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SUMMARY:The Songs of Johnny & June
DESCRIPTION:The Songs of Johnny & June celebrates the lives and songs of country music’s most iconic couple\, Johnny Cash & June Carter\, from their first meeting to their final days. Created by Jacob Hemphill with music direction by Melissa MacKenzie\, this biographical concert features the powerhouse PEI duo accompanied by a rockstar band. Presented by Kitbag Theatre.
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/the-songs-of-johnny-june/2022-10-13/
LOCATION:NB\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230215T193000
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SUMMARY:Copenhagen
DESCRIPTION:By Michael Frayn. Directed by Dean Turner \nThree spirits come together to try to apprehend and explain one simple question: “Why did Heisenberg go to Copenhagen?”
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/copenhagen/2023-02-15/
LOCATION:The BMO Studio Theatre\, 112 Princess St\, 112 Princess St\, Saint John\, NB\, E2L 1K4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230216T193000
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SUMMARY:Copenhagen
DESCRIPTION:By Michael Frayn. Directed by Dean Turner \nThree spirits come together to try to apprehend and explain one simple question: “Why did Heisenberg go to Copenhagen?”
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/copenhagen/2023-02-16/
LOCATION:The BMO Studio Theatre\, 112 Princess St\, 112 Princess St\, Saint John\, NB\, E2L 1K4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230217T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230217T213000
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SUMMARY:Copenhagen
DESCRIPTION:By Michael Frayn. Directed by Dean Turner \nThree spirits come together to try to apprehend and explain one simple question: “Why did Heisenberg go to Copenhagen?”
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/copenhagen/2023-02-17/
LOCATION:The BMO Studio Theatre\, 112 Princess St\, 112 Princess St\, Saint John\, NB\, E2L 1K4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230218T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230218T213000
DTSTAMP:20260515T085630
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SUMMARY:Copenhagen
DESCRIPTION:By Michael Frayn. Directed by Dean Turner \nThree spirits come together to try to apprehend and explain one simple question: “Why did Heisenberg go to Copenhagen?”
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/copenhagen/2023-02-18/
LOCATION:The BMO Studio Theatre\, 112 Princess St\, 112 Princess St\, Saint John\, NB\, E2L 1K4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230322T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230325T220000
DTSTAMP:20260515T085630
CREATED:20230123T141437Z
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SUMMARY:Sense and Sensibility
DESCRIPTION:Set in gossipy late 18th-century England and told with a fresh female voice\, this play is full of humour\, emotional depth\, and bold theatricality. Sense and Sensibility examines our reactions\, both reasonable and ridiculous\, to societal pressures. When reputation is everything\, how do you follow your heart? \n 
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/sense-and-sensibility/2023-03-22/
LOCATION:Imperial Theatre\, 12 King Square S.\, Saint John
CATEGORIES:Cultural Event,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Saint John Theatre Company":MAILTO:lise.driscoll@saintjohntheatrecompany.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230323T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230326T220000
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SUMMARY:Sense and Sensibility
DESCRIPTION:Set in gossipy late 18th-century England and told with a fresh female voice\, this play is full of humour\, emotional depth\, and bold theatricality. Sense and Sensibility examines our reactions\, both reasonable and ridiculous\, to societal pressures. When reputation is everything\, how do you follow your heart? \n 
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/sense-and-sensibility/2023-03-23/
LOCATION:Imperial Theatre\, 12 King Square S.\, Saint John
CATEGORIES:Cultural Event,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Saint John Theatre Company":MAILTO:lise.driscoll@saintjohntheatrecompany.com
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SUMMARY:Sense and Sensibility
DESCRIPTION:Set in gossipy late 18th-century England and told with a fresh female voice\, this play is full of humour\, emotional depth\, and bold theatricality. Sense and Sensibility examines our reactions\, both reasonable and ridiculous\, to societal pressures. When reputation is everything\, how do you follow your heart? \n 
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/sense-and-sensibility/2023-03-24/
LOCATION:Imperial Theatre\, 12 King Square S.\, Saint John
CATEGORIES:Cultural Event,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Saint John Theatre Company":MAILTO:lise.driscoll@saintjohntheatrecompany.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230325T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230328T220000
DTSTAMP:20260515T085630
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SUMMARY:Sense and Sensibility
DESCRIPTION:Set in gossipy late 18th-century England and told with a fresh female voice\, this play is full of humour\, emotional depth\, and bold theatricality. Sense and Sensibility examines our reactions\, both reasonable and ridiculous\, to societal pressures. When reputation is everything\, how do you follow your heart? \n 
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/sense-and-sensibility/2023-03-25/
LOCATION:Imperial Theatre\, 12 King Square S.\, Saint John
CATEGORIES:Cultural Event,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Saint John Theatre Company":MAILTO:lise.driscoll@saintjohntheatrecompany.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230330T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230330T210000
DTSTAMP:20260515T085630
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SUMMARY:GREASE the Musical at Saint John High School\, March 30\, 31\, April 1.
