Savour Prince Edward Island, Canada’s Food Island, this Fall.
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Le Festin
September 2
Abrams Village
Chef Pierre A. Richard
PEI International Shellfish Festival
September 15-18
Charlottetown
Chef Ned Bell
Savour Victoria
September 22
Canada’s Food Island Book
Launch
September 8
New London
Chef Michael Smith
Clammin and Jammin
September 17
Abrams Village
Chef Robert Pendergast
September 23-24
Feast & Frolic presented by Fishers of PEI
September 15
Charlottetown
Chef Ned Bell
Megepaji: Experience Lennox Island presented by Atlantic Lottery
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September 18
Lennox Island
Beef N Blues
September 23
Chef Michael Smith SORRY, SOLD OUT!
Victoria by-the-Sea
Charlottetown
By the SeaUnder the Harvest Moon
September 23-25
Lakeside
Chef Corbin
Taste of Georgetown Presented by Atlantic Lottery
September 29
Georgetown
Shucker Patrick McMurray
Lobster Party
October 2 New London
Chef Chuck Hughes
Oysterlicious
October 7-9
O’Leary & Tyne Valley
Chef Eamon Clark
Toe Taps & Taters
September 24
Canoe Cove
Chef Michael Hunter
Taste of North Rustico presented by Atlantic Lottery
October 1
North Rustico Maître Fromager, Afrim Pristine
An Evening at Red Shores presented by Atlantic Lottery and Red Shores Racetrack and Casino
October 5, Charlottetown
Chef Dale MacKay
Chef’s Island
October 8
Charlottetown
Chef Nicole Gomes
Summerside
Chef Lynn Crawford
Down East Kitchen Party at Bogside
September 24
Montague
Chef Corbin
Farm Day in the City
October 2
Charlottetown
Oysterlicious Dinner
October 7
O’Leary
Chef Eamon Clark
Sip n’ Slurp
October 8
Tyne Valley
Chef Eamon Clark
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“It took two years for me to finally get the job I wanted at TIFF, and I did many odd jobs along the way which helped me learned the things I don’t like to do as much.”
Meaghan’s work with TIFF was in the Film Circuit Division which perfectly aligned with her passion of bringing film to wider audiences in more rural areas. It was community-building in action.
During the time that Meaghan lived in Toronto, there was the infamous blackout. “I taught myself how to knit during the Toronto blackout because there was literally nothing to do. I enjoy knitting because it uses a different part of my brain than I typically put to use.”
By the time 2020 rolled around, Meaghan had been working at Cineplex for a few years. Of course, cinemas were greatly impacted by the restrictions that came during the pandemic. Like many people working in the creative industries, Meaghan found herself pondering other possibilities as the pandemic went on.
“I was visiting PEI in the summer of 2020 and while I was here, I wondered, ‘what if I could come back here and help support the film industry in PEI?’” Within a year, she did just that.
In the spring of 2021, Meaghan began her role with Innovation PEI as a Film Industry Growth Specialist. In this position, she is developing a film strategy for PEI which has two important components: to attract non-Island investors and productions, and to work with FilmPEI to grow local talent.
A curious and playful Meaghan exclaims: “I get to travel and watch movies, bummer! It’s my job but it doesn’t feel like it!”
You could say that Meaghan Brander is a bit of a lm bu . She has been working in the lm industry for about 20 years and is passionate about bringing lm—the creation, production and dissemination—to Canadians outside the major urban centres like Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary. This passion includes both the community-building and commerce side of lm.
Meaghan’s parents are both from PEI and she was born in Halifax. Her dad worked with newspapers, so the family found themselves moving around the Maritime provinces as his work determined, which included back to PEI when Meaghan was in high school. Her mom was a dental assistant as her profession, and she was also an artist. The whole family brings creative and artistic flair to their work and lives.
While attending high school on PEI, Meaghan recalls learning about a variety of aspects in audio/visual, and she became determined to learn more. “I worked at a video store when I was a teen, and my best friend and I would always quote movies to each other.”
Meaghan took her love of all-thingsfilm and went to Queen’s University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Film Studies and Art History. “The pathways started to open up for me while I was at Queen’s where I was getting exposed to a variety of careers that I didn’t even know were options!”
After university, Meaghan lived in Toronto where she went on to have various roles with the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and Cineplex.
She also gets to have some hands-on experiences on film sets. Filming recently took place on PEI for the CBC show, Diggstown, where over 80 Islanders worked on production.
“I’m a terrible actor!” she laughs. “I recently spent the day as a background actor for Diggstown and even being in the background wasn’t for me!”
Meaghan’s passion and enthusiasm for film is contagious. She has demonstrated that if we have a deep connection to and interest in something, we can construct our own path. I imagine few of us could readily imagine turning our love of watching movies into a career that contributes so widely to the art and film industry around us. Meaghan has done just that (and she made my little cousin very happy to know that such a thing is possible!).
The 25th annual PEI International Shellfish Festival returns September 15–18 at the Charlottetown Event Grounds.
Oysters, mussels and lobster take centre stage during this four-day celebration of PEI’s world-famous shellfish. The Festival has a jam-packed schedule of exciting culinary competitions and demos by day, and roof-raising kitchen parties by night.
Info/tickets: peishellfish.com
Farm Day in the City returns to Queen Street on October 2 from 10 am–4 pm, celebrating all things local in the heart of Charlottetown.
After a two-year hiatus, 2022 marks the 13th annual Farm Day in the City, presented by the PEI Potato Growers. A product of Discover Charlottetown, Farm Day is the Island’s largest outdoor market and street festival featuring over 175 vendors and exhibitors, and over 15,000 attendees.
Farmers, producers, restaurants, crafters, and artisans from across PEI come together to celebrate the Island’s
“buy local” culture while uniting our urban and rural communities. The centre of Charlottetown is transformed into the Island’s largest open-air market and features live music, children’s entertainment, agricultural displays, a beer garden, a petting zoo, and some good ol’ fashioned friendly competition.
Farm Day takes place on Queen Street from Grafton to Water Street, Confed Plaza, Victoria Row and Sydney Street. discovercharlottetown.com/ farmday
The PEI Beer Festival returns September 23–24 in downtown Charlottetown at the Delta.
The Festival will feature a large variety of beer and ciders by breweries from across the East Coast and beyond, live entertainment, local food pairings, a cask corner, and more.
General admission, “VIP,” and designated driver tickets are available at beerfestpei.com.
Join Discover Charlottetown and the Fall Flavours Festival September 23 and 24 for the second annual Street Feast. This free two-day block party features unique creations and
quirkiness from some of the city’s favourite local hangouts, including Craft Beer Corner, HopYard, Salvador Dali Cafe, PonyBoat Social Club, Abbiocco, Trailside Music Hall, 24STRONG, and Hunter’s Corner.
Kent Street in Charlottetown will come alive with the sights and sounds (and smells) of the birthday party of our collective dreams. Don’t miss BBQthemed street food, local drinks, live music, drag shows, bubble machines, chalk art, party games, dance performances, tarot card readings, funky decor and live art at this non-stop urban shindig.
Headlining acts include The Love Junkies, Shania Twain Tribute Band, Xclusiv Dance Crew, Kierrah, Lady Soul, The Umbrella Collective, Joce Reyome, and more. Come one, come all to Street Feast this fall.
Festival hours are 4–11 pm
September 23 and 12 noon–11 pm
September 24 on Kent Street (between Great George and Prince Streets) in Charlottetown.
discovercharlottetown.com/ streetfeast
Food Island’s culinary celebration
The PEI Fall Flavours Festival presented by Sobeys and a project of Canada’s Food Island, will run from September 8–October 8 in communities across the province.
The Festival will host 18 Signature and Taste of Coastal Events. Culinary events with more intimate dining experiences and culinary adventures featuring hands on food experiences. Fall Flavours welcomes guest chefs from across the country to work alongside local chefs at its Signature and Taste of Coastal Communities Events.
A Festival preview event, Le Festin, takes place September 2 at Village mucial acadien. Guests can immerse themselves in PEI’s Acadian community and experience an Acadian feast steeped in tradition and featuring classic dishes including rapure, meat pie, and lobster (homard). This bilingual, family-friendly affair is hosted by Chef Pierre A. Richard with entertainment, Acadian tunes, step dancing and local guest appearances.
On October 8, the last day of the Festival, guests will discover the impressive skills of PEI’s top working chefs as they showcase a wide variety of the Island’s finest ingredients at their action stations at Chef’s Island, the Culinary Federation of PEI’s flagship event of the year. Connect with Island chefs and local producers during this roving reception at the Delta Prince Edward in Charlottetown. A live band, comedian Patrick Ledwell and guest chef Nicole Gomes will bring party vibes.
OCTOBER DEADLINE
Friday, Sept 16
The list of events includes:
Le Festin–a Festival preview event at Village musical acadien with Chef Pierre A. Richard in Abrams Village (September 2);
Canada’s Food Island Book Launch with Chef Michael Smith in New London (8);
Feast & Frolic with Chef Ned Bell in Charlottetown (15);
The PEI International Shellfish Festival with Chef Ned Bell in Charlottetown (15–18);
Clammin’ & Jammin’ with Chef Robert Pendergast in Abrams Village (17);
Megepaji: Experience Lennox Island with Chef Joseph Shawana on Lennox Island (18);
Savour Victoria with Chef Michael Smith in Victoria-by-the-Sea (22); Street Feast in Charlottetown (23–24); Beef N’ Blues with Chef Lynn Crawford in Summerside (23); By the Sea Under the Harvest Moon with Chef Corbin in Lakeside (23–25); Toe Taps & Taters with Chef Michael Hunter in Canoe Cove (24); Down East Kitchen Kitchen Party with Chef Corbin in Montague (24); Taste of Georgetown with shucker Patrick McMurray in Georgetown (29); Taste of North Rustico with Maître Fromager, Afrim Pristine in North Rustico (October 1);
PEI Lobster Party with Chef Chuck Hughes in New London (2); Farm Day in the City (2); An Evening at Red Shores with Chef Dale MacKay in Charlottetown (5); Oysterlicious (7–9)with Chef Eamon Clark in Tyne Valley;
Oysterlicious Dinner with Chef Eamon Clark in O’Leary(7); Slip N Slurp (8) with Chef Eamon Clark in Tyne Valley; and
Chef’s Island with Chef Nicole Gomes in Charlottetown (8).
Fall Flavours tickets are available online at tickets.fallflavours.ca.
The River Clyde Pageant, a community-engaged arts and theatre organization, is inviting all green thumbs and aspiring green thumbs to join its new community garden club in the heart of New Glasgow.
sessions every Saturday from 9 am–12 noon. No experience is required— simply bring work clothes and shoes, a water bottle, sun protection and gloves, if needed. Garden club sessions are cancelled on rainy days.
Growing up, canning and preserving food was a tradition in my family. A quick trip to the “cold room” in my grandparents’ basement could be compared to an archeological dig lled with treasure from days gone by. “Nan, what’s this?! Nan… what is THIS?!”
Amazed by the sheer number of dusty, often illegibly labeled Mason jars filled with everything from meat to pickles, jams, vegetables and perhaps an experiment or two from a past decade, from an early age, I understood that value of what it meant to “put food away for later.” Now, almost four decades later, I see it as a form of food security that is making a resurgence perhaps, as a hobby picked up after two years of being stuck at home but also as a way to combat swiftly rising food prices.
While humans have relied on food preservation methods such as fermentation, drying and salting foods for thousands of years, “canning” food by means of sealing the food with heat in sterilized jars is a relatively new concept. And, by new, I mean that it has only been around for about 300 years, or so.
Canning food, not to be confused with “bottling,” is a great way to save money and to enjoy fresh, nutritious food all year round. Done properly, water bath or pressure canned foods can last for two to five years or more, without losing its nutritional value or flavour.
There are two main methods of canning foods; water bath canning and pressure canning. Without getting too scientific here, when it comes to canning, foods fall into two main categories: high acid foods and low acid foods. Acidic foods are usually used for jams, jellies, pickles, relishes, salsas, and use the water bath canning method where you are processing these foods in boiling water for a specified amount of time. Whereas, low acid
foods such as meat, poultry, seafood and vegetables must use the pressure canning method where the food is heated under steam pressure, allowing for much higher temperatures and faster cooking times.
There is some debate about which foods should be canned using the water bath method and when it is absolutely recommended to use a pressure canner. I will not be entering this debate but, I do highly recommend doing proper research before jumping in with both feet. Food poisoning is not something to take lightly, so please ensure that you understand the science and take precaution so that you can safely enjoy the fruits of your labour. Pun always intended!
I mentioned previously that canning should not be confused with bottling, as they are not the same thing. However, bottling food is a great place to start if you are new to canning and preserving. In my industry, we call them “fridge pickles or quick pickles.” The recipe below is a great example of “bottling” and is taken from a book that my grandma had in her recipe book collection. I hope you love it as much as she did!
Bread and Butter Pickles
Recipe by Bea Read, Favorite Recipes
Compiled by members of Community of Wilmot W.I. 1985
12 medium cucumbers (sliced, unpeeled)
1 quart onions
1 cup salt
9 cups water
Let stand overnight, drain. Put in bottles and place in oven at 250F for 1/2 hour (uncovered)
Meanwhile bring to a boil:
6 cups vinegar
1 tsp turmeric
6 cups sugar
1 tsp celery seed
Pour over vegetables and seal while hot.
Environmental sustainability and stewardship are among the Pageant’s core values, and the community garden aims to improve access to local food and growing knowledge within the Pageant community and beyond. A team of garden rookies and veterans have been planting and tending to the community garden on the banks of the River Clyde since mid-June. Produce from the garden was used for the outdoor meals following weekend performances of The 2022 River Clyde Pageant, and it will be used for the Sharing the Field celebration via a by-donation farm stand at The Mill in New Glasgow. Last year, the harvest from the first garden was distributed at the inaugural Sharing the Field farm, raising about $400 for the North Rustico Food Bank.
Community members are invited
The Pageant hopes its garden club will become a New Glasgow mainstay, where community members can meet new people, learn how to tend a market garden, and take home some produce. Register and learn more at riverclydepageant.com/garden
Sharing the Field takes place at The Mill in New Glasgow from October 1–2, featuring local food, music, puppetry performances and workshops.
Un festival mettant en vedette le pâté acadien ! A festival featuring the Acadian meat pie!
Regional competitions and the big finale in Rustico!
Compétitions régionales et la grande finale à Rustico!
Friday, September 9 – DeBlois
Sunday, September 11 – Rustico
Sunday, September 18 – Rollo Bay
Friday, September 23 – Charlottetown
Sunday, October 2 – Summerside
Friday, October 7 – Évangéline
Saturday, October 15 – Finale in Rustico
POUR PLUS D’INFORMATIONS / FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.farmersbank.ca
The Charlottetown Farmers Market is open weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 am–2 pm. Local farmers, crafters, artisans and hot food vendors sell local, organic produce, fish, meats, baked goods, preserves, roasted coffee, specialty teas and more. Online ordering is available through the CFM2GO online marketplace at cfm2go. localfoodmarketplace.com. 100 Belvedere Ave, Charlottetown. charlottetownfarmersmarket.com
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. Small admission fee at the door. Free admission for children under 12. To reserve a table, call 368-8161 and leave a detailed message with a name, how many tables, and a call back number. 170 North River Rd, Charlottetown Info: charlottetownfleamarket@hotmail.com, @charlottetownfleamarket on FB
The Downtown Farmers Market in Charlottetown takes place weekly on Sundays from 10 am–3 pm on Lower Queen Street to Sept 25. Featuring over 70 vendors and local goods such as fresh produce, flowers, pottery, knitwear, artwork, food services, live music and more. The Market is a pedestrian friendly, open air market. downtowncharlottetownmarket.com
The Main Street Farmers Market is held weekly on Saturdays from 10 am–1 pm in Murray River to Sept 3. Featuring local honey, baking, handcrafts, produce, meat and plants. Meet the local artisans and makers. 9389 Main St, Murray River
The Murray Harbour Farmers Market is open weekly on Saturdays from 9 am–12
noon to Oct 8 at the Murray Harbour Community Centre. The Market is committed to promoting everything local and features products ranging from local baking to professional paintings—all locally created, made and grown. Visitors are encouraged each week to participate in activities that showcase Murray Harbour and area: its history, culinary delights, culture, people, music and industries. Follow @murrayharbourfarmersmarket on FB about each week’s activities and offerings. 27 Faye Fraser Dr, Murray Harbour
Find local produce, baked goods, meat, fish, prepared food, cheese, artisans and more at the Summerside Farmers Market. Open weekly on Saturdays from 9 am–1 pm at 250 Water St, Summerside. summersidefarmersmarket.com
PEI Brewing Company featured in web series
PEI Brewing Company is featured in the web series Brewdocking with Canadian Olympic gold medalist Jon Montgomery.
Montgomery took his infamous 2010 beer walk and turned it into a cross country hunt for Canada’s best breweries and businesses in his online series. Travelling across the country in an RV, Jon’s final stop takes him to PEI where he marvels at the richness of culture, history, lighthouses, beaches and fresh Island cuisine.
PEI Brewing Company is featured in Episode 7. Jon stops at the brewery before going deep sea fishing and speaks with head brewer Chris Long to learn more about the Island’s relatively new—and hopping—beer industry.
The emphasis on the brewing community’s determination to put PEI on the industry map is part of the reason the local business was chosen.
The episode is available at brewdocking.ca/episode7.html.
Shell sh and Acadian music at Village musical acadien
Discover the countless ways PEI’s humble-but-mighty mollusk can be transformed into culinary delights at the clam-centric kitchen party, Clammin’ & Jammin’, at Village musical acadien. This celebration of shellfish and Acadian music is a signature event of the Fall Flavours Festival and begins at 6 pm.
Join chef Robert Pendergast and talented local chefs for an evening filled with food, fun, music, and competition.
Dig into a clam-inspired dish and enjoy over 10 small plates showcasing PEI clams prepared in delicious ways, alongside other PEI seafood stars including oysters and mussels. Watch with ‘baited’ breath as talented local chefs vie for bragging rights with their one-of-a-kind clam dishes and sample each creation.
Emcee Raymond J. Arsenault will keep the fun moving and live musical entertainment will be provided by acclaimed local Acadian band, Gadelle.
It’s a bonafide Acadian kitchen party. Clammin’ & Jammin’ tickets must be purchased in advance at tickets.fallflavours.ca.
Gala Heritage Feast, foraging, and Sand Sea & Fire
Experience life at the 18th century French settlement of Roma at Three Rivers. The Jean Pierre Roma National Historic Site is open daily until September 26.
Guided tours of the site, quill writing, heritage walks, Roma trails, toys and games from the 1700s are on offer.
September events and authentic experiences include Sea Sand & Fire on Tuesdays (Sept 6/13/20/27) at 7 pm. Featuring an evening of colourful stories, food and music around a campfire in view of the Montague River, visitors can learn how to play the spoons and accompany the musician for a tune.
Forage with foodie Anne Gallant on September 10 from 1:30-3:30 pm. Acquire the skills to forage safely, harvest, prepare and taste plants, and take home the fruits of your labour: mushrooms, plantain seeds, chaga, and roasted dock seeds.
Roma at Three Rivers will offer its annual Gala Heritage Feast fundraiser this year on September 11 at 6 pm. Chef Peter Dewar is back and he has created a three-course menu with a choice of beef tenderloin or seared
salmon for the main course. The pictur esque historic setting of the Pavilion on the shore of the Montague River enhances the evening experience along with the lively music provided by well-known Acadian musician Louise Arsenault and her son Jonathan. The Feast is the major fundraiser for the Roma Board and all support is greatly appreciated. Tickets come with a charitable donation tax receipt and are available by phone at 626-7719 or online at roma3rivers.com.
The Jean Pierre Roma National Historic Site is open daily from 10 am–5 pm until September 26 and is located at 505 Roma Point Rd, Town of Three Rivers.
Info/tickets: roma3rivers.com, 505 Roma Point Rd, Town of Three Rivers
Following another magical summer run of its community-created outdoor theatre production, The River Clyde Pageant is now preparing to switch gears for its annual Fall weekend of festivities, Sharing the Field (STF). The event is open to all and will feature local performances, entertainment and a by-donation farm stand—the food for which is produced entirely by the Pageant Community Garden in New Glasgow. STF is set to take place at The Mill in New Glasgow from October 1–2.
The weekend will feature two performances of North Barn Theatre’s new show A Gorgon’s Tale, an original puppet spectacle that tells the story of a misunderstood mythical being stirring change and new growth in a world in ruin. As well, Pageant puppeteer Becca Griffin will be performing an original show titled Catching Fish.
There will also be a series of workshops and panel discussions held throughout the weekend centered
around food, community and art. And on top of the farm stand, pop-up food vendor Sneaky Cheats is slated to provide some Southern BBQ style grub. Details are still being confirmed and there may be more entertainment throughout the weekend. Stay tuned at riverclydepageant.com and on socials @riverclydepageant.
STF is a fundraiser for The 2023 River Clyde Pageant, but all revenues from the farm stand will be donated to the food bank in North Rustico.
The Farmers’ Bank of Rustico & Doucet House Museums present Festival “Meat Pie”—a brand new festival featuring Acadian meat pie.
Festival “Meat Pie” is for those who believe that they can make the best meat pie in their local area (or maybe even in PEI), those who have a secret recipe of their own, and those who have a family recipe that’s been passed down from generation to generation which they believe will leave Festival judges salivating for more.
Regional competitions will take place in Deblois on September 9, Rustico on September 11, Rollo Bay on September 18, Charlottetown on September 23, Summerside on October 2 and Évangéline on October 7. Each regional competition will feature two different categories of meat pie— Traditional Acadian Meat Pie and Non-Traditional Meat Pie. The first place regional winners in both categories will gather for the grand finale in Rustico on October 15.
Traditional Acadian Meat Pie
This category features and highlights the classic traditional Acadian meat pie. Acadian meat pie goes back hundreds of years and is a delicacy that is still served in Acadian households
today. Many Acadians still gather around the table to feast on Acadian meat pie after midnight mass on Christmas Eve or will have it for breakfast on Christmas Day.
Non-Traditional Meat Pie Imaginations can run free. Nothing submitted in this category is too crazy or wacky. It is designed to let culinary talents run wild and allow participants to come up with their own creation. The sky is the limit and judges are looking forward to seeing the results.
Acadian chef Robert Pendergast will be the celebrity judge for this year’s event. Robert was born into a family filled with storytelling, music, and a healthy love of food. He grew up in Saint Louis in Prince County. One of six children, he learned the charms of the kitchen and the importance of breaking bread with others. His mixed Irish and Acadian heritage exposed him to a variety of cooking styles. Robert spent several years studying and working in kitchens in Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto Poland, France and The Netherlands. He continues to serve unique dining experiences.
Info/register: farmersbank.ca
In the hills of Rose Valley sits a rather unassuming barn that looks over the rolling meadows of neighbouring farms. For a decade this barn has been home to one of Atlantic Canada’s most fabled breweries—Barnone.
Founded by the father and son team of Hughie and Don Campbell, Barnone Brewery opened in 2011, becoming the second brewery to open on Prince Edward Island within the last few decades. With an aim to brew beer and grow their own hops, Don and Hughie gained a great reputation for hosting weekly growler nights and music events in the barns loft.
Sadly, Hughie passed away in 2015 leaving Don to run the business, and through the pandemic, Don decided to take a break in operating the brewery. Ultimately, Don found new partners and stepped away from operation, making way for a new brewer to step into the role of overseeing Barnone’s brewing.
Fortunately, the Barnone owner group found a great candidate for their new head brewer in Liam Bulger.
Growing up in Richmond PEI, Liam enjoyed watching his father make beer at home from an early age. He became intrigued with the process and wanted to learn more. Studying biochemistry at Mount Allison University layed a great foundation for Liam to take his brewing knowledge to a higher level. He registered in the Brewery Operations Management course at Niagara College in Ontario and spent the summer prior working at Evermoore Brewing in Summerside as a brewery assistant. In between semesters at Niagara, Liam worked as a brewer at Upstreet in Charlottetown. Once his schooling was complete in Ontario, Liam landed a position at PEI Brewing Company as a Shift Brewer. Shortly into his time brewing on Kensington Road, Liam was approached by the new Barnone ownership group about taking on the role of Head Brewer in Rose Valley.
