An Evening of Newfoundland Stories, Recitations & Songs.
This Halloween night, step into a world of ghost ships, lost sailors, mysterious lights and restless spirits at Wooden Walls Distillery.
Join Karin Murray-Bergquist for Dark Tales & Spirits, an intimate evening of haunting Newfoundland maritime folklore, storytelling, recitations and songs, featuring special musical performances by James Dinn.
Through four captivating chapters, discover the darker side of Newfoundland’s coastal legends:
Phantom Lights – Spectral ships, mysterious lights at sea and false light legends.
Ghostly Lovers – Returning spirits of lost sailors and stories of love that haunt the living.
Spirit Guardians – Treasure guardians tied to pirate legends and ghosts that protect mysterious places.
Revenging Revenants – Unsettled debts, unquiet graves & secrets that refuse to stay buried.
Your ticket includes:
An evening of Newfoundland storytelling, recitations and music
A welcome cocktail featuring Wooden Walls spirits
Passed hors d’oeuvres
Additional cocktails will be available for purchase throughout the evening.
Limited seating available.
Join us for a Halloween evening where Newfoundland’s darkest tales come to life, and the spirits aren’t just in your glass.
Join Kellie Loder for an intimate concert at the historic Colonial Building on September 25th, as part of Opera on the Avalon’s Fall Festival. Doors open at 6:45 PM, performance begins at 7:30 PM.
About Kellie Loder: There is something undeniably captivating about JUNO Award nominee Kellie Loder. A gifted songwriter and storyteller, Loder possesses a voice that radiates both warmth and power. With lyrics that are honest and vulnerable, they craft music that feels deeply personal, resonating through heartfelt songs, playful charm, and exhilarating live performances. Described as “a multi-genre marvel,” Loder’s sound blends Americana, folk, and indie pop, reflecting the spirit and depth of their Newfoundland and Labrador roots.
Loder’s latest album, Transitions, has propelled their artistry to new heights, earning a 2025 JUNO Award nomination, two East Coast Music Awards, two MusicNL Awards, a #1 SOCAN Songwriter Award, and a #1 song on CBC Music’s Top 20 and Year-End Chart with the hit single “When It Comes to You”. Their impressive career continues to flourish, with extensive touring across Canada, the UK, Denmark, Australia, and most recently, Japan, showcasing a dynamic performer whose music connects across cultures and continents.
Free! Join us as we welcome some great local musicians for a NL Kitchen Party! Every Tuesday, 12:30 – 1:30 pm