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CEILIDHS/JAMBOREES/ KITCHEN PARTIES

Ceilidhs are Fridays at St. Peters Circle Club, St. Peters, 7:30-11 p.m., with local entertainment. Admission is $5.

A ceilidh is at the Kaylee Hall, Fridays, 8-11 p.m. Admission is $5. Music is by Jim Madsen, Donnie MacDonald, Jim Galpin and Elinor MacAulay.

Legion kitchen party is at the Summerside Legion, May 5, 2-5 p.m.

Fiddle doo and pot luck are May 5, 2-6 p.m., at the Murray Christian Centre in Kensington. The program includes fiddlers and singers. Anyone who plays an instrument or likes music will enjoy the afternoon. Donations are at the door. Proceeds (after expenses) go to the Maritime Fiddle Festival.

Helping Hands Band Jamboree is May 5, 7:30 p.m., at St. Anthony’s Hall, Route 2, Woodstock, with funds raised supporting local charities. Admission is at the door. Come and enjoy music, fun and lunch.

Saturday ceilidhs are at the Belfast Rec Centre, 8-11 p.m., with a 50-50 draw and a light lunch. Call Dale Campbell at 902-659-2554 for information.

The Seniors Active Living Centre, Bell Aliant Centre UPEI is having a ceilidh on May 6, 1:30 p.m. The lineup includes Susan Campbell and Peter Burke and musical friends Brian Knox, Judy Lowe and Heartz Godkin. Admission is $10, and there will be a 50/50 draw. A light lunch will be available. Proceeds help support centre activities.

Special third anniversary ceilidh is at Dunstaffnage School Centre on May 6, 7 p.m., hosted by Roadmasters’ Band, with Ivor Price, Wayne Diamond, Theo Wiegers and David Moore. Guest entertainers include Eddy Quinn, Frank Whitty, Rob Nelson, Emmett Decoursey and Uclid Hebert. Admission is $8. There is a 50/50 draw and lunch. The centre is wheelchair accessible.

A ceilidh is at Bedeque United Church Hall, May 8, 7:30 p.m. The group on The Road Again will provide the entertainment. Admission is $ 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.

Acoustic jams are Wednesdays, 6:30-9 p.m., at Murphy’s Community Centre, Charlottetown, Room 109, downstairs. Bring an instrument and sit in, or come to just to listen. A nominal fee of $2 goes to the centre to cover costs. Contact Caroline Jones at jonescb@eastlink.ca or 902-9409565.

Parkview ceilidh is May 9, 7:30 p.m., at Parkview Ceilidh at Parkview Seniors’ Club, 335 Central St., Summerside, featuring Dunromin, consisting of Vans Bryant, Harold and Marnie Noye, Jim Dickson and John Campbell. Lunch and 50/50 tickets will be available.

An informal, acoustic traditional music session is Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., at the Old Triangle, Charlottetown. Players and dancers are welcome.

A ceilidh is at the New London Women’s Institute hall, New London,

May 12, 7:30 p.m., with Orville Curtis, Trudy CorbettHughes, Mary Cousins, Roberta Parkman, Allan Meek, Dorothy Farrish and Louis Ellsworth. A light lunch is served. Proceeds are in aid of hall upkeep. Everyone is welcome.

CONCERTS

A gospel concert is at Linkletter Community Centre, May 4, 7:309:30 p.m., featuring Back In Tyme (Blair Coughlin, Steve Gallant, Bob Gagnon and George MacPhee). Admission is $12. There will be light lunch and entertainment.

J.P. Cormier is at the Trailside Café in Mount Stewart, May 4-5, 8 p.m. Tickets are at www. trailside.ca and Back Alley Music or call 902-394-3626 for reservations. Doors and the kitchen open at 6:30 p.m.

Musical entertainment is part of the 10th annual Roy Chaisson Memorial Fishing Derby at Goff’s Bridge in Cascumpec on May 6, 12-4 p.m. For information, call 902-856-9020.

Harmonia Girls’ Choir delivers its final concert of the year on May 5, 1 p.m., at Park Royal United Church, Charlottetown “Sing a New Song” will include a special performance by women’s choral ensemble, Sirens. Tickets will be available at the door. Visit www.sirenschoir.com for more information.

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 April 28, the guests are singer Theresa Malenfant and guitarist/singer Scott Medford from New Brunswick. The Rock-a-palooza, P.E.I. Schools of Rock Showcase, featuring rock bands from 11 different Island schools ranging from grades 3 to 12 and college level, spanning from up west to up east, is at the Murphy Community Centre, Charlottetown, May 5, 5-8 p.m. This modern version of a school concert, in its eighth year, will see the bands play classic rock favourites, modern hits and even their own original material. Long and McQuade Charlottetown will be on hand giving away door prizes throughout the night. Tickets for the door prizes will be available at the show, and entry will be by donation. All money collected will go back to the event to help improve and sustain this wonderful opportunity for Island students. Forte Men’s Choir, under the direction of Dr. Margot Rejskind, present “Let All Men Sing!” on May 5 at 7 p.m., at Summerside Presbyterian Church, Summerside, and May 6, 2:30 p.m., at the Kirk of St. James, Charlottetown. The program features a wide variety of music, including familiar folk songs and spirituals, contemporary songs and classical favourites. Admission for both concerts is $10 at the door.

