Uptown Saint John Inc's Blog (435)

Saltyjam, Saint John’s Festival of Music, dates back to 1995 as the Saint John Jazz & Blues Festival. From humble beginnings as a small, modest festival, the event has grown significantly over the last few years, including the following:

• Gaining of non-profit status;

• Becoming incorporated;

• Expansion of free venues;

• More shows;

• Increased awareness; and

•…

Some stores and companies in uptown decorated their windows to celebrate Canada's 143th birthday. To appreciate their effort, Uptown Saint John Inc. held a Canada Day Window Decorating Contest from June 30th to July 4th. Public voted for their favorite decoration through a survey posted on surveymonkey.com. Based on the votes complied, Uptown Saint John is pround to announce the winners of the Canada Day Window Decorating Contest.…

No, it's not only her hair...though that's pretty cool! Jess can act and…

Nate Guimond is a Saint John native who spreads his wings and expands his horizons in many ways; through creation, relation, truly experiencing life and travel. Nate is special to us here at Uptown Saint John Inc., because he was the first winner of our BYOB Reusable bag contest and initiative in 2009. His work graced the front side of the bags we all still use today. Nate helped us…

The Church of St. Andrew and St. David is proudly presenting a great series of noon-hour concerts called Summer Sounds. These musical concerts — each one by different musicians — are given for 45 minutes at noon-hour every Wednesday throughout July and August. These concerts are free of charge and wheelchair accessible. Everyone is welcome to participate. Attached is the season listing of concert dates and musicians…

Ladies and gents, following the exhibition closing at Backstreet Records this Friday night featuring DJ Hawk, make tracks down to Pepper's Pub on the Market Square Boardwalk and join yer vinyl-art-lovin' CFMH pals for the official Artists on Vinyl After Party!

Thrill to the…

Time: June 30, 2010 at 5pm to July 1, 2010 at 2am

Location: Market Square Boardwalk

Street: One Market Sq.

City/Town: Saint John, NB

Website or Map: http://www.sjcanadaday.ca…

The longest family-owned retail business in the city, “Hayward and…

"The Sons of Ramblin Fathers" are Michael McDonald and Jamie Jack.

The music is mostly original (all acoustic) south of the Mason Dixon line. Americana,Roots,Garage Grass.You will hear lots of new tunes…

Come…