| Calendar
of Events |
Summer 2008 |
JUNE | JULY
| AUGUST | SEPTEMBER | ONGOING
This guide includes entertainment and events of interest for presenters currently advertising in See Saint John and Beyond plus others that the staff of See Saint John and Beyond believe are worthy of your attention. Some information, regarding times and specific dates, is subject to change, please call ahead to confirm schedules.
JUNE
JUNE 18 -22
7th Annual Community Fair, featuring Campbell’s Amusements. Free Admission to the Midway Grounds. Parking: $3 on site. Harbour Station, 99 Station Street. (506) 657-1234
JUNE 19
Genealogical Information Session. 1p.m. New Brunswick Museum Collections Centre, 277 Douglas Avenue. Pre-registration required, call (506) 643-2349
JUNE 21
Rally of Hope, a fund-raising event for the Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation. Canada Games Stadium, 100 Tucker Park Road. (506) 648-6287.
JUNE 21
Summer Solstice Celebration. 12 noon to 2 p.m. Meet at the Information Kiosk, Irving Nature Park, Sand Cove Road. This event is about our closest star, the Sun. (506) 653-7367.
JUNE 24
Delving Into Our History Via Albert Deveau’s Chain Saw Creations., Walks n’ Talks with David Goss, 7:00 p.m. at Wolastoq Park, opposite 228 Lancaster Ave. (506) 672 8601 gosswalk@nbnet.nb.ca
JUNE 25
Market Square 25th Anniversary Celebrations. Market Square, (506) 658-3600. The Hardman Group Limited, www.marketsquaresj.com
JUNE 25
Saint John Idol VI Kick-off. Market Square (506) 658-3600. The Hardman Group Limited, www.marketsquaresj.com
JUNE 26
Discovery Walk - Fresh to Salt Water Portage. 7 p.m. Meet at the NB Museum Collection Centre, 277 Douglas Avenue. Free, rain or shine. (506) 643-2300.
JUNE 30
Shakespeare in the Gardens. 7 p.m. Saint John Public Gardens, Seely Street. Presented by the Shakespeare Society of Saint John in collaboration with Ron Kelly Spurles. Admission: Free-will offering. (506) 657-5490.
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JULY
JULY 1
Honouring our Father’s of Confederation , Walks n’ Talks with David Goss, 11:00 a.m. at Fernhill Cemetery’s picnic pavilion. (506) 672 8601 gosswalk@nbnet.nb.ca
JULY 1
Canada Day Uptown Ghost Gallivant , Walks n’ Talks with David Goss, 8:30 p.m. at the Lighthouse near west entrance to Market Square. (506) 672 8601 gosswalk@nbnet.nb.ca
JULY 3
Glenn Miller Orchestra, conducted by musical Director, Larry O’Brien. 8 p.m. Imperial Theatre. (506) 674-4100 or
1-800-323-SHOW.
JULY 6
Cantores Celestes Women’s Choir. 8 p.m. Imperial Theatre. (506) 674-4100 or 1-800-323-SHOW
JULY 8
Ghost Of John Walk, Walks n’ Talks with David Goss, 8:00 p.m. at Mispec Park. (506) 672 8601 gosswalk@nbnet.nb.ca
JULY 10-13
The Dominion Conference of the United Empire Loyalist Association. The Saint John Hilton and the Trade & Convention Centre, 1 Market Square. (506) 849-4727 or (506) 657-3760
JULY 14
Early Music Studio Concert 12:15 to 12:50 p.m. St. John’s Stone Church, 87 Carleton Street. A freewill donation will be accepted. More details at www.earlymusicstudio.ca
JULY 15
Pirate Night In The Park , Walks n’ Talks with David Goss, 7:00 p.m. at the Interpretative Pavilion, Irving Nature Park (near the kiosk). (506) 672 8601 gosswalk@nbnet.nb.ca
JULY 20
Scat and Skulls, Irving Nature Park. 12 noon to 2 p.m. Meet at the Information Kiosk. (506) 653-7367
JULY 21
Early Music Studio Concert 12:15 to 12:50 p.m. St. John’s Stone Church, 87 Carleton Street. A freewill donation will be accepted. More details at www.earlymusicstudio.ca
JULY 22
Graveyard Supersitions, Walks n’ Talks with David Goss, 7:00 p.m. at Fernhill Cemetery. (506) 672 8601 gosswalk@nbnet.nb.ca
JULY 24
St. Mary's Band concert and barbeque on the lawn at Chateau de Champlain. 50/50 draw with proceeds for St. Mary’s Band. Rain date: July 31.
JULY 26-27
Greekfest at the Lily Lake Pavilion. Celebrating our Greek community with food, music, dance and family fun.
