Entertainment    

 

 (Photo by Ken Howell)

           Throughout the summer months Twillingate becomes a hub for great traditional entertainment.  Twillingate's rich musical heritage makes it one of the best places to immerse yourself in Newfoundland culture.

 

All Around the Circle Dinner Theatre

 

(June to Sept, 6 pm Mon-Sat)

John Hamlyn Community Centre - Crow Head

Twillingate Island

Ph: (709) 628-5642,  (709) 884-2687,   (709) 884-5423

Fax: (709) 628-5650

 

  Started in the summer of 1988, the dinner theatre has thrilled audiences with their talent in Newfoundland culture.  This group of six Newfoundlanders offer their talents six nights a week during the summer.  When attending their show you get to witness the diverse talents they have.  The group not only performs, but prepare and serve a traditional meal.

                              

  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        (  Photos by K. Howell )

 

(photo by K. Howell)

John Hamlyn Community Centre in Crow Head

Cameron Hall (Twillingate Theatre)  Main St (Next to Iceberg Boat Tours) South Side

Ph:  (709)  884-2242

This beautiful display of Twillingate talent started in 2004. One show is playing this summer. 

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Twillingate Theatre Company has presented historical musicals by Eleanor Cameron Stockley in the past.

one being -   " Smallwood "

an excellent production is to run early July to early August of 2010.

The Split Peas

perform at Touton House (Orange Lodge) -

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For more information contact The Split Peas @ (709)  884-2282 or (709) 884-2801

 

The 2010 show starts mid-June and runs until August approximated the 19th - Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Admission $10.00         CDs available.

Showtime 7:00 pm

 

The Split Peas have been performing for the past 16 years in Newfoundland and have been featured on CBC's "Land and Sea" program, sang in the movie

"The Shipping News", the Vision channel's "Steeplechasing" and more.  Enjoy family entertaining by this fine singing group.  Wonderful harmony and good foot stomping music. Have some toutons and tea available ( a Newfoundland favorite).

 

        

(photo by Ken Howell)

 

 

  

Ada Piercey Jenkins -   

 

is an E. C. M. A. (East Coast Music Awards) nominated singer / songwriter.  

Ada, one of the members of The Split Peas, has her own evenings entertainment from 

June through August, 2010   Accompanied by Barry Simms & Robin Vatcher - Acoustic  Electric Guitars.

 

        - Time 7:30 p.m.     Admission $8.00        CDs available.

        - Location:   at     The Orange Lodge  - Main Street, Twillingate 

        - Coffee, Tea, Soft Drinks available.

 

                                               Contact ;       Ada Piercey Jenkins                                                       

        P.O. Box 212, Twillingate, NL  A0G 4M0 -

 Tel: (709) 884-2928 - web site;  www.adamusic.ca

                 

 

                                                                                         (photo by Ken Howell)

Karren Churchill  

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- with her brand of Country and Newfoundland music, is extremely pleasing to listen to -

with many toe tapping songs. 

 

Karren has been performing at various venues throughout parts of Canada and has opted to return to Newfoundland in May 2010- specifically Twillingate

and has performed at many sites around town.

 

Available for Beach parties ie; Sleepy Cove (Sea Breeze Park). Suppers with entertainment also available.  

          

Karren's show starts July 9th -  @ every Friday @ the Masonic Lodge - Main St. - 7:30 pm

Refreshments available - including  the ' ICEBERG '

 

" MUSIC and FRIENDS "  and  'Bring your song requests '

 Ph. (709) 884-5800

 

 (photo by Ken Howell)

Irene Bridger    - 

' The Gospel Kitchen Party '

                                                                                   (established 2005 )

Irene - a nominee for the Gospel Artist of the Year-Musical NL - 2006/7 and Female Artist of the Year-Musical NL -2007, starts Wednesday (June 23rd - Aug.25th) during the summer 2010.

 

Irene performs her Gospel concerts at the  The Orange Lodge  @ 7:30 pm Main Street, Twillingate

 (most Wednesdays)   ( See ' Events Calendar ' ) 

Tea, Coffee & homemade Newfie baked goods are served.  

-   CDs available.

web site; www.irenebridger.ca


 

  

(  Photo by Ken Howell )

Steven Rodgers           - with his Accordion, Pipe Organ, Piano, and Tin Whistle Music

 

Has performed at the South Side Museum in 2009 

No start date available for 2010           Admission by Donation only.

 

 

Visit Long Point Light House - at the end of Route 340 and see the double residence for lighthouse keepers of the past AND see the ocean beauty from the Viewing Platform developed by Twillingate Islands Tourism Association (TITA) with Federal and Provincial help in 2002. 

We feel it's the Best place to view the ocean in all of Newfoundland and Labrador (If not the world)

SIMPLY BREATHTAKING. 

-  for more information link to Explore TITA

 

    

    

 ( photos by K. Howell )