The Buzz - February 2023

February 2023

Sammo Mossa

March 8

SHOW SCHEDULE

Opening Reception & Kick-Off Party

DOWNSTREET DANCE - 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Presented by Dyne Holdings

Come mingle with us and meet some of our talented nominees as we celebrate the start of Music PEI Week and International

Women’s Day with music by an all-star all female-identifying and non-binary lineup of PEI artists singing reimagined versions of Canadian songs produced by Alicia Toner and featuring special guests. This is a free event open to the public.

Open Mic with KINLEY

BABA'S LOUNGE - 9:00 PM

Presented by The Gray Group

An open mic night full of surprises hosted by KINLEY.

March 9

SOCAN Songwriter of the Year Concert

with Host Matt Rainnie

ST. PAUL’S CHURCH - 7:30PM

A returning favourite, featuring songs and stories by SOCAN Songwriter of the Year nominees Alicia Toner, KINLEY, Lawrence Maxwell and Dennis Ellsworth from The Moneygoround.

March 10

Reprise! An Evening of Classical Music

BEACONSFIELD CARRIAGE HOUSE - 7:30PM

Presented by The Terra Nova Fund of PEI

Allow the symphonic sounds of nominees The Atlantic String Machine, Lindsay Connolly and Tiffany Liu to wash over you.

Red Dirt Rock

THE SCOTT MACAULAY PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE - 7:30PM

Presented By Lennox Island First Nation

Start your weekend off right by rocking out to this high-energy lineup with performances by Logan Richard, Hazen Halls, Hired Guns, Knull, and The Moneygoround.

Sounds for the Soul

THE GUILD - 8:00 PM

Presented by Hearts and Flowers

A night of jams and vibes straight from the hearts of award nominees Ava + Lily, Brandon Howard Roy, Nikkie Gallant, Nadia, and special guests Campbell & Johnston Black Market Band featuring Rooted to the Island nominee, Christine Campbell

March 11

A CELEBRATION OF ISLAND MUSIC

Music Mosaic

THE GUILD - 1:30 PM

Presented by Maritime Electric

A unique mix of performances showcasing the Island’s diverse music scene featuring Joce Reyome, Mi’kmaq Heritage Actors, Tzu-Cheng Wang, and The Umbrella Collective.

Diggin’ Deep Roots

FIDDLING FISHERMAN LOOKOUT, SOURIS - 8:00 PM

Presented by Souris Credit Union

A celebration of traditional and modern roots featuring nominees Brielle Ansems, The Chaisson Trio, Dylan Menzie, Nick Doneff and Nolan Compton.

Block Party

TRAILSIDE MUSIC HALL - 8:00 PM

Presented by Hopyard

A showcase of PEI’s rap, hip-hop and electronic scene with performances by Adam Robbins, BraedenV, Spivey, TNA, Vince The Messenger and X-Plycit.

March 12

Awards Party

THE RODD CHARLOTTETOWN - 1:00 PM

Presented by Whitecap Entertainment

An afternoon celebration for the award nominees and special guests, to recognize this year’s achievements amongst industry people and to announce the winners of this year’s awards. Music for the afternoon is provided by Lee Rosevere.

Festival Finale

UPEI PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE - 7:30 PM

Presented by Atlantic Lottery

Sponsored by Atlantic Lottery, this is the Festival Finale concert featuring some of our top nominees of 2023! Performances by Alicia Toner, Cory Gallant & The Red Dirt Posse, Lawrence Maxwell, and Lennie Gallant.

tickets are on sale NOW for more info: musicpei.com

@musicpei

(By invitation only. Not open to the public)

Education in action

learning and a keen desire to support community, Elizabeth inherited the confidence of knowing that no matter where she goes in the world, she will be ok. As her mom says, “no knowledge is lost, and no one can take your education and knowledge away. Once you have it, it’s yours forever.”

Over time, Elizabeth started integrating her knowledge into policy and practice. She is a Policy Analyst at the Indigenous Relations Secretariat with the Government of Prince Edward Island.

“Our personal lives are not separate from politics. I’m always thinking! Policy by day and writing by night and weekends.” Her work draws on community wisdom and evidence-based practices that supports the whole person.

“I’m interested in how politics, history, and economics impact people in their day-to-day lives.”

As an avid reader and writer, Elizabeth is interested and drawn to both fiction and non-fiction, weaving creative, academic, and other forms of writing. “Reading and writing helps me to continually conceptualize my place in the world.”

Elizabeth Iwunwa and I chatted during that 24-hour period in January where we had a snowfall warning, a freezing rain warning, and then a rain warning. We began the conversation in typical PEI fashion, talking about the weather.

“I just tend to go with the ow, like the weather we’ve been having these past few days,” she chuckled. It was immediately evident that Elizabeth is a deeply connected and committed person, who understands the ebbs and ows that we are faced with regularly.

She was born in Lagos, Nigeria and made the move to PEI when she was 16 years old. “In an instant, your whole life changes.” Since then, she completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology and earned a Master of Business Administration (Global Leadership) from the University of Prince Edward Island. “In grad school, I started to think critically and strategically about how things might work with my heart in two places (PEI and Nigeria).”

Education has always been an integral part of Elizabeth’s life. “My dad always joked that we are to get our master’s before we were to get

married.” She recalls moments from her childhood when her dad would encourage them to read the news and they’d have discussions about it together in the evenings. We laughed as we both realized that this was a fun and exciting activity for eager learners like us, even though some kids might roll their eyes at the very notion of studying the newspaper! “There is so much laughter and joy in learning, even from the news!

“I grew up in Nigeria and we watched the local news but also kept ourselves knowledgeable about other parts of the world by watching things like the BBC and CNN. I also spent a lot of time reading old newspapers and magazines, helping inform my perception of and place in the world.”

This early introduction to global affairs and the goings on around the world was a foundation in Elizabeth’s ongoing journey of knowledge acquisition and application. “It’s not enough to just learn something or say something, we must have the courage to act on that knowledge.”

With a solid foundation for life-long

Elizabeth’s first book, Íjè: An Immigrant’s Voyage into Prince Edward Island Life, is being published by Pownal Street Press (February 21, 2023) and it will certainly further contextualize her place in the world. As I listened to her talk about the motivation for and the process of creating this book, it was clear the reader will be taken on a beautiful journey as they engage with a variety of interviews, essays, photos, and visual arts that fill the pages of Íjè. “I love to immerse myself in the conversation as it’s happening, and this book is a demonstration of that immersion.”

Though there are stories about immigration and immigrants already out in the world, Elizabeth notes that “our stories are often told by people to whom foreignness is a foreign thing. The stories are often one-dimensional and depicts immigrants in specific ways that don’t necessarily align with our actual experiences and explorations.” She wanted to have the space to write about the whole scope of experiences to allow for more depth and nuanced conversation and learning.

“This book is for my community, first. Secondly it is for anyone who wants to learn and engage more. It is a window by which you can see us as whole people.

“I believe in the dignity of all people, and I believe this book will help people learn some things that they don’t know.”

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Pro le: Elizabeth Iwunwa by Julie Bull

IllumiNATION Festival

Celebrating PEI and Canadian arts and culture WE'RE BACK

IllumiNATION Festival, a 14-day celebration of PEI and Canadian arts and culture presented by the 2023 Canada Games, will take place in communities across the Island from February 19–March 4. Events will be open to the public and free to attend.

The Festival will showcase more than 100 artists and feature live entertainment, art installations, light displays, family-friendly winter activities, and more. Partner events, including sugar shacks, food demos, warm-up stations, ice sculptures, and DiverseCity Festival programming will also be featured.

The Mainstage Concert Series at Port Charlottetown will feature acts like Tom Jackson, The Beaches, Twin Flames, Serena Ryder, Classified, Mo Kenney, Ria Mae, Wolf Castle, Sechile Sedare, Quinn Bachand & Colin Savoie-Levac, and Les Hôtesses d’Hilaire.

Daily programming will showcase PEI musicians and entertainers

including 6 Hearts, Richard Wood, Joce Reyome, Irish Mythen, Vince the Messenger, Two Hours Traffic, Gordie MacKeeman and many more.

The Summerside Mainstage at Credit Union Place will feature rotating stages with live entertainment, activities, and giveaways. In concert on February 25 are The Trews, Andrew Waite, and Kellie Loder, with Cory Gallant & the Red Dirt Posse and Trinity Bradshaw on March 4.

Intimate concerts will showcase local and provincial talent in rural theatres and venues in Kensington, Alberton, Borden-Carleton, Evangeline Region, Cornwall, Stratford, Hunter River, Morell, Three Rivers, Georgetown, Souris and St. Peters.

See the IllumiNATION Festival ads on pages 22 and 23 of this issue of The Buzz for a snapshot of the programming and a site map for Port Charlottetown.

Visit 2023canadagames.ca/festival for more information.

BILL BORGWARDT

(clockwise from top-left): Tom Jackson, The Trews, The Beaches and Classi ed are some of headliners performing throughout the IlluminNATION Festival

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Noises O

ACT will mount a British farce by Michael Frayn in May

ACT (a community theatre) is bringing Noises Off to the stage May 5–7 and 10–13. Performances of this rollicking British farce by Michael Frayn will take place at Florence Simmons Performance Hall in Charlottetown. Rehearsals are underway with an ensemble cast, including some new faces. The show is directed by Keir Malone and stars Brian Collins, Amanda Rae Donovan, Richard Haines, Colin Hood, Marti Hopson, Mike Mallaley, Noah Nazim, Amy Sobol and Laura Stapleton. Producer Marti Hopson likens the play to a choreography: “The action is

really fast paced with a lot of physical comedy. Nine actors moving through eight doors … and a window.”

The set, designed and built by Garnett Gallant, is one of the stars of the show. The plot follows a theatre troupe trying, but not exactly succeeding, to put on a play. The audience gets to see the action on and off stage so the set must be versatile. The two-story construction includes multiple flights of stairs and two full balconies that will support several actors at once. Tickets will be available to purchase online in April. actpei.com

The ACT troupe getting their lines down

BRIAN COLLINS

LIVE @ the Centre

The series continues

Classics, classical and jazz, street dance, comedy and more

Several acts are hitting the stage at Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown this winter. Classic Albums Live returns to the Centre to perform Billy Joel’s The Stranger on February 1. A perennial Centre must-see, Classic Albums Live presents skilled musicians recreating the greatest albums of the ’60s and ’70s live on stage—

JERICK COLLANTES

Review by Sean McQuaid

List rites

Every Brilliant Thing

Beaconsfield Carriage House, Charlottetown

January 19, 2023

PEI theatre often hibernates in January, even a January as unnaturally warm as this one; so it’s a welcome off-seasonal treat when Benton Hartley’s admirable indie production company Desert Island Theatre comes in from the not-so-cold with a smart, funny, moving show like Every Brilliant Thing, written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe.

Directed by Greg Doran (whose Vagabond Productions returns with Twelfth Night at UPEI in March) and stage managed by Kassinda Bulger (actor and member of the Popalopalots improv comedy troupe), Every Brilliant Thing features producer and Desert Island founder Hartley as the narrator/star/facilitator of—well, let’s call it a crowd-sourced one-man show.

See, Hartley’s sort of the lone performer here, doing most of the talking; but he also leads extensive audience participation, recruiting patrons as scene partners in dialogues—a process he coaches them through, feeding them lines, scenarios, props, instructions— and he also hands out cards to the audience with lines to be spoken when Hartley cues them (more on that later).

If that sounds intimidating, don’t worry; improv comedian Hartley (another Popalopalots veteran) has good instincts for audience interaction, and he’s not oppressively pushy. As the stage directions in the play’s published script say, the audience members “need to feel relaxed and safe,” and Hartley builds an amiable atmosphere that’s more like a party game than a pop quiz.

English playwright Duncan Macmillan adapted the play from his short story “Sleeve Notes” in

a compact script written for the Miniaturists and performed by Rosie Thomson. Macmillan and George Perrin spent years turning it into a full-length play, culminating in the 2013 premiere of Every Brilliant Thing, directed by Perrin and performed by comedian Jonny Donahoe.

The show was a hit, and its eventual published version custom-tailored its text and stage directions to incorporate lessons from the stage productions. As Macmillan puts it, the print version “has been filtered through Jonny’s interactions with hundreds of audiences,” such that Donahoe “essentially co-authored the play while performing it.”

The play’s narrator recounts how his chronically depressed mother attempted suicide when he was a child, and how he tried to cheer her up by writing a list of all the great stuff that makes life worth living (every brilliant thing); he expands this list over the years, eventually impacting his own mental health struggles as an adult. The cards Hartley gives the audience are numbered items from that list; he calls out numbers, and people read out whatever is on their corresponding cards.

Of the six performances, Hartley said in a recent CBC Mainstreet interview, “it could be six completely different shows depending on who the audience is that night.” Opening night had multiple interactive highlights, such as politician Peter Bevan-Baker cracking up Hartley with a quasi-heartwarming speech as the narrator’s father.

The play deals with disturbing topics, and Hartley hopes his show can help further erode any stigma around depression and suicide. A son of psychologists, he has long been fascinated by this type of story—Desert Island Theatre’s fine 2019 show Punch Up also featured Hartley as a character trying to inspire a suicidal woman to live—but like Punch Up, this show also succeeds as entertainment.

Macmillan’s tragicomic, resonantly human tale is scary and sad with lots of humour and heart, often laugh-outloud funny. While Hartley’s pacing feels a little rushed in spots, he does some of his best work here, forming and sustaining a rapport with his audience/collaborators while hitting the shifting emotional beats of the story, showing impressive range as he strikes a tricky tonal balance with a winning mix of charm, comedic verve and pathos.

As Hartley himself has said of the play, “It’s a funny, comedic, uplifting, heartwarming piece about depression and suicide.” Counterintuitive as that combination might sound, he’s absolutely right; and this well-crafted production is a great way to make some dark January nights a little brighter.

Black History Month

Black Cultural Society of PEI launches 2023 calendar and theme

advocating for representation in PEI,” shares Smith.

This year’s celebrations also feature practical cultural activities and workshops, as well as additional events at new locations across PEI. “BHM is going to be at Canada Games 2023 this year. That’s where the cultural presentations and workshops will take place. It will also be a space for Black creatives to showcase their products and services,” adds Smith.

BCSPEI Education and Policy Coordinator Aaron Sardinha will facilitate educational sessions in Island schools for BHM this year. He says, “Black History Month activities celebrate not only Black history, culture, and arts, but also the diversity of the Black population while educating people about the issues this community faces. BCSPEI’s educational programs help promote an understanding of our culture and history to foster stronger relationships with other cultures.

“The Black community in PEI is growing and its members are seeking connection with one another; the Pan African flag is a unifying symbol for members of the African Diaspora,” he says. “We will raise the flag in six locations across PEI. This is our symbol and a reminder for our community to remember our history, celebrate our today, and have hope for our future.”

Flag-raisings will take place at city/ town halls in Charlottetown, Stratford, Kensington, Summerside and BordonCarleton, and a flag will also be raised at UPEI.

Other BHM activities include lunch conversations, talks and presentations on Black history, activity kits and storytelling for children, a film screening, and movie nights.

The Black Cultural Society of PEI (BCSPEI) has officially launched Black History Month to celebrate the various cultures that make up the Island’s Black community.

Black History Month (BHM) is held in February every year to celebrate Black heritage, accomplishments and important events in the timeline of Black populations throughout history.

This year’s theme is Sankofa: Honouring our Past, Igniting our Future. It was chosen to give PEI’S Black community a platform to reflect on their history and acknowledge the significance of this history in shaping the future.

Sankofa symbolizes the ways in which Blackness is redefined in perpetuity and the history as a guidance for current and future generations.

“To ignite one’s future is to illuminate all possibilities, to clearly see the textures and landscapes of those possibilities,” explains Tamara Steele, executive director at BCSPEI. “Like the Sankofa bird, we continue to look back to honour the strength, magnificence and adversities of those who came before us to empower our communities to go beyond.”

Sankofa is a Twi word that means to look back into our past to guide our future. The word Sankofa, and its eponymous bird can be seen with its head turned back while its feet are firmly planted forward. San (Return) Ko (Go) Fa (Look, seek).

BHM Program Coordinator Reequal Smith has been busy planning events and activities throughout the month, including flagship events like panel discussions, lectures and community group meetups, where community members will discuss their lived experiences on emerging topics related

to the theme, history, culture and their aspirations for the future.

“We are working with community members to talk about mental health and wellbeing, fostering skills and talents, excelling in education, supporting local Black businesses and artists, and

“We have developed a new Black History presentation that will be delivered to participating schools across the Island. This year, we are seeing enhanced collaborations and an openness to giving Black people on PEI the space to teach their histories and tell their stories in their own words.”

Chijioke Amadi, president of the BCSPEI board of directors, promotes the recognition of Black people’s presence across the province.

BCSPEI is a not-for-profit organization whose goal is to support and advocate for the growing Black community on PEI as well as the descendants of Black Islanders. BCSPEI’s vision is to shape the future by preserving our heritage, promoting racial equity, and creating partnerships that will assist in the development and success of the Black community in PEI.

The Black History Month 2023 calendar is located on page 31 of this issue of The Buzz

For more information about Black History Month activities, visit bcspei.ca and follow @blackculturalsocietypei on Facebook and Instagram.

Black History Month Program Coordinator Reequal Smith (left) and Black Cultural Society of PEI Education and Policy Coordinator Aaron Sardinha

ONEIL KUKU (LEFT); BCSPEI (RIGHT)

Brew HA-HA

Shawn Hogan at PEI Brewing Company—Feb 3

up-and-coming comedians workshopping brand new material. Each series features a special guest well-known on the comedy scene.

Hogan has spent the last decade performing across Canada. He has had two consecutive national television appearances at the Halifax Comedy Festival and has been heard on both CBC’s “Laugh Out Loud” and JFL42. He is the creator and producer of the Hangover Cure Comedy Show in Toronto and co-creator and host of PEI’s Island Shine Festival.

Doors at 7:30 pm. Showtime is 8 pm. Tickets are available in advance at PEIBC, 96 Kensington Road, Charlottetown, or cash at the door.

Popalopalots

The Brew-HA-HA Comedy Series returns to the PEI Brewing Company in Charlottetown on February 3 with special guest headliner Shawn Hogan. Hosted by comedian, writer, actor and avid Groundhog Day enthusiast Katherine Cairns, The Brew-HA-HA Comedy Series showcases a variety of

Mom Runs Amok

A comedy by Lorne Elliott at Carrefour Theatre—Feb 7 to 11

6:30 pm. Show time is 7:30 pm.

Tickets are available online at Eventbrite or Pay-What-You-Can (cash only) at the door.

The Carrefour is located at 5 Acadian Drive in Charlottetown. carrefoursj.org

Side Hustle

Side Hustle improv will perform at The Guild in Charlottetown on February 17 at 7:30 pm.

Performing their make-it-up-on-thespot sketch comedy, Popalopalots will be on stage at The Guild in Charlottetown on February 10 at 8 pm.

Popalopalots Improv Comedy will have the audience laughing when they succeed, and laughing even harder when they fail.

Join them for a night of the unknown and abnormal. theguildpei.com

Lorne Elliott’s comedy Mom Runs Amok is coming to Charlottetown for four nights in February.

Gabrielle Roddy, Tim Wartman, Greg Ellard and Lorne Elliott bring this emergency comedy to the Carrefour stage for an evening of political mayhem.

Mom Runs Amok performances take place February 7–11. The bar opens at

They’re brave. They’re brilliant. And they’re ready to do whatever it takes to make the audience laugh. Join the collective comedic team of Side Hustly as they bulldoze their musical, manic and maniacal way through audience suggestions, their hopes and dreams for a better future, and all things happy and hopeful. Laugh, judge and enjoy a night of frivolity fed by feral females needing attention and adoration. theguildpei.com

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LORRAINE PAYETTE

The Guild—Feb 17

The Guild—Feb 10

Lorne Elliott

Comedian Shawn Hogan

Functional foods

The 411 on their bene ts for health and wellbeing

Functional foods have become wildly popular in the health and wellness space over the last decade, and rightfully so. You may have heard them referred to as nutraceuticals, as these are foods that are highly nutritious and have been studied and marketed for their health bene ts. Common bene ts of functional foods may include disease prevention, improving nutrient de ciencies and enhancing performance by way of cognitive function, as an example.

Think of functional foods as ingredients that have a function beyond their nutrient values, hence the name. These foods are generally nutrient dense but they also have specific abilities that contribute to and benefit the improvement of our overall health and wellbeing.

With our soils becoming increasingly devoid of nutrients from abusive agriculture practices, it can be tough to get all of the required nutrients that we need to thrive through the foods we eat everyday. That’s why we see cereal products being fortified with the vitamins and minerals that are either no longer found in the grains that they are made from or that have been removed through processing. This is highly problematic because many people rely on these processed foods as their go-to kitchen staples, not realizing that the grain, rice and milk products that they consume on a daily basis are foundationally devoid of nutrients.

