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The MetroTones, in conjunction with the Riverview Arts Centre, is holding a charity Christmas concert entitled A MetroTones Christmas Friday, Nov. 27, at 7:30 p.m. at the Riverview Arts Centre. With special guest, the First United Baptist Church Choir. The event is in support of the Karing Kitchen, Ray of Hope Kitchen, Mobile One and Albert County Food Bank. Price is $10 plus non-perishable food item to be collected at the door. Tickets can be purchased on the evening of the performance at the door or a limited number of tickets are available in advance at Riverview Sobeys and Jean Countu Pharmacy, online at www.riverview-arts-centre.ca or from any choir member. For more information, call Bob at 386-1406 or visit www.metrotones.org.

Amherst Lions Centre is hosting a bluegrass concert featuring The Bluegrass Diamonds and Blue Horizon Sunday, Nov. 29, at 7 p.m. Tea and coffee served.

Sonic Concerts presents 2009 JUNO Award winner Serena Ryder Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 8 p.m. in Convocation Hall at Mount Allison University. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 day of show and go on sale Friday, Oct. 9 at 10 a.m. Tickets will be available at all Ticketpro outlets, by phone at 1-888-311-9090 or online at www.sonicconcerts.com. Show is for all ages.

Matthew Good live in concert Thursday, Dec. 3, doors open at 8:30 p.m. show at 9:30 p.m. at the Oxygen Club. Tickets on sale now at all Ticketpro Outlets: Reads Newsstand (Main St.), charge by phone at 1-888-311-9090 or order online at www.ticketpro.ca. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. For more information, visit www.matthewgood.org.

THEATRE

McSweeney Co. Dinner Theatre is presenting Who Shot The Boss until January 10, 2010. McSweeney Co. Dinner Theatre is located in the Studio 700 Hundred complex on Main Street.

The Theatre Group directed by Helen Faughn will perform the dinner theatre Cool Santa Saturday, Nov. 7, at 6 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 8, at 5 p.m. at the Dan Bohan Family Centre, 5 Fatima Dr. Tickets are $25 and are available by calling 386-2071. Proceeds to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.

Hairy Tease Productions is presenting the adult comedy The Mind with the Dirty Man from Nov. 11-14, at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale for $15 at theatre l'Escaouette, MacArthur's Flower Shop, Read's Newsstand, Riverview and Winexpert's new locations at 1852 Mountain Rd. Preview night tickets for Tuesday, Nov. 10 are $10 and also on sale at theatre l'Escaouette box office only. For more information, visit www.hairytease.com.

Live Bait Theatre is presenting The Adventures of Donna Earla written and performed by Mary Ellen MacLean Tuesdays-Sundays, from Oct. 29-Nov. 8, at 8 p.m. Price is $22/$25 and Saturday matinees from Oct. 31-Nov. 7, at 2 p.m. All seats $10. For more information or tickets, call 536-2248 or e-mail at info@livebaittheatre.com.

The Heritage Players is presenting a dessert and theatre performance of Tom Sharkey's Amy's Wish Thursday, Nov. 19; Friday, Nov. 20 and Saturday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. at the Lutz Mountain Meeting House, 3143 Mountain Rd. Price is $15. Tickets available at the meeting house 384-7719, Wheaton's Country Store 1866 Mountain Rd. 855-7300 or from cast members.

Theatre l'Escaouette is presenting the play Pierre-Lux a Isaac a Jos Friday, Nov. 20, at 8 p.m. Tickets are available at theatre l'Escaouette, Capitol Theatre, Loisirs socioculturels of U de M and Frank's Music. For more information, call 855-0001 ext. 207 or visit www.escaouette.com.

MUSIC

Jonathan's Music City Museum and Opry, 3170 Mountain Road, Magnetic Hill, features a country music show each Saturday at 7 p.m. featuring Jonathan's House Band with Reggie Remington, JD Whyte, Eric Blackier, Johnny Belliveau and Ron Arsenault also with numerous local guests. For more information, call 384-9641 or 874-1333.

