The Buzz - November 2020

November 2020

Helen Rowlands

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HOLIDAY

LUNCH & DINNER AT TOP OF THE PARK CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAY SEASON AT TOP OF THE PARK!

Enjoy a mouth-watering selection of seasonal specialties and holiday trimmings made with fresh, local ingredients. We will also be offering $5 glasses of House Wine. *Gluten Free Options Always Available.

Holiday Lunch at Top of the Park | Tuesday – Friday November 26TH – December 24TH Reservations begin at 11:30am.

$18.95 (+tax) Holiday Dinner at Top of the Park | Thursday – Saturday November 20TH until December 19TH Reservations begin at 5:30pm.

$25.95 (+tax) Holiday Parties Top of the Park offers the option for up to 100 people to safely social distance and dine in a beautiful three tier restaurant, overlooking the historic Charlottetown Driving Park. For small or large group bookings contact Sean at 902-620-4222 ext. 4296.

New Year’s Eve Join us for New Year’s Eve with excitement at the Casino and Live Harness Racing action.

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Profile: Richard Schroeter by Jane Ledwell

not a lot of exposure [to diversity].

There is more diversity now, but that brings out fear and anger too.”

Making things

He used humour a lot as a deflection in school, and in adulthood, Richard was one of the originators of the PEI Stand-Up Showcase. One of his first experiences with stand-up was actually being called up from an audience to fill a gap in the program. “I told stories of growing up in poverty, and people laughed their arses off. I thought, ‘Okay, it’s weird, but it’s easy.’” Today, while he hasn’t performed comedy publicly for three years, his kids (two daughters and a grown foster-daughter) inspire funny and poignant creative non-fiction writing for eager audiences on social media. “My kids are hilarious—they are very sharp, and they one-up their father,” he says.

His craftwork, on the other hand, you won’t find advertised: “People just seem to know,” he chuckles. His work is custom to each special order.

“My joy is making something they want for life. It has to be personal.”

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Like many PEI artists, Richard says, “I wish I could do all those things and make a living, but I have kids…

In a large sense, it’s the PEI way— there’s a lot of ‘can’t.’ There’s so much talent here, but it needs to be seen as more valuable, more viable.”

Richard is grateful. “[Paid] work for me has creativity, and that has been satisfying. I work for veterans, and I work for the people. I feel a level of accomplishment, and that’s good.”

“The world is run by artists and mathematicians,” Richard Schroeter muses, on a peaceful fall visit to Charlottetown from his home in Kensington. “As humans, we love utility—but we also love beauty,” he says. His utility work is as a multimedia specialist for Veterans Affairs Canada, but the list of ways he creates beauty is long: writing, comedy, songwriting, stained glass, leatherwork, metalwork, woodwork, carving, painting, drawing… Richard laughs, “If I get bored or stuck on one [medium], I have another.”

taught him to read at a very young age, and he learned to draw and paint. He says he benefits every day from creative “skills that layer on top of each other.”

Richard recalls, “As a kid, I was not distracted by things—I had to make things… I grew up in Ten Mile House, very poor. You could do nothing and feel the hunger, or you could fill your time with making things and making do.” His mother

Not treating others as he was treated was a skill Richard needed outside home as well. “As one of a very few number of Black people on PEI,” he remembers, he experienced racism: “I wasn’t going to do that to someone else… In those days, there was

In addition to poverty, Richard’s worldview was shaped by having an abusive father. “When your mom is a victim of that, as a little kid, it is hard not to be angry… But for some reason as a little kid, I decided, ‘It won’t be so bad—if I just do the opposite of what my father would do’ … It keeps me on an even keel.”

Richard lived in almost every province of Canada before returning here.

Today, he says, “PEI is my home and my heart.” He says, “I am always looking to do things that inspire and help. There is so much good here, even with the fear and anger” that “politics and the pandemic” he says have revealed.

Inspiring and helping looks these days like writing about our food sources for Salty magazine and “putting together some children’s books” for collaboration with an illustrator and eventual self-publication— and training to facilitate parenting support groups that will promote children’s wellbeing.

Richard contemplates, “We have all these problems, with racism, with poverty, with food. If we focus on letting children grow in a better way, if we make children better, they will fix it—and we’ll make ourselves better.”

Richard’s creative life focuses on “knowing what I value—people. I didn’t always understand it, and I still forget it, but if you value people, your life is better, all the time.”

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New GM of Theatre

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Andrea Surich takes new position at Confederation Centre

Over the next few months, Andrea Surich will be sharing her time between Watermark Theatre in North Rustico and Confederation Centre of the Arts (CCOA) in Charlottetown, facilitating a smooth transition for both arts centres as she leaves her General Manager (GM) position at Watermark to join the Senior Management group as the GM of Theatre at CCOA. Surich joins the team following half a decade with Watermark Theatre. She succeeds Dean Constable in the GM role for the Centre.

“I would like to recognize former GM Dean Constable, who recently moved on to new endeavours,” says CCOA Executive Director Steve Bellamy. “Dean was a part of the Centre for 16 years, and we are very thankful for his contributions. His dedication and many innovations have

been essential to the growth of both the Charlottetown Festival and the Theatre Department.”

Before joining Watermark Theatre, Surich was Production Manager at the Grand Theatre in London, ON and spent years as Technical Director at the Stratford Festival. She joined the leadership at Watermark in 2015. Since then, the company has experienced exponential growth at the box office, launched a successful mentorship program, and delivered theatre productions every summer to critical acclaim.

“Andrea has had an incredible impact on our company and is a major reason why the theatre is in such great shape, both artistically and financially,” says Watermark’s Robert Tsonos. “We are going to miss her immensely but also wish her well in her new position.”

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Maud Montgomery Musical Revue

Harmony House

Holiday Kitchen Parties

The Maud Montgomery Musical Revue will be presented in workshop format on November 7 at 7 pm, at the Haviland Club in Charlottetown.

L.M. Montgomery is one of Canada’s most famous writers. Her award-winning and universally celebrated novel Anne of Green Gables has been translated into over 30 languages and adapted for musicals, television, movies and more.

During recent times, writers and researchers have turned their attention to the author herself. Through her memoirs, poetry, novels and short stories, writers have reflected on her life challenges, her strength of character and the depth of her intellectual interests, as well as the joy she brought to her extended family, dear friends and community.

Over the past year, film and theatrical director and actor Joscelynne Bordeaux and filmmaker, singer and songwriter David MacKay have created a musical revue to celebrate the life and work of Maud Montgomery.

The theatrical performance draws upon Montgomery’s memoirs and her lyrical poetry to create a unique fictional retrospective by Montgomery on her life and times.

Due to the present restrictions and limited space, attendance at the show is by invitation and can be accessed by emailing themontgomerys@gmail.com

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Harmony House in Hunter River is gearing up for a run of new holiday shows with nine performances between November 27 and December 13.

Mike Ross (Jive Kings, Charlottetown Festival) and his versatile ensemble will interpret holiday classics with a kitchen party vibe that’s “guaranteed to give you the feels.”

After 18 years in Toronto, ON, Mike Ross recently moved back to PEI. He brings with him a unique brand of concert theatre that will turn Harmony House’s unique and intimate venue into a late night kitchen.

“Some of PEI’s finest musicians will be joining me on stage for a rousing and heartwarming evening of stories and songs,” says Ross. “Featuring the finest

in folk, gospel, fiddling, spoon-playing, step dancing, storytelling and more, we’ve got the recipe for your new favourite holiday tradition!”

Ross will be joined by Alicia Toner (Music PEI award winner, Charlottetown Festival), Michelle Bouey (Soulpepper, The Moblees), and Joce Reyome (SOPA, staple of the Charlottetown music scene), with Deryl Gallant (Music PEI Musician of the Year) and Trevor Grant (Charlottetown Festival) as his band.

Performances are Friday and Saturday evenings at 7 pm with Sunday matinees at 2 pm. Tickets can be purchased by calling 964-2255. harmonyhousetheatre.com

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Mike Ross brings shows to Hunter River—Nov 27 to Dec 13

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Watermark Theatre

Tuesdays & Sundays

COLIN KELLY

Millman-Tuplin tragedy gets the spotlight—Nov 11 to 15

Jacob Hemphill and Melissa MacKenzie

Kitbag Theatre presents Tuesdays & Sundays, a play based on the true story of William Millman and Mary Tuplin, and the tragedy that shook the community of Margate in 1887. This play has toured extensively across Canada and internationally, and will now have its PEI premiere in November.

Tuesdays & Sundays, directed by Rebecca Parent, will be on stage at Watermark Theatre in North Rustico from November 11–14 at 7:30 pm and November 15 at 2 pm.

William and Mary agreed to meet on a Sunday in June. They had something important to discuss. On the following Tuesday, Mary disappeared into the dusk, along with the baby she carried inside of her.

Written by Canadian playwrights Daniel Arnold and Medina Hahn, Tuesdays & Sundays sheds light on the rural teenage couple as they recount and relive their time together. It is important to note that the play is merely an interpretation of actual events. As the playwrights put it, “Tuesdays & Sundays is inspired by true events. It is by no means the true story—for the absolute truth will never be known.”

“This is the tale of two real-life Islanders in Margate, PEI, 1887,” says Melissa MacKenzie, who plays Mary Tuplin. “It’s haunting and romantic

and complicated and human. If this year has taught me anything, it’s that we can hold all those things at the same time.”

Joining MacKenzie are Jacob Hemphill and Rebecca Parent.

The Millman-Tuplin story resurfaced to national news in 2016 when Mary’s remains were finally properly laid to rest. Generations of both families have passed down the story, with some still unsure that justice was really served at the time.

Watermark Theatre is located at 57 Church Hill Ave, North Rustico. watermarktheatre.com

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Glen and Magdalena PEI Symphony presents chamber music—Nov 22

Magdalena von Eccher

The PEI Symphony Orchestra’s 2020-21 season continues with another chamber music concert at the Confederation Centre, this time featuring pianists Magdalena von Eccher and Glen Montgomery. The concert will present an array of selections including solo, duet and trio repertoire in a range of styles, with guest performances by Shannon Scales, soprano, and William Costin, french horn.

Magdalena von Eccher has been on the faculties at the University of Lethbridge and McGill University, and is currently the Assistant Professor of Piano at UPEI. She is an active soloist and chamber musician, performing regularly throughout North America and Europe. Recent engagements have included performances at the Festival of the Sound, McGill University’s Musical Chairs Festival, the Canadian Opera Company in Toronto, the Mozarteum in Salzburg, and concerto appearances with the Lethbridge

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Symphony Orchestra and the Rocky Mountain Symphony Orchestra.

Glen Montgomery leads a dynamic musical life, performing, teaching and composing. He has performed around the world in such renowned venues as Leningrad’s Philharmonic Hall, New York’s Carnegie Hall, and locales such as Iceland, Japan and Australia.

Montgomery has collaborated with numerous international artists in frequent appearances at the Festival of the Sound, Montreal Chamber Music Festival and the Ottawa Chamber Music Festival.

The concert will take place in the Homburg Theatre at the Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown on November 22 at 2:30 pm.

Tickets can be purchased at the Confederation Centre Box Office in person or at confederationcentre.com.

Info: peisymphony.com

Atlantic String Machine 2020/21 season announced for St. Paul’s in Charlottetown The Atlantic String Machine has announced their 2020/2021 season at St. Paul’s Church in Charlottetown.

Programs will celebrate the life and work of Canadian architect William Critchlow Harris with original compositions by The Atlantic String Machine.

Concerts will be held November 7 at 2:30 pm and 7:30 pm, January 23, March 6 and May 15.

Seating is limited. Book tickets early by emailing atlanticstringmachine@gmail.com or calling 394-2579.

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Confed Centre Art Gallery

On view: Creative Obsessions: A Look at Contemporary Craft in Prince Edward Island to Jan 3; Nelson White: Tukien (Awaken) to Jan 13; and Give Me Shelter to Apr 6.

Open Tue–Sun 10 am–5 pm. 145 Richmond St, Charlottetown. 628-6142, confederationcentre.com

Cornwall Library Art Gallery On view: Pyrography: The Art of Playing with Fire, an exhibit of art burned into wood, by Jason J. Johnston to Nov 27.

Contact for info on displaying in the gallery. Located in Cornwall Town Hall, off Main St, Cornwall. 629-8415

Ellen’s Creek Gallery

On view: Salt water, soil & sky by Emily Howard to Nov 9. Open Mon–Fri 9 am–5 pm, Sat 9 am–4 pm. 525 North River Rd, Charlottetown. 368-3494

Eptek Art & Culture Centre

Animal Kingdom by members of the Summerside Art Club is on view through Nov. Artists from the Club will be on site Nov 4, 1–3:30 pm, for painting demos.

Visit the permanent exhibition on the history and architecture of Summerside.

Eptek is a site of the PEI Museum and

Gallery @ The Guild

Making Your Mark, a group exhibit curated by Monica Lacey featuring Sandi Hartling, Will Baker, Deborah Montgomery, Niyi Adeogun and Daniel Macdougall, is on view to Nov 22.

Metamorphosis, by Elaine and Jennie, will be on view from Nov 25–Dec 5.

111 Queen St, Charlottetown. 368-4413, theguildpei.com

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ArtTalk at the Gallery Dr. Charmaine A. Nelson to speak on the visual culture of slavery in Canada—Nov 15

Lefurgey Cultural Centre

Sixty Days of Fame featuring Thistle and Juniper, a series of paintings by Jennifer DesRoche is on view to Nov 30. The series moved from MacNaught History Centre and Archives to the Lefurgey Room at Lefurgey Cultural Centre.

Mon–Fri, 9 am–4:30 pm. 205 Prince St, Summerside.

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this town is small presents Tug of War by artist Deborah Montgomery to Nov 8.

This series of ink and watercolour paintings emerged from a study of early Greek mythologies and explore the relationship between seemingly opposing forces. On view from Nov 10–Dec 13 is Get Well Soon!, new work by Donnalee Downe.

Vintage hand embroidery is altered to juxtapose text excerpts from two collections disparate in tone and nature. 128 Richmond St, Charlottetown. 367-3436

Details Fine Art Gallery

Designer jewelry, art, glass, and pottery. On view: Gale Colpitts, P. John Burden, Rosamond Bechtel, Grace Curtis, Katharine Dagg, Daniel Gautier, Jamie Germaine, Rene Tardif, Larry Horowitz, Paul Healey, Robert Held Glass, David Garcia Jiminez, MJ Lundy, Richard Vickerson, Heather Millar, Natasha Miller, Justina Smith, Beverley Hawksley, Connie O’Brien, Zehava Power, Arlene Rice, Doretta Groenendyk, Haley Lewis, Jean Claude Roy, Gail Rhyno, Bill Rogers, Shelley Mitchell, Carole Malcolm, Vicki MacLean, Damien Worth, Helen Rowlands. Open Tue–Sat 10 am–5:30 pm, Sun and Mon by appt only. 166 Richmond St, Charlottetown. 892-2233, detailsfineart.com

PEI Crafts Council Christmas Craft Fair The 56th Annual PEI Crafts Council Christmas Craft Fair will be held Nov 13–15 at the PEI Convention Centre in Ch’town. Masks are required. Hours are 11 am–7 pm (Nov 13), 9 am–5 pm (Nov 14), and 11 am–4 pm (Nov 15).

The PEI Convention Centre is located in the Delta Prince Edward, 18 Queen St, Ch’town. peicraftscouncil.com

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Heritage Foundation. Open Tue–Fri 10 am–4 pm and most Sun 12–4 pm.

Admission by donation. 130 Heather Moyse Dr, Summerside. peimuseum.com

The Confederation Centre Art Gallery (CCAG), in collaboration with the Faculty of Arts at UPEI, will welcome guest lecturer Dr. Charmaine A. Nelson to speak on the visual culture of slavery in Canada at ArtTalk at the Gallery on November 15 at 2 pm.

