The Buzz - November 2022

November 2022

LiliAnne Webster

CELEBRATING WHILE BLACK CELEBRATING WHILE BLACK

EXHIBITION OPENING DANCE PARTY EXHIBITION OPENING DANCE PARTY

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19 @ 8 P.M.

Join the party, featuring opening remarks by curator Charles Campbell, tunes from DJ Selecta Chevron, light food, and a cash bar.

Featuring 17 artists, including works by PEI-based artists:

Niyi Adeogun, Selecta Chevron, Robin Gislain, King Kxndi, Sammo Mossa, Baha Royalty, and Reequal Smith

In partnership with:

Dreaming Machines - until Jan. 22

Surabhi Gosh: What’s Mine is Yours - until Jan. 29

RE: visiting - until Feb. 5

While Black: A forum for speculation on what the gallery can’t hold - until Feb. 19

| admission by donation

Spatial Esk, Afro Space, 2021, Digital Print

Catalyst for change

Market, and through her personal and community connections, Sandra was seeing the barriers that people face in accessing safe and healthy food.

“We were seeing and hearing about barriers and food insecurity so we wondered how we might fill that gap.”

While it can be daunting to see all the gaps and challenges and people may feel unequipped to help, Sandra reminds us to “help with the resources we have, whether that’s with our skills, knowledge, or time. Money isn’t the only way to provide community care.”

As a highly motivated and action-oriented person, Sandra founded a notfor-profit organization, 4Love4Care, to help address some of those gaps. Through this not-for-profit work, she has led a team to provide access to many free hot meals and she was a key organizer in the development of the PEI Community Fridge in Charlottetown.

“It’s been exciting to see other communities across the Island come together to open fridges and I do what I can to support their development. It’s all about community supporting community.”

With long-term visions of sustainable communities and her strong work ethic, Sandra imagines a time when mutual aid and community care are simply commonplace, and we learn to operate in more collective, non-hierarchical ways.

“The community fridge model is one where it is not a hierarchy. No one person has control, and everyone has a role to play. It is community in action.”

Sandra Sunil’s generosity and commitment to community-building was clear throughout our entire conversation. She is a systems-level thinker with a community-centered heart who is demonstrating how to operate in non-hierarchical structures.

Unphased by outdated policy and procedure, Sandra sees that there are other ways we can operate in our communities, and she acts accordingly. “I have an idea and then I act on it to see what can be done. If I want to do something, I find a way to make it happen. I think we can all do that if we share our gifts with the world.”

In 2006, when she was in grade 8, Sandra moved to PEI from Edmonton with her family. Within a short time, she founded the welcoming committee which brought staff and teachers together to support new students. She also led other clubs and committees by

hosting events and increasing visibility of the diversity within her school.

“If there’s a need, just do something to fill the gap and we can work out the kinks as we go.”

Her dedication to and passion for community building continued after high school and she has already completed a bachelor’s and master’s degree and founded a not-for-profit organization by the age of 23. Sandra recently earned a Master’s in Public Health and is working as a policy officer with the PEI Government Department of Economic Growth, Tourism, and Culture.

Together with her parents and her brother, Sandra is also a part of 4S Catering and they have been providing a variety of delicious Indian foods to Islanders since 2011. During her time with 4S Catering at the Farmer’s

In all her actions, Sandra looks to her family and community for guidance and direction: “I’m greatly motivated by my family and community. My family roots run deep, and we have intergenerational knowledge that is shared with us and helps shape us into who are.”

“My dad says that if we help at least one person in our life, all of the work is worth it.”

After hearing so many of the things that Sandra has already done, I was curious to know where she’s heading. Like most innovators, she lives her life by a compass, not a clock, so she doesn’t have a precise plan.

“I’m interested in many things, and I have an idea of the general direction I’d like to go but I’m not the type to have strict or rigid plans. I know I want to keep finding ways to support the community through public health and policy, and the community will guide me on that path.”

BUZZ

Pro le: Sandra Sunil by Julie Bull

Bookmark turns 50

In December 1972, Bookmark Charlottetown opened its doors at 146 Richmond Street. Today, the location is home to Receiver Coffee, but 50 years ago it was the smell of new books rather than coffee that perfumed the air.

Bookmark was the vision of Rodney Jones, who recognized the need for an independent bookshop in Charlottetown. It was an auspicious year to open a bookshop, as contemporary Canadian literature and authors became more well-known. In 1972, Margaret Atwood published her novel Surfacing and Robertson Davies won the Governor General’s Award with his novel The Manticore

Larry Jones, Rodney’s brother and one of the original co-owners of Bookmark, helped set up the store.

“I remember building the shelves down at the original bookshop with wood we harvested ourselves. He didn’t have many books to start with, so it was a process. A lot of family members were involved at various stages, from the construction of the store to the first staff members,” shares Larry. “Rodney also developed quite a rapport with his customers. The special-order business was big. People would come in with requests for unique books and he would find them,” he adds.

When the shop opened on Richmond Street, Pat Jones, Rodney’s sister-in-law, friend and first employee of Bookmark, remembers, “I used to open the door in the morning and say, ‘good morning, I love you!’ to the store. We were a family. You didn’t go to work; you were going to have fun with your friends.”

During Bookmark Charlottetown’s 50-year history, the shop moved from its location on Richmond Street to the Confederation Court Mall. There was also a store in the Waterfront Mallin Summerside for a few years and in more recent times, a kiosk at the Charlottetown Seaport.

In 1989, Rodney opened a second

location in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Spring Garden Road. The store has become a literary hub and is still in its original location across from the gates to the Public Gardens.

Rodney’s daughter, Tarra Drevet, grew up with Bookmark and recalls how important the business was to her dad: “Running a business gave him freedom. Freedom of thought, freedom to use his time as he wished. He worked very hard, but he loved being a business owner.”

Throughout it all, Bookmark Charlottetown has remained a constant fixture. Manager Lori Cheverie, who has been with Bookmark since 1990, shares, “One of my favourite memories is seeing the excitement during the midnight release parties for the Harry Potter books. All the kids who couldn’t wait for us to uncover those piles of books, many with flashlights so they could read during the car ride home.”

Rodney passed away unexpectedly in 2013. In 2014, Dan and Marlene MacDonald purchased Bookmark and brought both locations into a new chapter of bookselling.

“As owners, we see ourselves as stewards of Bookmark as an institution in Charlottetown and of the legacy that Rodney built,” share Dan and Marlene. “We give Rodney and his staff credit for guiding Bookmark successfully through some challenging years in the book business and establishing what is now one of Canada’s oldest independent bookshops.”

Bookmark owes much of its longevity to its customers, the people who remember browsing the shelves as children and now bring their family and friends to the shop. Bookshops are more than just a place to buy books, they are comforting spaces where everyone is welcome, and Bookmark is no exception. As the shop turns to the next page of its adventure, the story of Bookmark will continue.

—Submitted by Olivia Robinson

An earlier edition of Bookmark Charlottetown. (Where’s Timmie?)

SUBMITTED

On view at Eptek Art & Culture Centre

Exhibitions in Summerside

Surface Tension is on view until November 9. Exploring themes of loss and abundance, legacy and nostalgia, the exhibition features the work of three artists based in Epekwitk/ PEI—Jane Whitten, Maggie J. Whitten Henry and Nancy Cole—who engage dystopian realisms through embroidery, digital media and recycled materials. The result is a collection of non-traditional textiles which honour traditional methods while inviting and urging the viewer to contemplate, question and (re)imagine their present and possible futures.

Bright colours, contemporary designs and coziness will be found in the newest exhibition at Eptek. Still Quilting Forward, featuring work from members of the PEI Modern Quilt Guild, opens November 22.

Also on view is Votes for Women, commemorating the centennial of some women gaining voting privileges in PEI’s provincial elections, and the permanent exhibition on the history and architecture of Summerside.

Exhibit admission is by donation. The site is open year-round at 130 Heather Moyse Dr, Summerside. 8888373, peimuseum.com

Breadalbane Gallery

New show opens in November

Inspire

The Works of Art Educators at Hilda Woolnough Gallery

The Breadalbane Gallery will open its next show of works by local artists on November 11. An opening reception will be held November 9 from 6–8 pm.

The Gallery is a casual community space hosting artists from the Breadalbane area and around PEI.

The new exhibition includes work by Haley Lewis, Zoe Novaczek, Becka Viau, Vian Emery, Marianne Janowicz, William Baker, Adrianna Chandler and Joan Sutton.

The Gallery is open Tuesday and Wednesday (11 am–2:30 pm), Thursday (5–8 pm), and by appointment by calling 621-0575 or emailing breadalbane.gallery @com. 4023 Dixon Rd, Breadalbane. breadalbanegallery.com

Join the Creative and Innovative Association of PEI Teachers at the Hilda Woolnough Gallery during the PEI Teacher’s Federation Convention 2022 to celebrate the artworks of Prince Edward Island educators.

Formerly the Visual Arts Teacher’s Association, the Creative and Innovative Association of PEI Teachers will present an exhibition of artworks by current and former educators who have worked in the public school system on Epekwitk/PEI. Inspire: The Works of Visual Arts Educators will be on display from November 2–16 in the Hilda Woolnough Gallery at The Guild in Charlottetown. An Opening Reception will take place November 4 from 5–7 pm.

Celebrate the importance of arts education and the role that it plays in

inclusive community building. Including painting, drawing, photography, textiles and sculptures, the works on display in Inspire: The Works of Visual Arts Educators will demonstrate the impressive expertise and talent of teachers and the creative potential found only in the visual arts.

The exhibition features work by Charity Becker,Amy Boswall,Gweneth Branch Rice,Shannon Burt, Cathy Butler, Shannon Dunphy, Richard Haines,BJ Lecours,Diane MorrisonRobinson,Krystal Mills,Linda Shaw Packard,Norah Pendergast, Jessica Sheppard,Glen Strickey,Madeline Venart, LiliAnne Webster,and Konrad Wendt.

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

Artwork (detail) by Jessica Sheppard, untitled

artwork (detail) by Marianne Janowicz SUBMITTED

Fix Your Plate by Tara Reeves

Key Strategies

5 ways to help support the immune system

Supporting the immune system is not about taking one supplement or avoiding certain foods. There is no quick x. It’s about implementing a well-rounded strategy to provide your body with what it needs to function at its best.

We know that poor diet, stress, lack of sleep and too little exercise all have an effect and can lower the body’s ability to fight infections and viruses. That said, being mindful and proactive about eating healthy, getting adequate rest and lowering stress levels can have a huge impact on the immune system and overall health and wellbeing.

Here are five key strategies to help support the immune system:

1. Eat a balanced diet to support the health of the immune system and the gut and to help lower inflammation.

2. Take supplements that help the immune system fight pathogens.

3. Exercise.

4. Implement stress management techniques.

5. Make sleep a priority.

Eating a variety of nutrient-rich fruits and vegetables is key when it comes to a balanced diet, as well as healthy proteins that provide amino acids, the building blocks of the immune system. Complex carbs like grains and legumes provide substantial energy that the body needs to function properly. And of course, vitamins and minerals are essential for all body functions, especially the immune system.

Foods rich in essential fatty acids, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin D and zinc have huge benefits when it comes to a healthy immune system. Increasing your intake of foods such as chia, flax, hemp, sweet potatoes, carrots, squash, citrus fruits, kiwi, bell peppers, tomatoes, olive oil, avocados, sunflower seeds, mushrooms, lentils and legumes, cashews and yes, even chocolate and cocoa will help ensure that you’re getting the benefits of these vitamins, minerals and healthy fats in your diet.

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Sixty Days of Fame

Joint exhibit Canadian Cities and Viking Pottery continues at Lefurgey Cultural Centre

The Sixty Days of Fame series at the Lefurgey Cultural Centre in Summerside continues throughout November with Canadian Cities and Viking Pottery. The joint exhibit, featuring Viking pottery by Karin H. Melzer and paintings by Andrew A. Melzer, is on view to November 25.

Karin’s art discipline is Viking pottery, though she also works in textiles, painting and writing. A lover of folk art, Karin is inspired by her surroundings in nature and her work is strongly influenced by her deep love for the magical, as well as her Scandinavian (Swedish/Norwegian) heritage.

may be beneficial to supplement with additional vitamin D in the winter months, as well as other immune-supporting supplements like elderberry, echinacea, astragalus, garlic and algae such as chlorella or spirulina.

Exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle as it improves circulation and allows cells and the immune system to function better. Doing just 30 minutes of exercise per day can have a positive impact on your overall health. Go for a walk if you can, or incorporate other types of movement that you enjoy into your daily routine. Get up frequently if you are sitting a lot and just walk around your house or apartment for a few minutes.

In regards to stress, too much can use up valuable nutrients that are needed by the immune system in other areas of the body. Even if you feel really stressed for periods of time during the day, it’s important to find ways to relax and calm the body’s nervous system down, as long-term increased stress levels can lead to burn-out.

Getting adequate rest goes hand in hand with lowering stress levels and taking care of your immune system as your body needs the time you sleep to repair and regenerate itself to function properly. Aim for 7-8 hours of rest per night and try to avoid caffeine or eating a large meal close to bedtime.

These are just a few suggestions to help you improve your overall health and wellbeing and a friendly reminder that you have the ability to help yourself and your family have a healthier immune system.

Andrew is a composer, record producer, writer and painter. His collection, Canadian Cities, features thirteen paintings, each a map of one city from each Canadian province and territory, in oppositional geometric style.

The Lefurgey Cultural Centre is located at 205 Prince Street, Summerside.

Give the gift of great taste.

Celebrating While Black

Second event in series of forums and presentations

The exhibition is a co-production with the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria and is organized by Charles Campbell, Michelle Jacques and Denise Ryner.

Several artists from PEI will be featured, including Niyi Adeogun, Selecta Chevron, Robin Gislain, King Kxndi, Sammo Mossa, Baha Royalty, and Reequal Smith.

This exhibition will kick off with Celebrating While Black, an opening event in partnership with the Black Cultural Society of PEI on November 19 at 8 pm. The party will feature opening remarks by curator Charles Campbell, tunes from DJ Selecta Chevron, light food and a cash bar. confederationcentre.com

Translations

Damien Worth exhibition continues into December

A new exhibition at the Confederation Art Gallery is opening with a celebration this month.

While Black: a forum for speculation on what the gallery can’t hold opens November 19. Documenting their relationship to the art gallery and its systems of representation, Black artists working in Canada consider ‘what the gallery can’t hold.’ Through multimodal and multimedia responses, these artists offer questions, imperatives, proposals and insight into their own experiences within contemporary art institutions and the cultural life beyond them.

This is the second event in a series of planned forums and public presentations organised by curators based across this country, in conversation with artists, to consider both the limits and possibilities of the relationship between contemporary art spaces and Black art, arts workers and audiences.

Presented by this town is small, Translations by Damien Worth continues until December 13 at Receiver Coffee in Charlottetown.

The series of paintings and digital prints explores the divide between reality and virtually constructed spaces. Worth used artificial intelligence and virtual reality to augment his paintings into mutated deep fakes. He then painted these translations as to root them back in the physical world. damienworth.wixsite.com

Spatial Esk, Afro Space, 2021, Digital Print

Artwork (detail) by Damien Worth

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Rising to the top

Talking with beer crafters on PEI: Chris Long

FOOD & DRINK

Central Queens pie sale

Central Queens United, Hunter River, is hosting their annual frozen pie sale this month. Orders can be placed from Nov 6–20 by contacting Lois at 621-0669. The eight inch frozen pies are a popular purchase as gifts, a treat when hosting guests or just to satisfy a quick evening dessert craving. Flavours include cherry, apple, strawberry/rhubarb, pumpkin, no sugar added apple, caramel/apple, blueberry, classic berry, and pecan. Pies can be picked up on Dec 8 from 12 noon–6 pm at 19848 Route 2, Hunter River.

PEI Spirits Festival

For most university students, a trip to the liquor store to buy some beer is simply a means to stock up for a weekend of partying. But for Chris Long, Head Brewer for PEI Brewing Company, one random trip to a New Brunswick liquor store led to an evolving path in a career as a brewer. In that store, a small discounted selection of beers left over from a beer festival held in Fredericton was available and featured beers from around the globe. These unique beers sparked a curiosity in Chris, and he began trying di erent beers whenever he saw something new land on a shelf.

After moving back home to PEI, Chris worked various jobs but still managed to find time to try new beers whenever the chance presented itself. Soon he befriended some of the staff at the Gahan House brewery in Charlottetown, and when a chance opened for him to join the team he jumped at the opportunity.

Much of his first year in the basement brewery was spent cleaning kegs and washing tanks and preparing them to receive finished beer. An opportunity to brew at Gahan House opened up and Chris moved into the brewhouse. Within a year he was supervising trainee brewers who came to gain some hands-on experience. During this time Chris began looking deeply into the recipes and finding subtle adjust ments to improve the beers offered on Sydney Street.

As the Gahan brand grew and PEI Brewing Company launched, Chris continued to improve his skills as a brewer. With the opening of the PEI Brewing Company brewery on Kensington Road in Charlottetown,

Chris moved to brewing at the larger production brewery permanently. He advanced to the position of Head Brewer in late 2013, a role which he continues to hold today. There Chris has been responsible for the largest amount of beer continually produced in the history of PEI.

Between his time at Gahan House and PEI Brewing Company, Chris has developed hundreds of recipes, with countless subtle variations to improve the overall quality of the beer. His work to develop products such as Colliding Tides and various Gahan brands continues to this day, and the constant pursuit of improvement and providing drinkers with the best quality beverage is a persistent motivator.

Any beer lover on the Island has certainly enjoyed a beer that Chris was some way involved in, and that is certain to be the case for the foreseeable future.

The PEI Spirits Festival presented by Johnnie Walker will be held at the Delta Prince Edward in Charlottetown on Nov 12 from 7–9:30 pm. Experience over 100 new, high-end spirits exclusively at this event. Save on ticket purchases before Nov 6. Visit peispiritsfest.ca or follow on socials for updates.

Deck the Halls: Tasting Night

A Charlottetown Christmas Festival signature event, Deck the Halls: Tasting Night, featuring An Island Collective, will take place Dec 17 at Founders’ Food Hall & Market in Charlottetown. charlottetownchristmasfestival.com

Addictions Awareness Fundraising Dinner

The annual Addictions Awareness Fundraising Dinner will be held Nov 25 from 4–8 pm at Fishbones Oyster Bar & Grill in Charlottetown.The evening includes dinner, live music and prize raffles. This initiative was started by The Gahan House Head Chef Brandon Bowers whose goal is to improve access to vital treatment and care. All proceeds go to the Talbot House and the Lacey House, recovery housing on PEI. Visit mhgpei.com for ticket and updates.

The Brewer by Bryan Carver

BRYAN CARVER

EXHIBITS galleries and museums

Acadian Museum of PEI

View Hale-toi une chaise! / Pull up a chair!, a hybrid exhibit mixing new pieces made by members of the public and the museum’s own artifacts collection. Also on view is the permanent exhibit and video The Island Acadians: The Story of a People Acadian genealogy resources are available to researchers. A PEI Museum and Heritage site. 23 Main Dr. E, Miscouche. museeacadien.org

The Breadalbane Gallery

On view beginning Nov 11 are works by local artists Haley Lewis, Zoe Novaczek, Becka Viau, Vian Emery, Marianne Janowicz, William Baker, Adrianna Chandler and Joan Sutton. Opening reception is Nov 9 from 6–8 pm. 4023 Dixon Rd, Breadalbane. breadalbanegallery.com

Confederation Centre Art Gallery

On view: Dreaming Machines, featuring work by Carol Fraser, Joshim Kakegamic, Patrick Landsley, Stephen B. MacInnis, Dodi Morris, Norval Morrisseau, Herbert Siebner, Norman Takeuchi and Esther Warkov, to Jan 22; Surabhi Ghosh: What’s Mine is Yours to Jan 29; RE: visiting to Feb 5; and While Black: a forum for speculation

on what the gallery can’t hold, featuring 17 artists including Niyi Adeogun, Selecta Chevron, Robin Gislain, King Kxndi, Sammo Mossa, Baha Royalty and Reequal Smith, Nov 19–Feb 19. An exhibition opening dance party Celebrating While Black will be held Nov 19 at 8 pm. 145 Richmond St, Charlottetown. confederationcentre.com

Cornwall Library Art Gallery

A new group exhibit featuring one work from each local participating artist will be on view from Nov 1–Dec 2. Meet the Artists on Nov 1 at 7 pm. Call for participants: youth in the Cornwall area are invited to submit one piece of art for the December Youth Art Exhibit. Dropoff deadline is Dec 2 at 5 pm. Contact the library for info on displaying in the gallery. 15 Mercedes Dr, Town Hall, Cornwall. 629-8415, library.pe.ca

Ellen’s Creek Gallery

Shore Lines, new oil paintings by Maurice Bernard will be on view Nov 14–Dec 24. 525 North River Rd, Charlottetown.

Eptek Art & Culture Centre

Surface Tension featuring the work of PEI-based artists Jane Whitten, Maggie J. Whitten Henry and Nancy Cole is on

view to Nov 9. Still Quilting Forward, featuring work from members of the PEI Modern Quilt Guild will open Nov 22. Also on view is Votes for Women, commemorating the centennial of some women starting to gain voting privileges in PEI’s provincial elections. Visit the permanent exhibition at Eptek on the history and architecture of Summerside. Admission is by donation. The site is open year-round. 130 Heather Moyse Dr, Summerside. 888-8373, peimuseum.com

Hilda Woolnough Gallery

Celestial Bodies, a group exhibition featuring works by Renee Laprise, Patricia Bourque, Julie Bull, Monica Lacey and Millefiore Clarkes, is on view to Oct 31. Inspire: The Works of Visual Arts Educators,will be on view Nov 2–16 with an Opening Reception on Nov 4 from 5–7 pm. Epiphora will be on view Nov 17–Dec 23. 111 Queen St, Charlottetown. theguildpei.com

Lefurgey Cultural Centre

Canadian Cities and Viking Pottery, a joint exhibit by Karin H. Melzer and Andrew A. Melzer is on view to Nov 25. Admission to the exhibition is free. Open Monday–Friday, 9 am– 4:30 pm. 205 Prince Street, Summerside.

this town is small

Presented by this town is small, Translations by Damien Worth is on view to Dec 13 at Receiver Coffee, 128 Richmond St, Charlottetown.

Motorsports Induction Gala

The Maritime Motorsports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place November 18–19, at Rodd Hotel & Resorts in Charlottetown.

The Hall of Fame, located in Petitcodiac, NB, has been inducting nominees for motor sports since 2006.

Both the 2021 and 2022 inductions will take place at the two-day gala event in Charlottetown (2021 on November 18, 2022 on November 19).

