The Plain Site Theatre Festival, now in its fifth year, continues to make waves as a platform for emerging queer playwrights, providing a unique space for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in the local theatre scene. Founded and curated by Alex Rioux, a Saint Thomas University alum, the festival is dedicated to promoting diversity, inclusion, and visibility …
‘Tis the season to dance and sing as jingle bells jingle and silver bells ring. With snow that falls like a blanket to the ground, you notice there’s nothing but smiles to be found. As warm fires flicker and chestnuts roast, a holiday cheer can be heard from coast to coast. “The Nutcracker!” kids yell …
The New Brunswick College of Craft and Design (NBCCD) held its annual craft sale between the 17th and the 19th of November. The event, which took place at The George Fry Gallery, is a unique opportunity for students to showcase their talents to the Fredericton community. Brooxie Ross is a textile artist, and also a …
Unfortunately, many of Fredericton's Wolastoq stories go unheard due to lack of representation in the media industry. Luckily, the people of Fredericton had the opportunity to change that because on November 1st, 2023, Pisuwin, the first ever Wolastoq story ballet, graced the Fredericton Playhouse for all to see! Pisuwin is a ballet epic multidisciplinary piece …
The Beaverbrook Art Gallery recently announced the opening of six new exhibitions. In terms of topics, this collection of exhibitions is extremely varied. It covers the Omar Gandhi architectural firm, the New Brunswick internment camp, Indigenous cultures, wall paintings, and more. John Leroux, the Beaverbrook Art Gallery’s curator, commented on the current exhibitions and the …
What can you do in 48 hours? For some filmmakers in Fredericton, the answer is: make a short film from scratch. The New Brunswick 48 Hour Film Competition started in 2007 and has since become a staple in Fredericton. The festival has evolved into a province-wide extravaganza, drawing creative minds from various corners of New …
Have you ever wondered what it takes to have a society named after you? You might be surprised to learn that one of the most popular and active societies at the University of New Brunswick, the Albert Ross Undergraduate English Society (ARUES), is named after a student who did not even bother to read the …
The summer may be over, but it is always time to appreciate the flowerbeds and greenery on the UNB campus. The Brunswickan spoke to Brady Fredericks, who currently serves as a gardener on campus. While the total quantity of the beds is uncertain, Fredericks estimates that there may be around 120 of them spread across …
In the heart of the academic hub at UNB, an engaging reel of films unfold every week drawing both cinephiles and curious minds alike. The Monday Night Film Series, orchestrated by the New Brunswick Filmmakers' Co-operative, has been a cinematic cornerstone since its inception in 1985. Tony Merzetti, Executive Director of the NB Film Co-op, …
Festival season isn’t over yet. One event music lovers in New Brunswick can’t afford to miss is Fest Forward. Formerly known as the New Brunswick Musician Emerge festival, Fest Forward has been making waves since its inception in 2013. "The vision behind the weekend was to provide emerging musicians with the tools and resources to …
