Arts & Entertainment
Wade Hallihan and Kyle Richardson are Half-Snapped!Join them tonight at O’Donaghue’s Pub in downtown Chatham for the very best of a good time!10pm – 2amwww.odonaghuespub.com Giv'er MiramichiGiv’er Miramichi is about “What’s up, what’s new, what’s happening”. We are focused on building people up, supporting one another and celebrating our successes. www.giverontheriver.com
Read MoreDate: Thursday, August 20, 2009Time: 6:30pm – 9:00pmLocation: Saltwater Sounds, 1738 Water Street Miramichi, NBPhone: 506.773.8010Email: editor@breadnmolasses.com This month the Words on Water series is happy to have Carla Gunn with us to read from her acclaimed debut novel, Amphibian. Along with writing, Carla Gunn works as an occupational consultant and teaches psychology. Her writing…
Read MoreFront book cover pictured right of limited edition (250 print run) Come Home to the River coffee table book. These soft covered (in colour) books feature 200 pages of photographs and short stories including 60 pages of colour pictures and 140 pages of black and white photos. The book measures 8.5 inches by 11 inches…
Read MoreDate: Wednesday, August 12, 2009Time: 7:00pm – 10:00pmLocation: Rodd Miramichi 1809 Water St. Miramichi, NBPhone: 506.843.2208www.thelighthouseevents.com Tickets are $10 and can be acquired through Genesis Spa and Salon or by calling/emailing LIFE Radio and thelighthouseevents.com for more details. A bit of history on Warren: Born in Goldsboro, North Carolina, Barfield’s music is often classified as…
Read MoreFor those who are interested in the Writers in the Schools (WiSP) program, the registration deadline is fast approaching. Ginny Hill, the WiSP administrator, would like confirmations of participation by August 25. There have been changes this year, including the honorarium being increased to $250 per school visit, but also the requirement of a police…
Read MoreClosing ConcertTime: 6:00 P.M.ADMISSION: $25.00, by reservation only, Weekly pass will also cover this show.Location: Beaverbrook Kin Centre, 100 Newcastle BlvdFeaturing: Whoop Step & Driver (A History of the Miramichi Folksong Festival) Written by Bernie Colepaugh and performed by the Heritage players.Sponsored by: Econolodge & City Square Restaurant, 365 Pleasant St., Miramichi, NB. Giv'er MiramichiGiv’er…
Read MoreNoon Luncheon with live musicTime: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Location: Beaverbrook Kin Centre, 100 Newcastle Blvd.Tickets: Adults :$12.00 Children : $5.00Featured Music: 11:30 a.m. – singer – Robbie Currie from Halifax 12:00 Noon – singer – John Lordon & David Bunnell 12.30 p.m. – singer- BobMcCallumReservation can be made for the first seating only By…
Read MoreDrea Macdonald is coming to Miramichi, NB to promote her new CD Between You and Me. Based in Charlottetown, PEI, Drea is a talented singer/songwriter/musician. When: Saturday, May 9th 2009Time: 3:00-5:00Where: Saltwater Sounds1738 Water Street, Chatham (Miramichi), NB506-773-8010 Giv'er MiramichiGiv’er Miramichi is about “What’s up, what’s new, what’s happening”. We are focused on building people…
Read MoreThe Words on Water arts series and Saltwater Sounds invite you to the official launch of Bread ‘n Molasses magazine Volume 3, Issue 3, featuring ECMA nominees The Terry Whalen Band. Join us for an evening of the blues with Miramichi’s own Terry Whalen Band as featured on the cover of Bread ‘n Molasses magazine.…
Read MoreFrye Festival Celebrates 10 Years in Style The Frye Festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary! The Festival will begin its celebrations today by unveiling the line-up for the 2009 edition, which will be held from April 17 to 26 in Moncton, NB. Canada’s only, bilingual, international literary festival will bring together world renowned authors with…
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Read MoreDavid Adams Richards Up for a GGDavid Adams RichardsThe Canada Council for the Arts announced the finalists for the 2008 Governor General’s Literary Awards yesterday and a Miramichier is among the nominees. David Adams Richards is nominated in the fiction category for The Lost Highway. The Canada Council for the Arts statement said, “The Lost…
Read MoreFrye Festival Writing Contest for Students FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, the Great- West Life / London Life Writing Contest is open to high school students province-wide! Check out the new themes and write to win $100, $300 or $500! This year, there will be two distinct categories for creative writing and essays, so express…
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