The Buzz - June 2024

Profile: Sita MacMillan by Julie Bull

Painting joy

Sita MacMillan is a maker of many things and all the things she makes tell a story. Our conversation together was a beautiful weaving of memoir and poetry as she shared stories throughout her adult life that brought her here to this moment as a prolific artist.

When Sita graduated high school, she wanted to be an artist and art teacher but “I couldn’t afford to be an artist!”

Grappling with the tension between her dreamer self and realistic self, Sita pursued post-secondary education. Focusing on history, she was particularly drawn to the context by which writers and artists were creating.

“What was happening at the time when such writing and other creations were made?”

Throughout her twenties, Sita traveled and moved around a lot. She earned bachelor’s degrees in arts and education before moving on to a master’s degree in education. With this education and experience in her pocket, Sita spent some time teaching.

“When I was around 30, my partner

the course was reminded to paint what she loved. “I started thinking, ‘how can I make this even more me?’” Sita’s paintings appear three dimensional because of the layers, textures, and colors she uses to create the backgrounds for her signature painting style. “I rarely know what is going to come when I start with the textured background. I just start painting and let it flow out of me.”

“Paintings are my expression and there’s a lot more than paint on that canvas. I like to remind people that each lady is a feeling, not a person.” It was such a gift to hear Sita talk about her paintings in the room where they hang. “Colors are feelings: some of them explore and express softness and some are hard. Regardless, they all they a story.” She uses a lot of gold in her paintings because “gold is warm and wonderful. It feels like a big happy hug of joy.”

As we sat in The Gallery Coffee House & Bistro with Sita’s art on the walls around us, I experienced each piece differently as I heard more about their origin stories. “The paintings are a reminder that we are all beautiful, regardless of circumstance or context. Our experiences are all part of the story that comprise our being, and that being is beautiful.”

Not only did Sita pick up the paintbrush during the pandemic, she also published a book of her poetry and photography. In/out/side is an exploration of the natural beauty of the Island coupled with the human feelings of learning this land. It was an expression of Sita’s experiences as someone who moved to PEI.

bought me some art supplies and created an art room for me, but it took me a while to even go into that room.” She focused her attention on her academic career and the artistic expression was left to the side. Though she wasn’t painting much at the time, Sita has always been a writer. “Even when I wasn’t painting, I continued to write. The pen travels well so I continued to connect to my poetic side, regardless of where I was living or what I was doing.”

Along with her blossoming career, Sita had three children in her 30s (of which two are twins). “I’d say to my kids: this is the first time for me as a mom and this is the first time for you as kids so let’s learn this together.” With all her energy and attention in her family and work, she “wasn’t making art so all the feelings were getting stuck” because her focus was everywhere else.

“I picked up the paintbrush during the pandemic.”

She came across an online painting class with an artist in BC and during

Sita’s creative curiosities know no bounds and led her to an idea for a children’s book, based loosely on some of her family’s experiences. With a few twists, turns, and unexpected opportunities, Sita is currently writing a series for early readers published by Annick Press. The first book in the series is called Sarah Ponakey, Storycatcher and Âhâsiw’s Forest Powwow and is available for pre-order now. The books are semi-autobiographical and explore a young urban Cree who is endeavoring to connect with their culture. “I wanted to create books that explored what it’s like to learn about our culture when we live away from home.”

“There are parts of myself and my kids in the book. We’re all on this journey together.” Sita and her kids get curious and creative together. “I remind myself and my kids to do the thing that is uniquely you”. In a world that is hard and heavy, Sita’s paintings bring pops of color, happiness, and joy. “I love beautiful things, so I paint beautiful things.”

BUZZ

Symons Medal

Four honourees announced for 2024

Confederation Centre of the Arts (CCOA) will award four former premiers with the prestigious Symons Medal this October to mark the 20th anniversary of the annual medal presentation and lecture.

The Symons Medal recognizes individuals who have made an exceptional contribution to Canadian life. Held annually, the medal presentation and its associated lecture offer a national platform for eminent Canadians to discuss the nation’s current state and prospects using themes related to their professional pursuits.

This year, the Symons Medal will be awarded to four former premiers; Christy Clark, 35th premier of British Columbia; Dr. Philippe Couillard, 31st premier of Quebec; Joseph Handley, 10th premier of the Northwest Territories; and Frank McKenna, 27th premier of New Brunswick and 20th Canadian Ambassador to the United States of America.

“Confederation Centre of the Arts is thrilled to present this award to four honourees from four distinct regions of Canada,” says Centre CEO Steve Bellamy. “Their time as premiers covers four decades of Canadian politics, from the 1980s through the 2010s, and their wealth of experiences from different sides of the political spectrum will make this a riveting event.”

The Symons Medal Lecture is typically delivered by one person, but this year’s event will feature a new format. Each medallist will give a short lecture and then join a panel discussion.

The Symons Medal is named after the late Professor Thomas H.B. Symons, the founding president of Trent University and a long-time board member and supporter of Confederation Centre of the Arts. Symons was widely recognized for his work in the field of Canadian Studies, particularly in the areas of public policy, heritage, and education.

Since 2004, the Centre has honoured 23 distinguished individuals with the Symons Medal, including environmental activist Dr. David Suzuki, broadcast journalist Shelagh Rogers, former Alberta premier Peter Lougheed, diplomat Bob Rae, and Governor General Mary Simon.

The 2024 Symons Medal Presentation and Lecture will take place at CCOA on October 15. Tickets will become available at a later date. confederationcentre.com/symons.

Trailside Art Gallery

Photography exhibition by Cince Johnston

North Rustico’s Trailside Art Gallery launched its second season in mid-May with an exhibit by acclaimed Canadian photographer Cynthia ‘Cince’ Johnston promoting organ donation awareness.

Johnston’s black and white photos feature her young daughter Ceydie, who is now 18 years old, and an 80-year-old Belgian man. Both individuals shared parts of the same liver from a male Croatian donor who died in 2008. Ceydie’s liver failed when she

was two years old, and she would not be alive today without the transplant. Around 20 artists, many of them from the North Rustico area, will be featured over the coming year at Trailside Art Gallery, which is located near the wharf at the Seawalk Park. It is open daily, Thursday to Monday, from 10 am to 4 pm. For private appointments, call 902-778-0075. trailsideart.ca

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(Clockwise from top-left): Christy Clark, Philippe Couillard, Joseph Handley and Frank McKenna.

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Freddy and Ceydie by Cince Johnston

Arts educator of the year

National recognition for LiliAnne Webster

The Visual Arts Educators Association of Epekwitk/PEI has announced that LiliAnne Webster, an arts educator at East Wiltshire Intermediate School, is the 2024 recipient of the Canadian Society for Education through Art (CSEA) provincial affiliate Arts Educator of the Year award.

