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Award-winning country singer Johnny Reid to perform in Moncton, Monday, Nov. 17, at the Capitol Theatre and in Saint John Wednesday, Nov. 19 at the Club Monte Carlo. Tickets for the Moncton show are $25 in advance and $30 day of show and go on sale Friday, April 11, at 10 a.m. Tickets will be available at the Capitol Theatre box office, by phone at 856-4379 (1-800-567-1922) and online at www.sonicconcerts.com Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets for the Saint John show are $20 in advance and $25 day of the show and go on sale Friday, April 4, at noon. Tickets will be available at the 3 Mile Entertainment Complex, by phone at 657-8325 and online at www.sonicconcerts.com The show is restricted to ages 19 plus. Doors open at 8 p.m. and show starts at 9 p.m.

Legendary Children's Performers Sharon & Bram are performing Saturday, Sept. 20, at 2:30 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre. Price is $15.50 for children and $24.50 for adults and are available at The Capitol Box Office 856-4379 (toll free at 1-800-567-1922), Frank's Music, U de M Student Center and online at www.capitol.nb.ca.

Matt Minglewood is performing Matt Minglewood -- Songs and Stories Saturday, Sept. 20, at 8 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre. Price is $27.50 for adults, $22.50 for seniors and $15.50 for students and are available at The Capitol Box Office 856-4379 (toll free at 1-800-567-1922), Frank's Music, U de M Student Center and online at www.capitol.nb.ca.

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 Amedus Gallant also with numerous local guests.

Pinetree Recreation Center, Pinetree Village, holds a jamboree every Saturday at 7 p.m. For more information, call George at 383-1272.

The Beaumont Committee is holding its summer entertainment program entitled Les Airs D'Ete a Beaumont at the Sainte-Anne-de-Beaumont Chapel at 7:30 p.m. in Memramcook. On Aug. 11, Quartet Musica Mundi-varied music will perform. Tickets will be available at the door on a first come basis at a cost of $7. The complete calendar of the concerts as well as details of the origins of the historical site of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaumont are available at www.chapellebeaumont.ca. For more information, call Monette Gould at 384-6304.

The Community Recreation Department and the City of Dieppe with the cooperation of numerous sponsors are offering the 21st edition of the Wednesday show at Place 1604 in downtown Dieppe next to City Hall on Gauvin Street at 6:30 p.m. Canteen services provided by Dieppe Youth House. This is a free family show. On Aug. 13, La Famille Arsenault and Reveil will be performing. For more information, call 877-7900 or visit www.dieppe.ca.

Caseley Park is holding concerts every Wednesday from 7-8:30 p.m. On Wednesday, Aug. 13, Eddie Chase and Graffitti 4 will perform 50's and 60's music. For more information, visit www.activeriverview.com. Rain location for all events is 145 Lakeside Dr. (former Kinsmen Community Centre).

The Barachois Historic Church, Grand-Barachois, is holding a violon jazz recital with Mireille Proulx, violin and John Sadowy, piano Friday, Aug. 8, at 8 p.m. Price is $20 for adults and $10 for students. For more information or reservations, e-mail reservation.org or visit www.eglisehistoriquebarachois.org. Tickets on sale at Eglise historique de Barachois, Grand-Barachois, Boutique P'tit Cadeau, 336 Main St. Shediac and La Guitare, 368 St. George St. Moncton.

The GTO Band is performing the best of the 50's, 60's and 70's live in concert Saturday, Aug. 9, from 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. at the Notre Centre in Grand-Digue. Price is $12.50 in advance or $15 at the door. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 871-7688, 532-1133 or visit Higho Market in Saint Antoine or E. Melanson and Fils in Cocagne.

Baie Verte (near Port Elgin) is holding its 10th annual Winegarden Festival Sunday, Aug. 10, official kick off at noon by the Sackville Citizen Brass Band in the Festival Barn next to the Winery on Route 970 in Baie Verte. Other entertainers are the Blue Grass Band Nothing Fancy and The Richard Family. The Tantramar Twirlers will perform one or two dances during the afternoon. The Port Elgin Volunteer Fire department will hold a BBQ and the Allen Family will offer a wagon ride. The admission for the festival barn is free. For more information, call 506-538-7405 or visit www.winegardenestate.com.

The musical group Transition is holding its summer concert entitled Sounds of Summer Wednesday, Aug. 13, at 7:30 p.m. at the Trinity United Church. Price is $10. The concert will also feature special guests Kim Bishop, jazz singer; Dorothy Brzezicki, Harpist Virtuoso; Brenda and Lauren Barnes duo, piano-violin and vocals; KristaLise Marshall-Forgie singer; Donald LeBlanc on mandolin and Desimil Chalmesin, bass singer. Tickets can be purchased in advance by calling 532-2424 or at the door. For more information, call 532-2424.