Nelson is Professor of Art History with Halifax’s NSCAD University and is a Canada Research Chair in Transatlantic Black Diasporic Art and Community Engagement. She serves as the founding director of the Institute for the Study of Canadian Slavery with NSCAD. Nelson will discuss representations of slavery in Canadian visual culture, the challenges of research in a field with an almost non-existent archive, and the direction of a new academic institution. She will also present portions of her paper “Fugitive Slave Advertisements and/as Portraiture in late Eighteenth- and early NineteenthCentury Canada.”

Found throughout the Transatlantic World, fugitive slave advertisements demonstrate the frequency of African resistance to slavery. Produced by white slave owners seeking to recapture their “property,” these advertisements included textual descriptions that were also fundamentally visual and comprise an archive of very dubious, unauthorized “portraits”

that have come to stand as “the most detailed descriptions of the bodies of enslaved African Americans available,” according to Nelson’s research. Besides noting things like names, speech, accents and skills, fugitive slave notices frequently recounted the dress, branding, mannerisms, and even the gestures and expressions of runaways.

Nelson explores the juxtaposition of “high” art representations of enslaved Africans with the textual descriptions of enslaved people’s bodies, and positions these visuals as one part of the colonial infrastructure and network that sustained the racialized distinction between free and unfree populations.

Nelson has made groundbreaking contributions to the fields of the visual culture of slavery, race, and representation, and black canadian studies and has published seven books in these areas. Her media work includes CBC, BBC One, PBS, Huffington Post Canada, and The Walrus. Most recently, she was the Mackenzie King Visiting Professor of Canadian Studies at Harvard University (2017-18).

Space is limited for this event and attendees are asked to register in advance. Refer to the Gallery Events page at confederationcentre.com/gallery-exhibitions for information and registration instructions.

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It’s a Wonderful Life ACT to perform a live radio play—Dec 3 to 5 & 10 to 12

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Cast of It’s a Wonderful Lifev (l–r) standing: Keir Malone, Alex Arsenault, Mike Mallaley, Rob Thomson, seated: Amanda Rae Gallant, Jenna Marie Holmes.

Celebrating their 25th anniversary in 2020, ACT (a community theatre), in partnership with the Confederation Centre of the Arts, will present It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play by Joe Landry on December 3, 4 and 5 at the Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown, and December 10, 11 and 12 at the Watermark Theatre in North Rustico.

Based on the classic movie written and directed by Frank Capra, this production will deliver a boost of holiday cheer. Set on a 1940’s radio stage, six actors will portray dozens of characters. Complete with foley sound effects, they will bring the story to life in front of a live audience.

On Christmas Eve and on the brink of disaster, George Bailey is thinking of ending his life—but, with the help of guardian angel Clarence, he experiences what the world would be like if he had never been born.

The cast includes Alex Arsenault, Jenna Marie Holmes, Amanda Rae Gallant, Mike Mallaley, Keir Malone and Rob Thomson, joined by Mitchell Gallant and Pat Caron providing acoustic “bells and whistles” along with car horns, breaking glass and footsteps.

“With a small cast, minimal set and blocking, this is an event that can be produced under current public health guidelines, but would also attract patrons to the theatre to see a holiday favourite,” says Director Marti Hopson, about why she was attracted to the show. She adds, “And it’s a lot of fun to produce a show in the style of a 1940’s radio play.”

Evening performances of It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play will be on stage at 7:30 pm with Saturday matinees at 2 pm.

Tickets available online at actpei.com and confederationcentre.com.

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FRIDAY 11am - 7pm SATURDAY 9am - 5pm SUNDAY 11pm - 7pm 4pm FRIDAY 11am SATURDAY 9am - 5pm SUNDAY 11pm - 4pm

Christmas presents Patrick Ledwell and Mark Haines guide their sleigh to three venues in three counties—Nov 28, Dec 11 to 13 & Dec 18

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When putting together Christmas shows, comedian Patrick Ledwell and musician Mark Haines enjoy blending tradition with the new. Going to one of their performances is “like unpacking a box of holiday ornaments.” There’ll be timeless favourites alongside just-unwrapped pieces, reflecting brightly on all the latest trends.

and how to sing carols when you don’t actually know the words.

This year’s yuletide shows promise a laughter-filled tour through the sights and sounds of the season, with music, comedy and storytelling.

The Ledwell and Haines Christmas Special will be on stage at the College of Piping’s Celtic Performing Arts Centre in Summerside, on November 28 at 7:30 pm. The duo will also entertain audiences at Kings Playhouse in Georgetown, at 7:30 pm on December 18. Show and ticketing details available through Kings Playhouse or the Celtic Performing Arts Centre.

Mark Haines will entertain audiences with his multi-instrumental talents on fiddle, guitar and piano. Patrick Ledwell is whipping up a fresh batch of holiday merriment, including tips on how to Christmas shop on Kijiji,

“We’re already hard at work on surprises for the holiday edition,” adds Ledwell. “I’ve been in touch with lounge singer Terry Velour, by calling his number at the back of the Sears Wishbook. He’s booked to be there.”

“I get happy jitters when it’s time to get out the Christmas show again,” says Haines. “Be sure we’ll be shining up the fiddle for some favourites, adding an electric twist to the classics, and rendering something completely new.”

A Trailside Christmas plays three nights from December 11 to 13, at Trailside Music Hall, 155 Kent Street, Charlottetown. Tickets are available at trailside.ca or by calling Back Alley Music at 367-3311.

Start checking your list twice and mark in a night for a Christmas show with Ledwell and Haines at a venue nearest you. They’ll have everything wrapped and ready to leave you with more spirit than when you arrived.

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The Brew by Bryan Carver

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Give the gift of great taste.

New nano-brewery and taproom opens in Cornwall After a few setbacks and some unanticipated delays (see global pandemic), Cornwall finally has a brewery to call its own. Now I am particularly biased towards this little brewery—as it is mine.

First conceived two years ago, Village Green has opened its doors to embrace beer drinkers with its unique nano-brewery and taproom in the centre of the growing town.

We opened the doors of Village Green mid-October with guest taps showcasing beers from other breweries across PEI. The quality of beer produced

by Island brewers is something that deserves much praise, in my opinion. There will always be draft lines devoted to beers produced by other brewers and one tap will always pour cider for those who can not, or choose not, to drink beer. Cider producers such as Riverdale Orchard and Red Island Cider do terrific work and we are pleased to showcase their products.

Village Green’s beers—brewed on site—started off with a Blonde Ale and a Pale Ale, with an IPA coming shortly after. As things progress and the brewing system and brewer (yours truly) get more acquainted, you can anticipate a variety of different beers coming out of our taps.

For the most part we want guests to come and get a glass of beer in the cozy taproom. We will be offering growler fills of the beers brewed on site and encourage people to bring in clean growlers to be filled. We won’t be selling our own branded growlers, as anyone who enjoys purchasing growlers probably has a few kicking around their home. In early 2021, we should be rolling out small runs of canned beer to be purchased on site.

The beers brewed will mainly be available at Village Green. A few kegs will make their way into Charlottetown.

One location that will definitely be pouring beer from Village Green is HopYard on Kent Street. The entire HopYard family has been very supportive in the establishment of Village Green and are champions of promoting the Maritime brewers.

Village Green carries some items for snacking and we are fortunate enough to have Holy Fox Food Truck parked next door. We encourage you to try out their dishes, and you are more than welcome to bring them in to the taproom to eat while having a beer.

We look forward to having you stop in for a pint and a chat. In these unusual times, the sanctity of the community pub provides a refuge from the world outside. At times, worries may creep into conversation, but fortunately we have a solution that can ease any of these concerns… BEER! Give us a follow on Facebook @ Modern_Brewer or Instagram @ Village.Green.PEI

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PERFORMANCE

Nov 19, 7:30 pm

Dec 1–3, 8 pm

Benevolent Irish Society play reading Irish Cultural Centre, Charlottetown

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Oct 29, 8 pm

Nov 7, 7 pm

Braden Lam with Joce Reyome album release

The Maud Montgomery Musical Revue

Nov 20, 8 pm

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Haviland Club, Charlottetown

Oct 30, 8 pm

Nov 7, 2:30 pm, 7:30 pm

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

St. Paul’s Church, Charlottetown

Michael J Ginnelly - Pretend Sick

Christine Campbell & Blake Johnston Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Nov 21, 8 pm

Erin Costelo

Atlantic String Machine

Nathan Wiley

Oct 30–31, 8 pm

Nov 7, 8 pm

Nov 22, 2:30 pm

Popalopalots: Live Improv Comedy The Guild, Charlottetown

Oct 30, 6 pm, Oct 31, 4 pm

SpookyFest

The Guild, Charlottetown

Oct 31, 8 pm

Liam Corcoran & Museum Pieces

Amazing Tales of the Atlantic The Guild, Charlottetown

Nov 7, 8 pm

KINLEY

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Nov 8, 8 pm

Shawn Hogan and Josh Ellis

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Storytelling, comedy and music.

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Oct 6–7, 8 pm

Nov 10, 8 pm

Harmony House, Hunter River

Nolan Compton & Roland Beaulieu with Benny Von

Kris Taylor: Life Dust

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Nov 11–14, 7:30 pm, Nov 15, 2 pm

Tuesdays & Sundays

Watermark Theatre, North Rustico

Nov 12, 8 pm

Haunted Hearts

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Nov 13, 7:30 pm

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

PEISO Presents: Glen and Magdalena

Magdalena von Eccher (piano) and Glen Montgomery (piano), Sharon Scales (soprano), William Costin (french horn) Confederation Centre of the Arts, Charlottetown

Nov 22, 8 pm

Brielle Ansems & Friends Holiday Show

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Nov 24, 7:30 pm

Tommy Marren - Nobody’s Talking To Me Benevolent Irish Society play reading Irish Cultural Centre, Charlottetown

Nov 24–25, 8 pm

Mark Haines

Fortune Community Centre, Fortune

Nov 14, 10:30 am / 2 pm, Nov 15, 4 pm

Beauty and the Beast & The Not So Mysterious Disappearance of Cinderella The Guild, Charlottetown

Nov 16, 8 pm

Irish Mythen

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Dec 4–5, 8 pm

Garrett Mason

Trailside Music Hall, Ch’town

Dec 5–6

Christmas in the Air Victoria Playhouse, Victoria

Dec 8, 7:30 pm

Eugene O’Neill - Desire Under The Elms

Benevolent Irish Society play reading Irish Cultural Centre, Charlottetown

Dec 9, 7:30 pm

Christmas with the King Thane Dunn & The Cadillac Kings Celtic Performing Arts Centre, Summerside

Dec 10–12, 7:30 pm, Dec 12, 2 pm

It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play Watermark Theatre, North Rustico

Nov 26-Dec 20, dates/times vary

Christmas in the Air The Guild, Charlottetown

Nov 27, 8 pm

Nov 27–Dec 13,

Nov 14, 7:30 pm

Homburg Theatre, Confederation Centre of the Arts, Charlottetown

with Brad Fremlin, Jon Matthews and stepdancers Alexis and Marlys MacLaren Celtic Performing Arts Centre, Summerside

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Oct 13–14, 8 pm Harmony House, Hunter River

It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

Dec 11, 7:30 pm

Side Hustle Rides Again!

Kris Taylor: Life Dust

Dec 3–5, 7:30 pm, Dec 5, 2 pm

Dave Gunning & J.P. Cormier Christmas Show

Dennis Ellsworth

The Guild, Charlottetown

Lennie Gallant “The Innkeeper’s Christmas”

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Fri & Sat 7 pm / Sun 2 pm

Holiday Kitchen Party

Mike Ross, Michelle Bouey, Joce Reyome, Alicia Toner, Deryl Gallant, Trevor Grant Harmony House, Hunter River

Nov 28, 7:30 pm

Catherine MacLellan

Copper Bottom Brewing, Montague

Nov 28, 7:30 pm

Ledwell and Haines Christmas Special

Celtic Performing Arts Centre, S’side

Nov 28, 8 pm

Brian Dunn Christmas Show Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Richard Wood

Dec 11–13, 8 pm

Ledwell & Haines: A Trailside Christmas Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Dec 12–13

Christmas in the Air

Kings Playhouse, Georgetown

Dec 15, 7:30 pm

Hugh Leonard - Da

Benevolent Irish Society play reading Irish Cultural Centre, Charlottetown

Dec 18, 7:30 pm

Ledwell and Haines Christmas Special

Kings Playhouse, Georgetown

Dec 23 8 pm

Amazing Tales of the Atlantic The Guild, Charlottetown

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College of Piping

Richard Wood trio Celtic music at Performing Arts Centre—Dec11

2020

GUILD PRESENTS

SUBMITTED

Fiddler Richard Wood will bring his brand of Celtic music to the College of Piping’s Celtic Performing Arts Centre in Summerside on December 11 at 7:30 pm. Joining him on stage will be musicians Brad Fremlin and Jon Matthews.

The trio of multi-instrumentalists will perform jigs and reels layered with Celtic folk songs, a drum salute, and even a piece performed on a handsaw. The show will also feature PEI step dancers Alexis MacLaren, Marlys MacLaren and Abby Rogers.

Richard Wood has performed for audiences around the world for over three decades. His eighth album, Unbroken, was mastered by Bob Ludwig and earned Wood an East Coast Music Award and a Canadian Folk Music Award nomination.

Along with winning championships as both a step dancer and fiddler, Wood has also been awarded five ECMAs, several Music PEI Awards, and he received the Don Messer Memorial Trophy twice.

Wood has performed for Prime Ministers, Governor Generals, the Queen, princes, princesses, and the Emperor of Japan. He has also toured the world and performed with heavyweights like The Chieftains, Shania Twain, and he was a featured performer in Bowfire. He continues to headline concert halls and music festivals around the world, but of all of his accomplishments, he is most proud of performing for the Canadian Armed Forces in the North Pole, Bosnia, and twice in Afghanistan.

Tickets available at The College

NOVEMBER

of Piping’s box office or by phone at 436-5377. Seating is limited to 100. The Celtic Performing Arts Centre is at 619 Water Street East in Summerside.

The Guild Music Theatre School Presents: SpookyFest October 30 & 31 Popalopalots: Live Improv Comedy October 30 & 31 Amazing Tales of the Atlantic November 7

Christmas with the King

Side Hustle Rides Again!

November 13

Thane Dunn and the Cadillac Kings in Summerside—Dec 9

An Island Christmas Concert, Through & Through

Start the holiday season with a bang at Christmas with the King featuring Thane Dunn and the Cadillac Kings on stage December 9 at the Celtic Performing Arts Centre in Summerside.

A show for the whole family, Christmas with the King features twotime World Champion Elvis Tribute Artist, Thane Dunn, along with his band, the Cadillac Kings, performing Elvis’ Christmas, gospel and rock classics. Singer Melly Dunn will also join Thane on stage for a few duets.

The Guild Music Theatre School Presents: Beauty and the Beast, & The Not So Mysterious Disappearance of Cinderella November 14 & 15 There is Christmas in the Air November 26 - December 20 Gallery @ The Guild & TTIS Present: Making Your Mark October 29 - November 21

Featuring the artwork of Sandi Hartling, Will Baker, Deborah Montgomer, Niyi Adeogun, & Daniel Montgomery

Gallery @ The Guild: Metamorphosis Featuring Artwork by Jennie & Elaine Thompson November 25 - December 5

Tickets available at The College of Piping’s box office or by phone at 436-5377. Limited seating. The Celtic Performing Arts Centre is at 619 Water Street East in Summerside.

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Popalopalots Side Hustle Rides Again!

Popalopalots will be on stage at The Guild in Charlottetown, October 30 and 31 at 8 pm.

