PierScape 2012 will take place Sunday, May 6th to Saturday, May 12.
This year we are opening on a new day; an extra Day to showcase our Art!
We hope everyone enjoys the events this year! We encourage everyone in the community to give us feedback and suggestions. Please note: The Social Tea has changed. There is a new event on Thursday, information below.
Sunday May 6, 7pm
Opening Night
You will be greeted by the Cape Breton Ukelele Strummers in the Front hall. Opening Ceremonies begin with Piper Courtney McPherson & the Air Cadet Squadron 587 Marching Band.
Whitney Pier Memorial Junior High
Wine and Cheese Reception
Keynote Speaker: The Honourable Gordie Gosse
Featured Artist: Jo-Ann Dziubek-MacDonald
Gallery Exhibit Hours
Mon. May 7 – Fri. May 11 (9am – 8pm), Sat. May 12 (9am – 4pm)
Monday May 7, 6-9pm
Keeping Things in Perspective $15.00
A Drawing Workshop on Perspective by Barbara Palmer
Whitney Pier Memorial Junior High
Tuesday May 8, 7:30pm
Music Celebration
Holy Redeemer Church
Featured Musician: Jim Smith
Over 10 choirs
Wednesday May 9, 2-4pm
Church Tour
Four Churches will be featured
St. Nicholas Italian Church (2pm), St. Phillips African Orthodox (2:30pm), Holy Ghost Ukrainian (3pm) & St. Alban’s Anglican (3:30pm)
Social Tea
Whitney Pier Historical Museum, 3-5pm
Stories & Poetry
Local Poetry & Prose Reading and Music – 7:30pm
St. Nicholas Italian Church Hall
Thursday May 10, 6-8pm
Music at the Gallery
Featuring Live Music
Whitney Pier Memorial Junior High
Friday May 11, 6pm
Italian Buffet
St. Nicholas Church Hall
Cost: $20 per Ticket (Please drop by the Office for your ticket)
Call 567-1492 for Tickets
Saturday May 12, 1-4pm
A Drawing Workshop on Intricate Celtic Patterns by Angus MacLeod
Whitney Pier Memorial Junior High