Reporting from Bethlehem
A Christmas ceilidh is at the Cotton Centre, Stratford, Dec. 10, 7 p.m. Admission is a donation of non-perishable good or monetary donation to the Charlottetown food bank. A light lunch will be served. Call Carmen Halman, 902-676-2225, or Cliff Martin, 902-569-2732.
A ceilidh is at the Kings Playhouse, Georgetown, Tuesdays, 8 p.m. Dance to local musicians playing old-time classics. Call 902-6522053.
Old Time Music Acoustic Jams are Wednesdays, 6:30-9 p.m., at the Murphy Community Centre, Richmond Street, Charlottetown (not held on holidays and storm days). Bring an instrument and sit in or come to just listen. A nominal fee of $2 goes to the centre to cover expenses. Contact 902-940-9565 or email jonescb@eastlink.ca.
A ceilidh, sponsored by the Silver Threads Seniors Club, is at the club, 78 Main St., Souris, Wednesdays, 8-11 p.m., featuring local entertainers and an open mic. 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
Choral Music Programme: are welcome.
Sing Noël is Dec. 17, 3 p.m., at
Helping Trinity United Church. Confederation
Hands Jamboree, Centre Youth Chorus with celebrates the joy and spirit of the holiday season by performing the Helping classical and contemporary Christmas Hands Band carols with special guest and other Joey Kitson. For tickets, contact performers, the Confederation Centre of is at St. the Arts box office. Anthony’s Hall, Route 2, Woodstock, Dec. 16, 7:30 p.m. Money raised supports charities. Admission is by donation. Call 902-859-2394. The Friends of Murray Harbour Christmas Ceilidh is Dec. 8, 7 p.m., at the Murray Harbour Community Centre, 1382 Main St., Murray Harbour, featuring Murray Harbour Six plus or minus (Wayne MacLean, Urban Chaisson, Mel Giddens, Kenny Chapman, Amy Swensen, Len Buell, Edna MacMaster), Debbie and Grace Gosbee, Cathy Vanasse, Marie MacIntyre, Louis MacKay, Wayne and Jill Harris, Tom Clark, Scott and Rebecca Herring, Arron Tardiff and Louis Penny. Lonnie Alkinson is master of ceremonies.
A Christmas ceilidh is Dec. 10 with music by Tip er Back and special guests Sheila MacKenzie and Fr. Keith Kennific, 7-9 p.m., at the Tracadie Community Centre. Proceeds are for a group of Morell Regional High Students 2018 European trip. There’s a light lunch and a 50/50 draw. Tickets are $10 at the door or by calling Linda Craig at 902-9404816.
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.
The Seniors Active Living Centre, Bell Aliant Centre, UPEI, will be having a Christmas ceilidh on Dec. 10, 1:30 p.m. Join Dino Dunsford and Friends (Judy Lowe, Heartz Godkin and Brian Knox ) for a musical Christmas celebration. There will be traditional Christmas carols as well as a variety of other music. Admission is $10 and there will be a 50/50 draw. Door opens at 1 p.m.
Acoustic Music Jam is every Sunday, 2-8:30 p.m., with the next one Dec. 10, at the Acadian Musical Village (Expo-Centre) Abram-Village. Admission is $3 (adults only) with a roast turkey supper served at 5 p.m. for $11. There is also a door prize and a 50/50 draw. For information, call 902-854-2324.
Irish music session with Roy Johnstone and friends is at the Old Triangle in Charlottetown, Sundays, 2-5 p.m. Players are welcome.
Chaisson Christmas Family Ceilidh is at the Pourhouse of the Old Triangle in Charlottetown, Dec. 10, 6 p.m. Tickets for this fundraising event are available at the Old Triangle.
A ceilidh is at the Hunter River Lions Club, Dec. 10, 7 p.m. Performers will be Millie MacDonald, Lou Doiron, Norma Wall, Fenton MacSwain, Gordon Blacquiere, Joyce Arsenault and Brent Gallant. There
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The annual Sorensen family Christmas concert, “There’s Music In The Air”, is Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m., at South Shore United Church, #85 Route 10 in Tryon. Lunch and a time for Christmas socializing will take place after the concert in the Howatt Memorial Centre. Admission is a freewill offering in support of the church. Call 902-658-2009.
