Of the 100 nominations across 19 different categories announced for the 2021 Canadian Folk Music Awards announced today, 15 went to Atlantic Canadians. While Pharis & Jason Romero (Horsefly, BC) led the way, taking a whopping 6 nominations, and the legendary William Prince (Winnipeg, MB) received 5, The East Pointers found their way into third place, with nominations in the categories of Contemporary Album of the Year, Contemporary Singer of the Year, Pushing the Boundaries, and Single of the Year. Continue reading Atlantic Canadians Receive 15 Nominations for 2021 Canadian Folk Music Awards
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East Coast Christmas Gift Guide 2020
If there were ever a year for supporting local businesses this would be the one. The East’s annual Guide to East Coast Christmas Gift Giving is your chance to give a gift twice as we help you to find a locally-sourced treasure. Every one of these gifts means not only spreading a little holiday cheer with your loved ones but also supporting a small business. Continue reading East Coast Christmas Gift Guide 2020
New Brunswick Arts Board Elects Alain Boisvert as New Chair
Succeeding Carol Caollicutt’s nearly four-year-long tenure as the New Brunswick Arts Board’s (artsnb) Chair, Alain Boisvert has been elected to the position at the arts organization’s annual meeting, held in Florenceville-Bristol, New Brunswick. Continue reading New Brunswick Arts Board Elects Alain Boisvert as New Chair
Fredericton Names Designers for New Performing Arts Centre
After many years of waiting, the city of Fredericton is hoping to finally receive a new performing arts centre to replace its existing Playhouse. Now working with a renowned Canadian architecture firm, the Board of Directors of Fredericton Playhouse Inc. is eager to begin the design process. Continue reading Fredericton Names Designers for New Performing Arts Centre
Monthly Roundup: October 2020
As has been the tradition of 2020, October has been a wild month. Fortunately for everyone, some of that includes great news.
Unfortunately, one bit of sad news that has stuck out this month has been the loss of Jenny Jobbins, Tay Creek’s Festival Founder. She was a wonder; a writer, an adventurer, a supporter of the arts, and a bon vivant. We hope you take a moment to read a little more about her. She will be sorely missed.
Here is everything we covered in October of 2020. Continue reading Monthly Roundup: October 2020