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Trudy Spooner
JUNE 11 • 7 P.M.
This exhibition tracks the changing careers of eight notable Canadian artists by bringing their recent work into comparison with earlier pieces in the Confederation Centre Art Gallery’s collection.
An exciting new slate of exhibitions to enjoy.
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Jin-me Yoon, Touring Home from Away, detail, 1999, 9 light boxes, 18 prints, each light box 66 x 81.3 x 12.7 cm. Purchased 2002.
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An exciting new slate of exhibitions to enjoy.
Evening reception in the newly renovated Courtyard Lounge and Studio 1.
Shannon Bool: The Shape of Obus Bool foregrounds her recent research on the erotic drawings and interior spaces produced by the influential and controversial architect, designer, and urban planner Le Corbusier. In various mediums, including tapestry, collages, and sculpture, she explores modernism in visual art and architecture. Produced by Le Musée d’art de Joilette.
Exhibition curators and artists will be in attendance.
Exhibition curators and artists will be in attendance.
Ron Shuebrook, Plea, 1982, acrylic on linen, 244 x 167.5 cm. Purchased in memory of Roy and Helen Bruce, 1990.
Bool foregrounds her recent research on the erotic drawings and interior spaces produced by the influential and controversial architect, designer, and urban planner Le Corbusier. In various mediums, including tapestry, collages, and sculpture, she explores modernism in visual art and architecture. Produced by Le Musée d’art de Joilette.
Free to attend, and no registration is required.
Shannon Bool, Oued Ouchaia, 2018, jacquard tapestry, embroidery, 209 x 325 cm. Collection of the artist, courtesy of Daniel Faria Gallery, Toronto.
Kay Sark Melissa Peter-PaulCheryl Simon
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This exhibition tracks the changing careers of eight notable Canadian artists by bringing their recent work into comparison with earlier pieces in the Confederation Centre Art Gallery’s collection.
This vibrant porcupine quillwork art was created by The Quill Sisters collective. These artists from Epekwitk have dedicated their time, passion, and creativity to reinvigorating the unique and dynamic tradition of Mi’kmaw quillwork embellishment on birchbark forms. Presented in partnership with the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, the Centre for Craft Nova Scotia and the Mary E Black Gallery.
GALLERYSUMMER OPENING
Shannon Bool, Oued Ouchaia, 2018, jacquard tapestry, embroidery, 209 x 325 cm. Collection of the artist, courtesy of Daniel Faria Gallery, Toronto.
Exhibition curators and artists will be in attendance. Free to attend, and no registration is required.
Tourism promotional image, postwar era, PEI National Park, courtesy of Earle MacDonald.
This vibrant porcupine quillwork art was created by The Quill Sisters collective. These artists from Epekwitk have dedicated their time, passion, and creativity to reinvigorating the unique and dynamic tradition of Mi’kmaw quillwork embellishment on birchbark forms. Presented in partnership with the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, the Centre for Craft Nova Scotia and the Mary E Black Gallery.
Shannon Bool: The Shape of Obus
The Summer Trade
Free to attend, and no registration is required.
Using images and artifacts, this exhibition chronicles 150 years of Prince Edward Island tourism through thematic modules such as promotion, attractions, and souvenirs. It is a tale of tourists in search of what travel brings: entertainment, experience, and the recovery of innocence.
SUMMER HOURS: Daily10 am – 5 pm | evenings until 8 pm
Kay Sark Melissa Peter-PaulCheryl Simon
confederationcentre.com/artgallery | admission by
Exhibition curators and artists will be in attendance. Free to attend, and no registration is required.
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GALLERYSUMMER OPENING
JUNE 11 • 7 P.M.
Tourism promotional image, postwar era, PEI National Park, courtesy of Earle MacDonald.
An exciting new slate of exhibitions to enjoy.
Using images and artifacts, this exhibition chronicles 150 years of Prince Edward Island tourism through thematic modules such as promotion, attractions, and souvenirs. It is a tale of tourists in search of what travel brings: entertainment, experience, and the recovery of innocence.
Exhibition curators and artists will be in attendance. Free to attend, and no registration is required.
GALLERYSUMMER OPENING
EXPLORE THE GALLERY
Shannon Bool, Oued Ouchaia, 2018, jacquard tapestry, embroidery, 209 x 325 cm. Collection of the artist, courtesy of Daniel Faria Gallery, Toronto.
SUMMER HOURS: Daily10 am – 5 pm until 8 pm
Evening reception in the newly renovated Courtyard Lounge and Studio 1.
GALLERYSUMMER OPENING
Shannon Bool, Oued Ouchaia, 2018, jacquard tapestry, embroidery, 209 x 325 cm. Collection of the artist, courtesy of Daniel Faria Gallery, Toronto.
confederationcentre.com/artgallery | admission by donation
Kay Sark Melissa Peter-PaulCheryl Simon
RE: visiting
Shannon Bool: The Shape of Obus Bool foregrounds her recent research on the erotic drawings and interior spaces produced by the influential and controversial architect, designer, and urban planner Le Corbusier. In various mediums, including tapestry, collages, and sculpture, she explores modernism in visual art and architecture. Produced by Le Musée d’art de Joilette.
Evening reception in the newly renovated Courtyard Lounge and Studio 1.
Matues Revisited
Jin-me Yoon, Touring Home from Away, detail, 1999, 9 light boxes, 18 prints, each light box 66 x 81.3 x 12.7 cm. Purchased 2002.
Jin-me Yoon, Touring Home from Away, detail, 1999, 9 light boxes, 18 prints, each light box 66 x 81.3 x 12.7 cm. Purchased 2002.
SUMMER HOURS: Daily10 am – 5 pm | Thursday evenings until 8 pm
Shannon Bool: The Shape of Obus Bool foregrounds her recent research on the erotic drawings and interior spaces produced by the influential and controversial architect, designer, and urban planner Le Corbusier. In various mediums, including tapestry, collages, and sculpture, she explores modernism in visual art and architecture. Produced by Le Musée d’art de Joilette.
confederationcentre.com/artgallery | admission by donation
Matues Revisited
Ron Shuebrook, Plea, 1982, acrylic on linen, 244 x 167.5 cm. Purchased in memory of Roy and Helen Bruce, 1990.
Jin-me Yoon, Touring Home from Away, detail, 1999, 9 light boxes, 18 prints, each light box 66 x 81.3 x 12.7 cm. Purchased 2002.
Using images and artifacts, this exhibition chronicles 150 years of Prince Edward Island tourism through thematic modules such as promotion, attractions, and souvenirs. It is a tale of tourists in search of what travel brings: entertainment, experience, and the recovery of innocence.
This vibrant porcupine quillwork art was created by The Quill Sisters collective. These artists from Epekwitk have dedicated their time, passion, and creativity to reinvigorating the unique and dynamic tradition of Mi’kmaw quillwork embellishment on birchbark forms. Presented in partnership with the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, the Centre for Craft Nova Scotia and the Mary E Black Gallery.
SUMMER Daily10 am – 5 pm evenings until 8 donation
Featuring light food, a cash bar, live music, remarks and artist introductions.
Evening reception in the newly renovated Courtyard Lounge and Studio 1.
Matues Revisited This vibrant porcupine quillwork art was created by The Quill Sisters collective. These artists from Epekwitk have dedicated their time, passion, and creativity to reinvigorating the unique and dynamic tradition of Mi’kmaw quillwork embellishment on birchbark forms. Presented in partnership with the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, the Centre for Craft Nova Scotia and the Mary E Black Gallery.
Ron Shuebrook, Plea, 1982, acrylic on linen, 244 x 167.5 cm. Purchased in memory of Roy and Helen Bruce, 1990.
confederationcentre.com/artgallery | admission by donation
Shannon Bool, Oued Ouchaia, 2018, jacquard tapestry, embroidery, 209 x 325 cm. Collection of the artist, courtesy of Daniel Faria Gallery, Toronto.
JUNE 11 • 7 P.M.
Using images and artifacts, this exhibition chronicles 150 years of Prince Edward Island tourism through thematic modules such as promotion, attractions, and souvenirs. It is a tale of tourists in search of what travel brings: entertainment, experience, and the recovery of innocence.
Ron Shuebrook, Plea, 1982, acrylic on linen, 244 x 167.5 cm. Purchased in memory of Roy and Helen Bruce, 1990.
The Summer Trade
The Summer Trade
This exhibition tracks the changing careers of eight notable Canadian artists by bringing their recent work into comparison with earlier pieces in the Confederation Centre Art Gallery’s collection.
An exciting new slate of exhibitions to enjoy.
Featuring light food, a cash bar, live music, remarks and artist introductions.
RE: visiting
Jin-me Yoon, Touring Home from Away, detail, 1999, 9 light boxes, 18 prints, each light box 66 x 81.3 x 12.7 cm. Purchased 2002.
Tourism promotional image, postwar era, PEI National Park, courtesy of Earle MacDonald.
Ron Shuebrook, Plea, 1982, acrylic on linen, 244 x 167.5 cm. Purchased in memory of Roy and Helen Bruce, 1990.
Tourism promotional image, postwar era, PEI National Park, courtesy of Earle MacDonald.
Evening reception in the newly renovated Courtyard Lounge and Studio 1.
Matues Revisited
| Thursday evenings
Featuring light food, a cash bar, live music, remarks and artist introductions.
RE: visiting
SUMMER HOURS: Daily10 am – 5 pm | Thursday evenings until 8 pm donation
Featuring light food, a cash bar, live music, remarks and artist introductions.
Using images and artifacts, this exhibition chronicles 150 years of Prince Edward Island tourism through thematic modules such as promotion, attractions, and souvenirs. It is a tale of tourists in search of what travel brings: entertainment, experience, and the recovery of innocence.
The Summer Trade
Matues Revisited
This exhibition tracks the changing careers of eight notable Canadian artists by bringing their recent work into comparison with earlier pieces in the Confederation Centre Art Gallery’s collection.
RE: visiting
| Thursday
Shannon Bool: The Shape of Obus Bool foregrounds her recent research on the erotic drawings and interior spaces produced by the influential and controversial architect, designer, and urban planner Le Corbusier. In various mediums, including tapestry, collages, and sculpture, she explores modernism in visual art and architecture. Produced by Le Musée d’art de Joilette.
Featuring light food, a cash bar, live music, remarks and artist introductions.
JUNE 11 • 7 P.M.
The Summer Trade
Thursday
Kay Sark Melissa Peter-PaulCheryl Simon
JUNE 11 • 7 P.M.
Kay Sark Melissa Peter-PaulCheryl Simon
An exciting new slate of exhibitions to enjoy.
GALLERYSUMMER OPENING
This exhibition tracks the changing careers of eight notable Canadian artists by bringing their recent work into comparison with earlier pieces in the Confederation Centre Art Gallery’s collection.
This vibrant porcupine quillwork art was created by The Quill Sisters collective. These artists from Epekwitk have dedicated their time, passion, and creativity to reinvigorating the unique and dynamic of Mi’kmaw quillwork embellishment on birchbark forms. Presented in partnership with the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, the Centre for Craft Nova Scotia and the Mary E Black Gallery.
Tourism promotional image, postwar era, PEI National Park, courtesy of Earle MacDonald.
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Living Full Circle isn’t just the name of Jenene’s planner, “it is a way of living and a way of being.”
Jenene is the author of Living Full Circle which is an undated planner about living with balance and intention. Jenene draws on her Mi’kmaq culture and incorporates medicine wheel teachings in the planner. (Side note: I’ve been supporting Indigenous women
“Presence is an incredible gift that we can give to ourselves and our loved ones every day.”
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In this way of living and being, Jenene says she is passionate about learning how to live in the moment.
Though she didn’t mention much about her achievements and accolades, she has many to her credit. Notably, she was named one of the top 25 most powerful women in business by Atlantic Business Magazine in 2021 and she recently completed the ICDRotman Directors Education Program and obtained ICD.D designation.
Living full circle
When she stopped resisting, she was able to clearly see what she needed to do next. “I had no idea I was going to make a book and then it just all flowed through me, and I drafted the framework in three days.”
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As she practices living in the moment, Jenene’s dedication to her community has not wavered. She is instrumental in advancing the interests of the Epekwitnewaq Mi’kmaq and all Epekwitnewaq (Islanders).
“Sharing our stories is one of the most powerful things we can do for ourselves and for the world. We just also need to take extra care of ourselves when we share so that we can continue to live full circle.”
After many years of working in senior leadership roles with Abegweit First Nation, Jenene Wooldridge became the Executive Director of L’nuey, the Epekwitk Mi’kmaq Rights Initiative, in October of 2019. With less than six months before the pandemic began, Jenene’s foundational leadership allowed her team to grow and ourish throughout the past two years. “I hope we are all learning from the pandemic to do it di erently and how to cultivate cultures of wholeness and wellness with ourselves, our families, and our teams,” she shares.
She also collaborates with others to offer All In! Allyship and Inclusion Training which supports leaders and change-makers to develop identity and bias awareness, finely tune their words and strategies, and be ready for opportunities to create conversations that matter. Jenene walks the talk and shows up fully and wholeheartedly in all she does, and all that starts with presence and sharing our stories.
“I knew I needed to listen to my body, but I resisted having down time. Before the pandemic, I started to harness the power of down time and now I really know the importance of sitting in silence and stillness. It was time to stop resisting who I was and show up as my authentic self. I had slipped into a routine and so much of the day-to-day became autopilot. I needed to focus on myself and drown out the distractions.”
“We had no choice but to quickly learn to adapt to change when the pandemic started, and we saw many social justice movements rise up during that time as well.” During this time of uprising and change, many of us were feeling the pressures and the burdens on individual and collective levels. By the Christmas season of 2020, Jenene was finding herself a bit burned out.
entrepreneurs who make planners for the better part of a decade, so I was quick to get my copy of Jenene’s at the end of 2021.)
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Living Full Circle is in and of itself a beautiful example of authenticity and reciprocity. Jenene generously shares what she has learned and what works for her. Knowing that we all operate differently, Jenene says that she encourages people to “take what they like and leave the rest. It’s about find ing what works for you.”
Work-life balance didn’t come up in our conversation in the conventional ways people may assume it did. In fact, any time I mentioned applying specific principles and practices in our work life, Jenene reminded me that her work self is not separate from her family self or any other part of self. We are whole beings. “I’m the same person at work as I am at home as I am when I take my daughter to dance. I have many different roles but all of them comprise my one whole self.”
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Confederation Centre of the Arts announced that Shelagh Rogers, OC will be the 22nd recipient of the prestigious honour. The Symons Medal recognizes an individual who has made an exceptional contribution to Canadian life. Held annually, the medal ceremony and its associated lecture offer a national platform for an eminentCanadian to discuss the nation’s current state, shared histories, and prospects using themes related to their professionalShelaghpursuits.Rogers is a veteran broadcast-journalist at CBC, most recently as the host and producer of The Next Chapter, an award-winning program devoted to writing in Canada. Over her illustrious career, she has hosted other national radio programs such as This Morning, The Arts Tonight, and Sounds Like Canada.
2022 Symons Medallist Shelagh Rogers, OC
One of Canada’s most esteemed broadcast-journalists will be awarded the 2022 Symons Medal in Charlottetown, PEI this fall.
The Symons Medal Lecture is named afterProfessor Thomas H.B. Symons, the founding president of Trent University and a long-time board member and supporter of Confederation Centre of the Arts.
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recognition of her dedication to the promotion of the country’s literary and historical heritage. She holds eight honorary doctorates from Canadian universities and is Chancellor Emeritus of the University of Victoria. Rogers is a member of theMétisNation of Greater Victoria.
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Rogers is a vocal advocate for mental healthcare, adult literacy, and for a reckoning with the truth of Canada’s relationship with Indigenous peoples. In 2011, she was inducted as an Honorary Witness for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, a life-changing honour. In the same year, she was named an Officer of the Order of Canada for elevating the cause of adult literacy, fighting against the stigma of mental illness by sharing the story of her own depression, and for promoting Canadian culture. In 2016, she received the inaugural Margaret Trudeau Award for Mental Health Advocacy.Sheco-edited three books in the Aboriginal Healing Foundation’s Speaking My Truth series and, in 2019, was named an inaugural Library and Archives Canada Scholar in
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Confed Centre names Shelagh Rogers as recipient for 2022
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The Symons Medal Lecture will take place at Confederation Centre of the Arts on October 13 and will also be livestreamed. A limited number of tickets for the in-person event have been released; additional seats may become available closer to the event. Seats can be booked online or through the box office at 1-800-565-0278. There is no cost to attend the ceremony but donations can be made to the Symons Trust Endowment Fund of the Confederation Centre of the Arts Foundation.
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Japanese Cultural Society dancers performing Abram-Village in 2021
“We are very pleased that five Island communities are taking part in the DiverseCity Festival: the City of Charlottetown, the Town of Three Rivers, the Town Alberton, Région Évangéline in the Town of AbramVillage, and the City of Summerside in partnership with Culture Summerside,” says IRSA Executive Director Bernadette Reynolds. “The DiverseCity Festival is a great way to spread our mission to support immigrants and refugees in their efforts to settle across Prince Edward Island, while also celebrating Canadian Multiculturalism.”
Festival dates and locations include: Charlottetown, June 26; Alberton, July 3; Abram-Village, July 10; Summerside, July 24; and Montague, July 31. Each location will feature continuous stage performances, demonstrations, cultural displays, information booths, games and activities, and ethnic food vendors.
DiverseCity Festival
The DiverseCity Festival, PEI’s celebration of Canadian multiculturalism and inclusion, and a project of the Immigration & Refugee Services Association PEI (IRSA), will return to its full, free festival format in ve locations across PEI this summer.
“While we have been fortunate to be able to present the DiverseCity Festival in different forms over the past two years, it is very exciting to be planning for live events in five communities across our province,” says Festival Manager Mark Carr-Rollitt.
Live multicultural events in ve location this summer
The DiverseCity Festival will also produce a four-part video presentation which will be broadcast and streamed in AdmissionSeptember.is free, and all sites are fully accessible. diversecityfest.com
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1 large banana
Place rhubarb and strawberries in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally for about 10 minutes or until rhubarb starts to break down and a sauce starts to form.
½ cup water
A veggie in disguise by Tara Reeves
The best way to cook rhubarb is to bake it into a pie filling or stewed with strawberries, plums, and other fruits. Just make sure not to overcook your rhubarb because then it’ll lose its fla vour and become mushy.
You can eat rhubarb raw or cooked, but I recommend cooking it. If you eat it raw, it will taste like leaves or grass (don’t shoot the messenger.) You’ll get more out of your rhubarb if you cook it first!
Being that rhubarb is so versatile, it can be substituted with several other fruits, including strawberries and apples. When substituting rhubarb in desserts for another fruit, use the same amount
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You might also be surprised to learn that rhubarb pairs well with savoury foods and can be used in savoury recipes. It’s great in sauces and chutneys too, and don’t forget about salads! Rhubarb can be saucy deliciousness in salsa, as Althoughwell.rhubarb has a short growing season, you can enjoy it all year round by canning and preserving it! Enjoy!
1 cup rhubarb, diced
1 tsp ground cinnamon
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Rhubarb is also packed with vitamin C and vitamin K, making it one of those “superfoods” we keep hearing about these days.
Turn off the heat and set aside to cool while you prepare the rest.
Yes, you read that right: rhubarb is not actually a fruit but a vegetable from the Buckwheat family! Rhubarb is a delicious and versatile plant that can be cooked in a number of ways. It’s easy to grow, and you can even harvest it from your own garden—but beware: it can be dangerous if you don’t know how to handle the leaves and stems.
Rhubarb Brownies: Substitute 2 cups fresh (unchopped) rhubarb for 2 cups chopped apples in your favourite brownie recipe.
1 cup strawberries, sliced ¾ cup raw cashews (soaked for 1 hour and drained)
Rhubarb has bright red stalks and green leaves, which are toxic. While rhubarb may look like it’s related to strawberries (and many people have mistaken them for each other) they’re actually quite different. The tartness of rhubarb comes from its high concentration of oxalic acid—so if you’re sensitive to sour flavors or have kidney stones or gout, be careful how much you eat!
as that the recipe calls for. For example:
Rhubarb Pie Filling: Substitute 1 pound fresh (unchopped) rhubarb for 1 pound of fresh strawberries in your favorite pie filling recipe.
Combine the soaked and drained cashews, water, banana and cinnamon in a blender. Blend well, until smooth and Dividecreamy.thestewed strawberries and rhubarb into small ramekins or jars and spoon the cashew banana cream over the top.
Strawberry Rhubarb with Banana Cashew Cream (serves 2):
Garnish with shredded coconut, almonds, fruit or shaved chocolate.
Rhubarb is a perennial vegetable that grows naturally in Prince Edward Island and has been cultivated throughout Europe. Rhubarb’s native habitat is the temperate climate of Canada, but it can also be found in small quantities in Mexico and the United States.
Fix Your Plate
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Save the date for the annual Hilda Ramsay Fundraising Dinner hosted by the NDP PEI Women’s Committee on September 8 at the Rodd Charlottetown Hotel. MP Leah Gazan, who introduced Private Member’s Bill C-223, titled: National Framework for a Guaranteed Livable Basic Income Act in December 2021, will be the guest speaker. There will also be a live and silent auction. Reception at 6 pm. Dinner at 7 pm. All are welcome. Tax receipts are available with ticket purchase. To reserve a ticket, call 892-1930 or email info@ndppei.ca. Proceeds go to the annual Hilda Ramsay Bursary awarded to a UPEI or Holland College student.
Fortune Cummunity Centre take-out lobster supper
The Charlottetown Farmers’ Market (CFM) is asking for the community’s support. Shut-downs, capacity caps and other pivots over the past two years have impacted CFM, their vendors, and of course, the Market’s operating budget, which comes entirely from the rent they collect from vendors. The building is in dire need of basic upgrades and upkeep in order to ensure they can continue to effectively serve the community. They are hoping that community members will consider becoming a special patron of the CFM by contributing to their Go Fund Me campaign. Learn more about how to contribute at ers-market.become-a-patron-of-charlottetown-farmgofundme.com/f/TheCharlottetownFarmers’
Spring Take-out Hot roast beef supper
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A take-out lobster supper will be available June 4 from 1:30–3 pm at the Fortune Community Centre. The meal will include lobster, potato salad, pasta salad, coleslaw, a roll and dessert. A ham option will also be available. For tickets, RdAdvanceandtre.com;acceptedcallinfo@fortunecommunitycentre.comemailorAmberat940-3421.Etransferswillbeatinfo@fortunecommunitycen-includename,numberofticketsaphonenumberonthesubjectline.ticketsonly.220FortuneWharfN,Fortune
COWS Creamery recently took part in the prestigious SIAL International Cheese Competition in Montreal. The competition aims to highlight the innovation, know-how, and passion of cheese makers on an international level. A total of 148 cheeses were submitted and evaluated by a panel of 13 judges. COWS Creamery won a total of five awards at this year’s event, including first place for Avonlea Clothbound Cheddar, first place for Appletree Smoked Cheddar, first place for 2-Year-Old Cheddar, first place for 1-Year-Old Cheddar, and most notably, their Avonlea Clothbound Cheddar was named Grand Champion Overall. Avonlea Clothbound Cheddar is aged at COWS Creamery in PEI. The wheels of cheddar are wrapped in cheesecloth and aged for 12–18 months, housed in a cheese cave where temperature and humidity are both closely monitored. Based in Charlottetown, COWS Creamery produces six cheddar cheeses and three types of butters. They also launched a triple cream blue cheese, Blue Moo, this year.
Farmers’ Market seeking community support
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Central Queens United, Hunter River, is holding their annual Spring Takeout Hot Roast Beef Supper June 4. The meal includes hot roast beef with all the trimmings and a homemade dessert. Three pick up times: 3:30 pm, 4:30 pm and 5:30 pm. This dinner is take-out only. Customers should remain in their vehicles and wait for tickets to be collected. Meals will be deliverd to the car. Tickets should be purchased in advance by calling Debbie (964-2882) or Lois (621-0669). 19848 PE-2, Hunter River
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COWS Creamery wins international cheese awards
Brewing at home provided Hogie with a sense of satisfaction, but travelling abroad further fanned the flames of pursuing beer as a career. Travelling through Europe, Hogie was fortunate to visit breweries and beer bars through Belgium, Germany and the Czech Republic. One notable stop in the Czech Republic had Hogie visit the hallowed cellars of Pilsner Urquell, the brewery that developed pale lager.
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He began having serious conversations with friends in the early 2010’s about opening a new brewery in Charlottetown. Ideas bounced back and forth for a period, and ultimately they landed on establishing Upstreet Craft Brewing, which opened its doors in 2015 and launched with three core beers—Do-gooder Pale Ale, Rhuby Social Strawberry-Rhubarb Wit and Commons Czech Style Pilsner. Hogie was able to revisit the early inspiration he experienced visiting Pilsner Urquell with the creation of Commons.
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Talking with beer crafters on PEI: Mike Hogan
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All of Hogie’s creations can be found in Charlottetown at the original Upstreet location on Allen Street and at Craft Beer Corner on the corner of Kent and Great George Streets, as well as PEI Liquor Stores.
Making his own
Since its opening Upstreet has continued to develop a wide range of beers. In early 2019 Hogie began developing low alcohol and non-alcoholic beers for the company. This eventually led to the official launch of Libra in October 2020. The Libra family of products look to provide drinkers with a selection of non-alcoholic beers that showcase flavours that are found in many types of craft beer. Alongside Libra, Upstreet has also seen great uptake in its popular seltzer line, Rewind. The Rewind seltzers come in a wide range of fruit-focused flavours.
Drinking fresh lager from pitch lined wood vats in the labyrinth of caves under the famous Czech brewery, changed the course of Hogie’s life.
Incredible dreams can be conjured over a boiling pot outdoors. When Mike Hogan, a ectionately known as Hogie, began brewing beer with friends in the early 2000’s he never anticipated where this new found passion would take him. Over the past few years he has come a long way from backyard homebrewing with friends, to creating one of PEI’s best established beverage brands.
Hogie learned the ins and outs of brewing in 2006, when he and a group of friends decided that they should start making their own beer. Initially results were mixed. Over time these beers got better and better, Hogie continued to pursue his passion for making beer at home and by 2009 he had outfitted his own home brewing system. An old repurposed cooler as a mash tun to steep grains in hot water; two large pots to act as a boil kettle and one to provide hot water to the brewing process; an array of carboys and buckets to ferment; and eventually he got his hands on a couple of oak barrels that required homebrewers from across the Maritimes to fill.
Kindred Spirits Quilt Guild
visual art and architecture. Curated by Anne-Marie St-Jean Aubrey and pro duced by Musée d’art Joliette.
Summer Gallery opening
The PEI Modern Quilt Guild meets on the fourth Thursday of each month from 7–9 pm. Follow @peimqg on Instagram for updates. Info: peimqg@gmail.com
A second exhibition (an exhibition was held in May at Confederation Centre in Charlottetown) will held at Eptek Art and Culture Centre from June 8–17, to showcase the students’ hard work and creativity.
Local artists are working collaboratively with Island teachers to enhance learning and engage students in new and creative ways. There are 14 projects happening Island-wide during the 18th year of ArtsSmarts, a national initiative that blends everyday learning with the arts. These projects allow students to apply what they are learning in various subjects through arts-based activities that include dance, music, theater or fine arts. Students, teachers and artists have been sharing photos and videos of their progress on these projects using the hashtag #ArtsSmartsPEI on social media.
The PEI Crafts Council (PEICC) will hold their annual general meeting June 6 at the Haviland Club. Doors open at 6:30 pm with the call to order at 7 pm. Refreshments will be provided. 2 Haviland St, Charlottetown
A new slate of exhibitions will be featured at the Confederation Centre Art Gallery (CCAG) for its Summer Gallery Opening onJune 11at 7 pm. The evening reception will begin in the renovated Courtyard Lounge and Studio 1 with light food, a cash bar and live music. After opening remarks and artist introductions, guests will make their way to the Gallery to explore the exhibitions at their own pace. Several of the exhibition curators and artists will be in attendance.
ArtsSmarts projects
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Matues Revisited
Confederation Centre Art Gallery Meet some of the exhibition curators and artists—June 11
Sea Glass Festival
Eptek gallery games
Quillwork by Kay Sark, Melissa Peter-Paul, and Cheryl Simon from Matues Revisited
Life Drawing sessions are held on Sundays at the Gertrude Cotton Art Centre, 57 Bunbury Rd, Stratford, from 2–4 pm (unless otherwise posted on their FB page). Drop-in drawing sessions with nude model. All skill levels welcome. Must be 18+ or have parent/guardian written permission. Easels are provided but participants must bring their own drawing material. Info: @lifedrawingpei on FB, lifedrawingpei2022@gmail.com
Shannon Bool: The Shape of Obus Bool foregrounds her recent research on the erotic drawings and interior spaces produced by the influential and controversial architect, designer and urban planner Le Corbusier. In various mediums, including tapestry, collages and sculpture, the artist reveals repressed aesthetic influences in both
A collection of vibrant porcupine quillwork art created by The Quill Sisters collective, three artists from Epekwitk that have dedicated their time, passion and creativity to reinvigorating the unique and dynamic tradition of Mi’kmaw quillwork embellishment on birchbark forms, will be featured in the Fredric and Ogden Martin Concourse Gallery. Matues Revisited is presented in partnership with the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, the Centre for Craft Nova Scotia and the Mary E Black Gallery. Curated by Aiden Gillis.
