Date: Aug 5
2:00 pm
- 4:00 pm
Where: The Rooms Front Lawn
FAMILY
Join us every Thursday afternoon for fun on the lawn! We’ll play games that capture the imagination, spark curiosity, engage with nature, and just for pure fun. We will end the afternoon with story time chosen from our big basket of books.
Families welcome!
Bring your blanket, a snack, and your water bottle! Please return all garbage to your backpacks.
The program is weather dependent. Activities will be cancelled in case of inclement weather.
COVID safety practices in place for everyone’s safety.
Join us for an exclusive evening with award-winning author and actor Andy Jones, interviewed by acclaimed playwright Robert Chafe. The discussion centers on Jones' upcoming book, "Actor Needs Restraint!" featuring three plays inspired by his beloved Uncle Val radio series. Explore the comedic world of "An Evening with Uncle Val," as Jones and Chafe offer insights into Newfoundland folk culture and theatrical creativity. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the convergence of two artistic titans in a riveting dialogue.
This is a free event but a ticket is required. Please reserve your free ticket online or by calling (709) 757-8090.
About the Author:
Andy Jones has been a professional writer and actor for over forty years. He has written five critically acclaimed one-man comedy shows. He is well known as one of the members of the groundbreaking Newfoundland comedy troupe CODCO, in both its theatrical and television incarnations, and as a writer for CBC’s Kids in the Hall series. He has written six children’s books rooted in Newfoundland folk culture. Andy’s numerous awards include two Gemini awards, election to the Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council Hall of Honour, the BMO Winterset Award, Best Performance at the Atlantic Film Festival in Halifax, and the ACTRA Award of Excellence for Lifetime Achievement.
Presented in partnership with Breakwater Books.