Performing their make-it-up-onthe-spot sketch comedy, Popalopalots will have the audience laughing when they succeed, and laughing even harder when they fail.

Tickets available at the door. Chairs will be grouped with a maximum of six chairs per group. The Guild is located at 111 Queen St, Charlottetown.

Improv troupe returns to raise money for Hospice PEI—Nov 13

Amazing Tales of the Atlantic

The Guild in Charlottetown brings thrills and adventure to the stage with Amazing Tales of the Atlantic—a live radio play anthology series celebrating the unique residents of the Atlantic.

Amazing Tales of the Atlantic takes the characters in the community and puts them in wild scenarios. Each performance will feature three unique stories and every month audiences will be treated to three new chapters of the three ever-evolving tales—DDT Detectives, The B’ylight Zone, and Anne of the Green Planet.

Episode 3 will be on stage November 7 at 8 pm, with Episode 4 slated for December 23.

Admission at the door. Seats can be reserved in advance at 620-3333 or boxoffice@theguildpei.com. The Guild is located at 111 Queen St, Charlottetown.

Christmas in the Air

Christmas in the Air is a concert presentation of some of the region’s most loved Christmas songs. It will run from November 26 to December 20, with performance dates at The Guild in Charlottetown, Kings Playhouse in Georgetown, and Victoria Playhouse in Victoria-by-the-Sea. Christmas in the Air will include performances with new arrangements of lesser known Christmas songs by Lennie Gallant, Rita MacNeil, Nancy White, David Myles, Suzie Wilde and Heather Rankin.

Musical Director for the show is Nova Scotia’s Lisa MacDougall. She has worked with many major artists and musicals across North America, including Rita MacNeil’s national television show.

Tickets on sale at victoriaplayhouse. com, theguildpei.com, and kingsplayhouse.com. Dates and times vary.

Join the talented (and desperate for a night out) members of Side Hustle improv, with special returning guest Hustler Jill Chandler, for their first show of 2020 on November 13, 7:30 pm at The Guild in Charlottetown.

Sit back and enjoy the spectacle that

is six women throwing caution to the wind and their inhibitions out the window for the sake of entertainment.

A portion of sales for the performance will go to Hospice PEI. The Guild is located at 111 Queen St, Charlottetown.

Music theatre school shows

HA Club improv classes

The Guild Music Theatre School will present shows for the whole family at The Guild in Charlottetown this fall.

SpookyFest, a family show that celebrates all that is Halloween, will be on stage October 30 at 6 pm and October 31 at 4 pm. Expect to be spooked by performances of “Thriller,” “Monster Mash,” a ghostly rap, and more.

In November, The Guild Music Theatre School will present Beauty and the Beast, a classic enchanted tale for the whole family, and The Not So Mysterious Disappearance of Cinderella.

This new version of Cinderella offers up a much more contemporary twist to the old tale. This time, Cinderella goes missing and everyone in the kingdom is a suspect. It is packed with humour, fresh takes on classic characters, and plenty of pop-culture references. Shows will take place November 14 at 10:30 am and 2 pm, and November 15 at 4 pm.

The Guild is located at 111 Queen St, Charlottetown.

HA Club Artistic Director and improv teacher Laurie Murphy will offer two drop-in improv classes, Made-up Musical and The Rant, on November 4 and 11 at the Haviland Club in Charlottetown. The Made-up Musical class will run from 6 pm–7:30 pm with The Rant class from 8–9:30 pm.

No improv experience required.

Ages 16+. Social distancing, sign-in, masks and hand sanitization are required. Admission at the door.

For more information or to reserve a spot in advance, email lauriemurphy@marram.ca.

The Haviland Club is located at 2 Haviland St, Charlottetown.

2020 Wintertide Festival Charlottetown announces modified plans for celebrations The City of Charlottetown has modified plans for the annual Wintertide Holiday Festival, including the Charlottetown Christmas Parade.

The 2020 Wintertide Holiday Festival will run November 20–January 3, featuring a collection of seasonal celebrations, events and recreational activities for all to enjoy, including a number of signature celebrations. A calendar of activities will be available leading up to the Festival. The City's annual Christmas Concerts will take place on November 28 and 29 at the Confederation Centre of the Arts. Both one-hour concerts—John Gracie's Once Upon a Christmas Tour and A Christmas to Remember—will both be held each day with seating for 300 available. Free tickets will be available on Friday, November 13.

From November 30 to December 4,

The Charlottetown Christmas Parade presents “Santa C ​ laus Comes to Town” will visit all seven neighbourhoods across Charlottetown. Detailed route maps will be released later in November and spectators are encouraged to watch from their residence.

The City's annual Home Decorating Contest and Christmas Tree Lane, in support of the Children's Wish Foundation, will proceed as usual.

The City will also partner with Discover Charlottetown on the annual Charlottetown Christmas Festival, November 20–December 13, and Victorian Christmas Market, November 27–29.

More information about "Santa Claus Comes to Town" and the Wintertide Holiday Festival will be available at www.charlottetown.ca in the coming weeks.

Irish play readings

Justin Shaw’s bootleg

Spend an evening with Irish playwrights at the Irish Cultural Centre in Charlottetown this fall.

The Benevolent Irish Society will host Michael J Ginnelly on November 19, reading Pretend Sick, and Tommy Marren reading Nobody’s Talking To Me on November 24. December 8 will feature Eugene O’Neill reading Desire Under The Elms and Hugh Leonard reading Da on December 15.

All four play readings will be held from 7:30–9:30 pm, with a light snack provided at intermission.

Tickets will be available at the door.

The Irish Cultural Centre is located at 582 North River Rd, Charlottetown.

Comedian Justin Shaw will release a recording of his stand up material on November 6.

High-End Bootleg is a bootleg of An Evening of Comedy with Justin Shaw recorded in Charlottetown on January 4, 2020 as part of bar1911’s After Hours Series.

The thirty-minute recording is a sample of Shaw’s stand up comedy as performed in front of a sold-out audience. Shaw says, “It is an archive of a material written over the course of six years and proof that Justin Shaw is a… fool. This recording is best paired with two or three glasses of wine.”

The full bootleg recording will be available for free on November 6 at justindshaw.com.

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The old with the new David Sisam’s contemporary design aims to compliment

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Indian River Festival has relied on a simple, time-tested strategy for their audience: the old with the new. Sitting under the vaults of Historic St. Mary’s, visitors can hear renditions of Mozart and Bach one night, and the contemporary music of Matt Andersen or David Myles the next.

When architect David Sisam proposed a more modern plan for the St. Mary’s pavilion, the team at Indian River Festival was thrilled, as was the design community. Last year, his design for the pavilion won an Atlantic WoodWORKS! Wood Design Award.

The summer concerts of the Indian River Festival are now what keeps the Historic St. Mary’s from falling to rack and ruin. Efforts to preserve the church started with the Save St. Mary’s campaign in 1987 and have continued since 1996 with the induction of the Indian River Festival Association.

In 2014, the board of directors of Indian River Festival made a decision to replace the provisional tent on the west lawn beside the church—used before and after performances, and during intermissions—with a permanent structure. A board committee was put together to direct the project.

Sisam created the detailed design drawings and models, and a local architectural firm, BGHJ (now Nine Yards Studio) in Charlottetown, did the construction documents. ”I imagined the pavilion to be outward looking, embracing the surrounding landscape, as opposed to the church which is very inwardly focused,” David explains. “The material palette, colour and scale complemented rather than imitated the more introspective nature of the gothic architecture of the church.”

The pavilion is a single-storey volume, with a partial clerestory and generous wood decks. The exterior white cedar shingles match the shingles of

the church, allowing for a complimentary colour scheme. The north and east facades abutting a dense tree scape and the church annex, respectively, are largely opaque with a ribbon of high awning windows to allow for ventilation on warm summer evenings.

The south and east facades are more transparent, with large retractable glass doors.

Strategically oriented to offer views of the nearby pasture and beyond to Malpeque Bay, the pavilion with its low roof, glass doors and outdoor wood deck engage the exterior while the windows above let daylight filter down to the center of the pavilion. In the late summer, when the sky begins to darken earlier, the clerestory takes on the appearance of a large lantern when viewed from the lawn.

The higher butterfly roof, which is supported by a large steel beam and a prefabricated glulam wood frame structure, slopes down to the north east. The glulam wood roof structure is sealed spruce. The flat roof is precut structural wood deck.

The Hidden Island podcast Welcome to The Hidden Island is a podcast dedicated to exploring PEI’s past in new and unexpected ways.

Listeners can discover the hidden history of PEI and find out why that history is still relevant today. Listen in on candid conversations with Islanders about the parts of our heritage that often go unmentioned in history books.

Listen to all three episodes of season one at pod.link/1527570851. More information at peimuseum.ca.

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Way up West by Jan Cox

A gentler pace Z & G’s Specialty Fusion Cuisine offer a new experience

JAN COX

EC 13 D 0 2 NOV

Z & G’s Specialty Fusion Cuisine owners Zenaida (Zen) and Glenn Saldanha

Visitors are warmly welcomed by owners Zenaida and Glenn upon entering Z & G’s Specialty Fusion Cuisine Restaurant—a space full of exciting aroma and gentleness in the heart of Summerside. Be seated, enjoy, and relax in the “minimalistic interior of the restaurant.” It is beautiful.

“Our food is not Asian, we are not an Indian Restaurant. We are a melting pot of different cuisines. We offer Canadian dishes and an Italian pasta as well. Our blend of different spices and flavours merge to create a unique taste experience,” explains Zen. Glenn’s background includes hotel management and catering, and for the last 15 years, he was involved in aviation and hospitality at Dubai airports.

Zen brings with her a passion for hospitality, organization of events and conferences, networking and PR. PEI is a far cry from the busyness of Dubai. Zen shares, ”We were so busy, we were chasing the stars. Our children had always wanted a Canadian education, so in November of 2018 on the advice of a friend, we came to PEI to look around and fell in love with the beauty of the Island. We looked at several houses while here, and then we were shown this particular house, the last one for the day. Again, we fell in love. We talked it over on the flight home, called the realtor and booked the house! We were only supposed to be looking around, remember!”

Glenn and Zen visited their new home and land in January 2019 and by October of that year, they had closed down their chaotic life in Dubai to

begin their new life in Indian River.

Both feel the Island is a distinct space—bountiful in nature, surrounded by the ocean, and of course, the red sand.

“There is such beauty and warmth in the people. There is time to greet one another. There is a balance of work, personal health and quality of life.

There is family time. This creates a safe, healthy well being. This brings happiness” explains Zen. Their vision always included a restaurant with the opportunity of bringing something new and unique to the area and community. The former Foodland space in Summerside had been empty for more than a year. It was perfect.

Both Zen and Glenn are “grateful to Prince Edward Island, the city of Summerside, Holland College, wonderful friends and the people who have held our hands right from the early days to where we are now. And we wish to express our gratitude to this mighty Island.”

Z & G is a restaurant, yes, but it is also a space for the community. “We want you to know you can come here for a cup of coffee or tea, a glass of wine… come with friends or by yourself.

Enjoy the peace,” invites Zen. If you are thinking of a special celebration, visit their website at zngrestaurant.ca or follow on social media. Zen and Glenn’s creativity, attention to detail, and heartfelt customer care and service is what is “on the inside.” You can find them beside Holland College on Water Street, next to the ocean.

NOV 27 - 29

NEW HOLIDAY PROGRAMMING BEGINNING NOVEMBER 20 • Winter Festivities • Wine Tastings • Craft Nights • Mixology Workshops • Cooking Demos • Ugly Sweater Cocktail Hours • Holiday Trivia • Festive Contests • Retail Holiday Trail • Carollers • Cozy Winter Patios • S’more Stations & MORE

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CITY CINEMA NOV 2020 Jimmy Carter: Rock and Roll President Oct 29-31, Nov 1

PG, mature themes. Dir: Mary Wharton, US, 2020, 96 min. Madeleine Albright, Bono, Garth Brooks, Jimmy Buffet, Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson.

president were related by blood. Obviously, the soundtrack consists of one golden oldie after another. But it’s the testimonials from talking heads like Gregg Allman and Chuck Leavell from The Allman Brothers Band and Dylan himself, whose blessing of Carter carries the weight of canonization. The result is an irresistible blend of music, politics and lifelong friendships neatly pulled together into a riveting entertainment that has your foot tapping and your heart soaring.” - Al Alexander, the Patriot Ledger

The Exorcist

The Version You’ve Never Seen Before Oct 31–9:30 pm R. Dir: William Friedkin, US, 2000, 132 min. Ellen McRae, Linda Blair, Jason Miller, Max von Sydow.

The Personal History of David Copperfield Nov 11-18

A Nightmare on Elm Street Oct 31–7:00 pm

R. Dir: Wes Craven, US, 1984, 92 min. John Saxon, Heather Langenkamp, Johnny Depp.

“Music cuts through politics in this warming documentary... There’s such a buoyancy to the good times on display you’d be hardpressed to muster a frown... Oh, how I wish I could go back to the days when the likes of Willie Nelson, Dizzy Gillespie, Gregg Allman and Bob Dylan roamed the sacred halls of the White House. They are all here to reminisce, along with Carter himself, now just one month shy of his 96th birthday... Wharton traces the roots of Carter’s love of music back to Plains, Georgia, where a lifelong affection and appreciation for gospel evolved into what we now call soul music. But it was Carter’s son, Chip, who brought Dad full circle by exposing him to the likes of Bob Dylan and Paul Simon. It’s a who’s who of recording icons: Aretha Franklin, Loretta Lynn, Larry Gatlin, Trisha Yearwood, James Brown, Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash, who until her death insisted she and the

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offers their support to Percy, but use him as a way to forward their own agenda and only to a point. The film is clever and clear-eyed about how easy it is to lose sight of the rights of the little guy. Zach Braff is also good here as the Schmeiser’s lawyer, and it’s a pleasure to see Adam Beach, Luke Kirby, and Martin Donovan filling out key roles. Oh, and fans of Canadian songsmiths David Francey and Old Man Luedecke will also enjoy the film for the deft use of their tuneage. ‘Monsanto Jones’!” Carsten Knox, Flaw In The Iris

A priest is called in to exorcise a demon from the body of a young girl.

PG. Dir: Armando Iannucci, UK/USA, 2020, 119 min. Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie, Tilda Swinton, Ben Whishaw.

Winner of 5 British Independent Film Awards, including Best Screenplay.

Percy

Nov 5-9

PG. Dir: Clark Johnson, Canada, 2020, 120 min. Christopher Walken, Christina Ricci, Zach Braff.

Can your nightmares be fatal? In this classic of the horror film genre that launched a movie franchise, a hideously scarred killer who was murdered by a lynch mob returns years later in the terrifying nightmares of his killers’ teenaged children ... And the dreaming teenagers are starting to die in their sleep.

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“Percy Schmeiser is a farmer from Saskatchewan. In the late ’90s he was sued by Monsanto, the global agribusiness conglomerate, who accused Percy of growing canola seeds that include their patented tech.

