CYBER EVENTS CALENDAR
Issued weekly by the Cultural Affairs Office, City of Saint John
Here's what's happening in the greater Saint John area in the next ten days. Add your event online at www.saintjohn.ca/events
‐ MAY 24 – JUN 02, 2013 ‐
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Fri May 24 SAINT JOHN GALLERY HOP (FIRST ONE OF 2013). Uptown Gallery Locations. Always a popular event! Make it a challenge to visit as many gallery exhibitions as you can! Bring friends along. Meet the artists, view the shows, and enjoy the excitement of the Gallery Hop in uptown Saint John. Give it a try...you'll enjoy the experience and meet new friends along the way! 4:00‐6:00 pm: Public Galleries City of Saint John Gallery, 20 Peel Plaza / Imperial Theatre, 24 King Square South / Library Millennium Artplace, 1 Market Square / New Brunswick Museum, 1 Market Square / Saint John Arts Centre, 20 Peel Plaza / Third Space Gallery, Various locations 5:00‐8:00 pm: Commercial Galleries Citadel Gallery, 162 Charlotte Street / Handworks Gallery, 12 King Street / Harrison House Gallery, 38 Coburg Street / Jones Gallery, 73 Duke Street / Klausen Framing & Gallery, 106 Prince William Street / The New Artisan Studio, 87 Germain Street / Peter Buckland Gallery, 35 Duke Street / Trinity Galleries, 128 Germain Street.
Fri May 24 EXHIBITION OPENING: "TAKE TWO". City of Saint John Gallery, 20 Peel Plaza. 5:30‐ 7:30 pm. "Take Two", and exhibition of oil paintings by Scott MacLeod, and pigment ink drawings by Susan Hudson.. Show continues through June 11, 2013. Viewing Hours: Tuesday‐Saturday, 9 am‐5 pm.
Fri May 24 GALLERY HOP: GEORGE WALFORD & EMILY LEMESURIER. Trinity Galleries, 128 Germain Street. 5:00 pm‐8:00 pm. Join us uptown May 24th for a delightful evening with friends, food and fine art. We are proudly featuring works from local artist Emily Lemesurier and long‐time mixed media artist George Walford. The exhibition will be on display from until June 8th. Contact Phone: (506) 634‐1611
Fri May 24 ART BATTLE 55. Sanctuary Theatre, 228 Germain Street. 7:30 pm. Art Battle is live competitive painting. Twelve artists are chosen to compete; only one will emerge from the final round as the winner. Painters create the best work they can in 20 minutes. As they work, patrons move around the easels, closely watching the creative process. The medium is acrylic paint and the tools allowed are brushes, palette knives or any non‐mechanical implements. At the end of the round, the audience votes democratically for their favourite painting and bids in silent auction to take the work home. Although Art Battle holds events across the country, each city's Art Battles are run locally using local artists. In addition to being a blast for artists and patrons, part of the goal of Art Battle is to be a possible launching pad for emerging artists. Artists have been connected to galleries and buyers through Art Battle, and in one case, an artist was flown to Austria for an apprenticeship. As well, all paintings are sold after they are created through silent auction, so artists can walk away from the evening with cash in their pockets! The winner of the Saint John event will earn a spot (and a flight) at the Art Battle National Championships in Toronto in July to Battle it out for the title of Art Battle Champion. Painters Wanted! Register to paint at: http://artbattle.ca/register Tickets available at: http://artbattle.ca/art‐battle‐55‐saint‐john/ Join our Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/131213160402248/?fr Contact Phone: (902) 223‐2302
Sat May 25 ASIAN HERITAGE CULTURAL GALA. Dennis Knibb Auditorium, Saint John High School. 7:00 pm. May is Asian Heritage Month declared by the Government of Canada in Dec. 2001. This acknowledges the long and rich history of Asian Canadians and their contributions to Canada. It also provides an opportunity for Canadians across the country to reflect on and celebrate the contributions of Canadians of Asian heritage to the growth and prosperity of Canada. The Saint John Chapter of the Asian Heritage Society of New Brunswick (AHSNB‐SJ) has been celebrating in May since 2008. Our events received public attention and financial support from all levels of the government. Public are invited to experience the rich Asian heritage. Free admission. For more information, please contact [email protected] Contact Phone: (506) 648‐5632
