Arts

Zachary Greer, a STU BA'16 alumnus, is an award-winning composer who will join the Fine Arts Department. (Credit: STU Communications). Award-winning STU alumnus Zachary Greer is set to return to his stomping grounds as a part-time instructor in the Fine Arts Department.  He will be teaching the Music for Film and Television course in the upcoming winter semester. Greer graduated from STU in 2016, going on to study for a year at Memorial University of Newfoundland before pursu

St. Thomas University’s Black Box Theatre, located in James Dunne Hall, is where hopes and dreams are performed live. (Jennifer Williams/AQ) St. Thomas University’s Black Box Theatre is set to open Almost, Maine,  a whimsical, nine-scene play known for blending everyday life with small bursts of magic on Nov. 26. The production features 19 student actors, each leading their own self-contained scene.  For Mallory Thompson, a second-year student who will play the character of G

The opening night and reception of Gallery 78’s newest exhibition with a full crowd of supporters (Malachi Lefurgey/AQ). With Christmas just around the corner and the holiday spirit defrosting, Fredericton locals are looking to start the season with a warm cup of apple cider and a glimpse into Gallery 78.  On Nov. 21, Gallery 78’s newest exhibit showcased two artists with a Christmas surprise from several Atlantic artists.   The first floor was dedicated to the new exhibition

Tony’s Music Box is a family-owned business that opened in 1975. (Malachi Lefurgey/AQ) After two generations of supplying musical instruments, tools and repairs to the city of Fredericton, Tony’s Music Box is putting away cords, picks and closing their guitar cases.    Matt Blanchard, a shop technician who has worked at Tony’s for nine years, was sad to see it go.   “None of us wants to close,” said Blanchard.  The store had faced financial difficulties, which worsened when t

Day of the Dead altar in James Dunn Hall, honouring those students who have lost loved ones. (Jennifer Willimas/AQ) In the early morning quiet of the James Dunn Hall building, flickering candlelight danced against framed photos of loved ones, some human, some furry — each glowing with memories.  For many at St. Thomas University, this open community altar became more than a cultural display. It was a shared space of remembrance, love and connection.    From Oct. 29 to Nov. 2,

The Rocky Horror Show makes another appearance at The Playhouse. (Brianna Lyttle/AQ) When Tony and Courtney LePage sat down to plan the 2025 Rogue Productions performance season, they knew they had a lot to live up to after two successful runs of Rock of Ages .     The Rocky Horror Show , made famous from the 1975 movie The Rocky Horror Picture Show , is a campy, self-aware, rollicking homage to B-horror and sci-fi movies.     The story follows seemingly ordinary couple Brad

The Silver Wave Film Festival started at the gallery on Queen before moving to Tilley Hall. (Photo Credits: Josh Eidt) On Friday, Nov. 7, the second night of Fredericton’s Silver Wave Film Festival took place at the Gallery on Queen, where local filmmakers showcased their films to the public.   Though the night began at the Gallery, they moved to Tilley Hall at the University of New Brunswick (UNB). People of all ages and backgrounds attended, from students to seniors.  Some

Chelsea Winters and Shayne Lake at their booth, showing the beauty in weird and strange art at the Esoterica Market. (Credit: Elizabeth Pellerin) On Oct. 5, Fredericton’s Capital Exhibit Centre hosted the Esoterica Alternative Market – a recurring event dedicated to promoting unconventional arts often overlooked in mainstream communities. By curating an environment that takes pride in the unfamiliar, the market draws in artists from across the Maritimes who look to share thei

This year, the Freddy Fright Fest took place at Officer's Square in downtown Fredericton. (Brianna Lyttle/AQ) During a chilly October night in Officer’s Square, a balloon entrance way and scare actors chase people around with roaring chainsaws. It was official, Freddy Fright Fest had made its fearsome return.  Freddy Fright Fest has just wrapped up its fifth annual iteration. The event consisted of a haunted tour with regular and low scare options.  Despite attempts to intimi