He claimed to have done it unknowingly and went to court to protect his business and reputation, which led to the case going all the way up to the Canadian Supreme Court through appeals. Actor-director Johnson (maybe best known for his role on season five of The Wire) delivers an entertaining, Manitoba-shot version of an issue film that, if not quite up to the emotional heft of Erin Brockovich or Silkwood, it’s certainly in the ballpark. Percy‘s much enlivened by the presence in the lead of veteran Oscar-winner Christopher Walken - an actor who’s travelled all the way from oddly delightful, oddly creepy screen presence to a full-on weirdo over the course of 50 years on screen. This role signals a new chapter in his career, that of crotchety, stubborn senior. His Percy needs encouragement to face up to the Monsanto lawyers, but once he gets a taste of it - and receives letters of encouragement from other farmers who for a host of reasons lost their fight with the company - he gets good at it, at one point going all the way to Mumbai to speak on the subject of independent farmers versus big business... The David vs Goliath story is more than enough to hold the interest - and Johnson’s assembled a lot of talent in supporting roles. Christina Ricci impresses as the representative of an eco-group who

“Forget every Charles Dickens screen adaptation you’ve ever seen ­-Armando Ianucci’s take on David Copperfield is the funniest, freshest, most fulfilling cinematic foray into Victorian England since, maybe, ever. You would be hard-pressed to imagine a more appealing cast - from the top-tier stars to the smallest supporting players -­than in this lush, sentimental retelling of Dickens’ ultimate up-from-the-gutter story. Effervescent where previous versions are stodgy; irreverent where others are ponderously deferential to the source material, this is a Copperfield for the 21st Century: energetic, sprightly, and all-embracing... The story involves a young man who, after an appropriately dark Victorian childhood in a British workhouse, finds his way into the home of some wealthy relatives and then forges his own place in the world.

Dickens infused a lot of his own life into the story, which makes it perhaps the most engaging of his novels... As the wide-eyed, ever-optimistic title character, Dev Patel (Slumdog Millionaire) has us rooting for him from the moment he appears on screen... Patel makes a perfect Copperfield... Tilda Swinton is adorable (yes, you read that right) as his eccentric aunt. And Hugh Laurie should be Oscar nomination-bound for his performance as David’s perpetually confused but ultimately sharp-as-a-tack uncle... The undisputed alltime master of opening sentences, Dickens starts Copperfield’s narrative with this line: ‘Whether I shall turn out to be the hero of my own life, or whether that station will be held by anybody else, these pages must show.’

True to his source, Iannucci begins his movie with those same words. And as he squeezes every possible laugh from Dickens’ tale while leaving plenty of room for authentic sentiment, Iannucci becomes a hero of sorts himself, boldly throwing open new windows on a story we thought we already knew.” - Bill Newcott, the Saturday Evening Post

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La Bonne Épouse Nov 19-22 & 28

14A. Dir: Martin Provost, France, 2020, 109 min. Juliette Binoche, Yolande Moreau, Noémie LvovskyIn. In French with English subtitles.

CITY CINEMA TIMETABLE OCTOBER

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2:00 Jimmy Carter

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7:00 A Nightmare...

31 Sat

9:30 The Exorcist

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“It’s 1968 and we’re in Alsace, at the Van Der Beck school of good housekeeping, where headmistress Paulette (Juliette Binoche, hilarious) is dispensing life lessons to her boarders, teenage girls in full bloom. Paulette throws herself heart and soul into being the perfect wife. But when her husband Robert suddenly dies, she learns that the school is on the verge of bankruptcy. A former lover, André, bursts back onto the scene, just as Paulette’s young boarders are beginning to display vague desires to escape the destiny dictated to them by society ­a society where the revolutionary echoes of Paris’s May 68 protests are now reaching the provinces, bringing about a joyous, collective and growing feminist consciousness. Buoyed by an easy-going sense of humour and excellent performances by the entire cast, How To Be A Good Wife is a wonderful portrayal of the road travelled over the past fifty or so years towards female emancipation, and of the fact that individual freedom is always essential to finding one’s place in the world.” - Fabien Lemercier, Cineuropa

The Keeper

Nov 21 & 26-29

14A, coarse language, brief violence.

Dir: Marcus H. Rosenmüller, UK, 2019, 113 min. David Kross, Freya Mavor, John Henshaw. In English and some German with English subtitles.

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It is more important than ever to get a flu shot this season.

Influenza vaccinations are free for all Island residents. Get yours early; it takes a couple of weeks to build immunity.

Flu shots are available at your health care provider’s office, at pharmacies and at public health clinics.

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2:00 The Keeper

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Admission

Regular $10.00 Member $7.00 65 and over $7.00 14 and under $7.00 “Based on an incredible true story, The Keeper follows Bert Trautmann, a German soldier interned at a British P.O.W. camp, whose exceptional skills as a football goalkeeper get him noticed by the manager of an English team. Meanwhile, a love blossoms between the manager’s daughter and Bert despite local hostility. In addition to the disapproval of his relationship, Bert’s subsequent signing by Man City brings passionate protests from the people of Manchester, a city that had been severely bombed in the War. However, against all odds he won over even his harshest critics during the FA Cup Final for Manchester City in 1956. The Keeper covers all the bases when it comes to a feel-good and uplifting biopic. It’s heartfelt, it covers redemption and reconciliation and it handles the end of the war with dignity, respect and heart. The Keeper also has that small town British humour and quirkiness most of us have come to love. You will learn something and you will fall in love with this man, who somehow got the British public to accept a German prisoner of war as one of their own literally months after the war.

A wonderful film you really have to get out and see.” – Jason King, Salty Popcorn

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City Cinema and The Charlottetown Film Society would like to recognize our partnership with Film Circuit, presented by TIFF. For more information see www.tiff.net/filmcircuit Office: 75 Fitzroy Street, Suite 201 Phone: 902-566-7770 Email: sean.casey@parl.gc.ca

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Eptek Arts & Culture Centre

Gallery @ The Guild

Animal Kingdom lives on New group exhibits

SUBMITTED

Exhibition extended until end of November

Carol Karr (left) and Vivian Aho

The Summerside Art Club is extending their exhibition Animal Kingdom until the end of November at Eptek Arts and Culture Centre in Summerside.

Exploring the theme of animals, members of the Summerside Art Club used a variety of mediums. There is a range of artwork on the gallery walls, a large collection of needle-felted critters from Vivian Aho, and a mixed-media batch of beetles by Lori Ellis.

Visitors are invited to surround

HOLIDAY PROMO

themselves with creatures of all kinds—everything from household pets to farm animals, to creatures one might find in the wild.

Artists from the group will be on site for art demonstrations periodically throughout the exhibit, including a painting demo on November 4 from 1–3:30 pm. Keep an eye on Eptek Centre’s website for more events related to this exhibit. peimuseum.com

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Artwork (detail) by Niyi Adeogun

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The Gallery at The Guild in Charlottetown will present two new art exhibitions this November.

Making Your Mark, a group exhibit, will be on view to November 22, with Metamorphosis by Elaine and Jennie on view November 25 to December 5. this town is small’s Making Your Mark, a group exhibit by local artists curated by Monica Lacey, will feature work from Sandi Hartling, Will Baker, Deborah Montgomery, Niyi Adeogun and Daniel Macdougall. This exhibit will showcase a group of Island artists working in various materials, from pencil to digital, exploring expression and observation through the coordination of hand, eye and imagination.

Making Your Mark opens October 29, and will be on view to November 21.

Metamorphosis will open November 25. Mother and daughter Elaine and Jennie find themselves at seasons in their lives where they are undergoing a metamorphosis. They are experiencing different periods of grief and self-discovery but are meeting in a place where they are seeing their lives transform into something new and at

times, unexpected.

Jennie’s watercolour art represents a period of loss, but also personal growth and transformation as a woman. Her artwork reflects her interpretation of this inner process, where she takes inspiration from nature and the human body. Jennie is a mostly self-taught, emerging artist. As a trained librarian and English major, connecting her art to the words and stories that are meaningful to her is an important part of her artistic expression. She often uses art to understand and express experiences when words are not enough.

Elaine has rediscovered what brings her joy, experiencing a transformation of self. Elaine’s art is primarily in wool with silk and represents her personal transformation with abstract and realistic artistic styles. Elaine has had an interest and passion for artistic activities for as long as she can remember.

Metamorphosis will be on view to December 5.

The Gallery at The Guild is located at 111 Queen Street in Charlottetown. theguildpei.com

Confederation Centre

Meet the makers, no. 4 Jamie Germaine and Jodi Racicot will present—Nov 19

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Membership with TTIS

In consideration of the economic impact of COVID-19 on artists, this town is small (TTIS) has waived their membership fees for the 2020-21 year. To become a member, email this.town.is.small@gmail.com.

Eptek scavenger hunt

Eptek Art & Culture Centre is offering exhibit related scavenger hunts for youth.

Drop-ins are welcome but adults looking for something fun and educational to do with their kids are encouraged to call ahead. Eptek Art & Culture Centre is a site of the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation and is located at 130 Heather Moyse Dr, S’side. Winter hours are Tue– Fri 10 am–4 pm, and most Sun from 12–4 pm. Admission by donation. 888-8373, peimuseum.com

Festive wreath contest Jamie Germaine, Smoke-fired Platter, 2020, ceramic

Meet the Makers is a casual, drop-in presentation series centring on the exhibition Creative Obsessions at the Confederation Centre Art Gallery (CCAG). For one afternoon, two artists will occupy the gallery to speak with visitors about the creative processes behind their works in the exhibition.

The November 19 event is a drop-in from 12–3 pm in the CCAG and promises to be a great learning experience.

Guest artists this month include Island potter Jamie Germaine and sculptor Jodi Racicot.

“My most recent body of work includes hand built ceramic wall art and organic sculptural forms,” shares Germaine. “My surroundings of

woodland and sea are reflected in the organic nature of the surfaces that I create on clay. I am intrigued by the versatility of clay and the ability to create textured environments within my pieces.”

The goal is for visitors to come away with a deeper understanding of the techniques and labour that go into each artwork in the exhibition, and gain knowlege about processes that they may not normally have access to from simply visiting the Gallery.

All are welcome for this free public programming at the CCAG. Visit confederationcentre.com/gallery for more information about Creative Obsessions, on display until January 3, 2021.

Get Well Soon!

Solo exhibit by Donnalee Downe at Receiver—Nov 12 to Dec 11 this town is small presents Get Well Soon!, a new solo exhibit by local artist Donnalee Downe, on view November 12 to December 11 at Receiver Coffee in Charlottetown.

In Get Well Soon!, vintage hand embroidery is altered to juxtapose text excerpts from two collections disparate in tone and nature—a tongue in cheek rolodex of humorous things the artist has said aloud while at home alone in her Charlottetown home, and text from documents associated with two mental health diagnoses in 1998 and 2005.

“Surprisingly, the collection is hilarious and timely,” explains Downe, adding that the show involves “vintage textile works of domesticity at a time

when we are focused on what it means to be home and be well.”

Receiver Coffee is located at Richmond St, Charlottetown. thistownissmall.com

The annual Friends of Confederation Centre Festive Wreath Exhibition is open to groups, businesses, adults and children of all ages. There are prizes for each category which include children solo, children group, traditional, green living (recycled items), and off the wall. Wreath drop off is Nov 21 and 22.

Entries will be on display until Dec 19 at the Confederation Centre of the Arts in Ch’town. Info: 628-6141 or friends@ confederationcentre.com

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READERS / WRITERS Drop the mic The members of the Eptek Centre Book Club in S’side will meet Nov 5 at 7 pm to discuss the book A Jolly Wake and Other Stories: Growing Up on Prince Edward Island in the Late 1800s by John Thomas Ingram Bryan. Contact Eptek Centre or the book club organizers to register for this free event. Eptek Art & Culture Centre is located at 130 Heather Moyse Dr in S’side. 888-8373, peimuseum.com

New Irish library

The Benevolent Irish Society recently opened a new circulating library located on the lower level of their building at 582 North River Rd in Ch’town. The collection includes fiction and non-fiction books by Irish authors, authors of Irish descent, and on themes related to Ireland and the Irish diaspora, particularly history and genealogy. Many of the volumes have been donated by George Mullally, Michael Hennessey, the late Dr. Brendan O’Grady, and the late George O’Connor (founder of the library). Open Tue from 10 am-12 pm and Thur from 4–6 pm. The public is invited to borrow at no cost.

The Biscuit Bible

The 2nd edition of The Biscuit Bible by Dolores Griffin is now available at the

Independent Grocer in Cornwall, Mr. Seafood, QEH Gift Shop, or by e-mailing dgriffin@eastlink.ca. Proceeds go to support social programming for residents of the Prince Edward Home in Ch’town.

Interdisciplinary researcher, ethicist, educator, poet, and spoken-word artist Dr. Julie Bull will be facilitating an online workshop series on spoken-word poetry, through the PEI Writers’ Guild (PEIWG). Drop the Mic: Intro to Spoken Word will run Tuesdays in November from 7–8 pm, online via Zoom.

The workshop will offer those interested in the genre a chance to learn about the form and gain performance experience in an online space.

Participants will interact with Bull on such topics as: what is a poem and

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Island poet Julie Bull offers online spoken word workshop

Library late fees dropped

PEI public library card holders will no longer have to pay a fee for returning library materials late, plus all outstanding overdue fees will be waived. Public libraries will continue to charge a fee to replace lost items.

PEIWG micro grants

Through the Reading Street initiative, funded by TD Bank Group, the PEI Writers’ Guild (PEIWG) recently awarded micro grants to ten community groups for projects that celebrated and promoted family literacy throughout the month of Oct. Reading Street microgrants were awarded to Camp Awesome, Confederation Centre Public Library, Julie Pellissier-Lush and the Mi’kmaq Heritage Actors, Friends of the Rotary Regional Library in S’side, Mi’kmaq Family Resource Centre, Mi’kmaw Confederacy, Patsy Dingwell, PEI Association for Newcomers to Canada, Canadian Parents for French, Girl Guides of Canada, and the S’side Sparks. Info: peiwritersguild.com

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how does it become spoken-word art; elements of poetry; patterns of sound; and collective poetry writing.

Participants will also be given writing prompts and have the opportunity to write their own poems, either independently or in a shared working environment. The final session will be a virtual poetry slam where participants will have the opportunity to perform their pieces.

In March 2020, Bull was awarded a residency at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity in the Indigenous Storytelling and Spoken-Word program. Bull put those skills to work in the summer of 2020 where she was a top winner at the PEERS Alliance/ Pride PEI OUTspoken Poetry Slam, as well as a performer in the Island Fringe Festival’s Pounding the Pavement: Celebrating and amplifying artists from the fringe.

“I’m thrilled to be collaborating with the PEI Writers’ Guild on an event that highlights the art of spoken-word poetry,” states Bull. “As facilitator, I’ll introduce the basic tenants of spoken-word art and provide space for participants to write and perform a new poem. I look forward to seeing what creations come from this collaboration.”

PEIWG President Christine Gordon Manley adds, “to align with our commitment to represent diverse and Indigenous voices, the PEIWG is offering two spots for writers from diverse backgrounds.” Anyone wishing to apply for one of these spots should email peiwritersguild@gmail.com. peiwritersguild.com

BIS Fall Lecture Series

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The Benevolent Irish Society Fall Lecture Series continues in Nov: John Daniel McAskill with “Exploring Gaelic Culture in the Upper Hillsborough Area” (Nov 4); Catherine Hennessey with “Architectural History of Charlottetown—the Irish Influence” (10); Shane O’Neill with “The Gaelic Athletic Association—Inroads into Canada and PEI” (20); John Flood with “Celebrating Katherine Hughes: The Road to Recognition” (27); and Frank Dolan with “Ireland Then and Now— What to See and What to Avoid” (Dec 4).

Lectures begin at 7:30 pm at the Irish Cultural Centre, 582 North River Rd, Ch’town. Admission by donation.

ArtTalk at the Gallery

New volumes: March/ july/ november

The Confederation Centre Art Gallery, in collaboration with the Faculty of Arts at UPEI, will welcome guest lecturer Dr. Charmaine A. Nelson to speak on the visual culture of slavery in Canada at ArtTalk at the Confed Art Gallery in Charlottetown on Nov 15 at 2 pm.

