Maritime Marionettes

03/18/2026

Sign up for the workshop at the Library!! This Friday. March 20.

03/05/2026

📣 RALLY AT NOVA SCOTIA'S LIVE MUSIC CAPITAL 📣

Please note that the Marigold Cultural Centre's Box Office will be closed from 12-2 PM on Thursday, March 5, so that our staff and members can attend the Truro rally. The Box Office will open from 2-5 PM, and from 6-7:30 PM for our Dave Gunning concert.

Rally for arts, culture, and heritage. Truro rally takes place Thursday, March 5, at 1 PM, starting at Civic Square.

In case you missed it:

We are deeply disappointed to share that the Government of Nova Scotia’s Budget 2026-27 includes a 20% reduction in provincial funding for the Cobequid Arts Council and the Marigold Cultural Centre.

While the province cites a need for fiscal management, we believe that investing in the arts is essential, not discretionary. Culture is the heartbeat of Colchester. It drives our local economy, supports our artists, and provides a "living room" for our community to gather, learn, and be inspired.

A 20% cut creates significant challenges. It puts pressure on our ability to keep programming accessible and maintain the high-quality experiences you’ve come to expect at the Marigold. It is difficult to build a "vibrant province" while reducing the very support that keeps community hubs like ours thriving.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

The Marigold has always been fueled by the passion of our community. Now, more than ever, we need your voice and your presence.

Show Up: Attend a show, visit the gallery, or take a workshop.
Spread the Word: Tell your friends and neighbours why the Marigold matters to you.
Stay Tuned: We will continue to advocate for the value of the arts in Nova Scotia.

We remain committed to our mission, but we cannot ignore the impact this decision will have on our future. Thank you for standing with us.

03/05/2026

We are shocked by the proposed cuts to the Arts. Please join the rally today in Truro at 1 pm. Starts at Civic Square and goes to the office of our MLA, David Ritcey.

12/16/2025

Cape Breton Regional Municipality NYE

11/30/2025

Wonderful times at the Christkindlmarket! Last day today. Shows running from 12 noon t’il 2:30

11/29/2025

We are set up and shows are underway at the Christkindlmarket. Saturday starting at 3 pm through to 7:30 and Sunday noon until 2:30 . We are right next to the carousel. Lots of fun to be had!

11/27/2025

11/26/2025

We will be performing the Christmas Story at the Christkindlmarket.

🎄✨ DOWNTOWN DARTMOUTH — it’s almost time!
Christkindlmarket 2025 returns to Alderney Landing November 28–30 for a full weekend of holiday magic!

Get ready for a huge three-day celebration featuring:

⭐ Free admission
⭐ 100+ local vendors
⭐ FREE carousel rides
⭐ FREE live entertainment on stage and from choirs inside our iconic Singing Christmas Tree
⭐ FREE visits with SANTA
⭐ FREE all-ages art workshop from The Craig Gallery
⭐ Traditional German sausage and festive refreshments from our Glühwein Bar
⭐ Roaming performances from Serpentine Studios

✨ And that’s not all…
We’re celebrating in harmony with the Dartmouth Tree Lighting!
After the fireworks at Sullivan’s Pond on November 29, follow Michelle Ryder and Eastern Front Theatre’s Dartmouth Geese in a joyful carol procession straight down Ochterloney Street to the market — right here on the Downtown Dartmouth waterfront.

If you love feeling festive, shopping local, enjoying live entertainment, and sharing in true community spirit… this is the weekend you don’t want to miss. 🎁✨

👉 Find more event details here: https://www.alderneylanding.com/events/christkindl-2025/

11/02/2025

We are so proud to be special guests with our marionettes in the Caledonian Orchestra of NS.

10/27/2025

DeCoste Centre, 7:30 pm , Nov 1