Yearly Archives: 2012

Out from Under My Feet

by Neil Sampson To some, this is going to come across as sour grapes. Guess you’re free to think what you want, but I’ll tell you right now – it ain’t so. I’ve eaten no fruit from that creeping, sordid vine, though I will admit to sensing a slight aftertaste, the origin of which presently… Continue Reading

America 40th Anniversary Tour in Moncton

Enjoying an extraordinary four-decade music legacy with over four million albums sold, classic-rock favourite, America will perform its 40th Anniversary show at Casino New Brunswick’s Event Centre in Moncton on Friday, February 8 at 8 pm. “I Need You”, “Ventura Highway”, “Don’t Cross The River”, “Tin Man”, “Lonely People” and “Sister Golden Hair” are a… Continue Reading

22nd Wine Expo Offers New Shopping Technology

Wine Expo chair Bill Vance is constantly looking for ways to offer local wine-lovers a first class event experience. However, even he is surprised by all that is new for the 22nd version of this popular annual event in Moncton. “I am always looking for ways to increase enjoyment and satisfaction at the Expo,” says Vance.… Continue Reading

The Paper Cup Diaries

by Paula Grattan Yesterday, as I sat in the shadows of a grand oak tree, I noticed a crushed paper cup twisting in the wind, partnered with dirt and dust swirling in a mini tornado across the walkway. watched it from afar, wondering where that paper cup had been, whose lips it had touched, whose… Continue Reading

New Norm Foster Comedy Hilda’s Yard

Update: Valerie Stewart is the winner of free tickets! Theatre New Brunswick’s Main Stage season opens on October 11 with a new world premiere comedy by beloved playwright Norm Foster. Hilda’s Yard follows the story of one ordinary family on one ordinary day in 1956 as empty-nesters Sam and Hilda Fluck discover their nest’s not so… Continue Reading

Debbie Davies Band in Sackville

The Tantramarsh Blues Society presents The Debbie Davies Band from Connecticut on Saturday, October 13th beginning at 9pm at George’s Roadhouse in Sackville, NB. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. A special student price of $8 will be offered at the door only, ID required. Advance tickets can be purchased at… Continue Reading