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THEATRE/COMEDY/ DANCE
Fandango Musical Players presents “A Christmas Carol the Broadway Musical”, Dec. 1-2, 7 p.m., at the Harbourfront Theatre in Summerside. Tickets are available through the theatre box office.
“Descendants: A Musical History Lesson” is at The Guild in Charlottetown, Dec. 1, 7-9 p.m. Tickets are available through the theatre box office.
“Elfis” and the Frozen Princess” and “Jingle Jury”, presented by The Guild Music Theatre School, are on stage at The Guild in Charlottetown, Dec. 2, 2-3 p.m. Tickets are available through the theatre box office
The New Glasgow Christmas Choir will present “Missing Christmas” on Dec. 2-3, 7:30 p.m., at the New Glasgow Christian Church. The church is opposite the New Glasgow Lobster Suppers building on Route 258, New Glasgow. Admission is free, but the choir hopes to raise enough money through donations to send a stable full of animals to a World Vision village.
“Bubbles and Bells”, an interactive show for babies and toddlers (pay what you can), is Dec. 6, 10-11 a.m., at The Guild in Charlottetown.
The Island Christmas Review 2017, featuring Patrick Ledwell and Mark Haines, is at Harmony House Theatre, Hunter River, Dec. 7-8, 8 p.m. Tickets are available through the theatre box office.
Atlantic Academy presents: Christmas Spectacular, Dec. 8, 7 p.m., at the Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside. Tickets are available through the theatre box office.
“Elf Jr. The Musical” is on stage at The Guild in Charlottetown for select performances beginning Dec. 8. For ticket information and showtimes, contact the theatre box office.
“A Fairy Tale Christmas Carol” is on stage at The Guild in Charlottetown for select performances beginning Dec. 9. For ticket information and showtimes, contact the theatre box office.
QMarvin Birt - Dundee Arms, Charlottetown, Dec. 1
Kevin Arthur – Broadway 45, Kensington, Dec. 1, 7-10 p.m.
Lawrence Maxwell – Next Door at Merchantman – Dec. 1
Colin Grant and Mike Leliervre – Hunter’s, Charlottetown, Dec. 1
Scuttered – Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club, Summerside – Dec. 1
Nathan Carragher – Marc’s Lounge, Charlottetown, Dec. 1
Peggy Clinton and friends - Charlottetown Legion, Dec. 1
Dean Gallant – Brother’s Two, Summerside, Dec. 1
Renegade
- RCAF Wing, Summerside, Dec. 1
Vintage 2.0. - Old Triangle, Charlottetown, Dec. 1-2
Watertown - Olde Dublin Pub, Charlottetown, Dec. 1-2
Dan Paynter – Broadway 45, Kensington, Dec. 2, 5-8 p.m.
Destiny Bradshaw and Johnny Arsenault – Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club – Dec. 2
Carter MacLellan – Charlottetown Firefighters Club – Dec. 2
Gypsy Soul - Charlottetown Legion, Dec. 2
Erin Costello is at The Dunk, Breadalbane, Dec. 2
Renegade – Black Rafter, Souris, Dec. 2
Saul Good Band – Factory Cookhouse and Dancehall, Charlottetown, Dec. 2
Ashley Gorman - Next Door at Merchantman, Charlottetown, Dec. 2
Misty Water - RCAF Wing, Summerside, Dec. 2
Mark Hannah – Marc’s Lounge, Charlottetown, Dec. 2 Walrus, Sorry, Calm Baretta, DJ Dizzy Kitten - Babas, Charlottetown, Dec. 2
The Royal North, The Mike Boschoff Band – Hunter’s, Charlottetown, Dec. 2
Bridgette Blanchard – The Gahan House, Dec. 6 The Eptek Centre Book Club meets Dec. 7, 7 p.m., to discuss “Dear Life” by Alice Munro. New members are welcome. Eptek Centre, a site of the P.E.I. Museum and Heritage Foundation, is at 130 Heather Moyse Drive on the Summerside waterfront. Call 902-888-8373. The Emerald Community Centre is teaming up with Fiddlers’ Sons and fiddler Courtney Hogan for the third annual Festive Fiddler’s Feast, Dec. 3, 5-7 p.m. Enjoy music and Christmas dinner with all the trimmings. Proceeds will benefit the community centre. Tickets are $30 and must be purchased in advance no later than Dec. 1 by calling 902393-0610 or at www.emeraldcommunitycentre.com.
