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.

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7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Tour

It is the final week to visit exhibitions by Kim Morgan, Sheilagh O’Leary and Jenny Yujia Shi.

Join Curator of Contemporary Art Mireille Eagan and Educator Anne Pickard in the art gallery for a conversation about the curatorial process and the role of artists and arts education today.

Tickets: $12 plus HST. Free for Rooms Members. Get your ticket online or by calling 709-757-8090. Tickets are limited!