Pine Tree Village Recreational Centre holds a country music jamboree every Saturday at 7 p.m. All guests are welcome who wish to show their talent. For more information, call Walter or Margaret at 388-3879.

Mount Allison Performing Arts Series is presenting the Zodiac Trio Friday, Nov. 6, at 8 p.m. at the Brunton Auditorium. Subscriptions to the Performing Arts Series are $120 for adults, $50 for students. Single tickets for individual events are $25 for adults and $13 for students. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 364-2662 or e-mail performarts@mta.ca or visit www.mta.ca/departments/performingarts.

CKLE/CJVA presents Evening of Bluegrass 2009 with Bluegrass Diamonds and Moonshine in concert Saturday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. at the Paul Ouellette Room (KC Irving Regional Centre), Bathurst. Tickets are $16. Available at every local ticket outlet.

First North River Baptist Church Blakeney Road is holding a NB Gospel Music Hall of Fame in concert Saturday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. Featuring: Audience sing along, Rob and Krista Reed, Harpist Jean McDonnell, Margie Demont, singers: Spoken Four, Frank Springer, Judy and The Boys. Offering received.

Norton is holding a bluegrass, gospel and old time music concert Saturday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. at the Catholic Hall in Norton. Featuring The DouthWrights. Tickets are $10 at the door. For more information, call 387-4006 or 384-2210.

Opera New Brunswick presents Topsy Turvy Sunday, Nov. 8, at 3 p.m. in Brunton Auditorium, Sackville. Featuring Jessica McCormack, soprano; Christianne Belanger, mezzo soprano; Graham Thompson, tenor; Peter Groom, baritone; Anne Marie Murphy, piano and Tim Turnell, narrator. Tickets may be reserved by credit card, through Opera New Brunswick at 506-672-4534 and paid by credit card or cash at the door. Adults $35, seniors $30 and students $10. In Moncton, tickets on sale (cash only) at La Guitare, 388 St. George St. In Sackville, tickets on sale (cash only) at Tidewater Books, 4 Bridge St.

The Departement de musique of Universite de Moncton is presenting The Male Alto in Opera, 1600-2009 programme includes works by Monteverdi, Alessandro Scarlatti, Hasse, Handel, Purcell and the contemporary composer Jonathan Dove Sunday, Nov. 8, at 8 p.m. at Salle Neil-Michaud, Beaux-Arts Building, Campus Universite de Moncton. Free admission. All welcome.

The Festival Anna-Malenfant is presenting a classical recital with Julie Daoust, soprano and Carl Philippe Gionet, pianist Friday, Nov. 13, at 7:30 p.m. at the Monument-Lefebvre in Memramcook. Tickets are on sale at the Monument-Lefebvre box office or at 506-758-9808. Tickets also available on the internet at www.admissions.com and at the Capitol Theatre, Universite de Moncton, Theatre l'Escaouette and Frank's Music.

"C" Company is holding a Country Christmas Jamboree Saturday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. at Sussex High School. Tickets are $10. Guests are: Winston Crawford on fiddle; Art Boyd on lead; Fran Rooney on steel; Elvis Beaulieu on drums and vocals; Cara Morrison and Noel Nason; Wand Grant; Ruth and Eldon Barton; Katelyn Farrow and Papa Maston; Rick and Cheryl Russell; Hailey Colpitts; Fred Shaw; Bill Mullins; Ralph and Lynn Henderson and more. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 756-2455 or visit The Source in Sussex Gateway Mall 433-3447.

A benefit concert featuring the Original Bluegrass 4 will be Saturday, Nov. 14, from 2-5 p.m. at the Legion on Magnolia Ave. in Sussex. The Poirier Family and Walter Fearn and Friends will also be featured. Proceeds will go to Randy Fearn, a young truck driver who lost his leg in an accident just outside of town last December. Everyone welcome.

Lower Coverdale United Church, 1402 Route 114, is holding a special service with the gospel group For the Cross Sunday, Nov. 15, at 2:30 p.m. A free will offering. Refreshments and fellowship will follow service.

