Arts & Entertainment
Two hundred fifty years ago, William Davidson was granted 100 000 acres on the Miramichi River, and would succeed in establishing the first English-speaking settlement in the region. Today he is remembered fondly as among our founding citizens. On July 18, as part of the national celebration of Canada’s Parks Day, the Friends of Beaubears…
Seventy years. Yes, it has been 70 years – practically an entire generation – since the end of WWII and, as well, the end of the Battle of the Atlantic. A battle that started just … Read more…
Looks like another fantastic weather weekend for the Mighty Miramichi and there’s lots happening around the River! Canadian Country sensation Whitney Rose is in town tonight fresh from the pages of Rolling Stone magazine. She’s performing with special guests Mel & Tina of Moncton at The Vogue Theatre in Chatham. Doors open at 6:30 and the…
Miramichi’s longest running performance art series, Words on Water invites you aboard the Max Aitken this evening Thursday July 9th for a pre-publication reading from Tom Creaghan’s upcoming book Talented Miramichiers in the Gilded Age. The Miramichi River cruise will depart from Ritchie Wharf at 7 pm sharp. Tickets are only $10 and can be purchased dockside. Creaghan lives in…
There’s an exciting new venue that is bringing the finest musicians the east coast has to offer to the Mighty Miramichi. Whalen’s Barn is a 95 year old barn that has been renovated to host musicians from the East Coast and beyond, in a location where they will present their original music in a live […]
This young adult story concerns three ‘quintessential almost thirteen year olds’ Zoey, Jenna and Bean who, after scarfing down a huge meal of pizza, garlic cheese fingers, Caesar salad, a dozen buffalo wings (which eventually get … Read more…
by Kieran Crocker Inside Out is an animated Disney/ Pixar film, which I just got back from seeing. It stars Amy Poehler, Lewis Black, Mindy Kaling, Bill Hader and Phyllis Smith. The plot is an 11 year old girl named Riley, she moves from Minnesota to San Francisco and most of the movie is set…
We’re looking at warm temperatures and lots of sunshine heading into this weekend on the Mighty Miramichi! It’s going to be the perfect weekend to get out and about and do something fun. Tonight the Rock ‘n Roll Festival continues with Thirsty Rangers in the Big Tent on the Newcastle Waterfront! Over on the Chatham side…
The 21st annual Rock ‘n Roll Festival returned to the river last night, kicking off with the famous street dance and fireworks. The festival got under way in the Downtown Newcastle Waterfront Parking Lot with the Official Opening Ceremonies and Street Dance beginning at 7 pm. Music for the Street Dance was provided by Tim Irving…
2015 Schedule of Events: June 28 – August 30 – Sunday evening entertainment: “Symphony at Sunset” in Bicentennial Park, 7:00 PM weekly June 29 – Historic Tours to Beaubears Island & Wilsons Point begin, 2:00 PM daily July 18 – Canada’s Parks Day August 3 – New Brunswick Day “Paddle with a Pro” in our voyageur canoe! August 5 – Miramichi Movie Montage […]
Music NB announced an updated vision regarding it’s annual event. Previously named MNB Festival, the newly rebranded Festival 506 will offer New Brunswick artists the opportunity to be seen, to network and to further develop their career in an event that is now, more than ever, accessible to the public. Music NB also announced that…
The Irish Canadian Cultural Association of NB – Miramichi Chapter held a fun afternoon Irish Spring event on Sunday June 7th at the Little White School, the Seniors Hall in Nelson. The event welcomed members and new members to celebrate Irish music, food and heritage. Members also took to the floor to talk about their Irish roots. The…
The dancers of Karasek Dance School will hit the stage at Carrefour Beausoleil on Saturday, June 6th for their 2015 show “Dance Again”. There will be a matinee at 2 pm and an evening performance at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $20 in advance or $24 at the door and are available at Brookdale Flower Shop in Newcastle,…