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| New Brunswick Organic Farm Apprenticeship Program Have you ever wanted to live the life of an organic farmer, but didn’t know where to start? Are you an organic farmer with lots to work and experience to share, but no one to teach? Do you have questions about how to improve areas of organic farming, and ideas for on-farm experiments? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, the Organic Farm Apprenticeship is for you! Falls Brook Centre (FBC), the Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada (OACC), New Brunswick Department of Agriculture (NBDAFA), the Atlantic Canadian Organic Regional Network (ACORN) and New Brunswick organic farms have collaborated to design a program to build the Atlantic Canadian organic sector. Through daily work, monthly field days, structured workshops and on-farm research projects, farmers and apprentices will expand their knowledge and experience in organics. Course work will be co-delivered by the OACC, Falls Brook Centre and guest speakers. Workshops will cover a wide range of essential organic farming topics from philosophy to cover crops, pest management, soil health, composting, animal husbandry and more. On-farm research projects focus on developing farmer and apprentice knowledge about a specific area of interest to the farm (e.g. pest control, variety trials, marketing, etc.) and are supported by research advisors from both OACC and NBDAFA. The Organic Farm Apprenticeship is open for applications. Both organic farmers and apprentices are encouraged to apply, with priority given to those in New Brunswick. For application forms, farm descriptions and more information about the program, visit Falls Brook Centre’s website www.fallsbrookcentre.ca or contact Shannon Herbert, Organic Agriculture Program Coordinator at shannon@fallsbrookcentre.ca or (506) 375-4310. |
| ONGOING Friday July 4, Cantores Celestes Women's Choir (from Toronto) & Director Kelly Galbraith (Saint John native) and pianist Ellen Meyer present: The Circle Never Ends Music from Gospel, Celtic, African, to the very best of the Classical Choral Traditions joined by local Fredericton musicians on violin, double bass, and organist Virginia Leiter featuring music by Frances Poulenc and Paul Halley FUNDRAISER For Cathedral Music Programme Friday July 4, 2008 12:10 pm Christ Church Cathedral, 168 Church St Fredericton Admission: free will offering www.canotrescelestes.com MUSIC PUPS (Infants & Toddlers). Sessions are in 10-week blocks, 45 minutes per session. This program is fun and exciting. The first months and years of life are the most important in a child's musical development. Music Pups helps students develop their pitch and rhythm skills and become more responsive to music in general. For Fredericton call (506) 472-4144 email: gerry.mit@gmail.com website: http://www.myc.com/teacher/gmitchell and for Noonan call (506)450-8764 email: hbrannon@nb.sympatico.ca website: http://www.myc.com/teacher/hbrannon ONGOING MUSIC FOR YOUNG CHILDREN - Sunrise Program (2-3 yrs) Sessions are in 10-week blocks, 45 minutes per session. This is a program where children receive instruction in singing, rhythm, and ear training with teddy bears being one of the learning "tools". This specially developed music curriculum includes stories, songs and games. It also prepares children for the keyboard programs that include rhythm, singing, composing, etc. Teachers are in Fredericton, Noonan, and Mactaquac. Call (506) 472-4144 email: gerry.mit@gmail.com website: http://www.myc.com/teacher/gmitchell and http://www.myc.com/teacher/hbrannon ONGOING MUSIC FOR YOUNG CHILDREN - Keyboard Based Programs (3 yrs & up) These sessions include keyboard, Singing, Solfege, Rhythm and ear training, music games and activities, bells or chimes. Puppets are used in teaching the curriculum especially for the younger ones. All sessions include both a parent/guardian and are 1 hour a week. Sessions begin in Sept or Oct. and some in January. Sunshine 1 Program (3 to 4 years of age) Sunbeams 1 Program (5 to 6 years of age), Moonbeams 1 Program (7 to 9 years of age) Teachers are in Fredericton, Noonan, and Mactaquac. Call (506) 472-4144 gerry.mit@gmail.com website: http://www.myc.com/teacher/gmitchell and http://www.myc.com/teacher/hbrannon |
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| ONGOING MUSIC FOR YOUNG CHILDREN - Sunrise Program (2-3 yrs) Sessions are in 10-week blocks, 30 minutes per session. This is a program where children receive instruction in singing, rhythm, and ear training with teddy bears being one of the learning "tools". This specially developed music curriculum includes stories, songs and games and prepares children for keyboard lessons. Call 382-0280 or email d.sabean@myc.com. ONGOING MUSIC FOR YOUNG CHILDREN – Keyboard program (3 yrs & up) 34 weeks, 1 hour per session. Small classes of 3-6 children, accompanied by parents. MYC is a child-centered music learning system that integrates keyboard, creative movement, rhythm, ear training, sight reading, music theory and composition. The goal of the program is to complete Grade 1 Piano and Preliminary Rudiments. Call 382-0280 or email d.sabean@myc.com. |
| Music Pups- 6 months ~ 3
years -- rhythm, singing, and movement. The first months and years of life
are the most important in a child's musical development. Music Pups helps
students develop their pitch and rhythm skills and become more responsive to
music in general. Come and join in on the fun! Geraldine Mitchell-(506)
472-4144, e-mail: gerry.mit@gmail.com
website: http://www.myc.com/teacher/gmitchell Music For Young Children (MYC)- a program that started here in Canada and has now grown internationally. This is a child-centered music-learning system that integrates keyboard, creative movement, rhythm, singing, ear training, sight reading, music theory and composition. http:// www.myc.com. The Sunrise Program- (2 ~ 3 years of age) features 'The Teddy Bear'. The Sunshine 1 Program (3 ~ 4 years of age)The Sunbeams 1 Program (5 ~ 6 years of age)The Moonbeams 1 Program (7 ~ 9 years of age) Geraldine Mitchell-(506) 472-4144, e-mail: gerry.mit@gmail.com website: http://www.myc.com/teacher/gmitchell |
| ONGOING MUSIC PUPS (Infants & Toddlers) Sessions are in 10-week blocks, 45 minutes per session. This program is fun and exciting. The first months and years of life are the most important in a child's musical development. Music Pups helps students develop their pitch and rhythm skills and become more responsive to music in general. Call 387-4248 |
| August 2008 - 1988 KVHS ReunionThere is a 1988 KVHS reunion confirmed in Rothesay/Saint John area for August 2008. Website: http://1988kvhsreuniongroup.reunionwatch.com |
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| The Music Barn as it is now known, has found
its niche in the bluegrass/country music venue. Located at 18 Station Road,
Middle Sackville, NB, this restored 150 year-old barn, owned and renovated by
local, Brian Doncaster has been compared to by some as a smaller version of the
Grand Ole Opery. For further information, please feel free to contact Brian at
(902)667-8624 days or (506) 536-3031 evenings and weekends. Or visit our
website at: www.freewebs.com/themusicbarn for more information.
