The Threads that Bind us - Words, Customs, Stories and Songs
Date: Jul 3
2:30 pm
- 4:00 pm
Where: Theatre
Special Program
The Threads that Bind us - Words, Customs, Stories and Songs that connect Newfoundland and Ireland
Aileen Lambert and Michael Fortune, along with their three girls Nellie (12), Eppie (9) and Nan (7), share songs and stories from Newfoundland and from their home in Wexford, Ireland.
Aileen, a researcher of songs connecting both places, will perform ballads from Newfoundland and Wexford. The girls join her for children's songs and a spot of traditional dancing.
Michael will share observations about shared folklore, customs, beliefs, words and sayings recorded during his various trips to Newfoundland over the years.
This 90-minute presentation is kindly supported by Culture Ireland. For further information see www.folklore.ie and www.aileenlambert.com
Ticket cost: $10 Adults, $6.50 Senior, $6.50 Military, and $5 Youth.
This program is free for members, but space is limited so please ensure you reserve your free ticket online by clicking "Buy Tickets" or by calling 757-8090.
Masks Encouraged.
Today's Events & Programs
Winter may be here, but there’s no need to stay home!
Join us at The Rooms to exercise and socialize during this colder and drearier time of year. While strolling throughout the building and enjoying both the exhibitions and the views, participants will focus on a different spotlight item from our collection each week. After our stroll, staff will lead a brief discussion on the weekly spotlight, and then everyone is encouraged to stay and socialize with friends new and old.
No registration is needed. Included with the cost of admission ($7.80 plus HST for seniors), free for members.
For further information, please contact catherineoneill@therooms.ca
Fishing for Cod
For centuries, fishing for cod has played a vital role in the lives of the peoples of Newfoundland and Labrador. Generations of fishing men, women, and children made use of the land and sea to sustain them and spent their lives “making fish.”
Join us each day for an interpretive guided tour in one of our galleries. From the story of the cod fishery to visiting a current art exhibition to a Family Rainbow Tour, there is something for everyone.
Each tour is approximately 30–40 minutes and is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms members.