InviteDECEMBER 2009

Welcome to the premier issue of Invite, Saint John’s leisure and hospitality magazine!

Come on in and see what Mayor Ivan Court has to say about our vibrant city...

Lemongrass

Big Tide

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3Mile

Sean Roach

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InviteHave you ever heard someone say, “There’s nothing to do in Saint John”? Well, we’ve launched Invite Magazine to dispel that rumor once and for all.

With an opening distribution of 27 000 copies to area homes and businesses, and a potential readership of 98 800, Invite Magazine will have everybody talking about our vibrant city. Each month, Invite will showcase Saint John restaurants, pubs, coffee shops, and night clubs, focusing on current and upcoming events. Our publication will be the voice to get people in the greater Saint John area “out and about”.

We’re very pleased to present to you our premier issue, just in time for the holiday season. This current issue will focus on the New Year and what’s happening around the city to ring in 2010. Our upcoming January issue will be overflowing with local events that will help you chase away those winter blues! The love birds in our city will look forward to February, when we will let you know about the hottest spots for Valentine’s Day. Other upcoming issues will focus on all that Saint John has to offer, including St. Patrick Day celebrations and local concerts. When the warmer weather hits, we’ll tell you about the hottest local patios and the coolest destinations.

Aside from local events, we hope that you look to Invite Magazine for our content. With monthly columns like, “Overheard”, “Scene”, and “Play”, our content will leave readers wanting more. Our content will be about Saint John, written by Saint Johners. When we talk about fashion, we’ll be talking about what people are wearing here. When we talk about nightlife trends, we’ll be talking about the ones here.

Invite Magazine will also feature maps to local hotspots and attractions, along with calendar and event listings to let you know the time and place. We hope that Invite will become your premier place to plan your evening, weekend, or year.

We look forward to “inviting” you out!

On the Cover2 Peppers Pub & Lemongrass As the holiday season approaches, Lemongrass and Peppers Pub, one of the newest locations on the Saint John boardwalk, is getting geared up to offer you some holiday cheer.

8 Big Tide Brewing Company After more than twenty years in the bar and restaurant business, Chris Vair wanted to create a place where all people felt welcome to come in, relax, and enjoy the beer and food.

14 Play Featuring Sean Roach Meet one of the hardest working musicians in Saint John.

18 The 3Mile Entertainment Complex There’s lots to do at the 3Mile. Stop by for an hour and spend the day!

4 You’re Invited A message from our Mayor

6 Saint John Gallery Hop Four times a year Uptown galleries host the gallery hop. 10 Uptown Saint John Events Calendar Uptown Saint John events listings for November and December.

12 Frank’s Furs’ Winter Coat Buying Tips Tips to find a high quality coat this winter.

15 Mixology Mix up your festivities with these holiday drink ideas.

16 Events Event listings for the Greater Saint John Area.

17 Overheard, sponsored by Dominion Lending Funny things Saint Johners have overheard around town.

20 Scene What’s going on and who’s been “scene” around town.

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Peppers Pub & Lemongrass are located on the

Market Square Boardwalkin Saint John

Phone: 506.657.8424

Lemongrass & Peppers PubAs the holiday season approaches, Lemongrass and Peppers Pub, one of

the newest locations on the Saint John boardwalk, is getting geared up to offer

you some holiday cheer. With the chilly season upon us, they are whipping

up such warm treats as mulled wine and an Irish Hot Chocolate. Other

seasonal options include Eggnog & Spiced Rum, Homemade Apple Cider

with Spiced Rum, and the Nutcracker Dessert Martini!!!

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The new location allows us to offer a wide variety of options for holiday reservations, from full restaurant bookout, to tables of 10, 20, 30 or more. We have so much diversity down here.

There is the option for live entertainment for large bookings, we offer the only heated patio in town, and a separate pub atmosphere for when the ties come off and the hair comes down,” says manager, Matthew Driscoll.

