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Actor seated at a table. Text reads: The Whispers, written and performed by Mbene Mwambene. Presented by Blackstage Switzerland

The Whispers

November 11, 2022 @ 7:30 am – November 12, 2022 @ 9:00 pm

November 11-12, 2022

TICKETS: $25 adult | $15 student
SERIES: Studio Series
LOCATION: BMO Studio Theatre, 112 Princess St, Saint John, NB
PERFORMANCE TIMES: 7:30 PM

A personal journal of colonialism brought to life.

Text & Performance: Mbene Mwambene; Concept & Direction: Ntando Cele, Mbene Mwambene; Light & Sound: Bharathi M. Franaszek & Valerio Rodelli. Premiere: Schlachthaus Theater Bern, 2019. Produced by Insaka Arts.

Actor seated at a table. Text reads: The Whispers, written and performed by Mbene Mwambene. Presented by Blackstage Switzerland

The Whispers is a solo physical performance, that brings a personal journey of colonialism to life. It’s a response to both the colonial and current perspective of being black using storytelling, poetry, sarcasm, music, and body movement. Mbene Mwambene traces his family history, asking is a modern Black man free to choose who he becomes? What does it mean to decolonize oneself when living in Europe? What does it mean to have a name?

The Whispers has been performed at Schlachthaus Theater Bern, Konstanz University, Theater Konstanz, Schwankhalle in Bremen, Theater am Lend Graz, Lichthoft Theater Hamburg und Stadthaus Ulm. The German version “Das Flüstern” was presented at LurUPina – Zirkusfestival Hamburg and at the Jahrmarkttheater Bostelwiebeck.

$15 – $25

Saint John Theatre Company

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Saint John Theatre Company

112 Princess Street
Saint John, NB E2L 1K4 Canada + Google Map
September 20, 2022
Elm City String Quartet seated with their instruments

Elm City String Quartet Concert #2: Brahms & Britten 🎻

November 23, 2022 @ 7:30 pm – November 27, 2022 @ 9:00 pm

The Elm City String Quartet continues their season with two absolute staples in the quartet repertoire. If you love immersive and expansive masterpieces, this concert is for you.  The concert begins with the second string quartet of Johannes Brahms, which is an A-minor feat of musical transcendence.  The second piece in the program is Benjamin Britten’s second string quartet: a meditative, intricate, and brazen musical journey. 

The Elm City String Quartet seated on a couch with their instruments.

String Quartet No. 2 in a minor, Op. 51, No. 2  – J. Brahms (1833 – 1897)

I.               Allegro non troppo

II.              Andante moderato

III.            Quasi minuetto, moderato – Allegretto vivace

IV.            Finale. Allegro non assai

(Intermission)

 String Quartet No. 2 in C major, Op. 36 – Benjamin Britten (1913 – 1976)

Concert #2: Brahms & Britten

Tickets can be purchased at the links below:

November 23, 7:30 – Saint John Arts Centre, Saint John, NB – tickets

November 25, 7:30 – Wilmot United Church, Fredericton NB – tickets

November 27, 2:00 – Empress Theatre, Moncton NB – tickets

Free – $40

Elm City String Quartet

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Saint John Arts Centre

20 Peel Plaza
Saint John, + Google Map
September 20, 2022
Elm City String Quartet

Elm City String Quartet Concert 1: Beethoven & Glass 🎻

September 23, 2022 @ 7:30 pm – September 25, 2022 @ 9:00 pm

The Elm City String Quartet is kicking off their first full season with a bit of everything. We will be starting with one of the great Beethoven quartets, the opus 18, no. 4 in C minor, full of drive, energy, and passion. Following that, we will introduce you to “Strum,” an exciting piece by Jessie Montgomery, an American composer who’s making a big name for herself. The concert will be concluded with Philip Glass’ fifth quartet, a pure minimal masterpiece.