Life Drawing sessions
“The summer exhibitions feature diverse approaches to art making by artists from across the county,” says CCAG directorKevin Rice. “This open ing is a great way to kick off the sum mer while connecting with your friends and having great conversations about art or the history of tourism in PEI.”
The Summer Gallery Opening is free, and no registration is required.
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SUBMITTED Unearthing the PastArchaeological Discoveries on Prince Edward Island ACADIANMUSEUMOFPEI 23 Main Dr. MiscoucheE, 902-432-2880 peimuseum.ca/ visit/exhibits Come examine objects found at four Acadian and Mi’kmaq sites in Prince Edward Island. An exhibit prepared by the Government of Prince Edward Island illustrating the profession of archaeology. UNTIL SEPTEMBER 4 Musée et Fondation du patrimoinede l’Î.-P.-É. L’ASSOCIATION DU MUSÉE ACADIEN DE L’ÎLE-DU-PRINCE-ÉDOUARD
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The Kindred Spirits Quilt Guild meets on the third Wednesday of each month (Sept–June) from 7–9 pm at the Irish Cultural Centre. New members and visitors welcome. Follow on FB for updates. Info: 393-3222, 582 North River Rd, Charlottetown
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This exhibition tracks the chang ing careers of eight notable Canadian artists by bringing their recent work into comparison with earlier pieces in the CCAG collection. These pairings, which function as focal points of artistic biographies, illuminate the way the tra jectories of individual lives and careers reshape our interpretation of works of art from the past. Featured artists include K.C. Adams (Winnipeg, MB), Ron Shuebrook (Guelph, ON), Jin-me Yoon (Vancouver, BC); Lucy Hogg (NYC); Herménégilde Chaisson (Grand Barachois, NB), Daniel MacDougall (Montague, PE), Glenn Lewis (Vancouver, BC) Medrie MacPhee, (NYC). Curated by Pan Wendt.
Eptek Art & Culture Centre offers exhibit related scavenger hunts for kids. Drop-ins are welcome but visitors are encouraged to call ahead. Admission is by donation. Follow on FB for upcoming activities. 130 Heather Moyse Dr, Summerside. 888-8373, peimuseum.com
It is now the beginning of this town is small’s 2022-2023 membership year and the PEI artist-run centre would like to invite new members to join and remind their current members to renew their membership. Visit thistownissmall.com/ membership or contact Lisa Theriault at director@thistownissmall.com for more information.
The Summer Trade Tourism has deep roots on Prince Edward Island. Tourists first trickled onto the Island in the mid-19th century, drawn to its mild summer climate, therapeutic sea breezes, and pastoral scenery. The potential of “the summer trade” as a seasonal side-hustle gradually became an industry with citizens of PEI welcoming more than 1.5 million travellers each year. Using images and artifacts, this exhibition chronicles 150 years of PEI tourism. Curated by Ed MacDonald and Alan MacEachern.
The 13th annual Mermaid Tears Sea Glass Festival, a family-friendly art and craft fair, will take place in Souris from July 30–31. Organizers are extending an invitation to new vendors as there are still tables available. Visit peiseaglassfestival.com for more information and to fill out the registration form.
New exhibits at Bedeque Museum
Rather than use designs from their members, the Guild commissioned five Indigenous artists from across the Maritime provinces to create designs that centered on the Every Child Matters theme. PEI visual artist Noella Moore was one of the five Indigenous artists who provided designs, along with Lorne Julien and Gerald Gloade of Nova Scotia, and Tara Francis and Phyllis Grant of New Brunswick.
A total of eleven designs were made available through the RHGNS website in the fall of 2021. By the donation deadline in February, 66 completed mats were received.
The Bedeque Area Historical Museum opens for the summer on June 28 and three new exhibits will be on dislplay for the 2022 season.
Over the past year, rug hookers from across Canada and North America responded to the tragedy of residential schools by creating small hooked mats inspired by designs from five Indigenous artists. The Every Child
The Bedeque Area Historical Museum is located in the William Callbeck Centre, Central Bedeque and is open during the summer from Tuesday–Saturday (10 am–5 pm), and Sunday (1–5 pm).
The first exhibition of the mats was held in Halifax, NS in May and additional appearances of the Every Child Matters exhibition are planned this year, including Charlottetown in late October.
Info: @BedequeMuseum on FB
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Rug hookers inspired by designs from Indigenous artists
Islanders and visitors have a little more time to learn more about four important Island archaeological sites at the Acadian Museum of PEI.
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Government of PEI and includes interactive videos and displays, hands-on activities, and information panels on four important historical sites: PointeAux-Vieux, Havre Saint-Pierre, Nikaniika’taqank and Pitaweikek.
Every Child Matters
In partnership with the PEI Archaeology Office, the Acadian Museum of PEI’s multi-sensory exhibit showcasing over 300 years of Acadian cultural history, Unearthing the past: Archaeological Discoveries of Prince Edward Island, has been extended to August.Theexhibition was prepared by the Indigenous Relations Secretariat of the
PEI visual artist Noella Moore (right). RHGNS President Ann Jones‘ interpretation of Noella’s design is shown top centre.
Matters project, organized by the Rug Hooking Guild of Nova Scotia (RHGNS), was a way for Guild members and other rug hookers to express their empathy to the Indigenous community and to raise awareness among the general public.
Illustrating the archaeologist profession as well as all the steps that go into making an archaeological dig, visitors will be able to examine objects found at four Acadian and Mi’kmaq sites in PEI and imagine what it was like to live among the inhabitants of thisLearnera. more about the exhibit at the Acadian Museum of PEI, a PEI Museum and Heritage site, 23 Main Dr. E, Miscouche. museeacadien.org
The new exhibits include: the story of the Mizuno family, a Japanese family who were interned during World War II and were then given a refuge in Central Bedeque after the war; the story of Jacob Gould Schurman, a local boy who went on to great heights in his pursuance of an academic and diplomatic career in the United States; and the story of the settling of Freetown in the early nineteenth century.
The permanent exhibits on the eighteenth-century Acadian and Loyalist settlements of the Bedeque Bay area continue, as does an exhibit on the Borden ferry service. Visitors can also view the permanent poster display on the role of the Mi’kmaq in the history of the Island, items from the late Howard Clark’s Red Barn Museum, as well as an exhibit telling the story of Callbeck’s Store, which operated in Central Bedeque for almost 100 years.
The PEI Photo Club’s 40th annual print show is on view to June 14. Photographer Debbie Brady’s Oyster Art Pop-up Exhibition and Book Launch for Oyster Art: THE BOOK takes place June 17–18, with opening reception June 17 at 6 pm. Twists and Turns, an exhibition by Erica Beyea and Sarah Noonan will be on view June 20–July 25. A closing reception will be held July 24. 111 Queen St, Charlottetown. theguildpei.com
Shaw Packard, Julia Purcell, Warren Christopher Reeson, Heather Reid, Cheryl Richards, Sylvia Ridgway, Dagny Rossignol, Helen Rowlands, Martin Rutte, Joan Savage, Jessica Sheppard, Terry Dunton Stevenson, Jiayu Su, Adam Sultan, Gail Sutherland, Rosemary Terris, Lorraine Vatcher, Richard Vickerson, Lindsay Walker, Donna White, and Damien Worth. Gallery is open daily. 3622 Brackley Point Road, Rte #15. 6722586, dunesgallery.ca
Cornwall Library Art Gallery
Confederation Centre Art Gallery
On view: Nature’s Seasonal Beauty: Land and Water, acrylic and oil paintings by Monica Callaghan to June 24. On view June 28–August 5 will be Zoe Nichols’ exhibit, The Artist’s Den: a place where the soul can wander. Meet the artist at the opening event, June 28 at 7 pm. Contact the library for info on displaying in the gallery. 15 Mercedes Dr, Town Hall, Cornwall. 629-8415, library.pe.ca
Opening June 25, the Gallery is located in a historic freight shed in the heart of Kensington and features an eclectic blend of work by local artists. Members showing this year include: Debbie Bryanton, Elaine Campanaro, Sharon Craig, June Ellis, Shirley Ferguson, Sheila Forsyth, Sandy Gallant, Lise Genova, Juanita Glenn, Shirley McLeod, Cheryl MacLin, Susan Maxfield, Ron Somers; new mem bers Karen Fullerton, Esther Mosher, Dawn Riley; and several other artists. Host artists often paint on site. 432-0335. 27 Commercial St, Kensington (behind the old train station)
On view: works by Wayne Barrett, Maurice Bernard, Julea Boswell, Mary Carr-Chaisson, Joan Creamer, Katharine Dagg, Tony Diodati, June Ellis, Nan Ferrier, Sheila Forsyth, Watson Gale, Lise Genova, Jaime Germaine, Mel Giddings, Heather Hannon, Kim Jabbour, Betty Jenkins, Lynda Kelly, Sandi Komst, Sandy Kowalik, Helene LaRouche, Haley Lewis, Eve Llyndorah, Marie Lyon, Monica Macdonald, Anne MacKay, Patricia MacDougall, Wendy Manning, Ellen Martin, Louise Mould, Deb Murphy, Connie O’Brien, Linda
On view: Gale Abbey, Kate BrownGeorgallis, P. John Burden, Grace Curtis, Katherine Dagg, Doretta Groenendyk, Rebecca Krupke, Mary Jane Lundy, Shelley Mitchell, Connie O’Brien, Gabriella Collier, Cristina Del Sol, Peter Fischer, Daniel Gautier, Beverley Hawksley, Brian Lorimer, Carole Malcolm, Tim Menees, Natasha Miller, Christine Nadeau, Zehava Power, Jean-Claude Roy, Arlene Rice, Helen Rowlands, Susana Rutherford, Dianna Shyne, Anna Syperek, Damien Worth, Larry Horowitz, Paul Healey, Gordon Harrison, Rosemond Bechtel, Raymond Martin, Dorset Fine Arts, Sea Clay Pottery.Call for hours or appointment. 166 Richmond St, Charlottetown. 892-2233, detailsfineart.comdetailsgallery@eastlink.ca,
in the history of the Island; items from the late Howard Clark’s Red Barn Museum; and an exhibit telling the story of Callbeck’s Store. 90 Linkletter Ave, Central Bedeque. @BedequeMuseum
Hilda Woolnough Gallery
On view: works by Ben Stahl, Louis Mould, Scott O’Neil, Rosemary Terris, GeraldineYsselstein, Damien Worth, Emily Howard, Ken Spearing, Margaret Muzika, Marianne Janowicz, Debra Wellner, Henry Purdy C.M., RCA, Sylvia Ridgway, Maurice Bernard, Pam Ling, Marie McMahon-Young, P. John Burden, David Garcia Jimenez, Jim Steadman, Julia Purcell, Betty Jenkins, and Linda Shaw Packard. Mon–Fri 9 am–5 pm, Sat 10 am–2 pm. 525 North River Rd, Charlottetown. 368-3494
Bedeque Area Historical Museum
Presented by this town is small and Eptek, Collective Intricacies is on view to June 3 Curated by Tamara Steele, the exhibition features work by Baha Royalty, Chester Hewlett, King Kxndi, Martology, and Sammo Mossa. Music PEI Album Art is currently on view in the lobby. Local student ArtsSmarts projects will be on display June 8–17. Visit the permanent exhibition on the history and architecture of Summerside. Admission is by donation. Eptek is a PEI Museum and Heritage site. 130 Heather Moyse Dr, Summerside. 888-8373, peimu seum.com
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The museum opens June 28. Three new displays will be on view: the story of the Mizuno family; the story of Jacob Gould Schurman; and the story of the settling of Freetown in the early nineteenth century. Permanent exhibits: 18th-century Acadian and Loyalist settlements of the Bedeque Bay area; Borden ferry service; poster display on the role of the Mi’kmaq
Acadian Museum of PEI Unearthing the past: Archaeological Discoveries of Prince Edward Island has been extended through August. View the permanent exhibition and video The Island Acadians: The Story of a People Acadian genealogy resources available to researchers. A PEI Museum and Heritage site. 23 Main Dr. E, Miscouche. museeacadien.org
Ellen’s Creek Gallery
Kensington Art Co-op Gallery
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RE: visiting opening June 4; Matues Revisited by The Quill Sisters collective (Melissa Peter-Paul, Kay Sark and Cheryl Simon) opening June 11; The Summer Trade curated by Ed MacDonald and Alan MacEachern opening June 11; and Shannon Bool: The Shape of Obus continues to September 18. The Summer Gallery Opening reception will take place June 11 at 7 pm. 145 Richmond St, Charlottetown. confederationcentre.com
Dunes Island Art Gallery
Eptek Art & Culture Centre
The PEI Fibre Festival, where the fibre meets the shore, will be held September 23–25 at the Delta Prince Edward in Charlottetown. The Festival is a celebration of all things fibre, including marketplace vendors from across Canada and the US, a fibre fan lounge, classes, workshops, lectures, entertainment and more. peifibrefestival.com
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Info/register: please contact Monique Lafontaine by atmoniquel@confederationcentre.comemail
To reserve a table, call 368-8161 and leave a detailed message (name, how many tables, call back number). 170 North River Rd, Charlottetown. Info: @charlottetownfleamarketcharlottetownfleamarket@hotmail.com,onFB.
Artist trading cards are miniature works of art. They can be created with any material imaginable, including paper, wool, wood, clay and more.
Artist Trading Card by Samantha Leeming
PEI Fibre Festival
Artist Trading Cards
The Confederation Centre Art Gallery invites artists of all ages and disciplines, professional and non-professional, to register for the 16th annual Artist Trading Cards event.
This year’s registration deadline is July 4 and will be limited to 50 participants. However, this number does not include participants who will be mailing their cards. Registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Artists are asked to inform organizers if they can no longer participate in the event as a waiting list is expected.
Thetrading event will be held August 4 at 7 pm in Confederation Centre’s Memorial Hall.
Flea Market
of the same card), series (a set of cards with a unifying theme), or as singular originals.Themain requirement is the size: cards must be the same size as modern baseball cards or 2 ½ x 3 ½ inches (6 cm x 9 cm); and small enough to fit inside standard card-collector pockets, sleeves or sheets. Artist trading cards must be self-produced. The artist’s name and contact information, as well as the card title and the edition or series number, is to be written on the back.
The Charlottetown Flea Market is open every Sunday from 9 am–2 pm at Simmons Sports Centre. Find baked goods, antiques, plants, collectibles, knitting, furniture, clothing, jewelry and more. Free admission for children under 12.
Shortly after registration, participants will be contacted to confirm the number of cards they are required to create for the event. People who sign up for the event must make as many cards as the number of people who have registered. Cards can be produced in editions (a limited number
A yard sale will take place June 11 and 13 at 1257 Donaldston Road, Tracadie. There will be kitchen, collectables, sporting goods, tools, plants, books, household supplies and more. The sale of crafts from around the world will benefit proj ects in Honduras, Central America. Open at 8 am each day.
Tracadie yard sale
for her presentation by Chef Robert Pendergast who will be shucking and serving oysters from 6–9 pm.
On2022.June 12, this town is small will launch the Radiant Rural Halls Catalogue at Milton Community Hall from 1–3 pm. 7 New Glasgow Road Rte 224, NorthTheMilton.catalogue features original writing by Jordan Beaulieu, Chelsea Perry and Jane Affleck, with docu mentation of this year’s artworks and events by photographers Greg Ellison
and Faraaz Hussain. It will be available free of charge at the launch.
Radiant Rural Halls catalogue
Hilda Woolnough Gallery— June 17 & 18
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Attendance for this event is drop-in and there will be refreshments available.thistownissmall.com
Gifts From The Heart holds an end of month sale from 10 am–3 pm on the last Saturday of each month. The sales offer new and gently-used clothing, furniture and housewares to the public at bargain prices. Gifts From The Heart is a registered non-profit charity that provides low income Islanders and those dealing with temporary hardships with food, clothing, furniture and personal items, free of charge. Proceeds from the end of month sales help replenish stock for their food hampers and pay for heat, hydro and gas. Located at 58 Spring Lane, Charlottetown. Visit giftsfromtheheartinc.com to learn more, make a donation, or sign up to volunteer.
The book is available for purchase at the Oyster Art Studio & Gallery in Tyne Valley, and online at oysterart.ca.
Debbie Brady’s Oyster Art Pop-up Exhibition and Book Launch will be held at the Hilda Woolnough Gallery at The Guild in Charlottetown June 17 and 18.
On June 18,Brady will be at Gallery from 10 am to 6 pm—minus the fresh oysters—with copies her book and her camera to answer any questions about how the artwork is created.
Organized by this town is small, PEI’s artist-run centre, Radiant Rural Halls was a series of public art events, including installations, workshops, screenings and performances, that took place at rural community halls across PEI from February to April
Gifts from the Heart
Photo art by Debbie Brady
St. James Presbyterian’s ABC Sale (Art, Books and Cookies) will take place June 11 from 9:30 am–1 pm at 35 Fitzroy St, Charlottetown. Find art for a new place, a decorating project, books for summer reading, and/or pick up some cookies as a treat. Cash and credit cards accepted.
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Info: @StJamesPresbyterianChurch on FB
The two-day event will celebrate the PEI launch of Oyster Art: THE BOOK by professional photographer Debbie Brady, combined with an Oyster Art exhibit featuring Brady’s artwork.Theopening reception will be held June 17 at 6 pm. Brady will be joined
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The Canoe Cove Community Association will hold their 15th Annual Perennial Sale June 4 from 9 am–12 noon. The sale will take place at Inman Park in Canoe Cove and will feature hundreds of perennials, annuals, herbs, dahlias, shrubs, trees and rich compost for the garden.Very reasonable prices. All pro ceeds go to maintain the historic Canoe Cove School.
Image from Radiant Rural Halls event “A Day of Art in Breadalbane,” featuring artist Alana Morouney’s project “An Early Spring.”
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Canoe Cove Perennial Sale
Women in Film & Television board members
Info: Berni Wood MPA SPA, bwood@reelmedia.ca, reelmedia.ca
The PEI Photo Club’s 40th annual print exhibition continues at the Hilda Woolnough Gallery at The Guild in Charlottetown until June 14.
Photo Club print show
The designation was presented to Berni by PPOC Chairperson, Ross Outerbridge MPA, at the Association’s annual Awards Gala, which took place in late April as a Virtual Gala.
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The annual show is an opportunity for members of the photo club to express their individual interests and skills as photographers. In the exhibition, participating photographers each present a series of photographs on a theme and in a style of their choice.
establishes standards of professional performance.Berniisan award winning photographer with national photography accreditations in 13 categories. She is a past Chair of PPOC Atlantic, and a member of PPOC, the National Association of Photoshop Professionals, Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce, Rotary International, and Forum for International Trade Training, and she also has a Service of Photographic Arts designation from PPOC.
The Charlotttown Film Society is accepting submissions for the Charlotteown Film Festival until June 24. Filmmakers from Atlantic Canada are invited to submit their works for consideration. The 2022 Charlottetown Film Festival will be held October 14–16 at City Cinema in Charlottetown. Visit charlottetownfilm fest.com for details.
Berni is the owner of Reel Media Studio, a Charlottetown boutique studio specializing in professional photography, commercial video production and website design. She is also the owner of Berni Wood & Associates, a project management consultant company. Along with being a professional photographer, she is a FITT Certified International Trade Professional.
Women in Film and Television – Atlantic is seeking new board members. Connect with other local filmmakers at monthly meetings. If interested, contact louise@ louiselalondeproductions.com.
Bernie Wood receives prestigious designation
PEI student wins 2nd place in youth video contest
As part of its continuing program of Honours and Awards, the Professional Photographers of Canada (PPOC) recently announced that PEI photographer Berni Wood is a recipient of the coveted Master of Photographic Arts, First (1st) Bar.
The Workers Compensation Board (WCB) of PEI recently announced that Kiera Sharpley, a grade 10 student from Charlottetown Rural, has claimed second place in the national Focus on Safety Youth Video Contest. The video contest challenged youth across the country to use their creativity to produce an original video that could be used in social media to illustrate to younger workers the importance of health and safety at work. As the winner of the PEI provincial contest, Kiera received a $1000 cash prize and $1000 for her school. Her video was then submitted to the national Youth Video Contest, sponsored by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) to compete against other provincial winners. Kiera’s video Identifying Hazards, which was created using handwritten Post-it notes, claimed second place in the national contest, earning her $1500 for herself, as well as another $1500 for her school. The video is available on the WCB website at wcb. pe.ca/workplace/programs. The video contest is part of a national initiative to promote healthy and safety and rights for young workers.
The show will be open to viewers during gallery hours, 9 am–9 pm, daily. theguildpei.compeiphotoclub.com
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PPOC is a not-for-profit organiza tion representing photographers of all genres from across the country. The Association promotes photographic excellence through education and exploration of image artistry and
This prestigious designation is bestowed by the PPOC upon its members whose images accepted into the annual PPOC Image Salon over a number of years are consistently of a high quality and in recognition of the contributions made by them to the Association and to photography in Canada. These photographers have proven their photographic abilities by participating in the Association’s National Image Competition and have confirmed their dedication to the pro fession by serving the Association.
Phantom of the Open
Last of the Right Whales
In French with English subtitles
PG, coarse language. Dir: Nadine Pequeneza, Canada, 2022, 92 min. Charles ‘Stormy’ Mayo, Moira Brown, Kim Davies.
14A. Dir: Joana Hadjithomas, Khalil Joreigem, Canada, 2022, 102 min. Rim Turki, Manal Issa, Paloma Vauthier, Clemence Sabbagh, Hassan Akil.
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Memory Box
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June 8 (World Oceans Day)
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A Small Fortune
“The past is an emotional minefield for three generations of women in Memory Box. Freely adapted from elements of co-director Joana Hadjithomas’s life, the film overcomes a con ventional set-up to blossom into an imaginative and touching evocation of her Beirut adoles cence in the 1980s… It begins in snowbound Montreal. Fi een year-old Alex is marooned at home waiting for the return of her mother Maia… Her grandmother Teta is preparing food for the holiday season. ‘You can judge a man by how he eats vine leaves,’ is among the wisdom she dispenses. A large box is delivered from the estate of Maia’s childhood friend Liza. Alex cannot resist exploring the contents of the box. She discovers a treasure trove of notebooks, letters, photographs, contact sheets and audio tapes that the young Maia in Lebanon sent to her friend in France… Split screen, sharply-cut montage sequences and dramatised recreations are celeverly combined to convey a vivid portrait of a young woman eager to embrace life and find romance. The soundtrack is suitably evocative as it ranges from Blondie to Visage and Killing Joke. The handsome, brooding Raja is her first love and their times together have a giddy, appealing, fairground-ride energy. Once Beirut becomes a more dangerous city with power cuts, gun fire and bombings, Maia’s dispatches grow more poignant… As truths are shared, revelations uncovered and reunions achieved, Memory Box becomes a warming tale of truth and reconcilia tion.” —Allan Hunter, Screen Daily
These gentle giants no longer die of natural causes. Instead, they are run over by ships or su er lethal injuries from fishing gear, and over the past decade, they’ve been dying at a rate of 24 per year. This staggering death toll is fueling a movement to save the first great whale to face extinction. Last of the Right Whales is the story of a disparate group of people - a wildlife photographer, a marine biologist, a whale rescuer, and a crab fisher - united in their cause to save the North Atlantic right whale. By joining forces these formidable allies are determined to stop the world’s first great whale extinction. With unprecedented access to the migration of the North Atlantic right whales from their calving ground o the coast of Florida to their new feed ing area in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Last of the Right Whales brings a message of hope about the most at-risk great whale on the planet.
Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story
“In the blistering summer of 1976, a rather distinctive golfer popped up among contestants at The British Open… Maurice Flitcro was noted to have an unusual swing, his golf bag was low on clubs, his attire less than natty… Flitcro was actually a shipyard worker who’d only taken up golf a few years previously a er watching a tour nament on TV… As the local golf club wouldn’t let him in, he’d practised in fields or on the beach using mail order clubs, and had never played on an actual course… If golf has an everyman hero, it really ought to be Maurice, the Don Quixote of the fairways, and this is his story… He aims high, and decides he will make his tournament debut at The British Open, but when he finds out that amateurs who enter must have a registered
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“The most fun you’ve had at a movie in years… The meta-comedy sees the fictional movie star Nick Cage working with the CIA to solve a polit ical kidnapping by the Spanish mafia, all while having a cinephile bromance with a mega-fan played by Pedro Pascal… there’s something for everyone in The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent… Toggling between Hollywood insider comedy to spy thriller to bromance, at times it feels like the movie is threading the world’s most ridiculous needle. What begins as a highbrow episode of Entourage quickly turns into a hilari ous spy spoof grounded by a genuine friendship love story between adult men. It works not only because Cage and Pascal are truly brilliant together, but because the movie conjures a world that, however ridiculous, makes its own rules and follows them.” —Jude Dry, Indiewire
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Subject to Change
14A. Dir: Tom Gormican, US, 2022, 107 min. Nicolas Cage, Pedro Pascal, Ti any Haddish.
PG. Dir: Frank Marshall, Ryan Su ern, US, 2022, 94 min. Bruce Springsteen, Jimmy Bu ett, Katy Perry, Earth, Wind & Fire.
“A lively and captivating documentary about The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival which held its 50th Anniversary in 2019. Co-directors Frank Marshall and Ryan Su ern capture the culture, history, food and music that are all celebrated in the annual festival… If you’re unfamiliar with it, don’t worry because Jazz Fest makes you feel like you’re there to experience it all… Hearing and seeing Earth, Wind, and Fire, Jimmy Bu ett, Herbie Hancock among many others is pure joy to behold… Jazz Fest is an electrifying, illuminating and enormously entertaining documentary.” —Avi O er, The NYC Movie Guru “Jazz Fest captures it all, while weaving a deeper narrative about a city whose rhythms are animated by a history of resilience. Featuring performances by Bruce Springsteen, Katy Perry, Al Green, and many others, the good vibes are as palpable as the crawfish jambalaya wa ing across the screen. You’ll be le soulfully satisfied.” —HotDocs
June 2–5
“Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best. Prince Edward Islander Adam Perry’s first feature imagines that a couple of bags of money wash ashore on the coast... Moss harvester Kevin Doucette starts finding loose twenties and fi ies in the carrageen moss he pulls from the sea. Money may not grow on trees, but finding it in a mass of moss is the next best thing… This is arguably the first of a great many mistakes that will be made. Kevin thinks his windfall will help keep him from leaving the island to find work, but it isn’t long until a stranger dri s into town, looking for the loot. The local sheri seems to think that if he ignores any evidence of wrongdo ing it’ll just go away, and orders his gung-ho new recruit to do likewise. ‘We just keep the peace,’ he tells her. ‘We don’t disturb it.’ A Small Fortune carries with it appealing echoes of the Coen brothers’ classic No Country For Old Men. But it’s no copycat. This is a tightly written, expertly shot and well cra ed story. It hails from the nation’s tiniest province, but it’s no small potatoes.” — Chris Knight, National Post
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Manchester Film Festival Winner, Best Screenplay, Canadian Film Festival Winner, Best Screenplay.
14A. Dir: Adam Perry, PEI, Canada, 2022 91 min. Stephen Oates, Liane Balaban, Andrea Bang, Joel Thomas Hynes, Matt Cooke, Bill McFadden.
June 10–14 & 23
PG. Dir: Craig Roberts, UK, 2022, 102 min. Sally Hawkins, Mark Rylance, Rhys Ifans, Mark Lewis Jones.
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PG. Dir: Satyajit Ray, India, 1955.
Presented by Laurent Gariépy
Presented in collaboration with the EMC - The financial distress of a Bengali family seen through the eyes of young Apu.
Jules and Jim
June 9, 9:15 pm
June 12, 4:30 pm
Presented in collaboration with Le Carrefour de l’Isle-Sainte-Jean. The flagship film of the French New Wave celebrates its 60th anniversary. Set around the time of World War I, it describes a love triangle involving French Bohemian Jim, his shy Austrian friend Jules (Oskar Werner), and Jules’s girlfriend, Catherine.
R. Dir: Herb Freed, USA, 1981.
Classics at City Cinema
Featuring Bruce Lee in his first major film as a leading star.. A young man sworn to an oath of non-violence works with his cousins in an ice factory where they mysteriously begin to disappear.
14A. Dir: David Lynch, US, 2001.
An aspiring actress named Betty Elms, newly arrived in Los Angeles, meets and befriends an amnesiac woman recovering from a car accident.
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A high school track team are stalked and mur dered by a masked assailant days before their graduation.
June 26, 4:30 pm
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handicap… it’s a dilemma which Maurice overcomes by simply ticking the box marked ‘professional’ on his Open entry form. And so it is he finds himself teeing o with the likes of Seve Ballesteros and Jack Nicklaus, as bemused TV commentators quickly begin to speculate about the bona fides of this wildly erratic ‘pro’… He’s a very British hero, a hopeless underdog insisting on his worth, and Craig Roberts’ film rises to heights of comic charm thanks to Rylance’s winning performance.” —Paul Whitington, The Irish Independent
The Big Boss
Rock ‘n’ Roll High School
PG. Dir: by Allan Arkush, US, 1979.
