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Category Archives: Arts
Differing local views on the ‘Roaring Lion’ thief’s two-year prison sentence
Prominent Tantramar photographer Thaddeus Holownia says he was astounded when he heard that the man who stole the “Roaring Lion” photo of Winston Churchill had been sentenced to two years in prison. “It just seemed really, really severe for what … Continue reading
Posted in Arts, Mount Allison University, Town of Tantramar
Tagged Ontario Court of Justice, Winston Churchill
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Happy ending to Shep shorebird saga?
A non-profit group that promotes conservation and tourism in the Bay of Fundy region is seeking recognition for its $9,300 contribution to restoring Shep, the giant shorebird, to its perch in Dorchester’s Village Square. “The Fundy Biosphere was the original … Continue reading
Words & images: New book chronicles the beauty & love of birds
Two Tantramar artists — a poet and a photographer — celebrated a long-time collaboration Friday as they launched, of a feather, their third book about birds. “Harry and I are going to pretend that we’re just at the studio having … Continue reading
Sackville protesters hear “I Grant You Refuge” written 10-days before Palestinian poet dies in Israeli air raid
One week after about 250 people gathered in Bill Johnstone park to call for a ceasefire in Gaza, the uninterrupted killing continues with more than 13,000 deaths and tens of thousands of injuries. During last Sunday’s rally, retired Mt. A. … Continue reading
New play about weathering COVID-19 premieres in Sackville marking pandemic’s 3rd anniversary
On the third anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, Tantramar residents are being invited to a free performance of Charlie Rhindress’s new play, We’re Still Here: Tales from 2020 and Beyond. The premiere is happening at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22, … Continue reading
Posted in Arts, COVID-19
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King Tut ‘reborn’ in Sackville 100 years after discovery of his tomb
Working 12 to 14 hour days over a three-week period this spring, Sackville sculptor Christian Corbet reconstructed the face of King Tutankhamun, the Egyptian pharaoh who lived, reigned and died more than 3,000 years ago. “I have always been fascinated by … Continue reading
Posted in Arts, Town of Sackville
Tagged forensic facial reconstruction, King Tutankhamun, PBS
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Struts & Owens galleries call for more municipal investment in arts & culture
The directors of Sackville’s Struts and Owens art galleries are calling on the new Town of Tantramar to increase funding for arts and culture groups in 2023. During a joint presentation to Sackville Town Council last week, Paul Henderson and … Continue reading
Premier’s Task Force calls for improving status & economic security of New Brunswick artists
Writers and artists in Sackville are welcoming newly-released recommendations for improving the economic security and professional status of New Brunswick’s creators. After seven years of work, the Premier’s Task Force on the Status of the Artist issued a comprehensive report … Continue reading
‘The artist and the prince’: Sackville sculptor remembers Prince Philip
Middle Sackville artist Christian Corbet says he woke up this morning to about 200 messages from members of the Canadian military as well as friends and distant relations including a couple of Winston Churchill’s grandchildren. The messages were about the death … Continue reading
Marilyn Lerch launches fifth book of poems aiming to ‘tell the tale of our time’
Sackville poet Marilyn Lerch fought back tears Sunday as she addressed almost 100 people at the Owens Art Gallery during the launch of her fifth book, That We Have Lived At All: Poems of Love, Witness and Gratitude. “Coming here was … Continue reading
