Builds relationships between public schools in the Halifax Regional Municipality and their communities through fine arts projects. Offers a profile, information, applications, projects and contact details.
Both a public gallery and a teaching facility of the Arts Faculty it offers a year round program of art exhibitions of contemporary and historical work. Located in the Beveridge Arts Centre, it presents gallery information, hours and future exhibits.
Paul Adams is a portrait photographer and offers his services in his home studio or customer's preferred location. Lists services, testimonials, examples and contact details.
Features the works of Mi'kmaq artist Alan Syliboy, who incorporates contemporary themes with traditional petroglyph symbols. Includes biography, painting and limited edition print galleries, prices, quillboxes by artist Yahyon'kwire, and exhibit information. [graphics intensive]
A romantic vocalist and a keyboard artist on organ, piano and synthesizers. Lists biography, music samples in Real Audio or MP3, photos, live, links and contact details.
An annual springtime celebration of the agricultural heritage of the Annapolis Valley. Includes history of the festival, schedule of events, photos, president's message, and list of festival directors.
Operates public libraries in Windsor and Hantsport and a bookmobile throughout West Hants. The site links to open hours, events, online catalogue, bookmobile routes and contact information.
A quarterly literary journal published by St. Francis Xavier University. Features poetry, fiction, reviews and critical articles from around Canada, the US, and overseas, using original graphics to enliven the format.
Harpists and vocalists who specialize in Celtic and original harp music. Lists schedule, performance highlights, current projects and CDs, biographies, press reviews and contact information.
Harpists and vocalists who specialize in Celtic and original harp music. Lists schedule, performance highlights, current projects and CDs, biographies, press reviews and contact information.
An art gallery/museum which collects, exhibits and cares for art, and provides art education through tours, classes, workshops, lectures, symposia, special events and projects.
Cape Breton fiddler who produces a new age fusion of Celtic soundscapes interwoven with contemporary forms. Lists biography, reviews, touring schedule, a discography and sales outlet, plus links.
Gives general information including, times and dates, ticket sales location and prices. Lists participating exhibitors, press arrangements, hangar layouts, aerobatics teams and aircraft ground displays.
Provides disk jockey services and sound systems for special events in the Atlantic Region. Describes services, special effects and offers a photo gallery and contact details.
An annual festival featuring games, parades, open food vendors and competitions and ending with fireworks. Formerly Windsor - West Hants Summer Fest and before that, Sam Slick Days.
Beginner and intensive training in ballet, creative movement, modern jazz and pointe. Offers photo/video gallery, details of programs, class schedule and profile of the director.
Professional photography services. The artists offers a gallery of his works on line. Offers credentials, accomplishments, gallery, equipment, wallpaper, services and contact information. [Disables the back key.]
Virtual gallery of folk art by Nova Scotian artists. Features short biography of each artist and images of some their work. Lists index of artists, ordering, map and directions, guest book and contact information.
Located at the site of the world's highest recorded tides, this lighthouse is a replica of an earlier one. History, plans, list of lightkeepers, driving directions and hours of operation.
Promotes craft and design, providing instruction in the traditional and heritage crafts of the island culture. Lists gallery, membership, calendar, classes and craft groups.
Tribute to the region's history of coal mining, equipment and techniques. Includes an underground tour, simulator, hours, admission, educational resources and directions.
A full service camera store and photo finishing lab. Offers professional and amateur photo equipment; conventional and digital imaging services. Lists new and used equipment, services, photo links, tips, employment and contact details.
Includes descriptions of history, membership, news and events, and fundraising campaigns. Location, ticket information, and contact details also furnished. Based in Chester, Nova Scotia.
Includes descriptions of history, membership, news and events, and fundraising campaigns. Location, ticket information, and contact details also furnished.
Duncan's original songs and stories for children. Offers links that include Real Audio recordings, words to the music, stories and resources for parents and teachers.
A personal and biographical website showcases his digital photography and accomplishments in the field. Offers portfolio, prints for sale, news, blog and links to other photography resources.
