Hants County Arts Preview

George Hamilton IV Maritime tour

Proclaimed the International Ambassador of Country Music, George Hamilton IV will perform at the Windsor Baptist Church August 21 in support of Harvest House.

George Hamilton IV began his career in the late '50s, not as a country artist, but as a teen-oriented pop star. After his first hit, "A Rose and a Baby Ruth," hit number six on the pop charts in 1956, he toured with Buddy Holly and the Everly Brothers but cracked the pop Top Ten only one more time. Instead, Hamilton moved to the country charts by 1959, where nine of his hits spent time in the Top Ten, including his only number one, "Abilene."

Admission is free will offering.

Annual Bluegrass and Old Time Music Festival, Aug 14-16

A three day family event in Kempt Shore over looking the beautiful Minas Basin featuring seven of the Maritime's best bands in bluegrass and old-time music, ( A New Shade of Blue, The Grasskickers, New Ground, The Economy Mountain Boys, Bluegrass Tradition, Grass Mountain Hobos ) also featured are workshops for banjo, mandolin, guitar, bass, vocal harmony, and song writers.

Show starts at 5:00 pm Friday and closes 4:30 pm Sunday. Advance camping gates open Monday, August 10th. Fans not only come for the music but also enjoy 1000 ft of beach and fishing for striped bass.

Go to http://www.novascotiabluegrass.com/ for more info

Children’s author at Windsor Library

Windsor Public Library will be welcoming local author and illustrator, Peggy Kochanoff on Thursday, August 20th, 2:30- 3:30pm. She will be talking about her most recent children's book "You Can Be a Nature Detective" with the aid of spider webs, bird nests, and animal track photos. All are welcome, but session is most suitable for children ages 8-12. Contact the library to register children for a "Crime Fighter" activity time after the presentation: 3:30-4:00pm. 798-5424. www.valleylibrary.ca

Musique Royal in Wolville

A very special Musique Royale concert, entitled 'Music of the Spheres' will be held in Wolfville on August 23 at 8:00pm at Acadia's Manning Memorial Chapel. The Studio de Musique Ancienne de Montreal, under the direction of Christopher Jackson, is a small vocal and instrumental ensemble that specializes in Renaissance and Baroque music, using authentic instruments for the periods. Since its founding in 1974, SMAM has gained an international reputation. Christopher Jackson, its co-founder, and Artistic Director since 1988, is also the Dean of Fine Arts at Concordia University; he has strong Maritime connections - his father, Don Jackson, was a Baptist minister in Port Williams, and his mother Hetty made huge contributions to the musical life of the Valley.

Brit Farce- No sex please, We’re British at Centerstage Theatre in Kentville, August 14-16

You've got love, money, bankers, wannabe bankers, a mother in-law, prostitutes, a police officer and more slamming doors than you can count. Put this all together and you have CentreStage Theatre’s next production of No Sex Please – We’re British by Alistair Foot and Anthony Marriott.

The show revolves around a newly married couple challenged by the newness of marriage and career. They end up in a in a bit of an illegal jam due to the bride making an effort to carry her weight. The show is most appropriate teenagers and up.

This classic British farce is directed by Jean Kelly and stars Paul Abela, Allyson Higgins, Alan Slipp, Jordan MacPhee, Robert Racine, Mary Sponagle, Brian Stoddard, Michael Kenny, and Julia Cann. David Whitlaw is on lights.

If people want a light hearted evening out that is sure to connect with contemporary themes, call 678-8040 to make reservations. All shows start at 8 p.m.

Cost/Tickets $5 for children $10 for students and seniors $12 for adults

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