The 2008 Events Schedule to date has been set as follows: May 24th - 7 - 9 pm Fiddling Landry's June 28th - 7 - 9 pm Kevin Chase July 12th - 2nd Annual Firemans Fundraiser (All Day Event) Aug 1&2 - Music Barn Bluegrass Campout Sept 13th - 2 - 4 pm Spinney Brothers |
| Theatre NB –
Imperial
Theatre – Saint John Sea Dogs Saint John Theatre Company – Symphony New Brunswick – Harbour Station |
| May 7 & 8 GREEN
THUMB THEATRE;S "CRANKED." Wed, May 7: 9:30 am; Thu, May 8: 9:30 am.
Imperial Theatre, 24 King Square South. Stan, a.k.a. ‘Definition’,
was a rising freestyle DJ until, at the age of 17, he lost a coveted recording
contract. As his world came crashing down around him, the horror movie fan
turned to zombies and drugs to numb the pain. But his desire to escape quickly
turned to addiction, and Stan was out more than a record deal he lost
his family, his friends and his grip on reality as the crystal meth tightened
its stranglehold. Stan is forced to face his demons as he struggles to
recapture his life. Written by Michael P. Northey, "Cranked" (a slang term used
to describe any kind of high) is a striking exploration of addiction and the
rising epidemic of crystal meth use by teens. Using hip-hop and language
students understand, Stan’s compelling story takes the audience through
his life, the decisions that lead to his downfall and how he finally kicked the
habit. The one-man, one-act play is enhanced by original music and lyrics by
popular Canadian hip-hop artists Kyprios and Stylust to draw students in and
accurately portray the dangers surrounding crystal meth and addiction. Grades 5
to 12. Permission Slips and Study Guides Available! Duration of play: 50
minutes. Artist website: www.greenthumb.bc.ca (506) 674-4100. Thu, May 8 ALTO MARE STRING ORCHESTRA: SPRING CONCERT. 7:30 pm. St. John's (Stone) Church, 87 Carleton Street. Alto Mare String Orchestra will perform a concert program which includes Scarlatti's "Su le sponde del Tebro" with soloist, Maureen Stackhouse, Salamon's "Bleib bei uns, denn es will Abend werden" with vocalists Theresa Patterson, Maureen Stackhouse and Christopher Lane, Sevag's Paris, Albinoni's Sonata II a 5, Torelli's Sonata in D featuring Rob Dutton on trumpet, Valentine's Concerto "Sinfonia" per archi e continuo, and Telemann's Suite No. 1 A-Moll. Conductor: Hok Kwan. Bring your family and friends! Free-will offering. (506) 634-3989. May 8-10 LYSISTRATA. 7:30 pm. Saint John Arts Centre, 20 Hazen Avenue. In this modern retelling of the Greek Classic "Lysistrata" by Aristophanes, poet and playwright Clyde A. Wray brings us an updated vision for modern times. Starring Jeff Ducharme, Mariel Hunter, Lori Logue, Angela McCaffrey, Suzanne Short, Mark Woolsey, assistant direction by Meghan Salter. Runs May 8-10 and again May 22-24. Tickets pre-May 1: $12, after May 1: $15. Seating is very limited, reserve by calling (506) 633-4870. May 9 & 10 CHURCH YARD SALE. Fri, May 9: 6 pm to 8 pm; Sat, May 10: 9 am to 12 noon. St. Pauls Anglican Church, (beside the Post Office), Rothesay Common. In support of Outreach Projects. This giant spring extravaganza Yard Sale will feature wonderful recycled treasures both old & new ! (**if you want to Reduce & Recycle your own extra ‘stuff’ and have items to donate to our sale, things could be dropped off at the church from May 5th to May 8th! Thanks for your support !*). The Yard Sale will also have a BBQ, coffee, tea & treats. (506) 847-4954 or (506) 634-7515. Fri, May 9 AN EVENING OF THE BEST IN ATLANTIC POETRY 2008. 7 pm. Study Lounge, Ward Chipman Library Building, UNB Saint John, 100 Tucker Park Road. The Lorenzo Reading Series celebrates the Atlantic Book Festival with an evening of poetry. We are honoured to have four distinguished artists reading from their most recent books. An award-winning poet, playwright, and visual artist, Mr. Hermenegilde Chiasson, the Lieutenant-Governor of New Brunswick, will read from his new collection, "Beatitudes". Three nominees for the 2008 Atlantic Poetry Prize, Don Domanski ("All Our Wonder Unavenged"), George Murray ("The Rush to Here"), and Anne Simpson ("Quick") will be reading from their shortlisted books. Domanski won the 2007 Governor General's Award for Poetry for his collection, and Anne Simpson, a previous recipient of the Atlantic Poetry Prize, won the prestigious Griffin Poetry Prize in 2004. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. For more information, please call The University Bookstore at (506) 648-5540 or Inprint Bookstore at (506) 648-2315. May 9 & 10 INTERACTION CHILDREN'S THEATRE PRESENTS "THE WIZARD OF OZ." Fri, May 9: 7 pm & Sat, May 10: 1 pm. Imperial Theatre, 24 King Square South. Featuring Zoe Caddell as Dorothy and Robin Hebb as the Wicked Witch, as well as the entire IACT company (189 children double cast), "Wizard of Oz" becomes a modern day story of a teen and her young cousin, Toto. Transported to the land of Oz, Dorothy and Toto meet an assortment of characters, who believe Dorothy is the White Sorceress come to free them from the evil forces that have taken over the once peaceful Oz. Told they must defeat the Wicked Witch of the West if they ever want to return home, Dorothy and Toto set out on a journey of acceptance, respect and empathy. Tickets: $17, $12. Artist Website: www.interactiontheatre.com (506) 674-4100. Sat, May 10 2008 SAINT JOHN RELAY FOR LIFE - GIANT YARD SALE. 8 am to 12 noon. Lord Beaverbrook Rink, Main Street. All in support of the 2008 Saint John Relay for Life for the Canadian Cancer Society being held on June 6th at Samuel de Champlain Centre. Each of the teams participating in the 2008 Saint John Relay for Life will have tables in the yard sale – therefore there will be a wide variety of items – something for everyone!! Everyone is welcome. Admission is free but donations are welcome. Enjoy a great morning of bargain hunting while helping a great cause! Parking and entrance at the rear of the building. (506) 634-6277. Sat, May 10 EXPLORER SATURDAYS. 