June 2, 9:30 pm
Punk fanatic and delinquent Ri Randell battles it out with the strict new principal of Vince Lombardi High School. (Featuring the Ramones)
G. Dir: François Tru aut, France, 1962.
Graduation Day
June 30, 9:30 pm
PG13. Dir: Lo Wei, Hong Kong, 1971.
The Summerside Rotary Library is seeking book donations for a book sale being planned for August 3. Donations of good quality books are now being accepted. Contact the library at 436-7323 for more information and drop off times.
Maude Barlow and Leo Broderick in conversation
The East Coast Music Book of Fame–Top 50 by Bob Mersereau is now available. The book is a curated collection of 50 of the most prominent musicians, singers and songwriters from the east coast of Canada who have made it on to a bigger stage. Replete with revealing and humorous anecdotes and rare archival photographs, Mersereau’s book reveals the rich musical legacy of Atlantic Canada and prescribes a musical blueprint for younger musicians to aspire to. Stories of Great Big Sea, David Myles, Anne Murray and many more are featured. Mersereau is a music writer and broadcaster from Fredericton, NB. He has worked in commercial radio and the CBC, as a producer, reporter and writer, specializing in East Coast music. He’s written thousands of music reviews and articles for print and online, for national and local publications, and websites. sspub.ca
Want to Know and answer the questions posted on the display when visiting the library throughout June. Teen progams include: Study Break June 5–17; Battle of Wits June 7 at 4 pm; Paint With Pride June 14 at 4 pm; Speak Your Mind June 21 at 4 pm; and Secret Boxes June 28 at 4 pm. Children’s programs include: Wiggle Giggle Read for babies 0-36 months and their caregivers, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 9:30 am; Family Storytime Stories and activities for children ages 3–5 every Thursday at 10:30 am; Puppet Play for the whole family June 4 at 11 am; Code Breakers June 11 at 11 am; Good Clean Fun June 18 at 11 am; and TD Summer Reading Club Kickoff June 25 at 10:30 am. Summerside Rotary Library in the Inspire Learning Centre, 57 Central St, Summerside.
East Coast Music Book of Fame
Bookmark, Charlottetown’s locally owned, independent bookshop will host a virtual event with Maude Barlow and Leo Broderick in conversation on Maude’s newest book, Still Hopeful: Lessons from a Lifetime of Activism June 8 at 7 pm. In the book, Barlow counters the prevailing atmosphere of pessimism that surrounds us and offers lessons of hope that she has learned from a lifetime of activism. She has been a linchpin in three major movements in her life: second-wave feminism, the battle against free trade and globalization, and the global fight for water justice. Leo Broderick is an activist for social and environmental justice with a deep understanding of global and local issues and the recipient of the 2019 Order of PEI. This event is free but registration is required at bookmarkreads.ca.
Summerside Rotary Library
Debbie Brady book launch
Leonard Cusack book launch
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On June 12, this town is small will launch the Radiant Rural Halls Catalogue at Milton Community Hall (7 New Glasgow Road Rte 224, North Milton) from 1–3 pm. There will be refreshments available. thistownissmall.com
Donna M. Gallant book launch
Donations for book sale
Western University’s Department of Public History is seeking stories and memories from Islanders about bootlegging and PEI prohibition. Research may be used for publication and will be included in UPEI’s Island Stories Collection. Participation would involve a one-hour long session, taking place either through Zoom, over the phone or in person. For more information about this study, or to volunteer, contact Madeline Shaw, MA Western Public History, at 3147594 or mshaw96@uwo.ca.
Book launch in Montague
The Mermaid Women’s Institute will launch Mermaid Moments: The History of the Community of Mermaid, Prince Edward Island, written by Donna M. Gallant, at Beaconsfield’s Carriage House in Charlottetown June 4 from 1–3 pm. Books will be available at the launch, or call Judy Gillis (569-2668) or email mer maidwi2@gmail.com to obtain a copy.
RRH catalogue launch
PEI bootlegging stories wanted
READERS / WRITERS
Author Leonard Cusack will launch his book Caught in a Changing Society: St. Dunstan’s University 1950-1969 on June 8 at 3:30 pm in the SDU Lecture Hall at the Faculty of Sustainable Design and Engineering Building at UPEI. Published by Island Studies Press, the book will be available for purchase and signing and the launch. Masks are mandatory on campus. Free and open to the public.
A book launch to celebrate the release of The Descendants of James Campbell and Christy MacDonald will be held June 11 at 2 pm at the Montague Rotary Library. Based on the research of Jean MacLean, Roy Campbell and Maida Campbell, and organized and edited by John Westlie, the book may be of interest, not only to descendants of the Campbells, but to those who are interested in genealogy and the history of the Scottish settlement of PEI, as well as to other families represented in the book: the MacKenzies, MacLeans and Martins; the sea-faring Murchisons of Point Prim; Robbins; Stewarts; and many other families running from A–Z. 53 Wood Islands Rd, Montague
Poetry reading
A poetry reading by poet and bard Bríd Ni Mhóráin from West Kerry, Ireland, will be held at Bookmark in Charlottetown in June (date TBA). Bríd will read and speak in Irish and English. All are welcome. Visit bookmarkreads.ca for details.
Debbie Brady’s Oyster Art Pop-up Exhibition and Book Launch for Oyster Art: The Book will be held at the Hilda Woolnough Gallery at The Guild in Charlottetown on June 17 (opening reception, 6–9 pm) and 18 (10 am–6 pm). Chef Robert Pendergast will shuck and serve oysters from 6–9 pm, June 18. Brady will be at Gallery from 10 am–6 pm with her camera to answer any questions about how the artwork is created on June 18.
Adult, teen and children’s programming in June at Summerside Rotary Library in the Inspire Learning Centre. Adult programming includes: Getting Active in Summerside (registration required) June 6 at 6:30 pm; Needle Craft Club June 9, 23 at 2 pm; Book Club June 25 at 2 pm; Pineapple Day June 27 at 6 pm; and take part in Inquiring Librarians
Senior High: Lilly O’Rielly—Dear Me (1st place); Jane Nordquist—In Search of Contentment (2nd place); Emily Hunter—The Sailing of the Maritimer (3rd place); Kes Sabine—It’s About a Cat (HM); Laura MacDougall—The Enchantment of Annies’ Antiques (HM).
The Rotary Club of Charlottetown Royalty Creative Writing Awards for Young People winners are:
Maritime Electric Short Story Awards: Katie Mac—The Key to Wednesdays (1st place); Jessica Mutch—A Good Day for a Harvest (2nd place); Devon Ross, Katrina Cristall, Monica Lacey and Somnia Lucent—A Bouquet, a Confusion, a Fall, and a Wrench (3rd place); Malcolm Murray—Art Gallery (HM); Sam Wandio—Letter from a Dying Man (HM).
This month Deirdre Kessler has selected a poem from another Island for The Buzz
The Joan & Regis Duffy Foundation Creative Non-Fiction Awards: Jo Godden—November at 92 Upper Hillsborough (1st place); Hannah Pavez—Cycling through the Devil’s Throat (2nd place); Lindsey Gallant— Cereal Mornings (3rd place).
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Junior High: Garion Laird—The Dagger (1st place); Adia Laureijs— Butter Cake (2nd place); Blessing Connor—The Journey Home (3rd place); Joelle Bader—See you Litter (HM); Mnemosyne Motilla Tabangin— Isolation (HM).
Late Elementary: Tenuli Hindagolla— Invisible Flames (1st place); Conor Murphy—The Warrior and the Angel (2nd place); Autumn Alder—Poems from the Heart (3rd place), Jonah Mamye—About My Life (Honourable Mention)
During the Island Literary Awards, adults were recognized for excellence in Poetry, Creative Non-Fiction, Literature for Children, and Short Story. The Island Literary Awards also presented awards in recognition and celebration of the literary merit of Black Island writers, writers new to Canada, and Indigenous writers, as well as writers in two new categories: SAF’Île Francophone Award and the PEERS Alliance & Pride PEI 2SLGBTQ+ Award. Additionally, the Champion of Reading Award, the Distinguished Contribution to the Literary Arts of PEI Award, the Réshard Gool Award for Creative Writing, and the Joseph Sherman Award were also be presented.
Early Elementary: Elsa Laird—The World of Watches (1st place).
(May all who sleep here have sight of the Trinity 21 November 1990)
Cnoc an Chairn sheds its deep peace Under the encircling hills and heavens On the streets and harbour of Dingle town As it blesses coming and going of people, Changing tides, and boats returning home.
The next hurdle for Karen was to figure out how to share her work. She completed the PEI Business Women’s Associations’s Acclerate HER Program and that experience, she says, “has given me the courage to offer my books to a broader audience. Thank you to facilitators, mentors, and my cohort who taught me so much!”
Info: kmacleodwilkie.com.kmacleodwilkie@gmail.com,
A poetry reading by poet and bard Bríd Ni Mhóráin from West Kerry, Ireland, will be held at Bookmark in Charlottetown in June. Bríd will read and speak in Irish and English. All are welcome. Visit bookmarkreads.ca for details.
Island writers recognized
On the guardian mound above Dingle.
Island AwardsLiterary
Champion of Reading Award: Cindy Lapeña Réshard Gool Award for Creative Writing: Jack Wallace Joseph Sherman Award: Dr. Greg Doran
Distinguished Contribution to the Literary Arts of PEI: Finley Martin
Until 2018, Karen was firmly on the path of being an ordained minister. Then a long-suppressed dream of being an author was ignited while she and her husband were walking the Camino de Santiago in Spain. By fall 2019, Karen self-published her first novel, Fresh Start
Her books are available at Indigo and Bookmark in Charlottetown, and online at Karenamazon.ca.livesonPEI with her husband Paul, in an old farmhouse which they are continually renovating.
Acorn Press Marie Coyoteblanc Indigenous Writing Award: Julia Grounds—One Room in a Big House. IRSA Newcomers to Canada Award: Norman Ho—I BEG YOUR PARDON. Black Cultural Society of PEI Scott Parsons Literary Award: Vanessa Kuku—The Day Baba Fell PEERS Alliance & Pride PEI 2SLGTBQ+ Award: Jo Godden— November at 92 Upper Hillsborough SAF’Île Francophone Award: Jacob Mathieu—Rouge et or (Award recipient); Hélène Lebon—Carte de l’Île, correspondance d’outre-moi (HM).
The PEI Writers’ Guild (PEIWG) honoured Island writers for their works during both the Island Literary Awards and the Rotary Club of Charlottetown Royalty Creative Writing Awards for Young People. Hosted by PEIWG, both award galas took place at Trailside Music Hall in Charlottetown May 29. The 2022 PEI Book Awards were also handed out during the event.
Bodies of unnamed pilots and sailors, Flotsam of war, brought in by the sea Lay here awhile, near relics of innocents. A ock of crows salutes over the cross
The writing experience delighted her so much that early retirement beckoned; then the pandemic started. Karen delayed her retirement but kept writing, this time in a fantasy genre, her personal favourite. She published
The Island Literary Award winners are: The Heirs of L.M. Montgomery Literature for Children Awards: Kara Griffin—Flitt’s Call (1st place); Hannah Stiff—“Times Sir?” (2nd place); Kailea Switzer—I Feel That Way Too (3rd place).
Karen finally embraced retirement in January 2021 and threw herself into her writing. Choices, her third novel, was published at the end of 2021 and her next book, The Circle Widens (Book 2: The Prophecy series), is coming soon.
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A fresh start, new choices, and a passion for adventure led Rev. Dr. Karen MacLeod-Wilkie, now a retired United Church of Canada Minister, to embrace the world of self-publishing.
Richard Lemm and Lee Ellen Pottie Poetry Awards: Julia Grounds—One Room in a Big House (1st place); Jennifer Platts-Fanning—sanctuary drift (2nd place); Daniel Mansfield—Unreasonable Considerations (3rd place); Max Koughan—Morning Spoon (HM); Ken Trenholm—Vertigo: The New Normal (HM).
The weight of famine presses on this hillside— Blight, fever and government indi erence Left a grave mound of destitute thousands, Without co n or shroud or any ceremony, A stone’s throw from their House of Su ering.
Bríd Ni Mhóráin. Two Tongues/Dánta Nua ó Chorca Dhuibhne, Ponc Press, 2018.
A gift of Éire-land poetry
her second novel, The Prophecy, in the summer of 2020.
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Bear is a fellow who is over whelmed by his noisy life. He finds the lights, clocks, voices, and sounds at school TOO MUCH! Bear tries different ways to calm himself down, but he always ends up losing his cool. Will Bear find a place that is perfectly noisy?
teaching, parenting or writing, you can find her going for long runs with her friends or playing her ukulele and making up lisacarmodydoiron.comsongs.
The book is organized as a guided journey along the shores of PEI’s four scenic areas: North Cape Coastal Drive, Green Gables Shore, Red Sands Shore and Points East Coastal Drive. Brady has included ten artworks of oyster shells from each scenic area—75 per cent of which were created just for this project. Every image is accompanied by its photographic specifications, a story about its creation and informative trivia about oysters and PEI’s oyster industry. Each turn of the page is a cel ebration – not only of Brady’s creative talents, but also of PEI, its oysters and the aqua-farmers caring for them.
The book is available at the Oyster Art Studio & Gallery in Tyne Valley, PE and online at oysterart.ca.
The Summer Trade: A History of Tourism on PEI Alan EdwardMacEeachernMacDonald
Mermaid Moments: The History of the Community of Mermaid, PEI
Spanning from the Victorian era to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Summer Trade presents the first comprehensive history of tourism in any Canadian province. Over time the Island has marketed a remarkably durable set of tourism tropes—seaside refuge from urban industrial angst, return to innocence, literary shrine to L.M. Montgomery, cradle of Confederation, garden of the Gulf. As private enterprise and the state sought to manage the industry, the Island’s own identity became caught up in the wish fulfillment of its summer visitors. The result has been a complicated, sometimes conflicted relationship between Islanders and tourism, between a warm welcome to visitors and resistance to the industry’s adverse effects on local Illustratedculture.with postcards, tourist guides and memorabilia, the book also presents a history of PEI in cameo that tracks cultural, economic, political and environmental developments and tensions. Across the strait, the Island beckons.Thebook jacket was designed by Lisa Minja and the cover image is a detail of Alex Colville’s 1965 painting, To Prince Edward Island. Published by
Donna M. Gallant
The Mermaid Women’s Institute will launch Mermaid Moments: The History of the Community of Mermaid, Prince Edward Island, written by Donna M. Gallant, a long-time resident and Mermaid Women’s Institute member, at Beaconsfield’s Carriage House in Charlottetown on June 4 from 1–3 pm.
Lisa Carmody Doiron recently released her first children’s book, Perfectly Noisy. A book launch was held in May.
Tourism has been a central part of PEI’s identity for more than a century. What began as a seasonal sideline in the 19th century evolved into an economic powerhouse that now attracts over 1.5 million visitors each year, employs one in ten Islanders, and is the province’s second leading industry.
Professional photographer Debbie Brady has compiled an art collection of forty of her macro-photographic images of Prince Edward Island oyster shells in her new publication, Oyster Art: THE BOOK. A Pop-up Exhibition and Book Launch will be held at the Hilda Woolnough Gallery at The Guild in Charlottetown on June 17 and 18.
A hidden lake, a Mermaid balloon, fox farmers, a 1830 churchyard, a tor nado and a $300 fruitcake—all communities have their stories and Mermaid, PEI is no Mermaidexception.isacommunity in Lot 48, amounting to about 2300 acres on the southeast side of the Hillsborough River, ten minutes from Charlottetown.
Lisa lives in PEI with her husband Shawn and their two boys, Gabe and Kieran. She considers herself lucky to be able to teach grade one at Glen Stewart Primary in Stratford, PEI, and finds inspiration for many of her sto ries from her students. When Lisa isn’t
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Oyster Art: The Book Debbie Brady
McGill-Queen’s University Press.
Launch opening reception, Chef Robert Pendergast will be shucking and serving oysters from 6–9 pm. On June 18, Brady will be at The Guild from 10 am to 6 pm—minus the fresh oysters— with the books, Oyster Art and her camera to answer any questions about how the artwork is created.
The Hillsborough River was a means of transportation, food and livelihood. As did the Mi’kmaq and Acadian peoples before them, early settlers lived close to the river. Farms were leased in strips of fifty to one hundred acres back from the river. When the road was built (now Route 21), it divided many of these farms in two. Over the years as in many other places, these farms changed hands; some were passed down and in latter days some were turned into subdivisions. From a beginning of five farms in the late 1700s, Mermaid has grown into a country community with over 300 households in 2022.
The Summer Trade exhibition, which is part of the summer exhibitions that will be on display at Confederation Centre Art Gallery (CCOA) in Charlottetown, was curated by MacEachern and MacDonald using images and artifacts to chronicle 150 years of PEI tourism. The exhibition opens June 11 at the CCOA’s Summer Gallery Opening beginning at 7 pm.
Perfectly Noisy
Lisa Carmody Doiron Illustrated by Jupiter’s Muse
In the book’s foreword, Don Komarechka, internationally renowned photographer and author of Macro Photography: The Universe at Our Feet writes: “Debbie Brady is an explorer of minuscule marvels. This body of work encompasses both a passion for abstract artwork as well as a deep understanding of photographic technique and the subject itself. Through this book you’ll be educated and inspired, all about a subject that you would have never thought at length about: the colours, lines and textures of the shell of an oyster.”
BOOKS PEI
Joining Brady at the June 17 Oyster Art Pop-up Exhibition and Book
“When I was eight years old, my friend gave me a signed copy of the children’s book, Lobster in my Pocket by Deirdre Kessler as a Christmas present. I was awestruck that a real, actual author signed my book! That day I declared to myself that I was going to be a children’s author and I began the journey,” shares Lisa. “I hope your child receives one of my books as a gift someday and it sparks magical inspiration inside them to follow their dreams!”
Authors and history professors Alan MacEachern (University of Western Ontario) and Edward MacDonald (UPEI) recently released The Summer Trade: A History of Tourism on Prince Edward Island.
Children’s Literature: Kira’s Crossing Orysia Dawydiak; Broken Crayons—Patsy Dingwell; A Girl, Her Mother and the Forest—Virginia McGowan; Mi’kmaq Campfire Stories Julie Pellissier-Lush.
Fiction: The Blue Moth Motel Olivia Robinson; Children of Terra: The Kid’s Don’t Stand a Chance—Matty MacLeod; A Murmur of Men—Sharon Lucy Poetry:Robson;My Island’s the House I Sleep in at Night Laurie Brinklow; Epekwitk—Julie Pellissier-Lush; If, When—Bren Simmers.
This summer, with three boys grown, Porter is ready to publish his third collection of poetry. Poems My Father Taught Me has been 22 years in the making and is his most personal yet—inspired by the very real experiences of growing up with a father who lived with, and suffered from, a debilitating mental illness. Kevin’s father passed away in September 2019, so this collection has an extra layer of meaning for his family.
“He was just a toddler when dad first became ill. And of course he would want to find words to under stand what for all of us growing up was such an infuriating mystery. You knew by the look on dad’s face, or by his absence at the dinner table, that he wasn’t feeling well,” shares Marcia.
This book may be of interest not only to descendants of the Campbells, but to those who are interested in genealogy and the history of the Scottish settlement of PEI, as well as to other families represented in the book: the MacKenzies, MacLeans and Martins; the sea-faring Murchisons of Point Prim; Robbins; Stewarts; and many other families running from A–Z. A book launch is planned for June 11 at 2 pm at the Montague Rotary Library. After the launch, books will be available online and at local bookstores.
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St. Dunstan’s1950-1969University
The Descendants of James Campbell and Christy MacDonald Reasearch by Ian MacLean, Roy and Maida Campbell
“It was only when our ‘little’ brother Kevin Porter was about to publish Flash Write years ago, back in 1994, that we found out he wrote poetry. By the time he was writing from his bedroom in Northport, for what would become his first book, we had long since moved away,” shares Kevin’s sister Marcia Porter.
Author Leonard Cusack will launch a new book about the history of St. Dunstan’s University (SDU) from 1950–1969 on June 8 at 3:30 pm, SDU Lecture Hall, Faculty of Sustainable Design and Engineering Building, UPEI.Published by Island Studies Press, Caught in a Changing Society: St. Dunstan’s University 1950-1969 chronicles the golden years of expansion at an esteemed Catholic university and what led to the creation of the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI).AsCusack (SDU’69) writes, campus life was tight knit, with students partic ipating in sports teams, drama and music performances, social activities, and mandatory classes and religious services under the watchful eyes of the priests and sisters. With increased enrolment, more resources were needed to build new campus buildings and hire more lay teaching staff. As social mores changed and mini-skirts appeared on campus in the mid-1960s, students demanded freedoms and direct representation, while the administration fought for much needed government subsidies and faced the challenges of an uncertain future.
The book will be available at the launch on June 4, or call Judy Gillis at 569-2668 or email mermaidwi2@gmail. com to obtain a copy.
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114-year-old St. Dunstan’s University and the resolve that allowed the institution to evolve into a charitable foundation that has invested more than $32 million into education, infrastructure, and the Duringdiocese.hiscareer, Cusack was a high school teacher and principal, a public servant, and a sessional lecturer in history at UPEI. He is the author of three previous books, including Owen Connolly: The Making of a Legacy 1820–2016. Now retired, he and his wife, Catherine, reside in Emyvale, PEI.
Here is the PEI Book Awards 2022 short list with winners in bold: Non-fiction: Home is Where the Water is Min Chiang; The Chemistry of Innovation: Regis Duffy and the Story of DCL—Mo Duffy Cobb and Lori Mayne; We’ll Meet Again: Prince Edward Island Women of the Second World War Katherine Dewar.
When his three siblings had escaped to university and the world of work, Kevin was still at home, living in a house with his father whose “head was as blue as the sky” (a line from his
Poems My Father Taught Me Kevin Porter
Selkirk Stories Publishing recently released a work of PEI genealogy and family history, The Descendants of James Campbell and Christy MacDonald. The book is based on the research of Jean MacLean, Roy Campbell and Maida Campbell, and organized and edited by John JamesWestlie.Campbell and Christy MacDonald were among the 84 Scottish Highlanders who debarked from the Mary Kennedy in 1829. Like many of the other settlers, they established themselves in the Belfast area of PEI and began farming and raising their family. This book presents the genealogy of their descendants along with documents giving insight into their lives and contributions: obituaries, wills, family reminiscences, marriage licences and announcements and press clippings.
the genealogy of the entire family, followed by detailed genealogical tables for each of the seven children of James Campbell and Christy MacDonald, including, whenever possible, details about dates and places of birth, baptism, death and other significant events. An appendix provides supporting documents—some taken from newspapers, others from public records—along with a few personal essays provided by descendants of the settlers. An index of names will help readers quickly find the individuals they are researching.
With Prince of Wales College becoming a university, the province faced the daunting prospect of supporting two post-secondary institutions. To solve the financial crisis, Premier Alex Campbell mandated the creation of the University of Prince Edward Island. Caught in a Changing Society captures the ensuing debate that led to the closure of the
Author and poet Kevin Porter is preparing to release a collection of poetry 22 years in the making, Poems My Father Taught Me
Edited by John Westlie
Readers will find an overview of
The 2022 PEI Book Awards were presented during the Island Literary Awards gala on May 29.
The PEI Book Awards are presented every two years to recognize authors, editors, and book producers. Submissions in each category were assessed by an independent jury for the content, quality of design, and production. Winners received a cash prize and handmade tile mosaic by South Gone North Mosaic Arts.
Caught in a Society:Changing
At the launch, books will be available for purchase and signing. Masks are mandatory on campus. The event is free and open to the public.
Leonard Cusack
Kevin’s strong sense of place and love of community is evident throughout this collection. Poems My Father Taught Me was published by Three Boy & Publications in Tignish, where he grew up, and also where he plans to hold the book
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The Canada Mental Health Association (CMHA) PEI’s Learning, Training and Support Hub aims to increase awareness, foster mental health, improve wellbeing and develp skills for resilience. Adult education strategies and health promotion approaches are used to help individuals, family and professionals learn and grow together. The Hub offers courses across PEI. A monthly Family Support Group for family members of someone with a mental health concern takes place on the second Tuesday of the month from 7–9 pm in Charlottetown. The group is peer-led. CMHA’s full course calendar for the Learning, Training and Support Hub is online at pei.cmha.ca.
Autism community website
Autistic adults and seniors are encouraged to visit the website peiautisticadults.com. The website was set up to create a community or peer-support group to connect online and/or in person to talk about autism, share experiences of navigating PEI as autistic adults, and support each other. The website has a forum where members could discuss issues, arrange social activities, find likeminded autistic people to attend events, and/or plan meetings online or in person. There is also chat functionality, a blog where members can post, and links to other autistic websites and resources.
number of Island households that rely on fossil fuels. Islanders can apply for the three programs online princeedwardisland.ca.at
Walk to end endometriosis
COMMUNITY
The Freetown Reunion will be held at the Emerald Community Centre July 23. The fun-filled day will give everyone a chance to meet and greet old friends and neighbours. There will be a senior’s circle, trivia and music. To register, contact Cynthia L at 888-9404, Marlene at 8889896, or Cynthia F at 964-3235.
Big Brothers Big Sisters is looking for mentors across PEI, especially in rural areas. Pass on wisdom, knowledge and experience, and volunteer to be a Big Brother, Big Sister or Big Couple. Volunteers spend a few hours, twice a month, empowering a child to succeed while having a lot of fun. Matches are made based on interests. Be a role model for a child who is waiting. Info: 569KIDS, info@bbbspei.ca, bbbspei.ca
In their lifetime, approximately one in 10 girls and women, and unmeasured numbers of transgender, non-binary and gender-diverse individuals, will develop endometriosis, yet it is under-researched, stigmatized, and has no cure. The Endo Network’s Run to End Endo™ aims to raise funds in support of The Endometriosis Network Canada (TENC) and their ongoing intitiatives to raise awareness and provide support and educational resources for people with endometriosis and those whose lives it touches. The PEI walk/run will take place June 5 at 1 pm beginning at the Victoria Park Cultural Pavilion in Charlottetown. Help raise awareness, fundraise and provide a safe place for the affected community to come together and share their stories and experiences in support of one another. TENC is a nonprofit organization. To learn more about endometriosis, visit endometriosisnetwork.com. To learn more about the Run to End Endo, visit and runtoendendo. com or contact info@runtoendendo.com.
Monday Night Bingo
BCSPEI volunteers needed
A monthly Grief Support Group meets online via Zoom on the third Thursday of each month at 7 pm. To register, call the Hospice PEI Grief Coordinator at 3303857. Telephone-based grief support with Hospice trained volunteers is also available. To learn more about Hospice PEI, their programs and services, and how to get involved, visit at hospicepei.ca.
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On June 21, Canadians commemorate National Indigenous Peoples Day to recognize the history, heritage and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada. This year is marks the 26th National Indigenous Day, celebrating the heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.
Members are welcome to participate in whatever aspects they like depending on their time and interest. There is a mailing list for people who wish to participate in meetings or in-person events but do not wish to interact online. The website was set up by True Taylor, an autistic woman, and it is not affiliated with any group.
Freetown Reunion 2022
Seasonal residents of PEI
Online Grief Support Group
due to the pandemic. Proceeds from the Police Bike Auction support the Healthy Me program that is offered to all grade six classrooms in the Charlottetown area. For more information or to donate a bike to the program, email info@reachfoundation.ca or visit reachfdn.ca.
Car enthusiasts are invited to Cruising Fortune on June 26, July 24, August 21 and September 18 from 12 noon–4 pm at Fortune Community Centre. Weather per mitting. Admission is by donation with proceeds going to charity. The Centre will be open for seating during the event. There will be a 50/50 draw, door prizes, and food and drink available for pur chase. 220 Fortune Wharf Rd N, Fortune.
The Legacy Song Project
Save the date for the Black Cultural Society of PEI’s Annual General Meeting. The event will take place June 27 at 7 pm, in person and online. Details soon on their social media pages and at bcspei.ca
Auction card parties
Community events continue at the Tracadie Community Centre in June with 45’s Cards on Mondays at 7 pm; Yoga on Tuesdays at 9:30 am; and Fitness on Thursdays at 9:30 am. Call 213-7537 for more information. 148 Station Rd, Tracadie Cross
Black Culture Bursary
The Courtside Black Culture Bursary will award $1000 each to three Black PEI post-secondary students. Courtside Sneakers in Charlottetown presents the award annually to three Black PEI students to help defray post-secondary education costs. The Bursary is awarded based on the demonstrated financial need of the recipient, volunteer experience, extracurricular involvement, and community service. Since this bursary prioritizes financial need, applicants must complete the Financial Need Section of the bursary application. All information submitted with the bursary application is confidential. Full details and more at bcspei.ca.
The Black Cultural Society of PEI (BCSPEI) is seeking volunteers for some of their upcoming projects, including: Canada Games 2023 programming (BCSPEI is a partner and will have activities at the Games); a donation drive to sort out clothing and distribute to community members; and a community garden where they will grow vegetables to share with the community. If interested in these or other volunteer opportunities, visit at bcspei.ca/volunteer to sign up.