Sat May 25 YARD, BAKE & PERENNIAL SALE. Lancaster Baptist Church, 87 Church Avenue, West. 8:00 am‐12:00 noon. Loads of items for sale; an extensive baked goods, preserves and home‐made sauces table. Various varieties of perennial plants perfect for our climate as well as (new this year) an indoor plant sale ‐ house plants galore! So please join us on for this wonderful event! Contact Phone: (506) 635‐8980
Sat May 25 PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER'S WALK FOR LIFE. King's Square, uptown Saint John. 10:00 am‐1:30 pm. Registration begins at 10:00 am with the walk starting at 10:30 am. There will be prizes, great music, a BBQ…omething for everybody. This is a family event. Sponsor sheets available at the Center, 219 Wentworth Street. Contact Phone: (506) 634‐1867
Sat May 25 EXPLORER SATURDAYS: MUSEUMS MATTER! New Brunswick Museum, 1 Market Square. 10:00 am‐4:00 pm. Regular admission. Experience close‐up learning through the amazing collection and stories by the NBM over the past 171 years! See bats, birds, and animals and unique heritage objects! (Bilingual) www.nbm‐mnb.ca (506) 643‐2300 / 1888‐268‐9595.
Sat May 25 WILDFLOWERS FIELD TRIP. NB Museum parking lot, 277 Douglas Avenue. 9:00 a,‐ 3:30 pm. Stephen Clayden of the NB Museum will lead an outing to seek out spring plants and flowers with an emphasis on wildflowers in hardwood forests. Stephen's route will likely include stops on the Kingston Peninsula, the Hampton area and around the Hammond River. Numbers are limited so pre‐register with Hank Scarth at [email protected] or at (506) 216‐0624. For more information, visit www.saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org
Sat May 25 ARCHIVES TALK: ROYAL VISITS TO NEW BRUNSWICK. NBM Collections Centre, 277 Douglas Avenue. 10:30 am. A retrospective. Regular admission. Pre‐register by 23 May 4 pm: (506) 643‐2349 / 1‐888‐268‐9595. A talk in recognition of the sixtieth anniversary of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Explore moments and mementos of New Brunswick’s history with royalty through more than one hundred years of archival images and documents. (In English). www.nbm‐mnb.ca
Sat May 25 MUSQUASH TRAILBLAZERS. Black Beach, Lorneville, NB. 9:00 am‐3:00 pm. A partnership event with the Fundy Baykeepers at Black Beach. Help NCC maintain our coastal footpath along the Musquash Estuary, the last fully functioning estuary in the Bay of Fundy! Help us trim branches, and replace trail markers and signs at our Black Beach nature trail and help clean garbage from the Black Beach area, with our partner Fundy Baykeepers. This is a rustic trail so volunteers must have good hiking footwear and be reasonably fit. Please visit http://support.natureconservancy.ca/site/Calendar/1804494406?view=Detail&id= 102521 for more information and to RSVP, or if you have any questions, please contact Laurel at [email protected] Contact Phone: (506) 450‐ 6010
May 26 NEW BRUNSWICK SOAP BOX DERBY. Lily Lake Pavilion, Rockwood Park. 3rd Annual New Brunswick Soap Box Derby ‐ an exciting community fundraiser that will have 40 Derby cars racing down the hill at the entrance to Rockwood Park. Lots of family activities including bouncy structures, face painting, carnival games, and much more. Drivers will be competing to represent New Brunswick at the International All American Soap Box Derby in Akron, Ohio in July. Contact Phone: (506) 693‐1117.
Sun May 26 ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF SAINT JOHN WALK FOR MEMORIES. Wolastoq Park (Old CentraCare site), West. 12:00 noon‐4:00 pm. The Alzheimer Society of New Brunswick will be hosting the 10th Annual Walk For Memories in Saint John on May 26th! Registration begins at noon. All money raised will enable the Alzheimer Society of Saint John to continue providing our education and support programs to those in our own community impacted by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. register online at www.walkformemoriesatlantic.ca Phone: (506) 634‐ 8722. In Person: 152 Westmorland Road.