JULY 28
Early Music Studio Concert 12:15 - 12:50 p.m. St. John’s Stone Church, 87 Street. A freewill donation will be accepted. More details at www.earlymusicstudio.ca
JULY 29
Rockwood Park’s Best Stories, Walks n’ Talks with David Goss, 7:00 p.m. at Rockwood Park Interpretative Centre.
(506) 672 8601 gosswalk@nbnet.nb.ca
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AUGUST
AUG. 4
New Brunswick Day, Giant Flea Market, King Street.
AUG. 4
Early Music Studio Concert 12:15 - 12:50 p.m. St. John’s Stone Church, 87 Carleton Street. A freewill donation will be accepted. More details at www.earlymusicstudio.ca
AUG. 5
A-Z Curiosities Around The Tower, Walks n’ Talks with David Goss, 7:00 p.m. 05 at Martello Tower. (506) 672 8601 gosswalk@nbnet.nb.ca
AUG. 6-9
Theatre on the Edge 2008. All over the City of Saint John. For further details, check at www.saintjohntheatrecompany.com or call (506) 652-7584 or (506) 652-7583.
AUG. 7-10
Fundy Bay Festival. For further details check at: www.fundybayfestival.com or (506) 738-0990.
AUG. 8
Avril Lavigne - In concert. 8 p.m. Harbour Station, 99 Station Street. Tickets available on line at www.harbourstation.nb.ca or by phone at (506) 657-1234 and 1-800-267-2800.
AUG. 10
Geo-Catching for Geo-Cash. 12 noon to 4 p.m. Meet at the Information Kiosk, Irving Nature Park, Sand Cove Road, West. Check at www.geocaching.com/about/ or (506) 653-7367.
AUG. 11
Early Music Studio’s “Monday Music Series” 12:15 p.m. to 12:50 p.m., St. John’s Stone Church, 87 Carleton Street. A freewill donation will be accepted. For more details check www.earlymusicstudio.ca.
AUG. 17
Micro Hike - Irving Nature Park, Sand Cove Road, West. 12 noon to 2 p.m. Meet at the Information Kiosk. Hand lenses provided for the tour. (506) 653-7367.
AUG. 12
How The Movies Came To Saint John, Walks n’ Talks with David Goss, 7:00 p.m. at Corner of Wellington Row and Carleton Street. (506) 672 8601 gosswalk@nbnet.nb.ca
AUG. 16
Full Moon Walk, Walks n’ Talks with David Goss, 8:00 p.m. from the Barn on Sand Cove Road at the Irving Nature Park .
(506) 672 8601 gosswalk@nbnet.nb.ca
AUG. 18
Early Music Studio’s Monday Music Series. 12:15 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. St. John’s (Stone) Church, 87 Carleton Street. A freewill donation will be accepted. For more details visit the Studio’s website at www.earlymusicstudio.ca.
AUG. 19
Best Of Fernhill’s Night Walks, Walks n’ Talks with David Goss, 8:00 p.m. at Fernhill Cemetery (tickets must be pre-purchased). (506) 672 8601 gosswalk@nbnet.nb.ca
AUG .23
4th Annual Saint John Dragon Boat Festival, a fund-raising project of St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation. Renforth Wharf site, Rothesay, N.B. Admission: Free! Complimentary Park n Ride bus service is available throughout the Day. For more information go to www.sjdragonboat.ca or call (506) 632-5497.
AUG .23
Simple Plan - In Concert. 7:30 p.m. Harbour Station, 99 Station Street. Popular Canadian pop rockers along with All American Rejects and Faber Drive. www.harbourstation.nb.ca or call (506) 657-1234 or 1-800-267-2800.
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SEPTEMBER
SEPT. 7
Grandparents Day, Irving Nature Park, all day. (506) 653-7367
SEPT. 20
Beach Sweep 2008, Saint’s Rest Beach. (506) 653-7367
SEPT. 20
Rocmaura Gala Auction and Dinner. Saint John Trade and Convention Centre, One Market Square. (506) 643-7090
SEPT. 21
Fall Shorebirds: A Seaside Symphony of Flight. 12 noon to 2 p.m. Meet at the Information Kiosk, Irving Nature Park, Sand Cove Road West. Discover the life history/migratory habits of the shorebirds visiting the Bay of Fundy. (506) 653-7367
SEPT. 27
Blue Man Group “How to be A Megastar Tour 2.1” 8 p.m. Harbour Station, 99 Station Street. (506) 657-1234 or
1-800-267-2800.
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ONGOING
1st SUN. Ea. MONTH
Brunch, $10 per person includes breakfast and lunch edibles. Chateau de Champlain. 300 Boars Head Rd. (506) 633-1195
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