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FOOD AND MUSIC

“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.

DANCES

FallBack’s Charlottetown dance series (19 and over) wraps up for the season on Sept. 13, 9 p.m-12 a.m., at the Winsloe Lions Club, 14 Campbell Rd., Charlottetown. Admission is at the door. There’s a 50/50 draw with proceeds to local food banks.

Country dance/open mike, featuring Mary and Clifford, is at Goose River Community Centre, Sept. 14, 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, Sept. 14, 8-11 p.m., with music by Country Steel. There will also be a door prize, a 50/50 draw and a light lunch.

A dance is at 56 St. Peters Rd., Charlottetown, Sept. 14, 8:30-11:30 p.m. Music is by Music and Friends with Joe Hynes as special guest. CDs will also be available for sale, and there will be a free lunch and a 50/50 draw.

A square dance is at the Olde Lorne Valley School, Wednesdays, 8 p.m., with music by Ward and Alan MacDonald, Bonnie Campbell and guests. There is a 50/draw and lunch. Admission is $8 at the door. All ages are welcome.

FallBack ‘50s/’60s rock ’n’ roll dances are at the Silver Fox, 110 Water St., Summerside, Thursdays, 8-11 p.m. Admission is at the door. Contact 902-315-0817 or www.fallbackmusic.com.

Weekly old-time square-dancing lessons will resume on Sept. 18, 7-8:30 p.m., at the Murphy Community Centre, Room 303, Richmond Street, Charlottetown. Beginners welcome. A partner is not necessary. Dress is casual. For more information call Maggie at 902-566-5276.

THEATRE/ COMEDY/DANCE/ VARIETY SHOWS

“Anne & Gilbert – The Musical” is at The Guild in Charlottetown.

“Anne of Green Gables-The

Musical” is in the Homburg Theatre, Confederation Centre of the Arts.

“Atlantic Blue” runs at The Mack in Charlottetown on select dates.

A Christian Escape Room is at York United Church. For reservations, call 902-368-2678. Admission is free, but donations to York United Church are accepted.

“Fascinating Ladies” runs until Sept. 15 at the Victoria Playhouse, a celebration of the great girl groups and famous female artists of the 20th century through song, dance and lively banter presented by the dynamic

trio of Catherine O’Brien, Kelley Mooney and Allison Kelly will delight and entertain.

Haunted Georgetown is Thursdays at 9:15 p.m., a haunted walk of the historic town put on by the Kings Playhouse.

“Know Your Audience”,

a one-man comedy show by Dennis Trainor as part of his Countryside Tour kicks off Sept. 13, 8 p.m., at Bogside Brewery in Montague. For a complete list of dates, go to https://alkarim-ux. github.io/dennistrainor.github.io/.Tickets are available from https://www.eventbrite.com. “Mamma Mia!” plays on select dates to Sept. 27, 8 p.m., in the Homburg Theatre of Confederation Centre of the Arts.

“Singalong Jubilee” is at The Guild in Charlottetown throughout September.

“Spinning Yarns: Tales and Tunes of a Homesick Newfoundlander” plays select dates at The Mack in Charlottetown.

FESTIVALS

The Stompin’ Tom Centre ninedate 2019 Festival Series

Skinners Pond. Check out stompintomcentre.com. is in

The P.E.I. Fall Flavours Festival

runs until Oct. 6. Check out fallflavours.ca.

Acadian Harvest is underway until Sept. 28 at the Farmers’ Bank of Rustico and the Doucet House. Check out farmersbank.ca

180th Eastern Kings Exhibition

is Sept. 13-15 at the Eastern Kings Sportplex, Souris. Check out sourispei.com.

P.E.I. International Shellfish Festival is Sept. 20-22 on the Charlottetown waterfront.

LITERARY EVENTS/ LECTURES/ PRESENTATIONS

The Western Authors Group

(W.A.G.) meets on Sept. 21, 1 p.m., at the Inspire Learning Centre, Summerside. Enjoy writing? Come meet new people, share ideas and feedback with other aspiring authors.

