Arts and Entertainment
Published Friday October 9th, 2009
SNEAK PEAK
Canadian Songbook is holding a special intimate acoustic concert featuring Murray McLauchlan, Barney Bentall, Catherine MacLellan and Nathan Rogers Saturday, Oct. 24, at 8 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre. Tickets available from www.admission.com. For more information, visit www.thecanadiansongbook.ca or www.truenorthconcerts.com.
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.
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. On Saturday, Oct. 10, special guest will be Bill Mullin, from the Miramichi. 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.
Acadian Legendary band 1755 is performing live. On Saturday, Oct. 10, at 8 p.m. in Kedgwick (arena). Guests will include: Daniel Huard and Zarico. On Saturday, Oct. 24, at 8 p.m. in Grand Falls (Civic Centre). Guests will include: After Shock and Cayouche. For more information or tickets, visit www.billetterieacces.ca.
Riverview Arts Centre Inc. is presenting Juan Martin Flamenco Trio Saturday, Oct. 10, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Tickets available from the following locations: Sobeys (smoke shop) 535 Coverdale Rd. Riverview (cash only); Jean Coutu 438 Coverdale Road, Riverview; Frank's Music 245 Carson Dr. Moncton or online at www.riverviewartscentre.ca. Riverview Arts Centre is located at 400 Whitepine Rd. in the high school. For more information, call 852-7189.
The Mount Allison Symphonic Band is presenting its annual Pops Concert Thursday, Oct. 15, at 10:30 a.m. in Convocation Hall. Everyone welcome and no admission is charged. Conducted by Wesley Ferreira and student conductor Kerri MacPhee.
Hillsborough is holding a country music jamboree Saturday, Oct. 17, at 7 p.m. at the Kiwanis Centre. Featuring Blue Side of Lonesome and hosted by Carolyn Steeves. Special guests: Francine and Paul Hebert, George Steeves, Frank Carty and Mort Mills. Admission is $5 at the door. For more information, call Carolyn at 756-8303.
The Societe culturelle de la Vallee de Memramcook is presenting Patsy Gallant with her Tribute to Piaf Saturday, Oct. 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 Mortgage Makers and TBS is presenting New Orleans Braille Bluesman Bryan Lee and his band Saturday, Oct. 17, at 9 p.m. at George's Roadhouse. Tickets are $10 in advance at Ducky's and $12 at the door. Special student price at the door only (ID required) is $6.
Mount Allison University is presenting Celebrating 1969 Saturday, Oct. 17, at 8 p.m. in Brunton Auditorium, Mount Allison University. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students and seniors or by subscription. All welcome. For more information, call 364-2374.
Sons of Gael and Friends is performing live Saturday, Oct. 17, at 7:30 p.m. at the Riverview Arts Centre Inc., 400 Whitepine Rd. (in the high school). Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door. Tickets available from the following locations: Sobeys (smoke shop), 535 Coverdale Rd. (cash only); Jean Coutu, 438 Coverdale Rd. Riverview; Frank's Music, 245 Carson Dr. or online at www.riverviewartscentre.ca.
The Capitol Theatre is presenting Daniel Matto live Sunday, Oct. 18, 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 $18.50 to $22.50. Tickets also available by phone at 856-4379 or 1-800-567-1922 or online at www.capitol.nb.ca.
Janet Crawford is launching her new CD Matter of Time Sunday, Oct. 18, at 3 p.m. at Live Bait Theatre in Sackville. Featuring live music from the CD. Admission is free and everyone welcome. For more information, call Janet at 536-9000 or visit www.janetcrawford.ca.
The Capitol Theatre is presenting electric guitarist and composer Tim Brady and his Montreal-based ensemble Bradyworks My 20th Century Friday, Oct. 23, at 8 p.m. Tickets on sale at the Capitol Theatre Box Office, l'Escaouette, Frank's Music, Monument Lefebvre and l'Universite de Moncton, at $18.50 to $22.50. Tickets are also available by phone at 856-4379 or 1-800-567-1922 or online at www.capitol.nb.ca.
Moncton Community Concerts is presenting Joe Trio Friday, Oct. 23, at 8 p.m. at Moncton's First Church of the Nazarene, 21 Fieldcrest Dr. Tickets available at the door. Price is $18 for adults and $5 for students. For more information, call 852-4491 or visit monctonconcerts.googlepages.com.
New Brunswick Country Showcase Inc. is presenting Legends of Country Music Saturday, Oct. 24, at 7:30 p.m. at the Riverview Arts Centre Inc. Tickets are $20. Reserved seating tickets available from the following locations: Sobeys (smoke shop) 535 Coverdale Rd. Riverview (cash only); Jean Coutu 438 Coverdale Rd.; Frank's Music, 245 Carson Dr. Riverview Arts Centre Inc. is located at 400 Whitepine Rd. (in the high school).
