🗞️ Halifax goes folk

Oh hi Halifax,

Soooo… turns out Doritos can make you see-through.  I always knew Doritos could make you a lot of things—happy, dirty, thirsty, ashamed—but translucent was never on my list.

A study out of Stanford explains how researchers used a common food dye called Yellow No. 5—found in Doritos—on the skin of live mice. The dye created a temporary “window” that made their organs, muscles and blood vessels visible.

The technique is called “optical tissue clearing,” and it all has to do with light and making all the different parts of the body have the same light-bending properties—which, for science reasons, makes skin see-through. 

It has not yet been tested on humans, but could potentially allow the non-invasive observation and monitoring of injuries or diseases.

This is the closest to speechless I have ever been 😐.

– Julie

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ARTS + CULTURE

Get ready for a full week of folk music in Halifax

The Halifax Urban Folk Festival is marking its 15th anniversary this year, and it’s celebrating with an incredible lineup of singer-songwriters from here and abroad.

American rock musician Alejandro Escovedo returns to the stage at The Carleton on Saturday, Oct. 5, having done so for the festival’s fifth anniversary. Also playing The Carleton throughout the week is Lucy MacNeil from the Barra MacNeils on Wednesday, Oct. 2, JUNO-award-winner Rose Cousins on Thursday, Oct. 3, and Dartmouth-based singer-songwriter Adam Baldwin on Friday, Oct. 4, amongst several others. 

Along with these headlining shows, there will be several song circles held throughout the week at The Carleton, featuring Jimmy Rankin, Leeroy Stagger, Christina Martin, Reeny, Haliey Smith, Cory Tetford, Linda McLean, Mick Davis and Mo Kenney, plus Paul Murphy accompanied by Wintersleep and Postdata. Song circles will also open up the Adam Baldwin and Alejandro Escovado headline gigs. 

“I think we did a great job of programming stuff this year,” says long-time HUFF organizer Mike Campbell. “I put The Carleton lineup together, which I’m very confident in, and for the first time…we’re only really flying in one international artist because we’ve got enough homegrown talent to headline the final weekend.”

The Coast’s Brendyn Creamer speaks with HUFF’s organizers about their top-tier lineup.

🤔 Need To Know

🩸 The Period Equity Alliance Society—a Halifax based non-profit—is running a campaign this fall as part of its ongoing effort to make period products more accessible to those who need them.

🎞️ Screening indie and international sensations, the Atlantic International Film Festival is your front row seat to the best movies! September 11-18, Cineplex Cinemas Park Lane.*

🎣 Anglers fishing in three different areas of Nova Scotia could be fined $100K if they toss back certain fish after reeling them in, as part of a pilot project aimed at trying to control the population of invasive species.

🚌 A Halifax mother says she was left feeling terrified after her eight-year-old twin daughters were more than 4.5 hours late returning home from school on the bus—prompting her to call police amid a lack of communication from school and transportation officials.

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Nova Scotia's Biggest Oktoberfest Celebration!

Save the date! Celebrate with Garrison Brewing & The BG for your local Oktoberfest celebration 🍻 From September 20-29, expect live music, beer deals, a special Oktoberfest-inspired menu, and MORE at The BG on the Halifax Waterfront.

Follow Garrison Brewing & The BG on Instagram for details & updates!

🗞️ In Other News

🏢 Dalhousie University announced plans to build a six-storey facility behind the Arts Centre on Studley Campus for student housing—with a goal of opening in 2027.

🏛️ The province is moving to streamline the approval process for shellfish and marine plants grown using aquaculture, as part of a sweeping government bill that also has implications for offshore energy regulation, combating forest fires and the awarding of public tenders.

⚖️ A Pictou County man accused of historical sexual abuse offences against his three children has been advised by a judge to retain a lawyer after showing up for his seventh court appearance without one.

🛩️ The newest airline to operate out of Halifax—Pascan Aviation—will be flying a fleet of nine aircraft between destinations throughout the Maritimes, hoping to cater to students, medical workers and the business community.

🥅 A 17-year-old goalie from Antigonish has signed with the West Kent Steamers of the Maritime Junior Hockey League, and will become the first female to ever play in the league.

SPONSORED BY BEST OF HALIFAX

Nominations close Sunday

Nominations for Best of Halifax close THIS Sunday, September 15 and you don’t want to miss out! Head to bestofhalifax.com to nominate the restaurants, shops and Haligonians that you love the most—and spread that love by telling everyone you know to do the same.