Picture of the Elm City Sting Quartet

Tickets can be purchased at the links below:

September 23, 7:30 – Wilmot United Church, Fredericton NB – tickets

September 24, 7:30 – Saint John Arts Centre, Saint John NB – tickets

September 25, 2:00 – Empress Theatre, Moncton NB – tickets

Free – $20

Wilmot United Church

473 King Street
Fredericton, NB E3B 1E5 Canada + Google Map
September 20, 2022
Image of paintings handing on a wall. Text reads: Third Space members show and sale. Market Series: V. September 16 - October 22, Opening Friday, September 16, 5-7pm. Uncorked Tours, Saint John City Market

Market Series V

September 16, 2022 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

We are thrilled to work with our friends at Uncorked in the Saint John City Market to present a year-long series of Third Space Members’ Shows!

Image of paintings handing on a wall. Text reads: Third Space members show and sale. Market Series: V. September 16 - October 22, Opening Friday, September 16, 5-7pm. Uncorked Tours, Saint John City Market

“Market Series: V” features artwork by Third Space Members Mary Garoutte, NOTHO, and Natalie Pavey.

Opening: Friday, September 16th from 5-7pm at Uncorked in the Saint John City Market

Show dates: September 16-October 22

If you are interested in purchasing artwork from the show, please contact us at 506-566-7434 or tiersespace@gmail.com. Artwork will be ready for pick-up on October 24th.

Thank you for supporting local artists and Third Space Gallery, Saint John’s only artist-run centre!

Third Space Gallery

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Uncorked

47 Charlotte Street
Saint John, New Brunswick E2L-2H8 Canada + Google Map
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September 15, 2022

Wayfinding

Where are we?
Where are we going?
And how will we get there?

Wayfinding brings together a group of ten artists, of varied disciplines and diverse practices, all based in so-called New Brunswick.

Catherine Arseneault
Maryse Arseneault
Angela Beek
Jean-Michel Cliche
Tara Francis
Thandiwe McCarthy
Jesse Mea
Christiana Myers
Brittany Schuler
Starlit Simon

A result of the third installment of the Cross Cultural Creation Residency, Wayfinding is a partnership between ArtsLink NB, l’Association acadienne des artistes professionnel.le.s du N-B, and Mawi’Art.

Opening Friday, September 9 at 5pm, at the Saint John Arts Centre.

Exhibition curated by Amy Ash.

FB Event is here: https://fb.me/e/2KJ1kpXz3

September 9, 2022 in Community
Image of a sculpture wearing face protection using a grinder on a sculpture. Text reads September 10 at 1pm. Long Wharf (along Harbour Passage, next to Fort La Tour) Bring your family and friends. We hope to see you there! You are invited to the closing ceremony of Sculpture Saint John.

Sculpture Saint John Closing Ceremony 🪨

September 10, 2022 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Closing Ceremony – 2022 Sculpture Saint John Symposium
September 10 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Free On-Site Demonstrations At Long Wharf
You are invited to the closing Ceremony of Sculpture Saint John.

Image of a sculpture wearing face protection using a grinder on a sculpture. Text reads September 10 at 1pm. Long Wharf (along Harbour Passage, next to Fort La Tour) Bring your family and friends. We hope to see you there! You are invited to the closing ceremony of Sculpture Saint John.

Bring your family and friends we hope to see you there!

Long Wharf (Along Harbour Passage, next to Fort La Tour)

Sculpture Saint John

Long Wharf

September 9, 2022
A career in the arts. September 16, 2022. 12pm - 1pm. Fusion SJ and Saint John Culturescape

A Career in the Arts 👨‍🎤

September 16, 2022 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Join us for a 45-minute panel discussion about what it’s like to have a career in the arts, in honour of Culturescape, Saint John’s culture festival that is happening September 15th-18th at the Art Warehouse.

A career in the arts. September 16, 2022. 12pm - 1pm. Fusion SJ and Saint John Culturescape

The panelists are an important part of our Saint John arts & culture community. Learn more about their experiences in the arts, their education and the steps they took to get to where they are today.

