Special Holiday Program: Tales from the Man in the Red Suit
Date: Nov 30
7:00 pm
- 9:00 pm
Where: Theatre
Every holiday season for more than 45 years, Bruce Templeton has joined Santa to assist the “man in the red suit” for thousands of children in St. John’s. He has logged more than 2,000 visits to community centers, hospitals and seniors’ homes. Join us for a special holiday presentation as Bruce regales us with tales of assisting Santa through the years.
Tickets: $15 (+ HST). 10% discount for Rooms Members. Get your ticket online or by calling 709-757-8090.
About the Presenter:
Bruce Templeton is an award-winning author of a number of books including The Man in the Red Suit, and In Search of St. Nicholas. Author proceeds from these books have gone to Rotary International’s Polio Plus Campaign. By accessing matching grants, sales of Mr. Templeton’s works have led to over 350,000 children receiving polio vaccinations.
Bruce has many accolades to his name: he is Canada’s only living member of the International Santa Claus Hall of Fame; he has been named a Knight of St. Nicholas; Red Cross Humanitarian of the Year, and has been inducted into the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador. He volunteers his time to numerous organizations including the St. John’s Rotary Club, Scouts Canada, The John Howard Society, and St. Andrew’s Church.
Events & Programs
Join us for Films On The Go, featuring a collection of short films from the most recent St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival (SJIWFF).
About the lineup: Sweetgrass, perfect brows, the surprisingly queer life of a climbing clip, a giant imaginary bear, and one very bad day in 1986, this year’s Films on the Go lineup delivers seven short films packed with big emotion, sharp humour, and unforgettable moments. Crafted by filmmakers from Newfoundland & Labrador, Mi’kma’ki, Canada, and beyond.
Learn more about the films and artists here: https://www.womensfilmfestival.com/filmsonthego
Presented in partnership with the St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival.
Films play on a loop in our theatre during open hours, unless the space is booked for a private event.
Peoples of Newfoundland and Labrador
Stroll across land and sea, and through time, to meet the peoples who have made Newfoundland and Labrador home for the past 9,000 years.
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.
Shirley Moorhouse – EYES
Join us for a guided tour of Shirley Moorhouse's exhibition - EYES, which features her innovative artworks spanning 30 years. Moorhouse is a respected member of the Canadian art community and renowned for her textiles-based wall hangings. Using embroidery, beading, caribou hide, and other objects on black wool stroud, Moorhouse tells stories and delves deeply into complex themes, inviting viewers "to reflect, to dream, and to celebrate the beauties and mysteries of life".
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.
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