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Upcoming Events

1. Fredericton Arts Alliance Election Forum on the Arts Sept 14 2. Monday Night Film Series Begins Sept 7; Subscriptions on Sale Now 3. Fredericton Filmmaker Launches Crowdfunding Campaign for Documentary on the New Brunswick Museum 4. Fredericton Public Library presents Alyssa Donaldson’s Of Nature and Things Imagery Sept 3 5. Legacy Gray Live at Tribute Bar Sept 5 6. Labour Day Picnic with the Alex Bailey Swing Band, The Shenanigans Band and The Calithumpians Sept 7 7. NB Film Co-op’s Monday Night Film Series presents Amy (Sept 7) and I’ll See You in My Dreams (Sept 14) 8. Photo Fredericton Season Begins Sept 8 9. Fredericton Public Library hosts Author Jennifer Klinec Sept 10 10. Culture Garden Fundraiser Sept 10 11. The UNB Art Centre presents Kim Vose Jones’ Sensorium & Ann Manuel’s The Worry Ladders Sept 11 12. Cinema Politica presents Mars at Sunrise Sept 11 13. Peggy Smith: Two Passions and William Robinson: Body Type open at Gallery 78 Sept 11 14. Celebrate African Culture with Umoja / Unité / Unity through the Arts Sept 12 15. Capital Country Concerts presents Mavis O’Donnell and Steve Waylon Sept 12 16. Upcoming Events at the Fredericton Playhouse 17. Concrete Art Fundraiser Thanks 18. Available Now: Studio Space in Room 103 of the Charlotte Street Arts Centre

Workshops | Classes | Art Camps

1. Find Your Voice with Elm City Echoes 2. Join the Choeur de Soulanges Sept 10 3. UNB Conservatory of Music Registration Day Sept 12 4. Fibre Arts Classes 5. Group Fiddle Classes with Katherine Moller at the Charlotte St. Arts Centre 6. Fredericton Fiddle Orchestra looking for New Members 7. Join the Fredericton Choral Society

Auditions | Call for Artist Submissions & Awards

1. Exhibition Opportunity for Visual and Performing Artists at NBEX 2. Audition Notice for The Next Folding Theatre Company’s 2015-16 Season 3. Artful Persuasion looking for New Artists 4. Call for Artists for Autumn Harvest ART Exhibition Vernisage 5. Theatre St. Thomas Auditions and General Meeting 6. Call for submissions for the 2015 New Brunswick Art Bank Acquisitions Program 7. Call for Artists for Mental Health Services’ Recovery Art Show

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1. Fredericton Arts Alliance Election Forum on the Arts Sept 14 The Fredericton Arts Alliance has organized a forum on arts issues for Monday, September 14, from 7 to 9pm at the Charlotte Street Arts Centre. All nominated candidates have confirmed their participation in the forum which will be moderated by Suzanne Alexander, publisher of Gooselane Editions. The FAA has organized arts forums for all provincial, federal, and municipal elections since its founding in 1999. We welcome the public to come and meet the Fredericton candidates from all four parties running in the election. Refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the discussion. Back to top

2. Monday Night Film Series Begins Sept 7; Subscriptions on Sale Now The team at the Monday Night Film Series is looking forward to serving you this fall, and they’re pretty excited about the lineup of films coming up. Their opening night is Monday September 7 at 7:30pm in Tilley Hall, Room102. For the 2015/2016 season, they will be keeping prices for memberships and admissions the same as last year.

Annual Memberships (September 2015 – April 2016) are $30 regular and $18 (students, seniors, NB film co-op members)

Half-year Memberships (September 2015 – December 2015) are $20 regular and $12 (students, seniors, NB film co-op members)

Admission prices: Members $4 and General admission $7

We invite those of you who would like to purchase their memberships in advance of the first screening to do so starting Thursday August 20 between 10:30am and 5:30pm weekdays at our office in the Charlotte Street Arts Centre, located at 732 Charlotte Street, Room 131. Doing this will really help us reduce lineups at the first couple of screenings. We will have programmes and posters available. Please check out the film lineup on the website: http://www.nbfilmcoop.com/exhibition/monday-night-film-series. For more information phone 455-1632 and email: info@nbfilmcoop.com. Back to top

3. Fredericton Filmmaker Launches Crowdfunding Campaign for Documentary on the New Brunswick Museum The New Brunswick Museum (NBM) is pleased to announce that a new documentary film featuring the New Brunswick Museum’s BiotaNB bioblitz programme is now in the works. The film, entitled Every Living Thing – experiencing a bioblitz is being produced by Lloyd Salomone of Flower Power Production, a New Brunswick documentary filmmaker based in Fredericton. The film will be directed by Kent Martin, who has 35 years of experience making documentaries. The film will incorporate footage shot at the NBM’s Grand Lake Protected Natural Area Bioblitz in 2013 and 2014, as well as interviews with participants, which will document the purpose, process and value of this major, science-based, biological inventory programme. In part, funding for this film is being raised through a Crowdfunding campaign. The campaign, promoted in partnership with the Documentary Film Organization of Canada, has a goal to raise $25,000 by September 11, 2015. If successful, these funds will be matched by the Echo Foundation in Montreal, QC. The New Brunswick Museum is supporting this crowdfunding initiative through in-kind activities as well as a financial contribution of $2,000. Your financial and/or promotional assistance would be most appreciated. To view the Every Living Thing Crowdfunding Campaign and Video link, visit. https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/every-living-thing-a-new-brunswick-bioblitz-film#/story. For more information email: lloyd_salomone@hotmail.com. Back to top

