After an extended residency in Ontario, a pair of glassblowers will be returning to their home province of New Brunswick to open a glass-blowing studio in Uptown Saint John. Curtis Dione and Charlotte Macleod of Glass Roots have received an outpouring of support through a Kickstarter campaign to secure a studio and equipment for their continued creation of artistic glassworks, to the tune of nearly $75,000. Continue reading Glass Roots to Open Saint John Public Glassworks After Successful Kickstarter
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Saint John Theatre Company Reveal Theatre Design Proposal for Historic Courthouse
The Saint John Theatre Company has revealed their proposed redesign for the historic Sydney Street Courthouse as a multi-purpose performance and event venue. The design, which incorporates modern elements into the building’s neoclassical architecture, was submitted today to the City of Saint John’s Heritage Review Board. Continue reading Saint John Theatre Company Reveal Theatre Design Proposal for Historic Courthouse
The Backstays Dig Into the History of Saint John and Its Modern Counterparts on ‘No Hot Cargo’
The Backstays are quickly earning a reputation as the bards of Saint John. Their self-titled EP, released in 2018, didn’t hold back when detailing some of the history and challenges of living in the port city. Their latest single, “No Hot Cargo,” has the band heading back to the same well to brew up some hot tea for Saint John’s department of modern affairs. Continue reading The Backstays Dig Into the History of Saint John and Its Modern Counterparts on ‘No Hot Cargo’
Sound Drown Release Long-Awaited Debut LP ‘Selfish Reasons’
After three years of blood sweat and lyricism, Saint John’s pop-punk four-piece Sound Drown has released their debut LP, Selfish Reasons. This twelve-track treat comes just in time for the holiday season and is filled with high energy and memorable melodies. Continue reading Sound Drown Release Long-Awaited Debut LP ‘Selfish Reasons’
Tomato/Tomato Go for Sunshine and Nostalgia on ‘It’ll Come Around’
Tomato/Tomato are here with their latest album to shine a little light on the dreary fall of possibly the dreariest year ever. With It’ll Come Around, there’s not a bad vibe in sight—just nine tracks of pure optimism and sunshine. Continue reading Tomato/Tomato Go for Sunshine and Nostalgia on ‘It’ll Come Around’