobile technology and QR codes?
Alderney Landing invites youth, free of charge, to join local media artist Leola LeBlanc to create an on-line interactive map of the historic Geary Street Cemetery located in downtown Dartmouth. The cemetery is a historic public site founded in 1830 and contains an ancient Mi’kmaq burial ground, a family crypt, early Catholic settlers, Anglican immigrants, and the relative of a French empress.
Where: Craig Gallery in Alderney Landing
When: July 18-22 and July 25-29, 9:30 am-12noon
Why: to create an interactive on-line map of the Geary Street Cemetery, and to tell the stories of those buried there
Who: You! Youth aged 14-17 with an interest in mobile technology, and
GRAVEYARDS!
This on-line map will be used for school curriculum during the Bluenose Ghosts Festival, October 14-31, 2011
This residency is hosted with the support from the Halifax Regional Municipality and the Craig Gallery at Alderney Landing
Alderney Landing invites youth, free of charge, to join local media artist Leola LeBlanc to create an on-line interactive map of the historic Geary Street Cemetery located in downtown Dartmouth. The cemetery is a historic public site founded in 1830 and contains an ancient Mi’kmaq burial ground, a family crypt, early Catholic settlers, Anglican immigrants, and the relative of a French empress.
Where: Craig Gallery in Alderney Landing
When: July 18-22 and July 25-29, 9:30 am-12noon
Why: to create an interactive on-line map of the Geary Street Cemetery, and to tell the stories of those buried there
Who: You! Youth aged 14-17 with an interest in mobile technology, and
GRAVEYARDS!
This on-line map will be used for school curriculum during the Bluenose Ghosts Festival, October 14-31, 2011
This residency is hosted with the support from the Halifax Regional Municipality and the Craig Gallery at Alderney Landing
Storytellers Circle of Halifax
Celebrating the art of oral storytelling, the Storytellers Circle of Halifax meets the second Thursday of the Month at Just Us Cafe on Spring Garden Road, Halifax.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
6:30 grabba cuppa
7pm stories start!
Bring friends, family, spouses, partners, neighbours.
Come tell a tale or listen along....much better than sittin' in front of a T.V. or pullin' weeds!
The Storytellers Circle of Halifax is a proud member of Storytellers of Canada - Conteurs du Canada.
Listen Up and be Amazed: That's the Art of Storytelling!
Thursday, June 9, 2011
6:30 grabba cuppa
7pm stories start!
Bring friends, family, spouses, partners, neighbours.
Come tell a tale or listen along....much better than sittin' in front of a T.V. or pullin' weeds!
The Storytellers Circle of Halifax is a proud member of Storytellers of Canada - Conteurs du Canada.
Listen Up and be Amazed: That's the Art of Storytelling!
Thursday, July 7, 2011
What The Folk! Wildlife!
The Helen Creighton Folklore Society Presents:
WTF: What The Folk! takes a walk on the WILD side !!!
folksongs . folktales . folkcraft . folklore
Friday, July 8th
6:30pm Gathering and grabba cuppa
7:00 - 8:30pm – Performances
Just Us Cafe, 5896 Spring Garden Road
Our theme this week is WILDLIFE !
So…
Put your own spin on it.
Maybe a tribute to your fine furry friends…
Or…
A song of reverence to party animals.
Get your motor runnin’… head out on the highway…
For What The Folk adventure or whatever comes your way…
‘Cause tonight we’re all…
BORN TO BE WILD.
Format: Open mike unplugged. Cost: free will donation
If you are free on Friday, please join us. Tell your friends and family.
The space is cozy, the coffee is great and the fun is contagious!
Yours in folk,
Host/co-ordinators: Margo Carruthers 425-3828, Cindy Campbell 466-0157
WTF: What the Folk! meets, same time and place , every second and fourth Friday of the month.
WTF: What The Folk! takes a walk on the WILD side !!!
folksongs . folktales . folkcraft . folklore
Friday, July 8th
6:30pm Gathering and grabba cuppa
7:00 - 8:30pm – Performances
Just Us Cafe, 5896 Spring Garden Road
Our theme this week is WILDLIFE !
So…
Put your own spin on it.
Maybe a tribute to your fine furry friends…
Or…
A song of reverence to party animals.
Get your motor runnin’… head out on the highway…
For What The Folk adventure or whatever comes your way…
‘Cause tonight we’re all…
BORN TO BE WILD.
Format: Open mike unplugged. Cost: free will donation
If you are free on Friday, please join us. Tell your friends and family.
The space is cozy, the coffee is great and the fun is contagious!