The 2021 inductees from PEI are: Allan MacPhail and David Peters, Cornwall; Kris Daniel Fournier, Charlottetown; Emmett Joesph Donahue, Charlottetown; and PEI Antique Car Club, Kensington.

The 2022 inductees from PEI are: Everett “Layton” Johnston, Summerside; Rudy & Ruth Croken, Kensington; Michael Gerald McCarville, Summerside; and Michael MacLean (Glenn), Wheatley River.

The event begins with a 5:30 pm Meet & Greet, dinner is at 6:15 pm, followed by an audio-visual program at 7:30 pm. There will be a silent auction as well as a live auction for an inductee autographed checkered flag. Confirm attendance by November 5. The dress for this honorary occasion is formal. Tickets: 1-506-756-2110.

Epekwitk Indigenous Poets

Winter’s Tales event at UPEI

The UPEI Faculty of Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies (IKERAS) and the Faculty of Arts and English Department, in collaboration with the Charlottetown Library Learning Centre (CLLC), are sponsoring an evening of Epekwitk (PEI) Indigenous poets reading selections from their poetry and conversing about their work as Indigenous writers.

The event will take place November 22, 7 pm, at CLLC on Queen Street. The public is invited and admission is free.

Rita Joe, the renowned Cape Breton Mi’kmaq writer and ambassador for Indigenous people, who was often referred to as the Poet Laureate of the Mi’kmaq people, wrote, “My pride lives in my education, / And I will relate wonders to my people.”

The Epekwitk poets who will relate wonders to their audience are: Julie Pellissier-Lush, writer, storyteller, actress, author of three books, and PEI’s current Poet Laureate; Aleida Tweten, of Cree ancestry, an Islander

since 2003, who offers equine assisted services at her Hoofprints Ranch; Richard Pellissier-Lush, writer, actor, dancer, athlete and community leader; Julia Grounds, of part Cree ancestry from British Columbia and 2022 Island Literary Award winner of first prize for poetry and the Indigenous Writing Award; Stephen Plouffe, a graduate of UPEI’s English program, currently pursuing theological studies; and Julie Bull, a queer, non-binary Inuk poet, writer, multi-disciplinary artist, researcher, ethicist and educator from Nunatukavut, currently based on Epekwitk.

Rita Joe wrote of her experience at a residential school, “I lost my talk / The talk you took away / When I was a little girl / At Shubenacadie school.” She rediscovered her talk, gloriously and profoundly.

On November 22, these Epekwitkbased Indigenous poets of newer generations and of vibrant communities will share their talk, poems, and voices.

Julie Pelletier-Lush performing a Mi’kmaq poem at Province House

PD Day camps at Confed

Registration is open for PD Day Arts Camps at Confederation Centre of the Arts. In the visual arts camp, young artists will be taken through a combination of guided and open-ended activities in painting, sculpture, drawings and more. In the performing arts camp, students will be trained in drama, dancing, music, prop making, and more. These fun-filled days run from 9 am–4 pm, with early drop-off and late pick-up times available. Upcoming PD Days include November 3, 4 and 25, Mar 24, Apr 21, May 5 and May 19. Info/register: confederationcentre. com/pd-day-camps

Life Drawing sessions

Life Drawing sessions are held on Sundays at the Gertrude Cotton Art Centre 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. Follow on FB @Life Drawing PEI or email lifedrawingpei2022@gmail.com. 57 Bunbury Rd, Stratford.

(re)building community

Safer Art Spaces workshop

As part of PEI Sexual Assault Awareness Week, Women’s Network PEI, Dandelion Initiative and Beyond the Brim will present the workshop, (re)building community Safer Art Spaces, on Nov 13 at The Guild in Charlottetown. Facilitators Jaime Griffin and Evelyn Bradley will take participants through a three hour training session on building and maintaining safer artistic spaces. Created by the Dandelion Initiative in response to the normalized patterns of sexism, harassment and violence experienced by women and trans people in creative arts spaces, Safer Artistic Spaces content was developed by industry professionals, gender-based violence prevention experts and survivors. The training blends survivor-centred education with industry-specific intervention skills to develop core competencies in gender-based violence prevention and

response for artists, musicians, venues, bookers, record labels, festivals and other creative arts/live music spaces. Register online at theguildpei.com.

Call for Submissions: Radiant Rural Halls

PEI’s artist-run centre, this town is small (TTIS), is accepting submissions for the second edition of their Radiant Rural Halls project until Nov 13. The project invites contemporary visual artists to present at rural community halls in PEI. The presentations will take place between Feb and Apr 2023, with exact dates and venues to be confirmed. Radiance refers to emanating light, warmth and joy. TTIS sees community halls themselves as having a radiant quality and they are seeking works that engage with this idea, as well as with the liveliness and histories of community halls. Artistic mediums such as installation, media arts and performance are highly encouraged. Proposals for participatory projects and events such as workshops, demonstrations and storytelling are also highly encouraged. View the full call for submissions at thistownissmall.com/rrh-submissions or email small.town.exhibitions@gmail.com with questions.

Kindred Spirits Quilt Guild

The Kindred Spirits Quilt Guild meets from 7–9 pm on the third Wednesday of the month—except for Jul, Aug and Dec—at the Irish Cultural Centre, 582 North River Rd, Charlottetown. Masks are optional, refreshments will not be served at this time. New members and visitors are welcome. Contact Roberta at 393-3222 or follow @Kindred Spirits Quilt Guild of PEI on FB for updates. The Guild recently released the book, Prince Edward Island Quilts of Covid. It is available by contacting Marg Weeks at margweekspei@gmail.com.

Celebrating While Black

Celebrating While Black, an exhibition opening dance party for While Black: a forum for speculation on what the gallery can’t hold, will take place Nov 19 at 8 pm at the Confederation Centre Art Gallery in Charlottetown. Presented in partnership with the Black Cultural Society of PEI, the party will feature opening remarks by curator Charles Campbell,

tunes from DJ Selecta Chevron, light food and a cash bar. While Black features 17 artists, including PEI-based artists Niyi Adeogun, Selecta Chevron, Robin Gislain, King Kxndi, Sammo Mossa, Baha Royalty and Reequal Smith. confederationcentre.com

Call for youth participants

The Cornwall Library Art Gallery invites youth in the Cornwall area to submit one piece of art for their December Youth Art Exhibit. Drop-off deadline is Dec 2 at 5 pm. 15 Mercedes Dr, Town Hall, Cornwall.

Refresh Art Project

Summerside Arts Festival is calling for submissions from artists for the Refresh Art Project. Artists are invited to submit a proposal for the creation of a sculptural piece for display during the 2023 Summerside Arts Festival, Jul 17–19, 2023. Submissions will be accepted until Mar 31 at 4:30 pm by email to wyatt. programs@city.summerside.pe.ca or in person at Lefurgey Cultural Centre, 205 Prince St, Summerside.

TTIS Travel Support Fund

this town is small (TTIS), with the support of Innovation PEI through the PEI Culture Action Plan, is offering microgrants for professional PEI artists for travel costs associated with opportunities to support their artistic practice, including residency programs, presenting their work off-Island in a gallery/festival, mentorship, accessing resources not available on PEI, and other opportunities on a case-by-case basis. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis for this program. Info/apply: thistownissmall. com/travel-support-for-pei-artists

Eptek gallery games

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

Painting Workshops

Painting workshops will be offered at Upstreet Craft Brewing on Nov 6 and 20 from 5–8 pm and at Craft Beer Corner on Nov 7 and 21 from 6–9 pm. Fee includes all supplies. Tickets at shop.upstreet.ca

Holiday magic

Charlottetown Christmas Festival—Nov 18 to Jan 2

Jackie Torrens’ Best Doc

PEI lmmaker nds success on the lm festival circuit

The documentary film Bernie Langille Wants to Know What Happened to Bernie Langille by PEI filmmaker Jackie Torrens recently won the award for Best Documentary at the 2022 Charlottetown Film Festival in October.

Written and directed by Torrens and produced by Jessica Brown, Bernie Langille Wants to Know is a story about a grandson trying to find out what happened to his grandfather, a military corporal who died 50 years ago on the base of CFB Gagetown under mysterious circumstances.

completed four television documentaries for the CBC.

Taking place from November 18–January 2, the Charlottetown Christmas Festival presented by Discover Charlottetown will see PEI’s capital city full of holiday magic and decked in festive decor.

The Charlottetown Christmas Festival will include tons of new and returning signature events by partner organizations, like Deck the Halls Series at Founders’ Food Hall & Market, Capital New Year, the Indigenous Artisans Market, the Charlottetown Christmas Parade, and LIVE @ The Centre Holiday Shows. Festive programming will also take place throughout the six-week festival, like wine tastings, historic walking tours, carollers, festive dinners, horse and wagon rides, Christmas movies, holiday projections, live music and children’s entertainment.

A signature event of the Charlottetown Christmas Festival is Discover Charlottetown’s Victorian Christmas Market. This magical openair market happens November 25-27 on Queen Street between Grafton and Sydney (and Victoria Row). The street will be filled with 50 local craft,

artisan and food vendors, Christmas decor, and programming, including live music, a Christmas tree garden, open-air fires, horse and wagon rides, carollers, and more. The market will take place November 25 from 5–9 pm, November 26 from 10 am–9 pm and November 27 from 10 am–4 pm. The full schedule of events and special hotel packages are available at charlottetownchristmasfestival.com.

“We tell the re-enacments using miniature sets,” explains Torrens, which allowed them to travel back to 1968 as Bernie pieces together fragments of the bizarre tale that has kept his family emotionally frozen in time.

Bernie Langille Wants to Know is a Peep Media Production. In 2012, Torrens, who is from Charlottetown but is now based in Halifax, NS, co-founded Peep Media with her producer and production partner Jessica Brown. Since then, they have

Bernie Langille Wants to Know premiered at Hot Docs last spring. In addition to the recent Charlottetown Film Festival win, the film won Best Atlantic Documentary at the FIN Atlantic Film Festival, Best Editing from the Canadian Cinema of Editors, and Best Atlantic Filmmaker from the Lunenburg Documentary Festival.

The film will air on the documentary channel on November 27 and will be available on CBC gem after that. peepmedia.tv

Crafts Market

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CRAFT FAIRS, etc

Westisle Christmas Market

The Westisle Composite High School Christmas Market will take place Nov 5–6. Featuring 165 local vendors, the market will be open 9 am–4 pm (Nov 5) and 12 noon–4 pm (Nov 6). 39570 Western Rd, Elmsdale. Info: westislechristmasmarket@gmail.com

Wheatley River Country Craft Fair

The two-day Wheatley River Country Craft Fair will be held Nov 5 and 6, from 9 am–2 pm daily, at the Community Hall (16 Rackhams Ln). There will be two floors of Island artists selling goods such as woodworking, preserves, knits, crafts, paintings, fresh greenery, wood burning, candles, baked goods, beeswax items, rustic art and more. The event is a fundraiser for the Wheatley River Women’s Institute. Admission is at the door. 50/50 tickets will be availble. To reserve a table, email wheatleyriverwi@gmail.com.

Milton Christmas Craft Fair

The Milton Christmas Craft Fair will take place Nov 11 from 2:30–8 pm and Nov 12 from 9 am–3 pm at the Milton Community Hall. Shop local with over 35 crafters displaying knitting, woodworking, crochet, baked goods, art and handmade crafts, quilts and more. Admission at the door. Canteen available. 7 New Glasgow Rd, Rte 224, North Milton. miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com, 566-3154.

Christmas at the Eastlink Centre

The 34th Annual Christmas at the Eastlink Centre will take place Nov 11 (1–10 pm), Nov 12 (10 am–10 pm) and Nov 13 (10 am–6 pm). Featuring over 100 exhibitors from six provinces, crafts, art, antiques and food. Admission at the door. 46 Kensington Rd, Charlottetown.

Hunter River Holiday Craft Fair

The Rural Municipality of Hunter River will be welcoming vendors and customers to the Hunter River Holiday Craft Fair on Nov 12, from 10 am–3 pm, at the Hunter River Community Centre, 19816 Route 2. Twelve vendors from across PEI will have a wide variety of products available. A complete list of vendors will be available on the event page @ Rural Municipality of Hunter River on Facebook. Admission proceeds will go to the Dr. Kent G. Ellis Heritage Park. Info: 621-2170, admin.hunter.river@gmail.com.

Kinkora 4th Annual Christmas Craft Fair

The Rural Municipality of Kinkora is hosting their 4th annual Christmas Craft Fair on Nov 12. Shop for gifts from local vendors from 9 am–4 pm at Kinkora Place. To be a vendor, call 887-2868 or email communityofkinkora@eastlink.ca. 45 Anderson Road, Kinkora.

Three Oaks Christmas Craft Fair 2022

Three Oaks Senior High School in Summerside will present their 35th Christmas Craft Fair. This year’s event will be one of their largest ever with more than 160 vendors from around the Maritimes. The craft fair will be held over two days: Nov 12 from 9am–8 pm and Nov 13 from 10 am to 5 pm. Admission is at the door. A canteen service will be available both days. A babysitting service will not be available this year. Proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards a wide variety of organizations within the school, including student council activities, athletics and the band program. If required, last-minute changes will be posted at threeoakshighschool. wordpress.com or on the Three Oaks Christmas Craft Fair 2022 FB page. 10 Kenmoore Ave, Summerside.

Blue eld High School Christmas Craft Fair

The Bluefield High School Christmas Craft Fair will take place Nov 18 (5:30 pm–9 pm) and Nov 19 (10 am–5 pm). The fair is a fundraiser for the school band trip. There will be door prizes, musical entertainment provided by the band, canteen services and more. Admission upon entry. Contact Bluefield High School (675-7480) or April (adcarr1978@gmail. com, 978-0886) to reserve a table. 924 Colville Rd, Hampshire.

Christmas Craft Fair

The 7th annual Christmas Craft Fair hosted by Barb Mackie and Karen Lavers will be held Nov 18 from 4–9 pm and Nov 19 from 9 am–3 pm on the third floor at the Charlottetown Firefighters Club. The fair will have crafts, outdoor wooden decor, table top displays, centrepieces, wreaths, gifts and more. Enter at the rear of the building. Elevator available. Admission is a donation to Gifts From the Heart. 89 Kent St, Charlottetown

PEI Crafts Council Annual Christmas Craft Fair

The PEI Crafts Council Annual Christmas Craft Fair, the longest running craft show on PEI since 1965, will take place Nov 18 (12-7 pm), 19 (10 am-5 pm), and 20 (11 am-4 pm) at the Delta Prince Edward Convention Centre in Charlottetown. Visit peicraftscouncil. com/christmas-craft-fair for the full list of vendors this year. 18 Queen St, Charlottetown

Donagh Regional Home & School Christmas Fair

The first ever Donagh Regional Home & School Christmas Fair will be held Nov 19 from 10 am-3 pm at Donagh Regional School, 928 Bethel Rd. The event is a fundraiser for playground upgrades.

Trinity-Clifton Annual Christmas Fair

The Trinity-Clifton United Church’s annual Christmas Fair will be held on Nov 19 from 9 am–3 pm. Featuring baked goods, deli items, crafts, sewing, knitting, books, puzzles, jams, jellies and pickles, Christmas planters, treasures and jewellery. Admission is free. 220 Richmond St, Charlottetown.

Montague Regional High School Christmas Craft Fair

The Montague Regional High School Craft Fair will be held Nov 24–26. Featuring local vendors, the fair will be open from 5–8 pm (Nov 24), 1–8 pm (Nov 25), and 9 am–1 pm (Nov 26). To reserve a table, contact the school at 838-0835 or kjmatheson@edu.pe.ca. 274 Valleyfield Rd, Montague.

Colonel Gray Band

Christmas Craft Fair 2022

The Colonel Gray Band Christmas Craft Fair 2022 will be held Nov 25 from 5:30 pm–9 pm and Nov 26 from 10 am–5 pm at Colonel Gray High School. The many traditions of the Craft Fair include 95 vendors with 130 tables of homemade crafts, a tree and wreath sale, canteen, live music, and famous homemade fudge. Admission at the door. 175 Spring Park Rd, Charlottetown

Victorian Christmas Market

Step into an enchanting storybook setting in the heart of Charlottetown this holiday season. A signature event of the Charlottetown Christmas Festival is Discover Charlottetown’s Victorian Christmas Market. This open-air market happens Nov 25-27 on Queen St between Grafton and Sydney (and Victoria Row). The street will be filled with 50 local craft, artisan and food vendors, Christmas decor, and programming, including live music, a Christmas tree garden, open-air fires, horse and wagon rides, carollers, and more. The market will take place Nov 25 (5–9 pm), Nov 26 (10 am–9 pm) and Nov 27 (10 am–4 pm). charlottetownchristmasfestival.com

Village Christmas Market

The brand-new Village Christmas Market in Abram-Village is a celebration of arts, handcrafts, music and the magic of Christmas. Presented in traditional European style, the festively decorated market run Nov 25–27 both inside and outside the Village musical acadien. Musicians will play Christmas music throughout the weekend. Outside, visitors can drink warm mulled wine or cider and warm up next to the outdoor heaters, or enjoy homemade Christmastime food in the La Trappe Restaurant. Open 1–9 pm (Nov 25), 10 am–9 pm (Nov 26) and 10 am–4 pm (Nov 27). Shoppers can expect to find handmade products and gift ideas, including Christmas crafts and ornaments, wool products, patchwork quilts, pottery, sculptures, woodwork, paintings, prints and Christmas cooking (cookies, squares, fudge, meat pies, etc.). Santa Claus will be onsite. To reserve a table, call 854-3300 or email info@villagemusical.com. 1745 Route 124 in Abram-Village.

Indigenous Christmas Artisans Market

A celebration of Mi’kmaq and Indigenous Art and Culture will be showcased at the Indigenous Christmas Artisans Market on Nov 26 from 10 am–5 pm at the Confederation Centre of the Arts. The market will bring together over 30 Indigenous artisans from Epekwitk (PEI), to share their history, art and culture as part of the Charlottetown Christmas Festival. 145 Richmond Street, Charlottetown. Learn more @ IndigenousTourismPEI on FB

Christmas Fair at Court 6 CrossFit

At Court 6 CrossFit they are switching out their barbells and kettlebells for jingle bells to host their 1st annual Christmas Fair. Featuring crafts, food and all things holidays, the fair will take place Nov 27 from 10 am–3 pm. Admission is monetary or non perishable food item donation to the food bank. Vendors can register by emailing Tara at tbmccarthy@hotmail.com. 85 Maple Hills Ave, Charlottetown.

Spring Park Holiday Market

Spring Park United is holding a Holiday Market in the Church Auditorium on Dec 3 from 9 am–12 noon. In addition to homemade baked goods, jams, jellies, pickles and fudge, there will be Christmas decorations, games and puzzles, crafts, jewellery and gently used gift items. 65 Kirkwood Dr, Charlottetown (use the Trafalgar St entrance).

Etsy Holiday Market

A Holiday Market hosted by Etsy Team PEI will take place Dec 3–4 from 10–5 pm daily at the Delta Prince Edward. 18 Queen St, Charlottetown

Benevolent Irish Society

Christmas Craft Fair and Tea

The Benevolent Irish Society Christmas Craft Fair and Tea will take place on Dec 4 from 1 pm–4 pm at the Irish Cultural Centre. Enter the gift basket draw for a chance to win. To book a table or for more info, email roneykathy@gmail.com or call 314-8840. Admission at the door. 582 North River Rd, Charlottetown.

Artisans Christmas Market

The Artisan Christmas Market, featuring local craftspeople, will be held on Sundays, Dec 11 and 18, from 10 am–3 pm at the Charlottetown Farmers Market, 100 Belvedere Ave. Admission is free and parking is available.

Charlottetown Flea Market

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. Admission at the door (free for children under 12). To reserve a table, call 368-8161 and leave a name, number of tables and a call back number. 170 North River Rd, Charlottetown. Info: charlottetownfleamarket@hotmail.com, @charlottetownfleamarket on FB.

That’s a wrap!

2022 Charlottetown Film Festival winners awarded

Over the weekend of October 14-16, the 2022 Charlottetown Film Festival (ChFF’22) showcased 35 independent films of varying lengths and genres at City Cinema. The “little film festival of big dreams” continued in its dedication to showcase and celebrate films from and about Atlantic Canada.

Eliza Knockwood is this year’s recipient of Women in Television and Film-Atlantic’s (WIFT-AT) 2022 Salute Award. This award celebrates the achievements of women and gender diverse people on PEI for their own work and/or for their impact on filmmaking across the Island. Members of PEI’s filmmaking community selected Knockwood for her dedication and significant contributions to filmmaking on Epekwitk/PEI. Knockwood’s documentary The Ice Walk was featured on opening night at ChFF’22 and was followed by a poignant question and answer session.

Classics at City Cinema sponsored an Emerging Filmmaker Award, which was given to Devin Shears for Grown In Darkness (NL).

A jury of five judges selected this year’s winning films:

Best Performance in Acting went to Dayo Ade for his role as Anthony in Cinema of Sleep (NS/PEI) which is about a man who plans to bring his family from Nigeria to join him in the US. These plans are threatened when a mysterious woman shows up at his motel room in need of help. When he wakes up to find her dead in his bed, he must untangle a strange mystery that forces him to question his own reality.

Best Cinematography went to Proximity (NL), about a woman living in a small Newfoundland town who labours all day on land while she awaits her husband’s boat to return from sea. While she longs to be out on the water as well, she is expected to be anchored to their home, where her labour is solitary and unseen. As she goes through her tasks, the “feminine” and “masculine” alike, she is reminded that she has everything she needs to be free.

The Middle (NS) won Best Short Film. This short experimental drama tells the story of Maggie, a young woman who moves to Toronto to make a life for herself. The film is an exploration of memory. Through a split screen, the film intends to examine the moments in one’s life that are remembered together.

Ty Griffin won Best Director for his film Cicerone (NB) about a young aspiring screenwriter who takes a ride along to research his script. But this is no

ordinary ride along: he’s researching for a gangster film, and he may have bitten off more than he can chew.

Devin Shears won Best Screenwriter for Grown In Darkness (NL). This short film is about Henry who lives alone on his farm growing rhubarb in a dark cellar when his friend Emmanuel arrives to collect the harvest. Together the two spend a few days tentatively exploring the boundaries of their relationship.

Bernie Langille Wants to Know What Happened to Bernie Langille (NS) won Best Documentary in its recreated world of a family mystery in miniature, as a man sets out to uncover the truth around the strange and unresolved death of his grandfather, who died in 1968.