4. Fredericton Public Library presents Alyssa Donaldson’s Of Nature and Things Imagery Sept 3 Please join us at the Fredericton Public Library’s art gallery on September 3 at 7pm for an opening reception for Alyssa Donaldson’s Of Nature and Things Imagery fine art photography exhibition. Meet the artist, see some wonderful photographs and enjoy light refreshments. The exhibit will be in the Fredericton Public Library art gallery until the end of September. Back to top

5. Legacy Gray Live at Tribute Bar Sept 5 Legacy Gray is an accomplished duo with a genre range to impress, featuring the vocal and guitar talents of maritime-idol finalist Anthony Gray and touring veteran Kahler Legacy. Alternating between semi-acoustic performances and all-out band oriented concerts, they provide a unique atmosphere and sound, fully customized for each individual crowd and venue. From country to rock, hip hop to alternative, 80’s, golden oldies, and a repertoire of original material sure to make you dance, Legacy Gray is ready to do more than play - They perform.

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Collectively having performed throughout several state-side tours, recorded multiple albums and having radio-play overseas, Legacy Gray have shared the stage with such famous acts as Finger Eleven, City & Colour, Eleven Past One, Joel Plaskett, Silverstein, Dead & Divine, The Playdates, Crash Karma (ex Our Lady Peace/The Tea Party) and more. They have been icon acts in several festivals, competitions, and have had their music purchased for use in video games. This event takes place at Tribute Bar, below Klub Krome in the Tannery on September 5 at 10pm. For more information visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/1528185264140242/. Back to top.

6. Labour Day Picnic with the Alex Bailey Swing Band, The Shenanigans Band and The Calithumpians Sept 7 Come celebrate Labour Day with your friends and family at our BBQ at Officers Square on September 7 at 12pm! Hotdogs will be served from 12-2pm. Performances by The Alex Bailey Swing Band, The Shenanigans Band, and The Calithumpians! This event is organized by the Fredericton and District Labour Council. Visit the Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/399785963560453/. Back to top

7. NB Film Co-op’s Monday Night Film Series presents Amy (Sept 7) and I’ll See You in My Dreams (Sept 14) Amy September 7, 2015 7:30pm at Tilley Hall, UNB Campus Asif Kapadia, 128 mins, UK, 2015, English From BAFTA award-winning director Asif Kapadia (SENNA), Amy tells the incredible story of six-time Grammy-winner Amy Winehouse – in her own words. The documentary study of the great British soul queen Amy Winehouse, who died of alcohol poisoning at the age of 27, is stunningly moving and powerful: intimate, passionate, often shocking, and almost mesmerically absorbing. Featuring extensive unseen archive footage and previously unheard tracks, this strikingly modern, moving and vital film shines a light on the world we live in, in a way that very few can. I’ll See You in My Dreams September 14, 2015 7:30pm at Tilley Hall, UNB Campus Brett Haley, 92 mins USA, 2015, English Principal Cast: Blythe Danner, Sam Elliot, Mary Kay Place, Rhea Perlman, June Squibb Premiering at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival, I’ll See You in My Dreams is a funny, touching, and romantic comedy-drama that follows a retired schoolteacher as she discovers new friendships, adventures and heartaches in her twilight years. A long-time widow and empty-nester, Carol Petersen (Blythe Danner, Sylvia, Meet the Parents) enjoys a pleasantly placid everyday routine of playing bridge with friends, tending her garden, watching TV and relaxing with a glass of wine. But when her beloved dog becomes ill and has to be put down, Carol is confronted with the loneliness at the core of her seemingly comfortable and tranquil life. With the help of her best friends — played by the stellar trio of June Squibb (Nebraska), Rhea Perlman and Mary Kay Place — Carol decides to embrace the world, embarking on an unlikely friendship with her young pool maintenance man (Martin Starr), pursuing a new love interest (Sam Elliott, Up in the Air), and reconnecting with her daughter (Malin Akerman, The Bang Bang Club). Taking advantage of a rare leading role, the marvellous Danner endows Carol with a lifetime’s worth of wisdom and experience, and her outstanding work is matched by the rest of the sterling supporting cast. Sensitive, nuanced and affectingly sincere, I’ll See You in My Dreams is a revelatory tale about love among the not-so-young. This year, 26 limited release, independent, foreign, and Canadian films will be shown. Admission is $7/film, but a yearly $18 student film society membership reduces admission cost to $4/film. The series is open to all. Memberships are available at Tilley 102 every Monday night. For further info, contact NB Film Co-op at 455-1632 or info@nbfilmcoop.com. For more information visit: http://www.nbfilmcoop.com/exhibition/monday-night-film-series. The NB Film Co-op in partnership with the UNB Faculty of Arts and the Toronto Film Festival presents the series. Back to top.

