Built by Design: Celebrating Award-Winning NL Architecture


Date: Oct 9
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: Theatre

Join local architects Jeremy Bryant and Chris Woodford as they present their 2023 Lieutenant Governor’s Awards in Architecture winning projects:

  • O’Brien Farm Learning Centre
  • Nurse Myra Bennett Centre for the Performing Arts
  • Halfway Hill House

The Lieutenant Governor’s Awards are a triennial event, celebrating the accomplishments of members of the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Architects, and recognizing excellence in architectural design in the province. From the east coast to the west coast, these projects celebrate the true talent of our architects and the value they bring to the lives of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians.

This is a free event but a ticket is required. Please reserve your free ticket online or by calling (709)757-8090.

Image credit: Jane Brokenshire

Today's Events & Programs

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Program

The Macdonald Drive Junior High String Ensemble acts as musical ambassadors for their school, performing throughout the year at school and community events. Join us for their annual holiday performance featuring music that will surely get you into the festive spirit.

The ensemble also performs annually with the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra, providing a prelude show for their Masterworks 3 concert, and has received a gold standard at the Rotary Music Festival.

Cost: Free. No registration required.

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Mummers Festival

Step into a world of family fun at The Rooms with our friends from the Mummers Festival! Enjoy an afternoon of creativity and connection for the whole family.

Browse The Rooms gift shop for holiday shopping, grab a bite in the café, and take in the stunning decorations throughout the building!

Cost: Included with regular admission to The Rooms.

This program is presented in partnership with the 2025 Mummers Festival. For more information about festival events, visit www.mummersfestival.ca.

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.

7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Join author Mark Critch for the launch of Sorry, Not Sorry: An Unapologetic Look at What Makes Canada Worth Fighting For.

Known for his sharp-witted skits on CBC’s This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Mark Critch uses his keen observational skills to explore Canadian identity and the new wave of Canadian patriotism.

In Sorry, Not Sorry, Critch delves into the heart of what it means to be Canadian at a time when national pride is on the rise. Examining everything from Newfoundland’s historic decision to join Canada to the modern-day implications of the Freedom Convoy and the evolving symbolism of the Canadian flag, he reminds us of where we came from—and of the many reasons Canada is worth fighting for. Elbows up!

Cost: $25 plus HST. Get your tickets online or by calling (709) 757-8090.

A cash bar and reception will follow the presentation, with an opportunity to get your book signed. The Rooms Giftshop will be open for your shopping convenience, where books will be available for purchase.