Agenda
Published Saturday November 21st, 2009
Agenda is Salon's weekly look at what's going on around the province.
Pick of the week: The publication of 'The Wanton Troopers' by Alden Nowlan will be celebrated Tuesday at 7 p.m. with a book launch and film screening at Milham Room, Harriet Irving Library at the University of New Brunswick, Fredericton. First published posthumously in 1988, 'The Wanton Troopers' is Nowlan's passionate and shocking first novel about a young boy approaching adulthood on the eve of the Second World War. Recovered in the editorial process while preparing this new edition was the original last page of the manuscript. Never before published, this new page completes the novel for the first time. The half-hour film 'Alden Nowlan: An Introduction,' recorded in 1983 just before Nowlan's death, features Nowlan reminiscing and reading from his work during an interview with Jon Pedersen. This screening will be followed by a Q&A session with Pedersen. Free. All welcome.
* Today: Jordan Stewart reads from his new collection of short stories 'Greetings! from Gumdrop Mountain' at the Saint John Arts Centre at 2 p.m. Penny Blacks provide musical entertainment. Free. All welcome. Books will be available for $10.
Cantilena - flutist Sally Wright and classical guitarist Steven Peacock - perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. at Wilmot United Church in Fredericton. The program includes folk and dance music in a variety of traditions, together with a few classical favourites and a healthy dose of South American music. Admission is by voluntary contribution, with proceeds to support the Wilmot United Church Benevolent Fund.
Nathalie Renault performs at Théâtre du lieu Historique National du Monument Lefebvre in Memramcook at 8 p.m. Tickets, $21.50 adults/$12.50 students, are available by calling 758-9808 or visiting www.admission.com. Renault also performs Sunday, 7:30 p.m., at Centre Samuel-de-Champlain, 67 Ragged Point Rd., in Saint John, with Andréa Lindsay. Tickets for that show, $23 advance/$25 day of show, are available at the centre. Call 658-4600 for more information. Visit the artists' websites at www.andrealindsay.com and www.nathalierenault.com.
The Saint John Theatre Company presents 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,' its first production in its 2009-10 series at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. at Imperial Theatre. Doctor and scientist Henry Jekyll has stumbled upon a potion that allows him to transfigure into the violent and secretive Mr. Edward Hyde. As Jekyll's alter ego slips further into depravity, the doctor begins to lose control. For tickets or more details call the box office at 674-4100. Subscriptions are available for three SJTC productions at a discounted rate.
Rothesay Netherwood School presents its fall musical 'Once Upon A Mattress' at 7:30 p.m. at Susan B.Ganong Theatre, Rothesay Netherwood School. The performance is based on the fairy tale 'The Princess and the Pea,' an acclaimed musical that has captivated audiences since its original production in 1959. Tickets, $10, are available at the door.
Melanie Morgan releases her second album 'Goodbye Birmingham' at the Capitol Theatre in Moncton at 8 p.m. Call box office for tickets, $18.50.
Marilyn Lerch and Angela Ranson sign copies of 'Breaking the Word Barrier' at Chapters in Moncton at 2 p.m.
Nicholas Guitard signs copies of 'Waterfalls of New Brunswick' at two Saint John locations: Coles McAllister Place at noon and Coles Lancaster Mall at 3 p.m.
Rug makers around the world today participate in Rug Aid Rug Rave. Quoddy Loopers rughooking group hosts its Rug Rave from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Kingsbrae Garden's visitors' centre, in St. Andrews. Members hook blindfolded for at least 30 minutes. Sighted family members and volunteers hook outlines and the blind rughookers fill in the spaces or do completely abstract hooking. All welcome.
* Sunday: Docent Winnie Field discusses Thomas Gainsborough's 1764 work 'Lieutenant-Colonel Edmund Nugent' as part of the Vignette series at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery at 3 p.m. Regular admission fee applies.
The Imperial Theatre in Saint John presents 'Cycology' at 2 p.m. Professor Squealy Deetbum, the world's leading researcher in cycology - the art of playing the bicycle - demonstrates the principles of bicycle music. The bicycle seat, handlebar, gear cable, bicycle pump, wheels, spokes and bicycle frame are all turned into musical instruments. Tickets are $14.
Hert LeBlanc launches the new CD 'C'est la vie' at the Capitol Theatre in Moncton at 8 p.m. Tickets, $21.50, are available at the box office.
Molly's Coffee House, 554 Queen St., Fredericton. hosts odd sundays at molly's at 2 p.m. with an introduction to the poetry of Catherine Owen, bassist, singer, tutor, editor, essayist and poet. Learn more about Owen at www.cathowenpoet.150m.com/. All welcome.
* Monday: The Fredericton Society of Artists opens its Annual Fall Exhibition with a reception from 6 to 9 p.m. at Centennial Building. The show, which continues until Friday, can be viewed daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This exhibition marks the 60th anniversary of the group.
