Arts

<p>The George Fry Gallery hosted an exhibition to show the work of the 2022 winners of the Alcuin Society Award for Excellence in Book Design in Canada, marking its 40th anniversary. “These books… These Canadian designers are going to be promoted on a world stage,” said Karen Ruet, George Fry Gallery coordinator. The New Brunswick [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Open Studio gives an opportunity to the community to unlock their inner artist and explore their creativity. This is a space where everyone is welcome to participate, regardless of experience. Beaverbrook Art Gallery is hosting an Open Studio for all ages on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays until Dec. 14. Erin Goodine and Natasha LeBlond run [&hellip;]</p>

<p>La Patente claimed victory at the Stingray Rising Star competition and now plans to expand its music to a broader audience. Despite Harvest event cancellations caused by Hurricane Lee, the Stingray Rising Star competition was postponed to Oct. 22, with La Patente ultimately winning. Related: The shows mustn’t go on: Harvest cancels Saturday shows due [&hellip;]</p>

<p>A fundraising gala unites the community to celebrate and support the vibrant arts scene, featuring a remarkable collection of works by local artists. On Oct.19, Fredericton Art Alliance (FAA) hosted fundraising event “For Arts’ Sake.” The gala brings together an excellent collection of fine arts and crafts contributions by well-known and emerging artists from the [&hellip;]</p>

<p>No one told me Saw was camp.  For as long as I can remember, Saw X was talked about like some great-grandaddy of western torture porn, a sort of culture bridge between Hollywood and the extreme violence found in French and East Asian cinema, more notably Hong Kong and Japan, at the time.  I was [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Participants got together through a workshop to give new life to thrifted canvases, unleashing their creativity by adding ghosts and other spooky elements to create one-of-a-kind decorations. “It’s time to get creative. It’s a fun little trend that allows people to get creative,” said the program coordinator, Natasha LeBlond. On Oct 14, the Education Centre [&hellip;]</p>

<p>In a theatrical endeavor, playwright Len Falkenstein takes the stage with &#8220;Wood Buffalo,&#8221; a sweeping Canadian epic set to captivate audiences by exploring the complex story of Northern Alberta’s Wood Buffalo region. &#8220;Wood Buffalo&#8221; is set to be one of the highlights of Theatre New Brunswick&#8217;s offerings this year, with its premiere scheduled for Nov. [&hellip;]</p>

<p>“Epic Fantasy” is a performance where the worlds of jazz and classical music collide, promising an unforgettable journey of melodies. “I create music that brings joy,” said saxophonist and conductor Joel Miller. On Oct. 4, MusicUNB’s concert series presented Miller and his upcoming concert, “Epic Fantasy.” This concert showcased an orchestra of jazz and classical [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Dumb Money is a portrait of class warfare in the digital age. It’s a story about economic inequality, careless, crass vulgarity and a society without a future. Yet, somehow, it handles all of these concepts with the care it deserves and with loads of snarky humor. From 2020 to 2021, a brief war waged by [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Shelfie Talk has become an important platform for educators to connect, explore literature and share their love for reading. “It&#8217;s creating a culture of curiosity,” said Kim Stewart, a co-founder of Shelfie Talk. Shelfie Talk was started by Stewart and Jill Davidson on Twitter in 2015, after a lot of thought and passion and a [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Beaverbrook Art Gallery hosted a morning of mindfulness where participants could get exercise through a yoga class surrounded by art pieces. On Sunday, Oct. 1, yoga instructor Tammy Ward led her class at the biggest art gallery in Fredericton. The event, named Morning of Mindfulness, was the first yoga event at the gallery. “Art and [&hellip;]</p>

<p>St. Thomas University showcased the screening of You Can Call Me Roger on Sept. 28 to illuminate a history of division and a journey towards understanding, healing and reconciliation. “This film is a story of hope,” said Tom Mann, executive director of the film. You Can Call Me Roger, is a documentary that depicts the [&hellip;]</p>

<p>What happens when you grab one of the most gruesome and horrible dictators in South American history and turn into a bizarre vampire? The great mind of Chilean director and producer Pablo Larrin answers it with El Conde.   El Conde could be described as an onion for its great script writing of a dark comedy. [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Luke Francis Beirne is a St.Thomas University alumnus and is publishing his second novel Blacklion, where he ventures into the thrilling world of espionage. Blacklion is about a CIA agent who travels to Ireland to infiltrate the Irish Republican Army (IRA) in order to prevent them from succumbing to Soviet influence. “I wanted to draw [&hellip;]</p>

<p>From the moment it begins, Jawan never slows down. Jawan is three hours of all-gas, no-breaks madness. Bollywood storytelling at its most violent hinge-less. Jawan is stuck somewhere between a deeply rallying cry and gleeful silliness. Despite some awkward messaging with its themes and politics, Jawan stands as a nearly perfect testament to the wonder [&hellip;]</p>

<p>In Fredericton’s diverse community, dance becomes a unifying force. Making Africa Proud (M.A.P) &#8211; Black Girls Rock is a group of dancers dedicated to inspiring and sharing their cultural heritage with others. “Dancing is something they do and they enjoy doing in our community,” said Saa Andrew, founder of Battle Of The Art NB. M.A.P-Black [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Harvest Music Fest cancelled Saturday programming due to Hurricane Lee hitting New Brunswick last weekend. Two days before the big day, on Sept. 14, bands and singers received confirmation that all free programming on Saturday had been cancelled. The next day, Harvest announced that “all official Harvest programming on Saturday night is cancelled,” offering those [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Crystal Shawanda played at Harvest on Sept. 14, making her public groove to the rhythm of the blues. “It was a packed house, everybody was dancing…We really hope someday we get to come back,” she said. Shawanda started with country music and later, she changed to blues. In 2021, she won the Best Blues Album [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Since Emancipation Day on Aug. 1, the streets of Fredericton have been part of the Black History Walking Tour, showcasing and bringing to life the stories of New Brunswick’s Black community. Jennifer Dow, board member of Remembering Each African Cemetery’s History (REACH) is the creator and the host of the tours. “The walking tour shows [&hellip;]</p>

The Harvest Music Festival included a wide arrange of street performers, varying some of the genres trough folk music and blues to artistic performances. (Daniel Salas/AQ) One of the main street performers that was part of harvest, was the one man band act that mixed juggling, fire breathing, guitar playing and more for the many [...]