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Clint Black coming to Rath Eastlink Community Centre

February 12, 2020February 12, 2020Pictou Advocate

Country music legend Clint Black is coming to the Rath Eastlink Community Centre. The Truro facility is gaining popularity as a multipurpose venue that can host premier sporting events such as the upcoming IIHF Womens World’s Hockey Championships, as well as be a host for world class musical acts. Black will be in concert on...

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Businesses benefit from Winter Blast

February 12, 2020February 12, 2020Steve Goodwin

PICTOU — Local businesses have derived a benefit from the deCoste Performing Arts Centre’s decision to offer shows throughout the winter. Dining establishments are among those businesses that have received a boost from the deCoste’s Winter Blast performances and the assortment of winter bookings they offer. The Winter Blast is sponsored by Advocate Media Inc....

Comedian Mullinger returning to Glasgow Square for fourth time

February 11, 2020February 10, 2020Sarah Butland

NEW GLASGOW — James Mullinger is returning to share the Glasgow Square Theatre stage with Travis Lindsay and Dan Hendricken, completing the Maritime’s Best Comedy Trio. While Mullinger takes his comedic job very seriously, he is looking forward to returning to the county with his The Best of the Maritimes Comedy Tour. Originally from England,...

Steinhart on international stage – again

February 6, 2020Pictou Advocate

Steinhart Distillery just keeps on winning. The small Nova Scotian distillery led by founder Thomas Steinhart has once again found podium on the international stage. Thriving in international competition is nothing new for the Arisaig-based business. Despite its short five-year history, Steinhart Distillery has medaled in competitions spanning the globe from Germany, to Great Britain...

Gunning, Cormier, Wintersleep get ECMA nods

February 6, 2020February 6, 2020Pictou Advocate

There will be a Pictou County connection to the East Coast Music Awards this year. Wintersleep has been nominated for seven ECMAs, followed by Dave Gunning and J.P. Cormier. The lsit was unveiled this morning in St. John’s, NL. Here are the categories and nominees: Album of the Year Neon Dreams – Sweet Dreams Till Sunbeams (Producer:...

Rollin’ to the arts

February 5, 2020February 12, 2020Jackie Jardine

The Bay City Rollers are helping to break down barriers and bring arts to everyone in Pictou County. The famed 70s teenaged heartthrob Scottish rock band, featuring original singer Les McKeown, are set to perform at the deCoste Performing Arts Centre on March 5 for the centre’s annual gala. Proceeds from the gala go to...

Play inspired by Viola Desmond makes its world debut at Neptune

January 28, 2020January 28, 2020Pictou Advocate

The world premiere of Controlled Damage, written by Canadian playwright Andrea Scott, in association with Toronto’s b current performing arts, runs Feb.4-23 at Neptune Theatre. The play explores the life of Viola Desmond and how her act of bravery started a ripple effect throughout society. The play shines a light on how her actions impacted different cultural...

Hear the story behind the song …

January 23, 2020January 29, 2020Pictou Advocate

When Bruce Guthro comes to town it’s almost like he’s coming home. Although he was born and raised in Cape Breton and has been calling Halifax home for the past two decades, Guthro holds a special place in the hearts of Pictou County residents. If for no other reason than his song Ivey’s Wall, which...

Mabel Murple, dolls, and writing through grief

December 23, 2019December 23, 2019Raissa Tetanish

RIVER JOHN — It’s been a whirlwind of a few months for local author and poet Sheree Fitch. From the third season of Mabel Murple’s Book Shoppe and Dreamery, to the publication of a new book, Fitch has been kept on her toes. She even collaborated with a Maritime business in the launch of board...

Holiday concert showcasing talents

December 18, 2019December 18, 2019Pictou Advocate

Three Nova Scotian talents will showcase their gifts in a holiday concert on Dec. 23. Performers Brenna Conrad, Andrew Morrisey and Rachel O’Brien will be bringing their immense talents to New Glasgow at Shaun on Provost Street. Each performer is distinguished in their field and have entertained audiences around the world. The trio has performed...

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