• Swingin’ around the Christmas Tree

  December 6, 2011 - 7 h 00

  Get ready to swing your way around the Christmas tree. Halifax based bluegrass group the Modern Grass will perform in five communities through Nova Scotia in support of their new Christmas album “Swingin’ Around the Christmas Tree…Again!”

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• A spiritual journey through the labyrinth

  December 5, 2011 - 9 h 25

  The labyrinth is a way for people to take a pilgrimage without leaving home.

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• Local singer part of Nobel ceremonies

  December 3, 2011 - 7 h 00

  Local singer Kris Snarby couldn’t quite believe the email he got in early September. It was an invitation to sing with the World Youth Choir at the Nobel Peace Prize celebrations, taking place next month in Oslo Norway.

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• Parade and tree lighting set for Friday

  November 30, 2011 - 7 h 02

  Liverpool’s annual Firefighters Santa Claus Parade is ready to go, and this year it’s being tied in with the annual tree lighting ceremony.

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• School concerts coming soon

  November 30, 2011 - 7 h 01

  With Christmas around the corner, elementary schools in South and North Queens are ready to share their cheer with the community.

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• Girls Choir launching CD

  November 30, 2011 - 7 h 00

  The Queens County Girls Choir are putting out their first CD this week, just in time for the holiday season. To celebrate the launch, the choir is holding a Holiday Showcase at the Astor Theatre on Dec. 1, starting at 7 p.m.

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• Kiwanis celebrating 80 years of concerts

  November 28, 2011 - 9 h 20

  The holiday season in Queens County gets under way in the traditional fashion with the 80th Annual Kiwanis Community Christmas Concert on Dec. 4 at the Astor Theatre.

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• Jazzing it up

  November 10, 2011 - 10 h 43

  Saxophones, trumpets, a trombone, percussions and a keyboard play ‘Zoot Suit Riot,’ until director Scott MacDonald raises his hand to stop the 12-member ensemble.

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• A Christmas festival with a European flair

  November 9, 2011 - 8 h 18

  The countdown to Christmas has begun, and plans are in the works for concerts, celebrations and finding that right gift for the people in your lives. With that in mind, Livia Mueri is holding a Christkindel Fair at the Medway Stables in Mill Village.

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• Liverpool gets Music NS week

  November 7, 2011 - 8 h 22

  After three years in Yarmouth, the Nova Scotia Music Week gala is returning to Liverpool.

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Other news

• November 4, 2011 An author’s tale
• November 3, 2011 Local author’s latest novel continues crow theme
• November 1, 2011 Another successful ceilidh wraps up
• November 1, 2011 Taking up banjo
• October 29, 2011 A high energy show from Newfoundland
• October 26, 2011 Shocktober Festival around the corner
• October 24, 2011 Creativity for a cause
• October 21, 2011 A happy puppy leads to a happy book
• October 19, 2011 Shakespeare On Trial set to play at the Astor Theatre
• October 19, 2011 Five local bands coming together for Children’s Wish Foundation
• October 14, 2011 Murray McLauchlan at the Astor
• October 9, 2011 Grammy winners performing at Ukulele Ceilidh
• October 8, 2011 Girls choir marks 10 years in Queens
• October 6, 2011 Over 2,000 jack-o-lanterns will shine at Keji
• October 5, 2011 Celebrating wine, food and fall at Lane’s