ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

LIVERPOOL – The Liverpool International Theatre Festival wrapped up its 17th production on Oct. 18, with organizers cheering higher audience numbers despite fewer theatre troupes who made the trip to the Astor Theatre.

LIVERPOOL – Author Vernon Oickle is well known for his ghost story books and writings about ‘things’ such as the stories behind Maritime language and Maritime heritage such as unique mailboxes and so much more.

LUNENBURG – The 11th annual Lunenburg Literary Festival, or LIT as it is oft-referred to, is happening this weekend, Nov. 5-7.

Adruenna (Addie) Tupper, who had worked as a nurse in Bridgewater, was one of 56 Nova Scotian nurses known to have served during the First World War. Sadly, she was among the first to die.

CHESTER – The Chester Playhouse is looking for a new leader.

PETITE RIVIERE – Author Kate Inglis just launched her sixth book of her writing career that has taken her on quite a journey.

Marching bands are, of course, at the mercy of the weather. Nova Scotia summer is usually rather kind to us, with the biggest difficulties being humidity and the sun shining in our eyes. But from mid-October onwards, we will be preparing for chillier performances, not to mention rain, sleet, snow and ice.

SOUTH SHORE - Poet Cynthia French spent years writing and publishing poetry, including a collection of autobiographical poems that would eventually become Barachois.

LIVERPOOL – Every two years, the Liverpool International Theatre Festival gives people a unique chance to see some innovative and compelling theatre from around the world.

SOUTH SHORE - This fall, the South Shore Chorale is joining forces with a new youth choir.

LIVERPOOL – Organizers are gearing up for this month’s 17th Liverpool International Theatre Festival, as troupes from around the world take over the Astor Theatre stage for five days.

BRIDGEWATER – The biennial production of Locally Yours will once again be hosted by the South Shore Players.