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DANCES

FallBack 1950s/’60s dances are Fridays, 8-11 p.m., at the Delta Prince Edward, 18 Queen St., Charlottetown. Admission is at the door. Call 902-315-0817.

Rustico Bay Seniors’ dance at 2104 Church Rd., South Rustico Sept. 15, 8-11 p.m., with music by Country Steel. There will also be a door prize, a 50/50 draw and a light lunch. All over 35 years of age welcome. A ceilidh dance is Saturdays at the Goose River Community Hall, Route 16, 8-11 p.m. Music is by Louise MacKinnon, Rannie Maclellan and Kevin Chiasson. Lunch will be served. Admission is $8. Keith Broderick will play classic rock and country at a licensed event 8-10 p.m., Sept. 15, at Slemon Park Hotel and Conference Centre. Contact Kim, 902-888-7192. Admission is $5 and $2 for Slemon Park residents. Saturday night dance at Club 50 in Abram-Village is Sept. 15, 9 p.m. to midnight. Music is by Leonard Coughlin, a DJ from Summerside. There is lunch and a 50/50 draw. Admission: $6. Dance is at 56 St. Peters Rd.,

Charlottetown on Sept. 15, 9 p.m. to midnight. Music is by Music and Friends with Mike McGarry. There’s a free lunch and a 50/50 draw.

The Rustlers is playing for a dance at the Kaylee Hall, Poole’s Corner, Sept. 15, 8 p.m. Lorne Valley Square Dances are at the Olde Lorne Valley School, 922 Lorne Valley Rd., Wednesdays, 8-11 p.m., with Ward and Allan MacDonald and Bonnie Campbell. There’s a 50/50 draw and a free lunch. Admission is $8. A dance is at Hillsborough Park on Sept. 19, 8:30-11:30 p.m. Music is by Lester MacPherson. There’s a free lunch, 50/50.

FallBack 1950s/’60s dances are Thursdays, 8-11 p.m., at the Silver Fox Entertainment Complex, 110 Water St., Summerside. Admission is at door. Call 902-315-0817.

FOOD/MUSIC/ HISTORY

“Down with Demon Rum! Stories and Songs of Rum Running on Prince Edward Island” runs Sept. 16, 23 and 30 at the Haviland Club, Haviland Street in Charlottetown. Doors open at 5 p.m. The dinner and show start at 5:30 p.m. A Maritime meal of fishcakes, beans and dessert will be served. To book seats, call 902-894-4421. If available, tickets will also be sold at the door.

THEATRE/ COMEDY/DANCE/ VARIETY SHOWS

Alex Roy is at the Carrefour de l’Isle Saint Jean, Charlottetown, Sept. 21. “Anne & Gilbert” is at The Guild in Charlottetown. “Anne of Green Gables–The Musical” is in the Homburg Theatre of Confederation Centre of the Arts until Sept. 22

“Bubbles & Bells” is at The Guild in Charlottetown, Sept. 19, 10-11 a.m.

The Fascinating Ladies - A Young at Heart Theatre production, written and directed by Catherine O’Brien and starring Allison Kelly, Kelley Mooney and O’Brien, is at the Victoria Playhouse, Victoria, Sept. 14-16. “If It’s Alright with You - The Songs of Gene MacLellan”, is at the P.E.I. Brewing Company in Charlottetown, playing select nights with the last show on Sept. 19.

“Jesus Christ Superstar” is in the Homburg Theatre of Confederation Centre of the Arts until Sept. 22. “On the Road with Dutch Mason” is at The Mack in Charlottetown until Sept. 22. Signatures: A Canadian Spectacle is Monday to Saturday, 10 p.m., projected on the sandstone walls of Confederation Centre of the Arts overlooking Victoria Row “Stories from the Red Dirt Road” plays at The Mack in Charlottetown until Sept. 21.

CLUB LISTINGS

Open mic with Dave Connolly and Woody – Hot Shots Lounge, Charlottetown, Sept. 14

Mitch O’Blenis – Brothers 2, Summerside, Sept. 14

John MacAllar – Dundee Arms, Charlottetown, Sept. 14 Richie Bulger – John Brown Grille, Charlottetown, Sept. 14 Wrecking Crew – Charlottetown Legion, Sept. 14

Kyle Samson Collective – Hunter’s Ale House, Charlottetown, Sept. 14 Julia Bentley – Marc’s Lounge, Charlottetown, Sept. 14 Indie Pop Night with Bones – Baba’s Lounge, Charlottetown, Sept. 14 Dave Doyle – RCAF Wing, Summerside, Sept. 14

Kenny Pearl and the Oysters – Silver Fox Club, Summerside, Sept. 14 Big Shiny Tunes – Fishbones Oyster Bar Grill, Sept. 14 Richard Wood and Gordon Belsher – Old Triangle, Charlottetown, Sept. 14