Michael Pendergast host a Spring Fling of music and fiddling on May 6, 2 p.m., at Trinity United Church in Summerside,

featuring Andy and Monique Doucette, Ava and Lily Rashed and Skye MacAusland. Advance tickets are available at the church office, 902-436-3155, or from Wendell at 902-436-8600. Advance tickets are $10 or $12 at the door.

Summertime Sing-along featuring Phase II and friends is at St. Paul’s Church, Charlottetown, May 6, 2-4 p.m. Enjoy lively summer music from the 1950s and ’60s, plus Tom Jones and a new tune by Ed Sheeran. Tickets are $10 at-the-door or in advance at St. Paul’s office (902-892-1691), Gerry Hickey (902-393-3251) or Blaine Murphy (902-393-8379).

A benefit concert for 11-yearold Kara MacRae is May 6, 2-4 p.m., at St. Joachim’s Hall in Vernon River. The student at Vernon River consolidated school, is currently undergoing cancer treatments in Halifax. There will also be a silent auction, a 50/50 draw will a light lunch. Admission is by donation at the door. Entertainers include Kenny and Donna MacDonald, Sylvia Abikhattar Mutch, the Vernon River Grade 6 band, dancers Raelin and Payton MacLean and Kadin Creed, Elinor and Harold MacAulay, Ray and Carol McGarry, Marybeth and Paul Chandler, Andrew MacDonald and Mallory McInnis.

A Celtic and More Fundraising Concert is May 6, 2-4 p.m., at the BIS Hall, North River Road, Charlottetown, featuring Cian O’Morain and Mary MacGillivray, Sheila MacKenzie, Eddy Quinn and friends and Kendall Docherty, along with young Island singers Siobhan Armstrong, Grace Lloyd and Alex Sorenson and Highland dancer Charlotte Armstrong. Master of ceremonies is Wayne Collins. Admission is by donation at the door. There will be a complimentary light lunch, including fudge, as well as a 50/50 draw and a door prize. Money raised will benefit Siobhan Armstrong as she pursues her musical goals, including acceptance into a prestigious music program in Ireland in June.

A Tribute to Lady Singers of our Century concert is May 6, 7:30 p.m., at West River United Church in Cornwall, featuring performances by Judy MacGregor, Keila Glydon, Colleen MacPhee, Joan Reeves and Jolee Pataki. Admission is $12.

Patrick Ledwell and Mark Haines are at the Trailside Café in Mount Stewart, May 6, 8 p.m. Tickets are at www.trailside. ca and Back Alley Music or call 902-394-3626 for reservations. Doors and the kitchen open at 6:30 p.m.

A bluegrass and acoustic music concert, featuring Louise Perry with Cindy Ellands-Arsenault and Bernie DesRoches, is May 7, 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.

St. Louis Music Night is May 7, 7:30 p.m., at St. Louis Community Centre with Keelyn Wedge, Elaine Wedge, Christine Cameron and Steven Perry. Admission is $5. A light lunch is provided. All proceeds are for the upkeep of

the centre.

The Charlottetown Jazz Ensemble will perform a big-band cabaret, May 8 at the Pourhouse, above The Old Triangle on Great George Street. Proceeds from the concert will go to Young At Heart Theatre, a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to producing professional, original theatre to enrich the lives of seniors. Special guest performer will be YAH Theatre founder and well-known Island vocalist Catherine O’Brien. Admission is $10 ($5 students). All ages are welcome with adult supervision. Music starts at 7:30 with meals available at 6 p.m.

Steve Poltz is at the Trailside Café in Mount Stewart, May 9, 8 p.m. Tickets are at www.trailside. ca and Back Alley Music or call 902-394-3626 for reservations. Doors and the kitchen open at 6:30 p.m.

Gordie McKeeman and His Rhythm Boys are in concert at the P.E.I. Brewing Company, May 9, 9-11:30 p.m., an energetic evening of traditional East Coast music in support of purchasing respiratory therapy equipment for the QEH Pediatric Clinic. Tickets are available online at www.bit.ly/ gordieqeh and at the QEH Foundation office and P.E.I. Brewing Company. Doors open at 8:30 p.m.

Rose Cousins is at the Trailside Café in Mount Stewart, May 10, 8 p.m. Tickets are at www.trailside. ca and Back Alley Music or call 902-394-3626 for reservations. Doors and the kitchen open at 6:30 p.m.

St. Andrew’s Choir is hosting a fundraising variety concert on May 12, 7 p.m., at St. Andrew’s United Church in Vernon Bridge. The community-based program will feature St. Andrew’s Choir, along with a number of special guests performing styles from gospel to traditional music. Performers include the McRae Family, Matthew Reid, Andrea Ellis and Allison Kelly, our own Sylvia Abikattar-Mutch, and much talent from St. Andrew’s congregation. As well, there will be two pieces of art, up for live auction, from artists Donna Serres and Kenneth Gallant. Funds from this event support the Music Program at St. Andrew’s United Church.

The Nova Scotia Bluegrass band, Roxeen and Dalrymple, will bring their distinctive homegrown Bluegrass sound to Summerside’s Centre 150 on May 13, 2 p.m. Purchasing tickets in advance is recommended from John Campbell at 902-439-6830.