Saint John – Bread 'n Molasses

Meaghan Smith New song “The One” unveiled

By Saint John – Bread 'n Molasses / September 7, 2017

Halifax-based, JUNO-award-winning singer-songwriter, Meaghan Smith’s latest project, Our Song – an opportunity for her music fans to have their stories told in song – just released new song “The One” on September 1st, 2017 at oursongmusic.com. With a new song unveiled the first Friday of every month, Our Song was a concept created earlier this year in collaboration with multi-instrumentalist / music producer, Jason Mingo, who Smith affectively calls her HusBand.

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Submissions Now Open for the 2017 ECMAs

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

Awards and stages submissions for the 2017 East Coast Music Awards: Festival & Conference in Saint John, NB April 26-30, are now open! The deadline to submit is 5:00PM AST on Monday, October 3, 2016. ECMA is pleased to be working with Marcato once again for the submission process.

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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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Culture Plus: A strong new partner for NB’s cultural workforce

By Saint John – Bread 'n Molasses / April 16, 2016

An important player is taking the stage in NB’s cultural sector. Several years of collaboration within the cultural sector has led to the establishment of the Cultural Human Resources Council of New Brunswick (Culture Plus), a not-for-profit, bilingual organization committed to ensuring the vitality of the cultural workforce through life-long career development and training.

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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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Neely G Festival of Music Announces Line-Up

By Saint John – Bread 'n Molasses / April 1, 2016

The second annual Neely G Festival of Music has announced its stellar 2016 performer line-up, bringing some of Canada’s top talent along with international performers to R10 Venue located in Long Creek, New Brunswick, July 15-17, 2016.

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WFNB Presents Memoir Writing Workshop with Sandra Phinney

By Saint John – Bread 'n Molasses / March 21, 2016

The Writers’ Federation of New Brunswick (WFNB) is sponsoring a memoir writing workshop by popular workshop leader, author and freelance writer Sandra Phinney. Entitled Making Memories Work For You, the workshop will be held on Saturday, April 2nd from 10 am to 5 pm at the West Branch of the Saint John Free Public Library located in the back of the Lancaster Mall. The fee is $125 for the day and includes all workshop materials.

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ART@ECB Introduces STAFF MEAL Art Show in Saint John

By Saint John – Bread 'n Molasses / March 19, 2016

On Monday March 21st at 7 pm ART@ECB introduces STAFF MEAL, an art show featuring work by Rebecca Lee, Darren Bennett, Molly Dedam, Sarah Jewett and Andi Emrich. STAFF MEAL is what happens behind the scenes at the East Coast Bistro, 60 Prince William Street.

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13th Annual Atlantic Youth Film Competition Deadline May 9th

By Saint John – Bread 'n Molasses / March 11, 2016

The ViewFinders: Atlantic Film Festival for Youth has just announced its 13th annual Youth Film Competition for Atlantic Canadians ages 18 and under. Deadline for submissions is Monday, May 9th at 5 pm.

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First-ever New Brunswick Book Awards to be Presented April 27th

By Saint John – Bread 'n Molasses / March 3, 2016

The Fiddlehead and the Writers’ Federation of New Brunswick have announced the shortlisted titles for the first-ever New Brunswick Book Awards. The awards will be presented at the 2016 Atlantic Book Awards Gala – the first time New Brunswick will host the event – on April 27th at the Capitol Theatre, Moncton, as part of the Frye Festival.

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JUNO Nominated Singer/ Songwriter Craig Cardiff on Tour in NB this Week

By Saint John – Bread 'n Molasses / February 29, 2016

Folk singer/ songwriter and Juno Nominee Craig Cardiff is on tour in New Brunswick this week performing at various public and private venues throughout the province, as well as facilitating songwriting workshops for high school and university students.

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