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SNEAK PEAK

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.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

Ghostlight Theatre Company presents The Shape of Things at Theatre L'Escaouette Nov. 26, 27 and 28 at 7:30 p.m., with doors opening at 7 p.m. Tickets, which are $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors, are available at Theatre L'Escaouette (Botsford and Mountain Rd.), the Capitol Theatre, Frank's Music, or at the door. Seating is limited.

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 Heritage Players is presenting a dessert and theatre performance of Tom Sharkey's Amy's Wish 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.

Allison Church, 1539 Salisbury Rd., is holding a dinner theatre entitled We'll Be Right Back Monday, Nov. 30 until Friday, Dec. 4 at 6:30 p.m. Turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Price is $25 per person. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 853-7170 during regular business hours.

Universite de Moncton drama department is presenting Le Genie du crime by George F. Walker from Tuesday, Dec. 1 through Saturday, Dec. 5, at the Studio-theatre La Grange. Tickets on sale at the Librairie Acadienne on Campus and at the door. Price is $5 for students and $10 for others. For more information, call 858-4404.

Live Bait Theatre is presenting its 16th annual Christmas Dinner Theatre entitled Up On the Rooftop by Karen Valanne and Jennie Wood Wednesdays-Saturdays, Dec. 2-19, doors open at 6:15 p.m., meal at 7 p.m. followed by show. Tickets are $39.50 per person. Group rates available. Note: December 12 and 19 are SOLD OUT. Live Bait Theatre is located at 87 Main St. Sackville. For more information or tickets, call 536-2248 or e-mail at info@livebaittheatre.com.

The Nativity Experience is being held Friday, Dec. 11; Saturday, Dec. 12 and Sunday, Dec. 13, at Glad Tidings Church. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door, $5 for children (12 and under). They can be purchased at Glad Tidings ticket outlet, 2460 Mountain Rd., online at thenativityexperience.com or by calling 857-2255.

MUSIC

Aurelie Cormier, mezzo-soprano and Bruno Cormier, baritone are announcing the arrival of their new Christmas recording Dans le silence de la nuit -- chants de Noel on sale now at La Librairie Acadienne, Frank's Music, the Monument LeFebvre or by calling 860-7021.

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 is holding a faculty recital Ferreira and Friends Friday, Nov. 20, at 8 p.m. at Brunton Auditorium. Featuring clarinetist Wesley Ferreira and colleagues Michel Deschenes (percussion), Cooper Ferreira (clarinet), Monette Gould (soprano), Lynn Johnson (piano), David Rogosin (piano), Stephen Runge (piano) and flautist Karin Aurell. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for seniors and students available at the door. For more information, call the music department at 364-2374 or e-mail at music@mta.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.

Hillsborough is holding a country music jamboree Saturday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. at the Kiwanis Centre. Hosted by Carolyn Steeves and featuring Blue Side of Lonesome. Special guests will be Fred Shaw, Harley Stackhouse, Dennis Painchaud, Cecil Beck, Justin Bannister and Mort Mills. Admission is $5 at the door. For more information, call Carolyn at 756-8303

The Justice and Solidarity Team and Poverty Mutual Aid Organization is holding a Christmas Fundraising Dinner Saturday, Nov. 21, from 5-6:30 p.m. in the basement of Assumption Cathedral, 280 Lutz St. Price is $10. For more information or to reserve tickets, call Sister Aurea Cormier at 204-1134; Victor Paulin at 229-0326 or Cora Gauvin at 388-5173.

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 Capitol Theatre and the 3rd Moncton Armenian Festival is presenting soprano Isabel Bayrakdarian Friday, Nov. 27, at 8 p.m. Tickets for Isabel Bayrakdarian are on sale at the Capitol Theatre Box Office, l'Escaouette, Frank's Music, Monument Lefebvre and l'Universite de Moncton, at $36.50 and $40.50. Tickets are available by phone at 856-4379 or 1-800-567-1922 or online at www.capitol.nb.ca.

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. SOLD OUT SHOW please ticket holders remember your non-perishable food item to be collected at the door.

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.

Le Choeur des Aboiteaux, 70 mixed voices choir under the direction of Paula Hebert, is presenting its Christmas concert Sunday, Dec. 13, at 2:30 p.m. at the Salle des spectacles Jeanne-de-Valois, Universite de Moncton. Advance tickets from choristers are $10 and $12 at the door. Children 10 and under are free. For more information, call 859-0402.

* 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.

The Sussex Avenue Fiddlers is holding an evening of fiddling, step dancing, vocals, comedy and more Saturday, Jan. 3, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. at the Riverview Arts Centre (Riverview High School), 400 Whitepine Rd. Reserved seating tickets available at: Sobeys Riverview 386-4616; Jean Coutu Riverview 853-0825; Frank's Music, 245 Carson Dr. 854-1672; Members of the Sussex Avenue Fiddlers or Ivan or Vivian Hicks 386-2996 or e-mail at ivan@ivanhicks.com. Tickets are $13 in advance or $15 at the door. Proceeds go towards Sussex Avenue Fiddlers special projects.

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 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.

McKenzie College is offering several different summer seminars including chalk pastel, portrait painting, basic drawing, water colours, photography, oil painting, art history and digital illustration. For more information, call 384-6460 or visit 100 Cameron St.

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 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.

Angela Ranson and Marilyn Lerch will be signing copies of Breaking the Word Barrier Saturday, Nov. 21, from2-4 p.m. at Chapters.

Julie Pellisier-Lush will be signing copies of My Mi'kmaq Mother Sunday, Nov. 22, from 2-4 pm. at Chapters.

Peter Clark will be signing copies of Treasured Memories Thursday, Nov. 26, from 7-9 p.m. at Chapters.

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

The Moncton Public Library is holding its lunch and learn series 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.

Transport Canada Employees and Retirees is holding its Christmas craft fair Wednesday, Nov. 25, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Heritage Court Lobby.

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. On Thursday, from 6:30-8 p.m. Night-at-the-Museum for Youth until March 2010. On Saturday, Dec. 5, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 3 hour workshop entitled But I Can't Paint. Pre-registration required. On Thursday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m. or 8 p.m. Old Fashioned Sleigh-Ride. Pre-registration required by Dec. 3. 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 Friday, Nov. 20, at 8 p.m. Spotlight Dance Series presents BJM Danse. On Saturday, Nov. 21 and Sunday, Nov. 22, at 8 p.m. Shantero Productions presents Ron James -- Mental as Anything. On Friday, Nov. 27, at 8 p.m. Fredericton Playhouse presents Fredericton Onstage. On Saturday, Nov. 28, at 8 p.m. 7UP presents Gerry Dee. On Sunday, Nov. 29, at 8 p.m. Fredericton Playhouse presents Serena Ryder. For more information, call 506-459- 6220, e-mail wendy@theplayhouse.ca or visit www.theplayhouse.ca.

* 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.