Evenings @ Government House

Dave Gunning Government House Their Honours, The Honourable Arthur J. LeBlanc, ONS, QC, Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia and Mrs. Patsy LeBlanc invite Nova Scotians, particularly those that have never visited Government House before, to attend a new public event series designed to showcase civic and cultural excellence in Nova Scotia.

This exciting initiative entitled "Evenings @ Government House" features diverse presenters and performers from a range of communities across Nova Scotia including musicians, authors, scientists, sporting figures and more.

All events run from 7:00pm-8:30pm, are free of charge and open to the public. Everyone is welcome!

Registration for each event is on a first-come, first-served basis. Register online or by calling 902-424-7001.

Click on the event listing for more information on each presenter and registration details.

Upcoming Events

2017
September 19	Ann Shaftel, Art Conservator, will give an illustrated talk on the stabilization of the King’s and Regimental Colours of the 25th and 85th Battalions, Canadian Expeditionary Force, that are on display at Government House.
October 3	The vocal ensemble Les Voix d’Acadie, the Francophone beacon choir in the Halifax Regional Municipality, will give a concert. / L’ensemble vocal Les Voix d’Acadie, chorale phare francophone de la Municipalité régionale d'Halifax, présentera un concert.
October 17	In conjunction with the Halifax pop Explosion, Reeny Smith will give a concert.
October 31	Renowned folklorist and folksinger Clary Croft presents “Halloween Hauntings – Supernatural Folklore in Nova Scotia”
November 14	Dr. Roger Marsters, Curator of Marine History with the Nova Scotia Museum, will give a talk on the cultural landscapes of Halifax Harbour at the time of the 1917 Explosion.
November 21	Under the direction of conductor/composer Peter Allen, Dalhousie Symphony Orchestra performs a concert to commemorate the Halifax Explosion. (Concert located at Paul O'Regan Hall, Halifax Central Library)