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CONCERTS/ CHRISTMAS EVENTS
The Charlottetown Legion Choir and Teachers and Friends in Harmony Choir present Charles
Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” with 65-plus singers, community musicians and local storytellers. A chat and tasty refreshments will follow. Performances are at Park Royal United Church, Charlottetown, Dec. 15, 4 p.m., and Our Lady of Assumption Church, Stratford, Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the concert. Advanced tickets are $10 cash from choir members or $12 at the door ($8 for veterans and spouses). To reserve, call 902-368-1798.
“O Holy Night”, an evening of Christmas stories and music focusing on the birth of Jesus will be held on Dec. 15, 6.30 p.m., in St. Joachim’s Hall, Vernon River. Admission is by donation, and all proceeds will go to the P.E.I. Down Syndrome Society.
The 2019 Holy Redeemer Candlelight Carol Service is Dec. 15, 7 p.m., in the church on Pond Street, Charlottetown, with readings, choir selections, group singing, solos by Julia MacVicar, Dino Dunsford and David Altass and congregational singing with the choir. The music will include both modern and traditional Christmas carols. The choir will be directed by Gloria O’Rourke. Admission will be by donation.
NEW YEAR’S EVE EVENTS
New Year’s Eve Dance is Dec. 31 at Rustico Bay Seniors Club with Country Steele, a well-known band that plays everything from old-time favourites to country and country rock. The club is at 2104 Church Rd., Rustico. Dancing is 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Bar service available. A complimentary lunch will be served, and there will be a 50/50. To purchase tickets at $15 each call Bernice, 902621-0199, or Mark, 902- 964-2674.
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 George MacPhee, Heartz Godkin and Bob Gagnon. There will be bar service and 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, 902-569-3327, or Dunsford, 902-626-7759
DANCES
The Heritage Social Dance Group at Beaconsfield holds its annual December Dance Party on Dec. 6, 7-9:30 p.m., at Beaconsfield’s Carriage House, corner of Kent and West streets, Charlottetown. Visitors without previous experience will be invited to join in several of the simple dances. There will be light refreshments.
A dance is at Rustico Bay Seniors Club on Dec. 7, 8-11 p.m., with Larry Campbell and New Moon. The club is at 2104 Church Rd., Rustico. Admission is $10. Bar service at available, as well as a light lunch and a 50/50 draw.
Christmas dance by PJ Country is at the Wellington Legion, Dec. 7, 9 p.m., with free admission to this 19 and older event.
A dance is at 56 St. Peters Rd., Dec. 7, 8:30-11:30 p.m. Music is by Music and Friends with Lester MacPherson. CDs will be available for sale, and there will be a free lunch and a 50/50 draw. Tickets for New Year’s Eve will be on sale.
A dance is at the Kaylee Hall,
Poole’s Corner, Dec. 7, 8:30 p.m., with music by Miller Creek.
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.
DINNER THEATRE
“Baby It’s Cold Outside” is at the
Brothers 2 restaurant in Summerside and the Rodd Charlottetown. To book, call 902-436-7674 (Summerside) and 902-629-2321 (Charlottetown). Visit, www. feastdinnertheatres.com for information.
THEATRE/ COMEDY/DANCE/ VARIETY SHOWS
Side Hustle, the all-women comedy improv troupe, will holster their tool belts for Anderson House on Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m., at The Guild, as a part of a series supporting housing in P.E.I. Doors open at 7 p.m.
Fandango Musical Players presents “Into the Woods” at the Harbourfront Theatre in Summeside, Dec. 6-7 and 12-14, 7 p.m.
“Santa Goes Green” and Elfis and the Frozen Princess” are at The Guild, Charlottetown, Dec. 7, 7 p.m., and Dec. 8, 2 p.m.
“The Island Christmas Review” is Dec. 11-14, at Harmony House Theatre, Hunter River. Comedian Patrick Ledwell and musician Mark Haines promise a rollicking tour through the sights and sounds of the holidays, with music, comedy and storytelling.
AUDITIONS
ACT (a community theatre) will be
remounting “Noises Off” on stage in April 2020. Auditions are Dec. 7-8 for nine adult actors, aged 19-80. For information or to make a booking, contact Sharon, 902-432-2317 or sheamacd@gmail.com.
SUBMISSIONS
Plays are wanted for the 2020 Community Theatre Festival.
Amateur theatre groups are invited to consider entering a short play or excerpt (maximum 30 minutes) in the late-March Festival, which celebrates World Theatre Day. It’s fun in a casual atmosphere. Indicate interest by Dec. 15. Confirmation needed by Jan. 3. For information, send an email to www.actpei.ca or call Rob Thomson, 902-628-6778.
FUNDRAISERS
The Friends of Eptek Centre House
Tour and Holiday Tea is Dec. 8, 5-8 p.m., with five Summerside properties decorated for Christmas, plus dessert and coffee/tea at Eptek Centre. Tickets are $15 at Eptek Art & Culture Centre. Proceeds support programming at the centre. Eptek Art & Culture Centre is at 130 Heather Moyse Dr., Summerside. Call 902-888-8373.
FILMS
The Friends of Eptek Centre’s Lunchtime Film series continues Dec. 12 at noon with “Discovering
France” (50 minutes) distributed by Questar, 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., Summerside.
CRAFT FAIRS
Sixth annual Ho Ho Ho Christmas
Craft Fair is at the Murphy Centre, 200 Richmond St., Charlottetown, Dec. 6, 4-9 p.m., and Dec. 7, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring over 90 vendors.