With such promotions as the new “Wolfblass Wednesday” (great special prices on a great Australian product), and their “Lord of the Wings Night” (every Thursday, $4 wings, $16 buckets of bottled beer, and free live entertainment with Sean Roach & guest), Lemongrass and Peppers is quickly becoming the place to be on weekdays & weekends alike.

They also offer great free music shows on the weekends, which can be seen on their Peppers Pub Facebook group. Come to

enjoy live music, or simply to relax in the pub or on the patio. “Even this time of year, with the heaters on, the patio is often full

as well as the restaurant. It’s been a great fall,” notes Driscoll. Christmas is bound to be very kind to the folks visiting

Lemongrass & Peppers Pub this year. With great specials and friendly staff that serve you with a smile, you can’t go wrong!!!

Keep your eyes on these guys, with a new Lemongrass website on the way at www.lemongrassthaifare.com. You’ll be able to view their menu & events online, and if you’ve never been, you will see many pictures of their fantastic new atmosphere. Also, become a friend on Facebook and stay up to date on the coming attractions.

To make a reservation, or get more information, feel free to call them up at 506-657-8424. They are getting ready for a Merry Christmas and you should too!!!

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I am a life-long Saint Johner. And although I have travelled from coast to coast to coast, I am always amazed at how much there is to do in Saint John. I lean towards sports and recreation for

my leisurely pursuits, but every day in the City I meet people and organizations who use their talents to bring music, art, dance, sports, culture, theatre, food, history and recreation to our citizens. I am thrilled to see a place where their hard work is celebrated and showcased.

If you’ve picked up this magazine you might be looking for something to do tonight. Or this weekend. Or next Thursday. You’ve come to the right place. If you’ve had a chance to flip through these pages, you already know, Saint John offers plenty of choice.

Invite magazine will highlight the people, businesses, organizations and events that make our City a great place to live and work. Where else could you take a guided kayak tour, eat freshly harvested seafood and attend a concert in a former vaudeville theatre within a half an hour’s drive? Or take your kids

skateboarding and quick stroll to a major junior hockey game? How about visiting the largest concentration of commercial art galleries in Atlantic Canada, then enjoying the cuisines of Germany, Thailand, India, Japan or Spain all in one night?

Voted as the “Happiest City in Canada” Saint John is home to many events where citizens come out to support each other and other citizens – Faces of Fusion, The St Joseph’s Hospital Foundation Dragon Boat, the Y’s Red Triangle Dinner have become staples in many of our citizens’ calendars.

Saint John has been designated a Cultural Capital of Canada for 2010, our City’s 225 anniversary. There will be many events and programs to celebrate and we know Invite magazine will be there.

This is my invitation to you. Enjoy everything this City has to offer. On behalf of Saint John Common Council and our citizens,

welcome and congratulations Invite magazine. We look forward to reading about what’s inviting here in Saint John.

Mayor Ivan Court

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Saint John Gallery HopSaint John Gallery Hop

Peter Buckland GalleryTOM SMITH: RAKUNANCY KING SCHOFIELD: A BIRD IN THE HAND

The Peter Buckland Gallery is pleased to present two exhibitions for the month of December. Tom Smith is one of New Brunswick’s senior artists, and was the second artist to be honoured with the prestigious Strathbutler Award (1992). Internationally recognized as an outstanding ceramic artist, Tom Smith’s work references Japanese folk pottery, 1950’s American abstract painting and constructivist sculpture. Since the early 1980’s he has focused on the techniques of raku, working more directly with the firing

process and exploring the myriad possibilities of glazing. Tom Smith’s Raku promises to be an outstanding exhibition. Our second exhibition this month is entitled A Bird in the Hand by Nancy King Schofield. A noted New Brunswick artist, Nancy was selected as one of the thirty most important New Brunswick painters (1970-2000) for the New Brunswick Museum’s exhibition/book, Portraits: New Brunswick Painters. The artist has created a wonderful new series of small paintings for this exhibition. These two exhibitions will open on December 5.

The Peter Buckland Gallery is located at 80 Prince William Street, in Saint John.