In his new role at Barnone, Liam has
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.
this town is small’s (TTIS) 2022-2023 membership year has started and the artist-run centre is inviting new members to join and reminding current members to renew their membership. Visit thistownissmall.com/membership or contact Lisa Theriault at director@thistownissmall.com.
entered into a software program that will choose names randomly. Those who have been randomly chosen will be contacted as soon as possible. Up to date information on classes, as well as the link to the online registration form, will be posted on our blog site at peipottersstudio.com. If you have questions, email registration@peipottersstudio.com.
Save the date for the PEI Crafts Council Annual Christmas Craft Fair on November 18–20 in Charlottetown at the Delta Prince Edward Convention Centre. peicraftscouncil.com/christmas-craft-fair
made a few tweaks to the original recipes which have seen a brand refresh and relaunch: Back Forty IPA, a West Coast inspired IPA with a firm bitterness; Riptide Lager, a crisp refreshing lager; and Without a Doubt Milk Stout.
The fall session of classes at the PEI Potters Studio, located in Victoria Park in Charlottetown, will begin the week of September 26 and run for a 10-week period. Perfect for beginners as well as those with previous experience, classes are taught by professional Island potters and are designed to be fun as well as educational. Classes are small in size and relaxed and informal in style. The class covers the basics of clay preparation, wheel-throwing techniques, and glazing and decoration. Hand-building techniques can also be explored depending on interest. A great way to relieve stress and enhance creativity while learning a new skill, participants will have the opportunity to create their own pieces from start to finish. Adult beginner classes will be held on Mondays and
Acadian Museum of PEI
Learn about the rich history of the Mi’kmaq and Acadians in PEI with Unearthing the past: Archaeological Discoveries of Prince Edward Island, on view to Sept 4. View the permanent exhibition and video The Island Acadians: The Story of a People. Acadian genealogy resources available to researchers. A PEI Museum and Heritage site. 23 Main Dr. E, Miscouche. museeacadien.org
The Breadalbane Gallery
The next show, featuring work by local artists Zoe Novaczek, Becka Viau, Vian Emery, Laura Baine, Marianne Janowicz, William Baker, Adrianna Chandler and Joan Sutton, opens Sept 9 with a reception from 6–8 pm. 4023 Dixon Rd, Breadalbane. breadalbanegallery.com
On view: five different exhibits—each telling the story of the Mizuno family, the settling of Freetown in the early 19th century, the Freetown Royals, Jacob Gould Schurman, and the Acadian presence in Bedeque (both before and after the deportation of 1758). Permanent exhibits
include: the story of the Mi’kmaq of the area; the Acadian and Loyalist settlements in the 18th century; the boats of the Borden ferry service; the story of Callbecks Country Store; and Howard Clark’s Red Barn Museum collection. Open until Sept 4. 90 Linkletter Ave, Central Bedeque.
Confederation Centre Art Gallery
ArtTalks take place Sept 22 with Lucy Hogg and Sept 29 with Herménégilde Chiasson. On view: Matues Revisited by The Quill Sisters collective (Melissa Peter-Paul, Kay Sark and Cheryl Simon) to Sept 11; Shannon Bool: The Shape of Obus to Sept 25; The Summer Trade curated by Ed MacDonald and Alan MacEachern to Oct 9; and RE: visiting to Feb 4, 2023. 145 Richmond St, Charlottetown. confederationcentre.com
Cornwall Library Art Gallery
Home and Away: Sketches in Thread featuring needlepoint landscapes by Joyce Gill is on view to Sept 16. Feeling The Paint: abstract responses to real life by Sharon Gillis opens Sept 20 with a Meet the Artist event at 7 pm. The exhibit will be on view to Oct 28. Contact the library
for info on displaying in the gallery. 15 Mercedes Dr, Town Hall, Cornwall. 6298415, library.pe.ca
Details Fine Art Gallery
On view: Gale Abbey, Kate BrownGeorgallis, P. John Burden, Grace Curtis, Katherine Dagg, Doretta Groenendyk, Rebecca Krupke, Mary Jane Lundy, Shelley Mitchell, Connie O’Brien, Gabriella Collier, Cristina Del Sol, Peter Fischer, Daniel Gautier, Beverley Hawksley, Brian Lorimer, Carole Malcolm, Tim Menees, Natasha Miller, Christine Nadeau, Zehava Power, Jean-Claude Roy, Arlene Rice, Helen Rowlands, Susana Rutherford, Dianna Shyne, Anna Syperek, Damien Worth, Larry Horowitz, Paul Healey, Gordon Harrison, Rosemond Bechtel, Raymond Martin, Dorset Fine Arts, Sea Clay Pottery.Open Monday–Saturday 10 am–5 pm. 166 Richmond St, Charlottetown. 892-2233, detailsgallery@ eastlink.ca, detailsfineart.com
On view: works by Wayne Barrett, Maurice Bernard, Julea Boswell, Mary Carr-Chaisson, Joan Creamer, Katharine Dagg, Tony Diodati, June Ellis, Nan Ferrier, Sheila Forsyth, Watson Gale, Lise Genova, Jaime Germaine, Mel Giddings, Heather Hannon, Kim Jabbour, Betty Jenkins, Lynda Kelly, Sandi Komst, Sandy Kowalik, Helene LaRouche, Haley Lewis, Eve Llyndorah, Marie Lyon, Monica Macdonald, Anne MacKay, Patricia MacDougall, Wendy Manning, Ellen Martin, Louise Mould, Deb Murphy, Connie O’Brien, Linda Shaw Packard, Julia Purcell, Warren Christopher Reeson, Heather Reid, Cheryl Richards, Sylvia Ridgway, Dagny Rossignol, Helen Rowlands, Martin Rutte, Joan Savage, Jessica Sheppard, Terry Dunton Stevenson, Jiayu Su, Adam Sultan, Gail Sutherland, Rosemary Terris, Lorraine Vatcher, Richard Vickerson, Lindsay Walker, Donna White, and Damien Worth. Gallery is open daily. 3622 Brackley Point Road, Rte #15. 672-2586,dunesgallery.ca
Perseverance, Persistence and Progress: Women’s Impact on Politics in PEI is on display in the lobby. Yield, presented
by Eptek and the PEI Crafts Council, is on view to Sept 29. Visit the permanent exhibition at Eptek on the history and architecture of Summerside. Admission is by donation. 130 Heather Moyse Dr, Summerside. 888-8373, peimuseum.com
Ellen’s Creek Gallery
Up to now... (new work etc.) by Henry Purdy will be on view Sept 11–30 with an opening reception Sept 11 at 2:30 pm. 525 North River Rd, Charlottetown.
Hilda Woolnough Gallery
On view: Surface Tension featuring artists Jane Whitten, Maggie J. Whitten Henry and Nancy Cole to Sept 27. 111 Queen St, Charlottetown. theguildpei.com
Located in a historic freight shed in the heart of Kensington, the gallery features an eclectic blend of work by local artists. Open daily. Host artists often paint on site. Members showing at the Gallery this year are: Debbie Bryanton, Elaine Campanaro, Sharon Craig, June Ellis, Shirley Ferguson, Sheila Forsyth, Sandy Gallant, Lise Genova, Juanita Glenn, Shirley McLeod, Cheryl MacLin, Susan Maxfield, Ron Somers; new members Karen Fullerton, Esther Mosher, Dawn Riley; as well as the work of 16 other Island artists. The Gallery is hosting the Kensington Plein Air event September 9–11. Email sheilafforsyth@gmail.com to register. 27 Commercial St, behind the old train station, Kensington. 432-0335
Kings Playhouse Gallery
On view: Inspiration, an exhibition of artwork by UPEI Seniors College students and instructors to Sept 9. 65 Grafton St, Georgetown. kingsplayhouse.com
this town is small
On view: Crossing Paths featuring work Bre Darlison (Cleaning Out My Closet), Emily Shaw (Food For Thought) and Sarah Noonan (Summer Sleeper) to Sept 6. Presented by this town is small. On view Sept 8–Oct 11, Peake Street Collective and this town is small present the non-juried group exhibition 10 by 10. Receiver Coffee, 128 Richmond St, Charlottetown.
Surface Tension will be on view at The Hilda Woolnough Gallery at The Guild until September 27.
Comprising a diverse presentation of wall-mounted and sculptural pieces, this exhibition explores the work of three Island women artists who engage dystopian realisms through embroidery, digital mediums, and environmental textiles.
Jane Whitten, an experimental textile artist, uses traditional basketry and quilting techniques in non-traditional ways—and with unconventional materials.
Maggie J. Whitten Henry’s work explores the entangled relationship of sense of place, islandness, heritage and identity. Characterized by recurrence, reiteration and refiguration, these works play with traditional quilting techniques in a digital context, staying true to their origins by making use of carefully selected existing materials to create digital patchworks, which are then printed onto silk as quilt-sized tapestries.
Nancy Cole uses the French knot embroidery stitch to interpret legacy on an obsessive scale. Legacy, abandonment and nostalgia are the main themes in her primarily figurative, portrait, and sometimes conceptual-based practice. Her combining of photographic imagery and thread work ranges from hyper-realistic to ephemeral bordering on abstract. theguildpei.com
The Breadalbane Gallery will present its third show featuring local artists on September 9 with an opening reception from 6 to 8 pm.
The Gallery is a casual community space hosting artists from the Breadalbane area and around PEI. The September show includes work by Zoe Novaczek, Becka Viau, Vian Emery, Laura Baine, Marianne Janowicz, William Baker, Adrianna Chandler and Joan Sutton.
Open Tuesday and Wednesday from 11 am–2:30 pm, Thursday from
Two exhibitions at the Confederation Centre Art Gallery in Charlottetown will close this month. There’s stilll time to catch Matues Revisited, on view to September 11, and Shannon Bool: The Shape of Obus, on view to September 25.
Matues Revisited is a collection of vibrant porcupine quillwork art created by The Quill Sisters collective— Melissa Peter-Paul, Cheryl Simon and Kay Sark. The three artists from Epekwitk have dedicated their time, passion and creativity to reinvigorating the unique and dynamic tradition of Mi’kmaw quillwork embellishment on birchbark forms. Matues Revisited is curated by Aiden Gillis.
Shannon Bool: The Shape of Obus foregrounds Bool’s recent research on the erotic drawings and interior spaces produced by the influential and controversial architect, designer and urban planner Le Corbusier. In various mediums, including tapestry, collages and sculpture, the artist reveals repressed aesthetic influences in both visual art and architecture. Curated by AnneMarie St-Jean Aubrey and produced by Musée d’art Joliette.
5–8 pm, and by appointment by calling 621-0575 or emailing breadalbane.gallery @com. 4023 Dixon Rd, Breadalbane.
breadalbanegallery.com
Peake Street Collective and this town is small will present the group exhibition 10 by 10 at Receiver Coffee in Charlottetown.
The non-juried group exhibition brings together artworks that are 10 inches by 10 inches in dimension and will be on view from September 8–October 11.
The exhibition is organized by Peake Street Collective, an artist initiative that focuses on mentorship, experimentation, and artistic collaboration. It operates under the umbrella of this town is small, PEI’s artist-run centre.
Receiver Coffee is located at 128 Richmond St, Charlottetown
Outdoor painting—Sept 9 to 11
SUBMITTED
The Paint Kensington and Around: Plein Air Event, hosted by the Kensington Art Co-operative Gallery, will take place September 9–11. The three-day event will feature outdoor painting as well as a sale of the newly created works.
There is so much to inspire plein air painters in the Kensington, Malpeque, New London and North Rustico regions of PEI, including architecture, quaint fishing villages, wharfs, hills, fields, beaches, shorelines and more.
Plein air artists are invited to join members of the Gallery for this event. Painting will begin any time after 8:30 am, after registering at the location for each day. Painting locations include Kensington, Malpeque, North Rustico and New London. Limited to 40 artists.
For more details and to register, email sheilafforsyth@gmail.com.
The immersive art show Van Gogh PEI continues until September 5 at the Delta in Charlottetown.
Presented by Festival House Inc., Van Gogh PEI invites visitors to experience art in a different way: by stepping into the landscapes of Van Gogh and surrounding themselves with colours and textures. The multimedia experience, with large-scale projections, music and special effects, transforms over 300 of Van Gogh’s most popular works into a dynamic art experience for people of all ages.
Info: vangoghpei.ca, @vangoghpei
Receiver Co ee—until Sept 6
There’s still time to catch this year’s Celebration of Craft exhibition, Yield, at Eptek Art & Culture Centre in Summerside. The exhibition runs to September 29.
Take the opportunity to slow down and reflect with the collection of fine craft curated by Maegan Black. Yield is a partnered exhibition between PEI Crafts Council and Eptek Centre. It features twenty-four Island artisans who work in a variety of mediums, including textiles, ceramics, woodworking, jewellery, metalworks, and basketry.
Eptek Art & Culture Centre is a site of the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation and is located at 130 Heather Moyse Drive on the Summerside waterfront.
Kings Playhouse—until Sept 9
Presented by this town is small, Crossing Paths is on view at Receiver Coffee on Victoria Row in Charlottetown until September 6. The exhibition features work from Bre Darlison, Emily Shaw and Sarah Noonan.
Darlison’s Cleaning Out My Closet showcases a series of pieces that longed for life outside their studio.
Shaw’s work, Food For Thought, depicts a playful interpretation of her usual order from Receiver—a Swedish Breakfast plate with black coffee in the form of two rugs.
Noonan’s Summer Sleeper is a series of artworks that represent the inertia of summer as a time to rest and wonder.
Inspiration, an exhibition of artwork by UPEI Seniors College students and instructors is on view at Kings Playhouse Gallery in Georgetown until September 9.
Participants are at a time in their lives when work and family commitments are reduced and they have the time to put into making art. The show features work from all of the Seniors College art classes, including watercolour, acrylic, pastel, drawing and multimedia.
Kings Playhouse Gallery is located at 65 Grafton St, Georgetown. kingsplayhouse.com seniorscollege.ca.
MATUES REVISITED
Continues to September 11, 2022
SHANNON BOOL: THE SHAPE OF OBUS
Continues to September 25, 2022
THE SUMMER TRADE
Continues to October 9, 2022
RE:VISITING
Continues to February 4, 2023
ArtTalks
SEPTEMBER 22 AT 7 PM
Lucy Hogg’s talk “I am the Monkey Painter” will cover aspects of her career as a painter and photographer.
SEPTEMBER 29 AT 7 PM
Herménégilde Chiasson’s presentation “Between Words and Images” will focus on his career in literature, film, and visual arts.
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 10 AM - 5 PM
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Membership is your ticket to the arts. Join today and start enjoying the advantages immediately! Be the first to know about shows, the first to buy tickets, and the first to get the perks.
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Galleries & Gardens open at 9am Café opens at 11:30am
Reservations for evening dining 902-672-1883
Bedford Station Stopover Gallery & Gardens has been open to the public since July but the official grand opening is scheduled for September 11 from 3–7 pm, weather permitting.
Wayne Crouse had a vision of creating an AirBnB business on his property in Bedford in the spring of 2020. When the pandemic interrupted those hopes, rather than bemoaning the disruption, he chose to use the time to elevate the character of the property.
“I wanted to create an environment where people would be nourished by nature and art,” Wayne says about the source of his inspiration for the project. Applying skills he developed over his career as a professional photographer and master gardener, Wayne transformed the 1.5 acre property and
spacious garage into a meditative garden oasis and art gallery.
The gardens feature a variety of flora surrounded by garden art, and the gallery features the work of local artisans in various media, including works by Gweneth Branch-Rice, Fares Chehayed, Wayne W Crouse, Garney Gallant, Carolyn Hessinger, Margaret Sutton-Wailes, Berni Wood, Gary E Schoenfeldt and Gene Wood.
The artists whose works are represented in the gallery will be at the grand opening on September 11, as will local craftsmen, including the neighbourhood brewer of mead and owner of Horns of Odin Brewery. Admission is free. The rain date is September 18 at the same time.
96 Route 6, Bedford
September 11–30 at Ellen’s Creek Gallery in Charlottetown.
A visual artist and art teacher, Purdy was appointed as a Member of the Order of Canada in 2001 and received the Order of PEI in 2020.
All are invited to the opening reception on September 11 at 2:30 pm.
Ellen’s Creek Gallery is located at 525 North River Road in Charlottetown.
Up to now... (new work etc.), a visual art exhibition by PEI visual artist and art teacher Henry Purdy C.M., O.P.E.I., R.C.A., will be on view from
Eptek Art & Culture Centre offers fun and educational exhibit-related scavenger hunts for kids and adults. Drop-ins are welcome but visitors are encouraged to call ahead. Admission is by donation. Follow on FB @EptekCentre for upcoming activities.
130 Heather Moyse Dr, Summerside. peimuseum.com
Jiayu Su @ thedunesstudiogallery dunesgallery.ca Eve Llyndorah Barrett & MacKay 3622 Brackley Point Road Brackley Beach, PE Peter Jansons gallery gardens & caféTHIS UNIQUE OASIS OF FINE ART, EXQUISITE CUISINE, AWE SOME SHOPPING & INSPIRING GARD ENSNash Dave Brosha Pond Re ections by Henry Purdy
The first annual PEI Fibre Festival will be held in Charlottetown at the Delta Prince Edward from September 23–25. Created to support the Island’s wool industry and the crafts people that work with wool and fibres through knitting, crocheting, felting and rug hooking, the Festival will feature a MarketPlace, lectures, workshops, ceilidhs, Fibre Fan Lounge, Sip & Stitch Lounge and more.
Up to 2000 participants are expected to attend the Marketplace which will feature over 30 vendors with wools from various animals, many hand dyed with natural products, tools of the trade and more. The Marketplace is open to the public and tickets are on sale now.
Thirty workshops by local and international instructors will be held throughout the Festival.
Shirley Paden, an internationally recognized hand knitwear designer and author, will host two workshops. Her designs and articles have appeared in the leading magazines in the hand knitting industry, as well as in 17 different books and in the collections of leading yarn companies. Her first book, Knitwear Design Workshop (2010) remains a key industry reference.
Coming from Utah, Kristin Drysdale is an independent knitwear designer, instructor and author of The Nordic Knitting Primer. Inspired by her heritage, she specializes in Scandinavian colorwork and design. Kristin teaches workshops across North America and Europe, sharing her love for Nordic knitting and colorwork tips and tricks gleaned from a lifetime of Scandinavian knitting.
Christopher Walker and Jamie Godin of Cabin Boy Knits fame will present the workshop Early Indigenous and European Natural Dye Practices in Canada.
Sylvia Olsen will present the lecture, Finding the Scottish Connections to the Cowichan sweater—the anatomy of cultural fusion. As a knitting historian, she is curious about connections and the way one knitting tradition borrows and blends with others. Her life and studies have been deeply immersed in Coast Salish knitting. She will share the links between Scottish knitting traditions such as Fairisle and the Cowichan sweater from British Columbia.
Local felting artist, Lisa Freeman will host two workshops, one of which sold out in just days. Lisa and her husband moved to PEI from Ontario in 2016. In 2017 Messy Crow Studio was hatched, a quaint seasonal studio on their Souris property.
Andrea and Madeleine Doig from Fruity Knitting will be coming from Germany to not only meet participants but to also tour PEI and showcase what PEI and the Festival has to offer their almost 80,000 YouTube subscribers. Rounding out the Festival program are social events and a Fibre Fan Lounge where participants can meet some of the celebrities of the knitting world, get books signed, ask questions, and hang out with their favourite podcasters. peifibrefestival.com
ArtTalks at the Confederation Centre Art Gallery in Charlottetown will feature two artists from the exhibition RE: visiting this month.
On September 22, artist Lucy Hogg will discuss her career as a painter and a photographer in the ArtTalk, Lucy Hogg: I am the Monkey Painter.
On September 29, Herménégilde Chiasson will discuss his career in literature, film and visual arts in the ArtTalk, Herménégilde Chiasson: Between Words and Images.
ArtTalks begin at 7 pm. For more info call 628-6111 or email artgallery@ confederationcentre.com.
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!
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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
G. Dir: Anthony Fabian, UK, 2022, 92 min. Lesley Manville, Isabelle Huppert, Jason Isaacs.
reality... Marcel is a very smart and resourceful character, and every time we see how he has solved some sort of real-world problem, it’s fascinating and precious... Camp’s choice to film Marcel as a faux documentary, blending live-action with stop-motion as opposed to CGI, gives the film a unique, inviting sense of participation... Truly, the film is filled with laugh-out-loud moments... A simple, beautiful movie that you should make a point to see as soon as possible.”
—Germain Lussier, GizmodoSeptember 8–12
worships. Their misadventures also function as a coming-of-age moment for Robert, who is staring down the barrel of the rest of his life and not seeing what he’d hope there. It’s a weird, smudgy, hilarious story from first-time feature director Owen Kline, and a grimy fun time.” —Alissa Wilkinson, Vox
September 17, 19–22 & 24
“Every once in a while, an unassuming movie will come along and take its audience completely by surprise with how delightful it is. Such is the case with Mrs. Harris, a charming low-stakes adventure about the importance of—of all things —kindness... The 1950s-set film might come across as a relatively simple tale... However, this is a project that has hidden depths and will leave viewers smiling... Led by a great Lesley Manville, Mrs. Harris is... the very definition of a ‘feel good’ story.” —Rachel Labonte, Screen Rant “Mrs. Harris tells the story of Ada Harris, a cleaning lady in 1950s London. Her husband went missing in the war, and she’s spent the last decade-and-a-half waiting for him to return, doing di cult jobs for rich people who don’t appreciate her. When word finally arrives of her husband’s fate, she realizes it’s time to stop waiting and make her own dreams come true. Her dream sounds much simpler than it is: To buy a Christian Dior dress, an incredibly expensive purchase for which she has no practical use... if she scrimps and saves, she just might be able to... She still has to travel to Paris, where she can’t a ord a hotel room, and to get into Christian Dior... No small feat, since Dior prides itself on glamour and exclusivity... It is an uncommon thrill to watch a charming film that comes by its charms organically. Mrs. Harris knows that flu is much more satisfying when it has depth, so you can truly sink into it and feel the overwhelming comfort” —William
Bibbiani, The Wrap
September 3–7
G. Dir: Dean Fleischer-Camp, US, 2022, 90 min. Jenny Slate, Dean FleischerCamp, Isabella Rossellini.
PG. Dir: Patrice Leconte, France, 2022, 88 min. Gérard Depardieu, Jade Labeste, Mélanie Bernier. In French with English subtitles.
14A, sexual content. Dir: Fernando León de Aranoa, Spain, 2022, 116 min. Javier Bardem, Manolo Solo, Almudena Amor. In Spanish with English subtitles. Winner of 6 Goya Awards including Best Picture, Actor, and Screenplay.
“Even the most open-minded person might be skeptical about buying a ticket to see a live-action movie about a talking shell with one googly eye wearing tiny tennis shoes... And yet, about 45 seconds into that movie-appropriately titled Marcel the Shell With Shoes On—any skepticism or doubt instantly melts away... because it’s obvious you’re in for something very special... It’s based on a series of viral videos by Dean Fleischer Camp and Jenny Slate... Camp plays himself, a documentary filmmaker who rents an Airbnb only to find it’s inhabited by a walking, talking, sentient seashell named Marcel... Dean decides to make a documentary about Marcel (voiced by Slate)... Eventually, we watch the Marcel short films go viral, much as they did in
“In Maigret, Patrice Leconte delivers a wonderfully atmospheric, delectably melancholy portrait of the titular police inspector as he attempts to identify a young murder victim in 1950s Paris. In search of a possible motive, Maigret endeavours to put a name on a ‘barely’ 20 year-old provincial orphan found dead in a designer dress... The ensemble cast is excellent across the board with Gérard Depardieu the methodical, ever-observant centre of gravity in a tentacular case that seems to mean more to the chief inspector than is customary for a man in his line of work...
Leconte’s attention to detail is perfectly attuned to Maigret’s investigative style. The veteran director’s motive is to entertain, which he assuredly does, with empathy and flair, in under 90 minutes... There’s a stoic beauty to Maigret’s methods. He doesn’t judge as he goes alonghe stays attuned, does the legwork... Ingenuity, experience, powers of observation and deduction slowly yield paydirt. For subtle reasons, this particular case revives the detective’s taste for life... What’s on screen is old-fashioned storytelling in the best possible tradition.” —Lisa Nesselson, Screen Daily
September 13, 14 & 16–18
14A. Dir: Owen Kline, US, 2022, 86 min. Daniel Zolghadri, Matthew Maher, Miles Emanuel.