Eptek lm series

The Friends of Eptek Centre’s Lunchtime Film has resumed and continues to the end of April. The films, mostly travelogues, are screened on Thursdays at noon at Eptek Art & Culture Centre in Summerside.

There will be some new films, as well as some from late Friend, Blanche Hogg, and there is no charge.

November screenings are: Must See Places of the World: Marvel’s of Mankind distributed by Reader’s Digest (Nov 3); Canada Remembers Part 3: Endings and Beginnings: 1945 distributed by the National Film Board of Canada (Nov 10); Must See Places of the World— Wildlife Treasures distributed by Reader’s Digest (Nov 17); and 15 Capital Cities to Check out: Vatican City distributed by RLJ Entertainment (Nov 24).

Eptek Centre is a site of the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation and is located at 130 Heather Moyse Drive in Summerside.

World debut

Short lm by Goldy Locks at Hamilton Film Festival

Charlottetown earlier this year with generous support from the Film PEI Film4Ward program. Lisa Crawford is Executive Producer on the short.

“I travel back and forth between Hamilton and Charlottetown constantly,” says Goldy Locks. “So, it makes sense that this short, filmed in PEI, will debut back in Ontario.”

Ramblings of a Middle-Aged Drag Queen is set in Toronto in the mid1990s, towards the end of the AIDS crisis. In the short, a prying journalism student (Isaiah Kolundzic) interviews a drag queen who is somewhat guarded about her personal life and background.

Ramblings of a Middle-Aged Drag Queen, a short film written by gender queer Hamilton actor and screenwriter Darren Stewart-Jones, makes its world debut at the Hamilton Film Festival on November 6 at the Staircase Theatre.

Produced by PEI filmmaker Goldy Locks and directed by Aharon Jinjihashvili, the film was shot in

WIFT-AT 2022 Salute Award winner Eliza Knockwood SUBMITTED SUBMITTED

Darren Stewart-Jones as Miss Ogyny

Welcome to City Cinema from The Charlottetown Film Society

City Cinema is owned and operated by our non-profit Society. We will continue to present a diverse mix of films and welcome your suggestions and support. Become a member, bring friends, and share feedback!

Advance Tickets

Please visit our website at citycinema.ca, we accept all major credit cards online and both debit and credit at the cinema. Seating may be limited, advance tickets are strongly recommended.

Subject to Change

Film availability and showtimes are subject to change. Please check our website and book tickets in advance.

Rent City Cinema

City Cinema is available for rent for private film viewings! We provide the projectionist and will have the the canteen and bar open for your group. Please fill out the form under Venue Rental on our website and we’ll respond with information and rates.

Admission

Regular $11.00

Member $8.00

65 and over $8.00

14 and under $8.00

We now accept credit cards online and both debit and credit at the cinema

Annual membership - $25.00

Faust w/ Live Score

October 30, 7 pm

Dir: F.W. Murnau, Germany, 1926, 106 min. Gösta Ekman, Emil Jannings, Camilla Horn.

$18 - general admission, $15 for member/ senior/youth.

The 3rd annual tour of New Hermitage’s Halloween Silent Horror film screening. New Hermitage is an award-winning, Halifax-based improvised music ensemble of woodwinds, cello, guitar, and harp. Sponsored by suddenlyLISTEN

See How They Run

November 1–5

PG. Dir: Tom George, US, 2022, 98 min. Saoirse Ronan, Sam Rockwell, David Oyelowo, Adrien Brody, Ruth Wilson.

“Sarya is 17... Her teacher thinks that she has a good chance of getting the university placement she wants... As part of the Kurdish community, she fears that she will be pressured into marriage... What she really wants is independence and the chance to live like the native Japanese girls with whom she identifies... Her family’s application for refugee status is rejected... they may have to go back to Turkey—a country in which it would be much harder for her... and where her father would probably be arrested... Emma Kawawada’s film, which is based on her own novel and experiences... addresses the crisis into which Sarya and her family are plunged at the same time as exploring other issues around the immigrant experience.” —Jennie Kermode, Eye for Film

Rumba la vie (Rumba Therapy)

November 9–14

PG, course language. Dir: Franck Dubosc, France/Belgium, 2022, 102 min. Franck Dubosc, Louna Espinosa, Jean-Pierre Darroussin. In French with English Subtitles.

Presented in partnership with Carrefour de l’Isle-Saint-Jean.

seems like it’s merely the memories of a happy childhood. But we slowly come to realize that we’re seeing those memories as an older Sophie tries to process her relationship with her father, who, while loving and supportive, is fighting his own demons... A ersun is directed with a sure hand and immense empathy by Wells. We’re all just trying to do our best; what is le in Sophie’s memories is immense grace.”

—Alissa Wilkinson, Vox

The Return of Tanya Tucker: Featuring Brandi Carlile

November 19–23

PG, coarse language. Dir: Kathlyn Horan, US, 2022, 108 min. Tanya Tucker, Brandi Carlile, Shooter Jennings. SXSW Festival Winner, Audience Award.

“The whodunit comedy See How They Run is set backstage in a 1950s London production of the long-running Agatha Christie play The Mousetrap. With a sprightly wit and an all-star cast to bring it to life, the movie manages to be a loving parody of theater gossips, postwar London and Christie’s murder mysteries all at once. The story is an investigation of the murder of a Hollywood film director, Leo Köpernick... He was killed in cold blood at the theater, making all the show’s players potential suspects and, they fear, potential future victims. There’s the disgruntled screenwriter, Mervyn, the sensitive actor Dickie, and the hard-nosed theater owner. Each has their motives, and an odd couple of detectives are assigned to untangle them. Inspector Stoppard is a jaded veteran, and his apprentice is a movie-loving rookie, Constable Stalker. As a parody, the film is quick to show its appreciation for the genres being spoofed... The result is a plummy a air, a proper figgy pudding baked out of once-stale Scotland Yard tropes.”

—Teo Bugbee, The New York Times

My Small Land

November 7–8

PG, mature themes. Dir: Emma Kawawada, France/Japan, 2022, 114 min. Lina Arashi, Takashi Fujii, Sei Hiraizumi. In Japanese, Kurdish and Turkish with English Subtitles.

Amnesty International Jury Award, Berlin International Film Festival.

“My Small Land is a bittersweet and beautiful cinematographic package that explores themes of belonging, rejection, and statelessness through a poignant social critique handled with impressive delicacy.” —But Why Tho?

“Franck Dubosc plays Tony, a school bus driver who has no friends or partner. A medical scare sees him decide to get to know his daughter, some 20 years a er he le her and her mother. But how do you walk into her life without just showing up and saying  ‘hi, I’m the Dad that walked out on you and your Mum when you were little’?… Franck puts together a plan to meet Maria, get to know her and win her over—he will enroll in her dance classes under a pseudonym… What ensues is a comedic and touching tale of a man desperate to repair the wrongs of the past and to make things right before time runs out…. The cast is wonderful with each of them bringing something unique to the film.” —Matilda Marseillaise, matildamarseillaise.com

A ersun

November 15–19

PG, course language. Dir: Charlotte Wells, 2022, UK/US, 99 min. Paul Mescal, Frankie Corio, Celia Rowlson-Hall.

Cannes Festival Winner, French Touch Prize. Deauville American Film Festival Winner, Grand Prize and Critics’ Award. Zurich Film Festival Winner, Best International Film.

“One of the festival’s breakout hits is A ersun, from first-time director Charlotte Wells and starring Paul Mescal (Normal People). In the 1990s, 11-year-old Sophie is on holiday with her father, Calum, and for a long time A ersun

“The Return of Tanya Tucker, from documentarian Kathlyn Horan, isn’t about the extensive and impressive career of Tanya Tucker... Instead, Horan makes it a new start for the legend... The Return focuses on Brandi  Carlile and Shooter Jennings as they produce Tucker’s first album of original music in seventeen years. While Carlile grew up with Tucker’s voice, she is aware that Tucker hasn’t been given the same credit as artists like Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn, and Dolly Parton... Without e ort, Tucker can break out into a song that could melt your soul... Carlile as producer knows exactly how to enhance and perfect Tucker’s performance... Their connection is immediate, and it’s a joy to watch... The Return has its sights set on the future and the positives in Tucker’s life... that makes for an extremely charming and upli ing documentary about new chances, new possibilities in life, the power of music, and the joy of giving your all for the things that you love... Even if you’re not a fan of the music of Tucker or Carlile, The Return will have you hoping for the best for both of these incredible musicians.” —Ross

Bonaime,

Triangle of Sadness

November 24—29

Collider

14A, coarse language, crude humour. Dir: Ruben Östlund, France/Germany/ Sweden/UK/US, 2022, 149 min.

Charlbi Dean, Harris Dickinson, Woody Harrelson.

Cannes

When Harry met Sally…

Nov 6, 4:45 pm. Dir: Rob Reiner, US, 1989. Meg Ryan, Billy Crystal, Carrie Fisher. In a series of chance encounters in New York City over a period of 12 years, Sally befriends and perhaps falls in love with Harry. Sponsored by The Hollywood Suite

Dunkirk

Nov 11, 4:30 pm. Dir: Christopher Nolan, US, 2017. Kenneth Branagh, Cillian Murphy, Tom Hardy. The Dunkirk evacuation of World War II through the perspectives of the land, sea, and air. Sponsored by The Hollywood Suite

The Bodyguard

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“It’s a stellar film that hits a rare sweet spot as both mainstream, accessible entertainment, and also an undeniably incisive piece of cultural commentary. And best of all, it will keep you on your toes until the sensational final moment.” AV Club

“An acid, sun-drenched satire... Triangle drills down gleefully on privileged lives thrown suddenly into crisis... absurdly entertaining...

Harris Dickinson and Charlbi Dean are Carl and Yaya, a fashion-model couple whose almost obscene aesthetic symmetry doesn’t necessarily translate to their relationship... they’ve accepted a trip on a luxury super-yacht... The other guests are mostly older, and more accustomed to the dividends of extreme wealth... The bright-eyed sta who serve them all... are accommodating to a fault; no detail is too small, no guest request too petty... But what’s going on with the captain? He won’t come out for dinner in his dress uniform, and there’s a whole lot of liquor bottles and old socialist literature clanging around in his quarters. Harrelson looks like he hasn’t enjoyed himself this much on screen in a long time.” — Leah Greenblatt, EW

Classics at City Cinema

Presented by Laurent Gariépy

Nov 13, 4:15 pm. Dir: Mick Jackson, US, 1992. Kenneth Branagh, Cillian Murphy, Tom Hardy. A former US Secret Service agent turned bodyguard is hired to protect a famous actress and singer from an unknown stalker. The film’s soundtrack became the best-selling soundtrack album of all-time and won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year. Sponsored by The Hollywood Suite

Persepolis

Nov 17, 9 pm. Dir: Marjane Satrapi & Vincent Paronnaud, France, 1989. A young girl comes of age against the backdrop of the Iranian Revolution. Presented in collaboration with The Comic Hunter

The Hudsucker Proxy

Nov 19, 4:30 pm. Dir: Coen brothers, US, 1994. Tim Robbins, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Paul Newman. A naive business graduate is installed as president of a manufacturing company. Presented in collaboration with Discover Charlottetown

My Beautiful Laundrette

Nov 25, 9:30 pm. Dir: Stephen Frears, UK, 1985. Gordon Warnecke, Daniel Day-Lewis. An immigrant renovates a rundown laundrette with his lover while dealing with drama within his family, the local Pakistani community, and a persistent mob of skinheads. Presented in collaboration with Lacuna Events

Christmas in Connecticut

Nov 26, 4:45 pm. Dir: Peter Godfrey, US, 1945. Barbara Stanwick. A single magazine editor living in the city, posing as a wife and mother living on a farm, must arrange the perfect Christmas getaway for a war hero at a country house. Presented in collaboration with Discover Charlottetown

Victor / Victoria

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Star Trek III: The Search for Spock

Nov 4, 9 pm. Dir: Leonard Nimoy, US, 1984. William Shatner, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan. Kirk and company steal the decommissioned USS Enterprise to return Spock’s body to his homeworld. Sponsored by The Hollywood Suite

Paddington 1 & 2

Nov 5 & 12, 4:30 pm. Dir: Paul King, UK, 2014/2017. Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Jim Broadbent. Tickets - $5. The adventures of Paddington, a bear who migrates to the streets of London, where he is adopted by the Brown family. Sponsored by The Hollywood Suite

Nov 28, 4:15 pm. Dir: Blake Edwards, US, 1982. Julie Andrews, James Garner, Robert Preston. A struggling female soprano becomes a man and finds work as a drag queen. The mere fact that, in 1982, a major studio greenlit a film that speaks so openly about gender fluidity and same-sex relationships is a landmark event that deserves to be celebrated on its 40th anniversary. Presented in collaboration with Discover Charlottetown

And many more! Please check the City Cinema schedule for additional films and follow Classics at City Cinema on Facebook or Instagram to learn more.

Film Festival Winner, Palme d’Or.

READERS / WRITERS

James Macnutt book launch

James W Macnutt will launch his book

The 9/11 Connection on Oct 30 at 3 pm in the Carriage House at Beaconsfield. The 9/11 Connection is the final volume in the Connection trilogy. Macnutt will speak and receive questions, and invite discussion on the book and writing as an obsession. Book reviews received to date will be presented. Light refreshments will be available.

Submissions open for Pownal Street Press book

Charlottetown’s newest independent publishing house, Pownal Street Press, will be publishing a book on post-tropical storm Fiona. They are collecting eyewitness accounts, personal essays, photography, poetry and visual art of PEI’s most epic post-tropical storm. This photographic and essay collection will include personal stories from the storm and the days that followed. The Press will be accepting submissions of personal essay and/or photography on the themes of preparing for the storm, Fiona hits down, the wake, the new normal, and of reconnection. They encourage all to submit their works and representations of the Island community coming together, in quiet candle light, in loud, furious moments, and ultimately, in work, in jest, in repose. This book will serve to capture the impact of climate change on Canada’s smallest province. The full list of submission guidelines can be found pownalstreetpress.com. Submissions are open until Nov 18 and can be directed to fiona@pownalstreetpress.com. Questions or comments can be directed to hello@ pownalstreetpress.com.

Book signing: Theresa Redmond

PEI author Theresa Redmond will be at Indigo Charlottetown for a book signing on Nov 26 from 11 am–2 pm. Pick up a copy of Bound, the first adult historical fiction novel set on PEI, and meet the author. 455 University Ave, Charlottetown. tresredmond.com

Library card design contest

The Public Library Service is inviting Island children and youth to enter its library card design contest. The winning design will be featured on a limited-edition library card and the winner will receive a $25 gift card to Bookmark. Submissions will be accepted until Nov 14. Contest details and rules are as follows: submissions should be sent to

plshq@gov.pe.ca with the subject line Library Card Design Contest and include the name, age and contact information for the artist; open to Island children and youth up to and including 18 years of age; all contestants must be registered PEI Public Library Service members; the design must be submitted in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or high resolution EPS, JPG or TiFF file (see library staff for assistance with scanning or emailing submissions); one entry per person only; the design must be original artwork and reflect PEI public libraries. The use of trademarked characters will result in disqualification; submission of the design is considered permission to use the content for the purposes of the library card selection process, this includes reformatting content, resizing photographs and adding text content to meet the needs of the library card process. Info: PEI Public Library Service on FB @PEILibrary

Eptek Centre Book Club

The members of the Eptek Centre Book Club will meet on Nov 3 at 7 pm to discuss the book The Night Stages by Jane Urquhart. An elegant novel of emotional depth that vividly evokes a time and place, and explores the meaning of separation, the sorrows of fractured families, and the profound effect of home in a world where a way of life is changing. Eptek Art & Culture Centre is a PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation site.

130 Heather Moyse Dr in Summerside Info: 888-8373, peimuseum.com, @ EptekCentre on FB

Charlottetown Zine Fest

New event celebrates DIY publishing on PEI

The first edition of the Charlottetown Zine Fest (CZF) will take place in the Rotary Auditorium at the Charlottetown Library and Learning Centre from 10 am to 4 pm on November 5.

Charlottetown Zine Fest is a celebration of DIY publishing and a one-day tabling fair for zine makers, small presses, artists, and all types of independent authors.

Stop by throughout the day to browse and buy unique publications from dozens of participants.

Lectures

Gwynne Dyer: Climate Rescue Strategy

Taking Action for Migrant Workers’ Rights

For the first time in three years, the Latin American Mission Program (LAMP) will present the 30th annual Daniel O’Hanley Memorial Lecture in person on November 13 at Our Lady of the Assumption Hall. The lecture will begin at 2 pm and will also be available virtually, via Zoom.

The theme is “Taking Action for Migrant Workers’ Rights: The Challenge in Front of Us,” with emphasis on how PEI communities and individuals can become involved in the work of defending rights of migrant workers here.

Tuesday, Nov 15

This event is public and free to attend thanks to a Community MicroGrant from the City of Charlottetown. Cash only; masks encouraged. Learn more about the Charlottetown Zine Fest @chtownzinefest on Instagram.

Canadian author, journalist and historian Gwynne Dyer will give a public lecture titled “Planetary Maintenance Engineers: A Last-Ditch Climate Rescue Strategy,” on November 3 at 7 pm in the Duffy Science Centre Amphitheatre at UPEI.

Dyer will discuss challenges facing the world because of climate change and explore the concept of geoengineering, or cooling the planet by artificial means. He has interviewed over 50 climate scientists “who must be our reluctant guides in this crisis,” he says.

“Most of them are terrified of that responsibility, and some are in despair, but this is what I have learned from them. We are in deep trouble, but we are not doomed,” shares Dyer.

An essential part of the solution is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to stop destabilizing the climate, says Dyer. However, even if greenhouse gas emissions reach zero by 2050, the world is not out of danger. If the average global temperature is two degrees higher by 2050, it will stay at that level until the long and expensive task of removing excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere is finished, maybe in the early 2100s.

“That’s if we’re lucky. If we’re not, then the warming we have caused by 2035 or 2045 will have also triggered natural sources of emissions—feedbacks or tipping points—that drive temperatures still higher. Those we cannot even turn off except by artificially cooling the entire planet.”

Dyer said that geoengineering is only a temporary patch, not a solution. Climate engineering may be the necessary bridge to get through the crisis without a catastrophe.

Dyer is a London-based independent Canadian journalist, syndicated columnist, and military historian. In 2010 he was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada. His lecture is presented by the Saint Dunstan’s University Board of Governors, in cooperation with UPEI.

All are welcome to attend. Masks are required.

The interactive lecture presenters are Eliza MacLauchlan and Ryan MacRae, both of whom are coordinators of Cooper Institute’s program on Migrant Workers’ Rights.

Register before November 9 by email to latinamericamissionprogram@ gmail.com or call Marie Burge at 8944573. Indicate if attending in person or on Zoom. All are welcome. The Hall is located at 151 Stratford Rd, Stratford.

Funny Side to Talking to Angels

The Charlottetown Library Learning Centre (CLLC) welcomes Canadian bestselling author Karen Forrest, Angel Lady for the public lecture, Funny Side of Talking to Angels, on November 10 from 7–8 pm.

Forrest will reveal the funny side of angelic communication and speaking to those passed on. Attendees might be surprised on how angelic words can make you laugh. What do angels and your deceased harp on? How do they speak differently? Do those passed on really swear?

The lecture is free to attend. The Charlottetown Library Learning Centre is located in the Dominion Building, 97 Queen St, Charlottetown. karenforrest.com

BIS Fall Lecture Series

The Benevolent Irish Society’s 2022 Fall Lecture Series will take place at the Irish Cultural Centre in Charlottetown. Guest lecturers include: Leonard Cusack on his new book Caught in a changing Society - St. Dunstan’s University 1950–1969 on November 23; Laurent Beaulieu with “The experience of a 35 year Foreign Service diplomat serving Canada around the world” on November 25; and Mary Jeanette Gallant and Aggi-Rose Reddin with “Glenaladale Estate: A 529 Acre National Treasure on a Small Island. The history of the estate celebrating a 250 year anniversary in 2022.” Admission is by donation. Lectures begin at 7:30 pm. The Irish Cultural Centre is located at 582 North River Road in Charlottetown.

A gift of Island Poetry

In “The Elm Tree,” part I, stanza 10, poet Thomas Hood (1799-1845), writes:

One mystic Tree alone there is, Of sad and solemn sound— That sometimes murmurs overhead, And sometime underground— In all that shady Avenue, Where lofty Elms abound.

The first and sixth stanzas of “Trees,” in Trees and Other Poems (1914) by Alfred Joyce Kilmer (1886-1918):

I think that I shall never see A poem lovely as a tree.

Poems are made by fools like me, But only God can make a tree.

L. M. Montgomery writes, in chapter 2 of Emily’s Quest:

“Emily was always glad that she lived where there were many trees—old, ancestral trees, planted and tended by hands long dead, bound up with everything of joy and sorrow that visited the lives in their shadows.”

Like many other poets and writers, Deirdre Kessler chronicled the loss of trees in hurricane Fiona.

Red Volume 30

result is 64 pages packed full of finely spun Island tales.

There is humour aplenty in PEI comedian Justin Shaw’s story of the day his father took him to ride a go-cart, and some of the RED staff laughed out loud when they read, “My father walked over to me and caught me crying in the go-cart and said, ‘Oh quit your sooking.’ Which was his way of saying ‘I love you.’”

This issue features the launch of a new series by Island naturalist Kate MacQuarrie called “Wild Island,” as well as a heart-warming story of a 13-hour Christmas crossing on the Abegweit.

There is a poignant and personal story by editor Davy called “Making Babies,” and a “Keepsake” interview with 101-year-old Denise Arsenault of Wellington, PEI.

A first-person account by Michael Brothers about rescue actions that took place on July 22, 2022, the day the ferry was afire just off shore in Wood Islands is also featured.

RED: The Island Storybook Volume #30 is available for purchase at locations across PEI.

The milestone volume #30 of RED: The Island Storybook will be launched this month. As usual, RED a had a stellar line-up of authors on board, and the

BOOKS PEI

Epekwitk: Stories and Histories of the Mi’kmaq Nation

John Joe Sark

Heritage and Spirituality and continues to act as an advocate for the Mi’kmaq Nation and as a bridge between cultures, raising support, awareness, and respect through the sharing of cultural teachings and ceremonies. He is also the author of Mi’kmaq and the Crown: Understanding Treaties

For more info about the book, contact John Joe Sark at keptin@eastlink.

Prince Edward Island Quilts of Covid Kindred Sprits Quilt Guild of PEI

photographs of quilts, from 27 Guild members featuring over 70 fabric creations, as well as personal stories. The 88 page, full colour book offers visual delight and historic significance to the many needles that moved across PEI during the pandemic.

