Date: Feb 21
7:00 pm
- 8:00 pm
Where: Theatre
Art, whether it be on a gallery wall, read on a page, listened to, or simply witnessed, unites different people and perspectives together through a common human experience. When this happens, art can become a powerful force for substantive, significant social change.
Dialogue and Debate with Memorial University at The Rooms has been developed with this truth in mind.
In our inaugural pilot, we are proud to present Dr. Jennifer Dyer, head of the gender studies department, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and Dr. Mike Wahl, assistant professor, Faculty of Medicine, engaged in a conversation inspired by Kim Morgan’s exhibition Blood and Breath, Skin and Dust, an exploration of materiality and the body.
The two academics, whose diverse research interests range from visual communications and media, to cultural, feminist and queer media theory (Dr. Dyer) to occupational medicine, human performance and obesity (Dr. Wahl), bring their unique perspectives and life experiences to what promises to be an unforgettable conversation.
This is a free event, but a ticket is required. Please reserve your free ticket online or by calling (709) 757-8090.Cash bar available for 19 +.
Presented in partnership with Memorial University’s Department of Public Engagement.
Brian Cherwick and Dale Jarvis will discuss Ukrainian and Newfoundland winter traditions. They will look at similarities between Mummering and the Ukrainian customs of Vertep and Malanka. They will also discuss how these practices have evolved over time, especially when ancient rituals were transplanted to North America.
This is a free event but a ticket is required. Please reserve your free ticket online or by calling (709)757-8090.
This program is in partnership with Mummers Festival Inc.
To find out more about Mummers Festival events, check out www.mummersfestival.ca
Presented with PictureNL, we’re shining a spotlight on some of Newfoundland and Labrador’s superb films and filmmakers! Each month we’ll present a different local feature film on our big screen. Gather with friends and film buffs to celebrate home-grown talent.
Next up:
A Christmas Fury (2022)
88 minutes
Join us for a Q&A following the film presentation with Mary Sexton (producer) and Mary Walsh (actress & writer).
Tickets: 12$ plus HST. Get your tickets online or by calling (709)757-8090.
This year-long monthly series is presented by PictureNL in partnership with The Rooms as part of Year of the Arts celebrations.