Arts & Entertainment
Poem – The King of the Taxis
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
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
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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Enjoy Canada Day in Saint John!
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 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
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
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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Mega Charity Car Show and Flea Market
The Outkast Car Club & Rhoda’s Market Mega Charity Car Show and Flea Market host a Mega Charity Car Show and Flea Market this Sunday June 19th, 2016. The show runs from 10 am – 4 pm at the Saint John Airport in support of PRO Kids. Romero House and the Saint John SPCA Animal Rescue.…
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Book Review: “Aftershock” by Janet Maybee
Aftershock, a 2015 book published by Nimbus is an essential read for those interested in the Halifax Explosion of December 6th, 1917. It was on this date that one of the biggest explosions up to that time in North America occurred in Halifax harbour killing thousands and leaving many more injured and scarred for life.
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Sea Belles A Cappella Chorus and Quartet Qualify for International Contest
Sea Belles A Cappella Chorus, Saint John, NB chapter of Harmony, Incorporated, an international organization of female a cappella singers specializing in the barbershop harmony style, recently earned regional recognition and qualified for a spot at Harmony, Inc.’s international competition, which will be held in Providence, Rhode Island later this year. Sea Belles placed third…
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Writers’ Federation of NB WordSpring Festival
The Writers’ Federation of New Brunswick (WFNB) held their annual WordSpring writing festival at the Rodd Miramichi River Hotel in Historic downtown Chatham recently. Writers from all over the province enjoyed a weekend filled with workshops, readings, book launches, awards, musical entertainment, and more.
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Book Review: “The Memory Chair” by Susan White
New Brunswick author Susan White’s “The Memory Chair” (2015, Acorn Press) was recently chosen by the Canadian Children’s Book Centre as one of their Best Books for Kids and Teens. It is the story of Betony, a thirteen-year-old girl who is often dragged along by her father when he visits Gram, Betony’s great-grandmother.
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