St. John's Storytelling Festival: Colin Urwin
Date: Oct 17
2:30 pm
- 3:30 pm
Where: Theatre
Storytelling Festival
Join us for an afternoon with Northern Irish storyteller and musician, Colin Urwin, as he shares excerpts from his captivating book, The Madman's Window and Other Tales of the Antrim Coast. Steeped in the rich language, folklore, and traditions of the Glens of Antrim, Colin brings to life the timeless tales and melodies of his homeland.
Tickets: $12 (plus HST). Free for Rooms Members. Get your tickets online or by calling (709)757-8090.
About the Speaker:
Colin Urwin is a folk singer and songwriter, an oral storyteller, a creative workshop facilitator, recording artist and author from the north coast of Ireland. As well as telling beautifully crafted traditional Irish tales, he weaves original songs, stories and monologues into his live shows. With over forty years of performance experience, he works with museums, schools, children and adults with additional needs, and many other community and business groups. He has also appeared on festival stages all over the world.
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You are invited to join us for the free public exhibition opening reception!
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Enjoy light refreshments, remarks from special guests, and the opportunity to view the exhibition. You will also catch Gusty, the official mascot of the 2025 Canada Games, at 2:30 PM!
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Learn more about the exhibition here: From ‘77 to ’25: A Journey Through Newfoundland and Labrador’s Canada Games | The Rooms, Newfoundland and Labrador
Image credit: Track and Field, Canada Summer Games, St. John’s, 1977.
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Join us each day for an interpretive guided tour in one of our galleries. From the story of the Cod fishery to visiting a current art exhibition to a Family Rainbow tour, there is something for everyone.
Each tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms members.