August 2020
Album – NO FENCES (Garth Brooks)
No Fences is the second studio album by the American country music artist Garth Brooks. It was released on August 27, 1990, and reached No. 1 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart. The album also reached No. 3 on the Billboard 200. It stayed in the top 40 for 126 weeks. No Fences remains Brooks' best-selling studio album to date with 18 million copies shipped in the US, and is the album that made him an international star.
Find out more »Birthday – SHANIA TWAIN (55)
Eilleen Twain OC (born Eilleen Regina Edwards; August 28, 1965), known professionally as Shania Twain, is a Canadian singer and songwriter. She has sold over 100 million records, making her the best-selling female artist in country music history and among the best-selling music artists of all time. Her success garnered her several honorific titles including the "Queen of Country Pop". Twain has received five Grammy Awards, 27 BMI Songwriter Awards, stars on Canada's Walk of Fame and the Hollywood Walk…
Find out more »September 2020
Birthday – GEORGE JONES
George Glenn Jones (September 12, 1931 – April 26, 2013) was an American musician, singer and songwriter. He achieved international fame for his long list of hit records, including his best-known song "He Stopped Loving Her Today", as well as his distinctive voice and phrasing. For the last twenty years of his life, Jones was frequently referred to as the greatest living country singer. Years of alcoholism compromised his health and led to his missing many performances, earning him the…
Find out more »The AquaHacking Atlantic Canada 2020 Challenge Final is coming soon!
The AquaHacking Atlantic Canada 2020 Challenge Final is coming soon! Five finalist teams have been selected to pitch their innovative technologies to a panel of seasoned professionals in the water, tech, and business sectors. This September 18, join us to see what the finalists have been working on and find out which team will take the top prize in the competition. RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/349982276167527/ Don’t have Facebook? You can still watch the event live via the link above. What’s the…
Find out more »FLY AGAIN “TELETHON” for Neptune Theatre
Virtual Fundraiser for Neptune Theatre A spectacular night of musical and comedic entertainment hosted by Nova Scotia comedy legend Bette MacDonald. This ONLINE event will take place from 7:30-10 p.m. from the luxury of your living room. Find it HERE
Find out more »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…
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