The award will be presented at the CSEA national conference in June, in Halifax, NS where LiliAnne’s career in Arts Education will be highlighted at the awards ceremony.

LiliAnne is a visual artist and educator who works in many mediums and who has made many contributions to arts education in Epekwitk/ PEI through her work with public

school children and professional development workshops for teachers.

Updating The Guild

First phase of renovation complete

Renovations bring back open-concept space and add new gallery space

The Guild team in Charlottetown has been busy renovating the space, staying true to their mission of supporting artists by offering both the space and technical assistance needed to cultivate their craft within the DIY arts hub.

“We’re thrilled to announce the completion of the first phase of our renovations, unveiling a refreshed, accessible, and open-concept black box space bathed in natural light.”

Plein air artist group

The Gallery Coffee House & Bistro will host an opening reception on June 1 from 6–8 pm for a new art exhibition by the PEI plein air artist group, known on social media as the #groupoffivepei.

The group meets throughout the year at various locations to paint outside or in coffee shops, and it includes Island artists Gloria Wooldridge, LiliAnne Webster, Lori-Ann Lingley, Kim Jabbour, and Simonne Smith.

All are invited to attend the social on opening night, as this is the first time that a group is collectively taking over the Gallery’s display space for an artist rotation. The artists’ works are for sale and will be on display until September 3.

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Photo Club

42nd annual show opens at Hilda Woolnough Gallery

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Key updates include the removal of risers to improve the versatility of the space and allow more natural light. Additionally, a new gallery space has been added in the black box.

Innovation PEI, Heritage Canada, and ACOA have supported this initial phase. Changes are on the horizon as The Guild continues efforts to evolve into a leading artistic hub on PEI.

Stay tuned for more updates.

The PEI Photo Club’s 42nd annual show will be on display from June 4–22 at the Hilda Woolnough Gallery @ The Guild. All are invited to attend a celebratory reception on June 8 at 3 pm.

“We are continuing with our open exhibition format,” says photo show chair Elaine Schuller. “The goal is to encourage our diverse members to express who they are as photographers, with no limitations. No judging, no winners. Just an exhibition of what we are all about.”

Club members will present a series of photographs on a theme and in a style of their choice. With the diverse

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interests of photographers in the club, the show is sure to provide something for everyone to enjoy.

Short video entries will again be included this year, showcasing the work of members who are venturing into new territory and going beyond still photography. peiphotoclub.com

LiliAnne Webster with one of her paintings

The Gallery is located at 82 Great George Street in Charlottetown.

Artwork by Gloria Wooldridge, LiliAnne Webster, LoriAnn Lingley, Kim Jabbour and Simonne Smith

New exhibition opens at Gallery Coffee House—June 1

“The Eyes Have It” by Elaine Schuller.

Summer exhibitions

Erica Rutherford retrospective and three more

The first Prince Edward Island artist to be featured at the prestigious Venice Biennale will be honoured through a retrospective at Confederation Centre Art Gallery this summer.

La Biennale di Venezia is showcasing works from over 300 artists—including five paintings by Island trailblazer Erica Rutherford.

Born in Edinburgh in 1928, Rutherford spent her early years living around the world exploring a variety of art forms, and eventually settled on painting as a focus. Her life was transformed by her transition to living as a woman in the mid-1970s, and by her permanent move to Prince Edward Island in 1985— which she described as a homecoming.

Erica Rutherford: Her Lives and Works

June 8–January 5

Opening on June 21. The public is invited to attend this free event, and no registration is required.

Yellowknife Forever!

June 21–September 29

The myriad of periods of Rutherford’s life and career will be explored at Confederation Centre Art Gallery this summer with the exhibition Erica Rutherford: Her Lives and Works. The show will include over 100 pieces and be accompanied by memorabilia and photographs that support the stories told by the work itself. Rutherford’s life was shaped by the search for identity and community, and her works explore themes of persona and gender, nomadism and home, and the relationships between artistic and biographical narrative. Curated by Pan Wendt, the exhibition will be on view from June 8–January 5.

This exhibition is one of four to be featured at Confederation Centre Art Gallery this summer. The season will launch with the Summer Gallery

The North has a particular allure, often imagined in paradoxical extremes –cozy cabins in a frozen expanse, the danger of cold vs. awe at its beauty. Popular notions are often so terribly incomplete they might as well be false. The seven artists in this exhibition offer true(er) visions. Using local vernacular, photography, scrap plywood found at the dump, or moosehide sewn into gothic forms, each explores the anti-picturesque character of northern life. Curated by Sarah Swan, supported by the Northwest Territories Arts Council.

Together Apart Under One Roof: Aganetha Dyck, Diana Thorneycroft, Reva Stone

June 21–October 27

This exhibition celebrates the distinct practices and the enduring friendship of Winnipeg-based artists Aganetha Dyck, Diana Thorneycroft, and Reva Stone, who have been studio neighbours in Winnipeg for over 30 years. Central themes of the show include feminist art practice, the creative power of relationships, and the interplay between human and non-human. Curated by Denise Lawson and Angela Somerset, previously presented at Comox Valley Art Gallery.

The Sweet Spot

Until January 26

A selection of works from Confederation Centre Art Gallery’s permanent collection that aim for the “sweet spot”—that elusive place or moment that finds just the right balance between order and possibility, the ideal distance between intimacy and perspective, between freedom and generosity. It is the perfect jump shot or musical note. It takes practice and yet must be improvised. It is always moving, and never known in advance. Curated by Pan Wendt.

From June through October, Confederation Centre Art Gallery will have summer admission rates. Admission for adults will be $15, seniors (65+) will be $10, and students/youth (under 18) will be by donation. Admission by donation will also be available on Thursday evenings from 5–8 pm. A summer Gallery pass will be $25, which is ideal for anyone planning to visit more than once.

“Charging admission during our busiest months will help support the Gallery’s ongoing commitment to dynamic exhibition programming in Charlottetown,” says Gallery director Kevin Rice. “Our summer exhibitions will feature a fascinating array of contemporary art from across Canada and we look forward to welcoming guests to engage with these works of art.”

Visit confederationcentre.com/ artgallery for information on all events and exhibitions at Confederation Centre Art Gallery.

