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FUNDRAISERS

Cat Action Team Fundraiser featuring Dennis Ellsworth and Iain McCarvill is at the Trailside Music Café, Mount Stewart, Oct. 24, 8 p.m.

FOOD AND MUSIC

Cowboy Musical Brunch, part of the 10th annual Evangeline Country Music Festival, is at the Acadian Musical Village, Abram-Village, Oct. 13, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy breakfast and lunch dishes with roast turkey, as well as assorted delicious homemade desserts. The cost is $15.95 plus tax, with the cost for students $8.70 pus tax. Preschoolers are free. Entertainment will be by Paula and Marie Arsenault and Robert Doucette.

The Good Ol’ Boys at the Trailside Music Cafe’ & Inn in Mount Stewart for a special Hillsborough River Gospel Thanksgiving Brunch on Oct. 13. This is not a ticketed event so call 902-367-3311 for a table reservation. Two seatings are available at 10 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.

Tracadie Players Dinner Theatre is Oct. 26-27, 6:30 p.m., at the Tracadie Community Centre. For tickets, call Barry at 902-388-0240. It’s a fundraiser for the community.

DANCES

Phase II and Friends will be providing the music for a dance in support of Shelley Murphy and her sister, Dawn Murphy Dockendorff, at the Murphy Community Centre, Richmond Street, Charlottetown, on Oct. 11, 9 p.m. to midnight. All proceeds will go to help cover expenses associated with surgery in Halifax which will see Shelley donate a kidney to her sister. In addition to dancing, there will be a silent auction and a 50/50 draw.

Country dance/open mike, featuring Mary and Clifford, is at Goose River Community Centre, Oct. 12, 8-11 p.m. Admission is $8. There is a door prize and lunch.

Club 50 Dance is Oct. 12, 8:30-11:30 p.m., with music by Cathy Jackman and friends. There is lunch and a 50/50 draw. Admission is $6.

Rustico Bay Seniors’ dance is at 2104 Church Rd., South Rustico, Oct. 12, 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 the Kaylee Hall, Poole’s Corner, Oct. 12, 8:30 p.m., with music by Miller Creek.

A dance is at 56 St. Peters Rd., Oct. 12, 8:30-11:30 p.m. Music is by Music is by Music and Friends with Lester MacPherson as special guest. CDs will also be available for sale, and there will be a free lunch and a 50/50 draw.

THEATRE/ COMEDY/DANCE/ VARIETY SHOWS

“Anne & Gilbert – The Musical” is at The Guild in Charlottetown with the last show of the season on Oct. 20.

“Singalong Jubilee” is at The Guild in Charlottetown until Oct. 12.

The Popalopalots perform their make-it-up-on-the-spot sketch comedy at The Guild in Charlottetown on Oct. 19, 8 p.m.

Derek Edwards presents “So Here’s The Thing...” on Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m., in the Homburg Theatre of Confederation Centre of the Arts.

FILMS

The Friends of Eptek Centre’s Lunchtime Film series continues Oct. 17 at noon with Around the World in 80 Treasures: Turkey to Germany (60 minutes) distributed by BBC Worldwide Americas Inc. 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 at 130 Heather Moyse Dr. on the Summerside waterfront.

FESTIVALS

Tenth annual Evangeline Country Music Festival is Oct. 11-13 in AbramVillage.

Unity of Humanity Festival runs from Oct. 5 to Nov. 2 with various events planned.

Charlottetown Film Festival, Oct. 25-27, at City Cinema in Charlottetown.

LITERARY EVENTS/ LECTURES/ PRESENTATIONS

A talk/book launch for “Bygone Days: Folklore, Traditions & Toenails” by Reginald “Dutch” Thompson is Oct. 16, 1:30 p.m., at All Saint’s Church Hall, Cardigan.

The Western Authors Group meets at 1 p.m. on Oct. 19 at Summerside Rotary Library. Come meet new people and share ideas and feedback with other aspiring authors.

The Island Lecture Series gets under way once again on Oct. 22, 7 p.m., in the SDU Main Building Faculty Lounge at UPEI. This lecture features a presentation by UPEI students and their professor about an experiential learning opportunity that took them to the Faroe Islands in May.Admission to the lecture is free. All are welcome. For information, contact Laurie Brinklow at iis@upei.ca or 902894-2881.

Reginald “Dutch” Thompson, author of “Bygone Days: Folklore, Traditions & Toenails” will give a talk, “Laughter is the Best Medicine”, on Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m., at a meeting of the Stanhope Historical Society.

Reginald “Dutch” Thompson, author of “Bygone Days: Folklore, Traditions & Toenails” is guest speaker at the annual meeting of the P.E.I. Seniors Association on Oct. 24, 11 a.m., at Credit Union Place in Summerside.

CLUB LISTINGS

Dave Woodside – Water’s Edge Resto/Bar/Grill, Oct. 11

JJ Chaisson and Darla MacPhee – The Old Triangle, Charlottetown, Oct. 11, 7 p.m.