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8. Photo Fredericton Season Begins Sept 8 The first Photo Fredericton meeting of the season takes place on Tuesday, September 8. There is also a new fee structure:

Family: $45

Single: $35

Student: $20

As usual please go to the club’s website, print out the membership form and if possible , make out a cheque to " Photo Fredericton". If you want, you can even mail it to club treasurer Peter MacLean pmaclea201@rogers.com before the first meeting. For more information visit www.photofredericton.ca. Back to top.

9. Fredericton Public Library hosts Author Jennifer Klinec Sept 10 At 7pm on September 10, the Fredericton Public Library will be hosting author Jennifer Klinec for a reading from her memoir, The Temporary Bride. Moving, fascinating and full of the sights, smells and tastes of Iran, this book is a heart-warming tale of love against the odds. Join us in the River Reading Room for a glimpse into this fascinating story and a taste of traditional Persian chai tea. Back to top.

10. Culture Garden Fundraiser Sept 10 The Charlotte Street Arts Centre invites you to join us on September 10 from 5-7pm, for a fundraiser in support of the Culture Garden. Thanks to the generous support of the Glenn Group Landscape Architects & Park Planners, New Brunswick College of Craft & Design, and Scott's Nursery, we have a fantastic evening filled with live music, wine, refreshments and much more. Come be a part of Charlotte Street's next step forward. Join, share and support our vision for the Culture Garden as we continue to open the doors of creative expression to all. $10 tickets may be purchased at Read's Newsstand & Cafe, or in the CSAC office (Room 200). Call 454-6952 or visit www.charlottestreetarts.ca for more information. Back to top

11. The UNB Art Centre presents Kim Vose Jones’ Sensorium & Ann Manuel’s The Worry Ladders Sept 11 The UNB Art Centre is pleased to welcome two distinguished New Brunswick artists to exhibit their work this fall. Kim Vose Jones and Ann Manuel will display two exciting new installations that focus on the human experiences of anxiety and worry. Please join us as we open these exhibits on September 11, 2015 from 5-7pm in Memorial Hall on the University of New Brunswick campus. In the East Gallery, Fredericton-based sculptor and installation artist Kim Vose Jones will create a multimedia installation entitled Sensorium. Video projection and sound will overlay sculptural representations of a fragile home in a stark landscape, mingled in continuous immersive flux between states of anxiety and calm. Inspired by the prolonged confinement of Ashley Smith and a meditation on imprisonment in general, this exhibition deals with the tensions inherent between shelter and confinement, absence and presence, protection and abandonment. Ann Manuel’s exhibition, The Worry Ladders, will be composed of five ladders, each nine feet tall, created using materials from New Brunswick’s forests. Drawing on our conception of the ladder of success, this installation represents five worries which reflect the artist’s understanding of environmental, economic, and political issues related to the sustainability and stewardship of our forests. The Worry Ladders will be on display in the West Gallery at Memorial Hall. Both Ms. Vose Jones and Ms. Manuel are accomplished professional artists. Ms. Vose Jones has exhibited her work internationally and holds an MFA in Studio Arts from the Maine College of Art. Ms. Manuel has exhibited throughout the Atlantic region as well as across Canada, and internationally, in Thailand and France. Ms. Manuel received her Master of Arts in Visual Art Education from the University of British Columbia. Sensorium and The Worry Ladders will be on display until October 30, 2015. The UNB Art Centre is located at Memorial Hall, 9 Bailey Drive, University of New Brunswick. The galleries are open 9am - 4pm on weekdays and for special events. Admission is free to members of the public. Everyone welcome! Back to top.

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12. Cinema Politica presents Mars at Sunrise Sept 11 Cinema Politica Fredericton returns to screening films at Conserver House, located at 180 Saint John St. on Fridays at 7pm. It begins on September 11 with Mars at Sunrise, a stunning work of political fiction inspired by the real-life of a Palestinian artist. When Azzadeh, a young Jewish American poet, travels to Israel to see the land and people she has only ever heard about through the voices of others she uncovers stories of Israeli soldiers who reflect on the complexity of their military service; Palestinian families who are displaced and wedged between walls; and artists from both cultures who strive to paint a picture of life surrounded by conflict. While waiting at a checkpoint in Jenin, Azzadeh meets Khaled, a Palestinian painter forced from his home in East Jerusalem. The film is co-hosted with Fredericton Palestine Solidarity and Jews for a Just Peace Fredericton. Films are free. Donations are welcome. For more information or to view the trailer visit: http://www.cinemapolitica.org/film/mars-sunrise. Back to top.