“Spain’s finest acting export takes the lead as a ruthless factory owner in Fernando León de Aranoa’s tricky yet triumphant character study. Julio Blanco (Bardem) inherited an industrial scales company from his old man, and he’s done well to keep the show on the road. So well, in fact, that ‘Básculas Blanco’ is in line to win another business excellence award. On the surface, Julio presents himself as an ideal employer and a model husband when, in reality, the guy is an unequivocal bully...who stops at nothing to get what he wants. With the awards committee looming, a busy Julio begins meddling in the lives of his hapless employees to ensure maximum productivity. Things get complicated... The Good Boss bears all the hallmarks of a snappy o ce comedy—but there’s a lot going on under the surface, and Bardem’s mighty, magnetic turn propels this richly satisfying portrait of a proper workplace weasel.” —Chris Wasser, The Independant (Ireland)
September 23–28
14A. Dir: B.J. Novak, US, 2022, 108 min. B.J. Novak, Issa Rae, Ashton Kutcher, Boyd Holbrook J. Smith Cameron.
“A gritty little delight of a film, Funny Pages is the tale of teenaged cartoonist and comics obsessive Robert, who isn’t interested in his parents’ college plans for him. All he wants is to draw—specifically, draw the kind of underground alt-comics that don’t make much money. He rents a room in a seventh-circle-of-hell-style basement apartment in Trenton, New Jersey, and picks up a job on the side; that’s how he meets Wallace, a strange guy who nonetheless had a mid-level job at a comics publisher that Robert
“Vengeance is a smart, subversive fish-out-ofwater comedy about a stereotypical coastal elite that gets intellectually catfished into traveling to a remote Texas town… B. J. Novak (the O ce) plays Ben, a Brooklyn-based writer who dreams of branching out into podcasting… Ben receives a random call from Ty Shaw, the brother of Abilene, a girl he used to casually date from a
small town in Texas. She’s recently passed away and Ben is guilt-tripped into traveling to Texas for her funeral—and perhaps to solve her murder. Inspired and perhaps seduced by the colorful small town and the Shaw family, he decides to stay around… Setting up shop in Abilene’s room, he’s embedded within her family with the goal of finding out the truth.” —John Fink, The Film Stage “An irresistible original - a heady, jaunty, wittyas-they-come tall tale that’s just grounded enough in the real world to carry you along... In a good way, Vengeance makes up its own rules. It’s a one-of-a-kind movie... B.J. Novak proves a born storyteller with the rare gi of using a film to say something that intoxicates us.” —Owen
Gleiberman, VarietySeptember 30—Oct 5
PG, mature content. Dir: George Miller, Australia/US, 2022, 108 min. Idris Elba, Tilda Swinton.
September 2, 9:15 pm
Dir: Nicholas Meyer, US, 1982.
Admiral Kirk must stop Khan from using the Genesis Device.
Sponsored by The Hollywood Suite. Shown in tribute to Nichelle Nichols.
Freebie and the Bean
September 9, 9 pm
Dir: Richard Rush, US, 1974.
Detectives Freebie (James Caan) and Bean (Alan Arkin) are determined to bust crime boss Red Meyers at any cost, even if this means destroying the whole city in the process. A parody of the ‘macho’ police films of the time and the blueprint for 80s buddy cops movies.
Sponsored by The Hollywood Suite. Co-Hosted by The Uncut Gems Podcast.
Bus Stop
September 11, 4:45 pm
Dir: Joshua Logan, US, 1956.
A naive but stubborn cowboy falls in love with a saloon singer and tries to take her away to go live on his ranch in Montana. Encore screening for Marilyn Monroe tribute.
Batman Ninja
AUGUST
Mrs. Harris Goes…
Mrs. Harris Goes… Mrs. Harris Goes…
“Inventively fanciful and broadly enjoyable…
‘Narratologist’ Alithea is attending a conference in Istanbul. Discovering a curious bottle at the bottom of a bazaar basket, she releases a benevolent genie from its imprisonment, and is promised three wishes in return. To put her Monkey’s Paw concerns at ease, the Djinn tells the story of how he ended up in a glass-blown cell, a tale which spans dynasties, continents and millennia... From the court of the Queen Of Sheba—a world of magic and myth made real – to the Ottoman Empire, each fable is an enchanting flight of fancy. This is the kind of playful adult fairytale that’s all but extinct… the Djinn’s stories serve as cautionary tales about desire, whether it be the unrequited love of another, the pursuit of knowledge or the simple longing for a better life.” —Jordan Farley, GamesRadar+
“A visual dazzler that wears its fantasy elements lightly and with playful humour.” —The Financial Times
Presented by Laurent Gariépy
September 16, 9:00 pm
Dir: Junpei Mizusaki, Japan/US, 2018. Batman, along with a number of his allies and adversaries, finds himself transplanted from modern Gotham City to feudal Japan.
Co-Hosted by The Comic Hunter.
Mélo
September 18, 4:30 pm
Dir: Alain Resnais, France, 1986.
In 1920’s Paris a concert violinist falls in love with a stylish young flapper who’s the wife of an old friend.
Two Césars including Best Actress.
Selena
September 23, 9:15 pm
Dir: Gregory Nava, US, 1997.
The true story of Selena, a Tejano singer who reached the top of the Latin music charts. Co-Hosted by Back Alley Music.
Silent Movie Day -
Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror
September 29, 7 pm
Silent with a live musician
Co-hosted by Island Jazz.
Desert Hearts
September 30, 9:15 pm
Dir: Donna Deitch, US, 1997.
While waiting for her divorce papers, a repressed professor of literature is unexpectedly seduced by a carefree young woman.
Co-Hosted by Lacuna Events.
September 1, 9:15 pm
Dir: Shin’ya Tsukamoto, Japan, 1989.
A man notices that he is being slowly overtaken by some kind of disease that is turning his body into metal.
Sponsored by The Hollywood Suite.
The Witches of Eastwick
October 1, 9:15 pm
Dir: George Miller, US, 1987.
Three women in a New England postcard town summon the ideal man, but he may also be the devil. Sponsored by The Hollywood Suite.
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Huntington Disease (HD) is an incurable degenerative neurological illness that affects individuals and families here on PEI. Michael Eleff MD FRCPC will give a presentation about HD on Aug 31, from 2–4:30 pm. Hosted by Huntington Society of Canada (HSC), the talk will take place virtually and in-person at Beaconsfield’s Carriage House, 2 Kent St, Charlottetown. It is open to individuals, families, health care providers and students. The presentation will provide an overview of HD, review the genetic and clinical features of this neurological and psychiatric illness, and highlight the experiences of individuals at-risk for or living with the illness, as well as those of their families. Dr. Eleff will also discuss the roles of HSC and the various health care professionals in providing support to individuals and families. Info: Barb Horner, at bhorner@huntingtonsociety.ca.
Author Katherine Dewar will give two talks in Sept about PEI women who served in the Second World War.On Sept 4, as part of the Sir Andrew Macphail Homestead’s Lunch and Lecture Series, Dewar will speak about her latest book, We’ll Meet Again: Prince Edward
Island Women of the Second World War She will tell the story of Nursing Sister Kathleen MacLeod from Kinross, who served on the battlefields of France, Holland and Belgium. There is an admission fee. Call 651-2789 to make a reservation. On Sept 18, Dewar will speak at the Farmer’s Bank in South Rustico at 2:30 pm. She will focus on the women veterans from Rustico and share the hair-raising heroic exploits of Nursing Sister Mary MacNutt, the most highly decorated nursing sister from PEI. Following the talk, enjoy lunch and browse the exhibit. This talk is free. All welcome.Info: 566-0386,ispstaff@upei.ca
The PEI Status of Women will host an online Lunch & Learn on the topic of Basic Income Guarantee on Sept 13 from 12 noon–1 pm. Learn more about basic income from Evelyn Forget and Hannah Owczar, who recently authored Radical Trust: Basic Income for Complicated Lives Evelyn and Hannah explore the notion of meritocracy and propose that a basic income is a compassionate and dignified response to poverty and income inequality in Canada. There is growing support for a national basic income program to begin here in PEI. To register, email info@ peistatusofwomen.ca
The latest installment of the Institute of Island Studies’ Island Lecture Series will feature Donald Rothwell with his presentation, “What’s Law Got To Do With It! Islands And Their Status In International Law.” The lecture will take place Sept 13 at 7 pm at the Faculty Lounge, Main Building, UPEI. The legal status of islands has increasingly become contested in various parts of the world as a result of the distinction between islands and rocks, and the increasing development of artificial islands. Can international law resolve these issues or just make them more contentious? Rothwell is a Professor of International Law at the ANU College of Law, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia. He is a graduate of the University of Alberta and the University of Calgary, and has lived on Vancouver Island and studied islands and the law of the sea for 30 years.
Canadian military historian will discuss his new book
Charlottetown’s locally owned, independent bookstore Bookmark presents an evening with Canadian military historian Ted Barris, discussing his new book, Battle of the Atlantic: Gauntlet to Victory. All are invited to this free event, which will take place September 20 at 7 pm, at St. Paul’s, 101 Prince Street, Charlottetown.
The Battle of the Atlantic, Canada’s longest continuous military engagement of the Second World War, lasted 2074 days, claiming the lives of more than 4000 men and women in the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), the Royal Canadian Air Force and the Canadian merchant navy. The years 2019–2025 mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic. It also proved to be the war’s most critical and dramatic battle of attrition. For five and a half years, German surface warships and submarines attempted to destroy Allied trans-Atlantic convoys, most of which were escorted by Royal Canadian destroyers and corvettes, as well as aircraft of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Throwing deadly U-boat “wolf packs” in the paths of the convoys, the German Kriegsmarine almost succeeded in cutting off this vital lifeline to a beleaguered Great Britain.
In 1939, the RCN went to war with exactly 13 warships and about 3500 regular servicemen and reservists. During the desperate days and nights of the Battle of the Atlantic, the RCN grew to 400 fighting ships and over 100,000 men and women in uniform. By V-E Day in 1945, it had become the fourth largest navy in the world.
The story of Canada’s naval awakening from the dark, bloody winters of
1939–1942, to be “ready, aye, ready” to challenge the U-boats and drive them to defeat, is a Canadian wartime saga for the ages. While Canadians think of the Great War battle of Vimy Ridge as the country’s coming of age, it was the Battle of the Atlantic that proved Canada’s gauntlet to victory and a nation-building milestone.
Ted Barris has published 19 books of non-fiction, half of them wartime histories. The Great Escape: A Canadian Story won the 2014 Libris Award for Non-Fiction Book of the Year. Dam Busters: Canadian Airmen in the Secret Raid against Nazi Germany received the 2019 NORAD Trophy from the RCAF Association. And Rush to Danger: Medics in the Line of Fire was longlisted for the 2020 Charles Taylor Prize for non-fiction.
Info: 566-4888, charlottetown@ bookmarkreads.ca
Charlottetown’s locally owned, independent bookstore Bookmark, in support of Wild Threads Literary Festival, will present an evening with Peter Mansbridge in conversation with CBC Compass host, Louise Martin discussing his bestselling book, Off the Record. The event will take place September 15 at 7:30 pm at the Florence Simmons Performance Hall, 140 Weymouth Street, Charlottetown.
After years of interviewing others, Peter turns the lens on himself and takes the audience behind the scenes of his life on the frontlines of journalism as he reflects on the toll of being in the spotlight, the importance of diversity in the newsroom, the role of the media then and now, and the responsibilities we all bear as citizens in an increasingly global world.
Peter shares never-before-told stories from his distinguished career, including reporting on the fall of the Berlin Wall and the horror of 9/11, walking the beaches of Normandy with Tom Brokaw, and talking with Canadian prime ministers from John Diefenbaker to Justin Trudeau. But the book is far from totally serious. Peter also writes about finding the “cure” for baldness in China and landing the role of Peter Moosebridge in Disney’s Zootopia. From the first (and only) time he was late to broadcast to his poignant interview with the late Gord Downie, these are the moments that have stuck with him.
Peter Mansbridge is one of Canada’s most respected journalists.
He is the former chief correspondent for CBC News; anchor of The National, CBC’s flagship nightly newscast where he worked for 30 years reporting on national and international news stories; and host of Mansbridge One on One. He has received over a dozen national awards for broadcast excellence, including a lifetime achievement award from the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television. In 2008, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada—the country’s highest civilian honour. This event is free and all are invited. Registration is required to reserve a seat. The link to register is available on the events page at bookmarkreads. ca. For more information, contact Bookmark at 566-4888 or charlottetown@bookmarkreads.ca.
Celebrate creative writing in Charlottetown—Sept 15 to 18
Presented by the PEI Writers’ Guild (PEIWG), Wild Threads Literary Festival is a four-day celebration of creative writing. The Festival will take place at various locations in Charlottetown from September 15–18 and feature signature events celebrating world class authors, storytellers, comedians and musicians.
The Festival lineup includes the opening reception, two Write-ins, CBC’s Louise Martin in conversation with Peter Mansbridge, workshops with Genevieve Loughlin, Lesley Choyce and Chris Bailey, a Black Voices Writers’ Circle featuring The Umbrella Collective, a Fireside Chat with CBC’s The Debaters host Steve Patterson and Island comedian Patrick Ledwell, a comedy show with Patterson, Ledwell and Meg Mackay, a Sunday Brunch featuring readings by Rebecca Thomas and Fareh Malik and music by Inn Echo, and the Wild Threads Literary Open Mic.
For more information or to register, visit wildthreadsliteraryfestival.com.
Julie Bull will present an introductory workshop for poets and non-poets, performers and non-performers, and anyone who wants to lead with their heart (and take their brain with them). Spoken word art propels writing from the page to the stage. Participants will explore how to find their own voice in writing and performing spoken word through several dynamic, interactive exercises. Come prepared to write, play, perform, and share in the collective energy of the spoken word. The workshop takes place Sept 26 at 6 pm at the Summerside Rotary Library in the Inspire Learning Centre, 57 Central St.
September programming at the Charlottetown Library Learning Centre (CLLC) includes D & D Club, a night for adults and older teens on Mondays, 5–8 pm, beginning Sept 12. Play level is for people with little to no experience, to long time players. Register in advance as spots are limited; drop-in players welcome if spaces are free. MidMorning Book Club Sept 14 at 10 am. Pick up a copy of the latest selection at the Welcome Desk and join for a lively discussion. 1-on-1 Tech Help Sept 15, 2–4 pm. Register at the Welcome Desk for some one-on-one help with a device or computer questions. Intro to the Maker Space for Adults Sept 19 at 6:30 pm. A hands-on demonstration of what a makerspace is, its benefits, and what the CLLC makerspace has to offer. Adult Board Game Café Sept 22, 6–8 pm. Try out a new game or play an old favourite. Book’in It: Walking Book Club Sept 24 at 9:30 am. Meet out front of the library for a 20-minute stroll and then head inside to discuss the 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
The Summerside Rotary Library in the Inspire Learning Centre offers programming for all ages. Adult programming includes a Jam Session Sept 12 at 6:30 pm. Bring an instrument or borrow one at the Library. Needle Craft Club Sept 8/22 at 2 pm. Join fibre and textile makers for crafting and social time. All levels welcome. Bring your own needlecraft paraphernalia. Make glitter leaf garland at the creative fall décor program Sept 19 at 6 pm. Register in advance. Learn the ins and outs of how to play crokinole and then compete to be the champion Sept 15 at 2 pm. Join the Book Club for a discussion about the latest selection Sept 24 at 2 pm. Julie Bull will present the workshop The Spirit of Story through Spoken Word on Sept 26 at 6 pm. Seniors can sign up for Seniors Tech Help, a six-week program for basic technology
assistance with a teen starting Sept 27 ay 4 pm. Registration is required. Make Paper Mache inspired Halloween decorations on Mondays starting Oct 3 at 6 pm. Register in advance. Children’s programs include: Wiggle Giggle Read on Wed at 9:30 am and Sept 24 at 9:30 am; Family Storytime for ages 3–5 on Thurs at 10:30 am; Puppet Play for the whole family Sept 3 at 11 am; Library Scavenger Hunt for ages 5–12 Sept 10 at 11 am; Baby and Toddler Yoga Sept 17 at 9:30 am; Spinning Streak for ages 6–12 Sept 17 at 11 am; and Fun With Angles Sept 24 at 11 am. Teen programs include: Board games for teens looking for something to do at lunch Mon–Fri from 12–1 pm; Color Your World Sept 6 at 4 pm; Speak Your Mind Sept 13 at 4 pm; Centrifugal Dots Sept 20 at 4 pm; and Wheel Of Fortune Sept 27 at 4 pm. 57 Central St, Summerside. 436-7323
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.
PEIWG AGM
Save the date. PEI Writers’ Guild (PEIWG) is hosting their Annual Gathering Meeting at Charlottetown Library Learning Centre (CLLC) Oct 1 from 3–4:30 pm in the CLLC Rotary Auditorium. Join the PEIWG to discuss all of the changes that the organization has experienced over the last year, including the hiring of Executive Director Shawn Hogan, new large scale projects such as our Queer Youth Writing Club and book publishing, introducing new awards to their Island Literary Awards, and the relaunching of their Wild Threads Literary Festival set to take place Sept 15–18. Not a PEIWG member? Don’t worry. The AGM is open to everyone, and PEIWG memberships can be purchased on the spot. Go alone or go with friends and help PEIWG plan their next year. Info: peiwritersguild.com
Cinema Under the Stars returns September 1–3 at Victoria Park in Charlottetown.
Screenings begin at 8:30 pm and will feature Downton Abbey: A New Era on September 1; Spider-Man: No Way Home on September 2; and Encanto on September 3.
Blankets and folding chairs are encouraged. charlottetown.ca
White shimmerings of light dance between ngers of marsh hay dressed up in its autumn orange, while the ploughed eld in front is silhouetted, the only dark that faces the new house and barns, the horses studying passersby over the fence, the children calling in their joyful untranslatable language across the yard.
It might be, at least I hope so, that no shadows fall across their sight except the dark line loaned by that explosive brightness beyond the shore woodlot, and then, later, once they are well tucked up, the night – the lit sky, too, sparkling with its familiar stars: the milky way, the dipper, and those legendary sailors with their silver nets.
Judy Gaudet. Judy latest book of poetry is Conversation with Crows (Oberon Press). Each month Deirdre Kessler selects a poem by an Island poet for The Buzz
Thursday, September 15th
2 PM
PEI WRITERS’ GUILD WRITE-IN #1
THE GALLERY - COFFEE HOUSE & BISTRO ADMISSION – FREE
4 PM OPENING RECEPTION LOCATION TBA
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CBC’S LOUISE MARTIN IN CONVERSATION WITH PETER MANSBRIDGE
FLORENCE SIMMONS PERFORMANCE HALL ADMISSION - FREE
Friday, September 16th
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AFTER THE END & BEFORE THE BEGINNING: BRINGING YOUR BOOK TO MARKET
– A WORKSHOP WITH GENEVIEVE LOUGHLIN (POWNAL STREET PRESS)
CHARLOTTETOWN LIBRARY LEARNING CENTRE ADMISSION - $15
1 PM
CREATING MEMORABLE CHARACTERS
– A WORKSHOP WITH LESLEY CHOYCE CHARLOTTETOWN LIBRARY LEARNING CENTRE ADMISSION - $15
3 PM
PEI WRITERS’ GUILD WRITE-IN #2
THE GALLERY - COFFEE HOUSE & BISTRO ADMISSION - FREE
7 PM
THE BLACK VOICES WRITERS’ CIRCLE FEATURING MUSICAL GUESTS THE UMBRELLA COLLECTIVE
CHARLOTTETOWN LIBRARY LEARNING CENTRE ADMISSION - $20
Saturday, September 17th
10 AM
GREMLINS IN THE FUSEBOX: POETRY AS THE SEAT OF EXPERIENCE – A WORKSHOP WITH CHRIS BAILEY
CHARLOTTETOWN LIBRARY LEARNING CENTRE ADMISSION - $15
1 PM
FIRESIDE CHAT: CBC’S THE DEBATERS HOST STEVE PATTERSON & PATRICK LEDWELL TRAILSIDE MUSIC HALL
ADMISSION - $20
7 PM
TOO FUNNY: COMEDY SHOW WITH PATRICK LEDWELL, MEG MACKAY & CBC’S THE DEBATERS HOST STEVE PATTERSON HOSTED BY SHAWN HOGAN TRAILSIDE MUSIC HALL ADMISSION - $35
Sunday, September 18th
11 AM
BRUNCHY SUNDAY READINGS WITH REBECCA THOMAS, FAREH MALIK & MUSICAL GUEST INN ECHO LOCATION TBA
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WILD THREADS LITERARY OPEN MIC SIGN UP THROUGH THE WEEKEND LOCATION TBA
he is and what he wants from life. Having felt dead inside for so long, Herring decides to learn how to live.
Some Hellish is at once beautifully written, hilariously funny, and inhabited with an incomparable cast of characters.
Herring’s writings have appeared in ThePuritan and TheFiddlehead. He lives in Murray Harbour, PEI, where he works as a carpenter. gooselane.com
Troy Little and Brenda Hickey
to its trap. Neither here nor there, she tries to piece together the puzzle of the father and son who once lived there while holding on to the memory of who she herself once was.
Troy Little and Brenda Hickey live in Charlottetown where they spend their days creating comics, being parents to three children, and snuggling their two kitties. Visit pegamoosepress. com for more information about them and their works.
Butterfly House is available at Comic Hunter, Lightning Bolt Comics and Bookmark in downtown Charlottetown.
Carrie Lundy
by the close relationship and tremendous loss of Lundy’s mother, Audrée Belanger, an Islander who was raised in Morell and died in 2009. It was during the first wave of the pandemic that Lundy chose to relocate to PEI to deepen her connection with her family and her mother’s roots here.
So Hum is now available for purchase on Amazon, or locally at Bookmark in Charlottetown, FOX in Brackley Breach, or at Modo Yoga Charlottetown where Lundy currently teaches full-time.
PEI-based author Nicholas Herring is set to release his debut novel Some Hellish through Goose Lane Editions on September 13.
Some Hellish follows protagonist Herring, a hapless lobster fisher lost in an unexceptional life, bored of thinking the same old thoughts. One December day, he cuts a hole in the living-room floor and installs a hoist, altering the course of everything in his life. His wife Euna leaves with their children. He buries the family dog in a frozen grave on Christmas Eve. He and his friend Gerry crash his truck into a field, only to be rescued by a passing group of Tibetan monks.
During the spring lobster season, Herring and Gerry are caught in a storm. Gerry is rescued, but Herring falls overboard miles from the harbour. Lost at sea for days, he survives with a form of mind over matter, only then beginning to come to terms with who
PEI cartoonists Troy Little and Brenda Hickey, through their publishing imprint Pegamoose Press, released the graphic novella Butterfly House in July.
Hidden in the forest on the outskirts of a quiet town there is a mysterious old house with a secret history. A nexus point where two timelines converge, an unsuspecting girl falls victim
Yoga instructor and school teacher
Carrie Lundy has published her debut book of poetry So Hum: Yoga, Poetry, Practice. Lundy’s collection journeys through love, loss and life lessons to deepen our connections with ourselves and with each other. Just as yoga poses themselves are analogies for the challenges and successes we all experience, these poems are relatable to all who practice riding the waves of life and embracing the natural ebb and flow of being human.
Some of the poems in So Hum were written as early as 2009 when Lundy ventured to India for her initial yoga training, but it wasn’t until she sat in her Winnipeg apartment during the first COVID-19 lockdown that she began to carefully collect her emotions on paper. Her yoga practice provided great refuge from the mental and physical limitations of imposed restrictions, and she felt inspired to create poems as a representation of her connections to the teachings of the various yoga poses. Each poem ends with a small illustration by Katie Norberg, often depicting the related pose itself.
The book is also greatly influenced
The PEI author known as Mima recently published her 17th book (12th in the Hernandez series) titled, House of Hernandez. Readers do not need to read the entire series to enjoy this book.
A former Mexican narco transitions into Canadian life with family, politics, and business while holding tight to his ruthless, criminal ways. Meet Jorge Hernandez.
When House of Hernandez hits the shelves, readers are unaware that Jorge Hernandez’s memoir is little more than a fictional fairy tale. Then again, when you are a former cartel boss with a murderous streak and a criminal history, it’s best to keep some secrets close to your heart.
The brash businessman has bigger things to worry about as he swims in the political waters. He has his work cut out for him when trying to get the bleeding heart Alec Athas reelected, but some days his biggest challenge is keeping the Canadian prime minister alive. While evil forces attempt to push Jorge’s political puppet out of office, they have no idea who they’re going up against in this battle. How can you fight against a man with no scruples?
