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
Today's Events & Programs
In celebration of the province’s cultural diversity, Sharing Our Cultures presents: M.E.D.I.A, a display of multimedia work created by NL youth who participated in facilitated sessions on equity, inclusion, and antiracism.
The display includes poems, videos, paintings, and sculpture that all deliver positive messages designed to tackle racism and embrace diversity. This is a free program.
The project is funded by the Government of Canada with the support of NL Schools, CBC Newfoundland and Labrador, The Rooms Corporation, and Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association.
Sharing Our Cultures Incorporated in a not-for-profit charitable organization established in 1999. It is governed by an elected volunteer Board of Directors.
The programs engage school children and youth in activities that enhance their academic, sociocultural, and employability skills.
Artist, Annette Manning invites participants to create a graphic score while immersed in the installation Good Night Moon: a Rhythm, a Tempo by Matthew-Robin Nye.
While listening to an original soundscape composed in response to the installation, participants translate sound, space, and atmosphere into visual marks. Instead of musical notes, graphic scores use lines, shapes and gestures to show rhythm, intensity, or change over time.
No prior drawing or music experience required. Please bring your earphones and phone for close listening to the soundscape lullaby.
This is a free program but a ticket is required. Reserve your free ticket online or by calling 709-757-8090. Tickets are limited.