Fogo island Film Weekend: Resistance and Resilience
Date: Nov 22
6:30 pm
- 9:00 pm
Where: Theatre
Film
Fogo Island Film is an annual series organized by Fogo Island Arts devoted to international films that consider the diversity of relationships between nature and society. This year's theme is Resistance and Resilience, featuring the following events: Friday November 22nd 6:30-9:00 pm Island of the Hungry Ghosts: On an isolated island in the Indian Ocean, land crabs migrate in their millions from the jungle to the sea. The same jungle hides a high-security Australian detention centre where thousands of asylum seekers have been locked away indefinitely. Their only connection to the outside world is trauma counsellor Poh Lin Lee. Island of the Hungry Ghosts is a hybrid documentary that moves between the natural migration and the chaotic and tragic migration of the humans, which is in constant metamorphoses by the unseen decision-making structures. Gabrielle Brady. Germany, UK, Australia, 2018, 94 min. Followed by Q&A with filmmaker Gabrielle Brady. Saturday November 23rd 1:00-2:10 Winning submissions from the Fogo Island Film 2019 international open call for short films. La Pesca - Pablo Alvarez-Mesa, Fernando Lopez Escriva. Colombia, 2017, 22 min. Eulogy for the Dead Sea - Polina Teif. Canada, 2018, 24 min. Gems and Minerals - Diane Borsato. Canada, 2018, 25 min. 2:30-4:06 A Whale of a Tale Megumi Sasaki. Japan, 2017, 96 min. Sunday November 24th 1:00-2:10 Winning submissions from the Fogo Island Film 2019 international open call for short films. 2:20-3:16 pm Naturales Historiae Pauline Julier. Switzerland, 2018, 56 min. 3:30-4:50 pm When Lambs Become Lions Jon Kasbe. USA, 2018, 79 min. Image Credit: Jon Kasbe, When Lambs Become Lions. Film still. USA, 2018, 79 min. Members, Please call Visitor Services at 757-8090, to reserve your seat
Today's Events & Programs
Art Tea is a contemplative way to experience our exhibitions. Join us for a visit to the art gallery, then exchange ideas and share reflections about current topics in art. This is a casual and relaxed group setting. Tea will be served overlooking the breathtaking view of the harbour.
Cost: $20 plus HST. 10% discount for Rooms members. Seating is limited. Tickets are available online or by calling (709) 757-8090.
Please note: All ticket sales are final; no refunds will be issued.
Unleash Your Inner Artist at The Rooms!
Come draw at The Rooms and practice your skills with focused exercises.
What to Expect:
Our experienced instructor will guide you through fundamental drawing techniques. Each session focuses on a different theme, from drawing the harbour view to capturing the details of our natural history collection.
This is a creative and supportive environment; all skill levels and experience are welcome! Designed for ages 15 and up.
Quality drawing supplies are available, or feel free to bring your own sketchbook.
Cost: $20 plus HST. 10% discount for Rooms members. Drop-ins welcome!
Peoples of Newfoundland and Labrador
Stroll across land and sea, and through time, to meet the peoples who have made Newfoundland and Labrador home for the past 9,000 years.
Each tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms members.
Unleash Your Inner Artist at The Rooms!
Come draw at The Rooms and practice your skills with focused exercises.
What to Expect:
Our experienced instructor will guide you through fundamental drawing techniques. Each session focuses on a different theme, from drawing the harbour view to capturing the details of our natural history collection.
This is a creative and supportive environment; all skill levels and experience are welcome! Designed for ages 15 and up.
Quality drawing supplies are available, or feel free to bring your own sketchbook.
Cost: $20 plus HST. 10% discount for Rooms members. Drop-ins welcome!
Make your own personalized wrapping paper while learning a variety of basic printmaking techniques. Suitable for all skill levels and experience, participants will leave the workshop with new skills and a roll of hand-printed, unique holiday giftwrap.
All workshop materials are included in the cost.
Cost: $40 plus HST. 10% discount for Rooms members.
Limited spaces! Pre-registration required. Register online or by calling (709) 757-8090.
This workshop may get messy—appropriate clothing is recommended.
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Rescheduled date from December 3.
Get your thinking caps on, settle in with some hot chocolate from the bar and get ready for some Holiday Trivia! Join us for an evening of questions inspired by the holiday season, history, geography, and culture of the province.
Teams of 2-6 people.
Cash bar available
Prizes!
Finish up your evening with a stroll through the building to check out the decorations on each floor and stop by the giftshop for some last minute shopping!
Cost: $12 plus HST. 10% discount for Rooms. Get your tickets online or by calling 709-757-8090.