Quilts of Covid is available from the Kindred Spirit Quilt Guild by contacting Marg Weeks at margweekspei@gmail.com. It is also available at the Quilting B & More store in Charlottetown.

The Morning We Met Emily Howard

Missing

J.T. Goddard

John Joe Sark, Keptin of the Mi’kmaq Grand Council, is the author of a new book called Epekwitk: Stories and Histories of the Mi’kmaq Nation. An elder, spiritual leader, educator and defender of Treaty Rights, John Joe Sark shares his extensive knowledge in this second book, making it a must read for all Islanders.

The book opens with the creation story of Epekwitk, featuring colour illustrations by Dozy Christmas. It covers Mi’kmaq political relations, the relationship with the French and the British and the need for Treaty Rights. The book details how the Mi’kmaq were reduced to poverty after their land was stolen and describes the dire living conditions of the Mi’kmaq living in Rocky Point and Morell in the early 1940s.

John Joe shares his experiences with institutional racism and addresses the impact of residential schools on the Mi’kmaq community. In 1994, he travelled to Rome to have an audience with His Holiness Pope John Paul II. The book includes the petition he presented, a petition that was unanswered. He continues efforts at reconciliation with the Catholic Church on PEI and for the recognition of Treaty Rights.

The book also highlights Mi’kmaq heroes and war veterans and includes a biography of the late Chief Jacob Sark, John Joe’s grandfather. Twenty archival photos accompany the stories and histories.

John Joe Sark was born on Lennox Island, Epekwitk (PEI). He served as ambassador to the United Nations 1992–2008 and was active in the development of the UN Declaration of Indigenous Peoples of the World. He has been awarded the National Aboriginal Achievement Award for

The gift of time has produced a feast of colour in the recently published Prince Edward Island Quilts of Covid by the Kindred Spirits Quilt Guild of PEI.

Many people felt constrained by Covid-19 restrictions and extensive time at home, but not quilters. The Kindred Spirits Quilt Guild wanted a project to challenge Covid-19, and they found one. Early in the pandemic as Guild members sheltered in place, the fabric lovers caught up on current projects, gave them away, tidied up sewing rooms, then looked around for more to do. There, waiting for them on shelves, in boxes, in closets, basements, and under beds, were forgotten treasures— unfinished projects,some tucked away for years.

Quilters embraced the freedom to work on these long-hidden gems. The result: an explosion of beautiful and memorable quilts and fabric creations. These “Covid” quilts became an unexpected and positive outcome of these difficult times and The Guild found a way to give these unique pieces a place in history by creating Quilts of Covid.

Members of the Kindred Spirits Quilt Guild, established in 1990, set out to gather photographs of quilts or quilted items that would not have been completed except for the pandemic. The outcome: a collection of

Emily Howard’s first book, The Morning We Met, is now available as a special “Artist’s Edition” and will be launching at the Beaconsfield Carriage House in Charlottetown this month. The Book Launch & Pop-up Shop will be held November 26 from 6–8 pm.

Published by PEI independent publishing house Pownal Street Press, with original art, design and text by PEI visual artist Emily Howard, this edition of The Morning We Met is a gorgeous addition to any new or expecting mom’s library. Set in the rich tones of sea and sky, The Morning We Met invites the reader into Baby’s world, following them in a trail of gold dust through sunrise and sunset, until they arrive at their destination, and straight into Mommy’s arms.

Howard brings the reader on Baby’s fascinating passage through starfilled skies, over wide open fields and gliding coastlines. The author finds her inspiration in the quiet landscapes of her home province, translating the shades that surround her onto canvas. Her notes of realism and abstraction invite the viewer into her world, creating an endless variety of connections along the way.

Going beyond the standard, this picture book features spot varnish, foil stamping and a fifth metallic colour. It also features a double sided dust jacket, which offers the reader the opportunity to frame two limited edition pieces of Emily’s own artwork.

Books are available at emilyhowardart.com/the-morning-we-met and come with a bonus full-colour 8”x8” print of the cover art.

Missing is the third mystery novel by Island author J. T. Goddard. It will be available in early November.

Disillusioned and disgruntled, Gavin Rashford is trying to take early retirement from the police. He agrees to undertake one last task; to give a conference presentation about FILTER, the Focused Indigenous Language Training for Emergency Responders program introduced when Alsama separated from Canada.

He does not anticipate the social interactions associated with a small university in a small town: music, missing persons, money laundering, murder…A quiet retirement can be so hard to find.

Copies of Missing, as well as Goddard’s previous books, Traces and Tracks, can be purchased at Bookmark in Charlottetown. Print and e-versions are available online at Amazon, Kobo and other stores. Goddard will be signing and selling copies of all three novels at the Artisans Christmas Market at the Charlottetown Farmers Market (100 Belvedere Ave) on December 11 and 18 from 10 am–3 pm. timgoddard.ca

The Cows are Out! More Stories from My Childhood

Dale McIsaac

Island author and well-known teacher Dale McIsaac will launch his new book, The Cows are Out!More Stories from My Childhood, in November. This follow-up to his bestselling book, The Porridge is Up!, is packed with more funny and heartwarming stories of a family of ten kids growing up on a PEI farm. From swimming in a ditch, to chasing cows all over the district, to trying to grow Juicy Fruit in the garden—McIsaac’s childhood becomes fodder for heartwarming and hilarious tales.

with funny stories, historical information, cartoons and photos, and the odd ‘Ronnie-ism’ as well. Ideally, the reader can pick it up and put it down at anytime as they follow through the timeline of Ron’s life. It is a testament to his twenty-nine and a half years as an elected official and the many years before and after his time in office.

Proceeds from the book sales will go towards a charity or community group of Ron’s choice.

Further details on how to purchase can be found @RonMacKinleyBook on Facebook.

Indigo Charlottetown, Bookmark

Charlottetown, Coles in Summerside, and Mill River Resort in O’Leary. Proceeds at a rate of $5 per book sold will be directed to BGC Prince County (formerly known as Boys and Girls Club of Summerside) for Inclusion in Sport Programming.

Crescent Moon Friends

Mo Du y Cobb

Illustrated by Wadia Samadi

McIsaac will launch The Cows are Out! on November 12 at 7 pm in the Charlottetown Rural High School Cafeteria. All are welcome to attend.

Ron MacKinley: No One’s Fool

Stories of a PEI Politician

Sam MacPhail and Bill Hogg

Don McDougall: Business: Get it done, have some fun

Gary MacDougall

Island author Mo Duffy Cobb teams up with Wadia Samadi, the owner of Wadsam.com, Afghanistan’s first business news outlet, to bring the story of two different childhoods to young readers. Their picture book, Crescent Moon Friends, will be available in bookstores in November.

C.M. and John N. Dennis. The book reaffirms that family and friends are a special gift during illness. Bryenton weaves the topics, pulmonary fibrosis and organ donation, with magic throughout the story, making it child-friendly.

The children’s book was illustratrated by Allison Wolvers, edited by Judy Parsons, and formatted by Chris Wilkinson and Jill Hamilton. The Department of Education has endorsed Magic Gifts for distribution to grades four, five and six across PEI.

Marlene will have copies of Magic Gifts and her other publications available for sale at the book launch.

A Canadian entrepreneur with deep Island roots is the subject of Gary MacDougall’s latest book, published by Retromedia Publishing.

Ron MacKinley: No One’s Fool, Stories of a PEI Politician by Sam MacPhail and Bill Hogg will be available in November.

The memoir-style book on one of the Island’s most durable political figures, features more than 30 short stories from all walks of life, including seven premiers, numerous federal and provincial politicians from all sides of the aisle, journalists, farmers and fishers, and everyone in between. It also includes dozens of cartoon stylings from cartoonist Wayne Wright.

One of the traits that propelled Ron throughout his political career was his unwavering character, which led him through almost 30 years of provincial politics and allowed him to see great success, regardless of the challenge.

This book isn’t a typical novel. It acts as an almanac of Ronnie’s life

In Don McDougall: Business: Get it done, have some fun, Gary MacDougall (no relation) chronicles the path that led a PEI boy from rural PEI to acquire multi-million dollar deals, own an aerospace company that had ties to the Canadarm, and be credited for bringing the Toronto Blue Jays baseball club to Canada, among numerous other business dealings.

Don McDougall’s influence has been felt throughout Canada—enough to have earned him multiple inductions into various halls of fame (including the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum).

This is author Gary MacDougall’s fourth Island biography. He is an experienced journalist with a 47-year career in the newspaper industry. He was awarded the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal for his contributions to journalism.

Don McDougall: Business: Get it done, have some fun is available at retromedia.ca, getitdonehavesomefun.com,

Crescent Moon Friends introduces the reader to two best friends Amelia and Aisha. While the pair is from Canada and Afghanistan, the girls reconcile their differences through exploration of the values they share. This book initiates a family conversation about Islam, explores tradition and language, and brings the girls closer together as a result. The creators hope that the book will be used as a teaching tool to help children understand the cultural backgrounds of others, and to create a warm environment for refugees resettling in Atlantic Canada from the Middle East.

Crescent Moon Friends is for both non-Muslims who are living in the West, and Muslims who are living outside their home countries. The focus of the book is on tradition, not religion; it also captures the significance of Islam.

Magic Gifts

Marlene Bryenten

Ilustrated by Allison Wolvers

Magic Gifts by PEI author Marlene Bryenten will launch October 29 from 10 am–12 noon at Proude’s Shoes in Sherwood. All are welcome.

Magic Gifts is an inspirational story about the pulmonary fibrosis journey of two grandfathers—John Robinson

Second Glimpses Kathy Birt

With 45 years of continuous of writing behind her, PEI journalist, author, photographer and poet Kathy Birt has written another memoir. Her latest book, Second Glimpses, offers more poignant stories of her years growing up on Covehead Road. A book launch will be held November 26 from 1 to 4 pm at the Haviland Club in Charlottetown.

The memoir, which is the author’s 15th book, includes humour, chance meetings, the pristine (and ugly) side of moving to the city, and much more.

Unlike her first memoir, Just a Glimpse, Birt’s new book includes pictures that show snippets of the author’s life.

With permission from her eldest son, Jeff Jorgensen, Birt included a couple of stories focusing on him celebrating Bluefield High School Winter Carnival and also a story where he was left behind while attending grade one in the old Parkdale School on Linden Avenue in Charlottetown in 1973. There is also a story of the author’s school girl crush, as well as a hidden family secret that culminated with the author getting to know her brother James in 2017.

Copies of Birt’s books will be available for sale at the book launch.

Authors! Authors!

Readings and conversations from Bookmark in November

Alexander MacLeod, Sheree Fitch, Deirdre Kessler, Dr. John Flood

November 3

“Dan Macdonald became hooked on the word ... and he conceived the Bookmark Readerity Series: Readers & Writers on Books & Reading. The rest, as they say, is history.”

Sidelined for two years by Covid19, Readerity is back in 2022 with three installments in the series. Dr. Flood will moderate a discussion between the three authors and each author will read an excerpt from their work. This is a free event, and everyone is welcome. Info: Dan MacDonald, at 566-4888 or charlottetown@bookmarkreads.ca.

November 10

November 14

November 7

Bookmark will present an evening in conversation with Readerity authors Alexander MacLeod, Sheree Fitch and Deirdre Kessler moderated by Dr. John Flood on November 3 at 6:30 pm in the Charlottetown Library Learning Centre’s Rotary Auditorium.

Dr. Flood, the inaugural Readerity author and moderator for the event said about readerity: “When Dan MacDonald asked me in 2019 to write a chapbook on the subject of the first book of influence I recall having read as a child, I was immediately taken back to a literature assignment for my doctoral studies years before that. My Ph.D. supervisor, Dr. Johan Aitken, had asked her students to write about their memory of a first childhood book, then to seek out the actual book and re-read it for the purpose of comparing this new reading experience with what we recalled from memory. If ever there was proof that long term memory can be fancifully faulty, this Then & Now exercise is it.

“While exploring reasons for the discordance between the two periods of reading, I began to doubt the authenticity of a remembered reading, and consequently to question the authority of an author’s own implied reading of their text. This prompted me to consider that readers should similarly be authorized to assume the legitimacy of their interpretation of a text as a result of their own livedthrough engagement with it. I further regarded this as a process of alterity, of becoming “other,” by getting inside the text and participating in a re-creative process rather than remaining on the fringes, content to be passively entertained from the outside looking in. I gave this dynamic reading experience a name: readerity.

Bookmark’s 50th Anniversary Reading Series presents David Adams Richards in conversation with Dr. John Flood and Deirdre Kessler on November 7 at 6:30 pm in the Rotary Auditorium at the Charlottetown Library Learning Centre. This is a free event and everyone is welcome.

David Adams Richards follows the Miramichi Trilogy with The Tragedy of Eva Mott, a startling standalone novel of concentrated power. The world is changing, no doubt for the better, but in the shadow of the mine in a mining town, the values of a whole community are transforming in more sinister ways. One of its victims is Eva Mott, the captivating beauty who wished to be like her talented cousin Clara. Her story and the book that bears her name will haunt you.

Richards is one of Canada’s pre-eminent writers. His recent novels include Darkness, Mary Cyr and Principles to Live By, as well as Crimes Against My Brother and Incidents in the Life of Markus Paul, both of which were longlisted for the Giller Prize. Among his other novels, The Lost Highway was shortlisted for the Governor General’s Literary Award and the Giller Prize; The Friends of Meagre Fortune won the Commonwealth Writers’ Prize for Best Book; Mercy Among the Children won the Giller Prize.

Bookmark will host an evening with Dr. Brent MacDonald on November 10 at 7 pm in The Carriage House at Beaconsfied in Charlottetown.

Dr. MacDonald will discuss his book, Fall Seven Times, Stand Up Eight: Mental Toughness for Everyone, a highly readable, user-friendly book that draws on robust evidence and incorporates lessons from history, sociology, psychology, pop culture, and personal and clinical examples. Readers will learn about what Mental toughness (MT) is, how it can be assessed, and how it can be applied to their professional and personal lives. Specific strategies for enhancing performance using MT are included.

MT is a scientifically validated, well-researched concept that builds upon constructs such as resilience, grit, mindset, risk assessment and other areas of interest to a wide range of professionals. It has its roots in sports performance but has a wide range of applications in numerous fields.

MT is the ability to recognize our perception of life’s challenges and how we approach/avoid difficult situations. MT has a great deal of evidence to support its use in education, psychology, social work, medicine, business, and coaching, among other areas.

MacDonald is a registered psychologist and certified teacher with over 25 years’ experience working with individuals with a variety of complex learning differences. He has taught at the junior and senior high level and was the assistant principal at an independent school for students with learning disabilities. He is a sessional instructor at Mount Royal University. He is also an adjunct assistant professor with the Werklund School of Education at the University of Calgary. He is currently the lead psychologist with his own practice, Macdonald Psychology Group. He believes that taking risks and learning from mistakes are characteristics that lie at the core of human performance and that all learners are complex learners.

Bookmark’s 50th Anniversary Reading Series presents Ann-Marie MacDonald in conversation with Dr. Greg Doran on November 14 at 7 pm in the Florence Simmons Hall in Charlottetown. This is a free event and everyone is welcome.

MacDonald is an award-winning novelist, playwright, actor and broadcast host. Her latest novel, Fayne, was released in October.

In the late 19th century, Charlotte Bell is growing up at Fayne, a vast and lonely estate straddling the border between England and Scotland, where she has been kept from the world by her adoring father, Lord Henry Bell, owing to a mysterious condition. Charlotte, strong and insatiably curious, revels in the moorlands, and has learned the treacherous and healing ways of the bog from the old hired man, Byrn, whose own origins are shrouded in mystery. Her idyllic existence is shadowed by the magnificent portrait on the landing in Fayne House which depicts her mother, a beautiful Irish-American heiress, holding Charlotte’s brother, Charles Bell. Charlotte has grown up with the knowledge that her mother died in giving birth to her, and that her older brother, Charles, the long-awaited heir, died soon afterwards at the age of two.

Charlotte’s passion for knowledge and adventure will take her to the bottom of family secrets and to the heart of her own identity.

MacDonald’s writing for the stage includes the plays Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning, Juliet), Belle Moral: A Natural History, and Hamlet-911, along with the libretto for the chamber opera Nigredo Hotel, and book and lyrics for the musical Anything That Moves. She is the author of the bestselling novels Fall On Your Knees, The Way the Crow Flies, and Adult Onset. Ann-Marie is a graduate of the Acting Program of The National Theatre School of Canada. In 2019 she was made an Officer of the Order of Canada in recognition of her contribution to the arts and her LGBTQ2SI+ activism. She is married to theatre director, Alisa Palmer, with whom she has two children.

In 2017, Richards was appointed to the Senate of Canada on the advice of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

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Ann-Marie MacDonald

Dr. Brent MacDonald

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We rise again!

In 2003 I created a management plan for Victoria Park, referring to it as the jewel of Charlottetown’s park system. The park was in poor shape, with lots of invasive species, too many white birch that were plagued by leaf miners, and non-native trees throughout the area that would have been better growing in Norway, England, or Italy. The Parks and Recreation sta were amazing, and took on the task of planting hundreds of native species of trees, shrubs, wild owers and ferns.

The park was headed in the right direction. The new native plant arboretum was a great addition, both visually and for the educational opportunities it provided. The maintenance on the plants improved, as did the quality of wildlife habitat, and the public still visited in droves.

Then Fiona hit. It was a storm like no other, smashing hundreds of trees and making the trails impassable. This led to the closure of the trails out of concern for public safety. My first trip to the park after the storm was filled with sadness. The destruction of so many trees that had done so much for us all—storing carbon, cleaning air and water, providing excellent wildlife habitat, and offering wonderful spaces for recreation—was heartbreaking.

The same thing happened at Macphail Woods, and thousands of other places across the Island. There is a grieving process that happens after such a calamity, but after the grieving, and even while it is still going on, people look to the future. As I walked through the park, I kept hearing the Rankin Family singing “We Rise Again” at the top of their lungs.

The City of Charlottetown contacted me about creating a restoration plan for Victoria Park. When we met up to survey the damage and talk about possibilities, I found myself face to face with a gorgeous witch hazel, one of our rarest native shrubs that staff had planted years ago at the start of one of the trails. When I looked at the yellow blossoms, I couldn’t help but smile. Despite the damage, the park still had lots to offer.

It will not be an easy journey to restore the health of Victoria Park. The cleanup alone will be an enormous task. But if

we work with patience and humility, we can come out of this with an even better park in terms of health, beauty, wildlife habitat and carbon storage.

Many trees that fell were Norway maples, European lindens, English oak, and European mountain ash. These will be replaced by stronger trees such as sugar maple; deep-rooted species such as red oak; and a mix of native shrubs that will be excellent for wildlife throughout the year. Invasive species such as glossy buckthorn and bittersweet nightshade will continue to be removed. More rare native species will be added to the area, and the trails themselves will get an upgrade.

The site will not be cleaned, as the fallen leaves and trees will add both nutrients, organic matter, and water-storage to the forest. Removing all the wood that Fiona had knocked down would simply be adding insult to injury. The plan will be to improve soil health as a first step in creating a healthy forest.

There will also be more public events, such as volunteer tree-planting days and guided walks on wildlife and native plants.

While there is no way to repair this forest quickly, with patience and good direction we can begin the healing process, both for Victoria Park and the public who value it. The park will be different, but it will remain a jewel.

PEI Public Library Service

PEI Public Libraries offer programming for babies, children, teens, adults and seniors. Visit the Public Library events calendar at library.pe.ca or follow @ PEILibrary on FB for updated information about library events in PEI communities.

Charlottetown Library Learning Centre

Programming continues in November at the Charlottetown Library Learning Centre (CLLC). Learn to write more effectively at Writing Bootcamp, weekly on Thurs at 7 pm with Douglas Malcolm, Ph.D. Register in advance; new members welcome. Tech Help for Seniors will be held weekly on Thurs in Nov from 4–5 pm. Pending on teen volunteers—please contact the library if interested. The Charlottetown Zine Fest takes place Nov 5 from 10 am–4 pm. Get one on one Tech Help for a device or computer on Nov 10 from 2–4 pm. The Funny Side of Talking to Angels takes place Nov 10 at 7 pm with Angel Lady Karen Forrest. Get a book folding lesson at Crafternoon on Nov 16 at 1 pm. Register in advance as supplies are limited. Try out a new game or play an old favourite at Board Game Café on Nov 16 at 6 pm. Hear from the CLLC Seniors Navigator, Melanie Melanson, about all the government programs that are available to PEI Seniors at the Seniors Café on Nov 17 at 1 pm.

Indigenous Poetry Night on Nov 22 at 7 pm will feature an evening of Indigenous poetry hosted by UPEI. Join Sandee from PEI Cannabis to learn about the different types of cannabis and their medical uses at the PEI Cannabis Info Session on Nov 24 at 6:30 pm. Book’in It: Walking Book Club takes place Nov 26 at 9:30 am. Meet for a 20-minute stroll and then head inside to discuss our latest selection. Pick up a copy from the Welcome Desk. Daily children’s programming is available in the Children’s Library. Info: 368-4644, cha_youth@gov.pe.ca. 97 Queen St Charlottetown

Summerside Rotary library

The Summerside Rotary Library in the Inspire Learning Centre offers programming for all ages. Adult programming: Adult Jam Session (Nov 7 at 6:30 pm); Needle Craft Club (Nov 10 and 24 at 2 pm); Holiday Tassel Tinsel (Nov 14 at 6:30 pm and Nov 15 at 2 pm); Crokinole Learn (Nov 17 at 2 pm); Seniors Cafe (Nov 18 at 11 am); Ugly Sweater Party (Nov 21 at 6 pm; pre-register); Holiday Bingo Holiday (Nov 21–Dec 2); Book Club (Nov 26 at 2 pm). Children’s programming: Children’s Wiggle Giggle Read for 0-36 months (Wed at 9:30 am and Nov 26 at 9:30 am); Family Storytime for ages 3-5 (Thur at 10:30 am); Puppet Play(Nov 5 at 11 am); Fun & Games for ages 5–12 (Nov 12 at 11 am); Reflections & Illusions On Science Saturday for ages 6–12 (Nov 19 at 11 am). Teen programming: Teens Dia De Los Muertos (Nov 1 at 4 pm); Rustic Rounds (Nov 8 at 4 pm); Remembrance Ornaments (Nov 15 at 4 pm); Speak Your Mind (Nov 22 at 4 pm); Pine-ing for the Holidays (Nov 29 at 4 pm). 57 Central St, Summerside. 436-7323

Trivia Night for Nature Nerds

Reconnect with Island nature with Island Nature Trust’s Passport to Nature, a series of adventure and learning events hosted by conservationists in the Natural Areas or spaces of ecological importance across the Island. The next upcoming event is Trivia Night for Nature Nerds on Nov 3 from 7–9 pm. Register as a team (maximum five people per team) or join solo and team up with new friends. New events are added throughout the year. Info/register: islandnaturetrust.ca/ passport-to-nature

Land protection forums

The Coalition for the Protection of PEI Lands is presenting a series of public forums. The first is an online forum, entitled Point Deroche Disaster, on Nov 10 at 7 pm, with Chair person Ian Petrie and guest presenter Boyd Allen. All are welcome. For updates, check @ProtectPEI on Facebook.