The Societe culturelle de la Vallee de Memramcook is presenting Patsy Gallant with her Tribute to Piaf Saturday, Nov. 17. Tickets are on sale at the Monument-Lefebvre Box Office or at 506-758-9808. Tickets also available on the internet at www.admission.com and at the Capitol Theatre, Universite de Moncton, Theatre de l'Escaouette and Frank's Music in Moncton.

The Capitol Theatre is presenting Cycology with Professor Squealy Deetbum Thursday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the Capital Theatre Box Office, l'Escaouette, Frank's Music, Monument Lefebvre and l'Universite de Moncton, at $13.50. Tickets also available by phone at 856-4379 or 1-800-567-1922 or online at www.capitol.nb.ca.

Moncton Community Concerts is presenting Sharon Wei (viola) and Angela Park (piano) Friday, Nov. 20, at 8 p.m. at Moncton's First Church of the Nazarene, 21 Fieldcrest Dr. Tickets available at the door for $18 for adults and $5 for students. For more information, call 852-4491 or visit the MCCA website at http://monctonconcerts.googlepages.com.

Albert County Museum is holding a Victorian Christmas concert Saturday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 22, at 2:30 p.m. at the community hall, 3940 Route 114 Hopewell Cape. Refreshments to follow. Tickets are $10. For more information or to reserve ticket, call 734-2003 or call Dawne McLean at 734-3105.

The Capitol Theatre and Jeunesses Musicales du Canada is presenting The Tales of Hoffmann, opera by Jacques Offenbach Thursday, Nov. 24, at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale at the Capitol Theatre Box Office, l'Escaouette, Frank's Music, Monument Lefebvre and l'Universite de Moncton, at $26.50-$30.50. Tickets also available by phone at 856-4379 or 1-800-567-1922 or online at www.capitol.nb.ca.

The Celtic Tenors will be presenting a concert Sunday, Nov. 29, at 7:30 p.m. at St. John's United Church, 75 Alma St. Tickets are $38 each and available in Moncton at Reid's News Stand (Main St); MacArthur's Flower Shop (Mountain Rd.); Frank's Music (Carson Dr.) and St. John's Church Office (858-8289).

Let Angels Sing with the Hillsborough Alumnae Choir and special guests Sunday, Nov. 29, at 2 p.m. matinee at the Riverview Arts Centre Inc. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Tickets available from the following location: Sobeys (smoke shop) 535 Coverdale Rd. (cash only); Jean Coutu, 438 Coverdale Rd.; Frank's Music, 245 Carson Dr. and online at www.riverviewartscentre.ca. Riverview Arts Centre Inc. is located at 400 Whitepine Rd. (in the high school), Riverview. For more information, call 852-7189.

Stan Carew and Breeze and Wilson Christmas Saturday, Dec. 5, at 7:30 p.m. at the Riverview Arts Centre Inc. Tickets are $15 in advance or $18 at the door. Tickets available from the following location: Sobeys (smoke shop) 535 Coverdale Rd. (cash only); Jean Coutu, 438 Coverdale Rd.; Frank's Music, 245 Carson Dr. and online at www.riverviewartscentre.ca. Riverview Arts Centre Inc. is located at 400 Whitepine Rd. (in the high school), Riverview. For more information, call 852-7189.

A Codiac Christmas with the Harmonie Codiac Concert Band and special guests Tuesday, Dec. 8, at 7 p.m. at the Riverview Arts Centre Inc. Tickets $12 in advance or $15 at the door. Tickets available from the following location: Sobeys (smoke shop) 535 Coverdale Rd. (cash only); Jean Coutu, 438 Coverdale Rd.; Frank's Music, 245 Carson Dr. and online at www.riverviewartscentre.ca. Riverview Arts Centre Inc. is located at 400 Whitepine Rd. (in the high school), Riverview. For more information, call 852-7189.