Rawia Mokhtar, standing next to a picture of Saleh al-Jafarawi, a Palestinian journalist who was killed in during the war in Gaza. (Malachi Lefurgey/AQ) On Oct. 27, Manarat Fredericton, led by Rawia Mokhtar, ran its 11th halal fundraiser in support of humanitarianism for Gaza at the Cultural Centre.     Mokhtar, an immigrant from Egypt, has dedicated herself to bringing multicultural exposure to Fredericton.   “I heard about the idea from a friend in Ireland. When the war sta

Tejiri “TJ” Emore on sax, with Joel Miller (sax, left), John Bailey (drums), and Jason Flores (bass, right) performed during Jazz Night at The Cap. (Jennifer Williams/AQ) Every Thursday from 9 p.m. to midnight, The Wilser’s Room at The Cap comes alive with local musicians, students and friends for a pay-what-you-can jazz night. Behind the steady beat of the night is Fredericton drummer Jon Bailey, who has been part of the city’s music scene for years.  “I come from a musical

(Photo Credit: Malachi Lefurgey/AQ) In the city of Fredericton, people from all walks of life stroll through the streets.  In the daily hustle bustle, we often take for granted the importance of connecting and having conversations with the people around us.  At the end of the day, we are walking the same streets of Fredericton and taking a moment to share a smile can change a person’s day. Meet Noah Buote, an undergraduate student at the University of New Brunswick (UNB).  Co

Kristi Allan and Stephanie Dotto gave their presentation on how intergenerational performances in theatre can create a better environment and show for everyone. (Brianna Lyttle/AQ) Winter’s Tales:   A Play About Curling, Hockey, and Old Age  was not the typical play to be presented in St. Thomas University’s Black Box Theatre in April 2024. The play was also a research project revisited on Oct. 15 as part of the STU's public lecture series, facilitated by Kristi Allain and St

Album cover of The Life of a Showgirl. (Credits: Taylor Swift via Instagram) Taylor Swift returns from being a tortured poet to embracing her inner showgirl because “baby, that’s show business for you.”     On Oct. 3, Swift released her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl.   Personally, the album explores the concept of being any sort of showgirl behind the scenes. It embraces a shimmery and glamorous perspective, which is meant to set a fun and playful tone.     The L

The trio band Huntrix, slaying demons with their song. Credits via Pinterest Beware review includes spoilers left and right, come at your own risk. K-Pop Demon Hunters (KPDH) is a slay-demons-underworld-meets-pop-gold kind of movie. I have been seeing KPDH around my social media for weeks, but my personal preference in movies has never veered into the category of “anime.” On a boring Sunday afternoon, I clicked play and was very surprised at how much I loved it. I cried, laug

The Greatest Play in the History of the World stage at the theatre New Brunswick. (Jennifer Williams/AQ) On Oct. 16, the lights dimmed at Theatre New Brunswick (TNB), and for 90 quiet minutes, a single voice carried an entire universe, one that stretched from Preston Road to the edges of time.  In  The Greatest Play in the History of the World , written by British playwright Ian Kershaw, the world suddenly stops.  Amid the stillness, a man looks out his window and sees a woma

The Provincial Lounge, restaurant and cocktail bar that hosts up and coming events in Fredericton. (Malachi Lefurgey/AQ) As the crisp fall weather settles over the city, locals are seeking events to enjoy the new season with festive parties and glittery outfits. On Oct. 4, the Provincial Lounge on Queen Street hosted GoodyGoody’s hoedown dance party, an event filled with disco vibes and funky tech beats.   Queer folks of all ages filled the single-floor space, creating a vibr

The Saint John String Quartet performed at St. Thomas University on Oct. 2. (Brianna Lyttle/AQ) The Saint John String Quartet (SJSQ)...

Gallery 78, a small but not forgotten gallery featuring several local artists from Atlantic Canada. (Jennifer Williams/AQ) Just a short...

Revived Thrift is a newly founded small business that takes thrifted items and refurbishes them to their best state. (Malachi...