By Stephen Cooke
It’s hard to argue that we could all use a laugh during this bleak time of the year (or bleak time in history, depending on how you look at things), so...
By Stephen Cooke
It’s the first Centre Stage of the new year, and what better way to start 2026 than talking about ... making plans for July!
Yes, it’s early, but...
ANTIGONISH: The inspiring journey of the Hadhad family, founders of Peace by Chocolate, is set to reach audiences worldwide in a new animated feature titled Shokolata.
The film, produced by Hollywood’s diversity-focused Rising Tides...
SYDNEY: The 2025 Cape Breton Creative Arts Awards were celebrated on Nov. 6, honoring artists, educators, and community leaders whose imagination and dedication help shape the island’s cultural landscape.
Hosted at Cape Breton University’s...
MABOU: A new holiday comedy is set to take the stage at Strathspey Place, as Down at MacLean’s – the debut play by local writer Kathryn McIntyre – receives two performances at the Mabou theatre.
PORT HOOD: Should all go well, the Whycocomagh Public Library will have books on its shelves before we have plows on the road.
“I don't have a firm opening date, but we're getting close,”...
By Stephen Cooke
It’s a bit unusual to start this column with a last-minute show pitch, but as of this writing there are still a handful of tickets left for the Wednesday, Nov. 19...
By Stephen Cooke
Multi-award-winning blues-roots songwriter Charlie A’Court opens the Antigonish Jazz Festival weekend with a soulful performance at the Main Street Café on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 5:30 p.m.
PORT HAWKESBURY: The Port Hawkesbury Literacy Club will welcome acclaimed actor, author, and director Shelley Thompson as the featured guest for its 21st annual reading festival, FEIS 2025, taking place Nov. 7 at the Port Hawkesbury Civic...
By Stephen Cooke
Halloween is just a few days away, and there are a few events scattered around the region for those who still want to get some mileage out of their costumes. It’s...