Arts & Entertainment

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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Greg Fairbrother

Poem – The King of the Taxis

By Giv'er Saint John / July 11, 2016

THE KING OF THE TAXIS The King Of The Taxis shouted with pride … “YOU’LL SEE FOR YOURSELF WHEN WE METER YOUR RIDE!” You will SEE that it’s fair. You will NOT take the bus. You will SOON stop the worry and ALL of the fuss. So, spread it on Facebook. Dispel all your fears.…

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UNB-dominated Crew Tackles “Epic” Film Shoot for Upcoming Release

By Giv'er Fredericton / July 9, 2016

A new film set for release this fall drew together University of New Brunswick professors, staff, alumni and students in a unique adaptation of a short story from a book that recently captured the top award at the East Coast Literary Awards.

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Fundy Trail Summer Concert Series

Fundy Trail Summer Concert Series

By Giv'er Saint John / July 6, 2016

Every Sunday in July and August, the Fundy Trail Parkway is hosting FREE concerts from 2-4 pm. Bring a lawn chair and relax as you listen to some incredible local sounds! Concerts are held in the field above the sawmill at Parking Lot 6. The summer concert series began last Sunday July 3rd, 2016 with…

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Countdown to Canada Day Saint John

Enjoy Canada Day in Saint John!

By Giv'er Saint John / June 30, 2016

Enjoy Canada Day in Saint John! All events are free and take place rain or shine! Art in the Park & Charity Bingo King’s Square comes alive at 7 am with artisanship from a variety of mediums and genres, including local entertainment. You may also try your luck at the charity bingo; this year, the…

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Sea Belles Awarded Karen Gordon Scholarship

Sea Belles Awarded Karen Gordon Scholarship

By Giv'er Saint John / June 25, 2016

Sea Belles A Cappella Chorus recently received the Karen Gordon Scholarship. The award was presented to Sea Belles’ president Susan Ingraham by ScotianAires Scholarship Chair, Diana MacDonald, at a recent competition that took place in Sackville. The Karen Gordon Scholarship is named for the late Karen Ruby Gordon, a young member of the Halifax based ScotianAires…

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2016 Tay Creek Folk Festival

By Saint John – Bread 'n Molasses / June 22, 2016

Tay Ridge Farm, situated just 25 minutes north of Fredericton, will be hosting the ninth annual Tay Creek Folk Festival from July 22nd to 31st, 2016. An array of musical genres will be featured, including Folk, Country, Blues and Bluegrass, Celtic, Classic Rock, and Soul.

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Music Musique NB AGM

By News Contributor / June 20, 2016

The city of Bathurst hosts the 2016 Music Musique NB AGM June 24th to 26th, 2016. The weekend includes two songwriters’ circles, one taking place in Miramichi, a series of free information sessions about the music industry, and the Annual General Meeting (AGM).

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