Archive for October, 2011

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30 years of Community Work by Iris Kirby House

October 26, 2011

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Choices for Youth 20th Anniversary Gala

October 26, 2011

Come and celebrate 20 years of Choices for Youth with us in the Sheraton Hotel ballroom on November 9! We’ll have performances by Andrew James O’Brien and King Nancy, plus a silent auction with amazing items from community partners and supporters.

From October 10 – November 4, there will be 20 days of previews for our 20 Items of Hope Silent Auction, with a new item revealed each day on the Choices for Youth twitter and Facebook page(@choicesforyouth / facebook.com/choicesforyouth)! We’ll also reveal what our big grand prize is; an entry for that is included with your ticket!

There will also be a Pledge a Program feature that evening as well as great nibbles and delicious desserts.

Don’t miss an amazing evening in support of a great organization! Tickets are $45 each or 2 for $80 and available at Fred’s Records on Duckworth Street or at the 120 LeMarchant Road location of Choices for Youth (call 754-0446 for more info or to book today!).

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Krystin Pellerin talks about the up coming Ladies of Republic of Doyle event

October 26, 2011

For reservations book online at www.rca.nf.ca or call the Hall 753-4531

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Wreckhouse Jazz & Blues Fundraiser Featuring Performances by the Republic of Doyle’s Krystin Pellerin & Lynda Boyd

October 19, 2011

Get your tickets online at You can buy Tickets online at the LSPU Hall box office http://rca.nf.ca/buy-tickets.aspx

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Music NL Export Readiness Training Pitching Workshop Thursday, October 27th

October 17, 2011

Music Newfoundland and Labrador is proud to offer its export-ready musicians, managers and company representatives an advanced Export Readiness Training Pitching Workshop on Thursday, October 27th held at the Delta St. John’s Hotel (Bonavista Bay Room) from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Learn the skill sets and tools to forward your career in the business of music!

This full-day advanced Export Readiness Training Pitching Workshop, facilitated by internationally-acclaimed pitching consultant Jan Miller, is designed for export-ready artists, managers and companies who wish to perfect their presentation and one-on-one pitching techniques while developing relationships with music industry buyers.

Learn the components to strengthen your personal communication styles and adapt pitches for conversational, one-on-one business meetings. Participants will take part in an interactive, two-hour session focusing on the elements essential to conducting an effective business meeting through observing live, one-on-one pitch conversations in action. Guest Speakers: Shelley Nordstrom (ECMA Export Manager, Halifax, NS), Jonny Stevens (Halifax Pop Explosion, Halifax, NS) and John Clarke (Musician/ Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival).

Pre-registration is required. Open to registered conference delegates. To register, contact gerald@musicnl.ca or Music NL office at (709) 754-2574 (www.musicnl.ca).

Deadline Friday Oct 21st, 2011 at 4:30 PM.

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The Ladies of Republic of Doyle. Wreckhouse Jazz & Blues Fundraiser

October 11, 2011

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Join Republic of Doyle’s own Krystin Pellerin (Constable Leslie Bennett)and Lynda Boyd (Rose Miller) as they perform your favourite jazz standards and contemporary pieces with accompaniment by Bill Brennan.

The night will also feature an auction, wonderful food provide byBianca’s Restaurant and the choice of the finest local beers, wines and spirits.

Tickets are limited and and priced at $150 (taxes included). For reservations book online at http://www.rca.nf.ca or call the Hall 753-4531