Fundraising series wrapping up
Helping Hands Jamboree, with the Helping Hands Band and other performers, is at St. Anthony’s Hall, Route 2, Woodstock, May 5, 7:30 p.m. (note the day change). Money raised supports charities such as hospitals, the Caring Cupboard, the breakfast program at the local elementary school, the local fire departments and church activities. Admission is by donation. Call 902859-2394.
Ceilidhs are Fridays at St. Peters Circle Club, St. Peters, 7:30-11 p.m., with local entertainment. Admission is $4.
A ceilidh at the Kaylee Hall is Fridays, 8-11 p.m. Admission is $5. Music is by Jim Madsen, Donnie MacDonald, Jim Galpin and Elinor MacAulay, hosted by Chips Off The Old Rock (Ron and Bev Hurley).
Summerside Legion kitchen party is at the Legion on Notre Dame Street, Saturdays, 3-6 p.m.
Fiddle Doo and Pot Luck are May 6, 2-6 p.m., at the Murray Christian Centre in Kensington, for all who play, sing or enjoy music. Donations at the door help with expences. The remainder of the proceeds go to the Maritime Fiddle Association.
The kickoff for the Murray River Ceilidhs at the Murray River Hall is May 6, 7 p.m., in support of the 21st anniversary of the QEH/Eastlink Telethon. Entertainers include Millie MacDonald, Susan Petrie, Marie MacIntyre, John Hume, Mary Lou MacLure, Walter Ching, Irving and Dorothy Hayter, the MacDonald Sisters (Marie Docherty, Doris MacDonald), Garth Gillis, Donnie MacDonald, Michael O’Connor and Garnet Buell and the Singing Islanders, (Jim Madsen, Don MacKenzie, Gill Nowlan, Glenda Johnston). For information or to make a donation, call 902-838-4791 or check www.murrayriverceilidhcommittee.com.
Saturday ceilidhs are at the Belfast Rec Centre, 8-11 p.m. They include a 50-50 draw and a light lunch. For information, call Dale Campbell at 902-659-2554.
Irish music session with Roy Johnstone and friends is at the Old Triangle in Charlottetown, Sundays, 2-5 p.m. Players are welcome.
A special ceilidh celebrating their second anniversary at the Dunstaffnage School Centre is May 7, 7 p.m., hosted by the Roadmasters’ Band with Ivor Price, Wayne Diamond, Theo Wiegers and Dave Moore. Guest entertainers include Eddie Quinn, Lou Doiron, Emmett DeCoursey, George Docherty and friends (Sterling Wright and Ivan Nicholson). Admission is $8 There is also a 50/50 draw and lunch.
Acoustic music jam is at the Musical Village (Expo-Centre), Abram-Village, May 7 2-8 p.m. (doors open at 2 p.m.). This is the last jam of the season. Admission is $3 (adults only). Supper is served at 5 p.m. for $10 (HST included). There will be a door prize and a 50/50 draw. For information, contact 902-854-2324 or 902-8543457.
A ceilidh is May 8, 7:30 p.m., at Winsloe United Church, hosted by Larry Campbell, featuring the original singer of the Blue Crystals, Dave Altas, along with fiddler Matthew Reid accompanied by Carl Curley. This is a fundraiser for the church with the proceeds to the Equipment Fund of the QEH. The church at 121 Winsloe Rd. is wheelchair accessible with plenty of parking. There will be a light lunch. Tickets are $10 at the door with doors opening at 6:30 p.m.
A ceilidh is at Bedeque United Church Hall, May 9, 7:30 p.m., with the group, On the Road Again (John Campbell, Claude Gaudet, Ernie Gallant, Joe Lawless, Bobby MacLean). Admission $6, and a light lunch will be served.
A ceilidh is at the Kings Playhouse, Georgetown, Tuesdays, 8 p.m. Dance to local musicians playing old-time classics. Call 902652-2053.
Old time acoustic jams are Wednesdays, 6:30-9 p.m., at Murphy’s Community Centre, Richmond Street, Charlottetown. The only exceptions are holidays and storm days. Bring an instrument and sit in or just listen. There is a $2 fee, which goes to the centre. Contact Caroline at 902-569-2471 or jonescb@eastlink.ca.
Wally’s Wednesday Night Kitchen Party is Wednesdays, 8-11 p.m., at the Charlottetown Firefighter’s Club, 89 Kent St. (side entrance), hosted by Wally Young and featuring classic country music, a light lunch and a 50/50 draw. It is wheelchair accessible with an elevator on site. Proceeds support Charlottetown firefighters.
A ceilidh, sponsored by the Silver Threads Seniors Club, is at the club, 78 Main St., Souris, Wednesdays, 8-11 p.m., featuring local music. Admission is $5 with funds for club projects.
An informal, acoustic traditional music session is Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., at the Old Triangle, Charlottetown. Players and dancers are welcome. The Harbourfront Players will perform Norm Foster’s Bedtime Stories at the Harbourfront Theatre in Summerside from May 12-20. Tickets are available from the box office.
QCONCERTS
Corb Lund is at the Harbourfront Theatre in Summerside on May 5, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available through the theatre box office.
JP Cormier is at the Trailside Café, Mount Stewart, May 5-6, 8 p.m. Tickets are at www.trailside.ca, Back Alley Music or 902-394-3626.
Got Blues Matinee is Saturdays, 2:30-4:30 p.m., at The Factory Cookhouse, 189 Kent St., Charlottetown. Hosted by Got Blues (Chris Roumbanis and friends Reg Ballagh and Mike Robicheau). Each week there is a special guest, and the second set is always an electric blues jam. On May 6, enjoy singer/ harmonica player Colin Campbell. Check out htttp://www.facebook. com/groups/306169336775.