13. Peggy Smith: Two Passions and William Robinson: Body Type open at Gallery 78 Sept 11 Peggy Smith has a knack for drawing you into her paintings. Although her art has gone through stylistic transformations over the years since her studies with Alex Colville, the subjects of landscape and music remain. When Peggy paints, her vivacity is transformed into the images of her work. Her intimate garden and landscape scenes have the ability to ground and move the viewer at the same time. Her paintings of music reveal the rise and fall of sound and one is at once transfixed, hearing the tune clearly, translating the visual back to the audible. There is a sense of harmony to her work and a symbiotic relationship between the garden scenes and the musical paintings; each one breathes life into the other. The gardens are melodious while her paintings of music borrow colours and forms from nature to be understood, to be heard. In 2012, a long held interest in jewellery design prompted William Robinson to enrol in the Jewelry/Metal Arts program at the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design. His designs are inspired by the world around him, especially nature, architecture, and geometric patterns. During his career as a graphic designer, William worked with typography on a daily basis and learned to appreciate the design and intricate beauty of the many typestyles Using typography as the theme for this solo exhibition, Body Type, William incorporates his career as graphic designer/typographer with his current work as a jeweller and metal-smith. In 2014 William received the Governor General’s Award for academic excellence. This is his first solo exhibition at Gallery 78. Gallery 78 is located at 796 Queen St. on the corner of Church and Queen Streets. Open: Tuesday to Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 10am-3pm, and Sunday 1-4pm or visit virtually at: www.gallery78.com. Back to top.

14. Celebrate African Culture with Umoja / Unité / Unity through the Arts Sept 12 Making Africa Proud, African Youth Dance, and the Drumming & Drama group (M.A.P) are bringing you their Second Annual show titled Umoja / Unité / Unity Through the Arts on September 12 at The Charlotte Street Arts Centre In Fredericton. You are all invited, and you don’t want to miss a bit of the action. Come experience African culture right here in our community, brought to you by youth from all across Africa. This show is open to all ages. Tickets are $5 in advance and $10 at the door. The show starts at 6:30pm. For more information visit: https://www.facebook.com/pages/MAP-Making-Africa-Proud/180915948722121. Back to top.

15. Capital Country Concerts presents Mavis O’Donnell and Steve Waylon Sept 12 At Marysville Heritage Center on Saturday, September 12 at 7:30pm, Capital Country Concerts will present their first show for the 2015-16 season. The Capital Country Combo will perform top hits of the last few decades in country music and will welcome special guests:

Singer/songwriter Mavis O'Donnell (NB Country Music Hall of Fame member) who has recently launched her latest CD

Singer/songwriter Steve Waylon, an NB entertainer who has performed across NB and abroad bringing his high energy country music show to adoring audiences.

For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/135038010173871/. Back to top.

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16. Upcoming Events at the Fredericton Playhouse September 14, 8pm Sonic concerts presents Home Free When country vocal band Home Free was crowned champion of NBC’s The Sing-Off, their victory was by no means the beginnings of a career for the five country stars from Minnesota. Rather it was a satisfying culmination of nearly a decade of hard work and commitment to a vocal craft growing in popularity. They have become known for their high-energy performances, peppered with quick-witted humor that meshes Nashville standards with pop hits dipped in country flavor. September 15, 7:30pm Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival presents Opening Night Gala: Florence K Though rare, there are some artists who surprise us time and again by constantly revealing new facets of their immense talent. Florence K is one of these artists. Since the launch of Live At Lion D’Or in 2005, the renowned Montreal musician continues to surprise, amaze and fascinate. With her two beautiful albums, Bossa Blue released in 2006 and La Historia De Lola in 2008, both of which have won Félix Awards for World Music Album of the Year, or with Havana Angels, her gorgeous Christmas opus that was a huge smash just after its release in 2010, Florence has more than lived up to her billing as one of the most celebrated singers Quebec has to offer. Back to top.

17. Concrete Art Fundraiser Thanks The family of Isaac William Miller and Skateboard Fredericton, Inc. wish to thank those who contributed to the Concrete Art Fundraiser auction for the Isaac Miller Memorial Skate Park on June 3 at the Playhouse by buying skateboard art works. We also thank all others who have donated. This helped to kick-start the design and construction of a state-of-the-art skate park in Fredericton and to carry on the wishes and the spirit of Isaac. We are most appreciative of your participation. To see more about this venture visit: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Skateboard-Fredericton-Inc/397599053730338?fref=ts. Back to top.