DESCRIPTION:GREASE is the Word at Saint John High School! The Saint John High School musical community is excited to announce tickets are now on sale for GREASE\, for three upcoming performances March 30\, March 31\, and April 1\, 7 PM\, in the Dennis R. Knibb Auditorium. Tickets are available by calling 658 5358\, at the school office or at the door. Adults $15\, Seniors & Students $10. Go\, greased lightnin’!
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/grease-the-musical-at-saint-john-high-school-march-30-31-april-1/2023-03-30/
LOCATION:Saint John High School – Dennis R. Knibb Auditorium\, 170-200 Prince William Street\, Saint John\, NB\, E2L 2B7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230331T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230331T170000
DTSTAMP:20260515T085630
CREATED:20230320T124440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T120517Z
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SUMMARY:GREASE the Musical at Saint John High School\, March 30\, 31\, April 1.
DESCRIPTION:GREASE is the Word at Saint John High School! The Saint John High School musical community is excited to announce tickets are now on sale for GREASE\, for three upcoming performances March 30\, March 31\, and April 1\, 7 PM\, in the Dennis R. Knibb Auditorium. Tickets are available by calling 658 5358\, at the school office or at the door. Adults $15\, Seniors & Students $10. Go\, greased lightnin’!
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/grease-the-musical-at-saint-john-high-school-march-30-31-april-1/2023-03-31/
LOCATION:Saint John High School – Dennis R. Knibb Auditorium\, 170-200 Prince William Street\, Saint John\, NB\, E2L 2B7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230401T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230401T170000
DTSTAMP:20260515T085630
CREATED:20230320T124440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T120517Z
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SUMMARY:GREASE the Musical at Saint John High School\, March 30\, 31\, April 1.
DESCRIPTION:GREASE is the Word at Saint John High School! The Saint John High School musical community is excited to announce tickets are now on sale for GREASE\, for three upcoming performances March 30\, March 31\, and April 1\, 7 PM\, in the Dennis R. Knibb Auditorium. Tickets are available by calling 658 5358\, at the school office or at the door. Adults $15\, Seniors & Students $10. Go\, greased lightnin’!
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/grease-the-musical-at-saint-john-high-school-march-30-31-april-1/2023-04-01/
LOCATION:Saint John High School – Dennis R. Knibb Auditorium\, 170-200 Prince William Street\, Saint John\, NB\, E2L 2B7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230411T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230411T193000
DTSTAMP:20260515T085630
CREATED:20230306T135718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T135718Z
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SUMMARY:Ug Wug - Special Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Come watch Ariel and her new best friend\, Saint John’s legendary sea monster\, Ug Wug\, in a special screening of the Ug Wug series! If you can’t watch it on Bell FibeTV1 or on the Bell Fibe APP\, this is THE event for you! \nShow Time 6pm April 11th and 13th at the Kent Theatre\, 24 Coburg St\, Saint John! \nTickets are $13 \nEmail: wugtickets@gmail.com for purchasing info! \nBring your favourite movie snacks\, yum!!! See less \n 
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/ug-wug-special-film-screening/
LOCATION:Kent Theatre\, 24 Coburg Street\, Saint John\, New Brunswick\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Theatre
ORGANIZER;CN="Drawn To IT Studios":MAILTO:wugtickets@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230413T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230413T193000
DTSTAMP:20260515T085630
CREATED:20230306T140905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T140905Z
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SUMMARY:Ug Wug - Special Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Come watch Ariel and her new best friend\, Saint John’s legendary sea monster\, Ug Wug\, in a special screening of the Ug Wug series! If you can’t watch it on Bell FibeTV1 or on the Bell Fibe APP\, this is THE event for you! \nShow Time 6pm April 11th and 13th at the Kent Theatre\, 24 Coburg St\, Saint John! \nTickets are $13 \nEmail: wugtickets@gmail.com for purchasing info! \nBring your favourite movie snacks\, yum!!! See less \n 