Yours in folk,
Host/co-ordinators: Margo Carruthers 425-3828, Cindy Campbell 466-0157
WTF: What the Folk! meets, same time and place , every second and fourth Friday of the month.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
What the Follk! weathers the WEATHER!
The Helen Creighton Folklore Society Presents:
WTF: What The Folk! weathers the WEATHER !!!
folksongs . folktales . folkcraft . folklore
Friday, June 10th
6:30pm Gathering and grabba cuppa
7:00 - 8:30pm – Performances
Just Us Cafe, 5896 Spring Garden Road
Whether the WEATHER be fine… Or whether the WEATHER be not…
Whether the WEATHER be cold … Or whether the WEATHER be hot…
We’ll WEATHER the WEATHER Whatever the WEATHER…
Whether we like it or not.
A. Nony Mouse
Format: Open mike unplugged. Cost: free will donation.
If you are free on Friday, please join us. Tell your friends and family.
The space is cozy, the coffee is great and the fun is contagious!
Yours in folk,
Host/co-ordinators: Margo Carruthers 425-3828, Cindy Campbell 466-0157
WTF: What the Folk! meets same time and place ,
every second and fourth Friday of the month.
WTF: What The Folk! weathers the WEATHER !!!
folksongs . folktales . folkcraft . folklore
Friday, June 10th
6:30pm Gathering and grabba cuppa
7:00 - 8:30pm – Performances
Just Us Cafe, 5896 Spring Garden Road
Whether the WEATHER be fine… Or whether the WEATHER be not…
Whether the WEATHER be cold … Or whether the WEATHER be hot…
We’ll WEATHER the WEATHER Whatever the WEATHER…
Whether we like it or not.
A. Nony Mouse
Format: Open mike unplugged. Cost: free will donation.
If you are free on Friday, please join us. Tell your friends and family.
The space is cozy, the coffee is great and the fun is contagious!
Yours in folk,
Host/co-ordinators: Margo Carruthers 425-3828, Cindy Campbell 466-0157
WTF: What the Folk! meets same time and place ,
every second and fourth Friday of the month.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Storytellers Circle of Halifax
The Storytellers Circle of Halifax meets the 2nd Thursday of every month at Just Us Cafe on Spring Garden Road.
Time: 6:30pm gathering and grabba cuppa
7:00pm the stories start
8:30pm wrap up
Everyone is welcome to tell a tale or listen.
For more information, contact Linda Winham: lwinham@hotmail.com
Time: 6:30pm gathering and grabba cuppa
7:00pm the stories start
8:30pm wrap up
Everyone is welcome to tell a tale or listen.
For more information, contact Linda Winham: lwinham@hotmail.com
What the Folk Goes Hollywood
The Helen Creighton Folklore Society Presents:
WTF: What The Folk! goes HOLLYWOOD !!!
folksongs . folktales . folkcraft . folklore
Friday, May 27th
6:30pm Gathering and grabba cuppa
7:00 - 8:30pm – Performances
Just Us Cafe, 5896 Spring Garden Road
Tonight’s theme celebrates the art of
Vincent Price
May 27,1911 - Oct. 25, 1993
When you take a serious look at the royal family of horror,
those actors and actresses that not only help establish the genre,
but set the standards by which we judge it,
Vincent Price would be the king.
During the early 60s, Gothic horror was at an all time high,
the classics of Edgar Allen Poe taking centre stage.
Hollywood needed an exceptional actor to undertake this journey into
The World of Poe,
someone extraordinary to bring to life such classics as…
~ The Fall of the House of Usher ~
~ The Pit and the Pendulum ~
~ The Raven ~
Vincent Price approached his craft as he approached his characters…
with intelligence & charm, rather than force or fear.
He was the thinking man’s epitome of evil…
A Master of the Macabre.
Nevermore would a soundstage be graced by such a presence.
Quoth the Raven:
“Nevermore”
Format: Open mike unplugged. Cost: free will donation.
If you are free on Friday, please join us. Tell your friends and family.
The space is cozy, the coffee is great and the fun is contagious!
Host/co-ordinators: Margo Carruthers 425-3828, Cindy Campbell 466-0157
WTF: What the Folk! meets same time and place ,
every second and fourth Friday of the month.
WTF: What The Folk! goes HOLLYWOOD !!!
folksongs . folktales . folkcraft . folklore
Friday, May 27th
6:30pm Gathering and grabba cuppa
7:00 - 8:30pm – Performances
Just Us Cafe, 5896 Spring Garden Road
Tonight’s theme celebrates the art of
Vincent Price
May 27,1911 - Oct. 25, 1993
When you take a serious look at the royal family of horror,
those actors and actresses that not only help establish the genre,
but set the standards by which we judge it,
Vincent Price would be the king.