Functional foods on the other hand, have the ability to fill in the gaps of our dietary shortcomings. Many conventional functional foods (conventional, meaning they are not modified) are packed with vital nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and healthy fats.

Here are some examples of popular functional foods and their benefits:

● Matcha green tea - contains a variety of antioxidants that may help lower cholesterol and blood pressure and decrease inflammation.

● Moringa Oleifera - an excellent source of vitamins such as vitamin

C and minerals like magnesium and iron. It is high in protein, as it contains essential amino acids. Studies

have shown that moringa may help reduce cholesterol, blood sugar and inflammation.

● Medicinal mushrooms (Chaga, Reishi & Lion’s Mane) - Chaga mushrooms are packed with antioxidants and are generally useful for their anti-aging properties, lowering cholesterol and reducing inflammation. Reishi mushrooms have many functional uses, as their benefits include mood-boosting properties that may help reduce anxiety and stress, while also assisting in maintaining a healthy immune system. Lion’s Mane is also packed with antioxidants and best known for its brain boosting benefits and immune boosting properties.

When it comes to certain functional foods such as those listed above, unfortunately, they may not be accessible for everyone so, here are some functional foods that you may already have in your fridge and pantry: fruits such as blueberries, bananas, peaches, kiwi, citrus fruits and apples are all highly nutritious foods that contain antioxidants and are a great source of fiber, vitamins and minerals.

Vegetables such as broccoli, spinach, zucchini, cauliflower, and kale are packed with nutrients such as vitamin C and iron and are a great source of fiber. Nuts and seeds like almonds, Brazil nuts, hemp hearts and chia seeds are great sources of protein and heart-healthy omega fatty acids. And of course, let’s not forget the spice cabinet where you’ll likely find turmeric, known for its anti-inflammatory properties and cinnamon, which is great for assisting with blood sugar balance.

Whenever possible, it is best to consume these everyday foods in their organic, non-modified form, to access their true benefits and to limit further toxin exposure from pesticides.

Fix Your Plate by Tara Reeves

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PERFORMANCE

Music, Theatre, Dance, Comedy…

Mondays | 8 pm

Rat Tales Comedy Night

Hosted by Britt Campbell. Baba’s Lounge, Charlottetown

Feb 1 | 7:30 pm

Classic Albums Live: Billy

Joel: The Stranger

Sobey Family Theatre, Charlottetown

Feb 2 | 8 pm

Dr. Zoo: Album Release

Party

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Feb 2 | 8 pm

Island Jazz ft. Mercy Please with Soul Selections

Baba’s Lounge, Charlottetown

Feb 3 | 7:30 pm

Scott MacKay and Joce

Reyome

Live in the Lounge hosted by Mike Ross. Harmony House Lounge, Hunter River

Feb 3 | 7:30 pm

Dr. Frances Gray Music Performance Competition

Dr. Steel Recital Hall, UPEI, Charlottetown

Feb 3 | 8 pm

Brew-Ha-Ha Comedy Show

ft. Shawn Hogan

Hosted by Katherine Cairns. PEI Brewing Company, Charlottetown

Feb 3 | 8 pm

KINLEY

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Feb 4 | 7:30 pm

UPEI Dept of Music Faculty Recital

Featuring Magdalena von Eccher, piano, Jim Dickson, guitar, Sung Ha Shin-Bouey, soprano, Nicole Strum, saxophone, Greg Irvine, tuba, and Dale Sorensen, trombone. Dr. Steel Recital Hall, UPEI, Charlottetown

Feb 4 | 7:30 pm

J.J. Chaisson and Mary

Frances Leahy

Feauring Rémi Arsenault, Jake Charron & Frank Martinez. Village musical acadien, Abram-Village

Feb 4 | 7:30 pm

90’s Country: Cryin’, Lovin’ or Leavin’

Featuring Julie & Danny. Scott MacAulay Performing Arts Centre, Summerside

Feb 5 | 10 am

The Brunch Prophets

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Feb 5 | 7:30 pm

Hyprov

Starring comedian Colin Mochrie and hypnotist Asad Mecci. Sobey Family Theatre, Charlottetown

Feb 7, 8, 9, 11 | 7:30 pm

Mom Runs Amok

A comedy by Lorne Elliott. Carrefour Theatre, Charlottetown

Feb 9 | 8 pm

Island Jazz ft. Blue Clay

From Moncton, NB. Baba’s Lounge, Charlottetown

Feb 10 | 8 pm

Popalopalots

Improv sketch comedy. The Guild, Charlottetown

Feb 10, 11, 17, 18 | 7:30 pm

Silly Love Songs

Live in the Lounge hosted by Mike Ross. Featuring Brielle Ansems, Melissa Mackenzie, and special guests. Harmony House Lounge, Hunter River

Feb 10, 11 | 8 pm

Honey I’m Home: Shania

Twain Tribute

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Feb 11 | 7 pm

Winterjazz with Amanda

Jackson

The Pourhouse, Charlottetown

Feb 11 | 7:30 pm

Blues Summit: Tightrope

With special guests Got Blues. Scott MacAulay Performing Arts Centre, Summerside

Feb 11 | 7:30 pm

PHASE II

The Guild, Charlottetown

Feb 12 | 7 pm

Haus of Zhoosh: The Love

Ball Drag Show

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Feb 13 | 7 pm

Comedian Patrick Ledwell

Winsloe United, Winsloe

Feb 13 | 8 pm

Jazz Avenue: Music of the 40’s, 50’s & 60’s Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Feb 14 | 7:30 pm

Songs from the Heart

Featuring Jill Chandler and special guest Kelley Mooney. The Guild, Charlottetown

Feb 14 | 8 pm

Logan Richard & Friends: Valentine’s Show

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Feb 15 | 7:30 pm

George Canyon

Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside

Feb 16 | 8 pm

Island Jazz for Winter

Baba’s Lounge, Charlottetown

Feb 16 | 8 pm

Tara MacLean

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Feb 17

SoPA Winter Concert Series

Florence Simmons Performance Hall, Charlottetown

Feb 17 | 7:30 pm

Side Hustle

Improv sketch comedy. The Guild, Charlottetown

Feb 17 | 8 pm

Joanie Pickens with band

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Feb 18 | 7:30 pm

Big Band Night

Featuring the Charlottetown Jazz Ensemble and Groove Company. Scott MacAulay Performing Arts Centre, Summerside

Feb 18 | 1 pm & 8 pm

Grass Mountain Hobos

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Feb 19 | 10:30 am

Kelley Mooney: Dolly Parton

Tribute Brunch

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Feb 20

Tom Jackson

IllumiNATION Festival Mainstage Concert Series presented by the 2023 Canada Games. Seaport Stage, Port Charlottetown

Feb 22 | 8 pm

Poetry of the Common Man: Merle Haggard Tribute

Featuring Lawrence Maxwell and the Band of Fugitives. Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Feb 23

The Beaches

IllumiNATION Festival Mainstage Concert Series presented by the 2023 Canada Games. Seaport Stage, Port Charlottetown

Feb 23 | 8 pm

Island Jazz ft. Roland

Beaulieu

Baba’s Lounge, Charlottetown

Feb 23 | 8 pm

Garrett Mason

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Feb 23–25 | 7:30 pm

Little Women - The Broadway Musical

Featuring the 8th Avenue Players. Scott MacAulay Performing Arts Centre, Summerside

Feb 24 | 7 pm

HIV/AIDS Awarness Cabaret

Hosted by Rouge Fatale & Shayla Shenanigans. The Guild, Charlottetown

Feb 24–26 | 8 pm

Gypsy: Fleetwood Mac

Tribute

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Feb 25 | 7:30 pm

The Stories and Music of PEI’s Acadie

The Guild, Charlottetown

Feb 25

The Trews

IllumiNATION Festival Mainstage Concert Series presented by the 2023 Canada Games. Seaport Stage, Port Charlottetown

Feb 26 | 2 pm

The Island Jubilee

Premiere show featuring Keira Loane, Ava & Lily, Molly MacEwen, and the Island Jubilee House Band. Florence Simmons Performance Hall, Charlottetown

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Confederation Centre Art Gallery

Two new exhibitions

Patricia Bourque plus Richard Ibghy and Marilou Lemmens

Two new exhibitions open this winter at the Confederation Centre Art Gallery in Charlottetown.

It’s More Than Sports: A Celebration of BIPOC Athletes on Prince Edward Island opened in the Frederic S. and Ogden Martin Concourse Gallery in January. The exhibition features BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Colour) athletes from the past and present, with a glimpse into what sport could be in the future. Using historical photos and artifacts, contemporary photographs by Mi’kmaw photographer Patricia Bourque, drawings from Island children, and a vision statement for BIPOC sports on PEI, this exhibition draws attention to the often unacknowledged and powerful contribution of BIPOC peoples to the Island sporting community. It spotlights the numerous BIPOC athletes on PEI who have, and who continue to make, their communities proud, while also inspiring a new generation of BIPOC athletes to pursue their own dreams. The exhibition organized by BIPOC USHR, with support from the 2023 Canada Winter Games 2023.

There will be an opening reception for the exhibition on February 25 at 7 pm. A Family Sunday event will also take place on February 26 from 1:30–2:30 pm. This workshop is a free opportunity for families to explore visual art together, creating their own mixed media story books inspired by the exhibition using cut paper, pencils, marks, and other provided materials.

Opening in the Sobey Gallery on February 17, Land is not a mat to be rolled up and taken away is an invitation to contemplate the ways in which members of human and nonhuman collectives relate to each other and to the land. Presenting new and recent sculptures and videos by the artists Richard Ibghy and Marilou Lemmens, the exhibition immerses visitors— body, mind, and soul—in a rich, multicoloured realm where objects, images, texts, sounds and ideas reveal the magnitude of kinship among all of earth’s inhabitants, challenging the viewer to critically reassess their shared history and to imagine their fate with care. The exhibition is organized by curator Sylvie Fortin. This project was initiated with the support of Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, Omaha, NE, in 2019, and reimagined for its presentation at the Confederation Centre Art Gallery.

Breadalbane Gallery

February show—opening Feb 10

Gallery may submit photos of their work to breadalbanegallery.com.

Located at 4023 Dixon Road, the Gallery is open Tuesday (11 am–3 pm), Wednesday (9 am–1 pm), and Thursday (4–8 pm), or by request by calling 303-8333 or emailing mjanowicz@hotmail.com.

Hooked rug exhibition

Three day show at the old schoolhouse in Victoria—Feb 24 to 26

The Breadalbane Gallery will celebrate its February show opening with a reception on February 10 from 6–8 pm.

The Gallery features local Prince Edward Island artists, including Vian Emery, Adrianna Chandler, Haley Lewis, Laura Baine, Will Baker, Marianne Janowicz, Zoe Novaczek, photographer Joan Sutton, and more.

IT’S MORE THAN SPORTS: A CELEBRATION OF BIPOC ATHLETES ON PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

The Gallery is a casual community space that hosts artists from the Breadalbane area and around PEI. Artists interested in showing at the

A hooked rug exhibition will be held February 24–26 at the old school (730 Victoria Road) in Victoria-by-the-Sea. The three-day exhibition will include a display of hooked rugs from members of the By the Sea Rug Hooking Group of Victoria featuring original designs based on the work of Island artists and landscapes. There will also be ongoing demonstrations, impromptu music on the refurbished 1895 piano, and light refreshments.

Open 11 am–4 pm daily. Admission by donation to Victoria Historical Association.

Storm dates are March 3–5.

JANUARY 28 - APRIL 2

OPENING RECEPTION FEBRUARY 25 AT 7:00 P.M.

IGBHY & LEMMENS:

LAND IS NOT A MAT TO BE ROLLED UP AND TAKEN AWAY

FEBRUARY 18 – MAY 21

OPENING AND ARTTALK WITH CURATOR SYLVIE FORTIN AND THE ARTISTS

FEBRUARY 17 AT 7:00 P.M.

FEBRUARY 26 FROM 1:30 - 2:30 P.M.

There will be an ArtTalk with the curators and artists on February 17 at 7 pm where they will give a tour of their exhibition in both English and French. confederationcentre.com

PURCHASE

FAMILY SUNDAY - FUN ART MAKING ACTIVITIES

145 Richmond Street, Charlottetown,

confederationcentre.com/artgallery

admission by donation

YOU COULD WIN a black and white art print of Adore by Robin Gislain (Gessy) Shumbusho

TICKETS ON SALE

FEBRUARY 1 - 28 or while supplies last.

$20/Ticket

For more information phone: 1-800-565-0278 or visit: confederationcentre.com

Flight of the Innocent by Haley Lewis COURTESY OF THE ARTIST

Robin Gislain (Gessy) Shumbusho - Adore, 2022 -

(above): Photo of Fairouz Gaballa by Patricia Bourque; (below): Marilou Lemmens and Richard Ibghy during a residency at the Grantham Foundation for the Arts and the Environment.

PATRICIA BOURQUE H&S

PHOTOGRAPH OF FAIROUZ GABALLA BY PATRICIA BOURQUE

ORGANIZED BY BIPOC USHR, WITH SUPPORT FROM THE 2023 CANADA WINTER GAMES.

P.E.I.

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Mar 2 | 8 pm

Island Jazz ft. Sunny Rollins

Baba’s Lounge, Charlottetown

Mar 3

Classi ed

IllumiNATION Festival Mainstage

Concert Series presented by the 2023 Canada Games. Seaport Stage, Port Charlottetown

Mar 4 | 7:30 pm

Hired Guns

With special guests ShipWrecks. Scott MacAulay Performing Arts Centre, Summerside

Mar 5 | 2:30 pm

PEI Symphony Orchestra:

Goodnight Moon

Sobey Family Theatre, Charlottetown

Mar 8 | 8 pm

Jill Chandler; Jordan

Cameron; Maureen Trainer; Doug Hoyer

Singer-songwriter circle. Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Mar 8–12

Music PEI Awards Week

See ad on page 2 or musicpei.com. Various locations, Charlottetown.

Mar 9 | 8 pm

Island Jazz ft. Tamara Steele

Baba’s Lounge, Charlottetown

Mar 9 | 8 pm

Liam Corcoran with band

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Mar 10 | 8 pm

Cat & Nat Un ltered Live

Sobey Family Theatre, Charlottetown

Mar 10 | 8 pm

Lady Soul

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Mar 11 | 7:30 pm

War on the Catwalk

Host Trinity The Tuck. Featuring Silky Ganache, Jasmine Kennedie, Jimbo The Drag Clown, Kylie Sonique Love, Heidi N Closet, and Gisele Lullaby. Sobey Family Theatre, Charlottetown

Mar 12, 26 | 2 pm

Old Time Music Show

Florence Simmons Performance Hall, Charlottetown.

Mar 16 | 8 pm

Island Jazz ft. Adam Hill

Songs of Freedom

Baba’s Lounge, Charlottetown

Mar 17

SoPA Winter Concert Series

Florence Simmons Performance Hall, Charlottetown

Mar 18 | 7:30 pm

Pulsart Trio

The Mack, Charlottetown

Mar 17 | 7:30 pm

Side Hustle Improv

The Guild, Charlottetown

Mar 18 | 7:30 pm

Lady Soul

With TOSH R&B Band. Scott MacAulay

Performing Arts Centre, Summerside

Mar 23 | 7:30 pm

Bboyizm

Sobey Family Theatre, Charlottetown

Mar 24 | 7:30 pm

Debut Atlantic: Liam & Lala

Confed Centre: Memorial Hall, Charlottetown

Mar 24 | 7:30 pm

Alabama & Zac Brown

Tribute Tour

Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside

Mar 25 | 8 pm

The Carson Downy Blues

Band

Harmony House, Hunter River

Mar 25

Clifton the Big Red Comedy

Tour

The Guild, Charlottetown

Mar 25 | 7:30 pm

Honey I’m Home

Shania Twain Tribute. Scott MacAulay

Performing Arts Centre, Summerside

Mar 25

Sirens presents: Singers’

Choice Park Royal, Charlottetown

Mar 30, 31, Feb 1

Newsies: The Musical

Colonel Gray High School production. Sobey Family Theatre, Charlottetown

Mar 31–Apr 2

Birds of a Feather

Watermark Children’s Theatre Festival. Watermark Theatre, North Rustico

Apr 1 | 7:30 pm

Lorne Elliott

Harmony House, Hunter River

Apr 2 | 3 pm

Choral Music: Voices of Spring

St. Paul’s, Charlottetown

Apr 4 | 8 pm

Gerry Dee: Best Medicine Tour

Sobey Family Theatre, Charlottetown

Apr 6 | 7:30 pm

Snowed In Comedy Tour

Featuring Dan Quinn, Paul Myrehaug, Pete Zedlacher, and Erica Sigurdson. Sobey Family Theatre, Charlottetown

Apr 7 | 7 pm

Choral Music on a Holy Day

Zion Presbyterian, Charlottetown

Apr 8 | 8 pm

Cure-Pipe

The Guild, Charlottetown

Apr 9, 23 | 2 pm

Old Time Music Show

Florence Simmons Performance Hall, Charlottetown.

Apr 10 | 8 pm

Adam Baldwin

With special guest Old Man Luedecke. Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside

Apr 13 | 7:30 pm

Classic Albums Live: The Beatles: Let It Be

Sobey Family Theatre, Charlottetown

Apr 13 | 7:30 pm

Cash – A Celebration of the Life & Music of Johnny Cash

Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside

Apr 14 | 7:30 pm

Jason Cyrus Live!

Hypnosis show. Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside

Apr 14 | 8 pm

More Soul

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Apr 14–16 What If

Watermark Children’s Theatre Festival. Watermark Theatre, North Rustico

Apr 15 | 7:30 pm

Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Tour: Ted Morris & Cedric Newman

The Mack, Charlottetown

Apr 16 | 2:30 pm

PEI Symphony Orchestra: Re ections

Sobey Family Theatre, Charlottetown

Apr 19 | 8 pm

Adam Baldwin

With special guest Old Man Luedecke. Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Apr 22 | 6 pm

Ahoy! Pirate Tales of the Sea dance umbrella Musical Theatre performance. The Mack, Charlottetown

Apr 22 | 8 pm

Villages

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Apr 26 | 8 pm

Kenny vs Spenny

20 Year Anniversary Tour. Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Apr 26 | 7:30 pm

The Stories of Stompin’ Tom

Featuring member of Tom’s original touring band, including Billy MacInnis. Scott MacAulay Performing Arts Centre, Summerside

Apr 27 | 8 pm

Kenny vs Spenny

20 Year Anniversary Tour. Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside

Apr 28 | 8 pm

The Stories and Songs of Stompin’ Tom Connors

Featuring member of Tom’s original touring band, including Billy MacInnis. Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

April 29 | 7:30 pm

Ballet Jörgen’s Cinderella

Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside

April 29

You have Made Me, Earth

Featuring Harmonia Girls’ Choir. Park Royal, Charlottetown

Apr 30 | 7:30 pm

The Hello Darlins

Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside

May 5–7, 10–13

Noises O

ACT a community theatre. Florence Simmons Performance Hall, Charlottetown

May 6 | 2:30 pm, 7:30 pm

Meet Me At The Barre dance umbrella: Year End Showcase. Sobey Family Theatre, Charlottetown

May 7 | 7 pm

Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic

Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside

Visual art series

Curated by Monica Lacey at Salvador Dalí Café

The Salvador Dalí Café in Charlottetown presents a new visual art series curated by local artist and educator Monica Lacey, with support from the Discover Charlottetown Ignition Fund. The first exhibit, which is now on view until March 2, features Teresa Kuo and Melissa Morse, two prolific PEI-based artists whose work transforms the mundane with precision, humour, and fresh perspective. Themes of women, water, and daily life can be found throughout their drawings and paintings. Their work captures moments, and weaves a narrative that is just out of reach as it winds through glimpses of pop culture, waves of human emotion, and dips into the surreal.

Kuo is a Taiwanese Canadian animation filmmaker and artist from PEI. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Animation at Concordia University and Master of Education in Leadership in learning at UPEI. She works primarily with traditional watercolour and 2D animation, bridging the line between digital and organic. Kuo has worked as artist in residence, curatorial intern, guest speaker, and workshop facilitator at UPEI, FilmPEI, Art in the Open and this town is small. She has an animated film called Where My Branches Stem currently in production.

Morse studied at the Ottawa School of Art and OCAD University, where she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts. She draws mainly with liquid ink on paper and loves high contrast, high drama, old Italian art, comics, outer space and nostalgia. Morse lives in Summerside, PEI.

Lacey is a multidisciplinary artist, writer, curator, educator and arts administrator in Charlottetown, PEI. She has curated projects for this town is small in her previous role as executive director, as well as independent projects

such as the Fitzroy St. Tiny Art Gallery, a miniature art space on her front lawn. The recipient of numerous awards and grants for excellence in her work and service to her community, Lacey’s artwork is held in public and private collections across North America.