Hype – Next Door at Merchantman, Charlottetown, Sept. 14 Jon Matthews Experience - Olde Dublin Pub, Charlottetown, Sept. 14-15 ‘Brìgh House Band Irish Matinee (Cian O Morain, Mary MacGillvray, Brian O Broin, Patrick Crehan) – Old Triangle Pub – Charlottetown, Sept. 15, 5:30 p.m. Adam MacGregor and The Foes – Old Triangle, Charlottetown, Sept. 15 Benjamin Dakota Rogers and Awolk – Baba’s, Charlottetown, Sept. 15

DJ Hot Dan – Peakes Quay, Charlottetown, Sept. 15 DEKZ – Fishbones Oyster Bar Grill, Sept. 15 Saul Good Duo – John Brown Grille, Charlottetown, Sept. 15 Ivory Orphan – Next Door at Merchantman, Charlottetown, Sept. 15

Copycat – Hunter’s Ale House, Charlottetown, Sept. 15 Dave Woodside – Marc’s Lounge, Charlottetown, Sept. 15 Renegade – RCAF Wing, Summerside, Sept. 15 Misty Water – Charlottetown Legion, Sept. 15 Funday Sunday with Al and Willy

– Fishbones Oyster Bar Grill, Sept. 16 Cale Crowe – Baba’s, Charlottetown, Sept. 16 Irish Music Céilí in The City (Cian Ó’Moráin, Brian Ó’Broin, Patrick Crehan, Mary MacGillivray) – Old Triangle, Charlottetown, Sept. 17, 7 p.m.

Vinyl Night with Jason Gaudet – Baba’s, Charlottetown, Sept. 17

Live music – The Gahan House, Charlottetown, Sept. 19

LITERARY EVENTS/ READINGS/ PRESENTATIONS

Two Island writers will launch books of poetry at a reading Sept. 17 at the Carriage House at Beaconsfield Historic House. Special guest poet Annick MacAskill from Halifax will give a short reading, followed by Steve McOrmond’s and Chris Bailey’s featured readings, a book signing and a reception. The Farmers’ Bank of Rustico Museum features a presentation by Tilmon and Ron Gallant on Sept. 20, 7:30-9 p.m., for the 2019 Haché Gallant reunion. Call 902-963-3168 or go to www.farmersbank.ca. The museum is at 2188 Church Rd., Route 243 in Rustico. The “Heaven on Earth P.E.I.” project book launch is Sept. 20, 6:30 p.m., at The Kettle Black Cafe, 45 Queen St., Charlottetown. Meet author Martin Rutte and the people and projects from P.E.I. Experience the three simple questions to get in touch with what Heaven on Earth is for each person and what simple action will make this real ... easily. Visit www.projectheavenonearth.com.

EXHIBITIONS

Confederation Centre Art Gallery in Charlottetown features ongoing exhibits: “Luminous”; “Marlene Creates: Places, Paths, and Pauses”; “Missing the Island”; “Shame and Prejudice: A Story of Resilience, A project by Kent Monkman”. Call 902-628-6111 or check out www. confederationcentre.com/en/artgallery.php. The Cornwall Library Art Gallery

in Cornwall Town Hall features Carolyn Hessinger’s watercolour exhibit, “Alliterative Art: Flowers, Farms and Other Favourite Subjects in the Key of “F” until Sept. 14. On Sept. 18, 7 p.m., the opening celebration of Thomas Scantlebury’s art exhibit will be held. His work is on display until Oct. 26.

Call 902-629-8415. Details Fine Art Gallery is on Victoria Row in Charlottetown. Check detailsfineart.com.

Eptek Art & Culture Centre in Summerside features “Behind the Panels: Selected Works by Various Island Comic Book Creators”. Call 902-888-8373 or go to www.peimuseum.com.

Gallery@The Guild on Queen Street, Charlottetown, features amateur and tenured LGBTQ2S+ artists from across P.E.I. in Queer Resistance, running until Sept. 17. Donations will be accepted for PEERS Alliance. Check www.theguildpei.com.

Karen Gallant Studio Gallery in Rustico is on the corner of Route 6 and 243, Rustico Road. Contact karengallant.com. The MacNaught History Centre Gallery is at 75 Spring St., Summerside, featuring a variety of local exhibitions. Maroon Pig Art Gallery and Cafe is at 37 Water St., Georgetown. Call 902-652-2569 or check www.maroonpig.ca.

The Purcell Parlour Gallery in Clyde River is open when the roadside sandwich sign is out on the highway. Lefurgey Cultural Centre, Summerside, features the free 150th Anniversaries Celebration Exhibit. Go to culturesummerside.com or call 902-432-1298. Meadowbrook Arts, Crafts & Creations is in Crapaud, 677 Route 13. Visit meadowbrookartstudio.com or call 902-658-3171.

