Celebrate The Rooms 19th Anniversary!
Date: Jun 28
1:00 pm
- 4:00 pm
Where: Level 3 Atrium
Come celebrate 19 years of art, culture, and live music at The Rooms! Free admission.
Family Fun Activity
1 pm to 4 pm
Experience an afternoon filled with creativity and connection for the entire family. Unleash your creativity, create memories, and enjoy quality family time with us.
Music Performance by Fergus O'Byrne
2 pm to 4 pm
Fergus O'Byrne is widely acclaimed for his musical legacy, as a member of Ryan's Fancy, Tickle Harbour, working as a duo with Jim Payne, or performing with his son, Fergus Brown-O’Byrne, and as a solo artist. He proudly celebrates the songs of his adopted province, Newfoundland and Labrador, as well as Ireland, England, Scotland and the Maritimes in his performances.
O’Byrne has received many awards acknowledging his contribution to folk music including an ECMA Lifetime Achievement Award, a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Folk Arts Society of Newfoundland and Labrador, and an NLAC Arts in Education award. Besides touring nationally and internationally, he works extensively mentoring young folk music enthusiasts and students throughout the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Rooms Wide Tours
2 pm and 3 pm
Take part in a 30-minute guided tour of two of The Rooms galleries. View the fascinating collections and hear the stories behind the art and history on display.
Don't miss this fun-filled afternoon of art, music, and family-friendly activities at The Rooms! We look forward to seeing you there.
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.
Tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and included in the cost of admission.
Come draw at The Rooms and practice your skills with focused exercises!
What to Expect:
Our experienced instructor will guide you through fundamental drawing techniques. Each session focuses on a different theme, from drawing the harbor view to capturing the details of our natural history collection.
Join our comfortable and relaxed atmosphere in a creative and supportive environment. All skill levels and experience are welcome.
Quality drawing supplies available. (or feel free to bring your own sketch book)
Cost: $20 plus HST per session. 10% discount for Rooms members. Tickets are available online or by calling (709) 757-8090.
Have you ever wondered how one creates a dance piece? How much thought and precision goes into being a dancer? Kittiwake Dance Theatre’s new artistic director, Yukichi Hattori will give you a peek into a day of a professional dance company.
Tickets: $12 plus HST. 10% discount for Rooms members. Get your tickets online or by calling (709) 757-8090.