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CEILIDHS/JAMS/ KITCHEN PARTIES

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

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 Keelin Wedge on Dec. 7.

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.

Ceilidh in the Brae is at Immaculate Conception Parish Hall, Brae, Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m., with lunch and a 50/50 draw.

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

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, 902-8872818.

A ceilidh is at the Seniors Active Living Centre, Bell Aliant Centre, UPEI, Dec. 8,

1:30 p.m. Dino Dunsford will be joined by Jacinta MacDonald, Brian Knox and Judy Lowe. Admission is $10 at the door, which opens at 1 p.m. There will be a light lunch.

Tunes on Tap is Sundays, 3-5 p.m., at Copper Bottom Brewery in Montague, hosted by Ward MacDonald with guest performerss Colin Jeffrey, Mark Douglas and Cian O’Morain on Dec. 8. All ages are welcome. Admission is free.

Sturgeon Christmas Ceilidh is Dec. 8, 6:30 p.m., with special guests Celtic harpist Jill Harris, Emmet DeCoursey, Evy Lou and Leith McCarron, Linda Stewart, Ben and Josh Ford, Emerald Junction, Makayla Victor, Kierstin Jackson, Frank Fitzpatrick and Willie Jamieson and Santa Claus. Regular guests include Alan MacDonald, the MacDonald Sisters, Walter Ching, Jo-Anne Ford and Michael Buell, Colton Matheson, Marie MacIntyre, comedian Ralph Jenkins and Mike O’Connor and George Johnson.

Hunter River Lions Club ceilidh is Dec. 8, 7 p.m., with The Roadmasters (Ivor Price, David Moore, Theo Weigers, Wayne Diamond) and featuring Mildred Dover, Sue LeMaistre, Jeanie Campbell and Charles Reid. The hall is wheelchair- accessible. There will be lunch and a 50/50 draw. Admission is $5.

The Stratford ceilidh annual

Christmas ceilidh is Dec. 8, 7 p.m., at the Cotton Centre, Stratford, featuring Joseph and Janice Hebert, Charles Hughes, Roy Trainor, John Hume, Robert Cain, Cliff Martin as emcee and Carmen Halman. Anyone who would like to entertain should come early to sign in. Admission is a donation of non-perishable food items or a cash donation for the Charlottetown food bank. A light lunch will be served. The building is wheelchair-accessible. Call Cliff Martin, 902-569-2732.

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.

Winsloe United Church ceilidh

will host The Lady Singers Christmas concert on Dec 9, 7:30 p.m. Admission is $12 at the door, which open at 6:30 p.m. There will be a light

lunch.

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 902-940-9565 or email jonescb@eastlink.ca.

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.

Helping Hands Band Jamboree is at St. Anthony’s Hall, Route 2. Woodstock, Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m. Funds raised support local charities. Admission is at the door.

CONCERTS/ CHRISTMAS EVENTS

John Gracie will release his 14th album on Dec. 6, 7 p.m., at his Christmas Concert at Trinity United Church, presented by the City of Charlottetown as part of Wintertide Celebrations.

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. Admission is a free-will offering with

all donations in support of the church. Call 902-658-2009.

Got Blues Matinee is Dec. 7, 2:30-4:30 p.m., at The Factory Downtown, 189 Kent St., Charlottetown, with Katey Day Reick and Chris Corrigan. 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.

Father and son duo Michael and Shane Pendergast are at Moth Lane Brewery, Ellerslie, Dec. 7, at 8 p.m., for a lively evening of Maritime classics, pub songs and originals. The brewery is at 101 Mickie Allan Shore Rd. Call 902-831-2160 to book a spot.

Phase II and Friends Christmas concert and dance are at the Milton Community Hall, Dec. 7 with a concert followed by dancing. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. Admission is at the door.

Dutch Thompson, 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. Admission is 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.

Memorial Carol Sing is Dec. 8, 2 p.m., in St. Paul’s church, Charlottetown. Enjoy 90 minutes of sing-along plus a memorial tree on which stars are placed to commemorate loved ones. Enjoy fellowship, memories and the joy of traditional music – a thoughtful preparation for Christmas.

The UPEI Concert Choir, under the direction of Sung Ha Shin-Bouey, will perform The MessiahPart I (plus the Hallelujah chorus), in collaboration with the Atlantic String Machine and the UPEI voice majors. Also performing will be the UPEI Chamber Singers, Le Ragazze Girls Vocal Ensemble and the Ragazzi Jrs Singers in collaboration with pianist Leo Marchildon. It is at the Dr. Steel Recital Hall Dec. 8, 2 p.m. Admission is at the door: $15 for adults; $10 for students.

