Arts & Entertainment
Published Friday November 27th, 2009
SNEAK PEAK
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.
Tommy Hunter is performing live Thursday, Jan. 14, at 7 p.m. at the Historic Monument-Lefebvre Theatre. Tickets on sale at 758-9808 or in person at the Monument-Lefebvre, 480 Centrale Street in Memramcook, at the Capitol Theatre, Frank's Music, the Universite de Moncton and the Theatre l'Escaouette or online at www.admission.com.
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.
Ghostlight Theatre Company presents The Shape of Things at Theatre L'Escaouette today and tomorrow 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.
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.
Live Bait Theatre, 87 Main St. Sackville, is presenting A Christmas Carol based on the novel by Charles Dickens adapted and performed by Jeremy Webb Sunday, Dec. 6, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 regular and $12 for students and seniors. For more information, call Live Bait Theatre at 536-2248 or e-mail 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 presenting Stephen Runge Friday, Nov. 27, at 8 p.m. at Mount Allison's Brunton Auditorium. Tickets are $10 ($5 for seniors), or by subscription. For more information, call 364-2374 or e-mail music@mta.ca.
Benefit Concert and Auction for The Ron Horsman Family is being held Friday, Nov. 27, at 7 p.m. at the Magnetic Hill Lions Hall, Route 126. For more information, call Gerry Gillcash at 859-7703 or 961-5401, Lloyd Hicks at 384-9032 or 856-0354 or the Lutz Mountain Meeting House at 384-7719.
The Capitol Theatre and the 3rd Moncton Aremenian 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.
Royal Oaks is presenting Roy Orbison with special guest Buddy Holly rock and roll review performed by R.Vance and The Classics Saturday, Nov. 28, at 8:30 p.m. Limited Tickets available by calling 388-6257 ext. 105. Tickets are $12.50. Restaurant open at 4 p.m.
The Bluegrass Diamonds is performing live Saturday, Nov. 28, at 8 p.m. at the Monument-Lefebvre in Memramcook. Tickets are on sale in person at the Monument-Lefebvre, at 758-9808, and at the Capitol Theatre, Frank's Music, Universite de Moncton, Theatre l'Escaouette and online at www.admission.com. Tickets are $12 plus service fee.
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).
Elgin is holding a Talent Contest Friday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m. at Elgin Country Market, Elgin. First prize $200, second prize $100 and third prize $50. Lispsing, comedy act, ski, singing, juggling, dancing, playing an instrument, etc. Everyone welcome. For more information, call 756-3524.
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.
The 8th Annual Christmas Chorale of church choirs of central Kent County is being held Sunday, Dec. 6, at 2 p.m. at St. Louis de Gonzague Roman Catholic Church, Richibucto. A free will monetary offering will be collected for the local food bank.
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.
The Capitol Theatre presents George Canyon in his sold-out show A Canyon Country Christmas Wednesday, Dec. 9, at 8 p.m.
Portland United Church, 50 Newport Cr., is holding an evening of Christmas music featuring the Portland Senior Choir, Music Chairs (Terri-Lynn Russell, Christopher Lane and Claire Driscoll), the Gracenotes Quartet, Christopher Reibling, Alba Stephanie, Rick Watters and a Christmas sing-a-long Friday, Dec. 11, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 506-632-4030.
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.
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 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. On Friday, Dec. 4 and Saturday, Dec. 5, 20% off all gallery shop merchandise. 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. For more information or to register, call 869-6036 or visit the library at 644 Main St.
Lorrie Bell Hawkins will be signing copies of Jolicure Cats Saturday, Nov. 28, from 2-4 p.m. at Chapters.
* 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.
Jennifer McGrath Kent will be signing copies of White Cave Escape Sunday, Nov. 29, from 2-4 p.m. at Chapters.
Lewisville Baptist Church is holding a book signing of A Spiritual Journey: Book II by Margaret M. Smith Thursday, Dec. 3, from 7-9 p.m.
Aurelie Pare will be signing copies of The Healthaliciously Good Cookbook Friday, Dec. 4, from 6-8 p.m. at Chapters.
Valerie Teed will be signing copies of Uncle Cy's War Saturday, Dec. 5, from 10 a.m.-noon at Chapters.
Brian Atkinson and Joanne Cadogan will be signing copies of Miramichi Saturday, Dec. 5, from 2-4 p.m. at Chapters.
FILM
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.
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. 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.
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