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New Centre for Arts, Culture and Creativity to Open in Liverpool

[Region of Queens Municipality] June 15, 2015 Liverpool, NS:
It is a community celebration, the start of something new, and it is all starting as the Summer Solstice begins! On June 21, at 1:39 p.m., a transformation will occur. As the Summer Solstice marks the beginning of summer, the grand opening ceremony of the Liverpool Town Hall and Astor Theatre marks the beginning of a new community centre for arts, culture and creativity in Liverpool. It also marks the opening of the Sipuke’l Gallery. The Gallery features First Nation artists’ work, and a permanent rotating display of artifacts from the Mersey River dating back over 4,000 years. June 21 is also the kickoff for the “21 Days of Summer”, a three week period of music, art, entertainment and more taking place all over Queens County. It encompasses more than 50 musical performances, and many entertainment options. The grand opening ceremony begins at 1:00 p.m. on June 21.

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Sipuke’l Gallery opened it’s doors

The Acadia First Nation owned Sipuke’l Gallery – located in the newly renovated historic Old Town Hall in Liverpool – opened it’s doors on 3-Jun-2015.

The Gallery offers visitors a glimpse of historically significant items to help tell the story and the rich history of the Mi’kmaq, along with contemporary Mi’kmaq artists.

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Located on 219 Main Street in Liverpool, NS the gallery is open:

  • June to August:
    – Tuesday to Friday /8am to 5pm
    – Saturday /10am to 5pm
  • September to May:
    – Tuesday to Friday /8am to 5pm

 

 

On 21-Jun-2015 the official Grand Opening takes place starting at 1pm. See here for details.

More information about the Sipuke’l Gallery can be found on Facebook and Twitter.

Source ©2015 Sipuke’l Gallery

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Port Medway Reader’s Festival 2015

The Port Medway Reader’s Festival 2015 – one of Canada’s premier literary festivals – takes place in July and August.

This year’s authors include

(Michael Crummey and David Adams Richards were nominated for the prestigious 2015 Thomas H. Raddall Atlantic Fiction Award.)

Port Medway Old Meeting HouseEvents are held at the Old Meeting House on 167 Long Cove Rd, Port Medway, starting at 7pm and are CAD 20.– each.

For ticketing see here.

 

More information about the authors and the Port Medway Reader’s Festival click the website or Facebook page.

Source: ©2015 Port Medway Reader’s Festival

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The Port Grocer introduces Friday Night Pub Nights

The Port Grocer Café in Port Medway introduces their Friday Night Pub Nights starting 5-Jun-2015 and then weekly on … well, Fridays over the summer 2015.

“Join us for dinner between 5 and 9pm each Friday night. No reservations, just first come – first serve. In an effort to pull it all off with our small staff, our menu will be limited and changes each week” says Annabelle from TPG. “Each of these evenings will be paired with live music for your listening pleasure!”

To find out the weekly menu and entertainment check TPG’s FB page here.

Details to the 5-Jun event see here.

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The Port Grocer receives Food Establishment Liquor License

Big news for The Port Grocer Café in Port Medway to start this month:
TPG finally receives the Food Establishment Liquor License!

So next time you enjoy a wonderful meal at TPG, you can now do so with a glass of wine or beer!

“While our drink menu is small and focused on Nova Scotia brews; we believe it offers something for everyone” says TPG in todays newsletter.

 

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Summer Solstice, 21-Jun-2015 @ 01:39pm ADT

Update 19-Jun-2015: Read more facts about the Summer Solstice.

The June solstice is known as the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere and the winter solstice in the southern hemisphere. The date varies between June 20 and June 22, depending on the year.

June Solstice in 2015 in Nova Scotia, Canada is on Sunday, 21-Jun-2015 at 01:39pm/13:39h ADT.

In the Gregorian calendar the June solstice dates vary. For example, it’s on June 21 in 2015, but on June 20 in 2016. A June 22 solstice will not occur until 2203. The last time there was a June 22 solstice was in 1971.

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South Canoe Wind Project

Ever wondered where all these trucks went to that could be seen on Hwy 103 & Hwy 12 in the fall/2014 or what happened to their cargo?
Could you identify the load as the turbine blades for the South Canoe Wind project?

The South Canoe Wind Farm construction started in 2013 and is nearing its completion. This will be celebrated with a Grand Opening on 21-Jun-2015 on location. See here for details.

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For more information go to ©2015 South Canoe Wind Project website.

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Hurricane Season Fast Facts

[CNN] Here’s a look at what you need to know about the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from 1-Jun to 30-Nov.

Facts:

  • The National Weather Service defines a hurricane as “an intense tropical weather system with well-defined circulation and sustained winds of 74mph (118kmh) or higher.”
  • The peak of the season is from mid-August to late October.
  • In the western Northern Pacific, hurricanes are called typhoons.
  • Similar storms in the Indian Ocean are called cyclones.
  • Hurricanes are rated according to intensity on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.
  • The 1-5 scale estimates potential property damage.
  • A Category 3 or higher is considered a major hurricane.
  • A hurricane watch indicates the possibility that a region could experience hurricane conditions within 48 hours.
  • A hurricane warning indicates that tropical-storm-force winds of at least 74 mph are expected within 36 hours.

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Bluenose II sails again in early summer/2015

Bluenose II is expected to sail once again early this summer, after four years of costly repairs.

Transportation Minister Geoff MacLellan confirmed the news on May 19 after meeting the ship’s crew and getting a tour of the ship from Captain Phil Watson.

“This is a happy day that we’re getting to that point where we can leave the politics aside, leave the public relations aside and really get the Bluenose on the water for all Nova Scotians,” said Minister MacLellan.

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