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Posted on 3 August 2022 by admin

Review | ‘Thirteen Lives’: Thai cave rescue film offers thrills without frills

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(3 stars)

The dramatic true saga of the Thai boys’ soccer team trapped in a flooded cave, and their rescue by an international team of divers — including, most notably, a handful of mostly British volunteers — riveted the world during the summer of 2018. Four years later, the story’s theme of overcoming great odds continues to fascinate filmmakers and audiences.

Last fall, there was “The Rescue,” a spellbinding documentary by Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, the husband-and-wife duo behind the mountain-climbing docs “Meru” and the Oscar-winning “Free Solo.” And this week brings not one but two narrative features inspired by the same story: “Cave Rescue,” a dramatization, available on demand and in select theaters, in which diver Jim Warny plays himself, and Amazon’s “Thirteen Lives,” directed by Ron Howard (“We Feed People”) and starring Colin Farrell and Viggo Mortensen as divers John Volanthen and Rick Stanton — the same two divers who pretty much stole the show in “The Rescue.” (On Sept. 22, Netflix will debut its own six-episode miniseries, “Thai Cave Rescue,” told from the point of view of the boys.)

To be honest, I will probably watch them all.

It’s not that “The Rescue” isn’t tough competition. Chin and Vasarhelyi laid out the story — told largely via interviews with Volanthen and Stanton, and mixing archival video footage from the Thai cave with reenactments shot in a pool in England — with a gripping intensity that is hard to beat. But Howard’s film does exactly what it needs (and sets out) to do: immerse you in the nail-biting events and the claustrophobic setting — dark, cold and muddy-water-filled caves and crevices, many of which are studded, top and bottom, by daggerlike stalactites and stalagmites. “Thirteen Lives” vividly re-creates both those physical dangers and what exactly was at stake, with a cast of young Thai actors.

But’s the film’s true genius, if that’s not too strong a word, is in centering the action on Farrell’s and Mortensen’s characters, after the scenario shifts from the ineffectual efforts of the ill-prepared Thai Navy SEALs to divers recommended by Vern Unsworth (Lewis Fitz-Gerald), an expat British cave explorer who lived near the cave. (You may recall that Elon Musk publicly insulted Unsworth after Unsworth criticized Musk’s plan to build a mini-submarine for the rescue.) Joel Edgerton also has a prominent role, as an Australian diver and anesthesiologist who played a critical — and, for some who may not recall the story’s details, surprising — part in the rescue.

Farrell and Mortensen do an admirable job of capturing not just the quirky personalities and eccentricities of Volanthen and Stanton but their nerdy appeal: They’re elite yet amateur heroes who, over a lifetime of practicing a strange niche hobby, have become the best in the world at what they do for fun (which, it should be noted, is something most sane people wouldn’t do for any amount of money). It’s made clear in “The Rescue” that these guys are, like elite mountain climbers, a — how shall I put this? — special breed. In short: They both become more calm, centered and focused under circumstances that would immediately freak the rest of us out.

“Thirteen Lives” is a solid achievement, technically and dramatically, using a ticktock timeline and periodically superimposing on-screen maps of the miles-long cave system to build tension. Like its protagonists, it isn’t flashy but is all business. It gets the job done with a minimum of histrionics, yet a mountain of suspense.

PG-13. Available on Amazon. Contains some strong language and unsettling images. In Thai, English and French without subtitles. 147 minutes.

Posted on 12 July 2022 by admin

FATHOM EVENTS, UNIVERSAL PICTURES AND DREAMWORKS PICTURES PROUDLY PRESENT GLOBAL COMEDY SENSATION JO KOY IN A ONE-NIGHT-ONLY LIVE IN-PERSON EVENT TO CELEBRATE THE RELEASE OF HIS GROUNDBREAKING NEW FEATURE FILM, EASTER SUNDAY

Fathom Events’ Easter Sunday: Live with Jo Koy, featuring an exclusive comedic introduction with Jo Koy, takes place on August 4, 2022

Easter Sunday, from Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Pictures, arrives in theaters nationwide August 5.

DENVER, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Global stand-up comedy sensation Jo Koy will bring his singular and hilarious take on family matters to theaters nationwide with an exclusive comedic introduction as part of a celebration of his groundbreaking new feature film, Easter Sunday. Ahead of the film’s nationwide release on August 5, Fathom Events will present Koy’s live introduction in more than 850 theaters across the country on August 4, followed immediately by a full screening of the film from Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Pictures.

See trailer HERE.

Koy’s live introduction takes place on Thursday, Aug. 4, at AMC Lincoln Square in New York City and it will play in theaters nationwide LIVE at 8:00 pm ET and 5:00 pm PT and tape-delayed at 8:00 pm CT/MT/ PT.

In Easter Sunday, Koy (Jo Koy: In His Elements, Jo Koy: Comin’ in Hot) stars as a man returning home for an Easter celebration with his riotous, bickering, eating, drinking, laughing, loving family in this love letter to his Filipino-American community.

“Fathom Events is excited to present this exclusive, live introduction from Jo Koy to kick off the debut of Easter Sunday; it’s what Event Cinema is all about,” said Ray Nutt, CEO of Fathom Events. “Jo’s comedy is so hilarious because it’s so relatable. Who doesn’t have crazy holiday traditions with their family?”

Tickets to Easter Sunday and this special live comedic introduction can be purchased online at www.fathomevents.com or at participating theater box offices. For a complete list of theater locations visit the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).

Easter Sunday features an all-star comedic cast that includes Jimmy O. Yang (Silicon Valley series), Tia Carrere (True Lies, Wayne’s World films), Brandon Wardell (Curb Your Enthusiasm series), Tony nominee Eva Noblezada (Broadway’s Hadestown), Lydia Gaston (Broadway’s The King and I), Asif Ali (WandaVision), Rodney To (Parks and Recreation series), Eugene Cordero (The Good Place series), Jay Chandrasekhar (I Love You, Man), Tiffany Haddish (Girls Trip) and Lou Diamond Phillips (Courage Under Fire).

Easter Sunday, from DreamWorks Pictures, is directed by Jay Chandrasekhar (Super Troopers, The Dukes of Hazzard, I Love You, Man), from a script by Ken Cheng (Sin City Saints series) and Kate Angelo (Sex Tape) based on a story by Ken Cheng.

The film is produced by Rideback’s blockbuster producers Dan Lin (The Lego Movie franchise, It franchise) and Jonathan Eirich (Aladdin, The Two Popes), and is executive produced by Nick Reynolds, Joe Meloche, Jo Koy, Jessica Gao, Jimmy O. Yang, Ken Cheng and Seth William Meier.

