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Good morning, Saint John! Halloween is still 81 days away, yet displays are already creeping into stores across the city. Put the skeletons back in storage. We’re still enjoying summer over here.
Here’s the lowdown for the day:
City Market brushes up for 150 🎨
Pick your perfect summer splash 💦
The countdown to Fringe is on 🎪
Let’s get it!
-Geoff Walsh, Publisher
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Rocmaura is pouring it on 🍷
Clear your Saturday night plans. Sip & Savour returns to Market Square on September 26 with drinks and plenty to take home besides the memories.
Sample beer, wine, spirits and non-alcoholic creations from producers around New Brunswick, browse hundreds of live and silent auction items, try your luck in the Cooler Draw and 50/50, and keep the souvenir sipping glass when the night is done.
General admission begins at 6:30pm and costs $75. Upgrade to VIP for $150 and arrive at 6pm for a reserved seat, charcuterie and exclusive tasting seminars with local mixology experts. VIP admission also includes a $75 charitable tax receipt.
Best of all, every pour supports Rocmaura and the seniors who call it home.
NEWS NOTES
🎨 City Market looking for a fresh coat of history
The Saint John City Market is turning 150, and the city wants artists to help paint the town red, blue or whatever colour best suits a milestone this big. Professional artists and teams can submit concepts for a new mural spanning two exterior arch structures along Germain Street. Proposals can dig into the Market’s history, community spirit and cultural significance, or take a fresh swing at what makes Canada’s oldest continuously operating public market such a Saint John staple. Submissions close September 4 at 11:59pm, with the winning artist or team chosen by mid-September. That leaves a brisk few weeks to complete the work before its October unveiling. No pressure, just 150 years of history staring at a blank wall.
🏊 Fisher Lakes back in business
Public Health has lifted the swimming advisories for Fisher Lakes after additional testing. With humidity climbing this week, Saint John officially has permission to go jump in a lake.
💬 Your opinion, please!
Today may bring a little rain, but the heat isn’t finished with us yet. With Fisher Lakes back open for swimming, we’re diving into a very important regional debate…
Where’s your favourite place to jump in the water?
Did we miss your favourite? Drop the name in the comment box. Secret swimming holes are welcome, although they may not stay secret for long.
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EVENTS
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🎭Theatre Talk Tuesday
The Audience | August 11
Helen Mirren returns to the throne in an encore screening of the Olivier and Tony Award-winning West End production at the BMO Studio Theatre. Peter Morgan’s play imagines Queen Elizabeth II’s private weekly meetings with 12 prime ministers, from Churchill to Cameron. The NT Live presentation begins at 7:30pm.
James Mullinger and Ethan Ash | August 13
James Mullinger and Ethan Ash reunite at the Yip Cider Dome for their only show there together this year. Expect new stand-up, new songs and familiar favourites when the comedy-and-music double bill begins at 7pm. Doors open at 6pm at 3015 Route 845 in Long Reach.
Fundy Fringe Festival | August 18–22
Fundy Fringe brings 13 shows to four Uptown venues, with magic, theatre, improv, comedy, music and some very competitive clowns. Tickets are $15, with every dollar going to the artists, while a shareable $75 punch pass gets you six shows for the price of five. Seating is first-come, first-served, so punctuality pays. Get ready for Fringe week by scoring some tickets and merch before it’s too late!
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SIDE NOTES
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Today’s Tides 🌊
Low Tide | 5:00 AM(Tue 11 August) | 0.74 m(2.44 ft) |
High Tide | 11:13 AM(Tue 11 August) | 7.55 m(24.77 ft) |
Low Tide | 5:23 PM(Tue 11 August) | 1.06 m(3.48 ft) |
High Tide | 11:35 PM(Tue 11 August) | 8.2 m(26.9 ft) |
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-Geoff Walsh - Publisher