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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What can a scrapbook tell us about the lives of young women? How can we use historical documents as inspiration for present projects?
Viola Bown of Bell Island gave her father’s coal delivery ledger a second life by turning it into her scrapbook and titled it “Everywoman’s Notebook,” a scrapbook which can be found in The Rooms large archival collection. Filled with fashion illustrations and knitting patterns, Viola’s scrapbook offers a small but unique glimpse into her world.
Join us for a look at Viola’s scrapbook and a discussion about the process of using one of the patterns featured to make a cozy jacket and cap set from 1933.
Cost: $12 plus HST. Free for Rooms members. Get your tickets online or by calling 709-757-8090.