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5th Annual 2019 Festival of Arts, Music and Hospitality MAY 22 – MAY 26 2019 MUSIC TO Welcome to Bordertown, Sackville’s presentation of some of the very best we have to offer in Arts, Music and Hospitality. Sackville has become known for its small town charm, combined with an exciting and renowned arts scene and its many small but critically acclaimed festivals. Bordertown is a five-day festival that brings these elements together into a variety packed weekend. THE TOWN OF So explore Sackville, take in the live music, eat a delicious local meal, SACKVILLE PRESENTS: see some art and take a leisurely stroll along the boardwalk. There’s something for everyone at Bordertown and if you’re adventurous you BILL AND might just find some surprises too! A wide range of local businesses and organizations have come JOEL PLASKETT together to make this possible, including the Sackville Festival of Early Many Canadian music fans know Joel Plaskett. Multiple JUNO Award Music, Live Bait Theatre, The Owens Art Gallery, Sackville Art Hive, VOGUE CINEMA winning songwriter. Multiple times on the Polaris Music Prize Short List. FRIDAY, MAY 24 Painted Pony, the Vogue Cinema, and many more. Sold out clubs and concert halls from one side of the country to the other. 7:30 PM It has been very exciting to bring all of these dynamic groups and But since 2017 he’s been sharing the spotlight with his earliest musical individuals together to put on what will be a thrilling weekend to kick influence - his father, Bill. Solidarity, released on the Pheromone label in February of 2017, is off the summer tourist season. the first full-length musical collaboration between father and son and was followed by a cross- country tour. The album is a powerful collection of original and traditional songs, reflecting the duo’s individual journeys and personal politics. Tickets $34.50 in advance at Town Hall or at www.sackville.com/bordertown, We look forward to spending the weekend with you. $40 at the door. 2019 MUSIC 2019 MUSIC FESTIVAL BY THE MARSH PRESENTS: AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH KENNY JAMES AND MARK GREEN JANE SIBERRY Iconic and enigmatic, Jane Siberry is one of music’s most unique and gifted singer- songwriters. Blessed with a sincere integrity and emotional depth, she has released 14 studio albums, including her well-loved signature song, Calling All Angels. Jane’s songs have been covered by numerous artists, including k.d. lang, with her stunning renditions of Love is Everything and the 23rd Psalm-inspired The Valley. Jane is on tour for 7 months from November 2018 until June 2019 in her home country Canada, UK, Australia, THE SACKVILLE LEGION PRESENTS: Two bands for the price New Zealand, Europe and the USA VOGUE CINEMA COUNTRY AND OLD-TIME FIDDLE CONCERT - FEATURING STACEY LYNN of one. Set 1 – Kenny performing with equal enthusiasm at SAT, MAY 25 is working on his third Carnegie Hall and living rooms around READ, THE JUNIOR JILLS AND BILLY KING AND FRIENDS 8 PM – 10 PM album release in late the world. Stacey Read began fiddling at the age of 4. Under the watchful 2019. Americana, twangy good time tunes eye of Ivan and Vivian Hicks, Stacey has grown to be one of with a classic country vibe. Set 2 – Mark $45 in advance. $55 at door Atlantic Canada’s top performers and an educator for old time Green brings his rip-roaring blues band to Reservations at fiddle music. Having attended and graduated from Berklee the Vogue Cinema. He most certainly will [email protected] College of Music in Boston, MA, Stacey has returned home to Sackville where she continues to travel across Canada and have you dancing in the isles. the UK promoting the culture that she hopes to carry on for years to come. The Junior Jills, under the direction of Stacey Beer and wine bar available CRANEWOOD ON MAIN Read , are a youth performance group based in Sackville, N.B. THURSDAY, MAY 23 Ranging in age from 12-16, these young ladies are delighting $15 in advance at Mel’s Tearoom 8 PM Donation jar audiences with their old time fiddle music, and their step SACKVILLE LEGION $18 at the door. 50 SEATS ONLY!! at the door & dancing. Veteran of the music scene in Amherst, Billy King is THURSDAY, MAY 23 a 50/50 Draw well known for his guitar playing in the Nova Scotia and New 7 PM Brunswick areas. Call 536-7555 for more info. 2019 MUSIC 2019 COMEDY 2019 LITERATURE CRANEWOOD BAKERY THE TOWN OF SACKVILLE SUNDAY, MAY 26 2 PM PRESENTS: JAMES MULLINGER SACKVILLE FESTIVAL OF EARLY British comedian James Mullinger has taken MUSIC PRESENTS: ALKEMI Canada by storm. Sold out shows across the country, appearances on CBC’s The Almost four TIDEWATER BOOKS AND BROWSERY Debaters, movies, TV shows, festivals, awards, THURSDAY, MAY 