Trinity GalleriesSituated on beautiful, tree-lined Germain Street in the heart of Saint John, Trinity Galleries was established in 1995 by Beth McGloan Asimakos, who received her BFA from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Trinity Galleries proudly represents some of the Maritime’s foremost artists. Floor to ceiling windows showcase the works of Mary Pratt, Barbara Pratt, David Silverberg, Peter Gough, Cheryl Bogart and others. Several talented up and coming artists are also featured, such as Amy Ash, Amy Dryer, and Michelle St. Onge. Two levels of beautifully restored gallery space are home to the works of Fine Craft artists, including the renowned couple, Istvan Zsako and Anna Torma, Rion McCroys, Kate Church and more. Come see what Trinity Galleries has to offer at our annual Christmas Small Works Show, Saturday, November 28th, from 10 am until 4 pm. The show continues until Christmas. Also, visit us online at www.trinitygalleries.ca.

Trinity Galleries is located at 128 Germain St., Saint John, NB E2L 2E7, telephone: 506.634.1611

Left: Tom Smith’s Vessel with Gold Splash

Right: Nancy King Schofield’s Raven Rouge

Left: Trinity Galleries by Night

Right: A sample of the artwork available at Trinity Galleries

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An invitation to Saint John’s Visual ArtsWith the highest concentration

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Saint John’s Uptown has become

a destination for artists, artisans and

antiquity dealers.

Four times a year, the galleries uptown host the Gallery Hop, an open house (and often an opening night) for their latest exhibitions, and a chance to take in the cultured side of

Saint John.The December Gallery Hop is a day-long event, with the

galleries open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on December 5. Many of the shows at the galleries are aimed at Christmas shoppers – small works perfect for gift giving.

The Gallery Hop first started over five years ago. Peter Buckland of the Peter Buckland Gallery suggested to Trinity Galleries and Handworks Gallery that a collective open night would be a big draw. The event has since evolved to include the public galleries, the Saint John Arts Centre, the Saint John Public Library’s Millennium Artplace, the City of Saint John Gallery and the New Brunswick Museum. Privately-owned galleries taking part include Citadel Gallery, Klausen Gallery and Tim Isaac Art and Antiques.

Each gallery has its own niche – Buckland focuses on contem-porary art from the Atlantic provinces and New England. Handworks Gallery focuses on New Brunswick crafts and artisans, while Tim Isaac Art and Antiques focuses on artworks of the past with connections to Saint John.

In 2010, Saint John will celebrate its 225 anniversary and has been designated as a Cultural Capital of Canada. With the wealth of events planned as part of the Original City celebrations, the Gallery Hop could be part of a larger event celebrating Saint John’s growing and eclectic arts community.

“It’s been a successful project,” says Bernard Cormier, the City of Saint John’s Cultural Affairs officer. “And there’s room for it to be much bigger in the future.”

Big Tide Brewing Company

is located at 47 Princess St., Saint John

Phone: 506.214.3311

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The brew pub, which is located in the heart of Uptown Saint John, is housed in a building steeped in local history. The building was the site of the first law school in New

Brunswick – the Saint John School of Law. Although there have been many incarnations since that time, the unique character of the building has remained intact. High ceilings and ornate moldings are just some of the architectural features that add ambience to the pub. The décor offers warm, modern colors and a touch of the maritime roots for which the pub is named. Pub goers are also afforded an exclusive view of the city’s proud building history through a unique double window that opens to the sidewalk.

