Kings arts scene - as of Feb. 12

BY WENDY ELLIOTT

Kings County Register

Brava Edalene

The group of 35 actors and production crew members from across the Valley who produced “The Newsies” last week in Wolfville deserve kudos.

The fast-paced musical was adapted and directed by Kerri Leier, with musical direction by Melissa Vidito and choreography by Tracy Fritz Nasson. The talented cast included high school and university students, parents and members of the community.

Leier, who leads Edalene Theatre, has lots on her plate these days. She is one of four directors for the Women of Wolfville show, which opens Feb. 21, and is about to audition for a spring musical.

The Al Whittle Theatre proved itself marvelously adaptive for a large cast and crew. Great job gang!

In Berwick

Ross Neilsen and the Sufferin' Bastards hit the stage at the Union St. Café in Berwich this Saturday at 9 p.m., bringing a great live blues show. Tickets are $10.

www.rossneilsen.com

Evergreen Theatre

The little performance space in Margaretsville, the Evergreen, is holding its annual meeting Feb 15 at the home of manager David O’Leary.

Anyone with an interest in serving on the board, e-mail evergreentheatre@gmail.com or phone David at 825-6834.

The Evergreen spring season will begin with well-known CBC Radio host Stan Carew with a Sunday afternoon show March 9 at 2 p.m.

Then, March 21, David Myles will debut his brand new CD. April 4, Matt Minglewood is booked.

Sunday concert

The fifth Sunday Music in the Garden Room concert in this season’s Acadia Alumni chamber music series will be presented Feb. 17, 2 p.m., in the Garden Room of the Irving Centre in Wolfville.

Coming up

Feb. 12

Sweets for the Sweet, Kentville Fire Hall, 7 p.m.

Feb. 16

African Heritage Month concert, Festival Theatre, Wolfville, 6:30 p.m.

Until Feb. 19

Senior Follies, CentreStage Theatre, Kentville, 678-8040