The past weekend was a busy and festive time around Gaspé and seemed to mark an unofficial start of the holiday season with a full-schedule of Christmas parties and community events. On Saturday, there was a dinner at the Mason's Lodge, a nighttime concert by Nash Stanley at the Legion, and a carol singing in Cap-aux-Os. … Continue reading Christmas Time’s A Comin’: Gaspesian Sounds From Last Weekend (Nov 28-29)
Month: November 2015
Upcoming Event – Barachois Wellness Centre: November 25, 2015
Just a quick note to let readers know that I'll be at Vision's Barachois Wellness Centre this coming Wednesday, November 25, 2015. Once again I'll be sharing music from our archives during the afternoon session to give you a sense of our collections and get your feedback. The event takes place at the Legion in … Continue reading Upcoming Event – Barachois Wellness Centre: November 25, 2015
Gaspé Veteran Stories – The Memory Project
There were some wonderful Remembrance (Armistice) Day ceremonies around Gaspé on Wednesday, beginning with an ecumenical mass in Douglastown, and followed by a ceremony at the cenotaph near the bridge in the town of Gaspé. Many from the Gaspé Coast served during 20th and 21st century conflicts and the memory of those who fell, those who … Continue reading Gaspé Veteran Stories – The Memory Project
Gaspé Wellness Centre – CD Sampler Now Available for Online Streaming
On October 7, I was invited by Vision to their monthly Wellness Centre at the Legion in Gaspé to give a presentation about our collaboration to share archival recordings with the community. I arrived with my laptop and boombox to a room of about twenty women chatting as they finished their lunch and proceeded to set up. … Continue reading Gaspé Wellness Centre – CD Sampler Now Available for Online Streaming
Gaspesian Community Sound 