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CEILIDHS/JAMS/ KITCHEN PARTIES

Ceilidhs are Fridays at St. Peters Circle Club, St. Peters, 7:30-11 p.m.

A ceilidh is at the Emerald Boxcar Pub & Grill Community Centre, Aug. 30, 7:30 p.m., hosted by Courtney Hogan with guests Jonny Ray Arsenault and Keelin Wedge. Food and drinks and 50/50 tickets will be available at 5:30 p.m.

Ceilidh with a twist is Aug. 30, 7:30 p.m., at the Murray Harbour Community Centre. The lineup includes Darren and Alex Jackson,

Amy Swensen, Mel Giddings, Kenny Chapman, (Killick Junction) with Wayne MacLean, Edna McMaster, Len Buell and Urban Chiasson, Kathy Vanasse, Lonnie Atkinson, Marie MacIntire, Harold Green, Louis MacKay and a few other surprises. Admission includes a light lunch.

The Stanley Bridge Ceilidh comes to town for the Ceilidh at the Irish Hall in the Katherine Hughes Memorial Hall, Irish Cultural Centre, Aug. 30, 8 p.m., featuring Michael Pendergast, Tom McSwiggan and Andy Doucette. Tickets are at the door, which opens at 7 p.m. There will be a 50/50 draw and a light lunch. The hall is at 582 North River Rd., Charlottetown. Call 902-213-3924.

A ceilidh is at the Kaylee Hall, Fridays, Pooles Corner, 8-11 p.m. Admission is $5.

A Legion Kitchen Party is at the Summerside Legion on Saturdays, 2-5 p.m., with Back in Tyme featuring Blair Coughlin on Aug. 31.

Ceilidh in Brae is at Immaculate Conception Hall, Brae, on Aug. 31, 7:30 p.m. There is a free-will offering, lunch and a 50/50 draw.

World Class Kitchen Party is presented by the Richard Wood Trio (Richard Wood, Gordon Belsher, Brad Fremlin) at the Stanley Bridge Hall, Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. Admission is at the door.

Irish music session with Roy Johnstone and friends is Sundays, 2-5 p.m. Players are welcome.

Tunes on Tap is Sundays, 3-5 p.m., at Copper Bottom Brewery in Montague. All ages are welcome. Admission is free.

Sturgeon Ceilidh is Sept. 1, 6:30 p.m., at St. Paul’s Parish Hall, Route 17A, Sturgeon. Doors open at 6 p.m. There is a 50/50 draw and lunch. Admission is $5 at the door. Special guests for Sept. 1 are Leith and Evylou McCarron, Nate and Gevon Gamble, Lester Stubbert and Denise Metcalf with Katey, Addison and Hayes, Beverly Harris, Colton Matheson, Marie MacIntyre, the MacDonald Sisters, Ralph Jenkins, JoAnne Ford and Mike Buell and Mike O’Connor and George Johnson.

A ceilidh is at Dunstaffnage Community Centre on Sept. 1, 7 p.m., hosted by the Roadmasters Band (Ivor Price, Wayne Diamond, Theo Wiegers, David Moore). Guest entertainers include Mildred Dover, Tom Kickham, Robert Cain and Buddy Longaphee. Admission is $8. A light lunch is served, and there will be 50/50 tickets available. The centre is at #13529 St. Peters Rd. and is wheelchair-accessible.

Sunday Night Shenanigans, hosted by Judy MacLean at York Community Centre, continues Sept. 1, 7 p.m., featuring Lester MacPherson, Amelia Parker, Blaine Henshaw, Isabelle Saunders, Emmett DeCoursey and Mary Smith with Lou Doiron and Dave Moore. There is also a light lunch, 50/50 draw and Vesey’s Visitor prize. Tickets are at the door beginning at 6 p.m. Call 902-566-5545 or email judymacleandance@eastlink.ca.