The film is distributed by Universal Pictures domestically. Amblin Partners and Universal share international distribution rights.

Press Assets: Can be found HERE

About Fathom Events

Fathom is a recognized leader in the entertainment industry as one of the top distributors of content to movie theaters in North America. Owned by AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC); Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK); and Regal, a subsidiary of the Cineworld Group (LSE: CINE.L), Fathom operates the largest cinema distribution network, delivering a wide variety of programming and experiences to cinema audiences in all of the top U.S. markets and to more than 45 countries. For more information, visit www.FathomEvents.com.

SOURCE Fathom Events

Posted on 8 July 2022 by admin

HRM committee considers ban on plastics at city events

Halifax’s Environment and Sustainability standing committee met Thursday, July 7 to discuss two motions. One about Floating Yellow Hearts in Little Albro Lake and one about making city green spaces less grass and more natural plants.

But before the committee debated those two motions they got a presentation from Natasha Tucker, the executive director of Mind Your Plastics. Her charity is dedicated to eliminating plastic pollution in Canada.

She laid out some stark facts: 90% of the plastic we put into recycling bins doesn’t get recycled. Every minute a dump truck full of plastic enters the oceans. It’s grim.

“We’re in a linear economy,” says Tucker. “Which is really focused on a take, make and dispose. So there’s a ton of resources that go into creating the products that we use, and then ultimately use for a very short period of time and dispose of.” She asked the committee to consider a motion that bans single-use or disposable items at municipal-run events because every city generates 20,000 tonnes of waste every festival/event season.

There is a hesitation by political leaders to do more than a plastic bag ban. “I was at a conference with many municipal leaders,” says Tucker. “Talking about plastic-free event policy or plastic pollution-free event policies and whatnot was like, ‘Well, we banned single use plastic bags so…’ I’m like, okay, but what’s next?”

For councillor Shawn Cleary, what’s next is a plan to put forward a motion to get a staff report on how HRM can legislate plastic-free events.

The committee also heard a motion from councillor Sam Austin to trial a pesticide in Little Albro Lake to get rid of the invasive Floating Yellow Hearts. This will require approval from the federal and provincial governments, so staff will come back to the committee with a plan when the pesticide use is approved by the other levels of government.

Finally, the city has been doing a pilot project on naturalizing green spaces. Naturalizing means putting native plants in instead of the boring monoculture grass that’s been common since the colonization of Canada. The pilot project went well, and the committee wants to expand it all over the city, to the tune of $150,000.

Posted on 7 July 2022 by admin

July events in Halifax and beyond for summer 2022

Grand Oasis x Canada Day Weekend
Friday, July 1, there will be outdoor live performances at the Grand Oasis Festival from 7-10:30pm from Crown Land, Neon Dreams, DeeDee Austin, Drives the Common Man and Eastern Eagle. On July 2 there will be Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo Salute To Ukraine and a performance from the Ukrainian band Balaklava Blues.
Fri, Jul 1-2 | Halifax City Hall

Antigonish Highland Games
One hundred and sixty years after The Antigonish Highland Society was founded, the society still aims to uphold Scottish tradition at the Antigonish Highland Games. Help keep the culture and traditions alive this summer by attending the many events like piping and drumming, highland dancing, fiddle music and athletics, and the ancient Scottish Heavy Events.
Sat, Jul 2-10 | Antigonish

Lebanese Cedar Festival
Since 2007 the Lebanese Cedar Festival has been a dynamic and successful festival that focuses and appreciates Lebanese culture. The aim is to bridge the gap between Canadian and Lebanese cultures by providing a space and opportunity for people from both communities to commence and enjoy delicious Lebanese foods while listening to music, dancing and more.
Sun, Jul 3-5 | Clayton Park Drive

Granville Green
The Granville Green free outdoor concert series returns to Port Hawkesbury every Sunday this summer. There will be many excellent Canadian acts performing like Tyler Shaw, The Stanfields, Classified and more. After the two years we’ve all endured in the wake of COVID, the festival is dedicated to highlighting the importance of community, resilience and comradeship.
7pm Sun, Jul 3-24 | Granville Green

Peggy’s Cove Area Festival of the Arts
This non-profit celebration of the arts at Peggy’s Cove is a spectacular way to spend an afternoon by the water and to get in touch with your artistic side. There are two main events, the first is a three-day air painting event in the little village of Peggy’s Cove on July 8, 9 and 10. The second is a Studio Tour on July 15, 16 and 17, where more than 60 studio artists, galleries and art groups open their doors to have people meet and interact with artists that range from painters to wood and glass workers.
Wed, Jul 6-17 | Scotiabank Centre

Cavendish Beach Music Festival
The Cavendish Beach Music Festival is entwined in the roots of the country music family tree with 13 years experience providing a stage for country music performers to hone their talents. This year’s lineup includes Luke Combs, Darius Rucker, Dustin Lynch and The Cadillac Three and more. Dust off your cowboy hats and boots cause you don’t want to miss this chance to spend a fantastic weekend outside in the sun with friends, listening to some of the genre’s best artists.
Thu, Jul 7-9 | Cavendish Beach

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A Final Folly Fest
This magical and free-spirited festival situated alongside the beautiful Wolastoq river, is the perfect camping and festival spot. All you need to bring to stay is your tent and camping gear as the festival provides free water and showers. The Folly Fest isn’t only music but includes markets, performance art, workshops, kid zones, Silent Discos, and much more. The headliners include big names such as G-Nome Projects, Zamani and Apollo Suns.
Fri, Jul 8-10 | Village of Gagetown

2022 Lobster Bash
Prepare to have full bellies and your cravings satisfied, as all your lobster dreams will come true at the annual Lobster Bash celebration. Along the western shore of the Annapolis Basin, lip-licking lobster rolls, lobster chowder, and steamed lobster will be served. There will be many family-friendly events, including lobster banding, lobster trap stacking and hauling, row boat races, and much more.
Fri, Jul 8-10 | Digby Waterfront

Under the Spire Music Festival
Enjoy a secular experience in the most sacred of spaces. Situated in a former church constructed for music in rural PEI is the summer-long music festival, Under The Spire. Returning for the 27th season, the festival previously known as the Indian River Festival, announces many performers such as Reeny Smith & The Sanctified Bros, Twin Flames, David Myles and Catherine MacLellan.
Fri, Jul 8-Sep 2 | Historic St Mary’s

Grand Oasis Reunion
At the Grand Oasis Festival on July 8, 2022, Alan Doyle the lead singer of the Canadian folk rock band Great Big Sea and the band Fortunate Ones will be performing live. On July 9th, there will be performances from Classified and Owen O Sound Lee.
Fri, Jul 8-9 | Halifax City Hall

