The Sadness of Comedy
Original Playwright: Koki Mitani
First Adaptation: Ang Xu – Second Adaptation: Yufeng Ai
Translation: ChatGPT40
Director: Yufeng Ai, Jule Ann Hardy
January 28 to February 1 at 7:00pm
February 2 at 2:00pm
Eurydice
Written by Sarah Ruhl
Directed by Holly Schaller
February 25 to March 1 at 7:00pm
March 2 at 2:00pm
One Act Play Festival
March 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 at 7:00pm
Youth Festival
April 3, 4, 5 and 6 at 7:00pm
Bello (a play for young audiences)
Written by Vern Thiessen
Directed Todd Hiscock
April 22 to 25 at 10:00am
April 26 at 7:00pm
April 27 at 2:00pm
Rose Morrison has been a professional musician for more than 20 years, touring and teaching internationally. She first came onto the scene at age 11 as an original member of The Cottars. The group recorded three albums, toured North America, Europe and Japan, earned themselves two East Coast Music Awards and performed at Carnegie Hall to a sold-out audience. She has since recorded and performed with Oscar and Grammy Award-winner Glen Hansard and Brendan Begley, among others, and continues to tour with many well-known artists in North America and internationally.
Rose released her first solo album, The MacKenzie Project, in 2010 and her second album, Atlantic, won Instrumental Recording of the Year at the 2018 East Coast Music Awards. Later that year, Rose was artistic creator and director of the Celtic Colours special project Voices of the Naomhóg which featured artists and musicians from Nova Scotia, Ireland and Scotland building traditional Irish row boats and included traditional music, Gaelic song, and dance from both sides of the Atlantic. After years of performing and touring as a hired musician, the pandemic hit and brought Rose home to Cape Breton, where she found love and a newfound appreciation for the beauty and nature that surrounds her. Throughout the past few years, Rose has leaned into songwriting and in working with the talented Dave Gunning, is ready to share her original music and song.
Artist on Campus
Join Rose in the CBU Cafeteria to explore the art of origami:
Campus Workshops
Traditional Cape Breton Step Dancing for Beginners
Tuesday, January 21 – 11:30am-1:00pm
Centre for Sound Communities
Exploring sound and rhythm through the traditional Cape Breton step dancing style, this workshop is suitable for all levels and ages. Beginning with the basic step and along with live music, we will discuss the connection between dance, music and the Gaelic language and song.
Painting with Natural Materials
Tuesday, February 25 – 11:30am-1:00pm
Centre for Sound Communities
Using river ochre, earth, plants, seeds and produce we will create textures and patterns. Connecting to nature to open our imaginations, we talk about how inspiration can be found all around us. Other art materials such as acrylic paint, pastel, ink, charcoal and media will be included.
Songwriting, Tune Composition, and Collaboration
Tuesday, March 25 – 11:30am-1:00pm.
Centre for Sound Communities
Sharing stories and sound we discuss the process of lyric writing, arranging and recording. We look at techniques used to structure song and melody, how to effectively communicate emotion and how to ultimately find your own voice and musical identity. Through collaboration, you learn how your unique gifts can help inspire other artists and how other artists can help inspire you.
To register for a workshop, please email todd_hiscock@cbu.ca
Community Artist Talks
The Art of Things In Real Life – How connection to nature, our true selves and each other can inspire music, art, and craft.
Rose will share the stories and music she has collected over her 25-year music career, the value of collaboration and how to find joy and self expression through the practice of mindfulness.
Devising Project
Actors, musicians, writers, visual artists, designers, dancers and technicians are invited to join Rose in this bi-weekly devising project. The goal of the project is to bring together as many arts disciplines as possible to create a performance extravaganza, performed at the end of term showcase concert.
Boardmore Playhouse and Centre for Sound Communities
To register, email todd_hiscock@cbu.ca
Classroom Visits
Calling all faculty! Are you interested in having Rose visit with you and your students? Please contact Todd_Hiscock@cbu.ca
Term Ending Showcase Concert with Rose Morrison and Guests
-Tuesday, April 8 – 7:00pm, Boardmore Playhouse. Free admission.
