Arts & Entertainment

Meaghan Smith New song “The One” unveiled

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 5, 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.

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Start to Finish Skills Workshops: Writing for a Grant II

By Giv'er Saint John / September 1, 2017 /

Register now for Artslink NB Upcoming Programming on: September 11th: WORKSHOP: Writing for a Grant II, Fredericton September 12th: WORKSHOP: Writing for a Grant II, Florenceville-Bristol September 13th: WORKSHOP: Writing for a Grant II, Sussex .

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Miramichi Author David Adams Richards Appointed to Senate

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 30, 2017 /

The Prime Minister’s Office announced today that renowned Miramichi author, David Adams Richards has been appointed to the Senate. He will represent New Brunswick in the Red Chamber.       “I am extremely — extremely — proud to have asked Mr. Richards to serve in the Senate of Canada. He is someone who is…

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Book Review: “Flightpaths” by Heidi Greco

By James M. Fisher / August 24, 2017 /

July 2, 2017, marked the eightieth year of Amelia Earhart’s disappearance while flying over the Pacific Ocean.  Ms Earhart was not alone; along with her was navigator Fred Noonan.  I was eager to read Flightpaths (2017, Caitlin Press) a structured prose-with-poetry composition by Ms Greco subtitled The Lost Journals of Amelia Earhart.

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Metepenagiag Artifact Repatriation – Canada 150th Anniversary Celebration

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 23, 2017 /

Metepenagiag Heritage Park Inc. (MHPI), in collaboration with Metepenagiag Mi’kmaq Nation, is organizing a major Canada 150th anniversary celebration on Saturday, August 26, 2017, as part of the repatriation of artifacts to the community. Metepenagiag Heritage Park Inc. is working with the Province of New Brunswick’s Archaeological Services Branch to repatriate a large portion of…

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Beaubears Island Tours All Day – August 26th

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 22, 2017 /

As our summer season once again draws to a close, Friends of Beaubears Island will be hosting our annual Tours All Day event, consisting of a full day of historical tours, every hour on the hour, on Saturday August 26th at 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm for just $10.…

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From New York, Broadway Singers entertain at Pub 981, Last Nite tonight

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 19, 2017 /

Pub 981, Broadway Singers from New York

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Miramichi Scottish Festival 2017

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 18, 2017 /

On June 13, 1842, the Scots of the Miramichi were approved to establish a Highland Society at Miramichi. The first President was James Gilmour, business partner of Alexander Rankin of Rankin & Gilmour Co., who came to the Miramichi in 1812. They and other local Scots were the driving force behind the move to create…

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Theatre New Brunswick Tickets Now On Sale for the 2017-2018 Season

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 18, 2017 /

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 complete with live […]

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What’s On The Go August 18-20

By Discover Miramichi / August 16, 2017 /

The weekend of August 18-20, 2017 is jam packed with lots of fun events in the greater Miramichi region! You certainly won’t have an “I’m bored” moment all weekend long!

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Call for Applications: Catapult 2.0

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 15, 2017 /

Catapult is an accelerator program for ambitious artists and creative entrepreneurs who are ready to bring their work to market. Catapult aims to improve the entrepreneurial skills and business networks for its participants, and to foster and culture of entrepreneurship in New Brunswick’s arts sector. This program is specialized for the needs of artists.

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20 Things Under 20 Dollars to do in Miramichi

By Discover Miramichi / August 12, 2017 /

To Celebrate Canada 150, Parks Canada are giving away free passes to all National Parks, visit Kouchibouguac National Park. Cross New Brunswick’s longest suspension bridge — the Priceville footbridge! Visit the naive art’s free exhibit by Paul Ouelllette at Carrefour’s Galerie Artcadienne.

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Beaubears Island Campfire – Aug 13

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 10, 2017 /

Old Man Matheson and Old Man McCarty once again look forward to welcoming you to lovely Bicentennial Park in Nelson this Sunday at 7pm to partake in some music, tall tales, and bologna over the campfire. Beginning in 2017, the campfire in Bicentennial Park has been one of the Friends’ of Beaubears Island’s longest running…

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