Commemorating tree loss

The Citizens’ Alliance of PEI is hosting Commemorating Tree Loss from Fiona,

a public event with Gary Schneider of Macphail Woods Ecological Forestry Project and others, on Nov 13 at 2 pm. Members of the public who are broken-hearted over the loss of trees from Hurricane Fiona and other human activities are invited to reflect on the losses and share hope for the future of forests. The event will begin outside at Peter’s Road and the TCH in Churchill, and end down the road inside at the Bonshaw Hall (TCH and Green Road). Visit citizensalliancepei.org for more info.

The Nature of PEI by Gary

Purple Ribbon Pinning Bee

The PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women, together with the REACH Foundation, is hosting an evening pinning bee on Nov 7 to prepare ribbons and bookmarks for their Purple Ribbon Campaign Against Violence Against Women. The 2022-2023 theme reflects the many challenges experienced in recent years and the role we have in making our communities resilient, safe, and healthy. Restoring community includes hope for survivors, help for abusers, healing, accountability, and equality for all. This year the pinning bee will be held from 6:30–8 pm at the Charlottetown Library Learning Centre, 97 Queen St. Anyone is welcome to join for all or part of the evening. Coffee, tea, snacks and good conversation. info@peistatusofwomen.ca

PEI Sociable Singles

PEI Sociable Singles is a non-profit, non-denominational, social group for members ages 50 and over. The group provides the ed, 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

Gifts from the Heart

Supported by caring donors, Betty Begg-Brooks and her volunteers at Gifts From The Heart offer free food, clothing, furniture and housewares to qualified low income families and those experiencing temporary hardship. Betty’s popular End of Month Sale is held from 10 am–3 pm on the last Sat of each month and offers a chance for the public to thrift shop her inventory. The monthly sale proceeds defray operating costs. Betty also manages three new Community Fridges that should be up and running by spring—one in Charlottetown, West Royalty and Stratford. Donations of food, new and gently-used clothing, furniture and household items can be dropped off at Gifts From The Heart on Mon and Wed from 10 am–4 pm. Monetary donations accepted. Call 628-6871 (office) or 3930171 (Betty) for more info or to register as a client. Open Mon–Thur, 10 am–4 pm, and Fri 10 am–3 pm. Project Love, the Gifts From The Heart Christmas program, which will provide food hampers, toys, wrapped presents and personal items for over 1000 Island families and their children this December, is now underway. Contact the office to register as a Project Love client or to ‘adopt a family’ for this project. 10 Maple Hills Ave, Charlottetown. 628-6871

Women and Wellness

The Canadian Mental Health Association’s 13th Annual Bell Let’s Talk Women and Wellness fundraiser takes place Nov 5 from 7–9:30 pm at Murchison Centre. All money raised

COMMUNITY

goes to CMHA PEI’s programs and services. pei.cmha.ca. 17 St Pius X Ave, Charlottetown

Community Independence Committee public meeting

The recent hurricane and Covid crisis have shown many Islanders that PEI communities need to be more independent and resilient in the face of emergencies. As a result, a group of Islanders are forming a Community Independence Committee to move forward with initiatives to accomplish more independence around the issues of energy, food, shelter, health and education. A public meeting, to be held Nov 17 at 6:30 pm at the Charlottetown Library Learning Centre, will include a panel discussion by citizens with expertise in the aforementioned areas, followed by a question and answer session. Contact davidm2121@ protonmail.com for additional info.

PEI Autistic Adults: Peer Support Group

PEI Autistic Adults is an online and in person peer-support group for autistic adults/seniors on PEI to talk about autism, share experiences of navigating PEI as autistic adults, and support each other. An online public blog where members can share their views is located on their website at peiautisticadults. com. The blog features a members only discussion forum, chat functionality, resources and links to their social media. There are weekly meetings in Charlottetown and plans to expand to different locations across PEI once the group gets larger. PEI Autistic Adults was started by an autistic adult and currently has 30 members, ranging from students to seniors. PEI Autistic Adults is not affiliated with any organization. For those who would like to participate in the meetings but do not wish to interact online, email peiautisticadults@gmail. com. peiautisticadults.com

Emotional Resilience & Mindfulness course

GEBIS Charlottetown (Great Enlightenment Buddhist Institute Society) is a volunteer, not for profit organization aimed at promoting mental and physical well-being within our communities. From Nov 16–Dec 7, a GEBIS Happy Course will be offered in Summerside and Charlottetown covering the topic of “Emotional Resilience & Mindfulness.” This course explores the important role our bodies play in our own happiness and well-being. It offers participants the practices of resilience skills and stress reduction techniques, accompanied with mindfulness and meditation for regulating emotions. Happy Courses provide participants of all ages with opportunities for gaining personal insight along with practical tools based

on science-based research, ancient wisdom and common sense. Participants get to meet with like-minded people while exploring through the learning. Class format includes meditations, presentations as well as group discussions. Classes will take place weekly on Wed from 6–8 pm. To create a relaxed atmosphere, seating is limited to 30 participants. Info: @GEBISCharlottetown on FB, happycourse@gebis.org

Hilda Ramsay Fund Bursary

The NDP PEI Women’s Committee’s Hilda Ramsay Fund bursary of $500 will be granted to a female identifying student who exemplifies excellence in pursuing study at UPEI or Holland College. Preference will be given to a student in financial need with a demonstrated interest in social justice, women/diversity studies, Indigenous, environmental studies, political studies, or trades. Due to an issue with their online registration form, the deadline has been extended to Nov 18. Apply at ndppei.ca. Info: info@ ndppei.ca, 892-1930

Foundations of Therapeutic Touch®

Cherry Whitaker, Judy Donovan Whitty and Heather McCurdy, teachers with the not-for-profit Atlantic Therapeutic Touch Network (ATTN), are offering the Foundations of Therapeutic Touch® this month. The program teaches participants how to perform a basic Therapeutic Touch (TT) session. The emphasis is on learning the basic TT process through instruction, discussion and lots of practice. The goal is for the student to be able to offer a competent basic TT session on oneself, family, pets, etc., by the end of the course. Background info about the history of TT, its founders and the science supporting it will be interspersed throughout the course. TT can be used to create the conditions which support the healing process; for example, relaxation. This course has a minimum of 12 hours contact learning time. Sessions take place Nov 19, 23 and 30, from 6:30-9:30 pm. Info: Cherry Whitaker (301-7791, sakurahealings@gmail.com), atlanticttn.com.

2022 Faces of Fusion Awards

The 7th Annual Faces of Fusion Awards is taking place Nov 17 at 7:30 pm at the PEI Brewing Co in Charlottetown. Fusion Charlottetown created the Faces of Fusion Awards to recognize and celebrate the community achievements of Charlottetown’s young people. The award categories are Community Organizer, New Islander, Arts & Culture, Health & Wellness, Sustainability, and Entrepreneurship & Employment. A call for nominations was made in Oct and voting for the finalists in each award category is open to Nov 4 at fusioncharlottetown.com.

Breast Cancer Screening and Surveillance

A free presentation, Breast Cancer Screening and Surveillance with Dr. Paula Gordon, hosted by Dense Breasts Canada and Charlottetown Breast Cancer Support Group, will be held via Zoom on Nov 8 at 7 pm. Register in advance at ubc.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5cldumuqjkpH9JtAqfsSGSjNd-DRVt3f1mK. After registering, participants will receive a confirmation email containing the meeting ID and other information to join. The meeting will be recorded and all registered participants will receive a link to the recording after the event. Info: Judy, 569-3496

Breast Cancer support group

A Breast Cancer Support Group meets on the first Monday of each month at 2 pm in a safe and confidential environment. In the case of the first Monday falling on a holiday, the group will meet on the first Monday following the holiday. For more info, or if you or someone you know has or has had breast cancer and would like to attend, call Judy at 569-3496 or email charlottetownbreastcancersg@gmail.com.

PEIBWA Virtual Symposium

The PEI Business Women’s Association (PEIBWA) will be engaging audiences on how women are redefining the future of entrepreneurship at its annual Symposium on Nov 29. More than a dozen inspirational women business leaders from across Canada will present during the day-long virtual event, including a keynote address by Canadian physician and spoken word artist, Dr. Chika Stacy Oriuwa. This year’s event will be free of charge, in recognition of Hurricane Fiona’s recent impact on the PEI business community. PEIBWA wants to ensure all are able to participate in this day of encouragement and hope. Pre-registration is required by visiting peibwa.org/symposium.

Investment Readiness Program funding

The Community Foundation of PEI is offering eligible social enterprises that are working to do good in PEI the opportunity to access funding through the Investment Readiness Program (IRP). This is part of a $50 million national initiative, which is being delivered by Community Foundations of Canada and other support partners, and is being funded by the Government of Canada to support and expand social enterprises from coast to coast to coast. IRP is open to a diverse range of organizations and businesses including charities, non-profits, co-ops and social enterprises. IRP can provide $10,000–$75,000 to create, manage, and expand social enterprises in order to get ready to accept investment. IRP will help social enterprises across Canada grow, and build their capacity to accept investors, and participate in Canada’s growing social finance market. Applications are open to Nov 22. Info: cfpei.ca/irp3

FIONA

Fiona, a gentle name meaning “pale or fair.” Quite suitable for a tender maiden but totally unsuitable for a hurricane. Fiona didn’t care. She was every inch a hurricane.

Life without electricity cast us into some dark primeval past. Our comforting autumn routines were supplanted by the quest for drinking water, milk, gasoline, warmth and companionship. We of the Cove could betake ourselves to a community warming centre and enjoy a hot meal, recharge batteries, check email and fill water containers. It felt good to touch base with our neighbours but it certainly wasn’t party time.

Each household faced its own particular misfortunes: hundred-year-old shade trees rudely toppled; shingles whipped into oblivion; acres of corn flattened and shredded; barns collapsed or roofless; fences crushed under hedgerows; orchards now fruitless. Everything living was changed in some way—in fact, even the dead were awakened from their deep sleep by uprooted trees crashing into our lovely graveyards.

A week went by without power, then eleven days, and just as we had resigned ourselves to another week of judicious flushing (with rainwater) and going to bed at sundown (with flashlights), the power came back on! How sweetly the toilet tank gurgled as it filled up, how softly the fridge purred! And oh, how lovely was the sound of silence as generators were switched off!

It’s a relief to see school buses and garbage trucks rumbling along the roads as usual. And potato trucks. And electric crews. Fridges and freezers have been restocked. Plaid-shirted folks with chainsaws are helping chainsaw-less people such as ourselves

clean up fallen trees. Thank you dear friends. Hopefully we will never have to live through another hurricane like this one.

Local historian and forester Bill Glen suggests that Hurricane Fiona may have been the most destructive storm on PEI since September 26, 1778, when Benjamin Chappell (diarist, millwright, maker of spinning wheels) wrote the following: “The great storm of wind began at 9 o’clock in the evening of Tuesday. Not much rain for it blew too hard. Fences and barns went to wreck & everything that was green blasted by the wind turned black as if burnt by the frost; the most valuable timber and trees were blown down; destroyed so much of the largest and best timber of the Island.” —An Examination of the Historic and Contemporary Recordsas they relate to wind/storm damage to the Forests of Prince Edward Island (2009) by William Glen.

Imagine the weeping and gnashing of teeth in an era of axes and handsaws...

Although it’s interesting to know that there were terrible storms in the past and Islanders lived through them, that doesn’t lessen our personal heartaches and challenges today. When she felt troubled, my mother used to say, “Just get busy.” So we snip and stack branches, start turning over the garden, plant the garlic. Make a batch of herbes salées. Go down to the Cove and walk on smooth sea-washed sandbars. Admire plump little periwinkles clustering cosily together on the rocks at water’s edge. Listen to crows inquiring of one another, “Where’d ya go during the storm?”

We look out at a different landscape of tree roots and stumps. But in tiny cracks and crevices, new growth is already starting and the cycle of life continues.

On November 12th Vesey’s retail store will be closing for several weeks while major renovations take place.

Starting November 1st there will be tremendous savings store wide as everything will be on sale including: giftware, gardening accessories, store fixtures, hutches and display items.

We regret any inconvenience this may cause.

Vesey’s Management

The Cove Journal by JoDee Samuelson

Holiday Home Decorating Contest

FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Become a Holiday Host

If Islanders have extra place settings at their table over the holidays and would like to invite someone new to Canada to join them, Immigrant & Refugee Services Association of PEI can help. To share the Christmas spirit with a newcomer to Canada or a newcomer family, contact Suna Houghton at 628-6009 ext 223 or sna@irsapei.ca.

Festive Wreath Competition

A project of the Friends of Confederation Centre, the annual Festive Wreath Contest and Exhibition will be held this holiday season at Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown. All are welcome to participate—adults, youth, businesses and groups. Categories include Traditional, ”Off The Wall,” or recycled materials. Create a wreath and drop it off at the Centre boardroom, Richmond St entrance, between 1–3 pm, Nov 19–20. Wreaths will be displayed through Dec. There are prizes to be won. Info: friends@confederationcentre.com, 628-6141

Tree Lighting event

A Tree Lighting event will take place in downtown Charlottetown on Nov 25. A candlelight promenade will leave from Founders’ Food Hall & Market at 6:15 pm for the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6:30 pm at Confederation Centre of the Arts Upper Plaza. The signature Charlottetown Christmas Festival event will feature treats, entertainment and a pyrotechnic display. For more info, visit @cityofcharlottetown on FB.

Charlottetown Christmas Parade

The Charlottetown Christmas Parade, a Charlottetown Christmas Festival signature event, will take place Nov 26 beginning at 5 pm. The Parade will start at UPEI, and head dowtown via University Ave until Grafton Street. The parade will end at the Provincial Buildings parking

lot. See the exact route on page B25 of this issue of The Buzz or visit charlottetown.ca/parade for details.

Vintage Christmas House Tour

Enjoy the charm of an Old Fashioned Christmas on Nov 26, from 1-4 pm and 6-9 pm. Vernon and Bertha Campbell will host a Vintage Christmas House Tour at 3362 Grahams Road. The tour will feature decor from Christmas in the 1950s and 1960s. Admission is at the door or tickets are available in advance by calling Janet Cottom at 886-2528. All proceeds will go to Shriners Hospitals for Children.

Holiday Home Decorating Contest

Charlottetown residents are invited to participate in this holiday season activity and share in the magical spirit with their neighbours and family by decorating the outside of their home. The registration deadline for the Holiday Home Decorating Contest is Dec 5. Judging will take place the week of Dec 12. To register, call 629-4138 or email cnicholson@charlottetown.ca.

Project Love: Gifts From The Heart Christmas program

Project Love served over 800 families last Christmas. Now in its 4th year, the Gifts From The Heart Christmas program will provide food hampers, toys, wrapped presents and personal items for over 1000 Island families and their children this December. Betty Begg, CEO of Gifts From The Heart says, “Compassion, love and kindness are at the forefront of Project Love.” Donations of food, gift cards, volunteer hours or cash would be greatly appreciated to help registered Project Love families. To register as a Project Love client or to ‘adopt a family’ for this special project, contact the Gifts From The Heart office at 10 Maple Hills Ave, Charlottown or 628-6871.

Charlottetown

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MONDAY, DECEMBER 5

Judging will take place the week of December 12

To register, call 902-629-4138 or email: cnicholson@charlottetown.ca

residents are invited to participate in this holiday season activity and share in the magical spirit with your neighbours and family by decorating the outside of your home.

Nov 18 - 20 | PEICC Christmas Craft Fair at The Delta

Nov 23 - Dec 18 | Whoville-inspired Christmas Town (Vic Row & Confed Plaza)

Nov 25 | Charlottetown Tree Lighting (on Confed Centre Plaza)

Nov 25 - 27 | Victorian Christmas Market on Queen Street

Nov 18 - Jan 2 | Holiday Magic on the Plaza

Nov 25 - Dec 23 (Fri - Sun) | Deck the Halls Presented by Founders’ Food Hall & Market

Nov 26 | Indigenous Artisan Market at Confederation Centre

Nov 26 | Charlottetown Christmas Parade

Nov 27 - Dec 20 | LIVE @ the Centre Holiday Shows

Dec 3 & 4 | Etsy Team PEI Holiday Market at the Delta Hotels by Marriott

Prince Edward

Dec 3 | Deck the Halls: Holiday Night Market at Founders’ Hall

Dec 17 | Deck the Halls: Tasting Night featuring An Island Collective at Founders’ Hall

Dec 31 | Capital New Year Presented by Founders’ Food Hall & Market

Joce Reyome (with Laura, Nick & Evan), Cloggeroo 2022 (photo: Lans Photography)

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Sma’knis

80th Commemoration of Dieppe Raid at Kings Playhouse—Nov 8

Kings Playhouse in Georgetown will present Sma’knis, the 80th Commemoration of the Dieppe Raid, August 19, 1942 with the Mi’kmaq Heritage Actors, on November 8.

Invited to perform in ceremony for veterans returning for the 80th anniversary of the Dieppe Raid in World War II, members of Mi’kmaq Heritage Actors share their story of seven days in Dieppe, France.

“Imagine being Indigenous, living here on Prince Edward Island and being invited to do a ceremony for veterans returning for the 80th anniversary of the Dieppe Raid in World War II. Come with us, learn with us as we share our story of seven days in Dieppe, France with our heroic veterans. We want to share their story, and let them become the true heroes they really are, as they say good-bye to their friends who did not make it home.”

Sma’knis, by playwright Julie

Pellissier-Lush, documents the Mi’kmaq Heritage Actors’ journey through photos, story, song and dance. Sma’knis is the Mi’kmaq word for soldier.

Showtime is 7:30 pm. kingsplayhouse.com

Gitbu Amalkewinu (Eagle Dancer)

Winter Bluegrass Festival

Indoor event features bands from US and Atlantic Canada

The PEI Bluegrass & Old Time Music Society presents the PEI Winter Bluegrass Festival January 20–21 at the Delta Prince Edward in Charlottetown.

The weekend will be an indoor event featuring bands from the US and Atlantic Canada. The festival aims to bring together the best in local, regional and international Bluegrass and Old Time music artists, luthiers, merchants, as well as fans and promoters from the East Coast region, as well as the New England States.

Performers confirmed so far include Bluegrass legends The Seldom Scene, Seth Mulder & Midnight Run, Ray Legere & Acoustic Horizon, Bluegrass Tradition, Shane Douthwright & The Virtuosos, Janet McGarry Band, and more to be announced.

Main stage shows will run all weekend in the ballroom with sound lights projection and video by Chris Knox at K Audio, followed by an all-star late night jam stage at the Water’s Edge Lounge in the Lobby until 2

am. Saturday morning workshops will include an all-star meet and greet and photo op, moderated by industry peers. Suppliers and luthiers will include Matt Lunn Instrument Repairs, as well as other vendors to be announced.

The PEI Bluegrass & Old Time Music Society has been proud to present the PEI Bluegrass and Old Time Music Festival, a flagship summer festival in their bluegrass music circuit that celebrated its 35th anniversary this year. With this new winter festival, the Society hopes to continue building on its strong and loyal fanbase, while continuing to promote and showcase the East Coast’s brightest bluegrass music stars, and also provide an authentic stage where music and fans can truly shine.

Visit peibluegrass.ca starting November 1 to purchase weekend passes. Once a weekend pass has been purchased, a discount code will be sent out to enable special group rates while making hotel reservations.

Bluegrass legends The Seldom Scene (above) and Seth Mulder & Midnight Run

- Joseph Joubert

Resolving disputes when relationships matter.

ON STAGE

Theatre, Dance, Comedy…

Mondays

Jokes on Us Comedy Show

Hosted by Shawn Aucoin and Matty Burke. Baba’s Lounge, Charlottetown

Nov 3

UNITE! A Live Queer Cabaret & Fundraiser

Brady Cudmore, Chastity Smith, Matt Pachmann, Jeffrey Bazette-Jones, Craig Fair, Tanya Nicolle, Vhikthor Vholkhem, and Demona DeVille. Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Nov 3–4

Jake’s Gift

Celtic Performing Arts Centre, Summerside

Nov 3, 4

Derek Edwards: In Praise of the Ostrich

Nov 3: Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside

Nov 4: Confederation Centre, Charlottetown

Nov 5

Jason Cyrus: Rewired

Red Shores Racetrack & Casino, Charlottetown

Nov 8

Sma’knis

The 80th Commemoration of the Dieppe Raid, August 19, 1942. With Mi’kmaq Heritage Actors. Kings Playhouse, Georgetown

Nov 9

A Symbol of Courage

Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside

Nov 17–Dec 21 (select dates)

Feast Dinner Theatres:

Jingle & Mingle

Nov 17–Dec 21: Brothers 2, Summerside

Nov 25–Dec 21: Rodd Charlottetown Hotel, Charlottetown

DECEMBER BUZZ DEADLINE

Tuesday, Nov 15

Nov 18

Side Hustle Improv

The Guild, Charlottetown

Nov 19

Bonjour, Hi!, a bilingual drag show

Featuring Heather Silk, Nauseeah, Sabrina Knox, Tori Nylon, Barbra Ponderosa Wire, Treyla Parktrash. Loyalist Country Inn, Summerside

Nov 20

Drag Brunch

Hosted by Treyla Parktrash. Featuring Miz Majetix, Demona Deville, Barbra Ponderosa Wire, Tori Nylon, Lady Fefe Fierce and Alexas Styles. The Pony Boat, Charlottetown

Nov 26, Dec 8–10, 18

The Island Christmas Review

Nov 26: Celtic Performing Arts Centre, Summerside

Dec 8–10: Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Dec 18: Kings Playhouse, Georgetown

Nov 28

Comedians Scott

Faulconbridge & Justin Shaw

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Nov 30–Dec 10

Beneath Springhill: The Maurice Ruddick Story

Watermark Theatre, North Rustico

Dec 3–4

Fandango Players: The Singing Christmas Tree With College of Piping Dancers. Celtic Performing Arts Centre, Summerside

Dec 8–10

Ledwell & Haines: A Trailside

Christmas

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Dec 20–21

A Christmas Carol

Celtic Performing Arts Centre, Summerside

Dec 29

Du ebag Theatre: Robin Hood

Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside

…more at buzzpei.com

Island Christmas Review

Here on PEI., early winter days start to get short, dark and cold. So how about kickstarting the Christmas season with a night filled with laughter, lightness, and the brightest of East Coast music?

