You Are Here: A Come From Away Story


Date: Apr 5
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Where: Theatre
Film

You Are Here - A Come From Away Story is an intimate feature documentary that goes deep into the community of Gander, Newfoundland where 38 airliners carrying over 6,500 passengers were forced to land after the terrorist attacks on 9/11. While the stories were the inspiration for the extraordinary Broadway hit musical, Come From Away, the documentary, You Are Here, reveals first-hand accounts of the great kindnesses resourcefulness the community showed their unexpected guests. We will be joined by Diane Davis, one of the teachers at Gander Academy who responded to the needs of passengers on 9/11. She is now retired and travels with Come from Away when invited for show openings. After the screening, she will talk to us about her experiences and will answer audience questions.

Events & Programs

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Special fabric remnants or scraps of velvet and silk have been delicately crafted into small pillows using the humble straight pin. Since at least the 17th century they have marked courtship, documented weddings, and welcomed the birth of new babies.  Bits and bobs of ribbons, beads, sequins were used to adorn these simple cushions.

We invite you to join us to create your own special pin pillow. Choose to commemorate a wedding, anniversary or birthday. We will inspire you with historic patterns from The Rooms collections and crafty examples to elevate your love of making.

The cost of the workshop includes:

  • all materials with printed instructions
  • a short presentation
  • viewing of examples from The Rooms collections

Cost: $35 plus HST. 10% Discount for Rooms members. Seats are limited. Please call (709) 757-8090 to book your space.