Arts

Ramona Nicholas, Wolastoqey archaeologist, curator, and cultural knowledge keeper, gave a lecture exploring the deep connections between...

The Indigo Girls played at the Harvest Music Festival in Fredericton last Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, opening for Melissa Etheridge on the main stage. (Submitted: Indigo Girls) I am not a lifelong resident of Fredericton. I only heard of the Harvest Music Festival when I came to Fredericton to pursue my Bachelor’s and STU gave out free day passes.  The first year I attended Harvest, Trey Anastasio was headlining a very high-profile rock n’ roll artist. This headliner was still

Local band Wayward Corpse played at The Cap last Sept. 8, 2025. (Credit: Josh Eidt) Wayward Corpse, a local war metal band playing...

Courtney Johnson is a vendor and pottery artist who works at the Boyce Farmers Market every Saturday. (Jennifer Williams/AQ) Long before...

Every week, the Beaverbrook Art Gallery opens its doors not just to showcase art, but to create it. (Jennifer Williams/AQ) Inside, the...

Dennise Atcherson had his own business at the Garrison Night Market called "Poems on the Spot." (Malachi Lafurgey/AQ) The Garrison Night...

Th e Harvest Music Festival is a renowned community event that builds connections, culture and music from all around...

The National Art Gallery of Canada held their annual meeting at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery last Sept. 8, 2025. (Malachi Lafurgey/AQ) On...

<p>After months of preparation, the STU Production Society and the St.Thomas University Student Union joined forces to bring a short film festival to life on campus.  With popcorn in one hand and soda in the other, the student filmmakers and crew watched their final projects on the big screen in the Ted Daigle Auditorium on [&hellip;]</p>

<p>On March 13 at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, Danielle Hogan launched her first book, Light and Material: Weaving and the Work of Nel Oudemans.  The book tells the story of the late Nel Oudemans, a woman who made significant contributions to weaving culture in New Brunswick after she immigrated from Estonia at the end of [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Hoping to let diners experience new international cuisines, St. Thomas University’s Dining Hall has been hosting a Culinary Adventures Series all year.  The recipes of the meals are submitted by students. “It&#8217;s food they miss most from back home, wherever they come from and we make sure these foods are prepared accordingly,” said STU Cultural [&hellip;]</p>

<p>More than a decade after the first release of her dystopian and sci-fi saga, The Hunger Games, Suzanne Collins does not fail to surprise her fans with more of her storytelling.  For bookworms who grew up reading Collins’ books from childhood to their early teens, Sunrise on the Reaping is a long-awaited nostalgic return.  Published [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Several cloaked figures emerged from the shadows of the Black Box Theatre as they chanted “Hecate cerridwen helios tec” in unison.  &#8220;Dark mother hear us, let us be reborn to the sun.” These young women were more than just an ominous acapella group — they were witches. On March 19, A Voice in the Dark: A [&hellip;]</p>

<p>On the evening of Feb. 25, five digital media students collaborated to create a cinematic interview for a Hollywood producer. Students David Coish, Isabella Mármol, Suzanne Shah, Tin Belinic and Ian Curran helped produce an interview with STU Dean of Humanities André Loiselle for the Hollywood documentary.  It all began when filmmaker David Gregory reached [&hellip;]</p>

<p>On March 7, Mickey 17 premiered in theatres. Starring Robert Pattinson, this dystopian storyline transports the audience to a future where science has discovered a way to resurrect humans through 3D printing.   Oscar-winning director Bong Joon-Ho returned to showcase his directing expertise after winning Best Director for Parasite at the 91st Academy Awards. With high-calibre [&hellip;]</p>

<p>On March 17, St. Thomas University students, faculty and community members gathered to celebrate Iftar, the evening meal that marks the end of fasting during Ramadan. Held in James Dunn Hall, the event brought together a diverse group of attendees, fostering unity and cultural appreciation through food, conversation and shared experiences.</p>

<p>Running from Feb. 19 to Feb. 23, the STU Musical Theatre department brought the small town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, to life on stage in the Black Box Theatre. Throughout the show, the cast made a point to convey the essence of a friendly small town, where strangers smile at each other on the street and [&hellip;]</p>

<p>On March 15, the St. Thomas University International Student Association (STUISA) hosted their annual Multicultural Fair in the Kinsella Auditorium. This is a fundraising event with all proceeds going to bursaries for international students, featuring artistic performances, a traditional fashion show and a food fest with 14 dishes from all around the world. Alejandra Baca, [&hellip;]</p>

<p>From March 10 through St. Patrick’s Day on March 17, the St. Thomas University Irish Society celebrated Irish heritage and culture in Fredericton. The events hosted by the society went from an Irish-themed trivia at O’Hickeys, a night of Fredericton Pub Choir karaoke at Picaroons, to an Irish film screening at STU.   On March 17, [&hellip;]</p>

<p>In honour of World Water Day, the University of New Brunswick Arts Centre organized its annual exhibit, which explored environmental themes.  Every March 22, the United Nations celebrates World Water Day, an initiative that supports the availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation by 2030. Running from March 7 to May 2 at Memorial [&hellip;]</p>