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Halifax Jazz Festival
Spend a couple days of your summer boogie-ing and jive-ing to some funky jazz music at the infamous Halifax Jazz Festival. A collection of renowned performers from all around the world, each with their own unique take on jazz, are brought to Halifax to perform. The lineup for this summer’s event consists of names such as Tank and The Bangas, Perfume Genius, Molly Johnson and The Weather Station.
Wed, Jul 13-17 | Halifax Waterfront

Halifax Pride Festival
Partake in the over 150 colourful and uplifting community and pride organized events for the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Celebrate the history, activism, and perseverance of the community at the many exciting and joyous events like the Pride Parade, Queer Music Fest, Comedy Night and much more. Put on your most colourful outfit and join in the vibrant celebration of this extraordinary community.
Thu, Jul 14-24 | Halifax Pride

Acoustic Maritime Music Festival
Get your groove on at the family-friendly four-day Acoustic Festival. Listen to some of Canada’s best artists like JP Cormier, Andrew Waite Band and The Divorcees all weekend long while enjoying good eats and drinks from Smokinstein Food Truck and School House Brewery. If you like to sing, there will also be an open mic session to show off your talent.
Thu, Jul 14-17 | Kempt Shore Ocean View Campground

East Hants Tide Fest
If you’re looking for something entertaining to do, look no further. After two years, The East Hants Tide Fest returns for a jam-packed weekend full of events for everyone. There will be events and tournaments such as the world’s largest washer toss tournament, youth ball hockey, local music, Atlantic Canada’s strongest san and woman, a community fair and many more exciting things.
Fri, Jul 15-16 | East Hants Sportsplex

Lunenburg Arts Fest
Instead of watching something live on tv, head to Lunenburg to watch live and in-person painters’ artistic expressions take tangible form on canvases. For 21 years, The Lunenburg Art Gallery Society has hosted this annual event, formerly known as Paint Sea On Site. During this art festival, participating artists will be scattered in and around the town of Lunenburg painting, providing the public with the opportunity to watch and engage with the artists at work.
10am-5pm Sat, Jul 16-17 | Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic Wharf

Halifax Summer Opera Festival
Listen to the sweet melody of the opera at The Halifax Summer Opera Festival this summer. This year the Halifax Summer Opera Festival presents four fully-staged productions of Glick’s Armide. The festival will also participate in Pride events, Opera Backwards, and performances at the Halifax Public Library.
Mon, Jul 18-Aug 14 | Alderney Landing

Festival of Dance Annapolis Royal
Hop, boogie and leap over to the Festival of Dance Annapolis Royal to watch contemporary dance, dance theatre, acrobatic movement, Indigenous dance and works from Canada’s best choreographers in rural Nova Scotia. The artistic director and award-winning Canadian choreographer Randy Glynn, brings his vision to life through the mesmerizing and flawless movements of the dancers.
Tue, Jul 19-23 | King’s Theatre

Saint John Contemporary Dance Festival
Watch as both professional and emerging choreographers from New Brunswick strut their exceptional dance moves on stage. This festival aims to provide an array of creative performances in contemporary dance for both audience entertainment and for dancers to hone and show off their skills.
Fri, Jul 22 | Halifax Public Gardens

Nova Multifest
Enter a cross-culture utopia and be mesmerized by the celebration of the rich culture and diversity of Nova Scotia at the Nova Multifest. This electric festival embodies Nova Scotia’s multiple cultures through music, art and delicacies local to each culture. Feast your eyes at the festival’s live shows and cave to the temptations of culinary delights, cold beers from a local brewery and one-of-a-kind gifts.
Fri, Jul 22-24 | Alderney Landing

Harmony Bazaar
Did you know that only a two-hour drive from Halifax sits a mile-long white sand beach and the Harmony Bazaar music festival? What could be better than live music and a beach. The Harmony Bazaar music festival stands to promote female artists and songs. This female-only festival consists of great female artists and music coupled with activities like youth stages, industry dinners, art galas, theatre performances and mentorships.
Fri, Jul 22-24 | Seacaps Memorial Park

Stan Rogers Folk Festival
Enter the world of traditional folk music and more at the 25th edition of the Stan Rogers Folk Festival. Gather with the extended community to hear a wide range of music that goes beyond folk music such as rock, funk, gospel, and singer-songwriter acoustics. Performers include artists such as Carolyn Dawn Johnson, George Canyon and more.
Fri, Jul 22-24 | Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Festival

Parrsboro International Plein Air Festival (PIPAF)
PIPAF selects artists from across North America to compete in painting the marvellous sea and landscapes of the Parrsboro Shore. The festival aims to rejuvenate the community and develop the areas cultural economy through artists and artisans. Its success has been chronicled in media across North America, reaching thousands of artists, art galleries and art collectors’ organizations across the continent.
Wed, Jun 22-26 | Parrsboro Band Hall

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East Coast Kite Festival
Spend the day outside under the open sky scattered with colours and shapes at the East Coast Kite Festival. Whether you just wish to watch or wish to fly your own kite, this free family-friendly no alcohol event is a great way to spend an afternoon. There will be 50 different types of kites for purchase, food trucks and vendors, craft workshops, kite flying lessons and much more.
10am Sat, Jul 23-24 | Citadel Hill

Hantsport Music Festival
Following the closure of large industries and town amalgamations, local volunteers decided to accumulate and showcase their love for the town by creating the Hantsport Music Festival. The festival focuses on raising money for the community and bringing the best Atlantic Canadian artists like Pail Lamb and Laura Conner with Wreckhouse, The Usual Suspects, Mark Riley Project and many more to the stage.
12pm Sat, Jul 23 | Hantsport Music Fest

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Halifax Buskers Festival
No matter what side of the bridge you reside on, you can now enjoy the festivities of the Halifax Busker Festival without having to cross over into Halifax or Dartmouth. The Dartmouth side will have amusement rides, international buskers and music, while the Halifax side will also include international busker performances but will have food and craft vendors. It’s the perfect family-friendly event that everyone will enjoy no matter which waterfront you choose to visit.
Wed, Jul 27-Aug 1 | Seacaps Memorial Park

The Island Fringe Festival
This weekend-long festival is committed to supporting and encouraging independent artists while providing a unique experience outside the conventional theatre and live performance boundaries. Despite being a small festival, it stands loud and proud, offering unconventional performances in unconventional spaces for a rare and uncommon experience, making this an unforgettable music festival you don’t want to miss.
Wed, Jul 27-31 | Various Locations

