COMMUNITY calendar
Meetings
Souris Tops chapter meets at Souris Silverthreads, 78 Main St., Souris, Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Contact Mae at 902-697-2877.
Small Halls Inc AGM is Dec. 2, 4 p.m., at the York Point Hall. Due to COVID regulations, attendees are asked to RSVP by emailing joshwellis@gmail.com.
Cards
Weekly card games will be held at Dunstaffnage School Centre on Fridays at 7:30 p.m.
Community
The Town of Georgetown kicks off the Christmas season with the annual tree-lighting ceremony on Nov. 29. The Kings Playhouse will be fully decorated, and a special gentleman in a red suit might be dropping by for photos with the kids (safely distanced). Hot chocolate will be served. COVID19 protocols will be in place. Visit www.kingsplayhouse.com for information and tickets.
The Town of Kensington's annual Christmas parade is Dec. 6, 5 p.m., with parade entries assigned parking spots on Gerald McCarville Drive and Park Road in the town's industrial park. The public will be able to view the floats and displays by turning onto Gerald McCarville Drive and progressing through Park Road. Town councillors will accept food donations in support of the Kensington Lions Club Food Drive. The Christmas tree-lighting ceremony is at the gazebo by the old Kensington train station following the parade. With limited attendance due to COVID-19, the ceremony will be available on Facebook Live for the public.
Wintertide Holiday Home Decorating Contest is open for all Charlottetown residents. Participants must register by 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 7. Judging is the week of Dec. 14. Entries are being judged on use of natural materials, use of lighting, creativity with materials and overall design. All entries will be judged in the best overall category with the option to be entered into a new category this year: kids’ choice. For information or to register, visit www. charlottetown.ca/wintertide, call 902-566-5548 or email cnicholson@charlottetown.ca attention: Wintertide Holiday Home Decorating Contest.
Classes/workshops/ lessons
Winter Magic Art Workshops are at the Kings Playhouse, Georgetown, with special holiday-themed art. All materials are provided. Fa-la-la-la Felting is the theme for the art class on Nov. 26, led by Jamie Rice with lessons on creating beautiful felting designs. Painting With Amy will feature a holidaythemed paint night on Dec. 3. All ages are welcome. Admission is charged.
After school art workshops for kids began Nov. 24, 3:30 p.m., at the Kings Playhouse in Georgetown and will continue Tuesdays until Dec. 15. Amy MacConnell will lead the class in creating ornaments and holiday crafts.
Free fiddle lessons are in Rollo Bay at Pavillon de l’est ecole la belle cloche every Monday. Beginners start at 6 p.m. sharp, intermediate students are at 6:30 p.m. and advanced students are 7-7:30 p.m. Classes are limited to 14 students plus teacher Kathryn dau Schmidt in the music room on the lower level. The kitchen group meets 6:30-7:30 p.m. on the stage on the lower level, limited to 15 members. Registration is recommended in advance to ensure a seat. Hand-washing stations are provided, physical distancing or masks are required, sign-in sheets will be submitted after each class. To register, call Anne, 902-9692692.
Yoga with Paula Smith is Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m., at Milton Community Hall, 7 New Glasgow Rd., North Milton. The cost is $5 per person. Register at miltonvalepark. staff@gmail.com or call 902-5663154. Participants are asked to bring their own mat and water bottle.
Chair-ish Yoga is Thursdays, 10 a.m., at Milton Community Hall, 7 New Glasgow Rd., adaptable to chair or mat yoga. The cost is $5 per person. Register at MiltonvaleParkEngage@gmail.com or 902-566-3154. Chairs are provided but bring a mat and water bottle.
HA Club artistic director and improv teacher Laurie Murphy is offering drop-in improv classes and shows in November and December at The Haviland Club, 2 Haviland St., Charlottetown. The Made-up Musical drop-in class is 6-7:30 p.m., and The Rant dropin class is 8-9:30 p.m. No improv experience is needed. Social distancing and hand sanitization are required. Masks are encouraged. Admission is charged. To reserve a spot, send an email to lauriemurphy@marram.ca or pay at the door.
Festivals
The Charlottetown Christmas Festival continues until Dec. 13. In addition to its signature event – the Victorian Christmas Market presented by Confederation Court Mall, Nov. 27-29 – there will be festive programming like wine tastings, retail trails, historic walking tours, carolers, cooking workshops, ice sculptures, Christmas movies, gingerbread house-making competitions, live music and children’s entertainment.