The Stratford Community Choir will present a concert of seasonal music, “Remembering Decembers”, Dec. 8 at Park Royal United Church, 2:30 p.m. The guest will be the West Kent Elementary School Glee Club directed by Susan Duncan. Admission is family, $15, adults, $10, youth, $5, and children under 12 years, free.

Gospel Christmas Concert, in support of the homeless, is Dec. 8, 6:308:30 p.m., at Calvary Church, 9 Capital Dr., Charlottetown. Music will be provided by various church choirs.

Rachel Beck and friends present an evening of song, laughter and Christmas cheer at Copper Bottom Brewing in Montague on Dec. 8 for Tickets are available in the taproom or online via eventbrite. This is a 19plus event. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

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 Men of the Harvest is putting on one of its last concerts at the Southwest River United Church, Margate, Dec. 8, 7 p.m. A free-willing offering will be taken at the door. Come out and hear this group sing many old songs and hymns.

Music is at St. Louis Community Centre 3563 Union Rd., Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m., with an open mic. A light lunch is provided.

Lady Singers of our Century Christmas Concert is at St. John’s United Church, Mount Stewart, Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m. Admission is $12 at the door with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. There will be a sale of fudge at intermission.

Great George Street Brass Band

presents Christmas at The Mount, Dec. 9, 7 p.m., at The Mount, 141 Mt. Edward Rd., Charlottetown. Admission is by donation at the door

A bluegrass and acoustic music

concert, featuring Lionel Chaisson, Alan MacLean and Ron Arsenault, is Dec. 9, 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 is Tuesdays, 10:45 a.m., at the Confederation Court Mall food court. A small family price is suggested. See Confederation Court Mall online for cancellations.

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.

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.

Dino and friends, along with Rita Watts and Jolee Patkai, present a Christmas show, Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m., at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Stratford. Tickets are $12 at the door, which opens at 6:30 p.m. This is a church fundraiser. This venue is wheelchairassessable, with lots of parking.

Island Jazz with host Dan Rowswell is Thursdays, 8 p.m., at Baba’s in Charlottetown with a special guest each week.

An afternoon show with music by Mary & the Country Gents is Dec. 12, 2 p.m., at the Star of the Sea Seniors Club, North Rustico. Enjoy Christmas songs, country and some oldtime rock ’n’ roll. Admission is $10 at the door.

Students in the School of Performing Arts’ music performance program present their annual fall showcase Dec. 12, 7 p.m., in the Florence Simmons Performance Hall. Admission is $15.

Music is Dec. 13, 7:30 p.m., at the Elmsdale Community Centre

(1006 Dock Rd., Elmsdale) featuring Roger Chaisson, Joe Doucette, George Chaisson, John MacInnis, Dale Gaudet, Bob Flaherty and Leroy Hiltz. There is a canteen, a 50/50 draw and door prizes.

Bonshaw Christmas Concert is at the Bonshaw Hall, Dec. 14, 7 p.m. Enjoy fellowship, singalongs and hot mulled cider with Christmas cookies. Santa and Mrs Claus will visit with their elves. Festive guests are emcee Sheldon MacNevin, Coro Dolce, Tim Hamming, Cam MacDuffee, Keith Baglole and Morgan Palmer, Ruth Lacey, Tony Reddin, Abi Simmonds, Herb MacDonald and Karen Graves with her violin students. Admission is by donation with all proceeds going to the hall. There will be a 50/50 draw, and donations to the South Shore Food Bank will be accepted. Call 902-675-4282.

“A Down Home Christmas” is at Milton Community Hall, presented by Janet McGarry & Wildwood, Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m. The hall at 7A New Glasgow Rd., Route 224, is wheelchairaccessible. A canteen service is available. Admission is at the door. Contact the hall at 902-566-3154 or miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com.

A concert with Dino Dunsford and friends is Dec. 15, 2-4 p.m., at the Rec Centre in Fort Augustus. Guests are Rita Watts and Jacinta MacDonald. Admission is $12. There will be a canteen, a 50/50 draw and door prizes. Proceeds are to Fort Augustus Heritage Park/Scott Redmond Memorial Playground.

Two Christmas concerts by A Joyful Sound are Dec. 15, 2:30 p.m., at St Mary’s Church, Souris, and Dec 15 at 7:30 p.m., at Hillcrest United Church, Montague. Admission is by a free-will offering. Lunch is served after the evening show.

Tyne Valley and Area Community Choir will be presenting the Cantata “One Small Child” at Central Street Christian Church in Summerside, Dec. 15, 3 p.m., and at Tyne Valley Presbyterian Church, Dec. 15, 7 p.m. There will be a free-will offering for local charities and a light lunch. For information, call 902-831-2600.