10 am to 5 pm. New Brunswick Museum, One Market Square. Loyalist Adventures! Come celebrate 225 years of Loyalist history in New Brunswick. Enjoy learning-by-doing adventures each Saturday at the New Brunswick Museum. Explorer Day activities include art instruction, hands-on discovery tours, crafts, cooking, and more! Free with regular Museum admission. Ask about our Explorer Club frequent visitor card. (506) 643 2300. Sat, May 10 AUTO REPAIR CENTER. 2 pm to 3 pm. Saint John Free Public Library, One Market Square. Need help fixing your car? Autorepair Center is a free database available through the library. Many Chilton’s manuals are available through this database. Accessible from your home computer too! Please call (506) 643-7224 for free registration. Sat, May 10 MAKE MOM'S GIFT AT THE CITY MARKET! 10 am to 12 noon. Saint John City Market, 47 Charlotte Street. Hey Kids, come in and make Mom’s Gift! Create your own beautiful bracelet for Mom with the help of Robin from Robin’s Glassworks. Choose from a wide range of unique beads. Have fun and take away a gift-wrapped treasure. Free! (506) 658-2820. www.sjcitymarket.ca Sat, May 10 HIKE FOR HOSPICE. 11 am. Hospice House, 385 Dufferin Row (West). Registration fee: $25 (includes free T-Shirt). The top three fundraisers will receive a special prize to be handed out at the post-hike BBQ. Free hot dogs, cake, and drinks immediately following the Hike and a tour and update on our community's Residential Hospice. Pledges will be used to support over 250 families in our community who are coping with end of life issues every year - some of whom may be your friends, neighbors, and loved ones. (506) 632-5593. www.hospicesj.ca Sat, May 10 BOOKS AT THE BISTRO BY OPERA BISTRO. 11:45 am to 2 pm. Opera Bistro, 60 Prince William Street. Special "Anne" Event on Mother's Day Weekend. Award-winning author Budge Wilson ("Before Green Gables") and renowned Montgomery Scholar Elizabeth Rollins Epperly ("Imagining Anne") reading from and discussing their new books. Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the publication of L.M. Montgomery's "Anne of Green Gables" with fine food, fine conversation, and two new, very fine books from Penguin Books Canada. This event is a must for all Montgomery fans, and lovers of Canadian literature and history. Lunch and book (or books) included in the reading. Tickets (please call to reserve seating): $ 60.00 (includes lunch plus copy of "Before Green Gables") or $ 90.00 (includes lunch plus copy of both "Before Green Gables" and "Imagining Anne"). (506) 642.2822 or (506) 648-2315. Sat, May 10 MOTHER'S DAY CHARI-TEA IN SUPPPORT OF SAINT JOHN ARTS CENTRE. 2 pm to 4 pm. Saint John Arts Centre, 20 Hazen Avenue. Celebrate the special women in your family with fine food and music. Enjoy an elegant high tea with scrumptious sandwiches, delightful desserts and a cup or two of freshly-brewed tea. Special thanks to sponsors, A Tanner’s Home Inn. Tickets: $15. Seating is very limited for our teas and always sells out quickly, so reserve early! (506) 633-4870. Sun, May 11 GREAT EGGSPECTATIONS - IRVING NATURE PARK. 12 noon to 2 pm. Meet at the Information Kiosk, Irving Nature Park, Sand Cove Road, West. Where better to spend a relaxing Mothers day than the Irving Nature Park, learning of the mysteries of our feathered mothers. Join staff on an interpretive walk, discussing usual bird courting behaviour, and nest building, followed by a short egg hunt (chocolate!) along the trails. Surprise your mom by barbequing her lunch before the tour using our free propane BBQ’s. (506) 653-7367. May 12-17 "MARKET IMAGES" SILENT AUCTION. 7:30 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri; 7:30 am to 5 pm, Sat. Saint John City Market, 47 Charlotte Street. View this watercolour competition and place bids May 12 - May 17 up to 5 pm. Proceeds to Sophia Recovery Center. (506) 658-2820. www.sjcitymarket.ca Mon, May 12 NATIONAL YOUTH CHOIR OF CANADA - 2008 TOUR. 7:30 pm. Trinity Church, 115 Charlotte Street. The National Youth Choir of Canada is a first rate choir under the expert direction of Dr. Julian Wachner. Some of the most talented singers in the country are university vocalists who make up this choir and will sing music to thrill you. This is a concert you will not want to miss and you will not forget! This concert is being sponsored by the Saint John Chorale and tickets are available from Chorale members and at the door. Tickets: $15 regular, $5 for students. (506) 693-8558. Tue, May 13 COMMUNITY FORUM RE FORMATION OF A PROVINCIAL ARTS ORGANIZATION. 