Mima novels are available at all online retailers.
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Author Katherine Dewar will give two talks in September about Prince Edward Island women who served in the Second World War.
On September 4, as part of the Sir Andrew Macphail Lunch and Lecture series, Dewar will speak about her latest book, We’ll Meet Again: Prince Edward Island Women of the Second World War. She will tell the story of Nursing Sister Kathleen MacLeod from Kinross, who served on the battlefields of France, Holland and Belgium. For her exemplary effort, MacLeod was awarded the Royal Red Cross by King George VI at Buckingham Palace. Lunch begins at 12:30 pm. There is an admission fee for members and non-members. Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made at 651-2789.
On September 18, Dewar will speak at the Farmer’s Bank in South Rustico at 2:30 pm. She will focus on the women veterans from Rustico and share the hair-raising heroic exploits of Nursing Sister Mary MacNutt, the most highly decorated nursing sister from PEI. Following the talk, enjoy lunch and browse the exhibit on Mary MacNutt. This event is free. All are welcome to attend.
Katherine Dewar is the author of
Author Marlene Bryenton’s story
“Follow Your Dreams” was published in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Attitude of Gratitude - 101 Stories About Counting Your Blessings & The Power of Thankfulness by Amy Newmark. The book was released in August 2022 and is available from Bryenton at jmbryenton@eastlink.ca or at Proude’s Shoes in Sherwood.
Bryenton’s story, “Follow Your Dreams,” is based on an encounter she had with one of her clients during her career as an Employment and Insurance Officer with Service Canada. In this role, Bryenton says she met some amazing clients and had the opportunity to direct them on a career
three award-winning books, We’ll Meet Again, Those Splendid Girls,and Called to Serve,which chronicle the lives of military women from PEI. Dewar has been honoured by the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation, the PEI Community Museums Association, the City of Summerside, and the Canadian Nurses Association for her contributions in recording PEI women’s history. For more information, contact Bren at 566-0386 orispstaff@upei.ca.
path, or to help them find a job that suited their skills and abilities.
She is also a children’s storybook author, having written Anna’s Pink and Purple Glasses, Jaya’s Magic Wheelchair and The Magic Toothbrush. Bryenton’s story “Secret Garden” was published in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Angels All Around in 2019.
All final semester/year international students from UPEI, Holland College, and Collège de l’Île are welcome to apply for the Study & Stay PEI program. The goal of the program is to support a group of select final semester/year international students to live, work, and stay in PEI post-graduation. Visit studypei.ca to find out how to apply. Student applications close Sept 2 at 11:59 pm ADT.
Spend an hour a week with a child at their elementary school. This is a chance to take a recess from your busy life and help a child succeed at the same time. Build a child’s self-esteem and provide guidance while having fun playing games, making crafts, or just chatting. Big Brothers Big Sisters of PEI need mentors or all ages from communities all across PEI. To volunteer or to learn more, visit bbbspei.ca, email info@bbbspei.ca or phone 1-877-411-3720.
UPEI is reaching out to the PEI community for assistance in helping students find housing. With the start of classes on Sept 7, many students are still searching for housing. UPEI’s three residences are full and there are 400 students on the waiting list. The new residence, now under construction, will not be available to students until the fall of 2023. The UPEI homestay program is also at capacity and could use another 100–150 families. For info about residences, email residence@upei.ca or call 566-0330. For homestay or off-campus housing, email homestay@upei.ca or offcampushousing@upei.ca, or call 894-2850.
With support from the Seniors Secretariat of PEI, free Seniors programs have been developed for the entertainment and edification of seniors at the Benevolent Irish Society (BIS) in Charlottetown. Programs starting this month include Book Club, Bridge Group, Ancestry Research, and A Taste of Irish Baking. The Book Club will meet on the second Tuesday of each month from 9:30–11 am through the fall and winter beginning Sept 13. Browse the more than 1700 volumes in the BIS
library, borrow books, share recommendations and discuss the latest selections. The Bridge group, led by instructor Ray Malone, will meet weekly on Tuesdays at 6:30 pm starting Sept 13. Beginners or those who have been away from the game for many years are welcome. To pre-register for book club and bridge, leave a name and phone number with BIS at 213-3924. Both include tea, coffee and cookies, and a chance to socialize. All are welcome. A six-session Ancestry Research program will begin Sept 25. Participants can work on their family tree, track down records or compile a family history for future generations.
The BIS has a full international Ancestry license to assist in tracing roots and the BIS library has extensive resources. Guided by volunteer Shaun Patterson, participants will become familiar with research sources and websites. Bring a laptop or device to actively participate in the sessions or take notes to follow up at a home computer. Social time with complimentary refreshments is part of this program. A Taste of Irish Baking with BIS President Mary Ellen Callaghan and volunteer, chef Tony Dolan, will facilitate cooking classes at the BIS.
Hospice Palliative Care Association of PEI is hosting caregiver support groups. Unpaid caregivers caring for someone who is palliative, has a chronic endstage illness or is beginning the journey of caring for someone with a life-limiting illness are invited to join one of the free Hospice PEI monthly support groups for caregivers. Space is limited. Upcoming group meetings take place in Charlottetown on Sept 19 from 1–3 pm at 119 Water St (reserve at queens@hospicepei.ca, 368-4095) and in Alberton on Sept 15 from 6–7:30 pm at 630 Main St (reserve at westprince@hospicepei.ca, 859-3949).
Kinesiology students at UPEI are seeking volunteers to participate in a four-week
supervised personal training program in the fall of 2022. No experience necessary. Participants must be 30 to 70 years old, with stable health. The program costs a small fee and includes four in-person sessions in the UPEI Fitness Centre, as well as fitness testing before and after the program. For questions or to register, email trsaunders@upei.ca.
The Hilda Ramsay Bursary is granted annually to a female identifying student at UPEI or Holland College. Hilda Ramsay was the first woman to run for the provincial legislature. In 2019, the NDP PEI Women’s Committee established the bursary to encourage activist women on the Island. The deadline for applications is November 1. Applications can be found at ndppei.ca. Funds for this bursary are raised at the annual Hilda Ramsay dinner, taking place this year on Sept 8 with guest speaker, activist and NDP MP Leah Gazan. To support this fund, call 330-2248.
Team Honey, featuring Jenny Roberge and Jeremy Gallant as sonic guides, is offering a Sound Healing Journey on Sept 11 at 6:30 pm at The Carriage House in Charlottetown. The guided ceremony will feature Celtic harp, crystal singing bowls, shruti box, shamanic percussion, ambient synth, classical guitar, and ukulele—all 432 Hz tuned. Sanskrit mantra, channeled soul songs, frequency toning and voice may be woven into the experience. Mama Cacao with Medicine woman Heather Wigmore, sacred geometry, meditation and movement (optional). Doors open at 6 pm. Team Honey’s Autumn Colours event takes place Oct 9 at 7 pm at The Carriage House. Featuring Jenni (Jenni & The Hummingbird) and Teresa Doyle on vocals, Jeremy Gallant on piano, Sean Kemp on violin, and Jeffrey Bazett-Jones on viola, the music created throughout the evening will improvised to create an evening for
heart connection and soul expression. Admission for both events is at door or in advance (reduced fee) by e-transfer to teamhoneymedicine@gmail.com
The Community Foundation of PEI (CFPEI) will host its Annual Gala Fundraising Dinner on Sept 21 at PEI Brewing Co in Charlottetown. Tickets are available at 892-3440 or info@cfpei.ca. Now in its 29th year, CFPEI distributes funds to all corners of the community in arts and culture, education, health, social services and the environment. CFPEI currently manages over 70 funds with a combined value approaching $10 million and works with its donors to realize their philanthropic goals, matching their interests with the needs of the community. In 2021, CFPEI awarded $1 million to organizations and students. CFPEI presented more than $340,000 in grants and scholarships at its Annual Awards Reception in Aug. For a complete list of Community Grant and Scholarship recipients, visit cfpei.ca.
The Great Enlightenment Buddhist Institute Society (GEBIS) is a non-profit organization and their Community Outreach program is entirely volunteer based. The program offers Happy Courses for the public to learn how to cope with life challenges. Course topics include: Emotional Resilience & Mindfulness; Self-compassion; Compassionate Communication; and Cultivating Positivity. There is a small fee for participants but it can be whatever they can afford. This goes toward the cost of handouts and printing, etc. GEBIS is offereinga four-week Cultivating Positivity class in Charlottetown and Summerside beginning Sept 28. Learn how to improve well-being by recognizing the positive at home, in the workplace and in the environment. Classes take place on Wednesdays from 6–8 pm. Registration will open in mid-Sept and is limited to 30 seats per class. Follow @ GEBISCharlottetown on FB or email happycourse@gebis.org for updates.
Due to the unexpected closure of the Bonshaw Community Centre for renovations, the Sheldon & Ruth MacNevin’s appreciation celebration planned for Sept 3 has been cancelled.
Autistic adults and seniors are encouraged to visit the website peiautisticadults.com. The website was set up to create a community or peer-support group of autistic adults and autistic seniors who connect online and/or in-person to talk about autism, share experiences of navigating PEI as autistic adults, and support each other. There’s a private forum for members to discuss issues, arrange social activities with like-minded autistic people, and/or plan meetings online or in person. There is also chat functionality and a public blog where members can post. Members are welcome to participate online and in
person or in whatever aspects they like. There will be a mailing list for anyone who wants to participate in in-person events but does not wish to interact online. The website was set up by True Taylor, an autistic adult and is not affiliated with any group.
Islanders can now receive personalized traffic and road condition information through the province’s 511 traveller information service. The enhanced 511 service allows travellers to create an account, save customized route information and choose alerts for construction, road closures, traffic incidents and road conditions that may impact travel. Travellers can receive notifications by email or text on their cell phones. The Province of PEI reminds Islanders it is dangerous, and illegal, to use a cellphone while driving.
Southern Kings Air Cadets are seeking adult volunteers. Perfect for those who were cadets and want to give back, a parent of a current or future cadet, or someone with a military background who would like to share that experience. If this challenge is of interest, email gca5678@gmail.com. Consider helping to build on the long history of Air Cadets in Kings County. Reach out to discuss joining as a member of the 327 Squadron Sponsoring Committee or as a supporter in another way. The Air Cadet program provides a variety of activities such as flying and gliding, marksmanship, tours and trips, employment, training, and social activities. Info: cadets.ca
Weekly Auction card parties take place on Thursday evenings from 7:30–9:30 pm to September 29 at Milton Community Hall. There is a small admission fee. Info: miltoncommunityhall@gmail.com, 5663154. 7 New Glasgow Road Route 224, North Milton
Bingo takes place weekly on Mondays at the Fortune Community Centre from 7–9 pm until November 28. Doors open at 6 pm. There is a building weekly jackpot, loonie game and more. Canteen services are available and everyone is welcome. 220 Fortune Wharf Rd N, Fortune
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
Car enthusiasts are invited to Cruising Fortune on September 18 from 12 noon–4 pm at Fortune Community Centre. Weather permitting. Admission is by donation with proceeds going to charity. The Centre will be open for seating during the event. There will be a 50/50 draw, door prizes, and food and drink available for purchase. 220 Fortune Wharf Rd N, Fortune.
A Breast Cancer Supprt Group meets on the first Monday of each month at 2 pm in a safe and confidential environment. In the case 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.
The Rotary Club of Charlottetown Royalty has opened the call for nominations for its Mentor Award. The Club established the Mentor Award to honour Islanders who have demonstrated exemplary contributions and service to their community. The Mentor Award recognizes and honours an individual who: through dedication and commitment to their profession and service to the community has had a significant influence on the lives of others; has shown leadership in their field of endeavour and whose commitment to service has inspired others; has made a difference in the lives of the people they came in contact with. For info and nomination forms visit royaltyrotary.ca or call 629-3902. Send nominations to David Hooley, Chairperson Mentor Award Committee at dhooley@ coxandpalmer.com or fax 566-2639. The nomination deadline is October 3.
A monthly Grief Support Group meets online via Zoom on the third Thursday of each month at 7 pm. To register, call the Hospice PEI Grief Coordinator, at 330-3857. Telephone-based support with Hospice-trained grief support volunteers is also available. Visit hospicepei. ca to learn more about Hospice PEI, their programs and services, and how to get involved.
The not-for-profit Atlantic Therapeutic Touch Network (ATTN) is offering four online classes beginning Sept 17 at 6:30 pm. An interactive time of sharing and learning together with three ATTN team teachers, therapeutic touch (TT) is easy to learn, easy to apply, and can be used for all ages to: reduce perception of pain; facilitate relaxation and improve sleep; and speed healing time from wounds, injuries or operations. Participants will learn a complete TT seesion in first course that they can use with family and friends. For more info on the Foundations Course, contact Cherry Whitaker at 301-7791, sakurahealings@ gmail.com or visit atlanticttn.com.
In honour of its 100th anniversary, the Prince County Soldiers’ Monument recently underwent a major restoration in the skilled hands of Brett Davis, a bronze restoration specialist from Ontario.
Dr. Josh MacFadyen, Canada Research Chair in Geospatial Humanities at UPEI, has launched an interactive digital story map of historical transportation in Charlottetown, covering the days of human- and horse-powered transportation to the coming of the automobile.
Titled “By Muscle, Mast, and Motor: A Transportation History of Charlottetown,” the project was created over the last year by MacFadyen and his student Barbara Rousseau, along with other students in his Applied Communications, Leadership, and Culture digital humanities course and the UPEI GeoREACH Lab.
Working with the historical maps of Charlottetown, the students helped to georeference and create a mosaic of the full set of 1917 Fire Insurance Plans to act as a base map and a research tool. Georeferencing is the process of adding geographic information to a digital image so that the mapping software known as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) can place the image in its real-world location.
Rich with historical information, photographs, maps, and illustrations,
ways that people used to travel and transport goods—water, rail, foot and bicycle, and automobile—from the city’s beginnings until the interwar period. It is organized around 80 sites that were either central to, or symbolic of, developments in the history of transportation in the greater Charlottetown area.
Most of those 80 sites have disappeared or changed, but they can be explored on the maps accompanying each section of the story map. Each site marker is accompanied by a brief description of what had been there in the past. A well-known example is the red sandstone building on the corner of Weymouth and Water Streets that houses the Workers’ Compensation Board; it was the main passenger station for the PEI Railway, later the Canadian National Railway, from 1907 to 1983. A lesser-known example is the Charlottetown Bicycle and Athletic Grounds, which was established around 1880–1900 close to where Sobey’s is located on Allen Street. Visit storymaps.arcgis.com/ stories/4b8a6230ff4640d6b5aec7119052aebf to view the digital story
In the midst of the early August heatwave, Davis, owner of the company Age of Bronze, undertook to restore to its original bronze patina, the 7 ½ foot soldier that appears in battle stride atop an eight foot granite base inscribed with the names of men lost in the First World War. The war memorial is located in the aptly-named Memorial Square in downtown historic Summerside. It was unveiled before a large crowd on July 1, 1922.
While the heat was intense for Davis, who worked long days from the staging that surrounded the monument, the hot dry weather did make the time-consuming process easier to carry out. The final result is impressive as the soldier has regained his brown patina which is as close as possible to his finished coat upon leaving the foundry of the Thomson Memorial Works in Toronto back in 1922. The restoration has brought back to life the intricate details of the work of art that speaks to the strife of war.
The value of a monument to record the names of community men who lost their lives in the Great War began to be discussed in 1919 when the bulk of Canadian soldiers finally arrived home from the battlefields of Europe. Various community groups became involved in the initiative, including the Summerside Great War Veterans Association, which was strong in its belief that the monument should be erected in memory of all Prince County soldiers who were killed. Funds for its creation were collected through public subscription and covered the
cost of $8000 which translates to about $135,000 in today’s currency.
Funding from Veterans Affairs Canada and the City of Summerside made the restoration possible.
The public is invited to visit the memorial to view the restored monument that tells the story of war through evoking the five senses. Culture Summerside is planning public programming in honour of the monument for October and November. Anyone with historic photos of the monument is encouraged to lend them to the MacNaught History Centre for scanning. Arrangements can be made to do so by contacting Archivist, Jean MacKay, at 432-1332.
Kings Playhouse, Three Rivers Sportsplex, Georgetown Port and Georgetown and Area Development Corporation will welcome Tall Ship Nao Trinidad to Georgetown from September 22–25.
Nao Trinidad was the flagship of Magellan’s expedition that led to the first circumnavigation of the earth, confirming for the first time that the world was round, which many take as the greatest maritime achievement of all time. This year marks the 500th anniversary of this epic adventure and it is celebrated with an extensive exhibition on board about the expedition. Out of five ships that sailed out of Spain, Nao Trinidad was one of the only two vessels that accomplished the expedition’s goal: getting to the spice islands (currently Indonesia) by sailing west.
This replica weighs 150 tons, is 93 feet in length, and has a 26 foot beam, three masts and a bowsprit. The height of the mainmast is more than 82 feet, five sails and five decks, built with exquisite work in Iroko (African hardwood) and pinewood. This ship has sailed to many different ports across the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic European Coast as a training vessel and floating museum.
The Nao Trinidad will be open for tours September 23–25 from 10 am–6 pm each day. A portion of all ticket sales will support Three Rivers Sportsplex in Georgetown.
On September 22, Kings Playhouse will host the fundraising gala, Tall Ship and Tapas, featuring live entertainment and authentic Spanish cuisine. kingsplayhouse.com
Awards presented to three community members for 2022
On August 2 as part of the celebrations for Natal Day, the City of Charlottetown’s 167th birthday, the recipients of the 2022 Citizen Recognition Awards, the Forbes Kennedy Volunteer of the Year Award, the 25th annual David ’Eli’ MacEachern Bursary, and the Heroes of the Pandemic Awards were announced. The event was held at Beaconsfield’s Carriage House and honoured volunteers and community members who have devoted their time and efforts to making Charlottetown a better place to live, work, and enjoy.
The Citizen Recognition Awards recognize extraordinary Charlottetown residents who go above and beyond to positively impact the people and community around them. This year, three residents of Charlottetown were recognized: Jack Arsenault, John W. Andrew, and Myrtle Jenkins-Smith.
The Forbes Kennedy Volunteer of the Year Award was established in 2019 in honour of Forbes Kennedy, a retired professional ice hockey player who approached his 30-year on-ice career with commitment and determination. The award goes to someone in the community who has made a positive impact and shows the same dedication and determination exemplified by “Forbie” himself. The 2021 Forbes Kennedy Volunteer of the Year Award was presented to Howard Watts.
The City of Charlottetown David ’Eli’ MacEachern Bursary was established in recognition of PEI’s first Olympic Gold Medalist, Charlottetown native David ‘Eli’ MacEachern. It is presented annually to a student graduating from Charlottetown Rural High School, Colonel Gray High School, or École François-Buote, who is dedicated to excellence in sports during their high school years. The 2021 recipient of the Bursary is Ria Johnston, a Colonel Gray Senior High School student.
The Heroes of the Pandemic Awards is a new award given to Charlottetown residents who have contributed, enhanced, or positively impacted the city since the pandemic began. The recipients include Zachary Gould, Joshua Hood, Earl Ganga, Maria Ganga, and Mark Catane. charlottetown.ca
OCTOBER DEADLINE
Friday, Sept 16
Celebrate National Forest Week
To celebrate National Forest Week, September 18–24, the PEI Woodlot Owners Association is hosting a woodlot tour for members and guests.
This fall’s tour will take place at the woodlot of Jon Hutchinson and Lyette Sansoucy in DeSable on September 24 from 1–3:30 pm.
Jon and Lyette have managed their woodlot for over 40 years. It contains a mixture of older growth, hardwood, softwood and commercial plantations of varying ages. The woodlot is located at 18402 Trans Canada Highway. Parking is limited so car sharing and/ or parking on the south side of the highway is encouraged. The rain date is September 25 at the same time. Visit peiwoa.ca for more details and to join the PEI Woodlot Owners Association.
PEI celebrates 22nd anniversary in September
The PEI Agriculture Awareness Committee invites the public to celebrate PEI agriculture by participating in this year’s Open Farm Day. Celebrated across Atlantic Canada on September 18, the event offers an opportunity for the public to connect with local farmers and learn about life on the farm.
Building on the success of last year, the Agriculture Awareness Committee will offer a hybrid delivery—offering in-person and online farm visits on Open Farm Day. Select farms across the Island will welcome the public to visit their farms in person on September 18. Community members can also check out participating farms across Atlantic Canada on the same day by visiting atlanticopenfarmday.ca.
Wetlands can be hard landscapes to appreciate. They can be buggy and di cult to walk through, and often are seen as areas where we can’t do a thing. There are regulations telling us that we can’t develop there, and their wetness tells us we shouldn’t farm there. Yet as we learn more about them, especially in the context of wildlife habitat, carbon storage, and water retention, they become critically important parts of our Island landscape.
I’ve always loved mucking about in wet areas, fascinated by the plants, birds, amphibians, and even the insects. These are great places to learn about ecology, though the loss of blood sometimes can be a challenge.
Wetlands are full of stories and of connections. Those pesky mosquitoes pollinate some of our native wildflowers and provide food for swallows and other aerial acrobats. The mosquito larvae are also food for predators in the waterways, everything from fish to aquatic beetles.
The carnivorous plants found in wetlands have always interested me. Our beautiful native pitcher plants are not only eye-catching but also insect-catching. Insects fall into the cup-shaped “pitchers” and are unable to climb back out on the slippery surface of the leaves. With the help of enzymes produced by the plant, insects become a source of food for these wetland plants.
I recently read a study on young spotted salamanders falling into these same “traps” and also becoming a source of nutrients for pitcher plants. The researchers found that one in five pitcher plants contained young salamanders.
You can imagine that I was immediately intrigued by Canadian Edward Struzik’s new book Swamplands: Tundra Beavers, Quaking Bogs, and the Improbable World of Peat. The book is not only full of great stories, but it also casts a thoughtful eye on the role of peat in storing carbon.
On Prince Edward Island, we have an astounding 1550 peat bogs. Black Marsh in North Cape and the Miscouche Bog west of Summerside are two well-known examples. The provincial Wetland Conservation
Policy commits us to “no net loss” of wetlands, which is good to hear, although wetlands can still be damaged if a development is seen to be “in the public interest.”
I suspect that if we actually knew the value of all the ecological services that these areas provide, we might be less accommodating in regards to work that damages wetlands, even if some form of mitigation is possible.
Struzik says that the Hudson’s Bay Lowland stores five times more carbon per acre than the Amazon rainforest. And that the 3–4% of the world’s terrestrial surface containing peat has twice as much carbon as all the world’s forests. That is simply mindboggling.
What Struzik has done very well is to develop the connections between the wetlands and how their destruction is having serious impacts on the climate and water quality. We have naturally occuring, very effective carbon sinks at a time when we know that carbon storage is an important component in slowing down climate change. Yet worldwide we continue to mine peat bogs and fill them in. Peatlands also play an important role in purifying water, though too often they are destroyed with little thought to the ecological roles they play.
The author also talks about the possibilities of restoring wetlands, especially since peat bogs don’t rely on nutrients, they really just need the water back in place.
This book is worth reading simply as a natural history text, but it is also important in helping us all understand the ecological importance of these systems, especially around carbon storage.
Join gardening enthusiast Rhea Szarics at the Desbrisay Community Garden (11 Costello Ln, Charlottetown) for a series of drop-in gardening sessions from 6–7:30 pm every Tuesday until the end of Sept (no sessions on rainy days). This is not a structured gardening course; it is a chance to learn some basic skills in a fun, relaxed environment. No registration is required. Bring gardening gloves, a weeding tool, and a lot of water. Contact Rhea at foodexchangepei@gmail.com for more info.