During the early 60s, Gothic horror was at an all time high,
the classics of Edgar Allen Poe taking centre stage.
Hollywood needed an exceptional actor to undertake this journey into
The World of Poe,
someone extraordinary to bring to life such classics as…
~ The Fall of the House of Usher ~
~ The Pit and the Pendulum ~
~ The Raven ~
Vincent Price approached his craft as he approached his characters…
with intelligence & charm, rather than force or fear.
He was the thinking man’s epitome of evil…
A Master of the Macabre.
Nevermore would a soundstage be graced by such a presence.
Quoth the Raven:
“Nevermore”
Format: Open mike unplugged. Cost: free will donation.
If you are free on Friday, please join us. Tell your friends and family.
The space is cozy, the coffee is great and the fun is contagious!
Host/co-ordinators: Margo Carruthers 425-3828, Cindy Campbell 466-0157
WTF: What the Folk! meets same time and place ,
every second and fourth Friday of the month.
Monday, May 9, 2011
WTF: What the Folk Gets Supernatural
The Helen Creighton Folklore Society Presents:
WTF: What The Folk! gets SUPERNATURAL !!!
folksongs . folktales . folkcraft . folklore
Friday, May 13th
6:30pm Gathering and grabba cuppa
7:00 - 8:30pm – Performances
Just Us Cafe, 5896 Spring Garden Road
Triskaidekaphobia is the morbid fear of…
the number 13
Friggatriskaidekaphobia & Paraskervidekatriaphobia are specific fears of…
Friday the 13th
“Who’s afraid of the Big Bad Words, the Big Bad Words, the Big Bad Words… Who’s afraid of the Big Bad Words?…” sang the 3 little pigs.
“Not me! Not me! Not me!”, said each of them in turn as they headed out for a supernatural evening at WTF.
“I’ll huff & I’ll puff & I’ll blow your house down”, said the Big Bad Words.
“Great”, said the 3 little pigs.
“We could use a robust horn section”.
Inside WTF…
the music was swelling, the walls were pulsating and
the roof was lifting off.
Outside WTF…
There was a lineup around the block.
Format: Open mike unplugged. Cost: free will donation.
If you are free on Friday, please join us. Tell your friends and family.
The space is cozy, the coffee is great and the fun is contagious!
Host/co-ordinators: Margo Carruthers 425-3828, Cindy Campbell 466-0157
WTF: What the Folk! meets same time and place ,
every second and fourth Friday of the month.
WTF: What The Folk! gets SUPERNATURAL !!!
folksongs . folktales . folkcraft . folklore
Friday, May 13th
6:30pm Gathering and grabba cuppa
7:00 - 8:30pm – Performances
Just Us Cafe, 5896 Spring Garden Road
Triskaidekaphobia is the morbid fear of…
the number 13
Friggatriskaidekaphobia & Paraskervidekatriaphobia are specific fears of…
Friday the 13th
“Who’s afraid of the Big Bad Words, the Big Bad Words, the Big Bad Words… Who’s afraid of the Big Bad Words?…” sang the 3 little pigs.
“Not me! Not me! Not me!”, said each of them in turn as they headed out for a supernatural evening at WTF.
“I’ll huff & I’ll puff & I’ll blow your house down”, said the Big Bad Words.
“Great”, said the 3 little pigs.
“We could use a robust horn section”.
Inside WTF…
the music was swelling, the walls were pulsating and
the roof was lifting off.
Outside WTF…
There was a lineup around the block.
Format: Open mike unplugged. Cost: free will donation.
If you are free on Friday, please join us. Tell your friends and family.
The space is cozy, the coffee is great and the fun is contagious!
Host/co-ordinators: Margo Carruthers 425-3828, Cindy Campbell 466-0157
WTF: What the Folk! meets same time and place ,
every second and fourth Friday of the month.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Wanted! Storyteller In Residence
At the Cape Breton Regional Library, we understand and appreciate the importance of stories to the Island community and to residents of all generations. In recognition of this rich oral tradition, the Cape Breton Regional Library Board has established a Storyteller-in-Residence program.
The term for the Storyteller-in-Residence shall be two years. The Storyteller-in-Residence will receive an honorarium for events plus approved mileage. A Storyteller-in-Residence Committee will be responsible for reviewing the applications, interviewing and recommending the candidate. Apply now to share your stories and craft and be the first ever Cape Breton Regional Library Storyteller-in-Residence.