The second exhibit in the series, running through March and April, will feature the work of Niyi Adeogun, a Nigerian interdisciplinary artist based in Atlantic Canada. Stay tuned for more information about this exhibition.

The Salvador Dalí Café is located in The Arts Hotel at 155 Kent Street, Charlottetown. teresakuo.com melissamorseart.com

Artwork by Teresa Kuo (above) and Melissa Morse

COURTESY THE ARTISTS

EXHIBITS galleries and museums

Acadian Museum of PEI

On view: Hale-toi une chaise! Pull up a chair!, a hybrid exhibit mixing new pieces made by members of the public and the museum’s own artifacts collection, to Feb 28; and the permanent exhibit and video The Island Acadians: The Story of a People Acadian genealogy resources are available to researchers. A PEI Museum and Heritage site. 23 Main Dr. E, Miscouche.

The Breadalbane Gallery

On view: works by Will Baker, Vian Emery, Haley Lewis, Marianne Janowicz, Zoe Novaczek, Anne Gallant, Laura Baine, Adrianna Chandler, Joan Sutton and others. An opening reception will take place Feb 10 from 6–8 pm. Gallery hours are Tue 11 am–3 pm; Wed 9 am–1 pm; Thur 4–8 pm, or call/email 3038333/mjanowicz@hotmail.com. 4023 Dixon Rd, Breadalbane.

Charlottetown Library Learning Centre

On view: Messages from the Cosmic Field by Renée Laprise to Apr 15. Presented by this town is small. Dominion Building, 97 Queen St, Charlottetown.

Confederation Centre Art Gallery

On view: Land is not a mat to be rolled up and taken away opening Feb 17 and running to May 21; Surabhi Ghosh: What’s Mine is Yours to Feb 26; While Black: a forum for speculation on what the gallery can’t hold, featuring 17 artists including PEI-based artists Niyi Adeogun, Selecta Chevron, Robin Gislain, King Kxndi, Sammo Mossa, Baha Royalty and Reequal Smith, to Mar 5; and It’s More Than Sports: A Celebration of BIPOC Athletes on Prince Edward Island to Apr 2. 145 Richmond St, Charlottetown.

Cornwall Library Art Gallery

On view: Peaceful Art Creations by Laura MacPhail to Feb 17; and Curating Beautiful Words by Tania Pendergast, Feb 21–Mar 31. Meet the artist event Mar 14 at 7 pm. Contact the library for info on displaying in the gallery. 15 Mercedes Dr, Town Hall, Cornwall. 629-8415, library.pe.ca

Eptek Art & Culture Centre

On view: After the storm: Embrace the change, by Kensington Art Co-operative Gallery members, to Feb 10; Sparking Greatness, exploring the 2023 Canada Games theme, Feb 21–Mar 24; and Perseverance, Persistence and Progress: Women’s Impact on Politics in PEI in its entirety on Feb 21. Visit the permanent exhibition at Eptek on the history and architecture of Summerside. 130 Heather Moyse Dr, Summerside.

Hilda Woolnough Gallery

On view: The Young Masters, a group exhibition by Charlottetown Rural and Colonel Gray High School graduating art students, to Feb 9; and Youth Comic Art

Expo, artwork inspired by the Canada Winter Games, Feb 15–Mar 11. Opening reception Feb 16 at 6 pm. 111 Queen St, Charlottetown.

Lefurgey Cultural Centre

On view: Sixty Days of Fame series, presented by Culture Summerside, featuring Imagination and Nature by Phyllis Gay, Feb 1–Mar 31. 205 Prince St, Summerside.

MacNaught History Centre and Archives

On view: Sixty Days of Fame series, presented by Culture Summerside, featuring Byrds of a Feather by Elise Arsenault and Meaghan Roberts, Feb 1–Mar 31. 75 Spring St, Summerside.

Receiver Co ee

On view: Water is Time is Water by Monica Lacey to Mar 21; and The Harvest: Cyan-oSynthesis by Sarah Nicole Dart, to Mar 21. Presented by this town is small. Receiver Coffee, Victoria Row, 128 Richmond St, Charlottetown.

Salvadore Dali Cafe

On view: works by PEI-based artists Teresa Kuo and Melissa Morse, to Mar 2. Curated by Monica Lacey. The Arts Hotel, 155 Kent St, Charlottetown.

Youth Comic Art Expo submissions

Submissions are open for the Youth Comic Art Expo, a group exhibition featuring artwork inspired by the Canada Winter Games.

The goal of this exhibition is to showcase the imaginations of the future generation of creative minds through comic art.

From realism to anime and zines to action figures, comic art is striking, accessible, funky and positive. It’s a medium of expression that prompts the viewer to think of themselves as heroes that can change the world. This exhibition thus begins to transform these creatives from artist to activist.

Submissions are open until February 13. All youth based in PEI and currently between grades 6 and 12 are welcome to submit an application. Visit theguildpei.com/gallery for submission details and application.

The exhibition will be on view in the Hilda Woolnough Gallery from February 15 to March 11. An opening reception and celebration will take place February 16 from 6–8 pm in the gallery at The Guild, 111 Queen Street, Charlottetown.

Sixty Days of Fame

MacNaught History Centre and Lefurgey Cultural Centre

Culture Summerside’s Sixty Days of Fame series will feature two new exhibitions, Imagination and Nature, a solo exhibition by Phyllis Gay at Lefurgey Cultural Centre, and Byrds of a Feather, a joint exhibition by Elise Arsenault and Meaghan Roberts at MacNaught History Centre and Archives.

Imagination and Nature is the aptly named title of Summerside artist Phyllis Gay’s first solo show being featured at Lefurgey Cultural Centre. Nature is always the inspiration for Gay’s artistic work. She loves being outside in nature with her camera, spending time with her family, exploring trails and seeking out new photographic opportunities that can then be painted at her easel. She also loves to bring her imagination into play and have fun with the natural world in her paintings. Gay is a self-taught artist and member of the Summerside Art Club. She does not remember a time when she did not want to be an artist, and still has a picture of an owl and ghost that she drew at age two.

Byrds of a Feather will be featured at the MacNaught History Centre and Archives Gallery. The joint exhibit between long time artistic friends Elise Arsenault and Meaghan Roberts, celebrates the last decade of their adventures together as “bessy mates, mothers and artists on PEI.”

Roberts is inspired by the mind and brilliance of Hayao Miyazaki and

her objective is to have her art spread throughout the world. So far it is in six countries.

Arsenault, an Acadian florist and artist, has been on a two-decade journey of creation. Her Island roots allowed her to study in her youth with local artists. Her travels then took her to the West where she studied floral design and found a second outlet for her love of colour and nature. Both artistic forms have played a major role in her life. Her love of Island seascapes and flowers have shaped her work.

The Sixty Days of Fame exhibitions will be on view February 1–March 31. Admission is free.

Octo in Love by Phyllis Gay (top-left); Little Piece of Heaven by Elise Arsenault (bottom-left); From Davey Jones Locker by Meaghan Roberts

Exhibitions at Eptek

Summerside’s Eptek Art & Culture Centre, a PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation site, has several exhibitions on view this month.

After the storm: Embrace the change, a group exhibition by the Kensington Art Co-operative Gallery is on view to February 10. Sparking Greatness, exploring the 2023 Canada Games theme, will be on view February 21–March 24, and the exhibition Perseverance, Persistence and Progress: Women’s Impact on Politics in PEI will be on view in its entirety on February 21.

In After the storm: Embrace the change, Kensington Art Co-operative Gallery artists explore the impacts of Hurricane Fiona and the changing PEI landscape through a variety of styles and mediums, including oil, acrylic, watercolour, linocut print and dyed silk.

The 2023 Canada Winter Games are coming to PEI this month and Eptek will highlight young artists with a group exhibition that explores the 2023 Canada Games theme, “Sparking Greatness.” The exhibition will showcase student art projects from various schools across the Island and will be on view February 21–March 24.

On February 21, learn about women’s voting rights with the exhibition Perseverance, Persistence and Progress: Women’s Impact on Politics in PEI, commemorating the centennial of some women starting to gain voting privileges in PEI’s provincial elections. During the summer this exhibit was split up over all seven PEI Museum and Heritage sites, and for the first time will be shown in its entirety.

Eptek Centre also features a permanent exhibition on Summerside history, and a gift shop with art and craft from Island artists, and books on Island

FOOD/ DRINK

Sankofa Drink Launch

February is Black History Month and to celebrate, the Black Cultural Society of PEI collaborated with Upstreet Craft Brewing to create a brand new alcoholic beverage inspired by Black Islanders’ roots in the African diaspora. The launch will be held February 3 from 6–9 pm in the Upstreet Taproom (41 Allen St, Charlottetown). Visit bscpei.ca for details and a full schedule of events in celebration of Black History Month. See ad on page 31 of this issue of The Buzz

A Taste of Irish Baking

With support of the Seniors’ Secretariat, the Benevolent Irish Society is offering A Taste of Irish Baking classes for seniors and friends. The classes, conducted by Mary Ellen Callaghan, have already started but drop ins are welcome. Participants have an opportunity to observe techniques, baking methods, ask questions and follow up with a social. The demonstration classes continue on Fridays (Feb 3, 10 and 17) from 9–11 am. No pre-registration is required. 582 North River Rd, Charlottetown.

Valentine’s Day J’Amour au Carrefour

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at J’Amour au Carrefour on February 10 from 5:30–8:30 pm at the Carrefour, 5 Acadian Dr, Charlottetown. The event will feature a cabaret-style show with Luiza F. Guiza, and a gourmet meal with a free beverage (beer, wine or cooler).Vegetarian option available. Tickets are available at carrefourisj.org. Info: culturel@carrefourisj.org

beverage styles from the East Coast and beyond. This is a 19+ event. Tickets are available at beerfestpei.com.

BCSPEI Community Luncheon Series

A Community Luncheon Series will be held February 11, 19 and 26, from 11 am–2 pm at Harmony House Theatre in Hunter River. The Series is part of the Black History month celebrations organized by the Black Cultural Society of PEI. The Society will host the third annual Women Empowered Luncheon, the second annual Luncheon for Men United and the first annual Black, Queer & Here! Luncheon. Participants at each event will have the opportunity to share and relate experiences, knowledge and ideas over a locally catered meal. The Series is open only to members of the Black community. Visit bscpei.ca for details and a full Black History Month schedule of events. See ad on page 31 of this issue of The Buzz

Pancake Breakfast

The Charlottetown Y Service Club will host its Shrove Tuesday Pancake Breakfast from 6:30–8:30 am on February 21 at Smitty’s Family Restaurant, 445 University Ave, Charlottetown. Proceeds will go to community youth programs. Admission is at the door.

Pancake Supper

St Peter’s Cathedral will host a Pancake Supper for Shrove Tuesday on February 21 at 5:30 pm and 6:15 pm in the Cathedral Hall, 7 All Souls Ln, (corner of Rochford St and All Souls Ln), Charlottetown. Admission is at the door.

Celebrating women

Riley, Debbie Bryanton, and Lise Genova

themes. Located at 130 Heather Moyse Drive on the Summerside waterfront, the site is open year-round.

Info: @EptekCentre on FB, 888-8373, peimuseum.com

PEI Beer Festival

The PEI Beer Festival will be held February 10–11 at the Delta Prince Edward by Marriott in Charlottetown. This year’s event will feature beer, cider and coolers. Attendees can enjoy live music while sampling a variety of

Join the NDP Women’s Committee to celebrate International Women’s Day with a supper of biscuits and beans at the Haviland Club in Charlottetown on March 8 at 5 pm. The theme for IWD 2023 is #BreaktheBias. The campaign asks people to cross their arms in solidarity to call out gender bias, discrimination and stereotyping. NDP Leader, Michelle Neill will share her perspectives on breaking the bias. Admission is by donation.

(top-bottom): Artwork from After the storm: Embrace the change by Karen Fullerton, Sheila Forsyth, Dawn

Several shows on view in February

While Black exhibition tours

Tours of the Confederation Centre Art Gallery (CCAG) exhibition While Black: a forum for speculation on what the gallery can’t hold will be held in February as part the Black Cultural Society of PEI’s Black History Month celebrations. On February 5 from 3–4 pm, local featured artists, including King Kxndi, Selecta Chevron and Reequal Smith, along with CCAG Curator Pan Wendt, will give a public tour of the exhibition. The second tour will be held February 9 from 7–9 pm, and will feature spoken word from local poets in a space of their choosing within the exhibition. 145 Richmond St, Charlottetown. See ad on page 31 of this issue of The Buzz. bscpei.ca

ArtTalk

An ArtTalk will take place at the Confederation Centre Art Gallery in Charlottetown on February 17 at 7 pm.

Curator Sylvie Fortin and artists Richard Ibghy and Marilou Lemmens will give a tour of their exhibition, Land is not a mat to be rolled up and taken away, in both English and French. confederationcentre.com

February Art Lotto

Island residents have the opportunity to win a specially curated piece through an exclusive art lottery. The Friends of the Confederation Centre of the Arts are

hostingArt Lotto, a fundraiser to support arts education programs at the Centre, as well as Island artists. A unique piece from an Island artist will be raffled off each month via a limited number of $20 tickets. The artists and pieces will be revealed at the beginning of the month, and tickets will be available immediately. The artworks selected byKevin Rice, director of the Confederation Centre Art Gallery, were purchased at regular retail price to support the artists and will be on display inside the Centre’s Richmond St entrance off Victoria Row. Featured in February is a black and white art print of Adore by PEI-based artist Robin Gislain (Gessy) Shumbusho. Lottery tickets for this month are on sale February 1–28, or while supplies last. Future draws will open on the first of the month (i.e., March 1). One hundred tickets are available each month and can be purchasedonline at confederationcentre.com, via phone at 1-800-565-0278, or in person at the Centre’s box office. See the ad on page 13 of this issue of The Buzz

Art Bank acquisitions

Professional visual artists and craftspeople living in Epekwitk/PEI for the past 12 consecutive months are invited to apply to have their work considered for acquisition for the PEI Art Bank Collection and the PEI Indigenous Art Bank Collection. Applications are being accepted until February 15 at princeedwardisland.ca/en/service/ pei-art-bank-acquisition for the PEI Art Bank Collection. Applications are being accepted until February 22 at

ARTS EDUC ATION

WINTER BREAK CAMPS

February

February

Junior camp: ages 6 - 8

Intermediate camp: ages 9 - 12 | Cost: $200

February 27 - March 3 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Ages 6 - 12 | Cost: $200

princeedwardisland.ca/en/service/ pei-indigenous-art-bank-acquisition for the PEI Indigenous Art Bank Collection

Call for young artists

Submissions are open until February 13 for the Youth Comic Art Expo, a group exhibition featuring artwork inspired by the Canada Winter Games. The exhibition will take place in the Hilda Woolnough Gallery at The Guild in Charlottetown from February 15–March 11. All youth (grades 6–12) based in Epekwitk/PEI are eligible to submit an application. Visit theguildpei.com/gallery for more details.

Felted Phenology workshop

backstage, there are activities for all interests. Exploring Visual Arts Camp (ages 6–12) runs Feb 27–Mar 3. Through exercises and lessons, students will create paintings, sculptures, drawings and various crafts to take home. The theme for this week is Fairy Tales and Fantasy. Info: 628-6134, artseducation@confederationcentre.com, confederationcentre.com

Scavenger hunts

Eptek Art & Culture Centre offers exhibit-related scavenger hunts for kids. Drop-ins are welcome but visitors are encouraged to call ahead. Admission is by donation. Follow on FB for upcoming activities. 130 Heather Moyse Dr, Summerside. 888-8373, peimuseum.com

Travel support fund

Felted Phenology, a workshop presented by artist Alexis Bulman will be held February 25 from 12 noon–4 pm at the Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation in St. Peters. Adults and children aged 10+ are invited to participate. The hands-on art workshop is designed to encourage participants to observe the recurring seasonal events of our day-today lives and the timing of these events in relation to weather and climate. As participants create seasonally-themed felt cut-outs and add them to the larger tapestry, a picture will begin to form depicting how different people experience the changing seasons. Visit 2023canadagames.ca/festival for details.

Family Sunday workshop

This month’s Family Sunday event at the Confederation Centre Art Gallery in Charlottetown will take place February 26 from 1:30–2:30 pm. The workshop is a free opportunity for families to explore visual art together. With inspiration from the Gallery’s exhibition It’s More Than Sports: A Celebration of BIPOC Athletes on Prince Edward Island, families will create their own mixed media story books using cut paper, pencils, marks, and other provided materials. confederationcentre.com

Winter Arts Camps at Confederation Centre

Registration is open for various camps at Confederation Centre of the Arts running through the extended mid-term break. Exploring the Arts Camp (ages 6–12) runs Feb 21–24 and offers a range of arts education, from drawing and painting to music and dance. Exploring Performing Arts Camps run Feb 27–Mar 3 with Junior (ages 6–8) and Intermediate (ages 9–12) camp options. Through a combination of activities, games and classes with trained educators, campers will experience a taste of life as a triple threat. Days are packed with drama, dancing, music, prop making and more. Whether a child prefers to be in the spotlight or

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

Life drawing sessions

Weekly Life Drawing sessions take place at the Gertrude Cotton Art Centre, 57 Bunbury Rd, Stratford. The drop-in drawing sessions with nude model are held on Sundays from 2–4 pm, weather permitting (check @Life Drawing PEI on FB for cancellations). All skill levels welcome. Must be 18+ or have parent/ guardian written permission. Easels are provided but participants must bring their own drawing material. They are always looking for models. If interested, reach out on FB or email lifedrawingpei2022@gmail.com.

Post-Secondary Advisement in the Arts workshop

The Island arts community is invited to a new series of workshops at Confederation Centre of the Arts. All workshops are open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis and held in Studio 2 at Confederation Centre of the Arts. A Post-Secondary Advisement in the Arts workshop (ages 12 and up) will take place April 14 from 4:30–6 pm. This workshop will give advice and resources for students looking to pursue the arts after high school. Whether a student is interested in post-secondary education or how to transition into a working career, this knowledgeable panel will be able to provide the knowledge and expertise to get started on a journey to a career in the arts. Topics range from which post-secondary programs are available for different arts disciplines, to budgeting and grant writing basics for the newly professional artist, to the various career pathways available in the arts. Advanced registration is required. Register by email to dance@confederationcentre.com. Details at confederationcentre.com.

Alexis Bulman

Radiant Rural Halls

Art installations, workshops, screenings and performances

Radiant Rural Halls is a multi-venue art circuit showcasing projects and programs by artists in rural community halls across PEI. Organized by this town is small, the series of free public art events includes installations, workshops, screenings and performances.

As part of the 2023 edition of Radiant Rural Halls, Georgetown will be exhibiting rising tide, shifting ground. Curated by Laura Demers, the project will bring together artists from on- and off-Island to present works with site-specific elements, examining the rural ecologies of PEI and the Atlantic regions.

Kings Playhouse will host an event and exhibition on March 4. The full schedule includes: repurposing beached plastics in a hands-on vessel-making workshop led by artist Somnia Lucent (Mill Cove, PEI)

Lovely Witches Club

Pop-up Valentine’s event at The Guild—Feb 11

The Lovely Witches Club will host a Magical Valentine’s Day Pop-Up on February 11 from 12 noon–6 pm at The Guild in Charlottetown.

The Lovely Witches Club was created by Patti Larsen and Renée Laprise over 13 years ago to fill the gap for like-minded people who wanted to create together, dress up and have witchy fun. Over the years they have pulled together a variety of events with the common threads of magic, fun and creativity.

The Lovely Witches Club Magical Valentine’s Day Pop-Up will feature local vendors, treats, crafts, tarot and oracle readings, a signature cocktail, entertainment, and more. The first 50 customers will get a special treat and there will be a cozy seating area where visitors will be encouraged to create a Valentine’s card with a message of love to themselves. Colouring sheets for all ages will also be available.

Pop-up vendors include: Renee Laprise Arts’ Cosmic Portal Oracle decks and mystical art merchandise; Patti Larsen dragon journals and novels, and 30 minute Cosmic Portal Oracle readings; Blair Carmen Intuitive

from 10 am–12 noon; Touch Tank, an audio-visual installation by artist Hailey Guzik (Montreal, QC) from 1–4 pm; a film screening of The Ice Walk, directed by Eliza Knockwood (Lennox Island, PEI), from 5–7 pm; and an ongoing luminous installation by artist Morgan Possberg (Calgary, AB).

Visit thistownissmall.com/ radiant-rural-halls for details and registration.

Kings Playhouse is located at 65 Grafton Street in Georgetown, PEI.

tarot and oracle readings; Papercakes Pretty heart-centred jewelry; White Witch Cottage trinkets and soaps; Gobbolino’s Treasures witch bottles and Valentine’s cards; Succulent Babes succulent sculptures; Elsewhere Herbal teas and tinctures; Castle Keep Creations handmade plushies; Adam-Michael James The Bewitched Continuum books; Julie Bull spoken word poetry performances; and The Love Wizard music loops.

