BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20231108T210000Z DTEND:20231109T013000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:2023 ANNUAL FALL DINNER DESCRIPTION:Building a Vibrant City Through Arts and Culture \n\nImmerse yourself in an evening of captivating performances\, thought-provoking discussions\, and uplifting encounters that showcase the rich artistic heritage of Halifax.\n\n\n\nBe dazzled by the musical genius of the Symphony of Nova Scotia\, be entertained by the unique theatrics of Neptune Theatre\, and feast your eyes on the world-class art the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia has to offer.\n\n \n\nArts and culture are the lifeblood that makes a city thrive. Providing Halifax with a sense of identity and uniqueness\, the arts and culture scene draws visitors and inspires growth. Theatres\, museums\, and galleries all contribute to educational opportunities and create a sense of belonging in the community. \n\nArt promotes social cohesion and helps bridge cultural and linguistic divides\, providing a forum for expression and sparking conversations about valuable issues. Whatever your age\, social background\, or lived experience\, art serves as a platform for creativity and self-expression\, promoting mental health and personal growth. \n\nThe Halifax Chamber's Fall Dinner shines a spotlight on the recovering to thriving art industry\, exploring the profound impact that arts and culture have on a city's growth\, identity\, and social fabric. We know that arts and culture are a vital facet of a city's identity that help enrich the city and bring people together - join us for a night that highlights just that! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTara Taylor\, Manager\, Light House Arts Centre\n\nWith a diverse array of talents\, a passion for the arts\, and a profound commitment to promoting underrepresented voices\, Tara has carved a unique path in the entertainment industry. Tara wears multiple creative hats with aplomb. She is a gifted playwright\, known for her original works such as "Viola: the Musical\," "Hood Habits\," and "Love\, Peace and Hairgrease." These plays\, co-produced with Eastern Front Theatre\, have left a lasting impact and were nominated for Outstanding Production at the prestigious Robert Merritt Awards. \n\n\n\nTara is not only an artist but a tireless advocate for the amplification of underrepresented voices in the arts. As the Chair of the Union of Black Artists Society and a board member of Black Women Film! Canada\, she tirelessly works to break down barriers and promote inclusivity in the industry. In recognition of her outstanding contributions\, Tara was honored with the ANSMA Industry Development 2021 Award.\n\n\n\nSarah Moore Fillmore\, CEO\, Art Gallery of Nova Scotia\n\nAs former Chief Curator of the AGNS\, Sarah is a Canadian leader in the curation of contemporary art and has a deep understanding of the role art and museums play in community. She has focused her career on the advancement of emerging Canadian artists\, championing those who push the boundaries of their artistic practice. With a keen interest in Atlantic Canadian art situated within a national context\, Sarah has successfully elevated regional art practices to national and international levels.\n\n\n\nFor over 18 years\, Sarah has lead various teams at the AGNS and has played a critical role in advancing the institution\, the provincial collection\, and community impact through health and wellness programming based in the arts. She has supported revenue generation through earned and contributed revenue and has worked closely with donors\, supporters\, and other constituents to create a strong foundation for the future of the AGNS. Sarah is an admired and respected leader with an unwavering passion for art\, artistic practice\, and museums.\n\n\n\n \n\nHolly Mathieson\, Music Director\, Symphony NS \n\n \n\nNew Zealand-born Holly Mathieson is an award-winning conductor\, regularly working with opera houses\, ballet companies\, and orchestras in Europe\, Australasia\, and North America. She frequently records for BBC Radio 3 and CBC\, and her first major commercial recording with Decca\, a collaboration with Isata Kanneh-Mason and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra\, reached #1 on the UK classical charts.\n\n\n\nHer work has seen her travel to nearly every continent on the planet\, and perform for audiences spanning from the British Royal Family and Europe's political elites\, to Scotland's homeless and refugee communities. A passionate communicator\, with crystalline technique and a collaborative approach\, she has won plaudits in all forms of music direction from opera\, ballet\, and family concerts\, to full-scale symphonic programmes.\n\n\n\nJeremy Webb (he/him)\, Artistic Director\, Neptune Theatre\n\nJeremy moved to Canada\, from his native UK\, in 1998\, making Halifax home. He grew up in Cambridge and trained at The Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. Jeremy has been working at Neptune ever since 1998\, in so many capacities.\n\n\n\nFor Neptune he has directed many shows including: Murder For Two\, Billy Elliot\, Mamma Mia!\, and more! A few of his on stage appearances with Neptune Theatre include 'Cogsworth' in Beauty and The Beast and 'Jaggers' in Great Expectations. Jeremy won a Best Actor Merritt Award for his portrayal of 'Iago' in Othello\, for Shakespeare By The Sea and a Best Director Merritt for Little Thing\, Big Thing. In 2017\, he was awarded The ACTRA David Renton Award of Excellence (for service to the film & TV union.) he will happily tell you that his 'best productions' are his sons Dylan (8) and Samuel (11.)\n\n\n\n \n\nThank you to Our Partners\n\n\n\nPresenting Partner\n\n\n\nCelebration Partner\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPremiere Gala Partner\n\n\n\n\n\n Exclusive Home & Auto Insurance Partner\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformance Partners\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nArts & Culture Partners\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAV Partner\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHost Partner\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nSponsorship Opportunities Available\n\nJosh Creighton\, Corporate partnership Specialist\n\n(902) 481-1229 josh@halifaxchamber.com X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
\n