18. Available Now: Studio Space in Room 103 of the Charlotte Street Arts Centre The Charlotte Street Arts Centre is seeking a visual artist to occupy a portion of the studio in Room 103. Shared with talented artists Laurie Winter, Christopher Harding, and Guy Vezina, this beautiful studio space is sure to inspire visual artists in a variety of mediums. The space is approximately 200 sq. ft, with large windows to allow for ample natural light. There is access to an artist sink and small kitchenette, and beautiful natural wood floors in the historic Charlotte Street Arts Centre building (formerly Charlotte Street School). Rent is $300/month and includes all utilities. For more information or to set up a viewing, e-mail info@charlottestreetarts.ca, or call the office (506-454-6952). Back to top

Workshops | Classes | Art Camps

1. Find Your Voice with Elm City Echoes Come find your voice with the Elm City Echoes, Fredericton’s barbershop chorus for women. The chorus returns to regular practice on Monday, September 7 at 7pm. New members are always welcome. Women and young women aged 15 and over who are interested in learning to sing a cappella harmony are invited to attend any Monday evening. Rehearsals are held at the Cathedral Memorial Hall, located at 168 Church Street in downtown Fredericton. For more information, please call 452-1016. Back to top.

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2. Join the Choeur de Soulanges Sept 10 Do you like music and singing? Look no further! The Choeur de Soulanges, a 4-voice choir, is actively recruiting new members, both men and women, to join its choir. To sing with the Choeur de Soulanges requires you to:

Attend practices every Thursday from 6:45 to 9pm

Be 14 years of age or older

Want to share your passion for music with others

Aspire to continuously improve your performances

Enjoy the challenge of exploring new repertoires

Attend 2 or 3 full day rehearsals per semester

Contribute a small amount of time towards the smooth operation of the choir

Be invested in advancing the goals the choir sets for itself

And especially – love to sing!!! The fall session kicks off with a Meet-and-Greet/Information session on Thursday September 10, 2015 from 7 to 9pm at the Galerie des Bâtisseurs of the Centre Communautaire Sainte-Anne. Refreshments will be served. Please join us to learn more about the choir and to meet many great people who share a passion for signing. For more information, please do not hesitate to contact Sonia Grenier at soniagrenier@rogers.com or at (506) 471-9266. Back to top.

3. UNB Conservatory of Music Registration Day Sept 12 On Saturday, September 12 from 10am - 2pm, register for private music lessons and ensembles through the UNB Conservatory. Staff will be on hand at Memorial Hall, located at 9 Bailey Drive on the UNB Campus. Private lessons and group music classes for children and adults of all levels - beginner to advanced! Lessons are available for:

Flute

Clarinet

Oboe

Saxophone

Bassoon

French Horn

Trumpet

Trombone

Percussion

Violin

Viola

Cello

Bass

Guitar

Piano

Voice Group classes include:

Adult Beginner Band

Jazz Ensemble

Rhythm Ensemble

String Orchestra For more information visit unb.ca/cel/music. Back to top.

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4. Fibre Arts Classes Kathy Tidswell has opened a fibre art teaching studio and gallery at her home at 683 Route 104 in Burtts Corner. There is dedicated space for six students who will each have their own adjustable sewing chair, ott light, plug in, and ample space in a room featuring lots of natural light. The walls provide the gallery space for thread paintings and 3D thread appliqués. The gallery is open by chance or appointment. See www.kathytidswell.com for more information.

Advanced Free Motion Embroidery Landscapes: Wednesday, September 9; or Saturday, September 12

Landscape Techniques for Quilts: Wednesday, September 23; or Saturday, September 26

Creating Thread Appliques - Choice Of Flowers Or Birds: Wednesday, September 30; or Saturday, October 3

Price: $45/class - $50 if you would like lunch provided. There will be a discount of 10% for registering and paying for all 4 classes. Classes will be subject to sufficient registration. For more information or to register contact 363-3560 or kathy@kathytidswell.com. Back to top

5. Group Fiddle Classes with Katherine Moller at the Charlotte St. Arts Centre Katherine Moller is offering group fiddle classes for all ages at the Charlotte St. Arts Centre, located at 732 Charlotte St., in room 211. All sessions are 10 classes long.

Beginner: Ages 5-6 Wednesdays 1:30-2pm Start date: September 16 Cost: $150

Beginner: Adults Thursday 7:30-8:30pm Start Date: September 17 Cost: $200

Beginner: Ages 7-9 Wednesdays 2:15-2:45pm Start Date: September 16 Cost: $150

Advanced Beginner: Adult Tuesdays 7:30-8:30pm Start Date: September 15 Cost: $200

Beginner: Ages 9-11 Sundays 3-3:45pm Start Date: September 13 Cost: $200

Intermediate: Adult Mondays 7-8pm Start Date: September 14 Cost: $200

Beginner: Ages 12 and up Sundays 4-4:45pm Start Date: September 13 Cost: $200

For more information or to register please contact Katherine Moller at katherine@katherinemoller.ca or 440-3123. Back to top.

