The Ha’Penny Harkers will be appearing in Bronte Village (Oakville, ON) this coming Sat. Nov 26th from noon until 4pm. We shall be strolling the walkways and singing in celebration of the Holiday Season and annual tree lighting ceremony. Come out enjoy an afternoon of entertainment, food and of course a visit from the jolly ol’ elf himself.
Missus Mooney will be making an appearance.. or perhaps that should say “Will be heard” this Sunday evening on Wicce Women’s radio program. I will be discussing all things macabre as well as the occult in Victorian times. Tune in or call in with your questions or comments.
Show description:
Oh, those Victorians seemingly prim and proper on the outside but full of WILD intrigue on the inside.
The idea of parlour mummy unwrapping, séances, bohemians, gypsies and secret societies. All part of the New Age movement that swept through society.
Victorian Occult seems like a contradictory term today…however the occult movement was alive and thriving all over the country and even into the Colonies. This show will talk about the attraction, the stigma and the at times blatant jabs Victorians took at the church and conformity in society as well as some of it’s most famous progenitors who’s ideas are still with us today.
Greetings and Salutations my lovelies… our next adventures include:
Spooky Historical Hamilton Walking Tour of The Stinson Neighbourhood
Hosts: Missus Eugenia Mooney and Michael Furey
Friday, October 28th, 6:45pm
We will meet at Bishop’s Park
(Corner of Hunter St. E. & East Ave. S.)
Missus Mooney & Michael Furey will be our hosts for the evening as we step back in time wandering the Victorian neighbourhood of Stinson. Come and be delighted as they regale us in eerily charming tales from long, long ago. Learn the hidden tales very rarely told about the neighbourhood and find out about some mysterious happenings thought to be long forgotten.
There will be a contest for the best decorated house for Halloween in the Stinson neighbourhood and best Halloween costume worn during our walk.
Awards will be given out at the end of the evening, as well as fabulous prizes to local restaurants, tourist attractions and some surprises too.
There will be no charge for the tour but, tips will be gratefully accepted for our lovely hosts Missus Mooney & Michael Furey at the end of the night.
Wine & Divine
Saturday October 29th, 2011 7 to 11pm
White Flame Company is hosting an enchanted evening with workshops on the various aspects of divination. Try hands on techniques with some rare Obsidian Scrying Mirrors, Tea Leaf Readings and more.
At 9pm the one and only Mrs Mooney and her roguish companion Michael Furey will be dropping in to talk about Victorian Love Philtres. Visit the website for information on bookings.
Ha’Penny Harkers ~ Victorian Carolling
The Ha’Penny Harkers will be appearing over the holiday season in Bronte Village, Oakville and several other locations. Dates will be posted soon. Join us as we bring the charm of Victorian strolling carollers to life through costume and song.
Well it seemed only a natural progression to add the Ha’Penny Harkers to this site instead of leaving them all by themselves on a site of their own. About 7 years ago I formed a Victorian strolling carollers ensemble and today that ensemble has progressed into a full-fledged theatrical adventure with wonderful performers who are not only singers but actors and musicians in their own right and this year we look forward to once again bringing something “old” yet new to the table so to speak. Borrowing from history’s great travelling story-teller the Minstrel, we have added instruments to our ensemble, hurdy gurdy, lute, penny whistle, bells and various other light percussion. It gives us a new challenge as we are no longer carrying the song books but it certainly offers us a far more interesting way to perform and as one happy crowd member told us recently “You are like watching an old world music video”
So with the Ha’Pennies now having a home here on the historical site I hope to spread the enjoyment of holiday carolling to a wider audience…stay tuned for our upcoming video…