Cymbria Lions Ceilidh is at the club, 2184 Church Rd., Rustico, featuring Country Blend (Larry Campbell, Keelin Wedge, Judy Lowe, Brian Knox), on Sept. 1, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admission is adults, $12, children 12 and under $5. The venue is wheelchair-accessible and air-conditioned. Contact 902963-2166 or cymbrialions.ca. Tip Er Back will host a ceilidh on Sept. 1, 7:30-9:30 p.m., at Afton Community Centre, Route 19 in New Dominion. Featured are Wade Murray, Clive Currie and Allan Betts and special guest Courtney Hogan-Chandler, along with Ethan Craig and Darlene Bradley. Lunch will be served with tea and biscuits and ADL cheese, and a 50/50 draw will be held. Admission is at the door.

Kitchen parties are at St. Margaret’s Hall, 11394 Northside Rd., Sundays, 8-11 p.m. Music is by Rannie MacLellan, Kevin Chaisson and Urban MacAdam with an open mic segment. There are also door prizes, a 50/50 draw and lunch. Admission is $8.

A ceilidh is at St. Michael’s Hall,

1231 Route #6, Corran Ban, Mondays, until Sept. 2, 7:30 p.m., hosted by Michael and Shane Pendergast with Mark Douglas and guest fiddlers. There will be a 50/50 draw, with oatcakes and blueberry tea at the break.

The Ross Family Ceilidh is at the Clinton Hills barn venue, 123 Harding Creek Rd., Clinton, Mondays and Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., featuring Stephanie Ross, Danielle Ross and Johnny Ross. Tickets are at 1-888311-9090, www.rossfamily.ca or at the door. Doors open at 7 p.m.

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

A ceilidh is at Bedeque United Church Hall, Sept. 3, 7:30 p.m. The Country Trio will provide the entertainment. Admission is $8 with lunch served.

The Ross Family Ceilidh is Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m., at The Guild in Charlottetown with music by Stephanie Ross, Danielle Ross and Johnny Ross.

A ceilidh is Sept 3, 7:30 p.m., at the Brackley Beach Community Centre, 3330 Brackley Point Rd., with Mary & The Country Gent’s Band (Mary Smith, Lou Doiron, Theo Wiegers, Dave Moore, Leo Gallant). Admission is at the door. There is a 50/50 and a light lunch. The special guest is Blain Henshaw.

MacKinnon Homestead (31228 Route 2, Richmond) Scottish Ceilidh

Concerts are Tuesdays, to Oct. 1, 7:30 p.m. Enjoy an authentic traditional/ original Scottish show. Call 902-8543513.

Hootenanny at the Playhouse is Tuesdays, 8-10 p.m., at the Kings Playhouse in Georgetown.

A ceilidh featuring fiddlerlouise & co. (Louise Arsenault, Helen Bergeron, Jonathan Arsenault) is Wednesdays until Oct. 2, 7:30-9:30 p.m., at the Stanley Bridge Women’s Institute Hall. Admission is at the door or online at www.peiceilidhs.com.

Ceilidh in the City is Sept. 4, 7:30 p.m., at the Jack Blanchard Family Centre, 7 Pond St., Charlottetown, featuring Billy McInnis and Leon Gallant. Hosts are Kendall Docherty, Peter Burke, Brian Knox, Heartz Godkin and Brian Blacquiere. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. There is a canteen and a 50/50 draw in support of the Ceilidh Gives Back Fund.

Peggy Clinton and Jordan LeClair,

along with Michael Richard and Ben Mitsuk, host the Mid-Week Ceilidh at the air-conditioned Brackley Beach Community Centre, 3330 Brackley Point Rd. Route 15), Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. Admission is charged.

A ceilidh is Wednesdays at the Silver Threads Seniors Club, Main

Street, Souris, 8-11 p.m. There will be a door prize, a 50/50 draw, a lunch and open mic.

Pig and Whistle is Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., at the North Rustico Star of the Sea Seniors Club with the next one on Sept. 5. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Hosted by Dino Dunsford, also featured will be Brian Blacquiere, Brian Knox and Wayne Dunsford.