Island-wide event hosted by the PEI Writers’ Guild—Nov 1 Family literacy events took place across the province in Oct as part of The Reading Street initiative funded by TD Bank Group and facilitated through the PEI Writers’ Guild (PEIWG). To cap it off, PEIWG is hosting an Islandwide Read-a-thon on November 1 from 1:30–3:30 pm.

Participating Island families are encouraged to dive into a book and send photos of themselves and their family reading, their reading nooks, any furry reading buddies, and their reading snacks of choice, to the PEIWG for a chance to win prizes.

Readers can engage online using the hashtag #peiReadAthon. Tag PEIWG on Twitter and Instagram, and use this hashtag for a chance to win prizes from local sponsors Seaside Books, Comic Hunter, Bookman, and Buttercup Café & Books.

There is no requirement to pre-register. Info: peiwritersguild.com

A gift of Island Poetry OFF SEASON Tonight, I don’t have to play the crowd, tell the story of the Christmas owl who hitched a ride home on a fir trunk.

Walk the trail with two dozen, hopeful for who cooks for you.

Occupy kids with true and false, or give tips on how to tell them apart: look for ear tufts, eyes black or gold, a barred throat.

Tonight, I don’t have to play calls, trick males into defending territory.

Playback’s a controversial gimmick.

Cue the tape largest to smallest to avoid predation, great horned to saw-whet. Only once did a barred respond, fly over the suburban trail seeking a rival, spooked off by our collective gasp and whoop.

Tonight, I don’t have to weigh conservation vs. preservation, disturbance against awe.

Please a group eager for their money’s worth. Tonight, just listen to the sound that comes without asking. too too too. A saw-whet looking for a mate pits risk against gain, cries out its location and waits.

Bren Simmers. Pivot Point. Gaspereau Press, 2019.

Deirdre Kessler selects a poem a month by an Island poet for The Buzz.

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own world of islands. An Introduction to Island Studies is an approachable look at this interdisciplinary field―from islands as biodiversity hotspots, their settlement, human migration and occupation through to the place of islands in the popular imagination.

Featuring geopolitical, social and economic frameworks, Randall gives a bottom-up guide to this modern area of study. From the struggles and concerns of the Anthropocene―climate change, vulnerability and resilience, sustainable development, through to policy making and local environments―island studies has the potential to change the debate.

An Introduction to Island Studies is co-published by Island Studies Press and Rowman & Littlefield, and is available for sale at Bookmark, the UPEI Bookstore, and online through Nimbus Publishing.

Dr. James (Jim) Randall teaches at UPEI, where he leads the Institute of Island Studies and is the UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability.

A geographer by training, Randall developed a love of Island Studies later in his career. His research spans many aspects of this interdisciplinary field, with a special interest in development, quality of life, and islander-newcomer relationships on small islands.

Info: 566-0386, ispstaff@upei.ca

RED: The Island Story Book Volume #24

mind and spills into the open what’s been overheard from public conversations in Charlottetown, PE. Jeff Bursey is a Canadian fiction writer, playwright, and literary critic. He lived in Charlottetown for 18 years.

Published by corona\samizdat, an imprint of Amalietti & Amalietti. Available for purchase from Rick Harsch at rick.harsch@gmail.com. jeffbursey.com

Poison in the Porridge David Weale

An Introduction to Island Studies It’s been a bumpy road through 2020 thus far but the folks at RED: The Island Storybook promise “We’ll get through this with strength and love, and lots of fresh reading material.” They have assembled a brand new volume of RED, number twenty-four, ready to launch the first week of November.

New to the pages of RED is Graham Putnam, who has shared a hitch-hiking story that will have you on the “Edge of Your Seat” in suspense.

RED regular Kevin MacLeod returns with a short biographical tale about one of the most brave and highly decorated naval captains the Island has ever produced, Captain Frederick Thornton “Fritz” Peters.

There is also a story about the Arsenault Sisters, a well-known dancing trio from the Evangeline area, and how their lives were forever altered when their father came home with dance shoes one day.

On top of that, RED has launched the Saucy Pickle Award—an Island-wide mustard pickle competition.

Read all of this and a whole lot more in volume twenty-four of RED: The Island Story Book.

James E. Randall

Unidentified man at left of photo Jeff Bursey Jeff Bursey’s latest exploratory novel is a sharp satire set in Atlantic Canada’s seemingly bucolic province, Prince Edward Island.

Unidentified man at left of photo is a fill-in-the-blanks novel, mercifully free from characters to warm to and absent of tiresome plot points to retain. It features artistic foibles, domestic strife, questions galore and a catastrophic hurricane. The narrative voice veers from mean to genial as it explores whatever topics come to

A new book by UPEI professor Dr. James Randall offers up island studies as a tool to understand our

David Weale will release his memoir Poison in the Porridge, a story about how wonderful and dangerous it is to be a child, this November.

“The verdict was guilty” says Weale, “Not because of any foul deeds I had committed, but because of who I was. Guilty because I possessed what my mother referred to as a ‘rebellious’ nature. My sentence was half a lifetime in detention.”

He continues, “… in my late forties I was involved in a spectacular break-out and mad-dash for the border—the adventure of a lifetime.”

Weale recalls, “the great escape was harrowing and left me standing dazed and bereft amid the

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wreckage of what had been demolished; a lifetime in ruins.” Yet, he says he has no regrets but feels he must tell the story of a boy and his rigorous induction into the small, blinkered world of his parents’ religious conviction; of his fall from grace; and of his re-formation.

Happily, this is also the story of a child whose joy it was to explore with bare feet and naked eyes the fields, woods and shorelines of wonder, encountering scenes that would become a source of inspiration in his life, and ultimately the ground of his deepest, most profound knowing.

Published by Tangle Lane Inc., Poison in the Porridge will be available for purchase mid-November from the publisher and at local bookstores. Tangle Lane will have a booth at PEICC’s Christmas Craft fair, Nov 13–15 at the PEI Convention Centre in Charlottetown, for those who might be interested in having it signed by the author.

The Lamonts of Lyndale

MacLeod’s work by adding a republication of A Biographical Sketch of the Late Rev. Donald McDonald (1892) by Ewen Lamont (1817-1905), one of the most prominent of the Lamont descendants.

MacLeod was administrator of Riverview Manor in Montague and served for a time as Mayor of Montague. He published genealogies of the MacLeod, Lamont, Comption and MacNeill families of PEI. Selkirk Stories previously republished The MacLeods of Prince Edward Island by MacLeod.

Find The Lamonts of Lyndale at Bookmark or Indigo in Charlottetown, Twice Upon a Bookstore in Montague, or purchase online. No launch event is planned for the release due to the current restrictions on public gatherings. selkirkstories.com

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Independent PEI publishing house Selkirk Stories has published a new edition of The Lamonts of Lyndale by the late Harold S. MacLeod (1927-2014). It will be released November 2.

Like the original published in 2003, this edition traces the genealogy of Malcolm Lamont and his wife Elizabeth MacDonald, who arrived on PEI from the Isle of Skye in Scotland aboard the Mary Kennedy in 1829, settling in what was known as The Back Settlement and later as Lyndale.

The Lamonts of Lyndale is more than genealogical tables. It includes narrative sections with lively anecdotes, obituary notices, old photographs, and a historical section tracing the Lamonts back to their roots in medieval Skye.

MacLeod’s original book concluded with a section on the ministry of the Rev. Donald MacDonald, who profoundly influenced the founding members of the Lamont family. The new edition expands on

The latest edition of The Island Magazine commemorates 300 years of French history on PEI and covers three centuries of Francophone life in the province. It is fully bilingual, with each article published in both French and English.

Issue 87 of The Island Magazine can be purchased in Charlottetown at Bookmark and Beaconsfield Historic House, in S’side at Eptek Arts & Culture Centre, and in Miscouche at the Acadian Museum of PEI. Copies can also be ordered by calling 368-6600 or visiting pei-museum-and-heritage-foundation.myshopify. com/products/the-island-magazine.

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2SLGBTQ+ Youth Group

2SLGBTQ+ Youth Group sessions, hosted

by PEI’s Queer Youth Collective in Ch’town, S’side and Alberton, are open to all Island youth ages 18 and under, regardless of identity. S’side sessions take place at the S’side Youth Engagement Centre every 1st and 3rd Tue of each month. Alberton sessions are held at the Alberton Employment Resource Centre every 3rd Tue of each month, and Ch’town sessions are held at Murphy’s Community Centre every 2nd and last Tue of each month. All sessions are from 6–8 pm. Info: youthpc@peersalliance.ca

2SLGBTQ+ Adult drop-ins

2SLGTBQ+ Adult Drop-in nights for adults 18 and older are held every 3rd Wed of each month from 6–8 pm at the Haviland Club, 2 Haviland St, Ch’town.

Info: community@peersalliance.ca

PEI Wellbeing Project

Ch’town’s Connolly Aziz, a masters student at the University of East London, has created and launched the PEI Wellbeing Project—a province-wide study of happiness and subjective wellbeing. The goal of the research is to create a deeper understanding of the wellbeing of Islanders and their communities. This research can help inform local organizations and policymakers with recommendations at a community and provincial level. Island residents ages 18 or older are asked to participate by completing a 10-minute anonymous online survey by Nov 30 at peiwellbeingproject.ca.

Explore the future of youth

The Community Foundation of PEI (CFPEI) will host a Virtual Vital Conversation entitled “Exploring the Future of Youth In PEI,” on Nov 20 at 12 pm. Facilitated by Chantal Brine of EnPoint and Kent Hudson of CFPEI, the Vital Conversation is intended to collect insight and data from the community that can be used to guide future granting priorities, to guide conversations with new donors, or to raise awareness of a community’s foundation and its leadership. Vital Conversations are also an effective tool to bolster community engagement and connect local organizations and resources. The dialogue during the session will focus on several key areas, such as what is working well in the community, what can be learned from successes, what are the biggest challenges facing the community, how are youth and young professionals affected by these challenges, how can the community support youth leadership, and more.

Youth ages 18–35 are urged to register at cfpei.ca. Space is limited to the first 25 registrants and a draw will be made for five $50 grocery gift cards during the session. Info: cfpei.ca

Breast cancer education

Canadian Breast Cancer Network (CBCN) will host two virtual patient education sessions this fall. The session for people living with metastatic breast cancer will take place Oct 29 from 1–3 pm, and the session for people diagnosed

COMMUNITY #1 with early stage breast cancer will take place Nov 18 from 1–3 pm. Registration is required but there is no charge. Info/ register: 569-3496, cbcn.ca

COVID-19 alert app

Islanders are encouraged to download the COVID Alert app. It is designed to let Canadians know that they may have been exposed to COVID-19. Individuals in PEI who test positive for COVID-19 and have downloaded the free app can receive a one-time use key from public health that they can enter into the app to activate the notification function. Those who have been in close contact with this individual (for more than 15 minutes, less than two meters apart, in the past 14 days) and have also downloaded the COVID Alert app will receive an anonymous alert through the app indicating that they may have been exposed to COVID-19. Islanders who receive a notification through the COVID Alert app should immediately visit a Drop-in Testing Clinic to be tested and remain at home until they receive their test results.

The COVID Alert app can be downloaded through the App Store or Google Play. COVID Alert does not collect any personally identifiable information like your name, location, address or any health information, and it does not replace the manual contact tracing performed by public health nurses required under the PEI Public Health Act. Info: princeedwardisland.ca/COVIDAlertapp

Violence Against Women Prevention Grants

Community organizations can apply through the Interministerial Women’s Secretariat for funding to enhance awareness, education and action to prevent violence against women in PEI. The annual fund of $50,000 supports projects that focus on the prevention of violence against women across the province.

Violence against women prevention grant applications can be submitted online at princeedwardisland.ca until Nov 2 at 4 pm.

Community services funding The provincial government is increasing funding for non-government organizations that provide community-based supports and services to help Islanders.

A total of $1 million dollars is being invested in community organizations to assist them in delivering important services to Islanders in need. Funding has already been allocated for several organizations. Some of the organizations receiving financial support include: Brain Injury Association of PEI; Camp Gencheff; Canadian Mental Health Association (PEI Division); Community Foundation; Community Sector Network; Gifts from the Heart Inc.; PEERS Alliance; PEI Association for Community Living; PEI Citizen Advocacy; PEI Council of People with

Disabilities; and Transportation West Inc. The funding was included in the PEI 2020-21 provincial operating budget.

For community social supports and services, call 2-1-1 or visit pe.211.ca.

Fridays for Future

The PEI Fridays for Future Climate Action Group holds Fridays for Future climate rallies every Fri from 3:30–4:30 pm in front of Province House in Ch’town. The gathering is a call for political leaders to take drastic meaningful action to address the climate emergency and do their part to transform the economy from dependence on fossil fuels to using only clean renewable energy.

Join in solidarity with the youth led #FridaysForFuture movement founded

by Greta Thunberg in 2018. All are welcome. Signs are available.

Apply to work-isolate

Island residents who must travel outside of the Atlantic Bubble, and need to work outside of their home upon returning to PEI, can now apply to work-isolate.

Work-isolation requires the individual to self-isolate at home when not at work or attending COVID-19 testing appointments. Work-isolators must receive a negative test result before returning to work. Workers must also agree to have two additional tests throughout the 14-day isolation period. It is recommended that workers discuss the online application with their employer prior to submitting the application and before they leave PEI. Individuals work-isolating must call 1-855-354-4358 in advance to book testing appointments.

Application info is available online at princeedwardisland.ca/travellingworker

Sociable Singles

PEI Sociable Singles is a non-profit, non-denominational, social group.

Members are 40+. The group provides the separated, divorced, widowed and unmarried with an opportunity to participate in healthy group and social activities such as dances, potlucks, movies, walks/hikes, card games, dining, bbqs, games nights and more. Sociable Singles is not a dating club. Meet compatible people who are unattached and in similar circumstances. Meet and Greet Socials are held weekly on Mon at 7 pm. West Royalty Community Centre, 1 Kirkdale Rd, Rm 6, Ch’town. sociable_singles@ yahoo.com,​ sites.google.com/site/ peisociablesingles

Dying with Dignity

The Dying with Dignity (DWD) chapter on PEI are volunteers who provide support and educational sessions to anyone who would like to learn more about patient rights and end of life options.

DWD encourages everyone to make an advanced care plan (ACP) for their health care in the event of an accident or

sudden serious illness. Learn more about end of life choices, download an ACP kit, or watch past/upcoming webinars at dyingwithdignity.ca. Info: Judy de Lima, 963-2679, jandjdelima@hotmail.ca; Barb McDowall, 314-6670, Orysia Dawydiak, orysiad@icloud.com.

Online grief support

Online grief support groups are held the third Thur of each month at 7 pm.

Facilitated by Social Worker Blanche Ward and Liz Parsons, Hospice PEI Grief Support Coordinator. The drop-in sessions are held online via Zoom. To register, contact Liz (438-4231) for the login and password. First time Zoom users welcome. Technical support can be arranged a few days before the session.

One on one grief support Hospice volunteers are also available for private phone conversations.

WI welcoming newcomers

The Women’s Institute (WI) of PEI in partnership with the PEI Association of Newcomers to Canada will be hosting an online public information session on Cultural Diversity and Inclusion with Guest Speaker Lisa Dollar and Executive Director Craig Mackie. The interactive workshop will be held at 40 Enman Cr, with Board members participanting in person and online, Oct 29 at 7 pm. Info/ register: Sheila MacLean, 651-2865, maclean61@bellaliant.net, or Carol Jenkins, 367-4738, caroljenkins@live.ca

Youth mentors needed

Big Brothers Big Sisters of PEI is looking for Big Brothers, Big Sisters and Big Couples. Volunteer to be a youth mentor and help build a child’s self-esteem and provide guidance while having fun. Info: 569-5437, info@bbbspei.ca, bbbspei.ca

Breast screenings

Island women are encouraged to follow breast screening guidelines and have regular mammograms. Breast screening is available to women aged 40-79 without a referral from a physician through the PEI Breast Screening Program. Through the program, women ages 40-49 are able to get a screening every year through self-referral. Those at high risk of breast cancer are also recommended to have yearly screenings. This includes women who have had radiation therapy to the chest (prior to age 30) to treat another cancer or condition or who have a gene mutation. Women ages 50-74 are recommended to have a screening mammogram every two years, if they do not have symptoms or any other known risk factors. The provincial breast screening program, which operates at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Prince County Hospital, is taking appointments.

