The Woman in Black is a modern horror classic written by Stephen Mallatratt and Susan Hill. Where a lawyer obsessed with a curse that he believes has been cast over him and his family by the spectre of a Woman in Black engages a skeptical young actor to help him tell his terrifying story and exorcise the fear that grips his soul.
Purchase tickets online or call: 506-652-7582
Main Stage subscribers receive $5 off regular tickets. Thursday, April 13th is Industry Night! Theatre-makers receive a $20 ticket.
When Matt Andersen steps on stage, he brings a lifetime of music to every note he plays. His latest album, The Big Bottle of Joy, is all about hard-won celebration; a dozen songs infused with raw blues-rock, rollicking Americana, thoughtful folk, and ecstatic gospel. Andersen’s stage presence, buoyed by his spectacular live band (also called The Big Bottle of Joy), is informed by decades of cutting his teeth in dusty clubs, dim-lit bars, and grand theatres all over the world, delivering soulful performances that run the gamut from intimate to wall-shaking.
In the studio, he’s always brought the same attention to detail and commitment to craft as he has to his live show, and the result—a multi-faceted and poignant body of work—has led him to amass over 22 million streams on Spotify and 26 million views on YouTube. In addition to headlining major festivals, clubs, and theatres throughout North America, Europe, and Australia, he has shared the stage and toured with Marcus King, Beth Hart, Marty Stuart, Greg Allman, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Randy Bachman, Jonny Lang, Serena Ryder, and more.
Andersen nabbed the 2013 and 2016 European Blues Awards for Best Solo/Acoustic Act, was the first ever Canadian to take home top honours in the solo category at the 2010 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, won the CIMA Road Gold award in 2015, and has won multiple Maple Blues Awards. The Big Bottle of Joy is a complete, world-class, best-in-show band, featuring the combined vocal power of the Smiths: Reeny, Haliey, and Micah, drummer Geoff Arsenault, bassist Mike Farrington Jr., Kim Dunn on piano, guitarist Cory Tetford, and multi-instrumentalist Chris Kirby.
Together, Matt Andersen & the Big Bottles of Joy are hitting the road to keep the celebrate the new album all year long. Come out and add your voice to the chorus.
The Lorenzo Society is happy to remind you of the Weekly Wednesday Concert Series in honour of Dr. Li-Hong Xu continuing this Wednesday, February 8th.
Featured musician of the week: Saint John String Quartet
For over 30 years, the Saint John String Quartet [SJSQ] has stood among Canada’s leading chamber music ensembles. Renowned for its flexibility, SJSQ is equally comfortable collaborating with blues artists and rock superstars, and performing Classical masterworks on its own.
The SJSQ performs over 125 concerts annually and serves as musicians-in-residence for both Symphony New Brunswick and the University of New Brunswick. It has performed for numerous heads of state and at prestigious venues the world over, including many countries in the Far East, Europe, and South America.
With many recordings to its credit, SJSQ has earned a Juno nomination [Classical Composition of the Year], and won an East Coast Music Award [Best Classical Album of the Year] and a Music NB award [Best Album of the Year]. Its albums feature new and innovative works and under-appreciated classical gems.
The Lorenzo Society is excited to welcome the Saint John String Quartet as this week’s Wednesday musicians.
* A Note on Parking: This term, The Lorenzo Society is unable to secure free parking on the campus. There are a limited amount of free parking spots by the Hans W. Klohn Commons, metered parking beside the Athletic Centre, and general lot parking for $5 a day. We are sorry for the inconvenience this may cause, and are looking into alternate parking options for the Fall 2023 Term.
When: Every Wednesday, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm, January 11th-April 5th. Where: Baird Dining Hall, Thomas J. Condon Student Centre, UNB Saint John Who: The Saint John String Quartet, Before the Mast, and more!
Be transported by the music, the musicianship, and the indomitable spirit of the performers. The young musicians harness their superhero spirits offstage as well, rising to their personal challenges, succeeding in their academics and considering bigger dreams for the future.
Their spirit is why NBYO has been invited to play at Carnegie Hall. Their spirit is why we eagerly accepted the challenge of performing in one of the world’s most iconic performing arts spaces. These youth are ready for any stage, anywhere.