Sun May 26 FUZZ‐TIVAL. SPCA AR, 295 Bayside Drive. 9:00 am‐2:00 pm. A Festival of vendors with a buskers feel to it! Over 20 vendors all donating from their days proceeds to help out our animal shetler! Everything from face painting, to BBQ and games. Contact Phone: (506) 642‐0920
Sun May 26 CELEBRATING OUR RIVER WITH ERIC MCCUMBER. Brundage Point River Centre, Grand Bay‐Westfield. 2:00 pm. Brundage Point River Centre, 4 Ferry Road, Grand Bay‐Westfield. Eric McCumber will be presenting on the St. John River and its history. The St. John River was one of the earliest communication routes in Canada, with travel by canoe from Quebec City down the St. Lawrence, portage to Lac Temiscouata and then down the Madawaska and St. John rivers to Saint John. The Kingston Peninsula Heritage ( http://www.kingstonnb.ca/ ) has decided to reenact the New Brunswick leg of this “Grand Communications Route” during the summer (June/July) of 2013. This project is in conjunction with the commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812. The concept is to paddle from Fort Ingall, Cabano, PQ to Saint John over a four week period, stopping in many of the communities along the way. Event organization will be carried out with the communities and groups such as the St. John River Society. Admission is Free! Refreshments! This event is sponsored by the Town of Grand Bay‐Westfield. (506) 738‐6406.
Tue May 28 MOVIE PREMIERE: "DECODING ANNIE PARKER". Imperial Theater, 24 King Square South. 6:00 pm. Hollywood comes to Saint John to premiere the new independent film "Decoding Annie Parker," the true story of how an Ontario Woman Helped American Geneticist, Mary‐Claire King discover the genetic link to breast cancer. The Red Carpet event begins at 6:00 pm with the movie showing at 7:00 pm. A Q&A will follow the movie with the real Annie Parker and Hollywood Film Producer/Director, Steven Bernstein. Proceeds are coming to Hospice Greater Saint John. Tickets are $75/person. Contact Hospice at (506) 632‐5593.
Tue May 28 FREE BEGINNERS PERMIT SEMINAR. 3rd floor, 165 Union Street. 6:00 pm. Learning to Drive soon? Try Atlantic Driving Academy’s . Free Beginners Permit Seminar. Join us for our 2‐hour seminar, when our most experienced Instructors prepare you to pass your Beginners Permit Exam. Passing this test, is step one for a new driver to begin learning to drive. We will review the Driver’s Handbook section by section, testing your knowledge as we go, and providing opportunities for your questions. You will get instant feedback on your problem areas. It’s interactive, fun and a great way to ensure you have the basics covered, even if you think you are ready. Call to register: (506) 658‐0234. Bring your Driver’s Handbook or you can obtain a copy at any Service NB location. Contact Phone: (506) 658‐0234
Tue May 28 CARLETON CHORISTERS “OF PEACE AND HARMONY” CONCERT. Grace Presbyterian Church, 101 Coburg Street. 7:30 pm. Do you love beautiful music? Take an evening off with the Carleton Choristers and be treated to an array of soothing melodies, directed by Christopher Lane and accompanied by Elaine Boulanger. Ticket price: $10. May be purchased from choir members or at the door. Contact Phone: (506) 672‐5318
Tue May 28 FAMILY VIOLENCE: WHY SHOULD WE CARE? UNBSJ's Grand Hall, 40 Charlotte Street. 5:00 pm. Researchers from UNB will share a brief overview of their work that examines some of the myths around family violence and the reality behind the statistics. This will set the stage for an open discussion on the topic between the researchers and the audience. This conversation is intended to challenge the thinking of both the researchers and the participants. Experts: Dr. Mary Anne Campbell, Assistant Professor, UNB Saint John; Dr. Judith MacIntosh, Professor, UNB Fredericton. Moderator: Prof. Sandra Roy, UNB Saint John. Everyone is welcome. Free admission. To register, please email [email protected] or call (506) 648‐5542.
