February 9th - April 19th, 2010
2010 NOVEL TECH ETHICS PUBLIC EDUCATION EVENTS
Novel Tech Ethics (Dalhousie University) is beginning a new season of
public education events including a public talk, two caf scientifiques,
our annual movie series (opening with THE SOLOIST), and a film screening
(THE MINORITY REPORT) followed by a panel discussion during Brain
Awareness Week. Come early as seating is limited. No reservations.
Events described below:
MOVIE SERIES
States of Mind 2010: a Film Series on the Ethics of Mental Health
All screenings on Tuesdays, (7:00 PM), QEII Royal Bank Theatre,
Halifax Infirmary, 1796 Summer St.
Moderator: Timothy Krahn
Tues., Feb.9, 2010: Little Miss Sunshine
Topics: suicide, teen identity, family dynamics, body image &
identity
Panellists: Andrew Fenton (Bioethicist); Cassandra Hanrahan
(Social Work professor)
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FILM AND PANEL DISCUSSION - BRAIN AWARENESS WEEK
Mon., Mar.15, 2010 (6:30 p.m.!!)
The Minority Report
QEII Royal Bank Theatre, Halifax Infirmary, 1796 Summer St.
Topics: novel neurotechnologies, neuroimaging, criminal law,
criminal procedure, sociology of policing, security and
governance
Moderator: Timothy Krahn
Panellists: Ryan D'Arcy (Neuroimaging specialist), Archibald
Kaiser (Law professor), Letitia Meynell (Philosopher),
Christopher Murphy (Sociologist)
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CAF SCIENTIFIQUE II
Date: April, 19th 2010 (7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)
Making Babies One at a Time: When Two is a Crowd
Location: TBA
Moderator: Susan Sherwin (Bioethicist/Philosopher)
Panellists: Francoise Baylis (Bioethicist/Philosopher); Carolyn
McLeod (Bioethicist/Philosopher); David Young
(Obstetrician)
February 13th, 2010
Terry Kelly in Concert
Come and enjoy 7-time ECMA winner Terry Kelly for a memorable evening
of music and entertainment to hear about the inspiration and stories
behind originals such as "In My Father's House", "A Pittance of Time",
many other favourites, as well as some new compositions.
February 13th, 2010
Silent Auction: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Concert: 7:30 p.m.
Bedford United Church
1200 Bedford Hwy, Bedford, NS
$10. Tickets - Call: 492-4104
Runs Until February 14th, 2010
A Neptune Theatre Production
Sexy Laundry to Heat up the Winter Nights
Neptune's first production of 2010, Sexy Laundry by Michele Riml is a
hilarious play that examines marriage, love and sex.
Designed to wipe away the winter blahs, Sexy Laundry plays on the
Fountain Hall stage January 19 - February 14, 2010. Ticket prices start
at $15 (+tax) and are available through the Neptune Theatre Box Office at
429-7070 or www.neptunetheatre.com .
After 25 years of marriage, Alice and Henry are looking to rekindle
their spark. They check in to a swanky hotel, armed with a copy of Sex
for Dummies, hoping that they will rediscover romance and jump start their
sex life.
Starring Sherry Smith and William Vickers, Sexy Laundry is directed by
Marcia Kash. Kash returns to Neptune, having previously directed White
Christmas, The Sound of Music and For The Pleasure of Seeing Her Again,
among others. Smith was last seen on the Neptune Stage in her Merritt
Award-winning performance as Winnie in Happy Days. Vickers, a 22 season
veteran of the Shaw Festival, makes his Neptune debut. D'Arcy
Morris-Poultney is the Set and Costume Designer, Leigh Ann Vardy is the
Lighting Designer and the Stage Managers are Jane Creaser and Melania
Radelicki.
In conjunction with the show, Neptune is running a very special contest
called The Sleep Sexy Contest. Presented in association with Simmons
Mattress Gallery and running from January 11-February 5, the contest awards
a brand new Queen Size Simmons BeautyrestR Sleep Set to the entry that best
describes how they would give a passionate boost to their relationship.
Details can be found at The Sleep Sexy Contest.
Neptune Theatre is located at 1593 Argyle Street, Halifax. With two
stages, Fountain Hall and the Studio, a Theatre School and its Young
Neptune Company Tour, Neptune continues to produce world-class theatre.
February 18th, 2010
CARP Presents An Evening Of Travel
Get rid of those "winter blahs" and join us for a special presentation
on travel-exotic, domestic and touring presented by the Canadian
Association of Retired Persons.
When: Thursday February 18th, 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
Where: Holiday Inn, 101 Wyse Road, Dartmonth N.S.
CARP members free, guests $10.
RSVP (902) 454-2267 or email: carp.vpprograms@gmail.com
February 22nd - 27th, 2009
International Physical Theatre Laboratory
I.U.G.T.E Conference
February 22 - 27, 2010
Participants: actors, circus performers, dancers, directors,
choreographers from different countries. To apply for participation, send
a brief letter of motivation stating the Lab dates and CV/resume with
photo to: globtheatre@gmail.com
PHOTO GALLERY of the past event!
