Arts & Entertainment
Still Fishing: Beyond the Escuminac Disaster” is a 28 minute documentary that recounts the story of the 1959 Escuminac Disaster. This documentary that was produced by the Miramichi River Tourism Association screened in the 2014 Atlantic Film Festival in Halifax, as well as the 2014 Silver Wave Film Festival in […]
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This year’s season at Beaubears Island is drawing to a close, as tourists from across Canada, the United States, and as far away as Europe, have come to hear the history of Beaubears Island recounted by the colourful characters of her past. Nonetheless, the Friends of Beaubears Island insist that you too come out and…
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Definitely looks like we’re going to see some rain this weekend but hopefully that won’t dampen our spirits because there’s a lot happening around the river. There are a few Yard Sales to check out including a big Fundraising Yard & Bake Sale on Saturday in Blackville at the Greater Blackville Resource Centre. Click here to…
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I always enjoy reading Ray’s novels and short stories and this book is no exception. It is one of his earlier works and his characters Walt Macbride and his friend Sully will be familiar to … Read more…
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We have an absolutely gorgeous weekend coming up filled with warm temperatures and lots of sunshine! It’s going to be a great weekend to check out some Yard Sales and there are quite a few happening in the region. Click here to plan your Yard Sale route! If you are having a Yard Sale, you can…
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The Miramichi Art Core in partnership with the Bathurst Art Society present a Plein Air Art Festival this weekend as part of the Acadian Day celebrations in Petit-Rocher. There are 22 artists from the Miramichi to Campbellton/ Dalhousie participating in this event, which will have them painting outside at various locations throughout the village. A…
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The Miramichi Folklore Park in Renous will be offering painting classes starting in September. Instructor Nancy Gray Leger, with 7 years of experience, can teach you how to paint with oils and Daphne Colepaugh, who has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Ottawa University, can teach you how to paint with acrylics.
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Submitted by Michael Quann, Marketing Assistant Miramichi River Tourism Association Discover Miramichi has come up with a few different activities for you and your entourage to partake in while the sun is high in the sky. From the beautiful beaches and incredible history in the east, to the scenic banks lining the transparent rivers in the…
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I came across Valerie Sherrard’s name when I performed an Internet search for “Miramichi Authors”. Here, right in Miramichi was a well-published, short-listed author that had somehow flown under my radar. Perhaps this is due … Read more…
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Ritchie Wharf Entertainment Schedule Aug. 9: 2-4 pm Gospel Singers 6:30-8:30 pm Don Arseneau Aug. 10: 7-9 pm Charles Hachey Aug. 11: 7-9 pm Zach’s Band Aug. 12: 7-9 pm Wild Country Aug. 13: 7-9 pm Miramichi Entertainers Aug. 14: 7-9 pm Pauline Pitre Aug. 15: 7-9 pm Last Call Aug. 16: 2-4 pm Erik…
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Take advantage of the cooler temperatures this weekend and get out and enjoy some of the great activities happening around the Mighty Miramichi region! Whalen’s Barn on the Old King George Hwy in Newcastle has a real treat tonight, Thursday August 6th, with Fredericton based and nationally touring blues man, Keith Hallett coming to town! The…
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Old Man Matheson, Old Man McCarthy, and Rusty Pete welcome you to lovely Bicentennial Park in Nelson Miramichi this Sunday at 7 pm to partake in some music, tall tales, and bologna over a fire. Miramichi’s long and illustrious heritage has been celebrated in song and story for generations and the folk tales and lyrical…
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In celebrating the 58th Annual Miramichi Folksong Festival the Children’s Show was held yesterday, Wednesday August 5th. The Beaverbrook Kin Centre in the Newcastle Downtown was packed with people there to enjoy some great talent from the younger generation, aged 5 to 12 years old. The annual event was once again hosted by Melanie Ross Breen with special guest…
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