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Published Thursday November 5th, 2009
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Thursday, November 5 to Sunday November 8

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Live Bait Theatre, Sackville, in association with Frankie Productions, presents the world premiere of "The Adventures of Donna Earla Glick", a racy, road-trip comedy written and performed by Mary Ellen MacLean. 8 p.m., with matinee performance at 2 p.m. on Saturday. 536-2248 or www.livebaittheatre.com

Thursday, November 5

Wellness Fair at NBCC Moncton, 1234 Mountain Road from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with health and wellness related exhibitions, product demonstrations, information booths, door prizes. Free admission.

Friday, November 6

The Mount Allison University Performing Arts Series presents Zodiac Trio: classical chamber music for clarinet, violin and piano, at Brunton Auditorium in the MYB Conservatory of Music, 134 West Main Street AT 8 p.m. Tickets are $25/Adults, $13/Students. Children 4-18 are free when accompanied by an adult. 364-2662 or performarts@mta.ca

Moncton Chapter of Professional Writers Association of Canada presents an editing workshop by Frances Peck, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Moncton Press Club. Fee: $150 for members of provincial writing associations and $170 for general public, includes workbook, lunch and coffee break. Pre-register at info@monctonwriters.com or visit www.monctonwriters.ca

Francofete showcases dance/theatre/variety/song/music at the Capitol Theatre 7:30 to 10:45 p.m.

$10 Students/$15 Adults

Rose Cousins performs at Sackville United Church, 112 Main Street. 8 p.m. $20.

Priestess, with Trigger Effect, live at The Manhattan, 11 p.m.

Saturday, November 7

Francofete showcases music and song at the Capitol Theatre. Empress Room from 10:30 a.m. to noon and on the Main Stage from 1:45 to 4:30 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. Tickets: $10 Students/$15 adults.

Line Rioux and Emilie Bernard as part of Francofete at Kramer's , 11p.m. Free.

Les Oiseaux de Nuit, part of Francofete, at Caveau, 11 p.m. $7

Celebrating your spirit. What if instead of being brought up to be 'good' we were brought up to be 'great'? How different would our lives be? Come join us for an exciting, exhilarating full day session and learn to live your best life, right now! Wedgewood Centre, Mountain Road. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $170 HST. Contact: Bev Crossman at 863-5189.

PACE (Moncton Singles) dance, Beauséjour Curling Club, 80 Lockart Ave, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. with Butch Bérubé. Wear your cowboy boots and hat for our western theme night. Members: $4, non-members: $6. Call 852-4576 or 382-8329.

Turkey Supper, Sackville United Church, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, November 8

Topsy Turvy: Songs of Gilbert & Sullivan at the Brunton Auditorium in MYB Conservatory of Music, Mount Allison University. 3 p.m.

Francofete Acoustic Jam at the Old Triangle. Free admission. 4 p.m.

Francofete continues with RADARTS award ceremony at the Capitol Theatre. 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. $15students/$25 adults

Monday, November 9

Deepak Chopra, M.D. spiritual advisor and author of 55 books, will speak at the Moncton Coliseum at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $39 to $129, which includes the VIP reception from 6 to 7 p.m. Some proceeds will support the Moncton Public Library.

PACE is holding a talk by veterans on the subject of Remembrance Day at Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #6, 100 War Veterans Avenue at 7:30 p.m. 852-4576 or 382-8329.

Tuesday-Wednesday,

November 10 "" 11

Far Out East Cinema presents "Summer Hours" Directed by Olivier Assayas, France 2009 102 min. Showtime is 8 p.m.

Tuesday-Thursday,

November 10 "" 12

Live Bait Theatre, Sackville presents "We'll Meet Again", cabaret show by Karen Valanne and Jennie Wood, integrating music, poetry, prose and letters from two World Wars. For more information call 536- 2248 or visit www.livebaittheatre.com

Wednesday, November 11

Remembrance Day Ceremonies will be observed at the Moncton Coliseum at 11 a.m. Please plan to be seated at 10:45 a.m. Join us as we remember our war veterans who gave their lives to the cause of peace and freedom. The ceremony will last approximately one hour.

