Good as a Concert: A Festival of Traditional Story and Song
Date: Feb 29
7:30 pm
- 10:00 pm
Where: Level 3 Atrium
Music
The Dictionary of Newfoundland English states that a concert is "A miscellaneous public performance of songs, recitations, skits, etc.". Many of these pieces were composed by community locals or learned orally from an older traditional collection and passed down through the generations. Join us for Good as a Concert: A festival of traditional story and song. The evening will feature local performers steeped in the ballad and storytelling traditions of Newfoundland and Labrador. From obscure ballads and rollicking ditties to recitations and folk tales, this is a chance to hear some of the lesser known songs and stories from our vast traditional music heritage. Doors open at 7:00 pm. Host- Eleanor Dawson Denis Nash- traditional singer from Branch Hubert Furey- storyteller Rosemary Lawton- singer/fiddler Intermission Monica Walsh- traditional singer Hubert Furey Jim Payne & Fergus O'Byrne- singers and multi-instrumentalists This event is in partnership with and was produced by Sing Song Inc., Eleanor Dawson and MUN Research Centre for the Study of Music Media and Place, (MMaP).
Events & Programs
Tots: Big Fun for Little People is filled with laughter, wonder, and precious bonding time for you and your tot! Specifically designed for toddlers aged 1-4, this program invites younger siblings to join in the fun as well.
Registration includes one caregiver and up to two children. Rooms Members enjoy a 10% discount. Admission to exhibitions is also included.
What to Expect:
- Engaging Songs
- Enchanting Stories
- Playful Free Play
$80 plus HST for the season (Season run every Tuesday 10:30 am - 11:30 am, from January 21 - March 11, 2025).
Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out! Secure your spot now for our 8-week program packed with excitement and learning. Call (709)757-8090 to register!
With support from Thomas and Susan (Kent) Foran Family Foundation.
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!
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.