# Event Details - **Event Name**: Good Grief: A Variety Fundraiser for Hospice - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-03:00) - **Event Description**: The Marigold Cultural Centre is proud to present Good Grief, a variety show fundraiser in support of the Colchester-East Hants Hospice Society. Join us for an evening of music, laughter, poetry, and perhaps even a little magic, and help us raise funds and awareness for Hospice in our community! Good Grief will feature performances from Corey Matheson, Mr. Curtoons, Greg Purvis, Mike Robinson, and Mister J. Corey Matheson Corey Matheson is a Canadiana/Americana and roots rock musician based in Truro, Nova Scotia. Known as a prolific storyteller, his music often explores his coming-of-age in Nova Scotia and his early years in the Toronto music scene. Matheson has been active in the Canadian alternative and roots music scenes since high school in the early 1990s. His current band, Northumberland, formed in 2021 with longtime friends. The group released a self-titled album in 2023. Matheson released a solo record under the moniker “Gus Corey” in 2020. Driveway, an alternative country band he joined after moving to Toronto in 2001, released two highly acclaimed albums. They toured across Canada numerous times opening for the likes of Barney Bentall, The Northern Pikes, 54-40 and others. An alternative rock band he co-founded in high school during the early 1990s, Haggis, released the album Last Drag in 1996. Haggis was part of the 90s Alternative Halifax scene. In 2025, Matheson released several singles, including "Crazy In Love," "Snake Oil Man," and "Oh Canada 2.0". His latest album, "Rid the Darkness," was released in late 2025, featuring tracks like "Amsterdam" and "20 Years". Mr. Curtoons From animating and directing children’s television and music videos, to designing logos and other custom graphics for professional live streamers and Fornite Champions. Curtis spends his work hours at Streamlabs making adorable marketing animations and custom art so he can afford to spend the rest of his time working on random art projects, comic strips and poems about his cat, or doing stop-motion animation just for the laborious fun of it. As well a posting them to my @MrCurtoons instagram and YouTube. Just living with a need to make things to fulfill the dreams and machinations of a li’l Curtis from the 80s. Greg Purvis Greg Purvis is a registered clinical psychologist and one of the principals for RiverStone Clinic (www.riverstoneclinic.com). He is the former Director of Mental Health Services and Addictions for the Nova Scotia Health Authority. Greg received a Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Psychology and Master of Science in Clinical Psychology from Saint Mary’s University. Greg has worked within Addictions and Mental Health for over 34 years. Greg has a strong belief in continuous learning and is a level four/trainer certification in TEAM Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and a certified trainer in Community Reinforcement Approach and the Community Reinforcement Approach Family Training (a highly effective evidence based treatment for Addictions). Greg is a former stand-up comic and is currently using his creativity in delivering enter-trainment based workshops designed to make learning fun, engaging and impactful. Mike Robinson For the past 30+ years, Magician and Ventriloquist Mike Robinson has performed in every venue. National television, comedy clubs, cheatres, Las Vegas, major cruise lines and was once voted Act of The Year by COCA. He has had numerous corporate clients including Fuji Film, Bristol Myers, Mead Johnson, Pfizer, Air Canada, State Farm and countless others. He has performed at private events for such clients as The Washington Huskies and the St. Louis Cardinals and has been the opening act for Celine Dion and comedy legend Phyllis Diller. Mike Robinson gives a very funny and unique display of comedy magic and ventriloquism. Mr. J YOU are personally invited to enjoy a high-energy, Live Comedy Magic EXPERIENCE, with "David Jolly- The Amazing Mr. J", who has entertained across Canada for over 25 years (Nationwide since 1999!) Featuring live animals, prizes, and an interactive family-friendly show for all ages, you are GUARANTEED an evening of fantastic fun, laughs and pure MAGIC! Born in Halifax, The Amazing Mr. J has performed over 5000+ large public events, house parties, bachelorettes, weddings, schools, libraries, plus birthday shows for kids, adults, and even entertainment for major celebrities. Get this: He's the first Magician ever to pull a rabbit out of the real Stanley Cup! (See website for pics) See you at The Marigold on September 17th! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/truro/good-grief-a-variety-fundraiser-for-hospice/200030536319530 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, nonprofit, music, kids, art, comedy, workshops, health-wellness, literary-art, mental-health, science-fair, parties - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 14 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Truro - **state**: NS - **country**: Canada - **location**: 605 Prince Street, Truro, NS, Canada, Nova Scotia B2N 1G2 - **lat**: 45.36569 - **long**: -63.28311 - **full address**: 605 Prince Street, Truro, NS, Canada, Nova Scotia B2N 1G2 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Good Grief: A Variety Fundraiser for Hospice - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/251a5bfc8e21bd3d232f88fea4094a5affd671e1b4fd3964c1aa3a2b6d4f139d-rimg-w1200-h927-dc080808-gmir?v=1787777773 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Good Grief: A Variety Fundraiser for Hospice being held? - **A:** Good Grief: A Variety Fundraiser for Hospice takes place on Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm at 605 Prince Street, Truro, NS, Canada, Nova Scotia B2N 1G2. - **Q**: Who is organizing Good Grief: A Variety Fundraiser for Hospice? - **A:** Good Grief: A Variety Fundraiser for Hospice is organized by Marigold Cultural Centre. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Marigold Cultural Centre's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Marigold Cultural Centre a rating of 4/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Marigold Cultural Centre has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Good Grief: A Variety Fundraiser for Hospice is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Truro, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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