6. Fredericton Fiddle Orchestra looking for New Members

The Fredericon Fiddle Orchestra is happy to welcome new members to the group. We meet on Tuesday afternoons from 1:30-3pm in room 211 of the Charlotte St. Arts Centre. We are a group that meets for fun, playing a mix of Celtic and Old Time fiddle tunes as well as Oldies. We perform at the Veterans' Health Unit once a term and sometimes perform at retirement homes as well. The ability to read music is essential for playing in this group because we play a lot of harmonies. The cost for the 10 week session is $80. We will be starting on September 15. Feel free to stop by to try it out for a week before making a commitment. For more information please contact Katherine Moller at katherine@katherinemoller.ca or at 440-3123. Back to top.

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7. Join the Fredericton Choral Society The Fredericton Choral Society will be resuming weekly rehearsals on Tuesday, September 8, 2015, at St. Paul's United Church, corner of York and George Streets. Registration will begin at 6:30pm with rehearsal to start at 7:15pm. The Fredericton Choral Society is a non-auditioned community choir, directed by Heather Dunham, and plans at least two concerts per year, often in collaboration with the Fredericton Chamber Orchestra. The choir performs works from the larger choral repertoire. Our selections for this term will include works by Haydn (Te Deum), Thompson (Frostiana), and a world premiere (A Wiser Way) by Michael Miller, on Saturday, November 28, 2015. Cost per term is $40 per person, $65 per family, and $10 per student. The ability to read music is a definite asset, but not mandatory, and singers should be able to carry a tune! For further information, contact fredericton.choral.society@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you. Back to top

Auditions | Call for Artist Submissions & Awards 1. Exhibition Opportunity for Visual and Performing Artists at NBEX The New Brunswick Provincial Exhibition, taking place September 6-12 in Fredericton has added an Arts & Heritage Pavilion this year as a way to showcase New Brunswick visual and performing artists. Artists are invited to set up a temporary studio and/or exhibition space for all or part of the duration of the event. There is no fee to exhibit. For details contact Mike Vokey, executive director of the NBEX, at 458-8819 or mvokey@frex.ca. Back to top.

2. Audition Notice for The Next Folding Theatre Company’s 2015-16 Season

The Next Folding Theatre Company is holding auditions for its upcoming 2015-2016 season. This year’s shows include:

The Creative Collaboration

Jordan Stewart’s Back to Zero

The Live Audio Workshop Series

All auditions will be held in room JDG1 in the James Dunn Hall Building on St. Thomas University campus at the following times:

Wednesday, September 9: 6 - 8pm

Thursday, September 10: 6 - 8pm

Sunday, September 13: 6 - 8pm Those who are interested in auditioning will be required to read material provided on-site, and provide contact information. No previous theatre experience is required. For more information visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/500640433434397/. Back to top.

3. Artful Persuasion looking for New Artists Right in the heart of downtown Fredericton, you will find Artful Persuasion, a member run shop offering local artisans a home to sell their creations. Owned and operated by its members, Artful is always looking for new small crafters to round out our unique selection of handmade goods. We are a down-to-earth group that each dedicate approximately 2-3 days per month to help run the shop - much more manageable than owning a Downtown storefront on your own. A couple of areas that we are currently looking to branch out in are sweets (fudge, candy, jams/jellies, etc), small wood working, painted signs, weaving, functional pottery, natural body products, and wood turning, among others! If interested please visit us at www.artfulpersuasion.ca, email info@artfulpersuasion.ca, or call us at 450-0464. Back to top.

4. Call for Artists for Autumn Harvest ART Exhibition Vernisage The Parkland Gallery in Governor Hall, 35 Patience Lane, Shannex Parkland Fredericton, is having an exhibition of artwork to celebrate autumn on Monday, September 21 at 2pm. The art gallery space is located in the beautiful pedways that connect the three buildings on our campus. The exhibitions provide an opportunity for visitors, residents and staff to enjoy the high caliber of original art work created by artists both in residence and from the public.

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We are very grateful for the outstanding work we have received to date and look forward to receiving new pieces by our current artists as well as new artists. Most of the artwork on display is for sale with proceeds going to the artists. If you are an artist, please contact curator Penny Pacey at ppacey@shannex.com or 460-8546. The deadline for submissions of artwork is 3pm on Wednesday, September 16. Artwork currently on display and not sold should be picked up no later than 3pm on Monday, September 14. Everyone is welcome to attend the vernisage opening on Monday, September 21 at 2pm. Back to top.

