The Lunchbox 2020-04-27: Goodbye, Joe

Joe Blades at Highland Radio 2018

On today’s show:

It is with considerable sadness that we report the passing of one of our alumni. Joe Blades was the host of CHSR’s literature, arts and poetry program, Ashes, Paper and Beans for decades. He stopped doing the show a few years ago with increasing time needed to pursue his PhD, but never ceased being a member. Joe will be very missed in the multiple arts communities of this region and around the world of which he was part. He passed on April 22.
The UNB Art Centre presents: Design Works Wednesdays – Create at Home Series

Join the UNB Art Centre on Facebook for a series of FB LIVE workshops, Wednesdays 10:00 am – 11:00 am with our new ‘Create at Home’ series.

First Session begins April 29th.

Stay tuned to UNB Art Centre’s Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, as we post upcoming creative projects and the supplies that you will need weekly. Let’s make our stay at home more creative and productive!
Essay: Just a Thought: Who’s In Your Bubble?
Harvest Jazz and Blues Postponed for 2020
Harvest’s Board of Directors confirms what we had sincerely hoped would not be the case: Harvest will not take place this September.
Interview: The Lifers (2019) (with songs: Sisters, New Eyes)
Bondo Picks Royal Wood, Something About You
In tribute to Joe Blades: Radio Free Vestibule, Froo Froo the talking cat

COVID-19 Update:

The province announced no new cases of COVID-19 yesterday afternoon, leaving the total number of cases at 118.
111 people have recovered from the virus, leaving seven active cases.
Dr. Jennifer Russell reminded New Brunswickers not to use surgical masks or N-95 respirators. She said those masks must be saved for health care workers.
Russell recommends homemade face coverings made of cloth.
Effective this morning, the City of Fredericton will charge for downtown parking again. This comes after a month of free parking.
Trudeau will invest $62.5 million to help fish and seafood processors across the country.
Musicians are still paying tribute to the victims in Nova Scotia, including one special performance from Cape Breton fiddler Natalie MacMaster and shooting victim Emily Tuck.