Erica Rutherford, Earnscliffe, PEI, 1978, ed. 3/80, serigraph on paper, 66 x 56.5 cm. Gift of Gail Rutherford, 2009, CAG

EXHIBITS

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Artisans Waterfront

Open for the season on June 15, the cooperative gallery features the works of more than 40 juried artists and artisans from PEI. Members create in clay, wood, silver, glass, photography, paint, and other mediums. Explore the display of high-quality handcrafted items and original works of art. Open daily 10 am–5 pm, and Sunday 1–5 pm. 1 Station St, Montague Waterfront. artisanswaterfront.ca

Breadalbane Gallery

Gallery artists open a new show on the second Friday of each month. The next show opens June 14 with a reception from 6–8 pm. Denise Livingstone will give an artist talk. Gallery artists are Silver Frith, Zoe Novaczek, Haley Lewis, Will Baker, Joan Sutton, Denise Livingstone, Mariannne Janowicz, Adrianna Chandler, Vian Emery, Xin Liu (Leo), Patricia Lush, Sabine Nuesch, Yuzhu Yang, Erin Veitch and Laura Bain. Artists wishing to show can submit photos of their work to breadalbane.gallery@ gmail.com. Open Tuesday 11 am–3 pm, Wednesday 9 am–1 pm and Thursday 4–8 pm. Open by request (mjanowicz@ hotmail.com; 902-303-8333; 902-6210575). 4023 Dixon Rd, Breadalbane.

Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation

Akin, a solo exhibition by Climate Artistin-Residence Chanel Briggs is on view until July 10. The gallery at CCCCA is open every Friday from 9:30 am–4 pm in St. Peters Bay.

Charlottetown Library Learning Centre

An Unexpected Series in Unexpected Times by Carol Moffatt is on view from June 4–September 6 in the TD Art Corridor. Presented by this town is small. 97 Queen St, Charlottetown.

Confederation Centre Art Gallery

The season will launch with the Summer Gallery Opening on June 21. The public is invited to attend this free event, and no registration is required. Mn’tu wikk ti!, featuring artists Sandra Racine, Barry Pottle, Melissa Peter-Paul, Nancy Oakley, Jerry Evans, Jeremy Dutcher, Charles Doucette and Patricia Bourque, is on view until June 9. Erica Rutherford: Her Lives and Works is on view from June 8–January 5. Yellowknife Forever! is on view from June 21–September 29. Together Apart Under One Roof: Aganetha Dyck, Diana Thorneycroft, Reva Stone is on view from June 21–October 27. The Sweet Spot is on view until January 26. Summer admission rates from June–October. Admission by donation on Thursdays from 5–8 pm. 145 Richmond St, Charlottetown.confederationcentre. com/artgallery

Cornwall Library Art Gallery

Lindy Nichols’ photographic exhibit Architecture: [ahr-ki-tek-cher], It’s all about finding the right angle is on view until June 14. Yuzhu Yang’s exhibit, Little Jewels: discovering the little jewels in my life will be on view from June 18–July 26 with an opening celebration on June 18 at 7 pm. Contact the library at 902-629-8415 for info on displaying in the gallery. Open Tuesday–Wednesday 1–8:30 pm, and Thursday–Saturday 9:30 am–12:30 pm and 1–5:30 pm. 15 Mercedes Dr, Town Hall, Cornwall.

Eptek Art & Culture Centre

exhibition on the history and architecture of Summerside. 130 Heather Moyse Dr, Summerside.

The Gallery Coffee House & Bistro

The PEI plein air artist group, #groupoffivepei, featuring Island artists Gloria Wooldridge, LiliAnne Webster, Lori-Ann Lingley, Kim Jabbour, and Simonne Smith, is collectively taking over the Gallery’s display space for an artist rotation on view until September 3. All are invited to the opening reception on June 1 from 6–8 pm. 82 Great George St, Charlottetown. thegallerypei.ca

Hilda Woolnough Gallery

The PEI Photo Club’s 42nd annual show is on view from June 4–22. All are invited to attend the opening reception on June 8 at 3 pm. Two Views: Celebrating Diversity in Rug Hooking by Darlene Rhodenizer and JoAnn Plummer will be on view from June 27–July 18, with daily rug hooking demos. All are welcome to the opening reception on June 29 at 2 pm. The Guild, 111 Queen St, Charlottetown. theguildpei.com

The Kensington Art Co-op Gallery

Open for the season on June 22, the Gallery features local artwork by members Debbie Bryanton, Elaine Campanaro, Sharon Craig, June Ellis, Shirley Ferguson, Sheila Forsyth, Karen Fullerton, Sandy Gallant, Lise Genova, Juanita Glenn, Shirley McLeod, Susan Maxfield, Esther Mosher, Dawn Riley, Ron Somers, new member Laurie Anderson, and the work of 16 other Island artists. Open daily from 10 am–4 pm. Host artists often paint on site at 27 Commercial St, behind the old train station (Island Stone Pub), Kensington. Info: 902-886-0331

Lefurgey Cultural Centre

MacNaught History Centre Art Gallery

On view from June 4–22, is the work of the Three Oaks Senior High School 2024 graduating art students: Alex Day, Anh Hoang, Gage Bowness, Gabby Cierra, Jana Wong, Allie Morrell, Drew Billings, Ilona Ryder, Hayden Gallant, and Oli Jovel-MacDonald. Rug Hooking Creations of Jessie Thompson opens June 25. Open Tuesday– Saturday from 10 am–4 pm. MacNaught History Centre and Archives, 75 Spring St, Summerside.

Red Island Cider

Vignettes: Where serendipity meets intent by Paul Myer is on view all summer. 101 Longworth Ave, Charlottetown.

Trailside Art Gallery

Open for its second season with an exhibit by photographer Cynthia ‘Cince’ Johnston that promotes organ donation awareness. About 20 artists, many from the North Rustico area, will be featured over the coming year in the space. Open Thursday–Monday from 10 am–4 pm. For private appointments, call 902-7780075. Seawalk Park, North Rustico. trailsideart.ca

MARKETS

Charlottetown Farmers’ Market

Wednesday, June 12

ArtsSmarts continues until June 2. As the Crow Flies, featuring over 50 Island artists, is on view in the main gallery from June 14–September 27. Curated with the Lady Slipper Rug Hooking Guild, this group exhibition has works in oil, watercolour, wooden sculpture, weaving and quilting, traditional quill work, and rug hooking. Visit the permanent

The Summerside Arts Club’s arts and crafts show, Inspirations 2024, is open June 8–9 from 10 am–4 pm. Meet Elaine, a group exhibition by members of the Lady Slipper Rug Hooking Guild, is on view from June 18–September 30. Admission is by donation. Open weekdays in June from 9 am–4 pm. 205 Prince St, Summerside.

The market is open weekly from 9 am–2 pm on Saturdays year-round. Local farmers, crafters, artisans and hot food vendors sell local, organic produce, fish, meats, baked goods, preserves, roasted coffee, specialty teas and much more. Discover the charm of art and lunch at the market on Wednesdays, June 4–September 4, from 9 am–2 pm. 100 Belvedere Ave, Charlottetown. Info: charlottetownfarmersmarket.com

Summerside Farmers’ Market

Find local produce, baked goods, meat, fish, prepared food, cheese, artisans and more. Open weekly on Saturdays from 9 am–1 pm. 250 Water St, Summerside.