Find out more at: Ostrenko Lab
Runs Until April 14th, 2010
INTRODUCTION to Islamic Teachings and Practice
for New Muslims and Non Muslims
Starting: Wednesday January 27 at 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the Center
for Islamic Development (Address and info below).
IC101.2 - INTRODUCTION to Islamic Teachings and Practice for New
Muslims and Non Muslims.
This course helps prepare the New Muslim to understand his or her
chosen path to worship the sole Creator, Allah Subhanhu wa ta'ala
(Glorified and High). Topics and presentations will also be of value to
non-Muslims who may be curious about Islam.
Topics will include but are not limited to: Islamic Terms, Who is
Allah, His Oneness, Understanding the Shahada or testimony of faith, Forms
of Shirk (association), Divine Attributes, Jesus (PBOH) in Islam, Miracles
in the Qur'an, Women in Islam, Muhammad PBOH, Salat (prayer), the Pillars
of Islam, Prophets and Revelation, Angels, Jinn, Death, After Death,
Resurrection, Personal Accountability, Muslim's Beliefs, The Soul,
Paradise and Punishment.
Special Attention will be given to a Question and Answer period after
each class.
* Class times: Every Wednesday starting January 27th - for 12 weeks
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Lecture
7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Question and Answers
* Where: Center for Islamic Development, 2728 Robie Street, Halifax, NS
(Entrance is on St. Albans St., across from Speedy Muffler)
* COST: Free (Donations Accepted)
Email: will.king@gmail.com for more information.
April 22nd - May 8th, 2010
Bedford Players presents Alan Ayckbourn's "Bedroom Farce"
Bedford Players is pleased to present Alan Ayckbourn's comedy, "Bedroom
Farce", directed by Stacey Fownes.
The show runs Thursdays to Saturdays from April 22nd to May 8th @ 8:00
p.m., with a Matinee on Sunday May 2nd @ 2:00 p.m. This busy little play
with a cast of eight has been billed as "enormously funny", and is the
story about one couple inflicting their marital issues on those near and
dear to them. All of the action takes place in three separate bedrooms.
Bedford Players Theatre is located at 1408 Bedford Highway, Bedford,
NS. Prices: Adults: $12 & Seniors/Students: $10. Reservations: 832-3300
or online at: www.bedfordplayers.ns.ca
April 28th - May 1st, 2010
Call for Proposals: Arts Conference 2010
Call for Proposals: International Conference
"Performing Arts Training Today"
April 28 - May 1, 2010
Leitring bei Leibnitz, Austria
[The working language is English.]
"Performing Arts Training Today" is the professional conference open to
performers, performing arts educators and teachers from all over the
world interested in the research of topical questions and processes in
contemporary performing arts education and training.
The conference is open to different art genres, techniques and forms:
theatre, dance, music, circus, visual and multimedia art. At the moment
the Conference is accepting presentation proposals. Participants: actors,
directors, choreographers, dancers, performing arts educators, teachers,
musicians, singers, composers, stage designers, painters, mask makers,
multimedia artists, scriptwriters, playwrights, theatre critics,
journalists and arts managers.
You are welcome to take part in the conference as a Speaker, Presenter,
Participant or Observer!
General information:
PHOTO GALLERY of the Past Conference
Submission Guidelines & Registration
Accomodation & Venue
Runs Until May 1st, 2010
International Theatre Direction Course in Austria
Ostrenko Performing Arts Lab (OPAL)
Retzhof Castle
Leitring bei Leibnitz, Austria
[The working language is English.]
OPAL is the practical theatre direction course with further direction
practice opportunity on professional stage - the production of the
performance at the repertory theatre with professional actors.
The course is designed for advanced candidates with professional stage
experience - performing arts practitioners from various genres,
techniques and styles. Participants will be able to learn the key
principles of mounting the performance, acquire reliable director's
toolkit for creating contemporary professional productions, improve
skills and gain confidence in the director's role.
The course will be also useful to playwrights, directors of video, film
and animation, dancers, choreographers and actors interested to gain
deeper understanding of the stage direction category.
The course programme includes three full-time sessions, intensive
practical training, lectures, discussions, participation in conferences,
as well as the distance course work by email correspondence.
Session II - February 22 - 27, 2010
Session III - April 25 - May 1, 2010
Programme details and registration
Photo gallery of the past events.
Run Until May 1st, 2010
Direction of Dance Performance
[The working language is English.]
International direction course for dancers and choreographers. The
course is open to dancers and choreographers interested to learn the key
principles of mounting the dance performance, acquire reliable director's
toolkit for creating contemporary dance productions, improve skills and
gain confidence in the director's role.
The course is designed for advanced candidates with professional stage
experience. The course programme includes three full-time sessions,
intensive practical training, lectures, discussions, participation in
conferences, as well as the distance course work by email correspondence.
Session II - February 22 - 27, 2010
Session III - April 25 - May 1, 2010
Programme & registration
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