Operates a public library in Elmsdale and a bookmobile throughout East Hants. Branch locations, bookmobile schedule, catalogue and other services available in East Hants.
Located in the heritage home of Robert Barry Dickey, Father of Confederation, the museum preserves and exhibits the history of the county, from the prehistoric to the present. Lists hours, fees, exhibits, holdings, membership and contact details.
The centre offers a schedule of coming events at the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, prices, a seating diagram and links to the arts facilities at Dalhousie University.
The gallery has a mandate to collect, preserve, interpret and display both historical and contemporary works of art. Presents information on exhibitions, films, events, catalogues. Lists hours, staff and contact details.
The umbrella agency for all forms of dance in the province. Provides information and resources about various dance forms, events, schools, library and location.
Annual festival dedicated to folk, blues, and world music in the Annapolis Valley. Offers news, lists of sponsors and artists, blog and photo gallery of past festivals.
Furnishes background information, descriptions and photos of special collections, news and upcoming events, and an online catalogue. There is also a location map and contact details.
The artist offers his works for sale through ViewPoint Gallery in Halifax. Presents galleries of his work, a biography, technical information and contact details.
The theatre offers information on the schedule, play bill, reviews, location, vacation packages, hours, contact details and a description of the Bauer Theatre.
Provides general information, hours, admission prices, FAQ, activities, upcoming events, newsletter articles, tour info, and contact details. Photos and descriptions of exhibits and galleries also featured.
Built in 1857 by James Myers, this modest house is a typical Nova Scotian inshore fisherman's home of the early 1900s. History, photos, hours of operation, admission, and contact details.
Classes are offered to children and adults in Highland dance, traditional Cape Breton/ Celtic stepdance, choreography, and concert work. Lists dance companies, touring schedules, photos, links and contact information.
Classes are offered to children and adults in Highland dance, traditional Cape Breton/ Celtic stepdance, choreography, and concert work. Lists dance companies, touring schedules, photos, links and contact information.
Supplies professional framing and quality artwork in the Halifax Municipality area. Features print gallery, store locations, framing and plaque mounting information, and an order form.
The museum is home to an exhibit of the oldest dinosaurs in Canada and minerals, amethyst and agate gem stones. Lists exhibits, dinosaurs, programs, laboratory, gift shop, information and contact details.
A guitarist from Cape Breton and a singer song writer with credits as a musical directory. Discusses schedule, biography, touring, music, videos and contact details.
The theatre offers interactive comedy with music performed live every evening. Shows reproduce the atmosphere of different eras. Offers tour, reservations, schedules, prices, menu and contact details.
The last corvette, Canada's Naval Memorial, maintained and operated by the Canadian Naval Memorial Trust and open to the public. Lists history, news, tours, gift shop, links and contact details.
The school provides musical instruction year round. Offers list of instructors, details of private lessons and workships, and examination qualifications.
A not-for-profit organization to develop dance and movement arts through education, performance and community development. Lists performances, community outreach, news, scholarships, studios, volunteers and contact details.
An annual festival held on the streets of Halifax each August. Lists contact details and information on venues and performers plus information for the buskers.
Features library information, services and programs offered, online collection catalogue, resource lists, searchable database of area clubs and organizations, job postings, and branch information and contact details.
A living history museum and cultural centre that celebrates the Gaelic experience in Nova Scotia. Details about the museum, genealogical research centre, society, research and publications, tourism information and contact details.
An introduction to the gallery is presented, along with photos of the works on display, and exhibition information. Contact details, gift shop highlights, and an online feedback form are also provided.
Solo designer and artist Andrew Herygers whose subject matter includes nature, travel, floral, and experimental. Lists services, resume, e-mail and clients.
Richard Nicolle offers photographic services for portraits, weddings or commercial undertakings. Offers a biography and describes services and contact details.
A theatre company based in Halifax and working in communities throughout Nova Scotia. The ensemble creates new works, facilitates the use of theatre as a tool for social change, theatre workshops, and creates space for theatre training, discussion, and debate.
