Arts & Entertainment

Annual Ladies Night Out – Lobster or Steak Dinner, Friday May11th

By Giv'er Saint John / May 10, 2018

“CALLING ALL LADIES!!” The Kennebecasis Lions Club Annual Ladies Night Out – Lobster or Steak Dinner in support of Bobby’s Hospice, Hestia House and Vocational Training Centre for Adults will be held at the Bill McGuire Centre, 95 James Renforth Drive, Rothesay, New Brunswick, on Friday, May 11th, 2018. Enjoy your choice of steak or…

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Book Review: “Between Rothko and 3 Windows” by Corrado Paina

By James / September 28, 2017

One of the greatest joys in reviewing books is the unexpected pleasure of discovering an excellent story when you least expect it. Such was the case with Between Rothko and 3 Windows (2016, Quattro Books).

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Courtyard Concerts Artist Appreciation Night at McGills

By Tracy Hanson / September 19, 2017

As we look back on our uptown summer music series, Courtyard Concerts, we reflect on 28 shows highlighting our superb local musicians.  These free all-ages shows took place in the CenterBeam Courtyard, […]

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Sea Belles Fall Fundraisers

By Giv'er Saint John / September 15, 2017

Sea Belles A Cappela Chorus sponsors a number of ongoing fund raisers to raise money for costumes, music, travel to competitions, and other expenses related to performances. A percent of all monies raised is also donated to our preferred Charities, Romero House and Sophia Recovery Center. Plan NOW to support some or all of these events! Drop…

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Meaghan Smith New song “The One” unveiled

By Saint John – Bread 'n Molasses / September 7, 2017

Halifax-based, JUNO-award-winning singer-songwriter, Meaghan Smith’s latest project, Our Song – an opportunity for her music fans to have their stories told in song – just released new song “The One” on September 1st, 2017 at oursongmusic.com. With a new song unveiled the first Friday of every month, Our Song was a concept created earlier this year in collaboration with multi-instrumentalist / music producer, Jason Mingo, who Smith affectively calls her HusBand.

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Canada, It’s Complicated at Imperial Theatre

By Giv'er Saint John / September 6, 2017

Today Saint John’s Imperial Theatre announced a great new show coming this fall. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, Thursday September 7th at 10 am for Canada, It’s Complicated, a new production created by Mary Walsh (This Hour Has 22 Minutes, CODCO). Featuring sketches and satirical songs that examine the joys, foibles, tragedies, and triumphs of Canada, the…

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Start to Finish Skills Workshops: Writing for a Grant II

By Giv'er Saint John / September 5, 2017

Register now for Artslink NB Upcoming Programming on: September 11th: WORKSHOP: Writing for a Grant II, Fredericton September 12th: WORKSHOP: Writing for a Grant II, Florenceville-Bristol September 13th: WORKSHOP: Writing for a Grant II, Sussex Start to Finish Skills Workshops: Writing for a Grant II Writing for a Grant II will walk participants through aspects…

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Book Review: “Flightpaths” by Heidi Greco

By James / August 31, 2017

July 2, 2017, marked the eightieth year of Amelia Earhart’s disappearance while flying over the Pacific Ocean. Ms Earhart was not alone; along with her was navigator Fred Noonan. I was eager to read Flightpaths (2017, Caitlin Press) a structured prose-with-poetry composition by Ms Greco subtitled The Lost Journals of Amelia Earhart.

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Sewing Course being offered at Saint John Arts Centre

By Giv'er Saint John / August 26, 2017

Have you been meaning to make time for yourself to enjoy the hobby of sewing? Is it time to look at your sewing machine with a new perspective? Master your fear of the machine and become more comfortable with its use and care. In this six-week sewing course you’ll learn fundamental skills that you will…

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Drawing Basics at Saint John Arts Centre

By Giv'er Saint John / August 25, 2017

Join Maggie Higgins for a fun and informative overview of Drawing Basics at the Saint John Arts Centre! This class is ideal for beginners who’ve always wanted to try drawing or intermediate students who are eager to hone their skills. It is designed to develop your hand and eye in traditional skills and ideas that…

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Call for Applications: Catapult 2.0

By Giv'er Fredericton / August 23, 2017

Catapult is an accelerator program for ambitious artists and creative entrepreneurs who are ready to bring their work to market. Catapult aims to improve the entrepreneurial skills and business networks for its participants, and to foster and culture of entrepreneurship in New Brunswick’s arts sector.

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Brett Martin Returns to Chuckles Comedy Club this Weekend

By Giv'er Saint John / August 22, 2017

Comedian Brett Martin returns to Chuckles Comedy Club in the Parkway Mall this weekend for two shows on Friday August 25th and Saturday August 26th at 8 pm. These shows also feature Atlantic Canada’s favourite local acts Travis Boyce, Travis Lindsay and Andrew Vaughan. Featured in his own Comedy Now special on CTV and The Comedy…

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