Le Festival des Fêtes (The Holiday Festival) is back at the Village musical acadien in Abram-Village, Nov. 29 to Dec. 20. The Village musical acadien will present four Christmas activities as part of this festival. For tickets and information, go to www.villagemusical. ca. Security measures relating to COVID-19 will be in place and respected.
Live music
Christmas in the Air, a concert presentation of some of the Island’s and the region’s most beautiful Christmas songs, will be presented by The Guild in Charlottetown, Nov. 26 to Dec. 20, with performances also at the Kings Playhouse and the Victoria Playhouse during the run. For information and dates, contact the theatre box offices.
Dylan Jensen is at the Brothers 2 Restaurant in Summerside, Nov. 26, 7 p.m.
“Sort of” Schooner sessions are Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., at the Old Triangle in Charlottetown. While not the regular open session as in the past, host Ward MacDonald will invite a few musical friends to gather around a table playing tunes.
Brooke MacArthur is at the Brothers 2 Restaurant in Summerside, Nov. 27, 7 p.m.
Fraser McCallum is at Lone Oak Brewing Co. in Borden-Carleton, Nov. 27, 7 p.m.
Iain McCarvill is at the Old Triangle, Charlottetown, Nov. 27, 7 p.m.
Kitchen party is Nov. 27, 8-10 p.m., at the Acadian Musical Village, Abram-Village. Chase the Ace tickets are available until 9 p.m. with an estimated jackpot of $15,000 in 48 cards. Entertainment is by Debbie Montgomery and Mario Robichaud. There is free admission to this adults-only event.
Todd MacLean is at the Claddagh Oyster House piano bar, Charlottetown, Nov. 27, 9 p.m.
Jonny Ray is in the lounge of the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club, Summerside, Nov. 27, 9:30 p.m.
Taylor Buote and Dennis Dunn are at the Olde Dublin Pub, Charlottetown, Nov. 27, 10 p.m.
A Harmony House Holiday Kitchen Party with Mike Ross and friends kicks off Nov. 27, 7 p.m., and continues on select dates until Dec. 13 at Harmony House Theatre, Hunter River. For information, contact the box office.
Dino Dunsford and Judy Lowe are at the Olde Dublin Pub, Charlottetown, Nov. 28, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Saturday Jams are at Copper Bottom Brewing in Montague. Join Brad Oliver and company every Saturday, 2-4 p.m., for afternoon jams, featuring members of the Rubber Boot Band and friends of the Booters. There is free admission.
A kitchen party is at the Summerside Legion on Nov. 28, 2-5 p.m., with Rheal Arsenault, Andy Paynter and special guest Joey Doucette. COVID-19 restrictions apply.
Brad Milligan performs Nov. 28, 7-10 p.m., at Lone Oak Brewing Co. in Borden-Carleton.
Pioneers of the BIS Variety Show is at the Irish Hall in Charlottetown, Nov. 28, 7:30 p.m., featuring Roy Johnstone, Margie Carmichael, Jim and Laura Farrell, Jim Hornby, Flora Anne Donovan-Whitty and Judy Donovan-Whitty. It is hosted by Mary Ellen Callaghan, BIS president. There will be a 50/50 draw and tea and treats served during intermission. The hall is air-conditioned, licensed and wheelchair accessible. Tickets are at the door, which opens at 6:30 p.m.
The event is in the Katherine Hughes Memorial Hall at the Irish Cultural Centre at 582 North River Rd. For information, call 902-2133924.
Rustico Bay Seniors bi-weekly ceilidh, hosted by Katlyn Gallant and Lori Dempster, will continue on Nov. 28, 8 p.m., at 2104 Church Rd., Rustico, with special guest Larry Campbell. Well-known for his appealing personality and his rich, melodious voice, he plays all genres of music from classic country, blues and country rock. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. There will also be bar service and a 50/50 draw at this event, which is for those 19 and over. Admission at the door. Masks are optional but are highly recommended. Seating is limited.
Catherine MacLellan will perform at Copper Bottom Brewing in Montague on Nov. 28. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are sold by the table, with limited seating for groups of two, four and six to ensure proper physical distancing. Tickets can be purchased in the taproom or online. This is a 19+ event.
Mike Stratton is at the Claddagh Oyster House piano bar, Charlottetown, Nov. 28, 9 p.m.
