December 17 The Music Hall -- Toronto, ON The BARRA MACNEILS Scotiabank CHRISTMAS TOUR 147 Danforth Avenue (416-778-8163) Box Office/Ticketing: boxoffice@themusichall.ca Two Christmas CD's: Barra MacNeils Christmas Barra MacNeils Christmas II MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release Nova Scotia Thursday, Nov.20 The BARRA MACNEILS CHRISTMAS TOUR TAKES THEM FROM SEA TO SEA Scotiabank Barra MacNeils Christmas! (Nova Scotia) – The festive season is fast upon us and so the Barra MacNeils will bring their annual seasonal musical celebration to theatres across Canada starting Thursday, Nov. 20 in Maple Ridge, BC and wrapping up closer to their home on Dec. 22, at The Savoy Theatre in Glace Bay. The entire tour is presented by Scotiabank. The popular Christmas tour caps a busy year for the Barras who have traveled across the continent playing in over 14 states in the U.S. including New York and Florida. In the new year, they travel to Scotland for the opening performance of the Celtic Connections festival in Glasgow. As one critic noted "the six madly talented siblings, with bass player Jamie Gatti, produce a balanced sound that varies from wild Celtic party music to original tunes and mellow ballads, always infused with joy." (S. Pena, Reading, PA). The Barra MacNeils will be performing selections from both of their popular Christmas CD's as well as a variety of vocal and instrumental favourites. The tour has fast become a holiday tradition for many.

All concerts presented by Scotiabank For more information regarding the group and each show, visit: www.barramacneils.com

For photos and interview opportunities with The Barra MacNeils, contact:

Andre Bourgeois

INSTINCT Artist Management

P: 902-632-2149

E: andre@instinctartistmanagement.com

ECC members are invited to join FUSION Halifax at Neptune Theatre on Thursday, Dec. 11th from 5:30-7:30pm for the FUSION Holiday Mixer. There’ll be plenty of good tidings and cheer as we celebrate the holiday season together particularly with some tasty treats from local caterers, Saucy Scions.

And it gets better. Bring a non-perishable food item for FEED NS (they need our help more than ever this time of year) – and be rewarded by staying to enjoy a Neptune performance of their holiday production, Plaid Tidings – at a special discounted FUSION rate!!

Neptune is pleased to offer FUSION Halifax members a 10% discount on all tickets from now until Dec 11th. Just call 429-7070 or visit www.neptunetheatre.com and enter promotion code 2008FUSION to get your Plaid Tidings tickets today. Make sure to join up for FUSION Halifax's news and events at www.fusionhalifax.ca. It's free to keep in touch with all that is new and exciting.

Join Smiling Land in supporting Daffodil Place, a cancer treatment centre in St. John's.

Smiling Land is a group of proud Newfoundland and Labradorians, both at home and across the country, who have come together to spread that feeling of joy to the province they love and beyond.
Nine ordinary people with big extra-ordinary plans and the hearts to match. Smiling Land will hold one great big fundraiser annually, for a different Newfoundland and Labrador charity every year.

Smiling Land Foundation is: Jennifer Bishop, Chris Breen, Jennifer Cropley, Alan Doyle, Allan Hawco, Chris Henley, Seamus O’Regan, Tim Powers and Paul Sparkes.

Where: Music Hall at the Masonic Temple - Northwest Corner of Davenport and Yonge
When: Saturday, December 6th, 2008 - VIP Pre-Reception at 7:00 pm. Doors open at 8:00 pm.
Who: Great Big Sea with host Mary Walsh

Co-Chaired by Hon. Brian V. Tobin, P.C. this year’s event will also feature a special auction of items you will never find on Bay Street.

Learn more at http://www.smilingland.ca/ .

Listen to the awesome music at Grace O'Malley's at 14 Duncan Street at Pearl. No cover for ECC members before 11pm - just mention ECC to get in!

Chancellor Fred Fountain (LLB '74, LLD '00) invites you to join fellow alumni and friends for

Dalhousie University’s
Toronto Alumni Dinner
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
6:00 pm for 7:00 pm
Dinner $30

The Boulevard Club
The Solarium
1491 Lakeshore Blvd. West

Learn about exciting new developments at Dalhousie and our strategic vision for the future from Vice-President External Floyd Dykeman.

Please reserve your tickets by November 28
For further ticket information please contact Ashley LeCroy at 1.800.568.7403 or ashley.lecroy@dal.ca

The Boulevard Club

www.dal.ca/alumni

The East Coast Army (ECA) invites YOU to join General (Ret) Rick Hillier for the formal launch of the East Coast Army on November 12th.

The ECA is a group of Atlantic Canadian ex-pats making a positive contribution to their home "away" through charitable and community activities in Toronto.

Join us and get recruited for an evening of fun and community involvement. Admission is $25 with evening proceeds going to The Guild of the Royal Canadian Dragoons charity. RSVP Now!

In uncertain economic times, it is crucial to be competitive in order to secure opportunities and meet challenges in the Canadian and global economies. Mr. Sorgen will share his views on the importance of increasing productivity, attracting and retaining a skilled workforce and investing in the right IT solutions to drive productivity gains, growth and economic prosperity. Please join us for an opportunity to hear Mr. Sorgen’s thoughts on these issues and for an opportunity to ask questions.

To Register: https://service.clearservice.com/itans/extranet/event.jsp?EventID=73

About Phil Sorgen: http://www.microsoft.com/canada/media/bios/bio-phil_sorgen.mspx

When was the last time you joined some of the country’s most prominent thought leaders in an intimate setting to build a better Atlantic Canada? Imagine some of the most inspired and provocative business leaders, entrepreneurs, writers, artists, scientists, and innovators all gathered in a single place, ready to teach, learn, and answer – interacting with an audience of thoughtful people committed to exploring ideas and issues that will move our region and country forward. Join other influential leaders and rising stars at this important event. More information including registration information can be found on the website: www.21inc.ca/ideasfestival

FUSION Halifax will review its first year as an organization and usher in a new leadership team on October 29th. Nominations are open for Board positions until October 15th. Inquiries and nominations may be forwarded by email to Peter Moorhouse, Chair of the Nominating Committee at pmoorhouse@gmail.com.

Join us for a recruitment session on October 27th at Grace O'Malley's - Duncan and Pearl at 6:00pm. Bring your ideas and be prepared to get involved and make a difference.

On the anniversary of East Coast Connected, we are expanding the East Coast Army program and we want you to get involved and make a difference. This is your chance to take on a leadership role, connect with fellow Coasters and make your mark.

The East Coast Army is dedicated to driving social programming and civic engagement in the Greater Toronto Area.

RSVP Now