Tag Archives: history

1813 – Recruiting Acadians

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

Debra Komar Appearances in Moncton Area this Week

Writer and forensic anthropologist Debra Komar is in the Moncton area this week talking about her new book The Ballad of Jacob Peck, a tale of historic true crime about an infamous murder that took place in the Shediac area in 1805, recently published by Goose Lane Editions. Debra will appear at: Shediac Public Library, Thursday… Continue Reading

Rovin’ Joe Smith, the Poet Outlaw of Dungarvon River

On Thursday, November 22nd 2012, the Heritage Players will present their newest production “An Evening at Paul Kingston’s with Rovin’ Joe Smith the Poet Outlaw of Dungarvon River on the 100th Anniversary of His Death by Drowning at Holmes’ Lake” ! This performance will take place at the spacious Renous Recreation Centre and will feature… Continue Reading

Fredericton Region Museum Annual Open House

Learn about local history and form a bond with the community! The Fredericton Region Museum invites you to attend their annual Open House this Sunday August 19th 10am – 4pm. With free admission, the Open House is a great opportunity for the entire family to explore the history of our province, in particular York and… Continue Reading

Beaded Native Cap Returns to Fredericton Region Museum

On June 20th, 2012, the Fredericton Region Museum received a forty-pound crate, heavily padded and packaged with the utmost care. In it was one of the museum’s most valuable yet mysterious artefacts,  a blue beaded Maliseet cap. The cap was returning from the Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI), where it had been undergoing extensive conservation work since… 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

Frye Festival Celebrates Northrop Frye’s 100th birthday!

July 14, 2012 will mark the centenary of Northrop Frye’s birth, and the Frye Festival is commemorating the 100th anniversary with a series of special events throughout the year. While keeping all its traditional activities, including book clubs, conversations, writing workshops, school/youth programs, Soirée Frye and late-night events, the Frye Festival is adding new community-focused… Continue Reading

W(here) Festival Call for Submissions

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS Walking in Place: Field Trips in Pictou County W(here) Festival* June 26-30 2012 http://wherefestival.wordpress.com Deadline February 21 As part of the W(here) Festival, community members and local artists are encouraged to submit an idea for a field trip or performative walk in Pictou County, NS. Field trips may take place anywhere and… Continue Reading