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Festival by the Sea originated as the cultural component of the Jeux Canada Games in 1985. This event included many fine facilities devoted to the athletes but perhaps more importantly, created an environment where people came to believe and expect that Saint John could produce and support excellence. The first edition of Festival by the Sea was the brainchild of Walter Ball, a well known local educator and musician. Bernard Cormier, the first President also shared his creative talent by creating the familiar festival logo. Due to its incredible success it was decided to make it an annual event. In 2004, the festival will present the best Maritime Kitchen Party filled with the sound of fiddles and laughter, a childrens' festival and a seniors' tea. Top Canadian artists heat up the many indoor and outdoor stages with high-powered entertainment including Celtic fiddles and toe-tapping feet, down home comedy, lively pop, dynamic country, rock and roll, and much more.
Free daytime performances will be presented daily throughout historic Saint John at various venues. Evening performances are staged in a magical setting under a huge tent along the harbourfront of historic Saint John. In this outdoor performing arts theatre designed for the festival with a warm summer breeze, a quality of entertainment provides an experience to remember! Under the big top, along with a colourful array of dancers from Highland to Ukranian groups, entertainers from New Brunswick's Country Music Hall of Fame will be on stage. The well-known Tom Cochrane will rock the dock with "Life is a Highway" and the best voices will be brought together from the Atlantic Provinces to give a spectacular evening crowning our "Atlantic Canadian Superstar". Experience the excitement as hundreds of entertainers sing, dance and entertain their way into your heart with designed shows that please every taste and interest. Reserve your festival passport now for evening performances by calling (506) 632-0086. Log onto www.festivalbythesea.com for further information. Or, send us an email at fbts@nb.aibn.com |
From
August 2 - 8, 2004 Saint John, Canada's oldest incorporated
city comes alive with colour and excitement as Festival by the Sea,
one of Canada's foremost national performing arts festivals,
presents seven days of sensational entertainment in celebration
of Canada's rich culture and heritage. Selected as one of
the top 100 events in North America by the American Bus Association,
this internationally acclaimed event spotlights popular and diverse
performers from across Canada.
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