Arts & Entertainment

Festival 506 Coming to Miramichi this October

By News Contributor / September 2, 2016

Miramichi will be the place to be this October as Festival (506) comes to the mighty river for the very first time! Thirty-eight bands and solo artists from all across New Brunswick will meet in the ‘Chi October 13th to 16th to take part in this event which has something for all music fans.

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Sea Belles Hold One Day Thrift Store Sale

By Giv'er Saint John / August 31, 2016

Sea Belles, Saint John’s ladies A Cappella chorus is holding a one day Thrift Store Sale, Saturday September 10th from 8 am to 2 pm at the Portland United Church Hall, 50 Newport Crescent, Saint John. Great Thrift Store prices on many items, including books, clothing, jewellery, shoes, purses, bedding, kitchen items, exercise equipment, etc. A…

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Interview with NB Author Chuck Bowie

By James / August 18, 2016

Chuck Bowie is the New Brunswick author of three novels, all in the Sean Donovan: Thief for Hire series. He recently released Book Three: Steal it All. Chuck took a few moments to answer questions about his influences, where and when his Sean Donovan character was born, and how Book Four is coming along.

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Gabriel Iglesias Coming to Harbour Station

By Giv'er Saint John / August 17, 2016

Gabriel Iglesias rolls into Saint John’s Harbour Station with his Fluffy Breaks Even tour on Thursday October 20th, 2016. Tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday August 19th at 10 am. Tickets range in price from $72.50 for P1 to $92.50 for Gold Circle tickets. There are also two VIP packages available,…

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Greg Fairbrother

Poem – DON’T MENTION METERS

By Giv'er Saint John / August 9, 2016

DON’T MENTION METERS The meters are settled. It’s no longer news. We’ve listened to countless hours of views. We’ve settled for less, when we coulda got more. Now, talk about taxis is really a bore. Lets talk about anything other than meters. Let’s talk about summer and crazy eyed skeeters; Or, hot dogs roasting on…

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FEST FORWARD: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

By Giv'er Fredericton / August 8, 2016

From November 18-20, 2016, the Charlotte Street Arts Centre in Fredericton will host the 6th annual emerging musician’s festival now known as FEST FORWARD, formally known as NB-ME.

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The Tragically Hip: A Canadian Celebration at the Imperial Theatre

By Giv'er Saint John / August 5, 2016

Together with CBC Saint John, the Imperial Theatre is screening The Tragically Hip’s Kingston, ON show, LIVE on Saturday, August 20th at 9:30 pm (doors open at 8:30 pm). Tickets are FREE but you have to come to the theatre to pick them up. Tickets will be available starting tomorrow, Saturday August 6th at the Box Office from…

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Celebrate Area 506 this Weekend!

By Giv'er Saint John / July 29, 2016

Get ready to celebrate the best of New Brunswick as Saint John’s Waterfront hosts Area 506‘s Inaugural New Brunswick Day Festival this weekend! Showcasing New Brunswick music, culture and goods in a unique shipping container village on the city’s long wharf; it’s about celebrating and shining a light on the entire province. Starting today, Friday…

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Meet the Artist: Susan Lapides

By Giv'er Saint John / July 27, 2016

Take a midday break and meet the creator behind the art! Please join us at the Saint John Arts Centre (SJAC) on Thursday July 28th at 12:15 pm for a free artist talk with Boston-based photographer Susan Lapides on her exhibit Western Isles of the Bay of Fundy. “In this series of photographs, I explore the…

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Mark Splude First Ever Local Headliner at Chuckles Comedy Club

By Giv'er Saint John / July 26, 2016

Chuckles Comedy Club has been around for years, hosting professional comics from around the world. Often using local comedians as hosts or openers, Saint John Comedy fans can always count on belly laughs from start to finish. Never in the history of Chuckles, have they offered a headlining spot to a local comedian … until…

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Poem: “Giv’er, Saint John Online!”

By Giv'er Saint John / July 21, 2016

Giv’er, Saint John Online! Have you read the news On Saint John Online? You can read about places where people can dine. Community events, you can find it all there. You can read about things going on in the square. You can buy and sell or make a trade; Purchase a car or lemonade. Advertise…

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2016 Dooryard Arts Festival Happens Soon

By rivervalley / July 14, 2016

The 2016 Dooryard Arts Festival kicks off on Thursday July 21st and runs through Saturday July 23rd in Woodstock. Thursday at the main stage is going to be a great time, full of local talent. Opening up the evening will be local group Luke and the Drifters.

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