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New Waterford Boy – A Ceilidh

The Bus Stop Theatre Coop 2203 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS

A New Play by Richie Wilcox Featuring Richie Wilcox, Aaron Collier, Lynn MacIntyre, Sarah Richardson and Brian Talbot This is a tribute to the Cape Breton man I never was and never will be. This is a tribute to Cape Bretoners who have the songs of miners and fisherman embedded into their hearts and souls … Continued

$15

I Was There

The Bus Stop Theatre Coop 2203 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS

An Audiovisual installation by Katie Toth and Mary-Dan Johnston It goes like this: the bank closes, along with the grocery, then the laundromat, the club, the pub, the corner store where we bought popsicles and cartons of milk. The schools crumbled and were consolidated. Now, standing on the same spot where I bought my first … Continued

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Reel Justice

Halifax Central Library 5440 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, NS

A Curated Program of Short Films Reel Justice returns for a 3rd year to present a selection of short films examining issues of social justice that affect our community. This year's selection includes works by local filmmakers who celebrate home, roots and belonging in a way that challenges common narratives about Nova Scotia. The screening … Continued

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Under the Surface

The Bus Stop Theatre Coop 2203 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS

Under the Surface is a group exhibition featuring works by Kim Cain, Tina Roberts-Jeffers and Katie Toth. Together, their works ask us to take a closer look at their subjects, unearth the obscured and reconsider our assumptions about home. Opening Reception May 1st at 6:30pm following the May Day rally       FREE ice … Continued

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Reel Justice

The Bus Stop Theatre Coop 2203 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS

Our 2018 program of short films will examine Maritime landscapes and waterscapes through various themes including mental health and our connection to land. Total run time: 80 min   Bound By Daniel Boos (2015) 11 min When a mysterious group of workers appear at his brother’s sawmill, a struggling shopkeeper must face a troubling decision. Winner … Continued

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The Sankofa Singer/Songwriter Circle

The Bus Stop Theatre Coop 2203 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS

"Sankofa" teaches us that we must go back to our roots in order to move forward. That is, we should reach back and gather the best of what our past has to teach us, so that we can achieve our full potential as we move forward. Whatever we have lost, forgotten, forgone or been stripped … Continued

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Heavy

The Bus Stop Theatre Coop 2203 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS

Gain 100 pounds, then lose that 100 pounds in six months. Body shaming, self loathing, eating disorders, and parenting as an obese Dad are part of his fight on the journey to self love, body positivity, and becoming a superhero Dad. Credits: Written/ Performed by Taylor Olson Directed by Sansom Marchand Bio: Taylor Olson: Since … Continued

$10

Heavy

The Bus Stop Theatre Coop 2203 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS

Gain 100 pounds, then lose that 100 pounds in six months. Body shaming, self loathing, eating disorders, and parenting as an obese Dad are part of his fight on the journey to self love, body positivity, and becoming a superhero Dad. Credits: Written/ Performed by Taylor Olson Directed by Sansom Marchand Bio: Taylor Olson: Since … Continued

$10

The True Cost of Coal

The Bus Stop Theatre Coop 2203 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS

Part visual art installation, part spoken word storytelling, The True Cost of Coal examines the cost of coal-powered electricity, while celebrating stories of struggle from communities in the Appalachian mountains. A collaboration between the Beehive Design Collective and hip hop duo Test Their Logik, this event features large scale murals and stinging rhymes that will … Continued

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iWitness

The Bus Stop Theatre Coop 2203 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS

“…a bold mover!” (Lisa Traiger, Washington Post)   Vincent E. Thomas/VTDance contemplates acts of humanity in the deeply moving, multi-layered work- iWitness. “I Pledge” explores simple truths in human behaviors and implied truths in human documents. “Render & Proceed” investigates the convolution of media and its impact on the human spirit. “Come Change” considers the … Continued

$10