Wed May 29 ASIAN HERITAGE MONTH: LUNCH & LEARN (# 2 of 2). Saint John Free Public Library, 1 Market Square. 12 noon‐1:00 pm. William Thompson, a local researcher, will present his historical finding on Asian businesses in Saint John's past. (506) 642‐4242.
Wed May 29 FUSION SJ'S NEWCOMER'S NIGHT: MAY 2013. happinez Wine Bar, 42 Princess Street. 6:30 pm. New to FUSION or new to Saint John? Please join us for a warm welcome and an evening of fun and conversation. Come join us to learn more about FUSION SJ, how you can be involved, and meet Newcomers from Saint John! Contact Phone: (506) 721‐1888
Thu May 30 SHAKESPEARE ON TRIAL. Imperial Theatre, 24 King Square South. 7:30 pm. William Shakespeare isn’t having the best day. Brought forth to face four of his own famous characters, he is forced to defend his own works as MacBeth, Iago, Hamlet, and Juliet challenge him to write in a more modern, easily digestible way, arguing that his once‐brilliant plays are now irrelevant because no one understands them anymore. An hilarious two‐man play, Shakespeare on Trial puts the boots to the notion that the Bard is dull — and proves that he is not! Get your tickets online at www.imperialtheatre.nb.ca or by visiting/calling Imperial Theatre Box Office at (506) 674‐4100 (1‐800‐323‐7469 for out‐of‐town callers).
Thu May 30 HISTORIC STREETS OF SAINT JOHN: AUTHOR TALK. New Brunswick Museum, 1 Market Square. 7:00 pm. Authors Book Talk and Signing ‐ Historic Streets of Saint John. Free admission. Join co‐authors David Goss and Harold Wright for a book talk and signing of their latest publication, illuminating the stories inspired by and responsible for the curious collection of street names in Saint John, New Brunswick, past and present.(In English). www.nbm‐mnb.ca (506) 643‐2300 / 1888‐268‐ 9595.
Thu May 30 SOUTH END CINEMA PRESENTS: "THE BIG LEBOWSKI". Sanctuary Theatre, 228 Germain Street. 7:00 pm. South End Cinema is bringing great films together with great uptown venues. Our first film this season will be the legendary "The Big Lebowski". Entrance fee by donation. Come dressed as your favourite character from the film and you may win a prize! This is a really fun movie that will be held in a really cool space. https://www.facebook.com/SouthEndCinema Contact Phone: (506) 639‐6749
Fri May 31 RELAY FOR LIFE AT HARBOUR VIEW HIGH SCHOOL. Harbour View High School, Douglas Avenue. 6:00 pm‐6:00 am. Overnight for 12 hours. It is an opportunity to remember and honour those who have fought, won or lost the fight against cancer. Contact Phone: (506) 658‐5359
Fri May 31 FASHION SHOW. Riverside Country Club, 2524 Rothesay Road. 6:30‐10:00 pm. All are welcome to join us for an evening of fashion by Silver Daisy Designs. Tickets: $25 per person (includes admission, hors d’oeuvres, and fabulous door prizes). Tickets available at: Silver Daisy Designs, 80 King Street; Made You Blush, 1 Market Square; The Urban Shoe Myth, 78 King Street; Cochran’s Country Market, 106 Hampton Road; Rothesay Elementary School, 14 Clermont Lane. Proceeds to support Rothesay Community Park Revitalization Project. Sponsored by: Silver Daisy Design; The Urban Shoe Myth; Made You Blush; Hairacy’s; Vogue Optical; Audreyrose Portraits; Kwik Kopy Printing; Peter Coughlan, Century 21; Scott Thomas; Dave Duffy’s Music. http://www.rothesaycommunitypark.com/ [email protected] Contact Phone: (506) 651‐1457
Sat May 25 SAINT JOHN ART CLUB: FEATURED ARTIST. 3rd Level, Brunswick Square 39 King Street. 11:30 am. SJAC presents featured artist Lillian Kennedy's landscape paintings on display at the Gallery along with other members of the art club exhibiting their artworks with ongoing art exhibits. Contact Phone: (506) 659 2818.
