Annual lecture series begins in Charlottetown
Reg Porter talks about projected photos of early stone points he and others found around P.E.I. He was the first speaker in the annual lecture series sponsored by the Institute of Architectural Studies and Conservation. The lectures will be held every Monday until Feb. 1, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Beaconsfield Carriage House in Charlottetown.
at the Bonshaw Hall is Jan. 31, 2-4 p.m., (storm date, Feb. 7). Performers will include special musical guests Diane Adams Roche, Joyce Arsenault and Vicki and Brendan Griffin, with Herb MacDonald plus a surprise guest or two. Also performing will be local musicians Phil Pineau and Tony the Troubador. There’s a 50/50 draw, lunch and open stage time. Admission is by donation with proceeds to the upkeep of the historic Bonshaw Hall. Everyone is welcome. The venue is accessible for smaller wheelchairs. For more information, phone 675-4093 or check the facebook page https://www.facebook.com/events/1708317842738 805/.
are giving two performances of Exaltation, Jan. 22, 7:30 p.m., at Park Royal United Church in Charlottetown and Jan. 24, 2 p.m., at Trinity United Church in Summerside. Tickets for both will be available at the door or in advance at sirens
choir.com. family is charged.
are at The Mack, Charlottetown, Jan. 21, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available through the box office of Confederation Centre of the Arts. Fortunate Ones is a Canadian pop-folk duo made up of singer/guitarist Andrew James O'Brien and singer/pianist/accordion player Catherine Allan who have been endearing audiences with wide-eyed energy, pragmatic optimism and an earnest mission for connection.
is Jan. 22, 7 p.m., Alberton Arts and Heritage Centre, 420 Church Street. Program includes piping, address of the Haggis, dance, song and poetry followed by a social time. Tickets are $10, with all proceeds to the Alberton Museum. Tickets are at Saunders Variety, Alberton Florist or at the door. Call 902-853-3571 for more information.
will be held Jan. 24 at St. Paul’s Church, Summerside. Proceeds will go towards ongoing projects/programs at St. Paul’s Parish.
is at the Kirk of St. James, 35 Fitzroy St, Charlottetown, Jan. 29 (storm date, Jan. 30, same time and place). Admission is $15 for adults and free for those under 12. Hosted by club president Horatio Toledo, the concert will feature vocalist Eddy Quinn of Fiddlers’ Sons, the Belfast Pipe and Drum Band, folklorist, writer, musician and historian clansman Jim Hornby and clansman Todd MacLean. Burns’“Address To A Haggis” will be recited by clansman Roddy MacLean. There will be a reception following the concert with haggis and light refreshments served, and a membership table will be available. For more information visit www.caledonianclubofpei.ca. Jan. 31), at New Glasgow Christian Church, 617 Route 258 (across from the New Glasgow Lobster Suppers building). Admission is free, but a free-will offering will be taken. All proceeds go to Open Door Outreach with an honorarium for the Sky Family.
will be held on Jan. 30, 7 p.m., at First Baptist Church, Charlottetown. Fitzroy Street entrance. There will be a dessert auction during intermission and a free will offering will be taken. Proceeds to the First Baptist Church Cuba Mission Team. Contact the church at 902-628-2111.
is at 56 St. Peters Rd., Charlottetown, Jan. 16, 9 p.m. to midnight. Music is by Music and Friends. There will also be a lunch and a 50/50 draw. A portion of the proceeds each week will be donated to Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
will be held at the Hillsborough Park Community Centre, Wednesdays, 8-11 p.m. Music will be by Joe Hynes with Johnny Ross and Davey Weale. There will also be a lunch, a 50/50 draw (funds raised go to local charities) and a door prize.
10 Water St., Montague, features two floors of works by 40 local artisans. Hours are Wednesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 902-361-3081. will be put on at The Mack Theatre, Charlottetown, Jan. 16, 2 p.m. This is a free family-friendly performance by the Mi’kmaq Heritage Actors. Seating is limited so reserve in advance. Donations at the door will help support future performances of the show. Anyone who would like more information can contact Novalea MacKinnon at nmackinnon@mcpei.ca or 902626-2882.
will be presented at Milton Community Hall: Jan 21 and 22, 7:30 p.m., and Jan 23, 2 p.m., by the Miltonvale Community Players. The $10 admission includes a light lunch. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the hall or by contacting 368-3090 or admin@miltonvalepark.com. The Milton Community Hall is located at 7 New