Celebrating 20 Years of Partnership with Landfall Trust
Date: Oct 24
7:00 pm
- 8:30 pm
Where: Theatre
For the last 20 years, Landfall Trust in Brigus has been hosting an Artist in Residence in partnership with The Rooms. Landfall Trust has more recently expanded this idea to include writers and musicians.
Come and hear some of the artists talk about the importance of residency programs to their careers, while they showcase their work through music, songs, readings, and artist talks.
Cost: $15 plus HST. 10% discount for Rooms members. Get your tickets online or by calling (709) 757-8090.
About the Artists:
Ian Foster – A storyteller from Newfoundland, Ian uses music and film to bring his stories to life. Described by CBC’s Bob Mersereau as “a fine example of what a 21st century folk performer should be doing,” Foster continues to evolve and defy genre, as seen in his latest album and film project Close to the Bone (2022). He has toured in Canada, the U.S., Germany, The Netherlands, Austria, and Italy, with music played internationally. He is a MusicNL and ECMA (East Coast Music Award) winner, a finalist for the International Songwriting Competition, and has co-written with legendary folk songwriter Ron Hynes.
Veselina Tomova – Born in 1958, Veselina studied with Prof. Rumen Skortchev at the National Academy of Fine Arts in Sofia (1977–1979), completed her MFA at the Academy of Graphic Art and Book Design in Leipzig, Germany (1979–1983), and continued postgraduate studies with Prof. Rolf Kurt (1983–1985). Since 1990, she has lived and worked in St. John’s, Newfoundland. A founding partner and graphic designer at Vis-à-Vis Graphics, she works in printmaking, illustration, publishing, painting, pottery, and interpretive design. Her book The Wall & The Wind was listed in The Globe & Mail’s Best 100 Books (2020) and was a finalist in the Next Generation Indie Book Awards. She has illustrated over 40 books and received awards in Bulgaria, Germany, and Canada. Represented by the Red Ochre Gallery in St. John’s.
Sharon King-Campbell – A theatre and literary artist based in Ktaqmkuk, Sharon was the 2017 recipient of the Rhonda Payne Award and a four-time winner of the Arts and Letters Awards in fiction, dramatic script, and poetry. Her plays Original and Give Me Back have reached audiences throughout Newfoundland and Labrador and mainland Canada, and the Canadian premiere of Dayboil won 6 Robert Merritt Awards. Her poetry collection This Is How It Is (2021) and Dayboil (2024) were both published with Breakwater Books. Sharon holds a BFA and an MA from Memorial University, where she is currently pursuing her PhD.
Nico Paulo – A Portuguese Canadian musician and visual artist, Nico’s critically acclaimed self-titled debut (April 2023) introduced listeners to her melodically dynamic, open-hearted songwriting, exploring relationships and the flow of time in lush, sophisticated pop arrangements. Her upcoming EP, Interval o (March 2025), celebrates transformational time with warm ambient and minimalist soundscapes. Both records feature textural intricacy with collaborator Joshua Van Tassel (Villages, Fortunate Ones).
Events & Programs
Excited about finding some Newfoundland and Labrador ancestors? This half-day workshop is an introduction to genealogy, with an orientation to the extensive genealogical archival collections at The Rooms. Our expert staff will be your guide through practical resources that you can use to trace your family tree.
This workshop is suitable for all skill levels. Included in the workshop fee are:
- An Introduction to Genealogy Handbook
- A permanent researcher registration number for The Rooms (Value $10)
- Light refreshments (tea, coffee, and a freshly baked muffin from The Rooms Café)
- An orientation tour of the Archives Reference Room
- A Family History Notebook
- Access to key genealogy resources to aid your research
- A voucher for free admission to The Rooms for a return visit to see exhibitions
Cost: $75 plus HST. 10% discount for Rooms members. Pre-registration is required. Register online or by calling (709) 757-8090.
Please note: All ticket sales are final; no refunds will be issued.
For more information on the workshop schedule and content, please contact Carla Watson at carlawatson@therooms.ca.
Join us for a delightful afternoon at The Rooms! Bring your little ones to our enchanting Harbour View Room for unguided playtime surrounded by an array of toys and books tailored for infants and toddlers aged 0 to 4.
No prior registration is necessary; simply pay your admission at The Rooms front desk and drop in anytime between 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm! Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please note that caregivers must accompany their children throughout the session. While our program room can accommodate up to 20 adults with their little ones, if it reaches capacity, we kindly ask caregivers to momentarily step back to make room for others to join in the fun.
The Playdate is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms Members.
With support from Thomas and Susan (Kent) Foran Family Foundation.