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QEptek 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 series resumes on Jan. 18 with “Canada: Magnificent Journeys: Stories of our Past” (60 minutes), distributed by Reader’s Digest. For a list of upcoming films, 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.
QFILMS CLUB LISTINGS
Karen and Mike – Brothers Two, Summerside, Jan. 12
Brielle Ansems – Marc’s Lounge, Charlottetown, Jan. 12
John MacAllar – Dundee Arms, Charlottetown, Jan. 12
Route 21 - Charlottetown Legion, Jan. 12
Dave Connolly – Hotshots Lounge, Charlottetown, Jan. 12, 8 p.m.
Joe MacMillan – Baba’s, Charlottetown, Jan. 12
Chris and Eric – Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club, Summerside – Jan. 12
Ivan Daigle – Hunter’s, Charlottetown, Jan. 12
Dave Doyle - RCAF Wing, Summerside, Jan. 12
Stephen Szwarc – Next Door at Merchantman, Charlottetown, Jan. 12
Copy Cat - Olde Dublin Pub, Charlottetown, Jan. 12-13
Katey Day – Old Triangle, Charlottetown, Jan. 12-13
Ashley Gorman - Next Door at Merchantman, Charlottetown, Jan. 6
Zach Seals – Marc’s Lounge, Charlottetown, Jan. 13
Future Funk – Hunter’s, Charlottetown, Jan. 13
Renegade – RCAF Wing, Summerside, Jan. 13
Saul Good Band – The Factory, Charlottetown, Jan. 13
Main Street Bullies – Sportsman’s Club, Charlottetown, Jan. 13.
Revolution - Charlottetown Legion, Jan. 13
Chris Corrigan – Baba’s Lounge, Charlottetown, Jan. 14, 7 p.m.
Open Mic with Simon Joseph and Garrett Curley – Baba’s Lounge, Charlottetown, Jan. 17.
Ryan Merry – the Gahan House, Charlottetown, Jan. 17
Island Jazz Thursdays with host Dan Rowswell and guest the Ken Fornetran Quartet – Baba’s Lounge, Charlottetown, Jan. 18, 8 p.m.
Al Tuck – Hotshots Lounge, Charlottetown, Jan. 18, 9 p.m. An informal, acoustic traditional music session is Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., at the Old Triangle, Charlottetown. Players and dancers are welcome.
LITERARY EVENTS/ READINGS/ PRESENTATIONS/ HISTORY
Clyde River sixth annual history lecture series begins on Jan. 27, 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Riverview Community Centre, 718 Clyde River Rd. The first presenter is David Keenlyside - “An overview of the work of the P.E.I. Museum & Heritage Foundation”. All presentations will be followed by refreshments and a social time. These events are a great chance to get out in the winter to learn about and discuss local history. The museum will also be open to view Clyde River artifacts and heritage photos. For more information on this series, contact Vivian Beer, vivian@eastlink.ca
QCLASSES/WORKSHOPS
Canadian Olde Tyme square dance weekly classes for beginners and others will continue 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. 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.
Dance classes for children four to seven years of age begin Jan. 18, 6:30 p.m., at the Bonshaw Community Centre. For information, go to 902-213-2461 or email stonehavenstudio@gmail.com.
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 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 902-658-2009. Gallery@The Guild in Charlottetown presents 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 until Jan. 23. The gallery is located on Queen Street.
MUSEUMS, INTERPRETIVE CENTRES
The 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 902-432-2880.
QEXHIBITIONS
The Cornwall Library Art Gallery features 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.
Confederation Centre Art Gallery is in Charlottetown. Call 902-628-6111 or check out www. confederationcentre.com/en/ art-gallery.php. On display are watercolour paintings by P.E.I. artist, Mary Margaret Land. Also on display is Green View Mirror until Jan. 14.
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.
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