Islanders can schedule an appointment by calling 1-888-592-9888. Between regular screening appointments, women are encouraged to do self-examinations for any changes or unusual bumps on their breasts and speak with their primary care provider to determine if a mammography is needed. healthpei.ca/ breastscreening

PEI Newcomers awards

Daniel Ohaegbu receives PEIANC community award for Outstanding Individual of the Year from PEIANC Executive Director Craig Mackie

Each year, the Prince Edward Island Association for Newcomers to Canada (PEIANC) honours those who work to support the growing newcomer communities in PEI. Outstanding Community Achievement Awards are usually presented at PEIANC’s annual community meeting but this year they were presented online instead.

PEIANC Executive Director Craig Mackie Awards handed out awards to five recipients in four categories.

Outstanding Individual of the year went to Daniel Ohaegbu. During his time as an international student at UPEI, he researched the experience of young racialized males in post-secondary institutions. He has helped to create and shape a number of businesses and programs aimed at supporting others, including the Atlantic Student Development Alliance. He also runs marketing and communications for MICC, a collaborative platform that helps groups of people pool money together to achieve their financial goals. Daniel is active in the Black Cultural Society of PEI, Film PEI and BIPOC USHR, and is committed to anti-racism efforts.

Carol MacMillan was honored as

Outstanding Volunteer of the year. She has been a volunteer with PEIANC’s English as an Additional Language (EAL) Tutor Program for 16 years and often works with several new learners simultaneously. She also assists with training new EAL program tutors.

Outstanding Community Organization of the year went to the PEI Literacy Alliance. The non-profit has been working with PEIANC on the Ready Set Learn program which has helped over 120 newcomer youth improve their literacy skills.

Royal Star Foods and Aspen Kemp and Associates each received the Outstanding Business of the year award. Royal Star has been a long-time supporter of provincial immigration programs. They rely on the efforts of temporary foreign workers and support the community integration of their new employees. Aspen Kemp and Associates has been a proponent of immigration programs designed to attract and retain highly skilled workers in the fields of engineering, design and green energy. They have supported the long-term settlement and integration of newcomers to PEI. peianc.com

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Public health alert

A public health alert for fentanyl, a powerful opioid that is 50–100 times stronger than morphine, remains in place for the province. Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison is warning Islanders of the presence of fentanyl in PEI. There have now been 11 accidental opioid-related overdoses in the province since Apr 2020, eight of which involved fentanyl.

Not all overdoses have resulted in death.

Anyone consuming street drugs, not only opioids, but any drug in pill or powdered form, should take steps to reduce the risks, carry naloxone and inform others who may use drugs that naloxone is available. Naloxone kits are available by visting a provincial Needle Exchange Program site or by calling 1-877-637-0333.

Free kits are also available to clients of mental health and addiction programs and select community groups. Call 911 immediately if an overdose is suspected.

Info: princeedwardisland.ca/en/alert/ public-health-alert-fentanyl

COMMUNITY #2 means that the total amount of energy used is roughly equal to the amount of renewable energy created. In order to reach Net Zero, several factors will need to be considered including the following: conservation, efficiency, land use, carbon removal and renewable energy sources.

Reaching Net Zero will take cooperation from Islanders—community groups, businesses, and all levels of government.

For more info and/or to submit ideas, visit princeedwardisland.ca.

Climate Challenge Fund supports Island innovation

Islanders are reminded that there are many mental health and addictions services available year-round to those who need support. Most mental health and addictions services delivered through Health PEI are now back to regular operations. Child and youth programming such as Strength, INSIGHT, Walk-in Clinics, Strongest Families, Student Well Being Teams, and Community Mental Health, have all resumed regular operations. Also, new telehealth services (online, telephone and text) have helped reduce wait times and continue to be available. Health PEI has also established a new, temporary Child and Youth Psychiatric Inpatient unit at Hillsborough Hospital while work is being done to reinstate the acute psychiatric unit at the QEH. Psychiatrists are also on call 24/7 and are available for consultation by telehealth at both PCH and QEH Emergency Rooms and at the Psychiatry Urgent Care Clinic at Hillsborough Hospital. Islanders can refer themselves or their loved ones to many services. A full list of all existing supports and services is available at healthpei.ca/mentalhealth.

A new provincial fund will support creativity and community-led solutions to address climate change. A $3 million commitment being delivered over the next three years, the Climate Challenge Fund will provide up to $100,000 to support projects that either reduce greenhouse gas emissions or help communities and the economy adapt to a changing climate. The Province of PEI is committed to meeting its climate change commitments by reducing its greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to the challenges of a warming climate, more extreme weather and rising sea levels. The fund will accept applications from Island businesses, municipalities, academic institutions, non-profit organizations, organizations representing culturally diverse communities, service providing agencies, services for diverse groups, organizations and groups, and not-forprofit organizations doing projects in PEI. The fund aims to support projects that align with the Climate Change Action Plan 2018-23 or the PEI Climate Change Adaptation Recommendations Report (UPEI, 2017). Applications submitted

by Nov 30 will be considered in the first round of approvals but applications can be submitted anytime on an ongoing basis. Info: princeedwardisland.ca/ climatechallenge

ATV pilot program

New rheumatologist

Mental health services

The province, in cooperation with the PEI ATV Federation, is looking to introduce a pilot project to allow use the of select portions of provincial highways to link sections of the Federation’s trail system together. The goal is to allow safe travel from one trail to another. The public can share feedback on the proposed roads by emailing depttie@gov.pe.ca. Feedback will be accepted until Nov 9. The pilot project will provide Transportation Infrastructure and Energy (TIE) the opportunity to evaluate the integration of off-highway vehicles and determine appropriate legislation if a permanent solution is thought to be safe for everyone. Info: princeedwardisland.ca

Reaching Net Zero ideas

The province is asking Islanders to submit their bold ideas about ways to reach the goal of Net Zero energy consumption by 2030. Net Zero energy consumption

With more than 27,000 Islanders of all ages living with arthritis, PEI celebrated Arthritis Awareness Month in Sep with the addition of a new rheumatologist.

Dr. Stephen Morais recently began caring for Island patients at his Ch’town office.

Dr. Morais completed his Rheumatology Fellowship at the University of Massachusetts Medical School and a Critical Care Medicine Fellowship at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Centre in New Hampshire. Info: arthritis.ca

Ronald McDonald House

The Province of PEI will be contributing $1.25 million to the construction of a new Ronald McDonald House in Halifax that, once complete, will double the number of families it can serve annually. The Ronald McDonald House in Halifax is a home away from home for children and their loved ones who visit the IWK Health Centre for treatment. For parents with

a sick or seriously injured child, life can be very difficult. Their situation leaves them emotionally drained, anxious and financially stressed. Without the support of Ronald McDonald House, Maritime families would face an estimated $272/ day for accommodations and meals. In the past ten years, Ronald McDonald House in Halifax has provided 6368 nights of comfort for PEI families.

Expanding our Paw Print

The PEI Humane Society (PEIHS) recently received an anonymous $1.11 million donation, completing their Expanding our Paw Print campaign, bringing the total capital funds raised to $3,132,109. The campaign launched in 2018 to support a major renovation at the Ch’town shelter. The project is due to be completed in early 2022 and includes new sick bays, dog kennels, recovery rooms and treatment facilities for sick and injured animals. The PEIHS envisions a standard of excellence in all aspects of animal welfare and shelter care. Working with Sable Arc Architects and Orange Door Engineering, the PEIHS is now taking steps to start Phase II, the animal care space construction, in 2021. During the build, shelter operations will relocate for one year, and the PEIHS will be seeking a temporary location.

Darling, We Care fundraiser

The producers of “Darling, You Look Fabulous” will host the Christmas charity fundraiser Darling, We Care on Nov 27–28 at Salon Miguel, 151 Great George St, Ch’town. Proceeds—fifty percent of every cut—will go to a deserving PEI charity. The donation will be awarded to a surprise recipient in Dec. Recipient suggestions can be sent by email to info@ darlingyoulookfabulous.ca. Organizers are also seeking volunteers for the event.

To book or volunteer, call 367-5330.

Movement guidelines

UPEI researchers contributed to Canada’s first-ever 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Adult, which focused on three core recommendations for adults: move more, reduce sedentary time, and sleep well.

The guidelines show what a healthy 24 hours looks like when it comes to movement behaviours (physical activity, sedentary behaviours and sleep), featuring recommendations for those 18–64 and 65 and older. The guidelines were developed by the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology, the Public Health Agency of Canada, Queen’s University, ParticipACTION, and a network of researchers and stakeholders from across Canada, including a team of faculty, staff, and students led by Dr. Travis Saunders, an associate professor in Applied Health Sciences at UPEI. The guidelines are unique because it is the first time there are recommendations that integrate the three movement behaviours for these age groups, rather than view them in

silos. Adults following the guidelines can achieve health benefits including a lower risk of death, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, weight gain, several cancers, and improved bone health. Specific to psychosocial health, participation in optimal levels of movement behaviours has been linked to improved anxiety, depression, dementia, cognition, and quality of life. Info: csepguidelines.ca

Access PEI sites

The Access PEI office in Montague is open for in-person services. Since June, the Montague office has been providing services by email and telephone only as part of a pilot project to offer clients contactless options in a timely and safe way.

Islanders took advantage of this flexible service and completed more than 30,000 transactions during the 17 week period.

The pilot will transition to a full-time service and contactless service will still be available to Islanders at 838-0600 or accesspeimontague@gov.pe.ca. All Access PEI offices are open, with Tignish and Alberton open on alternate weeks.

PEI Partnership for Growth

The alliance of 21 business organizations and industry associations known as the Partnership for Growth is inviting the public to provide feedback on the newly drafted 2021-2026 economic action plan. The deadline for feedback is Nov 2. To date, the Partnership has consulted with over 200 stakeholders, including industry representatives from various sectors, stages of business and geographic areas; business, industry and community organizations; post-secondary institutions and youth; First Nations and Francophone communities; and all levels of government. The Partnership highlights five guiding principles that will guide decisions to build a more sustainable, resilient PEI economy: fostering a robust and diverse economy, providing opportunities for a diverse population, building stronger connections between urban and rural areas, demonstrating leadership in sustainability and resilience, and taking a long-term view towards planning. The public can review and submit feedback online at peipartnershipforgrowth.ca.

Farmers Felping Farmers holiday campaign

The work of Farmers Helping Farmers (FHF) continues despite the pandemic, and they are now gearing up for a key fundraiser, their 2020 Holiday Campaign.

There is a new urgency to this year’s campaign since major fundraisers were cancelled this year due to the COVID19 pandemic. FHF is in year two of the More Food, Better Food project in Kenya, and needs to match $1 million in funding from Global Affairs Canada with its own contribution of $240,000 over the life of the project. That makes this year’s Holiday Campaign crucial to continuing their work of improving the lives of hundreds of farm families in Kenya.

Islanders can purchase gift cards through FHF or donate online at farmershelpingfarmers.ca/projects/holiday-campaign.

See their ad on page 31 for gift ideas.

L’nuey’s first anniversary Epekwitk’s Mi’kmaq Rights and Reconciliation initiative, L’nuey, recently celebrated its first anniversary.

Launched last year at MawLukuti’kw, the inaugural Epekwitk Mi’kmaq Nationhood Gathering, L’nuey is an initiative focused on protecting, preserving, and implementing the constitutionally entrenched rights of the Mi’kmaq of PEI. Some highlights of the year include: the Proclamation of Treaty Day on October 1, 2019, which was celebrated with a ceremony and flag-raising on the grounds of the Provincial Administrative Building; the hiring of Mi’kmaw Executive Director, Jenene Wooldridge to lead the development

Mental health and wellbeing The Canadian Mental Health Association PEI Division’s Learning, Training & Support Hub will host several free courses this fall to promote mental health and well being on PEI. Conquering Negative Thought Patterns. For people struggling with negative thinking. Explore patterns of negative thinking, take part in conversations around the inner critical voice and distorted thinking, and learn how to change thought patterns. A three week course held on Wednesdays, November 4–25 in Montague and Summerside, from 1:30–4 pm.

Making Peace with Anger.

Develop an understanding of anger, its importance as an emotion, and explore strategies to help manage anger when feeling overwhelmed. Held online via Zoom, November 16 from 7–8:30 pm.

Establishing Boundaries. For people who struggle with setting boundaries in their personal and professional lives. Identify personal boundaries and ensure that you receive respect from others. There will be conversations about setting up boundaries, learning to say no, and protecting the boundaries identified. A three week course held on Wednesdays from December 2–16 in Alberton and Montague, 1:30–4 pm.

Maintaining Well-Being During Current Events. For people feeling stressed about everything happening around them. Connect with others, explore various dimensions of well-being, and identify strategies to stay resilient and focused on self-care. Held online via Zoom, December 14 from 7–8:30 pm.

To register, contact Tayte Willows by email at t.willows@cmha.pe.ca.

Space is limited.

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of the organization; a successful inter-governmental best practices mission to Aoteroa-New Zealand, along with the Government of PEI, to study Crown-Maori relations; the launch of a Mi’kmaq signage project, PEI Mi’kmaq on the Map, which included the permanent installation of Mi’kmaq placename signage at nine locations across the Island; the creation of a report on the Epekwitk Mi’kmaq Visioning Process, which is the outcome of visioning sessions and engagements with PEI’s Mi’kmaq community; the launch of a podcast series called Juku’e as a way to keep the community informed, engaged, and empowered during the pandemic; and Ni’n aq No’kmaq process to engage the Mi’kmaq community to determine who is considered to be an Epekwitk Mi’kmaq rights holder or “heirs” as referenced in the Peace and Friendship Treaties. lnuey.ca

Resilient recovery Holland College is joining forces with a group of colleges, institutions, polytechnics and CEGEPs from across Canada to educate a post-pandemic workforce to support a new climate-focused economic recovery.

The group of eight climate-action leading institutions have launched an initiative called Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery (CCRR) to champion projects across Canada to support a recovery that delivers good jobs, are positive for the environment, and addresses socio-economic inequality.

CCRR can help the Canadian economy recover by: rapidly training workers to meet skills gaps for a climate resilient economy; reviving and developing Canadian businesses through applied research solutions; and serving as demonstration sites, living labs, for climate change solutions.

Each institution has committed to the following goals: rapidly implement and scale new curriculum and research initiatives to support a resilient recovery; foster resilient recovery projects that support the recommendations of the Task Force for a Resilient Recovery; serve as role models for the transition to a low-carbon, resilient and circular economy through campus practices, student engagement and community engagement; support provincial/territorial college-level responses to the resilient recovery; continue to support truth and reconciliation with First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples, and champion Indigenous leadership in the resilient recovery.

Supporting its commitment to student engagement, CCRR has partnered with Student Energy, a global youthled organization, empowering young people to accelerate the sustainable energy transition.

Make a difference this holiday season.

100% of your gift goes directly to Kenyan farm families.

Celebrating over 40 years in Kenya Farmers Helping Farmers, an Island organization, works to help Kenyan farm families to produce enough food for their families and to educate their children. Gift cards will be sent to you for your family, friends or clients in time for the holidays, along with a tax deductible receipt.

Your donation for items with * will be multiplied by 5 through a grant from Global Affairs Canada which supports food security for Kenyan women farmers.