5 pm to 6:30 pm. Saint John Arts Centre, 20 Hazen Avenue. You are invited to a Community Forum to discuss the development of a NB Provincial Arts Organization. The organization's proposed intent is to operate in the English language, represent professional artists from all cultures, all disciplines and focus on their needs, be inclusive of emerging artists, amateur artists and friends of the arts and work in partnership with the sister francophone provincial organization AAPNB (association acadienne des artistes professionnelles du Nouveau-Brunswick). Jennifer Phillips of Fredericton will be in attendance and will be able to address any questions. For further information call, (506) 648-3490. Tue, May 13 2ND ANNUAL "A DAY IN HER SHOES" FEATURES MARGARET TRUDEAU. 6:30 pm. Saint John Trade and Convention Centre, One Market Square. Looking for a fun night out with freinds or that special Mothers' Day gift? How about an evening with Margaret Trudeau, a delicious dessert buffet, - and of course, lots of shoes and handbags! All in support of the Canadian Mental Health Association - Saint John Branch Inc. Cost: $60 (a charitable tax receipt can be issued). For all of her adult life, Margaret Trudeau has suffered from the debilitating effects of her bipolar condition. Now, after seeking medical treatment that has given her life balance and happiness, she advocates strongly on mental health issues, helping people overcome the stigma of mental illness that often prevents sufferers from getting help. Margaret has wonderful stories to tell and a strong, clear message on the importance of finding balance of mind, body and spirit. She also tells good jokes! (506) 633-1705. Wed, May 14 NOON NUGGET SERIES. 12 noon to 1 pm. Training Room, Saint John Volunteer Centre, Suite 224, 66 Waterloo Street. “Creating & Developing Youth–Led Volunteer Projects” Speaker: Danny Jardine. Pre-register at (506) 658-1555. Cost: $10. Training Resources are funded by the United Way of Greater Saint John. Next Noon Nugget Series: June 11. Wed, May 14 ADULT BOOK CLUB. 12 noon to 1 pm. Saint John Free Public Library, One Market Square. The adult book club will be discussing “The Sea” by John Banville. Please call (506) 643-7237, or (506) 643-7220 for information. Wed, May 14 ARTHRITIS AND YOUR BACK. 6:30 pm for 7 pm. Simonds Lions Auditorium, Loch Lomond Villa (entrance door on Loch Lomond Road). The Saint John Branch of the Arthritis Society invites you to attend the presentation “Arthritis and Your Back” presented by Dr. Edward Abraham, an Orthopaedic Surgeon from the Saint John Regional Hospital. Coffee and tea will follow. All are welcome and admission is free. Hope to see you there. (506) 832 4056. Wed, May 14 VIRTUOSO SERIES - SAINT JOHN STRING QUARTET PRESENTS "UP AND COMING". 8 pm. Saint John Arts Centre, 20 Hazen Avenue. Featuring the Saint John String Quartet . Guest piano soloist: Julien LeBlanc. Program includes: Variations on a theme by Benjamin Britten for piano and strings by G. Kulesha; La Oracion del Torero by Turina; and, Piano Quintet in E flat Major Op. 44 by R. Schumann. Tickets: (506) 674-4100 or at the door. Thu, May 15 THE RISE AND DECLINE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION. 7 pm. New Brunswick Museum, One Market Square. Ricardo Duschesne, UNBSJ Professor, Department of Social Science, presents the first in a series of 3 lectures over 3 weeks. This week enjoy "Where is the West"? Professor Duschesne examines the historical geography of the West; where Western civilization originated and developed; how do we identify this civilization, and where is it located now. Free. (506) 643-2300. Fri, May 16 SPRING GALLERY HOP. 4 pm to 6 pm. New Brunswick Museum, One Market Square. Start your hop early at the Museum, and visit our new spring exhibitions. Then continue to explore other Uptown galleries. Free admission. For more information, (506) 643-2300. Fri, May 16 FIRST GALLERY HOP OF 2008. Stroll throughout the uptown core of the city while enjoying artworks in the many galleries and exhibition spaces offered. Participating galleries include: 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm: Millennium Artplace, Saint John Free Public Library, One Market Square. (506) 643-7200. New Brunswick Museum, One Market Square. (506) 643-2300. 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm: Citadel Gallery, 162 Charlotte Street. (506) 642-9004. 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm: Klausen Gallery, 106 Prince William Street. (506) 693-9976. Trinity Galleries, 128 Germain Street. (506) 634-1611. 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm: City of Saint John Gallery, 20 Hazen Avenue. (506) 649-6040. Saint John Arts Centre, 20 Hazen Avenue. (506) 633-4870. 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm: Handworks Gallery, 12 King Street. (506) 652-9787. Peter Buckland Gallery, 80 Prince William Street. (506) 693-9721. Tim Isaac Art & Antiques, 97 Prince William Street. (506) 652-3222. 