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In Conversation with The Once’s Geraldine Hollett

Posted on June 3, 2022
By Pam Pardy-Ghent
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The Once’s lead vocalist Geraldine Hollett reflects on the band’s much celebrated past, their amazing present, and their highly anticipated future
The band The Once, with Geraldine Hollett, Phil Churchill and Andrew Dale, have had quite a career. From their award-winning self-titled debut to 2011’s Row Upon Row of the

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ALBUM DEEP DIVE | Brad Tuck – Stages

Posted on June 1, 2022
By Dillon Collins
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Celebrated singer-songwriter and instrumentalist Brad Tuck returns with his new collection of home-cut tracks, Stages, in our latest album deep dive series
From Shanneyganock and Fairgale to the trappings of a successful solo career, Brad Tuck is one of Newfoundland and Labrador’s most tireless artists.
Whether behind the drum kit

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

Posted on May 26, 2022
By Dillon Collins
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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:

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Theatre CBS Presents ‘The Hollow’

Posted on May 26, 2022
By Pam Pardy-Ghent
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As Theatre CBS in Conception Bay South prepared to proudly present The Hollow by Agatha Christie, theatre president Vicki Greenslade took a moment to chat
On June 2nd, 3rd and 4th at the All Saints Parish Hall in Foxtrap, Theatre CBS will ‘kill it’ – at least theatrically on the

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Dennis Minty’s Slow Photography

Posted on May 24, 2022
By Krystyn Decker
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Photographer and photo book author Dennis Minty releases his new eBook Slow Photography, Images with Intent showcasing a collection of photos that take on a more philosophical approach
To belong to a place is a gift. I have been blessed with a profound and abiding sense of belonging to Newfoundland,”

Tags: animals, author, book, Dennis Minty, Newfoundland and Labrador, outdoors, photographer, pictures, scenic

Trails Tales Tunes 2022

Posted on May 23, 2022
By Pam Pardy-Ghent
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A ten day festival celebrating culture and community utilizing a creative blend of walks, culinary adventures and entertainment is kicking off in Norris Point
Marina Sexton loves to show off her hometown of Norris Point and Trails, Tales and Tunes, a ten day festival showcasing and highlighting the best the

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MUSIC SPOTLIGHT | Rugged Shores

Posted on May 19, 2022
By Dillon Collins
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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
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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

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Jing Xia | The Numinous Journey

Posted on May 17, 2022
By Dillon Collins
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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

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Making Connections

Posted on May 12, 2022
By Pam Pardy-Ghent
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One community leader connects with the past to help preserve the culture and traditions for future generations
Badger’s Kellie Kerpan is the manager of culture and community outreach with Qalipu First Nation. When Kerpan spoke with The Herald, she was relaxing before things were about to get busy at Kilmory

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