Sat Jun 01 RACE FOR KIDS. Boys & Girls Club, 1 Paul Harris Street. 3:00 pm. Capital One Race for Kids is an urban adventure race in support of the Saint John Boys & Girls Club. Teams of four will compete in a series of 10 Checkpoint Challenges in a race to the finish line. Challenges will incorporate activities that focus the mind and challenge the body. Teams are given a set time to complete the race. At the end of the race, join us in a post‐event celebration. There will be food, drinks, and prizes for the top teams. To register your team go to: www.raceforkids.ca Contact Phone: (506) 634‐ 2011
Sat Jun 01 STRIDES FOR CHANGE. Fisher lakes, Rockwood Park. 10:00 am‐1:00 pm. Lace up for MADD Saint John & Area's 8th Annual "Strides For Change" 5 km walk. Registration: 10 am; Walk: 11 am. Prizes: Sobey's BBQ. DJ by The Party Machine & Displays. Supporting our friends and families affected by impaired driving for youth prevention through education programs. Contact Phone: (506) 672‐6188
Sat Jun 01 EMCO YARDSALE. 130 Broadview Avenue. 8:00 am‐2:00 pm. Looking to renovate your bathroom or kitchen? Are you a do‐it‐yourselfer with a plumbing or heating project coming up? Come check us out. This public yard sale will feature an incredible variety of both home bathroom/kitchen fixtures as well as all the materials and tools you'll need to do the job! We are looking to clear the way for new stock so these one time only prices will last only as long as the yard sale! We will see you there! Contact Phone: (506) 635 1610
Sat Jun 01 SAINT JOHN STRING ‐ PLANT SALE. Family Centre behind St. Rose School, West Side. 9:00 am‐12:00 noon. Attention all music lovers with a green thumb. The Saint John and Area School String Program is holding its annual Perennial Sale. There will be a huge selection of perennials available at great prices, as well as fresh baked goods on the Bake Sale table. All remaining plants will be 50% off between 11am and 12 noon. Plant donations are welcomed (506) 672‐4042 for details. Bring a friend to the Plant Sale on June 1st, enjoy a coffee and muffin while you browse through the plants, and support string music in the Saint John schools! Contact Phone: (506) 672‐4042
Sat Jun 01 ROYAL LEPAGE NATIONAL GARAGE SALE FOR SHELTER. Royal LePage Atlantic, 71 Paradise Row. 8:00 am‐1:00 pm. Royal LePage offices and other community locations will be transformed into a destination for bargain hunters with the return of the National Garage Sale for Shelter in support of the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation – an organization committed to supporting women’s shelters and ending violence against women and children. Contact Phone: (647) 725‐2520
Sat Jun 01 CONCERT & CD LAUNCH: COOL CHICKS & UGLY DOCLINGS. Portland United Church, 54 Newport Crescent. 7:00 pm. An evening of music and entertainment by Saint John's popular group, The Cool Chicks and Ugly Doclings. They will also be launching their first CD entitled "Hatching". CDs will be available at the concert. Admission: $15. Contact Phone: (506) 649‐6040
Sat Jun 01 GIVE BOOKS FOR THE BIG BOOK SALE. Brunswick Square. 10:00 am‐6:00 pm. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Saint John is looking for your gently used books between June 1 and August 16. Your donations will be sold during the 8th Annual "BIG" Book Sale which will take place in the lower level of Brunswick Square during mall hours from August 26 ‐ 31, 2013! If you have up to 3 grocery bags of books to donate, you can drop them off at area Sobeys stores in the marked bins at the front of the store. If you have more than 3 grocery bags of books to donate, please call the Big Brothers Big Sisters office at (506) 635‐1145 to make alternate arrangements. We are accepting all types of gently used books except encyclopedias, textbooks and magazines. Last year, the BIG Book Sale raised over $9,000 for children’s mentoring programs and this year’s sale in Brunswick Square is shaping up to be as big as ever, thanks to your generous support. Contact Phone: (506) 635‐1145.
