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p.m., at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #9, 88 Victoria St. West, Kensington, featuring the music of 2017 Music P.E.I. nominees Fallback. Admission is $10 at the door. All 19 and over are welcome. There will be a 50/50 draw, door prizes and spot dances. The dance is in support of the Kidney Foundation of Canada, Atlantic branch. For more information, call 902-432-436-8161 or 902-8929009.

A dance is at 56 St. Peters Rd.,

Charlottetown, May 20, 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 20, with music by Kendall Docherty.

A dance is Saturday, 8:30 p.m., at Club 50 in Abram-Village, with old rock ’n’ roll and country. There is lunch and a 50/50 draw.

A dance is Wednesday at the Hillsborough Park Community Centre, 9 p.m. to midnight. Music is by Joe Hynes, Johnny Ross and Davy Weale. There is a 50/50 and a free lunch.

A dance is Thursdays, 8-11 p.m., at the Kensington Legion,

88 Victoria Street West, with 1950s/’60s music by Fallback (Scott White, Dale Gaudet, Johnny Ross, Steve Guy, Tom DesRoches, Wayne Robichaud). Admission is at the door.

THEATRE/COMEDY/ DANCE

The Harbourfront Players will perform Norm Foster’s “Bedtime Stories” at the Harbourfront Theatre in Summerside, continuing May 19-20. Tickets are available from the box office.

CLUB LISTINGS

Ryan Merry is at the Water’s Edge Resto/Bar/Grill, May 19, 5:30 p.m.

Will Allen is at the Brothers Two, Summerside, May 19.

The Wannabeez is at the Charlottetown Legion, May 19.

Nathan Carragher is at Marc’s Lounge, Charlottetown, May 19.

Dan Paynter is at Next Door@ The Merchantman, Charlottetown, May 19.

Indie Pop Night with Bones is at Baba’s, Charlottetown, May 19.

Dave Doyle is at the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club, Summerside, May 19.

Sean Mooney is at the Dundee Arms, Charlottetown, May 19.

The Dub Kartel is at the Charlottetown Beer Garden, May 19.

More Soul is at Fishbones, Charlottetown, May 19.

Saul Good Duo is at John Brown Grille, Charlottetown, May 19-20.

Vintage 2.0 is at the Old Triangle in Charlottetown, May 19-20.

Adam MacGregor and the Foes is at Hunter’s Ale House, Charlottetown, May 19-20.

MacBeth is at the Olde Dublin Pub, Charlottetown, May 19-20.

Brielle Ansems is at Marc’s Lounge, Charlottetown, May 20.

Old Habits is at the RCAF Wing, Summerside, May 20.

Red Hot Chili Peppers tribute is at the Charlottetown Beer Garden, May 20.

The Love Junkies is at Fishbones, Charlottetown, May 20.

Misty Waters is at the Charlottetown Legion, May 20.

Tradewinds is at the Factory, Charlottetown, May 20.

Little Cities and Chips at Baba’s, Charlottetown, May 20.

Shane Pendergast at Broadway 45, Kensington, May 20.

Carter MacLellan is at the Charlottetown Firefighters Club, May 20.

Folk ’n’ Roll with Shane High, Jordan Hallin and Mitch Schurman is at Baba’s Lounge, Charlottetown, May 22.

Midnight Vesta with Brooklyn Doran and Aaron Comeau are at Baba’s Lounge, Charlottetown, May 23.

Dave Woodside is at the Old Triangle Pub, Charlottetown, Wednesdays, 8 p.m.

Taylor Buote is at the Gahan House in Charlottetown May 24.

Harbour, Keep Flying and Pipe Dreams are at Baba’s Lounge, Charlottetown, May 25.

LITERARY EVENTS/ READINGS/ PRESENTATIONS

“Fears From a Small Place”, edited by Dave Stewart with Laura Chapin, will be launched May 19, 7 p.m. at the Great George, 58 Great George St., Charlottetown. The new anthology includes 20 writers with P.E.I. connections. Everyone is welcome.

The Western Authors’ Group (WAG) will meet on May 20, 1-4 p.m., in the Key Room of the Summerside Library, 57 Central St. New writers are welcome.

Bernard LeBlanc, a specialist in Acadian domestic architecture, will give a presentation in French at the Acadian Museum, in Miscouche, on May 21, 2 p.m. In his illustrated talk, he will explain how to date an old house. LeBlanc, curator at the University of Moncton Acadian Museum, has been doing research on Acadian homes for over 40 years. There will be free admission. This is an activity organized by the Sister Antoinette DesRoches Historical Committee. For information, contact Georges Arsenault, 902-566-5067.

The Eptek Centre Book Club will meet June 1 to discuss “Little Paris Bookshop” by Nina George. For more information, contact Eptek Art & Culture Centre at 902-8888373. Eptek Centre on the Summerside waterfront, is a site of the P.E.I. Museum.