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/ug-wug-special-film-screening-2/2023-04-13/
LOCATION:Kent Theatre\, 24 Coburg Street\, Saint John\, New Brunswick\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Theatre
ORGANIZER;CN="Drawn To IT Studios":MAILTO:wugtickets@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230524T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230524T193000
DTSTAMP:20260515T085630
CREATED:20230524T152355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T152355Z
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SUMMARY:2SLGBTQIA+ Movie Night and Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Lights\, camera\, conversation! 🎬🌟 Join Chroma and PRUDE for a “Movie Night and Conversation” event. We’ll be screening the thought-provoking short film “I am Samuel”\, which highlights the lived realities of a gay Kenyan man. \nPlus\, enjoy a delicious supper provided by us\, and participate in our Door Prize game for a chance to win exciting prizes! Don’t miss out on this amazing event. Register now through the QR code provided and join us for an unforgettable evening. See you there! 🎉 \nREGISTER HERE ▶️ https://forms.gle/PAfVvrQCrpNcoWch6 \nFacebook event▶️bit.ly/42IAQu9 \n#queerNB #lgbt #gay #lgbtq #pride #loveislove #lesbian #love #queer #bisexual #trans #transgender #lgbtqia #lgbtpride #nonbinary #bi #african #kenya
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/2slgbtqia-movie-night-and-conversation/
LOCATION:Sanctuary Theatre\, 165 Union Street\, Saint John\, New Brunswick\, E2L 5C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Food,Theatre
ORGANIZER;CN="Chroma NB":MAILTO:query@chroma.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230705T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230705T200000
DTSTAMP:20260515T085630
CREATED:20230612T132420Z
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SUMMARY:PSJ Community Family Movie Night
DESCRIPTION:Port Saint John is proud to present Family Movie Night at the Area506 Container Village on July 5\, 6 pm to 8 pm.
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/psj-community-family-movie-night/
LOCATION:Area 506\, 85 Water St\, Saint John\, New Brunswick\, E2L 0B1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Free,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230722T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230722T203000
DTSTAMP:20260515T085630
CREATED:20230628T163151Z
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SUMMARY:Mocean Dance: Mercurials / Our Mother’s Road
DESCRIPTION:Two original dance pieces from an exciting Halifax company. Part of the Saint John Contemporary Dance Festival. \nMERCURIALS\nHalifax-based choreographer Lydia Zimmer’s Mercurials explores the psychology of grandiose delusion\, made visible in the elongated golden hands of the dancers. The performers change moods unpredictably\, moving quickly from soft grace to cutting speed and precision. Drawing inspiration from the element mercury\, a toxic metallic liquid\, danger lurks behind a mesmerizing beauty. \nOUR MOTHER’S ROAD\nCo-Choreographed by Mocean Co-Artistic Director Sara Coffin\, and Eskasoni First Nation dance artist Sarah Prosper\, this cross-cultural and cross-generational duet explores the spiritual and emotional qualities of water. Two perspectives meet as the performers process their histories and relationships with water\, and with each other\, moving towards connection and balance. Inspired by the life-giving sacredness of mother earth\, water is our honoured protector guiding us down the flowing paths of Our Mother’s Road – Utawtiwow Kijinaq.
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/mocean-dance-mercurials-our-mothers-road/
LOCATION:Imperial Theatre\, 12 King Square S.\, Saint John
CATEGORIES:Community,Cultural Event,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230724T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230724T200000
DTSTAMP:20260515T085630
CREATED:20230628T163222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T163222Z
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SUMMARY:Studio Ghibli Summer: Howl’s Moving Castle (2004)
DESCRIPTION:Rating: PG / Country: Japan / Languages: English \nSophie has an uneventful life at her late father’s hat shop\, but all that changes when she befriends wizard Howl\, who lives in a magical flying castle. However\, the evil Witch of Waste takes issue with their budding relationship and casts a spell on young Sophie\, which ages her prematurely. Now Howl must use all his magical talents to battle the jealous hag and return Sophie to her former youth and beauty.