The term for the Storyteller-in-Residence shall be two years. The Storyteller-in-Residence will receive an honorarium for events plus approved mileage. A Storyteller-in-Residence Committee will be responsible for reviewing the applications, interviewing and recommending the candidate. Apply now to share your stories and craft and be the first ever Cape Breton Regional Library Storyteller-in-Residence.
WTF: What The Folk! lives in HOPE !!!
The Helen Creighton Folklore Society Presents:
WTF: What The Folk! lives in HOPE !!!
folksongs . folktales . folkcraft . folklore
Friday, April 29th
6:30pm Gathering and grabba cuppa
7:00 - 8:30pm – Performances
Just Us Cafe, 5896 Spring Garden Road
“Blackbird singing in the dead of night…
Take these broken wings and learn to fly…
All your life…
You were only waiting for this moment to arise.”
* John Lennon & Paul McCartney
“… When you walk in love with the wind on your wing…
and cover the earth with the songs you sing…
The miles fly by.”
* Sr. Miriam Therese Winter
“Weave, weave, weave me the sunshine…
Out of the pouring rain…
Weave me the hope of a new tomorrow…
And fill my cup again.“
* Peter Yarrow
Format: Open mike unplugged. Cost: free will donation.
If you are free on Friday, please join us. Tell your friends and family.
The space is cozy, the coffee is great and the fun is contagious!
Host/co-ordinators: Margo Carruthers 425-3828, Cindy Campbell 466-0157
WTF: What the Folk! meets same time and place ,
every second and fourth Friday of the month.
WTF: What The Folk! lives in HOPE !!!
folksongs . folktales . folkcraft . folklore
Friday, April 29th
6:30pm Gathering and grabba cuppa
7:00 - 8:30pm – Performances
Just Us Cafe, 5896 Spring Garden Road
“Blackbird singing in the dead of night…
Take these broken wings and learn to fly…
All your life…
You were only waiting for this moment to arise.”
* John Lennon & Paul McCartney
“… When you walk in love with the wind on your wing…
and cover the earth with the songs you sing…
The miles fly by.”
* Sr. Miriam Therese Winter
“Weave, weave, weave me the sunshine…
Out of the pouring rain…
Weave me the hope of a new tomorrow…
And fill my cup again.“
* Peter Yarrow
Format: Open mike unplugged. Cost: free will donation.
If you are free on Friday, please join us. Tell your friends and family.
The space is cozy, the coffee is great and the fun is contagious!
Host/co-ordinators: Margo Carruthers 425-3828, Cindy Campbell 466-0157
WTF: What the Folk! meets same time and place ,
every second and fourth Friday of the month.
Monday, April 4, 2011
WTF: What The Folk! CHANGES !!!
The Helen Creighton Folklore Society Presents:
WTF: What The Folk! CHANGES !!!
folksongs . folktales . folkcraft . folklore
Friday, April 8th
6:30pm Gathering and grabba cuppa
7:00 - 8:30pm – Performances
Just Us Cafe, 5896 Spring Garden Road
“Sit by my side, come as close as the air…
Share in my memories of grey…
Wander in my world, dream about the pictures
That I play of
CHANGES…”
And there are lots of changes at What The Folk!
Tonight’s theme reflects them.
We’ve moved downstairs into the brand new performance space.
There’s a proper stage, matching tables and chairs… a real coffee house!
Phil Ochs would be proud of our changes.
“Movements of magic will glow in the night…
One last cup of wine I will pour…
I’ll kiss you one more time & leave you on the rolling
River shore of
CHANGES…”
Format: Open mike unplugged. Cost: free will donation.
If you are free on Friday, please join us. Tell your friends and family.
The space is cozy, the coffee is great and the fun is contagious!
Yours in folk,
Host/co-ordinators: Margo Carruthers 425-3828, Cindy Campbell 466-0157
WTF: What the Folk! meets same time and place ,
every second and fourth Friday of the month.
WTF: What The Folk! CHANGES !!!
folksongs . folktales . folkcraft . folklore
Friday, April 8th
6:30pm Gathering and grabba cuppa
7:00 - 8:30pm – Performances
Just Us Cafe, 5896 Spring Garden Road
“Sit by my side, come as close as the air…
Share in my memories of grey…
Wander in my world, dream about the pictures
That I play of
CHANGES…”
And there are lots of changes at What The Folk!
Tonight’s theme reflects them.
We’ve moved downstairs into the brand new performance space.
There’s a proper stage, matching tables and chairs… a real coffee house!
Phil Ochs would be proud of our changes.
“Movements of magic will glow in the night…
One last cup of wine I will pour…
I’ll kiss you one more time & leave you on the rolling
River shore of
CHANGES…”
Format: Open mike unplugged. Cost: free will donation.