Of course, the heart of any successful brew pub is exceptional beer offerings. And this is certainly an area where Big Tide excels. The beer is crafted on-site under the watchful eye of Brewmaster

Wendy Papadopoulos, who has earned gold medals from the world beer cup and world beer championships. The brewing equipment is encased by a wall built of the original floor tresses. This “big wood”, as it has been nicknamed, is also the base for the “Big Wood Teaser”, a sample tray that allows patrons to try a smaller glass of each of four brews on tap. While beer on tap rotates to reflect the seasons and occasions, there are several regular staples which have become crowd favorites. Let Big Tide whet your thirst with Whistlepig Stout, a traditional dry stout with a nutty, chocolaty aroma and just the right balance of flavors. Or perhaps you’d prefer the light and refreshing taste of FogBound Hemp Pale Ale? This American style golden coloured ale offers hints of fruitiness balanced by nutty characteristics – a combi-nation that is sure to please. Benedict Arnold Extra Special Bitter,

After more than twenty years in the bar and restaurant business, Chris Vair

wanted to create a place where all people felt welcome to come in, relax, and

enjoy the beer and food. He envisioned a gathering place for family, friends,

coworkers, and strangers with lots of conversation, laughs, lively debates,

and great memories. Chris’ dream became reality when the Big Tide Brewing

Company started production in July, 2009.

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Big Tide’s Chef, Tom MacArthur

Big Tide’s delicious Yorkshire Shepherd

Confederation Cream Ale, Celtic Mist Irish Red Ale, Seaworthy IPA, Indian Beach Nut Brown – these are just a selection of available brews. As the holiday season approaches, Big Tide is proudly preparing a special porter and scotch ale for the occasion. Whatever your desire, Big Tide is sure to have the brew for you.

Aside from its fine brew, Big Tide is quickly becoming known for its mouth-watering food menu, which offers fine dining quality in a comfortable pub atmosphere. Chef Tom MacArthur’s eclectic mix of standards and modern favorites offers something for even the most discriminating connoisseur. Big Tide’s lunchtime menu offers quality and value with efficient, friendly service. For dinner, Big Tide presents a variety of delicious choices, both traditional and unexpected.

Offering an irresistible selection of brews and menu items was simply not enough for Chris Vair. He wanted to create a pub atmosphere that was unique and encouraged friendship, laughter, good times, and maybe some friendly competition too! At Big Tide, you’ll find table tops with game boards laminated on them. Looking to play traditional favorites like Monopoly or Scrabble? How about chess, checkers, and maybe even snakes and

ladders? Or, perhaps you’d like to test your knowledge with trivial pursuit? Whatever your desire, boards and game pieces await you! For those looking to take their challenge to the next level, Pub Stumpers is for you.

Hosted every Tuesday night, this lively and highly

competitive trivia contest is a crowd favorite with beer,

nachos and other treats on the line.The Big Tide Brewing Company is

thrilled to be entering its fifth month of operation. In many ways, it is still a new pub

carving out its place in the city nightlife. But, in other ways, it seems like Big Tide has always been a part of the local landscape, welcoming people in for great beer, great food, and a great time. So if you’re looking for a relaxed, cozy space for drinking and dining, no matter the time of day or the occasion, then Big Tide is the place to be. We hope to see you soon!

Big Tide’s Brewmaster, Wendy Papadopoulos

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Do you have a regular Monday to Friday 9-5?No this is it. It’s taken me a long time to get to this point. I used to have the 9-5 job. But over time I got enough weekly gigs that I could just be an artist.

And it’s comfortable?Yea its cool, I was able to find a way to pay rent and put food on the table. I’ve been low at times, but never broke. Mind you I’m not a rich man by any stretch. But I don’t care its fun.

How do you keep from getting burned out?He laughs; I AM burned out most times, but I look at how lucky I am to be able to do this. I learn songs as I go to stay fresh. I’ve played some songs to death but I’m always trying to learn new material so that keeps me going.

Do you prefer acoustic or electric?I love them both. When it’s electric, I’m playing with a band and that’s a blast. If it’s acoustic I play more mellow or emotional stuff. Playing with the band I get my aggression out on Sundays and I get my cries out with the acoustic the other nights.

Any plans on a Sean Roach record? YES! It’s almost done actually. I have 6 or 7 songs all recorded. Music is done. The photos are done and I have financial backing. I haven’t yet recorded the vocals; my voice is usually shot thru the week. So any night that I don’t have to sing, I take a break.

Is there a tentative album release date?I’ll have it ready by summer for next Cruise Ship season for sure.