Marty Stuart performs at the Capitol Theatre. Showtime is 8 p.m.

Thursday, November 12

Capitol Theatre presents Robert Michaels, Latin jazz guitarist. 8 p.m. Tickets: $28.50 and $24.50

The French Fiction Book Club meets at 2 p.m. at the Moncton Public Library. This month's title is "Hors de moi" by Didier van Caulwelaert.

Adult Book Club meets at 5:30 p.m. at the Petitcodiac Public Library to discuss "Ragged Islands" by Don Hannah.

Friday, November 13

The English Book Club meets at 10 a.m. at the Moncton Public Library. This month's title is "Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society" by Mary-Ann Shaffer.

Talk, Read, Learn! Presentation by Talk with Me Early Language Services from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Petitcodiac Public Library. Then Get Cozy at the Library from 2 to 3 p.m. with piano music, tea and refreshments. Come see what we have to offer.

Classical recital with Julie Daoust, soprano & Carl Phillipe Gionet, pianist, at Monument Lefebvre, Memramcook. Tickets: Monument-Lefebvre box office or call 758-9808;

Saturday, November 14

Harrison Trimble High School senior students invite vets to a Hangar Dance at the school gym, with music of the 1940's played live by the Hub City Big Band. 6:30 pm. Call the school office at 856-3417 for reservations. There is no charge for seniors, but a reservation is essential.

PACE will meet at Bowlarama, 476 Gauvin Road, Dieppe at 7 p.m. for two hours of bowling. $14 includes shoe rental and pizza. Register by November 9, call 852-4576 or 204-5796.

Hackmatack Book Club is looking for new members from grades 4 to 6. Join us as we read, discuss and vote on the newest Canadian kid's books. Sign up any time to read the books and vote on the winner of the Hackmatack Award. Petitcodiac Public Library from 2 to 3 p.m.

La Famille Arsenault, East Coast Kitchen Party in support of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). Capitol Theatre. 7 p.m.

Enhancing Literacy Skills in the Early Years Workshop, sponsored by the Moncton Chapter of the Learning Disabilities Association. 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. To register, call 386-1341 or email: ldmoncton@yahoo.ca (see article in [here].)

[Galleries]

The Art Shack 370 Acadie Ave., Dieppe, offers the following classes: Figure Drawing, Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m.; Bilingual Adult Art Class, Tuesday from 7 to 9:30 p.m.; Adult Art Class (English); Kids Classes for ages 5 to 8, Thursday from 5:30 to 7 p.m.; and Saturday from 10:15 to 11:45 a.m.; for ages 9 to 14, Wednesday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 12:30 to 2 p.m. All classes start weekly. Visit www. artshack.ca; call 855-7422; email shop@artshack.ca

Capitol Theatre Gallery presents "Stage Portraits", photography by Francine Dion, from November 4 to December 5.

CBC Georges-Goguen Gallery Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 382-8326 November 2 to 30: paintings by Lise Robichaud

Dieppe City Hall Gallery is located at 333 Acadie Ave. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, call 877-7900.

Galerie d'art de l'Université de Moncton Come discover the Art of Acadie. Hours: Tuesday to Friday, from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Clément Cormier Building. See: www.umoncton.ca/gaum

Galerie Maurice Henri (73 Highfield St, Moncton) features The Neg's Series #1, 207 "" 2008 by Joel Culligan. Visit this unique collection of rural and urban landscape photographs taken in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. For information, phone: 860-7728, email: foto@rogers.com or visit www.galeriemauricehenrigallery.com

Galerie Sans Nom, Aberdeen Cultural Centre, 140 Botsford St. Hours: Tuesday to Friday, between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday by appointment. 854-5381 or angele@galeriesansnom.org. The current exhibition "Up and About Again" by Maarit Suomi-Väänänen and "Scenes from a Secret World" by Amalie Atkins, will be on display until December 11.

Maelstrom Bistro exhibits "Out of my Mind", art by Cathy Linfield. November ""December.