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm: Third Space Gallery, Brodie Building, 42 Princess Street. Fri, May 16 EXHIBITION OPENING: TRINITY GALLERIES PRESENTS "BLACK AND WHITE" SHOW. 5 pm to 7 pm. Trinity Galleries, 128 Germain Street. As part of the first Gallery Hop of 2008, Trinity Galleries have invited Colwell's in Brunswick Square, who will have live mannequins standing very still placed around the gallery, featuring the latest in Ladies and Men's Fashions in black and white; Bustin's Fine Furniture will feature a gorgeous black leather sofa and chair plus more; Interiors by Renee will feature trendy white leather furniture and accessories; and, Hayward and Warwick is showing the latest in Black and White china and gifts. Fifteen gallery artists including Barbara Pratt of Newfoundland, Peter Gough and Heather Sayeau of Nova Scotia , Cheryl Bogart of New Brunswick have produced works with a monochromatic theme, perhaps with a splash of colour here and there! The theme of this show was inspired by a program on CTV, showing the latest trends for spring and summer in interior design and fashion (black and white). We hope that our viewers understand how fashion and interior design are inspired by art and culture and vice versa. Wine and cheese will be served. Web site: www.trinitygalleries.ca (506) 634.1611. Fri, May 16 THEATRE/DANCE WORKSHOP WITH TARA CHEYENNE FRIEDENBURG. 7 pm to 9:15 pm. Imperial Theatre, 24 King Square South. Calling all aspiring actors and dancers! Join up-and-coming choreographer Tara Cheyenne Friedenburg for an inspiring theatre/dance workshop on Imperial Theatre’s stage. The “Character Creation Through Movement” workshop is intended for theatre and dance professionals, as well as students, ages 16 and up. The work is rooted in finding the characters that live within all of us and luring them out through improvisation, investigation and play. Tara Cheyenne Friedenberg has been creating dynamic, comic-tragic, dance-theatre character based solos for almost a decade. This workshop offers tools and techniques for living the character's body and finding out how it dances. Registration Fee: $25 per person. To register, please visit Imperial Theatre Box Office or call (506) 674-4100 (1-800-323-SHOW for out-of-town callers). Space is limited — reserve your spot now! Artist Web site: www.taracheyenne.com She will be performing bANGER: The Power Hour at Imperial Theatre on Saturday, May 17 at 8 p.m. Sat, May 17 PERENNIAL EXCHANGE. 9 am to 1 pm. City Market Mini Park, Saint John City Market, Germain Street. This is a free exchange. The most important thing to do is have fun, make new gardening friends and enjoy the spring weather. Veteran gardeners, newbies, apartment dwellers, experts, are all welcome! Dig it, label it, bring it. Share it, trade it, love it! Share your abundance, your knowledge, learn more about perennial plants and help one another Grow. No coast...just register when you arrive for a free coffee! All exchange participants can enter a draw to win a $25 City Market gift certificate! www.sjcitymarket.ca (506) 658-2820. Sat, May 17 EXPLORER SATURDAYS. 10 am to 5 pm. New Brunswick Museum, One Market Square. Loyalist Adventures! Come celebrate 225 years of Loyalist history in New Brunswick. Enjoy learning-by-doing adventures each Saturday at the New Brunswick Museum. Explorer Day activities include art instruction, hands-on discovery tours, crafts, cooking, and more! Free with regular Museum admission. Ask about our Explorer Club frequent visitor card. (506) 643 2300. May 17 & 18 BILL GAITHER AND HIS HOMECOMING FRIENDS. Sat, May 17: 6 pm. Sun, May 18: 3 pm. Harbour Station, 99 Station Street. Less than a year after selling out Harbour Station, gospel favorite Bill Gaither and his Homecoming Friends will be returning to Saint John. Due to an overwhelming demand for their May 17th show, an additional show has been added for Sundau, May 18. Tickets may be purchased online at www.harbourstation.nb.ca or via the Harbour Station box office (657-1234 or 1-800-267-2800). Individual, group and Gaither fan club member tickets are available. Sat, Mat 17 L.I.F.E. CONCERT BY WAI-CHUNG (RACHEL) KWAN. 7 pm to 8:15 pm. Saint John Alliance Church, 14 McLaughlin Crescent. "L.I.F.E." stands for "Lively, Innovative, Fulfilling, Engaging". Concert program will feature pianist and singer Wai-Chung (Rachel) Kwan. In this concert, the Saturday after Mother's Day, Rachel will be sharing childhood favorites. Bring your children or grandchildren to hear these songs come alive under her voice and her fingers. Free-Will Offering will be recieved. (506) 696-3533. (Next concert: June 14). Sat, May 17 BANGER - THE POWER HOUR - THEATRE MEETS DANCE, MEETS METAL! 8 pm. Imperial Theatre, 24 King Square South. Heartfelt angst-ridden poetry, heavy music and an assignment in history class provide a window into the complexities of the teenage mind. This dance-theatre hybrid will have you reeling through the fast-paced, painful world of high school as seen through the eyes of Ivan, a young man driven to find how he fits in. (506) 674-4100. Sun, May 18 LOYALIST DAY COMMEMORATION & CELEBRATION. May 18th marks the 225th anniversary of the landing of the first Loyalist fleet in 1783, as well as Saint John’s 223st birthday, as Canada’s first incorporated city, in 1785. In July, the NB Branch of the United Empire Loyalists’ Association hosts the Dominion Conference of the UELAC, in Saint John, commemorating the 225th anniversary. The celebrations on Sunday, May 18: 10:30 am. Church Service. Trinity Anglican Church, Germain St.reet. Members of the United Empire Loyalists’ Association will be attending in period dress. 