The NB Film Co-op presents the'The Boys are Back' at Tilley Hall, UNB Fredericton Campus, at 8 p.m. $20 or $12 for students, seniors (65 years and oder) and NBFC members.
* Tuesday: The New Brunswick Historical Society presents an illustrated talk by Jo Anne Claus titled 'Following the Builders: The Heritage Houses of Four Saint John Neighbourhoods' at the New Brunswick Museum, 1 Market Square, at 7:30 p.m. Free. All welcome.
Jeunesses Musicales Canada presents the opera 'Les Contes d'Hoffmann' to celebrate its 60th anniversary at the Capitol Theatre in Moncton at 8 p.m. The Jacques Offenbach work is one of the most well-known and well-loved works in the opera repertoire. Tickets, $30.50, $26.50, available at the box office.
* Wednesday: The Saint John Branch of the New Brunswick Genealogical Society meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Lion's Den, Loch Lomond Villa. Participants are encouraged to bring a treasured childhood toy that brings back fond holiday memories. All welcome.
Author and essayist John Ralston Saul discusses his book 'A Fair County: Telling Truths about Canada' at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery at 7 p.m. Free. All welcome.
Sue Hooper is featured speaker at the Saint John Arts Centre's Meet the Artist Series presentation from noon to 1 p.m. Free. All welcome. Coffee, tea provided.
Theatre St. Thomas presents 'Cloud Nine' by Caryl Churchill Thursday through Saturday in the Black Box Theatre, Sir James Dunn Hall, St. Thomas University. Showtimes are 8 p.m. with a matinée on Saturday, Nov. 28, at 2 p.m. Warning: this play contains mature language, sexuality and content. Tickets, $5 for students and seniors, $10 for adults, are available at the door.
* Thursday: The City Hall Gallery in Fredericton showcases the work of Leo Hays High School students in the exhibition 'From Past to Present.' The show opens with a reception from 4:30 to 6 p.m. All welcome.
CHSR presents its first annual Jazzy Wine & Cheese Black Tie Affair at the Charlotte Street Arts Centre at 7 p.m. Hear wine expert Jean-Charles Belzile and listen to jazz and blues sensation Joel Leblanc and Friends. Tastings include a selection of local wines, cheeses and Pumphouse beers. Tickets, $30, can be purchased at the UNB Bookstore or by calling CHSR at 453-4985.
The New Brunswick Museum, 1 Market Square, presents an artist's talk by William Forrestall at 7 p.m. An exhibition of Forrestall's work is on display on the museum's third floor until Jan. 3. Regular admission rate applies.
Publishers Goose Lane Editions and The Gregg Centre for the Study of War and Society at the University of New Brunswick launch 'Uncle Cy's War: The First World War Letters Of Major Cyrus F. Inches' at Heritage Hall, Rothesay Netherwood School, in Rothesay, at 7:30 p.m. The book's editor, Val Teed, will deliver remarks. A book signing will follow. Free. All welcome.
UNB Saint John presents the second of five Saint John String Quartet recitals at 1 p.m. at the Whitebone Lounge of the Thomas J. Condon Student Centre, UNB Saint John. The quartet will perform Tchaikovsky's 'String Quartet Op. 11 in D Major.' Admission is free and all are welcome. For more information call 648-5889.
* Friday: Isabel Bayrakdarian performs at the Capitol Theatre in Moncton. Armenian-born Canadian soprano sings works from Gomidas while accompanied by the Amici Chamber Ensemble and Serouj Kradjian on piano. The event is part of Moncton's Armenian Festival. Tickets, $40.30 and $36.50, available at the box office.
Two exhibitions - featuring Fredericton's Wendy Forrest and Pennfield's Sheri (Burhoe) Larsen - open at Charlotte Glencross Gallery from 5 to 7 p.m., in conjunction with an opening at the gallery of the New Brunswick Craft Council. Both galleries are in the Charlotte Street Arts Centre, 732 Charlotte St., Fredericton.
New Brunswick College of Craft and Design hosts its Christmas Craft Sale and Open House from noon to 8 p.m. Student artists will be availailable to discuss their work. The open house continues Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Playhouse presents 'Fredericton Onstage,' a show to celebrate the city's designation as a 2009 Cultural Capital of Canada on Friday at 8 p.m. The event introduces several collaborations. Local contemporary dancer Lucy May will premiere a new dance piece to the refreshing melodies of local band Share. One of the highlights of the evening will be local favourite Hot Toddy, performing with the Fredericton Chamber Orchestra. Tickets, regular $24/student $18/member $22, are available at the box office.
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They will premiere several new orchestral versions of the trio's jazz-infused roots tunes. Also featured is David Myles, Ross Neilsen, Keith Hallett, and Celtic traditionalists Brollachan, who will collaborate with Latin musician Cesar Morales. Theatre New Brunswick's new artistic producer Caleb Marshall and local actor/singer Tania Breen will also take the stage, performing original short theatrical works.
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