Those who own a home or cottage in PEI and have permanent residency elsewhere are invited to join the Seasonal Residents of PEI Association. Join the Association at srpei.org and/or follow them on FB @ seasonalresidentsofpei. The Association’s goal is to connect with all seasonal residents to share information and resources. They provide a place to stay in touch with issues that impact seasonal residents and they are committed to continuing to develop their already strong ties to the Island.
An Open Door Community Changers Breakfast will be held June 7 at the Rodd Charlottetown Hotel for those who are you interested in making a difference in their community. The event begins at 7 am. Seats are limited. Call or text 9402303, or email opendooroutreachpei@ gmail.com to reserve a space.
An Atlantic Canadian project will see people at the end of their lives or those who lost loved ones create songs about their experiences. Sarah McInnis is looking for one participant near end of life from NS, PEI or NB for The Legacy Song Project. The project will culminate in an eight-song album and short documentary film that will allow people to preserve the memories of their loved ones and in some cases, give a living memorial to themselves. Supported by Arts Nova Scotia and the Canada Council for the Arts, McInnis conducts interviews with participants and creates songs out of the content gleaned. To learn more, ect-atlantic-chapter-2022sarahmcinnis.com/the-legacy-song-proj-visit
Black Cultural Society AGM
Bike refurbishing program
The Government of PEI recently presented The Reach Foundation with a donation of $25,000 to assist them in setting up a bicycle refurbishing and recycling program. The Reach Foundation is a safe, stigma free environment for youth who are transitioning from mental health and addiction treatment to recovery and reintegration into the community. The Foundation will use their existing network to ensure the refurbished bikes are given to youth to enjoy and utilize both as a mode of transportation and for overall wellness. The Charlottetown City Police also donated 40 bikes from their inventory to help get the program started. These bikes would normally go to auction but have been in storage
Bingo takes place weekly at the Fortune Community Centre on Monday evenings from 7–9 pm until November 28. Doors open at 6 pm. There is a building weekly jackpot, loonie game and more. Canteen services are available. Everyone is welcome. 220 Fortune Wharf Rd N, Fortune
Weekly card parties (Auction) will be held on Thursday evenings from 7:30–9:30 pm, June 2–September 29 at the Milton Community Hall, 7 New Glasgow Road Route 224, North Milton. There is a small admission fee. Info: miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com566-3154,
Tracadie Community Centre
The Government of PEI has announced further initiatives to provide Islanders with long term solutions to their energy needs and address the cost of heating and cooling their homes. The existing Free Heat Pump Program will expand eligibility to include income qualified Islanders with a household earning under $55,000 per year. It is anticipated that this program will reach 10,000 households, helping Islanders transition to a clean source of home heating. A new Free Electric Hot Water Heater Program will begin June 1 and will provide Islanders with a household income under $55,000 per year with a new electric water heater. To be eligible, Islanders must have a hot water heater that currently uses oil or propane. Government projects that this program will assist 6000 homes to move from oil or propane to electric hot water heaters across the province. A new Free Insulation Program will begin June 1 and will provide Islanders with a household income less than $55,000 per year with assistance to insulate their homes, making them more energy efficient. This program is expected to assist 10,000 Island homes across the province. These programs are instrumental in assisting PEI to becoming the first Net Zero prov ince in Canada by 2040 and reduce the
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meditation classes, inspiring workshops, free outdoor performances, nourishing culinary events, and other feel-good activities such as the mobile SilentIslandDisco.Tides also happens in collaboration with various yoga studios, wellness professionals, and other community partners.
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All seniors, caregivers, family and friends, as well as anyone interested in learning more about programs for seniors is invited.
The second annual Island Tides Yoga & Wellness Festival, presented by Discover Charlottetown, returns to Charlottetown June 16–19. The festival is one of the first of its kind in the Maritimes and draws on the expertise of yoga and fitness experts, healthy living enthusiasts, and the therapeutic atmosphere that attracts those in search of a peaceful place to unwind. The festival is made up of a combination of yoga and wellness events, the Island Tides 5k Rainbow Run, on-the-water activities like SUP yoga,
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Light refreshments provided. Transportation arranged on request. you community workshop.
Second annual event in Charlottetown—June 16 to 19
No matter your background, experience level or interests, Island Tides offers a chance to soak up all the magic the Island has to offer.
The PEI Seniors Secretariat wants to hear from Island Seniors.
Bike to Work / School Day
There will be a short presentation followed by discussion. Bring your ideas, suggestions and concerns.
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John Dennis of Halifax will ride PEI’s Confederation Trail and Island roadways on his e-Bike for the Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (CPFF) Hope Breathes Here–John Dennis–I Ride For You and Me Campaign. John, who will be 78 in October, has pulmonary fibrosis and was turned down twice for a lung transplant before finally receiving a new lung in March 2021. John has three campaign goals: to raise awarenes of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and other lung diseases; to raise awareness of the drastic need for organ donations; and to raise money for a research fund in the memory of Barbara Ann Barr Haylock, who also had pulmonary fibrosis, received a lung, and was an advocate for patients. He has the ambitious goal to raise 1.4 million dollars. Beginning June 10 at Joseph A. Ghiz Memorial Park in Charlottetown, John plans to ride 50–75 km per day with stops in Charlottetown, Alberton, Tignish, Kensington, Mt. Stewart, Hermanville, and Montague. He is self-funding the costs for accommodation and meals. John hopes that cyclists will join him along the trail for company, support and encouragement. All donations are welcome. Contact Marlene Bryenton at 892-8931 or jmbryenton@ eastlink.ca for information. Search for the trailer and documentary for Breathless for Change, as well as John Dennis–Patient Story, on YouTube, to learn more.
A new program will help fund sensors that allow people with diabetes and their health care team better monitor their sugar levels. Over 15,000 Islanders live with diabetes, a chronic disease where the body is unable to produce insulin
Property tax relief to Islanders
PEI Sociable Singles
2022 Virtual PEI Science Fair
The Government of PEI is providing a one-time subsidy to offset the increase in 2022 provincial residential tax due to the 2021 Consumer Price Index (CPI). The Property Tax Subsidy will be adminis tered through the Provincial Taxation Office and will provide a one-time subsidy to owner-occupied residential properties across PEI that will match the CPI increase in provincial taxes payable on their 2022 tax assessment. Through the Real Property Assessment Act, the Provincial Taxation Office is mandated to complete annual property assessments on owner-occupied properties based on CPI, which in 2021 was identified as 5.1 per cent, resulting in a maximum allowable increase of 5 per cent to be applied to this year’s assessments. For more information on the Property Tax Subsidy, visit received,mailedassessmentsIslandersceedwardisland.ca/PropertyTaxSubsidy.prinareremindedthatpropertytaxforthe2022taxyearwereoutonMay6,2022.IfitisnotvisittheProvincialTaxation
The PEI Science Fair is a community-based learning partnership run by volunteers from PEI’s school system, UPEI and the Department of Education and Lifelong Learning, and is supported by more than 45 Island groups and organizations. The Fair aims to create a positive science and social experience for students and to motivate and empower students to learn more about science. The PEI Science Fair Committee recently announced the winners of the 2022 virtual PEI Science Fair. The Committee partnered with Youth Science Canada to use their online science fair portal. Island students uploaded their virtual project boards along with a short video describing their research. Projects were judged by a group of volunteer judges on PEI. The top projects, in grades where projects were submitted, include: Bella Mae Reeves, Somerset Consolidated (1st place, Grade 4); Emma Toms and Julia Toms, West Royalty Elementary (1st place, Grade 6); Memphis Masters, Eliot River Elementary (2nd place, Grade 6); Eric Wan, Queen Charlotte Intermediate (1st place, Grade 7-8); and Jannah McCallum, Colonel Gray High School (1st place, Grade 9–10). peisciencefair.ca
Glucose sensor technology
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Office located on the 1st Floor of the Shaw Building at 95 Rochford St in Charlottetown or call 368-4070.
PEI Sociable Singles is a non-profit, non-denominational, social group for members ages 50 and over. The group provides the separated, divorced, widowed and unmarried with an opportunity to get out of the house and participate in healthy group and social activities with other singles. Sociable Singles is not a dating club. Meet compatible people who are unattached and in similar circumstances. The group holds Meet and Greet Socials every Tuesday at 7 pm at Hillsborough Hall Community Centre, 199 Patterson Dr, Charlottetown. Info: sociable_singles@yahoo.com
or properly use the insulin it produces. On average, 860 Islanders are diagnosed with diabetes each year. Glucose sensor technology is a method to track glucose levels throughout the day and night for those living with diabetes. Unlike a blood glucose meter which provides just a single glucose reading, glucose sensor systems can provide glucose information every one to five minutes and can pro vide alerts and alarms to warn the individual if their glucose readings are too low or too high. Applications for funding assistance are now being accepted through the PEI Glucose Sensor Program. The program launches June 1 and will give Islanders access to Glucose Sensor Technology at a reduced cost through local PEI Pharmacies. Out of pocket cost will be based on household income and the existence of private health insurance. It is anticipated this program will support 1300 Islanders who require intensive management of their diabetes through multiple daily injections of insulin or an insulin pump. Info: healthpei.ca, diabetesadminofficer@ihis.org, 1-833-355-0538
For the past 30 years, Dr. Conboy has been the cornerstone of the diagnostic parasitology service at the AVC’s Diagnostic Services. He is a recognized expert in the field of veterinary parasi tology, consulting with veterinarians and researchers all over the world on parasite identification.
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Dr. Gary Conboy, professor emeritus at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), UPEI, is the 2021 recipient of the Atlantic Award of Excellence in Veterinary Medicine and Animal Care. The award was presented in late April during the Atlantic Provinces Veterinary Conference in Halifax, NS.
The Atlantic Award of Excellence in Veterinary Medicine and Animal Care recognizes practicing or retired
A widely published researcher, Conboy has authored over 60 peer-reviewed scientific publications, presented at numerous conferences, coauthored Veterinary Clinical Parasitology (7th, 8th, and 9th editions), has been a mentor and supervisor for graduate students, and served on graduate program committees and various boards.
Outstanding municipal leadership
In the early 1990s, Conboy discovered his unique niche in parasitology while living on PEI. His main research focus has been nematode lungworm parasites (metastrongyloids) of wild and domestic canids, a field where his exper tise is unparalleled.
Dr. Gary Conboy
The Federation of PEI Municipalities (FPEIM) recently announced the recipient of the 2022 Bruce H Yeo Memorial Award. Mr. Geoff Baker, the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of the Town of Kensington was presented with the award by FPEIM President Bruce MacDougall, during the Federation’s 65th annual general meeting in late April. The award was established in memory of FPEIM’s first president to recognize outstanding contributions to municipal government in PEI.
Dr. Étienne Côté, a veterinary cardiologist and professor in the cardiology service at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at UPEI, was recently invested as a Fellow of the American College of CardiologyTraditionally,(ACC).fellowship has been reserved for human-medicine physicians, but in 2019 the designation was expanded to recognize distinguished leaders in the cardiovascular community in non-physician professions. Côté is the first ACC Fellow at AVC and one of only five veterinarians in the world who have been elected as an ACC Fellow.
research and publication of original work, continuing education, and leadership in professional societies.
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To be eligible, candidates must conform to the American College of Cardiology code of ethics, have dedicated at last 75 percent of their profes sional activities to the cardiovascular field, and must meet rigorous criteria. Examples of the criteria include years of advanced training in cardiology, demonstrated institutional leadership, extensive
A firm believer in One Health, Dr. Côté has served on numerous com mittees and task forces. He has been president of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Specialty of Cardiology, and has authored or coau thored over 40 peer-reviewed journal articles—22 of which were on cardiovas cular topics—and has edited or coau thored three textbooks. In 2015, Côté was named a 3M National Teaching Fellow at UPEI.
Baker is a community and municipal leader who has contributed immensely to the cause of local governments in PEI. He has not only played a vital role in enacting the new Municipal Government Act, but also has been pivotal in the municipal revenue-sharing negotiations with the Government of PEI. Baker has supported smaller municipalities by providing guidance and sound advice on local governance and administration. His professionalism and commitment to municipalities exemplify outstanding leadership in local government.
veterinarians from Atlantic Canada. Recipients must have demonstrated exceptional service and contribution to the veterinary profession; exemplified the highest values of compassion, leadership, and dedication to the profession; and helped to promote veterinary medicine in the community and advance the profession. Each year, one person is recognized during the Atlantic Provinces Veterinary Conference and their portrait is hung on the wall at the AVC in perpetuity.
Dr. Étienne Côté
Baker has been serving the Town of Kensington as CAO since 2007. His lead ership and advice to the Town Council played a major role in the Town’s population growth, as well as in the municipal boundary expansion that brought 106 properties into the Town. He is also responsible for managing the design, development and construction of a new business park in the Town of Kensington, which is currently under construction. His clear and professional advice has helped guide the Town Council’s work to ensure it is efficiently governed and transparent to the public.
For many years, Kate has travelled different types of habitats across the Island looking for both rare and common plants. In her work with the Island Nature Trust and now as Director of the Forests, Fish and
This walk will be an excellent opportunity to learn about woodland flowers such as bunchberry and nod ding trillium, as well as rarer wildflow ers and ferns. There is no charge for the walk and no registration is necessary. Participants are advised to bring good walking shoes, clothing appropriate to the weather conditions, and bug protection. For more information, call 651-2575, or visit macphailwoods.org.
In celebration of Island flora, biolo gist Kate MacQuarrie will be sharing her love of plants at Macphail Woods on June 4. Kate will walk the nature trails of the Sir Andrew Macphail Homestead in Orwell, starting at 10 am at the nursery. She will point out common and uncommon species of flowering and non-flowering plants. Wildflowers, ferns, club mosses, shrubs—all these and more will be part of the discussion and identification.
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Wildlife Division of the Department of Environment, Energy and Climate Action, she has studied dune systems, old growth forests, and everything in between. This field work has given her an intimate knowledge of both native and non-native plants.
The Pisquid River Enhancement Project and the Hillsborough River Association are hosting an educational Fern & Lady Slipper Walk led by Forests, Fish & Wildlife director Kate MacQuarrie on June 23 from 6–7:30 pm at the Dromore Woodland Trails. Wander through the forest and learn about the variety of ferns that can be found on the Island. Ferns will be the main topic, but many other woodland plants will also be observed throughout, particularly lady slippers. Participants must register in advance at pisquidwatershed@gmail.com and meet at the Dromore Woodland Trails South Trailhead, located at 46.283820, -62.818098 on the High Bridge Road in Dromore (search via Google Maps).
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This event is just one of the many nature and forestrelated walks and workshops sponsored by the Environmental Coalition of PEI throughout the year.
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PEI’s floral emblem, the lady slipper, blooms in June. The Tracadie Good Neighbourly Club invites those who are interested to join them in finding this precious orchid. On June 26, meet at the Tracadie Community Centre, 148 Station Road at 2 pm. The group will walk along the Confederation Trail then into the woods where the lady slippers grow. They view and photograph the orchid but leave them in the ground. Open to all. No charge.
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June 4 is also the last day of sales for the Macphail Woods native plant nursery, but potted plants are available during the week throughout the summer. Call before making the trip to ensure that someone is around. The trails and the native plant arboretum are always great places to wander.
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Fern & Lady Slipper Walk
Yet few of us have had the pleasure of meeting our native clematis (Clematis virginiana). This vine goes by the common name of Virgin’s bower. I was introduced to it many years ago on a trip up west to the O’Leary area. The watershed coordinator for that area was Dave Biggar, who though he has since passed away, remains a legend in the field of watershed enhancement. Dave showed me some clematis running through a regenerating forest and allowed me to take some cuttings.
There are hundreds of trees, shrubs, wildflowers and ferns native to this province, but very few vines. I was intrigued to learn more about these plants and to understand how they could be used in our restoration work. Then I discovered how beautiful they are, and they’ve been a favourite ever
The flowers are only one part of this vine’s attraction. The flowers turn into a very interesting cluster of feathery seeds in the autumn, while at the same time, the foliage turns purple, fitting in very well with other colourful species such as white ash.
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a very easy plant to grow if you put it in the right place that has a bit of shade and good, rich soil. It also needs something to climb on to be in its full glory, though it will sprawl across a garden bed if given the Likeopportunity.mostvines, clematis grows well from cuttings. These can be made during the winter (hardwood cuttings) or the summer (softwood cuttings). Despite our success with cuttings, we now grow all our clematis from seed. It is easy to collect and germinates quite readily, producing hundreds of plants with little fuss.
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Our native clematis
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Prince Edward Island has a wonderful mix of native plants. One of my favourites is our native clematis, which will start owering in late June and early July. Most of us are familiar with the domesticated, non-native clematis commonly sold in garden centres. They tend to be very colourful with large, showy owers. They come in a multitude of colours, everything from pink and purple to white and yellow. Great plants, no question.
At Macphail Woods, we use native clematis when we want to add diversity to the restoration patch cuts we make in stands of old field white spruce. In landscaping, it can be used whenever you need a plant to climb an arbour or a pole. On one of our native plant landscaping sites this year, we will be using it to soften the look of some bird and bat boxes we are
All in all, another native plant worth getting to know. by Gary Schneider
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Virgin’s bower is a plant of open woodlands, or the edges of a forest. It helps diversify the forest strata, which is always important if you are trying to
create good wildlife habitat. There are so many forests that lack diversity both in species and in the layers of plants. And it means that so many of our native faunal species have nowhere to take cover. Native clematis helps solves these problems and is beautiful to boot.
of being large and colourful, the Virgin’s bower flowers are much more subtle. As with many things, you need to look a bit closer to appreciate their beauty. The vine, which grows up to six metres (20 feet), produces clusters of pure white flowers that are about two centimetres (3/4 inch) across. The contrast of the bright white flowers against the deep green foliage makes this plant a visual standout.
Reconnect with Island nature this summer with Island Nature Trust (INT). The Passport to Nature is back in full swing with a series of adventure and learning events, hosted by knowledgeable conservationists in the beautiful Natural Areas or spaces of ecological importance across PEI. In the last few years, INT’s outreach focus has moved to immersive nature education and experiential activities for the public. Their strategy is that knowledge is retained more effectively when people are immersed and using all of their senses in the learning experience. INT hopes that the messages children, youth and adults receive through their programs will carry with them for the rest of their lives: “If you don’t love it, you won’t protect it. It is through a deep connection to nature that conservation begins.” The Passport to Nature is a booklet containing information on a series of events INT has organized throughout the year to help Islanders and visitors alike experience and learn more about PEI’s protected places. Upcoming events include the Iris Forest Walk (Jun 19); Paddling the Percival River (Jul 18); Walk to St Peter’s Island (Aug 9); Medicine Walk (Sep 14); Mushroom Walk & Talk (Oct 1); and Trivia Night for Nature Nerds (Nov 3). New events will be added to the Passport To Nature series throughout the year. Visit
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Nature PEI’s next monthly meeting will be held at 7:30 pm on June 7 at Beaconsfield’s Carriage House in Charlottetown. Visual artist Brenda Whiteway will be the guest speaker. The passage of time, transitions in nature and shifting patterns of life have been recurrent themes in Whiteway’s creative work. The Shifting Sands/Sea Change Project is a further exploration of these themes through paintings, drawings, photographs and mixed media of a small coastal area in South Eastern PEI, which has personal significance but resonates on a universal scale. The site originally belonged to her maternal grandparents who had a subsistence farm and fished off the Northumberland Strait close to Pictou Island. Whiteway has been observing, recording and researching the area’s weather patterns, light, tidal shifts, flora and fauna, history and cultural ecology. Everyone is welcome.
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Gardening for kids
Join the Cornwall and Area Watershed Group on June 11 from 8:30 am–1 pm to pick up garbage around Hyde Creek and receive a native tree. Trash bags will be provided but it is recommended to bring gloves, boots and sunscreen. Meet at the Community Gardens in Cornwall, just off Macarthur Drive. On July 1, folks can grab a native tree to celebrate Canada Day from 11:30 am–2:30 pm at 413 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Milton Station. Tree giveaways are hosted by the Cornwall and Area Watershed Group. Info: cornwall_ watershed@yahoo.ca
The City of Charlottetown is hosting a series of free, family-friendly eco activities in Victoria Park this summer. The nature education programs are an opportunity for residents to get outside and get active. Programs include: Guided Nature Walks, a 30-minute lunchtime nature walk on Tuesdays and Thursdays in June and July from 12:15–12:45 pm; a Self-Guided Nature Walk, explore the arboretum and native plant garden tour at any time; Eco Activities for Kids, pick up kid-friendly eco activity supplies at the Clubhouse from Monday–Friday, June–August, 8 am–3:15 pm; and Group Nature Programs, sign up for staff-led group programs on wildlife and plants for youth and children on Mondays and Wednesdays from June-August (registration is required by email to childreninnature@charlottetown.ca). The nature education programs are delivered by the City of Charlottetown’s Parks and Rec Dept with support from the Environment and Sustainability Dept. Info: charlottetown.ca/natureed
islandnaturetrust.ca or 892-7513.
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Nature PEI Meeting
The City of Charlottetown is offering a free gardening workshop for kids on June 4 from 10 am–12 noon at Orlebar Park and Victoria Park in Charlottetown. Kids ages 6–10 are invited to learn about growing food and plants in small spaces such as balconies and containers. Participants will help plant four community vegetable planters as well as their own vegetable container garden to take home. The workshop is delivered in partnership with The Burly Farmer and the City of Charlottetown’s Environment and Sustainability Dept. Registration is required as space is limited. Participants will have the opportunity to select their preferred location based on availability. To register, visit gardening_workshops.environment_sustainability/food/charlottetown.ca/
Caring for Fruit Trees for the Backyard Grower featuring presenters from the PEI Tree Fruit Growers Association will take place May 30 at 6:30 pm at Milton Community Hall. Pre-register at 368-3090 or admin@miltonvalepark.com. Funded in part by the New Horizons for Seniors Program. 7 New Glasgow Road Rte 224, North Milton
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• Sap green (unripe buckthorn berries)—pale, semi-transparent
• Viridian (heated chromium hydroxide)—blue-green, popular with
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I’d love to paint something today, but the garden awaits and there are some burning bushes that need transplanting… into pots for the Perennial Sale of course.
• Phthalo green (chlorinated copper phthalocyanine)—intense blue-green
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Then in the 1800s a bright green color named Scheele’s Green became wildly popular. When too many people died from breathing the fumes of this cheerful copper-arsenic concoction, Scheele’s Green was taken off the market.
• Chromium oxide green—pale “willow green”
natural landscape isn’t beautiful on its own. Oh the vistas, and the greens, the greens! As an artist I feel inadequate, even helpless, to capture the greens that surround me. From neon green maple leaflets to emerald spruce buds to olive-green ground phlox to… can paint capture any of this? Leaves live, breathe and dance in light – and there are so many of them!—while paint is, well, paint.
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Here in the Cove we’re getting ready for another Perennial Sale, and this involves thinning out irises and day lilies, forget-me-nots and Johnnyjump-ups, and sticking them in pots instead of tossing them in the compost. Then one sunny morning in June, with the mist rising and the water lapping gently at the capes, we will gather at the park and do our part in beautifying the
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off the patina. Something called “green earth” (crushed glauconite and celadonite) was also around.
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world changes from day to day, made even more glorious by contrast with our magnificent red soil.
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by mixing the blues and yellows used in my painting.
It’s above freezing at night! There’s no time to lose! Out with the shorts, t-shirts, lawn chairs, picnic baskets, wide brimmed hats, sandals, sunscreen, trowels, badminton net, hammock, whirligigs—how did we get so much stu ?—you know how you check into a motel and unpack your suitcase and suddenly the room looks like there’s been an explosion? That’s how it feels right now as we stretch, expand, spread out, take over our individual corners of the world.
Today we have Hooker’s Green, a blend of aluminum, chlorine, bromine, cadmium, copper and carbon, named after the obsessive English botanist William Hooker who collected more than a million species of dried plants, and loved painting so much that he formulated his own green specifically for leaves.
The Cove Journal by JoDee Samuelson
Riverbank Heritage Day is a celebration of the cultural and ecological significance of rivers on PEI, highlighting education, conservation and restoration, history of rivers on PEI, arts inspired by rivers and watercourses, and local food. This outdoor event will take place June 12 in celebration of Canadian Rivers Day and will include environmental groups as exhibitors and presenters with a focus on education surrounding rivers, and crafters, performers, music and storytellers inspired by rivers and watercourses. There will also kayak tours of Stanley River. The event will be free or by donation, with all proceeds going to event organization and watershed groups on the Island. Follow Trout River Environmental Committee’s social media or visit troutriverec.ca for details.
The second Sunday of June was proclaimed as a national day for all Canadians to celebrate the vital role rivers play in our lives. Thus, on June 12, the Hillsborough River Association (HRA) invites everyone to celebrate their favourite Island river on Canadian Rivers Day. This day is a wonderful opportunity for watershed residents to enjoy the spectacular panorama and history of the
Hillsborough, the first river designated as a Canadian Heritage River on PEI and the 17th designated as a Canadian Heritage River. Some of the activities that community members could contribute to the conservation of the Hillsborough’s history and environment include: enhancing wildlife by planting native trees or shrubs for wildlife cover or food plants; sharing knowledge of family history or researching some of its history; or cleaning up and properly disposing waste materials along a section of the river. To see the progress that is being made on the Hillsborough, contact HRA at pisquidwatershed@gmail.com and ask for the latest issue of the Hillsborough Tidings newsletter, or follow on FB @ HRA-Watershed-Management River Days
• Cobalt green (cobalt and zinc oxide)—bright green
Riverbank Heritage Day
I say no time to lose, but ideally we should just relax and enjoy the ride. (If only there wasn’t so much to do.)
