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FUNDRAISERS
An Evening of Wine and Song
for Anderson House is Nov. 17, 6:30-10:30 p.m., at Harmony House Theatre, Hunter River. This is black dress for women and trans women only and includes a catered reception, live music by The Amanda Jackson Trio (with opening act Olivia Blacquiere), a live auction, door prizes and much more. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the reception, and the rest of the evening’s entertainment starts at 7:30 p.m. A limited number of tickets is available by calling Lindsay, 902-213-5183 ($66 with a $50 charitable tax receipt). Evangeline Recreation Centre, the Acadian Musical Village and Mont Carmel Parish hold a Chase the Ace draw, Fridays at Acadian Musical Village, Abram-Village. Doors open at 7 p.m. with the draw at 9 p.m. Entertainment is 8-10 p.m. On Nov. 17, the estimated jackpot is $29,500, with 33 cards left. Entertainment this week is by Michael Richard and Jordan LeClair. There is free admission to this adults-only event.
FILMS
The Friends of Eptek Centre’s Lunchtime Film series features on Nov. 22 “The Irish Country
House” (52 minutes) distributed by Janson Associates. Bring a sandwich; the Friends provide tea, coffee and cookies. There is no charge; however, donations are accepted for the refreshments. Eptek Centre, a site of the P.E.I. Museum and Heritage Foundation, is located at 130 Heather Moyse Dr. on the Summerside waterfront.
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.
Phase II will play for the weekly Pig n’ Whistle at the Kaylee Hall in Poole’s Corner, Nov.
17, 8-11 p.m. A dance is at 56 St.
Peters Rd., Charlottetown, Nov. 17, 8-11 p.m. Music is by Music and Friends and Lester MacPherson. There’s a free lunch and a 50/50 draw. New Year’s Eve tickets will be on sale. A dance is at the Hillsborough
Community Centre on Wednesdays, 8:30-11:30 p.m. Music is by Joe, Johnny and Davy (The Blackhats). There is a lunch, as well as a 50/50 draw.
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.
THEATRE/ COMEDY/ DANCE/ VARIETY SHOWS
“Ron James: Full Throttle” is on stage Nov. 16, 7:30 p.m., at Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside.
“Rainbow Valley”, based on the book of the same title by L.M. Montgomery, will be presented by ACT (a community theatre) Nov. 16-17 at The Guild in Charlottetown, with showtimes at 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. Contact the box office at The Guild for tickets.
“Ron James: Full Throttle” is on stage Nov. 17, 7:30 p.m., at Confederation Centre of the Arts, Charlottetown.
“Sister Act” will be presented by the Fandango Players, Nov. 16-17 and Nov. 22-24, 7:30-9:30 p.m., at the College of Piping in Summerside. “Four One-Act Comedies Did by
Rob MacDonald” runs Nov. 22-24, 8 p.m., and Nov. 25, 2 p.m., at The Guild in Charlottetown.
DINNER THEATRE
Feast Dinner Theatre musical comedy, ‘Twas the Night: Christmas in Kandahar”, is at the Brother’s Two Restaurant in Summerside, beginning Nov. 17, and at the Rodd Charlottetown Hotel, starting Nov. 23, with a preview on Nov. 22. To book tickets call our Summerside Box Office at 902-436-7674 or Charlottetown at 902-6292321. Book online 24/7 through Ticketwizard.
Mill River Resort’s Christmas dinner theatre, ‘Murder
Under the Mistletoe”, will feature shows Nov. 21 and 23 and then every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday until Dec. 21. Tickets for any of the shows can be booked by calling the resort’s front desk, 902859-3555.
