Arts & Entertainment
Faith and Family Night at Harbour Station
The Saint John Sea Dogs are proud to announce their game on Friday, January 20th, against the Chicoutimi Sagueneens will be Faith and Family Night at Harbour Station. Faith and Family Night offers fans a chance to celebrate their faith during a night of Sea Dogs hockey, and raise money for their church or faith-based…
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Call to Artists – Public Art Pilot Project for Saint John West Elementary School
The Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture is calling on professional artists to submit proposals to design, create and install artwork at a new elementary school in Saint John, NB. The total project budget is $20,000 and the submission deadline for the Public Art Project is Friday, February 17, 2017 at 4:00 pm. The new…
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NB Annual Writing Competition goes Digital with $2600 in Prizes
The Writers’ Federation of New Brunswick (WFNB) encourages all New Brunswickers to submit their poems, stories or creative essays to its 2016-17 Writing Competition. The contest opened on December 9th, 2016. Deadline for entries is March 3, 2017. All submissions must be made electronically through the WFNB website at wfnb.ca/competitions. The competition awards…
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“Come Together” at AJ’s Lounge & Restaurant for Saint John SPCA Animal Rescue
“Come Together” at AJ’s Lounge and Restaurant for Saint John SPCA Animal Rescue Local Musicians, Common Thread & Friends will make “Christmas Merry” for local homeless pets! Join us for great local talent, in a warm atmosphere, with paws-itively purr-fect opportunities to support your community’s homeless pets! Friday, Dec.16th, 2016 – 9 PM to 12…
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TNB presents “The Snow Queen” at the Imperial Theatre
Rehearsals are underway for Theatre New Brunswick’s (TNB) 2016 holiday production of The Snow Queen. Written by Hans Christian Andresen and adapted for the stage by TNB Artistic Director Thomas Morgan Jones, this epic adventure tale of cinematic size and scope is the perfect holiday show for children and adults alike. “Hans Christian Andersen has…
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Book Review: “Rock Recipes: Christmas” by Barry C. Parsons
This was the first-ever cookbook the Miramichi Reader was asked to review, and no sooner had I removed it from its protective bubble mailer when it was taken from my hands by my wife who proceeded to oooh and aah over every glossy page and delicious-looking photograph.
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Book Review: “The Glory Wind” & “Rain Shadow” by Valerie Sherrard
Miramichi’s resident Young Adult (YA) author Valerie Sherrard has had many of her books shortlisted and awarded in various categories, and these two novels are no exception.
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Saint John Theatre Company Stakeholder Engagement Session
Stephen Tobias, Artistic Director of the Saint John Theatre Company (SJTC) issued the following invitation yesterday, Tuesday November 29th: The Saint John Theatre Company is examining the potential of developing a professional residency program in Saint John. As a valued member of our theatre community, we would greatly appreciate your feedback and guidance as we consider…
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Sussex Choral Society Annual Christmas Concert
The Sussex Choral Society presents its annual Christmas concert on Sunday, December 4th, 7:30 pm, at Saint Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church in Sussex. Directed by David Mitchell, with accompaniment by Karen Gallagher, this year’s concert features soloists Joseph Goodwin and Lisa Linden, as well as the Sussex Corner Elementary School Choir and Tammy Morris.…
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Christmas Fine Craft Festival
Looking for high quality, handmade gifts this holiday season? New Brunswick’s premier fine craft festival, is coming to Saint John this Friday, Saturday and Sunday (December 2nd, 3rd and 4th) at the Marco Polo Cruise Terminal! Showcasing fine craft by New Brunswick master craftspeople working in glass, leather, pottery, jewellery, metalworks, fine art, wood, fibre,…
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Derek Edwards at the Imperial
Derek Edwards new show Alls I’m Saying rolls into the Imperial Theatre on March 26th, 2017 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $45 and go on sale to the general public this Friday December 2nd, 2016. For tickets call the Imperial Theatre Box Office at 674-4100, drop by the Box Office in person at 12 King Square South, or go…
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Sea Belles A Cappella Chorus Shares Festive Songs of Season
The public is invited to come out and enjoy festive seasonal music a cappella style with Sea Belles ladies barbershop chorus at several location over the Christmas season. Join them Sunday November 27th, 2-3 pm and Saturday December 3rd, 2-3 pm at Brunswick Square where shoppers will be entertained by traditional Christmas music. Westsiders and…
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