Chris and Eric – Brothers Two, Summerside, Oct. 11

John MacAllar – Dundee Arms, Charlottetown, Oct. 11

Hately Basement – Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club, Summerside, Oct. 1

Live local music – Main Street Pub, Montague, Oct. 11

Stonehouse – Baba’s, Charlottetown, Oct. 11

The Rustlers – Charlottetown Legion, Oct. 11

Neon Country – RCAF Wing, Summerside, Oct. 11

Stephen Szwarc – Next Door at Merchantman, Charlottetown, Oct. 11

Pineo and Loeb – Hunter’s Ale House, Charlottetown, Oct. 11

Main Street Bullies – Olde Dublin Pub, Charlottetown, Oct. 11

Beer Station, Adam MacGregor – P.E.I. Brewing Company, Oct. 12

Bob MacLean – Brothers Two, Summerside, Oct. 12, 6 p.m.

Jeanie & Charles, Next Door at Merchantman, Charlottetown, Saturday, Oct. 12, 8 p.m.

Chris and Eric – Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club, Summerside, Oct. 12

Lady Soul – The Old Triangle, Charlottetown, Oct. 12

HomeBass – Baba’s, Charlottetown. Oct. 12

The Wannabeez – Olde Dublin Pub, Charlottetown, Oct. 12

Misty Water – RCAF Wing, Summerside, Oct. 12

The Roger Jones Band – Charlottetown Legion, Oct. 12

The Love Junkies – Hunter’s Ale House, Charlottetown, Oct. 12

Property - Baba’s, Charlottetown. Oct. 13

Open mic with Scuba Steve – Hunter’s Ale House, Charlottetown, Oct. 14

Dave Woodside Duo – The Gahan House, Charlottetown, Oct. 16

Logan Richard – Craft Beer Corner, Charlottetown, Oct.

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Trevor Cameron – Brothers Two, Summerside, Oct. 17

LESSONS

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 call Jenny, 368-3576. New members are welcome.

Playing with Choir starts Oct. 15 at The Pourhouse in Charlottetown. The doors (and bar) open at 5:30 p.m. with a dinner special. Sessions will run 7-9 p.m. It’s an opportunity to come together in a large group to learn simple, three-part harmony for popular songs of today and past decades.

Basic drawing classes are Thursdays at the Milton Community Hall beginning Oct. 24, 1:30 p.m., with Nancy Hooper. Pre-register at miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com or 902-5663154.

Line dancing is Mondays, 1:30-3 p.m., at the Milton Community Hall. The cost is $30 for 10 classes or $4 for a drop-in.

The UPEI Department of Music, in partnership with Yamaha Canada Music and the P.E.I. Symphony Orchestra, hosts a brass masterclass with Montreal Symphony Orchestra principal trumpeter Paul Merkelo. The masterclass will give students of all brass instruments an opportunity to learn from a master performer and teacher. The class is Oct. 21, 9:30-11:30 a.m., in the Steel Recital Hall at UPEI. Admission is free, and all are welcome. For information, call Dale Sorensen, UPEI Department of Music, 902-5660571, or email dsorensen@upei.ca.

The Judy MacLean Private School of Dance: Step-dancing classes for ages four years to teens has resumed at Birchwood Intermediate school, Longworth Avenue, Charlottetown. For information, call 902-566-5545 or email judymacleandance@eastlink.ca.

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.

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. Weekly old-time squaredancing 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 more information, call Maggie at 902-566-5276.

Choral singing is Tuesdays at 2 p.m. at the Milton Community Hall. The director is Jill Garson. For information, contact miltoncommunityhall@gmail. com or 902-566-3154.

EXHIBITIONS/ OPEN HOUSES

Quilt/needlepoint show and bake sale are at Winsloe United Church on Oct. 18, noon to 7 p.m., and Oct. 19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. See the many talented exhibits; enjoy chatting with friends and neighbours over a coffee or tea. A canteen service is available. Admission is $5 at the door.

The Cornwall Library Art Gallery in Cornwall Town Hall features Chris Marshall’s photography exhibit, “Looking Through My Lens”. This show runs until Oct. 25. The gallery is in Cornwall Town Hall off the TransCanada Highway in Cornwall. Call 902-629-8415.

Confederation Centre Art Gallery is in Charlottetown presents a variety of exhibits for the fall season. The Fall Art Opening reception is Oct. 18 in the Gallery at 7 p.m. Call 902-6286111 or check www.confederationcentre.com/en/art-gallery.php.

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.

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.

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

MacNaught History Centre and Archives is showing the exhibit

“Spaciousness” by Summerside artist, Lucie B. Bellemare to kick off the fall season of Sixty Days of Fame series. Spaciousness can be viewed Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at MacNaught History Centre and Archives, 75 Prince St. Admission is free. Spaciousness is on display throughout October and November.

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 19001965”.

Anne of Green Gables Museum is in Park Corner, open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., daily.

Beaconsfield Historic House is in Charlottetown, open Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and weekends when cruise ships are in port

Bedeque Area Historical Museum in the William Callbeck Centre, Central Bedeque is open Sundays to Oct. 13 (1-4 p.m.) with admission by donation.

Bideford Parsonage Museum, 784 Bideford Rd. (Route 166), was the boarding house of L.M. Montgomery, 1894-95, and is a Designated Heritage Place of Prince Edward Island. It is open by appointment only in October.

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. until Thanksgiving.

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.

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. The site is open until Oct. 12, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., daily.