Georges Arsenault, a well-known Acadian historian, folklorist and author, will present, “Acadians on the Hillsborough” May 29, 7:30 p.m. in the Southport Room of the Stratford Town Hall.

FUNDRAISER Q

The Guardian Book Drive for Literacy, in partnership with the Hillsborough Rotary Club, is accepting books until May 31 in the former Chamelion’s Hanger store, Confederation Court Mall, next to Dow’s on Great George Street. Books may be dropped off during regular mall hours. The book sale is June 1, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 2, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and June 3, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The Association of the Acadian Museum is inviting the public to submit candidates for its award, La Petite Nyctale 2017, which recognizes an individual,

an organization or a group who have contributed over the years in preserving and promoting Acadian heritage in any field, such as history, traditions, music, restoration of historical houses or buildings, genealogy, etc. Submit nominations with a brief description of the candidate’s contribution, by May 22, by email to info@ museeacadien.org or by mail to Musée acadien, P.O. Box 159, Miscouche, P.E.I., C0B 1T0. The award will be presented during the annual meeting of the Association du Musée acadien in June. For information, call 902-432-2880.

CLASSES/LESSONS/ WORKSHOPS

Registration for the second annual Rollo Bay Music Camp, July 11-13 is now open. Accompanying one of the Island’s most enduring traditions – the Rollo Bay Fiddle Festival, it features world-class instructors in fiddle, guitar, tenor banjo, piano, flute, whistle, dance, accordion, bodhran and songwriting (Mairi Rankin, J.J. Chaisson, Andre Brunet, Pastelle Leblanc, Tim Chaisson, Jake Charron, Koady Chaisson, Emmanuelle Leblanc, Pascal Miousse, Chris Kirby, Nathalie Arsenault, Ward MacDonald, Sean Gray and Darren Chaisson). For complete information and to register, go to www.rollobayfiddlefest. ca.

Canadian Olde Tyme square dance weekly classes for beginners and others are Wednesdays at the Murphy Community Centre, Richmond Street, Charlottetown, Room 303, from 7-8:30 p.m. There is no charge. Call the Tamarackers at 902-629-1869.

HISTORY Q

The Island Matters Rug Hooking group and members of other hooking groups across P.E.I. are encouraging the public to bring out their vintage (25 years old or more) and antique hooked mats and other hooked items to be recorded on the P.E.I. Heritage Hooked Rug Registry. Volunteers will travel to communities throughout P.E.I. this spring and fall. Call 902-629-0340 to arrange an appointment or visit www.facebook.com/PEIrugregistry. Use the same contact information to book a seat at one of our free beginner traditional rug hooking workshops sponsored by New Horizons for Seniors. If a community group would like the program in their area, call 902-629-0340.

EXHIBITIONS

Back Road Folk Art has the work of Kerras Jeffrey on Route 151 in western P.E.I. Call 902-853-3644. Confederation Centre Art Gallery features a variety of exhibitions, including Gretzky is Everywhere, opening May 27, and Leah Garnett: When One Space Meets Another, until June 4. Call 902-628-6111 or check out www. confederationcentre.com/en/artgallery.php.

Cornwall Library Art Gallery is featuring Donna MacArthur with an exhibit entitled “Dabbling in Paint”. Her show runs until June 16. Contact Giselle Déziel at 902566-3347 for information on displaying in the gallery.

Details Past and Present Gallery is on Victoria Row in Charlottetown, 166 Richmond St. Go to www.detailspastandpresent.com.

Gallery@The Guild presents a

Reading Town P.E.I. exhibition until May 20 of original artwork by Island illustrators entitled Island Illustrators Showcase. The artwork of Seniors College students and teachers will be showcased May 24 to June 4 with Time of our Lives” Seniors College Group Art Show. An opening reception is May 24, 7 p.m. For more information, contact Marion Copleston at 902-675-4093 or mcopleston@ gmail.com. The gallery is located on Queen Street in Charlottetown.

Gallery 18 will open an exhibition entitled “Thérèse D’Amour - A Passion for Nature, on May 19. The event includes more than 40 original works from the artist’s estate. For details, including hours of operation, contact Gallery 18 by phone or email. Gallery 18 is located at 10686 Route 6, just west of the New London intersection. Call 902-886-3201 or email info@ Gallery18.com.

Karen Gallant Studio Gallery in Rustico is on the corner of Route 6 and 243, Rustico Road. Contact karengallant.com.

Kensington Art Gallery is at 27 Commercial St., in the Historic Kensington Train Station yard. Contact 902-8862395; sutton@pei. sympatico.ca.

Maroon Pig Art Gallery and Cafe at 37 Water St., Georgetown, is open year-round. Call 902-652-2569 or check www.maroonpig.ca.