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. INT’s outreach focus has moved to immersive nature education and experiential activities for the public. The Passport to Nature is a booklet containing information on a series of events INT organizes throughout the year to help Islanders and visitors experience and learn more about PEI’s protected places. Upcoming events include: Medicine Walk (Sept 14); Mushroom Walk & Talk (Oct 1); and Trivia Night for Nature Nerds (Nov 3). New events are added throughout the year. Info/register: islandnaturetrust.ca/passport-to-nature
Each autumn for the last 28 years, Island Nature Trust (INT) and Nature PEI have joined forces in a team event for birds and nature. The Neil Bennett Autumn Birding Classic is a fundraiser and a significant birding event. Teams with four to six members gather pledges and head out in the wee hours of the morning to find as many species of birds as possible in one 24-hour period. This year’s Bennett will be held Sept 24 (rain date is Sept 25). Young birders ages 5–12 are invited to join INT staff in a guided birding walk for the “youth Bennett” held on the same day. First started in 1995 as the Autumn Birding Classic, it was and continues to be both a fundraiser and citizen science event. Shortly after Neil Bennett’s death in 2000, the event was renamed the Neil Bennett Autumn Birding Classic to celebrate his contributions to INT and Nature PEI. The event documents the species seen during autumn migration. The results are published in the Island Naturalist for researchers to help explore species change over the decades in PEI. Proceeds raised support conservation of natural areas on PEI. Make a pledge or form a birding team (it can be a backyard bird count team with friends of a field team) and collect pledges. Info: Jordan (892-7513, admin@islandnaturetrust.ca); Dan McAskill (393-4385)
This September, annual Kidney Walks to raise funds and awareness for The Kidney Foundation – Atlantic Branch will take place in both Summerside and Charlottetown. Walk with friends and family to help support those living with kidney disease in the community. There will be live music and refreshments. The Summerside Walk will take place Sept 10 at Credit Union Place. Register at 10 am; walk at 11 am. The Charlottetown Walk will take place Sept 11 at the Victoria Park Pavilion. Register at 1 pm; walk at 2 pm. Info/register: kidneywalk.ca, kimberley.auciello@kidney.ca
Parkinson Canada’s annual Pedaling for Parkinson fundraising event will be held Sept 24–25. Grab a bicycle helmet and get ready to join Parkinson Canada for the 11th annual Pedaling for Parkinson’s event at Credit Union Place in Summerside. Founded by Canadians for Canadians, Pedaling for Parkinson’s invites cyclists to ride towards progress by funding research and raising awareness for Parkinson Canada. Riders of all ages and abilities tour pre-planned routes, taking in many of the scenic views that Summerside has to offer. The dedication of volunteers is what makes this event possible and for many of volunteers, the event is important not just because it raises vital funds, but because bicycling can help keep people living with Parkinson’s active.
The 70 Mile Coastal Yard Sale® returns September 17–18 in Eastern PEI. The non-profit, volunteer organization, Wood Islands & Area Development (WIADC), has been organizing the annual sale for 23 years.
The two-day event features dozens of vendors onsite at 13056 Shore Road in Wood Islands, as well as offsite vendors along the coastal and back roads of Southeastern PEI in private homes, community halls, church yards, and small businesses. There will also be live music, a BBQ and a charity raffle.
Vendors interested in registering their yard sale site can do so under the Yard Sale tab online at woodislands.ca, call 962-3761 or email wiadc@woodislands.ca. There a small registration fee.
Raffle tickets for a chance to win
Since its inception in 2011, Pedaling for Parkinson’s has funded 20 research projects through more than $1.9 million in contributions to Parkinson Canada, in addition to funding support tools, and advocacy for people living with Parkinson’s. It contributes to awareness as well. More than 100,000 Canadians live with Parkinson’s, a number expected to increase substantially in the coming years, with more than 25 Canadians diagnosed each day. Parkinson Canada funds critical research, provides information and support, increases awareness and advocates for improved healthcare outcomes for people living with Parkinson’s across Canada. Register or donate at pedalingforparkinson.ca.
Blooming House Women’s Shelter is holding their first in person fundraising event since opening their doors in 2019. The Ride for Refuge is a family friendly walk or bike event that will be held Oct 1. Participants can choose a distance of 2.5K or 5K to walk; 10K or 20K to bike. A meal will be provided for participants at the end of the event. Organizers are seeking team captains, participants and volunteers. The fundraiser will help Blooming House continue to serve women who are experiencing homelessness in PEI and expand the resources available to them. Blooming House is an eight-bed emergency shelter that is open daily from 4 pm–8 am. Guests have access to essential services like food, a shower, a warm bed, clothing and toiletries, as well as the opportunity to work with the Resource Coordinator. The shelter has seen an increasing demand for services and they are hosting this fundraiser to help support them in meeting the needs of those they serving. For more information and to regisiter, visit rideforrefuge.org/ charlottetown
an original Bertie Cook handmade quilt are now available at the Wood Islands Liquor Store and Wood Islands Lighthouse. Additional draw prizes include chimney service by Capitol Chimney Sweep, Ocean Acres gift certificate and ferry passes. woodislands.ca
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. Small admission fee at the door. Free admission for children under 12.
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It’s the middle of August and the blueberry you-pick is open. It’ll be busy; we set the alarm so we won’t oversleep. Next morning with the sun peeping over the treetops, we join a stream of eager patrons heading to elds of the high bush blueberries glistening in the early light. Once our containers are weighed at the stand, a smiling woman directs us to row 3: “Pick on both sides.” No problem.
Look at these clusters: this is like picking grapes! I pop a few plump berries in my mouth to savour the warm healthy taste of summer. Is it possible to eat sunlight? Yes it is! A blueberry is pure energy in a perfect little package. But to produce this perfect package, blueberry farmers must keep the weeds down, spread straw, fend off voracious starlings and blue jays, irrigate plants during dry spells, repair machinery, hire staff, buy boxes… the list goes on. Every farming operation has similar challenges.
It’s been a good growing season if the height of field corn is any indication. Enough rain to keep the Island green (with a few outrageous downpours), but no Kentucky-type flooding and no Alberta window-smashing hail. In fact, everything seems strangely… normal. Tourists, cruise ships, parades, family reunions, weddings, community gatherings. Reflecting this normalcy, we the citizens of the Cove are taking a collective deep breath and making plans for a Berry and Ice Cream Social featuring local strawberries, and blueberries of course. We’re playing it safe and putting the tables outdoors: could be interesting. I’ll let you know how it turns out.
I have to pinch myself to believe that this summer really happened. What about that HEAT WAVE? And I do mean heat wave. For many people it was intolerable, but here in the Cove,
why, we had the Cove! The water was absolutely perfect for swimming and we made the most of it. A few jellyfish made an appearance in early July but quickly, mercifully, moved on to other shores.
And summer visitors, so welcome. We went all out to show them a good time with sweet new potatoes, bounteous garden greens, crisp yellow beans, juicy lobster rolls, savoury fish chowder; contemplative walks on the beach, $2.00 bets at the races, live theatre, fancy luncheons; dark skies, falling stars, comfortable beds. I did hear a few comments about cacophonous crows roosting nearby and raucous roosters crowing from dawn till dusk, but these were merely the surprised observations of town-dwellers.
Now that our guests have gone back to their own lives we’re reconnecting with friends, digging out long-sleeved shirts, wearing socks! I wander dazedly around the yard filling a vase with flowers of the season, dahlias, marigolds, yarrow, goldenrod, heliopsis, rudbeckia, then over supper make plans for the next day. “The house is cool so it’ll feel good to use the oven again. I think I’ll make bread. While the oven is hot I might as well bake a pie.”
“What kind of pie?”
“Well, we have lots of fresh blueberries, so it’ll be blueberry, of course.”
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Coming in Hot, 36” by 36”, oil on canvas by Heather Millar
Heather Millar is a professional painter living and working in PEI since 2008. She completed her BFA at Alberta College of Art and Design in Calgary in 1998. Her work has evolved into her own unique blend of impressionist melded with realism, with the overall impression of contemporary pop-art whereupon the image depicted is the sole focus of the painting.
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Watermark Theatre artistic director Robert Tsonos is clearly having fun. Doing the pre-show introductory spiel at the Watermark premiere of The Drawer Boy (directed by Rebecca Parent), Tsonos beams as he speaks of his love for this 1999 play, and how changing the Watermark’s mandate in 2021 to include modern works meant he could finally stage it here. His heartfelt intro starts the night off on a promising note, and what follows largely lives up to it.
Much of that payoff comes from the script, inspired by real-life events of 1972 when Theatre Passe Muraille sent actors on a research expedition into rural southern Ontario, accumulating stories and experiences that formed the basis for their groundbreaking theatre event, The Farm Show. Over two decades later, Blyth Festival actor Michael Healey met some of the locals who participated in that show and wrote a fictional tale based on it, The Drawer Boy, now one of Canada’s most popular and respected plays.
Rahul Gandhi stars as Miles, a naïve young Toronto actor sent to rural Ontario during that 1972 project, rooming at a farm run by two elderly bachelors and lifelong friends: cynical curmudgeon Morgan (played by Paul Rainville) and the brain-damaged, childlike, memory-challenged math savant Angus (Wally MacKinnon). While doing the most unpleasant or arbitrarily contrived chores the oft-disdainful Morgan can assign him, Miles soaks up farm culture plus details of the two farmers’ personal lives. When he folds those details into his theatrical project, it impacts all three men in unexpected ways.
The play’s odd title references the pre-brain injury amateur architectural skills of Angus, then nicknamed “the Drawer Boy” for drawing up plans and pictures of buildings; but over the course of the play, Miles arguably becomes a new “Drawer Boy” as his theatrical version of the farmers’ lives redraws their self-perceptions, spurring Angus to rethink everything he knows—or thinks he knows.
Sounds serious, and it is—the story takes some very dark turns—but Healey’s script is also warm, wise, and frequently funny. The Morgan-Angus family unit that Miles gets tangled up with is full of real affection and abundant humour, notably Morgan’s gift for weapons grade sarcasm (played perfectly by Rainville).
Rainville’s the MVP of this cast, hitting showier notes like rage and
anguish with convincing passion; but he’s best in the dry comedy bits, like his exquisitely deadpan comment on what an “emotional roller coaster” farming is. MacKinnon and Gandhi make good straight men; and like Rainville, MacKinnon nails the more intense emotional moments as well as the quieter stuff.
Gandhi’s a bit more hit-or-miss, seeming vaguely detached in occasional moments where the timing or energy of his line readings don’t quite mesh with the other components of the scene as if his lines existed in isolation, though his performance tends to feel more in-sync during heated exchanges.
Wes Babcock’s solid set design—the rough-hewn Morgan-Angus farmhouse, all weathered wood and earth tones—helps set the scene, evoking the intro from 1961 Twilight Zone episode “The Invaders”: “This is one of the out-of-the-way places... a farmhouse, handmade, crude.” That farmhouse is besieged by miniature aliens. The Drawer Boy features a friendlier, less exotic farm invader, but the results are equally dramatic in their own way, and Watermark’s deft depiction of it is anything but crude.
The Heritage Social Dance Group will begin their Fall session September 14 at 7 pm. New members welcome.
The social dance group has been dancing in the Beaconsfield Carriage House in Charlottetown for almost 20 years. They do Scottish and English country dances, as well as quadrilles and round dances that are danced around the world. In the upcoming session, the group will include ceilidh dancing such well-known dances as Dashing White Sergeant, Gay Gordons and St. Bernard’s Waltz.
The emphasis is on the social aspect of dancing; aiming to have a grand time dancing together while getting exercise as well. Anyone who can walk briskly and turn around without getting dizzy is welcome to join. Partners are welcome but not required.
Info/register: Karen Beauregard (karenbea@live.ca, 394-5877) or Christine Scott (scottchrissie@gmail. com, 724-2278).
Beneath Springhill: The Maurice Ruddick Story by Beau Dixon will be performed at North Rustico’s Watermark Theatre from September 28 to October 8.
Beneath Springhill is the incredible 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. The play is a celebration of hope, courage and community. It is directed and developed by Linda Kash, with music by Susan Newman and lyrics by Rob Fortin.
Beau Dixon is an actor, musician, playwright, music director and sound designer based in Ontario. He is the co-founder and artistic director for Firebrand Theatre, a Canadian educational theatre company, as well as an artistic associate for 4th Line Theatre in Millbrook, Ontario. Recently, Dixon became the music director for Sheridan College, Lakefield College School and Stratford Festival.
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Two new plays begin and two nish up for the season
Currently, he is working on a variety of projects, including acting in film and TV roles, producing and writing plays, and composing and performing music for digital distribution, public live stream events and corporate functions. Tickets can be purchased at ticketwizard.ca or by calling the box office at 963-3963. watermarktheatre.com
The Guild’s world premiere production of The Two Horsewomen, a new comedy by Canadian actor and playwright Robin Craig, continues until September 4.
Directed by Kate Lynch and starring Robin Craig and Judy Marshak, The Two Horsewomen is about two veteran theatre actors who come to grips with the state of their careers. They not only share a dressing room, but also the most challenging role of their lives.
Audiences will laugh out loud with these two great dames of Canadian theatre, as they put one hoof in front of
the other and gallop toward friendship and vindication.
The Two Horsewomen is based on an original idea by Bill Cameron. theguildpei.com
Victoria Playhouse will present two new shows this September in Victoria-by-the-Sea.
Overnight Sensation, written and performed by Deborah Kimmett, will be on stage September 7–11. Overnight Sensation is a hysterical comedy that finds the comedian, on the eve of her first old age security cheque, asking if it’s too late to become an overnight sensation. (Spoiler: she might even be pushing the limit on being called a late bloomer!)
A veteran of Second City and a regular on CBC’s The Debaters, Kimmett has been making people laugh for 40 years. Her last comedy album Downward Facing Broad aired on CBC Radio to a great response and began to tour before the world was shut down. Steve Patterson, host of The Debaters, calls Kimmett “the funniest comic out there.”
Playing from September 14–18, Mark Weatherley’s play The Wonder of It All asks the question: is marriage the right to annoy one special person for the rest of your life? If the answer is yes, then Charmaine and Kingsley have the perfect marriage. That is until a surprise from their past meddles with the certainty of their future.
Playwright Mark Weatherley cleverly explores how a strained relationship arrived at a possible point of no return. This funny, sweet play about communication and the rocky road to love and marriage features Weatherley and his real-life wife Monique Lund as married couple Charmaine and Kingsley.
Open Casket, Open Mic, the uproarious story of a funeral parlour that organizes an Open Mic Night to raise some much-needed funds, finishes its summer run at the Playhouse on August 31.
Kristen Da Silva’s Beyond the Sea, a witty and wise play directed by Charlotte Gowdy, continues until September 4.
Info/tickets: 1-800-925-2025, victoriaplayhouse.com
Hospice PEI’s fundraising event, Dancing with the Stars, will take place October 22 at the Delta Prince Edward in Charlottetown.
PEI Stars are paired with local professional dancers to show off their best moves and raise money to support Hospice PEI. This year’s stars include Zsa Zsa Zhoosh, Diane Griffin, Robbie Doherty, Brad Trivers, Chelsea Almeida, Keenan Costain, Annette MacKinnon, Lawrence Maxwell, Bianca Garcia Urena, and Flory Sanderson.
Visit hospicepei.ca/events/dwts or call 368-4498 for tickets and more information. Tax receipts available.
Review by Sean McQuaid
The Charlottetown Festival has a long history with jukebox musicals, plays that bundle preexisting popular songs together. Often these shows are tributes built around the music of specific artists like Patsy Cline, Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash or ABBA.
The Tracadie Players are returning to the stage at the Tracadie Community Centre October 1 and 2 for the first time since 2019. The popular dinner theatre has been missed by players and patrons alike and the show must go on.
The volunteer Players perform three original skits throughout the evening with the sole purpose of making the audience laugh.
The event is a fundraiser for the community. The evening consists of a hot home cooked chicken dinner, coffee or tea, dessert and entertainment. Doors open at 5:30 pm and dinner is served at 6:30 pm. Call Barry for tickets at 388-0240 or visit tracadiecc.com.
The Tracadie Community Centre is located at 148 Station Road, Tracadie Cross.
No one source dominates the Festival’s latest jukebox offering, an eclectic mix of vintage pop, jazz, blues, traditional and spiritual tunes—though songs associated with jazz great Nina Simone are especially prominent in the set list, and a Simone sensibility is woven through the show’s music to great effect; but the actual subject of the play is Black civil rights icon Viola Desmond (1914-1965), hence the musical’s name: Hey Viola!
Halifax hairdresser and beauty school founder Desmond made news in 1946 when she bought a movie ticket in a racially segregated New Glasgow theatre. Theatre policy required Black patrons to sit in the balcony. When Desmond refused to move there, she was roughly ejected from the premises, arrested, jailed, found guilty of a supposed sales tax infraction and given a choice of a hefty fine or more jail time. She paid the fine but appealed the verdict, ultimately losing in Nova Scotia’s Supreme Court on a technicality.
Desmond’s heyday as both an entrepreneur and an anti-racism voice came and went in the 1940s, but her prominence and prestige in Canadian civil rights history eventually grew (thanks partly to the efforts of her sister Wanda Robson), such that Viola was posthumously pardoned in 2010 and had her face featured on the Canadian $10 bill starting in 2018.
Hey Viola!, co-created in 2020 by Vancouver-based collaborators Krystle Dos Santos (who stars as Viola) and Tracey Power (the show’s director), and now touring Canada, offers a fuller picture of Viola’s life and personality through a series of anecdotes and stories told by Krystle-as-Viola, mixed with an array of songs popular during Desmond’s lifetime, as performed by vocalist Dos Santos and a superb three-piece band: music director Steve Charles (guitar/bass), Mary Ancheta (piano) and Chris Davis (drums/ trumpet).
The Mack’s suboptimal sight lines and crowded cabaret-style seating aren’t ideal, but Dos Santos’ engaging presence and the quartet’s first-rate musicality are such that the 80-minute show glides by regardless. The script delves into Viola’s childhood, her family’s musical home life, her education,
her early business success (inspired by African American beauty tycoon C. J. Walker), her ill-fated marriage and her starting over in New York City at the end of her life.
The carefully curated songs often evoke or echo aspects of Desmond’s history and personality, but they’re also immensely satisfying as music— strip Dos Santos’ monologues away and you’d still have a first-rate concert featuring classics like “Dream a Little Dream,” “On the Sunny Side of the Street,” “A Kiss to Build a Dream On,” “Smile” and “Feeling Good.”
The instrumental trio bring boisterous energy as needed but are most impressive in their restraint, often giving masterfully delicate support to Dos Santos’ vocals both spoken and sung—Davis’ trumpet, for instance, is a feather-light marvel of soft, jazzily understated eloquence in multiple numbers. But the linchpin of it all is Dos Santos, whose gorgeous voice shows remarkable stamina, raw power and versatility ranging from literal screams to silky crooning and back again, even simulating the Cookie Monster sound of the late, great Louis Armstrong at one point. In a show that commendably gives its long-dead heroine a voice, Dos Santos ensures that voice is both beautiful and mighty.
The Tunes & Tales of PEI takes place September 3 at 4 pm at The Guild in Charlottetown.
Experience a brand new show for tourists and locals alike; and it’s a gameshow too.
Written by Lori Linkletter and Rob MacDonald, this fun and fast-paced show will offer audience members a crash course all about PEI, plus plenty of Island tidbits that won’t be found in tourist brochures. The evening is filled with great tunes from some of the Island’s greatest songwriters, tall tales, and silly games that’ll test the knowledge about PEI history, culture, folk-lore and more.
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Wild Threads Literary Festival presents two signature events featuring CBC’s The Debaters host Steve Patterson at Trailside Music Hall in Charlottetown on September 17.
Patterson brings his sense of humour to Charlottetown in a very special Fireside Chat with PEI’s own top-tier entertainer and celebrated author, Patrick Ledwell. The matinee event begins at 1 pm. Doors open at 12 noon. Sponsored by Penguin Random House, these two will have much to discuss, including Patterson’s newest book release—Dad Up! Stick around for a book signing with Steve Patterson after the chat.
Later that evening, at 7 pm, Wild Threads Literary Festival presents the Too Funny! Comedy Show. This one of a kind comedy show will be hosted by PEI’s own Shawn Hogan and will be headlined by Steve Patterson. The show will also feature This Hour Has 22 Minutes writer and performer Meg Mackay, and a special guest appearance by PEI comedian Patrick Ledwell.
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Aug 29
Elliott
Kings Playhouse, Georgetown
Aug 29, Sept 5, 12, 19, 26
Jokes on Us Comedy Show
Baba’s Lounge, Charlottetown
to Aug 30
Jailbirds
Harmony House, Hunter River
to Aug 31 (select dates)
Open Casket, Open Mic
Victoria Playhouse, Victoria-by-the-Sea
to Aug 31 (select dates)
Searching for Abegweit
Celtic Performing Arts Centre, Summerside
to Sept 1 (select dates)
Munschables
Confederation Centre Outdoor Amphitheatre, Charlottetown
to Sept 3 (select dates)
Anne of Green Gables—The Musical™
Confederation Centre, Charlottetown
to Sept 3 (select dates)
Tunes & Tales of PEI
The Guild, Charlottetown
to Sept 3 (select dates)
Island Vibe
Confederation Centre Outdoor Amphitheatre, Charlottetown
to Sept 3
The Drawer Boy
Watermark Theatre, North Rustico
to Sept 4 (select dates)
Beyond the Sea
Victoria Playhouse, Victoria-by-the-Sea
to Sept 8 (Wed & Thurs)
The Island Summer Review
Featuring Patrick Ledwell & Mark Haines. Harmony House, Hunter River
to Sept 10 (Fri & Sat)
Inside American Pie
Harmony House, Hunter River
to Sept 24 (select dates)
Tell Tale Harbour
Confederation Centre, Charlottetown
to Oct 9 (select dates)
Anne & Gilbert, The Musical Florence Simmons Performance Hall, Charlottetown
Sept 1–2
The Songs of Johnny & June
Kitbag Theatre. Under the Spire, St. Mary’s, Indian River
Sept 1–4
The Two Horsewomen
The Guild, Charlottetown
Sept 2
Mi’kmaq Legends
Featuring the Mi’kmaq Heritage Actors. Souris Show Hall, Souris
Sept 3
The Banks and The Booze and That’s Not How It Happened!
Two comedic plays by Jonah Anderson. Souris Show Hall, Souris
Sept 3
Tunes & Tales of PEI
The Guild, Charlottetown
Sept 7, 14
Patio Laughs Comedy Show
Upstreet Craft Brewing, Charlottetown
Sept 7–11
Overnight Sensation
Victoria Playhouse, Victoria-by-the-Sea
Sept 9
Side Hustle Improv
The Guild, Charlottetown
Sept 9, 10
Drag Queens Of Comedy
Sept 10
Journei to Paradise
Beaconsfield Carriage House, Charlottetown
Sept 14–18
The Wonder of It All Victoria Playhouse, Victoria-by-the-Sea
Sept 16
Popalopalots Improv
The Guild, Charlottetown
Sept 17
Wild Threads Theatre
Festival: Steve Patterson
1 pm: Fireside Chat with Steve Patterson & Patrick Ledwell
7 pm: Steve Patterson Comedy Show
Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
Sept 24–25
Patrick Ledwell & Mark Haines
Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
Sept 28–Oct 8
Beneath Springhill: The Maurice Ruddick Story
Watermark Theatre, Rustico
Oct 1–2
A Gorgon’s Tale and Catching Fish
Sharing the Field, The River Clyde Pageant. The Mill, New Glasgow
Oct 17
Comedian Ed Hill
Featurig TJ Wharry.
Upstreet Craft Brewing, Charlottetown
Oct 21, 22
Shaun Majumder - The Love Tour
Oct 21: Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside
Oct 22: Confederation Centre, Charlottetown
Oct 22
Dancing with the Stars
Delta Prince Edward, Charlottetown
Nov 3, 4
Derek Edwards: In Praise of the Ostrich
Nov 3: Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside
Nov 4: Confederation Centre, Charlottetown
One-night only dance show at Beacons eld—Sept 10
Friday, Sept 16
Sept 9: The Loyalist Country Inn, Summerside
Sept 10: The Guild, Charlottetown
Reequal Smith will present her new dance production Journei to Paradise, one-night only, on September 10 at Beaconsfield’s Carriage House in Charlottetown.
Dancer, choreographer and owner of Oshun Dance Studios, Smith brings her spirited, high-energy dance routines to Journei to Paradise, her third full-length dance production featuring original choreography and live music. The production showcases Smith’s artistic boundaries, promising to ignite the audience with her engaging mystical energy.
Joining Smith in the Journei to Paradise cast are fellow dancers Charlotte Byrne, Claudia Castillejo, and Élan Mackey, who also co-choreographed the production. The performance will feature live musical selections from special guest performer, steel pan player Pepeto Pinto, as well as other local musicians and singers.
For tickets, visit eventbrite.ca. Follow @OshunDanceStudios on FB for updates and extended cast reveals.
Improv at The Guild —Sept 16
Popalopalots will be on stage at The Guild in Charlottetown on September 16 at 8 pm to perform their sketch improv comedy.
