Voices of Ireland
Date: Nov 10
2:00 pm
- 4:30 pm
Where: Level 3 Atrium
Music
All the way from Ireland on a cross-Canada tour, Don Stiffe and Rory Makem are at The Rooms to bring us the melodies of traditional Irish music. Don Stiffe is one of the greatest singer-songwriters to have emerged on the Irish folk scene in recent years and his own life story brings a very personal side to his music. Rory Makem is at his best on stage, and captivates his audiences with charisma, passion for the songs, poetry, history, humor and skilled musicianship. Presented by Stagehead Events.
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What can a scrapbook tell us about the lives of young women? How can we use historical documents as inspiration for present projects?
Viola Bown of Bell Island gave her father’s coal delivery ledger a second life by turning it into her scrapbook and titled it “Everywoman’s Notebook,” a scrapbook which can be found in The Rooms large archival collection. Filled with fashion illustrations and knitting patterns, Viola’s scrapbook offers a small but unique glimpse into her world.
Join us for a look at Viola’s scrapbook and a discussion about the process of using one of the patterns featured to make a cozy jacket and cap set from 1933.
Cost: $12 plus HST. Free for Rooms members. Get your tickets online or by calling 709-757-8090.