Who’s on the album with you?Matt Benoit on drums, Tony Noddin on bass. I have Malcolm Boyce and Kevin Shephard each for a cut on drums. Steve Walsh and Jim Wilson came in and did some guitar work. Also a friend of mine named “Wah-Wah” Goguen came in and did a solo. I just play rhythm guitar and sing.

What makes it fun to be at open mic?Having people get up and play. One night we had Wild T, from Wild T and The Spirit get up and jam. The Sam Roberts guys

came in once. The Sled Dogs have also been there. I love it when a band comes in and jams with us.

What songs can still get you into the zone? Jeff Buckley’s version of Hallelujah still gets me. A Hawksley Workman tune called “Smoke Baby” is another. The crowd always likes that one.

What are you listening to lately?Lady Gaga, Mother Mother and I dig Ray Lamontagne.

What are the plans five years down the road?Well I hopefully I get that damn album done. (He laughs.)

What do you want to see in the music scene in SJ?Well, Akhord and Melvins are both closed. That hurt because they were great venues. Being an acoustic act because I have the option of just walking in to the smaller more intimate places, but I’d like to see another venue open up. That said, we’re still seeing a lot of people coming out to the open mic nights at O’Leary’s and Cougars. There’s always a new band that comes in. That’s how I got my start at O’Leary’s.

Do you remember what you sang?It was Disarmed by Smashing Pumpkins.

How long have you been singing? Started when I was 19, I was playing guitar in a band and the singer left and I thought, what do I do now? I taught myself to sing and I’m sure it was painful, but my friends encouraged me and I kept going.

How do you stay motivated on those nights when it’s just you and the bartender?I’ve had many nights like that. I just enjoy playing. I could do that easily, but it’s nice to have the mic and of course… Alpine Lager.

What would you say to people that say there is nothing to do in Saint John?Just Get Out There. I’ve never had trouble finding something to do, maybe it’s because I’m just out there. For those that are complaining, I don’t think they’re looking hard enough.•

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Showcasing the talent of Saint John’s local musicians and bands.

Sean Roach is one of the hardest working musicians on the Saint John music scene.

I caught up with him at a coffee shop.

Hey Sean Welcome to Invite Magazine. What are you doing these days?I’m busy playing around town. I’m doing two shows at O’Leary’s, one at Peppers, one at Cougars and I run sound at O’Leary’s for Brent Mason. This summer I’ve Been playing the Cruise Ship beer tour around town. They’ll end up at O’Leary’s for a beer tasting. I’m there playing a few 45 minute sets of Irish songs for the cruise ship crowd. That tour group would leave and then I play another 45 min set of the same songs to a new crowd. I’ve been doing that for a few years now.

Is it still fun?Well Yea, its fun. I get to pay my rent with my guitar. It’s hard on the nights I’ve played at Cougars and then get up to sing sweet Irish ditties to the Americans at 10:30 the next morning… that can be tricky.

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Saint John at a GlanceThis is just a sampling of the many great upcoming events around our city.

November 20th-22nd (Saturday – Sunday)Rhoda’s 24th Annual Christmas Festival of Crafts, Antiques, Art & Food12:00 pm – 9:00 pm (Harbour Station, 506-632-6103)

November 21st (Saturday)Explorer Saturday: Arts Oscars at the NBM10:00 am – 4:00 pm (New Brunswick Museum, 643-2300)

Three Sheet LIVE10:00 pm – 2:00 am (Peppers Pub, 506-657-8424)

UFC 106 LIVE11:00 pm (Legends Bar & Grille, 506-657-8325)

November 24th (Tuesday)Olympic Torch Relay Community Celebration5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (Cruise Terminal Grounds, 111 Water Street)

November 27th (Friday)Mayor’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony6:00 pm – 9:00 pm (Loyalist Plaza, Market Square)

Saint John Sea Dogs Hockey Game: Drummondville Voltigeurs7:30 pm – 10:30 pm (Harbour Station, 506-632-6103)