The Moncton Gallery, located in the lobby of City Hall, 655 Main St. is open from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Works by Pascal Poirier will be featured from November 9 to December 3. Featured artist from December 7 to 31 will be Monette Léger.

Moncton Public Library will feature the art works of Jeanne LeBlanc Mullin, and Shayla Perreault Newcomb, part of the annual "Mentor Series." The glass display cases will feature Belly Castings by Lidia Branch. All three exhibitions will remain for the month of November. Dianne Ryan's acrylic paintings will be featured in December.

Owens Art Gallery, Mount Allison University, 61 York Street presents Portraits of Sound, in celebration of Canadian composers. It's a unique and dynamic meeting of musical and visual creative activity. Exhibition and events run until December 4. For full schedule of events visit: www.mta.ca/owens

Struts Gallery, 7 Lorne Street, Sackville, is free and open to the public 7 days a week, from 12 noon to 5 p.m. For more information: email: info@strutsgallery.ca or call: 536-1211.

La Teraz, 154 Church St. is exhibiting Places I've Been/People I've Seen, recent oil paintings by Cathy Linfield and Jessalyn Forsythe, first exhibition of the Kaleidoscope Art Project. Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 2 to 5 p.m.

[Ongoing]

Are you looking for an opportunity to volunteer for a good cause and have fun at the same time? The K94.5 Skate for Heart Committee, which organizes a major fund raiser for the Heart & Stroke Foundation of N. B. is looking for dynamic individuals to assist with organizing the event scheduled for February 7, 2010 at the Moncton Coliseum. Contact Nisha MacBeth at 855-9636 or email: hsfmctn@nb.sympatico.ca

Far Out East Cinema Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 8 p.m. U de M campus, Jacqueline Bouchard Bldg, Amphitheatre 163. Admission: $6.00/non-members, $4.00/members. Call Hugh Murphy at 859-2475. See [events] section for weekly schedule.

The Focus Camera Club meets every second and fourth Thursday, 6:30 p.m. for meet & greet; club meeting begins at 7 p.m. U de M campus, Rémi Rossignol Building, Room D 102. Annual membership fees are $25/senior, $30/regular, $45/family. Visit: www.focucameraclub.blogspot.com

Karaoke at O'Brien's Pub, Riverview, every Thursday, from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Kramer's Corner Every Thursday is Kramer's Unplugged with Alex Madsen. Bring your guitar and play a tune from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Every Friday and Saturday, it's Kramer's @ Night, with great acoustic acts, from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Jonathan's Music City Museum and Opry, 3170 Mountain Road, Magnetic Hill, features a country music show every Saturday at 7 p.m.

Studio 7 Hundred Every Friday we have jazz/blues to end your work week. Doors open at 5 p.m. with live entertainment until 10 p.m. DJ Offspring plays until closing time. On Saturday, there's live entertainment in the Lower Level from 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Cover charge: $4.75

Open Mic Songwriter Night at St. James' Gate, Church St., will take place on the first Tuesday of each month, from 9:30 to 11:30 p.m. It is open to a public audience.

Morton's Pub Every Thursday is "Sing for Suds with Archie". 8 p.m. to midnight.

Cricket Cove is now offering a full line-up of classes and workshops at all three locations. For further details please visit the web site at www.cricketcove.com or call Black's Harbour, 456-3897; Saint John, 642-2797; Moncton, 384-7920.

Do you like the inspirational teachings of Michael Beckwith, Esther Hicks, Michael Losier, Eckhart Tolle, Earnest Holmes, Louise Hay, Bob Proctor, Wayne Dyer, Marianne Williamson, Neale Donald Walsh, Doreen Virtue, Deepak Chopra, the movie The Secret. Join Anara Kashna & Friends and be supported in understanding and living these ideas within our Inspiring Weekly Sunday Solace! Sundays 10:30 a.m. at the Moncton Crowne Plaza $10 www.SacredLivingCircle.com

