Arts & Entertainment
Published Friday July 10th, 2009
MUSIC
The Kiwanis Centre in conjunction with Hillsborough Homecoming Days present a country music jamboree. The show starts at 7 p.m. and will be hosted by Carolyn Steeves and features Blue Side of Lonesome. Special guests will be: Emmerson Butland, Melissa Corey, George Steeves, Gerald Carter, and Mort Mills. Admission is $5.00 at the door. For more info contact Carolyn at 756-8303
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.
The CFMTA National Piano Competition Final Round is being held tonight at 7 p.m. at the Marjorie Young Bell Conservatory of Music (134 Main St.). Tickets for the final round is $20 adults and $16 for students, available in advance and at the door. A full schedule of concerts, master classes, lectures and workshops associated with the CFMTA Conventions is posted at www.cfmta.org. All events are open to general public. For more information, call Barbara Long at 506-375-6752 or e-mail at waybar@xplornet.com.
The 13th annual Baie des Chaleurs international chamber music festival is being held in Dalhousie from July 9-12. For more information, visit www.fmcbc.nb.ca/en/program-2009.
The City of Moncton's Recreation, Parks, Tourism and Culture Department is presenting the 2009 Cultural Summer Series offering free outdoor concerts at three Moncton venues throughout July and August. Artists at the Market line-up for Saturday, July 11, 1-2-Trio at 11 a.m. and Dixieland Ramblers at noon. Victoria Park Concert Series line-up for Tuesday, July 14 Equilibrium at 7 p.m. Rain date: July 15. Centennial Park series will not be taking place this week due to the Atlantic National Car Show. All concerts are free of charge.
Music Barn is presenting the 2nd annual Firemen's Fundraiser Saturday, July 11, from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Price is $10. Music Barn is located at 18 Station Rd. Middle Sackville.
The Chapelle Ste-Anne de Beaumont is holding its 15th season of Les Airs d'ete with Bluegrass Diamonds on Monday, July 13, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are sold at the door for $7. For more information, visit www.chapellebeaumont.ca.
The Tantramar Heritage Trust is presenting Tuesdays Under the Stars series every Tuesday in July, everyone invited to enjoy a wide variety of music, drama, stargazing and a movie in the outdoor compound of the Factory. On Tuesday, July 14, Shakespeare's Will at 7 p.m. and Drive-in Movie Stagecoach at 8:30 p.m. On Tuesday, July 21, A series of short plays, readings and other entertainment at 7 p.m. On Tuesday, July 28, From Constellations to Cosmos with Dr. Bob Hawkes at 8:30 p.m. All events to take place in the compound outdoors, but in case of rain all events will be moved indoors. Admission is pay what you can, everyone is recommended to bring blankets, lawn chairs and bug spray. The Campbell Carriage Factory is located at 19 Church St. Middle Sackville. For more information, call the Tantramar Heritage Trust at 536-2541 or the Campbell Carriage Factory at 536-3079 or visit http://heritage.tantramar.com or e-mail at tantramarheritage@nb.aibn.com.
The City of Dieppe is presenting the 22nd edition of the Wednesday Shows from July 8-Aug. 19, every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at Place 1604, 333 Acadie Ave. On Wednesday, July 15, Josee Vautour, 11 year old from Saint-Louis-de-Kent and Bluegrass Diamonds bluegrass group from the Memramcook region will perform live.
The George LeBlanc Accordion Festival is being held July 17-19, at the Moncton Coliseum in Agrena C. Enjoy entertainment from accordion players from all over Canada, food, drinks, door prizes, purchase CD's by various participating accordion players and hand-crafted accordions and more. Tickets on sale at the Moncton Coliseum Box Office or online at tickets.mocnton.ca. Official opening Friday, July 17, at noon, at Moncton City Hall Plaza. Free. From 6-11 p.m. at the Moncton Coliseum Agrena C. $5. On Saturday, July 18, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Marche Moncton Market. Free. From 6-11 p.m. at the Moncton Coliseum Agrena C. $5. On Sunday, July 19, from noon-4 p.m. at Moncton Coliseum Agrena C. $5. For more information, visit moncton.ca/accordion.