Cory and Aaron are in the lounge of the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club, Summerside, Nov. 28, 9:30 p.m.
Taylor Johnston and Dan MacAulay are at the Olde Dublin Pub, Charlottetown, Nov. 28, 10 p.m.
Brian Dunn and John MacAllar play Nov. 29, 1-4 p.m., at Lone Oak Brewing Co. in Borden-Carleton.
Le Festival des Fêtes returns to Village musical acadien, featuring Josée Boudreau and the group Maz presenting their Christmas show on Nov. 29, 2 p.m. Purchase tickets online at www.villagemusical.ca. Security measures relating to COVID-19 will be put in place and respected.
The Sunday Afternoon Tune Session is at the Old Triangle in Charlottetown, Nov. 29, 2-5 p.m.
Tunes on Tap is toe-tapping traditional music on Sundays, 3-5 p.m. at Copper Bottom Brewing, Montague. Enjoy musicians, fresh P.E.I. oysters and Island hospitality. On Nov. 29, enjoy the music of Colin Jeffrey and Mark Douglas. There is free admission. For information, contact the venue.
Kelley Mooney is at the Olde Dublin Pub, Charlottetown, on Nov. 29, 4-7 p.m.
New ceilidh series kicks off at Winsloe Lions Hall on Nov. 30, 7 p.m., featuring Colleen MacPhee, Dino Dunsford and the house band. There is a 50/50 draw and bar service. Tickets are at the door, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. The hall is located on Campbell Road in Winsloe. COVID-19 restrictions apply. There is a limited seating of 50 people.
Live music is on stage Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Gahan House in Charlottetown.
Trevor Cameron is in the lounge of the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club, Summerside, Dec. 4, 9:30 p.m.
Copper Bottom Presents: Lennie Gallant’s Innkeeper’s Christmas in Montague, Dec. 4, 6 and 7. For tickets, contact the venue.
Jonny Ray is in the lounge of the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club, Summerside, Dec. 5, 9:30 p.m.
Nick Doneff is at the Trailside Music Hall, 155 Kent St., Charlottetown, Dec. 6, 8 p.m. Tickets are at www.trailside.ca, Back Alley Music or call 902-394-3626. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with music starting at 8 p.m.
Literary events
The 2020 Fall Lecture Series of the Benevolent Irish Society will host a public lecture by John Flood on Nov. 27, 7:30 p.m., called Celebrating Katherine Hughes: The Road to Recognition. This talk will highlight some of her achievements and serve as the platform for unveiling plans by the BIS to honour her with a permanent commemoration. The hall is airconditioned and wheelchair accessible. There will be a light snack served after the lecture. Admission is by donation at the door, which opens at 6:30 p.m. It takes place in the Katherine Hughes Memorial Hall at the Irish Cultural Centre at 582 North River Rd. For information, call 902-2133924
The Clyde River history committee has launched an online history course called Cemetery Stories. This course is self-directed and will run from November to August.
Understanding cemetery history and gravestone design is available November to December. For the full course outline/curriculum, visit clyderiver.files.wordpress. com/2020/11/cemetery-storiescourse.
The members of the Eptek Centre Book Club meet Dec. 3, 7 p.m., to discuss Where’d You Go, Bernadette? by Maria Semple. This satirical, documentary novel shows a family coming to terms with who they are when their matriarch, Bernadette, goes missing prior to a family trip to Antarctica. This is a free event, but attendees are asked to contact Eptek Centre or the book club organizers to register. Eptek Art & Culture Centre, a site of the P.E.I. Museum and Heritage Foundation, is at 130 Heather Moyse Drive on the Summerside waterfront, adjacent to the Harbourfront Theatre.
For information, call 902-8888373 (or visit www.peimuseum. com or www.facebook.com/EptekCentre).
Shows/Comedy
Stand-up comedy open mic with Sam MacDonald is Nov. 28, 8 p.m., at Baba’s Lounge in Charlottetown.
ACT presents It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play by Joe Landry, based on the classic movie written and directed by Frank Capra. Set on a 1940s radio stage, six actors will portray dozens of characters. Complete with Foley sound effects, they will bring the story to life in front of a live audience. The show runs Dec. 3-5 at the Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown and Dec. 10-12 at the Watermark Theatre in North Rustico, 7:30 p.m., with a matinee on Saturdays at 2 p.m. More information and ticketing can be found at www.confederationcentre.com and www.actpei. com.