A ceilidh is at the Stanley Bridge

Women’s Institute Hall, Route 6 and 224, Stanley Bridge, Thursdays to Sept. 26, 7:30-9:30 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.) It is hosted by Mike Pendergast and Tom McSwiggan, with Andy Doucette, Shane Pendergast and Veronica Murray. Strawberries and ice cream will be available at intermission. Admission is at the door. Call 902-836-4310.

Lot 7 Ceilidhs are Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., at St. Mark’s Hall in Burton. On Sept. 5, performers are the Kim Albert group with Mike Arsenault.

CONCERTS

Mini-concerts are at the College of Piping, Monday to Friday, 11 a.m., 12 noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. until Aug. 30. Admission is charged. Email info@collegeofpiping.com.

Always on Stage features free daily outdoor shows on Victoria Row and Sydney Street until Aug. 30.

Peakes Wharf Summer Concert series is on the Charlottetown waterfront with outdoor shows daily, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., until Aug. 31. Free live entertainment is daily, 1-2 p.m., and Fridays, 6-8 p.m., at the Stompin’ Tom Centre in Skinners Pond.

Donna Lee country tribute show is at Music at the Manse on Aug. 30, 7 p.m., 14155 St. Peters Rd., Marshfield. Doors open at 6 p.m. Reserve tickets at 902-213-2861.

The “Unforeseen” concert experience lands on the main stage at the Celtic Performing Arts Centre at the College of Piping in Summerside, Aug. 30, 7:30 p.m. This event will showcase the greatest rock ’n’ roll hit songs from yesteryear and will include songs from Elvis, Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash, The Beatles, Jerry Lee Lewis, CCR, Elton John, Billy Joel and many more. The Celtic Performing Arts Centre is located at 619 Water St. East. Doors open at 7 p.m.

David Myles is at St. Mary’s Church, Indian River, Aug. 30, 7:30 p.m., part of the 2019 Indian River Festival.

Richard Wood and Gordon Belsher

are at the Trailside Music Café, Mount Stewart, Aug. 30, 8 p.m.

Cassie and Maggie are in the Pourhouse of the Old Triangle, Aug. 30.

An open stage is at St. Mary’s Church, Indian River, Aug. 31, 1 p.m., part of the 2019 Indian River Festival.

Archer and Grant Edwin present a ’50s and ’60s tribute at Music at the Manse, Aug. 31, 7 p.m., 14155 St. Peters Rd., Marshfield. The doors open at 6 p.m. Reserve tickets at 902213-2861.

Mark Haines and longtime friend and colleague Tom Leighton are in concert at Fortune Community Centre, Aug. 31, 7:30 p.m. A share of the proceeds will go to Fortune Hall. Admission at the door is $15. For information, call 902-213-3314.

“Nudie - Songs & Stories from the Golden Era” is at Harmony House

Theatre, Hunter River, on select dates until Aug. 31, 8 p.m.

Morgan Davis

is at the Trailside Music Café, Mount Stewart, Aug. 31, 8 p.m.

The Novaks and the Meds are in the Pourhouse of the Old Triangle, Charlottetown. Aug 31, 8 p.m.

Michael Myers, Aubrey Arsenault and Steve Perry perform 9 p.m. to midnight on Aug. 31 at the Stompin Tom Centre in Skinners Pond.

Clyde River Baptist Church Gospel Concert is Sept. 1, 7 p.m., featuring sisters Judy MacGregor and Joan Reeves (also known as Ding & Dong), Paula Stewart and Jean Trainor, along with inspirational personal testimonies and lively gospel singing.

A gospel night is at Music at the Manse on Sept. 1, 7 p.m., 14155 St. Peters Rd., Marshfield. The doors open at 6 p.m. Reserve tickets at 902213-2861.

Father and Son: Simply Folk is at the Seaview Hall, Route 20, Sundays, 7:30 p.m., until Sept. 1. Michael Pendergast is joined by his son, Shane Pendergast, for an evening of original folk songs. Seaview Hall is at 3749 Route # 20. Tickets are at the door.