McSweeney's Dinner Theatre, 700 Main Street, Moncton presents Who Shot the Boss? until January 10, 2010. Does someone at your workplace look like they're about to snap? Maybe you're that person. You're at the company awards banquet when somebody gets pushed too far and the boss winds up dead. All the usual suspects will be under investigation. Was it the secretary? The temp? The weird guy no one likes? You can help put the culprit in handcuffs or just watch it all unfold while tapping your toes to your favorite music. Info: 857-9124

Greater Moncton Aikikai has classes in Aikido and Iaido at Mathieu Martin High School, Dieppe, Monday and Wednesday, from 6 to 9 p.m. Ask about our new Aikido For Me program, which allows kids to practice free if household income is less than $50,000 per year or they live in a single parent home. More info at www.gmaikikai.ca

Bruno Groening Circle of Friends Community Hour for Spiritual Healing, Moncton Lions Community Centre, 437 St. George Street, meets every third Wednesday at 7 p.m. This volunteer non-denominational community in over 60 countries shows medically verifiable healing of incurable ailments. INFO: bg.cof.moncton@gmail.com or call Joey 533-1876.

The Alliance Française de Moncton (AFM) offers a wide variety of courses to fit everyone's objectives, schedules and budget. With group, private and 'made to measure' courses, we have the right training for you. For more information on all your course options, visit www.afmoncton.ca or contact us at (506) 387-5056.

The Oneness Health & Wisdom Centre presents demonstrations of a water technology that turns regular tap water into a super anti-oxidant rich, micro-clustered, oxygenating, highly alkaline, living health drink. Tuesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m. 100 Botsford Street. Call 388-4100.

Aikido Moncton is now accepting new students at our new location at the Main St. Superstore. For more information please visit our website at www.aikidomoncton.com or call Chuck at 384-7428. Free information session every Tuesday at 6 p.m.

P.A.C.E. (Moncton singles) November events: Sunday, Brunch, at the IGLOO Beverage Room, 300, Elmwood Drive at noon. Tuesday (except Nov 10): Recreational badminton, Coverdale Centre, 50 Runneymeade Rd, Riverview, 7 p.m. Wednesday: Volleyball, Arnold McLeod School, 280 Storey Road East 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday: Supper & chat, Morton's Pub, 15 Morton Avenue at 6:30 p.m. For info, call 852-4576 or 855-2802 or visit www.pace-nb.com

Baladi Fitness offers fun and high energy group fitness classes in Bellyfit, Belly Dancing, and Zumba at Wedgewood Hall. Also ask about our Crossfit classes. All fitness levels welcome. Call Jeanette at 961-4340 or visit baladifitness.com for more information.

Dexter's Flea Market, Highfield Square has thousands of items, new and used, at unbeatable prices. Saturday and Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: 871-2723. or see www.dextersmarket.ca

Moncton Flea Market, 44 Somers Drive, Moncton Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. INFO: call: 227-3777 or see: www.monctonfleamarket.ca

Safe Spaces. It can be difficult to come to terms with the realization that you may be gay. It can be even more difficult to talk to your friends and your family. There are many others in your school and in your community feeling just like you. Talking to someone who understands your feelings and the issues around sexual orientation can really help. If you are between 14 and 25 years old, lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or questioning your sexual orientation, Safe Spaces is for you. Support Groups: GLB Youth get together to share their experiences and offer support to each other. Meeting every first Monday of the month from 6 to 8:00 p.m. INFO: 854-3049

Lewisville Play Zone is a playgroup designed for parents/guardians and their children ages birth -5 years at Lewisville Baptist Church (corner of Mill and Pleasant) Wednesdays 10 a.m. to noon. Enjoy coffee and chat with caregivers. Children will enjoy toys, arts and crafts, dress-up, story time, mystery moments, and a snack. No charge, but we do accept donations for Food Bank. See: www.lewisvilleplayzone.vpweb.com email lewisvilleplaygroup@gmail.com

Support to Single Parents will deliver educational programs, in French or English. Registration is required, please call 858-1303 or visit www.supporttosingleparents.ca for more information.

Mom 2 Mom, every Tuesday, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Hillside Baptist Church

The National Film Board Club holds screenings at the Moncton Public Library. No registration required. Please call 869-6000 for more information.