The Young Masters

Student exhibition continues at Hilda Woolnough Gallery

The Young Masters, a group exhibition continues at the Hilda Woolnough Gallery at The Guild in Charlottetown until February 9.

The exhibition features the final works of the graduating art students at Charlottetown Rural and Colonel Gray High Schools as they begin to move into the next stages of their life. The artworks represent each student’s artistic interests and abilities. Each student conceived of and created their pieces based on their personal artistic philosophies and the explorations they have chosen to make in the world of art.

IT’S MORE THAN SPORTS:

A CELEBRATION OF BIPOC ATHLETES ON PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

MORE THAN SPORTS: A CELEBRATION OF BIPOC ATHLETES ON PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

IT’S MORE THAN SPORTS:

A CELEBRATION OF BIPOC ATHLETES ON PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

JANUARY 28 - APRIL 2

JANUARY 28 - APRIL 2

JANUARY 28 - APRIL 2

OPENING RECEPTION FEBRUARY 25 AT 7:00 P.M.

OPENING RECEPTION FEBRUARY 25 AT 7:00 P.M.

OPENING RECEPTION FEBRUARY 25 AT 7:00 P.M.

ORGANIZED BY BIPOC USHR, WITH SUPPORT FROM THE 2023 CANADA WINTER GAMES.

ORGANIZED BY BIPOC USHR, WITH SUPPORT FROM THE 2023 CANADA WINTER GAMES.

ORGANIZED BY BIPOC USHR, WITH SUPPORT FROM THE 2023 CANADA WINTER GAMES.

IGBHY & LEMMENS:

IGBHY & LEMMENS:

IGBHY & LEMMENS:

LAND IS NOT A MAT TO BE ROLLED UP AND TAKEN AWAY

LAND IS NOT A MAT TO BE ROLLED UP AND TAKEN AWAY

LAND IS NOT A MAT TO BE ROLLED UP AND TAKEN AWAY

FEBRUARY 18 – MAY 21

FEBRUARY 18 – MAY 21

FEBRUARY 18 – MAY 21

OPENING AND ARTTALK WITH CURATOR SYLVIE FORTIN AND THE ARTISTS

OPENING AND ARTTALK WITH CURATOR SYLVIE FORTIN AND THE ARTISTS

OPENING AND ARTTALK WITH CURATOR SYLVIE FORTIN AND THE ARTISTS

FEBRUARY 17 AT 7:00 P.M.

FEBRUARY 17 AT 7:00 P.M.

FEBRUARY 17 AT 7:00 P.M.

FAMILY SUNDAY - FUN ART MAKING ACTIVITIES

FAMILY SUNDAY - FUN ART MAKING ACTIVITIES

FAMILY SUNDAY - FUN ART MAKING ACTIVITIES

FEBRUARY 26 FROM 1:30 - 2:30 P.M.

FEBRUARY 26 FROM 1:30 - 2:30 P.M. admission

FEBRUARY 26 FROM 1:30 - 2:30 P.M.

confederationcentre.com/artgallery

The Ice Walk by Island lmmaker Eliza Knockwood

PHOTOGRAPH OF FAIROUZ GABALLA BY PATRICIA BOURQUE

IT’S

145 Richmond Street, Charlottetown, P.E.I.

PHOTOGRAPH OF FAIROUZ GABALLA BY PATRICIA BOURQUE

PHOTOGRAPH OF FAIROUZ GABALLA BY PATRICIA BOURQUE

Filmworks Summerside

Filmworks Summerside will relaunch its film series, now at Harbourfront Theatre, with a screening of The Good House on February 1 at 7 pm. Based on the bestselling novel by Ann Leary, The Good House stars Sigourney Weaver and Kevin Kline. Newly renovated with a new screen and projector, the Harbourfront Theatre is the largest performing arts centre in Summerside. Admission for the inaugural film of this relaunch is five dollars for this one time only, cash only, at the door. No advance tickets sold. Further information at filmworks.summerside@ gmail.com. 124 Heather Moyse Drive, Summerside.

Eptek Film Series

The Friends of Eptek Centre’s Lunchtime Film series continues to the end of April. The films, mostly travelogues, are screened on Thursdays at noon at Eptek Art & Culture Centre in Summerside. There will be some new films, as well as some from late Friend, Blanche Hogg, and there is no charge. Upcoming films: Wanderers of the Deep: Creatures of Coral distributed by Reader’s Digest (Feb 2); Scenic Cruises of the World: Romantic Europe distributed by Reader’s Digest (9); California: The Golden Dream distributed by International Video Network (16); and Adventures in Search of the Past: Mysteries of the Americas–Vanished Civilizations distributed by Reader’s Digest (23). 130 Heather Moyse Dr, Summerside.

BCSPEI Movie Nights

As part of its Black History Month programming, the Black Cultural Society of PEI will host movie nights with film selections coming from their social media polls each week. The screenings will take

place February 10 and 17 from 7–9 pm at the BCS Theatre, 176 Great George St, Charlottetown. Visit bcspei.com for details and a full schedule of Black History Month programming.

Film4Ward Program

Applications are now being accepted for the 2023 edition of FilmPEI’s Film4Ward Progam. The program was designed to develop talent and content from emerging to professional PEI filmmakers to make them more competitive at a national and international level and forward the creative careers of these filmmakers in a meaningful and strategic way. From this program, creators will have calling card films they can use to enter international festival circuit/digital distribution and help them move their career forward to larger budget projects including feature films. This year’s edition includes two sub programs within the Film4Ward Program. The Beginner Shorts Program recipients will be provided with $20,000 worth of funding. The Pilot Program recipients will be provided with $40,000 worth of funding. Both programs provide workshops and training, as well as equipment. Full eligibility criteria and submission details can be found at filmpei.com.

Film screening & art show

A screening of the feature film Rebirth, accompanied by a series of short films by PEI-based filmmaker Dotun Adedoyin of REEL Collective, will take place February 28 from 6:30–9:30 pm at the BCS Theatre. The screening will be shown alongside an exhibition of artwork by local Black artists. Admission is by registration at bcspei.ca/black-history-month-2023. Presented by the Black Cultural Society of PEI as part of their Black History Month programming. 176 Great George St, Charlottetown.

Ban Mountain Film Festival

The PEI Adventure Initiative will present the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour at UPEI’s Duffy Amphitheatre in Charlottetown on March 26 and 27. Doors open at 6 pm. Showtime is 6:30 pm. Tickets and passes available at Sporting Intentions in Charlottetown. No reserves or refunds. Info: banffmountainfestival.ca/tour

The recently released documentary Positive: When HIV/AIDS Hit PEI is now available online at rainbowhub.ca and graphcom.ca.

Running approximately 45 minutes, Positive looks at the impact that the HIV/AIDS virus had on Prince Edward Island during the early years of the disease.

“I was struggling with an accurate way to describe what Positive is,” says Dave Stewart, the creator and host of the project, “until I hit upon ‘talkumentary.’ I was aiming for was just an intimate conversation that would bring viewers into that conversation.”

Sharing their stories in Positive are Troy Perrot-Sanderson and George Clark-Dunning. Both have been living with HIV since the early 1990’s. Through the early days of medical trial and error, public scrutiny, and the uncertainty that the virus brings, Perrot-Sanderson and Clark-Dunning both became active in public education and advocacy, bringing their experience and knowledge across the province.

Stuart Hickox also knows the toll the virus can have on not only those

diagnosed as HIV positive, but their families as well. Stuart is a relative of Allan Hickox, the first Islander known to have died from AIDS. In Positive, Stuart addresses the community and media fallout that added to the grief the Hickox family was enduring in the wake of Allen’s death, and the strength of Allen’s mother Jean in advocating for her son, both during his illness and after his death.

“This is a part of Island history, world history really, that is rarely documented or included in our curriculum,” add Stewart, “and so I hope this will be brought into the classroom and added to our history books. Now, all teachers have to do to begin the conversation is to click play.”

Positive premiered at Charlottetown’s City Cinema on December 1, 2022, during a World AIDS Day event presented by PEERS Alliance.

Visit rainbowhub.ca/documentaries or graphcom.ca/special-projects to watch Positive: When HIV/AIDS Hit PEI. It should be noted that there is mention of sexual assault in the film.

HIV/AIDS Awareness

Cabaret at The Guild—Feb 24

The HIV/AIDS Awareness Cabaret, an evening of drag and dance to lift the spirits and raise awareness about HIV/ AIDS, will be held February 24 at The Guild in Charlottetown.

Hosted by Rouge Fatale and Shayla Shenanigans, the evening will feature Lady Xclusive, Tori Nylon, Miz. Majestic, Lady Fefe Fierce and Eureka NRG. The event is presented by PEERS Alliance.

Doors open at 7 pm. Showtime is 7:30 pm. The Guild is located at 111 Queen Street in Charlottetown.

Info/tickets: theguildpei.com

(clockwise from top-left): Dave Stewart, George Clark-Dunning, Troy PerrotSanderson, and Stuart Hickox

PHOTOS: OAKAR MYINT

“Talkumentary” on HIV/AIDS on PEI now available online

DANCING

Contemporary Hip-Hop and Afro Ballet workshops

ages 11 and up takes place March 10 at 4:30 pm. Participants will explores the origins of dance—which are heavily influenced by sub-Saharan Africa and the traditional movements of its diaspora. African dance influences can be seen through every western dance style practiced today, including ballet. Participants will take the techniques and traditions practiced in the ballet studio and explore cultural movement. Participants should be dancing at an intermediate ballet level and have a strong understanding of ballet positions of the arms and legs. Pre-registration is required for these workshops by email to dance@confederationcentre.com. Cash only at the door. confederationcentre.com.

DownStreet dance

Bellydance (6:30 pm, Feb 7, 21, 28). 101 Grafton St, 2nd floor, Charlottetown. Info: downstreetdance@gmail.com, downstreetdance.com

Social dances

A new series of workshops taking place in Studio 2 at Confederation Centre of the Arts are open to the public on a firstcome, first-served basis. Hosted by Joe Dames, Contemporary Hip-Hop for ages 12 and up takes place February 10 from 4:30–5:30 pm. Participants will explore the way they tell stories through music, outside of lyrics, and learn how they interpret the message of a song through visual and physical experiences. No hip hop experience is necessary but participants must have an intermediate level or above in a dance form of their choosing. Hosted by Dawn Dames, Afro Ballet for

Downstreet Dance Studio has a variety of ongoing, drop-in and special event classes and lessons on offer. The studio is a volunteer-run non-profit group, dedicated to community, wellness and inclusivity through social dance for adults. The upcoming schedule includes: Rumba lesson for couples on Valentine’s Day (6 pm, Feb 14); ConfiDANCE class (7:15 pm, Feb 1, 8, 15, 22); Open Hip Hop Practice (8 pm, Feb 5, 12, 19, 26); Persian Fusion (5 pm, Feb 4, 10, 17, 24); Beginner Salsa (6 pm, Feb 2, 9, 16, 23); Ballroom: Learn to Foxtrot (6 pm, Feb 1, 8, 15, 22); POISE (7 pm, Feb 2, 9, 16, 23); West Coast Swing (5 pm, Feb 4, 11, 18, 25); Traditional Persian Dance (5 pm, Feb 2, 9, 16, 23); Lindy Hop Beginner Level 2 (7:30 pm, Feb 7, 14, 21, 28); and

A Social Dance is held on the third Saturday of each month at DownStreet Dance studio in Charlottetown. A social dance is an opportunity to practice the skills and moves learned in class and to see what else the dance world has to offer. There are a variety of styles, including West Coast Swing, Foxtrot, Waltz, Lindy Hop and more. All levels and styles of dance are welcome. Admission is at the door or in advance at downstreetdancestudio.setmore.com. The next dance takes place February 18 from 8–10 pm. 101 Grafton St, 2nd floor, Charlottetown. Info: downstreetdance@ gmail.com, downstreetdance.com

Seeking volunteers

DownStreet Dance Studio is a volunteer-run non-profit group, dedicated to community, wellness and inclusivity through social dance for adults. The studio is currently looking for volunteers to manage the front desk. Responsibilities include greeting students, keeping track of registrations, answering frequently asked questions, and tidying up. If interested, the next monthly volunteer and orientation meeting is February 4 from 5–6 pm. 101 Grafton St, 2nd floor, Charlottetown. Info: downstreetdance@ gmail.com, downstreetdance.com

Dawn and Joe Dames

AT PORT CHARLOTTETOWN 1 WEYMOUTH STREET AU PORT DE CHARLOTTETOWN 1, RUE WEYMOUTH

For complete schedule, visit: Pour consulter l’horaire complet : 2023canadagames.ca/festival

1. Festival Entrance / Entrée du festival

2. Food Pavilion at Founders’ Food Hall & Market Aire de restauration au Founders’ Food Hall & Market

3. Skating Rink / Patinoire

4. Canada Games Cauldron / Vasque des Jeux du Canada

5. Ice Bar / Bar de glace

6. City Of Charlottetown Sugar Shack

à sucre de la Ville de Charlottetown

February 19 - March 4

19 février - 4 mars

The 2023 Canada Games is proud to present Illumi NATION –a 14-day celebration of PEI and Canadian arts and culture.

14 days

13+ communities

40+ shows

100+ artists

FREE admission

For more details on the festival schedule and acts, visit 2023canadagames.ca/festival

MAINSTAGE ENTERTAINMENT / SCÈNE PRINCIPALE

All shows are free admission, all ages welcome, and first come-first served. All shows are general admission and standing room only. / Tous les spectacles sont gratuits et ouverts aux gens de tous les âges. L’admission générale se fera selon le principe du premier arrivé, premier servi, avec des places debout seulement.

SNAPSHOT OF THE PROGRAMMING / APERÇU DE LA PROGRAMMATION

Festival is open daily starting at 1 PM or 4 PM with many other acts. Le festival ouvre à partir de 13 h ou 16 h et comporte de nombreux autres spectacles.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19

DIMANCHE 19 FÉVRIER

4PM | 16 H

QUINN BACHAND & COLIN SAVOIE-LEVAC

5PM | 17 H

RICHARD WOOD & FRIENDS

6:30PM | 18 H 30

6 HEARTS (featuring members of The East Pointers & Vishtèn) (mettant en vedette des membres de The East Pointers & Vishtèn)

8PM | 20 H

ASHLEY MACISAAC

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20

LUNDI 20 FÉVRIER

6:30PM | 18 H 30

SILVER WOLF BAND

7:30PM | 19 H 30

TWIN FLAMES

8:45PM | 20 H 45

TOM JACKSON

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23

JEUDI 23 FÉVRIER

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25

SAMEDI 25 FÉVRIER

3:45PM | 15 H 45

GORDIE MACKEEMAN’S FOLK FOR LITTLE FOLK

5PM | 17 H

Danse carrée HERE WE GO HERE WE GO Barndance

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26

DIMANCHE 26 FÉVRIER

6:15PM | 18 H 15

KELLIE LODER

7:30PM | 19 H 30

KELLY PRESCOTT

8:45PM | 20 H 45 THE ROAD HAMMERS

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27

LUNDI 27 FÉVRIER

4PM | 16 H SHAYE

5:30PM | 17 H 30

RACOON BANDIT

7PM | 19 H

TWO HOURS TRAFFIC

Les Jeux du Canada 2023 sont fiers de présenter le festival de l’Illumi NATION, une célébration de 14 jours des arts et de la culture de l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard et du Canada.

14 jours

Plus de 13 communautés

Plus de 40 spectacles

Plus de 100 artistes

Entrée GRATUITE

Pour en savoir davantage sur l’horaire du festival et les spectacles présentés, consultez le site 2023canadagames.ca/festival

6:30PM | 18 H 30

MO KENNEY

7:30PM | 19 H 30

RIA MAE

8:45PM | 20 H 45

THE BEACHES

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24

VENDREDI 24 FÉVRIER

6:15PM | 18 H 15

SECHILE SEDARE

7:30PM | 19 H 30

ENNIS SISTERS

8:45PM | 20 H 45

SERENA RYDER

8:30PM | 20 H 30

LES HÔTESSES D’HILAIRE

THURSDAY, MARCH 2

JEUDI 2 MARS

6:30PM | 18 H 30

JOCE REYOME

7:30PM | 19 H 30

IRISH MYTHEN

8:45PM | 20 H 45

MATT ANDERSEN & THE BIG BOTTLE OF JOY

FRIDAY, MARCH 3

VENDREDI 3 MARS

5:30PM | 17 H 30

WOLF CASTLE

6:15PM | 18 H 15

VINCE THE MESSENGER

7:30PM | 19 H 30

HAVIAH MIGHTY

8:45PM | 20 H 45

CLASSIFIED

SATURDAY, MARCH 4

SAMEDI 4 MARS

1:30PM - 6PM | 13 H 30 À 18 H

DIVERSECITY FESTIVAL PROGRAMMING PROGRAMMATION DU FESTIVAL DIVERCITÉ

6:30PM | 18 H 30

SCOTT-PIEN PICARD

SUMMERSIDE MAINSTAGE PRESENTED BY SPRING VALLEY BUILDING SUPPLIES

SCÈNE PRINCIPALE DE SUMMERSIDE PRÉSENTÉE PAR SPRING VALLEY BUILDING SUPPLIES

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25

SAMEDI 25 FÉVRIER

9PM | 21 H

KELLIE LODER

10:30PM | 22 H 30

ANDREW WAITE

12AM | 0 H

THE TREWS

SATURDAY, MARCH 4

SAMEDI 4 MARS

10:30PM | 22 H 30

TRINITY BRADSHAW

11:30PM | 23 H 30

CORY GALLANT & THE RED DIRT POSSE

And many more on rotating stages throughout Credit Union Place. Et bien d’autres sur les scènes tournantes du Credit Union Place.

Living January 27–February

5

PG, sexual content, mature themes. Dir: Oliver Hermanus, UK/Japan/Sweden, 106 min. Bill Nighy, Alex Sharp, Aimee Lou Wood.

Nominated for a Golden Globe, Best Actor, Bill Nighy.

Welcome to City Cinema from The Charlottetown Film Society

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

Advance Tickets

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

Subject to Change

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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

“Deeply endearing... Bill Nighy stars as Mr. Williams, a grizzled civil servant who, upon learning that he is terminally ill, endeavors to make something meaningful of the final six months of his life. First, that means skipping work for a grand night out with a friendly stranger; then, spending a string of quiet a ernoons with a young woman from his o ce; then using his position in the Public Works department to get something done for a change. Well acted and visually striking, Living is a wonderful showpiece for Nighy, who is as a ecting as you’ve ever seen him.” —Marley Marius, Vogue

“Let us now praise Bill Nighy! He gives a beautifully calibrated performance in this remake of Akira Kurosawa’s Ikuru set in 1950’s London, and adds his own touches to the role... Everything from the opening credits to an immaculate script by The Remains of the Day‘s Kazuo Ishiguro to impeccable supporting turns from Tom Burke and Aimee Lou Wood make this feel like one of the rare occasions where everything aligns just right. An absolutely gorgeous, heartbreaking piece of work” —David Fear, Rolling Stone “An instant classic”. —Peter Howell, The Toronto Star

A Man Called Otto

February 6–12

PG, mature subject matter, not recommended for young children, coarse language. Dir: Marc Forster, US/ Sweden, 2022, 126 min. Tom Hanks, Mariana Treviño, Rachel Keller, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo.

Based on the # 1 New York Times bestseller.

garbage that hasn’t been properly sorted into the recycling bin, etc., etc. Not that Otto plans to be long for this world...Since the recent passing of his beloved wife, Otto has lost the will to go on… But Otto can’t escape the constant visits from his new neighbors, Marisol and Tommy… He can’t even find the right moment to kill himself, what with these pesky people constantly stopping by… Mariana Treviño is spectacularly good as Marisol, who at first glance might seem like an unorganized mess but is actually a brilliant, vibrant, loving, constantly-in-motion life force. Even though Marisol is the one asking Otto to lend her a ladder or teach her to drive or watch the girls so she and Tommy can have a date night, she doesn’t need Otto’s help, not really. She’s saving him.” —Richard Roeper, The Chicago Sun-Times

National Theatre Live: Jack Absolute Flies Again

February 13, 15, 18 & 25

14A, coarse language, sexual content. Dir: Emily Burns, 2023, UK, 177 min (including an intermission). James Corrigan, Theo Cowan, Laurie Davidson. Caroline Quentin, Laurie Davidson, Natalie Simpson, Kelvin Fletcher. $15 Regular, $12 Member/Senior/Child.

“Broker is the sweetest, gentlest film about (let’s call it what it is) human tra cking that you’ll ever see. The story opens with single teenager So-young leaving a newborn in a church’s baby drop box. Before the infant can find its way into the adoption system, it is diverted by Dong-soo and Sang-hyun (Parasite’s Song Kang-ho), who plan to sell it to a wealthy couple... A couple of young police o cers are also involved, hoping to break up this tra cking ring, even as they admit to each other that the bumbling tra ckers they’re tracking are barely ‘organized’ crime. And then So-young returns, not to reclaim the baby but to ensure it goes to a good family. What follows is part road trip, part crime drama, part infant kidnapping, surely the best example of this multiple-sub-genre since Raising Arizona So-Young proves an astute negotiator when it comes to advocating for the child, although the circumstances of its birth and how she came to abandon it grow ever more complicated....