If you are free on Friday, please join us. Tell your friends and family.
The space is cozy, the coffee is great and the fun is contagious!
Yours in folk,
Host/co-ordinators: Margo Carruthers 425-3828, Cindy Campbell 466-0157
WTF: What the Folk! meets same time and place ,
every second and fourth Friday of the month.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
What the Folk! Springs Out!
The Helen Creighton Folklore Society Presents:
WTF: What The Folk! SPRINGS OUT !!!
folksongs . folktales . folkcraft . folklore
Friday, March 25th
6:30pm Gathering and grabba cuppa
7:00 - 8:30pm – Performances
Just Us Cafe, 5896 Spring Garden Road
I’m as restless as a willow in a windstorm…
I’m as jumpy as a puppet on a string…
I’d say that I had SPRING FEVER…
And with any luck at all..
It’s contagious…
And you can catch SPRING FEVER this Friday at WTF.
And if you have Irish leftovers from last week, bring them along.
We’re not adverse to an IRISH SPRING .
Format: Open mike unplugged. Cost: free will donation.
If you are free on Friday, please join us. Tell your friends and family.
The space is cozy, the coffee is great and the fun is contagious!
Yours in folk,
Host/co-ordinators: Margo Carruthers 425-3828, Cindy Campbell 466-0157
WTF: What the Folk! meets same time and place ,
every second and fourth Friday of the month.
WTF: What The Folk! SPRINGS OUT !!!
folksongs . folktales . folkcraft . folklore
Friday, March 25th
6:30pm Gathering and grabba cuppa
7:00 - 8:30pm – Performances
Just Us Cafe, 5896 Spring Garden Road
I’m as restless as a willow in a windstorm…
I’m as jumpy as a puppet on a string…
I’d say that I had SPRING FEVER…
And with any luck at all..
It’s contagious…
And you can catch SPRING FEVER this Friday at WTF.
And if you have Irish leftovers from last week, bring them along.
We’re not adverse to an IRISH SPRING .
Format: Open mike unplugged. Cost: free will donation.
If you are free on Friday, please join us. Tell your friends and family.
The space is cozy, the coffee is great and the fun is contagious!
Yours in folk,
Host/co-ordinators: Margo Carruthers 425-3828, Cindy Campbell 466-0157
WTF: What the Folk! meets same time and place ,
every second and fourth Friday of the month.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
What the Folk Cools Off!
The Helen Creighton Folklore Society Presents:
WTF: What The Folk! COOLS OFF !!!
folksongs . folktales . folkcraft . folklore
Friday, February 25th
6:30pm Gathering and grabba cuppa
7:00 - 8:30pm – Performances
Just Us Cafe, 5896 Spring Garden Road
Almost everyone loves a good summer song, but what about winter songs?
Poor old much maligned winter is the Rodney Dangerfield of the seasons…
It just don’t get no respect!
So…
Let’s all sing a SONG FOR A WINTER’S NIGHT with Gord or play some HOCKEY with Jane. Neil says there’s no need to feel HELPLESS unless you’re FROZEN IN FROBISHER BAY or Jame’s Bay.
Simon says “IT’S A HAZY SHADE OF WINTER” so open up your COLD, COLD HEART like OL’ Hank and come out and play some Dylan with this GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY.
But…
For Heaven’s sake… unless you wanna be zappa’d good… please
DON’T EAT THE YELLOW SNOW.
Format: Open mike unplugged. Cost: free will donation
If you are free on Friday, please join us. Tell your friends and family.
The space is cozy, the coffee is great and the fun is contagious!
Yours in folk,
Host/co-ordinators: Margo Carruthers 425-3828, Cindy Campbell 466-0157
WTF: What the Folk! meets, same time and place , every second and fourth Friday of the month.
WTF: What The Folk! COOLS OFF !!!
folksongs . folktales . folkcraft . folklore
Friday, February 25th
6:30pm Gathering and grabba cuppa
7:00 - 8:30pm – Performances
Just Us Cafe, 5896 Spring Garden Road
Almost everyone loves a good summer song, but what about winter songs?
Poor old much maligned winter is the Rodney Dangerfield of the seasons…
It just don’t get no respect!
So…
Let’s all sing a SONG FOR A WINTER’S NIGHT with Gord or play some HOCKEY with Jane. Neil says there’s no need to feel HELPLESS unless you’re FROZEN IN FROBISHER BAY or Jame’s Bay.
Simon says “IT’S A HAZY SHADE OF WINTER” so open up your COLD, COLD HEART like OL’ Hank and come out and play some Dylan with this GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY.