Fix Your Plate by Tara Reeves

What’s in season

June is an exciting month for food enthusiasts! As spring transitions into summer, an abundance of fresh, seasonal produce becomes available, offering flavourful and often more affordable food options. It’s a great time of year to support your local farmers and even hit the fields and start picking some of your favourite foods, yourself. Here’s a look at some of the best foods to enjoy during the month of June.

June is the prime time for berries, especially strawberries. These vibrant red fruits are not only delicious but also packed with nutrients like vitamin C, manganese, and antioxidants. Whether enjoyed fresh, in salads, or as a topping for desserts, strawberries add a touch of sweetness and color to any dish. You might also find the first harvests of raspberries and blueberries appearing later in the month, depending on where you live.

Leafy greens are abundant in June, with varieties like spinach, kale, and arugula kicking off the season. These greens are packed with nutrition, rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron and fiber. They can be used in countless ways from fresh salads and smoothies to sautés and soups. Locally grown leafy greens often taste better and are more nutrient-dense than those transported from “away.”

Rhubarb is another June highlight. This tart and tangy vegetable is commonly used in desserts, paired with sweeter fruits like strawberries to balance its sharpness. Rhubarb pies, crisps, and jams are popular choices. Besides its unique flavour, rhubarb is also a good source of vitamin K and fiber.

Both garden peas and sugar snap peas come into season in June. These crisp, sweet vegetables are excellent sources of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as protein and fiber. Peas can be enjoyed raw, added to salads, or lightly cooked in various dishes. They’re especially popular in stir-fries and pasta recipes, where their bright green color and fresh taste shine.

While asparagus season typically starts in May, it continues into June, offering its tender, flavourful spears for a few more weeks. Asparagus is versatile and can be grilled, roasted, steamed, or sautéed. It’s rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as folate and fiber. The fresh, green flavor of asparagus is a perfect

complement to many dishes, from omelettes to risottos.

Radishes, with their peppery crunch, are a staple in June, as well. These root vegetables are low in calories but high in vitamins C and B6, potassium, and fiber. They add a refreshing bite to salads and can also be pickled or roasted. The greens are edible too and can be used in pestos or sautéed as a leafy green.

June is a fantastic month for fresh herbs like basil, cilantro, parsley, and mint. These herbs are at their peak, offering intense flavours and aromas. They can elevate any dish, adding freshness and complexity. Herbs are also easy to grow at home, making them readily available for use throughout the summer.

Embracing these fresh, local foods not only enhances your meals but also supports sustainable practices and local economies. From sweet strawberries and crisp peas to leafy greens and aromatic herbs, the variety and quality of June’s produce are unmatched. Make the most of this vibrant season by incorporating these delicious and nutritious foods into your diet!

Shellfish Festival

Lineup unveiled for 2024 event in September

The world-renowned PEI International Shellfish Festival presented by Dairy Farmers of Canada will return from September 19–22 for a four-day celebration showcasing the finest shellfish in the world.

The festival kicks off on September 19 with the popular Feast & Frolic event, presented by The Lobster Fishers of PEI. It will feature an elaborate oyster bar and a three-course meal prepared by a team of local chefs led by Irwin MacKinnon and Andrew Smith.

Atlantic Canada’s biggest East Coast kitchen party, sponsored by The Local Pub & Oyster Bar, will get underway on September 20 with performances by Raglan Road and Signal Hill. Entertainment will continue on September 21 with local talent, The After Hours Band, featuring Dean MacKinnon, David Rashed, Ron Atkinson, Matt Anderson, Will MacKinnon and Kenny Vail, followed by the Shania Twain tribute band, Honey I’m Home.

The festival will also feature culinary demonstrations by celebrity Chef Corbin, television personality and host, and Shucker Paddy, the Guinness World Record holder for fastest oyster shucking.

Competitions throughout the weekend, include: The Garland Canada International Chef Challenge; Junior Chef Competition presented by Harvest Wholesale; PEI Potato

Chowder Championship; Raspberry Point International Oyster Shucking Championship; Irish Point Oysters PEI Shucking Championship; Tie One On Mussel Competition; and Mott’s Clamato Best Ceasar in Town Competition. Visit peishellfish.com for full details, early bird pricing and tickets.

Summerside Arts Festival

Artists and artisans at Wyatt Heritage Properties in July

Experience the vibrant creativity of Islanders at the Summerside Arts Festival this summer. Held from July 22 to 24 at Wyatt Heritage Properties in historic downtown Summerside, the festival runs daily from 11 am to 8 pm. Festival-goers can observe over 150 artist and artisan demonstrations, explore the Meet Elaine and The Works of Jessie Thompson rug hooking exhibits, participate in art yoga, enjoy live music, experience the drive-thru art show, engage in youth art activities, and much more.

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SUNDAY, JULY 7, 2024

3:00 TO 6:00 PM

AN OUTDOOR TOWN FEAST AT THE SOURIS REGIONAL SCHOOL GROUNDS

It truly takes a village to help kids in need. Our goal is to feed 700 people this July! This outdoor East Coast grilling event led by Chef Michael Smith, The Inn at Bay Fortune Brigade, friends, and community volunteers includes entertainment, Island chowder, steak, lobster, Inn greens, fresh bread, delicious strawberry rhubarb shortcake, and much more. Thank you to our many sponsors & volunteers! In support of Farmers Helping Farmers Kenya CookHouses, PEI School Lunch program, Souris Food Bank & Community Fridge, Souris School Breakfast Program & Coats for Kids.

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Breadalbane Gallery

New show opening and artist talk—June 14

Denise Livingstone will give the artist talk at the next Breadalbane Gallery show opening reception on June 14 from 6–8 pm. Livingstone has been painting since her teens, initially taking lessons with Henry Purdy. She and her husband recently returned to their native province of PEI, and since then, she has been consistently painting and rug hooking, experimenting with many multimedia combinations to create works with a romantic, mystic feel. Livingstone’s artwork focuses on the magic found in the ordinary. Her pieces blend collage, abstract, and spray paint with mark making beneath oil paint, creating a dimensional and adventurous story of joy and overcoming. Some of her recent works have been inspired by old photographs of Island life that she has

seen in Red: the Island Storybook

The Breadalbane Gallery opens a new show on the second Friday of each month. Located at 4023 Dixon Road,it is open Tuesdays 11 am–3 pm, Wednesdays 9 am–1 pm, Thursdays 4–8 pm, or by request; email mjanowicz@hotmail.com or call 902-3038333, 902-621-0575.

Carol Moffatt art on view

In the TD Art Corridor— June 4 to Sept 6

Presented by this town is small, An Unexpected Series in Unexpected Times by Carol Moffatt will be on view from June 4–September 6 in the TD Art Corridor at the Charlottetown Library Learning Centre.

An Unexpected Series in Unexpected Times is the chronological artistic representation of the emotional push and pull that its creator, Carol Moffatt, experienced during the first two years of the global pandemic. This body of work originated from her long-established daily journaling practice.