Sun Jun 02 SOPRANOS SPRING CONCERT. Saint David’s Church, 7 Gondola Point Road, Rothesay. 7:30 pm. Please join The Sopranos for their Annual Spring Concert at St. David's United Church. The Sopranos are: Cynthia Doyle, Colleen Foster, June Garnett, Jane Howlett, Fairlie McLean, Luan Salmon and Maureen Stackhouse. Accompanist on piano is Bertis Sutton. Tickets: $15 and can be purchased in advance by calling Colleen at (506) 847‐0909, or at the door. Contact Phone: (506) 632‐8343.
Sun Jun 02 NBM CITY COACH TOUR: SAINT JOHN ROCKS! New Brunswick Museum, 1 Market Square. 2:00 pm‐4:30 pm: $45 for NBM members, $50 for non‐members. Pre‐ register by Tuesday, May 28 at 4 pm: (506) 643‐2349 / 1‐888‐268‐9595. Join NBM Public Programme Manager, Rose Poirier for a unique city coach tour. A hit with Disney Cruise Line visitors in 2012, this interactive adventure around Saint John highlights local Stonehammer Global Geopark sites and fascinating stories. Five stops with moderate walking. (Bilingual). www.nbm‐mnb.ca Contact Phone: (506) 643‐2300
Sun Jun 02 SEXUAL ETHICS: CONVERSATIONS WITH YOUTH. Unitarian Universalist Church, 545 Sandy Point Road. The UUCSJ invites parents, teachers, counsellors, mentors, and any adults who care about youth to a Free workshop entitled “Sexual Ethics: Conversations with Youth". Participants will explore realistic, engaging, and effective ways to talk with youth about setting and respecting healthy boundaries for their beginning intimate behavior. The presenter, Kristin Trotter holds a Master of Education in Counselling Psychology from McGill University and has worked as a college and university counsellor for 17 years. Contact Phone: (506) 650‐7223.
Until May 31 ASIAN HERITAGE MONTH EXHIBITION. Library Millennium Artplace, 1 Market Square. An exhibition of items and artworks by members of the Asian community of Saint John. Exhibition continues until May 31. Open for viewing during regular Library hours. (506) 649‐6040.
Until Jun 01 EXHIBIT "A". The New Artisan Studio, 87 Germain Street. The 'A' list of The New Artisan Studio Artists. Featuring: Sheila Arsenault Howell, Sandra Betts, Tammy Cassidy, Shelagh Duffett, Bart Grieb, Karen Knight, Bill Lapp, Jeff McLennan. Sue Mullaly and Nina Elyse Savoie. Show continues through June 1. (506) 646.0655 www.newartisanstudio.com
Ongoing in May EAST BRANCH LIBRARY: MAY EVENTS FOR CHILDREN. East Branch Library, 545 Westmorland Road. For Children at the East Branch Library During the month of May: Story Time fun for 3 to 5 year olds every Thursdays from 10:30 am‐11:00 am. Sing songs, listen to stories, and make a cool craft to take home. Family Drop‐In Table filled with theme‐related books and activity sheets that delight your family with something new each week. May’s themes are Beavers, Mother’s Day, Babies, Rain and Gardens. Babies in the library for the first 4 Fridays in May (17th, 24th)Babies and caregivers will love learning new ways to play. Please pre‐register. Children’s Movie Time May 25: 2:30 pm. Popcorn and juice provided. Contact us for movie information. Contact Phone: (506) 643‐7250
Ongoing in May EAST BRANCH LIBRARY: MAY PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS. East Branch Library, 545 Westmorland Road. For Adults at East Branch Library during the month of May: This month, we are displaying the art of Kathi Dunphy. Social Networking Session May 28: 6:30‐7:30 pm. Learn all about Facebook, Twitter, Kijiji, and more! Knit and Crochet Club May 24: 2:00 pm. Bring your own yarn and needles to learn how to knit and crochet! Beginners welcome. Contact us for more information. Seniors’ Café May 29: 10:30‐11:30 am. Refreshments provided for our hour of casual conversation. Book Club for Adults May 30: 2:30‐3:30 pm. May’s selection is The Glass Castle: a memoir by Jeanette Walls. The Graphic Novel Club for Adults meets May 25: 11:00 am. This month’s selection is Pride of Baghdad by Brian K. Vaughan. Contact Phone: (506) 643‐7250
