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CEILIDHS/JAMS/ KITCHEN PARTIES
Ceilidhs are Fridays at St. Peters Circle Club, St. Peters, 7:30-11 p.m.
A kitchen party is Nov. 29, 8-10 p.m., at the Acadian Musical Village, Abram-Village. Chase the Ace tickets are available until 9 p.m. Entertainment is by Sandra and Ricky Jones. There is free admission to this adultsonly event.
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 guest entertainer Larry Campbell on Nov. 30.
Saturday Jams are 3-5 p.m. at Copper Bottom Brewing in Montague, featuring members of the Rubber Boot Band and friends of the Booters.
Helping Hands Band Jamboree is at St. Anthony’s Hall, Route 2. Woodstock, Nov. 30,
7:30 p.m. Funds raised support local charities. Admission is at the door.
East Pointers after-concert ceilidh, featuring JJ Chaisson and Darla MacPhee, is at the Old Triangle, Charlottetown, Nov. 30, 9:30 p.m. (or so). 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, hosted by Ward MacDonald with a special guest each week. On Dec. 1, the guest performer is Lightyearlong. All ages are welcome. Admission is free.
A ceilidh is at the Dunstaffnage Community Centre on Dec. 1, 7 p.m., hosted by Roadmasters Band (Ivor Price, Wayne Diamond, Theo Wiegers, Wayne Beaton). Entertainers include Elaine O’Connor, Randy and Waylon Blaisdale, Leo Gallant and fiddler Buddy Longaphee. Admission is $8. There will be a light lunch served, as well as 50/50 tickets available. The centre is at Civic # 13529 St. Peters Rd. and is wheelchair-accessible.
Cymbria Lions Christmas Ceilidh is Dec. 1, 7 p.m., with music by Tip-ErBack with Allison Giggey. There will also be step-dancing. Admission is $12 with children $5. Proceeds are going to the Gulf Shore School Band Equipment Fund. Tickets may be purchased in advance at Gallant’s Country Market or at the door.
An informal, acoustic traditional music session is Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m., at the Old Triangle, Charlottetown. Players and dancers are welcome.
Acoustic jams are Wednesdays, 6:30-9 p.m., at Murphy’s Community Centre, Richmond Street, Charlottetown (except on holidays). Everyone is welcome to bring an instrument or just listen. There is a nominal fee of $2, which goes to the centre to cover expenses. Contact Caroline 902-9409565 or email jonescb@eastlink.ca.
The ninth annual Christmas Ceilidh in the City is Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m., at the Jack Blanchard Centre, 7 Pond St., Charlottetown. Guests Keelin Wedge, Jolee Patkai and Marcella Richard will join hosts Kendall Docherty, Peter Burke, Brian Knox and Heartz Godkin. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. There will be a canteen, bar service and a 50/50 draw, as well as a collection of new, unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots and the Salvation Army Christmas Campaign.
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.
Kinkora Place presents a Christmas Ceilidh, hosted by Janet McGarry & Wildwood, Dec. 8, 1:30 p.m. Kinkora Place is at 45 Anderson Rd., Kinkora. Lunch is served at intermission. Admission is $10 at the door. For information, call Neville Lawless, 902-887-2818.
A World Class Christmas Kitchen Party, featuring Richard Wood, Brad Fremlin and Gordon Belsher, is at the Stanley Bridge Hall, Dec. 8, 2:30 p.m., and at the Pourhouse above the Old Triangle, Dec. 15, 5:30 p.m. Admission is at the door.
CONCERTS/ CHRISTMAS EVENTS
UPEI student afternoon recitals are Fridays, 12:40-1:30 p.m., until Nov. 29.
Ben 4 Len, a 13-band benefit for Lennon House, is Nov. 29, 6:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., at the Charlottetown Curling Club. The lineup includes Dreadford, Plava Laguna, Ultrasyde, DMR, Skill Kid and the Giants, Moment of Eclipse, Vince the Messenger Lxndr and BT Flow, Golden Joseph, Tam Ra and Lee and a DJ set by Nimo. Admission at the door is $10, pre-show, $5. Doors to this 19+ event open at 6 p.m. Go to https://www.facebook.com/ events/2881304931902336/.
Second-year students in the School of Performing Arts’ theatre performance program are preparing for a special evening cabaret at Baba’s Lounge, Charlottetown, Nov. 29, 7-8 p.m.
Once Upon a Christmas, an evening of stories and music, is at Lot 16 United Church, Nov. 29, 7:30 p.m. For tickets, call 902-436-7086 or 902-436-3253.
An Evening with Elvis – Almost Christmas is at the Kings Playhouse in Georgetown, Nov. 29, 8-10 p.m.
“A Time for Joy”, a Christmas concert with the Cornwall Community Choir and Celtic Pulse Dancers, is at West River United Church, Nov. 30 (storm date: Dec. 1), 2 p.m. Admission is $10 at the door with no charge for children 12 and under (use the hall entrance). Choir members will provide a light lunch following the concert. Call Nancy, 902-675-3838.
Dave Gunning and J.P Cormier are at the Pourhouse in Charlottetown Nov. 30, 2 p.m. Tickets are at www. trailside.ca, Back Alley Music or call 902-394-3626. The Pourhouse is at 189 Great George St. above the Old Triangle.
Got Blues Matinee is Nov. 30, 2:304:30 p.m., at The Factory Downtown, 189 Kent St., Charlottetown, with Kendra Gale and Warren Beatteay as guests. Hosted weekly by Got Blues (Chris Roumbanis and friends Reg Ballagh and Mike Robicheau), the second set is always an electric blues jam. Go to http://www.facebook. com/groups/306169336775.
