September 2020
OCTOBERFEST on the Waterfront
This year Garrison Brewing is partnering with the Stubborn Goat Beer Garden for 10 days of (COVID responsible) traditional German-style fun. It kicks off on September 25th when they deck out the Stubborn Goat Beer Garden in fun Oktoberfest decor. The team at the Goat is working hard on their menu to bring you the most authentic food this side of Munich. More details to come on the menu! More info HERE
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NATIONAL COFFEE DAY
Today is National Coffee Day in Canada. (Watch for deals and specials at your local coffee & doughnut shops) For example:
Find out more »October 2020
CELTIC COLOURS ONLINE
The Celtic Colours experience is online this year—to be enjoyed in the comfort and safety of your own home—featuring performances as well as some local flavour to keep you connected with Cape Breton Island and the Celtic Colours community. And... it's FREE! Click HERE to see who's performing today
Find out more »Birthday – ALAN JACKSON (62)
Alan Eugene Jackson (born October 17, 1958) is an American singer and songwriter. He was known for blending traditional honky-tonk and mainstream country pop sounds (for a style widely regarded as “neotraditional country”), as well as penning many of his own songs. Jackson recorded 16 studio albums, three greatest hits albums, two Christmas albums, and two gospel albums. Jackson is one of the best-selling music artists of all-time, having sold over 75 million records worldwide, with 44 million sold in…
Find out more »DEVOUR! The Food Film Fest
From flavourful films, mouth-watering workshops & our scrumptious signature events, there’s plenty to devour virtually & in person. CHECK OUT THE PROGRAM HERE
Find out more »HALIFAX BURGER WEEK
After spending the summer adjusting to new dining out rules, masking & social distancing it’s time to show love for our favourite restaurants & support Feed Nova Scotia! Halifax Burger Week is a city-wide burger-eating phenomenon and fundraiser for Feed Nova Scotia put on by The Coast. Creative burger offerings either have a set price of $6, or a higher price with the restaurant making a donation to Feed Nova Scotia from every burger sold. The passport guides patrons all…
Find out more »Birthday – HEATHER RANKIN (53)
Heather Elaine Rankin (born October 24, 1967) is a Canadian singer, songwriter and actor. She is most well known as a member of the multi-platinum selling musical group The Rankin Family. Between 1989 and 1999, the family band released five full albums, a five-song EP and two compilations of their most popular songs. They won six Juno Awards, three Canadian Country Music Awards, an American country music Television Award and fifteen East Coast Music Awards. Combined sales of their recordings…
Find out more »NATIONAL BOLOGNA DAY
NATIONAL BOLOGNA DAY Each year on October 24th, we make a sandwich to participate in National Bologna Day. This is a good day to have a bologna sandwich for lunch.
Find out more »6th ANNUAL YARD SALE FOR THE IWK
The 6th Annual Charity Yard Sale in support of the IWK Foundation hosted by ROOM 152 BOUTIQUE. 122 Portland Street from 9 am to 12pm. Everything is a TOONIE! Clothing, shoes, bags, accessories – all $2 each. Cash only.
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