Miramichi Cultural Programming for 2013-14 Unveiled

Jean-Marc Couture performs Saturday September 21, 2013 in Miramichi.
Jean-Marc Couture performs Saturday September 21, 2013 in Miramichi.

The Conseil Communautaire Beausoleil unveiled its cultural programming for the 2013-2014 Season in Miramichi.

“You will find something for every appetite: the return of the dance festival for a second consecutive year, three family shows and the equally enticing Cultural Pass. A few tasty additions include: a show package that is easily accessible, a dinner show with Italian flavour and bilingual entertainment,” says Line Thibodeau, Director of Cultural Development.

“For the first time, there will be a show outside of the walls of the Carrefour Beausoleil. Indeed we are moving to the Miramichi Golf Club for a dinner show Italian style with the excellent Marco Calliari. Italy is on the menu for its musical content along with a mix of French and English animation.”

Acadian artists dominate the line-up including Jean-Marc Couture, Les Hay Babies, Peigne and Monique Poirier, Nicole Haché and Michel Thériault (visual artist) and the Atlantic Theatre Ballet of Canada.

On the Canadian scene, artists include Isabeau et les chercheurs d’Or, the vocal quartet Qw4rtz, and the hip hop dance troupe BBoyizm.

Isabeau et les Chercheurs d'or in concert with Les Hay Babies on Saturday November 30, 2013 in Miramichi.
Isabeau et les Chercheurs d’or in concert with Les Hay Babies on Saturday November 30, 2013 in Miramichi.

Three family shows are also on the menu with Les Fileuses (Theatre Témoin), Le premier Noël de Peigne and Pourquoi? De Benoît Archambault.

Theatre lovers will not be left out as the school drama club ÉCARBEAU and the community troupe Lalarmaloeil will also be on stage with their annual production in April 2014. And le Théâtre de la Petite Marée will be also present their new production Petite Rochelle in February 2014.

After the success of the first edition of the Dance Festival Miramichi, a second edition will take place from March 7th to the 25th, 2014. The Festival starts with Ghost of Violence Atlantic Theatre Ballet of Canada and the New Creation with BBoyizm. Several development activities for the general public will be organized such as dance workshops for local dance troupes and dance lovers, in both French and English.

The Galerie ARTcadienne will host works by New Brunswick artists Robéa Dewitt, Olivia Pacaud, Laura Comeau, Vanessa Pesch and NBCC Miramichi students enrolled in Fundamentals Arts.

All tickets for these shows are available by visiting the Carrefour Beausoleil website at www.carrefourbeausoleil.ca or the Carrefour Beausoleil reception. The Cultural Pass, the Cultural Package and Family Pass are also available in order to let you enjoy additional savings.

The Cultural Pass includes seven shows for only $100, and are available until October 5th at the Carrefour Beausoleil reception desk. That’s a savings of $70! Or you can pick up a Cultural Package of four shows for only $60.

Les pourquoi? Benoit Archambault happens Friday March 21, 2014 in Miramichi.
Les pourquoi? Benoit Archambault happens Friday March 21, 2014 in Miramichi.

Program Details:

Les Fileuses – Theatre Temoin
Wednesday September 18, 2013 – 6:30 pm
50 minutes $5 – Adult and Student

Jean-Marc Couture
Saturday September 21, 2013 – 8 pm
Winner of Star Academy in 2012
$35 Adult, $20 Student
www.jeanmarccouture.com

QW4RTZ
Saturday October 5, 2013 – 8 pm
Pushing the limits of the human voice (everything you hear will be produced by their vocal cords). Bilingual: Colocs, Frank Sinatra, Stromae, Coldplay, Bruno Mars, Gilles Vigneault, Mika, Jason Mraz and Simon & Garfunkel.
$20 Adult, $10 Student
www.qw4rtz.ca

Isabeau et les Chercheurs d’or and Les Hay Babies
Saturday November 30, 2013 – 8 pm
Crazy mix of Acadian accents to create an atmosphere of indie-folk with a hint of root and mountain folk.
$20 Adult, $10 Student
http://leschercheursdor.disquesnomade.com
http://leshaybabies.com/

Le premier Noel de Peigne
Friday December 6, 2013 – 7 pm
Having never celebrated Christmas as a family, Peigne (Pays de la Sagouine) invites Monique to celebrate with him. This will be his best Christmas with music and sharing.
Time: 50 minutes
Adult $12, $10 Student, $25 Family
www.productionslentrepot.com
Sponsor: E & R Plumbing & Heating

Petite Rochelle
Thursday February 6, 2014 – 8 pm
A mix of fact and fiction, Pierre-André Bujold’s one man show brings to life many characters played by all sorts of everyday objects.
$20 Adult, $10 Student
www.theatredelapetitemaree.com

Petite Rochelle, Thursday February 6, 2014 in Miramichi.
Petite Rochelle, Thursday February 6, 2014 in Miramichi.

Ryan Doucette – Pourquoi pas? Should I Be Doing This?
Friday March 14, 2014 – 8 pm
Acadian comedian, actor and mime, Ryan Doucette of NS presents his second solo show looking at those universal moments when we all question our next step. He looks at those moments of stupid bravery when we decide we’ll try anything for the first time.
$20 Adult, $10 Student
www.ryandoucette.com

Bboyizm – New Work
Tuesday March 18, 2014 – 8 pm
New work from Artistic Director Crazy Smooth and the Bboyizm dancers inspired by the theme: “Dance to express, not to impress.” An energetic performance that will amaze audiences of all ages.
$20 Adult, $10 Student
www.bboyizm.ca

Les pourquoi? Benoit Archambault
Friday March 21, 2014 – 7 pm
Duration: 50 minutes
$12 Adult, $10 Student, $25 Family
www.monamibenoit.com

Atlantic Ballet Theatre of Canada perform in Miramichi on Tuesday March 25, 2014.
Atlantic Ballet Theatre of Canada perform in Miramichi on Tuesday March 25, 2014.

Atlantic Ballet Theatre of Canada Ombre de violence/ Ghost of violence
Tuesday March 25, 2014 – 8 pm
Atlantic Ballet Theatre’s critically acclaimed Ghosts of Violence is an emotionally charged work inspired by the lives of women who have lost their lives at the hands of an intimate partner. It is an innovative and poignant call for awareness, understanding and action. Through evocative lighting, theatre, music and multi-media, the ballet captures the memory of these silent victims and tells stories of their struggles, their hopes, their joys and our loss.
$20 Adult, $10 Student
http://atlanticballet.ca

BUMP – la secousse de Springhill
Thursday March 27, 2014 – 8 pm
The TPA presents BUMP, a fictionalized re-telling of the 1958 Springhill Mine Disaster, translated from the work of Rick Merrill (Fredericton) by Maurice Arsenault.
$22 Adult, $10 Student
www.tpacadie.ca

Dinner show with Marco Calliari
Wednesday May 21, 2014 – 6 pm
Miramichi Golf & Country Club
Born in Quebec, Calliari never forgot his Italian roots. His original compositions can be classified as world music, gypsy jazz with a touch of poetry, all performed in Italian. Calliari’s show will also include traditional Italian favourites such as L’italiano, Ciao Bella and Americano. Whether in Canada, the United States or Europe, wherever he goes his performances always overflow with a contagious energy that transports audiences into a colourful and festive Italian carnival!
$35 Adult 19+, Cash Bar
www.marcocalliari.com

This exceptional program marks the 28th anniversary of Carrefour Beausoleil in 2013-14.