Plum Tree Studio, a shop and gallery with fibre art by local artists, as well hooked rugs, quilts, wool applique, stitched items, supplies, patterns, kits and more, is open June 15 to Nov. 1 or by appointment. Classroom space is available. Hooking on the deck Wednesdays July and August 413 Buffalo Road, South Rustico. 902 963 2622 or 1778 823 3335.

The Purcell Parlour Gallery in Clyde River is open for the summer season with a show and sale of new work. Drop by any time, but call ahead at 902-368-7526 or contact juliampurcell@gmail.com.

Sixty Days of Fame at MacNaught History Centre and Archives features work by Summerside artist Eddy Schwartz. “O Canada”, his depiction of 23 of the country’s prime ministers in the caricature format used by newspaper editorial sections of the leader’s times. The exhibit can be viewed free of charge in May, Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The MacNaught History Centre and Archives is at 85 Spring St., Summerside.

Meadowbrook Arts, Crafts & Creations is in Crapaud, 677 Route 13. Visit meadowbrookartstudio.com or call 902-658-3171.

Pinhole Photography Gallery is the home studio/darkroom of Charlottetown artist/pinhole photographer, Mary Carr-Chaisson. Call 902-628-1575, email mary@ pinholephotogallery.com or visit www.pinholephotogallery.

Eptek Art & Culture Centre features the Summerside Art Club members with “Colour Splash” until May 19. The annual ArtsSmarts exhibition will feature work from Kensington High and École Pierre-Chiasson, May 24 to June 2. Admission is by donation. The gallery is at 130 Heather Moyse Dr., Summerside. Call 902-8888373 or visit www.peimuseum. com. Hours are Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays, noon to 4 p.m.

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.

MUSEUMS, INTERPRETIVE CENTRES

The Acadian Museum in Miscouche is open featuring an ongoing exhibition titled “Dansez: Acadian Dance Traditions on

Prince Edward Island, Past and Present’’. It has been curated by ethnomusicologist Meghan Forsyth, from Memorial University in Newfoundland, in partnership with the Acadian Museum of P.E.I. Tour the museum to follow the odyssey of Island Acadians from 1720 to the present, discover treasures related to the Acadians’ 300-year presence on P.E.I., view an interpretive video and investigate Acadian family roots through the onsite genealogy resources. The site is open Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Call 902-432-2880.

Beaconsfield Historic House, one of seven P.E.I. Museum Sites, was built in 1877 and considered one of Charlottetown’s finest homes. Today, it stands as a wonderful example of Victorian architecture. There is also a small bookstore and gift shop. It is located on the corner of Kent and West streets. Call 902-368-6603 for information.

The P.E.I. Regiment Museum is at the Queen Charlotte Armoury, 3 Haviland St., Charlottetown. Call 902-368-0108 or check www.peiregimentmuseum.ca.

The Tryon Museum is open by chance or appointment with displays of area history and radio. It is at #47 Route 10 at Tryon. Visit www.tryonareahistoricalsociety. com or call 902-658-2009.

PRACTICES

Definitely Not The Symphony (DNTS), a fun group of people with a variety of levels of musical skills who enjoy playing in an orchestra, practises on Saturdays at 10 a.m. in the activities room at Andrews of Stratford, 355 Shakespeare Dr., Stratford. Check www. dntspei.blogspot.ca or call Chris at 902-569-3818.

Parkinson’s Canada, P.E.I. chapter has a new singing group for people living with Parkinson’s disease, their support people and families. Music therapist Shona Pottinger, of Singing Sands Music Therapy, leads it. The singing group meets every Thursday, 1 p.m., at the Central Christian Church, 214 Kent St., Charlottetown. Contact idoyle@eastlink.ca or call 902-368-8329.

The Oak Tree Singers meet Fridays at 10 a.m. at the Seniors Active Living Centre, Bell Aliant Centre, UPEI. New singers are always welcome.

The Queens County Fiddlers practise Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m., at Andrew’s of Stratford in Stratford. All fiddlers and accompanists are welcome, as well as those who like to listen.

Stratford Community Choir practises Tuesdays, 7 p.m., at Andrews of Stratford. New members are welcome. Kay Linkletter is the director. Call or text 902-3149739.

Second Chances Concert Band meets Tuesdays 7-9 p.m., Queen Charlotte School music room (for adults ages 18 and over). Visit secondchancesband.ca or contact conductor Allie McCrady at allie65mccrady@gmail.com.

Island A Cappella, a women’s a cappella chorus, meets every Thursday at 7 p.m. at Charlottetown Rural High School. New singers are always welcome. For information, go to www.islandacappella.ca or search for the chorus on Facebook.

“The A.I.R.S. UPEI Community Multicultural Choir and Song Circle meets on Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m., in the Robertson Library, Room 104 (UPEI Campus). Signs will be posted. Contact the lab directly at 902-566-6023 or airs@upei.ca.