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2018 June 17-23

Posted on June 17, 2018
By Herald Staff
on June | Third Week

A Father’s Day High Five

Posted on June 17, 2018
By Herald Staff
on From The Archives, Local, Staff Blog, Web Exclusives

By: Amy Cleary
Father’s Day, that day when every smiling child goes to a big box store to pick out one of many ties that will be given on June 17. I’ve never had the privilege. Growing up wasn’t hard for me. I was raised by an extremely talented and

Tags: Father's Day, Parenthood

Pam Pardy-Ghent: Bee-ing a Good Neighbour

Posted on June 16, 2018
By Herald Staff
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There’s a new sound of summer coming to the region known as Ontario’s Cottage Country and it totally gives a new meaning to the term; getting away from it all.
News is, council for Georgian Bay Township, with a year-round population of what should be a friendly, close, 2,499 –

George Street Festival Lineup Announced

Posted on June 14, 2018
By Herald Staff
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The George Street Association (GSA) is pleased to announce the headliners for the 2018 George Street Festival, July 26th – August 1st, 2018.
“Known for its unique character, George Street has a long and unique history of supporting local, national, and international artists through our annual festivals

Eddie Eastman, Eddie Coffey, Bud Davidge and more to play Open Highway & Friends NL Family Reunion

Posted on June 14, 2018
By Herald Staff
on From The Archives, Local, Music, Web Exclusives

It’s so good to bring together music and friends!
Newfoundland’s own country group Open Highway are bringing together some of the all time great Newfoundland classic artists on September 15th at Holy Heart Theatre in St. John’s.
Hosted by Paul Raynes, the event features two time Juno Winner Eddie Eastman, Simani’s

Newfoundland Growlers Announce Affiliation with Toronto Maple Leafs & Toronto Marlies

Posted on June 14, 2018
By Herald Staff
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The Newfoundland Growlers, proud members of the ECHL, are excited to announce the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League and Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League as their NHL and AHL affiliates.
“We are thrilled to announce our affiliation with the Toronto Maple

Writing World: Jamie Fitzpatrick

Posted on June 14, 2018
By Herald Staff
on Books, From The Archives, Local, Web Exclusives

Music – it’s a universal language we all speak. From ancient civilizations, through the Baroque and Renaissance periods, and on through to the beginnings of blues, jazz, rock and roll, pop and so much more, it’s impossible to imagine a world without music.
Reading the title of local author Jamie

Quote The Raven Launch Golden Hour Friday

Posted on June 14, 2018
By Herald Staff
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Folk duo Quote The Raven are set to release their highly anticipated debut album Golden Hour at The Ship Pub, this Friday June 15th with special guests Earle and Coffin.
“The name of the album is Golden Hour, and I think that’s kind of the shtick of this whole thing,

Music Spotlight: Rod Jackson and the Perfect Strangers

Posted on June 13, 2018
By Herald Staff
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By: Jason Sheppard
Rod Jackson and the Perfect Strangers bring the sound, joy and feeling of classic country music to audiences old and new
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It’s not uncommon for a local musician or band to bring their talented skills to Nashville to capture that classic country sound which many music

Donovan Woods heads to St. John’s this November

Posted on June 13, 2018
By Herald Staff
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Award winning singer-songwriter Donovan Woods returns to St. John’s to perform a solo show in support of his latest release, Both Ways (Meant Well), at the Majestic Theatre on Monday, Nov. 19 at 8 p.m.
Released in April, multiple JUNO Award and Polaris Music Prize nominee Woods’ new album, his