Havelock is holding a country jamboree Saturday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m. in the Memorial Hall featuring Blue Side of Lonesome. Special guests include: Ralph/Lynn Henderson, John Gerrior, Gerald Carter, Tom Burgess, Gary Burgess, George Steeves, Gary Jones and others. For more information, call Carolyn at 756-8303.
Big "A" Productions presents The GTO Band live Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. at the Coverdale Rec Centre. Halloween Dance Party. Tickets are $12.50 in advance and $15 at the door. Prize for best costume. For more information, call 387-8549 or visit www.thegtoband.com.
CIBC and The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation presents Breast Cancer Awareness Day with Where I live by Diane Benjamin performed by The Aeolian Singers Sunday, Oct. 25, at 3 p.m. at the Riverview Arts Centre Inc. Tickets are $20. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.cbcf.org/atlantic or call Lena at 1-866-273-2223 or e-mail lstewart@cbcf.org. The Riverview Arts Centre is located at 400 Whitepine Rd (in the high school).
Sandpiper Productions East and George's Fabulous Roadhouse is presenting a CD release with Gordie Tentrees for his 3rd album entitled Mercy or Sin Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 8 p.m. Admission (door only) is $7 for adults and $5 for students (19 and over with student ID). For more information, call Mike at 506-536-7006 or visit www.tentrees.ca or www.myspace.com/gordietentrees.
Classic Albums Live presents Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon Friday, Oct. 30, at 8 p.m. at Capitol Theatre. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased online at www.capitol.nb.ca, by visiting the Capitol Theatre Box Office or by calling 856-4379.
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.
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 Thursday Night Art Sessions and 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. Today at 4 p.m. Terrance Houle with collaborators will holding a round table discussion on current issues in contemporary Indigenous art in the Memorial Hall Main Auditorium, University of New Brunswick (Fredericton) Campus. Everyone welcome. On Sunday, Oct. 11, at 3 p.m. docent Janet Burgess will lead participants through a close examination of 1781 Joshua Reynolds work, Mrs. Thrale and Her Daughter Hester. Vingette is free for gallery members and included in price of admission for non-gallery members. On Saturday, Oct. 17, The Beaverbrook Art Gallery's Golden Anniversary Ball. For tickets, contact the gallery front desk staff at 506-458-2028 or emailbag@beaverbrookartgallery.org. 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.
n 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.
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. Today at 10 a.m. the English book club will discuss Kit's Law by Donna Morrissey. On Thursday, Oct. 15, at 6:30 p.m. the English book club will discuss Gathering by Ann Enright. On Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 6:30 p.m. the Mother/Daughter Book Club will discuss The Shepherd's Grand-Daughter by Anne Laurel Carter. The book club is for girls who are in grades 7-9 and their mothers. For more information or to register, call 869-6036 or visit the library at 644 Main St.
The Moncton Public Library is hosting author Nicholas Guitard as he launches his new book Waterfalls of New Brunswick Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 6:30 p.m. All welcome. For more information or to register, call 869-6000 or visit the library during open hours.
Mount Allison University is hosting Creative Conversations Salon with Shelagh Rogers Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 7:30 p.m. in Owens Art Gallery. Joseph and Amanda Boyden, Hermenegilde Chiasson and Marcia Babineau will discuss their work and lives in the creative arts. Everyone welcome, no admission charged.
The Frye Festival's Community Read will feature De Niro's Game author Rawi Hage Thursday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m. at Moncton City Hall. The 4th edition of the Community Read in Moncton is made possible thanks to the Promotion of Linguistic Duality component of the Enhancement of Official Languages Program offered by Heritage Canada. For more information, visit www.frye.ca.
Mount Allison University is presenting a public reading by authors Joseph and Amanda Boyden Thursday, Oct. 15; Amanda Boyden at 4 p.m. and Joseph Boyden at 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. Sponsored by the Canada Council for the Arts and the Office of Mount Allison University Provost and Vice-President, Academic and Research. No admission charged.
Attic Owl Books is presenting Carla Gunn who will be reading from her novel Amphibian and Denis Doucet will give a talk about amphibians of New Brunswick Thursday, Oct. 22, at 8 p.m. at La Teraz Art Gallery, 154 Church St. No admission but donations welcome. For more information, call 382-3015.
FILM
The Moncton Public Library is holding its monthly Anime Club Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 6 p.m. Screening One Piece, 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 during open hours.
The Petitcodiac Public Library is holding its monthly Teen Anime Club Saturday, Oct. 24, at 2:30 p.m. Watch an anime movie and try some Japanese snacks. Ages 13 plus. Program is free of charge. For more information, call 756-3144 or visit during open hours.