Provides stock photographs for the editorial and text book market. Many underwater photographs of octopus, fish and coral as well as top side images are displayed. Offers the artist's credentials and contact details.
Photographer James Ingram presents a gallery of his works and offers his services as a specialist in portraits, spaces and food imagery. Lists contact information.
With the Emergency, two grumpy guys on bass and drums, Plaskett combines the best of Big Star and Led Zeppelin. Lists latest news, cuts on MP3, shows, critical reviews, CD sales and contact details.
Former bassist for the Rankin Family Band, and now a jazz vocalist, drawing on styles including latin, swing, and blues. Includes MP3 samples, CD sales and contact details.
An artist known for her watercolours and serigraphs. Joy had a solo exhibition at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia which was toured in the region for a year. Her gallery is in Portaupique. Gives directions and picture samples.
A live music festival held annually in New Glasgow which showcases local and regional talent in music and the arts. Describes the event, offers news, schedule, sponsors, links and contact details.
An artist run centre with a licensed club and exhibition, performance and studio spaces for emerging artists. Lists galleries, galas, events, Khyber Arts Society, links and contact information.
Representative of the homes of prosperous ship builders, owners and sailing captains. Built about 1870, it overlooked the ship building yard on Cobequid Bay. Gives admission, coming events, hours of operation and links to Nova Scotia museums.
Amateur theatre groups from around the world compete in a Biennial theatre festival. Includes a list of participating groups, past winners and photo gallery.
Offers descriptions and photos of the various exhibits and collections. Location, hours of operation, admission prices, and contact details are also provided.
Non-profit organization for area artists. Hours of operation, location, list of artists, workshops, exhibits, news, as well as membership and contact information.
Program schedule, ticket information, performer biographies, photo gallery, and festival history. There is also contact, membership, and camping details.
Art gallery that promotes local artists in monthly exhibits. Includes previews and virtual exhibits of a selection of artists, gallery background, artist biographies, purchasing information, and contact details.
The academy teaches classes in tap, jazz, ballet, modern and hip hop. Has offices and studios in Bedford, Halifax and Dartmouth. Lists classes, staff, events, photos, locations and contact details.
A performance event staged in Dartmouth at the I.W. Akerley campus. Lists events, videos, contest winners, fiddle mass, family reunion, recommended accommodation, music links and contact information.
Background, information about the museum's exhibits and collections, events, resources, rental opportunities, hours of operation, gift catalogue, hours, admission, and contact details.
The artist's life and career are described briefly. Portrays her childhood polio, poverty and art, with reference to books and movies about her life and will.
Theatrical adaptations of children's literature. Includes production descriptions, information about their production studio and Youtheatre program, staff list, and contact details.
Photographic gallery of the works of Joanne Chilton. Her style of photography brings together traditional and Miksang styles with dramatic results. Pictorial gallery, prices and contact information.
Laurie Mireau specializes in watercolours reflecting natural and marine environments in Nova Scotia. Offers e-mail ordering, product list, pricing and artist profile.
A full service photography studio. Equipped with props and custom backgrounds. Specializing in family, newborn, graduations, wedding and event photography.
The gallery and its web site are resources for the university, its communities, artists and the public. Lists fine arts, film studies, exhibitions, publications, posters, links and contact information.
The artist resides in Halifax. Presents a gallery of works from China, photographic links, and a link to a Taiji site where he is represented as a martial artist. Photo prints are offered for sale through e-mail.
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia's brief review of this theatre and touring company. Includes a photo of the building, brief history of the company and its production, and information about the artistic director.
Association for music industry professionals and those associated with it. Features news, membership information, events, articles, contact information, and related links.
The history and attractions of this local railway which proceeded from Dartmouth to Dean's Settlement. Offers brief overview, hours of operation and list of amenities.
A 325 seat live theatre and multi-purpose facility located in Middle Musquodoboit. Offers a history, photo gallery, schedule of events and contact information.
Theatre which resides on the corner of Argyle and Sackville streets. Offers the upcoming play bill, theatre school, Young Neptune, sponsors, message from the director, show times contact details and ticket prices.