Natal Day X Grand Oasis
Check out the live outdoor performances from Ria Mae on July 29, and Haviah Mighty, Aquakulture and Mass Choir all on August 1, at the Grand Oasis Festival to celebrate Natal Day.
Fri, Jul 29-Aug 1 | Halifax City Hall

The Riverfront Jubilee
If you love to immerse yourself in the euphoric sounds of music, you’re in luck. The award-winning music festival, the Riverfront Jubilee, opens its stage for national and international acts. Their outdoor amphitheatre is the perfect place to let loose, enjoy the summer sun and listen to great tunes from artists such as Tom Cochrane, Serena Ryder, Glass Tiger, Reeny Smith and more.
Fri, Jul 29-31 | Various Locations

Area 506
Every year around the August long weekend holiday, the AREA 506 festival takes place on the waterfront in Saint John, New Brunswick. Area 506 consists of a shipping container village that showcases vendors’ goods, brands and culture groups, plus the music festival that this summer features artists such as the Arkells, The Glorious Sons, Mother Mother, Sloan and many more.
Fri, Jul 29-31 | AREA 506

Rock the Hub
The annual Rock the Hub event returns. Grab a rock and get rollin’ cause this festival will definitely meet all your rock’ n’ roll fantasies with performances from Monster Truck, Three Days Grace, The Glorious Sons and many others.
Fri, Jul 29-31 | Truro Civic Square

Nova Scotia Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Festival
Whether it’s your first or 49th time attending, Canada’s oldest continuously running Bluegrass Festival is bound to be a great time. This event is more than a music festival as not only can you enjoy great music and food, but you can also partake in their interactive workshops to hone and improve your musical talents. The performers this summer include artists and bands such as Ray Legere and Acoustic Horizon, Matt Lunn & Echo Mountain, The Stiff Family Band and more.
Fri, Jul 29 | Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Festival

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Sappyfest
Channel your inner good vibes and peaceful nature for this year’s Sappyfest. The festival returns this year better than ever to bring great live music you know and love. No matter your M.O., you are bound to fit into one of the many different groups at the festival like musicians, artists, dancers, punks, hippies and poets!
Fri, Jul 29-31 | Sappyfest

Nova Scotia Folk Art Festival
Lunenburg’s Folk Art Festival is back for the 32nd time this summer. Spend Sunday afternoon at this fundraising initiative looking at the artworks created by over 50 Nova Scotia artists working with wood, pencil, paint, metal, fibre and other materials. Good luck returning home empty-handed after seeing all the amazing art pieces.
12pm Sun, Jul 31 | Lunenburg War Memorial Arena

Posted on 25 June 2022 by admin

Local Heroes Film Festival with Pride – GlobalNews Events

It’s the Pride after-party! Let’s kick-back with a free screening of indie films that uplift LGBTQ+ voices. Foundry on Whyte, July 1 from 12-1pm. It’s the Pride after-party! Time to kick-back and watch indie films. Join us at the Foundry on Whyte on July 1 to uplift LGBTQ+ voices with a free screening of short films. The works of creative visual artists share stories of love and identity, celebratory music, and queer perspectives. THE LINEUP: • Breathe | Directed by Christina Estillore • The Other Side of the Rainbow | Directed by Angel Peterson • BLUE | Directed by Jason Hamilton • Hands on My Body | Directed by Mariya Stokes • Dear Diary: Coming Out | Directed by Megan Strachan • Saneish Middle Class Asians | Directed by Alyx Bui In full support of the LGBTQ+ community, Local Heroes Film Festival with Pride is presented by the Edmonton Short Film Festival in partnership with the Foundry Room. *Please be aware the venue is on the second floor with stair access only. We apologize in advance for the accessibility restriction.

Posted on 21 June 2022 by admin

Summer 2022 festivals and events in Nova Scotia and beyond

Indigenous Peoples Day X Grand Oasis
Right outside City Hall, the Grand Oasis Festival Series begins on June 21—both Indigenous Peoples Day and the official first day of summer. The day kicks off with opening speeches and a Mi’kmaw flag raising. The musical performances begin in the late afternoon, starting with openers Iron Tide, Boogát and Fawn Wood, ending with the main performer DJ Shub presenting War Club Live.
7pm Tue, Jun 21 | Halifax City Hall

Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo
Beginning in 1979 as a one time celebration of the International Gathering of the Clans outside of Scotland, the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo continues this summer once again over 40 years after its start. This show is renowned around the world and blends the historical and modern through wonderful pipes and drums, dancers, acrobats, military pomp and many more fun activites for the whole family.
Sat, Jun 25-Jul 30 | Scotiabank Centre

Harbourside Ribfest
Prepare yourself for sticky fingers and messy faces as the Harbourside Ribfest returns for the eighth year. With a new name and location, Alderney Landing, the festival will feature five unique rib trucks and local vendors. Don’t miss out on this satisfying opportunity. Your stomach and taste buds will thank you.
Thu, Jun 30-Jul 3 | Alderney Landing

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Halifax Jazz Festival
Spend a couple days of your summer boogie-ing and jive-ing to some funky jazz music at the infamous Halifax Jazz Festival. A collection of renowned performers from all around the world, each with their own unique take on jazz, are brought to Halifax to perform. The lineup for this summer’s event consists of names such as Tank and The Bangas, Perfume Genius, Milly Johnson and The Weather Station.
Wed, Jul 13-17 | Halifax Waterfront

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Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival
Embrace your twinkle toes as you groove to the music in this charming town, listening to charming music. This family fun festival brings some of the best traditional and contemporary folk music artists to the stage from far and wide. Amidst the stunning seaside views Lunenburg has to offer and with the salt in the air and possibly in your hair, explore Nova Scotia’s longest-running folk music festival.
Thu, Aug 4-7 | Lunenburg War Memorial Arena

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Halifax Seaport Cider & Beerfest
Those who have attended this event in the past know it always calls for cloudy with a chance of a hangover. All jokes aside, head over to the beer and cider event of the season and drink responsibly from a range of 300 craft beer, imports, seasonals and ciders from over 20 countries. Hopefully, it’s not cloudy but sunny, however, either way, this indoor event also has live music and delicious eats from Halifax favourites like East of Grafton and The Cake Lady!
Thu, Aug 4-6 | Halifax Seaport

Future Forest
If the idea of getting out of the city and being one with nature tickles your fancy, then the Future Forest Festival is the place for you. This EDM music festival is built from the natural resources provided by the forest its located. In the middle of the wilderness, far away from any houses or city lights, perfect for stargazing, there will be three stages where more than 140 musicians will perform. The festival includes not only music but world class performance arts, artisan and food vendors, a yoga village, learning workshops, art installations, family camping and more.
Fri, Aug 5-8 | Future Forest Festival

