Just in Time for Culture Days: ArtsLink NB New HQ in Uptown Saint John

Just in Time for Culture Days: ArtsLink NB New HQ in Uptown Saint John

The ArtsLink NB Headquarters have moved to a more spacious and accessible office. Just in time for Culture Days, they are now sharing Suite 407 at 89 Canterbury Street with Third Space Gallery in Uptown Saint John. Their new digs include room for member-based programming such as readings, exhibitions, workshops and more. They plan to open up this […]

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It’s Showtime at the Imperial Theatre

It’s Showtime at the Imperial Theatre

Wayne Long, Member of Parliament (Saint John–Rothesay), today announced $150,000 in funding for the Imperial Theatre. He made this announcement on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage. “Since its opening in September 1913, Imperial Theatre has been an integral part of the Greater Saint John region. Its contribution to the artistic […]

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Miramichi Reader, James Fisher Interviews Miramichi Author, Chuck Bowie

Miramichi Reader, James Fisher Interviews Miramichi Author, Chuck Bowie

Chuck Bowie is the New Brunswick author of three novels, all in the “Sean Donovan: Thief for Hire” series. He recently released Book Three: “Steal it All“. Chuck took a few moments to answer my questions about his influences, where and when his Sean Donovan character was born, and how Book Four is coming along.

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UNB Reading Series Presents Lee Maracle

UNB Reading Series Presents Lee Maracle

Lee Maracle of the Coast Salish (Sto:lo) First Nation will be reading from her work this Thursday, September 15 at 8pm at Memorial Hall on the UNB campus.  Everyone is welcome free of charge. She will be welcomed and introduced by Imelda Perley, Elder-in-Residence at the Mi’kmaq-Wolastoqey Centre at UNB. Her newest books are the […] Continue Reading

Submissions Now Open for the 2017 ECMAs

Submissions Now Open for the 2017 ECMAs

Awards and stages submissions for the 2017 East Coast Music Awards: Festival & Conference in Saint John, NB April 26-30, are now open! The deadline to submit is 5:00PM AST on Monday, October 3, 2016. ECMA is pleased to be working with Marcato once again for the submission process. The ECMA is accepting award submissions in Music, Industry and Honorary award… Continue Reading

Poem – Northumberland County

Poem – Northumberland County

Northumberland County Northumberland County there’s a River Its waters run deep and wide The many tributaries that feed it Where friendly people do abide Fish its waters at your leisure I am sure that you’ll agree If you leave it will be with memories Of time you’ve spent on the Miramichi Boat tours, landmarks, and […]

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Gabriel Iglesias Coming to Harbour Station

Gabriel Iglesias Coming to Harbour Station

Gabriel Iglesias rolls into Saint John’s Harbour Station with his Fluffy Breaks Even tour on Thursday October 20th, 2016. Tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday August 19th at 10 am. Tickets range in price from $72.50 for P1 to $92.50 for Gold Circle tickets. There are also two VIP packages available, […]

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Words on Water welcomes Authors Josh O’Kane & Zev Bagel

Words on Water welcomes Authors Josh O’Kane & Zev Bagel

Lovers of words and music will not want to miss Words on Water’s next event at the Rodd Miramichi River Hotel on Tuesday August 9th. Two new books by New Brunswick authors, Josh O’Kane and Zev Bagel, will be featured along with a live musical performance and an Open Mic reading. Doors will open at […]

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Book Review: “Aftershock” by Janet Maybee

Book Review: “Aftershock” by Janet Maybee

Aftershock, a 2015 book published by Nimbus is an essential read for those interested in the Halifax Explosion of December 6th, 1917. It was on this date that one of the biggest explosions up to that time in North America occurred in Halifax harbour killing thousands and leaving many more injured and scarred for life.

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