ART COURSES

The Art Shack is holding the following art classes: Figure Drawing Classes Sunday afternoons from 1-3 p.m.; Bilingual Adult Art Class Tuesday from 7-9:30 p.m.; Adult Art Class (English); Kids Classes for ages 5-8 years old Thursday from 5:30-7 p.m. and Saturday from 10:15-11:45 a.m., for ages 9-14 years old Wednesday from 5:30-7 p.m. and Saturday from 12:30-2 p.m. All classes start weekly. For more information, visit www.artshack.ca, call 506/888 855-7422, e-mail shop@artshack.ca. The Art Shack is located at 370 Acadie Ave. in Dieppe.

The Beaverbrook Art Gallery is presenting a series of workshops organized in association with City of Fredericton Tourism. Workshops include: History of the Maliseet Birch Bark Canoe with G Wayne Brooks, Kim Brooks and Cody Brooks. Also Thursday night art session for adults from 7-9 p.m. Family Art Workshops offered on the second Sunday every month, from 2-4 p.m. with educator and art specialist Jane Stewart, Med. Price is $5 per person or $15 for a family of 4. Gallery members free. All materials included. To check out all the 50th anniversary programs go to www.beaverbrookartgallery.org. For more information, call Adda Mihailsecu at 506-458-2032 or e-mail at adda@beaverbrookartgallery.org or visit www.edventures.ca or call 506-460-2233.

Susan Lunney is offering drawing and painting lessons; beginning and intermediate classes. Adult or classes for children available. Morning, afternoon or evening. For more information, call Susan Lunney at 386-6047.

Cathy Linfield, BFA, is offering adult classes in drawing, painting and sculpture. All levels, most media. Morning, evening and private classes. Drop- in classes every Tuesday and Wednesday morning from 9:30 a.m.-noon. For more information or to register, call between 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. at 855-7422.

Stephen Bauckman, a local artist whose work is in collections worldwide, holds art classes at his Riverview studio. The children's drawing courses are for 10-12 year olds. The adult courses are in drawing or watercolour and are for ages 13 and up. The courses are presently taught weekday evenings; however, he will open up daytime sessions at his studio or bring a program to any group if numbers are sufficient. Whatever your skill level upon entering, he will help you improve it. For more information call 386-1310 or visit www. bauckmanfinearts.com.

BOOKS

The Moncton Public Library is holding three book clubs for adults. The meetings will be held on a monthly basis and anyone is welcome to join in at anytime. The morning English group meets at 10 a.m. on the second Friday of each month, the English evening group meets at 6:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month and the French group meets at 2 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month. Admission is free but registration is required. On Thursday, Nov. 12, the French Fiction book club will be discussing Hors de moi by Didier van Cauwelaert. On Friday, Nov. 13, at 10 a.m. the English morning book club will be discussing Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary-Ann Shaffer. On Friday, Nov. 19, at 6:30 p.m. the English evening book club will be discussing Gilead by Marilynne Robinson. On Tuesday, Nov. 24, at 6:30 p.m. the Mother Daughter Book Club for grades 7-9 will meeting to discuss Afrika by Colleen Craig. For more information or to register, call 869-6036 or visit the library at 644 Main St.

Chapters is holding a book signing with Aurelie Pare teen author of The Healthalaliciously Good Cookbook Saturday, Nov. 7, from 2-4 p.m. For more information, e-mail aurelie@aurelieshealthycuisine.com or visit www.aurelieshealthycuisine.com.

Petitcodiac Public Library, 6 Kay St., is holding its adult book club Thursday, Nov. 12, at 6:30 p.m. Discussing Ragged Island by Don Hannah. Program is free of charge. For more information, call 756-3144 or visit the library during open hours.

Harvey Sawler will be signing copies of Frank McKenna: Beyond Politics Friday, Nov. 13, from 6-8 p.m. at Chapters. Frank McKenna will be the special guest at this event.

Petitcodiac Public Library, 6 Kay St., is holding its Hackmatack Book Club for grades 4-6 Saturday, Nov. 14, from 2-3 p.m. Program is free of charge. For more information, call 756-3144 or visit the library during open hours.