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/studio-ghibli-summer-howls-moving-castle-2004/
LOCATION:Imperial Theatre\, 12 King Square S.\, Saint John
CATEGORIES:Community,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230731T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230731T200000
DTSTAMP:20260515T085630
CREATED:20230628T163252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T163450Z
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SUMMARY:Studio Ghibli Summer: Spirited Away (2001)
DESCRIPTION:Rating: PG / Country: Japan / Languages: English \nIn this animated feature by noted Japanese director Hayao Miyazaki\, 10-year-old Chihiro and her parents stumble upon a seemingly abandoned amusement park. After her mother and father are turned into giant pigs\, Chihiro meets the mysterious Haku\, who explains that the park is a resort for supernatural beings who need a break from their time spent in the earthly realm\, and that she must work there to free herself and her parents.
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/studio-ghibli-summer-spirited-away-2001/
LOCATION:Imperial Theatre\, 12 King Square S.\, Saint John
CATEGORIES:Community,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230804T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230804T213000
DTSTAMP:20260515T085630
CREATED:20230628T163522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T163522Z
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SUMMARY:Randy Bachman
DESCRIPTION:Few artists can claim to have made a bigger impact on popular music than Randy Bachman\, widely regarded as the “architect of Canadian rock n’ roll\,” His list of unforgettable anthems turned pop-culture touchstones includes such hits as “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet\,” “Taking Care of Business\,” “Looking Out for #1” and “Let It Ride” for Bachman-Turner Overdrive; and “American Woman\,” “No Sugar Tonight\,” “Undun” and “These Eyes” with The Guess Who. Since his first hit in 1965 with “Shaking All Over\,” Bachman has sold over 40 million records and earned over 120 gold and platinum album/singles awards around the world for performing and producing\, and his songwriting has garnered him the coveted #1 spot on radio playlists in over 20 countries. He remains the only one of his countrymen to have been inducted twice into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. \nBachman’s creative fire still burns brightly. During the summer of 2014\, he rifled through his vast catalogue of unreleased songs and knocked out 12 electrifying new tracks of rough-and-tumble blues-rock for a new album\, featuring solo contributions from guitar greats Peter Frampton\, Neil Young\, Joe Bonamassa\, Robert Randolph\, Scott Holiday\, Luke Doucet and the late Jeff Healey\, and a powerhouse rhythm section consisting of bassist Anna Ruddick and drummer Dale Anne Brendon. \nIn 2015\, Randy Bachman\, under the moniker BACHMAN\, unveiled his debut album\, Heavy Blues\, with a raw\, bruising sound inspired by the British blues of the 1960s\, tinged with a strong contemporary vibe. There’s an immediacy and toughness to Heavy Blues that’s impossible to ignore. At the same time\, Bachman’s songwriting craftsmanship shines through thick\, fuzzy coats of distortion. With Heavy Blues\, Bachman decided to take a risk at the urging of old pal Young. “I had a conversation at the Musicians Hall of Fame induction with Neil\, who said\, ‘If you’re getting a new record deal\, don’t make the same old music and call it new. Reinvent yourself\, your writing\, your sound and get out of the box – time to be fierce\, ferocious and afraid. Scare yourself by getting out of your safety zone.” Hungry for a new musical adventure\, Bachman hit on the idea of doing a blues album\, something he’d started with long-time partner Fred Turner but had never finished. “I’ve done blues solos and ‘American Woman’ and things like that\, different songs\, but I’ve never really done a whole blues album\,” said Bachman. “So\, things just evolved.” \nEnlisting Ruddick and Brendon in this new project\, Bachman was determined to step out on a limb. So he made another difficult decision\, going with an outside producer – a rarity for Bachman. On the recommendation of Joe Bonamassa\, Bachman chose famed rock producer Kevin Shirley\, who didn’t make things easy on him. Known as “The Caveman\,” Shirley is one of the hottest producers in rock\, having worked with artists