January 2018 - Uptown Saint John

Uptown Events This Weekend (February 2-4)

Posted on January 30, 2018 in Uptown Saint John by

Friday, February 2nd:

Live – BMO music series presents Brent Mason & Friends – A Gale of a Tale
8:00pm-10:00pm @ BMO Studio Theatre – Saint John Theatre Company

T.G.I.F Party with Del
10:00pm @ Callahan’s Pub

On the Main Stage – Forty Fingers
10:30pm @ O’Leary’s Pub

Yuk Yuk’s Presents Colin Hollett
9:00pm @ Yuk Yuk’s

Saint John Sea Dogs vs Charlottetown Islanders
7:00pm-9:30pm @ Harbour Station

Friday Night Entertainment
7:00-9:30pm @ Grannan’s Seafood

Beer Tasting Tour
6:00pm @ Picaroon’s General Store

Friday Night Live with Bailey Bail
11:00pm @ McGill’s

Canada’s 150th High School Arts Fest
Currently on display @ The Saint John City Market

Saturday, February 3rd:

Saint John Riptides vs Kitchener Waterloo Titans
7:00pm-9:30pm @ Harbour Station

Girls Night Out – Comedy Variety Show
7:30pm-9:00pm @ The Imperial

On the Main Stage – Forty Fingers
10:30pm @ O’Leary’s Pub

Yuk Yuk’s Presents Colin Hollett
9:00pm @ Yuk Yuk’s

Melonvine & Guests
10:30pm @ Pepper’s Pub

Rock it with Del ‘live on stage’ Dance Party
10:00pm @ Callahan’s pub

Live at the Matinee – Open Mic
4pm-8pm @ O’Leary’s Pub

Beer Tasting Tour
6:00pm @ Picaroon’s General Store

Saint John Uncorked Tours – Early Edition
10:00am – 1:00pm @ Various Uptown Locations

Saint John Uncorked Tours
2:30am – 5:30pm @ Various Uptown Locations

Live Music
10:00pm @ McGill’s

Canada’s 150th High School Arts Fest
Currently on display @ The Saint John City Market

Sunday, February 4th:

Saint John Riptides vs Halifax Hurricanes
2:00pm-3:30pm @ Harbour Station

Saint John Uncorked Tours
11:30am – 2:30pm @ Various Uptown Locations

Man in the Moon – Early literacy for Dads
11:00am @ The Saint John Free Public Library

Beer Tasting Tour
6:00pm @ Picaroon’s General Store

Canada’s 150th High School Arts Fest
Currently on display @ The Saint John City Market

Uptown Events This Weekend (January 26-28)

Posted on January 23, 2018 in Uptown Saint John by

Friday, January 26th:

Opening Exhibition – BENEATH the Surface
5:00pm-7:00pm @ New Brunswick Museum

Susan Aglukark – Nomad
7:30pm-9:30pm @ The Imperial

Saint John Uncorked Tours
2:30pm-5:30pm @ Various Uptown Locations

T.G.I.F Party with Del
10:00pm @ Callahan’s Pub

Kylie Fox & the Hound
11:00pm @ Pepper’s Pub

On the Main Stage – Radio Factory
10:30pm @ O’Leary’s Pub

Yuk Yuk’s Presents Andrew Johnston
8:00pm @ Yuk Yuk’s

Magnus LaBillois Dinner Concert
7:00pm-9:00pm @ Taco Pica

Friday Night Entertainment
7:00-9:30pm @ Grannan’s Seafood

Beer Tasting Tour
6:00pm @ Picaroon’s General Store

Friday Night Live with Bailey Bail
11:00pm @ McGill’s

Canada’s 150th High School Arts Fest
Currently on display @ The Saint John City Market

Saturday, January 27th:

Saint John Uncorked Tours
10:00am-1:00pm (early edition) & 2:30pm-5:30pm @ Various Uptown Locations

Data Insights with Python for Beginners (ladies learning code)
10:00pm-4:00pm @ Connexionworks