That hasn’t stopped artists from making paint and putting it on walls of caves and cathedrals. The green used by Egyptian artists was ground malachite (a copper-rich stone), while Romans and Greeks painted with “verdigris” (hydrated copper acetate), a dull green pigment prepared by soaking copper plate in wine and scraping
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The BU ZZ June 2022 Page B3 FRIDAY, JUNE 10 Shakin’ The Shingles Irish Mythen • Catherine MacLellan • Martha Chaves • Tzu-Cheng Wang Jake Charron • Troy MacGillivray • Colin Grant • Jason Roach • Julie Pellissier-Lush Historic St. Mary’s Indian River$45 SATURDAY, JUNE 11 Runs in the Family Hailee & Ward MacDonald • Jonny & Louise Arsenault Emmanuelle LeBlanc, Phillipe LeBlanc & Pascal Miousse Murray Christian CentreKensington$25 Tunes & Tales Tanya Davis • Martha Chaves • Lovely Nelly • Jake Charron & Troy MacGillivray Linkletter Community CentreLinkletter$30 Boots & Heart StringsShawn Hogan • Lawrence Maxwell & The Family Band • Inn Echo Stompin Tom CentreSkinners Pond$30 Late Night Afterparty 10PM - A Late night afterparty featuring performers from the Festival of Small Halls Lone Oak Brewing Co. CarletonBorden- $10 SUNDAY, JUNE 12 All About The StringsAtlantic String Machine ft Brielle Ansems • Nomad - The Tre Sutherland Trio Watermark Theatre North Rustico$30 Small Town, Big HomeMartha Chaves • Gary Evans • The New Customs • Adrian Sutherland Tracadie Community CentreTracadie Cross$25 MONDAY, JUNE 13 Rockin’ n Reelin’ Richard Wood • Nomad - The Tre Sutherland Trio • Adrian Sutherland Stanley Bridge Hall Stanley Bridge$30 Origins - Blues & BowsMorgan Toney & Keith Mullins • Morgan Davis • Tanya Davis Murray Harbour Community Centre Murray Harbour $25 Songs on the Shore Scott Parsons • The New Customs • Lucy Farrell • Gary Evans Souris Show Hall Souris $25 TUESDAY, JUNE 14 A Tale of Two IslandsGadelle • Morgan Toney & Keith Mullins • Storyteller Georges Arsenault Orwell Corner Community Centre Orwell $30 Boys Night Out - Song CircleLogan Richard • Shane Pendergast • Scott Parsons • Morgan Davis New London Community Complex New London$30 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15 Riffs n Reels Morgan Davis • Gordie MacKeeman and His Rhythm Boys Eastern Kings Community Centre Kingsboro$30 Tunes on the Dunes Hauler • Dennis Ellsworth • Ava & Lily North Shore Community CentreWest Covehead$25 A Night to Remember STRUM • Meaghan Blanchard • Shane Pendergast & Andy Doucette Morgan Toney & Keith Mullins O’Leary United ChurchO’Leary$30 THURSDAY, JUNE 16 United By Song Morgan Toney/Joce Reyome • Tim Chaisson/Tara MacLean • Rachel Beck/Pepeto Pinto Opener: Hauler • Host: Matt Rainnie Celtic Performing Arts CentreSummerside$30 Royale Musicale Les Royal Pickles • Tzu-Cheng Wang • Jacques Arsenault • Storyteller Georges ArsenaultCarrefour De L’Isle-Saint-JeanCharlottetown$25 Show Schedule ALL SHOWS START AT 7:30PM *except where otherwise indicated FRIDAY, JUNE 17 East Coast Music Hour Live with Bill Roach Morgan Toney/Joce Reyome • Tim Chaisson/Tara MacLean • Rachel Beck/Pepeto Pinto Opener: Les Fireflies Zion Presbyterian Charlottetown$35 Late Night Afterparty 10PM - A Late night afterparty featuring performers from the Festival of Small Halls Old Triangle Irish AlehouseCharlottetown$10 SATURDAY, JUNE 18 A Milton Mixer The Fretless • Sechile Sedare ft. Leela & Jay Gilday with special guest Lucy Farrell Milton Community HallNorth Milton$30 Keep Calm and Swing On!Inn Echo • Les Royal Pickles St John’s Presbyterian ChurchBelfast$25 Girls Night Out The Lumber Jills • Moira & Claire • Host: Julie Pellissier-Lush Kinkora Place Kinkora$25 Tune Room Presents: Trad Workshops 1PM - Tim Chaisson • Jake Charron • Emmanuelle LeBlanc • Pascal Miousse • Lucy FarrrellTrailside Music HallCharlottetown$TBD Tune Room Presents: Instructors Concert 8PM - Tim Chaisson • Jake Charron • Emmanuelle LeBlanc • Pascal Miousse • Lucy FarrrellTrailside Music HallCharlottetown$TBD Late Night Afterparty 10PM - A Late night afterparty featuring performers from the Festival of Small Halls Trailside Music HallCharlottetown$TBD SUNDAY, JUNE 19 A Closing Fit for Kings 3PM - Lennie Gallant • Patrick Ledwell • Hubert Francis and The Mi’kmaq Confederacy of PEI The Fretless • Sechile Sedare ft. Leela & Jay Gilday Kings Playhouse Georgetown$45 Closing Afterparty 6PM - raise a glass with artists and crew to celebrate the close of The Festival of Small Halls. Performers TBA Copper Bottom BreweryMontague$10 TITLE SPONSOR OFFICIAL HOUSING SPONSORGOVERNMENT PARTNERS OFFICIAL MEDIA SPONSOR GOLD SPONSORS SILVER SPONSORSPRESENTING PARTNER FRIDAY, JUNE 10 Shakin’ The Shingles Irish Mythen • Catherine MacLellan • Martha Chaves • Tzu-Cheng Wang Jake Charron • Troy MacGillivray • Colin Grant • Jason Roach • Julie Pellissier-Lush Historic St. Mary’s Indian River$45 SATURDAY, JUNE 11 Runs in the Family Hailee & Ward MacDonald • Jonny & Louise Arsenault Emmanuelle LeBlanc, Phillipe LeBlanc & Pascal Miousse Murray Christian CentreKensington$25 Tunes & Tales Tanya Davis • Martha Chaves • Lovely Nelly • Jake Charron & Troy MacGillivray Linkletter Community CentreLinkletter$30 Boots & Heart StringsShawn Hogan • Lawrence Maxwell & The Family Band • Inn Echo Stompin Tom CentreSkinners Pond$30 Late Night Afterparty 10PM - A Late night afterparty featuring performers from the Festival of Small Halls Lone Oak Brewing Co. CarletonBorden- $10 SUNDAY, JUNE 12 All About The StringsAtlantic String Machine ft Brielle Ansems • Nomad - The Tre Sutherland Trio Watermark Theatre North Rustico$30 Small Town, Big HomeMartha Chaves • Gary Evans • The New Customs • Adrian Sutherland Tracadie Community CentreTracadie Cross$25 MONDAY, JUNE 13 Rockin’ n Reelin’ Richard Wood • Nomad - The Tre Sutherland Trio • Adrian Sutherland Stanley Bridge Hall Stanley Bridge$30 Origins - Blues & BowsMorgan Toney & Keith Mullins • Morgan Davis • Tanya Davis Murray Harbour Community Centre Murray Harbour $25 Songs on the Shore Scott Parsons • The New Customs • Lucy Farrell • Gary Evans Souris Show Hall Souris $25 TUESDAY, JUNE 14 A Tale of Two IslandsGadelle • Morgan Toney & Keith Mullins • Storyteller Georges Arsenault Orwell Corner Community Centre Orwell $30 Boys Night Out - Song CircleLogan Richard • Shane Pendergast • Scott Parsons • Morgan Davis New London Community Complex New London$30 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15 Riffs n Reels Morgan Davis • Gordie MacKeeman and His Rhythm Boys Eastern Kings Community Centre Kingsboro$30 Tunes on the Dunes Hauler • Dennis Ellsworth • Ava & Lily North Shore Community CentreWest Covehead$25 A Night to Remember STRUM • Meaghan Blanchard • Shane Pendergast & Andy Doucette Morgan Toney & Keith Mullins O’Leary United ChurchO’Leary$30 THURSDAY, JUNE 16 United By Song Morgan Toney/Joce Reyome • Tim Chaisson/Tara MacLean • Rachel Beck/Pepeto Pinto Opener: Hauler • Host: Matt Rainnie Celtic Performing Arts CentreSummerside$30 Royale Musicale Les Royal Pickles • Tzu-Cheng Wang • Jacques Arsenault • Storyteller Georges ArsenaultCarrefour De L’Isle-Saint-JeanCharlottetown$25 Show Schedule ALL SHOWS START AT 7:30PM *except where otherwise indicated FRIDAY, JUNE 17 East Coast Music Hour Live with Bill Roach Morgan Toney/Joce Reyome • Tim Chaisson/Tara MacLean • Rachel Beck/Pepeto Pinto Opener: Les Fireflies Zion Presbyterian Charlottetown$35 Late Night Afterparty 10PM - A Late night afterparty featuring performers from the Festival of Small Halls Old Triangle Irish AlehouseCharlottetown$10 SATURDAY, JUNE 18 A Milton Mixer The Fretless • Sechile Sedare ft. Leela & Jay Gilday with special guest Lucy Farrell Milton Community HallNorth Milton$30 Keep Calm and Swing On!Inn Echo • Les Royal Pickles St John’s Presbyterian ChurchBelfast$25 Girls Night Out The Lumber Jills • Moira & Claire • Host: Julie Pellissier-Lush Kinkora Place Kinkora$25 Tune Room Presents: Trad Workshops 1PM - Tim Chaisson • Jake Charron • Emmanuelle LeBlanc • Pascal Miousse • Lucy FarrrellTrailside Music HallCharlottetown$TBD Tune Room Presents: Instructors Concert 8PM - Tim Chaisson • Jake Charron • Emmanuelle LeBlanc • Pascal Miousse • Lucy FarrrellTrailside Music HallCharlottetown$TBD Late Night Afterparty 10PM - A Late night afterparty featuring performers from the Festival of Small Halls Trailside Music HallCharlottetown$TBD SUNDAY, JUNE 19 A Closing Fit for Kings 3PM - Lennie Gallant • Patrick Ledwell • Hubert Francis and The Mi’kmaq Confederacy of PEI The Fretless • Sechile Sedare ft. Leela & Jay Gilday Kings Playhouse Georgetown$45 Closing Afterparty 6PM - raise a glass with artists and crew to celebrate the close of The Festival of Small Halls. Performers TBA Copper Bottom BreweryMontague$10 TITLE SPONSOR OFFICIAL HOUSING SPONSORGOVERNMENT PARTNERS OFFICIAL MEDIA SPONSOR GOLD SPONSORS SILVER SPONSORSPRESENTING PARTNER FRIDAY, JUNE 10 Shakin’ The Shingles Irish Mythen • Catherine MacLellan • Martha Chaves • Tzu-Cheng Wang Jake Charron • Troy MacGillivray • Colin Grant • Jason Roach • Julie Pellissier-Lush Historic St. Mary’s Indian River$45 SATURDAY, JUNE 11 Runs in the Family Hailee & Ward MacDonald • Jonny & Louise Arsenault Emmanuelle LeBlanc, Phillipe LeBlanc & Pascal Miousse Murray Christian CentreKensington$25 Tunes & Tales Tanya Davis • Martha Chaves • Lovely Nelly • Jake Charron & Troy MacGillivray Linkletter Community CentreLinkletter$30 Boots & Heart StringsShawn Hogan • Lawrence Maxwell & The Family Band • Inn Echo Stompin Tom CentreSkinners Pond$30 Late Night Afterparty 10PM - A Late night afterparty featuring performers from the Festival of Small Halls Lone Oak Brewing Co. CarletonBorden- $10 SUNDAY, JUNE 12 All About The StringsAtlantic String Machine ft Brielle Ansems • Nomad - The Tre Sutherland Trio Watermark Theatre North Rustico$30 Small Town, Big HomeMartha Chaves • Gary Evans • The New Customs • Adrian Sutherland Tracadie Community CentreTracadie Cross$25 MONDAY, JUNE 13 Rockin’ n Reelin’ Richard Wood • Nomad - The Tre Sutherland Trio • Adrian Sutherland Stanley Bridge Hall Stanley Bridge$30 Origins - Blues & BowsMorgan Toney & Keith Mullins • Morgan Davis • Tanya Davis Murray Harbour Community Centre Murray Harbour $25 Songs on the Shore Scott Parsons • The New Customs • Lucy Farrell • Gary Evans Souris Show Hall Souris $25 TUESDAY, JUNE 14 A Tale of Two IslandsGadelle • Morgan Toney & Keith Mullins • Storyteller Georges Arsenault Orwell Corner Community Centre Orwell $30 Boys Night Out - Song CircleLogan Richard • Shane Pendergast • Scott Parsons • Morgan Davis New London Community Complex New London$30 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15 Riffs n Reels Morgan Davis • Gordie MacKeeman and His Rhythm Boys Eastern Kings Community Centre Kingsboro$30 Tunes on the Dunes Hauler • Dennis Ellsworth • Ava & Lily North Shore Community CentreWest Covehead$25 A Night to Remember STRUM • Meaghan Blanchard • Shane Pendergast & Andy Doucette Morgan Toney & Keith Mullins O’Leary United ChurchO’Leary$30 THURSDAY, JUNE 16 United By Song Morgan Toney/Joce Reyome • Tim Chaisson/Tara MacLean • Rachel Beck/Pepeto Pinto Opener: Hauler • Host: Matt Rainnie Celtic Performing Arts CentreSummerside$30 Royale Musicale Les Royal Pickles • Tzu-Cheng Wang • Jacques Arsenault • Storyteller Georges ArsenaultCarrefour De L’Isle-Saint-JeanCharlottetown$25 Show Schedule ALL SHOWS START 7:30PM *except where otherwise FRIDAY, JUNE 17 East Coast Music Hour Live with Bill Roach Morgan Toney/Joce Reyome • Tim Chaisson/Tara MacLean • Rachel Beck/Pepeto Pinto Opener: Les Fireflies Zion Presbyterian Charlottetown$35 Late Night Afterparty 10PM - A Late night afterparty featuring performers from the Festival of Small Halls Old Triangle Irish AlehouseCharlottetown$10 SATURDAY, JUNE 18 A Milton Mixer The Fretless • Sechile Sedare ft. Leela & Jay Gilday with special guest Lucy Farrell Milton Community HallNorth Milton$30 Keep Calm and Swing On!Inn Echo • Les Royal Pickles St John’s Presbyterian ChurchBelfast$25 Girls Night Out The Lumber Jills • Moira & Claire • Host: Julie Pellissier-Lush Kinkora Place Kinkora$25 Tune Room Presents: Trad Workshops 1PM - Tim Chaisson • Jake Charron • Emmanuelle LeBlanc • Pascal Miousse • Lucy FarrrellTrailside Music HallCharlottetown$TBD Tune Room Presents: Instructors Concert 8PM - Tim Chaisson • Jake Charron • Emmanuelle LeBlanc • Pascal Miousse • Lucy FarrrellTrailside Music HallCharlottetown$TBD Late Night Afterparty 10PM - A Late night afterparty featuring performers from the Festival of Small Halls Trailside Music HallCharlottetown$TBD SUNDAY, JUNE 19 A Closing Fit for Kings 3PM - Lennie Gallant • Patrick Ledwell • Hubert Francis and The Mi’kmaq Confederacy of PEI The Fretless • Sechile Sedare ft. Leela & Jay Gilday Kings Playhouse Georgetown$45 Closing Afterparty 6PM - raise a glass with artists and crew to celebrate the close of The Festival of Small Halls. Performers TBA Copper Bottom BreweryMontague$10 TITLE SPONSOR OFFICIAL HOUSING SPONSORGOVERNMENT PARTNERS OFFICIAL MEDIA SPONSOR GOLD SPONSORS SILVER SPONSORSPRESENTING PARTNER
Winner of the 2020 Creative Nova Scotia Awards “Prix Grand-Pré,” Doucette is best known for hosting and writing “Le sens du punch” (Unis TV).
Stand-up at 27
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Ryan Doucette
Ryan Doucette is an Acadian actor, stand-up comedian and screenwriter from Clare, Nova Scotia. He will perform at Trailside Music Hall in Charlottetown on June 27 at 8 pm. Doors at 6:30 pm.
2022 productions celebrate Atlantic Canada
After a two-year hiatus, Anne of Green Gables–The Musical™ also returns to the mainstage with preview performances starting June 18. This family musical tells the poignant and funny story of a freckle-faced, red-haired orphan named Anne Shirley. Featuring a new cast, this Canadian classic is a humorous, touching, and truly athletic musical that will inspire the imagination, tickle the funny bone, and mesmerize
The 2022 Charlottetown Festival at Confederation Centre of the Arts includes productions across the Centre’s three venues—Tell Tale Harbour, Anne of Green Gables—The Musical™, Betty’s Song, and Hey Viola!
SUMMERSIDE harbourfront | PRINCE EDWARD Tollharbourfronttheatre.comISLANDLocal(902)888-2500Free(800)708-6505 JULY 23 Tribute to Elvis in Concert.................................... June 5 ABBA Revisited ................................................... June 11 Dance Virtuosa – No Place I’d Rather Be...............June 18 & 19 Person of Interest ................................................ July 23 The Ellis Family Band & Fiddlers’ Sons ..................August 17 The Elvis Summer Festival starring Thane Dunn......August 27 Rhonda Vincent and The Rage ..............................August 29 North America’s #1 Tribute to Neil Diamond .........August 30 Perfect Sacrifice Tour 2022 –Tribute to Elton John & Ed Sheeran .....................September 29 Hotel California – The Original Eagles Tribute Show October 2 Stompin’ Tom Tribute featuring Chad Matthews......October 8 Shaun Majumder – THE LOVE TOUR.....................October 21 The Stampeders – Celebrating 50+ Years............October 22 Derek Edwards – In Praise of the Ostrich ...............November 3
Alan Doyle stars in the musical producion Tell Tale Harbour
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“This Festival will be a celebration of our region, and the people who help to define what it means to be from Atlantic Canada,” explainsAdam Brazier, artistic director of performing arts at the Centre. “There is a common thread of East Coast resilience and community woven throughout every show this summer.”
As a standup, Doucette has played for crowds in Los Angeles, Toronto, Montreal, Edmonton, Halifax and more. He has been featured in the 2018 Winnipeg Comedy Festival, the 2019 Festival RIEN, Minifest’s 2019 Cecitte c’t’un spectacle acadien, 2019’s “Un rire à l’autre”where he received a standing ovation, and the 2020 Hubcap Comedy
Tell Tale Harbour will kick off The Charlottetown Festival with preview performances starting June 14. The musical tells the story of a struggling Atlantic fishing village looking for a miracle. An opportunity arises to bring a state-of-the-art frozen french fry facility to town, but there’s just one major obstacle; to secure the factory, the harbour must have a full-time resident doctor. Realizing this might be their last chance to save their beloved community, the townspeople come together to charm an interim doctor into moving there permanently. Co-written by and starring Alan Doyle, this new musical is hilarious, heartfelt, and full of East Coast pride.
the audience with its graceful and exhilarating singing and dancing.
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Naomi Ngebulana is currently based in Toronto, ON. She got her start in community shows in Calgary, AB then moved to Toronto “for the culture,” eventually ending up in England, where she graduated with an MFA from the Guildford School of Acting in 2020. The role of Rita is her professional debut.
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Wally MacKinnon is an actor who has been performing for audiences for over 30 years, appearing in theatre, film and television productions.
Director, actor, narrator and producer, Martha Irving grew up on PEI, studied at The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art in England, and co-founded LunaSea Theatre in Halifax, NS. Among her many credits, Martha directed Anne & Gilbert, The Musical at Harbourfront in Summerside, The Guild in Charlottetown, and at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa.
Réjean Cournoyer grew up in Nova Scotia, PEI and Québec has worked on theatre productions locally, nationally, and internationally, including The Charlottetown Festival productions of Evangeline and Anne of Green Gables— The Musical™.
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(l-r): Martha Irving, Naomi Ngebulana, and Réjean Cournoyer
Two productions
Paul Rainville has worked in theatres across the country.
Directed by Mary Vingoe, The Drawer Boy will star Rahul Gandhi, Wally MacKinnon and Paul Rainville. Production designers are Wes Babcock (set), Rebecca Miller (lights), Julia Kim (costumes), and Pat Caron (sound).
Watermark has announced the cast and creative teams working on Educating Rita by Willy Russell and The Drawer Boy by Michael Healey, both playing at the theatre in North Rustico this Educatingsummer.
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The Drawer Boy
Educating Rita is a warm, funny, intelligent play about relationships, connections, and freedom. The story follows Rita, a married hairstylist who decides to go back to school to broaden her horizons. She enrolls in university and finds herself assigned to Frank, a jaded professor courting alcohol to navigate life and Directeddivorce.byMartha Irving, Educating Rita will star Naomi Ngebulana as Rita and Réjean Cournoyer as Frank. Production designers are Wes Babcock (set), Dorrie Deutschendorf (lights), Vickie Marston (costumes), and Pat Caron (sound).
Mary Vingoe has directed at theatres across the country including the National Arts Centre, Tarragon Theatre, The Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, Prairie Theatre Exchange, Alberta Theatre Projects and Neptune Theatre. In 2011, she was made an Officer of the Order of Canada for her contribution to Canadian theatre.
The Drawer Boy depicts the story of a young actor from the big city who moves in with two farmers to gather stories about rural life. The farmers’ lives are irrevocably altered when art attempts to imitate life and the line between truth and fiction is crossed. Hilarious, surprising, and moving.
Cast announced for Educating Rita and The Drawer Boy
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Rahul Gandhi is a bilingual actor, director, creator and producer from Montreal. Though his heart lies on stage, he wears a variety of hats in and around theatre, film, television, and arts administration. He recently appeared in Kitbag Theatre’s production of Lungs at Watermark.
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The musical will be directed by Adam Brazier, the Centre’s artistic director of performing arts. “We are so excited to bring the Island’s most beloved orphan back to the stage,” he says. “This talented ensemble will breathe new life into this classic show while honouring the cultural and historic importance of the piece.”
The all-women PEI improv comedy company includes Kirstin Lund, Patti Larsen, Caron Prins, Nancy McLure, Monica Rafuse, Sarah Brown, Jill Chandler and Doris Jenkins.
Tickets are available now at theguildpei.com. The Guild is located at 111 Queen St, Charlottetown.
The full cast of Anne of Green Gables—The Musical™
In Beyond the Sea, on a pier in a small town, a pair of strangers begin a conversation that will change the destiny of two lost souls.
Ten Island youth have also been cast as the children of Avonlea: Cole Brioux, Blaire Dudley, Nathan Dudley, Paige Dudley, Katie Grandy, Brielle Hunter, Adia Laureijs, James Morum, Hanaye Ono, and Zoe White.
Previews start June 18, with opening night slated for June 25. The production will run until September 3. confederationcentre.com
Side Hustle, one of The Guild’s new resident improv troupes, will bring live comedy throughout the summer season with upcoming shows June 10, July 9, August 11 and September 9.
The ensemble features a mixture of Festival alumni and fresh faces.
The troupe is at it again in a new show bound to keep the audience coming back for more (there’s a bar!). Join the cast as they deliver made-up-onthe-spot funny and explore the world of finding love in the modern world in their own hilariously improvised take on reality show dating. Find out who falls for who (hopefully without breaking anything), who makes a run for it and if true love is possible in 80 minutes or less.
Open Casket Open Mic is a wild, musical adventure at the place where the living and the dead meet—a funeral home. It was written by Lindsay Kyte and Terra Spencer Victoria Playhouse’s theatre schedule will continue in September with two more productions. Overnight Sensations, written and performed by Deborah Kimmett will run September 7–11. The Wonder of it All by Mark Weatherley will be on stage September 14–18.
Several Festival alumni are set to make their return, including Stephen Guy-McGrath,Alana Hibbert,Jacob MacInnis,Laurie Murdoch,Jamie Murray, and Nicole Norsworthy.
Live improv comedy shows
Visit victoriaplayhouse.ticketpro. ca for showtimes and tickets or call the Box Office at 1-800-925-2025.
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Other cast members making their Festival debut include Michelle Bardach,Jahlen Barnes,Alexander Batycki, Lyndsey Britten, Justin Eddy,Taran Kim, Tama Martin, Trevor Patt, Shakeil Rollock, Brian Ross, Stéphanie Visconti,Marquita Walsh, andAlison Woolridge.
Aunt Doonie’s life is being celebrated tonight and her family is furious that the power ballads are drowning out her eulogy. Our Open Mic Host is also the funeral director; dealing with wacky musical folks and mourners’ meltdowns is quickly driving him batty. Things ramp up even further when an amateur medium finally graduates to professional, as spirits from the “other side” suddenly appear amidst the pandemonium. They’re here to get this party started… amongst other unfinished business.
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Theo is waiting for a date who is well past overdue and Gwen is manning the ticket booth for the Ghost Tour that promises a vision of the mournful Woman in White. Theo and Gwen explore love, loss, and the importance of looking forward. With humour and heart, they show us that no one is perfect… and in the end, that may be our greatest strength. Written by Kristen Da Silva, Beyond the Sea is a story about the importance of human connection told with wit and empathy through two unforgettable characters.
Prince Edward Islands’s iconic redhead is back with a talented cast of performers from across Canada. Anne of Green Gables—The Musical™ at The Charlottetown Festival will return to the mainstage at Confederation Centre of the Arts in June.
The Centre previously announced that the titular role will be played by Kelsey Verzotti, a Toronto-based performer who has entertained audiences across the country. Anne’s best friend and kindred spirit, Diana Barry, will be performed byEmma Rudy, who returns after playing the lead role in the Festival’s 2019 production.
Some of the Cast of Anne of Green Gables—The Musical™ 2018 VESSEYLOUISE The Charlottetown Festival ThisyearwewelcomeartistsfromPEIandacrossCanada! TheIslandFringeFestivaloffersartistsunconventional venuesfortheirunconventionalperformancesas audiencescelebrateindependentandalternativetheatre andperformanceindowntownCharlottetown. JULY27-31 Dance,comedy,drama…nuggets, pomegranates,andMcDonald’s...these Fringeshowswillleaveyouhungryformore! TolearnmoreaboutTheIslandFringeFestival ortofindthecompleteschedule,visit www.islandfringe.com Four theatre productions on stage throughout the summer
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The 2022 Victoria Playhouse Festival will welcome patrons back to the theatre in Victoria-by-the-sea this summer with two theatre productions. Beyond the Sea will be performed June 30–September 4. Open Casket Open Mic will play July 7–August 31.
What happens when a funeral home tries to make some extra cash by hosting an Open Mic in its spare room? Absolute mayhem!
Laurie Murdoch and Islander Marlane O’Brien will play reluctant adopters Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert, with Justin Eddy as foe turned friend GilbertOtherBlythe.Islanders in the cast include Cameron MacDuffee,Charlotte Moore,Kristen Pottle, and Charlottetown’s Nadia Haddad, who will make her mainstage debut.
Harbourfront Theatre season Summerside
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On June 18 and 19, local dance school Dance Virtuosa will present their yearend recital, No Place I’d Rather Be. The culmination of a semester of hard work in dance class, this production
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Actor, writer and Second City alumna Melody A. Johnson visits Harbourfront Theatre in Person of Interest
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Harbourfront Presents will feature three selections throughout July and August. On July 23, actor Melody A. Johnston will star in Person of Interest, a one-woman comedy about a good, law-abiding citizen who hopes to volunteer in her community. When she applies for a police background check, she discovers she has a record, courtesy of the neighbours. And now she is considered a Person of Interest.
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incorporates the skill of little ones to adults from all over PEI.
Two Island musical groups, The Ellis Family Band and Fiddlers’ Sons, will return to Harbourfront August 17 with a double bill. The Ellis Family Band has three albums, over 20 singles released, and multiple JUNO and CCMA award nominations to their credit. Fiddlers’ Sons have delighted Island audiences since 1997 with their signature Celtic and traditional roots sound, garnering a string of Music PEI
VaughnCo Entertainment returns to Summerside with two shows this summer. After being rescheduled from May 2020, ABBA Revisited finally takes the stage on June 11. On August 30 at 7:30 pm, Las Vegas headliner Jay White stars in North America’s #1 Tribute to Neil Diamond. His eight-year run headlining on the Las Vegas strip is the longest ever by a solo tribute artist.
The Elvis Summer Festival, starring Thane Dunn, will be on stage August 27 at 7:30 pm. The two-time World Champion Elvis tribute artist promises to transport the audience back five decades and recreate the magic of the August 1972 Elvis Summer Festival at the Las Vegas harbourfronttheatre.comHilton.
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29, Harbourfront welcomes the premiere appearance in Summerside Rhonda Vincent and her band, The Rage. Crowned as “the new queen of bluegrass” by the Wall Street Journal, Vincent is a seven-time Grammy nominee, winning the Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass Album in 2017. In 2020, she was inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry, where she appears regularly, performing country, gospel and bluegrass favourites to Nashville Anaudiences.entertaining line-up of community and touring rentals will round out the summer schedule, beginning with A Tribute to Elvis in Concert, presented by Paquette Productions on June 5 at 7 pm. Featuring Pete Paquette and Chris Connor accompanied by a ten-piece band.
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June 19
A Tribute to Elvis in Concert Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside
June 26
June 2–3
Benj Rowland; Justyn Thyme Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
The 19th BreakdownsNervous
Alicia Toner
June 2
June 10
June 19
June 4
June 13
June 30
Logan Richard Penzie’s Bistro at Shaw’s, Brackley
June 5
Youth Legacy Celebration
Penzie’s Bistro at Shaw’s, Brackley
Brandon Howard Roy Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
Featuring The Barra MacNeils, West of Mabou, Teresa Doyle, Shane Pendegast, Lovely Nelly, The Curious Crow, Luka Hall and Here Wee Go Barndance. Glenaladale Estate, Tracadie
Island Jazz featuring Lucia Dostal Baba’s Lounge, Charlottetown
Fiddlers’ Sons Souris Show Hall, Souris June 18
July 1–3
Luminos RenaissanceEnsemble:Women
The Original Rhythm & Blues Band
Under the Spire, St. Mary’s, Indian River
Guardian Angel Platoon Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
Dennis Ellsworth Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
Lawrence Maxwell and band; Lonely Ladies Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
June 17
Olde Man Luedecke Copper Bottom Brewing, Montague
Rose Cousins with Atlantic String Machine
The Love Junkies
Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration Concert
Gunning & Cormier Copper Bottom Brewing, Montague
Gordie Sampson
June 20
Progressive Organ Concert
RDGMR Summer Kicko : Ghostown Red Dirt Girl Music Room, Middleton
June 5
Nathan Wiley with full band Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
Red Dirt Girl Music Room, Middleton
July 2
June 2
June 9
Red Dirt Girl Music Room, Middleton
June 23
Island Jazz featuring Mat MachEachern Solo Drums Baba’s Lounge, Charlottetown
POLKY “Polish Women”
June 11
Under the Spire, St. Mary’s, Indian River
Charlottetown Jazz Ensemble
Island Jazz Tribute to Ed Bickert Baba’s Lounge, Charlottetown
Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
June 4
Glenaladale Festival
June 3
Songwriters Circle: Amanda Jackson, Todd MacLean and Dan Doiron Red Dirt Girl Music Room, Middleton
June 16–17
June 9
June 4
Garrett Mason Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
June 30
June 24
June 30
The Gasoline Brother: The Music of Tony Rice and David Griman
J.P. Cormier Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
The Guild, Charlottetown
Rachel Beck
June 23–25
Phase II
June 4
Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
July 6–7
Cory Gallant and The Red Dirt Posse Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
Featuring DeeDee Austin and The Silver Wolf Band. The Guild, Charlottetown
June 21
June 24
June 25
Craig Fair Presents Mixtape Nights: Disco Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
Stick & Bow
June 16
The Guild, Charlottetown
July 1
35th Annual PEI Bluegrass & Old Time Music Festival
Florence Simmons Performance Hall, Charlottetown
July 7
Andy Maize & Aaron Comeau
Cloggeroo: Vince the Messenger with DJ Niimo Bogside Brewing, Montague
St. Paul’s, Charlottetown
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July 2
Copper Bottom Brewing, Montague
June 18
June 5
Gypsy - Fleetwood Mac Tribute Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
June 26
ABBA Revisited Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside
Under the Spire, St. Mary’s, Indian River
Nolan Compton
Festival of Small Halls Multiple locations across PEI. See ad on page B3 in The Buzz for performers and locations.
