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CEILIDHS/JAMBOREES/ KITCHEN PARTIES

Ceilidhs are Fridays at St. Peters Circle Club, St. Peters, 7:30-11 p.m., with local entertainment. A ceilidh is in the Katherine Hughes Memorial Hall, Irish Cultural Centre, 582 North River Rd., Charlottetown, Oct. 5, 8 p.m., with The Pendys (Michael Pendergast, Tom McSwiggan, Andy Doucette). Doors open at 7 p.m. There is a 50/50 draw and a light lunch. Admission is at the door. Call 902-5663273.

A ceilidh is at the Kaylee Hall, Fridays, Pooles Corner, 8-11 p.m. Admission is $5.

Legion kitchen party featuring Larry Campbell is at the Summerside Legion, Oct. 6,

2-5 p.m.

Helping Hands Band jamboree is at St. Anthony’s Hall, Route 2. Woodstock, with the next one Oct. 6, 7:30 p.m., with funds raised supporting local charities. Admission is at the door.

A kitchen ceilidh is at The Lower Montague Women’s Institute Hall, 88 Lower Montague, Oct. 6, 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.). This is a fundraiser for hall renovations. Admission is by donation. Enjoy vocal harmonies and local musical talent, featuring featuring Killick Junction with Len Buell, Edna MacMaster, Wayne MacLean and Urban Chaisson, as well as Lester Stubbert and Denise Metcalf with Kayley, Addison and Hayes, Dorothy and Irving Hayter and many more local performers. Treats will be served at intermission. There is a 50/59 draw. Fudge and peanut brittle plus Women’s Institute cookbooks will be available for sale. Bring an instrument and join in the fun.

Saturday ceilidhs are at the Belfast Rec Centre, 8-11 p.m., with a 50/50 draw and a light lunch. Call Dale Campbell, 902-659-2554.

Tunes on Tap is Sundays, 3-5 p.m., at Copper Bottom Brewery in Montague, hosted by Ward MacDonald with a special guest each week. All ages are welcome.

Irish music session with Roy Johnstone and friends is at the Old Triangle in Charlottetown, Sundays, 2-5 p.m. Players are welcome.

A kitchen party is at St. Margaret’s Hall, 11394 Northside Rd., Sundays, 8 p.m. Music is by Rannie, Kevin and Urban. There will also be a 50/50 draw, door prizes and lunch. Admission is $8.

The Shed at Slemon Park hosts a jam session every Tuesday, 7-9 p.m., at Slemon Park Hotel and Conference Centre. Contact Kim, 902-888-7192. Those who play are invited to bring an instrument. There is free admission to this 19 and over event. MacKinnon Homestead Scottish Ceilidh Concert Series is Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m., at MacKinnon Homestead Grounds, 31228 Route 2, Richmond. Call 902-854-3513.

Acoustic jams are held Wednesdays, 6:30-9 p.m., at Murphy’s Community Centre, Richmond Street, Charlottetown (except holidays). Everyone is welcome to bring an instrument and join in or just listen. There is a nominal fee of $2, which goes to the centre to cover expenses. Contact Caroline, 902-940-9565 or email jonescb@ eastlink.ca.

Ceilidh in the City is Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., at the Jack Blanchard Centre, Pond Street, Charlottetown. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for general admission. Admission is at the door. There’s a canteen and a 50/50 draw in support of the Ceilidh Gives Back Fund. The Celtic Connection with Jonathan and Louise Arsenault is Oct. 10.

A ceilidh is at the Silver Threads Seniors Club, Souris, Wednesdays, 8-11 p.m. There will be an open mike, door prize, 50/50 and a lunch.

An informal, acoustic traditional music session is Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., at the Old Triangle, Charlottetown. Players and dancers are welcome.

A ceilidh will be held in the New London Women’s Institute Hall, Route 6, on Oct. 13, 7:30 p.m. Entertainers are The Island Girls, Millie MacDonald and Roy Kristiansen. There will be a 50/50 draw, and a light lunch will be served. The hall is wheelchair accessible. Proceeds are in aid of hall upkeep. Admission is $8. Everyone is welcome to enjoy an evening of music.