East Coast Classics x Grand Oasis
Spend your Saturday evening at the Grand Oasis Festival listening to live outdoor performances and celebrating East Coast artists Mo Kenney and Joel Plaskett.
7pm Fri, Aug 5-6 | Halifax City Hall

Country Rocks the Hub
Saddle up and get ready for this year’s annual Country Rocks the Hub music festival. This year Alexander Keith brings artists and bands such as Terri Clark, The Reklaws, Brett Kissel, Lonestar, and Tyler Joe Miller to the stage to rock your socks off.
Fri, Aug 5-7 | Truro Civic Square

19th Annual Northern Lights Lantren Festival
Light up your day literally and figuratively by attending the Northern Lights Lantern Festival. This four-hour long festival will give you the chance to celebrate the dynamic and vibrant North End. There will also be activities like bouncy castles, lantern making, carnival games, live music, and free community BBQs. The night will finish with fireworks to light up your night just a bit more.
5:30-9:30pm Sat, Aug 6 | Halifax north end

Chester Race Week
Drift on over to Chester, Nova Scotia for Canada’s largest annual Keel Boat Regatta. Not only will you be entertained watching the sailors set sail and race around the stunning Mahone Bay, but there will also be lots of on-land activities to enjoy over the course of the week. The on-land schedule consists of days sponsored by Keith Brewery and Blue Lobster, a visit from the Bluenose, great food and live music on the deck from artists such as Tyler Key and Scott Harnish and the local band Dark and Stormy.
8:30am-11pm Thu, Aug 11-13 | Chester

Outdoor Runway Weekend X Grand Oasis
Channel your inner glamours side and spend the evening of August 12, enjoying the one-night-only outdoor fashion show, THIS IS US! This outdoor runway is created by SOLI Productions and includes an After Party with DJ BAMBII. 20+ countries and designers will be represented during the show. DJ BAMBII returns to perform again on August 13.
Fri, Aug 12-13 | Halifax City Hall

India Fest 2022
Join the hundreds of other visitors immersing themselves in the true colours of Indian culture at this three-day celebration. If you can attend, you will no doubt enjoy the incredible experience being offered to engage yourself in a variety of Indian foods, dances, music, clothing, art & craft, jewellery and henna.
11am-8pm Fri, Aug 12-14 | Halifax Forum

White Rabbit Arts Festival
The free all-ages celebration of comics and cartooning returns to Dartmouth this summer. Take inspiration from the dozens of artists, writers and vendors that you’ll meet while they show off and sell their work.
11 Mon, Aug 15 | Alderney Landing

The Halifax County Exhibition
Make sure you and your family get the chance to enjoy all the fun the Halifax County Exhibition has to offer this summer. The community-run exhibition has been running since 1884 and offers an old-fashion county fair feel. The exhibition offers four days of livestock displays and competitions, games and activities for children, yummy treats, local entertainment and loads more.
Wed, Aug 17-20 | Halifax County Exhibition Grounds

Vibrancy Festival X Grand Oasis
Head to City Hall to hear live outdoor performances. On August 19, see Cloverdale, B2B and Famba perform and on August 20, see American singer, record producer, and DJ, Green Velvet. August 27, and August 28, performers at still TBD.
Fri, Aug 19-20 | Halifax City Hall

Nova Scotia Summer Fest
It’s not a true Nova Scotian summer without a celebration of its music and culture. Therefore, find the heart of summer at the Nova Scotia Summer Fest. Not only will there be great performances from artists such as Walk Off The Earth, Myles Goodwyn and more, but there will also be some of the province’s finest seafood, wines, micro brews and art. You could say this festival has everything you could ever need.
3pm-11pm Fri, Aug 19-20 | Columbus Field

Riverfest
Thanks to Country 100.7 announcer Jonathan Crouse and musician Jason McCorrisstion the Riverfest festival was born. Their dual vision has brought great indie music to the south shore and continues to do so this summer. Join the party and rock out to artists and bands such as Heymaker, The Shifters, Chesterdoom, Diamond City and many more.
6pm-1:30am Fri, Aug 19-20 | Columbus Field

Clam Harbour Beach Sandcastle Competition
Dust off your hibernating beach toys from the garage, grab your sunhat and head over to the Eastern shores. After a two-year hiatus due to the Provincial Government’s State of Emergency, the 42nd Clam Harbour Beach Sandcastle Competition returns this summer. Whether you watch or partake in the competition, this is a great way to spend a Sunday with friends and family at the beach.
9am Sun, Aug 21 | Clam Harbour Beach Provincial Park

The Wellness Escape Festival
Start or continue your wellness journey this summer and discover your inner peace at this festival. Connect to your mind and body through mindful movements and mediation classes, holistic health workshops, and mindful practices. Unearth your calmest and healthiest self by spending your day doing yoga, pilates, meditation, mindfulness, breathwork, bath salts making, mindset training and a sound healing workshop. Finish your day with a spectacular outdoor 3-course dinner amidst the vines under the Nordic Kata Tipi tent.
10am-6pm Sat, Aug 27 | Avondale Sky Winery

Halifax Urban Folk Festival
This festival is all about collaboration and bringing Nova Scotia’s amazing artists together in Halifax. You too can collaborate by joining other Nova Scotians in the great decision to attend the festival and see the outstanding performances from artists such as Postdata, Christina Marin, Zamani, Reeny Smith and Matt Mays.
Mon, Aug 29-Sep 5 | Truro Civic Square

Frosh Returns + Halifax Urban Folk Fest Main Event
The Canadian singer, songwriter and rapper BBNO$, with 1.1 million Instagram followers and 800 million streams on Spotify, is coming to the Grand Oasis festival. BBNO$ is well known for this collaboration with Young Gravy in 2019 to create the hit song “Lalala”. The performer for September 3rd is TBD.
Fri, Sep 2-3 | Halifax City Hall

Music Nova Scotia Takeover X Grand Oasis
Performers for the Grand Oasis festival September 9, 2022, and September 10, 2022, are still to be announced.
Fri, Sep 9-10 | Halifax City Hall

Dear Summer x Grand Oasis
Head to City Hall for an electric night of music on September 16, as Grand Oasis Festival presents performers NOBRO, Like a Motorcycle and Hello Delaware. NOBRO is an all-female rock band dedicated to rockin’ it out. Like a Motorcycle is a local punk rock band and Hello Delaware is a glam punk pop band. The performers on September 17, is alternative, indie and rock artists Jon Samuel and DJ Douvet.
Fri, Sep 16-17 | Halifax City Hall