The Guild, Charlottetown
Matt Anderson
Penzie’s Bistro at Shaw’s, Brackley
July 21
Featuring Fast Track, Po’ Ramblin’ Boys, Dave Adkins Band, Monroe, Eddy Poirier & Grassline, The Spinney Brothers, Matt Lunn & Echo Mountain, Janet McGarry & Wildwood, Blue Zone, Bluegrass Revival, Heartfelt, Just Grass, SK Bluegrass and The Stiff Family. Dundas Fairgrounds, Dundas
Island Jazz plays Pat Methany Baba’s Lounge, Charlottetown
Fundraiser for Ukraine featuring Ewelina Ferenc, Ala Stasiuk and Marta Solek. Irish Cultural Centre, Charlottetown
Phase II
Lennie Gallant
June 11
June 19 Kylie Fox; Alicia Toner Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
July 4
Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
June 4
June 3
Featuring Alan Jeffries and Ray Legere. Watermark Theatre, North Rustico
Island Jazz featuring Alan White Group Baba’s Lounge, Charlottetown
Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
The Emeralds: Father’s Day Brunch Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
June 25–26
July 1
July 24
St. Peter’s Cathedral, Trinity United, St. Dunstan’s Basilica, Charlottetown
June 10–19
July 2
Mo Kenney
Lady Soul Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
Aug 12
Bùmarang
Dave Gunning
Thinking of Me: Rebecca Caine & Robert Kortgaard With Parker Clements and Taylor Donald. Under the Spire, St. Mary’s, Indian River
Hauler Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
July 7: Luke Combs; The Cadillac Three; MacKenzie Porter; Hunter Brothers; Tyler Joe Miller; Kelly Prescott; Matt Stell; Nice Horse; Thad Cockrell; Mariya Stokes; Witchitaw; Amy Hef.
July 8: Darius Rucker; Maddie & Tae; The Washboard Union; Tenille Arts; Aaron Goodvin; Raquel Cole; Tebey; Tyler Rich; Sacha; Laci Kaye Booth; Andrew Frelick; Logan Richard.
Swift Kick: Taylor Swift Tribute
Copper Bottom Brewing, Montague
July 27
Penzie’s Bistro at Shaw’s, Brackley
July 21
Phase II
Under the Spire, St. Mary’s, Indian River
July 8
Matt Minglewood Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
July 15–17
Copper Bottom Brewing, Montague
Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
Dennis Ellsworth
Aug 25
Nudie Penzie’s Bistro at Shaw’s, Brackley
The Guild, Charlottetown
Rollo Bay Festival Grounds, Rollo Bay
July 24
July 17
Tara MacLean Copper Bottom Brewing, Montague
Penzie’s Bistro at Shaw’s, Brackley
July 8
Penzie’s Bistro at Shaw’s, Brackley
Aug 13–14
Danny Michel Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
Madison Violet
Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
David Myles
July 21
Penzie’s Bistro at Shaw’s, Brackley
Songwriter’s Circle: Nick Done , Lawrence Maxwell and Shane Pendergast Penzie’s Bistro at Shaw’s, Brackley
July 29
Scott Mackay; Justin Thyme
Nolan Compton Copper Bottom Brewing, Montague
Island Songwriters: Alicia Toner, Brielle Ansems, Dylan Menzie and Joce Reyome Under the Spire, St. Mary’s, Indian River Aug 20
Penzie’s Bistro at Shaw’s, Brackley
46th Rollo Bay Fiddle Festival
Aug 14
Duo Beija-Flor
Aug 4
The Good Ol’ Boys Penzie’s Bistro at Shaw’s, Brackley
Cavendish Beach Music Festival
July 15
Under the Spire, St. Mary’s, Indian River
July 14
Tribute
Aug 6
The Guild, Charlottetown
Madison Violet Under the Spire, St. Mary’s, Indian River
The Ennis Sisters Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
Lady Soul
The Fabulously Rich: Tragically Hip Tribute Band Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
Aug 14
Nathan Wiley Penzie’s Bistro at Shaw’s, Brackley
Aug 18
David Jalbert
July 14
Copper Bottom Brewing, Montague
Slowcoaster Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown Aug 20
Aug 25
Kierrah Copper Bottom Brewing, Montague
Aug 8
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Island Jazz featuring Teresa Doyle Baba’s Lounge, Charlottetown
Under the Spire, St. Mary’s, Indian River
The Guild, Charlottetown
July 22
July 9: Dustin Lynch; Granger Smith; Lindsay Ell; Steven Lee Olsen; Jess Moskaluke; David James; Corb Lund; Allie Colleen; Dave Sampson; Rik Reese; The Redhill Valleys; Chris Ryan. Cavendish Beach Events Centre
Jackie Putnam
Aug 11–14
Christina Martin
Cloggeroo: the Island Folk Festival
Aug 18
Inn Echo Penzie’s Bistro at Shaw’s, Brackley
July 22
July 15
Aug 11–12
July 10
Aug 15–16
Sonorous Strings & Boisterous Brass: Friends of the PEISO
July 21
Roots
July 31
The 19th Breakdowns:NervousRolling Stones
Logan Richard Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
Amanda Rheaume
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Reeny Smith & The Sancti ed Brothers Under the Spire, St. Mary’s, Indian River
Heather Rankin
Aug 19
Aug 9
The Fabulously RichTragicall Hip Tribute Band Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
Aug 4
Under the Spire, St. Mary’s, Indian River
Under the Spire, St. Mary’s, Indian River
July 8–9
Under the Spire, St. Mary’s, Indian River
July 22
Aug 7
Keonté Beals
July 15
Nick Done
Sean McCann (GBS) Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
Logan Richard Copper Bottom Brewing, Montague
Dan Doiron Penzie’s Bistro at Shaw’s, Brackley
July 17
Reggae Allstars: The Music of Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Rita Marley and more Featuring Kierrah and Scott Parsons. Watermark Theatre, North Rustico
July 7–9
Aug 21
Penzie’s Bistro at Shaw’s, Brackley
Under the Spire, St. Mary’s, Indian River
Aug 5
Charlie A’Court
Aug 21–22
July10
Two Hours Tra c PEI Brewing Company, Charlottetown
Twin Flames
July 28
Aug 17
Rick Donair (Nick Donne ): Country & Western Favs Penzie’s Bistro at Shaw’s, Brackley
Georgetown Aug 12
Shaye Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
Penzie’s Bistro at Shaw’s, Brackley
July 28
July 19–20
Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
Aug 26
Aug 11
Ledwell and Haines celebrate a decade on stage together
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For each one of those summers, comedian Patrick Ledwell and musician Mark Haines have created an all-new edition of the PEI-inspired variety show. The show runners see that season-to-season renewal as a key part of what keeps show patrons coming back.
This summer, Harmony House is happy to announce that The Island Summer Review will return to the stage for its 10th consecutive season.
New to PEI, Treyla spent their summers on the Island and now calls western PEI home.
Kings Playhouse in Georgetown will present its second annual A Little Slice of Pride: Rainbow Brunch June 25 at 11 am.The Playhouse has partnered with drag queen Treyla Parktrash this year to host a morning of Pride-themed lip-syncing and dance routines while
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ways of writing that will surprise them and their audience.
Drag Queen Treyla Parktrash will host this year’s A Little Slice of Pride: Rainbow Brunch
A slice of pride
The River Clyde Pageant, PEI’s community-engaged outdoor theatre production, is introducing three additional arts workshops to its free summer lineup. This series marks the beginning of the Pageant’s creation process and covers a range of disciplines open to all ages and experience levels. Participants will learn new skills while contributing material to this summer’s production, which runs July 28–31 and August 4–7.
Workshop spots are limited. Register early at Pageantcom/get-involved.riverclydepageant.TicketsforthewillgoonsaleinearlyJuly.
nighttime activities involving road signs and songs getting sidetracked on weekends up West—that they’re eager to debut for this season’s audiences.
For this upcoming season, Ledwell and Haines are drawing new inspiration from the idea of “stories you can’t wait to tell”—like comedy tales about
The Island Summer Review opens Wednesday, July 6. The show runs two nights a week through summer, Wednesdays and Thursdays, starting at 7:30 pm, until September 1.
“We’re so thrilled to be hosting our second annual Rainbow Brunch,” says Kings Playhouse Executive Director Haley Zavo. “Kings Playhouse is committed to continuing our work of creating an inclusive space where everyone experiences an authentic space of welcome and belonging.”
For ticket details, visit Harmony House online at harmonyhousepei.com or call Ticketpro at 1-888-311-9090.
The event will feature a 50/50 raffle supporting PEI’s Trans Network as well as door prizes and a contest for “Most Fabulously Dressed.”
The Island Summer Review
Mark Haines (left) and Patrick Ledwell, ready for another season
For more info or to purchase tickets, visit kingsplayhouse.com, call 1-888346-5666 or visit Kings Playhouse at 65 Grafton St in Georgetown.
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patrons sit back and enjoy a brunch prepared by The Lucky Bean Cafe.
Take part in The River Clyde Pageant choir in The Singing River with Kathy Randels and Andrea Ellis. Workshops and rehearsals take place throughout June and July and focus on choral singing and vocal improvisation in a process that integrates deep listening and mindfulness toward the outdoorDiscoverstage.conventional and experimental forms of playwriting in The Kitchen Sink: A Playwriting Workshop with Mike Geither from (June 5–11). Participants will be encouraged to try
The Pageant has always been viewed by more than just human beings—such as spiders, insects, fish, birds and plantlife. Join Kristian Brevik and Ian McFarlane in their Interspecies Collaboration workshop (June 4–5) as they look at ways to deepen connections with these other beings. Marine biologist Irene Novaczek will also provide an ecology presentation on June 4.
Featuring Coastal Vibes with performances by Fabulously Rich • Reeny Smith • Obembe Nadia • The Darvel and more to be announced! Don’t miss the Family Fun Zone from Noon-7PM and a spectacular reworks display at 10PM July 1 • Noon-10PM • Victoriacharlottetown.caPark
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Several previously announced workshops still have spots available. Use improvisation and junkyard instruments to explore sound, composition and environment in Marti Hopson’s Sounds of a River (June 12–July 3). Pageant co-directors Jane Wells and Megan Stewart will co-lead A River of Stories, a drama workshop for youth to explore acting and character-building (June 18, 25). Finally, McFarlane will also present workshops in Landscape Scenography and Design (July 9–17), and large-scale Puppet Ensemble (June 23–July 21).
“I’m excited for the opportunity to support Island-based 2SLGBTQQIA+ organizations who do amazing work here for Queer Islanders. I also think it’s important to support queer friendly venues who are open minded as well caring for the 2SLGBTQQIA+ commu nity,” notes Treyla.
Head out to Harmony House this summer, bring your friends, and help celebrate a decade of The Island Summer Review.
Fresh from the Island
Hugh is performing in Anne & Gilbert for the second time as well, having played the role of Gilbert in The Guild’s 2019 production in Charlottetown. He is an actor/singer from Toronto, ON and holds a BFA in Acting from Ryerson Theatre School.
The deadline for submissions is August 15 and selected plays will be announced on August 31. Stay tuned for public playwrighting and storytelling workshops on offer during the four-day festival. kingsplayhouse.com
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The Island Fringe Festival (IFF) is seeking billet hosts from July 26 to August 1 (dates could vary depending on artist). Six troupes are coming to PEI to perform in the 2022 Festival. Many of these artists need a place to stay and depend on Island generosity as billet hosts. IFF will match hosts with an artist or artists that are suitable to them and their living space. Billet hosts receive Island Fringe swag, including two All Access Fringe passes. Email at islandfringe@gmail.com with questions or visit islandfringe.com to sign up as a billet host.
Stretch the creative spirit at HA Club’s Monday Night Drop-in Improv. Learn how to perform improv and feel great doing it. Classes are for participants 16 years of age and older and take place weekly on Monday evenings at 9 pm until June 27 at the Haviland Club in Charlottetown. Register: marram.ca Info: @TheHaClub on lauriemurphy@marram.caTwitter; news THEATRE
Join them on June 5 from 3–4 pm at Beaconsfield Historic House, 2 Kent St, Charlottetown.
Step back in time for an afternoon full of good olde fashioned family fun. Admission to the grounds is free.
Confederation Centre of the Arts summer camps are designed for art enthusiasts of all ages. Registration is open for Visual Arts Camps and Performing Arts Camps at confederationcentre.com or contact Callista Gilks at artseducation@confederationcentre.com or 628-6134.
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The Olde Fashioned Carnival kicks off summer, the end of the school year, the anticipated Canada Day holiday, and welcomes visitors to Summerside. On carnival day, June 24 from 4–7 pm, the lawns of the Wyatt Heritage Properties, located at the corner of Granville and Prince Streets in Summerside, will be transformed into the site of a Victorian style carnival that is a community celebration for one and all. There is plenty in which to Volunteerpartake.barkers will invite participants to play over fifteen olde style carnival games for five cents a try. Winners of a game will pocket a
The Here “WEE” Go! Barndance! is a family-friendly afternoon of music, stories and square dancing. Tunes and Tall Tales will charm the little ones with a homespun tale woven together with catchy tunes. Ward Macdonald will then lead the whole family in a foot stomping square dance.
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Performance Arts and Visual Arts Summer Camps
Wyatt Heritage Properties —June 24
This year’s production stars Becca Guilderson as Anne Shirley and Hugh Ritchie as Gilbert Blythe.
token and when they have a sufficient number, they can exchange them for neat prizes at the prize table.
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Carnival-goers will have a variety of activities to take part in, including miniature horse rides, face painting, tea leaf readings, petting farm, tug of war and Audiencesmore.will be entertained by the ongoing performances of clowns, jugglers, street performers and musicians. They can even watch a blacksmith at Whenwork.thesmell of the carnival food creates a craving, join the lineup for barbequed hot dogs, popcorn and cotton candy, and pay a visit to the candyWhenstore.abreak is needed, simply sit in the shade of century old trees and soak in the beauty of the heritage buildings which make up the Wyatt Heritage Properties.
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Presented by Young at Heart Theatre, Desert Island Theatre Company and Kings Playhouse, Fresh From the Island—A New Works Festival will return this fall at Kings Playhouse in Georgetown from October 13–16. This one-of-a-kind theatre festival for PEI is designed to bring creators and audiences together to experience new and innovative plays with a local fla vour.This year, three Island playwrights will have an opportunity to work with professional directors, dramaturgs and actors with a final staged public reading on the Kings Playhouse stage. The call for submissions is now open at from-the-island-a-new-works-festival.house.com/beyond-the-stage/fresh-kingsplay-
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University and participated in the Music Theatre Performance Program at Neptune Theatre (NS).
Becca is playing Anne Shirley for the second time in her career, having performed the role in the Stage Prophets 2017 production of Anne & Gilbert in Nova Scotia. Becca is a multi-disciplinary artist based in Halifax. She studied classical voice and theatre studies at Mount Allison
The River Clyde Pageant has just released its first Accessibility Action Plan (AAP) for 2022–2026 to ensure more people can participate in the annual riverside spectacle and the organization’s year-round programming. Starting this summer and continuing through the next four years, new measures will be phased in to reach a wider, more diverse range of collaborators, audience members and volunteers to create spaces and programming that are safer and more inclusive, and to develop structures of accountability within the organization. Since 2016, the Pageant has prided itself in fostering community connections and bridging cultural and social gaps through participatory arts programming. However, organizers have recognized gaps in the Pageant’s accessibility in recent years, thanks to input from audiences, participants and community stakeholders. With this AAP, they intend to make significant improvements to the Pageant experience for all involved. In tandem with this plan, the Pageant is hiring its first Accessibility Coordinator, to assist in designing and implementing measures from the plan for this summer’s production. The Accessibility Action Plan specifically aims to serve: individuals with limited mobility, individuals who are blind or partially sighted, individuals who are d/Deaf or hard of hearing, individuals who are neurodivergent, individuals with allergies and sensitivities, IBPOC individuals, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, individuals with low incomes, individuals without a car, and newcomers to PEI. To aid in this, the Pageant is working closely with April Hubbard, a Halifax-based accessibility consultant, who has advised on the AAP and will provide mentorship for a new Accessibility Consultant. The Pageant has released a survey inviting community members to share their feedback and ideas for accessibility improvements. The Pageant is also hiring an Accessibility Coordinator for this summer’s performances. Visit riverclydepageant.com/ accessibility for more information.
Anne & Gilbert, The Musical started its run of 61 live performances in late May. The musical is the centrepiece production of the Island Theatre Festival, a new festival at Florence Simmons Performance Hall at Holland College in Charlottetown.
A musical based on the second and third books in Lucy Maud Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables series, Anne & Gilbert was adapted for the stage by Jeff Hochhauser, Bob Johnston and Nancy White (an alumnae of Holland anneandgilbert.comCollege).
The Guild’s Musical Theatre School Summer Camps run weekly beginning July 4. The camps offer perfor mance-based opportunities that focus on singing, acting and dancing. Register by calling 620-3333. theguildpei.com
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Barndance
July 3, 10, 24, 31
DiverseCity Multicultural Festival
The Guild, Charlottetown
A Slice of Pride: Rainbow Brunch
Copper Bottom Brewing, Montague
July 12–30
Theatre, Dance, Comedy… Inside American Pie
Upstreet Craft Brewing, Charlottetown
“I had no idea there was so much in that song,” comments Brielle Ansems, one of the performers in the show. “You think it’s about the plane crash but there’s so much more. The whole song is a time capsule of the 1960’s. The good, the bad and the incredible music that came out of one of the most tumultuous times in recent history.”
July 7, 14, 21, Aug 4–5, 11–12
Anne & Gilbert—The Musical Florence Simmons Performance Hall, Charlottetown
July 7–Aug 31 (select dates)
June 27
Baba’s Lounge, Charlottetown
June 4 (two performances)
June 14– Sept 24
Patio Laughs Comedy Show
Harmony House, Hunter River
Highland Storm
Tunes & Tales of PEI The Guild, Charlottetown
(l-r): Mike Ross, Alicia Toner, Kirk White (drums), Brielle Ansems and Greg Gale in 2021.
Inside American Pie
June 30–Sept 4 (select dates)
Betty’s Song
Tell Tale Harbour Confederation Centre, Charlottetown
Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
For ticket details, visit Harmony House online at harmonyhousepei.com or call Ticketpro at 1-888-311-9090.
June 24
Confederation Centre, Charlottetown
Harmony House is bringing the magic of Inside American Pie for its second straight summer. A concert-documentary built around the iconic Don MacLean song “American Pie,” this unique concert hybrid digs deep into the meaning of the #1 hit. Mike Ross and a team of top notch Island musicians inhabit the world that MacLean paints with his masterpiece single from 1971. We all know that it begins with the infamous plane crash that took the lives of Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper and Ritchie Valens, but where does it go from there?
Celtic Performing Arts Centre, Summerside
July 12–Aug 24 (select dates)
Jokes on Us: Open Mic Comedy Show
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Returning after sell-out success last summer
Highland Storm, an exhilarating evening of Celtic music and dance, returns to the College of Piping Celtic Performing Arts Centre in Summerside this summer on select dates from July 7–August 12 at at 7:30 pm. The perfor mances showcase Highland and step dancing, the sound of the pipes and drums, haunting melodies of traditional songs, and the fire of the fiddle.
when three ships—the Annabella, the Edinburgh and the Falmouth—arrived in PEI having carried families from their homeland in Scotland to a new land with little more than the clothes on their backs. Imagine arriving on these shores in the bleak autumn, having to clear land, cut wood and build a home in order to survive the unforgiving winters of PEI. What would that first year be like?
Beyond the Sea Victoria Playhouse, Victoria-by-the-Sea
to Oct 9
Side Hustle Improv
DiverseCity Multicultural Festival
Featuring Patrick Ledwell & Mark Haines. Harmony House, Hunter River
June 18– Sept 3
Water St East, Summerside
July 3: Alberton; July 10: Abram-Village; July 24: Summerside; July 31: Montague
June 24–25
Popalopalots Improv
Shrek Jr.
June 25–Sept 10 (select dates)
Celtic Performing Arts Centre, Summerside
Honk Jr.
Danspirations Showcase: Swing is the Thing
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The Guild, Charlottetown
Open Casket, Open Mic Victoria Playhouse, Victoria-by-the-Sea
Anne of Green Gables—The Musical™ Confederation Centre, Charlottetown
Celtic music and dance show—July 7 to Aug 12
June 26
June 29–Sept 1 Munschables Confederation Centre, Charlottetown
Inside American Pie is a great example of Harmony House’s unique concert experience that combines story & song, information and interpretation. Songs the audience thought they knew are heard as though for the first time— at times reflective, at times roof-shak ing, and always from the heart.
The Guild, Charlottetown
July 6–Sept 1 (Wed & Thurs)
The audience will be transported to a pivotal time over 250 years ago,
Who is the jester that MacLean sings about? Where do the Beatles fit in? Who is the “girl who sang the blues?” Ross and his team attempt to answer these questions and more, performing unique and electrifying interpretations of songs and artists that are uncovered along the way.
The Guild, Charlottetown
Kings Playhouse, Georgetown
Educating Rita Watermark Theatre, Rustico
The show opens June 24 and runs on Fridays and Saturdays until September 3.
June 13, 20, 27
Harmony House
With an added scene this year, the Highland Storm celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Alexander transporting the Glenaladale Settlers to PEI.
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July 5–29
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Performed by The College of Piping’s instructors and students, Highland Stormwill feature fid dler Gilbert Arsenault and vocalist Christine Gallant. The show is directed by Peter Tickets:Gallant.collegeofpiping.com, 69
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Comedian Ryan Doucette
June 10
June 10
July 6–22
The Mack, Charlottetown
The Island Summer Review
July 14–Aug 25 (select dates)
June 24–Sept 3 (Fri & Sat)
Ledwell & Haines: Songs and Stories
July 11, 16, 18, 25
Epekwitnewaq Mi’kmaq Voices
101 Dalmations
Charlottetown
The Guild, Charlottetown
Independant and alternative theatre and performance
Two-Shea will return to the dinner-theatre stage at the Stompin’ Tom Centre in Skinners Pond this summer after a two-year hiatus. Featuring Paul and Laura Lee Shea, shows will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays from July 25–August 31, and then weekly on Wednesdays through September.
The 2022 cast will feature Louise Arsenault (Barachois, Gadelle, Les Girls) and two of her children: Jonathan Arsenault, a guitar-picking singer, and Angie Arsenault, a professional singer and musician. All three have performed in many dinner-theatre shows, some as far back as La Cuisine à Mémé in MontCarmel in the 1990s. Actor-musicians Dawson Arsenault (Paloudes) and
La Veillée au Village
“Up here in Western PEI, we want you to feel right at home right away,” say the organizers, “and there’s no better way to do so than by serving you up a tasty feast with a heavy side of chuckles!”Fortickets, call 882-3214. For more info, email info@stompintomcentre. com or visit stompintomcentre.com.
At the Launch Party on July 27, artists will have the opportunity to give a five-minute pitch of their show and audience members can enjoy serious fun and laughs. Fringe After Dark events will give folks an opportunity to win fun prizes, and the Closing Party will wrap-everything up nicely with an awards
The brother and sister duo, both former members of the internationally renowned group Barachois, are busy preparing La Veillée au Village 2022. The two playwrights/ directors say they will be using the same format they used last year, “a kind of music and comedy revue-type show that was popular back in the ’50s.” In those days, when variety shows like this were shown on radio or television, there was always a master of ceremonies who introduced the acts and presented “live” commercials, and La Veillée au Village will again be presented in that style. And, the duo shares, it will contain just as much, if not more, comedy and silliness interspersed with songs and lively fiddle tunes, as well as a lot of surprises, interesting costumes and sets.
Dinner theatre, PEI style
From choosing acts from a lottery, to performing in unconventional venues, IFF is a totally unique Island experience. This year’s Festival will continue to highlight PEI talent as well as showcase artists coming from locations across Canada.
The BU ZZ June 2022 Page B13 CONFEDERATION CENTRE OF THE ARTS SUMMER CAMPS FEATURING INTERMEDIATE DANCE CAMP JULY 11 • LIMITED SPACE, BOOK NOW MUSICAL THEATRE INTENSIVE CAMP AUG. 15 • LIMITED SPACE, BOOK NOW Company member The Charlottetown Festival 2022 Company member The Charlottetown Festival 2022 SHAKEIL ROLLOCKJACOB MCINNIS PERFORMING ARTS CAMP | LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE Junior Dance Camp - July 11 Exploring Performing Arts Camp - July 25 Kindercamp - August 8 Exploring Performing Arts Camp - Aug. 22 register online at: confederationcentre.com/arts-education VISUAL ARTS CAMP | LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE Full-Day Summer Camp - Aug. 1 Half-Day Summer Camp - Aug. 15
Shows take place at 7 pm on select dates from June 25–September 10.
A new Island game show at The Guild—June 25 to Sept 10
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The Tunes & Tales of PEI
IFF always includes additional programming and this year is no different.
Two-Shea are back at Stompin’ Tom Centre—July 25 to Aug 31
siblings meeting for the first time in 10 years and discovering that each other’s perceptions of their upbringing and family experiences may not have been the same; a drama highlighting an evening of death, sexuality, belief and nuggets; a dance performance that takes an energized look into the people and behaviours that fuel one of the most pressing topics on planet Earth: global warming; and a dramatic comedy about the differences between what one thought the future had in store for them versus their reality. There will also be stand-up comedy, William Beaumont, and sock puppets.
Encouraged by the success of last summer’s dinner-theatre production, even in pandemic times, the Village musical acadien has invited Albert Arsenault and Hélène Bergeron to put on a second edition of their French show, La Veillée au Village, in AbramVillage this summer.
Shane Arsenault (Mailloche) round out the cast. Dawson and Shane are no strangers to the stage and recently contributed vocally and/or musically to albums such as Des vieilles nouvelles by local youth and Yousque l’hell by the group Aubin pi la scb.
“The imagination and creativity that goes into a Fringe show is secondto-none, and as always, there is something for everyone to enjoy,” shares Festival Director Grace Kimpinski, “and because performances last no longer than 60 minutes, it is easy for audiences to see several shows over the Thisfestival.”year’s Festival has ten shows; four from PEI and six from other parts of Canada, including North Bay and Toronto (ON), Edmonton (AB), and Vancouver (BC). They include: a bilingual two-hander featuring adult
The Tunes & Tales of PEI, a new Island game show for visitors and Islanders alike, will be staged at The Guild in Charlottetown this summer.
Written by Lori Linkletter and Rob MacDonald, this show will test the audience’s knowledge of Prince Edward Island. Answer questions about Island history, songs and culture, and join them on stage for some comical PEI-themed games.
Celebrating independent and alternative theatre and performance in downtown Charlottetown, the 2022 Island Fringe Festival (IFF) returns July 27-31 with an all-Canadian lineup.
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La Veillée au Village 2022 will be presented Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings at 6:30 pm from July 6 to August 31. Tickets must be reserved or purchased in advance at villagemusical.ca or at the Village musical acadien reception desk.
Tickets will be available for purchase directly through the new Stompin’ Tom Centre and Festival Series website beginning in early June.
Oneshow.hundred percent of ticket sales go directly to the artists. Schedules and additional programming will be released throughout July. Stay tuned on social media @islandfringe or visit islandfringe.com for updates.
Second edition of French dinner-theatre in Abram-Village
The cast of La Veillée au Village 2022, actor-musicians all bearing the Arsenault family name. (front, l-r): Louise, Dawson, Jonathan and Angie. In the back is Shane.
2:00 pm The Nick Doneff Band
One lb PEI lobster & lobster chowder available all afternoon Purchase tickets (also Lobster Supper tickets) at the Lobster Trap Merchandise Store located inside the tent. Visit the Lobster Prince Edward Island Booth. Water Station Available.
1:00 pm Holley/McLure: Celebrating Atlantic Talent
Make award-winning PEI lobster chowder using Dairy Isle products.
Contestants compete to be one of the ten finalists moving on to the Wednesday night competition.
Lo�ter Demonstration & Food Tent
Featuring the best of local and “From Away”entertainment
12 noon Throwzone Juggling Show - Jeremiah Johnston
4:30 pm Silly Robbie’s Children’s Showsponsored by McDonald’s
Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster or at the Credit Union Place Box Office. $20.00 adults, $10.00 under 12.
THURSDAY, JULY 7
4:00 pm Throwzone Juggling Show - Jeremiah Johnston 4:30 pm Silly Robbie’s Children’s Showsponsored by McDonald’s
Pairing lobster, Malpeque oysters, and fish.
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Greenwood Drive across from Carnival Grounds
(registration at 6:30 pm) Presented by PEI Mutual Insurance Company and PEIAE. Prizes $300, $150 & $75
1st Place sponsored by Warren Ellis from Summerside Chrysler Dodge: $3,000.00
7:00 pm PEI Youth Talent Search Competition
How to buy, cook and open lobster.
4:00–8:00 pm Lobster Carnival Fishing Derby presented by Bedeque Bay Environmental Management Association: Register on the SLC website. No entry fee. Various categories. Prizes given at the Ice Pond on July 9 at 1:30pm
7:00 pm Trivia Championship sponsored by StandardAero: Trivia teams compete to claim the championship and $1,000 prize. Hosted by Wil MacDonald. Teams may register on the SLC website.