With The Island Christmas Review, Patrick Ledwell and Mark Haines take the high spirits of their hit summer show, and set the coordinates for holiday territory.

Mark Haines will delight audiences with his multi-instrumental talents, on fiddle, guitar and piano. Patrick Ledwell is whipping up a fresh batch of holiday merriment, including special tips on how to Christmas shop without leaving your house, and sing carols when you don’t know the words.

“Every year this time, l get absolutely twitchy in anticipation for our Christmas show,” says co-creator Haines. “Songs of Santa Claus coming to town take their place side by side with songs for world peace.”

This year, the duo is bringing their Christmas review to Island venues in all three counties.

The show plays three nights, December 8–10, at Trailside Music Hall in Charlottetown. Tickets can be purchased online at trailside.ca or by calling Back Alley Music at 367-3311.

The Ledwell and Haines Christmas special will play at the College of Piping’s Celtic Performing Arts Centre in Summerside on November 26 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are available at collegeofpiping.com.

“Our September shows at Trailside got blown away by Hurricane Fiona, so we’re looking forward to all being together,” adds Ledwell. “The weather outside won’t be that frightful, and

we’ll work to make everything else warm and delightful.”

Ledwell and Haines will also entertain audiences at Kings Playhouse in Georgetown on December 18 at 2 pm matinee. Tickets: kingsplayhouse.com.

The Jokes on Us

The Jokes on Us Comedy Show, PEI’s only all comedy open mic show, takes place on Mondays at Baba’s Lounge in Charlottetown.

Hosted by Shawn Aucoin and Matty Burke, the weekly show is a pay-what-you-can event. Featuring local comedians, from established headliners to first timers, audience members will see comics at all stages perfect their material.

Show starts at 8 pm.

Hosts Matty Burke (left) and Shawn Aucoin

Comedy open mic night at Baba’s Lounge—Mondays

Patrick Ledwell (left) and Mark Haines

Patrick Ledwell and Mark Haines cover all three counties

East Coast Comedy Tour

Scott Faulconbridge and Justin Shaw at Trailside—Nov 28

Comedians Scott Faulconbridge and Justin Shaw are bringing their East Coast Comedy Tour to the stage at Trailside Music Hall in Charlottetown on November 28.

With appearances on Just For Laughs, The Debaters, Comedy Now, and more, comedian Scott Faulconbridge has delighted International audiences with his masterful timing, quirky storytelling and quick improvisational wit to establish himself as one of Canada’s headlining acts. His unique stories and songs are inspired by family mishaps that have made him a crowd favourite for three decades. His work as

Side Hustle

Improv at The Guild—Nov 18

in improv and stand up has earned him three Canadian Comedy Award nominations.

PEI’s own Justin Shaw has performed in different clubs and theatres across Canada, having opened for Fortune Feimster, Nathan MacIntosh, and appeared on Mike Birbiglia’s online comedy show. Shaw is best known to Island audiences for his work with Popalopalots Live Improv Comedy, and his solo shows The 70 Mile Yard Sale, Midnight Baby, and The Wrestling Play. His debut comedy album Human Money is available on Apple Music, Spotify, and bandcamp. Tickets are available at trailside.ca.

Derek Edwards

Harbourfront Theatre—Nov 3

Confederation Centre—Nov 4

Derek Edwards is bringing his comedy tour to Harbourfront Theatre in Summerside November 3 and Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown November 4. Showtime is 7:30 pm. Tickets are available at harbourfronttheatre.com and confederationcentre.com.

The all-women PEI improv comedy company Side Hustle will be on stage at The Guild in Charlottetown on November 18 at 7:30 pm.

The show features the collective comedic team of Kirstin Lund, Patti Larsen, Caron Prins, Nancy McLure, Monica Rafuse, Sarah Brown, Jill Chandler and Doris Jenkins Tickets at theguildpei.com.

The Charlottetown Festival 2021 lineup announcement

The Charlottetown Festival 2023 lineup will be announced Nov 22. Details will be available at confederationcentre.com as the announcement date approaches. All are welcome to join in the excitement.

Scott Faulconbridge (left) and Justin Shaw

SPONSORS: Province of PEI • City of Charlottetown • Canadian Heritage The Other Ocean Group • The Chris Fournier Team The Joan & Regis Du y Foundation • Rodd Hotels

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Seance reenactments

Victorian-era séance reenactments continue until Oct 29 from 6:30–7:30 pm at Beaconsfield Historic House in Charlottetown. At this participatory and immersive theatrical experience, guests of Beaconsfield Historic House will step back into the 19th century to join their mysterious (and fictitious) spirit-medium, Miss Evangeline Gray, as she hosts a séance in the elegant double drawing room. There, Evangeline will summon the spirits using the trickery and illusions that enchanted audiences of the past. This experience is followed by a talk-back where visitors will learn about the impact these ghostly events had on the Victorians, ask questions, and peer beyond the veil to discover how some of these tricks were accomplished. This event is unique as it is one of the rare occasions where the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation pulls back the exhibition ropes and invites guests to take a seat around their table. peimuseum.ca

PD Day camps at Confed

Registration is open for PD Day Arts

Camps at Confederation Centre of the Arts. In the performing arts camp, students will be trained in drama, dancing, music, prop making, and more. In the visual arts camp, young artists will be

taken through a combination of guided and open-ended activities in painting, sculpture, drawings and more. These fun-filled days run from 9 am–4 pm, with early drop-off and late pick-up times available. Upcoming PD Days include Nov 3, 4 and 25, Mar 24, Apr 21, May 5 and May 19. Info/register: confederationcentre.com/pd-day-camps

Feast Dinner Theatres

Feast Dinner Theatres returns with Jingle & Mingle on select dates in Charlottetown (Nov 25–Dec 21) and Summerside (Nov 17–Dec 21). Patrons can expect a great show with rocking music along with an old fashioned Christmas buffet complete with roast turkey and ham, all the trimmings, salads and desserts. Ask about group discounts. Info/tickets: feastdinnertheatres.com

Bonshaw Young Players

Drama Group

The Bonshaw Young Players Drama Group will relocate from Bonshaw Community Centre to Beaconsfield Carriage House at 2 Kent St in Charlottetown this winter. Classes for children and youth ages six to 16 will be held on Sat mornings from 10:30 am–12:30 pm starting Jan 21. Emphasis will be on the triple threats of dance, singing and improv drama. Open to ages 6–16. It is necessary to register by contacting Ruth Lacey at rlacey688@gmail. com or 675-4282 for further info.

Watermark Theatre

Beneath Springhill

New performance dates—Nove 30 to Dec 10

Postponed due to Hurricane Fiona, Beau Dixon’s Beneath Springhill: The Maurice Ruddick Story at Watermark Theatre in North Rustico will now play was November 30 to December 10.

Beneath Springhill is the story of Maurice Ruddick, “the singing miner,” an African-Canadian who survived nine days underground during the historic Springhill, Nova Scotia mining disaster of 1958. This one-man show performed by Beau Dixon recalls the events during the disaster, the effect it had on Ruddick’s family, and the racial tensions in the town of Springhill. Directed by Linda Kash, with music by Susan Newman and lyrics by Rob Fortin, Beneath Springhill is a celebration of hope, courage and community.

Tickets at ticketwizard.ca by calling 963-3963.

Beau Dixon stars as Maurice Ruddick

Musical performances

A well-stocked November at Confederation Centre

Several musical acts are hitting the stage at Confederation Centre of the Arts this month, including Serena Ryder, William Prince, and more as part of LIVE @ the Centre.

Kitbag Theatre presents The Songs of Johnny & June at The Mack on November 4 and 5. Celebrate the lives and songs of country music’s most iconic couple, Johnny Cash and June Carter, from their first meeting to their final days. Starring Jacob Hemphill and Melissa MacKenzie, this biographical concert features the powerhouse PEI duo accompanied by a rockstar band.

On November 10, spend an evening with Josée Boudreau and her show Million Dreams / Milllion de Rêves. She will share some of the music and stories that have helped make her personal and professional dreams become a reality in this bilingual (EN/ FR) performance.

On Remembrance Day, November 11, the Confederation Singers and the Confederation Centre Youth Chorus will perform a concert of choral music and selected readings in honour of Canada’s war veterans.

William Prince, one of Canada’s most respected and celebrated songwriters, will perform his internationally acclaimed blend of folk, country, and gospel music on November 12. Prince approaches the big questions with humility and curiosity, and his songwriting is a masterclass in skillful simplicity.

A born storyteller and constant creator, Ian Sherwood dances the line between folk and pop. His live performances thrive on intimacy. Whether it’s a theatre show or large festival stage, his persona is irresistible and completely destroys fourth walls. Catch him at The Mack on November 18.

Celebrate Christmas with The Ennis Sisters on November 27. For years, Maureen, Karen and Teresa have been captivating audiences with their highly woven sibling harmonies and

endearing humour. With a mix of original songs, holiday classics, humorous recitations, and a little Irish step-dancing, the evening is sure to ignite your festive spirit.

On November 27, the Confederation Singers, orchestra, and guest soloists perform an annual festive tradition celebrating one of the most enduring pieces of music in the Western choral cannon—Handel’s Messiah.

Closing the month of performances on November 29 is platinum-selling artist Serena Ryder. The vocal powerhouse is adored by fans, peers and critics alike for her raw songwriting and electric live performances. This tour showcases her album The Art of Falling Apart (2022), which earned her the JUNO for Adult Contemporary Album of the Year. Newfoundland’s Kellie Loder joins Ryder on tour as opening act.

Tickets for all performances can be purchased online at confederationcentre.com, via phone at 1-800-565-0278, or in person at the Centre’s box office.

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CONCERTS

Oct 29

Jah’Mila

Confederation Centre, Charlottetown

Oct 29

Winterjazz: Chris Kirby

The Pourhouse, Charlottetown

Oct 29

Shane Pendergast

Harmony House, Hunter River

Oct 29

Junk: Wake Me Up When It’s Over

Featuring Junk, D-Rec, CSABA, JustReid, Ray the Nihilist, Diztrikt Apolo, Cavy, Pr02type, Lizleo, K3voh, Skilly P, K-Flow and X-Plycit. The Fox & Crow, Charlottetown

Oct 29

Bruce Guthro’s Songwriters

Circle

Myles Goodwyn, Kim Dunn and Matt Minglewood. Eastlink Centre, Charlottetown

Oct 30

Royal Canadian College of Organists: Spook Organa!

St. Peter’s Cathedral, Charlottetown

Nov 3

Island Jazz plays Gordon Lightfood

Baba’s Lounge, Charlottetown

Nov 4

Lady Soul

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Nov 4

Ivan Daigle

Music at the Manse, Marshfield

Nov 4-5

The Songs of Johnny & June

The Mack, Charlottetown

Nov 5

The Ellis Family Band

Celtic Performing Arts Centre, Summerside

Nov 5

Spivey Album Release

With DJ Allycat, BraedenV, Kay Em, K3voh, Fats, K-Flow, Adjust The Facts and The Pr02Type. Baba’s Lounge, Charlottetown

Nov 5

Paquette Productions presents: Motown Soul

Confederation Centre, Charlottetown

Nov 5

Luminos Ensemble: Last Letter Home

St. Paul’s, Charlottetown

Nov 6

Dumromin and Roy MacCaull & Friends

Trinity United, Summerside

Nov 8

Alphie Zappacosta

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Nov 9

KINLEY & Kierrah

Presented by PEI Canada Games. The Mack, Charlottetown

Nov 9

featuring Rowen Gallant, Emmanuelle

Arsenault, and Jonathan Arsenault. Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Nov 11

In Remembrance

Featuring Confederation Singers and Confederation Youth Chorus. Zion Presbyterian, Charlottetown

Nov 11

Dennis Ellsworth & The Electric Stars; The Guardian

Angel Platoon

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Nov 12

The Carson Downey Band Harmony House, Hunter River

Nov 12

Wharf Rats—Grateful Dead

Tribute

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Nov 12

Scott MacKay

Celtic Performing Arts Centre, Summerside

Nov 14

Kelly McMichael; Kierrah

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Nov 14

Matthew Good: Solo

Acoustic Tour

With special guest Carly Thomas. PEI Brewing Co., Charlottetown

Nov 17

Island Jazz feat. Alan White Group

Baba’s Lounge, Charlottetown

Nov 17

featuring Oshun Dance, Vince The Messenger, Loki, Mini$helly, F$rgo, The Fox & Crow, UPEI,

Island Jazz feat. Rob Oakie

Barra MacNeils

December 20, 2022 - 7:30 pm Confederation Centre

Tickets: confederationcentre.com or 902-566-1267 / 1 (800) 565-0278

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Josee Boudreau: Million Dreams/Milllion de Rêves

Confederation Centre, Charlottetown

William Prince: Until We

Aaron MacDonald

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Nov 18

Christmas in the Country with Carla Bonnell

Music at the Manse, Marshfield

Nov 18

Ian Sherwood

The Mack, Charlottetown

Nov 18

Holy F*ck

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Nov 18

Carroll Baker: Songs of Inspiration & Seasonal Favourites

Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside

Nov 19

Rocking Around the Christmas Tree

Featuring Archer and Brian Langille. Music at the Manse, Marshfield

Nov 24–25

Irish Mythen

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Nov 24–27

A Patsy Cline Christmas

Music at the Manse, Marshfield

Nov 25

Duane Andrews and The Hot Club of Conception Bay

With guests Ray Legere and Erin Power. Haviland Club, Charlottetown

Nov 26

Brigid Trio Christmas Show

Harmony House, Hunter River

Nov 26

Christmas with Cory Gallant & The Red Dirt Posse

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Nov 27

Choral Music: Handel’s Messiah

Trinity United, Charlottetown

Nov 27

Thank You for the Music

Featurng Island A Cappella with Ava & Lily. Park Royal, Charlottetown

Nov 27

Island Christmas Traditions

Featuring Kendall Docherty & Friends. St. Mark’s Presbyterian, Charlottetown

Nov 27

Handel’s Messiah

Featuring Confederation Singers— led by Donald Fraser with guest vocalists mezzo-sopranoJillian Clow,sopranoChristina Haldane,and tenor Sébastien Comtois. Zion Presbyterian, Charlottetown

Nov 27

Christmas with The Ennis Sisters

Confederation Centre, Charlottetown

Nov 29

Serena Ryder

Confederation Centre, Charlottetown

Nov 30

Dave Gunning & J.P. Cormier

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Dec 2–22

Holiday Kitchen Party

Featuring Mike Ross, Alicia Toner, Trevor Grant, Joce Reyome, Brielle Ansems and Carlie Howell. Harmony House, Hunter River

Dec 3

Amanda Jackson & Roland

Beaulieu with PEI Blues Rock

Band

With Todd MacLean. Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Dec 4

Catherine MacLellan

Christmas Show

With Nick Gauthier. Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Dec 10

Black Umfolosi

Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside

Dec 10

Winter’s Night with You

Featuring Sirens with Atlantic String Machine. St. Paul’s, Charlottetown

Dec 16

Boney M: Holiday Favourites and Classic Hits

Eastlink Centre, Charlottetown

Dec 17

Mysterium: A Meditation on Christmas

Featuring Luminos Ensemble St. Paul’s, Charlottetown

Dec 17

The Frost

Featuring Harmonia Girls’ Choir. Park Royal, Charlottetown

Dec 17, 18

Lennie Gallant: The Innkeeper’s Christmas

Dec 17: Confederation Centre, Charlottetown

Dec 18: Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside

Dec 20

Carleton Stone & Reeny Smith

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Dec 20

Barra MacNeils: East Coast Christmas

Confederation Centre, Charlottetown

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PEI Bluegrass & Old Time Music Society presents

JANUARY 20-21, 2023 • CHARLOTTETOWN PEI at the DELTA PRINCE EDWARD BY MARRIOTT

BLUGRASSLEGENDS

The Seldom Scene

Seth Mulder & Midnight Run

Ray Legere & Acoustic Horizon from NB, Bluegrass Tradition from NS, Shane Douthwright & The Virtuosos from NB, Janet McGarry Band from PEI…and more bands to be announced

Tickets and hotel reservations

www.peibluegrass.ca • 902-569-5600

Two generations of music

The Ellis Family Band and Down with Darby—Nov 5

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A bilingual drag show at the Loyalist Country Inn—Nov 19

The Ellis Family Band, with opening act Down with Darby, will perform November 5, 7:30 pm at the Celtic Performing Arts Centre in Summerside.

The Ellis Family from Summerside, grew up surrounded by music. As kids the four brothers were exposed to all kinds of music. Traditional “Island” fiddle music was introduced to the boys by the band founder and father Russell Ellis, a well-known fiddle player. That style of music mixed with popular music from the 1970 & 80’s helped mold a unique musical sound that can still be heard today in their

live performances.

Down with Darby (DWD), also from Summerside formed in 2021. Members include brothers Jason Ellis, Chris Ellis, cousin Greg Ellis, and Steve Smith.

At DWD live shows you will hear a mixed variety of genres, aimed to appeal to a wide audience—current country hits, classic rock, a splash of punk/alternative and originals.

DWD’s biggest musical influence is none other than the men they call dad and uncle, The Ellis Family Band.

Tickets are available through the box office and at collegeofpiping.com.

Treyla and Tori present: Bonjour, HI!, a bilingual drag show celebrating Acadian culture and drag, at the Loyalist Country Inn in Summerside on November 19.

Three fabulous New Brunswick queens, Sabrina Knox of Moncton, and Barbra Ponderosa Wire and Heather Silk, both from Frederiction, are coming to the Island to dazzle audience members. PEI legends Tori Nylon, Treyla Parktrash and Nauseeah will be storming the stage, and there will be a surprise spotlight performer.

A 50/50 draw will be held to raise funds for the PEI Trans Network.

Doors at 7 pm. Show at 7:30 pm. This is a 19+ event. The Loyalist Country Inn is located at 195 Heather Moyse Drive in Summerside. Tickets at eventbrite.ca.

Sabrina Knox is from Moncton, NB and Barb Wire and Heather Silk are from Fredericton, NB.

Drag Brunch

Fundraiser at Pony Boat—Nov 20

The Pony Boat Social Club presents Drag Brunch on November 20 at their location, 157 Kent Street, Charlotttown. Hosted by Treyla Parktrash, in partnership with DragX Entertainment, the event will star Miz Majetix, Demona Deville, Barb Wire, Tori Nylon, Lady Fefe Fierce and Alexas Styles. There will also be a 50/50 draw with proceeds going to PEERS Alliance.

Ticket purchaseincludes brunch and a mimosa or non-alcoholic beverage. Buy a table for six to get a complimentary bottle of rosé.

Doors open at 10 am.Showtime is 11 am. Don’t forget the $5 bills. This is a 19+ event.

Tickets at ponyboat.ca.

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A Symbol of Courage

Music and drama tribute at Harbourfront—Nov 9

A theatre performance, A Symbol of Courage, will pay tribute to the Prince County Soldiers’ Monument in Summerside on November 9.

There was an understanding in Canada following the Great War that remembrance was owed to every Canadian solider who died on the battlefields. Monuments were finally chosen as the most appropriate way to remember.

In 1920, Summerside began to research the placement of a monument to remember its approximately 38 men who had died. However, the community, and in particular the veterans, felt the monument should represent all lost Prince County soldiers, since many had trained in Summerside at the Armoury with C Company of the 105th in 1916, before being shipped overseas.

It would take until 1922 to complete the project and unveil the monument on Dominion Day. The monument, which is considered one of the finest in Canada, is comprised of a seven and a half foot bronze soldier in the act of advancing in battle order with his bayonet rifle at the trail, mounted on a 15-ton grey granite base that is eight feet tall.

Now, to mark the 100th anniversary of the Monument, which was refurbished this past summer, and to pay tribute to the soldiers whose names appear on the stone, Culture Summerside, in partnership with The Lest We Forget Committee, presents A Symbol of Courage, an evening of music and drama at the Harbourfront Theatre on November 9.

The PEI Regiment Band, under the direction of Captain Rory O’Donnell, will be part of the program, which will include vignettes performed by Javon Mayhew, Michelle Stetson and Shelley

Campbell Stetson. Peter Gallant was commissioned by Culture Summerside to create an original piece of music that spoke to the expression and stance of the bronze soldier designed by Canadian sculptor, Emanuel Hahn in 1922. Gallant created an emotionally powerful video of his music and images of the monument that will be seen for the first time on November 9.

Tickets are complimentary from the City of Summerside and can be reserved at the Harbourfront Theatre Box Office. Participants are invited on the night of the event to make monetary donations to the Summerside Salvation Army Food Bank.

Show time is 8 pm. harbourfronttheatre.com

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Harbourfront Theatre

Carroll Baker Christmas

Songs of Inspiration and Seasonal Favourites—Nov 18

As part of the Harbourfront Presents series this fall, country music artist Carroll Baker will return to the Summerside theatre on November 18 at 7:30 pm with her new festive show Songs of Inspiration and Seasonal Favourites, featuring holiday selections as well as some of her signature hits.

Originally from Nova Scotia, and since hailed as Canada’s first lady of country music, Baker is a five-time recipient of the JUNO Award for Country Female Vocalist of the Year.

From October 1970 through August 1982, she was on the country hit charts for a total of 528 weeks. Thirty-one consecutive singles reached the charts, with 20 of them reaching the Top 10, and 14 hitting #1, including 12 consecutive #1 hits. No one in Canadian country music has been able to top that

remarkable record. Additionally, she had her own series on CBC television in the summer of 1983 and frequently appeared on The Tommy Hunter Show. She was also the first Canadian entertainer ever to do a TV special from Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry. harbourfronttheatre.com

Brigid Trio at Harmony House

In support of PEI Rape and Sexual Assault Centre— Nov 26

New Brunswick’s Brigid Trio will bring their Christmas Show to Hunter River this month. The group will make their PEI debut at Harmony House on November 26 in support of the PEI Rape and Sexual Assault Centre.

Emma Smit-Geraghty, Beth Terry and Sarah Glinz bring their music to stage with three-part vocal harmonies, folk-rock roots, and mix of original music and timeless covers.

From acoustic gigs to sold-out theatre productions, Brigid continues to touch fans around the Maritimes with their distinct and enjoyable musical

style. The trio released their debut album, Someone Like Her, in September.

The PEI Rape and Sexual Assault Centre (PEIRSAC) supports and advocates for survivors regardless of gender, sexuality, race, background or belief. Their aim is to support healing both at the individual and community level, and to work towards spaces where all residents of PEI are safe from sexual violence.

