Arts & Entertainment

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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Theatre New Brunswick Tickets Now On Sale for the 2017-2018 Season

By Giv'er Fredericton / August 20, 2017

Individual tickets for all productions in the 2017-2018 season are now on sale at the Fredericton Playhouse box office. Our coming season has a little something for everyone: Whether you prefer a traditional, time-tested tale, enjoy experiencing new voices and world premieres, or have always wanted to experience a large scale musical.

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Fundy Fringe Festival

By Giv'er Saint John / August 14, 2017

The fifth Fundy FRINGE Festival is back August 21-26. Fundy FRINGE Festival is part of a growing community of Fringe Festivals throughout North America, dedicated to supporting independent performers and artists and creating affordable spaces through which diverse communities can experience boundary-pushing theatre and other performances, in accordance with the four criteria set out by…

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Script Happens Playwriting Competition

By Giv'er Saint John / August 13, 2017

Saint John Theatre Company is looking for unproduced One Act plays for its annual Script Happens script development program. They will be choosing between 3-5 One Act scripts for development and production in their June Script Happens production (June 13-16, 2018). Please note that selected playwrights must be from the Maritime Provinces (NB, NS, PEI) and…

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Call for THIRD SHIFT Volunteers!

By Giv'er Saint John / August 12, 2017

THIRD SHIFT is a labour of love and we count on volunteers to bring it all together. We’re looking for individuals to help in the following areas: 1. General Event Set Up: Between 2 pm and 8 pm on the day of THIRD SHIFT (Friday, August 18th). Tasks will include: Lifting materials to project sites, helping with…

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Saint John Theatre Company Auditions

By Giv'er Saint John / August 11, 2017

Tennessee Williams’ classic ‘memory play’.  It is Tom’s recollections of the events with his family that lead to a fateful conclusion.  Can you, should you, live your life by what others expect from you or even need from you?   Auditions for our Studio production of The Glass Menagerie will take place: Sunday, 13 August (1 – 3pm) Monday,…

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Call for Submissions: Imperial Theatre Exhibition Committee

By Giv'er Saint John / August 10, 2017

Since 1994, Imperial Theatre Exhibition Committee has brought artworks from area artists to the patrons of Imperial Theatre and the Saint John arts community at large. With the number of live performances at the theatre, exposure for exhibits is high, focused on an audience knowledgeable in art, as well as newcomers to visual art. During…

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Sister City announced for Landline

By Giv'er Saint John / August 9, 2017

The Imperial Theatre has announced that Saint John Landline ticket buyers will be walking the city with theatre goers from . . . Whitehorse, Yukon Territory! LANDLINE is a performance that takes place in two cities at once. Each audience member listens to an audio guide and walks the city streets while conversing via instant…

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