The Music Barn is holding a bluegrass show Friday, July 17, from 7-9 p.m. at 18 Station Road in Middle Sackville. The Chapmans, from Missouri will perform. Price is $10. For more information, call Brian at 902-667-8624 days or 506-536-3031 evenings.
The Rotary Club of Port Elgin is holding the 11th annual rotary bluegrass and country music festival Friday, July 24, from 7-10 p.m.; Saturday, July 25, from 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m. and Sunday, July 26, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Cape Tormentine Beach Campground Admission is $10 for Friday, $15 for Saturday, $10 for Sunday or $20 per person for the whole weekend. Children under 16 accompanied by an adult free. Bring your lawn chair. Featuring local maritime performers including Naomia and Kyle; Uniacke Ramblers, Ray McGill and Cross Country; Nothing Fancy; Pick n'Grin; Jaylee and Josee Hebert; Voices United Community Choir; Allen Family and Bill Drysdale. Proceeds support of local youth and community service projects. For more information, call Gerry Chapman at 538-2900.
THEATRE
The Festival by the Marsh Summer Festival is presenting a fully mounted production of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew July 9-19 at the Mount Allison Swan Pond. The play runs Thursday-Saturday at 7 p.m. with matinees at 2 p.m. on July 11, 12 and 19. Will be performed rain or shine (rain location can be found by contacting the Festival or consulting their schedule). For more information, call 506-264-2179, toll-free at 1-966-890-6329 or visit www.festivalbythemarsh.ca.
Ghostlight Theatre is presenting Rent Wednesday, July 29 through Saturday, Aug. 1, at 7:30 p.m. for the July 29-July 31 shows and Saturday, Aug. 1, a matinee show at 2:30 p.m. Price is $15 for adults and $10 for seniors and students and available at MacArthur's Flowers on Mountain Road; Read's Newstand in Riverview and Moncton; Colpitt's Men's Wear in Champlain Place; McBun's Baker on Old Shediac Road; Jean Coutu Pharmacy on Mountain Road North, www.rent.eventbrite.com or nightly at the door.
McSweeney Co. Dinner Theatre is presenting Let's Twist Again until Sunday, Aug. 30. McSweeney Co. Dinner Theatre is located in the Studio 700 Hundred complex on Main Street.
Live Bait Theatre presents its annual summer dinner theatre entitled Hank Williams: The Show He Never Gave by Maynard Collins for ten performances only, Tuesday-Saturdays, from July 14-18 and 21-25, doors open at 6:30 p.m., dinner is served at 7 p.m. at Live Bait Theatre 87 Main St. Sackville. Tickets are $39.50 each and available by calling 532-2248 or by e-mail info@livebaittheatre.com or at any Ticket Pro outlet. Group rates available.
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Centre for Speed Motorsports park presents the Pumphouse Brewery Classic Rock Concert Series 2009. An "Up Close and Personal" concert experience featuring world-class musical artists, award-winning beer and five-star hospitality. VIP tickets include an all inclusive BBQ, complimentary bar tickets and reserved grandstand seating and all tickets include free on-site parking. The concert site is located five kilometers from Parlee Beach on Route 133 East. On Friday, July 25, The Headpins featuring Darby Mills; Loaded Dice featuring Don Coleman and Glamour Puss will perform. Gates open at 6 p.m. with showtime at 7 p.m. Early bird limited Quantities: $19.50 including HST plus service charge. Advanced tickets $25 including HST plus service charge. Limited VIP Packages: $49.50 including HST plus service charge. Tickets online at centreforspeed.com or by phone at 388-2415. Outlets: Frank's Music (Moncton), Co-op (Shediac) and Race Time (Champlain Mall). Must be 19 year of age, folding chairs and blankets welcome.
ART COURSES
The Beaverbrook Art Gallery is presenting a series of workshops organized in association with City of Fredericton Tourism. Workshops include: Oil painting with Jennifer Pazienza from July 13-17; Go Green: The Maliseet Market Basket with Gina Brooks on July 18-19; Threads and Colours: Weaving on Small Looms with Kim Bent on July 25-26; History of the Maliseet Birch Bark Canoe with G Wayne Brooks, Kim Brooks and Cody Brooks. On Saturday, July 11, at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Art Lover's Tour. On Sunday, July 12, from 2-4 p.m. Family Art Workshop. On Thursday, July 16, at 7 p.m. edVentures Lecture Tour and Talk with Terry Graff and Alan Syliboy. First Nation's Art. Also Thursday night art session for adults. 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.
