Concerts galore
Thanks to annual event, plenty going on in Richmond County
The count down is on with just days until the Celtic Colours International Music Festival covers the island with music, cultural events and dining experiences.
Richmond County is host to four festival concerts and a number of cultural events. Richmond’s concerts will start at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 9, with Acadian Roots which takes place at the D’Escousse Civic Improvement Hall on Isle Madame. It will feature entertainers Bon Debarras, Cyril MacPhee, Richmond County’s own singer songwriter, Leanne Aucoin’s new band “The Narrows” out of Halifax and Richmond en
tertainer Decota McNamara. Tickets are $25 and $30.
On Oct. 10, take in “Taking to Talisk” (Taking to Task) at the Riverdale Community Centre in Lower River Inhabitants, with a full slate of great Cape Breton, Scottish and Irish entertainers including Fergal Scahill, Ryan Molloy and Emma O’Sullivan, Talisk, Adrianne and Mike Gorey, Mckayla MacNeil and Kevin LeVesconte. Tickets are $30.
Concert by the Canal at the St. Peter’s Lions Hall takes place on Oct. 11, featuring the entertainment of Alison Brown, the Alt, Scott MacMillan and Colin Grand and Richmond’s gold medal winners, the Island Steppers. Tickets are $25 and $30.
On Oct. 12, at the L’Ardoise Community Centre, audiences will be entertained by Cherish the Ladies, Roger Stone, Jennifer Williams and Joel Chiasson. Tickets are $30.
During the festival, locals and visitors alike can enjoy some community meals before the concerts. On Oct. 9, there will be a turkey dinner with two settings, either 4 p.m. or 5:15 p.m. in Arichat at OLA Parish Hall. Admission is $18.
On Oct. 10, come to Lobsters R Us in L’Ardoise for the Celtic Colour event Sounds and Supper by the Sea, where you will enjoy a delicious down east style lobster or ham supper and entertainment from 1 to 4 p.m. Tickets are $30.
On Oct. 10, attend the traditional Irish stew supper at the Rocky Bay Irish Club from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Admission is $15.
On Oct.11, eat a roast pork dinner at the Riverdale Community Centre in Lower River starting at 5 p.m. Admission is $20.
From Oct. 9 to 12 concert-goers can continue the music at the Kitchen Racket Jam Sessions held from 10:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Bras d’Or Lakes Inn in St. Peter’s. Admission is $5 for listeners or free for players.