Gordon Edward Pinsent: A Celebration of Life Well Lived


Date: Jul 9
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Where: Level 3 Atrium

Gordon Edward Pinsent
(1930-2023)

A Celebration of a Life Well Lived

Born in Grand Falls in Central Newfoundland, actor, writer and director Gordon Pinsent was a cultural icon of this province. The community is invited to gather with family, friends and fellow performers from the cultural scene including Mark Critch, Rick Mercer, Mary Walsh, and a performance by The Once to celebrate the contributions, legacy and life of Gordon Edward Pinsent (1930-2023). Reception to follow.

UPDATE:

Due to high demand we have added additional seating.

Tickets are free. Click get ticket to reserve a seat, or visit our Admissions Desk in person, or call 709-757-8090. Standing room areas with additional screens will be available without a ticket. Those who wish to come and stand to watch are welcome.

 

 

Events & Programs

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
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.

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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:

Maudie (2016)
115 minutes

Join us for a Q&A following the film presentation with Director Aisling Walsh and Screenwriters, Sherry White and Mary Sexton.

Tickets: $12 plust HST. Get your tickets online or by calling (709)757-8090. Closed captioning is available for this screening. 

This year-long monthly series is presented by PictureNL in partnership with The Rooms as part of Year of the Arts celebrations.  

Stay tuned as monthly screening dates are announced!