The performers will have the audience laughing when they succeed, and laughing even harder when they fail. Popalopalots improv comedy delivers a night of the unknown and abnormal. theguildpei.com
2022-23 fall and winter lineup announced
Several famous faces will be hitting the stage at Confederation Centre of the Arts tin Charlottetown this fall and winter. The Centre announced the 2022-2023 lineup for LIVE @ the Centre, which features award-winning musicians, choral music, street-dancing, comedy and more.
The program kicks off with internationally acclaimed Ron Sexsmith, and includes platinum-selling artist Serena Ryder, singer-songwriter William Prince, and reggae royalty Jah’Mila.
PEI’s Lennie Gallant will also return with his long-awaited Christmas show.
“The Innkeeper’s Christmas was scheduled for last year, but had to be cancelled due to COVID,” says Darcy Campbell, director of LIVE @ the Centre. “We are long overdue for some holiday cheer.”
Other Atlantic Canadians hitting the
stage this season include The Ennis Sisters with their Christmas show, and a bilingual show from Island artist Josée Boudreau, folk musician Ian Sherwood, and Kitbag Theatre’s production of The Songs of Johnny and June, starring Jacob Hemphill and Melissa MacKenzie.
Beyond music, LIVE @ the Centre will also feature award-winning streetdance company Bboyizm, Yuk’s Yuk’s Comedy, and Hyprov: Improv Under Hypnosis, an entirely unique show co-starring Asad Mecci and comedy legend Colin Mochrie.
“We are thrilled to be presenting another eclectic lineup of entertainment to the Island,” says Campbell. “There is something for everyone, and many fan favourites.”
See the complete schedule in their ad on page B3 in The Buzz or on their website at confederationcentre.com.
The Drawer Boy by Michael Healey continues at Watermark Theatre in North Rustico until September 3.
The play depicts the story of a young actor from the big city who moves in with two farmers to gather stories about rural life. The farmers’ lives are irrevocably altered when art attempts to imitate life and the line between truth and fiction is crossed. Winner of the Governor General’s
Literary Award, The Drawer Boy is hilarious, surprising and infinitely moving.
The production is directed by Rebecca Parent and stars actors Rahul Gandhi, Wally MacKinnon and Paul Rainville. Production designers include Wes Babcock (set), Rebecca Miller (lights), Julia Kim (costumes), and Pat Caron (sound). watermarktheatre.com
SEP 02
SEP 03
8:30PM
Downton Abbey: A New Era
Rated: PG
8:30PM
Spider-Man: No Way Home
Rated: PG-13
8:30PM
Encanto
Rated: PG
September 1 - September 3 Victoria Park Blankets
Review by Sean McQuaid
Theatrical world premieres in PEI tend to be either plays written by local artists or shows staged at our biggest venue (the Confederation Centre of the Arts), or both—but there are exceptions. While actors Robin Craig and Judy Marshak have logged many PEI credits in their 50+ years on stage, they’re not usually based in this province; and their brand-new co-starring vehicle The Two Horsewomen, written by Craig, is debuting at the Confederation Centre’s scrappy little next-door neighbour, indispensable indie arts hub The Guild.
The late journalist Bill Cameron, Craig’s brother, hatched the show’s concept in 2004 when he, Craig and Marshak were discussing the challenges faced by “older actresses.” The play Craig wrote based on Cameron’s outline features two characters, Cynthia and Edith (played by Marshak and Craig, respectively); veteran actors and older women, both have signed onto an acclaimed director’s new stage version of Zorro. Cynthia is a diva accustomed to big parts in big venues while Edith is a respected character actor who does smaller, artsier ensemble fare. Needing money, they both accept “as cast” contracts, meaning the director can use them in any roles he chooses.
Seeing few parts in the Zorro script suitable for women their age, Cynthia and Edith (who share a dressing room) have half-supportive, half-competitive chats about who could play each character and which parts they’re likely to get—until their director saddles them with the most unexpected, weirdly challenging role either of them has ever played.
Craig’s script gives us two distinct, likeable characters and an affectionately knowing yet unsentimentally clear-eyed look at life in the theatre, not to mention what it’s like being an older woman in show biz (someone should send some comps to Lisa LaFlamme). Not every line sparkles (a salty comet gag has a contrived sitcom ring to my ears though some of the crowd quite liked it), but most of the dialogue sounds natural and is often quite funny, aided by the comic chops and stage chemistry of two very solid leads.
One of many highlights: the husky venom of Marshak’s delivery when Cynthia tells a freshly promoted Edith (subbing in one of the bigger roles) that she’s happy for her—though speaking of that understudy side plot, while it starts strong, it ultimately just fades away. That’s a script issue, albeit a
minor one given how clever this play is overall.
Beyond the page, director Kate Lynch and company blend quirky personality into other aspects of the show, such as Lori Hickling’s carefully cluttered dressing room set (featuring genuine theatrical posters from many past PEI plays) and her costume designs, including an outfit unlike anything else you’ll see this summer.
The best touch of mad genius in the show’s staging? Its soundtrack, built almost entirely around the thematically ideal, hypnotically infectious and gloriously campy 1979 Ethel Merman disco version of Irving Berlin’s 1946 classic “There’s No Business Like Show Business.” Sheer demented perfection.
During scene changes, this music accompanies two nameless, silent stagehand characters (rotating roles played on the night of this review by a puckish Nathaniel Ing and his all-business foil Jennifer Arsenault) who prep the show’s props, scenery, costumes and such as needed, but with enough whimsy and flair to feel like tiny plays within a play. Extras like that and some plummy voice-over work by local treasure Graham Putnam add fun additional flavours to an often-delicious premiere.
Improve at The Guild—Sept 9
The all-women PEI improv comedy company Side Hustle will be on stage at The Guild in Charlottetown on September 9 at 7:30 pm.
Kirstin Lund, Patti Larsen, Caron Prins, Nancy McLure, Monica Rafuse, Sarah Brown, Jill Chandler and Doris Jenkins are at it again in a new show bound to keep audiences coming back for more. Join the cast as they deliver made-up-on-the-spot comedy, and explore the world of finding love in the modern world in their own hilariously improvised take on reality show dating. Find out who falls for who (hopefully without breaking anything), who makes a run for it, and if true love is possible in 80 minutes or less. theguildpei.com
Dinner theatre featuring the comedy duo
Two-Shea continues at the Stompin Tom Centre in Skinners Pond. Featuring Paul and Laura Lee Shea, the show take place Wednesdays through September. Tickets are available by phone at 8823214, online at stompintomcentre.com, and in person at the Stompin’ Tom Centre, 14024 Route 14, Skinners Pond.
The Drag Queens of Comedy will be live on stage in Charlottetown and Summerside this month.
Two legends collide for one incredible night of drag with hosts Shayla Shenanigans and Treyla Parktrash.
The show’s starring performers are from all over Atlantic Canada—including Anita P, Majestix, Anna Moma Pia, Justin Toodeep, Tori Nylon and Vanity Station, Drag Queens of Comedy
will be live in the ballroom at the Loyalist Country Inn in Summerside on September 9. The Charlottetown performance will see the addition of performer Dorian Gay, and will take place at The Guild on September 10. Both dates have two seatings, at 6 pm and 9 pm. Tickets are available at eventbrite.com and theguildpei.com. These are 19+ events. Follow the performers on their socials for more info.
La Veillée au Village 2022 will wrap up their season on August 31 at Village musical acadien. The dinner theatre show is presented in the classic style of a 50s comedy-and-music revue and features comedy and silliness interspersed with traditional songs and instrumental numbers. Written and directed by Albert Arsenault and Hélène Bergeron, the show stars fiddler Louise Arsenault, vocalist/pianist Angie Arsenault, and guitar players/singers Jonathan Arsenault, Dawson Arsenault and Shane Arsenault. Tickets must be reserved or purchased in advance at villagemusical.ca or at the Village musical acadien reception desk.
Bonshaw Young Players for ages six to 16 will resume September 17 from 10:30 am–12:30 pm at the Community Centre in Bonshaw. Emphasis will be on the triple threats of singing, dancing and improv drama. Pre-registration is necessary. Email rlacey688@gmail.com or call 675-4282 to register.
Two PEI entrepreneurs are cross-promoting their family-friendly experiences. Flory Sanderson, owner of Island Hill Farm in Hampshire and Campbell Webster, producer of Anne & Gilbert—The Musical (A&G), have been delighting guests with free tickets to the theatre or the farm. The musical runs until October 9 at the Florence Simmons Performance Hall in Charlottetown. The A&G team have been hiding free tickets to Island Hill Farm under select theatre seats, gifting random patrons with tickets to meet Flory’s goats at Island Hill Farm. At Island Hill Farm, Sanderson chooses the recipients of complimentary Anne & Gilbert tickets based on chats she has with visitors. The farm is home to a herd of over 100 goats of various breeds, as well as hens, bunnies, alpacas, pot-bellied pigs, a miniature donkey and other farm animals. Visitors can interact directly with the goats and even enjoy a bottle-feeding experience or goat yoga. anneandgilbert.com, islandhillfarm.ca
Island Theatre Festival production continues into October
Review by Sean McQuaidThe Fourth R: reduce, reuse, recycle, RevolutionizeIsland Fringe Festival ‘22, Havenwood Dance Studio, Charlottetown
July 29, 2022
Way back in the golden pre-COVID summer of 2019, Toronto, Ontario company Dance Fachin scored a hit at the Island Fringe Festival (IFF) with Worldly Women, “a new genre of dance theatre” starring choreographer/ creator Emma Bartolomucci and her fellow dancers, among them Beatrice Kwan & Julia Molnar. That show was voted the audience favourite of IFF 2019.
taking and never giving time for things to grow back properly or naturally.” She says humanity needs to “share resources responsibly without the priority of money.”
Anne & Gilbert–The Musical, the headlining production of the Island Theatre Festival, runs until October 9 at the Florence Simmons Performance Hall in Charlottetown.
This year’s PEI production is buoyed by a strong cast and crew that includes Becca Guilderson as a Anne Shirley, Hugh Ritchie as Gilbert, Beth Rogers as Marilla, Page Gallant as Diana, and Nick Whelan as assistant director and co-producer.
Info/tickets: anneandgilbert.com, 1-877-566-3346
Cours de français pour débutants
Beginners French Course
13 septembre - 15 novembre
L’HEURE et FRÉQUENCE: 17h30 à 19h30 chaque mardi sur 10 semaines
COÛT: 15 $ par session
September 13 - November 15
13h00 Jeux de 18 trous
This summer, Bartolomucci, Kwan & Molnar return to IFF with The Fourth R: reduce, reuse, recycle, Revolutionize, billed as “an interdisciplinary presentation that fuses climate science, dance and video projections together” in a story about global warming and other environmental issues featuring characters who represent industrial producers and consumers and the vulnerable people who suffer because of them. Dance Fachin hopes the show will help “inspire young people to become advocates for the planet.”
Directed by Bartolomucci with visual design by Airian McLeish, the show is a series of live dance numbers set to recorded music, with short video segments between the dances featuring images, footage and facts regarding environmental/climate concerns. Bartolomucci has been working on the show on and off since 2019, but COVID-19 and other factors delayed it until its 2022 debut in Toronto, followed by interprovincial touring dates in venues ranging from schools to theatre festivals.
Perhaps in part because of its activist aims (especially its youth education mission), The Fourth R is more literal and less subtle than Worldly Women: the dancers talk more (though most of their performance remains wordless), they use props more (such as various quickly discarded consumer goods), and the video segments deliver lots of raw information. This feels a bit overtly didactic or heavy-handed in spots, most notably a scene where the dancers take turns shouting climate-related slogans (though a rahrah moment like that probably plays differently in a school than it does in a theatre).
Moments like that might be unsubtle, but they’re appropriate to the existential urgency of the topic and the openly educational intentions of the piece. Besides, those moments are starkly outnumbered by scenes of real emotional power from all three dancers over the course of the show, a mesmerizing mix of solos, duos and trios that collectively sell the horror of the topic.
One of the most memorable solos features Molnar as a giddily reckless capitalist figure essentially dancing while the world burns, a portrait of malevolent glee akin to Brigitte Helm’s similarly sinister dance from the 1927 silent film Metropolis. Still, the emotive MVP of the trio may be Kwan, who largely without words does some of the most vividly comprehensible and moving acting of the summer, intensely engaged and engaging in every one of her dance numbers. Passion like that from all three dancers does more to sell the show’s deeply vital message than all the statistics in the world ever could.
COÛT: 45 $ pour les 50 ans plus pour les moins de 50 ans
COÛT: 70 $
Tournoi de golf à Countryview Golf Club à Fairview
Réconciliation
24 30
Brian Francis Junior Peter Paul Dinner will be served
In a recent Purple Glow Collective interview, Bartolomucci explains that the show “highlights the ways in which capitalism affects our environment… It’s taking and taking and
TIME AND FREQUENCY: 5:30 to 7:30 pm every Tuesday for 10 weeks
COST: $15 per session
Cours de Cuisine pour Enfant Children's Cooking Class
14 septembre - 16 novembre
L’HEURE et FRÉQUENCE: 15h00 à 16h00 chaque mercredi sur 10 semaines
COÛT: 15 $ par session
September 14 - November 16
TIME and FREQUENCY: 3:00 to 4:00 pm every Wednesday for 10 weeks
COST: $15 per session
The Evangeline region’s Agricultural Exhibition and Acadian Festival takes place September 1–4 in Abram-Village.
The program this year includes magic shows with Acadian magician and illusionist Rémi Boudreau, science experiments with the Maritime edition of Mad Science/Sciences en Folie,
le Festin acadien, a fiddling concert featuring traditional Acadian, Scottish and Irish tunes, the provincial finals of the PEI Youth Talent Competition, stepdancers, Acadian dances, and much more.
The Festival also includes a variety of Acadian and folk music, featuring performers Hert LeBlanc and his band, Réveil, Jeannita Bernard, Gary and Karine Gallant, En Route, Louise and Jonathan Arsenault, Jos Narcisse family members, and more. Visit expositionfestival.ca for more information, tickets and the full schedule.
The Charlottetown Festival
Last chance to catch Munschables and Island Vibe
The Charlottetown Festival at Confederation Centre of the Arts continues its family friendly programming in the Outdoor Amphitheatre with two high energy shows— Munschables until September 1 and Island Vibe to September 3.
Munschables brings the exciting and silly world of children’s author Robert Munsch to life. Starring members of the cast of Anne of Green Gables—The
Musical™, the show includes stories from books like Mud Puddle, Smelly Socks, and Murmel, Murmel, Murmel
The Xclusiv Dance Crew‘s show, Island Vibe, explores hip-hop, afro- jazz, contemporary movement, break dancing and tap.
All shows are free admission and begin at 12 noon. confederationcentre.com
Poetry, music, dance and theatre at Souris Show Hall—Sept 2
Mi’kmaq Legends, Atlantic Canada’s premier Indigenous theatre group, will be on stage at Souris Show Hall on September 2 at 7:30 pm.
Mi’kmaq Legends is a multi-media theatrical experience that combines the artistic disciplines of poetry, music, dance, and theatre performed by the
Mi’kmaq Heritage Actors. The troupe consists of six young PEI Mi’kmaq men and women.
The legends presented are based on traditional Mi’kmaq legends.
The Hall is located at 5 Church Ave in Souris. sourisshowhall.com
Aug 29
Rhonda Vincent & The Rage
Harbourfront Theaetre, Summerside
Aug 29
Montuno Cubano
Victoria Playhouse, Victoria-by-the-Sea
Aug 30
Jay White - The Sweet Caroline Tour
Tribute to Neil Diamond. Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside
Aug 31
Bryan Adams
Credit Union Place, Summerside
Aug 31
Cantor-Sing!
Featuring Kara Callaghan, Anne Tingley, Pamela Rowe, Bonnie Hood, and Norah Molyneaux. St. Dunstan’s, Charlottetown
Sept 1
Island Jazz feat. Deryl Gallant Trio
Baba’s Lounge, Charlottetown
Sept 1
Jake Clemons with Adam Baldwin
Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
Sept 1–4
The Evangeline Area
Agricultural Exhibition and Acadian Festival
Featuring Hert LeBlanc and his band, Réveil, Jeannita Bernard, Gary and Karine Gallant, En Route, Louise and Jonathan Arsenault, Jos Narcisse family members, and more. Abram-Village
Sept 2
Chad Matthews Band
Kings Playhouse, Georgetown
Sept 2–4
Porchlight Music Festival
Featuring Julie & Danny, Hired Guns, Allan Sonier, Hillbillies & Hipwapders, Soul Filter, Lennie Gallant, Joey & Kurk, Brian Arsenault, and Chad Matthews. Moth Lane Brewing, Ellerslie
Sept 3
Alyssa Harper & Hired Guns
Stompin’ Tom Centre, Skinners Pond
Sept 3
Gordie MacKeeman and his Rhythm Boys
Penzie’s Bistro at Shaw’s, Brackley
Sept 6
Shane Pendergast Album
Release
Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
Sept 7
Tim Baker and All Hands
Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
Sept 8
Island Jazz Show #250
Baba’s Lounge, Charlottetown
Sept 8
Pierce Clarke & Mat Hannah: Unplugged
Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
Sept 8
Steve Zaat
The Guild, Charlottetown
Sept 9
Lennie Gallant
Under the Spire, St. Mary’s, Indian River
Sept 10
Treble with Girls Trio
Stompin’ Tom Centre, Skinners Pond
Sept 10
Nathan Wiley with full band Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
Sept 11
The New Cohort
Under the Spire, St. Mary’s, Indian River
Sept 11
Sherman Downey with full band
Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
Sept 12
Petunia; Justyn Thyme; Great Balancing Act
Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
Sept 13
PEIRMTA: Music in the House
Performances by Natalie WilliamsCalhoun, Suzanne Campbell, Stephanie Cole, Frances Gray, Joyce Hein, Gregory
Irvine, Frances McBurnie, Laura Ono, David Sharpe, Jacqueline Sorensen Young, and Magdalena von Eccher. Government House, Charlottetown.
Sept 16
Songs for a Small Planet: Songwriters Circle
Featuring Catherine MacLellan, Dennis Ellsworth, Teresa Doyle and Annette Drapeau. Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
Sept 17
Michael Myers Band
Stompin’ Tom Centre, Skinners Pond
Sept 18
The Hard Times Orchestra: Hard Times Come Again
The Guild, Charlottetown
Sept 18
The Sheepdogs
PEI Brewing Company, Charlottetown
Sept 20
Sarah Harmer
PEI Brewing Company, Charlottetown
Sept 21
The Burning Hell with Feelings
Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
Sept 21
Woody Woodburn
Upstreet Craft Brewing, Charlottetown
Sept 22
The Stories & Songs of Stompin’ Tom
Featuring Whiskey Jack. Copper Bottom Brewing, Montague
Sept 23–24
Street Feast
Featuring The Love Junkies, Shania Twain Tribute Band, Xclusiv Dance Crew, Kierrah, Lady Soul, The Umbrella Collective, Joce Reyome and more. Kent Street, Charlottetown
Sept 23–24
Harvest Home Festival
Featuring Matt Anderson & The Big Bottle Of Joy, Andy Shauf, Ria Mai, Reeny Smith, Kaia Kater, Kierrah, Mi’kmaq Legends, Morgan Toney, Rosier, Villages, and more. Rollo Bay Festival Grounds, Rollo Bay
Sept 24
Clements Family Band
Stompin’ Tom Centre, Skinners Pond
Sept 24
Richard Wood
The Warm House Retreat B&B, Summerside
Sept 24
Living the Island Ceilidh
Featuring The Ross Family, Catherine MacLellan and Brooke MacArthur. Hospice PEI fundraiser. Under the Spire, St. Mary’s, Indian River
Sept 29
Perfect Sacri ce—Elton
John & Ed Sheeran tribute
Featuring Jeff Scott and Daniel East. Harbourfront Theaetre, Summerside
Sept 29
Aaron MacDonald
Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
Sept 29, 30, Oct 1, 2
Love Me Tender
Featuring Cameron Michael. Music at the Manse, Marshfield
Sept 30
Scott Parsons
Harmony House, Hunter River
Sept 30
Aaron MacDonald album release
Red Dirt Girl Music Room, Middleton
Oct 1
Chad Matthews - Stompin
Tom Tribute
Stompin’ Tom Centre, Skinners Pond
Oct 1
Nolan Compton with full band
Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
Oct 2
Séan McCann
Celtic Permorming Arts Centre, Summerside
Oct 1, 2
HOTEL CALIFORNIA - The Original Eagles Tribute Show
Oct 1: Confederation Centre, Charlottetown
Oct 2: Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside
Oct 4
Tara MacLean
Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
Oct 5
Dreamer—The Supertramp
Experience
Harbourfront Theaetre, Summerside
Oct 5
Ron Sexsmith
Confederation Centre, Charlottetown
Oct 5
Hospice PEI Fundraiser with Lawrence Maxwell
Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
Oct 6
Dave Gunning Album
Release
Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
Oct 8
Chad Matthews - Stompin’
Tom Tribute
Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside
Oct 11 Clannad
Confederation Centre, Charlottetown
Oct 13
Garrett Mason
Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
Oct 14
Daniel Champagne
The Guild, Charlottetown
Oct 14, 15
The Australian Bee Gees - A
Tribute to the Bee Gees
Oct 14: Confederation Centre, Charlottetown
Oct 15: Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside
Oct 15
Supernaught—A Tribute to Black Sabbath
Celtic Performing Arts Centre, Summerside
Oct 16
PEI Symphony Orchestra:
Redemption
Confederation Centre, Charlottetown
Oct 16
Gypsy—Fleetwood Mac
Tribute
Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
Oct 21
Legends Show: A Tribute to Roy, Connie, Jerry and Elvis
Confederation Centre, Charlottetown
Oct 22
Daniel Champagne
The Guild, Charlottetown
Oct 22
Allen Snow & The Quorum
Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
Oct 22, 23
The Stampeders
Oct 22: Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside
Oct 23: Confederation Centre, Charlottetown
Oct 23
Steve Poltz
Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
Oct 25
Dirty Dancing in Concert
Confederation Centre, Charlottetown
Oct 26
Guy Davis & Ray Bonneville
Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside
Oct 26
Rawlins Cross: Sunrise Tour
Confederation Centre, Charlottetown
Oct 27
Anchor’s Up Tour
Featuring Fortunate Ones, Old Man Luedecke and The Once. Confederation Centre, Charlottetown
Oct 28
Basia Bulat
Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
Oct 29
Jah’Mila
Confederation Centre, Charlottetown
Oct 29
Shane Pendergast
Harmony House, Hunter River
Nov 5
Paquette Productions presents: Motown Soul
Confederation Centre, Charlottetown
Nov 5
The Ellis Family Band
Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside
Nov 10
Josee Boudreau
Confederation Centre, Charlottetown
Nov 10
William Prince
Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside
Dec 10
Black Umfolosi
Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside
doors: 7pm show: 8pm. $40+tax & fee
Sherman Downey with his full band will perform at Trailside Music Hall in Charlottetown on September 11 at 8 pm.
With his unique brand of radio-friendly and folky foot stompers, Sherman Downey has not only solidified himself as one of Newfoundland & Labrador’s most treasured artists, but also as a nationally revered and much sought after songwriter.
Sherman’s debut Honey For Bees received wide critical acclaim, earning him MusicNL’s Male Artist of the Year and garnering international attention. His second release, The Sun In Your Eyes, was awarded MusicNL’s Pop/ Rock Recording of the year, SOCAN Songwriter of the year, and an ECMA nomination for Group Recording of the year alongside his band The Ambiguous Case. The album’s first single “Thick as Thieves” went on to win Downey the CBC Searchlight Prize Canada’s Best New Artist.
His latest release, New Beautiful, offers a sincere storied glimpse at wandering far from home while longing to return. Fans of his first two albums will be happy to hear the familiar character-driven songs that embrace his folk and country roots, but will no doubt notice a new musical exploration. Doors at 6 pm. Showtime is 8 pm. Tickets are available at trailside.ca. shermandowney.ca
The Back Home Tonight concert series, held this summer on Monday evenings at the Stanley Bridge Hall, will have its final three shows in September.
Host Gordon Belsher is a musician (guitar, bodhran and vocals) who loves to entertain with a song or a story to make his audience feel at home. Todd MacLean will be the guest musician on September 5, marking his last appearance at the show this season. Todd will provide melodies on the saxophone, ukulele and piano, and entertain with his own brand of zaniness. The guest fiddler will be Courtney Hogan-Chandler.
The final two dates of the series, September 12 and 19, will feature Gordon and two guest fiddlers— Courtney Hogan-Chandler and Cynthia MacLeod. Courtney’s elegance and Cynthia’s exuberance will make for a night of haunting melodies and foot stomping fun.