5. Theatre St. Thomas Auditions and General Meeting Mark your calendars for the Theatre St. Thomas Auditions and General Meeting:

Friday, September 18 3pm: General Meeting (everyone is encouraged to attend this session and to meet the Executive!) 4-8pm: Auditions

Saturday, September 19 12-4pm: Auditions

Sunday, September 20 12pm (or as needed): Callbacks

All Auditions and the General Meeting are in the Black Box Theatre, Sir James Dunn Hall, St. Thomas University. This year, TST will be presenting two plays (directed by Dr. Robin C. Whittaker and Prof. Lisa Anne Ross respectively) as well an improv show and public workshop. More details to follow in the coming days! TST Auditions are open to everyone. Just bring yourself and your enthusiasm to the Black Box on either Friday, September 18 at 4pm or Saturday, September 19 at 12pm. No preparation or are sign-up required. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Monologues/scenes will be provided. Theatre St. Thomas is STU’s flagship extra-curricular theatre company. Producing theatre for over 60 years (45 years as “TST"), Theatre St. Thomas has been at home in the Black Box Theatre since it was built 21 years ago. Working under the professional direction of STU faculty and staff, students act and work backstage alongside fellow students, STU alumni, and members of the Fredericton theatre community to learn and develop their stage skills in a fun and enriching cross-disciplinary environment. Email TST Artistic Producer and Faculty Advisor Dr. Robin. C. Whittaker at rwhit@stu.ca with questions. Please pass this notice on to anyone you think might be interested in being a part of Theatre St. Thomas. Find us on Facebook and on our website wp.stu.ca/tst/. Back to top.

6. Call for submissions for the 2015 New Brunswick Art Bank Acquisitions Program The New Brunswick Art Bank is now accepting submissions from visual artists in the province for the 2015 Acquisitions Program. The program buys contemporary works of art by New Brunswick visual artists for display in government buildings and for exhibition in the province and elsewhere. Every two years, a peer assessment panel of artists and art professionals selects artwork based on the acquisitions budget of $40,000. Artists who are Canadian citizens or landed immigrants who have resided in New Brunswick for 12 consecutive months prior to the application deadline and who pay personal income taxes in New Brunswick are eligible to apply for the program. Artwork must have been produced during the past two years and must be suitable for display in government buildings. The jury will review the applications and will announce the new acquisitions in December. The New Brunswick Art Bank is a permanent collection of more than 800 artworks. Collected since the 1960s, the art bank serves as a record of excellence in the visual arts in New Brunswick. The deadline to receive submissions is October 2, 2015. Application forms and more information about the Acquisitions Program are available online. Back to top.

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7. Call for Artists for Mental Health Services’ Recovery Art Show Addiction and Mental Health Services Fredericton, part of the Horizon Health Network, is pleased to issue a Call to Artists to participate in the third annual Recovery Art Show, an exhibition highlighting recovery from substance abuse, addiction, and mental illness. Creativity and artistic expression can play an important role in recovery; the purpose of this exhibit is to show art depicting people’s experience of recovery, increase public awareness, spark discussion, teach, and change perceptions. The show will be exhibited at the Fredericton Public Library, November 2-27, 2015, with a reception at the Library on November 18, 2015, at 6pm to celebrate the artists and Addiction Awareness Week. The show will feature the work of artists who live or work within the greater Capital region. Works in all media, of any size and completed in any year will be considered. Artists may submit up to 3 images of their work by email, CD or memory stick, with each image labelled with the artist’s name and title of the work. An artwork that consists of separate parts, for example, a collage of photos will be considered as one submission. Artists can also submit a 50-100 word statement describing the meaning of each submission to enhance the audience’s understanding of it. Electronic copies of the artist’s statements should also accompany mailed images (in your language of choice). Please note that, depending on the number of submissions received, not all pieces may be chosen for display. The application deadline is October 16, 2015. Please contact Shirley.Withers@horizonnb.ca to request a submission form or for further information. Back to top.