The women farmers we work with in Kenya have been hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of these gifts will help to lower the risk to them from the virus by reducing the need to venture out for water, firewood, vegetables and to buy paraffin for their lamps.

Gift Suggestions Mosquito bed net for a child to prevent malaria (qty____) *Bag to grow vegetables for a farm family *Airtight bags to store family’s maize and beans *Seeds for a garden *Solar light for children to study at night School supplies Milk for 10 school children for three months Make a school disability-friendly *Fuel saving stove with chimney to cook family’s food *Rainwater storage tank for a family’s clean water Dairy cow for a family *Establish and support a vegetable garden for a school *General donation (please fill in amount)

$10 $15 $20 $25 $50 $100 $100 $200 $225 $600 $600 $1000 $__________

Please check your gift item(s), fill out the information below, and mail this ad with your payment to Farmers Helping Farmers, PO Box 2623, Charlottetown, PE C1A 8C3 NAME _________________________________________________ ADDRESS ______________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PHONE ___________________________________________________ EMAIL _____________________________________________________

OR giving online has never been easier!

Click donate at www.farmershelpingfarmers.ca All donations received by December 15, 2020 will allow us to mail you a gift card before Christmas.

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Island Nature Trust is a non-profit, membership driven, private registered charity dedicated to the permanent protection of natural areas on PEI. The organization recently held its AGM in Charlottetown. It was an occasion to thank members and those who donated land and financial support to the Trust. It was also an opportunity to present the way forward for the Islandled non-profit that has acquired and protected environmentally vulnerable land since 1979. For Island Nature Trust, the way forward includes greater community engagement, an improved rate of land acquisition and a new approach to stewardship.

The board, staff and general members spoke to an escalation in the pace of change on PEI, both from development and climate perspectives. This creates a growing sense of urgency to protect an integrated, robust network of natural areas to serve future generations of Islanders.

To better face the challenges ahead, the current Executive Director, Megan Harris, will move into a strategic role focused on acquisition and stewardship. The Trust will now begin the search for a new Executive Director, a position that will now emphasize organizational growth and development.

The organization’s strategic renewal was accompanied by the nomination of four new Directors to the board— Marie-Ann Bowden, Tyler Coady, Roger E. Coffin, and Gordon MacKay. The Trust also awarded the 2020 Hon. J. Angus MacLean Natural Areas Award to nominee Ms. Jeanne Maki.

Ms. Maki has spent her adult life working to safeguard one of PEI’s most important and threatened ecosystems: our forests. As a testament to her dedication, she recently designated close to 100 acres of woodlands in the PinetteBelfast area as protected natural area under the private stewardship option of the PEI Natural Areas Protection Act. islandnaturetrust.ca

An eve with Dan McAskill

MATT RAINNIE

Island Nature Trust enters fifth decade

Dan McAskill will be the guest of the Friends of the Farm at their annual presentation of the Janice Simmonds Award at the Haviland Club in Charlottetown on November 9 at 7 pm.

McAskill is an author, biologist and historian. He is the editor of Nature PEI’s Island Naturalist newsletter, the current president of the Hillsborough River Association and editor of the Hillsborough Tidings newsletter.

Everyone is welcome to attend as Dan shares his passion and enthusiasm for the natural world with his presentation, “Building Partnerships: Exploring Nature on PEI.” The Haviland Club is located at 2 Haviland Street in Charlottetown.

Info: Nora Jenkins, norajenkins@ pei.sympatico.ca

Heritage award nominations Islanders are invited to submit nominations for the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation Heritage Awards.

The awards are presented each year to individuals or groups in recognition of their contribution to heritage on Prince Edward Island.

There are three ways to nominate a candidate: submit a nomination form online; submit a printable PDF form by mail or in-person; or submit a scan of the printable PDF by e-mail.

Heritage Award categories include: Heritage Recognition Awards; Natural Heritage Activity; Volunteer of the Year; Youth Volunteer of the Year; Publication of the Year; Mary Cornfoot Brehaut Award; Irene Rogers Award; Wendell Boyle Award; Boyde Beck Memorial Award; and Award of Honour.

The deadline for nominations is November 30. For more info about the Heritage Award categories or to submit a nomination, visit peimuseum.ca.

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The Nature of PEI by Gary Schneider

COURTESY MACPHAIL WOODS

The root of it all

Planting at Macphail Homestead

Seeing healthy trees that you have planted is a great legacy. Lately, though, I’ve been rethinking the whole idea of treeplanting. In 2019, Justin Trudeau promised that if elected, his government would fund the planting of two billion trees by 2029. A good thing, right? Unfortunately, the idea is keeping me up at night.

I’ve ranted against tree plantations for decades, and no longer feel like a lone voice in the wilderness. Yet the promise of federal money spurring the planting of billions of trees without proper analysis is what got us mired in conifer plantations in the first place.

Recently, noted academics and practitioners in the region have also been critical of plantations.

Dr. Tom Beckley, a professor in the UNB Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Management, drew the wrath of the Irvings when he spoke about the borealization of Maritime forests—that despite the coming climate change, we continue to plant species such as black spruce, white spruce, and eastern larch that clearly will not perform well in our future forest.

In an article in The Examiner, Beckley was asked why people should care about this. His answer: “Resilience, particularly in the face of climate change. If you are doing plantations that are 90% or more of one particular species, that is genetic simplification.

Like in the conditions we are having right now, a June drought that is not typical… if you have 25 different tree species in your stand, each providing different benefits… that forest has a much better chance of remaining.”

Nova Scotia’s renowned wildlife biologist Bob Bancroft had a recent opinion piece in The Chronicle Herald titled “Forest Plantations Defy Science.” He wrote: “Clearcutting followed by evenaged softwood plantings on former hardwood and mixed hardwood-softwood sites severely degrades these

sites over a short period of time. The resulting ecological imbalance promotes pest infestations, disease, vulnerability to strong winds and stresses caused by hot, dry weather.”

The only reason for using the plantation approach on public (Crown) lands is entirely economic—quick and easy fibre extraction for short-term, private profits. Such a fast return is sanctioned only when economic goals remain a focus unfettered by ecological literacy.

What makes it possible are public subsidies that include nursery production, planting, herbicides, thinning treatments and even road-building.

Ecological expenses are ignored, while the legacy of severely impoverished sites persists for generations.”

Planting millions of trees just because there are Federal dollars flowing will only get us more and more conifer plantations. Our present practice of planting 1000 trees per acre is an easy way to build up numbers if you don’t care about the health of the forests.

But there is another way to plant millions of trees without degrading Island forests. Plant a mix of native tree species on the tens of thousands of acres of degraded woodland in the province, as well as on land that could be growing trees instead of grasses.

You’d target land controlled by those committed to keeping it in forest, including the provincial government, Parks Canada, schools, the Island Nature Trust, the Nature Conservancy of Canada, and the Macphail Homestead. Then work with watershed groups, Island Trails, and private landowners to plant land with protective covenants.

The planting will be more expensive, and will need to be well planned and use trained planters. But think of all the benefits that proper forest enhancement can bring—not only for ourselves, but for future generations.

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ECMA initiatives

Music PEI news

The East Coast Music Association (ECMA) has made several changes to the awards, the submission process, and the jury process to better reflect the wide range of communities that make up the organization’s membership and the Atlantic provinces at large.

Those changes include: creating a new African Canadian Artist of the Year award and designating the annual Bucky Adams Memorial Award as an honourary award; appointing three new members to the Board of Directors—Delvina Bernard, Patricia Bourque, and Eva George—who will spearhead committees for the African Canadian Artist of the Year Award, the Indigenous Artist of the Year Award, and the Francophone Recording of the Year Award, and use these committees to focus on outreach, relationship building, knowledge gathering, and collaborative recommendations within these marginalized communities; reinstituting the World Recording of the Year and Children’s Entertainer of the Year categories; making all showcase submissions free, reducing fees for all award applications and shifting to a flat fee for Export Buyers Showcase Program applications; establishing new awards that address shifts in the industry due to COVID-19 and recognize excellence in innovation during the global pandemic; and introducing a new submissions platform that provides a better online experience for both applicants and jury members.

Over the last six months, the ECMA has also curated a series of programs, content, and initiatives for its members centred on artist development,

knowledge sharing, and audience growth across the sector and in some cases, around the world.

One ongoing initiative is Global Music Match—an online programme that unites 96 artists from 14 countries using social media and peer-to-peer collaboration to increase networks and exposure for export-ready artists internationally. Selected through a submission and jury process, featured ECMA artists for the pilot edition are Adyn Townes, Catherine MacLellan, Christina Martin, Còig, Dave Gunning, Irish Mythen, Jimmy Rankin, Karate Kactus, Sandra Le Couteur, The Once, Tomato/Tomato, and Vishtèn.

Other ongoing intiatives include: Radio ECMA and Luck, Grit & Hard Work—two new podcasts focused on emerging artists and artist development; Isolation Sessions—a webinar series focused on creating dialogue around mental wellness within the East Coast music industry; Mental Health One-On-Ones—individualized sessions by phone or by video conference with Errin Williams, a licensed clinical therapist and social worker; the 2020 East Coast Music Awards presented by TD—a celebration of East Coast talent taped in quarantine, aired throughout the Atlantic provinces live on CBC Television, and available across the country via CBC Gem until July 2021; and unique content created for the Americana Music Festival & Conference: Thriving Roots 2020.

The 2021 East Coast Music Awards: Festival and Conference is slated to take place in Sydney, NS from May 5-9. ecma.com

Award submissions Music PEI Award submissions are now open. After an exhaustive review in an attempt to bring all of the awards and criteria up to date to reflect today’s industry and having to bring on a new platform for submissions, the Awards are now open.

Music PEI has changed some of the awards categories and scoring criteria. Changes and updates include the scoring system in all categories for the jurors, introducing new Instrumental Recording of the Year, Livestream of the Year and the Urban category has now been split into Rap/HipHop Recording and R&B/Soul Recording.

Submissions open until November 27.

Revenue streams for musicians

music for film, TV, video games, and commercials.

“With so many musicians sidelined by the pandemic, this is an excellent time for them to start expanding their revenue sources,” says Craig Dodge, founder and co-owner of IGNITE Your Music Career and Taris Studios, located in PEI. “It doesn’t take a lot of expensive gear to get into the business, a computer and few pieces of free software will get you started. Some students write and record on their phones.”

Each week a new video lesson, activities related to that week’s subject, and royalty-free sound packs are made available for creators to use in their own projects. Lessons are available all of the time, so subscribers can learn at their own pace.

Dodge has composed music for 27 films and over 1000 episodes of more than 150 television shows, and has provided music and sound design for 45 video games, all from his home studio in PEI. taris-studios.com

Craig Dodge at his home studio in PEI

IGNITE Your Music Career, a new subscription-based, on-demand service is available for musicians and songwriters of all genres who are interested in increasing their sources of revenue.

The service provides them with the information they need to license their

Music PEI Week Provincial Credit Union is back as the title sponsor for 2021. Although it is still difficult to determine exactly what the celebration will look like, Credit Union Music PEI Week is set for March 3–7. Music PEI is working on various options and contingency plans to ensure there will be a celebration of the Island’s music industry.

Investment Program Submissions for the 2020 autumn round of funding from the Music PEI Investment Program is open. There has been a significant change this round as the program will now fund not only demos but commercial recordings

as well. This has been in response to the pandemic and the lack of touring and showcasing. Funding is available for all levels of artists from emerging to exporting and career artists, as well as music industry professionals.

Submissions close November 13.

Golden Ticket Program Music PEI recently selected Andrew Waite, Brandon Howard Roy, Dennis Ellsworth, Joce Reyome, Rachel Beck and Shane Pendergast for the Music PEI Golden Ticket Program. These artists will be paired up with a PEI studio, a producer and a publicist to launch a new single.

Minding Your Business Music PEI will be launching a monthly workshop series throughout the winter with the first one scheduled for November 18. Minding Your Business—Entertainment Law 101 will be presented by lawyer/musicians Mike Carver and Iain McCarvill. They will cover key principles of contracts and answer general questions concerning copyright, drafting and understanding contracts, incorporation, and business law pertaining to the music industry. More workshops will be announced soon.

For more information and updates about Music PEI programs and workshops visit musicpei.com.

Bob Jensen records with Juan Martin PEI-based songwriter and spoken-word poet Bob Jensen is currently recording with celebrated flamenco artist, Juan Martin.

Martin has recorded with Herbie Hancock, performed with Miles Davis, and was invited by Picasso to perform at his 90th birthday celebrations.

Martin has also performed at Carnegie Hall, the Sydney Opera House and the Royal Albert Hall.

Bob Jensen has been focused mostly on spoken-word poetry in recent years and toured his work in Australia last March. He recently returned to writing and recording music.

Jensen and Martin will release a cover of Leonard Cohen’s “Suzanne” to radio in Canada, Europe and Australia. The song will also feature cellist Ray Cooper (Oysterband), and

Juan Martin

Emmanuelle LeBlanc (Vishtèn) on vocals. The track is being recorded in Canada and Europe, and will be produced by PEI’s Chris Corrigan.

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The Cove Journal by JoDee Samuelson

Dear Dr. Morrison

Dear Dr. Morrison: On behalf of the people of the Cove, I am writing to thank you for taking such good care of us. Your fireside chats (well, without the fireplace) are eagerly awaited, and we have heeded your admonitions to be patient and take care of one another.

Life in the Cove is definitely different.

Last week our Women’s Institute met in the old school, and we all sat so far away from one another that it was hard to hear what anyone was saying. Also, the furnace only blew cold air—I suppose it was out of practice—so we kept our coats on and limited the small talk.

Still, it was nice to see everyone again.

Next month we’ll hold a community meeting to pay the bills and decide when to shut off the water in the school, but there’ll be nothing else to discuss. No Christmas Concert, Open Houses, Living Nativity or New Year’s Levee. Perhaps in spring we’ll be able to plan a Rhubarb Social, and you’re certainly invited.

The Atlantic Bubble has been lovely, and some of us ventured even further afield. Was it worth all the hand-sanitizing, mask-wearing, social-distancing, Lysol-wiping and paying-at-the-pump? Yes! While Zoom is amazing, the physical presence of real honest-to-goodness beloved human beings is even better. Two weeks of quarantine (or is it self-isolation and can anyone explain the difference?) was a small price to pay for recharging our spirits. Thank-you, Dr. Morrison, for having someone phone us daily to inquire about our state of health. Did we experience shortness of breath, fever, cough, etc., etc.? No no and no. Had we left our property?

No. Was someone available to bring us groceries? Yes; and we appreciated the bottle of vodka that was thoughtfully dropped off at the mailbox to assist in

the creation of delicious olive-soaked Quarantinis.

You might wonder how people fill their time during isolation. My list included audiobooks (Huckleberry Finn, Jane Eyre); reading (Wolf Hall); physical activities (digging garden, stacking wood); plus New York Times crossword puzzles and Netflix this and that. Selfisolation wasn’t a punishment; it was a gift, and I was sorry when it ended.

But on day 13 when we got a final call from your people telling us we were free to go, it was a good feeling to know that we weren’t contagious. We immediately hopped on our bikes and hightailed it down to the Cove where the air was as pure, the seaweed as wet and the rocks as slippery as always. On our way home, two ruffed grouse scooted across the path to say hello, then ducked into the woods and vanished.

We haven’t seen any grouse (grouses? grice?) lately, so it felt very special.

You mentioned that on Thanksgiving Day your family members said how thankful they were to live on Prince Edward Island. We feel the same way. Thanks for all you do to keep us healthy and safe.