Colleen Furlotte will be reading from her book The Extraordinary Life Thursday, Nov. 19, at 8 p.m. at La Teraz Art Gallery, 154 Church St. Four invited poets will read their poems on the topic of beauty. The event is sponsored by Attic Owl Books. No admission but donations welcome. For more information, call 382-3015.

* A&E Calendar is a free listing of upcoming arts and entertainment events. Send your event notices two weeks in advance via e-mail life@timestranscript. com or fax 859-4904 to the Times & Transcript.com.

FILM

The Moncton Public Library is holding its monthly Anime Club Wednesday, Nov. 25, at 6 p.m. screening D-Gray Man, vol. 1. The club is open to those over 13 who enjoy Japanese animation. No registration required. For more information, call 869-6000 or visit the library at 644 Main St. during open hours.

Petitcodiac Public Library, 6 Kay St., is holding its teen anime club Saturday, Nov. 28, at 2:30 p.m. Watch an anime movie and try some Japanese snacks. Showing D. Gray-Man vol. 1. For ages 13 and up. For more information, call 756-3144 or visit the library during open hours.

DANCE

The Academy of Classical Ballet is presenting The Nutcracker Ballet Sunday, Dec. 20, at 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre. Tickets are $22 for general admission and $20 for seniors and students and may be purchased through the Greater Moncton Ticket network beginning Tuesday, Nov. 10. For more information, call Renee Rioux at 853-7543 or e-mail at plieballet@gmail.com.

EVENTS

Gift Galore is celebrating its 24th annual Christmas Open House Friday, Nov. 6, Saturday Nov. 7 and Sunday, Nov. 8. Focusing on the talent of Maritime and local crafts people.

Autopoetic Ideas Festival is presenting An Evening with Deepak Chopra Monday, Nov. 9, at 7:30 p.m. at the Moncton Coliseum. The evening includes a reception with Chopra at 6 p.m. for VIP ticket holds. Tickets are available by calling 857-4100 or visit www.tickets.moncton.ca.

Albert County Historical Society Inc. presents the Shiretown Talk Series entitled Women in War presentation by Margo Morris Thursday, Nov. 12, at 2 p.m. at Hopewell Cape Community Hall, 3940 Route 114 Hopewell Cape. Everyone welcome. Free admission.

The Moncton Public Library is holding its lunch and learn series Wednesday, Nov. 18, at noon entitled Performing 19th century Poetry in the 21st century with Robert Lapp. On Tuesday, Nov. 24, at noon entitled An Unexpected Saviour: Images of Jesus in the Modern Novel with John Perkins. On Thursday, Nov. 19, at noon entitled Le mal de dos, ca se previent with Dr. Luc Ringuette. (Presenting in French). No registration required. For more information, call 869-6000 or visit the library at 644 Main St. during open hours.

REGIONAL

The New Brunswick Museum Exhibition Centre is located in Market Square, at the foot of King Street, in Uptown Saint John. Upstairs in the Studio space Constance Wooldridge will help you make some art of your own to take home. Goodwill offering at the door. All proceeds go to the Saint John Art Centre's Community Outreach Program. m. On Friday, Nov. 6, from 5-7 p.m. the opening of the exhibition William Forrestall. Museum is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday from 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday from noon-5 p. For more information, call 643-3200, 1-888-268-9595 or visit www.nbm-mnb.ca.

Fredericton Playhouse is holding various shows. On Saturday, Nov. 7, at 7:30 p.m. NBCS presents New Brunswick Country Showcase. On Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 8 p.m. Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives. On Thursday, Nov. 12, at 8 p.m. Buddy Wasisname and the Other Fellers. On Friday, Nov. 13, at 8 p.m. Spotlight Celtic Series presents MacKenzie Project and Ennis. On Saturday, Nov. 14, at 10 a.m. (prejudging) and 6:30 p.m. (finals) NB Physique and Figure Association presents 2009 NB Bodybuilding and Figure Championships. For more information, call 506-459- 6220, e-mail wendy@theplayhouse.ca or visit www.theplayhouse.ca.