Date: Dec 1
1:00 pm
- 4:00 pm
Where: Level 3 Open Minds Classroom
Come and make your very own Vytynanka (Paper cutting art). A popular tradition in Ukraine that involves folding and cutting paper. Join Ukrainian Artist Hanna Furs for this very special project!
Mummers Festival is pleased to present “The Wholly Untrue Origin of the Ugly Stick.” written and directed by Audrey Gerow, this short, family friendly play offers a playful twist on the beloved ugly stick. It features a shadow box, a troop of puppets, live music, and an inspiring message.
Puppet Show times: 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm and 3:30 pm in the theatre. Each show is approximately 12 – 15 minutes long. Recommended for ages 4+.
Included with admission, free for Rooms Members.
Stop by The Rooms giftshop for some holiday shopping, have a bite in the café, and check out the stunning decorations throughout the building.
This event is presented in partnership with the 2024 Mummers Festival.
Brian Cherwick and Dale Jarvis will discuss Ukrainian and Newfoundland winter traditions. They will look at similarities between Mummering and the Ukrainian customs of Vertep and Malanka. They will also discuss how these practices have evolved over time, especially when ancient rituals were transplanted to North America.
This is a free event but a ticket is required. Please reserve your free ticket online or by calling (709)757-8090.
This program is in partnership with Mummers Festival Inc.
To find out more about Mummers Festival events, check out www.mummersfestival.ca
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:
A Christmas Fury (2022)
88 minutes
Join us for a Q&A following the film presentation with Mary Sexton (producer) and Mary Walsh (actress & writer).
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.