Spotlight on Music


Date: Jul 22
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Where: Level 3 Atrium

Enjoy performances by local outstanding musicians as they fill The Rooms with music and songs from our province’s rich musical history.  Be prepared to sing along, tap your toes or just sit back and delight in the moment. This is a free, drop in event. 

July 8, 15, 22, and 29 – Sherry Ryan

On her fifth album, Shout for More, Sherry Ryan blends folk-pop with country and Irish-Newfoundland roots, affirming her place among Atlantic Canada's beloved singer-songwriters. Her pure voice, adorned with lush arrangements by producer Mark Neary, carries each song's soul into listeners' hearts. Born in Middle Cove, NL, Sherry's acclaimed career includes accolades from the ECMA, MusicNL, and CBC. Compared to Lucinda Williams and John Prine, her vocal style is unforgettable. Her 2018 release, Wreckhouse, featured the celebrated single "Stop the Trains." Shout for More showcases her fresh energy, new stories, and ability to captivate audiences

July 19 – Maria Cherwick

Violinist and fiddler Maria Cherwick enjoys a diverse career, from symphony orchestras, to touring internationally with her Ukrainian speed-folk band, The Kubasonics. Twice named MusicNL “Side Musician of the Year” as well as “Celtic/Traditional Artist of the Year”, Maria maintains a busy performing schedule, dividing her time between several country, folk and bluegrass bands, and is highly sought after as a session musician. This year, Maria released her first solo fiddle album (self-titled) with her band Jockey Special.

July 26 – Port-Aux-Poutines
Port-Aux-Poutines is a MusicNL Award winning French-Canadian duo based in St. John’s, Newfoundland, formed by Jenna Maloney and Axel Belgarde. Since 2022, Port-Aux-Poutines fuses French-Canadian and Newfoundland musical traditions. Through original songs, folk songs, as well as translations of Newfoundland songs, the band celebrates the diversity of French-Canadian culture, tells stories and legends of the province, and celebrates the heritage of Francophonie in Newfoundland.

Events & Programs

10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Playdate

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 10:30 am and 12:00 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 Tom and Susan (Kent) Foran Family Foundation.

10:30 am - 11:00 am
TOUR

In Beaumont-Hamel and the Trail of the Caribou exhibition find out about the impacts of the First World War on Newfoundlanders and Labradorians and how events overseas dramatically altered our lives at home.

Offered Tuesdays 10:30 am and Saturdays 2:30 pm

Included in the cost of admission.

1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Playdate

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 Tom and Susan (Kent) Foran Family Foundation.

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

In celebration of the province’s Year of the Arts, drop-by and talk to local visual artists throughout the summer as they share stories about their work and creative process.

Chat about what gets the creative juices flowing and see art come alive!

Thursday, July 25: Kathleen Knowling
Tuesday, July 30: Sid Ford    
Thursday, August 1: Sid Ford
Tuesday, August 6: Shirley Moorhouse     
Thursday, August 8: Shirley Moorhouse
Tuesday, August 13: Daniel Rumbolt
Thursday, August 15: Daniel Rumbolt
Tuesday, August 20: Janet Peter
Thursday, August 22: Brian Amadi
Tuesday, August 27: Kendall Sweeney        
Thursday, August 29: Di Dabinett

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
TOUR

Explore the diverse Indigenous art at The Rooms. From site specific, installation and sculptural work to paintings and drawings, this tour highlights some of the many prominent pieces created by contemporary Indigenous artists on display at The Rooms.

Offered Tuesdays 2:30 pm and Fridays 10:30 am

Location: Meet at the entrance to Level 3 Main Art Gallery