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Actor, writer. knitter Kirk Dunn will be presenting his multidisciplinary one-man show, The Knitting Pilgrim, featuring the Stitched Glass tapestries, at The Astor Theatre, Thursday October 19. The show, which theatre critic Lynn Slotkin called “a stunning piece of theatre… glorious and so moving,” combines personal storytelling, image projection and three huge knitted panels, designed...

Murray McLauchlan is one of Canada’s most highly regarded singer/songwriters, and with good cause. Over a 50-year career, he has released 20 albums and been awarded 11 Junos. His songs Farmer’s Song, Down by the Henry Moore, Whispering Rain and Sweeping the Spotlight Away are now considered Canadian standards. Murray is also a painter, an...

We see you shiver with antici….pation – and we’re happy to be back with the LITF sing-along! Give yourself over to the absolute pleasure of this cult classic.It’s astounding – we’ll have a costume parade and prizes…and a few ‘special’ guests.So jump to the left and step to the right and pick up your tickets...

With twenty-five years spent barreling down endless strips of asphalt from coast to coast, RON JAMES, our nation’s number one road warrior and newly minted senior citizen, is ‘Not Nearly Done Yet’! With his trademark poetically charged alliterative rants, performed with razor-sharp timing, this award-winning comedian and best-selling author takes audiences on a marathon roller...

Over eighty years since the public first embraced the successful Glenn Miller Sound, both the legend and the music live on! The most popular and sought after big band in the world today, with its unique jazz sound, the Glenn Miller Orchestra is considered to be one of the greatest bands of all time. The...

Over eighty years since the public first embraced the successful Glenn Miller Sound, both the legend and the music live on! The most popular and sought after big band in the world today, with its unique jazz sound, the Glenn Miller Orchestra is considered to be one of the greatest bands of all time. The...

For years, Maureen, Karen and Teresa have been captivating audiences with their highly woven sibling harmonies and endearing humour. With a mix of original songs, holiday classics, humorous recitations and a little Irish step-dancing, the evening is sure to ignite your holiday spirit. Don’t miss the chance to delight in a Christmas tradition, cherished by...

After fifteen glorious years, Bette MacDonald’s Tis The Season is changing things up. Bette MacDonald and Maynard Morrison return in Christmas in Cape Breton with Jordan Musycsyn and Juno and ECMA award nominees Wendy MacIsaac (Beolach) and Mac Morin (formerly with Natalie MacMaster). This show will deliver two jam-packed hours of belly laughs, lively tunes,...

Singer-songwriter and guitarist Matt Andersen is taking the holiday party on the road. In his words, 'I'll bring some friends along to join in on the fun. We'll play a mix of Holiday tunes and originals to warm us up.' It's never too early to get in the spirit!Tickets: $54