The Guild Music Theatre School Presents: Bah, Humbug! Scrooge’s Christmas Carol, Dec. 5-6 and Dec. 11-13 at The Guild in Charlottetown. For showtimes, tickets and information, contact the theatre box office.
Dinner theatre
Christmas Dinner Theatre – Le Prix de Noël (The Price of Christmas) – is being presented as part of Le Festival des Fêtes at the Village musical acadien. Written and directed by Eileen Pendergast, the story tells how Mr. Basil (Blair Arsenault) finds a convenient way to prepare for the holidays. This dinner theater will be presented Dec. 2, 3 and 5, 6:30 p.m. A delicious meal will first be served. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m.
For tickets, go to www.villagemusical.ca. Measures relating to COVID-19 will be put in place and respected.
Craft fairs
The annual Artisan Market is Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., in the hall, with local vendors at the Kings Playhouse in Georgetown. There will be plenty of wonderful crafts and treats for this one-stopshopping opportunity.
Submissions
Music P.E.I. Award submissions are open with some changes to awards categories and the scoring criteria. All of the details are at https://musicpei.com/musicpei-week/. Submissions will be open until Nov. 27. Credit Union Music P.E.I. Week is currently set for March 3-7. Music P.E.I. is working on various options and contingency plans but there will most definitely be a celebration of the province’s incredible music industry. For updates and details, keep watching Music P.E.I. Facebook page or the website.
Art galleries/Exhibits
Through the Lens and Palette – Photography and visual art by Ann Clow is the featured art exhibit for December at the Kings Playhouse in Georgetown. An adult art class called Art Expressions will be held on Dec. 10 at 6:30 p.m. No experience is necessary. To register for the class, go to www.kingsplayhouse.com or call 1-888-346-5666. Upcoming classes will be Thursday nights, starting Jan. 21.
Confederation Centre Art Gallery in Charlottetown is open Wednesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Admission is by donation. Call 902-628-6111 or check www. confederationcentre.com/en/ art-gallery. Exhibitions include Entrance Gallery: Ronald Bloore, Paul Griffin, and Eleanor King; Creative Obsessions: A Look at Contemporary Craft in Prince Edward Island; Nelson White: Tukien (Awaken); Give Me Shelter and the Story of Confederation exhibition (free admission), Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., until May.
The Cornwall Library Art Gallery is featuring Pyrography: The Art of Playing with Fire, an exhibit of art burned into wood, by Jason J. Johnston, until Nov. 27. The Cornwall Library’s annual Youth Art Show runs during December. For information on displaying in the gallery, which is located in the Cornwall Town Hall, call 902-6298415.
Ellen’s Creek Gallery features work from about 20 Prince Edward Island artists at 525 North River Rd., Charlottetown. Call 902-3683494 for information.
Eptek Art & Culture Centre in Summerside is open Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday noon to 5 p.m., featuring an exhibit of paintings by members of the Summerside Art Club until Jan. 8. The artists will exhibit works representing the animal kingdom in different mediums. Admission is by donation. Artists from the group will be onsite for art demonstrations periodically throughout the exhibit. Operations are adjusted to follow protocols put forth by the Chief Public Health Office. For information, contact Eptek Centre. There is also a gift shop and a permanent exhibition on the history and architecture of Summerside. A site of the P.E.I. Museum and Heritage Foundation, the centre is at 130 Heather Moyse Dr. Call 902-888-8373 or visit www.peimuseum.com or www.facebook.com/ EptekCentre.
Gallery @ The Guild is showing Metomorphosis. The gallery is located on Queen Street in Charlottetown.
Museums
The Acadian Museum in Miscouche is open Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays, 1-4 p.m. Operations are adjusted to follow Chief Public Health Office protocols.
The Anne of Green Gables Museum is in Park Corner. Contact 1-800-665-2663 or 902-886-2884 or go to www.annemuseum.com.
Beaconsfield Historic House is open in Charlottetown, Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Operations are adjusted to follow Chief Public Health Office protocols.
Tryon Museum, located at 47 Route 10, is open by appointment, maximum four people at one time. Covid-19 protocol applies. Exhibits include the Island’s First Indigenous Visitors, Acadian Settlers, later European Arrivals, History of Radio on P.E.I., the Importance of Rivers in Early Settlement and the History of Lighting. Tryon River Trail is an optional part of the museum experience. For an appointment to visit the museum or for a guided tour of the trail, call 902-6582009. Admission is by donation.