Winter Wonderland
10:00pm-4:00pm @ New Brunswick Museum

Slowcoaster + Guests
10:30pm @ Pepper’s Pub

On the Main Stage – Radio Factory
10:30pm @ O’Leary’s Pub

Yuk Yuk’s Presents Andrew Johnston
8:00pm @ Yuk Yuk’s

Rock it with Del ‘live on stage’ Dance Party
10:00pm @ Callahan’s pub

Live at the Matinee – Open Mic
4pm-8pm @ O’Leary’s Pub

Block Party – Live Entertainment
7pm-9pm @ Taco Pica

Beer Tasting Tour
6:00pm @ Picaroon’s General Store

Canada’s 150th High School Arts Fest
Currently on display @ The Saint John City Market

Sunday, January 28th:

7th Annual Warm up to Winterfest Wellness Expo
1:00pm – 3:30pm @ Market Square

Saint John Uncorked Tours
11:30am-2:30pm @ Various Uptown Locations

Create over Cocktails Paint Day – Paint what you Missed
1:00pm-3pm @ Saint John Ale House

Man in the Moon – Early literacy for Dads
11:00am @ The Saint John Free Public Library

Beer Tasting Tour
6:00pm @ Picaroon’s General Store

Canada’s 150th High School Arts Fest
Currently on display @ The Saint John City Market

Uptown Events This Weekend (January 19-21)

Posted on January 17, 2018 in Uptown Saint John by

Friday, January 19th:

Saint John Sea Dogs vs Acadie-Bathurst Titans
7pm – 9:30pm @ Harbour Station

Matt Keenan’s Live Standup Recording
7pm – 8:30pm @ The Saint John Arts Centre

T.G.I.F Party with Del
10pm @ Callahan’s Pub

Adam Washburn Band
10:30pm @ Pepper’s Pub

On the Main Stage – Ten Mile House
10:30pm @ O’Leary’s Pub

Yuk Yuk’s Presents Derek Sequin
8:00pm @ Yuk Yuk’s

Tom & Mary Noel
7pm-9pm @ Taco Pica

Friday Night Entertainment
7:00-9:30pm @ Grannan’s Seafood

Beer Tasting Tour
6:00pm @ Picaroon’s General Store

Friday Night Live with Bailey Bail
5:00pm & 11:00pm @ McGill’s

Canada’s 150th High School Arts Fest
Currently on display @ The Saint John City Market

Saturday, January 20th:

Saint John Sea Dogs vs Quebec Remparts
7pm – 9:30pm @ Harbour Station

Winter Wonderland
10pm-4pm @ New Brunswick Museum

Conservation on Canvas: The Artist and Art Educator’s Perspective
1pm-4pm @ New Brunswick Museum

Steven Lewis – Live
12:00pm-2:00pm @ The Saint John City Market

The Sticky Bandits + Jamie Comeau
10:30pm @ Pepper’s Pub

On the Main Stage – Ten Mile House
10:30pm @ O’Leary’s Pub

Yuk Yuk’s Presents Derek Sequin
8:00pm @ Yuk Yuk’s

Rock it with Del ‘live on stage’ Dance Party
10:00pm @ Callahan’s pub

Live at the Matinee – Open Mic
4pm-8pm @ O’Leary’s Pub

Drake Tobias
7pm-9pm @ Taco Pica

Create over Coctails – Paint Day ‘Vermeer Blue’
1:00pm-3:00pm @ McGill’s

Beer Tasting Tour
6:00pm @ Picaroon’s General Store

Canada’s 150th High School Arts Fest
Currently on display @ The Saint John City Market

Sunday, January 21th:

NB Virtuoso Series – Circles
2:00pm – 3:30pm @ Saint John Arts Centre

Man in the Moon – Early literacy for Dads
11:00am @ The Saint John Free Public Library

Beer Tasting Tour
6:00pm @ Picaroon’s General Store

Canada’s 150th High School Arts Fest
Currently on display @ The Saint John City Market