But…
For Heaven’s sake… unless you wanna be zappa’d good… please
DON’T EAT THE YELLOW SNOW.
Format: Open mike unplugged. Cost: free will donation
If you are free on Friday, please join us. Tell your friends and family.
The space is cozy, the coffee is great and the fun is contagious!
Yours in folk,
Host/co-ordinators: Margo Carruthers 425-3828, Cindy Campbell 466-0157
WTF: What the Folk! meets, same time and place , every second and fourth Friday of the month.
A Maritime Ramble with Two Irishmen!
It's a Maritime Ramble with Mossie O'Scanlain and Cian O'Morain from Ireland!
Irish Workshop: Songs and Stories
Thursday, March 3rd, at 7:00 pm
The Rose & Kettle Concert Sessions, Cole Harbour Heritage Farm
Price: By donation as always
An Evening of Music, Song and Story
Friday, March 4th, at 8:00 pm
The Music Room, 6181 Lady Hammond Road, Halifax
Price: $20.00, tickets or further info call 240-5278, tickets at the door
Sponsor: An Cumann / The Irish Association of Nova Scotia
Irish Storytelling Workshop
A talk on the history and tradition of Irish storytelling in both English and Irish, as well as a sampling of the stories of Eamon Kelly. Some lively tunes will round out this afternoon.
Saturday, March 5, from 2-4pm, $20.00
St. Mary's University - Atrium Room AT216
Sponsors: Storytellers Circle of Halifax/ Dept. of Irish Studies SMU
Bio's:
Mossie Ó Scanláin was born at the foot of Mount Brandon on the Dingle
peninsula. He was immersed in Irish music and culture from the cradle
and has carried that with him despite having spent forty years as an
emigrant. He sings with passion the songs that he grew up with in his
native Corca Dhuibhne and relishes the opportunity to promote the
language and culture where ever he travels. He has released two
albums, written an autobiography in his native language and toured in
Australia, Europe and the US. Please take the opportunity to visit his
website at www.mossiescanlon.com
Cian Ó Móráin is one of the new generation of Irish musicians. Also
hailing from the Dingle peninsula he grew up surrounded by music and
song and from a young age developed a passion for Irish culture and
tradition. He is a multi-instrumentalist, playing low whistles, guitar
and uilleann pipes. He was aware of Mossie's music through his CD's
and local radio and when Mossie returned from Australia sometime ago
they met by chance in a local bar.They quickly realized they had a
common love of the local music, song and language and the rest is
history.
Join these two natives, and let them take you back through the mists
of antiquity.
Irish Workshop: Songs and Stories
Thursday, March 3rd, at 7:00 pm
The Rose & Kettle Concert Sessions, Cole Harbour Heritage Farm
Price: By donation as always
An Evening of Music, Song and Story
Friday, March 4th, at 8:00 pm
The Music Room, 6181 Lady Hammond Road, Halifax
Price: $20.00, tickets or further info call 240-5278, tickets at the door
Sponsor: An Cumann / The Irish Association of Nova Scotia
Irish Storytelling Workshop
A talk on the history and tradition of Irish storytelling in both English and Irish, as well as a sampling of the stories of Eamon Kelly. Some lively tunes will round out this afternoon.
Saturday, March 5, from 2-4pm, $20.00
St. Mary's University - Atrium Room AT216
Sponsors: Storytellers Circle of Halifax/ Dept. of Irish Studies SMU
Bio's:
Mossie Ó Scanláin was born at the foot of Mount Brandon on the Dingle
peninsula. He was immersed in Irish music and culture from the cradle
and has carried that with him despite having spent forty years as an
emigrant. He sings with passion the songs that he grew up with in his
native Corca Dhuibhne and relishes the opportunity to promote the
language and culture where ever he travels. He has released two
albums, written an autobiography in his native language and toured in
Australia, Europe and the US. Please take the opportunity to visit his
website at www.mossiescanlon.com
Cian Ó Móráin is one of the new generation of Irish musicians. Also
hailing from the Dingle peninsula he grew up surrounded by music and
song and from a young age developed a passion for Irish culture and
tradition. He is a multi-instrumentalist, playing low whistles, guitar
and uilleann pipes. He was aware of Mossie's music through his CD's
and local radio and when Mossie returned from Australia sometime ago
they met by chance in a local bar.They quickly realized they had a
common love of the local music, song and language and the rest is
history.
Join these two natives, and let them take you back through the mists
of antiquity.
Monday, February 7, 2011
WTF: What the Folk! Loves You!
