Artist Talk: Andrew Testa CANCELLED


Date: Feb 25
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Where: Theatre
Coffee & Culture

Present Tense is a year-long exhibition series highlighting artists from across the province who have produced work during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Please join us for a presentation by visual artist Andrew Testa, whose work is on exhibition in the Vitrines on level 2.5.

Capacity is limited, get your ticket early to secure your spot. You can reserve your ticket at the front desk or by calling visitor services at 757-8090.

We ask for your cooperation in complying with COVID-19 recommend protocols.

  • Contact information will be collected when tickets are purchased and must reflect the person attending the event. Should the ticket be used by someone else please have them contact Visitors Services to update the contact information associate with that ticket.
  • Tickets are numbered and seats cannot be changed.
  • Masks must be worn at all times when moving throughout the building but can be removed once the program has commenced.

ASL/English Interpreting Services are available through NLAD by request only to ASLservices@therooms.ca or 709-757-8090. We will do our best to accommodate requests made within two weeks of the scheduled event.

 

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Today's Events & Programs

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Workshop

Embroidered Holiday Card Workshop

Join us for a special holiday workshop! Learn to make your own embroidered “Happy Holidays” cards featuring a festive wreath and greeting. Your friends and family will love this thoughtful, handmade gift.

Fun for all skill levels.

What to expect:

  • All materials and instruction are provided
  • Tour the holiday trees and décor around the building (photo opportunity)
  • Enjoy a coffee or hot chocolate while you create
  • Leave with a set of embroidered holiday cards

Cost: $40 plus HST. 10% discount for Rooms members. Register online or by calling (709) 757-8090.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Program

Growing the Voices – Festive Instant Choir

Growing the Voices is back at The Rooms! Everyone is welcome to join the Festive Instant Choir and sing to your heart’s content.

Cost: Free. No ticket required.
Bring your family, friends, and visitors!

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Tour

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.

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
House of Wooden Santas

A Christmas Tradition – Kevin Major: The House of Wooden Santas

A Christmas tradition is back by popular demand!

Join author Kevin Major for a fireside conversation and a reading of The House of Wooden Santas followed by a Q&A, as well as a visit to see all 24 Santas.

The House of Wooden Santas is a deeply felt story about belief in oneself and others, and the spirit of the season. Kevin shares how the carvings of Imelda George led him to write this Christmas classic, photographed by Ned Pratt.

Cost: Adult $12 (+HST), Child/Youth $6 (+HST). Free for Rooms Members. Ticket includes admission to The Rooms galleries. Get your tickets online or by calling (709) 757-8090.

The House of Wooden Santas book is available for purchase in The Rooms Giftshop.