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classes on Jan. 9 for new and former students, ages 4 years to adults, starting at 4 p.m. at Birchwood Intermediate School. It’s located on Longworth Avenue in Charlottetown. For information call 902-566-5545, or email judymacleandance@eastlink.ca.
Canadian Olde Tyme square dance weekly classes for beginners and others will continue Wednesday, Jan. 10, at the Murphy Community Centre, Richmond Street, Charlottetown, Room 303, 7-8:30 p.m. There is no charge. Call the Tamarackers at 902-629-1869.
Begin or renew a fascination with the Joy of Watercolor Painting in a small class with instructor Julia Purcell. Starting date is Jan. 11 and runs for eight afternoons. For more information and pre-registration, send a message to Purcell on Facebook or email juliampurcell@gmail.com.
Canadian guitar virtuoso Nick Johnston will be conducting a workshop in the new year for students in Holland College’s Music Performance program. The Music Performance program is part of the School of Performing Arts, a partnership between Holland College and Confederation Centre of the Arts. For complete information, contact the college.
QPRACTICES
Playing with Choir begins again on Jan. 16, 7-9 p.m., at The Guild in Charlottetown. Do you love to sing (even though you might not consider yourself “a singer” or only feel comfortable singing alone in the car)? Singing in a group has significant benefits whether you’re on key or not – science says it’s like “an infusion of the perfect tranquilizer, the kind that both soothes your nerves and elevates your spirits.” Playing with Choir is an opportunity to come together in a large group to learn simple threepart harmonies for popular songs of today and past decades and belt them out for the simple joy of singing. No auditions, no solos, no stars, just fun.
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 practises 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.
The Anne of Green Gables Museum is in Park Corner by reservation only. Contact 1-800665-2663 or 902886-2884 or go to www.annemuseum. com. Beaconsfield Historic House, a P.E.I. Museum site, was designed and built by Dave Gunning and James Keelaghan are in concert Jan. 12, 7:30 p.m., at the Harbourfront Theatre in Summerside. These two top Canadian singer-songwriters will showcase their artistic craftsmanship and quality musicianship individually and collaboratively. Tickets are available through the theatre box office.
Green Gables Heritage Place is located in Cavendish. There is no charge to visit as part of the Canada 150 Celebrations. Contact 902-963-7874.
MacNaught History Centre and Archives features ongoing exhibits of various Island artists. It is at 85 Spring St., Summerside. Call 902-432-1332 or 902-432-1298.
The P.E.I. Regiment Museum is at the Queen Charlotte Armoury, 3 Haviland St., Charlottetown. Call
902-368-0108 or check www.peiregimentmuseum.ca.
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. Summerside Art Club presents Let it Snow at the MacNaught History Centre Gallery, 75 Spring St., until Jan. 18
QEXHIBITIONS
Details Past and Present is holding a silent auction fundraiser for the Upper Room Food Bank. Artist Richard Vickerson has donated a painting, “Rooftops”. Bidding starts at $250. For more information, check out the gallery on Facebook or send an email to detailsgallery@eastlink.ca. The Cornwall Library Art Gallery features the annual December Group Youth Art Show. The show runs until Jan. 5. On Jan. 10, 7 p.m., the opening celebration of Brian Landry’s acrylic exhibit, “Brush Strokes: the blending of light, colour and form”, will be held. His show runs until Feb. 16. Everyone is welcome. Call Giselle Déziel, 902-566-3347.
County Woodcarvers Guild’s newest exhibit, “Wood Comes to Life” until Jan. 5. Also on display until Jan. 5 is “Inspired by Nightingale – Dedicated to God: The Story of Georgina Fane Pope”. The official opening of Bernadette Kernaghan’s exhibition Portraits in Oil: New Friends and Neighbours is Jan. 14, 2 p.m. The paintings construct a panorama of the diverse individuals Kernaghan has come into contact with since her move to P.E.I. in 2014. Several of the portraits reflect the influence of the past, while others reference an inner aspect of the individual. Portraits in Oil will be on display until Feb. 23. Visit www. peimuseum.com, www.facebook. com/EptekCentre or call 902-8888373.
Gallery@The Guild in Charlottetown presents Motivation: A Visual Exploration of Asian Culture until Jan. 1. Photographers Glen Strickey and Rosalyn Strickey’s images visually interpret Asian culture and people’s connections to spiritual pursuits. These images were taken over a year of study. The photographs illustrate their extensive travels across nine countries within Asia, as well as, images taken of the monks and nuns of P.E.I. The focus of this exhibit is on people’s spirituality and what motivates them. The photographers encourage the audience to interpret these images through the lens of their own personal motivation. On Jan. 10, 7-9 p.m., the opening will be held for the P.E.I. Visual Art Teachers Association exhibit showcasing the talents of members. All the participating artists will show a number of their works in a show we call “VATA”. The show will be on display Jan. 9-23.The gallery is located on Queen Street.
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. Dance classes for children