Arts & Entertainment
Admiral Insurance, a proud supporter of the Atlantic Film Festival is pleased to announce Admiral’s 2012 Video Contest. Video Submission Deadline: Friday October 19th, 2012 The contest is open to aspiring filmmakers and videographers from Atlantic Canada and filmmakers of all levels are welcome to submit a short three to five minute video to the [Read More…]
The 29th Annual Irish Festival got under way in Miramichi last night with a live outdoor concert at Waterford Green in Chatham and continues throughout the weekend with many performances, workshops, displays and cultural events. The official Opening Ceremonies happen this evening at the Lord Beaverbrook Arena from 7-8:30 pm. The Festival’s mandate is to [Read More…]
UPDATE August 15, 2012 – Ticket sales for Touchdown Frye officially kick off tomorrow Thursday, August 16. The Frye Festival team will set up a kiosk in the lobby of Moncton City Hall between 11 am and 1:30 pm to launch the fundraising campaign. As of Thursday, tickets will also be sold at all three Reads [Read More…]
By Cindy Rule A couple years ago I wrote an article for Bread ‘n Molasses about a tradition in our family. Some of you may recall the story of my daughter, her Canada Day dress and a picture. For those of you who are not familiar with the tale, Sorcha was given a dress decked [Read More…]
New Brunswick will be a part of Culture Days 2012, a Canada-wide celebration of culture on September 28, 29, and 30. Those who wish to take part in the celebrations can register their activities today on the national Culture Days website at www.culturedays.com. They must be free and open to the public. People are encouraged [Read More…]
Steve Heckbert will release his new CD, Top Down, at the 1st Annual Shadbangers Ball on July 27, 2012 from 7 – 10 pm at the Rodd Miramichi. It has been 30 years since the release of his first album Bottoms Up, in 1982, with the original Shadbangers band. After travelling the world, Miramichi’s Steve [Read More…]
by Glenn Copeland Curtains up! Light the lights! The joy of live theatre—a way to tell stories that is dynamic and exciting. This summer Kidplayhouse Productions will be offering a summer theatre arts program for children in the Miramichi region. We’ll sing, dance, act, work with puppets and drumming, and generally have a lot of [Read More…]
Granddad You are a part of me our bloodlines connect For that I love you I yearn for a relationship To know more about you, our family My father your only son You are here yet if it were not for stories told, I would know nothing of you I want to proudly carry Our [Read More…]
Because of you You nurtured me from day one You loved me before that Wiped away tears when I was sad Bandaged cuts when I was hurt Shown me how to be me How to love what I have Encouraged my uprisings Supported my downfalls Because of you I value family Because of you I [Read More…]
by Sherry Sturgeon My first crush was on my dad. I thought he was the strongest, funniest, most hard working man around. Sure, he was stern at times when I was growing up. And yes, there were days I would almost be afraid of him and any punishment I might be due; but as quick [Read More…]
by Elizabeth Glenn-Copeland My father left this world with a grace he rarely exhibited when living. Oh, I’m not talking about how it was for him after the stroke, as he lay on a hospital bed for days on end, with all manner of tubes sticking out of his body. That was not graceful. Nor [Read More…]
Dad You are my dad You make me glad I am your child You are so silly Mom gives you wet willys And sometimes we go wild We have lots of fun Under the sun You make me smile You say, “It’s time to leave” I say, “Can we stay please?” You say, “For a [Read More…]
Father’s Day is coming right up on June 17th and Bread ‘n Molasses is gearing up to explore our relationships with those special men in our lives —fathers! Have you written a short piece of fiction that celebrates fatherhood or perhaps explores the complex relationship between a father and child? Or maybe you have some [Read More…]