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Visually Speaking

Author: March 6, 2020

Visually Speaking: The Face of EkphrasisAnna Horsnell The new exhibition at the Acadia University Art Gallery is a resounding success on so many levels. Where to start? The ten fascinating portraits, the three student curators, or the wonderfully supportive community of Acadia University itself? Welcome to “The Face of Ekphrasis: Mabel Killam Day & Poetry”. The story leading up to opening night is a tale worth telling. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the gallery was faced with the possibility of not having an exhibit to open this month. Ten portraits by artist Mabel Killam Day had been pulled from the university’s…
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Featurepreneur: Fundy Hops

Author: March 6, 2020

Featurepreneur: Hops and DreamsGenevieve Allen Hearn Kelli Anderson, owner of Fundy Hops, started growing hops in Waterville on family-owned farmland nearly five years ago. She sells her hops to local breweries and cideries, further helping the industry to make delicious beverages from as many locally produced ingredients as possible. We wanted to know more about hops and how this crop does in the Annapolis Valley. The Grapevine (GV): What got you interested in growing hops?Kelli Anderson (KA): I got interested in growing hops when our daughter was 4 years old. I read a lot and noticed the craft beer trend…
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International Women’s Day Events

Author: March 5, 2020

International Women’s Day EventsWomen of Wolfville March 8 is International Women’s Day and there is a lot happening: Chrysalis House is doing its annual carnation campaign. Each year they ask local businesses and organizations to join them in celebrating by handing out carnations to their customers/ clients. They will be delivering flowers on March 6th so that they can be handed out all weekend long. The theme this year is Each for Equal. An equal world is an enabled world.If you are interested in participating please contact Shauna at shaunam@chrysalishouse.ca Girls on BoardsAn evening of speakers & opportunities for girls and…
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International Women’s Day at NSCC

Author: March 5, 2020

Women’s Place Resource Centre to Host International Women’s Day at KingstecSubmitted An equal world is an enabled world. This is the message being expressed at International Women’s Day events around the world, including the March 7 event at NSCC Kingstec, hosted by the Women’s Place Resource Centre. Held from 1:30-3:00pm, it’s a celebration of the efforts made to date and an invitation for participants to voice their vision of what they want equality to look like by 2030. “Equality isn’t just a women’s issue. It’s an issue that impacts everyone. Every community. Every industry. Every day,” explains Della Longmire, executive…
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Dinner Out: Icewine Festival Collaboration Dinner

Author: March 5, 2020

Nova Scotia Icewine Festival Collaboration Dinner, 2020Scott Campbell On February 22, Lightfoot & Wolfville Winery pulled out all the stops (again) and hosted an impressive Icewine Festival event in their spectacular barrel room dining room. The sold out event was attended by some very avid food and wine connoisseurs who were treated to a phenomenal display of fantastic Nova Scotia wines all expertly paired with delicious entrées created by three of our local and well-known winery chefs. We were all welcomed with live music in the lobby of the grand Lightfoot & Wolfville Winery and offered fresh oysters and a…
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Jeremy’s What To Try

Author: March 5, 2020

Jeremy’s What to Try: Season 2Jeremy Novak, Where It’s At Tours In order to truly understand Where It’s At for this article, a few road trips were necessary. With a dedicated squad of designated drinkers, I was able to safely navigate the Where It’s At minivan all over this delicious Valley. Still Fired Distilleries9543 Highway 8, Lequille/Annapolis Royalstillfireddistilleries.com Lequille is a good hour down the Valley from Wolfville. The weather was perfect and so was the timing to stretch the legs. I remembered the Still Fired Root Beer Moonshine from Devour and yes, it’s just as good now as it was then….
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Mike Uncorked: Oscar Gold Picks 2020

Author: February 11, 2020

Mike Uncorked: Oscar Gold Picks 2020By Mike Butler Hi everyone! Is it Academy Awards time already? It seems like just yesterday that I wrote my 2019 Oscar Fever Uncorked article and predicted my Oscar picks. Last year, I did okay in my picks and this year I have seen ALL the films in the running so I’m excited to see how I perform. The Academy Awards ceremony airs on Sunday February 9. Here are my predictions for this year’s Oscars. The supporting actor and actress categories can throw a curve ball some years. This year, however, I am going to…
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Who’s Who: Shaun Whynacht

Author: February 11, 2020

Who’s Who: Shaun WhynachtBy Mike Butler It baffles me sometimes how in less than a week or so, someone you’ve never met before can easily become one of your favourite people to be around and chat with. Has that happened to you before? A chance meeting between two strangers and before you know it there’s common interests discussed, fun banter, dance parties, and a better appreciation for each other’s contributions to their respective communities. That’s how I would describe my friendship with Shaun Whynacht. It has taken me longer to learn how to spell his name correctly than to charm…
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In Memory of Samuel Dworkin

Author: February 7, 2020

In Memory of Samuel Dworkin It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Samuel (Sam) Hyman Dworkin, peacefully in his sleep, at the Kentville Valley Regional Hospital on Wednesday, January 22, 2020. Born September 15, 1933 in Montreal, he moved to Wolfville, NS, in 2002. When he was young, he bought and sold cattle with his father (Esser Dworkin), and later opened his own grocery store. He then went on to work for the London Life Insurance Company for several years and was a top salesman, earning many awards. Son of the late Esser and Ida (Mandelssige),…
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