Hillsborough is holding a country music jamboree Saturday, Aug. 16, at 7 p.m. at the Kiwanis Center. Featuring Blue Side of Lonesome. Special guests include George Steeves on the fiddle, Ivan Daigle, Louise Butland, Cecil Beck and Mike Kenney. Admission is $5 at the door. For more information, call Carolyn Steeves at 756-8303.

The Irishtown Community Center is holding an Acadian Night Friday, Aug. 15, supper from 7-8:30 p.m.; Music with Country Charm from 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Price is $15 per person or $25 per couple. Proceeds for the Irishtown Karate Club. For more information or tickets, call Barb at 381-4291 or Sandra at 576-1074.

The Aberdeen Cultural Center, in collaboration with the city of Moncton, is presenting the 13th Edition of 15 aout des fous Friday, Aug. 15, from 5 p.m.-midnight in the Sommet Art Park. A wide range of music, great snacks, a Beer Garden, Acadie Pop Night and much more. Price is $10 for adults and free for children 12 and under. The show will end at midnight followed by (for 19 years and up) a special edition of Indie Pop Night: Acadie Pop Night on the 3rd floor of the Aberdeen Cultural Center. Price is $5 in advance or $7 at the door. Tickets available at Spin-it (575 Main St.) Rain or shine. On Thursday, Aug. 14, from 3-5:30 p.m. there is a family oriented event in the Sommet Art Park. Event is free to public.

The Harvey Hall is holding a fundraising benefit concert Friday, Aug. 22, at 7 p.m. at the hall, 29 Mary's Point Rd. Featuring Betty Weston, Freda Kennie, Heidi MacLean, Ken Weston, Charlie O'Hara, Doug and Juanita Hawkes, Louise Bultand and others. Admission is by donation to repair the halls foundation.

THEATRE

The Capitol School of Performing Arts 2008 is holding summer drama camps from August 5-15 in English and French for ages 6-17. For more information or to register, call 383-6203 or visit www.capitol.nb.ca.

The Moncton Museum staff is offering an animated presentation of the history of the city Friday, Aug. 8, at 3:51 p.m.; Monday, Aug. 18, at 11:26 p.m.; Tuesday, Aug. 19, at 12:02 p.m.; Wednesday, Aug. 20, at 12:41 p.m. and Thursday, Aug. 21, at 1:23 p.m. at Bore Park.

The Empress Theatre is holding Andrew White and Gillian Boucher Traces of Silver Tour Friday, Aug. 29, at 7:30 p.m. Price is $25 or $20 with a valid student ID. For tickets, call 1-800-567-1922 or visit www.capitol.nb.ca.

Live Bait Theatre is presenting its annual summer dinner theatre, Wedding on the Marsh, running August 6-9, at 7 p.m. at Live Bait Theatre, 87 Main St. Sackville. Price is $36 each and group rates available. For more information, including menu, call 536-2248, e-mail at info@livebaittheatre.com or through any Ticketpro outlet.

Rexton Curling Club is presenting a dinner theatre with Live Bait Theatre from Sackville performing musical/comedy entitled The Wedding on the River (Marsh) Thursday, Aug. 14, doors open at 6 p.m., show starts at 6:30 with dinner at 7 p.m. Price is $35. Limited seating available and all tickets sold on a first come basis available on Monday, July 28, 4 and 11 at the club from 7-9 p.m.

ART COURSES

Judy Tait from Albert County Clay Co. is offering two day workshops on local Fundy mud Sunday, July 20 and Sunday, Aug. 10, at her pottery studio at 900 Albert Mines Rd. For more information, call Judy at 506-734-2851, e-mail at samcas@nb.sympatico.ca or visit www.albertcountyclayco.com.

Ann Balch, is giving weekend portrait workshops in Moncton, Grande Digue and Halifax. Ann is a member of the Society of Canadian Artists and the Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour. Course in Moncton runs 2 Saturdays, Sept. 20 and Oct. 4; in Grande Digue over one weekend, October 25-26. Focus will be on learning how to do a portrait with the watercolour medium, not on drawing. For more information, visit www.annbalch.com.

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.

Bob Noble is holding watercolour courses for beginning, intermediate and advance students. For more information, call 852-3811.

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 evening group meets at 6:30 p.m. on the third 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.