Ongoing CENTRAL LIBRARY EVENTS: (MAY 16‐31). Saint John Free Public Library, 1 Market Square. Asian Heritage Month Art Exhibition & Displays: May 1‐31. Newcomers' Coffee & Conversation Hour: Wednesdays, 2:30‐3:30 pm. Coffee, Conversation, This & That: Thursdays, 2:30‐3:30 pm. Gallery Hop: Fri, May 24, 4‐6 pm. Google Basics: Fri, May 24: 4‐5 pm. Lunch & Learn: Asian Heritage Festival. Wed, May 29: 12 noon‐1 pm. Doing Your Own Divorce: A family law workshop. Wed. May 29: 6:30‐8:30 pm. Sci‐Fi Movie: Thu, May 30: 6:30‐8:30 pm. Online Magazines & Newspapers: Fri, May 31: 4‐5 pm. Contact Phone: (506) 643‐7247
Ongoing WEST BRANCH LIBRARY: PROGRAMS. Lancaster Mall, 621 Fairville Boulevard. Red Cross Babysitting Course: May 25: 9 am‐3:30 pm. Register at (506) 643‐7260 Time for Tots – Drop‐In ‐ Thursdays: 10:30 am. Story Time Drop‐In ‐ Fridays: 10:30 am. Family Drop‐In Table ‐ All day every day! Thursday Night Homework Help 5:30–7:30 pm. Pre‐register: 643‐7260 or [email protected] Chick‐Lit Book Club ‐ Robin and the Chicks pick for May. Everything She Thought She Wanted by Elizabeth Buchan. May 29: 7 pm. Works of Art ‐ In the Gallery: Paintings by Louise Stewart. In the window & Off the Canvas: Contact Phone: (506) 643‐7260
Ongoing BEHIND THE SCENES: CONSERVATION OF MILLER BRITTAIN. New Brunswick Museum, 1 Market Square. Behind the Scenes: Conservation of Miller Brittain's mural drawings for the Saint John Tuberculosis Hospital (1941‐1942). Visitors at the NBM can go behind the scenes with NBM post‐graduate paper conservation intern, Moya Dumville. Moya continues the NBM conservation of Canadian artist Miller Brittain’s larger than life chalk drawings, removing decades‐old tape inch by inch and making repairs using stable materials. The sketches, made for a proposed mural for the walls of the Saint John Tuberculosis Hospital in 1941‐1942, depict people suffering from tuberculosis, the treatments of the time and the hope for a cure. During the month of May, visitors can see this happening at the NBM Exhibition Centre: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1:30‐3:30 pm; Thursday from 1:30‐3:30 pm and 5:30‐7:30 pm and Sunday May 19 from 1:30‐3:30 pm. www.nbm‐mnb.ca (506) 643‐2300 / 1‐888‐268‐9595.
Ongoing PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AT CENTRAL LIBRARY. Saint John Free Public Library, 1 Market Square. Programs for May at the Central Library in Market Square: Chess: Every Saturday at 2 pm kids and teens are invited to the Teen Zone to play chess. All skill levels welcome. Toddler Time: Thursdays, May 23, 30, June 6 & 13 at 6:30 pm. If you're between 18 & 36 months old, bring your favourite adult for 30 minutes of fingerplays, rhymes, songs, & stories. Pyjamas welcome! Please pre‐register by calling 643‐7239. Preschool Storytime: Wednesdays & Saturdays from 10:30‐11am. Theme‐based stories, songs, fingerplays, & lots of crayons too! Ages 3‐5; younger children welcome with an adult. Family Drop‐in Table: Children & their parents/caregivers can enjoy books and activity sheets based on a theme that changes weekly. Contact Phone: (506) 643‐7239
Ongoing YOUNG ADULT EVENTS AT THE LIBRARY. Saint John Free Public Library, 1 Market Square. Chess Club: Saturdays from 2 to 3 pm. Youth Advisory Group: Sat, May 25, 1 – 3 pm. Contact Phone: (506) 643‐7247
Ongoing SAINT JOHN ART CLUB: FEATURED ARTIST. 3rd Level, Brunswick Square 39 King Street. 11:30 am. SJAC presents featured artist Lillian Kennedy's landscape paintings on display at the Gallery along with other members of the art club exhibiting their artworks with ongoing art exhibits. Contact Phone: (506) 659 2818