As early pandemic times unfolded, from days to weeks to months to years, her daily entries transitioned from words and phrases into sketches and illustrations, drawing her to create beyond her previous expressions. This ‘urgency’ to create surfaced through the art of rug hooking as she transferred her feelings and emotions from paper to linen and wool.

This body of work is a selection of the early, middle, and later pieces of her COVID-driven series. A striking evolution is reflected in the work as the mood and tones of the times shift

from naive optimism to tumultuous uncertainties.

Carol is an intuitive artist focused on transforming the intangible into freeze frames that can be seen, touched, and reflected upon. A daily writing practice is at the heart of her process, where awareness solidifies on the page in the form of words, ideas, sketches, and drawings Her work is grounded in a plethora of mediums including non-traditional fibre arts (reconstructing and deconstructing textiles) through rug hooking, felting, hand stitching and other methodologies.

An Unexpected Series in Unexpected Times is her first solo exhibition. Her pieces of art are available under the label “Spoken Wool.”

Spring by Denise Livingstone

Artwork by Carol Moffatt

Details changes hands

Kyle Timothy Blood maintains vision of fine art gallery

The Island arts community is mourning the loss of gallerist and artist Arlene Rice, who passed away on April 30, 2024. Rice was the founder and visionary of Details Fine Art Gallery, located on Charlottetown’s Victoria Row.

In 1992, Rice launched an interior-designer shop on Kent Street, gradually transitioning to antiques and eventually to fine art, moving to 166 Richmond Street in 1999. She featured prominent Island, Canadian, and international artists in a variety of mediums, and Details quickly became a favourite gathering place and destination for Islanders and visitors alike.

To further Rice’s legacy and preserve this important arts landmark, Charlottetown- and New York-based interior designer Kyle Timothy Blood has acquired Details. Blood plans to follow “Arlene’s attuned vision and established formula of offering bespoke jewelry, glass, pottery, sculpture, and paintings.” Blood notes, “Receiving Arlene’s endorsement has encouraged me to take on this new endeavor, and I have been overwhelmed by the goodwill and support

from artists, business owners, and the community at large for the preservation of Details, which is testament to all that Arlene created over the past three decades.”

Long-time Details curator Louis Garson will continue to oversee dayto-day operations, and Blood will also continue his interior-design business. Details is currently undergoing renovations with plans to re-open at the end of May. detailsfineart.com

Arlene Rice, founder of Details Fine Art Gallery SUBMITTED

Akin

Solo exhibition by Chanel Briggs at CCCCA

Akin, a solo exhibition by Climate Artist-in-Residence Chanel Briggs, is currently on view in the gallery at the Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation (CCCCA) in St. Peters Bay. The series of digital drawings and written prose can be viewed every Friday from 9:30 am–4 pm until July 10.

When mushrooms grow out of the ground, what’s unseen is the mycelium underneath. Like trails through the woods or veins across a body, mycelium spreads out, connecting everything, everywhere. Mycelium effectively traps carbon in the soil, helping to mitigate the impacts of climate change. Mirroring mycelium, resilient communities harness collective strength and share resources in order to navigate challenges posed by climate change.

Through their graphic black and white drawings depicting human gestures, Briggs delves into the profound interconnectedness of community building, especially highlighting Black and queer voices. Employing curved lines and organic shapes reminiscent of mycelium, Briggs illustrates how

these often marginalized voices intricately weave networks of support and solidarity.

Briggs is a Black queer, poet, and womanist. Their creative practice is anchored in exploring Black queer sacredness. They blend poetic advocacy into visual works that navigate identity, spirituality, and community, utilizing mixed media to showcase layers of their storytelling. They are interested in reflecting on the notions of liberty and connection. Notably, Chanel was the recipient of the Black Cultural Society of PEI Scott Parsons Literary Award, the Emerging Artist Award presented by the Charlottetown Arts and Culture Awards, and performed during the Outspoken Poetry Slam and Soul Soliloquy, a poetry show supported by this town is small.

EXPLORE THE GALLERY

FEATURING NEW SUMMER EXHIBITIONS

ERICA RUTHERFORD: HER LIVES AND WORKS

JUNE 8 - JANUARY 5

This exhibition surveys the fascinating and multifaceted career of Erica Rutherford, whose work was recently shown at the 2024 Venice Biennale. The show will include over 100 works that explore themes of persona and gender, home and landscape, the search for identity and community.

YELLOWKNIFE FOREVER!

JUNE 21 - SEPTEMBER 29

Supported by the Northwest Territories Arts Council

The North has a particular allure, often imagined in paradoxical extremes. The seven artists in this exhibition use local vernacular, photography, scrap plywood found at the dump, or moosehide sewn into gothic forms, to explore the anti-picturesque character of northern life.

TOGETHER APART UNDER ONE ROOF

Aganetha Dyck, Diana Thorneycroft, Reva Stone

JUNE 21 - OCTOBER 27

This exhibition celebrates themes of feminist art practice, the creative power of relationships, and the interplay between human and non-human.

Erica Rutherford, The Startled Model, 1977, lithograph and serigraph on paper, 58 cm x 43 cm, Rutherford Family Collection

Curated by Denise Lawson and Angela Somerset. Originally presented at Comox Valley Art Gallery

Curated by Sarah Swan

Curated by Pan Wendt

Climate Artist-in-Residence Chanel Briggs

Call for artist trading cards

Registration deadline is July 2

Confederation Centre Art Gallery invites artists of all ages and disciplines, professional and non-professional, to register for the 18th annual Artist Trading Cards event.

Artist trading cards are miniature works of art. They can be created with any material imaginable, including paper, wool, wood, clay, and more.

Cards must be the size of a modern baseball card (2 ½ x 3 ½ inches), small enough to fit inside standard card-collector pockets, sleeves, or sheets. They must be self-produced with the artist’s name and contact information, as well as the title and edition or series number written on the back.

The registration deadline is July 2. Participants must make as many cards as the number of people who have registered. Cards can be produced in editions (a limited number of the same card), series (a set of cards with a unifying theme), or as singular originals.

Stories in Stitches

Call for artisans and craftpersons

Hosted by Kindred Spirits Quilt Guild and St. Paul’s in Charlottetown, Stories in Stitches returns from September 10–14. The event showcases quilts, hooked rugs, needlecraft and other fabric arts, and attracts over 1200 visitors.

Organizers are calling for artisans and craftspersons, including quilters, rug hookers and other needlework artists, to enter the exhibition. The deadline to register is August 16 and there is no registration fee.

At Stories in Stitches, works of art, by a variety of artisans, are set out on the pews and railings of the church. This is not a sale, but some presenters

Registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis and is limited to 50 participants. Previous attendees are asked to inform organizers if they can no longer participate in the event as a waiting list is expected.