Jennifer McGrath Kent, author of Chocolate River Rescue is holding a book signing Saturday, Aug. 9, from noon-2 p.m. at Coles Champlain Place and from 3-5 p.m. at Chapters Crystal Place. For more information, visit www.nimbus.ca.

The Petitcodiac Public Library is holding its adult book club Thursday, Aug. 14, at 6:30 p.m. discussing Heart Matters by Adrienne Clarkson. For more information or to register, call 756-3144 or visit during open hours.

The Moncton Public Library's Mother/Daughter Book Club is inviting girls in grades 4-7 and their mothers to their next meeting Thursday, Aug. 28, at 6:30 p.m. Discussing the book No Small Thing by Natale Ghent. Program is free but pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call 869-6036 or in person at 644 Main St.

EVENTS

The Moncton Museum and Thomas Williams House is holding summer workshops for children aged 6-10 years old on a variety of educational themes. Price is $10 per child per workshop. Workshops at the Thomas Williams House run Tuesdays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. and from 2-4 p.m.; Wednesdays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. through the months of July and August. Workshops at the Moncton Museum will be held twice a week beginning Wednesday, July 23. Registration at desired location. The Thomas Williams House is a Victorian heritage home located at 103 Park Street, on the corner of Park and Highfield streets. The house is open Monday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is by donation. For more information, please call 506-857-0590. The Moncton Museum is located at 20 Mountain Road. The Museum is open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Sundays 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is by donation. On Monday, Aug. 4, from 1-4 p.m. there will be New Brunswick Day Celebrations at the Moncton Museum and at the Thomas Williams House. Cake and beverages, outdoor activities, a scavenger hunt and more. At the Moncton Museum from 1-2 p.m. Paul Dube offering jazz guitar entertainment. Activities free of charge and all are welcome. For more information, please call 506-856-4383.

JP's Floral & More Inc. is presenting Horticultural and Educational Tours at 178 Scotch Settlement Road, Irishtown. Price is $4.50 per head for groups of 10 or more, Chaperon's 1 adult per 8, extra chaperons $6 each; Seniors $5, $7 for adults, $5 for children and free for children under 3. Monday-Friday open at 10 a.m. For more information or to reserve, call 857-1771, e-mail at jacpinot@nb.sympatico.ca or visit www.jpsfloral.com.

Caseley Park is holding free movies every Friday beginning at dusk. For more information or to check movie titles visit www.activeriverview.com. Rain location is 145 Lakeside Dr. (former Kinsmen Community Centre).

Tatamagouche Centre is holding its 6th annual Social Justice Youth (ages 14-19) Camp from Thursday, Aug. 28, at 10 a.m. until Monday, Sept. 1, at 4 p.m. Price is $300-400 (sliding scale). Bursaries available. For more information, call 1-800-218-2220, email at tatacent@tatcentre.ca or visit www.tatacentre.ca.

REGIONAL

The Beaverbrook Art Gallery is holding various programs during the summer. On the last Sunday of every month from 2-5 p.m. Teen Art Zone will be held. Free to all. On the second Sunday of every month from 2-4 p.m. Family Art Workshops will be held. Price is $5 per person or $15 for a family of four. Thursday Night Art Classes will be held for adults from 7-9 p.m. Free will membership or $10 per person. On Thursday, Aug. 21, at 7 p.m. a Tour and Talk of the Building New Brunswick exhibition and downtown walking tour with curator John Leroux. Price is free for gallery members and included in admission price for non-members. For more information on workshops for adults and children, call Adda Mihailescu at 506-458-2023 or e-mail at adda@beaverbrookartgallery.org.

Under the Cupola Saint John Arts Centre is holding the following workshops rug hooking Fridays from 9:30 a.m.-noon; New Vision New Voices Wednesday afternoon and Portfolio Development Classes Wednesday from 5:30-8:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 12:30-4:30 p.m. Saint John Arts Centre is located at 20 Hazen Ave. Saint John. On Saturday, Aug. 8, at 5 p.m. there is a Saint John Gallery Hop along with Meet the Artist talks by the artists of Beyond Words. Light refreshments and readings. On August 9 and 10, make your own planters and mugs from clay from the Bay of Fundy with master potter Darren Emenau. For more information, call 633-4870 or e-mail k.mccarroll@saintjohnartscentre.com.

Heidi Jardin Stoddart, author of Return to the Sea is holding a book signing Friday, Aug. 8, from noon-2 p.m. at Coles Brunswick Square Mall in Saint John and on Saturday, Aug. 9, from noon-2 p.m. at Coles McAllister Place in Saint John and from 3-5 p.m. at Coles Lancaster Mall in Saint John. For more information, visit www.nimbus.ca.

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