12 noon. Fort Howe. The 3rd Field Artillery Regiment (The Loyal Company) will fire a 21-gun salute. Saint John has the unique privilege of being the only non-capital city in Canada accorded the honour of firing a 21-gun salute. 3:00 pm. Ceremonies at City Hall Plaza, with members of the United Empire Loyalists’ Association in costume. Other highlights of the program for May 18th include the Loyalist Day proclamation by the town crier (in costume), cadet demonstrations, flag raisings, and the placing of geraniums around the Loyalist Rock. The Loyalist House and the New Brunswick Museum will also be open to the public with free admission in the afternoon. We hope to see you at this cultural activity of such great significance to our city. Sun, May 18 INTERNATIONAL MUSEUMS DAY. 12 noon to 5 pm. New Brunswick Museum, One Market Square. You, your friends and family should plan a day of Museum adventures! Loyalist activities, stories, and movies throughout the day. Visit a recreated Loyalist tent provided by DeLancey’s Brigade. Free. (506) 643 2300. 19 May 2008 BOB DYLAN The most influential musician American rock has ever produced will be taking the Harbour Station stage on May 19. The legendary Bob Dylan – singer-songwriter, author, musician, poet, and of late, disc jockey – has earned multiple Grammy, Golden Globe and Academy awards over a career that has spanned almost five decades. He has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Dylan was included in TIME magazines 100 most influential people of the 20th century and, in 2004, he was ranked #2 in Rolling Stone magazine’s list of “Greatest Artists of All Time”. Tickets for the celebrated Bob Dylan go on sale this Saturday (March 29), beginning at 10 a.m. They are available online at www.harbourstation.nb.ca or at the Harbour Station Box Office. , 8:00 PM Doors Open: 7:00 PM Thu, May 22 ABZZZ'S OF SLEEP. 6 pm. Saint John Free Public Library, One Market Square. Are you tossing and turning instead of sleeping? Does your mind race at night? Do you wake up feeling tired? If you answered yes to any of these questions the Community Health Centre invites you to attend this information session on sleep. Registration is not necessary but if you require further information please call St. Joseph’s Community Health Centre at (506) 632-5537. Thu, May 22 YOUTH ADVISORY GROUP. 7 pm. Saint John Free Public Library, One Market Square. Help plan and organize teen programs at the library. Discuss books, web site, music and ideas. Please call (506) 643-7237 for more information. Thu, May 22 ARTIST TALK - DAN STEEVES. 7 pm. New Brunswick Museum, One Market Square. "Know Your Own Artists - Navigating the Familiar." Dan Steeves will, in his talk, describe the stories, influences, and experiences that make up a career spanning over 26 years. He will speak of his passion for the distinct medium of intaglio printmaking and how he relates it to living a life affected by the Bay of Fundy. Free. (506) 643-2300. Thu, May 22 THE RISE AND DECLINE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION. 7 pm to 9 pm. New Brunswick Museum, One Market Square. Ricardo Duschesne, UNBSJ Professor, Department of Social Science, presents the second in a series of 3 lectures. This week enjoy The Rise of Western Civilization. The rise of the West should not be understood in economic and scientific terms only. The restless pursuit of new ideas in religion, politics, art, morals, and philosophy is the most distinctive mark of the West. Free. (506) 643-2300. May 22-24 LYSISTRATA. 7:30 pm. Saint John Arts Centre, 20 Hazen Avenue. In this modern retelling of the Greek Classic "Lysistrata" by Aristophanes, poet and playwright Clyde A. Wray brings us an updated vision for modern times. Starring Jeff Ducharme, Mariel Hunter, Lori Logue, Angela McCaffrey, Suzanne Short, Mark Woolsey, assistant direction by Meghan Salter. Tickets pre-May 1: $12, after May 1: $15. Seating is very limited, reserve by calling (506) 633-4870. May 22-24 SAINT JOHN THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS "TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD". May 22 & 23: 8 pm; May 24: 2 pm & 8 pm. Imperial Theatre, 24 King Square South. Directed by Graham Percy. Featuring: Megan Jaye Elton as Scout Finch; Brian Dobbelsteyn as Atticus Finch. Set in racially divided Maycomb, Alabama in the 1930s, To Kill a Mockingbird is the coming-of-age story of Jean Louise “Scout” Finch. When her father, a local lawyer, agrees to defend a young black man accused of raping a white woman, Scout – and the town – learn a powerful lesson about prejudice, injustice and humanity in this moving adaptation of Harper Lee’s prize-winning novel. Open Dress Rehearsal for Students and Post Show Q&A: 8 pm, Wednesday, May 21, 2008. For tickets call the Imperial Theatre Box Office (506) 674-4100. Fri, May 23 WHAT'S SO SPECIAL ABOUT LEARNING TO READ IN A SECOND LANGUAGE? 