Ongoing EAST BRANCH LIBRARY: JUNE CHILDREN'S EVENTS. East Branch Library, 545 Westmorland Road. For Children @ East Branch Library during month of June: Story Time fun for 3 to 5 year olds every Thursday from 10:30 am‐11:00 am. Sing songs, listen to stories, and make a cool craft to take home. Family Drop‐In Table filled with theme‐related books and activity sheets that delight your family with something new each week. June’s themes include Gardens, Bicycles, Father’s Day, Summer and Ice Cream! Special Saturday Children’s Fun! Jun 15: 2:30 pm. Join us for a fun crafting hour where children can get creative and make something cool. Children’s Movie Time Jun 26: 6:30 pm. Help us to launch the Summer Reading Club with a great children’s movie tonight! Popcorn and juice provided. Contact us for movie information. Children can begin to register for the Summer Reading Club on Monday, Jun 24. Contact Phone: (506) 643‐7250
Ongoing EAST BRANCH LIBRARY: JUNE PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS. East Branch Library, 545 Westmorland Road. For Adults during the month of June @ East Branch Library: This month, we are displaying the art of Laura Mazzerole. Chick Flick Jun 12: 6:30 pm. Bring your friends down for a fun movie and make it a girls’ night out – with free popcorn and pop! Knit and Crochet Club Jun 14: 2:00 pm. Bring your own yarn and needles to learn how to knit and crochet! Beginners welcome. Contact us for more information. Forget cheap movie night – we’re showing an all‐time Classic Film for free, with popcorn and pop included! Curtain rises Jun 18: 6:30 pm. Seniors’ Café Jun 26: 10:30‐11:30 am. Refreshments provided for our hour of casual conversation. The Graphic Novel Club for Adults meets Jun 15: 11:00 am. This month’s selection is Fun Home: A Family Tragiccomic by Allison Bechdel. E‐Reader Clinic Jun 11: 2:00 pm. An informative session about e‐books and e‐ readers, including tips for your own device. Contact Phone: (506) 643‐7250
Ongoing CENTRAL LIBRARY: EVENTS FOR EARLY JUNE. Saint John Free Public Library, 1 Market Square. Traditional Book Club: Wednesday, June 5th, noon – 1:00 pm Twitter & Pinterest: Friday June 7th, 3:30 – 4:30 pm E‐Book & E‐Reader Drop‐in Clinic: Wed. June 12, 7:15‐8:30 pm Library's 130th Anniversary Tea & Talk: Thursday, June 13th, 2 pm Contact Phone: 506‐643‐7247
Ongoing CENTRAL LIBRARY: EVENTS FOR TEENS. Saint John Free Public Library, 1 Market Square. Chess Club: Saturdays, from 2 to 3 pm. Chess Tournament: Saturday, June 1st, 10 am – 4 pm. Contact Phone: (506) 643‐7247
CYBER EVENTS CALENDAR Cultural Affairs Office, City of Saint John P.O. Box 1971, Saint John, NB E2L 4L1
Tel: (506) 649‐6040 E‐mail: [email protected]
We do not rent, exchange, sell or give our e‐mail list to any other organization. Any part of this calendar may be reproduced with appropriate credit given to Cultural Affairs Office, City of Saint John. The calendar does not list regular or annual meetings of organizations; personal listings; support group activities; political events or events that are associated with a political party; religious services or services of prayer and/or worship; residential yard sales; bingo games; Karaoke events; lottery draws; gambling events; ticket sales; recruitment of volunteers or information sessions for volunteers; pre‐school registrations or advertisement; employment opportunities; events or activities that take place outside the Greater Saint John area; special messages; the promotion of charity campaigns or products being sold or solicited regardless of the charity or organization (except arts and cultural enterprises). The Events Calendar editor reserves the right to make all final decisions regarding what is to be listed in the calendar and the content of each listing. Preference will always be given to arts and culture‐related events/activities.