Feast Dinner Theatres presents “Who’s Your Father? on select nights, in Summerside and in Charlottetown until Dec. 21. Call 902436-7674 or 902-629-2321. Amateur theatre groups are invited to consider entering a short play or excerpt (maximum 30 minutes) in the 2018 Community Theatre Festival on March 17. It’s fun in a casual atmosphere. Indicate interest by Dec. 15, with confirmation needed by Jan. 31. Contact Rob Thomson, 902-628-6778, or robthomson@pei.sympatico.ca
QDINNER THEATRE APPLICATIONS FILMS
Eptek Lunchtime Films are Eptek Lunchtime Films are screened each Thursday at noon. Volunteer Friends of Eptek will serve coffee, tea and cookies, and everyone is invited to bring a sandwich. There is no charge; donations are accepted for refreshments. The film on Dec. 7 is “Journey of a Lifetime: Africa and Asia” (57 minutes). For a list, call 902-888-8373 or visit www. peimuseum.com. Eptek Centre, a site of the P.E.I. Museum and Heritage Foundation, is at 130 Heather Moyse Dr., Summerside.
QCLUB LISTINGS LITERARY EVENTS/ READINGS/ PRESENTATIONS/ HISTORY
The 2017 Irish Heritage Lecture The 2017 Irish Heritage Lecture Series continues Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m., at the Hon. Edward Whelan Irish Cultural Centre, 582 North River Rd., Charlottetown. Edward MacDonald will present a talk entitled The Legend Of Edward Whelan: Hit And Myth In The Life Of A Famous Islander. There is no admission.
P.E.I. author Margaret A. Westlie
launches her new novel, “The Back Settlement”, Dec. 2, 1 p.m., at the Montague Rotary Library.
The Charlottetown launch of “A History of Mount Stewart: Illustrated & Extended Edition”
is Dec. 4, 7-9 p.m., at Beaconsfield’s Carriage House. This event is free and there will be historic pictures and maps, as well as light refreshments. The book will be for sale (cash or cheque) for $20.
QSeven Island women artisans and makers have joined forces to present Holiday Market 142 at 142 St. Peters Rd., Charlottetown, during the holiday season, featuring a variety of locally made goods. For hours and activities, follow the market on Facebook or call 902672-2756
The third annual Christmas in the Villages, hosted by the Murray Harbour Farmers Market, the Murray River Hall, the Mill Road Crafters and the Northumberland Minor Hockey Association, is Dec. 2, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Murray Harbour Farmers Market event is at the Murray Harbour Community Centre, the Murray River Raising the Roof Group event is at the Murray River Hal, the Northumberland Minor Hockey Association’s venue is Northumberland Arena and the Mill Road Crafters are at the Murray Harbour Community Centre. All venues will offer unique products and items from local artisans, farmers, bakers and businesses.
Hunter River Community Craft Show is Dec. 2, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission: $2, with children under 12 free.
Island Christmas Market is at the Stanley Bridge Hall on Dec. 2, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring fresh wreaths, candles pottery, local art and prints, gifts for home, knitting, baked goods, meat pies and more. It is put on by the Sterling Women’s Institute. Admission is a $2 donation at the door for a charity of the group’s choice.
Charlottetown Farmers’ Market Artisan Market is Dec. 3, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dec. 10, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Dec. 17,10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free.
QJC Dance Academy and Sean Kemp Fiddle School present “A Celtic Christmas”, Dec. 9, 2 p.m., at the Carrefour de I’Isle-Saint-Jean, Charlottetown, with all proceeds to P.E.I. food banks, helping families in need during the holiday season. Admission is by donation. Canadian Olde Tyme square dance weekly classes for beginners and others are Wednesdays at the Murphy Community Centre, Richmond Street, Charlottetown, Room 303, 7-8:30 p.m. There is no charge. Call the Tamarackers at 902-6291869.
A yoga and creative writing workshop with yoga teacher Rachel Leslie and P.E.I. poet laureate Deirdre Kessler is Dec. 3 at Now n Zen Studio, Stratford, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. No writing or yoga/meditation experience needed. Writing materials are supplied. Vegan soup will be served. All are welcome. Preregistration is required by emailing Rachel at r.leslie@bellaliant.net. Sean Nós singing workshops workshops and fiddle workshops with Mossie O Scanlain and Finbarr Condon-English are at the Irish Hall 582 North River Road on Dec. 4 and Dec. 5, 7-9 p.m. All levels are welcome. Registration is 6:30-7 p.m. Call 902-393-7854 for details, cost or to register on the night of the workshops.
QCLASSES/WORKSHOPS PRACTICES
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The Oak Tree Singers practise at the Seniors Active Living Centre, Bell Aliant Centre UPEI on Fridays at 10 a.m. New singers are welcome.
The Second Chances Band practises Tuesdays at Queen Charlotte Intermediate School, Charlottetown, 7-9 p.m. Visit secondchancesband.ca or www.facebook.com/ secondchancespei. New members are welcome.
Playing with Choir Rural High School. New singers are always welcome. Go to www.islandacappella.ca.
Definitely Not The Symphony (DNTS) is a community orchestra consisting of musicians of a variety of skill levels. It meets Saturdays, 10-11:15 a.m., in the activities room at Andrews of Stratford. Visit dntspei.blogspot.ca or call Jenny, 368-3576. New members are welcome.
The Queens County Fiddlers practise Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., at Andrews of Stratford. New fiddlers and returning players are welcome, along with accompanists and those who like to listen.