\n\n


\n \;

\n\n

Building a Vibrant City Through Arts and Culture \; \;

\n\n

Immerse yourself in an evening of captivating performances\, thought-provoking discussions\, and uplifting encounters that showcase the rich artistic heritage of Halifax.
\n
\nBe dazzled by the musical genius of the Symphony of Nova Scotia\, be entertained by the unique theatrics of Neptune Theatre\, and feast your eyes on the world-class art the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia has to offer.

\n\n
 \;
\n\n
Arts and culture are the lifeblood that makes a city thrive. Providing Halifax with a sense of identity and uniqueness\, the arts and culture scene draws visitors and inspires growth. \;Theatres\, museums\, and galleries all contribute to educational opportunities and create a sense of belonging in the community. \;
\n\n

Art promotes social cohesion and helps bridge cultural and linguistic divides\, providing a forum for expression and sparking conversations about valuable issues. Whatever your age\, social background\, or lived experience\, art serves as a platform for creativity and self-expression\, promoting mental health and personal growth. \; \; \;

\n\n

The Halifax Chamber&rsquo\;s Fall Dinner shines a spotlight on the recovering to thriving art industry\, exploring \;the profound impact that arts and culture have on a city'\;s growth\, identity\, and social fabric. \;We know that arts and culture are a vital facet of a city'\;s identity that help enrich the city and bring people together - join us for a night that highlights just that! \;

\n\n
\n


\n

\n\n

Tara Taylor\, Manager\, Light House Arts Centre

\n\n

With a diverse array of talents\, a passion for the arts\, and a profound commitment to promoting underrepresented voices\, Tara has carved a unique path in the entertainment industry. \;Tara wears multiple creative hats with aplomb. She is a gifted playwright\, known for her original works such as "\;Viola: the Musical\,"\; "\;Hood Habits\,"\; and "\;Love\, Peace and Hairgrease."\; These plays\, co-produced with Eastern Front Theatre\, have left a lasting impact and were nominated for Outstanding Production at the prestigious Robert Merritt Awards. \;
\n
\nTara is not only an artist but a tireless advocate for the amplification of underrepresented voices in the arts. As the Chair of the Union of Black Artists Society and a board member of Black Women Film! Canada\, she tirelessly works to break down barriers and promote inclusivity in the industry. \;In recognition of her outstanding contributions\, Tara was honored with the ANSMA Industry Development 2021 Award.