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Galleries at a Glance Acacia Gallery: 1948 Lakeview Road, Cambridge-Narrows, New Brunswick, E4C 1N2 | Phone: 488-1119 | Website: www.flynnfineart.com | Hours: Saturday and Sunday. 12- 5pm, or by appointment. Artful Persuasion: 80 York Street, Fredericton | Phone: 450-0464 |Website: www.facebook.com/ArtfulPersuasion | Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm, and Saturday 12am-5pm. Beaverbrook Art Gallery: 703 Queen Street, Fredericton, E3B 5A6 | Phone: 458-2028 | Email: emailbag@beaverbrookartgallery.org | Website: www.beaverbrookartgallery.org | Hours: May through September: Monday*, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday 10am-5pm, Thursday 10am-9pm, Sunday 12-5pm. *Closed Mondays October through May. Botinicals Gift Shop Inc.: 610 Queen Street, Fredericton, N.B. E3B 1C2 | Phone: 454-6101 | Email: botinicalsgiftshop@nb.aibn.com | Hours: Monday – Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-pm4 | Website: www.botinicalsgiftshop.com. Like us on Facebook for all the latest updates and specials in the shop. Charlotte Glencross Gallery, Charlotte Street Arts Centre: 732 Charlotte Street, Fredericton, E3B 5C8 | Phone: 454-6952 | Email: info@charlottestreearts.ca |Website: www.charlottestreetarts.ca. | Hours: Seven days a week until 10pm. Fredericton Region Museum: 571 Queen Street, Fredericton | Phone: 455-6041 | Email: info@yorksunburymuseum.com | Website: www.yorksunburymuseum.com | Hours: April – June: Tuesday to Saturday: 1-4pm (by appointment or by chance); July – August: Sunday to Saturday: 10am-5pm; September – November: Tuesday to Saturday: 1-4pm (by appointment or by chance); December – March: By appointment* or by chance. Fredericton Playhouse Annex Gallery: Gallery Connexion's Annex Gallery at the Playhouse, 686 Queen Street, Fredericton, E3B 1C2 | Phone: 454-1433 | Email: nnxgallery@gmail.com | Website: www.galleryconnexion.ca/programming/annex-gallery/ | Hours: Tuesday - Friday 12-6pm. Galerie des Bâtisseurs: Centre communautaire Sainte-Anne, 715 Priestman Street | Phone: 453-2731 | Hours: Monday-Saturday from 8am-10pm, Sunday from 8am-9pm. Gallery 78: 796 Queen Street, Fredericton | Phone: 454-5192 | Email: art@gallery78.com | Website: www.gallery78.com | Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 10am-3pm, Sunday 1-4pm. Connexion ARC: Charlotte Street Art Centre, 732 Charlotte Street, Fredericton | Phone: 454-1433 | Email: connex@nbnet.nb.ca | Website: www.connexionARC.org | Hours: Regular Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 12-6pm; Summer Hours: Friday and Saturday, 12-6pm. Ingrid Mueller Art + Concepts: 225 Woodstock Road, Second Floor Delta Hotel, Fredericton | Phone: 454-2278 | Email: gallery@ingridmueller.ca | Website: http://www.artcontact.ca | Hours: Tuesday to Saturday 11am-7pm, Sunday and Monday by appointment. Isaac's Way Restaurant Art Gallery: 649 Queen Street, Fredericton | Phone: 474-7222 | Email: isaacs@nbnet.nb.ca | Website: http://isaacsway.ca | Hours: Monday-Friday 11:30am; Saturday and Sunday 10am (Closing Hours daily 10pm) Government House: 51 Woodstock Road, Fredericton | Phone: 453-2505 | Email: ltgov@gnb.ca. | Hours: Monday – Friday, 10am-5pm. Little Brown Jug Antiques: 540 Route 105, Maugerville, New Brunswick | Phone: 459-4416 | Website: www.littlebrownjugantiques.com | Hours: Monday – Friday 9am-5pm. Loominations Studio and Gallery: 94 Grasse Circle, Fredericton, New Brunswick |Phone: 457-1443 | Email: loomin_weaver@yahoo.ca |

Website: www.loominations.ca |Hours: Saturday and Sunday from 1-5pm, or by appointment. M&T Deli Art Gallery: 546 Queen Street, Fredericton | Phone: 458-9068 | Email: mtdeli@nb.aibn.com | Website: http://mtdeli.com | Hours: Monday-Friday from 7:30am-4pm, Saturdays 10am-3pm. New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame: 503 Queen Street, Fredericton | Phone: 453-3747 | Email: nbsportshalloffame@gnb.ca |Website: www.nbsportshalloffame.com | Hours: Open daily June through August, Tuesday-Saturday 9:30am-5pm, and during Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival. Individual and group tours by appointment during the fall, winter, and spring seasons. Tara Arnold: Spiritual Artist: 155 Smythe Street, Fredericton. | Phone: 506-461-2227 | Email: tara@taraarnoldart.com | Website: www.taraarnoldart.com | Gallery open to public Thursdays and Fridays from 12pm - 6pm; all other days by appointment only.

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The Gallery: New Brunswick College of Craft and Design, 457 Queen Street, Fredericton | Phone: 453-2305 | Email: karen.ruet@gnb.ca | Website: www.nbccd.ca/en/home/default.aspx | Hours: Monday-Friday from 8:15am-4:30pm. Saunders Studio Art Gallery: 29 Route 616, Keswick Ridge, New Brunswick | Phone: 506-363-2917. Scandimodern: 61 Carleton Street, Fredericton | Phone: 455-7730 | Email: info@scandimodern.ca | Website: www.scandimodern.ca | Hours: Monday to Thursday 11am – 6pm; Friday 11am – 8pm; Saturday 10am – 4pm. Shannex Parkland Pedway Gallery: 35 Patience Lane, Fredericton |Phone: 460-8546 | Fax: 460-7275 | Mobile: 292-4025 | Email: ppacey@shannex.com | Website: www.experienceparkland.com | Hours: By appointment from 9am-4pm. UNB Art Centre: Memorial Hall, 9 Bailey Drive, UNB Campus, Fredericton | Phone: 453-4623 | Website: www.cel.unb.ca/pce | Hours: Monday-Friday from 9am-4pm.

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2014-15 Fredericton Arts Alliance Board Members EXECUTIVE MEMBERS

Penny Pacey - President Allen Bentley - Vice President Cynthia Ryder - Treasurer Russ Hunt - Secretary Jean Rooney - Past President

BOARD MEMBERS Sabine Campbell Dan Gleason Heather McTiernan Tony Merzetti Bruce Gray

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