🎞️ Atlantic International Film Festival

DAY 1 PREVIEW

The Atlantic International Film Festival kicks off today, and with it comes a bevy of excellent films from near and far. Tonight, a special gala presentation of Halifax director Jason Buxton’s Sharp Corner will be held at the Park Lane Cineplex, followed by a party at Pacifico. Sharp Corner sees Josh (Ben Foster) and Rachel (Cobie Smulders) move to the suburbs, only for their outer-city dreams to be tainted by consistent car crashes outside their new home.

The film starts at 7pm, while the party will begin around 9pm. Tickets for the movie can be purchased here, while party tickets can be purchased here.

🗓️ Things To Do

Looking for something to do this week? Check out these Coast picks:

🗓 A Midsummer Night's Dream Presented by Neptune Theatre: Set against the seedy underbelly of Prohibition, this show is sexy, gritty and dark. The scene is set with a secret pre-show, burlesque performers, and a secret Speakeasy, and you will never look at the Fairies, Lovers and Mechanicals the same way again. Think Moulin Rouge meets Shakespeare. | Sep 10-Oct 5 | From $33

🗓 Canada's Storytellers—Sharon Easton: When Sharon Easton found typewritten pages tucked in the back of her deceased father’s accordion folder, she had no idea she was holding an invitation to the greatest writing adventure of her life. Join Easton as she discusses her book, Beach Moose and Amber: Finding my Jewish History. | Sep 12 | 6pm | Free

🗓The Great Halifax Clothing Swap and Fair Fashion Festival: Threading Change is proud to host the inaugural Fair Fashion Festival in Halifax, in collaboration with The Great Halifax Clothing Swap. It’s an epic interdisciplinary event where you will meet industry leaders and experts in the sustainable fashion space, learn about the industry's social and environmental hidden costs, and swap your gently-used clothing, shoes and accessories for new-to-you gems! | Sep 14 | 10am | $17.31  

🗓 Halifax Wanderers Home Game: Come cheer on the home team as they take on Forge FC at the Wanderers Grounds. | Sep 14 | 3pm | From $29

🗓 Halifax Terry Fox Community Run: Let's come together as a community to walk, run and roll for cancer research. Invite your associates, colleagues, friends and family to participate ,or start a team for a good cause. Everyone is welcome. | Sep 15 | 10am | Donation appreciated

Have an event to share? Let us know at [email protected].

⚓️ What’s In The Harbour

🛳️➡️ The Vision of the Seas cruise ship arrives in Halifax at 11pm and  leaves for Canadian seas at 7pm.

➡️ The Augusta Luna container ship leaves Halifax for Villagarcia at 10pm.

🍴 Where To Eat & Drink

🍅 Take a bite out of Italy with The Italian Job sandwich from The Canteen: salami, mortadella, ham, fresh mozzarella, arugula, roasted tomatoes and basil pesto on house-made focaccia.

🍝 Get fancy with the Duck Confit Pasta at Agricola Street Brasserie: house-made fettuccine, Maritime gourmet mushrooms, duck jus, truffle ricotta.

👀 In Case You Missed It

🎞️ The 2024 Atlantic International Film Festival starts today, with a cavalcade of feature-length movies, documentaries and shorts that Haligonians can sink their teeth into. Ninety-seven films in total will be shown during the festival, running Sep. 11-18 at the Park Lane Cineplex, showcasing the filmmaking talents of homegrown Nova Scotians and creators around the world. The Coast’s Brendyn Creamer has more on the 2024 Atlantic International Film Festival and its programming.

🚪 Renters in Nova Scotia are paying close attention to amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act announced last Friday. So is the Dalhousie Legal Aid Clinic. The last in their Eviction Prevention Summer Workshop Series is happening Sep. 26, is free and is open for registration. The Coast’s education reporter Lauren Phillips finds out why eviction education is so important for tenants today.

🏥 The IWK Foundation has received a $25-million donation for mental health care and additions—the largest donation the foundation has ever received and the single largest individual donation to health care in Atlantic Canada.

🏫 A Halifax parent is disappointed her daughter's junior high wasn't more upfront about a teacher shortage at the school that was so dire it led a retired teacher back into the classroom.

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