Mother's Day Tunes & Tea with Jackie Sullivan
Date: May 11
2:00 pm
- 3:30 pm
Where: Harbour View Room
Treat mom or a special mother-figure in your life to a special one-hour performance by guest artists, Jackie Sullivan and Crystal McCarthy.
Award-winning singer songwriter, Jackie Sullivan hails from the musically rich Southern Shore. Join us as Jackie will surely entertain you with songs, stories and adventures!
You will be treated to hand served coffee and tea along with a delicious scone, thick cream and jam – all in a setting with a stunning view overlooking the Narrows.
The program also includes admission to the galleries and a special take away treat.
Cost: 40$ per person plus HST. 10% discount for Rooms members.
Advanced tickets are required. Please contact Visitor Services at 709-757-8090 to reserve your seats. Please include the number of people in your party at the time of booking. Limited Seating.
Please note this program accommodates communal seating only.
Doors open at 1:45 pm.
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Newfoundland Folk Holiday Performance – Fergus O'Byrne & Jim Payne
Continue the festive spirit with a delightful holiday performance featuring Fergus O'Byrne and Jim Payne!
Immerse yourself in the warmth of Newfoundland folk culture, including traditional Christmas carols, rousing sea shanties and work songs, poignant ballads, comic ditties, folk tales and recitations, and toe-tapping jigs, reels, and polkas on a variety of instruments.
Cost: Free. A ticket is required. Reserve your free ticket online or by calling (709) 757-8090.
About the Performers:
Jim Payne – From Notre Dame Bay, Jim is a leading performer on accordion and a collector of Newfoundland traditional music. He is one of the province’s most prolific songwriters and has created soundtracks for theatre, plays, and documentaries. Jim also owns and operates SingSong Inc., Newfoundland’s largest traditional music label with fourteen available titles, dedicated to music, story, song, and dance reflecting the Newfoundland experience.
Fergus O'Byrne – Originally from Dublin, Ireland, Fergus became a familiar voice on radio and television from 1971 to 1983 as a member of the renowned folk group Ryan's Fancy. He now tours nationally and internationally with Jim Payne and A Crowd Of Bold Sharemen and is recognized for promoting Newfoundland and Celtic music while mentoring young folk music enthusiasts.
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Each tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms members.