Saturday , Nov 26 – 7pm

There’s going to be a sizzling concert on Saturday night when Eileen Joyce takes to the stage. Eileen has been singing the blues for a long time and Saturday night she sings the blues in Parrsboro  She’s been nominated for an ECMA.

$15 at the door.

The Board has approved a project to replace the antique theatre lighting that reached the end of its life during the Film Festival. An urgent Fundraising Appeal has been mounted to cover the costs of replacing and upgrading the system. Click here to learn more

You’ve not seen dust flying out the doors of The Hall?  Has construction on the accessible washroom been halted?  Actually, it has.  For a very good reason.  When the wall was exposed in the old washroom and beam that runs from the floor to the ceiling had a brace on it.   One of those ‘old building surprises’
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Just when you think things are going to slow down…….
International Artist Day at The Hall. Sunday October 23, 12-5 .

No charge to exhibit.    No charge to get in.
Any and all artists, craftsmen, craft hobbyists are encouraged to call please contact Krista Wells at 254-2972 or Lori Lynch at 902-254-3196 or email gillespiehouseinn.com
This is a totally free event for participants and visitors and has increased in popularity and diversity each year!    Mark your calendar now for an afternoon celebration of the artistic soul of your community.   Come and see what the artistic community in our region has to offer you!

Work is progressing quickly on the renovations at the hall. Click here to see what’s happening.

The audience was asked to rate The Shorts – here are the results and congratulations

#1: “Hello, Ladassia” – Nancy Lynch (independent)
#2 (tie): “Suspicion” – Adam DeViller (NS Community College)
#2 (tie): “Take the Train Home” – Noah Stevens (NS Community College)
#3: “Victim” – Matt MacIsaac (NS Community College)

A great weekend of films, film makers and film fans was had. The number of people attending was very fulfilling for the organizers. Screen writers, a director and sound designers were present to speak about there personal interest in the films being shown. A wonderful film dinner was offered by the Bare Bones Bistro in support of the Festival and as part of the Festival Pass. It was tremendous to have so many youth in  attendance for support of local film maker nd high school student, JB Tambeau. Thanks to the organizers and everyone who contributed, especially Lori Lynch (chief instigator) Helen Tyson and Rena Kossatz.

The picture is of the overflow crowd on opening night and the Parrsboro Citizens’ Band accompanying a 1902  short silent film.  Please go to the Film Festival page for pics and an overview of the success by the Communications chair David Towns.

INVITATION TO TENDER

Snow Removal from The Hall, 44 King St., Parrsboro, NS
Competition Number: PBA  03/11
Posted Date:  06 October 2011
Closing Date:  20 October 2011
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Exterior Painting Almost Complete
Seabord Painting has only one small portion of the western wall remaining to finish up with the final coat of heritage colour.    Completing this small portion will conclude this phase of the exterior paint project.  Made possible with grants from the Muncipality of Cumberland County, generous donations from supporters of The Hall and hours of volunteer effort, planning is now under way to get estimates to complete the exterior painting of the rear and eastern side of the building.

Just compare the photo from 11 months ago to now.   The efforts by all have made a significant change to the exterior of The Hall, making it a structure of which the community can once again be proud.
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The Band Association has been notified by Service Nova Scotia & Municipal Relations that it has been granted funds of $5700, or 66% of the project costs, to proceed with the accessible washroom and ramp for The Hall. This is huge news for the Association. This means that The Access for All at The Hall project, which we have tried now twice to fund through participation in the Aviva competition, will be able to proceed.

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