Uptown Mug #76 . Kim Jacobsen

Posted on January 17, 2018 in Uptown Mugs by Tracy Hanson

It is our pleasure to recognize a lady who uptown is very proud to call ‘ours.’ Kim Jacobsen is an established Interior Designer and is very talented in creating a perfect space, whether commercial or residential, to meet your needs and innate desires. Well travelled, intelligent, social and cultured, Kim is the perfect combination of country soft and city sharp. Her business, Kim Jakobsen Design, is located on Prince William Street, and she often brings her canine companion, Oscar to work with her. If you see her out walking, often with Oscar, you will notice her. She has an unmatched presence, subtle but distinct. Humble just enough to be intriguing, and confident in the most charming way. Not many can pull that off, but Kim does. Without even trying. 🙂

Let’s chat with Kim:

Where were you born/Where are you from?

I was physically born in Edmonton, Alberta …but my spirit came alive on Quadra Island BC.

How long have you been a part of the uptown scene?

Joined Heather Kamerman in 2008 to start an interior design business “Design 4 Space inc. ” We won best new business at the Uptown Live Life Awards 2010. Life changed in 2013 went solo with my current business KIM JAKOBSEN DESIGN…we have made our home in the Creative Soup building working alongside the talented Hemming’s House team. Have had the most amazing time living and working in SJ!!

Name one or two people who you look to for inspiration?

French designer Phillipe Starck & local SJ artist and BF Elma Johnston McKay.

What is your favorite season, and why?

I love all the seasons ..they give us ever changing scenery, light, color, flora, temperatures… and the way we experience them …inspiration for design.

Most favorite snack food?

Smoked oysters out of the can with crackers and vino … ultimately while on the beach or in the woods with my friend El.

Coffee, tea, or other?

Cappuccino am / honey+ lemon+ cinnamon stick pm.

Any pets?

My shadow, Oscar… a b/w Jackshitz who gives me a reason to walk every day.

Most guilty pleasure?

Recently a croissant and cappuccino @ Rogue coffee made by the talented and lovely Kim Steel of East Coast Bistro.

Favorite Musician?

I love loads of artists… but David Gilmore, Sting and Sigur Ros are always in the queue.

What is your Design philosophy?

When I work with public spaces its all about emotion and experience…I have to tell a story and print the strongest memory of the spirit of the place on everyone who visits, to wake them up and provoke them and give them energy.

The opposite is for the private space…I must be humble almost silent. I have to be a good friend who listens and helps people to build there own home and life. Then I must disappear. In private space my role is to protect the energy and love of the couple or family. Their job is to get on with their life.

What is your Uptown Insider Tip?

Food.. its a place off the beaten path but worth the walk..Thai Pho love the curry’s and Pad Thai + black thai rice desert omg! View.. love to take Oscar for a walk to Tin can beach to chill ….and take in nature plus all the activity of the SJ harbor.

Find Kim:

On FACEBOOK @kimjakobsendesign

Online: kimjakobsendesign.com

Published in East Coast living magazine: http://eastcoastliving.ca/2017/10/saint-john-love-nest/

Uptown Events This Weekend (January 12-14)

Posted on January 9, 2018 in Uptown Saint John by

Friday, January 12th:

T.G.I.F Party with Del
10pm @ Callahan’s Pub

Internal Night + Guests
11:00pm @ Pepper’s Pub

On the Main Stage – Donair Supply
10:30pm @ O’Leary’s Pub

Yuk Yuk’s Presents Andrew Evans
7:00pm @ Yuk Yuk’s

Friday Night Entertainment
7:00-9:30pm @ Grannan’s Seafood

Beer Tasting Tour
6:00pm @ Picaroon’s General Store

Friday Night Live with Bailey Bail
5:00pm & 11:00pm @ McGill’s

Canada’s 150th High School Arts Fest
Currently on display @ The Saint John City Market

Saturday, January 13th:

Winter Wonderland
10pm-4pm @ New Brunswick Museum

Hardly There & Ocean Leave
7:00pm-9:00pm @ Taco Pica

Jaguar Knight + Guests
11:00pm @ Pepper’s Pub

On the Main Stage – Donair Supply
10:30pm @ O’Leary’s Pub

Yuk Yuk’s Presents Andrew Evans
7:00pm @ Yuk Yuk’s

Rock it with Del ‘live on stage’ Dance Party
10:00pm @ Callahan’s pub

Live at the Matinee – Open Mic
4pm-8pm @ O’Leary’s Pub

Beer Tasting Tour
6:00pm @ Picaroon’s General Store

Canada’s 150th High School Arts Fest
Currently on display @ The Saint John City Market

Sunday, January 14th:

NB Youth Orchestra: Oh Canada – A young 150
2:00pm – 3:45pm @ Imperial Theatre

Man in the Moon – Early literacy for Dads
11:00am @ The Saint John Free Public Library

Sunday Laughter Dark
8:00pm – 10:00pm @ McGill’s

Create over Cappuccinos – Paint Night ‘Glacial Grace’
7:00pm-9:00pm @ Saint John Ale House

Beer Tasting Tour
6:00pm @ Picaroon’s General Store

Canada’s 150th High School Arts Fest
Currently on display @ The Saint John City Market

Uptown Events This Weekend (January 5-7)

Posted on January 2, 2018 in Uptown Saint John by

Friday, January 5th:

Family Printmaking Workshop
1:30pm-3:30pm @ New Brunswick Museum

T.G.I.F Party with Del
10pm @ Callahan’s Pub

Pretty Mild Vices
11:00pm @ Pepper’s Pub

Saint John Riptides vs Windsor Express
7:00pm @ Harbour Station

Saint John High School Greyhounds / Riptides Invitational
10:00am January 4-5 @ Harbour Station

On the Main Stage – Raoul Duke X
10:30pm @ O’Leary’s Pub

Yuk Yuk’s Presents Pete Johansson
7:00pm @ Yuk Yuk’s

Friday Night Entertainment
7:00-9:30pm @ Grannan’s Seafood

Beer Tasting Tour
6:00pm @ Picaroon’s General Store

Friday Night Live Music and Late Night with DJ Guido
5:00pm & 11:00pm @ McGill’s

How to Manage Taxes & CRA Audits
Webinar online event in Saint John

Canada’s 150th High School Arts Fest
Currently on display @ The Saint John City Market

Saturday, January 6th:

Saint John Sea Dogs vs Halifax Mooseheads
7:00pm @ Harbour Station

Winter Wonderland
10pm-4pm @ New Brunswick Museum

Tim Isaac Estate Auction
12pm-4pm @ Saint John Trade & Convention Centre

On the Main Stage – The Big Bad Party Band
10:30pm @ O’Leary’s Pub

Yuk Yuk’s Presents Pete Johansson
7:00pm @ Yuk Yuk’s

Rock it with Del ‘live on stage’ Dance Party
10:00pm @ Callahan’s pub

Beer Tasting Tour
6:00pm @ Picaroon’s General Store

Canada’s 150th High School Arts Fest
Currently on display @ The Saint John City Market

Sunday, January 7th:

Live at the Matinee – Open Mic
4pm-8pm @ O’Leary’s Pub

Canada’s 150th High School Arts Fest
Currently on display @ The Saint John City Market

Thanks to all who helped create a sweet and impressive Gingerbread Trail!

Posted on January 2, 2018 in Uptown Saint John by Tracy Hanson

This past Christmas, we had 35 uptown businesses create some absolutely impressive gingerbread pieces, all making up a delicious and enchanting ‘Crosby’s Gingerbread Trail.’

Since it is very challenging to pick ‘winners,’ organizers have decided to deem all winners and applaud each and every entry.

The Crosby’s Gingerbread Trail has become a very enjoyed part of the holiday happenings uptown and we thank all of the businesses who added their special touch this year!

Below is just a sample of the pieces we enjoyed viewing this year:

Dave Shoots, Bookseller