Singer-songwriter Dylan Menzie is at The Mack in Charlottetown on Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m. A portion of proceeds from every ticket will benefit the Upper Room Soup Kitchen in Charlottetown. Tickets are available through the Confederation Centre of the Arts box office.
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 On the spot radio reporter Royelle (Hannah Brown), left, interviews Mary (Emma Stanley) and Joseph (Noah Stanley) in Bethlehem about a special event that is about to happen as radio announcer Lee Drake, top left, waits at the news desk back on P.E.I. It’s a rehearsal scene from “Ghost of Bethlehem”, a drama written and directed by Hank Stinson, top right, which will accompany a Christmas cantata performed by choir members at Park Royal United Church on Dec. 17 at 10:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome.
jam. Guests on Dec. 9 are Amanda Jackson and Dale McKie.
Le Trio BBQ is Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m., at the Harbourfront Theatre in Summerside, featuring Christmas classics in a new, oldfashioned way. Tickets are available through the theatre box office.
The Amabilè Singers present a concert entitled “Northern Lights” – solstice and Christmastide music, including sing-along carols, Dec. 9, 7 p.m., at Spring Park United Church, Charlottetown, and Dec. 10, 2 p.m., at St. Andrews United Church, Vernon Bridge. Admission is $15 at the door. For information, contact theamabilesingers@gmail. com or ‘Amabilè Singers PEI’ on Facebook.
A Christmas Singalong is at York United Church on Dec. 9, 7 p.m., with musicians Gordon Boothroyd, Jordan McNally, Joe Doran and Marilyn MacDonald. Come and join other singers for an evening of Christmas favourites. Admission is by donation.
Home for the Holidays is at Kings Playhouse Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m., with Kendall Docherty, Catherine O’Brien and Caroline Bernard backed up by The Reindeer Express (Deryl Gallant, bass, Alan White, drums, Don Fraser, keyboards, Perry Williams, guitar). Tickets are online at www. kingsplayhouse.com, at Daryl’s General Store, Georgetown, or at A Touch of Gold, Downeast Mall, Montague.
Heather Rankin is in concert at Harmony House Theatre, Hunter River, Dec. 9, 8 p.m. Tickets are available through the theatre box office.
A Memorial Carol Sing is Dec. 10, 2 p.m., in St. Paul’s church, Charlottetown – 90 minutes of singalong plus some performed pieces. For information, call 902-892-1691 or go to stpauls@pei.aibn.com or www.stpaulschurch.ca.
The Stratford Community Choir will perform holiday favourites at Park Royal United Church on Sunday, Dec. 10 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door.
A Joyful Sound choir will present two Christmas concerts Dec. 10: 2:30 p.m., at St. Mary’s RC Church,
Souris, and 7:30 p.m., at Hillcrest UC, Montague. Admission is by free will offering.
An Arioso Christmas concert is at St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church, Charlottetown, Dec. 10, 3 p.m. Admission is $10. Tickets are available from Meghan at 902-566-1562 or at the door.
Men of the Harvest Christmas concert is Dec. 10, 3 p.m., at Trinity United Church,
90 Spring St., Summerside. Admission is $10 at the door. Call 902-436-3155. It is sponsored by Clark United Church Women.
Courtney Hogan, Richard Wood and Gordon Belsher present “Christmas in Killarney” at Harmony House Theatre, Hunter River, Dec. 10, 4 p.m. Tickets are available through the theatre box office.
St. John’s Anglican Church in Milton will host “A Down Home Christmas” featuring Janet McGarry, Serge Bernard, Gail Mullen, Dylan Ferguson and Denise MacLeod, Dec. 10, 7 p.m. Admission is $10. St. John’s Anglican Church is on Route 2 in Milton. For information, contact Gordon, 902-368-2762, or Miriam, 902-368-2011.
The annual Christmas concert is at the Bonshaw Hall, Dec. 10, 7 p.m. Enjoy an old-fashioned concert with a long list of performers. Santa’s emissary, Ms. Claus, will be handing out hot apple cider, Christmas cookies and treats for the youngsters. Donations will go to maintenance of the hall. Call 902-675-4093.
Kelley Mooney will perform at Westisle High School in Ellerslie on Dec. 10, 7 p.m. Also performing are Jon Matthews, Johnny Ross, Allison Kelly and Kirk White.