A ceilidh will be held at the Seniors Active Living Centre, Bell Aliant Centre, UPEI, on Sunday, Oct. 14, 1:30 p.m., with Dino Dunsford, Jolee Patkai, Judy Lowe and Brian Knox. Admission is $10, and there will be a 50/50 draw. Light refreshments will be served. Door opens at 1 p.m. Proceeds help support centre activities.

CONCERTS

The Mount Concert Series continues on Oct. 5, 6:30 p.m., with entertainment by Urban McAdam, John Campbell, Kevin Jesso, Ken Clarke and Tom LeClair. Admission is by donation at the door. The venue is at 141 Mt Edward Rd., Charlottetown.

The Nathan Condon Memorial Concert for Suicide Prevention will be held at Trinity United, 90 Spring St., Summerside, Oct. 5, 7 p.m. Special guest is Kelley Mooney with guest performers Devon Broome, Dave Wigmore, Samantha MacKay, Kevin

Arthur and Jason Campbell, along with host Rev. Andrew Richardson. All of the proceeds will go to suicide prevention through Lennon House in North Rustico, Trinity United Church is fully wheelchair assessible. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. Admission is at the door with a recommended donation of at least $10 per person.

Souris Live Sunday by the Sea Concert Series continues Oct. 5 at the Souris Legion, 56 Main St., Souris, with a Thanksgiving gospel concert featuring Kendall Docherty and Friends. Tickets are at www. eventbrite.ca, at the Souris Legion or at the door. Doors will open at 7 p.m. with show time at 7:30 p.m.

Barra MacNeils: On the Bright Side will be presented Oct. 5, 7:30 p.m., at the Harbourfront Theatre in Summerside.

Two and A Half Sopranos featuring Rebecca Apps, Hannah O’Donnell (mezzo sopranos), Sung Ha Shin-Bouey (soprano) and pianists Paul Rodermond and Frances Gray will take the stage on Oct. 5, 7:30 p.m., as part of the series organized by the UPEI Music Department. It will be held at the Dr. Steel Recital Hall on the school’s campus. Admission is $25 for adults and $10 for students.

Patrick Ledwell and Mark Haines are at the Trailside Café, Mount Stewart, Oct. 5, 8 p.m.

Got Blues Matinee every Saturday, 2:30-4:30 p.m., at The Factory Downtown, 189 Kent St., Charlottetown. Hosted by Got Blues (Chris Roumbanis, Reg Ballagh and Mike Robicheau), each week there is a special guest and the second set is always an electric blues jam. The guests for Oct. 6 are Annette Drapeau from Nova Scotia and Todd MacLean from P.E.i. Check out http://www.facebook.com/ groups/306169336775.

The Ultimate Neil Diamond Tribute Show is in the Homburg Theatre of the Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown, Oct. 6, 7:30 p.m.

Jonah Anderson and The Blue Suede Band will be presenting An Evening with Elvis on Oct. 6 at the Kings Playhouse in Georgetown. All the favourite hits will be included in this special tribute show. Band members include Robert Graham, Bobby McIsaac, Adam MacGregor and Alicia and Shawn Arsenault. The opening act will be Nolan Compton.

The Young’uns will be playing the Pourhouse (above The Old Triangle) in Charlottetown on Oct. 6, 8 p.m.

Nathan Wiley is at the Trailside Café, Mount Stewart, Oct. 6, 8 p.m.

Christine Campbell and Blake Johnston are at the Trailside Café, Mount Stewart, Oct. 7, 8 p.m.

A bluegrass and acoustic music concert, featuring Heartfelt Bluegrass with Wilma and Larry Jones, Donna Bernard and Jerome Arsenault, is Oct. 8, 7-9 p.m., at the Summerside Legion. Admission is $5, with open mike performers, 7-7:30 p.m., admitted free. There is a 50/50 draw, door prize and a jam following. Queer Songbook Orchestra is at The Mack in Charlottetown, Oct. 10, 7:30 p.m.

Jill Barber is in concert on Oct. 11, 7:30 p.m., in the Homburg Theatre of Confederation Centre of the Arts.

Chris Antonik and Ashley Belmer are at the Trailside Café in Mount Stewart on Oct. 11, 8 p.m.

