Tag Archives: Acadian

FrancoFête en Acadie in Moncton

The program for the 14th edition of the FrancoFête en Acadie promises an event filled with talented artists and memorable moments. The annual not to be missed artistic event will take place in Moncton from Wednesday November 3rd to Sunday November 7th 2010. The chance to be at the forefront of the francophone cultural scene:… Continue Reading

Full Schedule Festival acadien de Caraquet

Daily Visual arts exhibition Mordre la lumière self – portrait Bernard Jean Art Gallery – Caraquet Cultural Centre Tuesday, August 3, 2010 11 am – noon: Songwriting workshop for children with Mario Chenart TPA rehearsal hall – Caraquet Cultural Centre – Tickets: $10 8 pm: Jazz with Steve Amirault followed by Hot guitars Mario Chenart… Continue Reading

Where Acadian culture celebrates!

Until August 15th, Caraquet is the place to be! Many cultural events celebrating French-speaking culture, from Acadie and beyond, are on the program: concerts featuring Acadian music, rock, Cajun style, Québec artists, rap and electro-pop, classical, jazz, a special theatre play celebrating Haiti, and much more. There is something for everyone at the 48th edition… Continue Reading

La Sagouine Charms Toronto!

La Sagouine, a play featuring one of Acadia’s most famous characters, was recently featured at Toronto’s Pleaides Theatre and enjoyed great success. Penned by Antonine Maillet, La Sagouine is portrayed by Viola Léger who embodies completely this 72 year old shrewd Acadian washerwoman. She presented a series of monologues in front of a Toronto audience… Continue Reading

Le Pays de la Sagouine Launches 2010 Program

Le Pays de la Sagouine is proud to present its 2010 Season. Starting on Sunday, June 20th, the population is invited to join in this Acadian celebration! Not to miss this year: the dinner theatre La Sagouine will be presented in English. On Saturday July 24th, mark your calendar because legendary Acadian band, 1755, will… Continue Reading

World Premiere in Moncton

The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) and Améri Ka Productions present the world premiere of Ginette Pellerin’s eagerly awaited documentary Antonine Maillet – Les possibles sont infinis (Antonine Maillet – The Possibilities Are Endless), at 8:00 pm, Wednesday, November 18, at the Capitol Theatre in Moncton. This public event, held in cooperation with the… Continue Reading

13th edition of the FrancoFête en Acadie

The program for the 13th edition of the FrancoFête en Acadie was announced today and promises an event filled with talented artists and memorable moments. The annual not to be missed event of the arts will take place in Moncton from Wednesday November 4th to Sunday November 8th 2009. On the menu for this year:… Continue Reading