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SappyFest organizers announce all-star 2009 festival line-up

June 3, 2009 - 6 h 00

SappyFest organizers have announced that Wintersleep, Women, Destroyer, Eric's Trip, Ladyhawk, Timber Timbre and Ohbijou are among the many acts confirmed for this year's festival. Taking place in Sackville, the event runs from July 31 to August...

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Festival by the Marsh offers summer musical theatre workshop

May 20, 2009 - 6 h 00

Fun-filled musical theatre workshops will be offered for local youth as part of this year's Festival by the Marsh (running July 7 to 19). From July 13-18, young people high school aged and over will work on an edited version of the hit Broadway...

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Local music teachers sponsor art, music workshop for kids

February 11, 2009 - 6 h 00

On Sunday, Jan. 25, the Sackville Music Teachers Association (SMTA) sponsored an art and music workshop for Amherst and Sackville residents aged five to 18. Over 40 enthusiastic young artists and musicians took part in the various workshops which...

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Brave souls to take part in annual polar bear dip

December 24, 2008 - 6 h 00

Paul Spence will kick the New Year off in style with his two sons by his side. The Spences will once again be among this year's group of brave souls who will plunge into the frigid waters of Palmer's Pond on Jan. 1 during Dorchester's annual polar...

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Small Town CD of local musical talent debuts

December 3, 2008 - 6 h 00

It offers a snapshot of Sackville's exceptional music scene and is as diverse as the town itself. Small Town, a locally-produced CD that features an eclectic mix of musical talent, was launched Friday evening to a packed house at Live Bait Theatre...

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Holiday opera for children set to première in Sackville

November 26, 2008 - 6 h 00

Do you know the old story that on Christmas Eve, all the animals can talk? What a party they must have on that special night! This magical idea is woven into the story of The Tailor of Gloucester. A beloved children's book by the British writer...

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Canadian folk legend coming to Sackville

November 5, 2008 - 6 h 00

Sandpiper Productions, with marketing support from Sackville's Cultural Capitals of Canada, presents folk legend Valdy on Thursday, Nov. 13 in concert at the Tantramar Regional High School auditorium in Sackville at 8 p.m. Valdy has been part of...

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Local Legends Series resumes on Nov. 1

October 29, 2008 - 6 h 00

The Local Legends Series continues with its fourth of five shows for 2008. This showcase of local acts was initiated to show appreciation for some of Sackville's talented and accomplished musicians. The show will take place on Saturday, Nov. 1 at...

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Songwriting circle, workshops, concerts featured during three-day event in Sackville

October 15, 2008 - 6 h 00

Sackville's arts, culture, music and heritage have rich traditions and this will be proven once again when Canada's best - Chantal Kreviazuk, Gordie Sampson, Bruce Guthro, Catherine MacLellan, Jill Barber, Meaghan Smith, Rob Lutes, Rick Haworth,...

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Fabulous Fall Fair

September 24, 2008 - 6 h 00

With plenty of events and activities to suit everyone's taste this year - from a rockin' street party Friday night to a rollin' street cart derby on Sunday - Sackville's Fall Fair will likely be talked about for years to come as the best one yet....

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