Special Performance: Songs from the War


Date: Nov 7
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Where: Level 3 Atrium

A special evening with the renowned Peter Halley and Shelley Neville, founding members of Spirit of Newfoundland Productions. Join us for a moving night of music, nostalgia and storytelling, featuring wartime-era songs, in recognition of Remembrance Day. Selections include timeless classics: Danny Boy, I'll Be Seeing You, Lili Marlene and It's a Long Way to Tipperary among other beloved songs.

Tickets: $30 plus HST. 10% discount for Rooms Members. Get your tickets online or by calling (709)757-8090.

About the Musicians:

Shelley Neville and Peter Halley have been awarded the honorary Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal and are proud cast members of the Gander production of the Broadway musical Come From Away. They have sung for the Queen in Bonavista, as well as for American Presidents and Canadian Prime Ministers, and in almost every nook and cranny in Newfoundland and Labrador. They are long-standing and beloved members of our province’s musical scene.

Image: B3-21 1st Newfoundland Regiment Drum and Bugle Band, Aldershot, 1915, Provincial Archives photograph collection.

Events & Programs

10:30 am - 11:15 am
Teeny Tots

Embark on a monthly musical journey with your little one at the Infant Sensory Music Group, hosted by certified music therapist, Renée White. Join us in exploring the unique art exhibitions at The Rooms, setting the stage for a sensory-rich experience that enhances your infant's development.

Who's Invited:
Newborns to 9 month olds and their caregivers. (This program is designed for younger babies, if your baby is on the move check out our other TOTS programs)

Monthly Sessions:
Immerse yourselves in a new art exhibition each month, creating a dynamic and ever-evolving backdrop for your infant's sensory exploration.

About Ms. Renée:
Renée White, certified music therapist and University of Windsor Honors Bachelor of Music Therapy graduate, brings her expertise to create a warm and welcoming environment. As "Ms. Renée," she shares her passion for using music as a tool for connection and growth.

Secure your spot in this unique program that blends art, music, and infant development.

Cost: $15 (+HST) per session. Cost includes 1 caregiver and 1 infant). 10% discount for Rooms Members. Get your ticket online or by calling (709) 757-8090.

11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Teeny Tots

Embark on a monthly musical journey with your little one at the Infant Sensory Music Group, hosted by certified music therapist, Renée White. Join us in exploring the unique art exhibitions at The Rooms, setting the stage for a sensory-rich experience that enhances your infant's development.

Who's Invited:
Newborns to 9 month olds and their caregivers. (This program is designed for younger babies, if your baby is on the move check out our other TOTS programs)

Monthly Sessions:
Immerse yourselves in a new art exhibition each month, creating a dynamic and ever-evolving backdrop for your infant's sensory exploration.

About Ms. Renée:
Renée White, certified music therapist and University of Windsor Honors Bachelor of Music Therapy graduate, brings her expertise to create a warm and welcoming environment. As "Ms. Renée," she shares her passion for using music as a tool for connection and growth.

Secure your spot in this unique program that blends art, music, and infant development.

Cost: $15 (+HST) per session. Cost includes 1 caregiver and 1 infant). 10% discount for Rooms Members. Get your ticket online or by calling (709) 757-8090.

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

On one of his trips to Germany following Confederation, Premier Joseph R. Smallwood enticed German architect and engineer Ernest A. Steinbrink to immigrate to Newfoundland.

In his presentation, Professor and architect, Dr. Robert Mellin will discuss Steinbrink’s reception in Post-Confederation Newfoundland, and will present Steinbrink’s extraordinarily meticulous drawings for several residential projects in the 1950s and 1960s.

Tickets: $12 plus HST. Free for Rooms Members. Get your tickets online or by calling (709)757-8090.