Agenda
Published Saturday June 20th, 2009
Agenda is Salon's weekly look at what's going on around the province.
Pick of the week: The Beaverbrook Art Gallery presents 'Ekpahak' (Where the Tide Ends), an exhibition highlighting the diverse artistic expression of New Brunswick's First Nations artists, until Aug. 31. See cover story. 'Nekt wikuhpon ehpit' (Once there lived a woman ...): The Painting, Poetry and Politics of Shirley Bear,' also opens today. This is a diverse exhibition devoted to the life's work of celebrated New Brunswick artist Shirley (minqwon-minqwon) Bear. Born in the Negootiook (Tobique) First Nation Community in 1936, Bear is a member of the Maliseet First Nation and an original member of the Wabanaki Language group of New Brunswick. See S2 for her Questionnaire.
* Today: Men of the Deeps perform at the Imperial Theatre at 8 p.m. All proceeds go to the RCR Education Fund for the Children of Fallen Soldiers. Tickets: $32, $34 and $36. Call 674-4100 for more information.
The Beaverbrook Art Gallery presents a docent-led Art Lover's Tour at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Regular admission fees apply.
An Evening of Theatre and Song in support of Elspeth Arbow takes place at the Mary H. Oland Theatre, New Brunswick Museum, One Market Square, at 6:30 p.m. Presented by InterAction Children's Theatre Company (IACT), the evening includes live theatre performed by members of IACT's Advanced Acting Classes, song selections by the IACT Children's Choir, musical theatre scenes and acoustic performances by local young musicians. All proceeds will go to 13-year-old Elspeth Arbow and her family. Elspeth, a member of IACT's Advanced Performance Company, is currently residing in Toronto, awaiting a double lung transplant.
New Brunswick College of Craft and Design hosts a closing reception for 'Makin' Lemonade,' works by its 2009 graduating class, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at its Drawing Studio at 457 Queen St., Fredericton. Sample lemonade while viewing works of ceramics, communication design, fashion, metal and jewelry arts, photography, surface design and textiles. All welcome.
* Sunday: St. Andrews Film Society screens 'Man on Wire' at the W. C. O'Neill Arena Theatre at 7:30 p.m. On Aug. 7, 1974, a young Frenchmen, Philippe Petit, stepped out on a wire illegally rigged between the twin towers of New York City's World Trade Center, then the world's tallest buildings. After nearly an hour dancing on the wire, he was arrested, taken for psychological evaluation, and brought to jail before he was finally released. The film has won several awards, including the 2009 Academy Award for best documentary. All are welcome and admission is free, although a donation of $3 for members ($4 for non-members) is suggested. For more information about the film society, call 529-4982 or 529-3067 or visit www.standrewsartscentre.org/events.htm.
Fredericton Heritage Trust presents an archaeological walking tour titled Colonel Beverly Robinson Homestead: Visiting the Remnants at 1 p.m. beginning at the south end of Burpee St. (Nashwaaksis/Fredericton North). Archaeologist Jason Jeandron leads a walk back in time along the floodplain of the St. John River, identifying former shorelines and discussing the changing landscape and traditional use of the area by New Brunswick's First Nations. The event concludes at the structural remains of the homestead of Lt. Col. Beverly Robinson (1754-1816), a Loyalist in the Loyal American Regiment. For map, visit www.heritagefredericton.org. Rain date is June 28.
JewelTones will present a concert at 7:30 p.m. at Saint Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 512 Charlotte St., in Saint John. JewelTones - Dorothy Frazier, Marcia Crouch, Sue Doak, Carolyn Monro and Doris Nicholson at piano - will present a set of favourite selections in four-part harmony. The concert will also include a variety of vocal, instrumental, organ, piano, and bagpipe featuring musicians from Saint Andrew's Church. Admittance by donation at the door with reception to follow in the church hall.
The Campbell Carriage Factory Museum, located at 19 Church St. in Middle Sackville opens for the summer season with a host of activities. From 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., there are refreshments, games and activities. The Marsh Troupe of the Festival by the Marsh also performs a short original historical play. For more information call 536-2541.
* Tuesday: 'Rockwood in Postcards,' part of the Walks '*' Talk series, begins at 7 p.m. at Second Fisher Lake Parking Lot off Hawthorne Avenue in Saint John. Using the many century-old postcards that exist of the park, participants while walking to Lily Lake and back, look at what was and what remains after 100 years. For more information contact David Goss at 672-8601 or email gosswalk@nbnet.nb.ca. Free; sponsored by Rockwood Park division of Leisure Services.
Opera New Brunswick presents Young Artists Recital Series (two of three in series) at the Saint John Arts Centre, 20 Hazen Ave., at 7:30 p.m. It features Carol Léger, soprano. Tickets, $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and students, are available at the door. For more information call 633-4870. Next concert is on July 21.
The Outdoor Summer Concert Series in Officers' Square in Fredericton presents celtic music of Brollachan at 7:70 p.m. No admission fee. All welcome.
* Wednesday: The opening program of the Summer Noon Concert Series gets underway at the Church of St. Andrew & St. David, in Saint John, at 12:15 p.m. It features jazz and blues songstress Jennifer Power Scott. The church is located at 164 Germain St., and is wheelchair accessible. For more information call 634-3092.
