Celebrate NL Film! Special Year of the Arts Series


Date: Sep 19
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Where: Theatre

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:

Hammer featuring Will Paton and Mark O’Brien; Directed by Christian Sparkes.

A father faces a personal crisis when he discovers his estranged son fleeing a botched drug deal. The two men embark on a violent odyssey that grapples with themes of fatherhood, family and fate.

2019 (82 minutes)

Join us for a Q&A following the film presentation with Christian Sparkes (director) & Allison White (producer).

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.  

Stay tuned as monthly screening dates are announced!

 

 

Today's Events & Programs

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Workshop

Embroidered Holiday Card Workshop

Join us for a special holiday workshop! Learn to make your own embroidered “Happy Holidays” cards featuring a festive wreath and greeting. Your friends and family will love this thoughtful, handmade gift.

Fun for all skill levels.

What to expect:

  • All materials and instruction are provided
  • Tour the holiday trees and décor around the building (photo opportunity)
  • Enjoy a coffee or hot chocolate while you create
  • Leave with a set of embroidered holiday cards

Cost: $40 plus HST. 10% discount for Rooms members. Register online or by calling (709) 757-8090.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Program

Growing the Voices – Festive Instant Choir

Growing the Voices is back at The Rooms! Everyone is welcome to join the Festive Instant Choir and sing to your heart’s content.

Cost: Free. No ticket required.
Bring your family, friends, and visitors!

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Tour

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.

Each tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms members.

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
House of Wooden Santas

A Christmas Tradition – Kevin Major: The House of Wooden Santas

A Christmas tradition is back by popular demand!

Join author Kevin Major for a fireside conversation and a reading of The House of Wooden Santas followed by a Q&A, as well as a visit to see all 24 Santas.

The House of Wooden Santas is a deeply felt story about belief in oneself and others, and the spirit of the season. Kevin shares how the carvings of Imelda George led him to write this Christmas classic, photographed by Ned Pratt.

Cost: Adult $12 (+HST), Child/Youth $6 (+HST). Free for Rooms Members. Ticket includes admission to The Rooms galleries. Get your tickets online or by calling (709) 757-8090.

The House of Wooden Santas book is available for purchase in The Rooms Giftshop.