Arts

<p>The mood is celebratory among the staff of the New Brunswick literary journal The Fiddlehead, as the publication’s 80th anniversary approaches.  On Feb. 8, the magazine opened an exhibition to the Fredericton public displaying the evolution of the cover artwork through the years. From its origins as a small pamphlet shared among friends to the [&hellip;]</p>

<p>In partnership with the African Caribbean Society at UNB, St. Thomas University&#8217;s African Caribbean Society planned an African wedding event last Saturday, Feb. 8. The idea originated from the STU executive board that wanted to showcase African culture to the Fredericton community. Miriam Udoh, the president of the STU African Caribbean Society, said the board [&hellip;]</p>

<p>On Feb. 5, Theatre UNB staged Mustard at Memorial Hall as part of Fredericton’s annual winter festival – FROSTival. Kat Sandler, one of the most acknowledged young playwrights in Canada, brought to the public Mustard, a dark comedy that draws audiences on a wild ride filled with laughter and heartfelt moments.  Sandler’s work contains many [&hellip;]</p>

<p>On Feb. 7, the UNB Art Centre will host the grand opening of Rediscovering the Roots of Black New Brunswickers, an exhibition that dives into black heritage in the province.  The exhibit celebrates Black History Month and shines a light on notable Black New Brunswickers who have strived for freedom and equality in a world [&hellip;]</p>

<p>On​​ Jan. 23, a hybrid theatre-style improv performance had an entire audience on the edge of their seat at the Black Box Theatre. For a full hour, Jean-Michel Cliché and Alex Rioux captivated a packed theatre, keeping their audience laughing from start to finish with their quick wit and acting skills.  TILT is a blend [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Even if you’re unfamiliar with Mr. Darcy’s pride and Elizabeth Bennett’s prejudice, the Jane Austen course offered by St. Thomas University’s English department will make you feel like you&#8217;re in the best book club. It discusses 19th-century romantic tropes over tea in the English countryside. Megan Woodworth, a part-time assistant professor in the English department, [&hellip;]</p>

<p>On Jan. 27, the St. Thomas University romance language department hosted its third &#8216;Franco-Ciné&#8217; night at the Ted Daigle Auditorium. Similar to the previous installations, they screened a French film for a diverse audience. Julien Defraeye, an associate professor in the romance languages department, screened Persepolis, a film adaptation of Marjane Satrapi’s graphic memoir.  In [&hellip;]</p>

<p>When you enter the first floor of Brian Mulroney Hall, you will encounter an exhibition shaped like a refugee tent.  The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 has brought the Refuge Canada Tent to St. Thomas University. This tent is a traveling exhibition that raises awareness of the complex issues surrounding the history of [&hellip;]</p>

<p>On Jan. 23, the Charlotte Street Arts Centre hosted its first exhibition of the year: Finding Wonderland by Fredericton-based artist Gaetanne Lavoie. Approximately 30 people came to meet and engage with Lavoie at the exhibit in the Charlotte Glencross Gallery. Lavoie, curator and educator, has presented her work at the New York Academy of Art [&hellip;]</p>

<p>On Jan. 24, the Beaverbrook Art Gallery will host a three-night showing of Ten Tom Thomsons, an original play by Ryan Griffith that explores the life and legacy of Tom Thomson. Thomson was one of Canada’s most iconic landscape artists from the 20th century. The gallery is currently holding his exhibition North Star, which will [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Whenever Bad Bunny releases a new album, you just know you’re starting a new season of your life that will live on your mind for years to come.  After the release of YHLQMDLG (I Do Whatever I Want) in 2020, a lot of fans listened and danced to the album indoors amidst a global pandemic. [&hellip;]</p>

<p>On Jan. 10, The CAP transformed into a hub of energy and creativity in downtown Fredericton as STU Musical Theatre hosted a fundraiser to support its upcoming productions. The event was a vibrant mix of music, dancing and camaraderie, showcasing the community’s support for the arts. </p>

<p>On Friday, Jan.10, the Charlotte Street Arts Centre welcomed an eclectic crowd of about 100 readers, writers and thinkers to ponder over the beauty of words.  The event titled For the Love of Books was also a fundraiser for the Charlotte Street Arts Centre and the Fredericton Public Library. Some of the presenters included writers [&hellip;]</p>

<p>On Jan. 12, the Harrison McCain Pavillion was filled with laughter and unique beaded snowflakes crafted by kids. The Art Cart Pop-Up Studio, inspired by the work of Canadian art icon, Tom Thomson, allows children to show their creativity with hands-on art activities free of charge.   The program offers kids materials based on Tom Thomson’s [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Warning: Wicked spoilers ahead. “That was fantastic,” said my younger sister as we battled the crowd on our way out of the Broadway Gershwin Theatre. Having seen a few other Broadway shows, such as Hamilton, Water for Elephants, and Hadestown, I can say that none compare to Wicked. We left the theatre with runny noses [&hellip;]</p>

<p>When Tony and Courtney LePage put out audition notices for Rogue Productions’ debut stage musical, Rock of Ages, they weren’t sure what to expect–but they were pleasantly surprised. “The amount of people that showed up, that brought their talent, their skills; it was overwhelming,” said Tony LePage. “It was a really magical experience for everyone [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Walking into the theatre, you are greeted by a giant circular screen that mimics the shape of an eye. With projections of stars, you find your way to a front-row seat and as you sit down, you overhear your neighbour ‘fangirling’ over the prospect of sitting an arm’s length away from famed actor Sir Kenneth [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Throughout the decades, the world has seen so many renditions of Romeo and Juliet that if you haven’t heard about the Shakespearean play, you never had an English teacher who was obsessed with the English playwright and made you read his work in grade school.  With Franco Zefirrelli’s first movie on Romeo and Juliet in [&hellip;]</p>

<p>On Nov. 15, the Beaverbrook Art Gallery hosted the official unveiling of the national touring exhibition Tom Thomson: North Star on its only stop in Atlantic Canada. Showcasing over 130 works that portrayed the traditional Canadian landscape, Thomson’s work makes way for an innovative approach that will attract attention from New Brunswickers.  Thomson was the [&hellip;]</p>

<p>On Nov. 1, the St. Thomas University International Student Association (STUISA) and the STU Anthropology Society partnered to offer students the opportunity to participate in the Mexican holiday, The Day of the Dead, by building an altar and screening the award-winning movie, Coco. Rigel Testas, the president of STUISA and Eugenia Flores, the president of [&hellip;]</p>