The event will be held on August 8 at 7 pm in Studio 1 at Confederation Centre of the Arts.

For more information or to register, contact Monique Lafontaine by email at mlafontainem@icloud.com.

Paul Myer art

On

view at Red Island Cider

Where serendipity meets intent by Paul Myer will be on view at Red Island Cider in Charlottetown.

“I didn’t stray too far from my desk last year so this is a selection of artwork of pencil and oil pastels on paper from 2023,” says Myer, who is inspired by surrealism and abstract expressionism. “They reflect my life’s adventure and the world around me.”

do allow subsequent purchase of their works.

The title is Stories in Stitches because there is usually a story about why a piece was created, about a person or cause for which it was made, or about something that happened during the making. Items will be labelled with contact data and information about the history, intent and technique of the work.

For information and to register, visit stpaulschurch.ca. The main contact, Carol Macdonald can be reached at carolmcdnld70@gmail.com or 902-2182213. Other contacts include Penelope Player (Guild) at pplayer@pei.sympatico.ca and Charlene Miller (rug hooking) at keppochbeach@icloud.com or 902 388-8970.

Myer will show a total of eight pieces in two parts throughout the summer.

& Gardens open at 9am

opens evening of June 7,

and dinner starting June 8.

studio gallery café & gardens

Vignettes:

Aspirations by Paul Myer

Indiana Meows and the Last Clawsade, 2023

Two views

Rug hooking exhibition at Hilda Woolnough Gallery

The exhibition, Two Views: Celebrating Diversity in Rug Hooking by Darlene Rhodenizer and JoAnn Plummer, will be on view from June 27–July 18, with daily rug hooking demonstrations, at the Hilda Woolnough Gallery at The Guild in Charlottetown. All are welcome to attend the opening reception on June 29 at 2 pm.

Two Views celebrates the rich diversity of rug hooking, where tradition and innovation converge to create stunning works of art. This exhibition showcases the multifaceted world of rug hooking through the distinct perspectives of Rhodenizer and Plummer.

Rhodenizer ’s whimsical interpretations explore the unconventional “higgle-piggily,” non-traditional method of rug hooking. From her beginnings in 2017 under the guidance of Mary Ploughman-Jones, to her experimentation with landscapes, flowers, and abstracts, Rhodenizer ’s rugs invite the viewer to see the world through her unique lens.

Through Plummer’s classic

Jessie Thompson

Exhibition at MacNaught History Centre Art Gallery

The exhibition, Rug Hooking Creations of Jessie Thompson, will open at the MacNaught History Centre Art Gallery on June 25.

As a busy farmwife, mother, and community volunteer, Jessie was only able to embrace her longtime interest of rug hooking starting in 2009. She discovered she was a natural at the art, and brought to life in her work animals and Island landscapes.

The exhibition can be viewed free of charge, Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am–4 pm at the MacNaught

elegance, the viewer can experience the timeless beauty of traditional rug hooking with expert craftsmanship. Drawing on decades of experience and mentorship from renowned teachers like Linda Marchbank, Plummer’s rugs tell stories through intricate patterns, vibrant colours, and meticulous detail. Each rug offers a testament to the endless possibilities of this timeless craft. Explore two views, and discover the boundless creativity that lies within the world of rug hooking.

Pies by JoAnn Plummer (above) and Leaves by Darlene Rhodenizer

History Centre and Archives, 75 Spring Street, Summerside.

Dancing Fairies by Jessie Thompson

Meet Elaine

Group rug hooking exhibition at Lefurgey Cultural Centre

Meet Elaine, a group exhibition by members of the Lady Slipper Rug Hooking Guild, will open on June 18 in the gallery of the Lefurgey Cultural Centre in Summerside.

Elaine Harrison (1915-2003) was an iconic Island artist who captured on canvas the life of the Island. The beloved teacher, poet, and painter was inspired by the works of the Group of Seven, Emily Carr and Tom Thomson.

The members of the Lady Slipper Rug Hooking Guild have reproduced many of Harrison’s paintings as hooked rugs, true to the original work. The hooked rugs will be accompanied by a number of Harrison’s original paintings on loan from private collections for the show.

The exhibition will continue to the end of September. Admission is by donation. The Centre is located at 205 Prince Street, Summerside.

TOSH exhibition

Grad student art at MacNaught History Centre Art Gallery

Students of the 2024 graduating class of Three Oaks Senior High School (TOSH) who have studied art during their high school career will have their work on display at the MacNaught History Centre and Archives Gallery in Summerside from June 4–22.

The art represented in the show will include a variety of media such as paintings, drawings and prints depicting individual themes.

Graduates include Alex Day, Anh Hoang, Gage Bowness, Gabby Cierra, Jana Wong, Allie Morrell, Drew Billings, Ilona Ryder, Hayden Gallant, and Oli Jovel-MacDonald.

The group exhibition can be viewed Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm.

As the Crow Flies

Collection of artworks at Eptek Art & Culture Centre this summer

On display in the main gallery starting June 14, the summer exhibit at Eptek Art & Culture Centre is As the Crow Flies, a collection of artworks featuring and inspired by crows and a ‘crow’s eye view.’

This group exhibition has been curated in collaboration with the Lady Slipper Rug Hooking Guild, and features work by over 50 Island artists in a wide range of mediums, including oil, watercolour, wooden sculpture, weaving and quilting, traditional quill work, and of course, rug hooking.

The exhibition will be on display until September 27.

Marry Me Darling

Wedding gown exhibition—June 21 & 22

The Marry Me Darling Wedding Dress exhibition, hosted by The North Milton Women’s Institute, will be displayed at the Milton Community Hall on June 21 from 3–7 pm and June 22 from 10 am–2 pm.

The exhibition will showcase a collection of vintage wedding dresses from the 1920s–2000s. The dresses are from the collection of Donna Young, with the addition of some local gowns.

Admission will be at the door and a light lunch will be served.

Info: northmiltonwi@gmail.com

EARLY DEADLINE JULY BUZZ

Wednesday, June 12

Serenity acrylic painting by Allie Morrell

West End Houses by Elaine Harrison, hooked by Mary Ploughman-Jones

CREATIVE

Embroidery workshop for beginners

Tyne Valley Teas Cafe and Unraveling Joy are collaborating to offer a beginner embroidery workshop on June 1 from 1–3:30 pm. The workshop includes learning three foundational stitches to complete one design from the Maritime Moments Collection. All materials are included and no experience is necessary. There will also be special pricing on DIY embroidery kits. Scones, clotted cream, fruit compote, and tea and coffee will be served. Pre-registration is required at unravelingjoy.com/shop/embroidery-workshops. Rte 12, Tyne Valley.