CLUB LISTINGS
Open mic with Dave Connolly – Hot Shots Lounge, Charlottetown, Nov. 16 Mike Aube – Marc’s Lounge, Charlottetown, Nov. 16
Wannabeez – Charlottetown Legion, Nov. 16 Johnny Arsenault – Brothers 2, Summerside, Nov. 16 Indie Pop Night with Bones – Baba’s Lounge, Charlottetown, Nov. 16 Misty Water – RCAF Wing, Summerside, Nov. 16
Tightrope – Silver Fox Club, Summerside, Nov. 16
The Mainstreet Bullies – Hunter’s Ale House, Charlottetown, Nov. 16 Ryan Merry – Next Door at Merchantman, Charlottetown, Nov. 16 Copy Cat - Olde Dublin Pub, Charlottetown, Nov. 16-17 Lady Soul with Kelley Mooney
– The Old Triangle, Charlottetown, Nov. 16-17 Nathan Carragher and Katie Kerr
– Marc’s Lounge, Charlottetown, Nov. 17 The Hartford Wailers – Hunter’s Ale House, Charlottetown, Nov. 17 Mike Aube – Next Door at Merchantman, Charlottetown, Nov. 17 Dave Doyle – RCAF Wing, Summerside, Nov. 17
Kelly Buote – North Rustico Lions Club, 9 a.m., Nov. 17 Renegade – Charlottetown Legion, Nov. 17
The Royal Volts – Baba’s, Charlottetown, Nov. 17
Junko Daydream – Baba’s, Charlottetown, Nov. 18
Oi Poilloi! – Sportsman’s Club, Charlottetown, Nov. 19 Shawna Caspi and Brielle Ansems
– Baba’s, Charlottetown, Nov. 19 Tunes with Thomas Harrington
and Ward MacDonald – The Old Triangle, Charlottetown, Wednesday, 7 p.m.
Live entertainment – The
Gahan House, Charlottetown, Nov. 21
CRAFT FAIRS
A Christmas Craft Fair
16, 4-9 p.m., is Nov. and Nov. 17, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Charlottetown Fire
Hall, third floor. Admission is by donation to the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign The Rice Point WI will be holding
its annual Christmas Craft Fair on Nov. 17, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Afton Community Centre, New Dominion. There is free admission, a gift basket raffle and a canteen. Come and join the fun. The Mount Christmas Craft Fair
is at 141 Mt Edward Rd., Charlottetown, Nov. 17, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is no admission. Christmas Craft Fair and Bake
Sale will be held Nov. 18, 1-4 p.m., at the North Rustico Lions Club. Admission is $2. It is sponsored by the North Rustico Lionettes. To rent a table, call Marsha, 902-940-4810, or the club, 902-963-2533.
Colonel Gray Band Craft Fair is Nov. 23 (5:30-9 p.m.) and Nov. 24 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) with $3 admission. The school is located on Spring Park Road in Charlottetown.
LITERARY EVENTS/ READINGS/ PRESENTATIONS
Fall Lecture Series continues Nov. 16, 7:30 p.m., at the Katherine Hughes Memorial Hall, BIS, Charlottetown. There is no admission. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Greg Doran will present “Piety, Profanity, and Patricide: A Discussion of JM Synge’s ‘The Playboy of the W estern World’ ”. He will discuss the play’s place in expressing Irish nationalism, the practicalities of staging the play and place the play and its author within their historical context, comparing them to other playwrights and plays from the late 19th century and early 20th century. Tweens ages 10 to 14 a.m. are invited to Book Wars held monthly at the Summerside Rotary Library in the Inspire Learning Centre with the next meeting, Nov. 17, 1:30 p.m. Each month a selection of books are chosen and then defended by the reader at the next meeting. The Western Authors Group meets Nov. 17, 1-4 p.m., at Summerside Rotary Library and Inspire Learning Centre, 57 Central St., Summerside in the Key Room. Meet new people and share ideas and feedback with other aspiring authors. Visitors are welcome. National Novel Writing Month
(NaNoWriMo) Write-Ins are Nov. 18 and 25, 1 p.m., at Confederation Centre Public Library. During this time, individuals can register to write a 50,000-word novel in 30 days. “Crossing Troubled Waters: Abortion in Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Prince Edward Island”, co-edited by UPEI’s Colleen MacQuarrie, will be launched Nov. 19, 4 p.m., in Schurman Market Square of UPEI’s Don and Marion McDougall Hall. The 2018 Symons Medal and Lecture, featuring Prof. Margaret MacMillan, is Nov. 23, 12:30 p.m., in the Homburg Theatre of Confederation Centre of the Arts, Charlottetown.
