Enjoy selections from Mozart, Darvish, and Beethoven with the Saint John String Quartet.
Thursday, November 3, 2022: St. Thomas University, Fredericton
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 5, 2022, Saint John Arts Centre, Saint John
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 5, 2022, Resurgo Place, Moncton
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Buy tickets here.
Bluebirds is set in Ătaples, France, 1918. Nurses Christy, Maggie, and Bab have crossed oceans to care for wounded Canadian soldiers in the Great War. Despite the terrible injuries they must deal with, they manage to stay hopeful as the dangers of the front draw closer to their hospital. Through it all, the three women find friendship, independence, power, and influence in a place where men, once again, are trying to destroy the world.
Theatre New Brunswick‘s production of Bluebirds is on tour in New Brunswick at the following dates and venues:
Theatre Restigouche | Campbellton, NB | 7:30 pm | BUY TICKETS
Empress Theatre | Moncton, NB | 7:30 pm | BUY TICKETS
Imperial Theatre | Saint John, NB | 7:30 pm | BUY TICKETS
W.C. O’Neill Arena Theatre | St. Andrews, NB | 7:30 pm | BUY TICKETS
Carleton North High School | Florenceville-Bristol, NB | 7:30 pm | BUY TICKETS
Motyer-Fancy Theatre (MTA) | Sackville, NB | 7:30 pm | BUY TICKETS
Imperial Theatre, Saint John. Thursday, November 10 @ 7:30pm. Tickets: $57.50
With ‘In Praise of the Ostrich’ Derek Edwards moseys back into town on horse-drawn comedy wagon; a searing meander down life’s twisting trails, steered effortfully by this 30-year veteran. He returns with a payload of blissfully funny personal stories â a cacophony of shenanigans â set to tickle the ribs and warm the heart.
With an easy conversational style, Derek reluctantly pulls his head out of the sand and launches into commentary on the influx of pot stores, self-driving cars, gambling tips, the challenge of staying youthful ⊠plus dressing warm.
From Vegas to St. Johnâs, this Just For Laughs veteran is universally considered to be among the comic elite. Certainly his peers think so, as evidenced by the fact that heâs a four-time nominee, and winner of Best Standup Comic – Canadian Comedy Awards, as well as a multiple Gemini nominee for Best Performance in a Comedy. As Rick Mercer says, âEveryone knows Derek is the funniest man in Canada.â
‘In Praise of the Ostrich’ – Derek Edwards’ new 90-minute stand-up comedy show âŠa richly textured and enthralling ‘cut above,’ delivered with pace and authority by the consummate Canadian Comedian. Down to earth, lots of laughs, wagons ho.
Classical music, Sting Quartet:
Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at 7:30 PM at the Capitol Theatre in Moncton.
Thursday, October 13, 2022 at 7:30 PM at the Imperial Theatre in Saint John.
Friday, October 14, 2022 at 7:30 PM at the Playhouse in Fredericton.
In thirty years of activity, the Debussy String Quartet has been acclaimed throughout the world, continually sharing the same passion in its musical interpretations on the worldâs most prestigious stages: Japan, China, United States, Canada, Australia, Russia, Europe, gaining renown through regular tours on all the continents.
Thirty years of evolution which have made the Quartet a key player on the international music scene, with numerous awards, including a First Prize in the Evian International String Quartet Competition in 1993 and a Victoire de la musique 1996 (« Best Chamber Music Groupâ). Today, the professional recognition of the Debussy String Quartet is indisputable
Dia de los Muertos is a traditional Mexican festival that celebrates art, culture, and community while honouring those that have come before us. The event is a welcoming experience that is built on diversity and inclusion, and will add a new layer to the urban vibrancy that Saint John has come to be known for.
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When: Saturday, October 29, 2022
Where: Grannan Street, Saint John
Free to Attend
Upcoming Donna Morrissey workshop at the Saint John Library, October 8.
Writing Workshop: Donna Morrissey. Saturday, October 8, 9:30am – 2:00pm. Blueprint for a memoir: everyone has a story to tell. What’s yours?
