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Local writer and poet is the featured artist this month at Blink, The Artists' Free Space.  Find the very cool and classy display at the iNk Graphic Design space, 96 Princess Street.…

Nominees have been announced for the 2013 Live Life Awards to be given out on June 6th 2013. Get your tickets now!  Tickets are $65 and are available at The Feel Good Store, Manchester Shoe Salon, or at the Uptown Saint John office at 40 King Street (633.9797). 

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Benvenuto! Mezzadro Italian Restaurant and Pub is now open at 88 Prince William Street, and Saint John just got a whole lot tastier!  Enjoy the cozy atmosphere, friendly service, and delicious cuisine as Chef Stef and his crew treat you to a taste of Italy.



More than just pasta!  Find out more and 'Like' Mezzadro on Facebook!

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Li'l Gelato and Sweet Shop is now open in the Saint John City Market, just in time for this warmer weather!  Serving up authentic Italian Gelato, with both classic and unique flavour combinations, as well as biscotti, sweet waffle cones, and other wonderful tasty delights.



Find Li'l Gelato and Sweet Shop on FACEBOOK, and stop by for a scrumptious treat soon!…

Avid boarder and photography enthusiast, Patrick McGivery (and friends) capture some fantastic shots at our uptown skate park.  Uptown Saint John is not only walk-able and bike-able, it's prime boarding turf and the skate park, located under the overpass on Station Street, is ultimate.  Now that the snow is gone, the boarders are there from dusk to dawn perfecting their art and practicing their impressive tricks. 



Thanks Patrick for sharing your photographs.  Follow Patrick on…

The 12th annual Fundy Food Festival is being held at the Marco Polo Terminal (which is situated across the street from our location) on Saturday, May 4th from 5:30pm-9:30pm.…

Welcome uptown to 'eclectic . vintage + upcycled furniture,' now open at 122 Germain Street!



Bright, modern, and a welcome addition to uptown, 'eclectic' offers unique and upcycled vintage furniture and decor items.  Urban comes alive with a great combination of contemporary and rustic.  Stop by, say hi to Brandi and Sandra, and experience this wonderful new space uptown.

Find 'electic' on…

Starts on Monday, April 29th at 7pm.

We often hear questions regarding parking uptown.  Despite public perception, compared to other cities we have ample parking in the form of street parking, hourly/daily parking lots, enclosed parking garages, and various monthly and long term parking…

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Uptown Saint John was recently featured in Occasions - ANBL's premier food and drink magazine.

(Photos taken at Harbourfront Residences - located in Uptown Saint John)…

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Jeff Meister from Onboard Media will be visiting Saint John on April 23 & 24, he is the Sales Manager for the onboard shopping program offered on all Carnival and Princess ships that call here this season (for a total of almost 100,000 passengers). He sent me the attached and has outlined the following tools they offer:

 

1.       Port & Shopping Show

A live talk with attendance of 300-500+ guests. This talk gives the guest an overview of where to shop, dine and…

Saint John Cut is now in its fourth year and it always takes a new approach (thanks to the creative Barb Crawford - the mastermind behind all of this). 



#SaintJohnCut4 had a total of seven teams (which were picked through a draw) and three…

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If you are planning to attend this delicious evening of tastes and sampling, get your tickets early!  If purchased by April 16th, you have a chance to win a wine rack (including wine).  Also, the event sold out last year...no tickets at the door...you don't want to miss out this year!



Rumor is the chef…

Our next Intro to Yoga/Back to Basics 6-Week Program starts on Monday, April 29th at 7pm.  Register at sjyogacoop@gmail.com

Step into sweet charm at the newly located 'Suite Serendipity,' 44 Water Street.  This shabby chic boutique offers vintage, antique and unique furniture and home decor.



Melissa has breathed wonderful new life into a vintage pieces on display, and welcomes you to stop in and browse through the new and old items, all with a unique character.…

Welcome uptown to a very cool local artisan co-op, Simply Local, Eh?!  Over 20 members are offering their eclectic mix of wares in this wonderful addition to uptown at 30 Water Street.  Quality hand-mades ranging from toys, jewelry, greeting cards, environmentally…