Gives descriptions and pictures of the collections and exhibits. Location, hours of operation, admission prices, and local attractions are also offered.
Information on the requirements to receive full membership in the NSAA as an Architect registered to practice in Nova Scotia. Also, events, and members list.
Comprised of twenty seven historic buildings, living history sites, vessels and specialized museums. Features background, educational resources, current exhibits, and links to member museums.
Museum information, natural history facts and photos, news, special events, education and research resources, publications catalogue, ordering information, and contact details.
The library is part of the Department of Education and coordinates library services in the province. Includes a directory of libraries, services, publications and a search function.
Non-profit association of qualified private music teachers throughout Nova Scotia, Canada. Includes a directory of teachers, membership requirements and forms, and NSRMTA events.
Canadian choral music for choirs, in all voicings, featuring the music of Gary Ewer. Offers a biography, music links, list of music available, prices and ordering information.
The artist, Linda Tobin creates stained glass pictures of various subjects including angels, fruits and animals. Lists products, contact details and stained glass information.
The museum houses a diversity of artifacts from around the world collected by the founder Thomas I Spidell. Offers contact information, gardens, special features and a newsletter.
Photographs, brief history and visitor information on this house built in 1766 for Simeon Perkins, now operated by Queens County Historical Society for the Nova Scotia Museum.
A photography club offering membership services such as seminars, competitions, shows and field trips. Features information on membership, overview, history and newsletter.
Participants grow their own pumpkin and race it across Lake Piziquid in the annual regatta. Lists events, attractions, committee, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses.
A view of horses, clowns and the life that surrounds Peggy's Cove, through the brush of Donna Maguire. Offers a gallery of paintings, description of the artist and contact information.
Home to a variety of museums and galleries focused on local culture and history as well as historically themed accommodations. Offers list of exhibits, location and event schedule.
The first university art gallery in Halifax, located on the ground floor of the Ignatius Loyola building. Discusses exhibits, staff and contact information.
A restored 1920s Victorian show-house, it stages theatre, music and dance. Offers a history, upcoming events, tickets, rental information, contact details and an invitation to join the Savoy Theatre Society.
The festival is an annual two week chamber music event. Program and events schedule, ticket information, young artist program, guest artists and contact information.
Includes exhibit information and photos, history of the museum and base, online shop, and information about the aircraft, ships, and squadrons that served in the area.
Depicts a typical village from 1860, it is the province's largest museum site. Admission, hours, directions, activities, concerts, animations and programs.
Innovative theatrical experiences aboard the historic M.V. Kipawo ship. Performance details, company and venue background, actor biographies, ticket information, news, and contact details.
An acoustic folk-rock band out of Newfoundland. Lists band history, biographies, music, mp3 samples, pictures, chatroom, message board, links and contact information.
A non-profit society, founded to become a focal point for artists and artisans in the area. Email contact, mail address, phone number and upcoming festival details.
Offers film shooting location information for Lunenburg and Yarmouth counties. Gives production facts, services, permission contacts, climate, sunrise sunset and photo indexes of both counties.
Encourages movie production and filming in Shelburne and Yarmouth Counties. Background information, location details, climate, permits, sunsets and sunrises, and photos.
Recently restored as a museum, the mill's steam boilers and machinery are operated several times during the season. Gives history, photos, hours of operation, admission and resources for teachers.
Highland bagpipes and piano from Cape Breton Island. Includes online store, sound clips, photos, biographies, gigs, contact details and a link to their online store.
A cooperative gallery to promote the artwork of printmakers and photographers in the province. Presents exhibition and event schedule, the artists, reviews, location and contact information.
Offers descriptions of the collections and exhibits, along with location, hours of operation, admission prices, links to local native sites, and contact details.
An entertainment agency able to supply everything from solo instruments such as piano or classical guitar to larger ensembles from a duo to a dance band or orchestra. Lists music formats and contact details.
Does theatre with, about, by and for women in a women-centered theatre located on Quinn Street. Lists objectives, participants, work, workshops, projects and contact information.