The fundraising concert will begin at 8 pm. A portion of every ticket sold will go to the PEIRSAC.

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For more information, visit facebook.com/CityofCharlottetown

Boney M. Eastlink Centre—Dec 16

Djangology

Duane Andrews and The Hot Club of Conception Bay tour new album

Master hot jazz guitarist Duane Andrews is back on the road and taking his most recent album Djangology across the Maritimes. Duane Andrews and The Hot Club of Conception Bay will be at the Haviland Club in Charlottetown on November 25.

Afro-German-Caribbean disco and funk vocal group Boney M. featuring Liz Mitchell will bring their Holiday Favourites and Classic Hits show to Eastlink Centre in Charlottetown on December 16.

Boney M. was one of the disco-oriented pop acts which dominated the European charts throughout the late 70’s and early 80’s. The band has sold more than 100 million records worldwide and their discography of hits is extensive.

Tickets are available at the Eastlink Centre Box Office (46 Kensington Rd, Charlottetown), by calling 629-6625, and online at eastlinkcentrepei.com.

Djangology was recorded during the throes of pandemic life, and Duane is delighted to finally be able to hit the road again and share this new album of Django Reinhardt classics with real live audiences. He has some of the East Coast’s finest instrumentalists on board to join him.

The second part of the tour moves from Baie Verte, NB to Charlottetown, PEI and features bluegrass fiddle

PEI Bluegrass

Local groups at Summerside

The PEI Bluegrass & Old Time Music Society presents a bluegrass concert featuring two Island groups, Dumromin and Roy MacCaull & Friends.

The concert will take place at 2 pm on November 6 at Trinity United Church, 90 Spring Street, Summerside.

Members of Dunromin are Harold Noye, Marnie Noye, Dylan Ferguson and Vans Bryant. For this concert, Roy MacCaull & Friends will consist of Roy MacCaull, Kim Tuplin and Sandra MacCaull.

This concert is presented as a fundraiser for The PEI Bluegrass & Old Time Music Society. Admission is at the door.

Showtime is 8 pm.

Tickets: djangologyincharlottetown. eventbrite.ca, duaneandrews.ca/shows

Trinity United is wheelchair accessible and has a large parking lot.

Dunromin (above); Kim Tuplin and Roy MacCaull (missing: Sandra MacCaull)

juggernaut Ray Legere bringing the swing, along with sweet songs of Erin Power on mandolin and vocals.

Duane Andrews

Black Umfolosi

Zimbabwean musical group at Harbourfront Theatre—Dec 10

Charlottetown Speakeasy

Fundraiser for Green Party of PEI

A Charlottetown Speakeasy will be held November 19 at 7:30 pm at the Haviland Club in Charlottetown.

The Prohibition Era will come alive for guests who want to enjoy an after-supper evening of dance, music, finger food and special beverages in the company of other discreet Speakeasy patrons.

Guests are encouraged to don 1920s and 1930s dress and share this invite with only their most trusted friends.

Music by Catherine O’Brien and Groove Company with special guest, Peter Bevan-Baker on trumpet.

Tax credit is available. Proceeds of this event go to the Green Party of PEI. peigreens.ca/speakeasy

The Harbourfront Theatre in Summerside will welcome Black Umfolosi, with their infectious and energetic blend of music, dance and joy, December 10 at 7:30 pm. This is one festive treat that Islanders won’t want to miss.

Performing music inspired by the traditional song and dance of their native Southern Africa, the Zimbabwean group have become firm favourites around the world with people of all ages and cultures, due to their natural ability to communicate passion and feeling in their performances.

Formed in 1982, the group takes the name from Umfolozi Omnyama River in South Africa, to where their ancestors can be traced.

Their trademark harmonies mixed with intricate rhythms, clicking and clapping are highlighted during

range of movements from subtle to vibrant stomping and leaping. Their famous Gumboot Dances showcase the traditional styles of Southern African mining regions and are a particular crowd pleaser. harbourfronttheatre.com

Hospice PEI / Haiti relief fundraiser

A fundraiser in support of Hospice PEI and Haiti relief will be held November 6 from 1–3 pm at the Alambe Café, 119 Kent Street, Charlottetown

The event will feature music performances by Mitch Schurman, the Montgomerys, and Frederic Duong.

Info: tutorspei@gmail.com

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with Liam Corcoran as The Express, plus stints and studio sessions with the likes of Kathleen Edwards, Fortunate Ones, Rose Cousins, Jenn Grant, Laurent Bourque, Madison Violet, David Myles and Matt Mays.

Since her solo breakout, she’s earned multiple ECMA and Music PEI Awards, had songs propel major ad campaigns, and used her growing popularity and platform to draw international awareness to causes close to her heart—particularly those focused on women’s rights and prosperity, becoming a community leader and revered public voice in the process.

The title of the recording also draws on the post-Hurricane Fiona damage that forever changed the landscape of Epekwitk/Prince Edward Island in September 2022, and the sadness felt by many over the loss of century-old trees and forests, not to mention the severity of the storm that traumatized many Islanders.

Each of the eight compositions draws a sense of melancholy, but also hope and comfort as the Island rebuilds and remembers the kindness that people show one another in a time of crisis.

offers an eclecticism of sounds and styles while maintaining a cohesiveness that holds it all together in a tight fist raised in the air. New wavy vibes punch through with playful, ambient keys and often sinister, piercing guitar riffs, while AWD drums and bass launch forward with aggressive and well-enunciated vocals. Yet with all the fighting force exhibited, Post-Capital still manages to hold space for the soft and gentle sounds of a light, bopping du-wop, and with French vocals.

Post-Capital can be found on Bandcamp and streaming services.

KINLEY’s third solo album Daylight will be independently released on November 4.

The PEI songwriter’s latest solo effort flows from tropically tinged indie pop to affecting folk to driving dance and much in between, drawing influence from past projects but with a newfound energy and earnestness.

Having shared countless stages and recording credits with some of Canada’s best-known artists since her teens, KINLEY has adapted that approach into her solo work. “I’ve been super fortunate to be a part of a lot of different projects, and I love reciprocating that and bringing other people into my workflow,” she explains. “I like working with people that I vibe with or that I’m a fan of, and always happy to give them creative control of their parts. I think that makes for the best results.”

While she worked most closely with Colin Buchanan, Daylight features additional co-productions and co-writes with Jason Barry, Steph Copeland, Jake Charron and Maïa Davies.

A successful and prolific musician, KINLEY has put in her time as a member of Hey Rosetta!, her later pairing

Daylight follows her self-titled sophomore album (2020) and her debut Letters Never Sent (2016).

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Calm After the Storm

Lee Rosevere

“Surrender” was written in July 2022 and is named after an artwork by PEI-based artist Renee Laprise. Calm After The Storm was written, performed, produced, mixed and mastered by Lee Rosevere. Artwork design by Dalle/Lee Rosevere. The album is available on all streaming platforms and Bandcamp. linktr.ee/leerosevere

Post Capital Feelings

Halfway to In nity Wayne Francis

PEI’s Lee Rosevere released a new instrumental collection of solo piano compositions entitled Calm After The Storm in October.

The music is inspired by the current state of general unease that many are feeling today with rising inflation, world conflict, climate change, and the ever-present pandemic.

Charlottetown-based post-punk rock band Feelings recently released their new EP, Post-Capital

“Alluding to a brighter future where we’ve made the conscious decision to move beyond the sad sadomasochistic state of late-capitalism and all its surrounding injustices in a no-apologies crack-to-the-head of a system stumbling toward the edge of hell and propped up by an ideology of death and decay,” shares the five-piece band. “This album asks us to put down the gasoline and reject a world on fire, and to cast our eyes and actions toward a new world based more on community justice and care.”

The first track, “Brain Room,” throws out fun, high energy feels with an at times biting guitar, and hints at one of the group’s aforementioned motivators for creating their playful yet edgy sounds. Other tracks take on such issues as colonial violence against Indigenous peoples in the occupation of stolen lands for resource extraction and commodification, the abolition of the police as a classist and racist institution, and more.

Throughout the album, the group

At this stage of life and career, Charlottetown-raised musician Wayne Francis has created a singular vision with his new album, Halfway To Infinity, streaming most everywhere October 27.

Halfway To Infinity, firmly rooted in the time honoured folk-rock, singer-songwriter tradition, showcases 12 original songs by Francis. The album was produced and mixed at world renowned Grant Avenue Studio in Hamilton, Ontario by Bob Doidge (Gordon Lightfoot).

The album contains a wide palate of original material, touching on the environment: timely in the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona (“Calm Within The Storm”); social justice and civil rights icon Viola Desmond (“Viola”); reflections on changing times (“Eastern Windsong” and“Market Square”); living history (“Where A Nation Found Its Wings”); travelogue (“A Ways To Go”); aspirations and longing (“Halfway To Infinity” and “Let The River Run Free”); and parenthood (“Talking With The Angels”).

Featured special guest, Charlottetown’s own Jeremy Gaudet of Toronto indie band Kiwi Jr (SubPop Records), contributes lead guitar on two songs (“Miller’s Road,” “Destined To Be”), adding his distinctive style and energy to the album’s aural landscape.

Halfway To Infinity is available at Back Alley Music in Charlottetown and online at waynefrancis.bandcamp.com.

William Prince

Performances in Summerside and Charlottetown—Nov 10 & 12

William Prince brings his Until We Meet Again Tour to the stage at Harbourfront Theatre in Summerside on November 10 and at Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown on November 12.

Prince is one of Canada’s most respected and celebrated songwriters, to date releasing three full-length albums. His songwriting is a masterclass in skillful simplicity. Since his JUNO Award win in 2017, Prince’s momentum has continued to build, with each new album adding depth and dimension to an exceptional body of work that has received international acclaim.

Originally from Peguis First Nation in Manitoba, Prince has been featured on national network television appearances, received top tier media coverage, performed at major international festivals, and opened for Neil Young.

Providing support to the tour is Montreal-based singer-songwriter Le

Matthew Good

Solo acoustic tour at PEI Brewing Company—Nov 14

Whitecap Entertainment presents an evening with Matthew Good on his solo acoustic tour at the PEI Brewing Company in Charlottetown on November 14. Joining him on this stop will be Carly Thomas.

Ren performing her folk songs about real-life loss, with her trademark rich, direct and mellifluous voice. williamprincemusic.com harbourfronttheatre.com

Carson Downey Band

Blues Trio at Harmony House—Nov 12

The Carson Downey Band is coming to PEI for one night only—November 12 at Harmony House in Hunter River. Showtime is 8 pm.

Featuring Carson Downey on guitar and main vocals, Marlowe Smith on bass, and Murray Downey on drums, the Blues trio has been performing in the Halifax region for many years. They’ve gone by the names Little City Blues Band and Big City Blues Band before settling on The Carson Downey Band. Their precise performances are a tribute to the time they’ve spent together perfecting their art.

The band’s fast-paced mix of blues and rock has earned them several awards, including the Fender East Coast Guitarist of the Year, ECMAs for Best Blues Group and Best New Artist, Maple Blues Awards for Drummer of the Year and Best New Artist, African Nova Scotia Music Awards for Artist

of the Year and Album of the Year, a half-dozen Real Blues Awards, and The Dutch Mason Award.

The band has played for troops around the world, including Afghanistan, Honolulu, Guam, Marshall Islands, China, and Tokyo, to mention a few.

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Matthew Good is a multi-platinum selling Canadian recording artist, best known for his signature vocal style, guitar-driven melodies and cinematic lyrics. Good has been nominated for 21 JUNO Awards throughout his career, with two solo wins for Rock Album of the Year and Video of the Year, and two wins for Best Group (Matthew Good Band) and Best Rock Album. He has also garnered eight Top 10 radio singles in Canada as a solo artist. His most recent studio album, Moving Walls (2020), was praised as his strongest solo effort. Through his music, Good’s defiant spirit anchors a vulnerable, unapologetic outlook on life while offering glimpses of hope and reminding us

there is beauty in the world. Never one to bite his tongue, his hyper-awareness of the world around him, including political, socio-economic, and mental health issues, has earned him accolades for his thoughtful and deliberate approach.

Doors open at 7 pm. Show time is 8 pm. This is a 19+, standing, general admission show.

Tickets: whitecapentertainment. com, peibrewingcompany.com

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MUSIC ONGOING

ceilidhs, dances, sessions…

Blues Jam at Baba’s

Plain Dirty Blues band jams at Baba’s Lounge on the last Saturday of each month from 5:30–8 pm. Admission is by donation. Follow Plain Dirty Blues on FB for updates. 181 Great George St, Charlottetown.

Ceilidh in the City

Ceilidh in the City takes place weekly on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 pm at the Jack Blanchard Centre. The ceilidh is family-friendly and features local music and special guests. The lineup is: Janet McGarry and Serge Bernard (Nov 2); A Night to Remember (9); Christmas

Ceilidh with Abbie Marie & Luka Hall (Dec 7). Canteen and bar service is available. peimusicman@gmail.com. 7 Pond St, Charlottetown.

Charlottetown Legion

Dance to live bands every Saturday night from 9 pm–1 am at the Charlottetown Legion. The lineup is: Kim Albert (Oct 29); Wrecking Crew (Nov 5); musical entertainment in the afternoon followed by an evening dance with Kim Albert (11); Wannabees (12); Kim Albert (19); and Powerhouse (26). All are welcome. 99 Pownal St, Charlottetown.

Dunsta nage Ceilidh

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

FallBack Dances

FallBack hosts their Thursday night dance series until Nov 10 at the Hello Kitchen Restaurant and Bar in Kensignton. The group features Scott White, Dale Gaudet, Tom DesRoches, Johnny Ross, Wayne Robichaud, and Steve Guy, playing hit songs from the golden era by artists like Elvis, Buddy Holly, Beach Boys, and Chuck Berry. The 19+ event runs from 8–11 pm. Doors open at 7:30 pm. Admission is at the door. There will be a 50/50 draw with proceeds going to the Salvation Army Food Bank. 88 Victoria St W, Kensington.

Fortune Pub Night

Live music is scheduled at the Fish for the Five Draw held weekly from 7–10 pm on Fridays to Dec 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.

Got Blues Matinee

Blues matinee with Chris Roumbanis, Reg Ballagh, Mike Robicheau and special guest(s) from 2–4 pm. Lineup: Annual Halloween Matinee with Mark

Haines (Oct 29); Kelley Mooney & Todd MacLean (Nov 12); Kendra Gale & Warren Beatteay (26). Trailside Music Hall, 155 Kent St, Charlottetown.

Harmony House Lounge

Piano Wednesdays with Max Keenlyside and Live Music Fridays with a new special guest each week. Open for dinner Wednesday-Saturday, 5–9 pm. 19814 Rte 2, Hunter River. harmonyhousepei.com

Island Jazz

Island Jazz takes place on Thursdays at 8 pm at Baba’s Lounge. Top local musicians perform original music, standards,jazzand pop favourites. Each show features a different group. Lineup: Island Jazz plays Gordon Lightfoot (Nov 3); Rob Oakie (10); Alan White Group (17); Glen Deveau, vibraphone (24); Grahame Rhodes Free Jazz (Dec 1). 181 Great George St, Charlottetown.

Schooner Sessions

Schooner Sessions with Mark Douglas and friends take place weekly on Thursdays at 7 pm at The Old Triangle, 189 Great George St, Charlottetown

Stratford Ceilidh

A ceilidh takes place at the Robert L. Cotton Centre on the second Sunday of each month from 7–9:30 pm. Featuring local entertainers and a light lunch. The venue is air-conditioned. Admission at the door with all proceeds going to Camp Gencheff. 57 Bunbury Rd, Stratford

Sturgeon Ceilidh

A ceilidh takes place at St Paul’s Parish Hall in Sturgeon every other week on Sundays from 6:30–9 pm. Featuring live music, fiddling, singing, comedy and fun. Everyone is welcome. Doors open at 6 pm. 1133 Cambridge Rd, Route 17a, Sturgeon

Summerside Kitchen Party

Kitchen Party at the Summerside Legion every Saturday from 2–5 pm. Featuring Rheal Arsenault, Andy Paynter and a different special guest each event. 340 Notre Dame St, Summerside. 436-2091

Sunday Sessions

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

RCAFA Dance & Social

Join members of RCAFA 201 (Confederation) Wing for a dance and social at Malcolm Darrach Community Centre, 1 Avonlea Dr, Charlottetown. Upcoming dances will take place October 28 and November 25 at 7 pm. Music and a light lunch will be provided. The bar will be open. This event is open to the public. debbie.reid1234@outlook.com

Autumn Colours

UPEI Department of Music faculty recital—Nov 12

The UPEI Department of Music will present a faculty recital, Autumn Colours, on November 12 at 7:30 pm in the Dr. Steel Recital Hall on the UPEI campus in Charlottetown.

String players Jeffrey BazettJones (viola), Sean Kemp (violin), and Natalie Williams Calhoun (cello) will collaborate with Magdalena von Eccher (piano) and Karem Simon (clarinet) in presenting this chamber music recital of trios by Mozart, Stravinsky, and Brahms.

Among the set of masterful works will be Igor Stravinsky’s Suite from “L’Histoire du Soldat,” which he wrote in 1918 for a small chamber orchestra. Stravinsky transcribed many of the movements from the original for piano, clarinet and violin to make it more accessible for performers and audiences alike. This programmatic work is based on the Faustian story of

Spook Organa

St. Peter’s Cathedral—Oct 30

There has long been an association between organ music and Halloween. Whether it be phantoms haunting the crypts of the Paris opera houses, vampires lurking in cobwebbed castles, or ghostly apparitions floating throughout gothic mansions, such images in film are often accompanied by spooky organ music. This tradition of scary music will be celebrated October 30 at St. Peter’s Cathedral, when the Royal Canadian College of Organists presents Spook Organa!, an evening of spooky organ music and fun for all ages.

Organists include Don Fraser, Leo Marchildon, Tom Loney, Clement

a soldier who trades his violin to the devil for monetary gain. Works of this scope are seldom performed locally, and the audience will be engaged as this masterwork unfolds.

The Brahms’ Trio with cello is an autumnal work from this composer, written after his announced retirement and inspired by clarinetist Richard Mühlfeld. This mellow and melancholy music is among Brahms’s finest chamber works.

The Mozart Trio with viola is unique in that it was among Mozart’s first keyboard works written for piano rather than harpsichord, which was the custom at the time. It was composed for Franziska von Jacquin, his favorite piano student; Anton Stadler, a dear friend who played the clarinet; and himself as violist.

Tickets will be available at the admissions desk.

Carelse and Jason Chen, and will feature such macabre classics as Funeral March of a Marionette (aka The Alfred Hitchcock Theme), Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D minor, Chopin’s Funeral March, A Night on Bald Mountain, and of course, Phantom of the Opera (BWA-HA-HA!). Between the musical selections creepy tales will be heard to make the hair stand on end and audience members will think twice about turning out their bedroom light before going to sleep.

St. Peter’s Cathedral is located on All Soul’s Lane in Charlottetown. The one-hour program starts at 7 pm and admission is by free will offering. Children 12 and under are asked to bring along a canned good for the food bank. Those who come in costume will receive a complimentary treat bag.

Dr. Karem Simon and Dr. Magdalena von Eccher

Trailside Music Hall

Some of the many upcoming musical performances

Lady Soul

Nov 4

Channeling funk and soul divas of the sixties and seventies, Lady Soul performs dynamic renditions of classic tracks by Aretha Franklin, Jackson 5, Amy Winehouse and more. Featuring vocalists Kelley Mooney, Marlee Saulnier and Melissa MacKenzie, with Mark Parsons and Joanna McKearney (horns), Andrew MacDonald (keys), Jason Rogerson (bass), Kirk White (drums), and Isaac King (guitar).

Al e Zappacosta

Nov 8

found healing through playing guitar and songwriting, recently created and participated in a music therapy program to share this powerful tool with other Veterans.

Kelly McMichael (NL) with special guest Kierrah

Nov 14

Nov

A true entertainer who is known as being a triple threat, her show highlights her various talents—the proficient and talented metaphorical singer-songwriter, the storyteller who’ll grasp the listener’s attention and who has the ability to bring them on an incredible and emotional journey, as well as the comedian with a joie de vivre.

Christmas with J.P. Cormier & Dave Gunning

Nov 30

Aaron MacDonald bares his soul with his latest album, Rights & Wrongs, confirming what many on the East Coast have known for some time—he is one of Cape Breton’s genuine troubadours. The album reveals a wise and poignant view of MacDonald’s life as he allows the listener to walk in and witness his world through his words.

Holy F*ck

Nov 18

Two of the busiest solo musicians in the country, the artists are coming together to bring their one-of-a-kind Christmas show this holiday season. Audiences can expect a mix of new and old songs, plus fan favourites to get in the Christmas spirit.

With chart topping hits and a recording and acting career that has spanned 40 years, the Canadian songwriter and performer continues to evolve as an artist by “doing it his way.” The effort has been rewarded with an impressive song catalogue and a discerning loyal fan base.

Dennis Ellworth & the Electric Stars with Guardian Angel Platoon

Nov 11

PEI songwriter, performer and producer Dennis Ellsworth’s music career spans decades. He produced Veteran Dennis Mackenzie’s debut album, Guardian Angel Platoon. MacKenzie, who discovered a love for music and

Kelly McMichael is known for her commanding presence and versatile songwriting. Her debut LP, Waves, made the 2022 Polaris Prize Shortlist. It was recorded in St John’s, NL with co-producer Jake Nicoll. As a multi-instrumentalist and vocal chameleon her skills in studio and on the road have been shared with Sarah Harmer, Rouge, Regina Gently, Gentleman Reg, The Burning Hell, Allie X The Hidden Cameras and more. At a live show, Kelly delivers a great performance with unique side players who capture the joy of rock and roll together.

Currently based in PEI, Kierrah is a pop and R&B singer and songwriter from Syracuse, NY. Her debut EP Oceans (2021) explores the struggles with mental health, insecurities, selflove, and purpose.

Canadian quartet Holy Fuck have always been happy to plow a distinctly lone furrow. Never ones to chase the limelight or hop on any genre-wagon that happens to be passing by, they’ve played by their own rules for the past part of 15 years and five albums. It’s for that reason that they’ve become one of the country’s finest and most influential exports with their widescreen, technicolour, crescendo-heavy and highly danceable sound.

Irish Mythen

Nov 24 & 25

Aaron MacDonald Band

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Kelly McMichael

Dennis Ellsworth

Kierrah

Thank You for the Music

Island A Cappella celebrates 40 years of harmony

Choral music at the Centre

Confederation Singers and Youth Chorus performances

This year PEI’s Island A Cappella is celebrating 40 years of entertaining audiences with its unique blend of four-part a cappella music in the barbershop style. To mark the occasion, the chorus will host Thank You for the Music, a special anniversary show on November 27 at 1:30 pm at Park Royal United in Charlottetown.