Last Chance Christmas Craft Fair is
Dec. 13-14 at the Centre for Community Engagement, 323 Grafton St., Charlottetown.
LITERARY EVENTS/ LECTURES/ PRESENTATIONS
“Red Mittens Green Socks”, by Kathy Birt, will be launched at 2 p.m. on Dec. 7 at the Confederation Centre Library, Charlottetown.
Marlene Bryenton will be having a
book signing at Indigo, University Avenue, Charlottetown, Dec. 7, 1-3 p.m. She will be signing “Chicken Soup for the Soul: Angels All Around”, which features her story, “Secret Garden Angel”.
The Island Lecture Series features visiting scholar Dacia Leslie presenting “Don’t Discard the Utilitarian Aims: Revisiting the UK Prison Offer” on Dec. 10, 7 p.m., in the Faculty Lounge, UPEI’s SDU Main Building. Admission is free. Contact Laurie, iis@upei.ca or 902-894-2881.
CLUB LISTINGS
Nathan Carragher – Water’s Edge Chris and Eric – The Brothers Two,
Summerside, Dec. 6
Steve Szwarc – Water’s Edge Resto/ Bar/Grill, Dec. 6
Kurt Taylor – Dundee Arms, Charlottetown, Dec. 6
Adjust the Facts album release party – Baba’s, Charlottetown, Dec. 6
Scuttered – Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club, Summerside, Dec. 6
Live local music – Main Street Pub, Montague, Dec. 6 The Wannabeez – Charlottetown
Legion, Nov. 6
Main Street Bullies – Olde Dublin Pub, Charlottetown, Dec. 6
Hoss and friends with Eddy Quinn
– RCAF Wing, Summerside, Dec. 6 Dave Woodside – Hunter’s Ale House, Charlottetown, Dec. 6
Adam MacGregor – Next Door at Merchantman, Dec. 6
Vintage 2.0 – Old Triangle, Charlottetown, Dec. 6-7
Four Play – Olde Dublin Pub, Charlottetown, Dec. 7
Pat and Dean – Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club, Summerside, Dec. 7 Misty Water - RCAF Wing, Summerside, Dec. 7
Mat Hannah – Next Door at Merchantman, Dec. 7
Rogers Jones – Charlottetown Legion, Dec. 7
Soul Filter– Hunter’s Ale House, Charlottetown, Dec. 7
Adam MacGregor Duo – Gahan House, Charlottetown,Dec. 11
LESSONS
The Seniors Active Living Centre,
Bell Aliant Centre, UPEI, Crafty Saturday is Dec. 14, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $2 for members and $3 for non-members.
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
Drop into the Milton Community Hall on Tuesdays at 1:15 p.m. to sing with choir director Jill Garson. Call 902-5663154 or email miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com
Definitely Not the Symphony (DNTS) is a community orchestra
consisting of musicians of a variety of skill levels. It meets Saturdays, 1011:15 a.m., in the activities room at Andrews of Stratford. Visit dntspei. blogspot.ca or call Jenny, 368-3576. New members are welcome.
Basic drawing classes are Thursdays at the Milton Community Hall, 1:30 p.m., with Nancy Hooper. Pre-register at miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com or 902-5663154.
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 square-dancing 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. Call Maggie, 902-5665276.
Choral singing is Tuesdays at 2 p.m. at the Milton Community Hall. The director is Jill Garson. Contact miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com or 902-566-3154.
EXHIBITIONS/ OPEN HOUSES
“Picturing A City: Cadets” is on display in the storefront windows of the planning and heritage department, 233 Queen St., Charlottetown, until Dec. 9.
The Cornwall Library Art Gallery
in Cornwall Town Hall is featuring the annual Youth Art Show until Jan. 3. The gallery is in Cornwall Town Hall off the Trans-Canada Highway in Cornwall. Call 902-6298415.
Confederation Centre Art Gallery is in Charlottetown presents a variety of exhibits. For information, call 902-628-6111 or check www. confederationcentre.com/en/artgallery.php.
Details Fine Art Gallery is on Victoria Row, Charlottetown. Check detailsfineart.com.
Eptek Art & Culture Centre, Summerside, is showing work from the P.E.I. Wood Turners Guild. Call 902-888-8373 or visit www.peimuseum.com or www.facebook.com/ EptekCentre.
Tread Lightly is at The Guild in Charlottetown, a joint exhibition by Carina Phillips and Niki Heddle. Check www.theguildpei.com.
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 will be showing at the Artisan Christmas Market at the Charlottetown Farmers Market, Dec. 8 and 15, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the food court area.
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 is featuring Acadian “Acadian Museum Children in Miscouche on the Island 1900-1965”.
Anne of Green Gables Museum is in Park Corner is open by reservation only.
Beaconsfield Historic House is in Charlottetown, open Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Green Gables Heritage Place is open by special appointment until Dec. 20. Call ahead.
International Fox Museum and Hall of Fame is in the Summerside Armoury, 33 Summer St., Summerside.
The MacNaught History Centre and Archives at 75 Spring St., Summerside, is open year-round. For information, call 902-432-1332.
The P.E.I. Regiment Museum is at the Queen Charlotte Armoury, 3 Haviland St., Charlottetown.
The “History of Lighting Display”
at the Tryon Museum has been expanded for the month of December to include various Christmas lighting devices from by-gone times. The museum is open by appointment. Please call 902-658-2009.