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WRITING WORLD | Heather Nolan’s ‘Land of The Rock’

Posted on May 26, 2022
By Dillon Collins
on Arts & Culture, Books, From The Archives, Local, Photography, Travel & Leisure, Web Exclusives

Rising local artist and author Heather Nolan searches for answers of place and belonging in her collection of poetry Land of the Rock: Talamh and Carraig
What is place? And how do we find belonging in that place?
Multi-talented artist Heather Nolan searches for meaning in Land of The Rock:

Tags: art, author, creative, Heather Nolan, Ireland, music, Newfoundland and Labrador, photography, poetry, Writing

NL ARTS | Ian Foster to Release Film & Album ‘Close to the Bone’

Posted on May 25, 2022
By Dillon Collins
on Entertainment, Film, From The Archives, Inspirational, Local, Music, Web Exclusives

Award-winning singer-songwriter, producer, composer, director and all-around talented artist Ian Foster is fixing to release his ambitious project Close to the Bone, what he describes as a hybrid film and music project.
“Close to the Bone is a true hybrid film and music project,” shared Foster in an exclusive statement

Tags: album, Close to the Bone, director, ian foster, local, movie, music, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nickel Independent Film Festival, Soundtrack

2022 George Street Festival Lineup Announced

Posted on May 25, 2022
By Dillon Collins
on Entertainment, From The Archives, Local, Music, Web Exclusives

The lineup has been unveiled for the 2022 edition of the George Street Festival.

Thursday, July 28 – soon to be revealed!
Friday, July 29 – The Tea Party and Sam Roberts Band w/ Women of Rock
Saturday, July 30 – Family-friendly matinee and Kitchen Party with The Masterless

Tags: Alan Doyle, Arkells, Brett Kissel, concert, George Street Festival, Kellie Loder, music, Shanneyganock, The Masterless Men, The Tea Party

MUSIC SPOTLIGHT | Rugged Shores

Posted on May 19, 2022
By Dillon Collins
on Arts & Culture, Entertainment, From The Archives, Local, Music, Web Exclusives

From the Emerald Isle to the rocky coastline of Newfoundland, the b’ys in the band Rugged Shores aim to entertain on their new album Wild River
Oh these rugged shores of ours. It doesn’t take a scholar or world traveler to understand the appreciation for our rarefied beauty here in

Tags: fun, Ireland, Jackie Sullivan, Karla Pilgrim, music, Newfoundland and Labrador, O'Reilly's Pub, Rowan Sherlock, Rugged Shores, trad music, traditional music

On We Go | 25 Years of The Ennis Sisters

Posted on May 18, 2022
By Dillon Collins
on Arts & Culture, Entertainment, From The Archives, Inspirational, Local, Music, Web Exclusives

Maureen, Karen and Teresa Ennis, in their own words, reflect on 25 years of The Ennis Sisters, delving into early days, industry changes, life lessons and new material
From Ennis Road to venues across the globe, Maureen, Karen and Teresa Ennis, lovingly known as The Ennis Sisters, have lived their

Tags: 25 Years, Alan Doyle, anniversary, folk, Junos, Karen Ennis, Maureen Ennis, MusicNL, Newfoundland and Labrador, On We Go, singer-songwriter, sisters, Teresa Ennis, The Ennis Sisters, traditional

Jing Xia | The Numinous Journey

Posted on May 17, 2022
By Dillon Collins
on Arts & Culture, Entertainment, From The Archives, Inspirational, Local, Music, Web Exclusives

From China to Newfoundland and Labrador, Jing Xia’s thirst for knowledge and mastery of the zheng continue to blossom in the wake of her debut album
She is perhaps one of the foremost masters of the zheng in North America. Jing Xia, born in Hunan, China, has been studying and

Tags: China, Jing Xia, Memorial University, MUN, music, Shanneyganock, St. John's, zheng

NL EVENTS | Steve-O Brings the Bucket List Tour to St. John’s

Posted on May 10, 2022
By Dillon Collins
on Arts & Culture, Comedy, Entertainment, Film, From The Archives, TV, Web Exclusives

A real Jackass is heading to The Rock this summer!
Steve-O, stuntman extraordinaire, comedian and star of MTV series turned film franchise Jackass, Steve-O is set to bring his Bucket List Tour to St. John’s on August 29th at the Holy Heart Theatre, presented by The Diamond Mine Agency Presents

Tags: comedy show, Holy Heart Theatre, Jackass, MTV, St. John's, Steve-O, stunts

‘Thank You’ – National Nursing Week

Posted on May 9, 2022
By Dillon Collins
on From The Archives, Health, Inspirational, Local, Web Exclusives

May 9-15 marks National Nursing Week across Canada. And for our nursing workforce across the province, there are never enough thank yous
I knew what I was getting into when I married a nurse, or at least I thought I did.
I shacked up – proudly I might add –

Tags: appreciation, frontline workers, healthcare, hospital, illness, National Nursing Week, Newfoundland and Labrador, nurses, stress, thank you

Flip Side | For the Love of Vinyl

Posted on May 5, 2022
By Dillon Collins
on Arts & Culture, Business, Entertainment, From The Archives, Local, Music, Web Exclusives

Doug and Melisa Jones, operators of Flip Side Music + More and Record Fair NL, dive-in to their longtime passion & love of vinyl
Nostalgia is a powerful thing. It has the innate ability to transport through time and space and to conjure up feelings we scarcely recall we had

Tags: Business, Flip Side Music + More, local, music, Newfoundland and Labrador, nostalgia, Record Fair NL, records, vinyl

Liam Hickey | Livin’ On The Sledge

Posted on May 3, 2022
By Dillon Collins
on Entertainment, From The Archives, Inspirational, Local, Sports, Web Exclusives

Newfoundland’s own Liam Hickey details his whirlwind experience at the 2022 Paralympic Games where he once again represented Canada in Para Ice Hockey
He has fast become one of Newfoundland and Labrador’s elite sporting talents. St. John’s native son Liam Hickey, who on March 25th celebrated his 24th birthday, is

Tags: athlete, Liam Hickey, medalist, Newfoundland and Labrador, Para Ice hockey, Paralympics, sledge hockey, sports

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