Organizers say, “get yourself down to one of the these shows and
experience some of our finest performers giving you a night you will hold in your heart for a long time.”
Doors open at 7 pm. Showtime is 7:30 pm. Tickets are available online at guernseycove.ca or payment (cash only) can be made at the door. The Hall is located at 4897 St Mary’s Road in Stanley Bridge.
Under the Spire Music Festival’s 27th season continues at Historic St. Mary’s. The seasonal venue still has a few nal concerts, a ceilidh and a favourite fall fundraiser left before it closes for the winter months.
Kitbag Theatre will make their Under the Spire Music Festival (USMF) debut with its production The Songs of Johnny & June at 7:30 pm on September 1 and 2. Created by Jacob Hemphill with music direction by Melissa MacKenzie, this biographical concert features the PEI duo accompanied by PEI musicians Logan Richard (lead guitar), Josh Langille (drums) and Sam Langille (bass). Show-goers can expect the renowned country songs they know and love, intertwined with stories they may have never heard. The Songs of Johnny & June will take the audience on a journey of the complicated relationship between Johnny Cash and June Carter, two legends of country music.
Canadian East Coast songwriter Lennie Gallant will perform on September 9 at 7:30 pm. Gallant has released 14 albums of original songs which have won him a host of awards and nominations from the JUNOs, CFMAs, Les Prix Eloizes and the ECMAs. A veteran international touring artist, he has performed all over North America, Europe, for the troops in Afghanistan and at the 2010 Olympics.
Nostalgia Ceilidh, the last in the Community Ceilidh Concert Series, will take place September 10 at 3 pm and it is designed with PEI Seniors in mind. With musician Michael Pendergast, the Queens County Fiddlers and stepdancers, the afternoon promises an array of musical
talent. There is free transportation from Charlottetown to Historic St. Mary’s and back, and USMF has partnered with Pat & The Elephant to provide local transportation for anyone who requires some accessibility accommodation. To take advantage of the accessible transportation, contact Cameron at cameron@underthespire.ca or 836-4933. Registration for the event can be found at underthespire.ca or showpass.com/nostalgia-ceilidh.
The final concert in the USMF season is September 11 at 3 pm and will feature The New Cohort as part of the Debut Atlantic tour. Founded in the early days of the pandemic as a deep dive into the repertoire for viola and cello, The New Cohort was formed by Keith Hamm, viola, and Julie Hereish, cello, to explore chamber music possibilities while in household isolation. Keith was named Principal Violist of the Canadian Opera Company Orchestra and performed there for eight seasons. Julie joined the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra as Assistant Principal Cello after holding the same position with the Québec Symphony Orchestra.
The return of the Harvest Soupfest Fundraiser on September 18 at 1 pm will feature soup, desserts and music by Lovely Nelly. As part of the Fall Flavours Festival, one ticket for Soupfest (availalble at fallflavours.ca) will let you try four different soups all from local restaurants. All proceeds will be allocated to the restoration of Historic St. Mary’s.
Info/tickets: 1374 Hamilton Road, Indian River; 836-3733; showpass. com/o/under-the-spire; underthespire.ca
Last few events to wrap up the season at Historic St. Mary’stop: Todd MacLean and Gordon Belsher; bottom: Courtney Hogan-Chandler, and Cynthia MacLeod PHOTOS SUBMITTED
Outdoor show at Warm House Retreat—Sept 25
PEI fiddler Richard Wood will host An Outdoor Music Celebration live at The Warm House Retreat B&B in Summerside on September 25. Grounds open at 1 pm with music from 2–4 pm. Guests are reminded to bring their own lawn chair or blanket. There will be homemade snacks and beverages for purchase, but people can also bring their own.
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The Guild—Sept 8
Whitecap Entertainment presents The Sheepdogs: Live & Outta Sight Tour in Charlottetown this month.
Four-time JUNO award winners, The Sheepdogs have sold out shows across the world. Hailing from Saskatoon, SK they are one of Canada’s most successful bands, amassing a legion of fans worldwide with their rich harmonies, rounded guitar tones, and classic rock-influenced sound. The band’s North American tour includes a stop at PEI Brewing Company on September 18.
The Sheepdogs’ 2022 Outta Sight album was created as a response to the isolation and uncertainty of the pandemic. While the band would normally
Harmony House—Sept 30
Singer-songwriter Scott Parsons will be on stage at Harmony House in Hunter River on September 30 at 8 pm.
Parsons’ musicianship and performance capabilities have taken him to many countries around the world. His perseverance as an independent artist is a testament to the Maritime spirit.
Parsons is a gifted songwriter, a solid musician and an emotionally expressive vocalist with a powerful set of pipes that can take a song anywhere he wants that song to go. He recently received the Music PEI Lifetime Achievement Award 2021.
With a body of work spanning nearly five decades, Parsons has played too many festivals, benefits, bars and small venues to be named. He has done two extensive tours of Switzerland and has played across Canada, the US, England, Wales,
squeeze recording time into small sessions between tours, they instead spent their tour-free pandemic days getting together and jamming.
Lead singer and main songwriter Ewan Currie says Outta Sight is “an 11-song serving of bangers for every occasion. Making this record was the cure for our Covid Blues and we know you are gonna love listening to it.”
Their hard-driving single, “Find The Truth,” showcases their harmonies over a rugged tune. Says Currie, “It’s a cosmic look into the depths of one man’s obsession with the quest for the truth.”
Tickets available at peibrewingcompany.com.
Steve Zaat Presents: That’s Me – I’m Not That Far on September 8 at 7:30 pm at The Guild in Charlottetown. A moving, entertaining and inspiring live performance of songs to help navigate through challenges such as loss, separation and hopelessness. Steve will take the audience on a healing journey with stories most can relate to and songs to uplift the heart. theguildpei.com
Scotland and the Orkney Islands. He has opened for Blue Rodeo, Jesse Winchester, backed up the infamous Daisy Debolt and was bass player for Gene MacLellan. He was also honored to do a concert at Metro Detroit’s “Gilda’s Club,” dedicated to comedian Gilda Radner.
Make a reservation for dinner in The Lounge downstairs before the show by calling 964-2255. The Lounge is open at 5 pm.
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The Hard Times Orchestra, an all-star group of Island musicians, presents the world premiere of Adam Hill’s “Hard Times Come Again” on September 18 at The Guild in Charlottetown. Showtime is 7 pm.
Featuring vocalists Cameron MacDuffee and Brielle Ansems, The Hard Times Orchestra consists of a string section performed by the Atlantic String Machine and a rhythm section made up of Chris Corrigan, Nick Doneff and Morgan Saulnier.
Composed by Adam Hill, “Hard Times Come Again” is a concert length chamber-folk suite that draws on oral history and connects the Great Depression to contemporary times through stories of hope and transformation.
The PEI Symphony Orchestra’s (PEISO) 2022-23 season begins in October and a season subscription grants concertgoers access to the best seating at the best value. A full subscription will save up to 60 percent on single ticket prices, and students/kids pay only half of that.
The orchestra recently announced this season’s full programming which includes four concerts at the Confederation Centre’s Mainstage Theatre on October 16, January 22, March 5, and April 16—all at 2:30 pm.
Highlighted works include Brahms’s Symphony No. 1, Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 and Mahler’s Symphony No. 5. Featured performers include Sarah Hagen, piano; Justin Amador, horn; Hannah O’Donnell, mezzo soprano; and Jillian Clow, soprano. This season, the orchestra is also celebrating Mark Shapiro’s 10th and final year as Music Director and Conductor.
Call or visit the Confederation Centre Box Office to purchase a season subscription.
At this time, PEISO also invites businesses and members of the community to join their Sponsor-aMusician Program. The orchestra is composed of over 60 community, professional and student musicians, with varying sponsorship levels from student to concertmaster.
“For 55 years now, our musicians have been the beating heart of our orchestra. By sponsoring a musician, you directly support the PEISO’s concerts and educational outreach while honouring a specific individual’s talent, artistry, and lifelong commitment to making music right here in PEI,” says PEISO President Wraychel Horne.
To arrange a sponsorship, contact PEISO at admin@peisymphony.com or 892-4333. peisymphony.com.
The piece is made up of seven songs with lyrics derived from historical interviews about the Great Depression. The interviewees represent a diverse demographic, young and old, from farmers and salespeople to artists and politicians. Complementing these songs are seven electroacoustic interludes that tell contemporary tales. Hill conducted his own set of interviews with Island artists and combined samples from those conversations with organic and synthetic sounds. The result is an emotionally evocative musical experience that sheds light on what we value and how we lead our lives in accordance with those values.
Best known to Islanders as the bassist in Atlantic String Machine, Hill is also an award-winning
PEI Registered Music Teachers’ Association in recital—Sept 13
The Honourable Antoinette Perry, Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island and Honorary Patron of the PEI Registered Music Teachers’ Association (PEIRMTA) will host the Association in recital on September 13 at 6:30 pm at Government House in Charlottetown. Government House is on the grounds of Fanningbank at 1 Terry Fox Drive.
The recital will include performances by Natalie Williams-Calhoun, Suzanne Campbell, Stephanie Cole, Frances Gray, Joyce Hein, Gregory Irvine, Frances McBurnie, Laura Ono,
composer and songwriter. He has released five albums of songs that have received radio play all over Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom, and have spent time on the national Earshot! Folk & Roots chart. Additionally, his compositions have been presented by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, the Vancouver Chamber Choir, the Little Giant Chinese Chamber Orchestra, the Elektra Women’s Choir, and many others.
Tickets are available at The Guild’s box office, 111 Queen St, Charlottetown and online the guildpei.com. adamhillmusic.com
David Sharpe, Jacqueline Sorensen Young and Magdalena von Eccher.
Members of the PEIRMTA are thrilled to be invited to perform at the residence of Her Honour, who enjoyed a career as a music educator and is a supporter of local musicians.
“It is always a pleasure for me to connect with musicians,” said Her Honour. “Sharing the transforming power of music cannot help but enrich our lives.”
The PEIRMTA is an organization dedicated to the teaching and promotion of music. Made up of private music instructors, the group strives to maintain high musical and academic qualifications among its members, and offers continuing educational opportunities both for members and non-members alike.
This is a free event; however, due to limited seating, RSVP is required directly with the PEIRMTA. Email treasurer@peirmta.ca to reserve seats.
Island Jazz series has been presenting weekly since 2016
The Island Jazz series presents its 250th live jazz show at Baba’s Lounge in Charlottetown on September 8. Aside from the pandemic, Island Jazz has been presenting weekly live jazz shows at Baba’s every Thursday night since January 2016.
Winner of the 2020 Music PEI Award for Live Event Programming and nominated for an ECMA Event of the Year, Island Jazz features top local musicians performing original music, standards, jazz and pop favourites. Each show features a different group performing two sets.
Island Jazz casts a pretty wide definition of jazz, showcasing improvisation and spontaneity in live music. Of course they feature the greats, like Coltrane and Miles, but also James Taylor, Marvin Gaye, Tom Waits, Motown, The Beatles, Radiohead, Vulfpeck, Stevie, Norah Jones and many more.
Curator Dan Rowswell explains that most Island Jazz shows are “winged,” with little to no rehearsal
and the musicians listening intently to each other, opening up the forms for improvisation.
Shows start at 8 pm every Thursday. Admission is by donation.
Baba’s Lounge is located abover Cedar’s Eatery at 181 Great George Street, Charlottetown.
St. Dunstan’s Basilica—Aug 31
The cantors of St. Dunstan’s Basilica will perform songs outside of the hymn tunes typically heard at weekend masses on August 31 from 1–2 pm at the Cathedral, 65 Great George Street, Charlottetown.
Kara Callaghan, Anne Tingley, Pamela Rowe, Bonnie Hood and Norah Molyneaux will all take turns at the microphone performing the songs they particularly enjoy singing.
The East Pointers present Harvest Home Festival at the Rollo Bay Fiddle Festival Grounds near Souris, PEI on September 23 and 24.
The MainStage artist lineup includes Matt Andersen & The Big Bottle of Joy, Reeny Smith, Kaia Kater, Morgan Toney, and Mi’kmaq Legends on September 23, with Andy Shauf, Ria Mae, Villages, Rosier, and Kierrah on September 24.
The two-day music festival will also feature craft beverages, a marketplace
Whitecap Entertainment presents Sarah Harmer: Are You Gone Tour on September 20 at PEI Brewing Company in Charlottetown.
Are You Gone (2020) is the first new album in a decade from the multi-award-winning, platinum-selling musician. The album is a deeply personal and momentous collection of songs motivated by the beauty of life, the urgency of climate crisis, and the question of loss.
The first song, “New Low,” is more than a return to music for the internationally celebrated singer-songwriter and activist: it is a definition of form, a call-for-uprising in the face of global disaster, at the most critical moment for Harmer to raise her voice—one of the most distinctive in Canadian music. The vitality of “New Low,” its heedless pace, sharp guitars and
village, local East Coast fair, family-friendly activities, and on-site camping for a full weekend festival experience.
Harvest Home Festival was first introduced in 2020 by The East Pointers and Big Field Traditions Inc. The Festival was cancelled in 2021 due to the global pandemic.
Weekend passes (including on-site camping) and single-day tickets are available for purchase. harvesthomefestival.com
exclamatory horns, bely the passage of time since Harmer’s last record, Oh Little Fire (2010).
Twenty years from the release of her debut, You Were Here (2000), Are You Gone, its spiritual successor, brings a close to Harmer’s period of musical quietude with a rousing artistic statement, rich in detail and emotion, from the heart and for the spirit.
Tickets are available at peibrewingcompany.com
age. Shane’s performances are backed up by Island musicians, including fiddlers Gordie MacKeeman and Pascal Miousse (Vishtèn).
Pendergast will perform the entire album in full, backed by a five-piece band, at the album release party on September 6 at Trailside Music Hall in Charlottetown.
The album is now available on Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, Amazon Music and Bandcamp. shanependergast.com
The Hot Club Of San Francisco
ensemble of versatile and accomplished musicians celebrates the musical style of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grapelli’s Quintette du Hot Club de France.
All songs were composed by Paul Mehling (BMI) and produced by Andrew A. Melzer.
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loss, Sparkes says, the album does not wallow in despair.
Shane Pendergast released his third album, The House Before the Bridge, on August 26.
Pendergast is a folksinger from Tracadie Cross, PEI. His connection to Maritime folk music dates back to the efforts of his great-grandparents, preservers of folklore in PEI. Shane is carrying the torch forward with his own songs.
The House Before the Bridge is a collection of original folk songs recorded live over three days in Pendergast’s kitchen in Corran Ban, PEI.
“It was important to record the entire album live-off-the-floor in the kitchen of my old homestead. I wanted the recording to be soaked in the intimacy and raw energy of the kitchen party spirit.”
Engineered and mixed by Aaron Comeau (Skydiggers), the 12-track album is a bastion of Maritime storytelling. Pendergast explores strange twists of fate, the thin line between tragedy and comedy, and the folklore process itself. From spellbinding ballads to joyous Maritime anthems, Pendergast takes the helm in steering his musical traditions into the present
Record producer Andrew A. Melzer, currently based in PEI, is releasing the album Don’t Panic by The Hot Club Of San Fransico on September 16.
Don’t Panic is an acoustic jazz album of original compositions recorded by The Hot Club Of San Francisco at the iconic Coast Recorders (John Coltrane, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Grateful Dead, Dave Brubeck, Stan Getz).
For over 30 years, The Hot Club Of San Francisco have been touring in North America and Europe. The
On August 30, PEI producer and rapper Adam Robbins released his new album, Coup De Grâce, on all streaming platforms.
This six-track project is entirely produced by Paris producer, Saint Drop. Coup De Grâce showcases Adam’s ability to adapt and create on any type of instrumental.
Adam says with all turntablism provided by Canada’s DJ IV (Classified’s DJ), “the album is bound to be a hit with hip hop fans old and new!”
Coup De Grâce features Christ Sampson, Brizzle and Frantik.
Follow Adam Robbins on all social media and music platforms at @ adamrobbinsraps.
PEI writer and musician Rick Sparkes is releasing his first album of poetry under the pseudonym Hazen Halls. Our Fires Fade to Candles Vol. 1 will be released September 1.
The album is an eclectic blend of Sparkes’ brand of indie-folk rock music and award-winning poetry, which has been recognized by the Island Literary Awards and the CBC Poetry Prize shortlist.
The poems were selected from Sparkes’ vast repertoire of written works. Notable guest appearances on the album include PEI songwriters Nathan Wiley and Tim Chaisson, singer/songwriter Karen Penton, multi-instrumentalist and music educator Carrie MacLellan, and Sparkes’ 13-year old son, Hunter.
While many of the poems deal with
“The title of the album is a variation of a line from a Margaret Atwood poem entitled ‘Table Settings’ that reads ‘our feastfires have faded to candles,’” explains Sparkes. “To me, the title speaks to the idea that, though the spirit, or ‘fire,’ of our youth gradually wanes as we age, the legacy of our lives, in all its glory, as well as its folly, serves as a beacon to future generations.”
Our Fires Fade to Candles Vol. 1 will be available on all streaming platforms and at hazenhalls.bandcamp.com.
Pam Marsh
Record producer Andrew A. Melzer, currently based in PEI, will release the single “Find Love,” written and recorded by Halifax’s Pam Marsh, on September 23.
“Find Love” features Pam Marsh (lead vocals/harmonies), Doug Riley (piano/organ), Brian McLeod (guitar), Ken Morris (bass), Paul Stamp (drums), and Rhonda Silver (harmonies).
For years, Marsh was a member of the Toronto group Everyday People. She has recorded with April Wine, Crowbar, Michael Pagliaro, Johnny Nash, Rick James, Shooter, Rita MacNeil and Matt Minglewood. Marsh released a collection of her songs on the 2008 album, Dream Come True
“Find Love” was recorded and mixed by Jim Frank (Sound Stage, Toronto), edited by Adam Gallant (The Hill Sound Studio, Charlottetown), and produced and arranged by Andrew A. Melzer. Graphic design by Kevin Smith.
Music PEI is a non-profit member services organization devoted to advancing the careers of PEI musicians and industry professionals. The organization just announced its Music PEI Award submission opening date, funding opportunities, and upcoming programs.
Music PEI is preparing to launch the Music PEI Awards submission process. Staff have been busy reviewing the awards offered and plans to make adjustments to match the ever-evolving industry standards. The submission period will be open from September 15–November 12 and can be accessed through a dedicated online awards submission platform that Wavelength Media designed last year.
Showcase PEI
This month, Music PEI will play host to a group of music industry delegates traveling to the Island to attend the organization’s export initiative, Showcase PEI. Over 14 years Showcase PEI has created more than $4 million in work for PEI artists through business development opportunities with a focus on live performance, export and international opportunities. The results have meant performances at some of the premier festivals, venues, and events across Canada and worldwide. Twenty-six artists were selected by an independent jury to participate this year, including Alicia Toner, Andrew Waite, Brandon Howard Roy, Catherine MacLellan, Dylan Menzie, Gordie MacKeeman and His Rhythm Boys, Inn Echo, Joce Reyome, Justyn Thyme, Kierrah, Lawrence Maxwell, Logan Richard, Michel Lalonde et Les Loups Marins, Nadia, Noah Malcolm, Nolan Compton, Rachel Beck, Sarah Hagen, Scott MacKay, Shane Pendergast, Tara MacLean, The Burning Hell, The Moneygoround, The Royal North, TNA, and Vince The
Messenger, as well as the Songs for a Small Planet project.
The second round of Music PEI’s Investment Program is now open and submissions can be made until October 31. The program offers three different funding streams to support emerging artists, export-ready artists, and career artists. In addition, the program also offers funding to industry professionals who are looking to invest in their careers.
Music PEI also has a suite of programs to be offered over the fall and winter. Programs offered again this year include: Diverse Voices, which supports three young artists from marginalized communities to record and release a single, then create a music video in collaboration with Film PEI; Taking Care of Business which is designed to assist Music PEI members to further develop all aspects of their careers; and the Golden Ticket program, designed to support an emerging artist through the process of recording and releasing a new single to all platforms as well as a mentorship component.
Music PEI has launched a Request For Proposals for the mentorship of two upcoming programs. They are seeking an experienced music industry professional to mentor artists and other music industry professionals for both the Takin Care of Business and Golden Ticket programs. The successful applicant will have extensive knowledge of music industry best business practices, marketing tools, the ability to guide participants in developing a career strategy, accessing royalties, funding and more. Full details at musicpei.com or email Rob Oakie at music@musicpei.com.
Copper Bottom presents The Stories & Songs of Stompin’ Tom featuring Whiskey Jack on September 22 at 7:30 pm at the brewery in Montague.
Following three decades of recordings and tours with Stompin’ Tom Connors, Whiskey Jack continues to celebrate the life of Stompin’ Tom through The Stories & Songs of Stompin’ Tom.
This is a 19+ event. Copper Bottom Brewing is located at 567 Main Street in Montague.
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Gordon Belsher (guitar, bodhran and vocals) hosts a concert series at the Women’s Institute Hall in Stanley Bridge on Monday nights at 7:30 pm. Guests include his son-in law Todd MacLean, and Island fiddlers Courtney HoganChandler and Cynthia MacLeod. The final three shows will feature: Todd MacLean (saxophone, ukulele and piano) and fiddler Courtney Hogan-Chandler Sept 5; and fiddlers Courtney HoganChandler and Cynthia MacLeod Sept 12 and 19. Doors open at 7 pm. Show starts at 7:30 pm. For more info and tickets, visit guernseycove.ca. Cash payment can also be made at the door. 4897 St Mary’s Rd, Stanley Bridge
Beach Community Hall
Mary Smith and the Country Gents— Theo Wiegers, Lou Doiron, Dave Moore and Leo Gallant—perform country, rock and roll, and oldies every Tuesday at 7:30 pm to Sept 6 at Brackley Beach Community Hall, 3330 Brackley Point Rd, Brackley Beach.
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: Robbie Doherty & Terry Dunsford (Aug 31); Keelin Wedge & Christine Cameron (Sept 7); Louise Arsenault & Johnny Ray Arsenault (14); Mike & Shane Pendergast (21); Nolan Compton & Frank Whitty (28). Canteen and bar service is available. peimusicman@gmail.com follow on FB. 7 Pond St, Charlottetown.
Presented by the Benevolent Irish Society, Ceilidhs at the Irish Hall continue in September with performances at 8 pm. Lineup: Treble With Girls (Sept 2); Tip Er Back (9); Lovely Nelly (16); Fiddlers’ Sons (23); Fullerton’s Marsh (30). Tickets available at the Irish Cultural Centre, 582 North River Rd, Charlottetown.
The Chaisson Trio Ceilidh
Join the Chaisson Trio (Kevin Chaisson, Rannie MacLellan, Louise
Chaisson-MacKinnon), champion step dancer Taylor MacBeath and host Marsha Weeks, for a ceilidh that connects traditional music from PEI and Cape Breton, NS. Complete with stories, fiddling, song and step dancing. Ceilidhs take place weekly on Wednesdays at 7:30 pm. Special guest Troy MacGillivray (fiddle, piano, step dancing) will join the Trio on Sept 21 (matinee 2 pm; evening 7:30 pm). There will be a 50/50 draw for the Women’s Insitute and ice cream treats at intermission. Stanley Bridge Hall, 4897 St Marys Rd, Stanley Bridge.
Dance to live bands every Saturday night from 9 pm–1 am at the Charlottetown Legion. The lineup is: Roger Jones (Sept 3); Power House (10); Wrecking Crew (17); and Kim Albert (24). All are welcome. 99 Pownal St, Charlottetown.
A Kitchen Party takes place weekly on Wednesdays to Aug 31 at Trailside Music Hall. PEI musicians Robbie Doherty and Pierce Clarke will be joined by special guests for some East Coast hits—featuring songs from Great Big Sea, The Rankin Family, Anne Murray, Stompin’ Tom Connors, and more—with Island stories and memories to be shared. 155 Kent St, Charlottetown.
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 returns to host their Thursday night dance series from Sept 22–Nov 10 at the Hello Kitchen Restaurant and Bar (the old Kensington Legion). The six-piece group features Scott White (lead vocals/guitar), Dale Gaudet (lead vocals/guitar), Tom DesRoches (vocals/ bass guitar), Johnny Ross (keyboards), Wayne Robichaud (vocals/drums), and Steve Guy (saxophone). The band plays hit songs from the golden era by artists like Elvis, Buddy Holly, Beach Boys, Chuck Berry, and more. The 19+ event runs from 8–11 pm. Doors open at 7:30 pm. Grab a meal at the licensed restaurant before the dance. Admission is at the door. There will be a 50/50 draw each night with proceeds going to the Salvation Army Food Bank at the end of the series. 88 Victoria St W, Kensington.