Nova Scotia Craft Beer Festival
Head over to the Salt Yard on the Halifax waterfront to socialize and sample over 40 craft beers. This event showcases and celebrates craft beer made throughout the province. Tickets include a tasting glass, sample beer tickets for individual breweries and an opportunity to meet people in the Nova Scotia brewing community. Note: Age identification is required at this 19+ event.
6pm-12am Fri, Sep 16-17 | Salt Yard

Posted on 19 June 2022 by admin

Local Heroes Film Festival with Indigenous Filmmakers – GlobalNews Events

A free event in honour and recognition of Indigenous History Month. Local Heroes Film Festival is bringing you a screening of short films by incredibly talented Indigenous filmmakers, writers, artists and actors! Presented by the Edmonton Short Film Festival. Saturday June 25th Dreamspeakers Festival Society – 11051 97 St NW #201, Edmonton 8:00 – 9:00 PM: Meet the Directors Mixer – in the Gallery (WhiskeyJacks) 9:30 – 10:30 PM: Outdoor Screening – in the Parkade Online viewing: June 26-27 ***The live event is outdoors, please bring your own lawn chair! Online viewing available for free June 26-27. Must pre-register on Eventbrite. No ticket required to join in person! Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase. #NIHM2022 #IndigenousHistoryMonth #indigenousart

Posted on 14 June 2022 by admin

10 film festivals and events to check out this summer

With splash-pad and grilling weather comes a return of the region’s summer film festivals. Two June stalwarts — the Roxbury International (RoxFilm) and Provincetown International Film Festival — mark their 24th year. In August, the Woods Hole Film Festival clocks its 31st year. As for navigating the pandemic’s ongoing unknowns, all three — and others listed here — offer a mix of in-person and virtual options. “This year is another one of those years where we have learned to pivot and be patient with what is to come,” says RoxFilm founder and director Lisa Simmons. She’s excited that about 70% of events will happen in person, such as a conversation about directing actors as well as an acting workshop with SAGIndie executive director Darrien Gipson. Plus, RoxFilm returns to hosting indoor screenings with longstanding partner Museum of Fine Arts, Boston for the first time since 2019.

This summer also brings a few new or recently added series to the fore. The Woods Hole Film Festival announced a first-time partnership with the Museum of Science. Boston Jewish Film Festival queues up year four of its Summer Cinematheque. As for outdoor moviegoing, drive-ins may have dominated the past two years, but this is more of a blanket-and-chair summer. The Boston Mayor’s office significantly ramped up its free outdoor movie options; no reservations mean no sellouts as in past years. Several other free outdoor series appear “in the works” but without enough info to post. It may be comparing apples to oranges to wonder if the optimism from the box office records of “Top Gun: Maverick” will spill over to festival films. But with all that’s happening in these parts, faithful movie optimists can look at summer and see plenty of fruit.

JUNE

Science on Screen, Coolidge at the Greenway

When: June 15, July 13, Aug. 10
Where: Rose Kennedy Greenway’s Wharf District Park
Highlights: One of the Coolidge’s flagship programs, Science on Screen, hits the great outdoors with free Greenway screenings shown in 35mm. All three films include a scientist’s take, such as a discussion about the molecular evolution of birds with Harvard evolutionary biologist and ornithologist Dr. Scott V. Edwards. He speaks prior to Hitchcock’s essential omen of flight, “The Birds.” Boston College paleobotanist Dr. Paul K. Strother will help the audience make sense of the predatory worms in “Tremors.” (Though casting Reba McEntyre and Michael Gross as a couple will remain one of 1990’s greatest unsolved and undercelebrated mysteries.) And green flags for the genius who thought to pair Cindy Heredia, captain and general manager of an autonomous (driverless) racing team at MIT, with “Fast Five.” Movies start at sunset with rain dates scheduled for the following days, respectively.
Need to Know: Projection comes from Boston Light & Sound, which like the Coolidge with Science on Screen, exports its know-how throughout the United States.

Provincetown International Film Festival

When: June 15-19
Where: Five venues in Provincetown and select titles online
Highlights: From its seaside location to an abundance of “unflinching” independent cinema (more than 80 titles showing this year), there are oh so many reasons to love PIFF. Case in point: an “excellence in acting” award to Dale Dickey, who brings an unyielding old-soul acumen to every role, whether onscreen (“Winter’s Bone”) or onstage. Her latest — the ruminative, woodsy “A Love Song” — screens as part of this year’s program (as well as at the Nantucket Film Festival). Dickey, plus “filmmaker on the edge” awardee Luca Guadagnino and “next wave” talents Jenny Slate and Bowen Yang, will have one-on-one conversations during the fest and plan to attend post-film discussions after their respective new releases screen. Guadagnino follows up 2018’s “Suspira” and 2017’s “Call Me By Your Name” with the Salvatore Ferragamo documentary, “Salvatore: Shoemaker of Dreams;” Slate co-wrote and voices a sweet, searching mollusk in “Marcel the Shell With Shoes On;” Yang stars in the sharp, post-cynical sun-drenched rom-com, “Fire Island.” Celebrity visits spice up any festival but PIFF’s entire program runs deep.
Need to Know: You can’t miss the world premiere 4K restoration of hometown hero John Waters’ “Pink Flamingoes.” Unless you have a thing about “filth.” It turns 50 and doesn’t look a day over 75.

Woods Hole Film Festival Summer Thursdays at Museum of Science

When: June 16, July 21, Aug. 18
Where: Museum of Science Mugar Omni Theater
Highlights: As part of a new partnership between the Museum of Science (MOS) and Woods Hole Film Festival, three “climate-change focused” independent films show on third Thursdays this summer. In the short documentary “Bruce and Alvin” (June 16), Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution’s Bruce Strickrott offers first-person takes from ocean depths otherwise unknown, courtesy of piloting the submersible vehicle Alvin. “After Antarctica” (July 21; also playing WHFF) takes a pole-to-pole look at the changing planet with a 30-year gap. “Our Future, Our Fight: Wildfires” (Aug. 18) introduces a new 10-part docuseries by Massachusetts documentary director Beth Murphy. The series broadly examines youth climate activists; the pilot episode about wildfires focuses on a Bay Area activist who sees Indigenous practices as a potential solution to their increasing threat.
Need to Know: Leave the kids at home. MOS plans Summer Thursdays exclusively for the 18-and-over crowd.

