International Women's Day: Marian Frances White
Date: Mar 7
2:30 pm
- 3:30 pm
Where: Theatre
Coffee & Culture
In celebration of International Women’s Day, Marian Frances White shares experiences and stories from her lengthy career.
Tickets: $12 (plus HST). Free for Rooms Members. Includes admission to the exhibitions and coffee from The Rooms Café. Get your ticket online or by calling (709) 757-8090.
About the Presenter:
Marian Frances White is an award-winning author, poet, and filmmaker. Her first published works include ten editions of “A Woman’s Almanac: Voices of Newfoundland and Labrador Women” (1987 – 1992), “Not A Still Life”, a biographical book about artist Rae Perlin, published in 1994, and “Skinny Dipping”, a book of poetry released in 1997. Marian’s films have received awards and critical acclaim in Canada and the United States. In 2000, she released “The Untold Story of the Suffragists”, followed by “Stealing Mary: Last of the Red Indians” (2005), the documentary, “Tricksters” that takes viewers to northern Innu communities in Labrador, and “Circus by Komatik” (2019) a documentary about Inuit children in Labrador who get involved with Wonderbolt Circus. In 2023, Marian received the YWCA Circle of Distinction Award for Lifetime Achievement.
Image credit: Ritchie Perez
Events & Programs
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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