Bigg Medicine LIVE9:00 pm – 1:00 am (The Blue Olive, 419 Rothesay Ave., 506-634-3183)

Ron James – Mental As Anything8:00 pm (Imperial Theatre, 506-674-2240)

The Jimmy Swift Band LIVE(Club Tonic, 506-657-8325)

November 28th (Saturday)Wendy Nielson & Friends7:00 pm (Imperial Theatre, 506-674-2240)

White Water LIVE10:00 pm (3 Mile Steakhouse & Pub, 506-657-8325)

November 29th (Sunday)Saint John Sea Dogs Hockey Game: Quebec Remparts4:00 pm – 7:00 pm (Harbour Station, 506-632-6103)

November 30th (Monday)An Intimate Evening with Serena Ryder8:00 – 10:00 pm (Imperial Theatre, 506-674-2240)

December 2nd (Wednesday)King Sunshine LIVE9:00 pm – 1:00 am (The Blue Olive, 419 Rothesay Ave., 506-634-3183)

December 5th (Saturday)Gallery Hop3:00 pm – 5:00 pm (New Brunswick Museum, 506-643-2300)

Saint John Sea Dogs Hockey Game: Olympiques, Teddy Bear Toss Night7:00pm (Harbour Station, 506-632-6103)

Steve Waylon LIVE10:00 pm (3 Mile Steakhouse & Pub, 506-657-8325)

December 6th (Sunday)Saint John Sea Dogs Hockey Game: MAINEiacs4:00pm (Harbour Station, 506-632-6103)

December 11th – 13th (Friday – Sunday)A Living Christmas PageantEvenings. Daytime on the 13th (Cherry Brook Zoo, 506-634-1440)

December 12th (Saturday)The Buzz LIVE10:00 pm (3 Mile Steakhouse & Pub, 506-657-8325)

December 15th (Tuesday)George Canyon Christmas8:00 pm – 10:00 pm (Imperial Theatre, 506-674-2240)

December 16th (Wednesday)Symphony New Brunswick Christmas Festival8:00 pm (Imperial Theatre, 506-674-2240)

Dec. 17th (Thursday)Saint John Sea Dogs Hockey Game: Mooseheads7:00pm (Harbour Station, 506-632-6103)

December 19th (Saturday)Thirsty Rangers LIVE10:00 pm (3 Mile Steakhouse & Pub, 506-657-8325)

December 21st (Monday)So You Think You Can Dance Canada11:00 am (Harbour Station, 506-632-6103)

The Rankin Sisters “A Maritime Christmas”7:30 pm (Imperial Theatre, 506-674-2240)

December 24th (Christmas Eve)16th Annual Moose Milk Social(Jake’s Steakhouse & Pub, 506-635-5253)

December 28th (Monday)Dufflebag Theatre presents A Christmas Carol7:00 pm (Imperial Theatre, 506-674-2240)

December 29th (Tuesday)Dufflebag Theatre presents Robin Hood7:00 pm (Imperial Theatre, 506-674-2240)

Saint John Sea Dogs Hockey Game: Rocket 7:00pm (Harbour Station, 506-632-6103)

December 31st (New Years Eve!)Thirsty Rangers LIVE with complimentary appetizers(3 Mile Steakhouse & Pub, 506-657-8325)

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Saint John at a Glance Overheard

NuVision Mortgage Team, 45 Hanover st., Saint John NB E2L 3G1

The NuVision Mortgage team simplifies your dream by taking the hassle out of mortgages.

Corey Dugas, cel:645-7478cmdugas@dominionlending.ca

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Victor Holmes, cel 644-8221vholmes@dominionlending.ca

Middle Aged Couple:Man: I can’t do this sudoku.Woman: You’re looking at it upside down. And, that’s the crossword!