Small wonder that Broker won the Prize of the Ecumenical Jury at Cannes… It also picked up a best actor prize for Song’s role as the head trafficker, although to be honest I’d say a best-ensemble award would be more appropriate. Not only are the actors all excellent, but Kore-eda has shown time and again that, from the moment of birth, no one flies or fails completely on their own.” —Chris Knight, The National Post

Corsage

February 22–28

“A small and warmhearted gem starring one of our finest veteran actors in a well-cra ed and emotionally involving remake of a film about a widowed curmudgeon who begins to grow and change a er experiencing some major life setbacks. Otto wears its heart on its sleeve... But it wins us over, thanks in large part to Hanks delivering the umpteenth memorable performance in his remarkable career, and some breakout supporting work from the crackling good supporting cast... Now retired, Otto has nothing but time on his hands, and he spends much of that time patrolling his gated neighborhood growling about bicycles that aren’t parked in the rack,

“So, comic lightning does strike twice. By transposing Sheridan’s The Rivals to an RAF squadron stationed at a Sussex country house during the Battle of Britain, Richard Bean and Oliver Chris create something every bit as uproarious and ribald as Bean’s One Man, Two Guvnors, which took comparable liberties with a Goldoni classic. There’s the same ungoverned humour, giddy abandon and metatheatrical playfulness… But Jack Absolute is also completely its own thing, taking jokey aim at British class-consciousness and exceptionalism... It’s hilarious... Malaprop’s liberated niece Lydia Languish has a job flying Hurricanes to airbases, and a romantic fantasy of getting o with blu northern mechanic Dudley Scunthorpe. Jack Absolute—flying ace, heir to most of Devon, and Lydia’s would-be lover—therefore disguises himself as Dudley. You know, like you do… Jack’s autocratic o cer father becomes embroiled. Go-between servant Lucy wreaks havoc, misdirecting love notes while giving us a sardonic running commentary…. Sheridan’s absurd web of deceptions and misunderstandings is here augmented by CGI ariel dogfights, a dazzling all-cast jitterbug number and Mrs. Malaprop doing the splits while playing the ukulele... The way Bean and Chris lob anything they find funny into the mix is audacious, but the script is also deceptively finely tuned. This knowing mix of satire, filth, clowning, pastiche, wartime derring-do and romance absolutely hit my sweet spot.” —Nick Curtis, The Evening Standard

Broker

February 16—21

PG, mature subject matter. Dir: Hirokazu Koreeda, South Korea/Japan, 2023, 129 min. Song Kang-ho, Dong-won Gang, Bae Doona, Lee Ji Eun. In Korean with English Subtitles.

Winner of two Cannes Film Festival awards including Best Actor.

14A, sexual content, mature themes. Dir: Marie Kreutzer, Austria/Luxembourg/ Germany/France, 113 min. Vicky Krieps, Florian Teichtmeister, Colin Morgan, Finnegan Oldfield. In German, French, English, and Hungarian with English subtitles.

Shortlisted for the Best International Feature Film Oscar.

Cannes Festival Winner, Best Performance.

“Corsage is director Marie Kreutzer’s bold, visually striking and ingeniously anachronistic portrait of an empress in complicated rebellion. The rebel, a mesmerizing Vicky Krieps, is the Empress of Austria and Queen of Hungary, Elisabeth Amalie Eugenie. Married at 16 to Franz Joseph, the ruler of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Elisabeth now has no obvious cares. A celebrated beauty, she wears tight corsets and glorious frocks, adhering to a regimen of regular exercise and a diet that o en consists of little more than beef broth and the slenderest of orange slices. Elisabeth is whisper thin, but something other than vanity and social mores is eating away at her—boredom, despair, a sense of purposelessness… Corsage takes place over a number of months starting in late 1877… Turning 40 proves a di cult milestone for the queen… Elisabeth’s rebellion isn’t overt and obvious; it comes in stages, in small and large gestures, in furtive cigarettes, reckless flirtations and wild

gallops across far-o fields. Krieps is wonderful to watch in motion, whether she’s in the saddle, crossing swords or just leaving a dinner... Kreutzer shrewdly doesn’t try to fashion her into a martyr or feminist role model. Making Elisabeth interestingly human proves more than enough, a feat that Kreutzer and Krieps accomplish to dazzling e ect.” —Manohla Dargis, The New York Times

“A brilliant performance, ample surprises and a series of playful anachronisms elevate this period drama... That, and a fine soundtrack to boot.” —Lou Thomas, Empire Magazine

Classics at City Cinema

Presented by Laurent Gariépy

Sponsored by The Hollywood Suite

city cinema schedule

Batman: Mask of the Phantasm

February 5

Dir: Eric Radomski/Bruce Timm, US, 1993. Kevin Conroy, Dana Delany, Hart Bochner, Stacy Keach. Batman is mistaken for a masked vigilante who is eliminating Gotham’s crime bosses. Now on the run, he must solve the mystery. Presented in Collaboration by The Comic Hunter.

Space Jam

February 11

Dir: Joe Pytka, US, 1996. Michael Jordan, Wayne Knight, Billy West. In a desperate attempt to win a basketball match and earn their freedom, the Looney Tunes seek the aid of retired basketball champion, Michael Jordan.

Valentine Day’s Double Feature: The Notebook

Dir: Nick Cassavetes, US, 2004. Ryan Gosling, Rachel McAdams, James Garner, Gena Rowlands. A poor yet passionate young man falls in love with a rich young woman, but they soon become separated because of their social di erences.

My Bloody Valentine

Dir: George Mihalka, Canada, 1981. Paul Kelman, Lori Hallier, Neil A eck. A folk tale about a deranged murderer killing those who celebrate Valentine’s Day turns out to be true... Filmed in Sydney Mines, N.S.

The Dead Zone

February 17

Dir: David Cronenberg, US, 1983. Christopher Walken, Brooke Adams, Tom Skerritt, Martin Sheen. A man awakens from a coma to discover he has a psychic ability.

Over the Top

February 24

Dir: Menahem Golan, US, 1987. Sylvester Stallone, Robert Loggia, Susan Blakely. Tough trucker Lincoln Hawk is determined to win back his son and triumph at the world arm wrestling championships.

READERS / WRITERS

Eptek Centre Book Club

Members of the Eptek Centre Book Club will meet February 2 at 7 pm to discuss the book etta and otto and russell and james by Emma Hooper. Eptek Art & Culture Centre is located at 130 Heather Moyse Dr, Summerside. For more info, call 8888373, visit peimuseum.com or follow @ EptekCentre on FB.

Hideout residency

Hideout residency scholarship

Applications are now open for a unique writing and creative residency program in PEI. The Hideout Residencies welcome Canadian and international writers, artists, and self-care practitioners to a quiet rural setting on PEI’s south shore each spring and fall. Residencies are a week in length and allow for uninterrupted time to work on a creative project. The 2022 Hideout residency scholar was PEI writer Debbie Langston. In order to support Maritime writers and practitioners, one full scholarship covering residency costs is available to an emerging or established writer or practitioner with financial need. Writers or wellness practitioners who identify as BIPOC or 2SLGBTQ+ are especially encouraged to apply. The scholarship deadline for 2023 is March 1. For more information about the Hideout Residencies, the application process, or the scholarship, visit thehideoutpei.com. The Hideout was created by writer Trevor Corkum and psychotherapist Joshua Lewis and is located on the scenic South Shore of PEI, a few minutes outside of Victoria-by-the-Sea.

Charlottetown Library Learning Centre

Programming continues in February at the Charlottetown Library Learning Centre (CLLC). Drop in to use the Oculus Virtual Reality headsets on Thursdays from 3–5 pm (ages 10+). Register for Tabletop Role-playing Games with the PEERS Alliance on Thursdays from 6–8 pm. Beginner friendly, queer and trans inclusive.Bring devices and questions

to Tech Help Drop-In from 10 am–12 pm on Saturdays and be paired with a teen volunteer for assistance. Drop by with supplies or current project for Fibre Arts Club at 1 pm on Tuesdays. All levels welcome. Register for Writing Bootcamp with Douglas Malcolm, Ph.D. on Thursdays at 6:30 pm. New members welcome. Join Dr. Christine Beck for a Clinical Psychology on the Treatment of Depression presentation on Feb 8 at 7 pm. Bring clean items to share and score new clothing for yourself at the PEI Transgender Network Community Clothing Swap on Feb 11 from 11 am–2 pm. This is a free event and masks are encouraged. Drop by for the Black History Month presentation with the Black Cultural Society on Feb 12 at 2 pm. Create two ‘etched’ wine glasses with the supplies provided at Crafternoon on Feb 15 at 1 pm. Register in advance. A Career Development Skills representative will give a Job Search Skills presentation on Feb 16 at 2 pm. A PEI Office of Public Safety representative will present a workshop on 72-hour Emergency Preparedness at the Seniors Café on Feb 16 at 1 pm. Try out a new game or play an old favourite at Board Game Café on Feb 22 at 6 pm. Learn the basics at Intro to Using the Green Screen on February 26 at 1 pm. Drop-in for Adult VR Club on the last Monday of each month (Feb 27) from 6–7 pm and enjoy games, escape rooms, puzzles and more. Daily children’s programming is available in the Children’s Library. Follow @ PEI Public Library Service on socials for updates. CLLC is located at 97 Queen St, Charlottetown.

PEI Public Library Service programming

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

Digital Manuscript

New online exhibition explores Montgomery’s original text

For the first time ever, L.M. Montgomery’s original manuscript of Anne of Green Gables is available to readers everywhere through a new digital exhibition.

The Anne of Green Gables Manuscript: L.M. Montgomery and the Creation of Anne has officially launched online. The digital exhibition will allow people to explore Montgomery’s original text, see what was written on the back of pages, and find out how famous moments were developed or revised. The interactive website includes never-before-seen material, such as Montgomery’s publishing contract for the novel.

“Visitors can pore over every pen stroke—there are bits of short story drafts and heavily scratched out passages that just beg for one to zoom in. We have also added hundreds of photo and video annotations to learn from,” says Dr. Emily Woster, an L.M. Montgomery scholar who curated the exhibition. “This is a celebration of Montgomery’s creative process, and we invite scholars and fans alike to explore the site and trace the origins of Anne.”

The high-quality digitization of the manuscript gives visitors a unique opportunity to learn about the author and Prince Edward Island, and reflect on Anne’s legacy in print, on screen, and on stage – including the nearly 60-year history of Anne of Green Gables–The Musical™ at The Charlottetown Festival.

The digital exhibition is presented by Confederation Centre of the Arts, the University of PEI’s Robertson Library and L.M. Montgomery Institute, and funded by Digital Museums Canada.

The history of the novel dates back to the summer of 1905, when Montgomery began writing Anne’s story in the kitchen of her home in Cavendish. The classic novel is beloved the world over, inspiring millions

of readers in over 40 languages. The original manuscript resides in the archives at the Confederation Centre Art Gallery in Charlottetown, and only a lucky few have been able to see it or study it in person.

“This important project will vastly increase access to the manuscript, generating new understanding and appreciation of the novel’s beginnings and of its author,” says L.M. Montgomery Institute chair Dr. Philip Smith. “The digitization by the expert staff at UPEI’s Robertson Library will allow enthusiasts around the world to discover Montgomery’s creativity in interactive ways not previously available.”

The digital exhibition is available in English and French and can be viewed online at annemanuscript.ca.

Portrait of L.M. Montgomery (above); Anne of Green Gables manuscript

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fairy stories in intergalactic space show us racketing from planet to planet, blasting through asteroids, sharing some nameless concoction in sleezy intergalactic bars with other forms of life, often mixing the animal the reptile and the human in one startling package we are to assume only our narrow mindedness  nds repulsive, then o like a speeding light saber, bouncing o meteor showers with a ash like a little water on an electric socket, safely zipping through star elds to hone in on enemies who we bravely ratatatat no matter how formidable ying them through the air in every direction, zap, zap, you’re dead, that’s fun sometimes we meet a god or two but unfortunately they’re just like us only with more power, but we, with our combined might, vanquish them too while we’re at it, zip zap you’re dead too what fun

Canada Games inductees

On February 17, the eve of the 2023 Canada Winter Games in PEI, the Canada Games Council will induct five alumni into the Canada Games Hall of Honour at an induction ceremony in Charlottetown. The Class of 2023 features Olympians Marc Gagnon, Heather Moyse and Sami Jo Small, builder Vicki Keith, and distinguished alum Dr. Heather Morrison.

Established in 2007, the Hall of Honour recognizes exceptional Canada Games alumni and individuals who have sparked greatness by distinguishing themselves during the Canada Games and beyond, while contributing to the growth of the Canada Games Movement.

Heather Moyse represented PEI as a sprinter at the 1997 Canada Games. A multi-sport athlete who excelled at rugby, track cycling and bobsleigh, Moyse won back-to-back Olympic gold medals for Canada in bobsleigh in 2010 and 2014. She also starred with Canada’s National Rugby Team, and was the first Canadian woman to be inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame in 2016.

“The Canada Games value the development of individuals and teams, and, without me realizing it at the time, that experience was a stepping

stone that helped with the success in my athletic career many years later,” says Moyse.

Dr. Heather Morrison competed for Team PEI in field hockey at the 1989 Canada Games, and returned as the team manager in 1993. As PEI’s first female Rhodes Scholar, she completed both a Master’s and Doctorate degree at the University of Oxford. After completing her medical degree in Canada, she went on to become the Chief Public Health Officer of PEI and has guided the province through the pandemic.

“The Canada Games experience highlighted the importance of hard work over a long time, the essential part of teamwork and learning to rely on your teammates, and how to lead on and off the field,” says Dr. Morrison.

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Black History Month panel discussions

Medorated by BCSPEI Executive Director Tamara Steele

February is Black History Month and among the full calendar of events organized by the Black Cultural Society of PEI (BCSPEI) are two panel discussions, both moderated by BCSPEI Executive Director Tamara Steele.

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On February 10 from 5–7 pm, BCSPEI will host the UPEI Panel Discussion around the experiences of Black post-secondary students and faculty. This event will be held at UPEI’s Fox & Crow.

On February 12 from 2–4 pm, BCSPEI will host a Community Panel Discussion based on this month’s theme, Sankofa: Honouring Our Past, Igniting Our Future, and will feature four Island residents representing different generations within the African diaspora. This event will be held in Studio 1 at Confederation Centre of the Arts.

Visit bcspei.ca for details and a full schedule of BHM 2023 events.

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BOOKS PEI

A is for Anne Mo Du y Cobb

Illustrated by Ellie Arscott

Maud Montgomery, introduces young readers to the world of Anne of Green Gables, complete with its hopes, dreams, themes, and friendships. In this voyage through Anne’s alphabet, Anne meets the kindred spirits of Avonlea as she falls in love with Prince Edward Island and all its beauty.

A story of identity, imagination and poise, A is for Anne will be available where books are sold on February 28.

Íjè

An Immigrant’s Voyage into Prince Edward Island Life

Elizabeth Iwunwa

Islanders whose odysseys have taught them that all of Earth is an island, one where we all must find refuge, amid the endless, bone-chilling ocean of space,” says George Elliott Clarke, author of Where Beauty Survived: An Africadian Memoir

Íjè contributors include Tolu Adesoye, Nindiya Sharma, Chester Hewlett, Rachael Sonola, Debbie Langston, Oniel Kuku & Ugochukwu Nwafor, Charles Ruth, Malak Usman, Mary-Ann Lamai, John Shabaan, Martins Madumere, Chef Ilona Daniel, Dr. Charles Adeyanju, Via Reyes, Shaka-Joshua Tarichia, Mamadou Sanogo, Daniel Ohaegbu & Jonah Chininga, and Elizabeth Iwunwa.

Zottarelli), a chaotic, fun-loving figure who lives life constantly on the edge within the ranks of IATSE Local One, ground zero of the world-wide International Association of Stage and Theatrical Employees.

A is for Anne, written by PEI author Mo Duffy Cobb and illustrated by Canadian visual artist Ellie Arscott, is available now for pre-order. Celebrate the world of Anne of Green Gables with this alphabet board book that explores Anne’s life in Avonlea with her friends and family.

Published by Pownal Street Press, this modern tribute to the Canadian classic, Anne of Green Gables, by Lucy

Elizabeth Iwunwa’s book, Íjè An Immigrant’s Voyage into Prince Edward Island Life, will be available where books are sold on February 21.

Íjè takes its meaning from the Igbo word for journey, and spotlights the narratives of immigrants to PEI, shining light on their individual experiences. This collection of personal reflections, interviews, photo essays, and works of art explores the concepts of belonging, imposed and realized identities, cultural traditions, culinary symbols, and living the contradictions of social norms. From chefs to hairdressers, academics to entrepreneurs, Íjè encompasses the resilience of a people inspired to innovate their own community-driven solutions.

“Elizabeth Iwunwa is the right-ontime curator of this righteous assembly of views, interviews, art, and photos, all depicting the Come-From-Far-Away Islanders who have found anchorage in the harbour of Confederation and a new homeland on soil as red and promising as the dawn. Charming and charismatic, personable and penetrating, Iwunwa maps a community of

“Immigration is so much more than simply moving to a new place. Íjè is a brilliant anthology that captures stories rarely considered from the citizen’s perspective yet experienced so rawly and felt so deeply from an immigrant’s perspective. Íjè is the book that PEI needs in this very moment,” shares Black Cultural Society of PEI Executive Director Tamara Steele.

Iwunwa was born in Lagos, Nigeria. She was raised there and moved to Canada where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Business Administration in Global Leadership from UPEI.

Íjè is the first book published by Pownal Street Press, PEI’s newest publishing house. It is available now for pre-order.

‘Joe Rocks’ Goes Drinking With Elvis

Harvey Sawlor

Joe storms through a fragmented late-night lifestyle entangled with the union’s dark side, and partying with Broadway’s and early television’s biggest celebrities. The domestic side of his life in suburban Long Island is merely a periodic checkpoint toward reality. But in his heart, Joe is a storyteller with a lifelong dream of becoming an artist and children’s author, dreams dashed by a conservative father intent on ensuring his son follows him into show business. Joe needs to find his heart, re-find his family, and come to the realization that, as Oz’s Dorothy said, “There’s no place like home.”

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RED: The Island Story Book

Horse Stories

Island author Harvey Sawler, creator of 17 books across numerous genres, has penned a fourth novel.

‘Joe Rocks’ Goes Drinking With Elvis, published by Burnstown Publishing, raises the curtain on the real life and times of Joseph Rockwell (‘Joe Rocks’

In the early 20th century, PEI banned the latest “fad” invention, the automobile, because it was perceived as a direct threat to the safety and well-being of the Island equine population. Tis true, and at that time there were nearly 40,000 horses on the Island. They were omnipresent, much adored, and a central protagonist in the industry, culture and family life of the Island.

The editors of RED: The Island Story Book have decided to celebrate horses with a special edition volume, RED: Horse Stories

The collection is full of love, humour, hard work and history illustrating the endearing and enduring human and horse connection that was, and still is, a part of who Islanders are.

Here’s to the horses! RED: Horse Stories will be in stores across PEI in the first week of February.

Canada Games medals

Bowling teams needed

Big Brothers Big Sisters PEI fundraiser is back—Mar 18 & 19

together to raise money for Island youth and then celebrate their success together on Bowl for Kids Sake weekend, which is a St Patrick’s Day themed party this year, and includes bowling, treats and prize giveaways.

Money raised will help to provide life-changing mentoring relationships for youth across PEI. When a child has a mentor, the odds that they will be emotionally, socially and physically healthy increases dramatically. Since money invested in BBBS programs generates an average social return on investment of eighteen dollars for every dollar invested, the funds raised during Bowl for Kids Sake will have huge impact in PEI’s community.

The PEI 2023 Canada Winter Games Host Society revealed its design for the medals that over 2500 young athletes will be competing for this month.

Designed by local artist Christina Patterson, PEI 2023’s medal reflects the beauty, culture, and history of PEI, while also representing the very best in Canadian sport and the spirit of the young athletes with five distinct features: Mi’kmaq star, lighthouse, logo, lanyard, and medal tray.

The Mi’kmaq Star represents a symbol of unity for the Mi’kmaq people, who are the Indigenous people of PEI. The points represent balance within oneself and with mother earth, as well as the four directions—North, South, East and West. Similarly, the star represents athletes coming together from all corners of the country to compete in the 2023 Canada Winter Games and celebrate the power of sport.