The Helen Creighton Folklore Society Presents:
WTF: What The Folk! Loves You
folksongs . folktales . folkcraft . folklore
Friday, February 11th
6:30pm Gathering and grabba cuppa
7:00 - 8:30pm - Performances
Just Us Cafe, 5896 Spring Garden Road
Be Our Valentine.
Bring a love song or a song you love.
If you can't be with the song you love then love the song you're with.
Format: Open mike unplugged. Cost: free will donation
If you are free on Friday, please join us. Tell your friends and family.
The space is cozy, the coffee is great and the fun is contagious!
Yours in folk,
Host/co-ordinators: Margo Carruthers 425-3828, Cindy Campbell 466-0157
WTF: What the Folk! meets, same time and place , every second and
fourth Friday of the month.
WTF: What The Folk! Loves You
folksongs . folktales . folkcraft . folklore
Friday, February 11th
6:30pm Gathering and grabba cuppa
7:00 - 8:30pm - Performances
Just Us Cafe, 5896 Spring Garden Road
Be Our Valentine.
Bring a love song or a song you love.
If you can't be with the song you love then love the song you're with.
Format: Open mike unplugged. Cost: free will donation
If you are free on Friday, please join us. Tell your friends and family.
The space is cozy, the coffee is great and the fun is contagious!
Yours in folk,
Host/co-ordinators: Margo Carruthers 425-3828, Cindy Campbell 466-0157
WTF: What the Folk! meets, same time and place , every second and
fourth Friday of the month.
Friday, January 28, 2011
Warm Tales, Heart-warming Stories
For Immediate Release
Thursday February 10, 2011 storytelling event
Warm Tales for a winter night
Heart-warming Stories
by the
Storytellers Circle of Halifax
Thursday, February 10, 7-8:30 pm
Upstairs at Just Us! Cafe
5896 Spring Garden Road, corner of Carleton
www.justuscoffee.com
This is the month for your heart; why not warm
it at the fireside of your imagination, as the
storytellers regale us with feel-good tales.
Or perhaps a HOT story of anger and revenge!
Or something else altogether…
We’re never quite sure what we’ll hear.
Join us for another storytelling adventure.
Come to listen or to share a story. All welcome.
Anytime after 6:30; stories start at 7:00.
Contact: Linda Winham
lwinham88@hotmail.com
storytellingnovascotia.blogspot.com
Thursday February 10, 2011 storytelling event
Warm Tales for a winter night
Heart-warming Stories
by the
Storytellers Circle of Halifax
Thursday, February 10, 7-8:30 pm
Upstairs at Just Us! Cafe
5896 Spring Garden Road, corner of Carleton
www.justuscoffee.com
This is the month for your heart; why not warm
it at the fireside of your imagination, as the
storytellers regale us with feel-good tales.
Or perhaps a HOT story of anger and revenge!
Or something else altogether…
We’re never quite sure what we’ll hear.
Join us for another storytelling adventure.
Come to listen or to share a story. All welcome.
Anytime after 6:30; stories start at 7:00.
Contact: Linda Winham
lwinham88@hotmail.com
storytellingnovascotia.blogspot.com
Monday, January 24, 2011
What the Folk! has all the Time in the World for YOU!
The Helen Creighton Folklore Society Presents:
WTF: What The Folk! has all the Time in the World for You
folksongs . folktales . folkcraft . folklore
Friday, January 28th
6:30pm Gathering and grabba cuppa
7:00 - 8:30pm - Performances
Just Us Cafe, 5896 Spring Garden Road
A folkie quiz!!!! Its about TIME!
____________ puts his TIME in a Bottle.
_____________ lives One Day at a TIME.
____________ turns to TIME for every purpose under Heaven.
______________ reassures us that we have TIME on Our Side.
ANSWERS: Choose from the following.
(a) Pete Seeger (b) Jim Croce (c) Mick & the Boys (d) Willie Nelson
BONUS:
_____________ go to a fair in Scarborough. They have lots of THYME.
Format: Open mike unplugged. Cost: free will donation
If you are free on Friday, please join us. Tell your friends and family.
The space is cozy, the coffee is great and the fun is contagious!
Yours in folk,
Host/co-ordinators: Margo Carruthers 425-3828, Cindy Campbell 466-0157
WTF: What the Folk! meets, same time and place , every second and
fourth Friday of the month.
WTF: What The Folk! has all the Time in the World for You
folksongs . folktales . folkcraft . folklore
Friday, January 28th
6:30pm Gathering and grabba cuppa
7:00 - 8:30pm - Performances
Just Us Cafe, 5896 Spring Garden Road
A folkie quiz!!!! Its about TIME!