QPRACTICES
Practices for this year’s CandleThe Oak Tree Singers practise at the Seniors Active Living Centre, Bell Aliant Centre UPEI on Fridays at 10 a.m. New singers are welcome.
The Second Chances Band practises Tuesdays at Queen Charlotte Intermediate School, Charlottetown, 7-9 p.m. Visit secondchancesband.ca or www.facebook.com/ secondchancespei. New members are welcome.
Playing with Choir practices Tuesdays, 7 p.m., at The Guild, Queen Street, Charlottetown.
Island a Cappella,a women’s a cappella chorus, meets every Thursday at 7 p.m. at Charlottetown Rural High School. New singers are always welcome. Go to www.islandacappella.ca.
Definitely Not The Symphony (DNTS) is a community orchestra consisting of musicians of a variety of skill levels. It meets Saturdays, 10-11:15 a.m., in the activities room at Andrews of Stratford. Visit dntspei.blogspot.ca or call Jenny, 368-3576. New members are welcome.
The Queens County Fiddlers practise Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., at Andrews of Stratford. New fiddlers and returning players are welcome, along with accompanists and those who like to listen.
MUSEUMS, INTERPRETIVE CENTRES
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Noel Fair Christmas Craft Fair is Dec. 9, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Centre acadien Grand-Rustico, 2244 Church Rd, Rustico. There will be local artisinal crafts, a Scholastic book fair and a bistro café. Admission is free. Contact Riley Cameron at info@conseilacadienrustico.org. The Acadian Museum in MisThe
Acadian Museum in Miscouche features “Miscouche of Bygone Days’’, commemorating the 200th anniversary of the parish of Miscouche (1817-2017), as well as photos and artifacts. Call 902-4322880.
The Anne of Green Gables Museum is in Park Corner by reservation only. Contact 1-800-665-2663 or 902-886-2884 or go to www. annemuseum.com.
Beaconsfield Historic House, a P.E.I. Museum site, is open for tours on the corner of Kent and West streets in Charlottetown. There is also a gift shop on site. Call 902368-6603.
Green Gables Heritage Place is located in Cavendish. There is no charge to visit as part of the Canada 150 Celebrations. Contact 902-9637874.
MacNaught History Centre and Archives The Tryon Museum is open by chance or appointment. Check out www.tryonareahistoricalsociety. com for information on upcoming events, email jacksorensen@pei. sympatico.ca or telephone 902658-2009.
QEXHIBITIONS
Confederation Centre Art Gallery is in Charlottetown. Call 902-6286111 or check out www.confederationcentre.com/en/art-gallery.php.
Cornwall Library Art Gallery features Hester Boyle’s exhibit, “Reflections in Nature” until Dec. 1. Youth in the area are invited to participate in the annual December Group Youth Art Show. Deadline for submissions is Dec. 1 at 5 p.m. The opening celebration will be Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. The show runs until Jan. 5. Contact Giselle Déziel at 902-5663347 for information.
Details Past and Present on Victoria row in Charlottetown is showing its newest exhibit, “Smoke and Texture”, featuring ceramic works by Jamie Germaine and paintings by Sandi Komst. Germaine is the owner of Seaclay Pottery, and Komst owns the Out Of Our Minds Gallery in Murray Harbour. Check www.detailspastandpresent.com.
Eptek Art & Culture Centre in Summerside features the Prince County Woodcarvers Guild’s newest exhibit, “Wood Comes to Life” Dec. 3 to Jan. 5. The official opening is Dec. 3, 2 p.m. On display until Jan. 5 is “Inspired by Nightingale – Dedicated to God: The Story of Georgina Fane Pope”. Visit www.peimuseum. com, www.facebook.com/EptekCentre or call 902-888-8373.
Gallery@The Guild in Charlottetown presents Glory Hole: The Sexy Sex Art Show until Dec. 2. Adult accompaniment is recommended for children 14 and under. Admission is free. The next show is Motivation: A Visual Exploration of Asian Cult, opening on Dec. 6, 6 p.m. The gallery is on Queen Street.
“Photography Plus” is at the MacNaught History Centre and Archives gallery, 75 Spring St., Summerside, to the end of November. It can be viewed Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring photographer Leona Arsenault of Wellington – Sixty Days of Fame.
Gallery 18 in New London has an exhibition entitled “Thérèse D’Amour - A Passion for Nature. The gallery is open noon to 5 p.m., Friday to Sunday, until Christmas. Call 902-886-3201, or email info@Gallery18.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 in Clyde River is open when the roadside sandwich sign is out on the highway. Call 902-368-7526 or go to www.juliapurcell.ca.
Lefurgey Cultural Centre, Summerside, features the free 150th Anniversaries Celebration Exhibit. Go to culturesummerside.com or call 902-432-1298.
Meadowbrook Arts, Crafts & Creations is in Crapaud, 677 Route 13. Visit meadowbrookartstudio.com or call 902-658-3171.