Alright, we know that the frames at Winners come preloaded with artwork in them. Whatever you do, don’t buy those. Not even for the frame. Instead, buy something weird, funky, and most importantly, locally produced art. Get something a little more unique, like some of these fine examples. Continue reading East Coast Christmas Gift Guide 2017: For Art Lovers
East Coast Christmas Gift Guide 2017: For Book Lovers
It’s Christmas. Or at least it’s close enough that not only have we broken out the toques, but also a near panic has set it to find the right gift for the right people in your life. Hopefully, if you’re reading this, you and some of your immediate friends and family are fans of literacy and literacy byproducts. Here are some great local options for the bookworms in your life. Continue reading East Coast Christmas Gift Guide 2017: For Book Lovers
The Uncertain Future Of Arts And Culture In Saint John
In as little as four months, Saint John will lose its longstanding steward of arts and culture, Bernard Cormier. Cormier, who is in his 31st year as Cultural Affairs Officer (CAO) for the City of Saint John, is set to retire at the end of March 2018. With the City’s growing budgetary woes, it has refused to make any promises about keeping Bernard’s position once he retires. In an effort to convince mayor and council of the role’s importance, the Saint John Community Arts Board made a presentation at last Monday night’s common council meeting on November 27, 2017. Continue reading The Uncertain Future Of Arts And Culture In Saint John
New Music: LYLM Releases Action Packed EP ‘In Under Fourteen Highly Concentrated Minutes’
From Saint John rock staple Little You, Little Me comes a 13-minute EP jam-packed with high energy and memorable melodies. In fact, the name of the EP says it all: ‘In Under Fourteen Highly Concentrated Minutes.’ Continue reading New Music: LYLM Releases Action Packed EP ‘In Under Fourteen Highly Concentrated Minutes’
Five And Dime: Music Venue Releases Live Compilation Album On Vinyl
Five And Dime has been a part of Saint John’s upswing as a cultural hub over the last year. As a new bar and venue located uptown, it has played a crucial role in the Quality Block Party music festival and provided a fresh performance space for bands and music enthusiasts. Now they’re making it possible to take the Five And Dime musical experience home with you with Vol 1. of their Live @ the Five compilation album. Continue reading Five And Dime: Music Venue Releases Live Compilation Album On Vinyl