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Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Evenings at Government House - Pianist Eden Chen

Please join Their Honours at the next Evenings at Government House on Tuesday, October 27, when our guest will be acclaimed pianist Eden Chen. Experience an evening of music exploring memory, transformation and the connections that span cultures and centuries. A Young Steinway Artist and Fulbright Specialist, Eden has performed on some of the world’s most celebrated stages, including Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center and Wigmore Hall. He also has a special connection to Nova Scotia through his work with the Lunenburg Academy of Music Performance (LAMP). At Government House, Eden will...

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Evenings at Government House - Steve Murphy - October 13

THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL: Please join Their Honours at the next Evenings at Government House on Tuesday, October 13, at 7 p.m. when our guest will be longtime broadcaster Steve Murphy. Where does our news come from — and how do we separate fact from noise? For nearly 50 years, Steve Murphy has been a familiar and trusted broadcasting voice, guiding audiences through everything from neighbourhood stories and regional tragedies to national politics and major world events. Drawing on decades of experience in journalism, Steve will take guests behind the headlines to explore how news is...

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL: Evenings at Government House - 29 September 2026

Please join Their Honours at the next Evenings at Government House on Tuesday, September 29 at 7PM, when our guest will be historical researcher and documentary filmmaker Thomas Lynskey. Step into Nova Scotia’s fascinating maritime past! Join Tom Lynskey as he brings to life remarkable stories hidden along Nova Scotia’s coastline — from shipwrecks off Cape Sable and Cape Forchu to the lost community of New France, the “Electric City.” Through captivating research, on-location exploration and partnerships with local communities, Tom has helped uncover forgotten...