Call 902-388-1222.

Andrew Waite with Quote the Raven is at the Trailside Music Café, Mount Stewart, Sept. 1, 8 p.m.

Sixth annual Guild Gone

Wild show is Sept. 2, 7:30-10 p.m. at The Guild, an evening of music, comedy and a celebration of all the talent showcased at the Guild this summer. Come and watch The Guild staff or performers from “Anne and Gilbert”, “Singalong Jubilee”, “Meanwhile in Ward 16”, “Next Generation Legends”, “The Ross Family”, “Charlottetown Burlesque”, “Madagascar Jr.”, “Popalopalots”, “Little Mermaid Jr.” and more do a number of their choosing. The event is a fundraiser to continue efforts to support emerging and established local artists.

A bluegrass and acoustic music concert, featuring singer/songwriter, recording artist and 2017 inductee into the Nova Scotia Country Music Hall of Fame, Blain Henshaw, accompanied by Mary Smith is Sept. 2, 7-9 p.m., at the Summerside Legion. Open mic performers, 7-7:30 p.m., have free admission. Admission for everyone else is $5. There is a 50/50 draw, door prizes and a jam after the concert.

The Shed at Slemon Park hosts a jam, Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m., at Slemon Park Hotel and Conference Centre. Contact Kim, 902-888-7192. Those who play are invited to bring an instrument. There is free admission to this 19-and-over event.

Leon Gallant, Billy MacInnis and friends are at the Stanley Bridge Hall Tuesdays and Fridays, 7:30 p.m.

Grant Edwin is at Music at the Manse on Sept. 5, 7 p.m., 14155 St. Peters Rd., Marshfield. The doors open at 6 p.m. Reserve tickets at 902-213-2861. Close to the Ground concert series, hosted weekly by Fiddlers’ Sons, continues Sept. 5, 8 p.m., at the Kaylee Hall, Poole’s Corner, with Kelley Mooney and Johnny Ray Arsenault as the guests.

Bruce Guthro’s songwriting circle is Sept. 7, 8 p.m., at the Delta Prince Edward in Charlottetown.

FOOD AND MUSIC

“Crazy Rich Islanders” Feast Dinner Theatre is at the Rodd Charlottetown Hotel, Tuesday to Saturday. “Down with Demon Rum” is Fridays at 6 p.m. at the Kings Playhouse, Georgetown.

“My Ode to the Road – A Memory Journey with Stompin’ Tom” is at the Stompin’ Tom Centre in Skinners Pond.

“My Stompin’ Grounds – A Stompin’ Tom Story Dinner Theatre” is at the Stompin’ Tom Centre in Skinners Pond.

“We are the Champions” Feast Dinner Theatre is at the Brothers 2 in Summerside, Tuesday to Saturday. Taste of Georgetown (A Fall Flavours Coastal Communities Event) is Sept. 5, 6-9 p.m., at the Kings Playhouse in Georgetown.

Harvest SoupFest Fundraiser, in aid of the Indian River Festival, is Sunday, Sept. 8, 1 p.m., at the Indian River Festival pavilion, 1374 Hamilton Rd., Route 104, Indian River, P.E.I. Come and enjoy a late summer afternoon filled with music and an array of comforting, homemade soups.

DANCES

Country dance/open mike, featuring Mary and Clifford, is at Goose River Community Centre, Aug. 31, 8-11 p.m. Admission is $8. There is a door prize and lunch.

Rustico Bay Seniors’ dance is at 2104 Church Rd., South Rustico, Aug. 31, 8-11 p.m., with music by Country Steel. There will also be a door prize, a 50/50 draw and a light lunch.

Here We Go Barndance is at the College of Piping, Aug. 31, 8 p.m., featuring the live music of Cassie and Maggie MacDonald. Caller Ward MacDonald guides dancers through a number of easy-to-learn square dances, round dances and the Souris Set. Bar dervice is available. Admission is $10 at the door (children under 13 are free), and there is a special half-price rate for College of Piping students and families 1/2 price.