\n\n

\n\n

Sarah Moore Fillmore\, CEO\, \;Art Gallery of Nova Scotia

\n\n

As former Chief Curator of the AGNS\, Sarah is a Canadian leader in the curation of contemporary art and has a deep understanding of the role art and museums play in community. She has focused her career on the advancement of emerging Canadian artists\, championing those who push the boundaries of their artistic practice. With a keen interest in Atlantic Canadian art situated within a national context\, Sarah has successfully elevated regional art practices to national and international levels.
\n
\nFor over 18 years\, Sarah has lead various teams at the AGNS and has played a critical role in advancing the institution\, the provincial collection\, and community impact through health and wellness programming based in the arts. She has supported revenue generation through earned and contributed revenue and has worked closely with donors\, supporters\, and other constituents to create a strong foundation for the future of the AGNS. Sarah is an admired and respected leader with an unwavering passion for art\, artistic practice\, and museums.
\n
\n \;

\n\n

Holly Mathieson\, Music Director\, Symphony NS \;
\n \;
\nNew Zealand-born Holly Mathieson is an award-winning conductor\, regularly working with opera houses\, ballet companies\, and orchestras in Europe\, Australasia\, and North America. She frequently records for BBC Radio 3 and CBC\, and her first major commercial recording with Decca\, a collaboration with Isata Kanneh-Mason and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra\, reached #1 on the UK classical charts.
\n
\nHer work has seen her travel to nearly every continent on the planet\, and perform for audiences spanning from the British Royal Family and Europe&rsquo\;s political elites\, to Scotland&rsquo\;s homeless and refugee communities. \;A passionate communicator\, with crystalline technique and a collaborative approach\, she has won plaudits in all forms of music direction from opera\, ballet\, and family concerts\, to full-scale symphonic programmes.
\n
\nJeremy Webb (he/him)\, \;Artistic Director\, Neptune Theatre

\n\n

Jeremy moved to Canada\, from his native UK\, in 1998\, making Halifax home. He grew up in Cambridge and trained at The Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. Jeremy has been working at Neptune ever since 1998\, in so many capacities.
\n
\nFor Neptune he has directed many shows including: Murder For Two\, Billy Elliot\, Mamma Mia!\, and more! \; \;A few of his on stage appearances with Neptune Theatre include '\;Cogsworth'\; in Beauty and The Beast \; and '\;Jaggers'\; in Great Expectations. \; Jeremy won a Best Actor Merritt Award for his portrayal of '\;Iago'\; in Othello\, for Shakespeare By The Sea and a Best Director Merritt for Little Thing\, Big Thing. In 2017\, he was awarded The ACTRA David Renton Award of Excellence (for service to the film &\; TV union.) he will happily tell you that his '\;best productions'\; are his sons Dylan (8) and Samuel (11.)
\n
\n \;

\n\n

Thank you to Our Partners
\n
\nPresenting Partner
\n
\nCelebration Partner
\n
\n
\n
\nPremiere Gala \;Partner
\n
\n
\n​\;Exclusive Home &\; Auto Insurance \;Partner
\n
\n
\nPerformance \;Partners
\n \; \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;
\n
\n \;  \; \;  \;  \;  \; \;
\n
\n

\n\n

Arts &\; Culture Partners
\n
\n
\n
\n \;

\n\n


\n
\n
\n
\n
\nAV \;Partner
\n
\n
\n
\nHost Partner
\n
\n
\n \;

\n
\n\n

Sponsorship Opportunities Available
\nJosh Creighton\, Corporate partnership Specialist
\n(902) 481-1229 \;josh@halifaxchamber.com

\n
\n LOCATION:Halifax Convention Centre - Convention Level 1650 Argyle St\, Halifax\, NS B3J 0E6 UID:e.2481.4033 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260416T041618Z URL:https://business.halifaxchamber.com/events/details/2023-annual-fall-dinner-4033 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR