Arts & Entertainment
WFNB’s 2017 WordSpring Festival Happens in Saint John
The 2017 WordSpring Festival is happening May 26th, 27th and 28th, 2017 at the Hilton Saint John and Saint John Free Public Library. It is the annual literacy festival for the Writers’ Federation of New Brunswick (WFNB). Below is a list of activities and events of what is happening throughout the festival, workshop presenters and…
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Second Annual New Brunswick Book Awards
The Fiddlehead and the Writers’ Federation of New Brunswick (WFNB) have announced the shortlisted titles for the second annual New Brunswick Book Awards. The winners will be announced at an awards presentation ceremony on Wednesday May 24th, at the University of New Brunswick’s Memorial Hall in Fredericton. Presenters will include winners of the first-ever awards…
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Symphony New Brunswick presents the National Arts Centre Orchestra
Symphony New Brunswick presents the National Arts Centre (NAC) Orchestra on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at the Imperial Theatre. Tickets are $45 or $25 for students. Canada’s NAC Orchestra and violin virtuoso James Ehnes come together for an evening of music and storytelling for their Canada 150 Tour. This special performance will celebrate Canadian classical music at…
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Narrative Writing Worshop at Saint John Free Public Library
Non-fiction is growing in popularity these days but there’s a twist. It’s called narrative non-fiction. The key is to use storytelling techniques that are found in the world of fiction, including strong characters, good dialogue, and scenes that jump off the page—while telling the truth. Sandra Phinney is giving a two-day workshop titled “Hop Aboard…
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VOLUNTEER APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR THE 2017 ECMAS!
Want to help out at the ECMAs? Then apply today to become a volunteer at the 2017 event in Saint John, April 26-30. The ECMAs is a five-day, non-stop musical celebration showcasing and recognizing the best of East Coast artists and music. The ultimate goal of this internationally recognized event is to position and promote…
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Script Happens: Call for Directors, Actors and Crew
The Saint John Theatre Company (SJTC) have issued a call for directors, actors and crew for Script Happens! Their annual playwright contest, Script Happens is in full swing. Scripts have been selected and crafted by their professional dramaturge Stephen Massicotte. Now it’s time for the next stage in the page to stage transformation! They are…
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Call for Artist Submissions $30,000 in Awards – The Salt Spring National Art Prize
The Salt Spring National Art Prize (SSNAP) 2017 Call For Artist Submissions offering $30,000 in Awards SSNAP is pleased to launch its second biennial juried competition of Canadian 2D and 3D visual art, encouraging artists whose practice demonstrates originality, quality, integrity and creativity, resulting in work with a real visual impact and depth of meaning.…
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Ron Vaudry at Chuckles Comedy Club
Chuckles Comedy Club in Parkway Mall welcomes Ron Vaudry to the stage tonight, Saturday February 25th, 2017 at 8 pm. Ron Vaudry is a satirical genius at the edge of comedy, Vaudry guides audiences through a series of hilarious and thought provoking observations. A favourite at the Just For Laughs International Comedy Festival in Montreal…
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The Vagina Monologues at the BMO Studio Theatre
THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES February 9th, 10th and 11th @ 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm, BMO Studio Theatre, 112 Princess St, Saint John Tickets: $22.50, Student $15 100% of the proceeds go towards women’s non-profit organizations with 90% going locally to Hestia House and 10% going to V-Day’s City of Joy for Congolese women. TVM is…
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City of Saint John Call for Artist Submissions
CALL FOR ARTIST SUBMISSIONS – The Originals: Celebration of the Arts As described in the City of Saint John Arts and Culture Policy, the arts make a substantial contribution to the quality of life and vitality of our community. The City of Saint John believes that one of the most effective means of facilitating the…
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“FOUR PLUS ONE” EQUALS FIVE in Saint John and Sussex!
Symphony New Brunswick presents the renowned Saint John String Quartet and Principal Bass player Andrew Miller, giving audiences an unusual quintet performance in “Four Plus One.” They will be performing this unique concert in Saint John, and Sussex on Feb. 18 and Feb. 25. One of the pieces they will be playing is Dvorak’s Quintet,…
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An Evening with City and Colour – Solo
Sonic Concerts presents “An Evening with City and Colour (solo)” coming to Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland this April and May! There will be two shows in New Brunswick. The first will happen on May 2nd at Saint John’s Imperial Theatre and the second will follow on May 8th at The Playhouse in…
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