Sponsored by Curran & Briggs
12 noon–11 pm Carnival Grounds and East Coast Amusements Midway at Credit Union Place grounds
2nd Place sponsored by Kool Breeze Farms: 3rd$1,000.00Placesponsored by Anderson's Automotive in Summerside: $500.00
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1:00 pm Danspirations Showcase: Local dance talent
4:00–8:00 pm Lobster Carnival Fishing Derby presented by Bedeque Bay Environmental Management Association: Register on the SLC website. No entry fee. Various categories. Prizes given at the Ice Pond on July 9 at 1:30pm
2nd Place sponsored by Kool Breeze Farms: 3rd$1,000.00Placesponsored by Anderson's Automotive in Summerside: $500.00
Lobster Nacho Salsa
Free admission to the grounds!
2:00 pm Lobster Demo & Taste Testing
2:00 pm Lobster Demo & Taste Testing
Ice Pond Nature Park
Greenwood Drive across from Carnival Grounds
Entertainment Tent & Courtyard
Donations gratefully accepted to support the carnival.
Veteran’s Convention Centre Credit Union Place, 511 Notre Dame Street
10:00 pm Juggling LED Light Show - Jeremiah Johnston
3:00 pm Roy MacCaull, Kim Tuplin & Friends Show
4:00 pm Throwzone Juggling Show - Jeremiah Johnston
3:00 pm Lobster Demo & Taste Testing
PEI Lobster Mac and ADL Dairy Isle Cheese
10:00 pm Juggling LED Light Show - Jeremiah Johnston
Sponsored by Summerside Toyota
Participants must register by June 1st, which can be done on the SLC website.
8 pm The Lumber Jills Kitchen Party
Lo�ter Demonstration & Food Tent
12 noon Lobster 101 Demo & Taste Testing
5:00 pm Official Opening - Summerside Mayor and Council Free Community Barbeque: Complimentary food with lobster being front and centre. Carnival Official Opening featuring entertainment by the Richard Wood Trio, sponsored by Key Murray Law.
Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster or at the Credit Union Place Box Office. $20.00 adults, $10.00 under 12.
1:00 pm Lobster Carnival Biscuit & Roll Competition Complimentary tea and bakery biscuit served during the judging of this intense competition. Maritime music with Fred Martin.
Featuring the best of local and “From Away”entertainment
Pairing PEI lobster and PEI potatoes.
Check SLC for categories & entry form.
TUESDAY, JULY 5
One lb PEI lobster & lobster chowder available all afternoon Purchase tickets (also Lobster Supper tickets) at the Lobster Trap Merchandise Store located inside the tent. Visit the Lobster Prince Edward Island Booth. Water Station Available.
Participants must register by June 1st, which can be done on the SLC website.
7:00 pm Summerside Lobster Carnival Amateur Country Music Singing Competition
3:00 pm Lobster & Taste Testing
Complimentary food with lobster being front and centre. Carnival Official Opening featuring entertainment by the Richard Wood Trio, sponsored by Key Murray Law.
12 noon Throwzone Juggling Show - Jeremiah Johnston 12:30 pm Silly Robbie’s Children’s Showsponsored by McDonald’s
5:00 pm Official Opening - Summerside Mayor and Council Free Community Barbeque
8:00 pm Chad Matthews and The Delivering Hope
7:00 pm Summerside Lobster Carnival Amateur Country Music Singing Competition
Celebrating PEI’s wild sustainable Lo�ter industry
FRIDAY, JULY 8
Veteran’s Convention Centre Credit Union Place, 511 Notre Dame Street
Ten remaining contestants compete to be named the top three winners of the Summerside Lobster Carnival Amateur Country Music Singing Competition.
3:00 pm Country Trio Band
Ice Pond Nature Park
12 noon–11 pm Carnival Grounds and East Coast Amusements Midway at Credit Union Place grounds
6:30 pm Journal Pioneer Lobster Trap Stacking Competition Island lobster fishers or crew members compete in this marathon sport for the fastest moving and stacking of lobster traps. Register on the SLC Website 6:20pm.
Entertainment Tent & Courtyard
Sponsored by Curran & Briggs
WEDNESDAY, JULY 6
Ice Pond Nature
1st Place sponsored by Warren Ellis from Summerside Chrysler Dodge: $3,000.00
1:00 pm Lobster Demo & Taste Testing
PEI Lobster and PEI Beef Burrito
5:00 pm Traditional Island Lobster Supper (takeout available) One lb PEI lobster, potato salad, coleslaw, cucumber, roll, ADL Dairy Isle butter, tea, cookie and water. Tickets online or at door. Island Craft Beer (available at extra cost). Acadian fiddle entertainment with Louise & Helene. Lobster fishers will crack your lobster. Volunteers will instruct on removing lobster from shell. ($26 + tax may be purchased at SLC website or at the door). Cold cut supper for $19 + tax.
12:30 pm Silly Robbie’s Children’s Showsponsored by McDonald’s
2:00 pm “One Proud Islander” Music Show
Sponsored by Summerside Toyota
Celebrating PEI’s wild sustainable Lo�ter industry
12 noon Lobster 101 Demo & Taste Testing
1:00 pm Lobster Demo & Taste Testing
Presented bySATURDAY, JULY 9
Greenwood Drive across from Carnival Grounds
Lobster Frittata with ADL Dairy Isle Cheese
3:00 pm Krysten Cameron Music Show
Lo�ter Demonstration & Food Tent
4:30 pm Silly Robbie’s Children’s Showsponsored by McDonald’s
Sponsored by Curran & Briggs
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3:00 pm Lobster Demo & Taste Testing
Nature Park Guided tours of the restored pond area, rain garden demo, rain barrels for sale, remote control boats, bbq, etc
Ice Pond Nature Park
2:00 pm Brad Nicholas Duo
Lobster and Mushroom Fricassee
7:00 pm Shane Pendergast
5:00 pm Traditional Island Lobster Supper (takeout available) One lb PEI lobster, potato salad, coleslaw, cucumber, roll, ADL Dairy Isle butter, tea, cookie and water. Tickets online or at door. Island Craft Beer (available at extra cost). Acadian fiddle entertainment with Louise & Helene. Lobster fishers will crack your lobster. Volunteers will instruct on removing lobster from shell. ($26 + tax may be purchased at SLC website or at the door). Cold cut supper for $19 + tax.
10:00 pm Juggling LED Light Show - Jeremiah Johnston
1:30 pm Silly Robbie’s Children’s Showsponsored by McDonald’s
Sponsored by Summerside Toyota
1:30 pm Official Opening of BBEMA Ice Pond
2:30 pm Rubber Ducky Race 500 rubber ducks will be raced to the finish line.Ducks $5 each for a chance to win $500, $200, or $100. Proceeds to support the environment work of Bedeque Bay Environmental Management Association. Purchase onsite or at www.bbema.ca
2:00 pm Lobster Demo & Taste Testing Lobster Cakes
Featuring the best of local and “From Away”entertainment
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One lb PEI lobster & lobster chowder available all afternoon Purchase tickets (also Lobster Supper tickets) at the Lobster Trap Merchandise Store located inside the tent. Visit the Lobster Prince Edward Island Booth. Water Station Available.
4:00 pm Throwzone Juggling Show - Jeremiah Johnston
Celebrating PEI’s wild sustainable Lo�ter industry
Entertainment Tent & Courtyard
8:00 pm Gordie MacKeeman & His Rhythm Boys sponsored by Tim Hortons & Wendy’s
12 noon–11 pm Carnival Grounds and East Coast Amusements Midway at Credit Union Place grounds
3:00 pm Cardboard Boat Races Teams compete to cross the pond and stay afloat. $1000 prize. Register at SLC website.
12 noon Callbecks Home Hardware & Home Furniture & Appliances Store Summerside Lobster Carnival Parade. Route map on back of program
1:00 pm Throwzone Juggling Show - Jeremiah Johnston
In addition to concerts, USMF is offering a series of accessible commu nityunderthespire.caevents.
TOSH ShowcaseSpring
Featuring music students from Popular Music Performance 621 and R&B Band classes
Rose Cousins will perform on June 24 with special guest Atlantic String Machin
Festival faves, new faces and emerging artists—starting June 19
The Canadian singer-songwritercontinues to tour somewhere in the world, usually ten days every month, intertwining arena concerts with intimate, solo acoustic dates. His numerous accolades and awards include three Academy Award nominations,
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The music students and TOSH Music Director Ms. Bryson are thankful to be working with a state-of-theart facility under the expertise and guidance of Peter Gallant, director of the Celtic Performing Arts Centre. collegeofpiping.com
Violet at 7:30 pm August 12; David Jalbert at 3 pm August 14; Island Songwriters—Brielle Ansems, Dylan Menzie, Joce Reyome and Alicia Toner at 7:30 pm August 19; Bùmarang at 3 pm August 21; Catherine MacLellan at 7:30 pm August 26; and Julia MacLaine at 1 pm August 28.
The 2022 season of Under the Spire Music Festival (USMF) at Historic St. Mary’s will feature over 20 concerts and community events, with the return of some Festival favourites, as well as new performers and emerging artists. All summer concerts take place in Historic St. Mary’s in Indian River,ThePEI.June performance schedule includes: the Youth Legacy Celebration at 3 pm June 19; Rose Cousins with special guest Atlantic String Machine at 7:30 pm June 24; and Stick & Bow at 3 pm JuneThe26.July lineup features: Reeny Smith & The Sanctified Bros at 7:30 pm July 8; the PEI Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet and Atlantic String Machine at 3 pm July 10; Amanda Rheaume at 7:30 pm July 15; Duo BeijaFlorat at 3 pm July 17; Twin Flames at 7:30 pm July 22; and David Myles at 3 pm July Performances24. continue in August with: Don Pasquale, an opera by Gaetano Donizetti featuring Midori Marsh, Alex Halliday, Yanik Gosselin, Parker Clements, Taylor Donald, and Peter Tiefenbach at 7:30 pm August 5; Think of Me… A journey through musical theatre and opera with Rebecca Caine and Robert Kortgaard, featuring Parker Clements, and Taylor Donald at 3 pm August 7; Madison
The September lineup includes: Kitbag Theatre production The Songs of Johnny and June at 7:30 pm September 1 and 2; Lennie Gallant at 7:30 pm September 9; and The New Cohort at 3 pm September 11.
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Tickets: cupevents.ca; 1-855-7901245; 511 Notre Dame St, Summerside
Canadian tour kicks o in Summerside—Aug 31
Three Oaks High School (TOSH) music students will showcase their work at the Spring Showcase June 2 and 3 at the College of Piping’s Celtic Performing Arts Centre in Summerside. Showtime is 7 pm. This Spring Showcase is the
Platinum-selling and Grammy Award winning musician Bryan Adams returns to Canada for a coast-to-coast Canadian tour in support of his 15th studio album, So Happy It Hurts. The tour begins August 31 at Credit Union Place in Summerside.
culmination of TOSH’s new Popular Music Performance 621 class, and will feature a wide variety of performances by the class members and invited guests, as well as some original works. The evening will also feature TOSH’s 15-piece R&B Band performing a full set of hit songs in a variety of styles, including Motown, soul, funk, rock, pop and country.
instrumental music was a combination of Django Reinhardt-era jazz, bluegrass, folk, Old World Mediterranean string band music, as well as modern jazz fusion that came to embody “Dawg” music.
Watermark Music Series
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Visit glenaladalefestival.ca and follow on social media @glenaladalepei for updates.
Whitecap Entertainment presents a hometown performance by Two Hours Traffic July 22 at PEI Brewing Company in Charlottetown. Since the early 2000s, the Charlottetown indie rockers have brought their catchy chords and bright, buoyant beats to the Canadian music scene.
Tickets: peibrewingcompany.com
Celebrating the Scottish cultural roots that connect many on the Island can reveal stories and ways of life that enrich a sense of belonging while also giving perspective within the diversity of communities on PEI. Animating the significant influence the Highland Scottish Settlers have had on the cultural and creative practices on PEI, is central to the Glenaladale Festival. Touching base with our ancestors and that history of how Scottish families
Thesince.Festival program is packed with live music, textile and language workshops, community talks, a gathering of genealogy tables, featured demos with the College of Piping, the opening of their Disc Golf course and Sculpture Forest, and Glenaladale’s first Highland Games.
Homecoming of Scotish heri tage in Tracadie Bay
Indie rock at PEIBC in July
The final weekend of the Festival includes: a Historic Portage Event with Atlantic Canada’s Big Paddlers and the grand Tartan Dinner.
ticketwizard.ca or 963-3963 watermarktheatre.com
came to the then known Epekwitk or Isle St. Jean in 1772, has resulted in reflection on the two and a half centu ries
The group formed in 2002 at UPEI and over a 12-year span, the band toured extensively in Canada and around the world. Their discography features four full-length albums and
Grisman recruited Rice in the mid-to-late ‘70s to be part of the David Grisman Quintette. What followed was a series of groundbreaking albums, including Hot Dawg (1978). The all
The Watermark Music Series returns with its first concert of the season in July. The Gasoline Brothers: The Music of Tony Rice and David Grisman, interpreted by Alan Jeffries and Ray Legere, will take place July 24 at 7:30 pm at the Watermark Theatre in North Rustico.
Rice, who passed away in 2020, was an influential acoustic guitar player in bluegrass, progressive bluegrass, newgrass and acoustic jazz. He was inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame in 2013. His flatpicking style set the gold stan dard for acoustic guitar playing.
Rice and Grisman have been regarded as top bluegrass musicians and innovators, and have inspired generations of musicians. They called themselves the Gasoline Brothers— their way of referring to the kinetic connection they felt when playing music together, especially at “burning” tempos.
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On June 25, 1772, Tracadie saw the arrival of more than 200 Scottish Catholic Highlanders aboard the brig, Alexander. Making landfall on Island shores under the leadership of Captain John MacDonald, Laird of Glenfinnan in Scotland, the Glenaladale Settlers have been a pivotal group in the Scottish diaspora across the Eastern region of GlenaladaleCanada.Heritage Trust is commemorating this 250th anniversary with the Glenaladale Festival—Fèill Ghleann Aladail in Gaelic—running June 25 to to July 3.
Grisman first picked up the man dolin as a traditional bluegrass player. By the ‘70s he had started exploring jazz. Grisman recorded with various artists, including the Grateful Dead on American Beauty (1970). Grisman is still performing and recording music.
Alan Jeffries and Ray Legere, both hailing from New Brunswick, will be interpreting the music of the Gasoline Brothers. Acoustic guitarist David Wigmore will be the special guest. Originally from Kensington, PEI, Wigmore is one of the original pillars of the Bootlegger’s Ball and has been entertaining Island audiences for decades.Tickets:
First concert of the 2022 season in North Rustico—July 24
thre EPs. The band’s second album Little Jabs was shortlisted for the 2008 Polaris Music Prize.
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Special guests to be announced.
Following their farewell concerts in 2013, the band reunited for a concert in 2018 at the PEI Brewing Company in Charlottetown and have been performing steadily ever since. The band is currently working on some new songs, their first new material since 2013.
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To showcase the legacy of traditional Celtic music of this region, headliners include The Barra MacNeils, West of Mabou, Teresa Doyle, Shane Pendergast, Lovely Nelly, The Curious Crow and Luka Hall. Tickets for the Concert Series can be purchased online at agriculturalrenovatedGlenaladaleinthecommunitiesfarmingofagedglenaladalefestival.ca/livemusic.Everyoneiswelcomeandencour-attendtheCèilidhs,learnabitScotsGaelic,sharestoriesofrurallife,celebratethecreativeandcometogetherwhen(almost530-acre)sitecomesaliveitsnextstageofgrowth.ExploreHistoricHouse,thenewlySchoolHouse,trails,andlandscapeasitdevelops.
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The Dundas Fairgrounds is the biggest and best location in the Festival’s 35-year evolution from Dunollie Campground, where it all began in 1985, through 25 years at Rollo Bay, to its new home in Dundas.
The Spinney Brothers from Nova Scotia
Bluegrass in Dundas
The Series will get underway July 11 with Inn Echo. The PEI-based band melds traditional music with elements of jazz, pop, indie and more, creating their electrifying sound on fiddle, cello and guitar.
The popular Monday Night Concert Series at Victoria Playhouse returns this summer with a lineup of artists from PEI and beyond.
Visit ecma.com for more information, to view the full listing of winners, and to stream select shows from the 2022 East Coast Music Awards presented by Rogers, and the TD Connected Concerts Series.
Info/tickets: victoriaplayhouse.com
35th annual festival at the Dundas
Campingarea.isincluded in the pass fees and the sites are large. There is a camping section for RVs with generators, which can run from 7 am–11 pm. There are no serviced camping sites and there is no dumping station on site (stations are available in the area).
All purchases are cash only at the Festival. An ice cream stand and hot food vendors will be set up for food and beverage needs but this is not a liquor licensed event. Merchandise will be sold at the Ways and Means booth and most artists set up merchandise tents. Raffle tickets will be sold for a chance to win a Martin DX1RAE. This acoustic-electric guitar features a D-14 platform and a Dreadnought body design. Draw date is July 3 and proceeds go to supporting the PEI Bluegrass & Old Time Music Society.
For a third year, the PEI Symphony Orchestra (PEISO) has partnered with the National Arts Centre (NAC) to deliver the Music Alive Program (MAP) to Island youth, through cross-cultural workshop presentations in Island elementary schools.
PEI Symphony partners with National Arts Centre for cross-cul tural youth programming
The East Coast Music Association (ECMA) held the 34th annual East Coast Music Awards: Festival & Conference in Fredericton, NB, May 4–8. Five PEI artists took home ECMA Awards this year.
Scott Parsons received a Stompin’ Tom Award, one of the ECMA Honorary Awards.
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Concerts by the sea
First aid and security will be provided by the local fire department. The grounds and convention centre are wheelchair accessible.
Music Alive
Presented for its 35th year by the PEI Bluegrass & Old Time Music Society, the PEI Summer Bluegrass Festival returns to the Dundas Fairgrounds July 1–3.
“With support from the PEI Symphony Orchestra and National Arts Centre, Richard and I are able to visit with thousands of students in a very short amount of time,” says Drew. “Building on the success of last year’s K-6 workshop, Inspired by the Land, our new Friends & Family focus involves activities and musical programming that position music as a powerful community-building practice. As part of this action-packed presentation, students engage with Indigenous and Western European music cultures through a cross-cultural celebration of drumming and percussion.”For2022, the presenters are returning to the four schools that were visited last year to build on the learning which has already taken place there. Additionally, five schools which are new to the program are also taking part. Workshops began in late May and continue to June 10.
All are welcome at the Open Mics which will take place June 29 and 30 at 7 pm (and throughout the Festival) in the Plowman’s Hall. Sign up at the gate upon Instrumentarrival.workshops led by pro fessional musicians from the headlining groups will be held in Plowman’s Hall on July 2. These sessions are interactive
Cassie and Maggie from Nova Scotia will play the Playhouse on August 1. This duo blend traditional and contemporary, Gaelic and English, fiddle, guitar, foot percussion and exquisite vocal harmonies to create their own exciting style performed with unparalleled joy and energy.
Catherine MacLellan, Rachel Beck, and Tim Chiasson present Saltwater Songs at the Playhouse on July 25. Intimate, dynamic and collaborative, Saltwater Songs features three-part harmonies, stories and music.
Music Alive is a nationwide project which aims to provide a comprehensive, accessible, and youth-centred music program that celebrates and gives a voice to Canada’s diverse communities and Indigenous cultures.
The three-day event will feature about 15 bands on the main stage, including US bands The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys, the Dave Adkins Band and Fast Track; Maritime bands The Spinney Brothers (NS), Matt Lunn & Echo Mountain (NS ), Eddy Poirier & Grassline (NB), and Monroe (NB); and PEI bands Janet McGarry & Wildwood, Blue Zone, Bluegrass Revival, Heartfelt, Just Grass, SK Bluegrass and The Stiff Family.
Info: nac-cna.ca/en/musicalive
The 100-acre site is located at 261 Little River Road, Cardigan. The facilities include an outdoor main stage, a convention centre, onsite hall and washrooms. Some bleacher and shade tent seating is available, but it is recom mended to bring camp chairs to set up in the stage
Scott MacKay received the 2022 ECMA Country Recording of the Year Award for his album, Stupid Cupid
Inn Echo (above) and Saltwater Songs lead o series with the rst two performances in July
The August lineup includes: Jabbour (8); Atlantic String Machine (15); Shane Cook & The Woodchippers (22); and Montuno Cubano (29).
connection. The presenters draw on their respective backgrounds to engage students with art/music as is inspired by the land we live on.
The 2022 ECMA Children’s Entertainer of the Year Award went to Gordie “Crazylegs” MacKeeman.
A variety of ticket options are available. For information and tickets, call 566-2641 or visit peibluegrass.ca.
and well attended by people wanting to improve their musical abilities. Bring your instruments if you wish. A chil dren’s workshop will also be held July 2, followed by a short set on the main stage to showcase their talents.
To achieve this, the PEISO and the NAC have again enlisted Mi’kmaq performer Richard Pellissier-Lush and classically trained percussionist, Ryan Drew, to visit Island schools and deliver cross-cultural workshops that blend Indigenous traditions and Western conventions in an exploration of music, art and meaningful social
Summer series returns with local and visiting artists
For his self-title album, Andrew Waite took home the 2022 ECMA Solo Recording of the Year.
Dylan Menzie received the 2022 ECMA Song of the Year for “A Heart That Doesn’t Want Mine.”
Next up, on July 18, get ready for the Canadianfoot-stomping,energetic,Atlantickitchenparty stylings of Drowsy Maggie.
Fairgrounds—July 1 to 3
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In celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day, The Guild in Charlottetown will present a free concert June 21 at 6 pm featuring DeeDee Austin, The Silver Wolf Band and special remarks by Julie Pellissier-Lush.
Julie Pellissier-Lush is an experienced actress, bestselling author of My Mi’kmaq Mother, and PEI’s first Mi’kmaw Poet Laureate. She writes, acts, and does photography to preserve the history and culture of the Mi’kmaq for future theguildpei.comgenerations.
DeeDee Austin
Stage shows take place July 8 from 2 pm–10:20 pm, July 9 from 10:30 am–10:20 p.m, and July 10 from 10:30 am–4“Bringpm. your lawn chairs, instruments, hats and sunscreen because once the fun begins, you won’t want
Shane Douthwright & the Virtuosos: Shane (top); (l-r) Ray Legere, Marcel Duplessis, Richard Bourque
The Silver Wolf Band
the Year nomination in 2021.
Indigenous Peoples Day
Music, food and hospitality in Abram-Village—July 8 to 10
The 20th edition of the Evangeline Bluegrass Festival will feature entertainment at its best July 8–10. After a two-year pandemic hiatis, the bluegrass and traditional music, food and hospitality will be on full display in Abram-Village during the return of the threedayThisFestival.year’s Festival will feature Evangeline Bluegrass Festival, Maritime groups Bluegrass Tradition and Matt Lunn & Echo Mountain from Nova Scotia; Shane Douthwright & the Virtuosos, Jamie Melanson & Simply Blue, Eddy Poirier & Grassline, Bluegrass Diamonds and High Lonesome Drive from New Brunswick; and Janet McGarry & Wildwood, Heartfelt Bluegrass, Blue Zone and SK Bluegrass from PEI.
Evangeline Bluegrass Fest
The group has acquired multiple Music NL Award nominations, and were awarded the 2021 Music NL Indigenous Artist of the Year and the 2021 ECMA Indigenous Artist of the Year for their 2020 album, Storms & Prayers. Their new album, There’s No Time, is set to be released June 2.
to budge from the stage area in fear of missing sommething awesome,” says Festival president Raymond Bernard. The campground can accommodate 150 serviced sites and there are a lot of rough camping sites available. Visit evangelinebluegrassfestival.ca for more information, program details and for camping reservations.
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The Silver Wolf Band is a four-piece Indigenous folk pop rock band from Happy Valley Goose Bay, Labrador. Members include Jamie Jackman (guitar, vocals), Matthew Barrett (piano, keyboards), Justin Jackman (drums, percussion), and Brandon Pardy (bass guitar). Lively, engaging and self-assured performances of honest and sincere lyrical music is what has made Silver Wolf Band one of the most in-demand music groups from Labrador.
Sixteen-year-old DeeDee Austin is an Indigenous singer, songwriter and musician from Fall River, Nova Scotia. Her debut EP, Stepping Stones, earned her a Music NS Indigenous Artist of
Free concert with Silver Wolf Band and DeeDee Austin
The PEI Mutual Festival of Small Halls, a traditional music, dance and storytelling festival, returns to rural communities across PEI June 10–19. The 2022 edition includes 21 shows in community-based halls and performance spaces across PEI. Islanders and visitors alike are invited to share in the love of music, dance and storytelling in traditional meeting places steeped with community significance and cultural heritage.
Music, dance and storytelling festival returns to rural venues
Under the Spire Music Festival (USMF) has announced their schedule of community events being offered at Historic St Mary’s or surrounding areas from June to September.
“The City Knows” Soul Filter
Formed in 2017 by husband and wife duo Karen (vocals/rhythm guitar) and Mike Penton (electric lead guitar), Soul Filter includes Ronnie Arsenault (bass) and Mac Robichaud (drums).
After a year of contributing to Charlottetown’s nightlife as a rap ping street performer, The Pr02type launched his debut EP, Man X Machine, in May to provide fans with insight into his masked hip hop origins. The EP was released exclusively in live perfor mances with featured artists All Shades of Gray, Adjust The Facts and more.
More artists performing at this year’s festival include: Gordie MacKeeman and his Rhythm Boys, Lennie Gallant, Tim Chaisson, Tara MacLean, Richard Wood, Hauler, Morgan Toney, The Fretless, Morgan
at the Fortunato Eastern Promises Tour on June 4 at Baba’s Lounge in Charlottetown. He will return to Baba’s on July 1 for his follow up album premiere and a Canada Day party.
The Kensington Music & Wellness Week, August 3–10, is a partnership between the Festival, the Town of Kensington, and local businesses like Ship to Shore, Luna Yoga, Singing Sands Music Therapy and more, to provide a week of wellness activities, including a musical focus. With activities from community dinners, music in the Kensington gazebo, 50 percent off tickets to USMF’s Midsummer Magic opening night, music listening hours in Historic St. Mary’s, drum circles, and yoga classes accompanied with live music, there will be activities for all ages and interests. Everyone is welcome.Afullscheduleincluding directions can be found at underthespire.ca, or by phoning the Festival’s administration office (836-4933), or by visiting Historic St. Mary’s, opening June 1.
The Pr02type is a rapper you don’t know about, and that’s intentional. His music is not available online; the idea is that fans don’t know who he is, so that they can just sit back, listen and enjoy the show.
Families (Jul 2); 2SLGBTQIA+ commu nity (19); Franco-Acadian community (Aug 20); and the final ceilidh, enti tled Nostalgia, is dedicated to Island seniors (Sep 10).
“The City Knows” is available on all major streaming platforms. Follow Soul Filter on social media, Bandcamp and at soul-filter.com.
“‘The City Knows’ is a high energy, true-to-life dark fairytale about a small town girl trying to make it in the big city while facing the sobering realization of self-doubt. The confessional introspection of Fleetwood Mac meets the anthemic intensity of Florence & The Machine” explains the band.
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Hip hop show at Baba’s Lounge—June 4
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Davis, Adrian Sutherland, Les Royal Pickles, The New Customs, Logan Richard, Brielle Ansems, Inn Echo, Lawrence Maxwell, Ava & Lily, Joce Reyome and Shane Pendergast.
Born and raised in Toronto’s West End, Fortunato is known for his gritty, hard-hitting raps and ferocious flow. He collaborated with Sean One on his EP Blue Collar, which hit number three on the National Hip Hop charts and earned an ECMA nomination for best Rap/Hip Hop recording (2016). His next album, 2 Bad Dudes featuring DJ IV (Classified), also earned an ECMA nomination (2017).
Shakin’ the Shingles will kick off the festival June 10 at Historic St. Mary’s in Indian River with performances by Irish Mythen, Catherine MacLellan, and Celtic duos Troy MacGillivray & Jake Charron and Colin Grant & Jason Roach.
Summerside four-piece alternative rock-pop band Soul Filter released their latest single, “The City Knows” on May 20.
Man X Machine is a musical adventure that brings fans of boom bap hip hop on a lyrical evolution that explores how the man behind the mask became a rap machine that entertains on the streets of downtown Charlottetown. The Pr02type is set to perform
Soul Filter released the new single as part of Music PEI’s Golden Ticket program. The song was produced by John Angus MacDonald of The Trews.
For upcoming shows or to book The Pr02type, reach out via DM on social media @thePr02type or email thepr02typemusic@gmail.com. Follow The Pr02type on Soundcloud and YouTube.
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Independent music promoter and owner of the PEI Underground Hip Hop Appreciation, Arielle Mac (AMAC), has teamed up with hip hop artist Fortunato to present the Eastern Promises Tour on June 4 at Baba’s Lounge in Charlottetown. Fortunato will headline the event which will feature opening acts from PEI artists K3vo, Lizleo and The Pro2type. AMAC, who will host the event, will also perform a song. DJ Allycat will be the DJ for the night.
The Community Ceilidh Concert Series (CCCS) grew from recognition of barriers for audiences searching for accessible entertainment. This free concert series will feature four ceilidhs celebrating different communities:
An open stage, music & wellness, and community ceilidhs at Under the Spire
Big fun in small halls
A shuttle bus will provide transportation from Charlottetown to Historic St. Mary’s and back for all four concerts. The Festival is also working with local community care and long term care homes by hiring Pat & The Elephant to provide transportation for individuals who otherwise would not feel comfortable traveling to Historic St. Mary’s for music.
