Sunday morning I usually grab a coffee and take time to catch-up on some stories I may not have had time to read throughout the week. I thought you might enjoy them with your Sunday morning coffee as well.
Local creators named finalists in Nova Scotia’s top cultural award
How exciting to have two of the three finalists announced for the 2020 Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia Masterworks Arts Award, be from the South Shore! Congratulations to fabric artist Laurie Swim of Lunenburg, and New Germany poet Alison Smith for being nominated.
The Masterworks Arts Award is the largest cultural award based in Nova Scotia. Each work on the shortlist is awarded a $3,000 finalist prize. The creator of one of the finalist works will then receive the $22,000 winner prize, for a grand total of $25,000.
LighthouseNow: Local creators named finalists in Nova Scotia’s top cultural award
The joy of Beethoven expressed all week at Lunenburg Academy of Music Performance
The Lunenburg Academy of Music Performance is hosting a series of concerts over the next week with a series of Ludwig @ LAMP concerts featuring well-known Nova Scotia musicians and academy alumni.
LAMP alumnus David Potvin performs a trio of piano sonatas on Tuesday at 7 p.m., including the “Sonata quasi una fantasia” and on Wednesday, Symphony Nova Scotia cellist Rachel Desoer performs an assortment of Beethoven pieces with pianist Ian Tomaz and violinist Katya Poplyansky.
The series finale takes place on Friday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. with pianist Potvin performing Opus 10, No. 2; Opus 26 (Funeral March); and Opus 53 (Waldstein).
Seating for each show at LAMP is limited to 50 people in socially distanced groupings of family or close social contacts, reservations are required. Admission is by pay-what-you-can donation, and seats can be reserved at 902-634-8667.
You Could Work Here!
HB Studios – Junior Audio Designer
HB Studios is Atlantic Canada’s largest and most successful independent video game developer. They have an opportunity for a Junior Audio Designer to join their team of developers, creators, and fans, who are passionate about the art and process involved in video game development.
You Could Live Here!
5950 Hwy #3, Gold River
Decisions, decisions…coffee on the front deck with views to the ocean or in the screened-in patio overlooking your private back yard? ☕️
This contemporary and stylish side split has a semi-open concept layout, full of windows and many recent upgrades. The large main level is home to a beautiful new kitchen with island, dining area and walk in pantry, and a spacious living room with a fireplace with wood stove insert, perfect for entertaining
The lower level holds a media room with built in shelves, pot lighting and tons of storage space and a second wood stove insert. Also on the lower level is the master bedroom with ensuite bath and walk in closet.
Outside living is just as lovely with a private backyard with a screened in patio, raised garden beds and double car garage. The garage is home to an partially finished loft perfect for private studio, office or guest suite.
This property is ideally located between Mahone Bay and Chester and only 30 mins to Halifax and is listed with Stephanie DeVries – ViewPoint Realtor. Click the link for all the details of this lovely home.
Thank you for spending part of your Sunday with us. Enjoy the day!