In this four-hour workshop, you will learn:
No writing experience necessary. Registration required. donnamorriessey@ns.sympatico.ca $165 bring packed lunch.
Reading from Rafael Has Pretty Eyes by Elaine McCluskey
Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. | Ganong Hall Lecture Theatre at UNBSJ.
“You go through life convinced youâre going to get diabetes like your old man and one day you choke to death on chicken gristle, and the autopsy shows your blood sugars were perfect.”
The seventeen stories in Elaine McCluskeyâs latest collection, Rafael Has Pretty Eyes, follow characters who have reached a four-way stop in life; some are deciding whether to follow the signs or defy them; others find a sinkhole forming beneath their feet.
A former fast-talking, big-bucks radio host now lives as a divorced payday loaner working in a strip mall; a football wide receiver at a small Canadian university works the night shift as a bouncer while recovering from his third concussion; a well-liked city councilor is arrested on a packed bus. As one character puts it, “life is just one extended series of anecdotes strung together until they kill you.”
Set in the Maritimes but transcending regional boundaries, McCluskeyâs stories are experimental, sometimes provocative, and often about those living on the margins. Smart, compassionate and unsparing, Rafael Has Pretty Eyes explores the absurdity and interconnectedness of a life adrift.
Elaine McCluskey writes about the people you might find in the corners of life. She has published four short-story collections â Rafael Has Pretty Eyes; Hello, Sweetheart; Valery the Great; and The Watermelon Social â and two novels, Going Fast and The Most Heartless Town in Canada. Her latest collection, Rafael Has Pretty Eyes, was released in March 2022 by Goose Lane Editions. She lives in Dartmouth, N.S. For many years, she spent countless days at paddling regattas and watched both of her children race for Canada. She has worked as a journalist, a book editor, and a university lecturer. She has a BA from Dalhousie and an MA from Western.
In commemoration of the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30, UNB Saint John presents the Fall Indigenous Film Series.
Sitansisk (2009) (Duration 21m)
Sept. 27, Ganong Hall Lecture Theatre, 7 p.m.
My Name is Wolastoq (2022) (Duration 45 m)
Sept. 27, Ganong Hall Lecture Theatre, 7 p.m.
Red Chef Revival ( 2019 Episode 3 – first 11m)
Sept. 28, Ganong Hall Lecture Theatre, 7 p.m.
The Angry Inuk (2016) (Duration 1h25m)
Sept. 28, Ganong Hall Lecture Theatre, 7 p.m.
Sisters and Brothers (2015) (Duration 3m)
Sept. 29, Ganong Hall Lecture Theatre, 7 p.m.
We Were Children (2012) (Duration 1h22m)
Sept. 29, Ganong Hall Lecture Theatre, 7 p.m.
Presented by North East Moon Cassandra M at Adoringly Shire from 4pm – 10pm.
Make your own nature-inspired Fundy mosaic or mirror frame as Tim Isaac guides you through the design and creation of your own beautiful work of art that you can take home. No experience is needed and anyone can do this! Youâll be treated to a wonderous âbuffetâ of rocks, shells, and even raku fired masks and tiles, and feel free to bring along your own seashells, pebbles or other treasures also, to incorporate into your work.
Age group:Â All ages (kids must be with a registered adult to participate)
Time:Â 1 â 4pm
Location: Saint John Arts Centre
Dates:Â (note new date) Saturday, November 5, 2022
Duration: 3 hours
Fees: Tuition â $40 / Supplies purchased from instructor â $70
Skill level: Beginner
Capacity:Â 10 students
Tim Isaac is well known for his beautiful raku pottery, unique mosaic art, and as a member of the acclaimed NB roots duo âIsaac & Blewettâ.  He loves to share his creative process with others, and in the last few years has devoted more time to teaching and giving workshops in raku firing, pottery, and mosaic art. This is a unique opportunity to learn some of his techniques and to express yourself through a fun and creative project.Â