EXHIBITIONS
A Quilt and Needlepoint Show is Nov. 23, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Nov. 24, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the Winsloe United Church sanctuary. There will also be crafts for sale in the hall. Admission is $5 at the door. To rent a table for the craft tables in the hall, call Sonya MacLennan at 902-2180547 and leave a message or email sonya.boelhouwer@gmail.com. Tables will be $20 each with set-up on Nov. 22, 6-8 p.m. There will be snacks available in the hall. Confederation Centre Art Gallery
in Charlottetown features Wafaa Bilal: 168:01 until Jan. 6 and Mitchell Wiebe: VampSites until March 3. Call 902-628-6111 or check out www. confederationcentre.com/en/artgallery.php. The Cornwall Library Art Gallery in Cornwall Town Hall features the Autumn Group Show, running until Nov. 30. Call 902-6298415. Details Fine Art Gallery is on Victoria Row in Charlottetown. Check detailsfineart.com. Gallery@The Guild on Queen Street, Charlottetown, features “Work/Shift” – photography, sculpture, poetry, drawing and video contributing to a portrait of the evolving work environment. With work from artists working in or concerned with this region, this exhibit provides an opportunity to reflect on ideas such as value, obsolescence and local sustainability. It will be on display until Jan. 19. 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 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. The public is invited to the opening of “Rise up Acadians, Forward for Honour! 165th Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force “set for Nov. 20, 4 p.m. Call 902-4322880, email basin_head@gov.pe.ca or go to peimuseum.ca. The Anne of Green Gables Museum is in Park Corner for reservations only. Contact 1-800-665-2663 or 902-886-2884 or go to www.annemuseum.com. Beaconsfield Historic House is in Charlottetown with tours and a gift shop, as well as lectures, concerts and events. Call 902-368-6603. International Fox Museum and Hall of Fame is in the Summerside Armoury, 33 Summer St., Summerside. MacNaught History Centre and Archives features ongoing exhibits of Island artists at 85 Spring St., Summerside. Call 902-432-1332 or 902-432-1298. The Prince Edward Island Regiment Museum is at the Queen Charlotte Armoury, 3 Haviland St., Charlottetown. Call 902-368-0108 or check www.peiregimentmuseum.ca. Sir Andrew Macphail Homestead
is at 271 McPhail Park Rd., Vernon Bridge. It is open in November by appointment or chance. Call 902651-2789. The Tryon Museum is open by chance or appointment. Check out www.tryonareahistoricalsociety.com or call 902-658-2009.
PRACTICES
Holy Redeemer Candlelight
Carol Service Choir is practising for this year’s Candlelight Carol Service, with practice resuming in the church on Pond Street on Nov. 18, 1:30 p.m. The candlelight service will be held on Dec. 16, 7:30 p.m. in the church. Anyone who would like to sing in this choir is welcome to attend. 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.
LESSONS/CLASSES
Sarah Svendsen organ recital on Nov. 16 will be followed on Nov. 17 by a 45-minute children’s workshop and mini-recital at Park Royal United Church, Charlottetown, at 11 a.m. The Saturday workshop is free. The P.E.I. Registered Music Teachers’ Association is offering workshops for teachers and students with Canadian composer Christine Donkin. The first workshop, specifically designed for music teachers to assist those who hope to encourage their students to compose music, is Nov. 16, 7-8:30. Admission is $20. For students, the elementary session is Nov. 17, 9:3010:30 To register, contact Joyce Hein at teacherjoyce@joyfulmelodies.ca or 902-964-0003. Teachers should send a list of participating students, including instrument studied and RCM level (if applicable). Workshops are at the Steel Recital Hall, UPEI. Weekly old-time square-dancing lessons are 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, 902-566-5276.
Eptek Art & Culture Centre in Summerside will be featuring “Reveal>Conceal”, contemporary artwork by numerous P.E.I. artists working in a variety of mediums. The official opening will be held on Nov. 22 at 6:30 p.m. Call 902-888-8373 or go to www.peimuseum.com. West Prince Women Authors meeting is at O’Leary Public Library, Nov. 22, 6:30 p.m. A fun evening to hear from several of our local authors in a panel, reading, signing and selling their books. Authors include Mima (Michelle Arsenault), Kathleen (Ann) Bush and Lynn McKinnon. 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.