“We’re forever grateful to the group of women who dedicated their time and talents in 1982 to formally create our chapter of Harmony, Inc., a well-respected international organization of singers. And a number of our members from those very early days are still singing with us,” shares chorus president Gillian Nichol. “We were originally the Abegweit Chimes before rebranding to Island A Cappella in 2014, but we’ve always maintained our shared mission to empower all women through education, friendship and singing.”

The 40th anniversary show will feature performances by the chorus, several quartets made up of chorus members, and a guest performance

by PEI duo Ava & Lily. Funds raised will help offset travel expenses associated with chorus members attending Harmony, Inc.’s International Convention and Contest in Louisville, Kentucky in November 2024.

“This is my first year as chorus director, and it’s been fascinating to experience first-hand what makes barbershop music unique and so appealing to audiences,” adds Jamie Feinberg. “What I think really makes us special is that our chorus is intergenerational, with members ranging in age from their 20s to their 90s. So, our choice of music ranges from barbershop standards to pop, and everything in between. And performing from memory, without holding the music, means we can really bring the songs to life for our audience. We’re hoping the seats will be filled with old friends and new folks curious to experience what we’re all about.”

Tickets are available online through Eventbrite at bit.ly/3rLSyf8.

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LIVE @ the Centre presents an afternoon at Confederation Centre of the Arts celebrating one of the most enduring pieces of music in the Western choral tradition. OnNovember 27 at 2:30 pm, the Confederation Singers, orchestra, and four guest soloists perform Handel’sMessiah, the Baroqueera oratorio that celebrate the universal messages of peace, charity, and goodwill during the holiday season.

Written in 1741, Messiah is the most famous creation of German composer George Frederic Handel, and its performance still awes listeners more than 250 years after the composer’s death. Many will recognize various musical passages from Messiah, including the famous “Hallelujah” chorus at the end of Part II.

The concert is an annual tradition

Scott MacKay

Scott MacKay will be on stage at the Celtic Performing Arts Centre in Summerside November 12 at 7:30 pm.

From the sounds of slapback echo, twangy Telecasters and swooning pedal steel, it’s clear that MacKay has an affinity for country music of the 1950s and ‘60s. But the singer/songwriter from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island also has a sharp wit that shines through on the 10 original songs that comprise his latest ECMAwinning album Stupid Cupid. Tickets at collegeofpiping.com.

led by Choral Music DirectorDonald Fraser. Joining the Centre’s adult choir this year are guest vocalists: mezzo-sopranoJillian Clow,sopranoChristina Haldane,and tenor Sébastien Comtois.

Also in November, the Confederation Singers and the Centre’s Youth Chorus present In Remembrance in honour of the nation’s war veterans. In Remembrance takes place November 11, 7:30 pm at Zion Presbyterian. Tickets are available at the door or at Confederation Centre’s box office.

Handel’s Messiah will be presented November 27, 2:30 pm, at Zion Presbyterian. Tickets are available at the door, at Confederation Centre’s box office, online atconfederationcentre. com, or via phone at 566-1267 (toll free at 1-800-565-0278).

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Country music artist performs in Summerside—Nov 12

Luminos Ensemble

Two upcoming performances—Nov 5 & Dec 17

Canadian Folk Music Awards

Island artists Gordie MacKeeman and Andrew Waite nominated

Celebrating its 18th edition, the 2023 Canadian Folk Music Awards will be held March 31–April 2 in Vancouver, BC. PEI artists Gordie MacKeeman and Andrew Waite are among this year’s nominees.

PEI’s professional vocal ensemble will present two unique concerts— Last Letter Home: A Concert of Remembrance and Mysterium: A Meditation on Christmas—at St. Paul’s in Charlottetown.

“Words make you think a thought. Music makes you feel a feeling. A song makes you feel a thought.”

This quote from lyricist E. Y. Harburg—best known for writing the lyrics for “The Wizard of Oz”—informs Luminos Ensemble’s approach to its first full season after two years of cancelled and online performances.

On November 5, Last Letter Home will focus on music setting the poems and letters of the people who served on the front lines of conflict. Taking the famous poem “In Flanders Fields” as its starting point, the choir will give voice and pay tribute to the experiences of soldiers serving in both past and modern conflicts, culminating in Herbert Howells’ virtuosic Requiem for unaccompanied double choir.

On December 17, Mysterium will be a candlelit meditation on Christmas, interweaving familiar carols with lesser-known historical and world-wide

traditions, including 12th-century chant by Hildegard of Bingen, adaptations of carols by Indigenous composer Andrew Balfour, and a melding of Indian and Western classical styles by Indian-American composer Reena Esmail, all in addition to traditional favourites including O Come Emmanuel and Silent Night. Unique and serene, this is a concert to soothe the hurried soul.

In putting together the programs, Artistic Director Dr. Margot Rejskind kept Harburg’s quote front of mind. “I was interested in creating concerts that would reach the audience’s heart, that would invite listeners to experience the music in a very personal way—to make them think and feel.”

Luminos Ensemble’s spring season will be announced later this fall, and will include the release of their first professional recording, In The Crystalline Vault of Heaven, celebrating the music of Atlantic Canadian composers.

Concerts begin at 7:30 pm. St. Paul’s is located at 101 Prince Street in Charlottetown.Tickets are available at luminosensemble.com.

Established by Canada’s vibrant and internationally-recognized folk music community, the awards currently boasts 19 categories. Nominees are chosen for each category through a two-stage jury process. More than 100 jurors, located across Canada, representing all official provinces, territories and languages, determine the official recipients in each category.

Gordie Crazylegs MacKeeman’s album Folk For Little Folk Volume 1 has been nominated for Children’s Album of the Year and Andrew Waite has been nominated for New/Emerging Artist of the Year for his self-titled release.

Created in 2005, the Canadian Folk Music Awards celebrate the breadth and depth of folk music in Canada.

Music PEI Awards applications

Artists can submit applications for the 2023 Music PEI Awards until November 12 at awards.musicpei.com.

Music PEI Week will take place March 8–12. Follow @MusicPEI, visit musicpei.com or email music@musicpei.com for more info.

Sirens 2022-23 season

PEI women’s choral ensemble celebrates tenth season

selected their cherished pieces from past seasons to create an eclectic program in celebration of the ensemble’s tenth anniversary. The concert will include performances of Sirens’ three previously commissioned works: “Lost Voices” by Richard Covey, “Sorrow Song of Whales” by Jeff Enns, and “In Her Image” by Katerina Gimon.

In June 2023, Sirens will round out its tenth anniversary season with Spark!, a special collection of songs observing music’s place in our community. The concert will include the world-premiere of “Elegy” by Margaret King. Current Sirens singers will be joined on stage by Harmonia Girls’ Choir, Sirens alumni, and the board members of Sirens Choral Association Inc. Complete details will be announced at a future date.

Sirens Choral Association is celebrating the tenth anniversary season of Sirens and the eighth season of Harmonia Girls’ Choir. The 2022-23 year will include a series of celebratory performances from Sirens to mark this special milestone.

Artistic Director Kelsea McLean is thrilled to be leading the ensemble during this occasion. “Our 10th season is a celebration of Sirens’ history! This anniversary season will see Sirens singing our most treasured and iconic choral pieces. When thinking about the last decade, we wanted to highlight

music that defines our journey, but also acknowledges where we are now.” Sirens’ season kicks off at St. Paul’s in Charlottetown on December 10 with Winter’s Night with You, a concert presented in collaboration with Atlantic String Machine. Together the ensembles will explore themes of isolation, darkness and cold, while celebrating the hope that comes with experiencing winter’s wrath.

Sirens will pay tribute to ten years of song in Singers’ Choice, the March 25 concert at Park Royal in Charlottetown. Sirens singers have

Alan Reesor memorial

Harmonia Girls’ Choir

Harmonia Girls’ Choir is Sirens’ principal education program for young singers. The ensemble’s first performance, The Frost, takes place at Park Royal United on December 17.

Singing of the changing seasons, the choir will also perform holiday favourites. Harmonia closes out its season on April 29 with You have Made Me, Earth, at Park Royal United. Harmonia will honour the beauty of nature in this spring performance. sirenschoir.com/concerts

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On November 13, members of PEI’s music community will hold a memorial service for F. Alan Reesor who passed away on March 9, 2022.

A distinguished scholar and musician, Alan forged an international reputation as an organist, choral director and musicologist.

The service will be held at St. Peter’s Cathedral in Charlottetown at 2:30 pm. Performances and tributes will recall the far-reaching impact Dr. Reesor had on the lives of so many people. Those unable to attend in person may watch the through live streaming at youtube.com/cha.../ UCDFzXrCQaxe7cj-XFaYSPIQ/live

Tribute to Harry Baglole

Historian, educator and publisher Harry Baglole passed away on May 29, 2018 at age 76.

Harry was a man devoted to his Bonshaw community and to the ongoing renewal of the Bonshaw Hall. Since 2005, when the church built in 1867, was decommissioned, Harry was passionately involved in saving and repurposing it as a community hall.

Harry loved classical music, and in his honour, a classical concert will be held at the Bonshaw Hall on November 6 at 2 pm and will include the dedication of a refurbished area for the Hall’s ongoing book sale, now called “Harry’s Nook.”

Cam MacDuffee will be the Emcee, with entertainment by Karen Graves (violin), Dale Sorensen (trombone), Lana Quinn (harp), and Jed, Keziah & Twila Dawn Stoltz.

Admission by donation in support of Bonshaw Hall.

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MUSIC LIVE

bars, lounges, cafés…

Baba’s Lounge

Open Mic w/KINLEY on Wednesdays at 9 pm. Island Jazz on Thursdays at 8 pm. Live music at 10:30 pm: Busted Skulls, Demonshroom, Death Valley Driver— Halloween show (Oct 29); Jesse Roper (Nov 3); Baited, Fear and Filth, Earth Alter, Feelings (4); Spivey—album release (5); Selby Evans (10); Redmond, Mr. Hayes, Dekz (11); Magnolias, Outbound (12); Kojak (17); TBA (18); Pete Forbes, Gabe Minikin, Penny Blacks (19); The Mahones (24); Kin Crew & Friends Tour (25); Plain Dirty Blues Band (26 @5 pm); Emo Night (26). 181 Great George St, Charlottetown.

Bogside Brewing

Blizzard Goat on Saturdays at 3 pm. Live music on Fridays and Saturdays at 6:30 pm: Adam McGregor(Oct 28); Taylor Johnston(29); Dave Woodside(Nov 4); Brian Dunn(5); Robbie Doherty(11); Billy White(12); Stephen Szwarc(18); Carter MacLellan(19); Taylor Johnson(25); Dan Doiron(26). 11 Brook St, Montague.

Breakwater at Silver Fox

Live music on Fridays and Saturdays at 9:30 pm: Trevor Cameron (Oct 28); Eric Rodgerson (Nov 4); TBA (5/11/12); Alyssa & Corey (18); Trevor Cameron (19); Dan Doiron (25); Logan Maddix (26). 110 Water St, Summerside.

Brothers 2

Live music on Thursdays and Fridays at 7 pm: D’arcy & Moe (Oct 28); Nick Hann (Nov 3); Karen & Mike(4); Mitch O’Blenis (10); Cory Gallant (17); Chris & Eric (18); Dave Woodside (24); Nick Hann (25). 618 Water St, Summerside.

Charlottetown Legion

Live music every Saturday night from 9 pm–1 am at the Charlottetown Legion.

The lineup is: Kim Albert (Oct 29); Wrecking Crew (Nov 5); afternoon entertainment and evening dance with Kim Albert (11); Wannabees (12); Kim Albert (19); and Powerhouse (26). All are welcome. 99 Pownal St, Charlottetown.

Craft Beer Corner

Live music on Wednesdays at 9 pm and Live DJ on Saturdays at 9 pm: Costume Dance Party (Oct 29); Sisters (Nov 2); Tanguy (5); Space Bud (9); Grace of Bass, DNCETHNG, DJ Andy (12); Andrew Murray (16); Joel and Mo (19); Logan Richard (23); Abi Single Release party (25); Final Ascension (26); Nudie (30).. 156 Great George St, Charlottetown.

The Factory

DJ Method on Thursdays. Two DJs and two dance floors on Fridays and Saturdays. Kent St, Charlottetown.

Gahan House

Acoustic music on Wednesdays at 9 pm: Stephen Szwarc(Nov 2); Fraser MacCallum (3/17); Adam MacGregor (9); Dave Woodside (10/23); Stephen Swarc(16); Lawrence Maxwell(24/30). 126 Sydney St, Charlottetown.

Hunter’s Ale House

Occassional Live Music. Corner of Kent & Prince Sts, Charlottetown.

John Brown Grille

Friday Night Dance Party at 10 pm. Live music on Saturdays at 2 pm. 132 Richmond St, Charlottetown.

Lone Oak Brewing Co

Live Music on Thursdays and Saturdays at 6 pm, Sundays at 1 pm: Lawrence Maxwell (Oct 30); Julie & Danny (Nov 5); Mike & Albert (6/12); Ivan Daigle (10); Nathan Carragher (13/26);

Brandon GIllis (19); Fraser McCallum (20); The Acoustic Brothers (27).Dave Woodside (30). 103 Abegweit Blvd, Borden-Carleton.

The Lucky Bean—Montague

Blues Jam w/Graeme Hunter every Saturday at 3 pm. 576 Main St, Montague.

The Lucky Bean—Stratford

Open Mic w/Robert McMillan every Sunday at 2 pm. 17 Glen Stewart Dr, Stratford.

Marc’s Lounge

Fridays and Saturdays at 9 pm: Dave Woodside(Oct 28); Mat Hannah (Nov 4/12); Adam McGregor (5/18/26); Dave Woodside (11/29); TBA (25). 125 Sydney St, Charlottetown.

The Old Triangle

Live music on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm (artists TBA). 189 Great George St, Charlottetown.

Olde Dublin Pub

Occassional live music. 132 Sydney St, Charlottetown.

PEI Brewing Company

Acoustic Fridays in the Taproom from 5–8 pm: Stephen Szwarc(Oct 28); Shane Pendergast(Nov 4); Adam MacGregor(11); Dave Woodside(18); Lawrence Maxwell(25). 96 Kensington Rd, Charlottetown.

Piatto Pizzeria + Enoteca

Fridays at 6 pm: Rodney Perry (Oct 28); Ryan Merry (Nov 4); Lawrence Maxwell (11); Mike Stratton (18); Rodney Perry (25). 45 Queen St, Charlottetown.

RCAF Wing Summerside

Occasional live music. Check website at wingpei.com for updates. 329 North Market St, Summerside.

Stay tuned to our website calendar at buzzpei.com for new shows and updates throughout the month!

HOLIDAY MUSIC

Carroll Baker

Harbourfront Presents country music artist Carroll Baker on Nov 18 at 7:30 pm with her new festive show Songs of Inspiration and Seasonal Favourites, featuring holiday selections as well as some of her signature hits. harbourfronttheatre.com

Brigid Trio holiday concert

New Brunswick’s Brigid Trio bring their Christmas Show to Harmony House in Hunter River on Nov 26 for a holiday fundraising concert in support of the PEI Rape and Sexual Assault Centre. Featuring Emma Smit-Geraghty, Beth Terry and Sarah Glinz, the trio will deliver their signature three-part vocal harmonies, folk-rock roots, and a mix of original music and timeless covers. harmonyhousepei.com

Christmas with The Ennis Sisters

Celebrate Christmas with The Ennis Sisters on Nov 27 at 7:30 pm in the Sobey Family Theatre at Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown. Maureen, Karen and Teresa have been captivating audiences with their highly woven sibling harmonies and endearing humour for years. With a mix of original songs, holiday classics, humorous recitations and a little Irish step-dancing, the evening will ignite the festive spirit. confederationcentre.com

Handel’s Messiah

On Nov 27, the Confederation Singers, orchestra, and guest soloists will perform an annual festive tradition celebrating one of the most enduring pieces of music in the Western choral cannon—Handel’s Messiah. The concert will held at 2:30 pm at Zion Presbyterian in Charlottetown. confederationcentre.com

Island Christmas Traditions: Kendall Docherty & Friends

Start the holiday season with Kendall Docherty & Friends at their annual Island Christmas Traditions concert on Nov 27. The concert will take place at St. Mark’s Presbyterian, 7 Tamarac Ave, Charlottetown. stmarksprespei.org

Dave Gunning & J.P. Cormier Christmas Show

Dave Gunning and J.P. Cormier are bringing their one-of-a-kind Christmas show to the stage at Trailside Music Hall in Charlottetown this holiday season. On Nov 30, audiences can expect a mix of new and old songs, plus fan favourites to get in the Christmas spirit. trailside.ca

Holiday Kitchen Party

The Holiday Kitchen Party at Harmony House returns to Hunter River this year, with shows at 8 pm, Dec 2–20. Featuring Mike Ross, Alicia Toner, Trevor Grant, Joce Reyome, Brielle Ansems and Carlie Howell. harmonyhousepei.com

Christmas Ceilidh in the City

Ceilidh in the City will host their Christmas Ceilidh, featuring Abbie Marie and Luka Hall, at 7:30 pm on Dec 7 at the Jack Blanchard Centre in Charlottetown. The ceilidh is family-friendly and features a canteen and bar service. Follow @ceilidhinthecity on FB. 7 Pond St, Charlottetown.

Boney M. Holiday Favourites and Classic Hits

Afro-German-Caribbean disco and funk vocal group Boney M. featuring Liz Mitchell bring their Holiday Favourites and Classic Hits show to Eastlink Centre in Charlottetown on Dec 16 at 7:30 pm. boxoffice.eastlinkcentrepei.com

Mysterium: A Meditation on Christmas

Luminos Ensemble, PEI’s professional vocal ensemble, will present Mysterium: A Meditation on Christmas at St. Paul’s in Charlottetown on Dec 17 at 7:30 pm. The candlelit meditation on Christmas will interweave familiar carols with lesser-known historical and world-wide traditions, as well as traditional favourites. Unique and serene, this concert will soothe the hurried soul. luminosensemble.com

The Frost

Harmonia Girls’ Choir, Sirens’ principal education program for young singers, will hold their performance of The Frost at Park Royal United on Dec 17. Singing of the changing seasons, the choir will also perform holiday favourites. 11 Christie Dr, Charlottetown. sirenschoir.com/concerts

Lennie Gallant: The Innkeepers Christmas 2022

Lennie Gallant: The Innkeeper’s Christmas 2022, a holiday favourite full of original seasonal songs, Gallant classics, stories and visuals in a multimedia presentation, will be on stage Dec 17 at Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown and Dec 18 at Harbourfront Theatre in Summerside. The band includes Patricia Richard, Keelin Wedge and Julien Robichaud. lenniegallant.com

Barra MacNeils East Coast Christmas

The Barra MacNeils East Coast Christmas Show will be held Dec 20 at 7:30 pm at Confederation Centre of the Arts. The show will feature a mix of traditional seasonal fare along with stories and dance, stamped with harmonies and instrumental stylings. The show is crafted to bring a Celtic spin to traditional favourites and their own original musical treasures. confederationcentre.com

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Cover: Village of Mushrooms, Bonshaw, PEI, watercolour by LiliAnne Webster.

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On top of the world

After months of preparation and with the prayerful support of family and friends, I reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa, on Monday, October 10 at 7 am. It was a clear, fresh mountain morning.

We were accompanied by 40 support staff, guides, cooks and porters.Reaching the summit was the culmination of six difficult days of reaching higher. Although Kilimanjaro is not technically difficultto climb, it requires considerable determination to keep going up.

The last ascent was a challenge. We left our final camp below the summit at 11 pm and climbed upward into the night with our torchesand a full moon for light. It seemedthe slow and steady pace would never end. We trudged upward over loose rock and gravel. We were kept warm by heavy mitts, toques and layers of clothing. By 6 am we could see the eastern sky brightening up and by 6:30 am the sun was rising over lesser peaks and with sunshine, warmth. Shortly before 7 am we reached Stella peak. We now realised that victory was in our grasp if we could continue on higher to Ureshala peak. As we arrivedat the summit I was overcome with emotion and elation of reaching the roof of Africa. In every direction we looked, it was lower than where we stood on the summit.

Shortlyafter reaching the summit, I was hit with altitude sickness. The guides recognised the symptoms immediately. They put me on oxygen and with support on either side of my body, they ushered me down the peak to lower altitudes to safety and I quickly recovered.

None of the days were easy; I describedthem as hard and harder, lots of ups and downs, but the scenery was amazing and breathtaking figuratively and literally, views I had never seen before.

Since there were many other trekking groups on the mountain, our head guide made the correct decisionto have us on the trail early. We had a wake up call at 5 am and were usually on the trail by 6:15 am. We slept in tents individually or as partners.

When the sun set, the temperature plummeted. We stayed warm in our sleeping bags by wearinginsulated jackets, mitts, extra socks and toques. Conversely, as the sun rose the temperature shot up and we were peeling off layers of clothing. In the words of the guides,”wearwhat your body tells you,” was good advice, a fine line between too hot and too cold.

When the trek was difficult and I needed extra encouragement, I thought about my family and the kids in Kenya. I wanted this to be more than Barry.With the donations made by many family, friends and strangers, we’re providing extra food for children in our Kenyan schools where they have been experiencing droughtfor several months.

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro at 19,361feet is not for everyone. It shouldnotbe your first high climb. However, with proper preparation and determination, you can succeed.

PEI potato farmer Barry Cudmore trekked Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds for Farmers Helping Farmers (FHF) in October. The non-profit organization partners with farmers, dairies, womens’ groups and schools to build sustainable agricultural communities. Cudmore and his wife Ellen were part of the first delegation of Islanders who travelled to Kenya and Tanzania more than 40 years ago, resulting in the formation of FHF.

Make a difference this holiday season. 100% of your gift goes directly to Kenyan farm families.

Celebrating over 40 years in Kenya

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

The women farmers we work with in Kenya have been hard hit by a drought. Many of these gifts will help them to produce food to feed their families or will help to provide food for a mid-day meal for school children.

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Mosquito bed net for a child to prevent malaria (qty____)$15

Bag to grow vegetables for a farm family $20

Seeds for a garden $30

Solar light for children to study at night $60

Hand wash soap for school children $75

Five Chickens to produce eggs for a family $85

Milk for 10 school children for three months $150

Fuel saving stove with chimney to cook family’s food $250

Rainwater storage tank for a family’s clean water $650

Dairy cow for a family $700

Establish and support a vegetable garden for a school $1,200

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Barry Cudmore at the peek of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa

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