Lighthouses are known as one of PEI’s most iconic landmarks with 61 dotted across its famous shores. Rising from the landscape every 55 kilometres, each one stands tall as a reminder of the ability to overcome challenges and adversity with strength and resiliency. Likewise, the Canada Games is a celebration of athletes overcoming their most formidable challenges and obstacles and becoming more resilient and strong.

The PEI 2023 logo shape is derived from both a spark and maple leaf, and represents the Canada Games vision to spark greatness. Within the shape is PEI’s iconic Confederation Bridge, symbolizing our connection to Canada, through Island nature, where water and land meet.

The lanyard takes its inspiration from Island geography creating a coastline that is connecting, amplifying, and full of energy. It signifies how the Canada Games creates a ripple effect for athletes and leaders to spark greatness both on and off the field of play.

The medal tray was designed by local students in Holland College’s

Heritage Retrofit Carpentry Program. Their primary focus is working on real-life projects that positively impact communities. The program teaches students construction techniques that were used centuries ago and replicates them by combining traditional skills with the latest technology.

Teck Resources Limited (Teck) will supply every gold, silver, and bronze medal awarded at the 2023 Canada Winter Games.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of PEI (BBBSPEI) and their supporters will return to bowling alleys March 18–19 with Bowl for Kids Sake fundraising events in Charlottetown, North Rustico and Summerside.

BBBSPEI is seeking teams of friends, family and co-workers to come

Design for 2023 by local artist Christina Patterson Give

Everyone who raises $150 will have a chance to win two economy class tickets valid for travel to any Air Canada scheduled destination in North America, including Hawaii, Mexico and the Caribbean, or four other ‘Superstar Fundraiser‘ prizes. There are plenty of other prizes, including a FireWorks Feast for two at the Inn at Bay Fortune, a $500 Via Rail travel credit, a Weber Spirit E-315 barbeque from Home Depot, a Delta Hotels by Marriott PEI staycation, and more.

The deadline to register a team is in early March. Space is limited, so teams are encouraged to book their preferred bowling times early.

Info/register: pei.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca, info@bbbspei.ca, 569-KIDS.

Free Energy E ciency Sessions for Homeowners

The Canadian Home Builders’ Association of PEI’s winter schedule of free Energy Efficiency Sessions for Homeowners continues with virtual sessions running until March 22. Upcoming sessions include: All Things Foundation (Feb 1); Incentive Programs and Grants 101 (Feb 8); Building Envelope Barrier System and Insulation (Feb 22); Energy Efficiency of Window and Doors, Sealing, and Reducing Condensation (Mar 1); Heating, Ventilation, and House Depressurization (Mar 8); Air Sealing and Reducing Leaks (Mar 15); and Renewable Energy (Mar 22). Each session is about two hours in length. Participants can choose to take part in all sessions or pick and choose. Advanced registration is required at chba-pei.ca/wp/free-energy-efficiency-sessions. Info: chba-pei.ca.

Gifts from the Heart

Supported by caring donors, Betty Begg and her volunteers at Gifts From The Heart offer free food, clothing, furniture and housewares to qualified low income families and those experiencing temporary hardship. Betty’s popular End of Month Sales are held on the last Saturday of the month from 10 am–3 pm and offer a chance for the public to thrift shop her inventory. The monthly sale proceeds defray operating costs. The next End of Month Sale date is February 25. Betty also manages three new Community Fridges that will be up and running by spring—one at the Gifts From the Heart location on Maple Hills Ave in Charlottetown, one in West Royalty and one in Stratford. Donations of food, new and gently-used clothing, furniture and household items can be dropped off at the 10 Maple Hills Ave location on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 am–4 pm. Monetary donations are also gratefully accepted. For more information or to register as a client, call 628-6871 (office) or 393-0171 (Betty).

Order of PEI nominations

The Order of PEI Advisory Council recently announced that nominations are now being received for the 2023 awards. All submissions must be received by the Office of the Secretary on or before March 17, no later than 4:30 pm. The Order of PEI is the highest honour the Province can bestow. It was established to recognize Islanders who make remarkable contributions to the social, economic and cultural life of their province. Those invested to the Order in 2022 included: Dr. John Wallace Andrew, Charlottetown, Mr. Gary Schneider, Stratford, and Mme Claudette Thériault, Abram-Village. This is an opportunity to nominate someone who has shown excellence or outstanding leadership in the community or in their chosen profession or occupation, and have them considered for this special honour. The mailing address is Order of Prince Edward Island, Legislative Assembly, 197 Richmond St, PO Box 2000, Charlottetown, PE, C1A 7N8. Info: 368-5970, assembly.pe.ca/opei

Male Survivors Groups

The PEI Rape and Sexual Assault Centre’s Male Survivors Groups are free and confidential groups led by

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experienced professionals that can assist male-identifying individuals in their healing from adult sexual violence and/ or childhood sexual abuse. The intake for the Winter 2023 Phase 1 group is in progress. Call 368-8055 to register for their upcoming groups. Self referral only. Visit peirsac.org/what-we-do for more info.

CMHA PEI Learning Hub

The Canadian Mental Health Association PEI Division (CMHA PEI) has launched their Learning Hub Winter Calendar with free courses for Islanders being offered over the next few months. The Learning Hub helps Islanders increase mental health awareness, improve their well-being, develop skills for resilience, connect with resources and share experiences in a safe, welcoming and facilitated environment. Each new calendar offers free in-person courses, webinars, workshops and events and for the first time since its beginning, a self-guided pre-recorded webinar, Insights into Bipolar Disorder, will be offered. Other session topics include: stress management; developing self-compassion; insights into depression; and caring for the caregiver. To view the full calendar, visit pei.cmha.ca. To register for courses and for more info, email register@cmha.pe.ca or call 628-1648.

Accommodations for artists

Confederation Centre of the Arts is seeking housing for artists performing in The 2023 Charlottetown Festival. PEI’s housing crunch makes it challenging to find accommodations. The Centre assists seasonal artists with their housing search by assembling a list of options from the community. Artists then connect with a host directly to book, arrange payment, coordinate details, etc. There are almost 30 artists coming to PEI this summer who need accommodations between mid-May to the end of Sept. The dates and lengths of their stays vary; most will stay for the whole summer, but others only stay for a few weeks. Hosts with any availability within that window are encouraged to reach out. All types of accommodations are welcome, including houses, condos, apartments, secondary suites, spare bedrooms, etc. Places in Charlottetown preferred, but hosts in other communities can also submit. Providing accommodations for incoming artists is vital to the success of The Charlottetown Festival, and hosts will receive a few perks. Info: Rosie Shaw (rshaw@confederationcentre. com, 388-0211)

Wild Child Clothing Swap

PEI Wild Child will host its first Clothing Swap of the year on March 18 from 10 am–3 pm at the Charlottetown Library Learning Centre. This event is free and open to the public. Gently used clothing, shoes, and outdoor wear for all ages and sizes, from infant to adult, will be accepted. It is not neccessary to give items in order to take items. Wild Child will also host a free drop-in rag rug

making workshop during the swap. Info: @Sierra Club PEI Wild Child Program on FB, wildchildadmin@sierraclub.ca

Prostrate cancer support

The Charlottetown Prostate Cancer Support Group is a group of men and their partners who provide information and support for those living with prostate cancer. Join them on the third Tuesday of each month for about an hour and a half of updates on research and discussion of treatment options, as well as shared practical experiences of how others deal with difficulties. The group provides a comfortable environment to ask questions about all aspects of the disease and its treatment, and get answers from people who have experienced cancer first hand. The meetings are open to men, their partners and family members. Everyone is welcome to attend. 51 Warburton Dr, Charlottetown. Info: Denis Dunne (ddunne65@gmail.com, 393-5504), prostatecancersupport.ca

AVC Vet Camps

The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) is now accepting applications for the 2023 Dr. Tim Ogilvie AVC Vet Camps. The four, one-week camps are offered annually in the summer and provide an opportunity for junior high and senior high school students to learn what it is like to be a veterinarian. Participants have the opportunity to work alongside faculty, staff, students and experts in the field during a number of hands-on activities, labs, lectures, field trips, and discussions. Although the schedule changes every year, campers traditionally participate in small and large animal physical examinations; learn about anatomy, radiology and pathology; perform dissections; gown, glove and learn to suture like a surgeon; sit in on guest presentations; go on field trips and more. The camps are highly sought after and welcome participants from all over the world. Each camp has approximately 50 youth participating, selected through a random lottery draw. Youth entering grades 7–12 in the fall of 2023 are encouraged to apply. The deadline for applications is March 17 at 11:45 pm. Info: upei. ca/avcsummerprograms/vetcamp

AVC Summer Academy

The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) will be hosting the AVC Summer Academy from July 4–7. This marks the first year that the Academy will be offered since the pandemic. The AVC Summer Academy is for high school graduates, undergraduates and university graduates who are interested in pursuing a degree in veterinary medicine. Participants have the opportunity to work alongside faculty, staff and students of AVC, and explore the profession in an immersive, hands-on way through lectures, labs, activities, discussions and a field trip. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to learn and ask questions about AVC’s admission process, financial aid and

admissions interviews. AVC Summer Academy is a day program only. Participants are responsible for arranging their own accommodation, travel and meals. A minimum of 20 registrants is required to run the program, and if there are more applicants than spaces available, a lottery draw will determine attendees. The deadline for applications is March 17 at 11:45 pm. Info: upei.ca/ avcsummerprograms/academy

PEI Autistic Adults

PEI Autistic Adults is an online and in person peer-support group for autistic adults/seniors on PEI to talk about autism, share experiences of navigating PEI as autistic adults, and support each other. The website peiautisticadults.com has a public blog where members can share their views, a private discussion forum, private chat functionality, and links to their social media. There are weekly meetings via Zoom and plans to expand once the group is larger. PEI Autistic Adults was started by an autistic senior and currently has 70 members ranging from students to seniors. Those who wish to participate in the meetings but do not wish to interact online can email peiautisticadults@gmail.com. PEI Autistic Adults is not affiliated with any organization. Info: peiautisticadults.com

Funding program to bene t women and girls

Submissions are now being accepted for grants to benefit women and girls in PEI. The Interministerial Women’s Secretariat (IWS) partners with community organizations to promote the legal, health, social and economic equality of women and girls. The objective of the grant is to provide project funding to support organizations that provide direct services and programs for the benefit of women and girls in PEI; support projects that enhance awareness, education and social action on women’s legal, health, social and economic equality; and/or support the capacity of women’s organizations that promote women’s equality through advocacy, research and policy development. Applications are being accepted for the 2023 grant until February 10. For full details on the application process, visit Interministerial Women’s Secretariat Grant at princeedwardisland. ca/en/information/education-and-lifelong-learning/interministerial-womens-secretariat-grant.

I Love to Skate Program

The City of Charlottetown and go!PEI, through the Canadian Tire Jumpstart Foundation, are offering another season of the I Love to Skate Program. This free, Island-wide program is designed to encourage youth to be more active in the winter and learn the fundamentals of skating. There are currently two available sessions in Charlottetown, at Cody Banks Arena and at Simmons Arena. Each program session lasts 45 minutes and runs for six sessions. The program is designed for children ages 4–18 of all skill levels. To register for the Charlottetown program, email bmacdonald@charlottetown.ca or call 368-1025 for more info. Jumpstart I Love to Skate programs are also offered in other communities across the province.

Bowl for Kids Sake

Big Brothers Big Sisters of PEI is throwing a St Patrick’s Day themed Bowl for Kids Sake on March 18 and 19 in Charlottetown, North Rustico and Summerside. Raise a pot of gold to ignite the potential of Island youth then join staff and participants for bowling, treats and prizes. Everyone who raises $150 has the chance to win two Economy Class tickets valid for travel to any Air Canada scheduled destination in North America, including Hawaii, Mexico and the Caribbean or four other Superstar Fundraiser prizes. To register a team, call 569-KIDS, email info@bbbspei.ca, or visit bbbspei.ca.

Atlantic Award of Excellence

The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) is now accepting nominations for the Atlantic Award of Excellence in Veterinary Medicine and Animal Care.

Established in 2005, the award is presented annually at the Atlantic Provinces Veterinary Conference to a veterinarian (retired or practicing) in Atlantic Canada. It recognizes professionals who have demonstrated exceptional service and contributions to the veterinary profession; exemplify the highest values of compassion, leadership, and dedication to the profession; are active in the community; and/or have made advancements in the profession. Anyone may submit a nomination. Nominees must be practicing or retired veterinarians in the Atlantic provinces to be considered for this award. Nominees do not have to be affiliated with the AVC at

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the UPEI. Completed nominations must be received by February 20 at 11:45 pm. Nominations can be emailed to avcspecialevents@upei.ca. Info: upei.ca/avc/ community

Mental Health and Addictions Access Line

PEI’s Mental Health and Addictions

Access Line has increased staffing and capacity to include services offered through The Island Helpline, creating a more streamlined phone service to connect Islanders in need of mental health and addiction support with the right resources quickly. The Island Helpline service transferred to the Access Line in January to provide one single point of access and a more integrated 24/7 service for all mental health, addictions and substance use related calls in PEI. This transition also allows for access to the Mobile Mental Health Team when more urgent calls are received. The Island Helpline number is being forwarded to the Access Line and it will be monitored for a sixmonth period with a possible extension if needed to ensure people have continuous round-the-clock access. Additional staff have been added to support the anticipated increase in calls to the phone line. Since launching in October 2021, the Access Line has received more than 3500

ANOTHER DAY SMOKE FREE!

Daneen calls the Smoking Cessation program a great source of motivation and encouragement for her:

are options out there for support and aids to help you” says Daneen.

calls from Islanders. Calls are answered by trained mental health professionals (a registered nurse or a social worker) 24 hours a day, seven days a week. During this same timeframe, calls to The Island Helpline decreased to an average of one to three calls per day. For immediate mental health and addictions help, including access to the Mobile Mental Health Service, call the Mental Health and Addictions phone line toll-free 1-833-553-6983. For general info about mental health, addiction and substance use programs and services offered in PEI, visit princeedwardisland.ca/mha. For help accessing mental health, addiction and substance use services, Islanders can also contact the Mental Health and Addictions Patient Navigator by emailing MHApatientnavigator@ihis.org.

PEI Sociable Singles

PEI Sociable Singles is a non-profit, non-denominational, social group for members ages 50 and over. The group provides the ed, divorced, widowed and unmarried with an opportunity to get out of the house and participate in healthy group and social activities with other singles. Sociable Singles is not a dating club. Meet compatible people who are unattached and in similar circumstances. The group holds Meet and Greet Socials

every Tuesday at 7 pm at Hillsborough Hall Community Centre, 199 Patterson Dr, Charlottetown. Info: sociable_singles@yahoo.com

Island Stroke Support Network

The Island Stroke Support Network (ISSN), launched by March of Dimes Canada, will enable stroke survivors and their caregivers to make meaningful connections through one-to-one peer support, stroke support clubs and technology training. ISSN connects stroke survivors and their caregivers with highly trained, caring volunteers who are also stroke survivors, for one-on-one virtual support. Volunteers will share their lived experiences with stroke to bring hope and information to participants as they navigate their personalized stroke recovery plan. Additionally, Stroke Support Clubs held at select public libraries will allow stroke survivors and their caregivers to share their experiences and practical advice with one another. Each year, about 350 people will have a stroke in PEI. Peer support programs such as the ISSN are an important resource for fostering social connection and emotional support, and empowering people to rebuild their lives and achieve their goals after stroke. To learn more about how ISSN can help, call the Stroke Support Line at 1-888-540-6666 or email afterstroke@marchofdimes.ca.

Group meditation

Explore the benefits of group meditation with like-minded, open and supportive people. Meetings will be held at the Charlottetown Library Learning Centre. Call 626-5683 or 316-2942 for details.

Caregiver support

Hospice PEI hosts monthly caregiver support groups in Queens County and East and West Prince. Unpaid caregivers caring for someone who is palliative, has a chronic end-stage 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. Space is limited. For times and locations, visit hospicepei.ca/ events/calendar or call 368-4498.

Breast cancer support

The PEI Breast Cancer Support Group is a survivor driven group that provides one on one support, group support, a voice of solidarity for PEI breast cancer survivors, education and advocacy. Regular meetings are held on the first Monday of each month. Email charlottetownbreastcancersg@gmail.com or call Judy at 569-3496 to attend. The group has received financial support from the Canadian Breast Cancer Network (CBCN). CBCN’s patient-friendly website publication for those newly diagnosed will help increase understanding of diagnosis, treatment options and what to expect. Other resources include an Intimacy Workshop, Surgery guide, financial navigator, MedSearch, handbooks, and more. Hard copies can be ordered by email to cbcn@cbcn.ca or call 1-800-685-8820. Info: Judy (569-3496), Teri (218-1621), charlottetownbreastcancersg@ gmail.com, 1-800-685-8820

“There

“As smokers, it is hard to ask for help – this program is a non-judgmental program where you can ask for help and receive the help that you need to get your journey started.”

Winter Festivals

Winter Warmth Festival

Summerside—until Feb 12

March 5. Decking the streets in extra lights, illuminated wooden animals and a wide variety of new programming elements, the winter festival brings an extra element of fun and intrigue to the capital city.

The Winter Warmth Festival continues until February 12 in Summerside. Presented by Explore Summerside, the Festival features live entertainment, invigorating outdoor activities, culinary menus, seaside parties and opportunities to gather for fun.

Islanders and visitors alike can enjoy skating under the stars, snow yoga, moonlit snowshoe walks, the Ride It Festival, a snowman making competition, scotch tasting and wine tasting events, curling, Summerside CAPS games, winter biking and more. Visit exploresummerside.com and follow @exploresummerside for details, updates and how to register for specific activities.

Ice City Festival

Charlottetown—until Mar 5

In addition to a number of smaller events, Sugar Shack Weekends at two outdoor patios will run until March 5. The Charlottetown Beer Garden and The Pilot House will feature food and drink options, cozy seating areas, and entertainment. There will also be horse and wagon rides each weekend, free snowshoeing after dark on Friday nights in Victoria Park, Discover Charlottetown’s Flow in the Snow outdoor movement series every Saturday and Sunday morning, Disco Skates on Saturday nights outside Founders’ Hall, DJs on Confederation Centre Plaza each Saturday, as well as kitchen parties, WonderGo Immersive Experiences, drag brunches, fat biking, and more.

Visit discovercharlottetown.com/ icecity for the full schedule.

Ice City overlaps with the Canada Games in PEI, which is the largest multi-sport event in the country, from February 18–March 5. Their programming schedule can be found at 2023canadagames.ca.

Our Male Survivors Groups are a free and confidential group program, led by experienced professionals, that can assist maleidentifying individuals in their healing from adult sexual violence and/or childhood sexual abuse.

Call us at 902-368-8055 to register for our upcoming groups. Self referral only.

Please visit peirsac.org/what-we-do for more information.

There are trained professionals available 24/7, ready to help.

Ice City Festival, presented by Jack Frost Winterfest, continues in Charlottetown with indoor and outdoor celebrations for all ages until

Intake for Winter 2023 Phase 1 group now in progress PHOTOS: SIMON REID

A burst of colour

I’ve always said that if we didn’t have Blue Jays on Prince Edward Island and one suddenly showed up, we’d all be buzzing about this visit from such a beautiful bird. The di erent shades of blue, accented by black and white, make this very common species visually stunning. And there’s the rub—it is a common species. When something is common, we tend to overlook it. Or undervalue it.

The same can be said for native plants. We have such a range of spectacular shrubs here—everything from Red Osier Dogwood to Winterberry Holly—that too often get overlooked when landscaping because they are seen as common.

Yet rarities will always attract attention. Such was the case during a recent birding trip to East Point and the surrounding areas. Despite the blusteriness, it was a lovely visit. Huge waves crashed in, and about 500 Black Scoters were body-surfing relatively close to shore. These small, jet-black ducks are one of our most common winter species. White-winger Scoters and Surf Scoters are often seen here during the winter, but neither species was present during the visit. There were also Great Cormorants, Common Eiders, and lots of Iceland Gulls braving the windy conditions.

But the highlight of the day was seeing a rare Baltimore Oriole at a feeder in the area. I hadn’t seen one in the province for at least 40 years, when I lived in Montague. One summer a pair of these beautiful birds decided to regularly visit my backyard, an unforgettable experience.

Male Northern Cardinals and some of the colourful warblers, including the Blackburnian and the American Redstart, are unquestionably gorgeous. Yet Baltimore Orioles just might take the prize for our most beautiful bird. The brilliant orange and black plumage of the male Baltimore Oriole make this an unmistakable sight. The young males and females are more yellow than orange but still quite distinctive. Size-wise, they are smaller than an American Robin, and more slender than stout, with pointed beaks and long tails.

Baltimore Orioles are usually found

in more southerly locations, though a few winters back there was one in Charlottetown and another in Vernon Bridge. This winter, there are at least two in the eastern part of the province, both coming to feeders.