Sincerely, Your friends in the Cove

COVID-19

COVID Alert helps us break the cycle of infection

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NEW RELEASES Serendipitous Bastards Eric Broadbent and AllyCaT

mainly recorded while in lockdown on Vancouver Island with the exception of “Atomic Veteran” which was recorded in Montreal in the early 2000’s and recently mixed, and “Sleepy Sunday” which was recorded circa 2010 with new vocals added this year.

Deirdre Smith was a founding member of 90’s alternative band Strawberry, who released records with Halifax labels Cinnamon Toast Records and No Records. She was also a member of Arts&Crafts group Valley of the Giants with members of Broken Social Scene and Godspeed You Black Emperor. She is joined on Music in Your Head by former Strawberry member Scott Garratt.

Listen at drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qRlRG3x6at9jwyfgVMLIUnUGPdUaclNZ?usp=sharing

Forever On Christmas Eve Jenn Grant

Serendipitous Bastards is the latest offering from Charlottetown hip hop duo AllyCaT (beats and scratches) and Eric Broadbent (vocals).

The album was released in October on bandcamp and major streaming services, and physical copies will be available in mid November.

Serendipitous Bastards was mixed and mastered

by AllyCaT with production focused on hard hitting beats and sarcastic, punch line driven lyrics.

The album has features Brodie Reid (Port Citizen, Super Car), Atomic (Adjust the Facts), Lizleo, and Matt Nokes (Royal Kush). ericbroadbent.bandcamp.com facebook.com/djallycat

Music in Your Head Winnie Richards

With the seasons turning, Jenn Grant has her sights set on the holidays. Her forthcoming holiday record, Forever On Christmas Eve, is set to drop on November 27. Recorded during last year’s holiday season, the album is filled with Patsy Cline-style swagger and sees Jenn covering many classics like “White Christmas” and “Silent Night” along with her original song, “Downtown on Christmas.”

To celebrate the release, Jenn will be giving a special live performance at The Marquee in Halifax on December 6. The show will be livestreamed for all fans to enjoy. Jenn has also partnered with venues across Canada and will be doing a profit share of the show, in an act of solidarity with venues that she would normally be touring around this album’s release. Stay tuned for ticket info at jenngrant.com.

Inside Four Walls Braden Lam PEI native Deirdre Smith has released Music in Your Head from her alter ego project, Winnie Richards.

Music in Your Head is a mixture of electronic and acoustic textures in a variety of styles. The album was

Braden Lam takes listeners on a journey of growth and aspiration with Inside Four Walls, a new EP released in October. The six songs on the album walk from adolescence and a wide-open future into the reality of adulthood and its sundry limitations, trying to find the balance between art and responsibility.

Recorded with PEI producer Colin Buchanan (Paper Lions, Adyn Townes, Sorrey), Inside Four Walls shows how the young songwriter has looked beyond the walls of the bedroom—where he made his debut album Driftwood People—to a more complex world.

Inspired by the honest storytelling and heart-pulling melodies of songwriters like Tim Baker, Phoebe Bridgers and Maggie Rogers, Lam’s own craft is a study in the day-to-day.

Fresh out of university and newly married, adult life appeared fully formed to Lam, whose songs are a mix of youthful wide-eyed optimism and distrust of the structures he grew up in. On “Forest Fires” he laments the effects of climate change; on “I Won’t Think Twice” he’s defiant in the face of unsolicited, straight-laced life advice; on “Saturday is Seven” he bemoans the work week; and he’s buoyed by love in “Habit of My Heart,” the story of meeting his wife.

Inside Four Walls is a sonic push outside the box for Lam, who built a solid folk base for himself on Driftwood People. Buchanan’s production elevates the songs above the standard singer and songwriter treatment—hear it in the bossa nova swing of “Coffee Breath” and easy listening saxophone solo in “Ruby.”

Stream Inside Four Walls on major platforms.

Boundless Sirens Join PEI women’s choral ensemble Sirens as they launch their first album, Boundless, during a special online event which can be viewed on YouTube November 13 at 8 pm.

The group recorded the songs for Boundless in December 2019 at the Church of St. Bonaventure in Tracadie Cross, PE, with Halifax producer Jeff Reilly (Canadian Chamber Choir, Xara Choral Theatre).

The songs of Boundless tell stories about struggle and the resiliency of the human spirit. The album was to be released during a live performance earlier this year but plans had to be rearranged. Although it was recorded before the current pandemic, its message is even more powerful now.

The online launch will feature the world premiere of Katerina Gimon’s choral work, “In Her Image,” with text by poet Lauren Peat. The virtual debut of this piece will be presented through the work of Island filmmaker Millefiore Clarkes, who recently spent a day with the singers in and around Historic St. Mary’s Church in Indian River, PE. Clarkes and her team captured footage of the physically-distancing singers and created a visual story to accompany the composition.

Info: sirenschoir.com

Obsessive, Compulsive TRAILSIDE Music Hall

Debut single emerges from teen rockers Moment of Eclipse

Erin Costelo Oct 30

Soulful singer and songwriter Erin Costelo has been compared to Carole King, Laura Nyro and Nina Simone.

Liam Corcoran Band with Museum Pieces Oct 31

Spend Halloween night with two of the East Coast’s finest.

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Christine Campbell & Blake Johnston Nov 20

Christine Campbell is known for her mastery of guitar, piano and bluesy rock vocals. Blake Johnston is best known as the guitarist and vocalist for The Stogies.

Nathan Wiley Nov 21

Nathan Wiley first earned acclaim for his 2002 debut Bottom Dollar. He blends classic sounds with a modern, slightly world weary perspective.

Brielle Ansems & Friends Holiday Show Nov 22

SUBMITTED

Villages Nov 6 (sold out)

(l–r) Casey Mann, Nicolas Dickieson, Charlotte Lloyd. (missing from photo: drummer Jesse MacCormac)

The new musical project, Moment of Eclipse—a collaboration of high school musicians from PEI—is the brainchild of the members’ love for grunge, alternative, punk, and new wave movements. The Charlottetown alternative rock band features frontman and lead songwriter, Nicolas Dickieson, Charlotte Lloyd on bass, Jesse MacCormac on drums, and Casey Mann on lead guitar.

Following a Radio ECMA stage showcase, a host of high energy and acoustic shows in 2019, and mentorship with Music PEI Award-winner Andrew Waite, the band began grant writing and became the youngest group ever to be chosen by the Music

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MUSIC

Halifax Jazz Festival artist submissions open

The 35th Annual TD Halifax Jazz Festival (HJF) will be held July 13–18, 2021.

Since 1987, HJF, presented by the nonprofit organization Jazz East Rising Association, has organized a diverse range of musical, educational and charitable activities, including the 35th annual TD HJF, the oldest and largest jazz festival in Atlantic Canada. Through multiple stages and programming streams, the TD HJF supports and ampliflies the musical talent on the East Coast, placing local artists alongside internationally acclaimed and award winning acts. Artist submissions for HJF 2021 are now open. Artists are encouraged to apply using the free online form at bit.ly/2021Submissions.

The deadline to submit is January 8, 2021, 5 pm AST. They are no longer accepting mailed CD’s or promo packages. Upload

PEI Emerging Music Program.

After a period of intense practice and pre-production, the members of Moment of Eclipse walked into Jon Matthews’ Sound Mill Studio for the first time on March 14, but it wasn’t until the restrictions loosened in June that vocalist Nicolas Dickieson was finally able to finish recording vocals.

The band released their debut single “Obsessive, Compulsive” in late October. Personality, passion and a touch of anger are found in the lyrics of this song­­—a rock-heavy throwback sound to the late 90’s and early 2000’s.

Listent to “Obsessive, Compulsive” on digital platforms including Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music and Amazon.

audio samples, bios, photos and other files with the online application. TD HJF 2021 is contingent on the ever evolving situation with the current COVID-19 pandemic. The format and presentation of the festival is subject to change. Info: halifaxjazzfestival.ca

ECMA Jury applications

Each year, the East Coast Music Association (ECMA) solicits help from its membership and industry professionals on a regional, national and international level to build its roster of qualified musicians and industry professionals who act as jurors. ECMA jurors will review submissions for various awards categories and/or showcase opportunities offered during the 2021 East Coast Music Awards: Festival and Conference, slated to take place in Sydney, NS from May 5-9. This is a volunteer position with compensation given in the form of one ECMA 2021 Festival & Conference Pass and one ticket to the East Coast Music Awards Show. Jury applications close Nov 3. More details at ecma.com.

Warm Hearts for the Holidays with Brielle Ansems & Special Guests.

Not many bands can credit a Rankin Family singalong as the impetus for their start. For Villages, it was a catalyst.

KINLEY Nov 7

Dave Gunning & J.P Cormier Christmas Show Nov 24–26

Two of the busiest solo musicians in the country are coming together for a show that will feature a mix of new and old songs, plus fan favourites.

Dennis Ellsworth Nov 27

Ellsworth is a songwriter, performer and producer from Charlottetown.

Brian Dunn Christmas Show Nov 28

Multi-instrumentalist Kinley Dowling released her debut album Letters Never Sent in 2016. Her self-titled sophomore album was released in February 2020.

Nolan Compton & Roland Beaulieu with Benny Von Nov 10 This show will include original material as well as songs that have shaped their musical careers.

Haunted Hearts Nov 12–13

Haunted Hearts began in 2008 and they released their debut album Thank You, Goodnight in 2009.

Kick off the season with a laughs, songs and stories about life, love and Christmas with Brian J Dunn and Jon Matthews.

Lennie Gallant: The Innkeeper’s Christmas Dec 1–3

The Royal North Nov 14 (sold out)

Lennie’s annual Christmas show will showcase his original Christmas songs along with a few carols and popular Gallant faves. As always, a special guest or two will add some spice to the punch.

Irish Mythen Nov 15–19

Trailside Music Hall is located at 155 Kent Street, Charlottetown. Food and beverage table service will be provided before and during the show. Doors at 6:30 pm. Music at 8 pm. Tickets at trailside.ca.

The Royal North are a rock band made up of lifelong players who love to rattle the walls.

Irish Mythen’s latest self-titled album gained her recognition around the globe.

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A Moment’s Rest, Wool Landscapes Helen Rowlands is a self taught visual artist whose current passion is 2D and 3D felting. Her work is currently available at Details Fine Art Gallery in Charlottetown and was recently on view in the gallery at the Dunes in Brackley Beach. It can also be found in private collections in Great Britain, Poland and across Canada.

Helen grew up on the south coast of England but now lives in North Milton, where she also has her studio. helenrowlandsfeltartist.com

One-of-a-kind Silk Art, scarves, wraps, scenes and accessories. Individually hand painted by Charlotteto-wn silk artist, Heather Walker. Custom designs and personalized special occasion scarves for weddings, birthdays, retirement, etc.

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Ever wonder why you overspend?

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30 Spenders is an eight part mini-series that puts spending habits to the test and explores why we all spend a little bit more than we think.

Tune in every week starting in November to watch the latest episode on our Facebook and YouTube channels.

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LIVE MUSIC Baba’s Lounge

Michael Peters every Saturday at 8 pm.

Island Jazz every Thursday at 8 pm. 181 Great George St, Charlottetown. 892-7377

Brothers 2

Every Thursday and Friday at 7 pm. Nick Hann (Nov 5), Chris & Eric (6), Allan Sonier (12), Trevor Cameron (13), Logan Maddix (19), Nick Hann (20), Dylan Jenson (26), and Brooke MacArthur (27).

Water St, Summerside. 436-9654

Sons with Eddy Quinn, John B Webster, Keelin Wedge and Courtney HoganChandler (Nov 6); Tip Er Back with Allan Betts, Clive Curry and Wade Murray (13); Pioneers of the BIS Ceilidh with Jim Farrell, Jim Hornby, Margie Carmichael, Judy and Flora Anne Donovan-Whitty, and Roy Johnstone (28). The hall is currently restricted to 100 guests. 582 North River Rd, Charlottetown. 892-2367

Lone Oak Brewing

C21 Hype Happy Hour is a one hour live stream with DJ HYPE. Tune in most Fridays from 6-7 pm to Dec 18. djhype.ca

Live Music every Saturday at 7 pm and every Sunday at 1 pm. Ivan Daigle (Nov 7), Roland Beaulieu (14), Nolan Compton (21). More dates TBA. 103 Abegweit Blvd, Borden-Carleton. 729-2228, loneoakbrew.com

Copper Bottom Brewing

Music at the Manse

C21 Hype Happy Hour

Saturday Jams with Brad Oliver and company every Saturday from 2–4 pm, featuring members of the Rubber Boot Band and friends. Guests include Mike Page, Peter Lux, Carter MacLellan, Ben Mitzuk, Scott Taylor, and more.

Admission is free. Tunes on Tap! traditional music every Sunday from 3–5 pm.

Check copperbottombrewing.com for weekly performers. Admission is free.

567 Main St, Montague. 361-2337

Dunstaffnage Ceilidh

The next ceilidh at Dunstaffnage School Centre will be held Nov 1 at 7 pm. Hosted by the Roadmasters Band featuring Ivor Price, Wayne Diamond, Theo Wiegers and David Moore. Special guests. Limited seating. 13539 St Peter’s Rd, Mount Stewart. 629-1498

Gahan House

Acoustic live music on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9 pm. 126 Sydney St, Charlottetown. 626-BEER

Irish Culture Centre

Benevoloent Irish Society events continue in Nov at the Irish Cultural Centre in Charlottetown. Performing are: Fiddler’s

Host Tim Archer and local musicians.

Concerts are held in the restored theatre room originally built in 1830. Upcoming events: Murder Mystery Nights (Oct 29/30/31), Greg Bungay CD launch (Nov 5), Crossover (6/7), Lisa Richards (13/14), Shane Pendergast (19), and Scott Parsons (21). Doors open at 6 pm. Shows begin at 7 pm.. 14155 St Peter’s Rd, Marshfield. 213-2861

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TRIVIA Darcy Campbell

Entertainment trivia on Thursdays at 9 pm. Hunter’s Ale House, 185 Kent St, Charlottetown. 367-4040

Spencer & Dan

Trivia on Fridays at 7:30 pm. Lone Oak Brewing, 103 Abegweit Blvd, BordenCarleton. 729-2228, loneoakbrew.com

Dave Connolly

“Toughest Trivia in Town” on Saturdays at 2:30 pm. The Old Triangle, 189 Great George St, Charlottetown. 892-5200

Andrew Rollins

Music trivia on Sundays at 9 pm.

Hunter’s Ale House, 185 Kent St, Charlottetown. 367-4040

Mark Haines in Fortune

Olde Dublin Pub

Live music every Friday and Saturday.

132 Sydney St, Charlottetown. 892-6992

The Old Triangle

Roy Johnstone & Friends every Sunday at 2 pm. “Sort of” Schooner Sessions with Ward MacDonald every Thursday at 7 pm. 189 Great George St, Charlottetown.

892-5200

Sturgeon Ceilidh

Ceilidhs continue every 2nd Sunday to Dec at St. Pauls Parish Hall at 6:30 pm. Next ceilidhs are Nov 1, 15 and 29.

Limited seating. Reservations accepted for 6 pm. Admission at door. Route 17A, Sturgeon. Reserve at 838-2253 or stmarysparish@pei.aibn.com.

To celebrate the release of his new album, Up By The Roots, Fortune Community Centre will present Mark Haines in concert November 14 at 7:30 pm. Tickets can be booked in advance by phone at 687-4475 or 213-3314, and by email at mark.emond1959@gmail. com. Doors open at 7 pm. Fortune Community Centre is located at 220 Fortune Wharf Road North in Souris.

COVID-19 All events, shows and gatherings have been published in The Buzz under the assumption that venues and organizers will be following protocols put in place by the Chief Public Health Office and adapting to new protocols as they come.

If you have any specific concerns, please contact the venue or organizer for details about how they plan to keep Islanders safe.

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