Community & Fundraising
The opera Così fan tutte performed by the Jeunesses Musicales du Canada (JMC) will make eight stops in New Brunswick this November and December in Dalhousie, Caraquet, Bathurst, Miramichi, Bouctouche, Moncton, Fredericton and Edmundston. Composed by Mozart, this light comic opera will bring delight to all. About Così fan tutte… This year, JMC has decided [Read More…]
Read MoreChatham’s historic downtown will be pulsing with the creative passion of artists this Saturday as members of the Miramichi Art Core take to the streets for a Paintout in celebration of Culture Days. This is the second year the Miramichi Art Core will participate in Culture Days with a Historic Paintout in and around Chatham’s [Read More…]
Read MoreIn celebration of Culture Days, for the first time ever Bread ‘n Molasses magazine will open its doors to the public and invite them inside to get a rare glimpse behind the scenes into the world of online publishing. On Saturday September 29th from 9am to 4pm join Bread ‘n Molasses magazine editor, Kellie Underhill [Read More…]
Read MoreThe countdown has begun for Culture Days 2012 in New Brunswick! Already 90 free cultural activities are scheduled to take place all over the province during the last weekend of September (September 28, 29, and 30th). The celebrations were launched yesterday during a news conference at the Charlotte Street Arts Centre in Fredericton in the [Read More…]
Read Moreby Pat Fournier Dedicated with love to my big sister, Katherine, who led many of our childhood games, and thus helped create these memories. Remember … As I look back on the life I’ve lived through to this point in time, Fondest memories are of my childhood, and they are treasures in my mind. And [Read More…]
Read Moreby Doug Dolan The summer he conscripted me into his labour force of two my dad was 51 and I was 18. I was no stranger to hard work having been raised in a household where a vague quote from St. Paul was often cited, going something like, “No work, no supper”. I was tempted [Read More…]
Read MoreFor plenty of great live entertainment and delicious food come to Blackville, NB this weekend! The 4th Annual Blackville Bluegrass Festival kicks off this Friday, August 10th at the Dungarvon Whooper Lounge and runs through Sunday, August 12th. This year’s featured entertainers are: Bluegrass Tradition and the Mark Boutilier Band from Nova Scotia; Prince Edward Island’s Janet McGarry [Read More…]
Read MoreBy Kellie Underhill I wish I had money! A few weeks ago when I first met Stephen McKinnon, president and founder of Canada (East) Films in Miramichi, this thought crossed my mind at least a dozen times during the hour we spoke. When I met him again last week, within the first five minutes I [Read More…]
Read MoreUPDATE August 13th: The tall ship Peacemaker has extended its stay until Monday August 20th 2012. Tours will be Tuesday, August 14 – Friday, August 17 from 1 to 6 pm. Saturday, August 18 (Dragon Boat Festival) and Sunday, August 19 from 10 am to 6 pm. Tentative leaving port on Monday Aug 20th, weather permitting. The tall ship [Read More…]
Read MoreSteaks on the BBQ … splashing in the pool … bonfires on the beach … hiking, biking, boating, camping, concerts, festivals, patio parties with family and friends … ice cream cones … Is there anything better than a New Brunswick summer? We think not! Summer is in full swing in New Brunswick and Bread ‘n [Read More…]
Read MoreAdmiral 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…]
Read MoreThe 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…]
Read MoreUPDATE 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…]
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