Arts & Entertainment

Challenge: What Books have Inspired You?

By Giv'er Miramichi / January 15, 2015 /

What books have inspired you? We’re challenging readers to list 10 books that have had a profound effect upon them. What are the books you’ve never been able to shake off? That have stuck with you throughout the years? Email your list to with “Books Challenge” in the subject line. Bread ‘n Molasses Editor […]

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For the Love of Art: Kelly Hay-Hambrook

By Giv'er Miramichi / January 12, 2015 /

Introducing Kelly Hay-Hambrook, an artist who lives and works in Miramichi, NB. When did you start creating art? I remember doing paint by numbers a lot growing up as a child. I was always doodling but nothing serious. I went into drafting as my career, which is drawing, but on a technical level. I realized […]

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The Gift of Creativity

By Giv'er Miramichi / December 4, 2014 /

Are you looking for a great Christmas gift? This year why not open the hearts and minds of the people you love with the gift of creativity. Kidplayhouse Productions Inc. (KPH) is offering Gift Certificates for any of their classes including: Piano Violin Writing Coaching Puppets and More! for kids 6-8 Intermediate Theatre Arts – for…

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The Vogue Reopens with Jon Bryant Concert

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 24, 2014 /

A local landmark will be opening its doors again to the public on December 14th as the Vogue Theatre in Chatham prepares for its first music concert since they renovated. The theatre has undergone significant improvements and will be kicking off with a show featuring Maritime artist Jon Bryant and guest Morgan MacDonald. The Vogue was built in the…

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Miramichi Rock ‘N’ Roll Festival returning summer 2015

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 19, 2014 /

The Miramichi Rock ‘N’ Roll Festival will be returning next year after setting the festival aside for the 2014 season. The Festival failed to run last year due to a lack of volunteers, but the event’s organizers have confirmed that the Rock ‘N’ Roll Festival will be back this summer with both old favourites and…

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Trenches – A Poem

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 10, 2014 /

  Trenches When I look out in the night, I see stars as bright as a flame, on the muddy, bloody ground, all I see is the bloodshed of millions. And in the fields, the body of thousands. Every day is the same, wishing I leave, wishing I die. Every night the passion of millions […]

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Locals Win at 2014 Silver Wave Awards

By Giv'er Miramichi / November 9, 2014 /

On Saturday night, November 8th, the Annual Silver Wave Awards Show handed out major hardware to filmmakers from all over the world. The big winners ultimately were NB Filmmakers. Below is a list of all the award winners: The Isaac ‘The Puma’ Miller Award for Best Youth Shorts in memory of young filmmaker/skateboarder/photographer Isaac Miller: The Railroad […]

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Escuminac Disaster Documentary to be Shown at Film Festival

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 27, 2014 /

The local documentary Still Fishing: Beyond the Escuminac Disaster has been accepted into the 2014 Silver Wave Film Festival. The festival happens in Fredericton from November 6 – 9, 2014. Still Fishing: Beyond the Escuminac Disaster will screen on Sunday November 9th at 12 pm at the Charlotte Street Arts Centre, 732 Charlotte Street. The film is a…

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New Edition of GG Nominated Novel Released

By Giv'er Miramichi / October 10, 2014 /

Lion’s Head Press released a new edition of New Brunswick author Raymond Fraser’s novel, The Bannonbridge Musicians.  Raymond Fraser’s relentlessly funny third novel tells the story of a group of young Maritimers forever dreaming of “goin’ down the road” and making it big in Toronto. Their drinking bouts, their womanizing and their adventuring in small-town […]

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Miramichi Celebrates Culture Days

By Giv'er Miramichi / September 23, 2014 /

We are very excited to be included amongst more than 7,500 free activities that are already registered to take place in over 825 communities across Canada as part of the 5th anniversary of Culture Days, taking place on September 26-28, 2014. This showcase of our local culture presents us with an extraordinary opportunity to share…

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Submissions Welcome: Poetry, Photos, & More!

By Giv'er Miramichi / August 27, 2014 /

We love it when submissions from two different people come in that were meant to go together. This stunning photo of the Miramichi River by moonlight from Jason Irving is the perfect backdrop for the poem by Elizabeth McGrath. Send your submissions of photography, poetry, short stories, or articles about people, businesses, and organizations who…

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Blackville to Host Two Award Winning Performers in May

By Giv'er Miramichi / April 17, 2014 /

In support of Hunger Awareness Week, The Greater Blackville Resource Centre (GBRC) has a week of events planned including concerts by two award winning folk singer-songwriters – ECMA Winner Catherine MacLellan on May 5th, and Juno Award winner Stephen Fearing on May 9th. Benefit Concert featuring ECMA Award Winning Singer/Songwriter, Catherine MacLellan When: Monday May…

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Story with Local Setting up for National Award

By Giv'er Miramichi / April 11, 2014 /
Driftwood by Valerie Sherrard

Valerie Sherrard’s latest book for young people has been short-listed for the prestigious Canadian Library Association 2014 Book of the Year for Children. This respected award honours a book published in Canada in 2013 by a Canadian author that appeals to readers aged 12 and younger. On behalf of the children of Canada, the Canadian…

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