Petitcodiac Public Library is holding Do Art Like"¦for ages 8 and up today, July 17, 31 and Aug. 7, from 3-3:45 p.m. For more information, call 756-3144 or visit the library during open hours at 6 Kay 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 Friday, July 10, at 10 a.m. the English morning book club will meet to discuss Nine Lives of Charlotte Taylor by Sally Armstrong. On Thursday, July 16, at 6:30 p.m. the English evening book club will meet to discuss Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd. For more information or to register, call 869-6036 or visit the library at 644 Main St.
FILM
The Petitcodiac Public Library is holding its teen anime club (ages 13-18) Thursday, July 16, at 6 p.m. Anime movies are shown in English. Free of charge. For more information, call 756-3144 or visit 6 Kay St.
The Moncton Public Library is holding its monthly Anime Club meeting Wednesday, July 22, at 6 p.m. Screening Slayers episodes 1-4. Open to those 13 years old and older. No registration required. For more information, call 869-6000 or visit the library at 644 Main St. during open hours.
EVENTS
Tatamagouche Centre is holding various workshops, Writers and Exile from July 19-24; Independent Writers Retreat from July 19-24; Drawing Fundamentals Workshop from July 26-31; Creative Arts Weeks the 28th annual Watercolour Workshop August 9-14; The Tatamagouche Model of Education, Design and Leadership Level 1 August 9-14. For more information or to register, call 1-800-218-2220 or visit www.tatacentre.ca.
The Acadian Caravan is leaving Port Royal Nova-Scotia Tuesday, July 21 on its way to Neguac. The caravan will be stopping along the way to visit various places and villages. The arrival is expected in Burnt Church on Wednesday, Aug. 5, around 3 p.m. and at the Neguac Legion at 916 Principale at 5 p.m.
DANCE
DansEncorps is holding its 29th summer intensive dance program in a French immersion atmosphere from July 21-31 at the Aberdeen Cultural Centre. For more information or to register, call 855-0998, e-mail at dencorps@nb.aibn.com or visit www.dansencorps.ca.
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. The 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.m. For more information, call 643-3200, 1-888-268-9595 or visit www.nbm-mnb.ca.
Fredericton Playhouse is holding various shows. On Thursday-Sunday, July 23-25, at 8 p.m. NotaBle Acts Theatre Company presents On and Off the Shelf. On Wednesday-Friday, July 29-31, at 8 p.m. NotaBle Acts Theatre Company presents Nomentacke. On Sunday, Aug. 9, at 8 p.m. Fredericton Playhouse presents Stompin Tom Connors with special guest Tim Hus. Sold out. On Monday, Aug. 17, at 8 p.m. Rubin Fogel Productions presents John Prine. Sold out. For more information, call 506-459- 6220, e-mail wendy@theplayhouse.ca or visit www.theplayhouse.ca.
The Beaverbrook Art Gallery is holding various programs during the summer. On the last Sunday of every month from 2-4 p.m. Teen Art Zone will be held. Free for participants. 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. Members free. All materials included. Thursday Night Art Classes will be held for adults from 7-9 p.m. Free with membership or $10 per person. On the last Thursday of each month (except for December) at 7 p.m. there will be Gallery Members' Tours. For more information on workshops for adults and children, call Adda Mihailescu at 506-458-2023 or e-mail at adda@beaverbrookartgallery.org.
The Downeast Bluegrass and Oldtime Music Society presents the 38th annual Nova Scotia Bluegrass and Oldtime Music Festival July 24, 25 and 26 at Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition Grounds in Bible Hill/Turo. Featuring Spinney Brothers, Rustic Harmony, The Fiddling Landrys, Bluegrass Diamonds, Shady Lane, Timerland Express, Janet McGarry and Wildwood. Music starts at 6 p.m. Friday, gate closed from midnight to 8 a.m. Admission is $45 for the weekend; $40 weekend advanced; $5 for Thursday; $15 for Friday; $20 for Saturday (after 5 p.m. $15); $10 for Sunday; and children 14 and under free with parents. For more information, call 384-3013 or visit www.downeastgrass.com.
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