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2017 | August 20-26

Posted on August 20, 2017
By Margaret
on August | Fourth Week

From the Archives: Erin Costelo

Posted on August 17, 2017
By Herald Staff
on Entertainment, From The Archives, Music, Q&A

Powerhouse singer-songwriter Erin Costelo returns to Newfoundland for a trio of shows this August (Aug. 24 at The Ship in St. John’s, Aug. 25 at Norton’s Cove Studio and Cafe in Brookfield and Aug.26 in Grates Cove Studio in Grates Cove).
In preparation for her return, The Herald dives into

Special Feature: NL at Dunkirk

Posted on August 17, 2017
By Herald Staff
on Entertainment, Film, From The Archives, Local

With the rescue of Dunkirk a popular topic thanks to the worldwide blockbuster, The Herald examines Newfoundland’s role in the daring World War II evacuation.
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Christopher Nolan’s rousing war epic Dunkirk is the talk of Hollywood in recent weeks. The lean one hour and forty-seven minute flick is a siege

Local Arts: Gros Morne Theatre Festival

Posted on August 16, 2017
By Herald Staff
on Entertainment, From The Archives, Local, Theatre

The 22nd season of the Gros Morne Theatre Festival mixes first class entertainment with the trims & trappings of one of the island’s most picturesque locations
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In the midst of its 22nd season, Theatre Newfoundland Labrador’s Gros Morne Theatre Festival continues to raise the benchmark for high quality and

Inspirational: Tickle Swim

Posted on August 15, 2017
By Herald Staff
on From The Archives, Local, Sports

The 5th Annual Tickle Swim aims to raise awareness surrounding mental health issues in our province, and the inherent need for all of society to maintain good mental fitness
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Paula Kelly – a Newfoundlander who was a member of Canada’s 1980 Olympic swim team – will join about 20

Herald’s Q&A: Across The Board

Posted on August 15, 2017
By Herald Staff
on Entertainment, From The Archives, Music, Q&A

Featuring a dynamic and eclectic blend of indie pop rock, Across The Board have earned their stripes as one of Canada’s most engaging and promising up-incoming bands
Ahead of their special Canada 150 ‘Via Rail’ Summer Tour which sees the four-piece touch down in St. John’s on August 19th, frontwoman

Artist Spotlight: Thane Dunn

Posted on August 14, 2017
By Herald Staff
on Entertainment, From The Archives, Music, Products

Thane Dunn is returning to Newfoundland, bringing his Elvis Rock n Gospel show to Holy Heart on January 5 and 6 – notable because on January 8 Elvis would have celebrated his 82nd year had he still been with us.
‘40th Anniversary’
“This August is the 40th Anniversary of Elvis’

2017 | August 13-19

Posted on August 13, 2017
By Herald Staff
on August | Third Week

NL Outdoors: Ocean Quest Adventures

Posted on August 10, 2017
By Herald Staff
on From The Archives, Local

In their 20th year, Ocean Quest Adventures ups the ante when it comes to getting close to nature
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The day before this writer headed out on the sea with Ocean Quest Adventures an email arrived from their head office. Filled with information; sailing time and cast-off location. it also

Local Arts: Stephenville Theatre Festival

Posted on August 9, 2017
By Herald Staff
on Entertainment, From The Archives, Local, Q&A, Theatre

Celebrating their 39th season in 2017, the Stephenville Theatre Festival continues to serve as a hub for artistic development and cultural growth in Newfoundland and Labrador
Festival General Manager Christopher Vaughan caught up with The Herald for an in-depth look into the history of the festival, blanketing the storied past,