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Fortunato uses a DJ and B-boy for his live performances. He has performed at Halifax Hopscotch Festival, Team Back Pack cypher and more. He has toured Europe with Onyx and collaborated with artists like Sean P, Smif N Wessun, Moka Only and Ghettosocks.Doorsat10:20 pm with the show at 11 pm. Advance tickets are available from the openers or call 940 4369.
As a recipient of grants from the inaugural PEI Alliance for Mental Well-Being, USMF is able to offer free, accessible community events from July to September. In addition to the popular Open Stage event (July 28, August 18), which welcomes anyone to Historic St. Mary’s to perform in their favourite genre on a world-class stage, USMF will offer a Community Ceilidh Concert Series and partner with the Town of Kensington for the first ever Kensington Music & Wellness Week.
Fortunato
For the festival’s full schedule and ticket information, visit smallhalls.com, call 892-2308, or visit the box office in the Maypoint Plaza, located at 2-161 Maypoint Road, Charlottetown.
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Cockburn, DiFranco and others join Bob Jensen’s song project
PEI Symphony prom fundraiser
“Chris Corrigan and Colin Buchanan are producing the song,” says Jensen, “and are really having fun with it and doing a fantastic job. Chris said he was looking for a ‘Pete Seeger meets Joe Strummer’ kind of vibe and he has delivered in spades. It’s going to be a real rocker.”
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The musicians are paying their own studio costs, and a pair of anonymous donors are taking care of some of the hard costs. Proceeds from the project will go to a registered charity in support of Ukraine.
Bruce Cockburn
Artists from four continents have joined forces with Stratford, PEI’s Bob Jensen to record a protest song which will be released to thousands of radio stations in 27 countries this summer.
Canadian artists involved include Bruce Cockburn, Heather Rankin, James Keelaghan, Bob Jensen, Lucy MacNeil, Ray Bonneville, Jon Weaver and Maria Dunn. American artists include Ani DiFranco and Guy Davis. Martin Simpson, Moulettes and Oysterband make up the English component of the project, while Scotland’s Tony McManus will be one of the featured guitarists. Zimbabwe’s Black Umfolosi will contribute vocals while Australia’s Richard Perso has been enlisted to play didge (didgeridoo).
The project also has participants from PEI.
Brackley Beach Community Centre has openings for summer ceilidhs and entertainment. Situated at 3330 Brackley Point Rd, it is close to the North shore and only 15 minutes from Charlottetown. The air-conditioned and wheelchair accessible building seats 120 and includes a kitchen for serving snacks and drinks. Lots of parking. Info: Ellen, 218-6984, ellencudmore4@gmail.com MUSIC
Bed tracks were laid down with Corrigan (guitar), and Islanders Richard Knox (drums) and Adam Hill (upright bass).
Submissions are now open for the 18th edition of the Canadian Folk Music Awards (CMFAs). Again for 2023, the CFMAs will offer reduced submission fees. The final submission deadline is July 15, 2022. For more information, eligibility requirements, and application details, visit folkawards.ca. The 2023 CFMAs will take place March 30–April 2 in Vancouver, BC.
The PEI Symphony Orchestra’s annual fundraising dinner returns June 3 at Top of the Park Restaurant at Red Shores Racetrack and Casino. The theme this year is “80s Prom.” Jessica Gallant Beauty will be on site to provide decade-appropriate makeup styles, DJ Tyler will play
music suitable to the era, and guests will have the opportunity to have their pictures taken by a photographer. Dinner is a three-course meal with various options for appetizerss, mains and desserts. The event begins at 6:30 pm. The event is 19+ only. Individual tickets, or tables of six or eight, are available at peisoprom. eventbrite.ca. A portion of each ticket is considered a tax-deductible donation to the PEI Symphony. Funds raised at the event help to advance the organization’s mandate of providing symphonic concert events and educational outreach opportunities to Islanders. peisymphony.com
2023 CFMA submissions
Which Side Are You On?
“We’re going to release an updated version of Florence Reece’s 1931 union anthem, ‘Which Side Are You On?,’” says Jensen. “I’ve rewritten the lyrics to address the rise of far-right politics and the resurgence of fascism around the globe. Our goal is to raise a strong and passionate voice from the folk music community to get people talking about this issue. We all need to decide not only which side we’re on, but what we’re going to do about it, like vote, protest, write letters to the editor, etc.”
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PEI’s Young At Heart Musical Theatre For Seniors, Inc is a not-for-profit, charitable organization that provides professional and original musical theatre productions for senior citizens in long-term care and retirement facilities. Young at Heart will be touring their production, Fascinating Ladies, across PEI from July 3–August 21 (with a possibleDirectedextension).byCatherine O’Brien with music direction from Haley Zavo, the show highlights some of the music from the 1920s–1970s and cele brates artists like the Boswell Sisters, Andrews Sisters, Dolly Parton, Teresa Brewer and more. The cast includes Olivia Barnes, Marlene Handrahan and KaitlynBarnes,Post.who received her Graduate Performance Diploma in Singing from McGill University on scholarship, is now in the studio of Ariane Girard. She
Young At Heart musical theatre productions for seniors
Info: info@yahtheatre.com, 569-4449
The Charlottetown Jazz Ensemble has been presenting a mix of classic big band standards and contemporary compositions since 1996. During this concert the band will perform charts from some of the giants of jazz, including Duke Ellington, Charles Mingus, Thelonius Monk and Count Basie.
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The Stratford Community Choir will present their Thank You for the Music concert at Spring Park United in Charlottetown on June 5 at 7 pm. Directed by Kay Linkletter with accompaniment by Stephanie Cole, piano, the Stratford Community Choir will sing songs of love and loss, as well as songs of worship, in four-part harmony.Individual and family tickets will be available from choir members at the door. 65 Kirkwood Dr, Charlottetown.
Stratford Community Choir members (l-r): Susan MacPherson, Almut Lecours, Stephanie Cole and Kay Linkletter
Post, originally from Sussex, New Brunswick, studied theatre at Holland College in Charlottetown and worked at a nursing home while living on PEI. She later attended Sheridan College and received her Bachelor Degree in Music Theatre Performance.
Choir presents Renaissance Women at St. Paul’s—June 5
Beth Rogers, who plays the role of Marilla, is an avowed jazz fan and step-daughter of the late Canadian
On June 18, the Charlottetown Jazz Ensemble will bring the best of big band jazz to Holland College’s Florence Simmons Performance Hall in Charlottetown. The concert will feature a set by Groove Company and a special guest appearance by Anne & Gilbert, The Musical star, Beth Rogers.
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Stratford Choir
After over thirty years in Toronto, Handrahan now calls PEI home again. She has performed across North America, including five seasons at The Charlottetown Festival and 52 months on a US tour of Mamma Mia!
Charlottetown Jazz Ensemble
Featured composers include Kassia, Hildegard von Bingen, composers of sacred chant from the 9th and 12th centuries; Caterina Assandra, a late Renaissance contemporary of Claudio Monteverdi; Marianna Martines, Classical duet-partner to Mozart; Imogen Holst, daughter of Gustav Holst; and Luminosothers.Ensemble is a Charlottetown-based choir of trained vocal soloists who are passionate about small ensemble performance. Formed in 2017 by Dr. Margot Rejskind, Luminos Ensemble strives to redefine the choral experience for audiences and singers alike by presenting innovative and thoughtful programs, performed in a manner that engages the audience as active listeners.
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Young at Heart Theatre is still taking bookings. Senior clubs, social organizations, community halls, long term care and community care facilities are encouraged to book a show date.
The show starts at 7:30 pm. Tickets are available at ticketpro.ca or by contacting the Holland College Box Office at onstage@hollandcollege.com, or 8946885. Visit @charlottetownjazz on FB for updates and videos of the band.
PEI professional choir Luminos Ensemble will present Renaissance Women on June 5 at St. Paul’s in Charlottetown. Under the direction of founder and artistic director Dr. Margot Rejskind, with Fran McBurnie providing organ and piano accompaniment, the concert will begin at 2:30 pm.
is currently based in Montreal and will return to the Island, and to Young at Heart Theatre, for this tour.
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Charlottetown Jazz Ensemble
(l-r): Olivia Barnes, Marlene Handrahan and Kaitlyn Post
singer and songwriter Stan Rogers.
In Renaissance Women, Luminos Ensemble explores the music of historical women composers, many of whom are almost literally “unsung,” along with works by the top male composers who dominated their eras, demonstrating that these women were as talented,
Tickets: eventbrite.ca,luminosrenaissancewomen.oratthedoor(cashonly).
Between big band sets the concert will also feature tunes by Groove Company, a six-piece jazz/rock horn band. Groove Company’s original arrangements, by guitarist and leader Perry Williams, often feature mashups of contrasting songs like Weather Report’s “Birdland” paired with Van Morrison’s “Brown-Eyed Girl,” or The Drifters’ “Save the Last Dance” combined with ”Come Dancing” by the Kinks.
On June 26, in conjunction with this years’ DiverseCity Festival celebration in Charlottetown, organists from across the Island—Don Fraser, Leo Marchildon, Ann Francis, Louise Elder, Tom Loney and Jason Chen—will present a progressive organ concert starting at St. Peter’s Cathedral at 1:30 pm, continuing at Trinity United at 2:30 pm, and finishing at St. Dunstan’s Basilica at 3:30 pm. Each program will be about 30 minutes in length, allowing time to walk from church to church. Admission is by free-will offering. All proceeds go toward the Royal Canadian College of Organists PEI Centre Scholarship fund and will be awarded to aspiring student organists.
extraordinary and deserving of being heard as the more famous composers.
Summerside Kitchen Party
5 CHURCH STREET, SOURIS sourisshowhallfoundation@gmail.com
Fortune Pub Night
Jack Pine Folk Club
Ross Family Ceilidh
Lucky Bean Blues & Open Mic
A Blues Jam with Graeme Hunter takes place at The Lucky Bean location in Montague (576 Main St) every Saturday from 3–6 pm. Open Mic with Robert McMillan takes place every Sunday from 2–5 pm at the location in Stratford (17 Glen Stewart Dr). All are welcome.
Songs on the Shore with The New Customs duo, Scott Parsons, Lucy Farrell, Gary Evans (host). Monday, June 13, 7:30, $25
Creek Rd, Clinton) and The Guild (111 Queen St, Charlottetown) this season, playing select dates at each venue from June 15–October 12 at 7:30 pm. The rich sounds of PEI’s roots music come to life in these concert-style events which feature all the essentials of a good kitchen party—song, fiddle and dance. Fun for all ages. rossfamily.ca; theguildpei.ca; clintonhills.ca
Close to the Ground
Come Play on our Stage
guest(s) from 2–4 pm. Lineup: Katey Reick and Doris Mason (Jun 11); Season Finale with Amanda Jackson and Todd MacLean (25). Trailside Music Hall, 155 Kent St, Charlottetown.
Ceilidhs at the Irish Hall
A Kitchen Party is held at the Summerside Legion weekly on Saturdays from 2–5 pm. Featuring Rheal Arsenault, Andy Paynter and a different special guest each week. Dancing is permitted. 340 Notre Dame St., Summerside. 436-2091
Sunday Sessions, traditional music with host fiddler Roy Johnstone, take place weekly on Sundays from 2–5 pm at The Old Triangle. 189 Great George St, Charlottetown.
A Ceilidh with hosts Michael Pendergast and “Uncle” Tom McSwiggan will take place weekly on Wednesdays at 7:30 pm in July and August. Enjoy an evening of traditional and local songs, fiddling and step dancing, rounded out with comical stories. Shane Pendergast and Andy Doucette complete the band, and Veronica Murray is the featured dancer. Family friendly entertainment with a distinctive PEI flavour. Doors open at 7 pm. 2197 Route 20, Malpeque. 836-4310
Schooner Sessions
Sunday Sessions
Dunsta nage Ceilidh
USMF Community Ceilidhs
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Stephanie Ross, Danielle Ross and Johnny Ross are bringing the Ross Family Ceilidh to Clinton Hills (123 Harding
Island Jazz takes place weekly on Thursdays at 8 pm. Top local musicians performing original music, standards,jazzand pop favourites. Each show features a different group. Lineup: Tribute to Ed Bickert (Jun 2), Alan White Group (9), Mat Macheachern Solo Drums (16), Island Jazz plays Pat Metheny (23), Lucia Dostal (June 30). Baba’s Lounge, 181 Great George St, Charlottetown
The Summer in the City Music Series takes place weekly on Fridays (6–8 pm) and Saturdays (3–5 pm) at Founders’ Food Hall. Performers in June include: Dave Woodside (3); Adam MacGregor (4); Junestone (7, *11 am–2 pm); Nathan Carragher (10); Maxine & Norman (11); Dan Doiron (17); Abi Marie (18); Ross Boyd (24); and Kirsty Wright (30). 6 Prince St, Charlottetown
Silver Threads presenting Fiddlers’ Sons
The Stanley Bridge Ceilidh
The Back Home Tonight Monday night concert series, hosted by Gordon Belsher, will be held weekly on Mondays at the Women’s Institute Hall in Stanley Bridge The series begins June 27. Guests include his son-in-law Todd MacLean, and Island fiddlers Cynthia MacLeod and Courtney Hogan-Chandler. Free admission for children 12 and under. Doors open at 7pm; show starts at 7:30 pm. Book tickets using PayPal on Gordon’s at GuernseyCove.ca.
ceilidhs, dances, sessions…
The Stanley Bridge Ceilidh will take place weekly at 7:30 pm on Thursdays in July, August and September. The ceilidgh is a long running and popular entertainment feature of Cavendish, PEI and area. Musicians Tom McSwiggan, Andy Doucette, and father and son team Michael and Shane Pendergast, provide a mix of humour, songs and tunes with a PEI flair. Step dancer Veronica Murray dances along to fiddle favourites. Doors open at 7 pm. 4897 St Mary’s Rd, Stanley Bridge. 836-4310
Summer in the City
Kaylee Hall
Schooner Sessions with Mark Douglas and friends take place weekly on Thursdays at 7 pm at The Old Triangle, 189 Great George St, Charlottetown.
Back Home Tonight
SOURIS SHOW HALL
Come join our Open Mic event! All genres welcome, discover new favourites from the selection of local up and coming musical talent. Thursday, June 30.
Once a month, Shane Pendergast hosts The Jack Pine Folk Club featuring folk music and poetry from special guests. The event follows the traditions of coffeehouses of the ‘60s. Admission is cash at the door. The next event takes place June 22 at 7:30 pm and will feature Dylan Menzie, fiddler Katie Sonier, and poet Jennifer Fanning, among others. The Pourhouse, 189 Great George St, Charlottetown.
Dances take place weekly on Saturdays at 8:30 pm with live music entertain ment. The performance lineup for June includes: TBA (Jun 4); Wrecking Crew (11); The Rustlers (18); and Powerhouse (25). Hwy #3, Pooles Corner.
The Malpeque Ceilidh
The new Community Ceilidh Concert Series at Under the Spire Music Festival (USMF) grew from recognition of barriers for audiences searching for accessible entertainment. This free concert series will feature four ceilidhs celebrating different communities: Families (Jul 2); 2SLGBTQIA+ community (19); FrancoAcadian community (Aug 20); and the final ceilidh, entitled Nostalgia, is dedi cated to Island seniors (Sep 10). A shuttle bus will provide transportation from Charlottetown to Historic St. Mary’s and back. 1374 Hamilton Rd, Indian River. 836-4933
The Egg Farmers of PEI Close to the Ground Concert Series, with hosts Fiddlers’ Sons and Keelin Wedge, will run weekly on Thursdays at 8 pm from June 30–September 22 at Kaylee Hall, Pooles Corner. Enjoy the roots music of PEI in the air-conditioned comfort of Kaylee Hall. Island band Fiddlers’ Sons will welcome a different musical guest each week. Lineup: Opening night with hosts Fiddlers’ Sons (Jun 30); Josh and Leah Ellis (Jul 7); Ellis Family Band (14); The Lumber Jills (21); and Julien Kitson and Daniel Hartinger (28). There will be a 50/50 draw and canteen service. CDs and books will be available for purchase. Admission is at the door. Everyone is welcome. Hwy #3, Pooles Corner
Blues matinee with Chris Roumbanis, Reg Ballagh, Mike Robicheau and special
The Dunstaffnage Ceilidh is held on the first Sunday of each month at 7 pm at the Dunstaffnage School Centre. Hosted by Road Masters Band and guest entertainers. There is a 50/50 draw. Admission at the door. 13529 St. Peter’s Rd, Dunstaffnage. 626-1698
Presented by the Benevolent Irish Society, Ceilidhs at the Irish Hall continue in June with performances at 8 pm. Lineup: Guinness—Jim, Laura and Paddy Farrel (Jun 3); Fiddlers’ Sons—Eddy Quinn, John B. Webster and Keelin Wedge (10); Tip-Er-Back—Allan Betts, Wade Murray and Clive Currie (17); Chaisson Trio— Kevin Chaison, Rannie MacLellan and Louise Chaisson MacKinnon. Tickets available at the Irish Cultural Centre, 582 North River Rd, Charlottetown.
FREE performer sign-up 6:30. Admission $5, includes BBQ!
Live music is scheduled weekly at the Fish for the Five Draw held weekly from 7–10 pm on Fridays to December 30 at Fortune Community Centre. The draw takes place at 8:30 pm. Licensed bar. Follow @Fortune Community Centre on FB for the weekly lineup. 220 Fortune Wharf Rd North, Fortune
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Island Jazz
MUSIC ONGOING
Featuring Eddy Quinn, John B Webster and Keelin Wedge. Saturday, June 18, 8:00, $10
Leading off the Penzie’s Bistro Live series at Shaw’s Hotel in Brackley is Lennie Gallant June 23–25 at 8 pm.
Maize has been singing in the country-folk-rock band Skydiggers for the past 25 years. Joining him will be multi-instrumentalist and piano player Aaron Comeau.
Alicia Toner and Kylie Fox will be on stage at Trailside Music Hall in Charlottetown June 19 at 8 pm.
Vince The Messenger’s moody, boom-bap sound is unquestionably that of the future, referencing golden-era hip hop and carrying layers of timeless personal-is-political lyricism.
The band features storyteller, author and vocalist Eddy Quinn, singer-songwriter and guitarist John B. Webster, and multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and step dancer Keelin Wedge. Together the group plays a mix of Island music with plenty of toe-tapping tunes, local stories, heartfelt ballads and a few laughs.
With DJ Niimo at Bogside Brewing—June 4
Recognized by his peers as one of Canada’s best performing songwriters, Gallant has released thirteen albums of original songs which have won him a host of awards and nominations from the JUNOs, Les Prix Eloizes, and the East Coast Music Awards, including 2017 ECMA Entertainer of the Year. He was named Canadian Folk Artist of the Year for 2016.
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2nd | 1pm Family Ceilidh with Silly Robbie, Gordie "Crazylegs" MacKeeman, and Polky. July 19th | 7:30pm Pride Ceilidh with artists TBA.
PEI folk music group Fiddlers’ Sons will be on stage at at Souris Show Hall June 18 at 8 pm.
Souris Show Hall—June 18
567 Main St, Montague
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Copper Bottom Brewing—June 4
155 Kent St, Charlottetown
Andy Maize will be joined by Aaron Comeau for a perfromance at Trailside Music Hall June 21 at 8 pm.
Trailside Music Hall—June 19
Penzie’s Bistro—June 23 to 25 Andy
Indie folk artist Kylie Fox spins stories of rolling prairies and the Northwestern woods, of hometown fables and flames, and of the clumsy dichotomy of youth and adulthood.
155 Kent St, Charlottetown
Alicia Toner & Kylie Fox
11 Brook St, Montague
Trailside—June 21
PRESENTED BY Announcing the Community Ceilidh Concert Series Accessible transportation is also provided locally through Pat & The Elephant. Reserve your spot on the bus at music@underthespire.ca or call 902-836-3733 FREE concert and FREE transportation from Charlo etown to Historic St. Mary’s and back!
99 Apple Tree Rd, Brackley Beach.
Lennie Gallant
Copper Bottom Brewing Company in Montague presents Old Man Luedecke June 4 at 7:30 pm.
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Old Man Luedecke is the recording and performing name of Christopher Luedecke, two-time JUNO and multi ECMA award winner. Since 2005, Luedecke has lived rurally on the south shore of Nova Scotia and has since built a name and a following that has been uncompromisingly unique and is now firmly established in the top echolon of Canadian folk artists.
Fiddlers’ Sons
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Cloggeroo’s Vibrations and Libations music series’ final show takes place at Bogside Brewing in Montague featuring Vince The Messenger with DJ Niimo June 4 at 3 pm.
Toner is an Americana singer-songwriter with a unique sound that brings her folk roots into a pop/rock fusion. Her earnest, heartfelt songwriting is elevated by her moving, emotive voice.
Fiddlers’ Sons will feature music from their recordings as well as some traditional selections. Quinn will also share stories from his recently released book, Island Characters Volume 2 Books and CDs will be available for sale from the performers at intermission. For tickets call 687-2652.
Thursdays and Fridays at 7 pm: Lawrence Maxwell (Jun 2); Chris & Eric (3;) Kristena & Dylan (9/23); Kristy & Aaron (10); Nick Hann (16); D’Arcy & Moe (17); Dave Woodside (24); Trevor Cameron (30). 618 Water St, Summerside.
Peake’s Quay
Craft Beer Corner
Acoustic music on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9 pm: Lawrence Maxwell (Jun 1/29); Brandon Gillis (2/9); Mat Hannah (8/23); Dave Woodside (15/22); Adam MacGregor (16); Stephen Szwarc (30). 126 Sydney St, Charlottetown.
Hunter’s Ale House
Live Music Fridays and Saturdays from 8–11 pm: Billy White (Jun 3); Mat Hannah & Jeff Doherty (4/10); Brian Dunn (11); TBA (17/18/24/25). Live DJ on Fridays and Saturdays at 11 pm: DJ Dex (3/24); DJ Flycore (4/25); DJ Deuce (10/17); Les Tontons (18). 11 Great George St, Charlottetown.
PEI Brewing Company
Charlottetown Beer Garden
Baba’s Lounge
Charlottetown Legion
Open Mic with KINLEY on Wednesdays from 9–12 pm. Island Jazz on Thursdays at 8 pm. Live music: Doug Hoyer (May 31 @7 pm); IPN w/Bones (Jun 3); The Electric Trains with Chris Corrigan (4, 11, 18, @2–5 pm); Roadside Picnic, i.o., Meditation Onslaught (6); Anna Smyrk (7 @8 pm); Run The River, Dave Woodside (9); Hellfire Jacks, Beatty (10); Foggyswoggle, Fractal code, Midas Well, Creations (11); Turbo, Stone Feather (17); Emo Night (18); Michael Dalton (23); Botfly, Deth (24); Dali Van Gogh, Jake Cormier, Busted Skulls (25); Canada Day Pre-Party w/Dekz (30). 181 Great George St, Charlottetown.
Live music on Wednesdays at 8 pm: Abi Hameline (Jun 1); Gizmo (8); Justyn Thyme (15); TBA (22). Live DJ on Saturdays at 8 pm; Ivory Orphan (4); Dekz (11); Jeff Doohoo (18); Niimo (25). 156 Great George St, Charlottetown.
RiseUp TV West Coast—Tasha Hellman, Fraser Newcombe, Sarina Haggarty, Kyler Styles, Tim Steinruck, Dusty Marcus and Jordan Matchett (Jun 8 @8 pm); Cassie Noble (26 @8:30 pm). 151 Kent St, Charlottetown.
Fridays and Saturdays from 8–10 pm: Mike Stratton (Jun 3); Dave Woodside (4); Shane Pendergast & Isaac King (10); Mat Hannah (11); Stephen Szwarc (17); Lawrence Maxwell (18); Adam MacGregor (24); Brandon Gillis (25). 125 Sydney St, Charlottetown.
Live music on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm. 189 Great George St, Charlottetown.
DJ Method on Thursdays. 2 DJs and 2 dancefloors on Fridays and Saturdays. Kent St, Charlottetown
Occasional live music. Check website at wingpei.com for updates. 329 North Market St, Summerside.
Fridays and Saturdays at 9:30 pm: Ricky & Barney (Jun 3); Acoustic Brothers (10); Trevor Cameron (17); Aaron & Kristy (18); Alyssa & Corey (24); Nick Hann (25). 110 Water St, Summerside.
Silver Fox Club
Woody Woodburn (Jun 1 @6 pm); André and the Giants (2 @9 pm); Rewind Hip Hop Show (4 @9 pm). 41 Allen St, Charlottetown.
Acoustic music on Saturdays at 8 pm: Nathan Carragher (Jun 4/18); Mike Stratton (11). Fox Meadow Golf Club, Stratford.
Fridays and Saturdays at 6:30 pm: Erin Sweet Vermouth (Jun 3); Cloggeroo: Vince The Messenger (3 @3 pm); Cloggeroo: Carter MacLellan (3); Billy White (10); Taylor Johnson (11); Keira Loane (17); Dave Woodside (18); Dan Doiron (24); Chris Johnston (25); Easter Seals Wals (26). 11 Brook St, Montague.
Saturdays from 6 pm: Nathan Carragher (Jun 4); Ashley Gorman & Tim Hamming (11); Ashley Gorman (18); TBA (25). 103 Abegweit Blvd, Borden-Carleton.
Brothers 2
Hunter’s at The Fox
John Brown Grille
Three band showcase (Jun 18); Kim Albert (24); Hinterwood (25); Brad & Griffen (26); Saul Good Duo (27); Taylor & Dennis (28); Vintage 2.0 (29); Richie Bulger (30). 185 Kent St, Charlottetown
The Lucky Bean—Montague
The Old Triangle
Open Mic with Robert McMillan every Sunday from 2–5 pm. Live music on Saturdays at 7 pm: Jake Cormier (Jun 4); Patrick & Jordan’s Acoustic Duo (11); Waylon Hurley (18); Harpist Caedda Enright (25). 17 Glen Stewart Dr, Stratford.
Gahan House
Olde Dublin Pub
Hopyard
The Factory
Tunes on Tap traditional music on Sundays from 3–5 pm: Karson McKeown (Jun 5); Lovely Nelly (21); Nomad (19); Rowen Gallant & Jesse Periard (26). 567 Main St, Montague.
Piatto Pizzeria + Enoteca
Taylor Buote Band (Jun 3); Jacob & Friends (6/13/20/27); CopyCat (11/25); Pop Rox (18). Kent & Prince Sts, Charlottetown.
Upstreet Craft Brewing
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Lone Oak Brewing Co
Blues Jam with Graeme Hunter every Saturday from 3–6 pm. Live music on Fridays at 7 pm: Waylon Hurley (Jun 3); Mike Page & friends (10); Todd MacLean & friends (17); Gary Waterman & John Cain (24). 576 Main St, Montague.
Bogside Brewing
The Lucky Bean—Stratford
Stay tuned to our website calendar at buzzpei.com for new shows and updates throughout the month!
bars, lounges, cafés…
MUSIC LIVE
Next Door @ MerchantmanThe
Monday–Thursday at 7 pm, Fridays and Saturdays at 10 pm: Vintage 4.0 (Jun 3 @9 pm/4); Richie Bulger & Brian Langille (8/15/22/29); Jacob Hemphill & Isaac King (9); Saul Good (10/24); MacBeth (11); Gordon Belsher & Cynthia MacLeod (12/19/26); Lawrence Maxwell (13/20/27); Robbie Doherty (14/21/28); Mike Stratton & Albert Kays (16/23/30 @8 pm); Dave Woodside Trio (17); Main Street Bullies (18); Wannabeez (25). 132 Sydney St, Charlottetown.
RCAF Wing Summerside
Fridays from 5–7 pm/8–10 pm and Saturdays at 2–4 pm/7–9 pm: Ashley Gorman/Mat Hannah (Jun 3); TBA/ Dave Woodside (4); Adam MacGregor/ TBA (10); Mat Hannah/Dave Woodside (11); Bridgette Blanchard/Ashley Gorman (17); Ryan Merry & Emily Coffin/TBA (18); Bridgett Blanchard/ Dave Woodside (24); Adam MacGregor/ Nathan Carragher (25). 23 Queen St, Charlottetown. 892-9150
Acoustic Fridays in the Taproom at 6 pm. 96 Kensington Rd, Charlottetown.
Copper Bottom Brewing
Acoustic Matinee on Saturdays from 2–5 pm: Brad & Griffen (Jun 4); Alyssa & Corey (11/25); Matt & Geoff (18). Live DJ on Saturday nights. Live music on Fridays: Kim Albert (3); Wannabeez (10); Saul Good (17); Taylor Buote Band (24). 132 Richmond Street, Charlottetown.
Marc’s Lounge
Fridays at 6 pm: Lawrence Mawell (Jun 3); Ryan Merry (10); Mike Stratton (17); Nathan Caragher (24). 45 Queen St, Charlottetown
Saturdays at 9 pm: Haché (Jun 4); Wally & The Younguns (11); Wrecking Crew (18); TBA (25). 99 Pownal St, Charlottetown
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