A Country Christmas Concert with the Not All There band is at Princetown United Church, Route 20, Malpeque, Nov. 30, 7 p.m. Apple cider and cookies will be served at intermission. Admission is at the door.
“A Down Home Christmas” is at Milton Community Hall, presented by Janet McGarry & Wildwood on Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m. The hall at 7A New Glasgow Rd., Route 224, Milton, is wheelchair-accessible. A canteen service is available. Admission is at the door. Contact the hall at 902566-3154 or miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com.
UPEI choral concert, featuring UPEI choral groups, voice majors and guests under the direction of Sung Ha Shin-Bouey is Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m., Park Royal United Church. Charlottetown. Admission is adults, $15, students, $10
The East Pointers are in the Homburg Theatre of Confederation Centre of the Arts, Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m.
Christmas at The Guild with Phase II and Friends is Nov. 30, 8 p.m. Tickets may be purchased online, at the Guild box office or by calling Gerry, 902-393-3251, or Blaine, 992393-8379.
A Fascinating Ladies Christmas is Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m., and Dec. 1, 2 p.m., at Victoria Playhouse in Victoria. For tickets, call the box office at 1-800925-2025 or order at victoriaplayhouse.com.
The annual Christmas concert is at Victoria West United Church, Dec. 1, 2 p.m. (storm date: Dec. 8).
Music is by the Ellis Family Band. There will be lunch, a craft table and door prizes, as well as a free-will offering, with proceeds to the UCW.
“A Christmas Afternoon” will be presented by the North Rustico Choral Group on Dec. 1, 2 p.m., at the Seniors Club, North Rustico. Enjoy music, skits, songs and a light lunch. Admission is by donation at the door. All proceeds are to the Seniors Club.
Lady Singers of Our Century will present a Christmas concert at Summerside Presbyterian Church, Dec. 1, 2 p.m. Admission is $15 at the door, which opens at 1:30 p.m. There will be a special treat of hot apple cider.
Handel’s Messiah will be presented on Dec. 1, 2:30 p.m., in the Homburg Theatre of Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown.
Men of the Harvest Christmas concert is at St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church in Charlottetown, Dec. 1, 7 p.m. Tickets are $10. Call Lois, 902368-8246, or purchase at the door.
O’Leary United Church is hosting the Docherty Family Band and Friends on Dec. 1, 7 p.m., for an evening of Christmas music and holidays stories. Tickets are at the door with proceeds to ongoing church projects in the community.
A bluegrass and acoustic music concert, featuring Caroline Jones, Audrey Barlow and Friends, is Dec. 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.
Musicman Michael Pendergast’s half-hour show of songs, dances, marches and tunes for at-home parents and grandparents who wish to expand children and their sibling’s social skills and musical ears are Tuesdays, 10:45 a.m., at the Confederation Court Mall food court. His shows include many Maritime music songs and sounds. A small family price is suggested. See Confederation Court Mall online for cancellations.
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.
Island Jazz with host Dan Rowswell is Thursdays, 8 p.m., at Baba’s in Charlottetown with a special guest each week.
The annual Sorensen Family Christmas concert, “Christmas Dreams”, is Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m., at South Shore United Church, #85 Route 10 in Tryon. Refreshments and a time for socializing will follow the entertainment. Admission is a freewill offering with all donations in support of the Church. Call 902-658-2009.
Dutch Thompson and Treble with Girls members Maxine MacLennan, Sheila MacKenzie and Norman Stewart
present an evening of stories and music from Christmas gone by, Dec. 7, 7 p.m., in the community hall, Orwell Corner Historic Village. There will be hot chocolate, apple cider, festive treats and a 50/50 draw. All ages are welcome with admission by cash only at the door. To reserve tickets, call Jason, 902-393-5277 (available at the door subject to availability). Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The village is at 7 Old Uigg Rd., just off the TransCanada Highway in Orwell.
The Docherty Family Band will present a night of Christmas music and stories on Dec. 8, 7 p.m., at Assumption Parish Church Hall in Stratford. Proceeds go towards the churches ongoing ministry in the community.
The gospel group, Jericho Road,
has once again returned to performing and will be offering a concert at Bedeque United Church at 7 p.m. on Dec. 10. The admission of $10 includes a lunch.
NEW YEAR’S EVE EVENTS
New Year’s Eve gala dinner and dance are Dec. 31 at the Jack Blanchard Centre, Charlottetown. Ticket are $45 per person (hot roast beef or hot turkey dinner and the dance) or $20 per person (dance only). Music is by Kendall Docherty, Dino Dunsford and Peter Burke with back-up musicians George MacPhee, Heartz Godkin and Bob Gagnon. There will be bar service, as well as a 50/50 draw in support of an Island charity. Dinner is at 8 p.m., followed by the dance, 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Tickets are at Holy Redeemer church office (902-894-7385), One-On-One Video Service, 101 Longworth Ave., from any member of the band or by calling Docherty, 902-569-1133, Knox, 902569-3327, or Dunsford, 902-626-7759
DANCES
Phase II and Friends will play a benefit dance on Nov. 29, 9 p.m. to midnight, at Hillsborough Park in aid of Chandler Wedge who is currently undergoing cancer treatment. A 50/50 draw will take place as well as a silent auction. Admission at the door.
A country dance/open mike, featuring Mary and Clifford, is at Goose River Community Centre, Nov. 30, 8-11 p.m. Admission is $8. There is a door prize and lunch.
A dance is at 56 St. Peters Rd., Nov. 30, 8:30-11:30 p.m. Music is by Music and Friends with Mike McGarry. CDs will also be available for sale, and there will be a free lunch and a 50/50 draw.