Arts & Entertainment

The Comic Strippers - back by popular demand!

The Comic Strippers – back by popular demand!

By Giv'er Saint John / June 8, 2016

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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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.

Saint John Youth Wins Grand Prize & People’s Choice at Film Awards

By Giv'er Saint John / June 6, 2016

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

By News Contributor / June 2, 2016

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 Saint John's Harbour Station on December 29th, 2016.

Gerry Dee at Harbour Station – Only Show in NB

By Giv'er Saint John / June 1, 2016

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 head to Atlantic A Cappella Contest

By Giv'er Saint John / May 29, 2016

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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Denise Richard

Workshop Natural Dyes with Denise Richard

By Giv'er Saint John / May 24, 2016

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

By Giv'er Saint John / May 18, 2016

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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Congratulations to Emily McCumber, Saint John fibre artist, a graduate of the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design, and the recipient of this year’s Professional Visual Artists’ Fund grant!

Professional Visual Artists’ Fund 2016 Winner

By Giv'er Saint John / May 16, 2016

Congratulations to Emily McCumber, Saint John fibre artist, a graduate of the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design, and the recipient of this year’s Professional Visual Artists’ Fund grant! A cheque presentation for $1000 will be held at the Saint John Arts Centre on Friday, July 8, 2016. A small exhibition of her work…

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Saint John Early Music Festival

Early Music Festival

By Giv'er Saint John / May 10, 2016

The Saint John Arts Centre (SJAC) is proud to be the host venue of the 2016 Saint John Early Music Festival celebrating “Mozart and his Mentors”, from Friday May 27th to Sunday May 29th, 2016. Tickets are available at SJAC for concerts, and be sure not to miss the FREE events! Schedule Saint John’s Early Music…

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Sea Belles Participate in National Music Day

By Giv'er Saint John / April 28, 2016

On Monday May 2nd Canadians from coast-to-coast will take time out of their day to call attention to the vital role music plays in their lives, their communities and in their schools. Saint John’s Sea Belles of Harmony, Inc., will be participating in this coast to coast music video podcast. Sea Belles’ music video submission, Heading Home,…

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PARC presents the Annual New Brunswick Playwrights’ Cabaret!

By Saint John – Bread 'n Molasses / April 14, 2016

All are welcome to attend as the Playwrights Atlantic Resource Centre (PARC) presents its annual New Brunswick Playwrights` Cabaret on Saturday April 30th 2016 at 7:30 pm. Hosted by the Saint John Theatre Company (SJTC) in the BMO Studio at 112 Princess Street with MC Stephen Tobias, SJTC`s Artistic Director, the evening will feature readings by Saint John writers Neil Bonner, Dan Culberson, Gretchen Kelbaugh, Jordan Stewart and Bet O’Toole.

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Saint John Native Named Executive Director of ArtsLink NB

By Saint John – Bread 'n Molasses / April 13, 2016

The Board of Directors of ArtsLink NB is very pleased to announce the appointment of Gillian Dykeman as Executive Director of the organization. A Saint John native, Gillian is an arts administrator and practicing interdisciplinary artist.

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