Arts & Entertainment
Abby Keenan and Anna Sturgeon of Barnettville have been chosen to represent Canada and compete at the Dance World Cup in Portugal in 2019! Over 6000 dancers and 40 countries are expected to attend the world finals in Europe next summer and these local athletes will be among them.
Read MoreCome out to the Saint Andrew’s United Church, located at 188 Wellington Street, directly across from the Elm Park in the former Town of Chatham (Miramichi East) on Monday evening, October 15th, 2018 at 8:00 PM for “Tribute to the Legends of Country Music” – Country Blend.
Read MoreSponsored in part by the City of Miramichi, Come out to the Théâtre Gilles LaPlante at the Le Centre Scolaire Communautaire École Carrefour Beausoleil located at 300 Beaverbrook Road in the former Town of Newcastle (Miramichi West) beginning at 7:00 pm on Saturday, October 20th, 2018 for A Threefold Thriller: Three Original One Act Plays based on the Folktales and Stories of the Miramichi. Tickets are $10.00 a person.
Read MoreJames M. Fisher, of The Miramichi Reader shares this book review on Miramichi Author Wayne Curtis’ new collection of short stories entitled Homecoming: A Road Less Travelled (2017, Pottersfield Press). The bulk of the stories centre around two couples, Sean O’Reilly and Amy Black, and Floyd Harris and his wife Beverley.
Read MoreMiramichi NB rock and roll singer/songwriter Art Murphy has released a new EP entitled “Dreams And Memories”. The EP includes his compositions,”City Nights”, “Foggy Air City Lights”, “Party Of One”, “Till The End” and “My Nelson Girl”. There are also 2 songs on the EP that Art released as singles in 2006 and 2007. The 2 bonus selections are the songs “Butte Montana” and “The Last Buoy Bell”. EP’s will be available at Salt Water Sounds in Miramichi NB as well as other locations around the province as of Oct 1 2018.
Read MoreFrom Friday, September 28th, 2018 to Sunday, September 30th, 2018, come out to the Little Southwest Baptist Church, located at 2601 Route 420 Highway in Sillikers for In Times Like These: Missions Festival with Wendell Calder and Dave Mumford at the Little Southwest Baptist Church. Each service will begin at 7:00 pm. On Saturday evening, September 29th, 2018, their will be a Pot Luck and a Mini Concert starting at 5:30 pm. The guest speaker for the weekend is Wendell Calder with special music by Dave Mumford. All are welcome to attend!
Read MoreThe 1st Annual Napan Show & Shine will be held on Friday, September 14th, 2018 at the Napan Community Hall, 224 South Napan Road, in Napan. It starts at 4:00 p.m. with the draws at 6:30 p.m. Registration is $5.00 a vehicle, and the first 25 vehicles that are registered get a dash plaque – People’s Choice Award!!
Read MoreOn Monday, September 3rd, 2018 [Labour Day] come out to the Beaverbrook Kin Centre, 100 Newcastle Boulevard to the Labour Day Fundraiser for the Miramichi Community [Newcastle] Food Bank. Admission is a Cash Donation at the Door. Hosted by Susan Butler, this event kicks off at 12:00 pm noon with an Indoor BBQ and Bake Sale, with the Concert from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Read MoreFriends of Île Beaubears Island Interpretive Centre, in partnership with Remembering Nelson Fair present ” Music at Midday “. Sunday afternoons, from September 2nd to September 23rd, 2018 beginning at 2:00 pm on the grounds of Friends of Île Beaubears Island Interpretive Centre / Bicentennial Park, 35 Saint Patrick’s Drive, Miramichi – Nelson Miramichi, New Brunswick till 4:00 pm. Admission is a Free-Will offering, and there is a 50/50 draw each afternoon to benefit the entertainers.
Read MoreThe Annual Harvest Home Supper at the Saint Stephen’s United Church, located at 7970 Route 117 Highway in Black River Bridge, New Brunswick will be held on Labour Day, Monday, September 3rd, 2018. Tickets will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 pm and Meal will be served from 12:00 pm noon to 5:30 pm.
Read MoreRick Tiger returns to the Miramichi on Friday, August 31 at the Miramichi Folklore Park, 46 Memory Lane in Renous. The show starts at 7:00pm and features Blackville’s own Amelia Underhill and Wade Hallihan.
Admission is $10. Tickets are available at the Miramichi Folklore Park and are expected to go fast. Get yours today!
The Annual Saint Samuel’s Roman Catholic Church Picnic, hosted by the Men’s Group of the Saint Samuel’s Roman Catholic Church in the former Village of Douglastown will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 26, 2018, with a rain date set for Sunday, September 2nd, 2018.
Read MoreWith August drawing to a close, the Friends of Beaubears Island will be hosting their annual Tours All Day event, consisting of a full day of historical tours, every hour on the hour – Saturday August 25th at 10 am, 11 am, 12pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm. Cost for admission is just $10. Watch history unfold before you on this unique adventure on Beaubears Island.
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