23 years ago a magazines, stand up specials – since moving 7 PM FREE fascinating to Atlantic Canada five years ago, he’s done it instrument all. This show features brand new material as TIDEWATER BOOKS AND landed on the well as some of his classic routines including shores of Nova Maritime Directions. BROWSERY PRESENTS: Scotia with BOOK LAUNCH OF SHANDI Tickets $15 in advance at www.sackville. Kirsty Money: the nyckelharpa. A medieval com/bordertown or Sackville Town Hall, MITCHELL’S “THE WAITING instrument that is now having a revival in $17.50 at the door HOURS” Europe, the nyckelharpa has many stories to tell through its depth of sound and VOGUE CINEMA THE WAITING HOURS is the breathtaking new magical resonance. Kirsty plays the Swedish SUNDAY, MAY 26 novel by Shandi Mitchell, an author and filmmaker. nyckelharpa, and although there is not a 7:30 PM It has been 10 years since her debut novel, Under direct history with the instrument in North the Broken Sky, which sold in nine countries, America, it’s unique sound and ability to won the 2010 Commonwealth Regional Prize enhance existing folk music traditions has for First Book (Canada/Caribbean), the Thomas Head Raddall Fiction Award, the Margaret and led Kirsty and Jude to start exploring the John Savage First Book Award, the 2012 Kobzar vast traditional repertoire embedded in Literary Award, and nominated for the IMPAC Maritime Canada. A tapestry of Swedish, Dublin Literary Prize!! Mitchell was born in New Celtic and original tunes await listeners at Brunswick, raised in Alberta, and now makes her the Bordertown Festival. home in Nova Scotia. Ticket information at www. For more information 506-536-0404 or sackvilleearlymusic.com [email protected] ARTS2019 THEATRE & THEATRE ART, AND ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES A WALK IN THE PARK – LIVE BAIT THEATRE PRESENTS: FUND RAISER FOR WORLD PREMIERE OF THE PLAY “COLE” ALZHEIMER’S Locals in the community gather Live Bait Theatre is excited to present the world premiere of a together for a walk in the Sackville new play about Sackville native son Chester Cole. Chester Cole By Ron Kelly Spurles, Waterfowl Park to help raise money was a speed skating champion who died tragically in 1930. Live Directed by Charlie Rhindress for Alzheimer’s and dementia. Bait has created a play about his life including his ascension to be With original music by www.sackville.com a world champion, and the tragedy in New York that brought it all Ray Legere and Janet Crawford to a sudden end. SACKVILLE WATERFOWL PARK May 22 – 25 at 7:30 pm and also May 25 at 2 pm SACKVILLE MUSIC BARN SUNDAY, MAY 26 (for shows May 29 – June 1 visit the Live Bait website) 18 STATION RD WALK BEGINS AT 1 PM $20 students and seniors, $25 adults available at www.livebaittheatre.com or Robert Lyon Graphics SACKVILLE ART HIVE FOG FOREST GALLERY PRESENTS: PRESENTS: “OPEN BORDERS” REMADE: VISIBLE MENDING An exhibition of original artworks featuring Mount PLAYWRIGHTS ATLANTIC RESOURCE WORKSHOP Allison Alumni and Sackville Artists. CENTRE PRESENTS: Join us in playing with simple hand May 9 - 26, 2019 stitching techniques to creatively SACKVILLE PLAYWRIGHTS’ CABARET Fog Forest Gallery embellish, mend, and transform your 14 Bridge Street PARC is holding its first ever Sackville Playwrights’ Cabaret! well-worn clothing. Feel free to bring Sackville NB 536-9000 PAINTED PONY BAR AND GRILL Meet established and emerging local playwrights and hear your own loved garments or work on www.fogforestgallery.ca SATURDAY, MAY 25 AT 7 PM selections from some of the wonderful work that is being clothes we have diverted from the FREE, DONATIONS TO PARC WELCOME. created in Sackville. Hosted by our wonderful Lifetime PARC landfill. This workshop is free and Gallery Hours during member Charlie Rhindress, Featuring readings by Marilyn supplies are provided. Lerch, Sue Rose, Elizabeth Copeland, Meg Edwards, Ron Kelly Spurles, Mike Gallant, Jarod Monk, and others Bordertown Festival: to be announced Thursday - Saturday STRUTS GALLERY FREE to 10 am - 5 pm. If you are interested in presenting your work please contact the PARC office at WEDNESDAY, MAY 22 drop in! Sunday: noon to 4 pm. “Flowers for No Wedding” [email protected] or 356-2122. 6 PM – 9 PM oil on canvas painting by JON CLAYTOR ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES EAT, DRINK, BE HAPPY BILL JOHNSTONE MEMORIAL PARK Bagtown Brewery Jack’s Pizza Sassy’s Pub AND ACTIVITY CENTRE 62 Main St. Tel. (902) 221-4034 170 Main St. – Tel. 536-8000 166 Main St. – Tel. 536-2003 THE SHIRE OF AVONMORE PRESENTS: SATURDAY, MAY 25 2 PM – 5PM MEDIEVAL ARTS DAY Black Duck Café Joey’s Pizza and Pasta and The Snack Shop Oyez! Oyez! Everyone is welcome to attend Demonstrations and 19 Bridge St.