Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Arts Society

Come on out for a night of music and art from local 2SLGBTQIA+ artists! Featuring some of St. John’s finest, this show covers a spectrum of folk styles. The show will be held at Theatre Hill (Majestic Theatre) on October 10th at 7pm, with Rachel Cousins hosting. You won’t want to miss Local FolQ!

The Folk Arts Society, in partnership with the provincial Arts and Culture Centres, is pleased to bring the traditional Irish music group Danú to Newfoundland. Danú will appear island-wide at provincial ACCs in Corner Brook (Oct 24), Gander (Oct 25), Grand-Falls Winsor (Oct 26), and St. John’s (Oct 27). Doors open 7pm and the show starts 7:30pm.

Hailing from Counties Waterford, Cork, Dublin and Donegal in Ireland, Danú is one of theleading traditional Irish ensembles of today. The band formed in 1995 as part of Ireland’s delegation to Lorient Inter-Celtic Festival in Brittany, France (an annual event that is the biggest gathering of Celtic nations in the world). The debut album simply entitled Danú; was released by the band in 1997 to huge critical acclaim and in 1999 Danú signed a multi-album record deal with the US based recording label Shanachie Entertainment with whom they subsequently released five albums and a live DVD internationally between 2000 and 2006.

Hailing from Counties Waterford, Cork, Dublin and Donegal in Ireland, Danú is one of the

leading traditional Irish ensembles of today. The band formed in 1995 as part of Ireland’s delegation to Lorient Inter-Celtic Festival in Brittany, France (an annual event that is the biggest gathering of Celtic nations in the world). The debut album simply entitled Danú; was released by the band in 1997 to huge critical acclaim and in 1999 Danú signed a multi-album record deal with the US based recording label Shanachie Entertainment with whom they subsequently released five albums and a live DVD internationally between 2000 and 2006.

Come on out for a night of music and art from local 2SLGBTQIA+ artists! Featuring some of St. John’s finest, this show covers a spectrum of folk styles. The show will be held at Theatre Hill (Majestic Theatre) on September 12th at 7pm, with Liz Fagan hosting. You won’t want to miss Local FolQ!

A good ol’ knitters night out! Join us for crafts and live music by Jodee & Nicole at Sláinte from 6:30-9pm. At 6:30-7:00pm there will be a chatting period before the music starts. Hosted by our beloved folky friend, Tonya Kearley-Russell! Cover fee is $10

Join award-winning songwriters and performers Peter Youngtree, Carole Bestvater, and Nova Scotia’s Terra Spencer for a full day of tricks, tips, and techniques to turn a blank page into a song you’re proud to play!

Get feedback on your work in progress as we cover co-writing, song structure, arranging, editing, where to find inspiration, and more, in the company of fellow writers.

All ages and levels of experience are welcome!

When: The Songwriter’s Retreat will take place on Friday, August 30th from 9:00 am- 5:00 pm

Where: The Lantern (35 Barnes Road)

Price: $125 for the full day. Scholarships for youth 18 and under are available – Please reach out to pwyoungtree@gmail.com for more information if interested in scholarship funding!

Payment: Payment can be made via EMT to pwyoungtree@gmail.com.

Registration closes on August 27th.

Contact pwyoungtree@gmail.com if questions come up that haven’t been addressed in the form below.

NOTE: Lunch and snacks are not provided. Please bring lunch/snacks for yourself 🙂

We are bringing the ARTS back to the Newfoundland & Labrador Folk Arts Society with a good ol’ knitters night out the FIRST TUESDAY of every month. From 6:30-9pm at Sláinte join us for crafts and live music from Tim & Val Walsh, a dynamic husband/wife team who have been performing together at folk festivals, in the St. John’s downtown scene, at house concerts and many other special events for over 3 decades! From 6:30-7:00pm there will be a chatting period before the music starts. Hosted by our beloved folky friend Julie Vogt! Cover fee is $10