The Saint John Arts Centre, 20 Hazen Ave., hosts a celebration in honour of the 105th anniversary of the Carnegie Building from 4 to 6 p.m. The building has a rich history serving as the Saint John Free Public Library, the Aitken Bicentennial Exhibition Centre (ABEC), and now the Saint John Arts Centre. Included are greetings from the mayor, brief presentation on the history of the building and refreshments. Everyone welcome. Also available are new colour brochures to guide visitors through the building's unique features. For more information call 633-4870.
Bard in the Barracks presents 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' nightly at 7:30 p.m. in Odell Park today through July 4. The company presents Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' in a roving, site-specific production in Odell Park. Audience members view the action at various locations while following the performers on a short hike through some of the most beautiful settings in the park. The result is Shakespeare's most popular comedy performed in stunning natural settings by some of Fredericton's most talented actors and musicians. Tickets, $12, $10 student/senior, are available at the door or in advance at the Lighthouse on the Green and River Valley Crafts. For show details, visit www.nbacts.com, call 458-7406 or email nbacts@unb.ca.
The Outdoor Summer Concert Series at the Main Street Nashwaaksis Commons Amphitheatre features the Wade Brothers. Free admission.
* Thursday: The St. Andrews Farmers Market features Bob Bowman performing original and traditional instrumentals on solo fingerstyle guitar. Come also for fresh produce, herbs and other bedding plants, cut flowers, foods and a variety of handcrafted items. The market runs every Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Market Square, near the corner of King and Water streets.
Visiting Manitoba artist Denise Préfontaine is the first of two visiting artists-in-residence at the Charlotte Street Arts Centre this summer. At 6:30 p.m. children and youth are invited to take part in a flag-making workshop with Préfontaine, just in time for Canada Day. Pre-registration is required. Call 454-6952.
The Arts Auction for Choice takes place from 7 to 10 p.m. at The Palate Restaurant, 462 Queen St., Fredericton. The auction showcases regional talent while drawing attention to barriers to reproductive choice in New Brunswick. The event is organized by an independent group of New Brunswick women. Proceeds support the Morgentaler legal defence fund. Entertainment includes jazz by Tania Breen, Joel LeBlanc and Will Paynter. Gourmet catering and fine wines provided by The Palate. Tickets are $40 and are available by calling 260-5501 or at the door.
* Friday: Backstreet Records presents For the Sake of the Song at 124 Germain St., Saint John, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Three to five singer-songwriters are featured each week. Music lovers of all ages welcome.
The Multicultural Association of Fredericton Inc. (MCAF) and local ethno-cultural groups hosts the first annual Cultural Expressions Festival 09 today through Sunday at Officers' Square, highlighting the contributions of Fredericton's ethno-cultural communities through diverse arts, dance and music. The festival features more than 60 cultural performances, displays and crafts, activities for families, workshops and multicultural films and slide shows. Free admission. For more information visit www.culturalexpressionsfestival.ca.
There is an art and poetry workshop for adults today from 6 to 8 p.m. at the public library in Fredericton. Creative Acts: to Assemble Words and Images explores the reading of pictures: interpretation from gender, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, with the presence of artists and poets.
The Jim Axelrod Big Little Band performs at The Grill on York (Kings Place) from 6 to 8 p.m. The band features Jim Axelrod on trumpet and vocals, Joe Richard on guitar, and Tom Richards on saxophone.
* Saturday, June 27: Wai Chung (Rachel) Kwan, pianist and singer, performs 'Be-Loved,' the final concert of her Love to Share series at the Saint John Arts Centre at 7 p.m. Kwan shares stories from her personal journey of love through a lively and heart-warming mix of 12 songs and their arrangements. Refreshments will be served. Tickets, $15/adult; $10/student, may be purchased at the Saint John Arts Centre. Call 633-4870 or visit www.lifemusic8.com for more information.
In celebration of Fredericton's 2009 Cultural Capitals of Canada designation, a New Brunswick Emerging Artist Exhibition will be on display at Government House, in the lower level gallery, from June 27 - Aug. 14. It features photography, acrylic, mixed media, textiles and more by 16 emerging artists.
* Ongoing: The Fredericton Arts Alliance Artists in Residence 2009 Summer Series presents local professional artists and fine craftspeople for one- to two-week residencies in the Soldiers' Barracks Casemates (on the corner of Carleton and Queen). From June 27 to July 3 Ned Bear (mask-making) and Joanne Barfitt (smocking and needlework) will be featured.
The Library Millennium Artplace, Saint John Free Public Library, One Market Square, presents 'The Beauty of Nature,' a solo exhibition of watercolours by Ruth Sullivan. Millennium Artplace is a joint program of the Saint John Free Public Library and the City's Cultural Affairs Office.
The group exhibition 'Vase' continues at the New Brunswick Crafts Council Fine Craft Gallery at the Charlotte Street Arts Centre in Fredericton until June 26.
'Observanda: things that ought to be noted or looked at,' is on display at the Owens Art Gallery. It features art works, notebooks and archival material highlighting the processes and accomplishments of the students and faculty of the Mount Allison Ladies' College, which was active between 1854 and 1937. All welcome.
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