Live music is scheduled weekly 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.
Blues matinee with Chris Roumbanis, Reg Ballagh, Mike Robicheau and special guest(s) from 2–4 pm. Lineup: Doris Mason & Annette Drapeau (Sept 10); Brian Langille & Jonathan MacInnis (24). Trailside Music Hall, 155 Kent St, Charlottetown.
Alan Doyle Gets Funky (Sept 1); Island Jazz Show #250 (8); Jacob Reddin Quartet (15); Groove Company (22); Winterjazz (29). 181 Great George St, Charlottetown.
The Egg Farmers of PEI Close to the Ground Concert Series showcases the roots music of PEI with hosts Fiddlers’ Sons and Keelin Wedge. It runs weekly on Thursdays at 8 pm until Sept 22 at Kaylee Hall, Pooles Corner. The band welcomes a different musical guest each week. The upcoming lineup is: Tara MacLean (Sept 1); Lennie Gallant (8); Gordie MacKeeman and His Rhythm Boys (15); Finale with Lester MacPherson & Jim Williams. There will be a 50/50 draw, canteen service, and CDs and books are available for purchase. Admission is at the door (no advanced tickets). Everyone is welcome. Airconditioned. Route 3, Pooles Corner.
A kitchen party takes place on Saturdays 1 pm at The Hub Lounge at Andersons Creek in Stanley Bridge. Lineup for September: Dave Connolly (3); Nathan Carragher (10/24); Tony Quinn (17). Mussels and oysters will be served. 68 North Rd, Stanley Bridge. 866-2222
Island Jazz takes place on Thursdays at 8 pm at Baba’s Lounge. Top local musicians performing original music, standards,jazzand pop favourites. Each show features a different group. Lineup:
Once per month, Shane Pendergast hosts and features folk music and poetry from special guest performers. The event follows the traditions of coffeehouses in the 1960s. This month’s edition takes place Sept 14 at 7:30 pm and will feature singer-songwriters Graham Nicholas and Emily MacLellan, poet Charity Becker, and traditional tunes from Beatty. Doors open at 7 pm. Admission is cash at the door. The Pourhouse, 189 Great George St, Charlottetown.
Jon Rehder’s house band—with Chris Gauthier, Reg Ballagh and Carlie Howell—perform at Barnone Brewing on Friday nights in September from 8–10:30 pm. Each week will feature a special guest: The lineup: Catherine MacLellan (Sept 2); Amanda Jackson (9); Rebecca Rehder and special guest (16). 4248 Route 225, Rose Valley.
Dances take place weekly on Saturdays at 8:30 pm with live music entertainment at Kaylee Hall. The performance lineup for September: Powerhouse (Sept 3); Finale with The Rustlers (10). Route 3, Pooles Corner.
Leon Gallant & Friends
Leon Gallant & Friends, featuring
Billy MacInnis, perform original and Maritime music, storytelling and songs on Tuesdays and Fridays at 7:30 pm until Sept 29 at Stanley Bridge Hall, 4897 St Marys Rd, Stanley Bridge.
A Blues Jam at the Bean with Graeme Hunter takes place every Saturday from 3–6 pm at The Lucky Bean location in Montague (576 Main St). Open Mic with Robert McMillan takes place every Sunday from 2–5 pm at the The Lucky Bean in Stratford (17 Glen Stewart Dr). All are welcome.
off the main route—perhaps getting stuck in a muddy Cajun bayou or landing in a wild, foot-on-the-piano, rock’n roll cul-de-sac. On stage at The Guild in Charlottetown (Sept 6/13/17/20/27) and at Clinton Hills (123 Harding Creek Rd, Clinton) on select dates to Oct 12. rossfamily.ca; theguildpei.ca; clintonhills.ca
Schooner Sessions with Mark Douglas and friends take place weekly on Thursdays at 7 pm at The Old Triangle, 189 Great George St, Charlottetown
A Ceilidh with hosts Michael Pendergast and “Uncle” Tom McSwiggan takes place weekly on Wednesdays from 7:30–9:30 pm until Aug 31 at the Malpeque Community Centre. Enjoy an evening of traditional and local songs, fiddling and step dancing, rounded out with comical stories. Singer-guitarist Shane Pendergast and fiddler Andy Doucette complete the band, and Veronica Murray is the featured step dancer. Family friendly entertainment with a distinctive PEI flavour, Celtic and Maritime music and fun. Island strawberries and ice cream are available at intermission. Doors open at 7 pm. Admission is cash only at the door. 2197 Route 20, Malpeque. 836-4132
Mariner’s Melodies, a free live music series, takes place weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Mariner’s Cove Boardwalk in Cavendish until Sept 1 with shows at 1–3 pm and 6–8 pm. Supported by the Central Coastal Tourism Partnership, upcoming performances include: Kirsty & Aaron (Sept 1); and Megan Ellands (Sept 1). Visit maritimefun.com/marinerscove/mariners-melodies-music-series for the artist bios and schedule. Mariner’s Cove, 8885 Cavendish Rd, Cavendish.
Music at The Dali Café
Music on Saturdays with the Dueling Pianos from 10 pm–midnight to Sept 10. The Arts Hotel, 155 Kent St, Charlottetown
Featuring Stephanie Ross, Danielle Ross and Johnny Ross, the PEI brother-sister group explore Celtic and Acadian roots music uncovered from the Island’s red soil. Driving fiddle sets and step dancing choreography will keep the audience entertained between the Maritime song staples and haunting ballads. Expect detours as the siblings let loose and veer
Kings Playhouse hosts a live music series on Friday nights at 7:30 pm on the Playhouse stage in Georgetown. The lineup is Chad Matthews Band (Sept 2). 65 Grafton St, Georgetown. 1-888-346-5666
The Stanley Bridge Ceilidh
The Stanley Bridge Ceilidh takes place weekly on Thursdays from 7:30–9:30 pm to Sept 29 at the Stanley Bridge Hall. A long-running and popular entertainment feature of Cavendish and area. Hosted by Mike Pendergast and Tom McSwiggan, fiddler Andy Doucette and singer-guitarist Shane Pendergast complete the band. The musicvians provide a mix of humour, Maritime and Celtic music, fun, and stories. Step dancer Veronica Murray dances to fiddle favourites. Island strawberries and ice cream are available at intermission. Doors open at 7 pm. Admission is cash only at the door. 4897 St Mary’s Rd, Stanley Bridge. 836-4310/836-4132
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
The Summer in the City Music Series takes place weekly on select Saturdays from 3–5 pm at Founders’ Food Hall. September lineup: Adam MacGregor (3); Maxine & Norman (13). 6 Prince St, Charlottetown
A Kitchen Party is held 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, 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.
Traditional music at Copper Bottom Brewing every Sunday (except Sept 4) from 3–5 pm. Admission is free. Upcoming artists include: Karson McKeown (Sept 11); Sarah Simpson, Nick van Ouwerkerk & Sam Ramsey (Sept 18); and TBA (25). 567 Main St, Montague
Acadian group Gadelle will be on stage in Ti-Manuel’s Barn with performances at 1:30 pm and 3 pm from Tuesday–Friday, to Sept 1. The traditional Acadian group features Louise Arsenault, Hélène Bergeron, Caroline Bernard and Rémi Arsenault. 1745, Route 124, Abram-Village
Free outdoor concerts wrap up Aug 31 at Peake’s Quay on the Charlottetown Waterfront from 2–4 pm and 6–8 pm (weather permitting). Lineup: Greg Bungay/Norman & Maxine (Aug 31). 11 Great George St, Charlottetown
The World Class Kitchen Party Ceilidh featuring Richard Wood, Brad Fremlin, and Jon Matthews, now in its 12th season, continues on Saturdays in September at 7:30 pm at Stanley Bridge Hall. A must see for anyone looking for a dose of pure East coast musical magic. Wood’s charisma fuses with a fiery-brand of authentic, traditional Celtic music. Doors open at 7 pm. rwood.ca. 4897 St Mary’s Rd, Stanley Bridge
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The Second Chances Concert Band will resume their weekly rehearsals Sept 13. Rehearsals take place on Tuesdays from 7–9 pm (until the band’s Christmas concert, TBA) in the music room at Queen Charlotte Intermediate School at 150 North River Rd, Charlottetown. New adult musicians with some playing experience are welcome to join. Visit secondchancesband.ca for more info about repertoire, and follow @secondchancesbandpei on FB for last minute updates or to speak to a band member.
Definitely Not The Symphony (DNTS) will begin its fall semester on Sept 17. The symphonic orchestra is suitable for players of all levels. DNTS meet every other Saturday from 10 am–12 noon. New members are welcome. Contact dntsstratford@gmail.com for more info.
welcome for the fall term. No previous choir experience is necessary. The Choir practices traditional and contemporary music on Wednesdays from 12:30–2:15 pm at West River United, 10 Church St, Cornwall. This fall, the Choir hopes to include brief concerts at community care homes. New members are asked to pre-register by Sept 5 by contacting Nancy at nmcjack@gmail.com or 6753838. Pre-registration will ensure that binders and music are ready at the first practice. The fee, payable by cash or cheque, is due at registration, from 11:15 am–12:15 pm on Sept 14, immediately before the first practice. Note, this is a scent-free choir.
The Summerside Community Choir will begin its 2022-2023 season on Sept 13 under the direction of Krista Bryson. Kristabrings a wealth of experience from her diverse musical background, including her role as Music Director at Three Oaks Senior High. The Choir welcomes community members of all ages and backgrounds(teens to adults)to come together and experience the joy of choral singing through a variety of musical styles, in a friendly and supportiveatmosphere.The group rehearses at Trinity United in Summerside on Tuesdays from 7-9 pm, starting Sept 13, and they are welcoming new members. To register, contact sumchoir@gmail.com.
The Stratford Community Choir begins its 23rd season on Sept 13 with choir director Kay Linkletter and accompanist Stephanie Cole. The music includes traditional, folk, gospel and popular modern. There are no auditions and the choir welcomes new members seeking the joy of singing in four-part harmony. The group meets every Tuesday from 7–8:30 pm at Spring Park United in Charlottetown. For more info, contact Almut at 367-6912 or Catherine at 892-0881.
The Amabilè Singers will launch its 10th season Sept 8 under the leadership of the group’s founding director, Ruth Ann Read-Clay, who recently returned to the PEI music community. Amabilè hosted its first Carol Sing for Breakfasts in 2013, which sought to raise awareness and support the school breakfast programs. Since then the ensemble has presented spring and fall concerts, visited nursing homes and community care facilities, participated in church services, and performed carols at outdoor Christmas markets. Amabilè strives to bring quality choral music to the community and provide singers with an opportunity to explore the wealth of repertoire available to choral enthusiasts. Amabilè holds its rehearsals at Spring Park United on Thursday evenings beginning Sept 8. They currently have openings in some sections and invite interested singers to text message Ruth Ann (213-5264). Follow @AmabilèSingersPEI on FB for updates and upcoming concerts.
The Cornwall Community Choir will resume practices for their fall session under the direction of Lisa Stead on Sept 14. New and returning members are
Plans are underway for the resumption of in-person rehearsals for both choirs at Confederation Centre of the Arts.The Confederation Singers, the resident adult choir at the Centre, and the Confederation Centre Youth Chorus are both inviting new members this fall. The Confederation Singers present an interesting and varied program of music that includes Handel’s Messiah, a series of shorter works for In Remembrance, and Karl Jenkins’ Requiem for Choral Music on Holy Day. The Youth Chorus presents music for In Remembrance, festive selections for their Christmas concert, and seasonal favourites for Voices of Spring. Rehearsals for the Confederation Singers run Mondays from 7–9 pm. Rehearsals for the Youth Chorus are held Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6–7:30 pm. Choir experience is certainly an asset, however basic music or singing skills can also be sufficient. There are no auditions for the choirs. All interested Island singers are encouraged to contact Donald Fraser at 628-6144 or dfraser@confederationcentre.com to register.
As part of its 40th anniversary celebrations, the Island A Cappella chorus is offering Find Your Voice, a six-week series of free singing lessons to members of the public. No prior choral or a cappella singing experience is necessary to participate. The lessons will take place on Wednesdays from 6:30–9 pm, Sept 14–Oct 19.
Jamie Feinberg says they are “members represent a range of backgrounds, and we have a variety of learning tools for folks to use including sheet music and pre-recorded learning tracks to sing along with.” If interested in
attending the lessons, email info@islandacapella.ca or call 213- 4921. Chorus president Gillian Nichol says the group has been “sharing the one-of-a-kind sound of four-part a cappella singing in the barbershop style with Island audiences since 1982; originally as the Abegweit Chimes, then under the banner of Island A Cappella, beginning in 2014.” Island A Cappella is a member chorus of Harmony, Inc., an international organization of women singers whose purpose is to empower all women through education, friendship and singing. islandacappella.ca
Moth Lane Brewing—Sept 2 to 4
Moth Lane Brewing in Ellerslie presents Porchlight Music Festival September 2–4.
The three-day music event will feature live music from Julie & Danny and Hired Guns on September 2, Allan Sonier, Hillbillies & Hipwaders, Soul Filter and Lennie Gallant on September 3, and Joey & Kurk, Brian Arsenault and Chad Matthews on September 4.
Séan McCann (Great Big Sea) will be on stage at the Celtic Performing Arts Centre at the College of Piping in Summerside on October 2 at 7:30 pm.
After a long time away, FallBack will once again host their Thursday night dance series beginning September 22, returning to where it all began seven years ago, at the Hello Kitchen Restaurant and Bar (the old Kensington Legion). Still the same great hardwood dance floor and great music from the 50s and 60s.
FallBack is a six-piece group featuring Scott White (lead vocals/guitar), Dale Gaudet (lead vocals/guitar), Tom DesRoches (vocals/bass guitar), Johnny Ross (keyboards), Wayne Robichaud (vocals/drums), and Steve Guy (sax). The Music PEI-nominated band performs hit songs from artists like Elvis, Buddy Holly, Beach Boys,
Chuck Berry, and more.
“We have been fortunate to have a lot of suport at our shows, like family, it will be good to get back and see some familiar faces,” shares White.
The 19+ event runs from 8–11 pm every Thursday from September 22–November 10. Doors open at 7:30 pm. Stop in before the show for a meal at the licensed restaurant then dance into the evening. Admission is at the door. There will be a 50/50 draw each night with proceeds going to the local Salvation Army Food Bank at the end of the series.
Hello Kitchen Restaurant and Bar is located at 88 Victoria St W in Kensington.
Recorded live in Corran Ban PEI, the new kitchen party album features 12 original folk songs. Backed by a fivepiece band, including fiddler Gordie MacKeeman, Pendergast will perform the entire album in full at Trailside.
Pendergast is a folk singer from Tracadie Cross, PEI. He learned to play by ear at an early age, immersed in a culture of family kitchen parties. His connection to Maritime folk music dates back to the efforts of his great-grandparents, preservers of folklore in PEI. Pendergast is carrying the torch forward with his own songs, inspired by rural life and Maritime history.
McCann’s sixth solo album, Shantyman, honours both the recent and the ancient musical past by blending two of his favourite genres. In McCann’s musical world, the old and the new have always thrived together.
“Growing up in the 80s in outport Newfoundland, I was influenced as much by traditional sea shanties as I was by the new wave videos,” recalls McCann. “My mix tapes comfortably included The Chieftains and Men at Work on side A and The Police and The Pogues on side B.”
McCann has released six solo albums over the last decade. He earned the Order of Canada in 2020.
Tickets are available through the box office and online at showpass. com/sean-mccann-from-great-big-sea
The Celtic Performing Arts Centre is located at 619 Water Street East, Summerside.
Individual day passes and weekend passes are now available for purchase in person at Moth Lane Brewery, 101 Mickey Allen’s Shore Road in Ellerslie, or contact the brewery @mothlanebrewing on Facebook to pay by etransfer. No phone calls please.
Moth Lane Brewing is located at 101 Mickey Allen’s Shore Rd, Ellerslie. Follow on FB for updates.
Tickets on sale now! Available at the brewery or message us on Facebook to pay online by etransfer, no calls please.
Songwriters circle at Trailside Music Hall—Sept 8
To celebrate the release of his new album The House Before the Bridge, Shane Pendergast will host an Album Release Party on September 6 at Trailside Music Hall in Charlottetown.
Pendergast is known as an oldschool troubadour. He released his debut album Place to the Name in 2020. His second album, Second Wind was released in 2021 and earned the Music PEI Contemporary Roots Album of the year.
Doors at 6 pm. Showtime is 8 pm. Tickets are available at trailside.ca.
Ontario-based crooner Cameron Michael Caton brings his Elvis show Love Me Tender to Music at The Manse in Marshfield from September 29–October 2. There will be two performances each day at 2 pm and 7 pm.
For tickets call 213-2861. 14155 St. Peters Road, Marshfield.
Pierce Clarke and Mat Hannah will host a songwriters circle exploring their life and careers in music at Trailside Music Hall in Charlottetown on September 8. Doors at 6 pm. Showtime is 8 pm.
Through their own music and personal stories, Clarke and Hannah explore in depth how they write music and will pay homage to the artists that have inspired them through the years.
As MTV did for years, the whole show will be Unplugged and special guest(s) will join them throughout the evening.
115 Kent St, Charllottetown. trailside.ca
Hospice PEI presents the second annual Living the Island Ceilidh on September 24 at Historic St. Mary’s in Indian River. Featuring PEI artists The Ross Family, Catherine MacLellan and Brooke MacArthur, all are invited to enjoy an evening of local music in support of Hospice PEI. Doors at 6 pm. Showtime is 7 pm.
“Hospice is something that has always been a beautiful gift, a great way to spend the rest of your days. I think Hospice is one of the most important services that is under valued and needs more attention,” says Catherine MacLellan.
Hospice PEI is a registered charitable organization that relies fully on donations and fundraising events like this one to continue to provide free hospice services. Living the Island Ceilidh is one of the main fundraisers for Hospice PEI, helping to fund their support for Islanders and their caregivers who are living with a life limiting illness. The artists and Under the Spire Music Festival have generously donated their time and venue. For more information about Hospice PEI programs and services, or
After a busy summer playing concerts and festivals from Vancouver, British Columbia to Sydney, Cape Breton, as well as another successful run of his theatrical multimedia show, Searching for Abegweit in Summerside, PEI, Lennie Gallant is capping off the season with a couple of performances across the Island this month.
ways to support the organization, visit hospicepei.ca or follow @HospicePEI.
For tickets, visit canadahelps.org/ en/charities/hospice-pei/events/ living-the-island-ceilidh or contact Hospice PEI at 368-4498 or hpca@ hospicepei.ca.
Having put a sixth season of Searching For Abegweit into dry dock, Gallant says, “It was so much fun playing Abegweit again, for probably the last time actually, but what an incredible voyage it’s been! It was originally planned to run for one summer only, but we have now performed it over 190 times! I am so thankful to those who gave so much to this production!”
On September 3, Gallant will perform at a small newly formed festival called Porchlight Music Festvial at Moth Lane Brewing in Ellerslie, PEI. The festival will feature a number of local acts and will have plenty of Island-made beer on hand.
Gallant will then perform at Under The Spire Music Festival in Historic St. Mary’s on September 9. Says Gallant, “This beautiful old church has to be one of the most stunning venues in the country. The sound in there is magnificent as I believe there is some kind of special magic present that just takes music to another level.”
Following these shows Gallant heads back out on the road for a tour of Alberta in mid-September. lenniegallant.com
Open Mic w/KINLEY on Wednesdays at 9 pm. Island Jazz on Thursdays at 8 pm. Live music at 11 pm: Julien Kitson (Sept 1); Michael Dalton (2); Pineo & Loeb (3); TanGuy (8); TBA (9); Vince The Messenger (10); Abi (15); Indie Pop Night (16); Human Missile Crisis, The Screaming Seaman, Radio Roulette (17); Jeff Dodman Duo (22); Foggyswoggle & Guests (23); Pain Dirty Blues Jam (24 @5 pm); Scratch Bastid (24); Ghostly Houds (27); TBA (29/30). 181 Great George St, Charlottetown.
Fridays and Saturdays at 6:30 pm: Stephen Szwarc (Sept 2); Brian Dunn (3); Carter MacLellan (9); Adam MacGregor (10); Billy White (16); Kiera Loane (17); Dave Woodside (23); Fall Flavours, Breakwater Acoustic (24); Dan Doiron (30). 11 Brook St, Montague.
Fridays and Saturdays at 9:30 pm: Bayview Crossing (Sept 2); Nick Hann (3); Rick & Barney (9); Aaron & Kirsty (10); Alyssa & Corey (16); Julie & Danny (17); Lawrence Maxwell (23); Logan Maddix (24); Trevor Cameron (30); Bayview Crossing (Oct 1). 110 Water St, Summerside.
Brothers 2
Live music on Thursdays and Fridays at 7 pm: Nick Hann (Sept 1); Kristina & Dylan (2); Kirsty Wright (8); Chris & Eric (9); Roland Beaulieu (15/29); Dave Woodside (16); Trevor Cameron (22); D’Arcy & Moe (23); Karen & Mike (30). 618 Water St, Summerside.
Charlottetown Legion
Saturdays at 9 pm: Roger Jones (Sept 3); Power House (10); Wrecking Crew (17); Kim Albert (24). 99 Pownal St, Charlottetown.
Craft Beer Corner
Live music on Wednesdays at 9 pm and Live DJ on Saturdays at 9 pm: Fraser McCallum (31); Blue Material (Sept 2); TanGuy (3); Abi (7); Apee (10); Brady James (14); Dennison (17); Beatty (21); Street Feast Silent Disco (24); Josh & Laura (28). 156 Great George St, Charlottetown.
The Factory
DJ Method on Thursdays. Two DJs and two dancefloors on Fridays and Saturdays. Kent St, Charlottetown.
Gahan House
Acoustic music on Wednesdays at 9 pm: Dave Woodside (Sept 7); Stephen Swarc (14); Fraser MacCallum (21); TBA (28). 126 Sydney St, Charlottetown.
The Hub Lounge
Fridays at 6 pm and Saturdays at 1 pm: Nathan Carragher (Sept 2/10/16/24); Dave Connolly (3/23); Dan Paynter (9); Tony Quinn (17). Anderson’s Creek Golf Club, 68 North Rd, Stanley Bridge.
Hunter’s Ale House
Copycat (Sept 3/17); DJ Method (4); Second Cousins (5/12/19/26); Brad & Griffen (6/13); Down with Darby/Hired Guns (9); Matt Hanna Duo (22). Kent & Prince Sts, Charlottetown.
Lone Oak Brewpub
Fridays & Saturdays at 7 pm and Wednesdays & Sundays at 5 pm: Brandon Gillis (Aug 31); Nathan Carragher (Sept 2); Nolan Compton (3); Brooke MacArthur (4/11/18); Brandon Gillis (7/14); Shane Pendergast (9); Fraser MacCallum (10); Holy Hannah (16); Dave Woodside (17). 15 Milky Way, Charlottetown.
Lone Oak Brewing Co
Fridays at 1 pm: Ivan Daigle (Sept 2); Brandon Gillis (9); Shane Pendergast (16); Julie & Danny (23); Dave Woodside (30). 103 Abegweit Blvd, Borden-Carleton.
The Lucky Bean—Montague
Blues Jam w/Graeme Hunter every Saturday at 3 pm. Live music on Sundays at 2 pm (artists TBA). 576 Main St, Montague.
The Lucky Bean—Stratford
Open Mic w/Robert McMillan every Sunday at 2 pm. Live music on Saturdays at 2 pm (artists TBA). 17 Glen Stewart Dr, Stratford.
Marc’s Lounge
Fridays and Saturdays at 9 pm: Dave Woodside (Sept 2/17); TBA (3/24); Nathan Carragher (9/16); Mat Hannah (10); Kari Lyn Blacquiere (23); Mike Stratton (30) . 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
Live music every night. 132 Sydney St, Charlottetown.
PEI Brewing Company
Acoustic Fridays in the Taproom at 6 pm (except performance nights). 96 Kensington Rd, Charlottetown.
Piatto Pizzeria + Enoteca
Fridays at 6 pm: Lawrence Maxwell Aug (Sept 2); Ryan Merry (9); Ashley Gorman (16); Rodney Perry (23); Nathan Carragher (30). 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
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