Orioles are birds that infrequently visit the province. You’re more likely to see a Baltimore Oriole than its even rarer cousin, the Orchard Oriole. In the province’s Field Checklist of Birds, the former is listed as Rare (one to five birds per season) thoughout the year, while the latter is listed as Accidental (nine or fewer birds per century) only during the Spring and Summer season. Baltimore Orioles have nested in the province, but that is a rare occurrence.

Though Baltimore Orioles feast on oranges and grape jelly, they will also feed on suet and will eat seeds that have been cracked by other birds. In the wild, they primarily feed on nectar, insects, and fruit. Which is why PEI isn’t normally a part of their winter range.

Orioles make hanging basket nests, intricately weaving fibers together to make a protective home in which to lay eggs. One observer watched a female Baltimore Oriole stripping fibers from swamp milkweed plants for this purpose.

And I always thought it strange to name a bird after a city. But I had it all wrong. It turns out that the colours are the same as those of the heraldic crest of England’s Baltimore family. I’ll keep that in mind the next time one pops up.

Speaker, author, and award-winning innovator Søren Hermansen will deliver a public talk on building an energy positive Island followed by a reside chat with Anna Demeo and Minister of Environment, Energy and Climate Action Steven Myers.

Location: Florence Simmons Performance Hall, Holland College

Date: Monday, February 6th

Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM

Event will include a catered reception and opportunities to learn about the Province’s net zero and climate action goals as well as some innovative project ideas.

Event is free and open to the public to attend. All are welcome.

Register here: PrinceEdwardIsland.ca/EnergyPositive

The Baltimore Oriole, Icterus galbula

ENVIRO/NATURE

Public talk: Building an energy positive Island

Speaker, author and innovator Søren Hermansen will deliver a public talk on building an energy positive Island. Samsø is a carbon-neutral island in Denmark. It produces more energy than it uses. The people of Samsø have reduced their heating costs by 40 per cent and created local energy businesses that don’t rely on imported oil. Hermansen is visiting PEI and will host a daytime event for energy transition professionals and stakeholders. There will also be a public event on February 6 from 6–8 pm at Florence Simmons Performance Hall. This includes a catered reception that will feature discussion on some innovative energy project ideas. Tickets are free but those interested in attending are asked to register at princeedwardisland. ca/energypositive. Hermansen’s talk will also be streamed live on the provincial government’s YouTube channel. To learn more about the province’s Net Zero goals and financial incentives for Islanders to reduce their carbon footprint, visit princeedwardisland.ca/netzero

Nature PEI Members’ Night

Gerald MacDougall is hosting Nature PEI’s Members’ Night on February 7 and the theme is Show us your Shots. Members are encouraged to email one to three slides with the subject line, “Members Night Photography,” to Gerald MacDougall at eagle.dynasty@ gmail.com and join the meeting on February 7 to share the stories behind the nature photos. The meeting starts at 7:30 pm at Beaconsfield Carriage House, corner of West and Kent Street, Charlottetown.

Natural History of PEI with Kate MacQuarrie

Agora Incorporated is hosting a special event called Natural History of PEI on February 8. The event is one-hour illustrated talk by Kate MacQuarrie, a local expert on the geological and biological history of PEI, from the birth of the

sandstone 300 million years ago to the present day. The talk will cover how the island has been shaped by glaciers, and how the flora and fauna have evolved over the centuries. The expert’s narrative will be accompanied by visuals to give an even better understanding of the island’s fascinating history. The talk will be held at Carrefour de l’Isle-Saint-Jean, located at 5 Acadian Dr in Charlottetown, from 7–8:30 pm. There will be plenty of time for questions from the audience. Visit facebook.com/Agora.incorporated to register. Info: Israël Poulin, 819-991-1314, consultant.agora@gmail.com

Environmental Coalition of PEI AGM

The Environmental Coalition of PEI (ECOPEI) is holding its annual general meeting at the Haviland Club in Charlottetown (2 Haviland St) on Februrary 8 from 6:30–8:30 pm. There will be a short business meeting followed by a presentation and question period on PEI’s Krummholz Forests and Coastal Habitats. Krummholz are wind-blow forests growing along PEI’s coastline, particularly along the windy North shore. With no harvestable potential and a gnarly looking appearance, these coastal forests have often been overlooked or removed. This unique habitat is an important part of the ecological integrity of PEI shorelines. From reducing erosion to sheltering in land habitats to providing food for migrating birds, these wild places provide a wide variety of benefits. Join Daniel McRae, researcher with the Macphail Woods Ecological Forestry Project, for a tour of Island coastal krummholz. Over the last two years, McRae has led expeditions crawling under spiky spruce trees and wading through seas of thorny rose, exploring the patterns and species that call PEI coastlines home. From North Cape to East Point, from coastal bogs and salt marshes to sea cliffs and dune systems, coastal krummholz are diverse, varied and an integral part of Island ecology and heritage. The event will provide an opportunity for questions and discussion. The storm date is February 15. Info: 651-2575, @ECOPEI on Facebook

Biodiversity loss in PEI: Finding solutions together

Island Nature Trust is collaborating with conservation groups and individuals, including speakers from MacPhail Woods, Nature PEI, NCC, and ECELAW, to provide an educational evening on biodiversity loss in PEI, solutions and success stories. Topics such as COP15, the history of biodiversity in PEI, an Indigenous perspective on biodiversity loss and COP15, legal tools for the protection of species at risk, and backyard solutions will be explored. All are welcome to join this free event. on February 16 from 6–9 pm at the Farm Centre, 420 University Ave, Charlottetown.

The Cove Journal by JoDee Samuelson

Observations

It was one of those hushed grey mornings with nature in a state of reverie. Down at the Cove the sea was gently breathing, its vast surface softly rising and falling… when out of the blue a wave splashed on shore, followed by another wave, then another. Had a wind come up? Not a bit. Then we spotted a ship far out to sea, perhaps a Coast Guard vessel, creeping imperceptibly along the horizon, and realized that these waves must be the ship’s wake hitting the shore.

A ship’s wake travels around 8 km/ hour (twice as fast as normal walking speed), so if the ship was in the middle of the Strait (7 km away) those waves had been traveling for almost an hour! Not that it particularly matters, but it’s interesting to realize that every wave has a story, starts somewhere, needs a push to get going. And of course we all make waves every time we move…

Normally we wouldn’t be watching open water this time of year, but it’s been a warm winter and the ice along the shore comes and goes. Some days it’s treacherous to clamber over the rocks, but the next day the ice has melted and it feels almost like spring. I’m writing this in the middle of January so I realize that anything can happen: huge dumps of snow might be right around the corner. Remember the winter of 2015 when storms in January, February and March dumped 497 cm [200 inches] of snow on the Island?

We do miss the snow, its blue shadows, its imaginative drifts, its magical transforming qualities. A cosy blanket of snow tells the crocus, tulip and garlic bulbs that they can relax, take their time, let their roots get comfortable. A few days ago we noticed garlic shoots pushing their way through their seaweed mulch, and promptly raked

up more leaves and branches to pile on top of this important crop.

The bare ground and empty bushes must affect wildlife. A flock of Bohemian waxwings recently sailed into the yard and milled around looking—or so we suspected—for mountain ash berries; disappointed, these beautiful creatures flew on without a backward glance. Normally our mountain ash trees are laden with crimson fruits, but September’s hurricane stripped them of every single berry. Rosehips, spruce buds and mushy apples are available, but birds have their favourite foods just like we do.

In the Cove there are blue jays and chickadees, juncos, hairy woodpeckers, mourning doves, crows, starlings and an occasional goldfinch. Down by the shore a startled spruce grouse goes a-whirring noisily into the undergrowth, and two mallard ducks paddle contentedly in the black brook.

But wild creatures seem scarce this year. So we’re thrilled when a congregation of redpolls takes its evening chat in our honeysuckle bush. These sociable little birds feed on birch, alder and spruce seeds (we have all of these). They don’t mind cold weather, and can sleep in burrows under the snow. But there’s no snow so… oh dear, our redpolls didn’t stay long. Away they go in perfect unison, their wings making tiny waves.

Illustration by Mari Basiletti

NEW RECORDINGS

Look Ahead

M. G. Field

Local singer-songwriter M. G. Field has released his new EP, Look Ahead

The disc, produced by Gordon Belsher and Robert Currie, features a blend of local and Ontario musicians and vocalists, including John Sheard (musical director of The Vinyl Café for 20 years) on keyboards, and renowned kona and dobro player, Don Rooke.

Four songs are M. G. Field compositions, including the hurricane single, “The Genny’s Outta Fuel” (youtube. com/@mgfield). Field also offers spirited covers of Ian Tyson’s classic, “Four Strong Winds” and John Prine’s “Paradise.”

The EP is available at Back Alley Music in Charlottetown and Twice Upon a Bookstore in Montague.

Father Eric Broadbent & Moves

Eric Broadbent and Moves recently released the EP Father on all streaming platforms.

“The first track, ‘Fresh Prince of Edward Island,’ is a step by step, how-to instruction manual on how to be fresh,” shares Broadbent. “Tuck ‘n

Roll,” is about escaping a bad situation or walking away from something without needing to go to war on the internet. The songs “Oh my Goodness” and “Northern Lights Travelled South” complete the four-track EP.

Father features lyrics by Eric Broadbent and beats by Moves. The EP was mixed and mastered by Element and the cover art was illustrated by Kobe Broadbent.

For more information about Moves or for beats, production services and more, visit djmovesbeatsforsale. bandcamp.com. Father and other Eric Broadbent material is available at ericbroadbent.bandcamp.com/album/ eric-broadbent-moves.

Sparrow

Tara

MacLean

PEI singer-songwriter Tara MacLean released her new single “Sparrow” in January.

“It invites the idea that nothing is unforgivable, which is all I’m trying to peddle,” shares MacLean.

“Sparrow” is the title song from MacLean’s upcoming album of the same name, to be released in March alongside her memoir, Song of the Sparrow. published by HarperCollins Canada.

A video for the single, directed by Catherine MacLellan, features some footage filmed at Lake Echo, Nova Scotia by Melanie Stone, who captured moments of creating the recording with Daniel Ledwell. MacLellan spliced this with footage she filmed on PEI, in MacLean’s natural habitat. The video is available to watch online at youtube.com/watch?v=5W3tT8b5Wkc.

Info: linktr.ee/taramacleanmusic

“Jealous”

Julia

Robichaud

norm in today’s society. Feelings of betrayal and loneliness are what’s detailed with lyrics of being ‘jealous’ of others who don’t have similar struggles.”

The recording features drummer Joey Esker, who is currently playing for local artists Kierrah, Dylan Menzie and Noah Malcolm. It was recorded and produced in Charlottetown by Colin Buchanan at both Hill Sound Studio and at his home recording studio.

“Islanders to the Max”

New original theme song for Charlottetown Islanders

Get ready to chant “Go, Islanders, go!” to “Islanders to the Max,” an original theme song specially written for Charlottetown’s Québec Major Junior Hockey League franchise.

Author and lyricist Adam-Michael James, who produces the Islanders games for rock station MAX 93.1, has banded together with three local rockers to create an energetic anthem for the Islanders team.

With John Hashem (Sticky Honey) on guitar, Albert Kays (Stratton & Kays) on drums, and David Rashed (Haywire) on bass, singer-songwriter James wanted to veer away from the stereotypical tunes aired ahead of games and craft something unique to the Charlottetown organization that would fire up listeners, rink spectators and players.

Singer-songwriter and musician Julia Robichaud from Charlottetown, PEI will release her debut single “Jealous” on February 17 across all platforms.

The new single, she says, “is about being the outsider and feeling excluded from what is seen to be the

Though an early instrumental was already being featured during broadcasts, the full vocal version had its premiere January 27 on MAX 93.1, segueing into that match-up’s pregame.

In February, the song will be made available for sale and will also be followed by a music video.

Harmony House

Winter entertainment

Warm up your evenings from Thursday to Saturday

Harmony House is open Thursday through Saturday all winter long in Hunter River. Enjoy the food, music and entertainment in the cozy Lounge.

Hank Wells’ Music Trivia is held every other Thursday in the Lounge beginning February 2 with the theme: The 1980’s. Each week has a different musical theme.

The popular Live in the Lounge series returns February 3 with Mike Ross hosting Scott MacKay and Joce Reyome.

Bookending Valentine’s Day, is a special Live in the Lounge called Silly Love Songs. Harmony House regulars

Brielle Ansems (Inside American Pie) and Melissa MacKenzie (Signed, Sealed, Delivered) join Mike Ross and special guests to present a night of love songs Harmony House style—February

Tara MacLean

Trailside Music Hall—Feb 16

PEI singer-songwriter Tara MacLean will be on stage at Trailside Music Hall in Charlottetown on February 16. Showtime is 8 pm.

MacLean has been an internationally renowned, award-winning recording and touring artist for over 20 years. Her new single “Sparrow” was released last month, along with an accompanying video directed by Catherine MacLellan. The song is from her upcoming album of the same name, to be released alongside her memoir Song of the Sparrow published by HarperCollins Canada on March 14. trailside.ca

linktr.ee/taramacleanmusic

10–11 and 17–18. Celebrate Valentine’s Day in a candle lit room with fine cuisine and Island artists. Open for dinner at 5 pm, live music starts around 7:30 pm. Live in the Lounge music is a paywhat-you-can event.

On March 25 at 8 pm, in the main music hall, Harmony House will present one of the greatest musicians to ever come out of Atlantic Canada— Carson Downey. He is coming with his full trio, The Carson Downey Blues Band. Mike Ross says of Carson, “He’s electric. He draws you in and then blows you away. I remember him stealing the room back in the Jive Kings days and not letting go. And he hasn’t lost a thing since those days.”

Hear Carson up close in one of the most intimate halls around. harmonyhousepei.com

Melissa MacKenzie (left) and Brielle Ansems will be in the Lounge singing Silly Love Songs

Winterjazz

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UPEI music recitals

Featuring performances by both students and faculty

The Winterjazz series returns to The Pourhouse in Charlottetown on February 11 from 7–9:30 pm with special guest Amanda Jackson.

“Amanda sings with a passion and emotion which is infectious,” shares Glen Strickey, member of the Winterjazz house band.

Jackson grew up in Fortune Bridge, PEI with strong French Acadian roots on her mother’s Cheverie side. She began singing for her family and friends at the age of two. Small performances on her picnic table in the back yard prepared her for her first public performance, singing the “Gambler” to her kindergarten class. At 14, Jackson bought her first BB King cassette and she has been hooked on the Blues ever since.

Jackson has shared the stage with The Waterman Blues Band for almost two years, building a loyal Maritime following. She is most widely known as the powerhouse lead vocalist for bands like Bad Habits and the Amanda Jackson band.

The Winterjazz concert series for the past 15 seasons is backed by the house band, featuring Alan Dowling, Ian Toms, Glen Strickey and Deryl Gallant.

A portion of the profits from admission go toward a scholarship for Island students who are entering a jazz program.

To reserve a table, call 892-5200. For more information about the concert series, call or text 393-4536, or email glenstrickey@yahoo.ca.

Songs from the Heart

Jill Chandler with Kelley Mooney at The Guild—Feb 14

On Valentine’s Day, February 14, Jill Chandler and special guest Kelley Mooney will present Songs from the Heart at The Guild in Charlottetown.

The pair will perform their favourite love songs, share stories, and describe why the songs have meaning to them.

Showtime is 7:30 pm. Tickets are availalble at theguildpei.com.

The UPEI Department of Music will present two upcoming recitals featuring both students and faculty. The annual Dr. Frances Gray Music Performance Competition will take place February 3 and will be open to the public. The following day, February 4, members of the UPEI Department of Music faculty will perform a recital.

The annual Dr. Frances Gray Music Performance Competition showcases five of the UPEI Music Department’s outstanding student performers. Selected in a preliminary round, these young artists will perform their specially selected repertoire on a variety of instruments. The top awards include a cash prize, and are chosen by a diverse adjudication panel consisting of distinguishedmembers of PEI’s musical

Island Jazz at Baba’s Lounge

Performances feature di erent artists each week

Island Jazz continues all year round with a strong lineup of weekly jazz shows at Baba’s Lounge every Thursday night. Each show features a different group performing two sets starting at 8 pm.

Winner of the 2020 Music PEI Award for Live Event Programming and nominated for an ECMA for Event of the Year, Island Jazz features top local musicians performing original music, standards, jazz and pop favourites.

They cast a pretty wide definition

community. The competition will begin at 7:30 pm and is free of charge.

The UPEI Department of Music Faculty Recital will be a chance for the public to hear and appreciate performances by faculty members Magdalena von Eccher, piano, Jim Dickson, guitar, Sung Ha Shin-Bouey, soprano, Nicole Strum, saxophone, Greg Irvine, tuba, and Dale Sorensen, trombone. A diverse selection of repertoire has been chosen, including compositions by Frédéric Chopin, Heitor Villa-Lobos, George Frideric Handel, and a new work for trombone by American composer James David. The recital will begin at 7:30 pm. Admission is payable by cash at the door. Both recitals will take place at Dr. Steel Recital Hall at the UPEI campus.

of “jazz,” showcasing how improvisation and spontaneity can be in live music of any genre. Island Jazz covers music by Coltrane, Miles and more, but also music by James Taylor, Tom Waits, Motown, The Beatles, Radiohead, Vulfpeck, and Stevie Wonder. They cover every genre, with musicians listening attentively to each other live on stage, opening up the forms for live improv.

This month, Island Jazz will feature Mercy Please with Soul Selections on February 2, Blue Clay from Moncton, NB on February 9, Island Jazz for Winter on February 16, and Roland Beaulieu on February 23. March performers include Sunny Rollins on March 2, Tamara Steele on March 9, and Adam Hill Songs of Freedom on March 16.

Admission for these performances is by donation at the door.

Trombonist Dale Sorensen (left) and soprano Magdalena von Eccher

PHOTOS SUBMITTED

(back left-right) Winterjazz house band—Alan Dowling, Ian Toms, Glen Strickey, and Deryl Gallant with singer Amanda Jackson

Featuring special guest Amanda Jackson—Feb

DARRELL THERIAULT

Island Jubilee

A new old-time radio-style music show debuts Feb 26

Leahy and Chaisson

Winter Carnival ddling concert in Abram-Village—Feb 4

Village musical acadien in Abram-Village will host fiddlers Mary Frances Leahy and J.J. Chaisson on February 4 at 7:30 pm. The special concert is a key part of the Evangeline Region Winter Carnival.

Mary Frances Leahy is the eldest daughter of Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy. Born and raised in Douro, Ontario, Leahy has been playing fiddle since the age of three. Her parents, originally from Cape Breton, taught her the basics, and many lessons from various other fiddlers helped to broaden her style. Leahy has toured all over the world with her parents and her younger siblings. She has performed on several of the family’s contemporary Celtic albums and recently released her first solo album. She is also a piano player and stepdancer.

Gift, which earned him a Music PEI Instrumentalist of the Year Award. He was also the frontman for the Celtic rock band Kindle, which was named Best New Group at the 2000 East Coat Music Awards. Chaisson has played with many other musicians and toured widely as a solo artist. His guitar-playing skills earned him an invitation to play at the Guitar Summit for Celtic Colors 2014 in Cape Breton.

A new old-fashioned-style show, The Island Jubilee, will kick off February 26 and run monthly until June. Every show will include a roster of Island musical artists supported by an all-star house band, as well as storytelling, comedy and step dancing, featuring a diverse musical landscape including country, folk, Maritime, bluegrass, and old-time fiddle music.

The inaugural show on February 26, starring country-pop duo Ava & Lily, country singer Keira Loane and step-dancing champion Molly MacEwen, will be open to all ages and free to the public as part of the PEI 2023 Canada Winter Games’ IllumiNATION Festival. Showtime is 2 pm.

The Island Jubilee’s home shall be the Florence Simmons Performance Hall, a 300-seat centerpiece on Holland College’s Prince of Wales campus in Charlottetown. The Hall will add a unique and elegant feel to the show. Also, home to Holland College’s School of Performing Arts program, the show aims to provide real life training opportunities for its students in all aspects of its production.

As a nod to the Tommy Hunter Show or Don Messer’s Jubilee, co-producers Serge Bernard, Janet McGarry and Maxine MacLennan hope to present a world-class professional stage featuring the Island’s stars, complete with endearingly fun musical sponsor acknowledgements to recreate the

warm spirit of the CBC shows. Each artist will be featured in their brightest light while acknowledging sponsors and keeping the show flowing in an old-time radio style format, and adding their own genuinely warm, down home and fun personality to the show.

Nudie (bass), Thomas Webb (steel, banjo, dobro), Serge Bernard (house band leader, guitar, banjo, mandolin), Johnny Ross (keys), Bobby McIsaac (electric guitar), and Courtney HoganChandler (fiddle) will make up the house band.

“The house band will provide the musical support and arrangements for each artist, as well as jingles and segways that professionally bundle each show into a toe-tapping energetic, smooth and tightly continuous package,” says Berni Wood, Chair, The Island Jubilee Inc.

