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Theatre New Brunswick Tickets Now On Sale for the 2017-2018 Season
Individual tickets for all productions in the 2017-2018 season are now on sale at the Fredericton Playhouse box office. Our coming season has a little something for everyone: Whether you prefer a traditional, time-tested tale, enjoy experiencing new voices and world premieres, or have always wanted to experience a large scale musical.
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NB Power commissions fast-charging stations in Woodstock and Prince William
Two more fast-charging stations have been commissioned along the Trans-Canada Highway in Woodstock and Prince William giving drivers of electric vehicles more options for recharging in New Brunswick.
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Book Review: “Bearing Witness: Journalists, Record Keepers and the 1917 Halifax Explosion” by Michael Dupuis
December 6, 2017, signals the 100th anniversary of the Halifax Explosion, Canada’s worst Maritime tragedy to date. In mere seconds, a large portion of Halifax’s North End and waterfront were obliterated when the damaged munitions ship Mont Blanc exploded, killing 2,000 people and injuring thousands more.
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Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, August 17, 2017
Fishing continues to be slow on most parts of the river system. A little rain late last week resulted in a day or so of decent fishing, but it was not enough to make any significant difference.
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Lumberjacks are Gathering in Boiestown for Lumberjack Festival at the Woodmen’s Museum
The Central New Brunswick Woodmen’s Museum, located in Boiestown, NB, will be hosting a two day & Lumberjack Festival on August 19th and 20th, 2017.
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2017 Recipients of the Order of New Brunswick
The names of the 2017 recipients of the Order of New Brunswick were announced as part of the official New Brunswick Day celebrations in Edmundston.
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Saint John “Champ” encourages kids to play safe
Marissa Gorjizadeh, 19, of Saint John, joined The War Amps PLAYSAFE/ DRIVESAFE float in Halifax’s recent Natal Day Parade, telling kids to “spot the danger before you play!” Marissa was born a left arm amputee and is a member of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program. Through her role as a Safety Ambassador, she…
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Fundy Fringe Festival
The fifth Fundy FRINGE Festival is back August 21-26. Fundy FRINGE Festival is part of a growing community of Fringe Festivals throughout North America, dedicated to supporting independent performers and artists and creating affordable spaces through which diverse communities can experience boundary-pushing theatre and other performances, in accordance with the four criteria set out by…
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Script Happens Playwriting Competition
Saint John Theatre Company is looking for unproduced One Act plays for its annual Script Happens script development program. They will be choosing between 3-5 One Act scripts for development and production in their June Script Happens production (June 13-16, 2018). Please note that selected playwrights must be from the Maritime Provinces (NB, NS, PEI) and…
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Call for THIRD SHIFT Volunteers!
THIRD SHIFT is a labour of love and we count on volunteers to bring it all together. We’re looking for individuals to help in the following areas: 1. General Event Set Up: Between 2 pm and 8 pm on the day of THIRD SHIFT (Friday, August 18th). Tasks will include: Lifting materials to project sites, helping with…
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Saint John Theatre Company Auditions
Tennessee Williams’ classic ‘memory play’. It is Tom’s recollections of the events with his family that lead to a fateful conclusion. Can you, should you, live your life by what others expect from you or even need from you? Auditions for our Studio production of The Glass Menagerie will take place: Sunday, 13 August (1 – 3pm) Monday,…
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Call for Submissions: Imperial Theatre Exhibition Committee
Since 1994, Imperial Theatre Exhibition Committee has brought artworks from area artists to the patrons of Imperial Theatre and the Saint John arts community at large. With the number of live performances at the theatre, exposure for exhibits is high, focused on an audience knowledgeable in art, as well as newcomers to visual art. During…
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