A special Country Legends Tribute Tour is coming to the stage of the Kings Playhouse in Georgetown on Oct. 12, 7:30 p.m., as Gordon Cormier and Dave Pike will be covering legendary artists including George Jones, Conway Twitty, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard and Charlie Pride.

The Small Glories are at Confederation Centre of the Arts, Oct. 12, 7:30 p.m.

Museum Pieces, Racoon Bandit are at the Trailside Café in Mount Stewart on Oct. 12, 8 p.m.

The Legends of Country Music Show is Oct. 13, 8:30 p.m., featuring over 20 local country music performers taking the stage to pay tribute to country music legends. It is part of the ninth annual Evangeline Country Music Festival being held at the Acadian Musical Village in Abram-Village.

The Small Glories—Backstage Pass takes the stage Oct. 13, 7:30 p.m., at Harbourfront Theatre in Summerside.

Legends of Motown are in the Homburg Theatre of Confederation Centre of the Arts, Oct. 13, 7:30 p.m.

Wrong Planet Band is at the Trailside Café in Mount Stewart on Oct. 13, 8 p.m.

A tribute to the Legends of Country Music is Oct. 14, 2 p.m. at 1084 MacInnis St., Murray River. Country Blend will perform the music of Dolly Parton, Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Kitty Wells, Jim Reeves, Hank Williams Sr., Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson and the Statler Brothers. Tickets are available from Marvin at 902962-2818, Dianne, 902-962-2820 and Walter, 902-962-2799. Funds raised will go to the community hall.

Margie Carmichael and Baline Hrabi are at the Trailside Café in Mount Stewart on Oct. 14, 8 p.m.

A Tribute to Lady Singers of our Century concert is being hosted by St Marks Presbyterian Church, 7 Tamarac Ave., Sherwood, on Oct. 15, 7:30 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30. The group will be presenting a variety of new songs, featuring the music of Loretta Lynn, Crystal Gayle, Patsy Cline, Tammy Wynette, Connie Francis, Anne Murray and Rita MacNeil. Tickets are available by calling 902-368-8246 or the church office at 902-892-5255.

Paul Reddick is at the Trailside Café in Mount Stewart on Oct. 17, 8 p.m.

Dave Gunning is at the Trailside Café in Mount Stewart on Oct. 1819, 8 p.m. Afternoon recitals featuring UPEI Music Majors in performance are as usual on Friday afternoons starting at 12:40 p.m. in the Steel Recital hall beginning on Oct. 19 and running until Nov. 30 for the fall semester. Ryan Cook as Hank Williams Country presents a tribute concert to this county legend on Oct. 19, 7:30 p.m., at the Kings Playhouse in Georgetown.

FESTIVALS

Charlottetown Film Festival will be held Oct. 12-14 at City Cinema in Charlottetown. For information, go to charlottetownfilmfestival.com. The ninth annual Evangeline Country Music Festival will be held Oct. 12-14 at the Acadian Musical Village in Abram-Village. Enjoy a Country Kitchen Party, the Legends of Country Music Show and the Musical Cowboy Brunch.

FUNDRAISERS

Evangeline Recreation Centre, the Acadian Musical Village and Mont Carmel Parish hold a Chase the Ace draw, Fridays at Acadian Musical Village, AbramVillage. Doors open at 7 p.m. with the draw at 9 p.m. Entertainment is 8-10 p.m. On Oct. 5, the estimated jackpot is $24,000, with 37 cards left. Entertainment this week is by Sandra and Ricky Jones. There is free admission to this adults-only event.

FILMS

Filmworks Summerside presents the film “Eighth Grade,” on Oct. 10, 6:30 p.m., about the challenges of adolescence in the age of social media. All Filmworks screenings take place at Cineplex Cinemas in Summerside. Tickets and Season Passes are available at the door, and more information is on Facebook. The Friends of Eptek Centre’s Lunchtime Film series returns for a new season on Oct. 18 with “The Natural Curiosities of Europe (52 minutes) distributed by Powersports/Millenium International. Bring a sandwich; the Friends provide tea, coffee and cookies. There is no charge; however, donations are accepted for the refreshments. Eptek Centre, a site of the P.E.I. Museum and Heritage Foundation, is located at 130 Heather Moyse Dr. on the Summerside waterfront.