Overheard at Cora’s in Brunswick Square,

by Meg Frost

Two Cruise Ship Passengers:Tourist One: Oh! There’s a Tim Horton’s. Let’s go there.Tourist Two: What?!Tourist One: Over there. It’s like the Canadian Starbucks.Overheard on King Street, by Pete White

Two Guys:1st Guy: So, Like, how often do you eat at Subway?2nd Guy: Oh, every day. Sometimes twice.1st guy: Why?2nd guy: I just don’t know where else to eat, man.Overheard at Brunswick Square, by Frank Jones

Guy on the phone:Yeah, I saw you guys carrying her out, but I still had a full pitcher of beer, and I was like, “I can’t bail on this.”Overheard on Prince William Street,

by an anonymous reader.

Ever find yourself in situations where you are out somewhere, overhear something funny and want to share the story? Invite Magazine gives you the chance to do this! If you have overheard any stories that you think should be in this magazine, please email your submissions to content@invitenb.com.

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“There’s nothing new to do in SaintJohn!” has been the mantra forsome… but that’s all changed sinceLegends Bar & Grille opened in the3Mile Entertainment Complex.

Legends is a sports bar combined witha play centre for adults. It is home toAtlantic Lottery’s new “Coaster’sGaming Centre” with regulated gamesof chance including two state-of-the-art10-seat Electronic Texas Hold’emPoker Tables, Pro.Line sports betting on14 large flat screen TVs, a state-of-the-art Golf Simulator with 32 golf coursesto choose from and five professional4x9 billiard tables – not to mention theprivate party room and so much more.

Game OnRelax with friends on large leather chairsand enjoy a beverage from its full servicebar or check out its 50s-style dining!There’s free shuffleboard along with Wiisports and arcade games.

Put Your Poker Face OnLegends features pick-up PokerTournaments nightly at 8 pm andadditional mid-day weekend games. 20 seats are available for drop-incash games at any time!

Until November 30th, come play for achance to win a Carnival cruise andseat in the on-board CarnivalPokerPro Challenge! One luckyLegends customer will receive aCarnival Cruise package valued at$6,000 and a seat in the on-boardsemi-final event. Check out Legends orALC.ca for all the details!

Get Into The Swing of ItThis state-of-the-art digital golf simulatoroffers crisp life-like graphics with a choiceof 32-courses from around the world.Tee times for up to 8 people may bebooked on a first-come, first-servedbasis by calling 693-GAME (4263).

Rack ‘Em UpEnjoy a friendly game of pool anytimefor just $5 per hour on one of fiveprofessional 4x9 billiard tables. (Or,gather a larger crowd and enjoy theprivacy of the Party Room).

Burger TimeThe burgers are legendary at LegendsBar & Grille with its 50s-style casualfare menu available 7 days a week.

Golf Simulator with 32 Golf Courses

Get Your Game On Saint John!

5 Golden Grove Road, Saint John, NBCorner of Rothesay Avenue & McAllister Drive

693-GAME (693-4263)Group Bookings 647-0939

Two 10-Seat Electronic Texas Hold’Em Tables Five Professional Pool Tables

Top: The Harley Saloon is a fun casual bar when you are in the mood for a cold beer and good conversation.Bottom: The Three Mile Pub turns into a roadhouse with live music every Saturday night.

This picture: Contemporary dance music keeps the dance floor hopping in Club Tonic which caters to the 25-40 year olds.

3Mile is located at1 Golden Grove Rd., in Saint John.Phone: 657.8325

When newcomers drive into the parking lot of the Three Mile Entertainment Complex near the corner of Rothesay Avenue and McAllister

Drive, they are confronted with choices. There are four very different businesses from which to choose providing (like the saying goes) ‘something for everyone.’

The 3Mile as its most often called, is a Saint John landmark and an anomaly in the food and beverage business which tends to see bars and restaurants come and go almost as frequently as the Bay of Fundy tides. Saint John businessman Peter Bardsley bucked the trend when he purchased the tiny original pub back in 1978 and has successfully expanded his first business to the all-encompassing entertainment centre that it is today.

Holly Hewitt manages the 3Mile’s “Harley Saloon” and chuckles as she tells Invite Magazine about the number of people each week that walk into the Saloon unsure as to where they are going.

