Cultural Attractions
Performing Arts
Live Bait Theatre
Tel. 536-2248, 1-888-655-2248
This professional English language theatre company celebrates its 20th season in 2008 and is known for its high-energy, entertaining shows. Productions range from Neil Simon to Shakespeare to original scripts. CBC television said, "This isn't your average theatre troupe. Live Bait dives head first into theatre. They're not afraid to be wild, loud, weird or controversial." For more information on exact times and dates of performances please call the theatre office or visit Live Bait Theatre's web site.
Festival By The Marsh
July 7-29, 2008
Festival By The Marsh presents outdoor Shakespeare theatre at the beautiful Mount Allison University swan pond. The Jazz/Blues music festival, gallery shows, events and workshops are enjoyed by all ages. For more information visit: Festival By The Marsh.
Mount Allison Performing Arts Series
Marjorie Young Bell Convocation Hall on York St.
Tel. 364-2662
This series attracts internationally renowned performers of music and dance. Performances usually run between September and April and may include up to seven programs. Both subscriptions and single tickets are available. For more details visit: Mount Allison Performing Arts Series.
Sackville Early Music Festival
September 25 - 28, 2008
A festival featuring a series of indoor and outdoor concerts throughout the community with performances for young people, families and all ages to enjoy! A medieval fair day with musicians, artisans and period costumes. Feature concert starring Suzie LeBlanc, Nathalie Paulin and Matthew White. A music festival that is sure to entertain you!
For more information visit the [Early Music Festival Web Site}(www.inter-arts.ca)
Mount Allison University Recitals
Tel. 364-2374
During the school year, the students of the Department of Music perform, Colloquia Musicua (mini student recitals) in the University's Brunton Auditorium on Monday afternoons. Admission is free. Evening recitals by both faculty and students are scheduled throughout the year. For more information, visit the Mount Allison University Department of Music web site
Windsor Theatre
Call 364-2234 for details
Located in the University Centre at Mount Allison University, Windsor Theatre offers student theatre productions throughout the Fall and Winter terms. For information on shows, visit the Windsor Theatre web site
Tantramarsh Blues Society
This local blues society hosts regionally and internationally known blues bands at George's Roadhouse on a regular basis. Check the Tantramarsh Blues Society web site for more information.
Visual Arts
Owens Art Gallery
61 York Street, Mount Allison University • Tel. 364-2574 • Monday to Friday: 10-5, Saturday & Sunday: 1-5 • Free Admission
The oldest university art gallery in Canada (1895). The Permanent Collection numbers 3,000 works and is one of the finest and most valued collections of historical and contemporary art in Atlantic Canada. For information, visit the Owens Art Gallery's web site.
Colville House
106 York Street
Open 7 July to 31 August
Every day from 1 to 5 p.m.
Colville House, on the Mount Allison University campus , was the home of renowned Canadian artist and Mount Allison alumnus and teacher Alex Colville, his wife Rhoda, and their four children from the 1940s to 1973. This summer, for the first time, Colville House is open to the public and there is no admission charge. The house includes full-colour reproductions of Colville’s paintings, works on paper that relate to Mount Allison and the local area, films on the artist and his work, and an online photo scrapbook. Visitors to Colville House will be provided with annotated maps that guide them onto the campus and out into the community to the sites of Colville’s works in Sackville and environs.
Contact: Gemey Kelly, Director/Curator, Owens Art Gallery (506) 364-2574 gkelly@mta.ca
Struts Gallery &
Faucet Media Arts Centre
7 Lorne St. • Tel. 536-1211 • Free Admission
Established in 1982, the centre is dedicated to the presentation of local, regional and national contemporary artist-initiated activities including exhibitions, performances, workshops, screenings, residencies and symposia. Struts Gallery also maintains a Media co-op for members to produce digital video works.
Fog Forest Gallery
14 Bridge Street • Tel. 536-9000 • Tuesday-Saturday 10-5 or by appointment
One of the finest small private galleries in the Maritimes, Fog Forest has been dedicated to the exhibition and sale of original artworks by professional artists and craftspeople of Eastern Canada since 1984. The Gallery boasts a fine selection of works by Atlantic Canada's finest painters, printmakers, sculptors, photographers and artisans. Monthly solo/ group/ themed exhibitions are ongoing year round. Fog Forest Gallery also offers full-service custom picture framing.
Sackville Film Society
9 Bridge Street • Tel. 536-0722
Every Thursday evening (7:00 p.m.) during the school year, current and classical movies are screened at the Vogue Cinema. Vogue Cinema (114 KB PDF)
The Craft Gallery
34 Mallard Drive, Sackville Visitor Information Centre • Tel. 536-4163.
Open May 1 - December 31.
A local artisan-run craft shop featuring unique creations produced by its members and juried consignors. Its unique selection of quality handcrafts, including pottery, jewelry, creative stitchery, knitting, patchwork, hand-painted silk, hand-made soap, crochet and stained glass make it a "must see" in Sackville. The local art association also has works for sale.
Robert Lyon Graphics
97 Main St. • Tel. 536-1904
T-shirts featuring Celtic and nature designs compliment the original artwork and limited edition prints of Robert and Katherine Hicks Lyon. Their creativity spills over to printed material, calendars, notecards, etc., and a unique selection of nature-themed shirts. Visit the Robert Lyon Graphics web site.
Sackville Arts Walk
This 1.5-hour walking tour highlights interesting artworks and architecture throughout the downtown and Mount Allison Campus. Download a copy.