____________ puts his TIME in a Bottle.
_____________ lives One Day at a TIME.
____________ turns to TIME for every purpose under Heaven.
______________ reassures us that we have TIME on Our Side.
ANSWERS: Choose from the following.
(a) Pete Seeger (b) Jim Croce (c) Mick & the Boys (d) Willie Nelson
BONUS:
_____________ go to a fair in Scarborough. They have lots of THYME.
Format: Open mike unplugged. Cost: free will donation
If you are free on Friday, please join us. Tell your friends and family.
The space is cozy, the coffee is great and the fun is contagious!
Yours in folk,
Host/co-ordinators: Margo Carruthers 425-3828, Cindy Campbell 466-0157
WTF: What the Folk! meets, same time and place , every second and
fourth Friday of the month.
Monday, January 10, 2011
New Beginnings @ What The Folk!
The Helen Creighton Folklore Society Presents:
WTF: What The Folk! makes a Fresh Start with NEW BEGINNINGS!!!
folksongs . folktales . folkcraft . folklore
Friday, January 14th
6:30pm Gathering and grabba cuppa
7:00 - 8:30pm - Performances
Just Us Cafe, 5896 Spring Garden Road
2011 is here and that can mean only one thing. New Beginnings!!!
It could be a song or story about starting over. Or about making resolutions.
Maybe its the latest song you wrote or wish you wrote and want to share.
So... begin the year with something new.
Make a fresh start or just be a little "fresh".
Start spreadin' the news... we're meetin' again...
I wanna be a part of it... at What The Folk!!!!
Format: Open mike unplugged. Cost: free will donation
If you are free on Friday, please join us. Tell your friends and family.
The space is cozy, the coffee is great and the fun is contagious!
Yours in folk,
Host/co-ordinators: Margo Carruthers 425-3828, Cindy Campbell 466-0157
WTF: What the Folk! meets, same time and place , every second and
fourth Friday of the month.
WTF: What The Folk! makes a Fresh Start with NEW BEGINNINGS!!!
folksongs . folktales . folkcraft . folklore
Friday, January 14th
6:30pm Gathering and grabba cuppa
7:00 - 8:30pm - Performances
Just Us Cafe, 5896 Spring Garden Road
2011 is here and that can mean only one thing. New Beginnings!!!
It could be a song or story about starting over. Or about making resolutions.
Maybe its the latest song you wrote or wish you wrote and want to share.
So... begin the year with something new.
Make a fresh start or just be a little "fresh".
Start spreadin' the news... we're meetin' again...
I wanna be a part of it... at What The Folk!!!!
Format: Open mike unplugged. Cost: free will donation
If you are free on Friday, please join us. Tell your friends and family.
The space is cozy, the coffee is great and the fun is contagious!
Yours in folk,
Host/co-ordinators: Margo Carruthers 425-3828, Cindy Campbell 466-0157
WTF: What the Folk! meets, same time and place , every second and
fourth Friday of the month.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Tales For A Winter Night - Storytellers Circle of Halifax
Storytellers Circle of Halifax presents
Tales for a Winter Night
Thursday, January 13, 7-8:30 pm
Upstairs (or downstairs?) at Just Us! Cafe
5896 Spring Garden Road, corner of Carleton
www.justuscoffee.com
With the New Year, we revive an old and
favourite theme, Tales for a Winter Night,
for winter darkness is the time for coming
together in the warmth of human company,
and passing the time sharing stories.
Come to hear stories of the fury of winter,
of the darkness, and the return of the light.
Or perhaps there will be stories of warmer
climates, to take the chill from your bones.
All welcome, to tell or to listen.
Anytime after 6:30; stories start at 7:00.
Contact: Linda Winham
lwinham88@hotmail.com
storytellingnovascotia.blogspot.com
Storytelling: the oral tradition continues....
Tales for a Winter Night
Thursday, January 13, 7-8:30 pm
Upstairs (or downstairs?) at Just Us! Cafe
5896 Spring Garden Road, corner of Carleton
www.justuscoffee.com
With the New Year, we revive an old and
favourite theme, Tales for a Winter Night,
for winter darkness is the time for coming
together in the warmth of human company,
and passing the time sharing stories.
Come to hear stories of the fury of winter,
of the darkness, and the return of the light.
Or perhaps there will be stories of warmer
climates, to take the chill from your bones.
All welcome, to tell or to listen.
Anytime after 6:30; stories start at 7:00.
Contact: Linda Winham
lwinham88@hotmail.com
storytellingnovascotia.blogspot.com
Storytelling: the oral tradition continues....
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