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Single: Moira Bren Branches Out for Solo Debut with ‘Wish’

Moira Bren is branching out on her own. Already half of the sisterly duo Moira & Claire that released the popular single “Your Voice,” Moira is taking a moment to explore solo work. She’s released “Wish,” a song that, suitably enough, grasps the double-edged sword of being apart from the people you care about. Continue reading Single: Moira Bren Branches Out for Solo Debut with ‘Wish’

Five Shows We’re Looking Forward to at Fundy Fringe Festival 2018

Fundy Fringe Festival has returned for their 6th year and another week of nineteen uncensored and unapologetic theatre performances. After a time-and-a-half last year we know that theatre enthusiasts and newcomers will be flocking to Saint John to take it all in but, even with a schedule and multiple showings, it’s a lot of accomplish. So we’ve tried to whittle it down for you.

Here are five shows that we’re extra excited for. Continue reading Five Shows We’re Looking Forward to at Fundy Fringe Festival 2018

Future Forest 2018: Invasion of the Body Movers

Friday, July 27th, 2018, festival newcomer Charlotte Simmons is dispatched on her maiden voyage to the mysterious, alien environment of Future Forest. Equipped with nothing more than her trusty Samsung Galaxy 7, two apples, eight granola bars and a tent, she is tasked with documenting the wondrous happenings of New Brunswick’s fastest growing electronica celebration. The following is an accurate recounting recovered from her phone-turned-journal; viewer discretion is discouraged. Continue reading Future Forest 2018: Invasion of the Body Movers

Handworks Gallery: Saint John’s Longest Running Commercial Gallery Gets New Owner

Having first opened in 1990, Handworks Gallery is Saint John’s longest running commercial gallery. On August 3rd, 2018, after four years of owning and operating the gallery, Lisa Oland announced to its artists that ownership would be changing hands once again. Continue reading Handworks Gallery: Saint John’s Longest Running Commercial Gallery Gets New Owner