MUSEUMS, INTERPRETIVE CENTRES

The Acadian Museum is in Miscouche. Call 902-432-2880, email basin_head@gov.pe.ca or go to peimuseum.ca. The Alberton Museum & Eileen

Oulton Genealogy Centre are on Church Street, Monday to Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., until Sept. 27. Call 902-853-4048. The Anne of Green Gables Museum is in Park Corner. Contact 1-800665-2663 or 902-886-2884 or go to www.annemuseum.com. Basin Head Fisheries Museum is on the Basin Head Road, east of Souris until Sept. 21. Call 902-357-7233, email info@museeacadien.org or go to peimuseum.ca.

Beaconsfield Historic House is in Charlottetown with tours and a gift shop, as well as lectures, concerts and events. Call 902-368-6603. Bideford Parsonage Museum is open daily, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 784 Bideford Rd. Call 902-831-3133. The Canadian Potato Museum is open daily in O’Leary. Call 902-8592039. Cape Bear Lighthouse and Marconi Museum is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., daily until Sept. 14 at 42 Black Brook Rd., Cape Bear. Call 902-962-2917 or email info@capebearlighthouse.com. Elmira Railway Museum is open in Elmira until Sept. 19.

Call 902-357-7234, email elmira@gov.pe.ca or go to peimuseum.ca. The Farmers’ Bank of Rustico Museum is on Route 243, Rustico, a bilingual National Historic Site featuring a museum, the Doucet House and Rustico and area Acadian genealogical information. Check www.farmersbank.ca or call 902-963-3168. Garden of the Gulf Museum is at 564 Main St., Montague. Call 902838-2467. Green Gables Heritage Place is in Cavendish. Contact 902-963-7874. International Fox Museum and Hall of Fame is in the Summerside Armoury, 33 Summer St., Summerside. Lucy Maud Montgomery Birthplace museum on Route 6 in New London is open daily. Call 902-8862099. MacNaught History Centre and Archives features ongoing exhibits of Island artists at 85 Spring St., Summerside. Call 902-432-1332 or 902-432-1298. Orwell Corner Historic Village is in Orwell. Call 902-651-8515, email orwellcorner@gov.pe.ca or go to peimuseum.ca. P.E.I. Shellfish Museum is at 144 Bideford Rd., Ellerslie. The Prince Edward Island Regiment Museum is at the Queen Charlotte Armoury, 3 Haviland St., Charlottetown. Call 902-3680108 or check www.peiregimentmuseum.ca. Sir Andrew Macphail Homestead is at 271 McPhail Park Rd., Vernon Bridge. Call 902-651-2789.

Stompin Tom Centre is at 14024 Route 14, Skinners Pond. Call 902882-3214. The Tryon Museum is open by chance or appointment. Check out www.tryonareahistoricalsociety.com or call 902-658-2009. West Point Lighthouse Museum is at 364 Cedar Dunes Park Rd., West Point. Call 902-859-3605 or 1-800-764-6854. Wood Island Lighthouse and Museum is in Wood Islands. Call 902-962-3110.

PRACTICES

Island A Cappella is recruiting

new members with “Add Your Voice” open rehearsals to give interested women a first-hand experience singing in a barbershop chorus: Sept. 20 (chaplaincy building, UPEI campus) and Sept. 27 (lecture theatre, Charlottetown Rural High School). There is no cost to attend. Pre-registration is necessary by emailing info@islandacappella.ca or by visiting the chorus’ website (www.islandacappella.ca) or Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ islandacappella). Definitely Not the Symphony (DNTS) is a community orchestra consisting of musicians of a variety of skill levels. It meets Saturdays, 10-11:15 a.m., in the activities room at Andrews of Stratford. Visit dntspei.blogspot.ca or contact Jenny dnts.pei@gmail.com. The Queens County Fiddlers practise Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., at Andrews of Stratford. New fiddlers and returning players are welcome, along with accompanists and those who like to listen.

The Oak Tree Singers practise at the Seniors Active Living Centre, Bell Aliant Centre, UPEI, on Fridays at 10 a.m. New singers are welcome. Tyne Valley and Area Community Choir begin its fall session Sept. 26, 7 p.m., in the music room of Ellerslie Elementary School. No auditions are required to join. Contact Barbara Burleigh, 902-8312600.

LESSONS/CLASSES

Weekly old-time square-dancing lessons have resumed on Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m., at the Murphy Community Centre, Room 303, Richmond St., Charlottetown. Beginners are welcome. A partner is not necessary. Dress is casual. For information, call Maggie, 902-5665276.

Children’s pottery classes openings are still available for children ages nine to 14 at the P.E.I. Potters Studio in Victoria Park on Saturdays, 10 a.m. to noon (and 1-3 p.m. if enough students register) beginning Sept. 29 for 10 weeks. Registration is at www.peipottersstudio.com. For information, contact Barb at 902-218-2493 or bajmacdonald@gmail.com.