The Hub City Toastmasters Club meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Moncton Public Library. For more information, call Denise LeBlanc at 855-4321.

Riverview Canusa Toastmasters meet at Sobey's Community Centre, every Monday, 7 p.m.

Moncton Beavers Association is recruiting new members; open to boys and girls aged 5 to 7. Please contact the group commissioner Mary Ashton at 855-9023 for more information.

Check out Yoga with Joanna. Certified teacher with 20 years experience with Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga. Evening classes for all levels offered in Moncton and Riverview; morning in Moncton, including Mama/Papa & Baby Yoga. Expectant mothers, students, seniors, welcomed. Information: phone Joanna: 386-6727 or e-mail bluelotusyoga@canada.com.

Tribal Rhythms, a new belly dancing studio is offering courses in belly-dancing and fire poi. Join introduction to belly dance or ongoing workouts and drills. Contact John for more information at jon.joncommon@gmail.com.

The South-East Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services is accepting registrations for American Sign Language classes for all levels. For more information or to register, please call 859-6101

The Laundromat Café, corner of St. George and Cameron Streets hosts "Monkeytown Comix Jam" at 7 p.m., last Monday of the month for people who like to draw and "Craught 'n' draught" on first Monday of the month, for anyone who likes to craft and drink while doing it.

The Bodywise Yoga Studio offers morning, noon and evening classes Monday to Friday, and classes in the morning and afternoon on Saturdays. Call 388-1881 for more information.

The Canadian Diabetes Association Clothesline program collects gently used clothing. Please call 1-800-505-5525 for a free home pick up or to find the nearest drop off box.

Like to hike? Join the Outdoor Enthusiasts Club. Please call 386-1290. For a complete list of events, please visit the website at www.oemoncton.homestead.com.

Big Brothers, Big sisters organization is looking for qualified individuals to become Big Brothers. Young boys are waiting for three to five years to be paired with an older brother; 40 boys are now on the waiting list. Only a few hours a week are required to be a mentor. Please visit www.beabig.ca or call 857-3047 for more information.

The YWCA offers a variety of seminars and classes throughout the year. Spaces are always limited, please call 855-4349 to see what we have to offer or visit www.ywcamoncton.com.

The Moncton Public Library will be hosting monthly Anime Club meetings at 6 p.m. Anime is the uniquely styled animation produced in Japan and is often adapted from Japanese comics known as manga. Anime will be shown on a projection screen and there will be free snacks. The shows are dubbed in English, the event is recommended for those over 13. Please call 869-6000 or e-mail mplib@gnb.ca for more information.

London-Wul Farm, Melanson Road, Lakeburn, offers a full schedule of workshops year round, including spinning and dyeing. For directions to the studio, please visit their web site at www.thewoolworks.com or call 382-6990.

Need your GED or an upgrade? The Neil Squire Society allows you to learn at your own pace in a comfortable, accessible learning environment. Visit www.neilsquire.ca for more information or call 856-9101.

The Moncton Public Library is holding three book clubs for adults. The meetings will be held on a monthly basis and anyone is welcome to join at any time. The morning English group meets at 10 a.m. on the second Friday of the month, the English evening group meets at 6:30 p.m. on the third Thursday and the French group meets at 2 p.m. on the second Thursday. Admission is free but registration is required. For more information or to register, call 869-6036 or visit the library at 644 Main Street.

The Moncton Naturalists Club hosts bird watching fieldtrips and workshops. If you're interested learning more about local wildlife, join us on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Church of Nazarene on 21 Fieldcrest Drive. Please visit www.naturemoncton.org for a calendar of events.

The Comic Hunter, Lutz Street, holds board game nights every Thursday at 5:45 p.m. This event is free and you are welcome to bring your own games. The store also holds Magic The Gathering (Type 2) every Friday at 6 p.m. $4, bring your own cards. For more information check out their Facebook group: the comic hunter Moncton.

FREE Breast self-examination clinics are held every Monday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon at Dr. Leon Richard Oncology Centre on Providence Street, Moncton. Information and appointments: call 862-4005 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.

 
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