Seventy actors and choristers have created a collective piece of theatre which explores the recruitment of the Acadians during the War of 1812. The bilingual program consists of four original short plays created for this event interspersed with music by the Choeur Neil Michaud singing both traditional Acadian folksongs and military songs of the period.… Continue Reading
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Opera Così fan tutte by the Jeunesses Musicales du Canada to Tour NB
The opera Così fan tutte performed by the Jeunesses Musicales du Canada (JMC) will make eight stops in New Brunswick this November and December in Dalhousie, Caraquet, Bathurst, Miramichi, Bouctouche, Moncton, Fredericton and Edmundston. Composed by Mozart, this light comic opera will bring delight to all. About Così fan tutte… This year, JMC has decided… Continue Reading
2011 Bouctouche Music Fest
The town of Bouctouche will be taken over by a country wave this summer. The Bouctouche Country Show will rock the town on Saturday July 23, starring none other than American country star Daryle Singletary along with the legendary Famille Daraîche from Québec. Paul Dwayne who will be launching his much anticipated new album on… Continue Reading
Le Pays de la Sagouine Announces 2011 season
The 2011 season of Le Pays de la Sagouine in Bouctouche has been announced! Le Pays de la Sagouine opens to the public from Sunday, June 26, to Sunday, September 4, 2011. This year at Le Pays created by Antonine Maillet: celebrating the 40th anniversary of La Sagouine, a new house band, new actors and… Continue Reading
East Shore Country Summer Kick-Off
Bouctouche is the place to kick off summer, country style, June 24 to 26 for the East Shore Country Summer Kick-Off: the largest weekend long country concert event in New Brunswick starring Joe Diffie! More than 22 bands will take the stage during the huge three day concert event featuring stars such as Ronnie Bowman… 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
Bouctouche lends a helping hand to Haiti
Le Pays de la Sagouine, in collaboration with the Town of Bouctouche and the Bouctouche Rotary Club, is organizing a spaghetti supper to help Haiti on Sunday January 31st, from 4 pm to 7 pm, at L’Ordre du Bon Temps restaurant at Le Pays de la Sagouine in Bouctouche. “The idea came from employees that… Continue Reading
