Tag Archives: crafts

Art in the Valley Studio Tour this Weekend

This weekend plan a leisurely trip along the beautiful Saint John River Valley to visit artists and view their creative treasures during the Fall Studio Tour as part of Culture Days. This is a chance to get a taste of the excellent art and crafts produced in this region by going direct to where the… Continue Reading

Culture Days Countdown Begins

Culture Days Countdown is On! The countdown is on to Culture Days 2013, a Canada-wide celebration of arts and culture! The New Brunswick Culture Days Committee will hold a Celebration Launch on Saturday August 17th from 1 to 3 pm at Kings Landing Historical Settlement in order to build up the momentum towards Culture Days.… Continue Reading

The World is Coming to Moncton

Preparations are in high gear for the Mosaiq Multicultural Festival 2013, which will take place July 19 & 20, in downtown Moncton. Volunteers and organizers are hard at work planning the 9th edition of the festival, which will feature free concerts on the International Stage, arts & crafts as well as a variety of ethnic… Continue Reading

Monica Lacey Wins Nel Oudemans Award

Congratulations to Monica Lacey on winning the 2012 Nel Oudemans Award for excellence in fine art and craft from the Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation! An independent jury selected Monica to receive the $2000 award. The Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation promotes excellence in the visual arts of New Brunswick. About the Award The annual Nel Oudemans Award acknowledges… Continue Reading

Canada’s Irish Festival Under Way in Miramichi

The 29th Annual Irish Festival got under way in Miramichi last night with a live outdoor concert at Waterford Green in Chatham and continues throughout the weekend with many performances, workshops, displays and cultural events. The official Opening Ceremonies happen this evening at the Lord Beaverbrook Arena from 7-8:30 pm. The Festival’s mandate is to… Continue Reading

New Brunswick will celebrate Culture Days 2012

New Brunswick will be a part of Culture Days 2012, a Canada-wide celebration of culture on September 28, 29, and 30. Those who wish to take part in the celebrations can register their activities today on the national Culture Days website at www.culturedays.com. They must be free and open to the public. People are encouraged… Continue Reading

Around NB this Weekend, April 20 – 22

It’s Thursday and that means New Brunswickers are gearing up for another weekend filled with arts, culture and entertainment. If you’re looking for ideas about where to go and what to do, you’ve come to the right place! Friday night in Saint John Classic Albums Live perform L.A. Woman, cut for cut, recreating the haunting… Continue Reading