Our panalists:

Kate Wilcott (The Moderator) – Arts and Culture Coordinator for the City of Saint John

Christiana Myers – Arts writer, Curator, Museum Educator, and Artist

Gina Grant – Professional Contemporary Dancer, Teacher and Choreographer

Laura Oland – Ph.D. Art History Student and Public Art Program Consultant with the Government of New Brunswick

Lindsay Jacquard – Painter and Arts Administrator

Saint John Culturescape

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Art Warehouse

120 Prince William Street
Saint John, New Brunswick E2L 2B6 Canada + Google Map
1 506 608 3952
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September 8, 2022
Image of apple blossoms. Text reads, Wayfinding. Catherine Arseneault, Maryse Arsenault, Angela Beek, Jean-Michel Cliche, Tara Francis, Thandiwe McCarthy, Jesse Mea, Christiana MYers, Brittany Schuler, Starlit Simon. September 9 - October 28, Saint John Arts Centre

Wayfinding 🧭

September 9, 2022 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Wayfinding

Where are we?
Where are we going?
And how will we get there?

Image of apple blossoms. Text reads, Wayfinding. Catherine Arseneault, Maryse Arsenault, Angela Beek, Jean-Michel Cliche, Tara Francis, Thandiwe McCarthy, Jesse Mea, Christiana MYers, Brittany Schuler, Starlit Simon. September 9 - October 28, Saint John Arts Centre

Wayfinding brings together a group of ten artists, of varied disciplines and diverse practices, all based in so-called New Brunswick.

Catherine Arseneault
Maryse Arseneault
Angela Beek
Jean-Michel Cliche
Tara Francis
Thandiwe McCarthy
Jesse Mea
Christiana Myers
Brittany Schuler
Starlit Simon

A result of the third installment of the Cross Cultural Creation Residency, Wayfinding is a partnership between ArtsLink NB, L’AAAPNB, and Mawi’art.

Exhibition curated by Amy Ash

Saint John Arts Centre

Saint John Arts Centre

20 Peel Plaza
Saint John, + Google Map
September 7, 2022
Picture of Brent Mason with his guitar. Text reads: Live at the BMO Music Series. Brent Mason's Songwriter's Circle.

Brent Mason’s Songwriter’s Circle 🎵

October 8, 2022 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

TICKETS: $25 adult
SERIES: Live @ The BMO Music Series
LOCATION: BMO Studio Theatre, 112 Princess St, Saint John, NB
PERFORMANCE TIMES: 7:30 PM

OCTOBER 8, 2022
One night only!

Picture of Brent Mason with his guitar. Text reads: Live at the BMO Music Series. Brent Mason's Songwriter's Circle.

A special evening of local talent featuring Brent Mason and friends. Special guests include Jessica Rhaye, Josh Bravener, and Catherine Kennedy.

COVID-19 PROTOCOLS: Audience members will no longer be required to wear masks. The performance space at the BMO Studio Theatre has returned to 100% capacity.

Tickets are $25. To order call 506-652-7582 ext 236, visit www.tickets.saintjohntheatrecompany.com

$25

Saint John Theatre Company

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BMO Studio Theatre

Saint John, + Google Map
September 1, 2022
Glow

GLOW Festival đź’ˇ

September 15, 2022 @ 6:00 pm – September 16, 2022 @ 11:59 pm

Local and regional artists are invited to participate in the first-of-a-kind festival for Saint John. The goal the GLOW Festival is to provide an opportunity for emerging artists to show their work and talents, representing the diversity and creativity Saint John is known for.

Glow

This inaugural event will take place over two days:

Day 1:
Thursday, September 15 from 6pm-9pm
Saint John Night Market
Free Event

Day 2:
Friday, September 16, 6pm-12am
Rooftop level of the Peel Plaza Parking Garage
Ticketed Event (Ticket Price TBD)

Organized by the Industrial Parks Collective.

Industrial Parks Collective

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Peel Plaza Parking Garage

75 Carleton St
Saint John, New Brunswick E2L 2Z2 Canada + Google Map
(506) 658-2970
September 1, 2022