Arts & Entertainment
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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The Comic Strippers – back by popular demand!
On Saturday October 15th, 2016 at 7:30 pm Saint John’s Imperial Theatre welcomes back by popular demand The Comic Strippers! Tickets go on sale this Friday June 10th at 10 am. Tickets are $42 for individuals or $37.50 for groups of 10 or more. Fresh from sold out shows in Vegas, Australia and across Canada,…
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Saint John Youth Wins Grand Prize & People’s Choice at Film Awards
Seventeen year old Spencer Hetherington of Saint John won the Grand Prize and People’s Choice Award for his short film The Island in the 15th annual ViewFinders: Atlantic Film Festival for Youth Film Competition. The annual festival of film, video and media for youth announced its award-winners for the ViewFinders Youth Film Competition presented by DHX…
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Jalloo – Festival of Animation and Games June 9-11th
Every year there is a “little gem” festival that attracts professionals all over the world to Miramichi. It is not fish, music or sports. It is all about animation and games. From June 9th-11th we will host Jalloo, a festival that features some great games by Atlantic companies including our own Eggroll Digital Studios.
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Gerry Dee at Harbour Station – Only Show in NB
Funnyman Gerry Dee has announced a new slate of stand-up shows for late-2016 and early-2017. Beginning in late December 2016, Dee will be taking the stage in cities in Ontario, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland, as he touches upon marriage, fatherhood, and his years as a teacher with his trademark humour. On Thursday December 29th, 2016 Gerry…
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Sea Belles head to Atlantic A Cappella Contest
Sea Belles A Cappella Chorus, Saint John’s only chapter of Harmony, Incorporated, an international organization of female a cappella singers specializing in the barbershop harmony style, will head to Sackville, NB June 2-4th to participate in an area contest that could qualify the local singers for an international competition later this year. Sea Belles will…
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Workshop Natural Dyes with Denise Richard
On Sunday, May 29th from 1-5 pm join the New Brunswick Museum (NBM) for a one day Natural Dyes workshop with New Brunswick Artist, Denise Richard. In this Natural Dye workshop, participants will explore a variety of dyes including plants, roots, wood and insect dyes. By the end of the workshop, they will have learned…
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Steubenville Coffee House Fundraiser
St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Quispamsis will host a Steubenville Atlantic Coffee House Fundraiser on Saturday, May 21st at 7:00 pm. Featured performers are: Pandora, Adam McIntyre, Moments of Magic (Seabelles Quartet), The Rainbows, Brenda Renaud, Tiffini Rennick, “Bills” Destiny, and possible other talent. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased at St. Mark’s…
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