Sometimes the best thing you can give for Christmas is a memory, or maybe a concussion, possibly a scar or two. Rather than add to the mass of physical objects we all try to cram in under our roofs, let’s get people out to experience something. Here are a few suggestions from around Atlantic Canada. Continue reading East Coast Christmas Gift Guide 2017: For Adventurers
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East Coast Christmas Gift Guide 2017: For The Fashionable
It may seem tough to find the perfect gift for your fashionable friend or family member while shopping local this Christmas, but we’re here to help show you just how easy it is! We’ve highlighted just some items off of the long list of amazing wardrobe and accessory items available to us right here in Atlantic Canada. Continue reading East Coast Christmas Gift Guide 2017: For The Fashionable
East Coast Christmas Gift Guide 2017: For Art Lovers
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