CLUB LISTINGS

Marvin Birt– Dundee Arms, Charlottetown, Sept. 13

Live local music – Main Street Pub, Montague, Sept. 13

Nick Hann – Brothers Two, Summerside, Sept. 13

Stephen Szwarc– Next Door at Merchantman, Charlottetown. Sept. 13 Indie Pop Night with Bones– Baba’s, Charlottetown. Sept. 13

Live music – Water’s Edge Resto/Bar/ Grill, Sept. 13

Adam MacGregor and the Foes – Fishbones, Charlottetown, Sept. 13 Mike Stratton– Marc’s Lounge, Charlottetown, Sept. 13

Neon Country– Charlottetown Legion, Sept. 13 Hoss and Friends – RCAF Wing, Summerside, Sept. 13 Andrew and Isaac– Hunter’s Ale House, Charlottetown, Sept. 13 Vintage – Olde Dublin Pub, Charlottetown, Sept. 13.

Breakwater Acoustic– The Old Triangle, Charlottetown, Sept. 13-14 Chris and Eric– Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club, Summerside, Sept. 14

Copy Cat– Olde Dublin Pub, Charlottetown, Sept. 14.

Trading Post– Baba’s, Charlottetown. Sept. 14

Dave Woodside– Next Door at Merchantman, Charlottetown. Sept. 14 Pineo & Loeb – Fishbones, Charlottetown, Sept. 14

DJ Mathematix – Peakes Quay, Charlottetown, Sept. 14

Misty Water– RCAF Wing, Summerside, Sept. 14

Kim Albert – Charlottetown Legion, Sept. 14

Fraser McCallum – Marc’s Lounge, Charlottetown, Sept. 14

Sunday Drive – Hunter’s Ale House, Charlottetown, Sept. 14

Copy Cat - Olde Dublin Pub, Charlottetown, Sept. 14

Ham and Ease (Argentina) Baba’s, Charlottetown. Sept. 15 Stephen Szwarc Duo– Gahan House, Charlottetown, Sept. 18 Copy Cat– Olde Dublin Pub, Charlottetown, Sept. 14.

Jonathan Lawrence & the Knights of Howespendar - Baba’s, Charlottetown. Sept. 19

Sarah Eddie– Brothers Two, Summerside, Sept. 19

LESSONS

International Folk Dancing Group offers a chance to learn different dances from around the world on Thursdays, 7 p.m., at the O’Leary Public Library. No previous experience is necessary.

Introductory Line Dancing is at the Milton Community Hall with instructor Margot Postma, 1:30 p.m. on Mondays, Sept. 9, 23 and 30. Admission is $10 for three classes or $4 each. For information, contact admin@miltonvalepark or 902-3683090.

New dancers are welcome for this autumn’s Heritage Social Dance Group at Beaconsfield dance evenings. Dancing will begin on Sept. 11, 7-9:15 p.m., at the Beaconsfield Carriage House in Charlottetown. The Carriage House is located on West Street, behind Beaconsfield Historic House, 2 Kent St. No previous dance experience is needed, and a partner is not required.

The Oak Tree Singers meet at the Seniors Active Living Centre, Bell Aliant Centre UPEI on Fridays at 10 a.m. New voices are always welcome.

Ukulele Socials will be held on Wednesdays starting Sept. 11, 1 p.m., at the Milton Community Hall. Preregister at 902-566-3154 or miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com. Ukuleles are provided. Classes will be led by James Marjerrison. Space is limited.

EXHIBITIONS/ OPEN HOUSES

“Stories in Stitches IV”, Eastern Canada’s most dramatic exhibition of quilts, hooked rug and needlecraft creations — hundreds of them, plus artisan demonstrations – is on display until Sept. 14, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., (7 p.m. on Friday) at St. Paul’s church and hall, corner of Grafton and Prince streets, Charlottetown. Admission is $5. Contact www.stpaulschurch. ca, 902-218-2213 or carolmcdnld70@ gmail.com for information.

The Barachois Hooked Cushion Collection, an exhibition of 242 cushions covered in hooked-rug artistry, on tour from the historic church in Barachois, N.B., is in Charlottetown until Sept. 14, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., (7 p.m. on Friday), at the Kirk of St. James, corner of Pownal and Fitzroy streets, Charlottetown. Admission is $5. Contact 902-629-1234 or dandsmacleod@ bellaliant.net.

Art Quay Peakes on the at Quay is in Charlottetown. Barb, Contact peiartonthequay@ gmail.com.

Centre Confederation Art Gallery

is in Charlottetown. Call 902-628-6111 or check www.confederationcentre.com/en/ art-gallery.php.

