Arts & Entertainment
This was the first-ever cookbook the Miramichi Reader was asked to review, and no sooner had I removed it from its protective bubble mailer when it was taken from my hands by my wife who proceeded to oooh and aah over every glossy page and delicious-looking photograph.
The Annual War Memories in Song Dinner/ Concert paying tribute to our Veterans, Peacekeepers, First Responders, Police and RCMP happened on Sunday November 6th. The sold out event featured special guest Keith Facey from Quispamsis performing his favourite selections for the crowd. Also performing was Ian Craig and Kennedy Coughlan, Miramichi Sings under the direction of Margret…
The Hootenanny Tour lands here on the river on Tuesday November 8th. Doors open at 6:30 pm music starts at 7 pm. Tickets available online at www.timmytour.com. Get your tickets in advance at Creative Grounds Cafe, 55 Cunard Street in Chatham and at The Point Church office during regular business hours. Tickets are $15 in advance…
Miramichi’s resident Young Adult (YA) author Valerie Sherrard has had many of her books shortlisted and awarded in various categories, and these two novels are no exception.
Downtown Newcastle was hopping last night! And the party continues this evening with Festival 506! Tonight’s shows are covered on your Festival 506 Passport or admission is $10 at the door. The notable exception is the dB Stage at the Vogue Theatre in downtown Chatham. The show at the Vogue Theatre is free admission and open to all ages.…
Ready to rock the ‘Chi! Festival 506 is under way! Tonight’s shows are covered on your Festival 506 Passport or admission is $10 at the door. Venue access is subject to capacity though, so get out early to see your faves! Here is the concert schedule for this evening at Festival 506! Mill Cove Coffee 7:30 pm Altitude…
Festival 506 weekend has arrived on the Mighty Miramichi! Four jam packed days filled with shows and conferences kicks off this evening with the Awards Show at Carrefour Beausoleil! Performing artists include Andy Brown, Simon Daniel, City Natives, Les Hôtesses d’Hilaire, Lionsault, and a special musical homage to Matilda Murdoch with The Lumber Jills and the Miramichi Fiddlers. Paddy Quinn and Rachel…
MainStream Wrestling Entertainment presents the final show of 2016 with a BLOCKBUSTER card at the Renous Rec Centre on Friday, November 11th at 7:00 pm! In what can easily be described as the biggest Main Event in New Brunswick this year, the top wrestler in New Brunswick meets the top wrestler in New England when…
Celebrate Culture Days in Miramichi this weekend! Tomorrow Saturday October 1st join the Miramichi Art Core for a Paint Out in the Town Square from 10 am to 2 pm. Artists will be painting outside and encouraging others to join in by picking up a paint brush and painting on an easel. All are welcome…
The ArtsLink NB Headquarters have moved to a more spacious and accessible office. Just in time for Culture Days, they are now sharing Suite 407 at 89 Canterbury Street with Third Space Gallery in Uptown Saint John. Their new digs include room for member-based programming such as readings, exhibitions, workshops and more. They plan to open up this space for members to be able to book their own events, and for creating new opportunities to share what members do.
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.
New Brunswick author Wayne Curtis has released his latest title, In the Country (2016, Pottersfield Press) a collection of short stories, twelve in all, that will resonate with anyone familiar with the Miramichi River area where the author was born some 73 years ago. It will especially appeal to readers who lived here over the decades of the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s.
The East Coast Music Association (ECMA) is excited to announce James Mullinger as host for the 2017 East Coast Music Awards Show taking place on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at Harbour Station in Saint John, NB.