such as Rush\, The Black Crowes\, Iron Maiden\, Journey and Led Zeppelin\, to name a few. In great demand for his studio acumen\, Shirley carved out a small window of opportunity between projects to work with Bachman. “Kevin pushed me past my stop sign and pulled me down a road I never would have gone before\, because I’d produced myself for so long\,” said Bachman. “I thank him for remodeling me.” \nShirley advised Bachman to keep things simple. “I had written so many songs\,” said Bachman\, “and Kevin Shirley would say to me\, ‘This is really great\, but it’s got 12 chords. Take out 10 of them and make it a two-chord song.’” Though Bachman protested that doing so would radically change these songs\, he went along with Shirley’s suggestions\, and the results are gritty and powerful. “In removing some of the chords\, it changed the vocals I was singing and made them more bluesy\,” said Bachman. “It took me to a new simplistic platform\, which we all loved the power of when we glued our parts together.” The result was a more tribal feel\, according to Bachman. The chemistry proved equally solid with Ruddick and Brendon\, who shared Bachman’s appreciation for the hard-edged blues/rock sound. “When we got together\, this thing happened. It burst into flames\,” said Bachman. “It was an instant combustion. When I got the elements together\, it just exploded.” Such is the nature of this fiery collaboration\, one that’s produced such forceful and compelling listens as “Oh My Lord\,” “The Edge” and a deeply satisfying title track – all containing the thumbprints from the rock icon’s past glories. “There’s never a rest in these songs\,” said Bachman. What’s more\, the songs of Heavy Blues all surge with raw emotions arising from personal tumult. “They’re all personal\, because I wrote them while going through tremendous personal crises over the last five or six years\,” said Bachman. “My marriage broke down. A revolution occurred in my life: a new home\, a new band\, a new record deal – so this is about change and karmic circles.” Touchstones such as Cream’s Wheels of Fire and Jimi Hendrix’s Are You Experienced? provide contextual clues as to Heavy Blues’s style. With the guest guitarists each contributing their own unique guitar licks to various tracks\, all written by Bachman\, the project evolved into a collection of “heroes and friends”\, even including a posthumous appearance from Healey: “I had recorded live with Jeff Healey several years before he passed away\,” said Bachman. “I remember what a dear friend he was and missed him and thought how he’d like to be on this album. I asked his widow Crystie and she said she’d be proud and so would Jeff to be a part of this. So I found a song we did years ago in the same key and tempo as one of mine and Jeff’s solo fit perfectly into “Confessin’ to the Devil.” \nIn the end\, Heavy Blues would surprise and delight loyal fans\, while also attracting a new\, younger audience that revels in the stripped-down blues of the Black Keys and the White Stripes. “This project took on a life of its own and is still growing\,” said Bachman. “I was barely in control once it started. I started the engine and then went along for the ride. It was the most instant project I’ve ever worked on.”
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/randy-bachman/
LOCATION:Imperial Theatre\, 12 King Square S.\, Saint John
CATEGORIES:Community,Live Music,Theatre
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230827
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SUMMARY:Fundy Fringe Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 10th Fundy Fringe Festival will take place Aug. 21st – 26th\, 2023. Celebrate our ten-year anniversary with us in Uptown Saint John. All venues are centered around our Hub at 112 Princess St. Our venues are all less than a 2-minute walk from there! \nAs a member of the Canadian Association of Fringe Festivals\, the body that oversees the use of the trademarked “Fringe” name\, the plan for the Fundy Fringe Festival is to showcase over 100 shows in 7 days. \nTicket prices are set at $10/show. Shows are typically 30 – 60 minutes long. They incorporate theatre\, dance\, performance art\, stand-up comedy and more performed by companies or by solo artists. \n-Fringe Festivals are un-juried.\n-Fringe Festivals are uncensored.\n-Fringe Festivals are accessible to audiences and artists.\n-Fringe Festivals return 100% of the ticket price to participating artists.