7 pm to 8 pm. Saint John Free Public Library, One Market Square. Guest speaker: Dr. Esther Geva. Part of the Minerva Lecture Series. http://www.ccl-cca.ca/CCL/Events/Minerva/index2.htm?Language=EN Please call (506) 643-7224 for free registration. Sat, May 24 EXPLORER SATURDAYS. 10 am to 5 pm. New Brunswick Museum, One Market Square. Loyalist Adventures! Come celebrate 225 years of Loyalist history in New Brunswick. Enjoy learning-by-doing adventures each Saturday at the New Brunswick Museum. Explorer Day activities include art instruction, hands-on discovery tours, crafts, cooking, and more! Free with regular Museum admission. Ask about our Explorer Club frequent visitor card. (506) 643 2300. Sat, May 24 GENEALOGICAL INFORMATION SESSION. 10:30 am. New Brunswick Museum Collections Centre, New Brunswick Museum, 277 Douglas Avenue. This free session includes a tour of archival storage at the New Brunswick Museum Collections Centre. Pre-registration required; call (506) 643-2349. Sat, May 24 BEAUTIFUL LOSERS - A TRIBUTE TO LEONARD COHEN. 1 pm. Saint John Free Public Library, One Market Square. Join “Snakecharmer” and local musicians, poets. and readers in a tribute to Leonard Cohen. Performances from the audience are welcome. Free admission. All are welcome. (506) 643-7224. Sat, May 24 A VICTORIAN ERA CELEBRATION. 2 pm to 4 pm. New Brunswick Museum, One Market Square. Enjoy the opening of two exhibitions highlighting Victorian era travel and art. "No Place for a Lady" examines many traveling “necessities” of the Victorian lady, as well as the treasures they chose to bring back. "Defiant Beauty" details, through colourful artworks, the 1861 travels of William and Henry Hind to the Labrador Peninsula. Come enjoy family themed activities including an interactive Victorian tea, crafts, and baking activity for children. Regular admission. (506) 643-2300. Sun, May 25 TALK BY CURATOR. 2 to 4 pm. New Brunswick Museum, One Market Square. Exhibitions "No Place for a Lady: Tales of Adventurous Women Travelers" and "Defiant Beauty: William Hind in the Labrador Peninsula" will be highlighted. Talk by Andrea Kirkpatrick, Curator of Canadian and International Art. Followed by refreshments, Victorian style. Regular admission. (506) 643 2300. HEDLEY 18 Jun 2008 Tickets go on sale this Friday (May 2) at 10 a.m. for Canadian rock quartet Hedley which will take the Harbour Station stage on June 18. The group is fronted by lead singer Jacob Hoggard who gained notoriety during the second season of Canadian Idol in 2004. Fans can buy online at www.harbourstation.nb.ca, via phone at 657-1234 or 1-800-267-2800 or in person at the Harbour Station Box Office., 8:00 PM Doors Open: 7:00 PM Saturday, July 5, Cantores Celestes Women's Choir (from Toronto) & Director Kelly Galbraith (Saint John native) and pianist Ellen Meyer present: The Circle Never Ends Music from Gospel, Celtic, African, to the very best of the Classical Choral Traditions joined by local Saint John talent Tracy Friars and Christopher Lane featuring music by Stephen Hatfield; Faure, Verdi and Tchaikovsky DONATION WILL BE MADE TO OPERA N.B. Saturday, July 5, 2008 8:00 pm Imperial Theatre 24 King Square South Saint John N.B Tickets: $ 18 (plus $2 EPT Surcharge) Tickets available at the Imperial Box Officeor by calling 506-674-4100 www.cantorescelestes.com 8 Aug 2008, AVRIL LAVIGNE Best Damn Thing, released in April 2007, is already certified platinum in the U.S and has sold over 4.5 million copies worldwide. Now, building on the huge success of that album, punk-pop dynamo Avril Lavigne will be bringing her high-spirited, full-throttle energy to Harbour Station on August 8 as part of her Best Damn Tour. Fans can expect to see the record come to life through Lavigne’s stage show, which will feature dancers and a live band. Tickets for Avril Lavigne will go on sale this Saturday (April 26), beginning at 10 a.m. They’ll be available on-line at www.harbourstation.nb.ca, by phone at 657-1234 and 1-800-267-2800 or in person at the Harbour Station Box Office. AVRIL LAVIGNE 8 Aug 2008 , 8:00 PM Doors Open: 7:00 PM SIMPLE PLAN 23 Aug 2008 ,Popular Canadian pop rockers Simple Plan will be turning up the volume at Harbour Station this coming August 23 as part of a cross-country summer tour. Joining them will be All American Rejects and Faber Drive. Simple Plan tickets will go on sale on Saturday (May 3) at 10 a.m. They’ll be available online at www.harbourstation.nb.ca, by calling 657-1234 or 1-800-267-2800 and at the Harbour Station Box Office. 7:30 PM Doors Open: 6:30 PM BLUE MAN GROUP 27 Sep 2008 It’s magical. It’s musical. It’s theatrical. It’s comedy. It’s interactive. All these descriptions aptly portray the BLUE MAN GROUP experience, which will excite the Harbour Station stage in Saint John on September 27. Tickets for the incomparable BLUE MAN GROUP How to be a Megastar Tour 2.1 will go on sale this coming Monday (April 14) at 10 a.m. However, you don’t have to wait ‘til then. Because you are a subscriber to Harbour Station’s email notification service, you have the distinct advantage of being able to buy advance tickets before the general public! Beginning at 10 a.m. tomorrow (April 9), visit Harbour Station in-person or call 657-1234 or 1-800-267-2800 and mention the password “PVC” to participate in this exclusive pre-sale event. 