DANCE
The Capitol Theatre and the Young Audience Dance Company Bouge de la is presenting Old Thomas and the Little Fairy Wednesday, Oct. 28, 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 $13.50. Tickets also available by phone at 856-4379 or 1-800-567-1922, or online at www.capitol.nb.ca.
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.
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 a play by Daniel MacIvor entitled Confession Thursday, Oct. 15; Friday, Oct. 16 and Saturday, Oct. 17, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 regular and $22 for students and seniors. Tickets available at any Ticket Pro outlet or at Live Bait Theatre, 87 Main St. Sackville. For more information and tickets, call 536-2248 or e-mail at info@livebaittheatre.com.
The Capitol Theatre presents Jake's Gift Friday, Oct. 16, at 8 p.m. at the Riverview Arts Centre, 400 Whitepine Rd. Tickets are now on sale at the Capitol 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.
DMCI and its partners are holding FotoExpo a photography arts festival Oct. 22-24, downtown. FotoExpo will offer gallery exhibits showcased at Reid's Newsstand, Moncton City Hall, The Moncton Public Library, Ivan's Camera, Sandstone Gallery, Fortis Properties, Crowne Plaza and RBC Dominion Securities. These temporary galleries will feature the works of photographers Maurice Henri, CCNB Students, Stephen Patterson, Denis Duquette, Joel Culligan, Marc Blanchard, Ron Ward, Michiko Nishijima, Photo Fredericton Club and Fred Horton. For more information, visit www.fotoexpo.ca.
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.
EVENTS
Mount Allison University is holding two public lectures with Jean-Marc Hachey author of The BIG Guide to Living and Working Overseas Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 3:30 p.m. in the All Nations Lounge, Wallace McCain Student Centre. This session intended for staff and faculty and is entitled Helping Students to Understand International Careers. No admission charged. At 7 p.m. in Crabtree Auditorium. This session is for students and the public entitled Global Career Skills. Everyone welcome, no admission charged. Both presentations are sponsored by Mount Allison's International Affairs Office.
Fundy Studio Tours is celebrating Fall with pumpkin decorating, pumpkin races, pumpkin people contest, pole decorating, tile painting, colouring and drawing for kids and photography tips Friday, Oct. 16, from 6-9 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 18, from noon-5 p.m. Places involved in the fun: Hillsborough VIC Centre, Albert County Clay Co.; Kindered Spirit Glass, Glass Roots; Wendy Johnston Pottery Studio; Heart of the Country Furnishing; Tansy Lane Herb Farm; Artists Garden; Studio on the Marsh; Studio Maza; TownsEnd Studio and The Bird Garden.
Mount Allison University is holding the final presentation in the Provost's Seminar Series 150 Years of Darwin with Dr. Doolittle's talk entitled The Tree of Life: what does this mean? Monday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. in Crabtree Auditorium. Everyone welcome.
Delta Kappa Gamma Women Educator's Society is holding a fashion show and dessert party Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 7 p.m. at the Dan Bowen Family Centre, 4 Fatima Dr. Fashions by Hillsborough Fashions. Tickets (advanced sales only) are $12. For more information, call 386-1706 or 734-2526.
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 Saturday, Oct. 10, Explorer Saturdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Face painting from 11 a.m.-noon. Price is $2. On Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 5:15 p.m. Uptown Geo Walk -- Encore! Admission is $25 for NBM members, $30 for non-members. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 643-2349 or 1-888-268-9595. 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. Tonight at 8 p.m. Spotlight Celtic Series presents Stephanie Cadman -- Celtic Blaze. On Saturday, Oct. 10, at 7:30 p.m. Don Cormier and Mark Fisher present The Straight Ahead Show. On Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 7 p.m. Mel Tillis will perform live. Sold out. On Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 8 p.m. Spotlight Canadian Theatre Series presents Jake's Gift. On Thursday, Oct. 15, at 8 p.m. True North Concerts presents The Canadian Songbook. On Friday, Oct. 16, at 8 p.m. Spotlight World Stage Series presents Uzume Taiko. On Saturday, Oct. 17, at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Paquin Entertainment presents The Backyardigans. On Sunday, Oct. 18, at 8 p.m. Fredericton Playhouse presents Corb Lund. On Monday, Oct. 19, at 7:30 p.m. Rhinestone Productions Inc. presents Neil Diamond and Roy Orbison Tribute. On Friday, Oct. 23, at 7:30 p.m. Terri Clark will perform live. Sold out. On Saturday, Oct. 24, at 8 p.m. Spotlight World Stage Series presents El Viento Flamenco. On Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 8 p.m. Symphony New Brunswick presents The Emperor. On Thursday, Oct. 29, at 8 p.m. Spotlight Classic Albums Live Series presents Dark Side of the Moon. On Friday, Oct. 30, at 8 p.m. Spotlight Classical Series presents Angele Dubeau and La Pieta. 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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