A series of short and full-length films will be shown at various locations around campus, including the Cafeteria, Campus Centre Lobby, and the Boardmore Playhouse. Everyone is welcome – free of charge.
The Centre for Sound Communities is an arts-led social innovation lab at Cape Breton University involved in: doing research through artistic practices (mainly dance, music, theatre & digital media) as well as standard methods and strategies across a range of disciplines; providing training for students, faculty and community partners; working with communities to develop connections and access resources; and building research teams and networks to meet partners’ needs and solve concrete problems.
The First Jew in Canada – A Trans Tale
Written and performed by S. Bear Bergman
Thursday, March 6 at 7:00pm – Boardmore Playhouse – Free Admission
A Trans Tale is a wild journey in story, crossing oceans, religions, genders and centuries, mapping the life of Jacques LaFargue – the trans Jewish 18th century historical figure whose very existence challenges current perceptions of transgender history and identity.
Performance Workshop with S. Bear Bergman
Friday, March 7 -Time (TBA) – Centre for Sound Communities Studio
For upcoming events please check out the Centre for Sound Communities Facebook page and the Centre for Sound Communities website.
The Gallery is a hub for visual arts activity and education on Cape Breton Island. The first and only full-time public art gallery on the island, the CBU Art Gallery is committed to promoting arts appreciation, visual literacy, and critical scholarship. By providing members of the university and the community with exposure to a wide variety of artistic practices, the CBU Art Gallery works to broaden and enhance the knowledge, understanding, enjoyment and appreciation of contemporary and historical accomplishments in the visual arts.
2025 Exhibitions and Events
Kina’masultinej
Continuing until February 21
Spectrum: 50th Anniversary Reflections on the CBU Art Gallery Collection
Wheels Without Borders: The Eagar Brothers’ Auto Rickshaw Restoration Project
March 14 – June 6, 2025
Look What I Found! (Opening reception date TBA; exhibition continues until June 6, 2025)
Artists’ Gatherings: January 22, February 19, March 19, April 16
Uniqorn Café: January 30, February 27, March 27, April 24
Sound Discussions: January 6, February 3, March 3, April 7
Kina’masultinej: Beading Panel Discussion at The Gallery, February 6 7:00-9:00pm
Art Drop In at The Gallery: Date TBA
Graffiti Board Pop Up: Dates TBA
Off Campus Outreach:
Art on Wheels Workshop: North Sydney Public Library (Saturday, February 15, 2:30 pm)
· Ages 5-10; by registration through the North Sydney Public Library
Art on Wheels Workshop: Glace Bay Public Library (Monday, March 10, 2:00-4:00pm)
· For teens only; by registration through Glace Bay Public Library
Art on Wheels Workshop: Glace Bay Public Library (Thursday, March 13, 2:00-4:00pm)
· For children only; by registration through Glace Bay Public Library
For further details please contact: art_gallery@cbu.ca
Follow the CBU Art Gallery on Faceboook and CBU Art Gallery on Instagram.
Live Music Wing Nights at The Pit
Join us at The Pit for a night of great music and delicious wings and drinks! These monthly live music pub nights run from 8:30-11:30pm, and feature performances by talented local musicians and members of the CBU Music Society.
It’s the perfect way to relax, enjoy live entertainment and connect with friends.
Regular Jam Sessions and CBU Music Society Meetings/Socials
Join us for regular jam sessions and music society meetings in the CBU Rotary Music Room! Everyone is welcome. Play an instrument, sing a song and/or hang out and enjoy some conversation and music.
Follow @cbumusic on Instagram for dates and upcoming events!
CBU STUDENTS’ UNION PRESENTS
Multicultural Creative Arts Week
March 17 to 21 – CBU Campus – Check out cbusu.ca/events for full details.