The NFB at The Rooms


Date: Jul 22
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Where: Theatre
Film

The Rooms presents a free summer-long program of short films from the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) running in a continuous loop in its theatre, with a special theme for each day of the week. 

Thursday: Reconnect with Home: Stories from Newfoundland and Labrador (program 2)
(approx. 121 min)

  • Along Newfoundland Shores (7 min)
  • The Children of Fogo Island (17 min)
  • Rain Drizzle and Fog (49 min)
  • The Winds of Fogo Island (20 min)
  • A Wedding and Party (10 min)
  • Hand.Line.Cod. (13 min)
  • Vive la Rose (5 min)

Thanks to our ample space and high attention to recommended COVID-19 protocols, The Rooms is an excellent choice for individuals and families looking for a safe and enriching way to experience the finest in NFB cinema and storytelling. 

Today's Events & Programs

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

In the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, join classically trained violinist Rowan Sherlock for an afternoon of Irish music.

Tickets: $12 plus HST. 10% discount for Rooms members. Get your tickets online or by calling 709-757-8090.

About the Artist:

Rowan Sherlock originally hails from Waterford, Ireland, and moved to Newfoundland in 2017 after touring the province with a band from Ireland aptly named ‘Newfoundland’. Now a Canadian citizen, Rowan is a full-time music teacher and gigging musician, playing mandolin, piano and fiddle for the acclaimed ‘The Irish Descendants’ as well as fiddle for ‘Rugged Shores’.

Rowan has a BA in Music Composition and Classical Violin performance and completed his Masters Degree in Music Composition from Ireland.

Rowan has toured the world extensively with many orchestras and groups, before making Newfoundland his home, residing in Conception Bay South.