Life drawing sessions

Life drawing sessions are held on Sundays from 2–4 pm at the Gertrude Cotton Art Centre, unless otherwise posted @LifeDrawingPEI on FB. Arrive early for set up; doors open at 1:30 pm. All skill levels are welcome at the drop-in drawing sessions with nude model. Participants must be age 18+ or have parent/guardian written permission. Easels are provided but participants must bring their own drawing material. Email lifedrawingpei2022@gmail.com if interested in being a model. 57 Bunbury Rd, Stratford.

Basket weaving workshops

Art Hive pop-up

Creative PEI’s Art Hive pop-up takes place on June 5 from 5–7 pm at the Charlottetown Library Learning Centre. Drop in to make art and chat. Supplies are provided or bring a current project.

Gumball machine for teens

Teens are invited to visit the Summerside Rotary Library to learn how to create a decorative miniature gumball machine that can sit or hang. The free workshop takes place on June 9 at 2:30 pm.

Kindred Spirits Quilt Guild

The Kindred Spirits Quilt Guild meets on the third Wednesday of each month (except July, August and December) from 7–9 pm at the Benevolent Irish Society, 582 North River Rd, Charlottetown. This meeting is scent-free. New members and visitors are welcome. Info: 902-393-3222; @KindredSpiritsQuiltGuildofPEI on FB.

Yarnspirations for kids

The next free Arts & Crafts session for children at the Summerside Rotary Library is Yarnspirations on June 15 at 10:30 am. Kids are invited to have fun with arts and crafts while they create yarn letters and yarn-inspired crafts.

Crafting sessions

Mi’kmaq Elder Noella Moore will instruct basket weaving workshops on Tuesdays from 9:30 am–12:30 pm at the Birchtree Gallery in Victoria-by-the-Sea. The workshops are: Bread Basket (July 16); Muffin Basket (July 30); Round Basket (August 13); and God’s Eye Basket (August 30). The workshop fees include all necessary materials. Preregister by calling 902-730-2004.

Fibre Arts Club

Drop in to the Charlottetown Library Learning Centre anytime between 1–3 pm on Tuesdays for Fibre Arts Club. Bring supplies or a current project and join other knitters, crocheters, rug hookers and fibre and textile makers for some crafting and social time.

Visit the Summerside Rotary Library for a free crafting and social hour on June 17 at 6 pm and June 19 at 2 pm. ‘Coaster into Summer’ at the next sessions and learn how to create flower coasters for summer drinks. Pre-register by calling 902-436-7323.

Makers Sessions

Makers are invited to gather up their latest project, or one they’ve been meaning to finish, and visit Eptek & Art Culture Centre for the next drop-in Makers Session on June 23 from 1–3 pm. The free sessions offer a chance to catch up with some friends, meet new ones, and see what other makers are creating. Everyone is welcome (BYO project).

PEI Modern Quilt Guild

The PEI Modern Quilt Guild meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month from

7–9 pm. If interested in attending a meeting as a guest or for inquiries, contact peimqg@gmail.com. Info: @peimqg on IG

Summer arts camps

Registration is open for summer camps at Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown. A wide variety of summer camps are on offer from July 2–August 23 for youth ages 4–17, including musical theatre, animation, dance, visual arts, Shakespearean theatre, and more. To register, visit confederationcentre.com or contact the box office.

Workshop series at Eptek

Eptek Art & Culture Centre’s summer workshop series, Wednesday Workshops, returns with a different artist-led workshop in the Summerside gallery every Wednesday in July, August and September. Visitors are welcome to view the live demos; however, registration is required to participate. The lineup for July includes: Jane Whitten’s Coiled Basket Wrapping with discarded wrappers (July 3:); Katelynn Kelly’s Family Mixed Media Landscape (10); TBA (17); and Noella Moore’s Basketry Making (31). More workshops will be announced soon, follow @eptek.centre on FB and IG for updates. Info/register: 902-888-8373

Sea glass & stained-glass workshops

Eptek Art & Culture Centre in Summerside is hosting Sea Glass & Stained-Glass workshops in July, August, and September. Participants will design and make their own sea glass and stained-glass art piece, with guidance and assistance from glass artist Lynne Provance. The two-day workshops take place once a month: July 9 and 11; August 20 and 22; and September 10 and 12. For details, fees, and to register, call 902-888-8373.

Eptek community art project

As part of Culture Summerside’s Summerside Arts Fest in July, Eptek Art & Culture Centre will offer a large community art project inspired by their summer exhibit, As the Crow Flies. On July 23 and 24, visitors are invited to decorate a feather to add to their Crow Wall, which will eventually turn into two large wings—a great summer selfie spot that will evolve as the Crow Wall grows with every new addition. Eptek’s exhibit-related scavenger hunts for visitors of all ages are ongoing. Try to find all 20 images. Info: 902-888-8373.

Rug hooking workshop

Eptek is offering a two-day beginner’s rug hooking workshop with Charlene and Debbie of Periwinkle Laine on August 6 and 13. In this easy-to-follow course, Island Tapestry: Hooking the PEI Landscape, participants learn and put into practice the basic techniques of rug hooking. The hands-on approach will enable them to create a hooked masterpiece. The fee includes all materials and equipment. To register, call 902-888-8373.

Evelyn now available to watch online

After some delay, the short documentary film Evelyn, about the original spirit who was Evelyn Christopher, was released online on Earth Day, April 22. Evelyn knew the cycles of the earth intimately, and she would have anticipated the spring planting season with relish. The date of release was in the spirit of honouring Evelyn, and those like her, who know how to grow food and do so with care for the land we all rely upon. In February, the film was screened to a packed community centre close to Evelyn’s home near Alberton, Epekwitk/ PEI. The film is co-directed by Millefiore Clarkes and Davy Weale.

Filmworks Summerside at Harbourfront

The Filmworks Summerside at Harbourfront Series will offer a double feature for its last screening before the summer break. Both The Last Repair Shop and Unsyncable will be shown on June 3, starting at 7 pm. Customers can book advance tickets via phone at 902-8882500, online at harbourfronttheatre.com/ shows/filmworks-summerside, or in person at the box office. Tickets can also be purchased on the day of the screening. The series will resume in September. 124 Heather Moyse Dr, Summerside.

Village Feast

Food fundraiser in July

The 16th annual Village Feast, scheduled from 3–6 pm on July 7 at the Souris Regional School Grounds, promises a delightful outdoor culinary event. Chef Michael Smith leads the charge, supported by the Inn at Bay Fortune Brigade, alongside a dedicated team of friends and community volunteers. Attendees can expect a feast for

Afternoon Movie Club

Visit the Charlottetown Library Learning Centre for an afternoon movie on June 4 at 1 pm. This month they will screen the movie To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (PG-13). 97 Queen St, Charlottetown.

Movie Monday

Watch a movie on the big screen in the auditorium at the Charlottetown Library on June 24 at 6 pm. This month’s film is Get Out (R). This chilling satire by comedian turned director Jordan Peele, stars David Kaluuya and Allison Williams. 97 Queen St, Charlottetown.