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/fundy-fringe-festival/
LOCATION:The BMO Studio Theatre\, 112 Princess St\, 112 Princess St\, Saint John\, NB\, E2L 1K4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Community,Theatre
ORGANIZER;CN="Fundy Fringe Festival":MAILTO:director@fundyfringefestival.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230822T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230826T000000
DTSTAMP:20260515T085630
CREATED:20230828T123630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T123630Z
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SUMMARY:The Light Bringer at Fundy Fringe Festival
DESCRIPTION:“SOLD! Off to the American Dream!” \nFreedom\, but at what cost? A Palestinian immigrant and her family find more freedom in the US than expected. \nA true-life storytelling show written and performed by Laila Lee. In this one-woman show\, Laila brings to light her experiences growing up Muslim in the American South\, how she discovers her place in the world\, and what sacrifices she must make. \nVenue:\nBMO Studio Theatre\n112 Princess Street\, Saint John\, NB\, E2L 1K4 \nLight Bringer Productions\nwww.thelight-bringer.com
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/the-light-bringer-at-fundy-fringe-festival/2023-08-22/1/
LOCATION:The BMO Studio Theatre\, 112 Princess St\, 112 Princess St\, Saint John\, NB\, E2L 1K4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Theatre
ORGANIZER;CN="Fundy Fringe Festival":MAILTO:director@fundyfringefestival.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230822T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230822T220000
DTSTAMP:20260515T085630
CREATED:20230828T123630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T123630Z
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SUMMARY:The Light Bringer at Fundy Fringe Festival
DESCRIPTION:“SOLD! Off to the American Dream!” \nFreedom\, but at what cost? A Palestinian immigrant and her family find more freedom in the US than expected. \nA true-life storytelling show written and performed by Laila Lee. In this one-woman show\, Laila brings to light her experiences growing up Muslim in the American South\, how she discovers her place in the world\, and what sacrifices she must make. \nVenue:\nBMO Studio Theatre\n112 Princess Street\, Saint John\, NB\, E2L 1K4 \nLight Bringer Productions\nwww.thelight-bringer.com
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/the-light-bringer-at-fundy-fringe-festival/2023-08-22/2/
LOCATION:The BMO Studio Theatre\, 112 Princess St\, 112 Princess St\, Saint John\, NB\, E2L 1K4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Theatre
ORGANIZER;CN="Fundy Fringe Festival":MAILTO:director@fundyfringefestival.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230823T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230827T000000
DTSTAMP:20260515T085630
CREATED:20230828T123630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T123630Z
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SUMMARY:The Light Bringer at Fundy Fringe Festival
DESCRIPTION:“SOLD! Off to the American Dream!” \nFreedom\, but at what cost? A Palestinian immigrant and her family find more freedom in the US than expected. \nA true-life storytelling show written and performed by Laila Lee. In this one-woman show\, Laila brings to light her experiences growing up Muslim in the American South\, how she discovers her place in the world\, and what sacrifices she must make. \nVenue:\nBMO Studio Theatre\n112 Princess Street\, Saint John\, NB\, E2L 1K4 \nLight Bringer Productions\nwww.thelight-bringer.com
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/the-light-bringer-at-fundy-fringe-festival/2023-08-23/1/
LOCATION:The BMO Studio Theatre\, 112 Princess St\, 112 Princess St\, Saint John\, NB\, E2L 1K4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Theatre
ORGANIZER;CN="Fundy Fringe Festival":MAILTO:director@fundyfringefestival.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230823T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230823T190000
DTSTAMP:20260515T085630
CREATED:20230828T123630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T123630Z
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SUMMARY:The Light Bringer at Fundy Fringe Festival
DESCRIPTION:“SOLD! Off to the American Dream!” \nFreedom\, but at what cost? A Palestinian immigrant and her family find more freedom in the US than expected. \nA true-life storytelling show written and performed by Laila Lee. In this one-woman show\, Laila brings to light her experiences growing up Muslim in the American South\, how she discovers her place in the world\, and what sacrifices she must make. \nVenue:\nBMO Studio Theatre\n112 Princess Street\, Saint John\, NB\, E2L 1K4 \nLight Bringer Productions\nwww.thelight-bringer.com
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/the-light-bringer-at-fundy-fringe-festival/2023-08-23/2/
LOCATION:The BMO Studio Theatre\, 112 Princess St\, 112 Princess St\, Saint John\, NB\, E2L 1K4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Theatre
ORGANIZER;CN="Fundy Fringe Festival":MAILTO:director@fundyfringefestival.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230824T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230828T000000
DTSTAMP:20260515T085630
CREATED:20230828T123630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T123630Z
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SUMMARY:The Light Bringer at Fundy Fringe Festival
