Arts & Entertainment
Sea Belles Annual Dinner and Auction
The public is invited to attend Saint John SEA BELLES’ ANNUAL DINNER& AUCTION, Friday October 14th at the 3 Mile Steak and Rib House, 5 Golden Grove Road in Saint John. This event is always a big hit with many items on which to bid, a great meal and of course fabulous entertainment provided by the…
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It’s Showtime at the Imperial Theatre
Wayne Long, Member of Parliament (Saint John–Rothesay), today announced $150,000 in funding for the Imperial Theatre. He made this announcement on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage. “Since its opening in September 1913, Imperial Theatre has been an integral part of the Greater Saint John region. Its contribution to the artistic…
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Just in Time for Culture Days: ArtsLink NB New HQ in Uptown Saint John
The ArtsLink NB Headquarters have moved to a more spacious and accessible office. Just in time for Culture Days, they are now sharing Suite 407 at 89 Canterbury Street with Third Space Gallery in Uptown Saint John. Their new digs include room for member-based programming such as readings, exhibitions, workshops and more. They plan to open up this…
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Woman, Naked. One Woman. One Funny Show.
Woman, Naked. Part stand up comedy. Part Theatre. Sept 15-17 – this week at the BMO Studio Theatre. Newfoundland comedienne Berni Stapleton presents a one-woman, straight from the heart look at body image, body shaming, diet fads, the pressure on women to be thin, young and never hungry. Mature content. Tickets $22.50 / $15 students. Remember…
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Book Review: “The Call of the Ocean” by Jim Wellman
Flanker Press recently released an invaluable book penned by Jim Wellman of twenty-eight fascinating profiles of people who are (or were) involved with the modern ocean fishery industry in one way or another. There are stories of lives lived on the sea, lives lost at sea, lives saved at sea, boat builders, both young and old, women who fish & more.
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Festival 506 Coming to Miramichi this October
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
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
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
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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Poem – DON’T MENTION METERS
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
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
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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