The Docherty Family Band is at Wellspring Presbyterian Church, Dec. 10, 7-9 p.m., presenting traditional Christmas favourites as well as some carefully selected holiday stories. The church is at 8291 Commercial Rd. Admission is at the door and proceeds will go towards the ministry of the church in the community.
Home For Christmas, featuring Phase II and Friends, is on stage Dec. 10, at Central Queens United Church, Hunter River, 7:30 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door. The show is a fundraiser for the church.
A bluegrass and acoustic music pot luck Christmas party is Dec. 11, 7-10 p.m., at the Summerside Legion. Blue Zone with John Campbell, Mim Murphy, Gary Arsenault and Dave Millar will join in backing up open mic performers. Admission is free to those who bring something to share for potluck or just pay $5 admission. There will be door prizes, a 50/50 draw and Santa with treats.
Christmas concert. “Christmas at Home, will be presented by The Lady Singers of our Century on Dec. 11 at Winsloe United Church, 7:30 p.m., the only Christmas concert they group will perform this year. The church is at 121 Winsloe Rd. and is wheelchair accessible with plenty of parking. There will be a light lunch served. Admission is $12 at the door with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. The Linkletter Community Centre hosts “A Down Home Christmas” featuring Janet McGarry, Serge Bernard, Gail Mullen, Dylan Ferguson and Denise MacLeod on Dec. 17. The show starts at 2 p.m., and admission is $10. The Linkletter Community Centre is wheelchair accessible and located at 1670 Route 11, Linkletter Road. Contact communityoflinkletter@gmail.com or Kari at 902-724-0914.
Lively Songs for Little People by Michael Pendergast (the Musicman) are casual drop-in shows with a small family-friendly rate, movements, songs, dance and humour. They are Tuesdays, 10:45 a.m., in the food court of Confederation Court Mall and Thursdays at the Stratford Town Hall gym, 10:45 a.m.
Kinkora Regional High School annual Christmas concert is Dec. 12, 6:30 p.m. featuring the KRHS concert band.
The Charlottetown Legion Choir presents Vivaldi’s “Gloria, Choral Music from Christmases Past” on Dec. 12, at Trinity United Church, Charlottetown at 7 p.m. and Dec. 16 at Kensington United Church, 17 School St., at 7 p.m. Tickets are at the door.
The Barra MacNeils: A Celtic Christmas is Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m., at Confederation Centre of the Arts. Tickets are available through the theatre box office.
The Colonel Gray High School Music Department Christmas concert is Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m.
Docherty Family Band and Kelley Mooney present “Christmas Memories”, an evening of music on Dec. 13, 7:30 p.m., in support of the Toys For Tots and Salvation Army Christmas Campaign. The show will take place at the Jack Blanchard Family Centre, 7 Pond St., Charlottetown. A collection of new unwrapped toys will be accepted for the Toys for Tots Campaign as well as 50/50 proceeds being donated to the cause.
Home for the Holidays returns to Harbourfront Theatre on Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m. with Kendall Docherty, Catherine O’Brien and Caroline Bernard backed up by The Reindeer Express (Deryl Gallant, bass, Alan White, drums, Don Fraser, keyboards, Perry Williams, guitar). Tickets are online at www.kingsplayhouse.com, at Daryl’s General Store, Georgetown, or at A Touch of Gold, Downeast Mall, Montague.
QEH concert series continues at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish Hall, 151 Stratford Rd., Stratford, Dec. 17, 2 p.m., hosted by Treble with Girls, with special guest Courtney Hogan-Chandler. Enjoy an afternoon of family-friendly music and fun to raise funds for the 22nd annual QEH/Eastlink Telethon for the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation. There’s a 50/50 draw, door prizes, tickets on a West Jet Trip for two and a homemade lunch at intermission. Admission is adults, $10, students, 12 and under, $5, and preschoolers free.
The fourth annual “Old Fashioned Christmas Gospel Concert” featuring music by Gary Chipman, Carol Chipman-Francis, Rodney Savidant, Blair Coughlin, Allen “Postie” Connolly, Bob Gagnon and a special performance by the Breadalbane Guitar Students is at Central Queens United Church, Hunter River, Dec. 17, 7 p.m. Admission is $12 at the door. Call 902-314-1865 for information. Ashley MacIsaac and friends present a Celtic Christmas, Dec. 15, Trinity United Church, Charlottetown, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available from Ticketpro. ca or by calling the Indian River Box Office: 1-866-856-3733 or 902-836-3733.
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