“OH, What a Night – A Musical Tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons”, is at the Harbourftont Theatre, Summerside, May 6, 7 p.m. Coming direct from Las Vegas, this show stays true to the original recordings and honours the talent of an American The Docherty Family Band
Treble with Girls kitchen party finale to cap off a season of fundraising for the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation is May 7, 2 p.m., with the Chaisson Trio, Jon Matthews, Courtney HoganChandler and Eddy Quinn. There will also be door prizes, a 50/50 draw, raffle tickets on a West Jet trip-for-two package and a homemade lunch served at intermission. All ages are welcome to Our Lady of the Assumption Parish Hall in Stratford, 151 Stratford Rd.
Atlantic String Machine Passport Series wraps up with United Kingdom – May 7, 2:30 p.m., at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Charlottetown. It features composers from the United Kingdom from William Byrd to David Bowie. Call 902-3942579 or email info@atlanticstringmachine.com for tickets.
Phase II and Friends are in concert at Central Christian Church in Charlottetown on May 7, 7 p.m. There will be a silent auction and light refreshments. Proceeds are to Sandra Rashed’s Heart & Stroke Bursary that provides medical students in the Maritimes with assistance in furthering their education. Tickets are $10 at the Heart & Stroke office, 180 Kent St., Maritime Christian Bookstore, Murphy’s Pharmacy in Parkdale or by calling Rashed at 902-892-0000.
Men of the Harvest concert is at Treble with Girls, top left, is hosting the finale of its QEH Fundriasing Concert Series with a good old-fashioned kitchen party on May 7, 2 p.m., at the Our Lady of the Assumption Parish Hall in Stratford. Joining them for an afternoon of music and fun will be, clockwise from top right, Courtney Hogan-Chandler, Eddy Quinn, Jon Matthews and the Chaisson Trio, featuring fiddler Rannie MacLellan.
MonkeyJunk, with Paul Reddick will perform at the Trailside Café, Mount Stewart, May 7, 8 p.m. Tickets are at www.trailside.ca, Back Alley Music or 902-394-3626.
A bluegrass and acoustic music concert, featuring the Dunromin with Harold and Marnie Noye, Vans Bryant and John Campbell, is May 8, 7-9 p.m., at the Summerside Legion. Open mike performers, 7-7:30 p.m., have free admission. Admission for everyone else is $5. There is also a 50/50 draw and door prize. Bring a friend and acoustic instruments for a jam after the concert.
Lively Songs for Little People is at The Guild in Charlottetown on Tuesdays. The interactive music show for children begins at 10:45 a.m. A small family rate will be charged.
Queens County Music Festival awards concerts are at Park Royal United Church, Charlottetown, 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Alfie Zappacosta is at the Trailside Café, Mount Stewart, May 10, 8 p.m. Tickets are at www.trailside.ca,
Back Alley Music or 902-394-3626.
Lively Songs for
Little People is at The Stratford Town Hall on Thursdays. The interactive music show for children begins at 10:45 a.m. A small family rate will be charged.
Celtic Spirit variety show is May 11, 7:30-9:30 p.m., at The Guild in Charlottetown. Celebrate Scottish and Celtic roots with Joey Kitson, Julien and Annie Kitson, Ava and Lily Rashed, Aaron Crane and Luka Hall, the Regazzee Choir singers under the direction of Sung Ha Shin-Bouey, Marielle Lesperance, College of Piping Highland dancers, Barbara Brown Yorke Highland dancers and The Havenwood Dancers. Ken Williams is the MC. The show is a fundraiser for Scotdance P.E.I., which is hosting, for the first time, the ScotDance Canada Championship Series in Charlottetown this summer.
Dave Gunning is at the Trailside Café, Mount Stewart, May 11-12, 8 p.m. Tickets are at www.trailside. ca, Back Alley Music or 902-3943626.
Gordie MacKeeman and His Rhythm Boys are at Harmony House Theatre in Hunter River, May 12, 8 p.m. Tickets are available through the theatre box office.
QFESTIVALS
Spring Fling Country Fest with the Saul Good Band and Old Doc Young is at the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club in Summerside, 9:30 p.m., May 6. The Queens County Music Festival runs until May 6 with classes open to the public at Park Royal United Church and UPEI’s Dr. Steel
Canadian comedy legend Mike MacDonald LIVE at the Silver Fox Club, a night of comedy in support of the P.E.I. Humane Society, is May 7, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 plus tax and can be purchased at www.peihumanesociety.com (or Eventbrite), the P.E.I. Humane Society or the Summerside Silver Fox Club. Enjoy a night out with dinner before the show and live music. The Silver Fox will donate part of the proceeds to the shelter. To book a dinner reservation, call 902-436-2153. Tea and Tunes, a fundraiser for Young at Heart Musical Theatre for Seniors, is May 13, 2 p.m. at 101 Prince St. (St. Paul’s Hall). Come see a performance of Sing-Song Ping-Pong by Nancy Beck and Pamela Campbell and enjoy a served catered tea with food by The Yellow House and tea from Lady Baker’s Teas. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased in advance by calling 902-370-2907. The show is suitable for all ages.
QDANCES
A dance is at 56 St. Peters Road, Charlottetown, May 6, 9 p.m. to midnight. Music is by Music and Friends with Lester MacPherson. There is a free lunch and a 50/50 draw.
A dance is at the Kaylee Hall, Pooles Corner, May 6, with music by Johnny Ross and Joe Hynes.
is a free listings of entertainment events. Listings must be submitted no later than the end of the day Tuesday by fax at 566-3808 or to lifestyles@theguardian.pe.ca. For more information, call Carolyn Drake 629-6000, ext. 6036.