🍿 Bats, Busses & Big Bites

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Good morning, Saint John! Want to cut out of work early and score points with coworkers? Just take a page from Tobique Valley High School in Plaster Rock, where students got an unexpected break yesterday, thanks to a swarm of bats making a surprise appearance…Talk about making the workday fly by! 🦇

Here’s what we’re swooping in on today:

• Three cheers for the bus driver 🚎

• Jaw-dropping item for bid at Jones Auctions 🦷

• Preview of upcoming show stoppers 🎭

Here we go!

-Geoff Walsh, Publisher

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NEWS NOTES

🚍 Here’s to Saint John Transit - The Real Road Warriors

They brave rush hour, surprise snowstorms, and that one passenger who insists on chatting at full volume - all to keep Saint John Transit moving. Today is Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day, so if you’re hopping on a bus, throw your driver a smile, a thank-you, or, if you’re feeling extra generous, a coffee bribe.

Last year, the Saint John Transit team clocked 2.1 million passenger trips, wrangled 52 vehicles, and racked up 101,000 service hours - which is about 100,999 more hours than your last New Year’s resolution lasted. So today, whether you’re a daily rider or just an occasional transit admirer, give a little love to the Saint John Transit crew who keep the wheels (literally) turning.

🌱 Rothesay’s Spring Clean-Up Is Coming!

It’s that time again - time to roll up your sleeves and tackle those piles of junk! Rothesay’s Spring Clean-Up Weeks are just around the corner. Mark your calendars for May 12th for solid waste pick-up (items must be curb-side by 7am), and May 19th for organic waste (no, that’s not your leftover pizza, but yard waste).

Here’s the scoop: your curb-side treasures must be bundled into manageable 40lb heaps - think small, think tidy, but definitely no junked car parts or toxic chemicals! Organic waste must be in brown paper bags…because your grass clippings deserve a VIP treatment, not a run-of-the-mill trash bag. Hint: Don’t stuff your compost cart with yard waste, that’s a no-go. If you're unsure, get all the details here.

🦈 Got a Big Bite? Six Megalodon Teeth Up for Grabs!

Forget the usual artwork, Jones Auction House in Saint John is stepping into the world of prehistoric jaws with six authentic megalodon teeth now up for bid. If you’ve ever wanted a piece of ancient history (and who hasn’t?), now’s your chance to own a tooth from the largest shark that ever lived.

The teeth, sourced from the shores of North Carolina, are open for bidding until March 30. Whether you’re into the polished, fancy ones or prefer the raw, barnacle-clad look, there’s something for every serious collector. Don’t worry, no one’s going to bite…unless you’re the winning bidder, of course!

🎪The Circus Is Coming to Town! 

I remember losing it as a child when my mom took me to the circus, and honestly, I haven’t set foot under the big tent since. But perhaps this is my chance to explore the circus again as an adult and see what happens when you combine gravity-defying stunts, clowns with questionable life choices, and motorcycles that seem to ignore all laws of physics…Canada’s Circus Spectacular is rolling into town and promises to be wilder than I ever imagined.

Catch the madness in Rothesay on May 10 at 7:00pm, then swing by Saint John’s Lord Beaverbrook Rink on May 11 (1:30 pm and 4:30pm), and finish up in Hampton on May 12 at 4:30pm. It’s a chance to relive your childhood circus memories - or make entirely new ones you’ll never forget.

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EVENTS
What’s Happenin’

🌟 Theatre Talk Tuesday
Saint John’s stages are buzzing! From farce to cabaret, a blonde icon, and the future of Fringe, here’s what’s hitting the spotlight over the next few weeks.

🎭 Lend Me a Tenor | March 19-22
If you’ve ever thought, "This opera could use a little more chaos," then Lend Me a Tenor is your kind of show. Saint John Theatre Company’s production of this high-energy farce kicks off its Saint John run on March 19 at the Imperial Theatre, and it’s bringing all the classic ingredients: mistaken identities, over-the-top love triangles, and doors that open and close like they’re possessed. The plot? An opera company scrambles to replace its star tenor after he takes way too many sleeping pills…cue the mayhem. Directed by Bob Doherty, this show moves at a breakneck pace, with actors dodging, dashing, and delivering laughs with precision. Think Three’s Company meets La Bohème, but funnier. If you need a night of pure, escapist joy, this is it.

✨ Och & Oy!: A Considered Cabaret | March 25
What happens when a Broadway legend and an NPR icon share the stage? Magic, mischief, and music. Och & Oy!: A Considered Cabaret brings together Alan Cumming (Cabaret, The Good Wife) and Ari Shapiro (NPR’s All Things Considered, Pink Martini) for an evening of songs, stories, and spontaneous fun. With musical direction by Henry Koperski, this critically acclaimed show is fresh, ever-changing, and utterly charming. Catch it at the Imperial Theatre on March 25 at 7:30pm. Tickets start at $80—grab yours before they’re gone!

💖 Legally Blonde The Musical Jr. | March 27-29
Bend and snap your way to the Dennis R. Knibb Auditorium at Saint John High for Legally Blonde The Musical, where InterAction’s Advanced Performance Company brings Elle Woods’ iconic journey to life. Packed with big laughs, catchy tunes, and more pink than a bubblegum factory, this high-energy show proves that brains and style aren’t mutually exclusive. Watch as Elle tackles Harvard Law, shatters stereotypes, and discovers her own strength - all with a killer wardrobe. Evening shows run March 27-29 at 7:30pm, with a 2pm matinee on March 29. Grab your tickets before they’re so not available.

🎟️ Fundy Fringe Lottery Draw | April 2
The stage is set, but who will step into the spotlight? On April 2 at Picaroons, the Fundy Fringe Festival will reveal its 2025 lineup, pulling names live to determine which bold, creative, and boundary-pushing acts will take center stage this August. Festival Director Jesse McRae will host the draw, so grab a drink, celebrate local theatre, and be the first to know which artists will bring their stories to life. Can’t make it? Catch the livestream on Facebook.

Thinking of applying? The submission deadline is March 31 - get your show in before the curtain rises!

🔥 Think You Can Tame a Dragon?

Got a million-dollar idea (or at least one that won’t get laughed out of the room)? Dragons’ Den is on the hunt for bold entrepreneurs, and they’re making a stop in New Brunswick. Auditions happen March 26, 2-7pm at Planet Hatch in Fredericton, and if you bring the right mix of brilliance and confidence, you just might land a spot on the show’s 20th season - and maybe even some dragon cash.

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