Co-hosts Janet McGarry, Maxine MacLennan, Nudie and Serge Bernard will join forces to produce and present a fresh, engaging, relevant and authentic show.

The Island Jubilee is owned and managed by Island Jubilee Inc., a nonprofit community-oriented organization founded by Bernard, McGarry and MacLennan, whose goals are to rally community support around Island artists and enhance social well-being through music, curating Island stories, comedy, and step-dancing.

islandjubilee.com

PEI multi-instrumentalist J.J. Chaisson is known as “The Fiddling Fisherman.” He is a lobster fisherman who operates a fishing tour on his boat “Chaisson a Dream” during the tourist season. While supper is cooking and people are enjoying their meal, he treats them to a lively show right on the boat. Chaisson has collaborated on several recordings and has released a few solo albums, including The

90’s Country

Julie & Danny at Scott MacAulay Performing Arts Centre—Feb 4

Providing backup are bass player Rémi Arsenault (Gadelle) and guitarist Jake Charron (The East Pointers). Cuban drummer and percussionist Frank Martinez will join them for Leahy’s performance.

Tickets are available online at villagemusical.com or at the door there are any left. Village musical acadien is located at 1745 Route 124 in Abram-Village.

George Canyon

Harbourfront Theatre—Feb 15

The Scott MacAulay Performing Arts Centre at the College of Piping in Summerside presents 90’s Country: Cryin’, Lovin’ or Leavin’ starring Julie & Danny on February 4 at 7:30 pm. Presented as a radio phone-in request line, Julie & Danny will take the audience on a journey with some of the best of what 90’s country music had to offer. collegeofpiping.com

George Canyon is bringing his 2023 Our Country Tour to the Harborfront Theatre in Summerside on February 15. Canyon rose to becoming one of Canada’s hottest country music stars in the early 2000’s. He has recorded 12 albums and was presented a certified Platinum Award for his debut album, One Good Friend. He is a JUNO, CCMA and ECMA award winner and was inducted into the Nova Scotia Country Music Hall of Fame. harbourfronttheatre.com

(top): The Island Jubilee house band; (bottom, left-right): Keira Loane, Ava & Lily and Molly MacEwen

ALKAN EMIN

J.J. Chaisson (left) and Mary Frances Leahy

Trailside Music Hall

Some of the many upcoming musical performances

The Brunch Prophets

Feb 5

The Grass Mountain Hobos

Feb 18

Take in the turbulent life of ‘The Hag’ through the stories and songs from his train-jumping days in California all the way through his prolific career as one of Country music’s most iconic outlaws.

The Band of Fugitives features Nick Doneff, Peter Cann, Thomas Webb, Ben Aitken and Mark Geddes.

Garrett Mason

The Brunch Prophets return following a three-year hiatus to bring their soulful mix of folk, country gospel and old-timey R&B.

Expect Curtis Mayfield, Ian Sherwood, Secret Sisters, Danny Michel, Carole King, Paul Simon, Johnny Cash, and the like.

The show is family friendly, and all are welcome. A brunch menu will be provided by the kitchen of the Salvador Dali Cafe.

The Brunch Prophets are Cameron MacDuffee (Charlottetown Festival) and Karen Graves (Atlantic String Machine), Melissa MacKenzie (The Emeralds) and Andrew Murray (Baby God), plus some surprise guests.

Showtime is 11 am. Doors at 10 am.

Jazz Avenue

Feb 13

The Grass Mountain Hobos will be on stage for two performances—a matinee at 1 pm and an evening show at 8 pm. The Hobos are of another time. A time when pleasure usurped profession; when live music provided the soundtrack for excess; this period they bring to life on stages across Canada. With a stage show that harkens back to the days of the travelling salesman, The Hobos brand of music is authentic and complex, mixing equal parts of the carnival, farm, tavern and circus. Two acoustic guitars, a banjo, mandolin, doghouse bass and a fiddle create the unique backdrop for the 6 vocalists.

Dolly Parton Tribute Brunch

Feb 19

Feb 23

Blues musician Garrett Mason returns to Charlottetown.

Mason was raised in Truro, Nova Scotia by his mother Pam, and father, veteran Canadian Bluesman Dutch Mason. His path to become a Blues musician started at a very early age Being surrounded by Blues music, Garrett’s favourite tapes at three years old were Canned Heat and Buddy Rich.

Trailside Music Hall is located at 155 Kent Street in Charlottetown. Showtimes are 8 pm with doors opening at 6:30 (unless otherwise stated). For tickets and info visit trailside.ca or call 367-3311.

2023 Music PEI Week

Celebration features shows from Souris to Summerside

For the twenty-second year, Island artists and music industry professionals will be celebrated with the Music PEI Awards. Each year those accomplishments are recognized not only at home but around the world. Music PEI Week, taking place March 8–12, is an opportunity to showcase some of those artists and industry professionals, and their accomplishments.

Music PEI Week will feature shows from Souris to Summerside.

and Reprise! An Evening of Classical Music sponsored by Terra Nova Fund and taking place in Charlottetown/ With support from Cavendish Farms, a shuttle bus will take attendees from Charlottetown to the Summerside show and back. Reserve a seat.

Jazz Avenue features songs from the ‘40s, ‘50s and ‘60s, as well as original instrumental pieces along the way.

It is presented by a trio of experienced musicians— Gaige Waugh (vocals), Sue Stanger (piano), Sieg Eschholz bass)—who bring their passion for music to every performance.

A Dolly Parton Tribute Brunch will feature Kelley Mooney, along with Laura Morgan and Keelin Wedge, as they pay tribute to Dolly Parton with stories and songs (she has written over 3000) of a woman who came from extreme poverty and rose to be one of the most recognizable people on the planet.

Tribute to Merle Haggard

Feb 22

PEI’s Lawrence Maxwell and the Band of Fugitives will pay tribute to Country music legend Merle Haggard.

On March 8, the Dyne Holdings Opening Reception & Kick-Off Party will take place at DownStreet Dance Studio in Charlottetown. Attendees can mingle and celebrate the start of Music PEI Week and International Women’s Day with music by a 12-piece all female-identifying and non-binary lineup of PEI artists produced by Alicia Toner. Cap off the evening at Baba’s Lounge for Open Mic with KINLEY sponsored by the Gray Group.

The SOCAN Songwriter of the Year Concert will be held March 9 at St Paul’s Church in Charlottetown. Hosted by Matt Rainnie, the event will feature Songwriter of the Year nominees Alicia Toner, KINLEY, Lawrence Maxwell, and Dennis Ellsworth from The Moneygoround.

Programming on March 10 includes Lennox Island First Nation Red Dirt Rock in Summerside, Hearts & Flowers Sounds for the Soul in Charlottetown,

On March 11, the music gets underway in the afternoon at Music Mosaic, a Maritime Electric sponsored event featuring Joce Reyome, Mi’kmaq Heritage Actors, Tzu-Cheng Wang and The Umbrella Collective. Evening events take place in Souris at the Souris Credit Union Diggin Deep Roots show and in Charlottetown at the The Block Party, which is sponsored by HopYard, and feature nominees from the Music PEI Rap and Hip-Hop category.

On March 12, the annual Music PEI Awards party, an afternoon celebration for the Award nominees and special guests, will recognize this year’s achievements amongst industry people and reveal the winners of this year’s Awards. Music for the afternoon is provided by Lee Rosevere. The festival wraps up with The Festival Finale that evening at the new UPEI Performing Arts Centre. This closing concert is headlined by the top nominees of 2023 and sponsored by Atlantic Lottery.

For the complete festival lineup and ticket information please check out the Music PEI ad on page two of this issue of The Buzz

Lawrence Maxwell STEWART MACLEAN

Kelley Mooney

MUSIC ONGOING

ceilidhs, dances, sessions…

Assumption Parish Ceilidh

A ceilidh takes place every third Sunday of the month from 2-4 pm at Assumption Parish Hall in Stratford. A 50/50 draw, tea and light refreshments are included with admission. Proceeds go to Our Lady of the Assumption Parish. Hosted by Assumption Knights of Columbus and Assumption Catholic Women’s League. 145 Stratford Road, Stratford.

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

Charlottetown Legion

Dance to live bands every Saturday night from 9 pm–1 am at the Charlottetown Legion. The lineup is: Roger Jones (Feb 4); Kim Albert (11); Powerhouse (18); Roger Jones (25). All are welcome. 99 Pownal St, Charlottetown.

Dunsta nage Ceilidh

The Dunstaffnage Ceilidh is held on the first Sunday of each month at 7 pm at the Dunstaffnage School Centre. Hosted by Road Masters Band and guest entertainers. There is a 50/50 draw. Admission at the door. 13529 St. Peter’s Rd, Dunstaffnage. 626-1698

Got Blues Matinee

Blues matinee with Chris Roumbanis, Reg Ballagh, Mike Robicheau and special guest(s) from 2–4 pm. The 2nd set is always an electric blues jam. Upcoming guests are: singer/guitarist Dan Doiron (Feb 4); singer/guitarist Brian Langille & saxaphonist Jonathan MacInnis (11); Birthday Party for singer Theresa Malenfant & guitarist Scott Medford (25). Dali Café, 155 Kent St, Charlottetown.

Island Jazz

Island Jazz takes place on Thursdays at Baba’s Lounge. Top local musicians perform original music, standards,jazzand pop favourites. Each show features a different group and two sets starting at 8 pm. Admission is by donation. Lineup: Mercy Please with Soul Selections (Feb 2); Blue Clay (Moncton, NB) (9); Island Jazz for Winter (16); Roland Beaulieu (23); Sunny Rollins (Mar 2). 181 Great George St, Charlottetown.

The Lucky Bean - Stratford

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.

RCAF Wing Summerside

Dance to live bands every Saturday night at 9 pm at The Wing. The lineup is: Roundabout (Feb 4); Cruising (11/25); Dave Doyle Band (18). All are welcome. No cover. 329 North Market St, Summerside.

Schooner Sessions

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

Stratford Ceilidh

A ceilidh takes place at the Robert L. Cotton Centre on the second Sunday of each month from 2–4 pm. Featuring local entertainers and a light lunch. The venue is air-conditioned. Admission at the door with all proceeds going to Camp Gencheff. 57 Bunbury Rd, Stratford

Sturgeon Ceilidh

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

Summerside Kitchen Party

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

Sunday Sessions

Sunday Afternoon Tune Sessions, traditional music and craic with host fiddler Roy Johnstone, take place weekly on Sundays from 2–5 pm at The Old Triangle. 189 Great George St, Charlottetown

SoPA Winter Concert Series

Holland College students’ original and selected material

Second-year students in the School of Performing Arts’ Music Performance program at Holland College will host the second concert in the SoPA Winter Concert Series on February 17 at Florence Simmons Performance Hall in Charlottetown.

Students Andrew Densmore (guitar), Hayden Lysecki (voice), and Keziah Collie (voice) will each perform a 20-minute set of either their own original material or pieces they have selected. Showtime is 7 pm.

Preparing for the concerts gives students the opportunity to gain experience organizing a show. They select their band members, interpret the music, and work with the band to pull

the pieces together.

“Not only will they see some of the best young performers on the Island, their participation as members of the audience gives the students valuable experience that can’t be acquired any other way. The energy a performer draws from the audience is exhilarating,” says Program Manager Liam Corcoran, encouraging the public to attend the concerts.

Admission to the concerts is free of charge, donations of non-perishable food items for the Student Food Bank will be gratefully received.

The third and final concert in the series will take place March 17. More details to be announced.

(left-right): Hayden Lysecki, Andrew Densmore and Keziah Collie

PHOTOS SUBMITTED

Urban Islander

Artists and industry pros sought for rst collaborative album

KINLEY

Live at Trailside Music Hall—Feb 3

KINLEY will be live at Trailside Music Hall on February 3 at 8 pm.

The PEI indie-pop powerhouse is delivering the most compelling material of her decorated career. She will be joined by Laura Oakie, Colin Buchanan, Alan Dowling, Evan McCosham and special guest Liam Corcoran.

The Urban Islander is calling for submissions. Artists, musicians, sound engineers and industry professionals who want to be featured on their first collaborative album, Urban Islander Vol 1., are invited to submit their songs or samples for consideration.

Beginning in February, The Urban Islander will be scouting and bringing together talent from a variety of backgrounds. Working alongside multi-platinum redording artist David Rashed and educating through film, with coaching from industry experts, their goal is to produce a hit record from Atlantic Canada.

“We want to create something that will unify the youth and the young at heart here on Prince Edward Island,” says Founder and Chief Engagement Officer, Luke J. Ignace.

The Urban Islander is a corporation with the business model of a social enterprise. They also participate in charitable fundraising through strategic engagements with the entertainment industry.

To learn more about The Urban Islander or to submit songs and samples for consideration, visit theurbanislander.com. For more information, contact luke@theurbanislander.com.

KINLEY’s third full-length album Daylight, released in November, is something of a masterclass in musical dynamism. The album flows effortlessly from tropically tinged indie pop to affecting folk to driving dance music and much in between.

Daylight finds her working with Paper Lions guitarist Colin Buchanan, country music kingmaker Jason Barry, songstress Steph Copeland, East Pointers guitarist Jake Charron, and JUNOnominated Maïa Davies.

KINLEY was a member of Hey Rosetta!, and has had stints and studio sessions with the likes of Kathleen Edwards, Fortunate Ones, Rose Cousins, Jenn Grant, Laurent Bourque, Matt Mays and more. She earned

Mar 18,

multiple ECMA and Music PEI Awards and uses her growing popularity and platform to draw international awareness to causes close to her heart—particularly those focused on women’s rights and prosperity. trailside.ca

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HOURGLASS VISUALS

MUSIC LIVE

bars, lounges, cafés…

Baba’s Lounge

Open Mic w/KINLEY on Wednesdays at 9 pm. Island Jazz on Thursdays at 8 pm. Live music at 10:30 pm: Whaleskin Fundance (Feb 3); Yakbak (4); Shrimp Ring, Jaguar Knight, Gold Punks, DMayne Event (10); TBA (11); Hit the Coast (17); Prayer Hands, Dekz (18); Guiza (24); Plain Dirty Blues Jan (25 @5 pm); Stone Masons, Ice Road Truckers, Gizmo, Porter (25). 181 Great George St, Charlottetown.

Bogside Brewing

Blizzard Goat on Saturdays at 3 pm. Fridays and Saturdays at 6:30 pm: Stephen Szwarc(Feb 3); Brian Dunn (4); Adam MacGregor (10); Dan Doiron(11); Taylor Johnson(17); Keira Loane(18); Carter MacLellan(24); Billy White(25). 11 Brook St, Montague.

Breakwater at Silver Fox

Fridays and Saturdays at 9:30 pm: Floyd Gaudet (Feb 4); Dave Woodside (10); Eric Rogerson (11); Acoustic Brothers (17); Logan Madix (18); Mitch O’Blenis (24); TBA (25). 110 Water St, Summerside.

Brothers 2

Thursdays and Fridays at 7 pm. 618 Water St, Summerside.

Charlottetown Legion

Saturdays from 9 pm–1 am: Roger Jones (Feb 4); Kim Albert (11); Powerhouse (18); Roger Jones (25). All are welcome. 99 Pownal St, Charlottetown.

Copper Bottom Brewing

Piano Man Craig Fair on Saturdays from 3–5 pm. 567 Main St, Montague.

Craft Beer Corner

Live music on Wednesdays at 9 pm and Live DJ on Saturdays at 9 pm: Heather (Feb 1); DJ Lex (4); Jamie Crawford (8); DNCTHNG & DJ V (11); Nick Gauthier (15); Javier Fernandez (18); Shane Pendergast (22); TBD (25). 156 Great George St, Charlottetown.

The Factory

DJ Method on Thursdays at 10 pm and Fridays and Saturdays at 11 pm. Kent St, Charlottetown.

Gahan House

Acoustic music on Wednesdays at 9 pm: Lawarence Maxwell (Feb 1/8); Dave Woodside (2/9/22); Adam MacGregor (15/23); Stephen Szwarc (16). 126 Sydney St, Charlottetown.

Hunter’s Ale House

Main Street Bullies (Feb 3); Copycat

(4/18); Matt and Friends (6/13/20/27); Lieutenant Dan (7/14/21/28); Brad and Nick (9); Gizmo (11); Yakbak (25). Corner of Kent & Prince Sts, Charlottetown.

John Brown Grille

Saturdays from 2–5 pm: Chris Ahern (Feb 4/18); Richie and Brian (11); Nick and Brad (25). Late night dance floor every Saturday. 132 Richmond St, Charlottetown.

The Local

Sundays from 6–9 pm: TBA (5/19); Lawrence Maxwell (Feb 12/26). 202 Buchanan Dr, Charlottetown

Lone Oak Brewing Co

Thursdays and Saturdays at 6 pm, Sundays at 1 pm: D’arcy and Moe (Feb 4); Nathan Carragher (5); Stratton and Kays (11); Dave Woodside (12); John MacAllar (18); Fraser McCallum (19); TBA (25); Ivan Daigle (26). 103 Abegweit Blvd, Borden-Carleton.

Lone Oak Brewpub

Thursdays from 6–8 pm: Fraser MacCallum (Feb 2); Brandon Gillis (9); Roland Beaulieu (16); Rodney Perry (23). 15 Milky Way, Charlottetown.

The Lucky Bean—Stratford

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

Marc’s Lounge

Fridays and Saturdays at 9 pm: Mat Hannah(Feb 3); Jordan Cameron(4); Brooke MacArthur(10); Dave Woodside(11); Jordan Cameron(17); Dave Woodside (18); Adam MacGregor(24); Mat Hannah (25) .125 Sydney St, Charlottetown.

The Old Triangle

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

Olde Dublin Pub

Fridays and Saturdays at 10 pm and Saturday from 1:30–4:30 pm: Gypsy Soul (Feb 3); Dana Lee Lynch & Steve Perry (4/18 @1:30 pm); MacBeth (4); Hired Guns (10); Gypsy Soul Duo (11 @1:30 pm); Albert Kay’s and Mike Stratton (14 @7–10 pm); TBA (17); Wannabeez(10); Main Street Bullies (24); Kelley Mooney (25 @1:30 pm); TBA(25). 132 Sydney St, Charlottetown.

PEI Brewing Company

Fridays from 5–8 pm: Adam MacGregor

(Feb 3); Dylan Ferguson(17); Stephen Szwarc(24). 96 Kensington Rd, Charlottetown.

Piatto Pizzeria + Enoteca

Fridays at 6 pm: Ryan Merry (3); Mike Stratton (10); Rodney Perry (17); Nathan Carragher(25). 45 Queen St, Charlottetown.

RCAF Wing Summerside

Saturdays at 9 pm: Roundabout (Feb 4); Cruising (11/25); Dave Doyle Band (18). No cover. 329 North Market St, Summerside.

Salvador Dalí Café

David Thompson on Fridays and Saturdays from 6–8 pm; Got Blues Matinee every second Saturday (Feb 4*/11/15 @2 pm); Dueling Pianos (18 @10 pm); Todd MacLean & Justin Simard (22 @6 pm); Umbrella Collective (23/24/25 @11 pm). 155 Kent St, Charlottetown

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

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Black Artists Jam Session

A Black Artists Jam Session will be held February 5 from 2–3 pm at the Confederation Centre Art Gallery in Charlottetown. The networking and connection event for local Black artists was organized by the Black Cultural Society of PEI as part the Black History Month celebrations taking place in February. This event is open only to members of the Black Community. See page 31 of this issue of The Buzz for more Black History Month events taking place in PEI. Visit bcspei.ca for more details.

Kings County Music Festival

Young musicians who enjoy performing are encouraged to consider entering the 2023 Kings County Music Festival, scheduled to take place May 1–5. The Festival is one of the four local divisions of the PEI Kiwanis Music Festival Association whose purpose is to promote and encourage growth in music through local festivals in competitive and noncompetitive classes. Competitors may be recommended to the provincial music festival by adjudicators at the local festivals. This year, the Festival is returning to an in-person event. Classes are offered in piano, voice, instrumental and choral (school and community) for all levels, beginner to advanced. Guidelines, a list of classes and online entry forms are available at peikiwanismusicfestival.ca/ kings. The entry deadline is February 15. Questions can be directed to Lynda Sharp (651-2560, flynda240@gmail.com) or Anne White (838-2681, dawhite@pei. sympatico.ca).

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Tout va bien, acrylic on canvas, 25 cm x 25 cm, by Sammo Mossa.

Though trials and struggles are hard, Women won’t lie down in fear For in the face of adversity

Earth’s strongest will still appear. Brave are the girls who take charge, Unafraid of taking a stand

Facing each obstacle, she does this And still her proud head she’ll hold high

Based in PEI, Sammo Mossa was born in the land of a thousand hills—Rwanda.

Having never taken his art seriously, the pandemic pushed him to take his craft to the next level by moving from paper to canvas.

Sammo’s art is currently on view as part of the While Black exhibition at the Confederation Centre Art Gallery.

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