Family Concert with the Verona Quartet


Date: Aug 17
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Level 3 Atrium
Tuckamore Festival

Discover the magic of chamber music with the Tuckamore Festival!
The world-class Verona Quartet fill The Rooms with glorious music in this concert specially tailored for a younger audience. Listeners of all ages are invited to experience the sights and sounds of a classical string quartet - with plenty of room to tap their feet, and move to the beat!

Part of the 2022 Tuckamore Festival www.tuckamorefestival.ca

The Tuckamore Festival takes its name from the tuckamore tree, an evergreen unique to Newfoundland and Labrador and celebrated for its tenacity, strength and special beauty. Since 2001, the festival has brought the very best of chamber music to Newfoundland and Labrador, through performances from world renowned musicians, workshops, masterclasses and mentorship opportunities for talented young artists.

This is a free event.

Events & Programs

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Get to know the artifacts and material culture from The Rooms Collections better through drawing. This new weekly series is designed for creatives who want to sketch independently and draw from a unique collection of artifacts and objects from our six vaults.

Each session of Drawing from Our Collections will feature a new curated selection of artifacts and material culture from our extensive archives, art gallery, and museum vaults. It will be a rare opportunity to observe and draw from items that are not usually accessible to the public.

This series is for those comfortable with drawing independently in a supportive and engaging environment. Bring your sketchbook and pencils and join us for a creative adventure that will deepen your connection to art and history.

4 sessions: October 29, November 5, 12, and 19 from 2 – 4 pm

Cost: $80 plus HST for 4 sessions. 10% discount for Rooms members. OR can be purchased individually for $20 plus HST per session.

Suitable for ages 15 and up. Spaces are limited. Register online or by calling (709) 757-8090.

Prefer an evening time slot? There is also a 6:30 – 8:30 pm session offered.

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Get to know the artifacts and material culture from The Rooms Collections better through drawing. This new weekly series is designed for creatives who want to sketch independently and draw from a unique collection of artifacts and objects from our six vaults.

Each session of Drawing from Our Collections will feature a new curated selection of artifacts and material culture from our extensive archives, art gallery, and museum vaults. It will be a rare opportunity to observe and draw from items that are not usually accessible to the public. Prepare to gain valuable knowledge about our collections along with others who are keen to draw, sketch, and learn.

This series is for those comfortable with drawing independently in a supportive and engaging environment. Bring your sketchbook and pencils and join us for a creative adventure that will deepen your connection to art and history.

4 sessions: October 29, November 5, 12, and 19 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Cost: $80 plus HST for 4 sessions. 10% discount for Rooms members. OR can be purchased individually for $20 plus HST per session.

Spaces are limited. Suitable for ages 15 and up. Register online or by calling (709) 757-8090.

Prefer an afternoon time slot? There is also a 2 – 4 pm session offered.

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The 59th (Newfoundland) Heavy Regiment in the Second World War

Newfoundland and Labrador’s role in the First World War has been rightly celebrated – but what about the Second World War?

Join Ian Kelly, member of the Royal Newfoundland Regimental Advisory Council, as he recounts the lesser-known story of the Fighting 59th – an artillery regiment from the Dominion of Newfoundland that fought in the Second World War.

This program examines the role of the Fighting 59th in the defence of England, the liberation of France, Belgium, and Holland, and the defeat of Nazi Germany.

This is a free program but a ticket is required. Reserve your tickets online or by calling (709) 757-8090.