We’re back at Saint John after 3 years, you don’t want to miss it! Come watch the paint fly before your eyes and help vote to determine the Winner as artists battle the clock & each other in 3 fast-paced rounds.
All artwork will also be available for auction during this incredible afternoon of community and creation!
George Canyon rose to becoming one of Canada’s hottest Country Music stars in the early 2000’s and has won countless accolades and awards, including Juno Awards, CCMA Awards, and ECMA Awards to name a few.
He has been inducted into the Nova Scotia Country Music Hall of Fame, recorded 12 albums, and was recently presented a certified Platinum Award for his debut album ‘One Good Friend’. With country hits like Just Like You, I Believe in Angels, Drinkin’ Thinkin’, Daughters of the Sun, I Got This, I Want You To Live, Slow Dance and many, many more.
Handworks Gallery is proud to feature a new collection of works by Jill Higgins, opening January 27, 2023. Opening reception will be Friday, Jan. 27, 4-6pm.
The exhibition will be on display at Handworks Gallery until February 3rd.
About the Artist:
Inspired by nature in all its beauty, Jill lives and works from her home in Rothesay, NB. Trained and registered as an Architect (Reg. AANB), painting has always been her passion. Jill pursues both her work in architecture and her passion for painting.
Jill works mostly in oils but also in both watercolour and acrylics. She enjoys painting a variety of subjects including, landscapes, boats, seascapes and florals.
Previous exhibitions of Jill’s work have focused on many East Coast subjects such as local architecture, iconic New Brunswick landscapes, traditional maritime pass times, and studies of regionals plants and flowers.
The Lorenzo Society is happy to remind you of the Weekly Wednesday Concert Series in honour of Dr. Li-Hong Xu continuing this Wednesday, January 18th.
Featured musician of the week: Rebecca Dobbelsteyn.
Rebecca Dobbelsteyn is a professional musician in the Saint John area. She sings a variety of venues and events, ranging from solo performances on the Saint John Boardwalk to joining local band Jazz Loyalty Program at the Moonlight Bazaar. Rebecca teaches voice at Interaction Children’s Theatre, and has been featured on CBC Radio Information Morning to showcase her recently released EP Promenade.
Joining Rebecca will be her cousin Jenna Dobbelsteyn, who is a 4th-year student at UNBSJ with the Faculty of Arts. The Lorenzo Society is excited to welcome Rebecca and Jenna as this week’s Wednesday musicians.
ABOUT THE SERIES:
When: Every Wednesday, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm, January 11th-April 5th. Where: Baird Dining Hall, Thomas J. Condon Student Centre, UNB Saint John Who: The Saint John String Quartet, Before the Mast, and more!
The Saint John Arts Centre invites you to join us with the artists for an opening celebrating our new exhibitions! These shows in the first exhibit cycle of 2023 run from January 13/23 to March 10/23.
Opening: Friday, January 13, 2023, 5pm-7:30pm
*Please note that face masks are required.*
Regular galley hours Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-5pm; gallery visits are free (donations gratefully accepted!) Reminders for social distancing and extra sanitizing measures are in place for your protection.
The featured exhibits are:
Port Saint John Gallery: Kevin Goggan – Time Machine City Gallery: Melanie Craig-Hansford – Processing Cedar Canada Games Gallery: Chris Donovan – Stay Solid or Move West Library & Rotunda Galleries:First Time for the Last Time – Sculpture Saint John 2022 Workshops Creations
Irish acoustic band Lúnasa’s complex arrangements and unique sound reshaped the boundaries of traditional music, and have energized audiences the world over. Folk Roots magazine described the group, formed in 1997 from members of some of the greatest Irish groups of the previous decade, as the “Irish music dream team.”
One of the most influential bands in the history of traditional music, they’ve collaborated with Natalie Merchant, Mary-Chapin Carpenter, and Tim O’Brien and performed at the Hollywood Bowl, Carnegie Hall, and Glastonbury Festival.
Get ready for an energetic performance from one of the highest-profile traditional Irish bands around!