The Cornwall Library Art Gallery in Cornwall Town Hall features Sherry Stevenson’s acrylic exhibit of birds and the outdoors until Sept. 13. On Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. the opening celebration of Chris Marshall’s photography exhibit, “Looking Through My Lens”, will be held. This show runs until Oct. 25. The gallery is in Cornwall Town Hall off the Trans-Canada Highway in Cornwall. Call 902-629-8415. Details Fine Art Gallery is on Victoria Row, Charlottetown. Check detailsfineart.com.

The Dunes Gallery is open in Brackley Beach, featuring a wide variety of artwork as well as furniture, clothing, jewelry and other items.

Eptek Art & Culture Centre, Summerside, is showing “P.E.I. Nature Inspires Craft”. Call 902-888-8373 or visit www.peimuseum.com or www. facebook.com/EptekCentre.

Karen Gallant Studio Gallery in Rustico is on the corner of Route 6 and 243, Rustico Road. Contact karengallant.com.

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.

Meadowbrook Arts, Crafts & Creations is in Crapaud, 677 Route 13. Visit meadowbrookartstudio.com or call 902-658-3171.

Ellen’s Creek Gallery featuring various exhibitions, is at 525 North River Rd., Charlottetown.

MUSEUMS, INTERPRETIVE CENTRES

The Acadian Museum in Miscouche is featuring “Acadian Children on the

Island 1900-1965”.

Alberton Museum is at 457 Church St., Alberton. It is open daily, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and closed on Sundays, until Sept. 26. Admission is by donation.

Anne of Green Gables Museum is in Park Corner, open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., daily.

Basin Head Fisheries Museum

is open in Basin Head, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Sept. 25.

Beaconsfield Historic House

Friday, 10 a.m. to open 4 p.m., Monday and is in weekends Charlottetown, to Bedeque in the when William Area cruise Callbeck Historical ships Centre, are Museum in port Central 13 (1 Bedeque to 4 p.m.) is open with admission Sundays to by Oct. donation. Bideford Bideford Rd. Parsonage (Route 166), Museum, was the 784 boarding 1894-95, and house is a of Designated L.M. Montgomery, Heritage open Place daily, of 11 Prince a.m. to Edward 5 p.m. Island. It is

Cape Museum Bear Lighthouse are at 42 Black and Marconi Brook Rd., Murray Harbour. Car Life Highway Museum in is Bonshaw. on the TransCanada Elmira open Railway Monday Museum to Friday, is in 9:30 Elmira, a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sept. 25.

The Farmers’ Bank of Rustico Museum, a bilingual National Historic Site, and the Doucet House are on Route 243, Rustico.

Garden of the Gulf Museum is in Montague, open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Green Gables Heritage Place is open daily in Cavendish, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

International Fox Museum and Hall of Fame is in the Summerside Armoury, 33 Summer St., Summerside.

The Lucy Maud Montgomery Birthplace is in New London, open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Orwell Corner Historic Village is in Orwell, open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The P.E.I. Potato Museum is open at 1 Dewar Ln., O’Leary. Highlights include the world’s largest exhibits of potato-related farm machinery, agricultural and community artifacts and the world’s largest potato sculpture.

The Prince Edward Island Regiment Museum is at the Queen Charlotte Armoury, 3 Haviland St., Charlottetown.

Roma at Three Rivers, 505 Roma Point Rd., Brudenell, a bilingual living museum and National Historic Site celebrating the life and times of 18thcentury French settler Jean Pierre Roma, is open daily.

Sir Andrew Macphail homestead is

at 271 Macphail Park Rd., Orwell.

The Tryon Museum is featuring “The History of Lighting” and “The Acadians of Tryon”. Located at #47 Route 10 in Tryon. Admission is by donation to the Tryon Area Historical Society Inc.

West Point Lighthouse Museum

is at 364 Cedar Dunes Park Rd., West Point.

Wood Islands Lighthouse Museum

is in Wood Islands.

This town is small and The Guild present two new exhibitions by Jordan Beaulieu and Damien Worth at the Gallery @ The Guild on Queen Street, Charlottetown, 111 Queen St., open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and in the evening on performance dates. Check www.theguildpei.com.

An art show and sale are Sept. 13-14 at the Trio Gallery, across from Uptown Shoes at the Confederation Court Mall in Charlottetown. Local artists featured are Pam Ling, Marie McMahonYoung, Debra Wellner and John McCallum. Art by Robert Harris, Dusan Kadlec and Salvador Dali will also be featured.

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