Meet the Author: Andy Jones FULL
Date: Apr 17
7:00 pm
- 8:00 pm
Where: Theatre
Join us for an exclusive evening with award-winning author and actor Andy Jones, interviewed by acclaimed playwright Robert Chafe. The discussion centers on Jones' upcoming book, "Actor Needs Restraint!" featuring three plays inspired by his beloved Uncle Val radio series. Explore the comedic world of "An Evening with Uncle Val," as Jones and Chafe offer insights into Newfoundland folk culture and theatrical creativity. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the convergence of two artistic titans in a riveting dialogue.
This is a free event but a ticket is required. Please reserve your free ticket online or by calling (709) 757-8090.
About the Author:
Andy Jones has been a professional writer and actor for over forty years. He has written five critically acclaimed one-man comedy shows. He is well known as one of the members of the groundbreaking Newfoundland comedy troupe CODCO, in both its theatrical and television incarnations, and as a writer for CBC’s Kids in the Hall series. He has written six children’s books rooted in Newfoundland folk culture. Andy’s numerous awards include two Gemini awards, election to the Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council Hall of Honour, the BMO Winterset Award, Best Performance at the Atlantic Film Festival in Halifax, and the ACTRA Award of Excellence for Lifetime Achievement.
Presented in partnership with Breakwater Books.
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- Rooms Members: Tuesday, March 18 at 10:00 AM
- Non-Members: Thursday, March 20 at 10:00 AM
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Adventures Await!
Get ready for an unforgettable summer! The Rooms will be offering exciting 5-day camps for 8 weeks, filled with creativity, exploration, and fun.
Who Can Attend?
Camp K-3: Open to campers who have completed Kindergarten to Grade 3 by June 2025.
Camp 4-6: Open to campers who have completed Grades 4 to 6 by June 2025.
(No Exceptions)
What to Expect?
Each week, campers will dive into inspiring exhibitions and collections, with activities focused on creative expression through engaging daily themes.
Camp Details!
Cost: $265 Per Week + HST.
10% Discount for Rooms Members (Member Number Required)
Schedule:
Camp Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Drop-off: Between 8:45 AM – 9:00 AM
Pick-up: Between 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Mark your calendars and get ready for an amazing summer at The Rooms!
2025 marks the 25th Anniversary of the Tuckamore Festival! Join the celebration with the New Orford Quartet for a concert designed especially for our youngest audience members. This concert will feature selections from their program as well as other well-known favourites. The quartet will guide the audience through their program and take a few questions.
A treasured event of every festival!
More about the New Orford Quartet
The New Orford String Quartet has seen astonishing success, giving annual concerts for national CBC broadcast and receiving unanimous critical acclaim, including two Opus Awards for Concert of the Year, and a 2017 JUNO Award for Best Classical Album. Recent seasons have featured return engagements in Chicago, Montreal, and Toronto, as well as their New York City debut on Lincoln Center’s Great Performers series.
The New Orford is dedicated to promoting Canadian works, both new commissions and neglected repertoire from the previous century. New Orford String Quartet projects have included performances of major Canadian string quartets from the 20th century including works by Glenn Gould, Sir Ernest MacMillan, Jacques Hétu, R. Murray Schafer, and Claude Vivier, as well as commissions of new works from composers such as Francois Dompierre, Gary Kulesha, Airat Ichmouratov and Tim Brady. The Quartet thrives on exploring the rich chamber music repertoire; recent collaborations include those with pianists Marc-André Hamelin and Menahem Pressler.
New Orford Quartet > Tuckamore Chamber Music Festival
No ticket is required. This is a drop-in program.