DESCRIPTION:“SOLD! Off to the American Dream!” \nFreedom\, but at what cost? A Palestinian immigrant and her family find more freedom in the US than expected. \nA true-life storytelling show written and performed by Laila Lee. In this one-woman show\, Laila brings to light her experiences growing up Muslim in the American South\, how she discovers her place in the world\, and what sacrifices she must make. \nVenue:\nBMO Studio Theatre\n112 Princess Street\, Saint John\, NB\, E2L 1K4 \nLight Bringer Productions\nwww.thelight-bringer.com
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/the-light-bringer-at-fundy-fringe-festival/2023-08-24/1/
LOCATION:The BMO Studio Theatre\, 112 Princess St\, 112 Princess St\, Saint John\, NB\, E2L 1K4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Theatre
ORGANIZER;CN="Fundy Fringe Festival":MAILTO:director@fundyfringefestival.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230824T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230824T203000
DTSTAMP:20260515T085630
CREATED:20230828T123630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T123630Z
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SUMMARY:The Light Bringer at Fundy Fringe Festival
DESCRIPTION:“SOLD! Off to the American Dream!” \nFreedom\, but at what cost? A Palestinian immigrant and her family find more freedom in the US than expected. \nA true-life storytelling show written and performed by Laila Lee. In this one-woman show\, Laila brings to light her experiences growing up Muslim in the American South\, how she discovers her place in the world\, and what sacrifices she must make. \nVenue:\nBMO Studio Theatre\n112 Princess Street\, Saint John\, NB\, E2L 1K4 \nLight Bringer Productions\nwww.thelight-bringer.com
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/the-light-bringer-at-fundy-fringe-festival/2023-08-24/2/
LOCATION:The BMO Studio Theatre\, 112 Princess St\, 112 Princess St\, Saint John\, NB\, E2L 1K4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Theatre
ORGANIZER;CN="Fundy Fringe Festival":MAILTO:director@fundyfringefestival.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230825T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230829T000000
DTSTAMP:20260515T085630
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T123630Z
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SUMMARY:The Light Bringer at Fundy Fringe Festival
DESCRIPTION:“SOLD! Off to the American Dream!” \nFreedom\, but at what cost? A Palestinian immigrant and her family find more freedom in the US than expected. \nA true-life storytelling show written and performed by Laila Lee. In this one-woman show\, Laila brings to light her experiences growing up Muslim in the American South\, how she discovers her place in the world\, and what sacrifices she must make. \nVenue:\nBMO Studio Theatre\n112 Princess Street\, Saint John\, NB\, E2L 1K4 \nLight Bringer Productions\nwww.thelight-bringer.com
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/the-light-bringer-at-fundy-fringe-festival/2023-08-25/1/
LOCATION:The BMO Studio Theatre\, 112 Princess St\, 112 Princess St\, Saint John\, NB\, E2L 1K4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Theatre
ORGANIZER;CN="Fundy Fringe Festival":MAILTO:director@fundyfringefestival.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230825T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230825T220000
DTSTAMP:20260515T085630
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T123630Z
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SUMMARY:The Light Bringer at Fundy Fringe Festival
DESCRIPTION:“SOLD! Off to the American Dream!” \nFreedom\, but at what cost? A Palestinian immigrant and her family find more freedom in the US than expected. \nA true-life storytelling show written and performed by Laila Lee. In this one-woman show\, Laila brings to light her experiences growing up Muslim in the American South\, how she discovers her place in the world\, and what sacrifices she must make. \nVenue:\nBMO Studio Theatre\n112 Princess Street\, Saint John\, NB\, E2L 1K4 \nLight Bringer Productions\nwww.thelight-bringer.com
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/the-light-bringer-at-fundy-fringe-festival/2023-08-25/2/
LOCATION:The BMO Studio Theatre\, 112 Princess St\, 112 Princess St\, Saint John\, NB\, E2L 1K4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Theatre
ORGANIZER;CN="Fundy Fringe Festival":MAILTO:director@fundyfringefestival.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230826T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230830T000000
DTSTAMP:20260515T085630
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T123630Z
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SUMMARY:The Light Bringer at Fundy Fringe Festival
DESCRIPTION:“SOLD! Off to the American Dream!” \nFreedom\, but at what cost? A Palestinian immigrant and her family find more freedom in the US than expected. \nA true-life storytelling show written and performed by Laila Lee. In this one-woman show\, Laila brings to light her experiences growing up Muslim in the American South\, how she discovers her place in the world\, and what sacrifices she must make. \nVenue:\nBMO Studio Theatre\n112 Princess Street\, Saint John\, NB\, E2L 1K4 \nLight Bringer Productions\nwww.thelight-bringer.com
URL:https://uptownsj.com/event/the-light-bringer-at-fundy-fringe-festival/2023-08-26/1/
LOCATION:The BMO Studio Theatre\, 112 Princess St\, 112 Princess St\, Saint John\, NB\, E2L 1K4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Theatre
ORGANIZER;CN="Fundy Fringe Festival":MAILTO:director@fundyfringefestival.com
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