8:00 PM Doors Open: 7:00 PM 18 Oct 2008, ALICE COOPER The timeless Alice Cooper will be bringing his Psycho-Drama Tour 2008 to the Harbour Station stage on October 18. Best known for his bizarrely dark and horror-themed theatrics, the Legend of Shock Rock promises to deliver an unforgettable concert experience. As a subscriber to Harbour Station’s email notification service, you will be able to buy advance tickets to this event before the general public! This special pre-sale will begin at 10 a.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, April 1) and be limited to a total of 500 seats. Visit Harbour Station or call 657-1234 or 1-800-267-2800 and mention the password “SPIDER” to participate in this pre-sale. Tickets will go on sale to the general public this coming Friday (April 4), starting at 10 a.m. , 8:00 PM Doors Open: 7:00 PM FEIST 6 Nov 2008 Fresh from sweeping Sunday night all five Juno categories in which she was nominated, it’s been confirmed that Feist will perform at Harbour Station on November 6. Indie songstress Leslie Feist took home the quintet of Junos after a remarkable year in which she earned four Grammy nominations and starred in a high-rotation IPod commercial. Tickets for Feist will go on sale Wednesday, April 16, at 10 a.m. They can be purchased online at www.harbourstation.nb.ca, by phone at 657-1234 or 1-800-267-2800 and in-person at the Harbour Station Box Office. ONGOING FILM PIX. 7 pm First Tuesday of the month at the host venue: Empire Studio 10 Cinemas, McAllister Drive. An independent, new-release, 35mm film series, run by volunteers who are film aficionados. Affiliated with Canada's major film distributors, and Toronto International Film Festival's Film Circuit. Exclusively serving the Greater Saint John market. See world-class, award winning indie films, whether comedy or drama, documentary or narrative, english language or foreign language with subtitles. Support a major film scholarship for local youth through your box office purchases. Visit our website for background on all our films, movie trailers, and more -- www.filmpix.ca. ONGOING PHOTOGRAPHY COURSES WITH NOEL CHENIER. Award winning photographer and educator Noel Chenier offers a wide range of beginner and advanced courses and workshops in photography throughout the year. Noel offers courses for both digital and film SLR and Point and Shoot digital cameras in an eight week night class and two full day weekend class formats, along with day photography trips to St Martins, Kings Landing, and other photogenic destinations. Head to http://www.learnphoto.ca for more info on the courses, student testimonials, etc. To see some of the work done by some of his students, head to http://www.noelchenier.ca/GALLERY/ For more information, or to register for a course contact Noel by any of the following methods Email: nchenier@nbnet.nb.ca Phone: (506) 657-FOTO(3686). Noel Chenier is an award winning staff photographer for the New Brunswick Telegraph Journal. His work has appeared in newspapers and magazines across North America, and can be viewed on his website at http://www.noelchenier.ca Noel has a Bachelors of Adult Education from the University of New Brunswick and was previously a part time photography instructor at the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design in Fredericton. ONGOING BLUEGRASS FRIENDS WEEKLY JAM SESSIONS. 7:30 pm. Every Monday night. Saint John Marina, 2050 Westfield Road, Saint John. For more information call (506) 738-2988 or visit www.BluegrassFriends.com. ONGOING RELEASE TO THE BEAT. Workshops held at St Andrew & St David's Church, 164 Germain Street, side door entrance, upstairs gym. Release To The Beat offers two ongoing drop-in movement workshops for young and old. Saturdays: 10:30-11:30 am, "Meditation in Movement" invites every Body to a 60 minute session of music and dance. A barefoot, soulful and playful experience. No steps are taught, no experience required. Feel the earth beneath you, connect with your heartstrings, and allow your feet to feel the beat! Drop-in fee $6. Tuesdays: 10:30-11:00 am, "Kids Moovin' & Groovin' invites children 0-5 to come and dance! A 30 minute session of children's music designed to inspire, teach and have fun! No steps are taught, no experience required. Drop-in $2 per child, moms + dads free! (506) 657-1595. Visit www.geocities.com/releasetothebeat ONGOING MUSIC LESSONS. Music from the Heart, 145 Metcalf Street. Piano, voice, guitar, theory, childrens groups. Now accepting registrations for September. Call (506) 672-2305 or visit www.elaineboulanger.com |
| Thurs. July 3, Cantores Celestes Women's Choir (from Toronto) & Director Kelly Galbraith (Saint John native) and pianist Ellen Meyer present: The Circle Never Ends Music from Gospel, Celtic, African, to the very best of the Classical Choral Traditions FUNDRAISER FOR Minister's Island Restoration Project Thursday July 3, 2008 at 7:30 PM All Saints Anglican Church King Street St. Andrews Admission: $20.00 Tickets available at the door for info: 506-529-3978 www.canotrescelestes.com |
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