A still from the documentary "Bruce and Alvin." (Courtesy Luis Lamar, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute) — A still from the documentary “Bruce and Alvin.” (Courtesy Luis Lamar, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute)

Father’s Day screening of ‘The Shining’

When: June 17
Where: Brattle Theatre
Highlights: With all the nasty mom movies that hit Boston in May (“MOM!!!” at the Coolidge, May is for Mothers at Kendall Square), it seems only fitting that at least one nasty dad movie should get a Father’s Day outing. Especially since some dads want me-time that doesn’t involve grilling or golf, but may involve rabid snow machines. Stanley Kubrick’s 1980 classic, about a pent-up novelist (Jack Nicholson) whose family pays a steep price for his imagination to soar, screens on 35mm.
Need to Know: Timberline Lodge in Oregon (the façade used for the movie’s Overlook Hotel) offers year-round skiing and summer snow camps if you want a taste of the horror.

Nantucket Film Festival

Where: Dreamland, Nantucket, Massachusetts
When: June 22-27
Highlights: Every year since 1998, screenwriters have received special attention from the Nantucket Film Festival. This year, Barry Jenkins, John Turturro, Ramin Bahrani and Cooper Raiff will be honored for their array of achievements as storytellers. Other events, such as script readings, live stories and a screenwriters’ lounge also underscore the value of the page. And then there are movies! Sara Dosa’s documentary, “Fire of Love,” about the unwavering love two volcanologists have for volcanoes and each other, opens the festival. “Linoleum,” about a dad who dreams of being an astronaut, closes it. In between there’s something for everyone, including “Lightyear” (a “Linoleum” for the kids) and “Still Working 9 to 5” (a documentary about the 1980 movie’s popularity and original aims around gender equity) for the grown-ups. One of my favorite pandemic memes for working parents went something like “working 9:10 to 9:17, 9:23 to 9:24…” and so on. Come to think of it, I’m still working 9:10 to 9:17, etc.
Need to Know: Island sleepover space can be hard to come by. Nantucket residents can receive festival passes as a token for donating guest cottages or rooms to the festival.

Roxbury International Film Festival

When: June 23-July 2
Where: Hibernian Hall, Arts Emerson, MFA Boston, and online
Highlights: In person and online? Panels and parties? Fiction, docs, shorts, features? Check, check, check. RoxFilm’s annual celebration of people of color from around the world checks all the boxes and then some. Among this year’s offerings, some films capture now, like “Triggered Life” by Boston’s John Oluwole ADEkoje. Billed as a “multisensory, multimedia, post-traumatic story,” one actor (Keith Mascoll) plays two men who reflect on their abusive childhoods. While the “A Slice of History” shorts program and several features, like opening night’s period drama “Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story” (about the titular gospel singer), reflect on then. Add to “then” an outdoor throwback screening of “Love Jones,” with the story’s inspiration, performance poet Regie Gibson, on hand for a Q&A.
Need to Know: RoxFilm has screened more than 1,500 films to more than 35,000 attendees. It might be the region’s only festival to host live, locally-penned script readings with local actors.

JULY

Boston Jewish Film Summer Cinematheque

When: July 13-Aug. 10
Where: West Newton Cinema and online
Highlights: A mix of 10 new and classic fiction and documentary titles screens this summer. Though scripted and cast with both professional and nonprofessional actors, director Orit Fokus Rotem based the fictionalized “Cinema Sabaya” on her own experiences running film workshops for women in Northern Israel. Here, nine women, Arab and Jewish, workshop film footage they shoot themselves, often of their daily lives. In discussing their work, they make unexpected connections. Cleverly titled (the word ‘sabaya’ has different meanings in Hebrew and Arabic), this film (which starts streaming Aug. 3) showed earlier this year in the Boston Israeli Film Festival, also hosted by Boston Jewish Film. Becky Tahel Bordo’s first-person documentary “American Birthright” also screens, starting Aug. 10. Bordo’s sister’s decision to marry a non-Jewish man prompts her to wonder about who to marry and why. That opens up broader questions about the shape and meaning of her Jewish faith. She travels to Israel and within the U.S., talking to faith leaders and family members to find answers.
Need to Know: Bordo told Aish.com that she’s saving all the messages she’s received about how her documentary has impacted other people’s faith journeys.

A still from the film "Cinema Sabaya." (Courtesy Boston Jewish Film) — A still from the film “Cinema Sabaya.” (Courtesy Boston Jewish Film)

Woods Hole Film Festival

When: July 30-Aug. 6
Where: In-person venues TBA and online
Highlights: An abundance of films with local ties make a stop at WHFF, including fiction, nonfiction, shorts and features. Documentaries by Boston-based filmmakers Lucia Small (“Girl Talk”), Tim O’Donnell (“The House We Lived In”) and “Bounty” (by Adam Mazo, Ben Pender-Cudlip, Tracy Rector, Dawn Neptune Adams, Maulian Dana) — all previously covered by WBUR — screen this year. Tasha Van Zandt serves as the festival’s filmmaker-in-residence along with her film subject, polar explorer Will Steger. The pair will discuss the documentary “After Antarctica,” which picks up 30 years after Steger and five others made a historic trek across Antarctica to contemporaneously address the effects of climate change and attempts at advocacy. (Also showing in the MOS Summer Thursday partnership with WHFF.) All 116 films screen both in-person and on the WHFF virtual platform.
Need to Know: A great spot to combine a semi-nerdy vacation with moviegoing, Woods Hole may no longer process whale oil or bake sea biscuits, but it does serve as a vital international hub for oceanographic and climate research.

A still from filmmaker Lucia Small's documentary "Girl Talk," about five girls on the Newton South High School debate team. (Courtesy Small Angst Films) — A still from filmmaker Lucia Small’s documentary “Girl Talk,” about five girls on the Newton South High School debate team. (Courtesy Small Angst Films)

AUGUST

Boston Mayor’s Movie Nights

When: Aug. 2-Sept. 1
Where: Parks throughout Boston
Highlights: The highly successful free summer movie nights, started by the Boston mayor’s office, expands in all directions this summer. More dates. More venues. Generally new releases. Hyde Park and Charlestown get my pick of this batch with screenings of “Encanto” on Aug. 22 and 25, respectively. Another sound bet, “Raya and the Last Dragon,” shows in Brighton on Aug. 29. The soundtrack for “Sing 2” (in Roslindale on Aug. 9) exceeds its storyline. However, when it comes to kids and movies, you can find yourself playing soundtracks a bazillion times, so proceed with care. Shows begin at dusk and do not require a reservation.
Need to Know: While adult critics adored “The Mitchells vs. The Machines,” the sample of two at my house (ages 7 and 4) gave it a firm thumbs down. They didn’t relate to adolescent angst about life without, or in this case against, technology.

Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival

When: Aug. 5-13
Where: Martha’s Vineyard Performing Arts Center, Oak Bluffs
Highlights: It’s year 20 for the Vineyard’s week-plus extravaganza of Black film and TV, which attracts guests (many who return year after year) from all over the U.S. Back before COVID-19, all MVAAFF films screened once and did not overlap to enable festgoers to attend everything — together — and then talk about what they’ve seen. Post-film discussions get archived online as the “Color of Conversation” videos. Details for this year have not yet been announced. But stars always show up (Regina King and Spike Lee attended last year) and the festival’s shorts program offers a first-stop to a possible Academy Award nomination.
Need to Know: Book your ferry this minute if you want to attend. (No kidding, stop reading and book now!)

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Posted on 25 May 2022 by admin

Kat Graham looks terrific in TWO numbers at Cannes Film Festival events including tuxedo leotard

Stunner: The singer and actress wowed the sea of photographers gathered outside the world premiere of the Elvis biopic in a tuxedo jacket and skirt combination

With the 75th annual Cannes Film Festival winding down to its last few days, Kat Graham made a point of being seen on Wednesday.

After soaking in some of the sights of the resort town on the French Riviera, the actress and singer made a point of getting on the VIP guest list for the world premiere of Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis biopic.

She wowed the sea of photographers gathered outside the venue with a plunging tuxedo jacket and skirt combination that she stripped down to a plunging tuxedo leotard for an intimate dinner party later that night.

Making the rounds: Kat Graham, 32, made the most of her Wednesday at the Cannes Film Festival by attending the world premiere of Baz Luhrmann’s new ‘Elvis’ biopic and an intimate dinner party later in the evening

Stepping in front of the rows of photographers on the red carpet, Graham’s fashionable number showed off her womanly curves with its form-fitting design.

The jacket’s plunging neckline allowed her to give more than a hint of her cleavage, while the skirt portion offered a leggy display by having a slit down the back side.

The Vampire Diaries alum rounded out the look with a pair of black heels, and her shoulder-length dark tresses pushed back off her face and behind the ears.

Fashionista: Stepping in front of the rows of photographers, Graham’s fashionable number showed off her womanly curves with its form-fitting and plunging design

Stunner: The number gave more than a hint of her cleavage as she worked the red carpet

The Elvis film chronicles the life and career of the legendary singer, from his early days as a child to becoming one of the world’s first rock stars, as well as his complex relationship with his manager, Colonel Tom Parker.

The celebrity guest list for the premiere, which stars Austin Butler as Elvis Presley and Tom Hanks as Colonel Parker, also included the likes of Sharon Stone, Casey Affleck, MMA star Conor McGregor, Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone, Slave Play playwright Jeremy O. Harris, Passing director Rebecca Hall, French model Agathe Rousselle, House of Gucci actress Madalina Ghenea and Batwoman actress Wallis Day.

Once the credits began to roll out, the crowd all stood and proceeded to clap in rhythm and give a 10 minute standing ovation, according to Deadline.

In his review, the publication’s writer Pete Hammond called Elvis a ‘visual and vocal feast of a movie.’

Leggy: The skirt portion offered a leggy display by having a slit down the back side

Stripped down version: It looks as though Graham stripped down to a plunging tuxedo leotard and stockings when she attended fan intimate dinner party later on Wednesday night

Later Wednesday evening, Graham attended an intimate dinner at the Villa Bagatelle in Cannes, where it appears she was decked out in the very same ensemble, only without the skirt, which left a leotard version of the jacket that was paired with sheer stockings.

While relishing in the ambiance of the gathering, she chatted with French fashion model Cindy Bruna, who wore a revealing black leather outfit that also showcased her cleavage and legs.

Graham also struck a pose or two with Eli Mizrahi, who looked stylish in a bright fuchsia suit and white sneakers. Mizrahi, 36, has been dubbed the ultimate Millennial International Man of Mystery by Coveteur for being famous as an entrepreneur.

She began her career in the entertainment industry at age six, and went on to work in commercials and modeling before getting her big breaks in Hollywood.

Along with The Vampire Diaries (2009-2017), Graham’s resume also includes The Parent Trap (1998), 17 Again (2009), The Roommate (2011), Honey 2 (2011), Addicted (2014) and All Eyez on Me (2017).

The Honey 2 star chatted it up with the equally leggy Cindy Bruna, a French fashion model who was decked out in a revealing black leather ensemble

Snuggling up: Graham also struck a pose with entrepreneur Eli Mizrahi at the dinner

Posted on 3 May 2022 by admin

Jane’s Walk returns to Halifax with 17 events to learn about the city

Jane Jacobs’ fight to save Greenwich Village in the ‘50s and ‘60s, and her later fight to stop Toronto’s proposed Spadina Expressway, inspired a generation of urbanists. A woman who made waves in the male-dominated field of urban planning, Jacobs sought to protect city blocks from being turned into high-rises, to keep mom ‘n’ pop shops from being razed to build highways and to keep urban communities affordable. She “wrote eloquently about sidewalks, parks, retail design and self-organization,” as New York’s Center for the Living City puts it, and “encouraged people to familiarize themselves with the places where they live, work, and play.”

After the longtime writer and activist’s death in 2006, Toronto created Jane Jacobs Day in her name, and across the country a series of walks—Jane’s Walks—began in her honour. The Halifax version of Jane’s Walk was put on hold for two years due to the pandemic, but the event returns for 2022: It happens this weekend, Saturday and Sunday May 7 and 8.

“The walks help bring people together, creating strong and resourceful communities, cultivating belonging and encouraging civic leadership,” the Jane’s Walk Halifax website says. The event is actually 17 different free, volunteer-led walks happening around the city, each focused on a different topic or area of HRM.

Saturday features 11 walks. At Birch Cove Saturday morning, for example, a Learn To Bird walk will teach the basics of spotting and recognizing local wildlife. In Dartmouth, local historian David Jones will give a history lesson during a walk around Lake Banook.

Journalist Lezlie Lowe—famed for her writing at The Coast and other outlets—will lead a walk around Needham Park, giving details on local women’s war efforts from her new book The Volunteers. And former MLA Lisa Roberts will lead a walk through the north end while talking about affordable housing.

The event continues with six walks Sunday, including author and illustrator Emma Fitzgerald leading a sketching “walk” at Peace and Friendship Park, with a focus on capturing accessible transportation. Another art-focused walk, this one led by Argyle Fine Art, will take you on a tour of public installations and murals around downtown Halifax.

The downtown walk titled Gay Old Halifax will explore the nightclubs and queer community scene of the ‘70s and ‘80s. And don’t forget the vibrant streets across the harbour: an afternoon walk will put the art in Dartmouth.

There is no advance sign-up required and all walks are free, though some recommend bringing special supplies. View the full list of walks on the Jane’s Walk Halifax website.