“It’s amazing to me that people still don’t know how many different businesses we have to offer or what’s inside this big building besides the original 3Mile Pub,” she says.

The Harley Saloon is a cozy small lounge located across the front of complex and houses a partially-roofed deck which is a popular spot for local business and trades people to gather after work and unwind with a cold beer which is served in a frosted glass. The walls are adorned with Harley Davidson motor cycle parts which gives the little bar a casual and fun atmosphere made all the more endearing by the staff that are outgoing and not shy in being part of the conversations and friendly bantering that takes place at the bar daily.

Walk through a vestibule to protect you from the outside weather and you can enter the 3Mile Steakhouse & Pub. Here you’ll find more of the same hospitality for which the 3Mile’s become known. Regulars have been served by Peggy Huggard – a member of the wait staff for almost 20 years. And they still come back looking for “Peg.”

“I met a boilermaker the other day who was working at the refinery shut-down and he told me I was his first server when he was just 19 and started in the trade. Now he’s 36!” Peggy punctuated the comment with her familiar laugh that makes you want to laugh with her.

The pub serves a mean steak if you’re looking for casual dining without the twenty dollar price tag on each meal. A quick glance at the newspaper-like menu shows over eight different kinds of steak along with the burgers and appetizers one would expect to find in a pub. The food is good and the service staff have been

out of high school for more than a number of years. On Saturday night, the Pub turns into a roadhouse

with its roster of live bands from across New Brunswick. Tables and chairs are removed to unveil a large dance floor, lights are dimmed and the music is good. Talented musicians belt out a range of music from high energy country to classic rock and many bands play danceable contemporary music for the 25+ crowd.

Adjacent to the Pub is Club Tonic – a large European-style nightclub which caters to Saint John’s young professionals on Friday and Saturday nights. No hip-hop is played here. The music is geared to its customer base which is 25-40. Tonic is a classy, big-city style venue with a warm color palette on stucco walls, along with elevated sections containing leather and cloth couches and chairs. The nightclub features a VIP section on the mezzanine floor which is available by reservation only.

Mark Duffley is the Nightclub Manager for the 3Mile complex and he tells Invite that Tonic enforces a ‘dress to impress dress code’ and that Saint Johners actually get dressed up to go out at night here.

Tonic is also the 3Mile’s banquet and meeting room for large groups looking for spots to host events. Since the 3Mile does not charge a rental fee for use of its big room, the venue frequently hosts meetings for service clubs and non-profit groups along with charity auctions. The room can be transformed into a stunning banquet room as nightclub furniture is replaced by banquet ‘rounds’ with upholstered chairs and decor that rivals most chain hotels. Space is still available for Christmas parties, but many of the key dates have been booked by repeat clientele.

Live touring acts also play Club Tonic. As Invite went to press, the 80s vintage band HELIX just played on stage.

Wanna play? Look no further than Legends Bar & Grille – a new addition to the 3Mile which opened this summer. It’s a sports bar offering a comfy lounge with flat screen TVs tuned to all of the pay-per-view sports with big overstuffed red leather chairs. It offers pool on five professional 4x9 billiard tables, a state-of-the-art golf simulator with 32 different golf courses, and a 50s style diner menu which soon will be offering pizza. It has a large private party room with pool table, fireplace, and leather couches which can be rented for parties of 5 to 30. And, Legends is home to Atlantic Lottery’s all new gaming centre – “Coasters” with its multitude of gaming options.

There’s lots to do at the 3Mile. Stop by for an hour and spend the day!

There’s Lots to do at the 3Mile!

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See who’s out and about in Saint John!

the new cities @ Blue Olive

All Smiles @ Studio

Happy Birthday @

Tonic

Having a Coors @ Studio

Sociables @ Big Tide

Invites #1 @ Tonic

Shaking and Moving @ Tonic

Ken Tobias @ Blue Olive

STUDIO nightclub

if it happens in saint john,it happens at studio

9 sydney st., saint john • phone: 506.693.5454