Charlottetown Film Festival

film

submissions open

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Charlottetown Film Festival 2024 will run from October 17–20 on PEI. Presented by the Charlottetown Film Society, the Festival will continue its mandate to champion emerging filmmakers, program new films across all genres, and provide rewarding networking opportunities for creatives in the entertainment industry. Canadian and international filmmakers are invited to submit films of all lengths and genres including shorts, features, music videos, web series episodes, and experimental—in both documentary and narrative. The online submission portal is open at filmfreeway. com/CharlottetownFilmFestival-ChFF. Info: charlottetownfilmfest.com

the senses, with entertainment and a menu featuring Island chowder, steak, lobster, Inn greens, fresh bread, strawberry rhubarb shortcake, and more.

The aim is to serve 700 guests this July, with proceeds benefiting causes such as Farmers Helping Farmers’ Kenya cookhouses, the PEI School Lunch Program, the Souris Food Bank and Community Fridge, the Souris School Breakfast Program, and Coats for Kids.

To contribute as a volunteer, sponsor, or to purchase tickets, visit villagefeast.ca.

Business in the Open

New podcast features local entrepreneurs

Business in the Open (BITO), a new podcast based in PEI, is gaining attention by featuring local entrepreneurs and their business journeys.

Each episode showcases host Vanessa Smith in conversation with a young PEI entrepreneur, discussing their path to success. Guests so far include Taylor Smiley (Spinco Charlottetown), Jared Murphy (Lone Oak), Brady McCloskey (Brady McCloskey Photography), Lauren Holden (@Laus_Healthy_Life), Ashe Green (Hijinks Design Agency), and Adam Loo (Ada Culinary Studio).

Available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, BITO is six episodes into Season 1 with six more to come.

The podcast has received a warm reception from Island entrepreneurs, aspiring small business owners, and community members interested in the stories behind the businesses they support. BITO aims to inspire and connect the entrepreneurial community on PEI through engaging conversations.

Inspirations 2024

Arts and crafts sale at Lefurgey— June 8 & 9

The Summerside Arts Club is hosting the arts and crafts show, Inspirations 2024, on June 8 and 9 from 10 am–4 pm at the Lefurgey Cultural Centre in Summerside.

The multi-faceted artists of the Club will be sharing not only their artwork but also their other artistic expressions. Works will include paintings, pottery, baskets, jewelry, art on driftwood, fabric arts, and more.

Route 15, Brackley Beach, PEI

Only 15min. from Charlottetown

Welcome to City Cinema from The Charlottetown Film Society

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

Advance Tickets

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

Subject to Change

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

Rent City Cinema

City Cinema is available for rent for private film viewings! We provide the projectionist and will have the 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.

Ticket Price Adjustment

Like many other independent cinemas across Canada, City Cinema is facing some financial challenges. But we want to continue to bring in the films you love and provide our theatre for community use. As of June 3, we will be raising the admission fees to $12 general, $10 seniors and $9 members.

Thank you for your support!

Admission Regular $12

(as of June 3)

Member $9

65 and over $10 14 and under $ 8

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

Annual membership - $25

The Sting

May 30–June 2

PG. Dir: George Roy Hill, US, 1973, 129 min. Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Robert Shaw.

Pure entertainment! This tale of two con-men won 7 Oscars, including Best Picture, Director, Screenplay, and of course one for the music of Scott Joplin and Marvin Hamlisch. “A half-century on, this reteaming of the stars of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid is still the ultimate big-star buddy movie”.

The Washington Post

The Burning Season

June 3–7

18A, mature language, sexual situations. Director: Sean Garrity, Canada, 2023, 90 min. Sara Canning, Jonas Chernick, Joe Pingue.

Best Screenplay Winner, Whistler Film Festival and the Canadian Film Festival

“The Burning Season is a nonlinear romance. JB is finally marrying Poppy. Alena and Tom arrive at the nuptials held at the Luna Lake cabins JB owns. Alena and Tom, who are happily married, know JB and Poppy from vacationing at the spot during the summers. Neither Poppy nor Tom knows that during those summer stays, JB and Alena were having a hot and heavy affair. But their connection extends beyond the flesh, as it is closely tied to secrets they both hold… Since the film goes backward, it’s a little tricky at first to understand how and why these characters are acting this way. But once the film jumps backward for the first time, the pieces begin fitting into place. Then, the next time hop unravels even deeper layers, and so on and so forth, until the final flashback (?) ties everything together. It is difficult to figure out what to say about and not spoil things… Garrity directs The Burning Season with a steady hand… Once the film rewinds time and starts solving this jigsaw of a story, things get great quickly. The four leads are perfectly cast and deliver in a big way at the right time. If you like your romance with some mystery, or vice versa, check out Chernick’s film as soon as possible.” —Bobby Lepire, Film Threat

The Great Escaper

June 8–18 & 20–22

PG, language, mature content. Dir: Oliver Parker, UK, 2023, 96 min. Michael Caine, Glenda Jackson.

“What’s the result when you put a film camera in front of a pair of dual Oscar winners who have more than a century of filmmaking between them? A wonderful old-fashioned movie, in the best sense of that phrase. As I watched The Great Escaper, I thought of the likes of Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn... In 2024, it’s Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson … This drama is based on the true story of Bernie Jordan, an 89-year-old Royal Navy veteran who went absent without leave from a care home because he wanted to go to Normandy for the 70th commemoration of the D-Day landings, in which he took part. He left behind his wife of near 70 years, Irene, who urged him to go… After local police tweeted an alert, the media jumped onto the story…. Caine and Jackson are brilliant… The veterans, including the Germans Bernie meets in the place he once fought them, all have untold stories… Bernie’s 2014 time in Normandy is juxtaposed, via flashbacks, to 1944... The beach landing scenes are gripping. Laura Marcus is the young Rene he falls in love with before he departs… One of the themes of this movie is old age, from which there is no escape... For that reason, it in tandem explores - particularly through Jackson’s superb performance as Rene - the privilege of making it to old age, especially with someone you love. When the home staff express their concerns about Bernie’s escapade to Rene, she brushes it off. He has crossed the channel before, she tells them, ‘only then they were shooting at him’.” —Stephen Romei, The Australian

Bike Friendly Communities PEI Presents Wadjda

June 19, 7 pm (All seats $10)

PG, mature theme. Dir: Haifaa Al-Mansour, Saudi Arabia, 2012, 98 min. Waad Mohammed, Reem Abdullah. In Arabic with English subtitles. Winner of over 25 Festival and Critics’ Awards.

“Saudi Arabia is not known for its girl power. It’s the only country in the world that forbids women to drive, let alone vote, which makes this remarkable and enchanting debut by Saudi’s first female director even more of a mini-miracle. Our rebellious heroine is Wadjda, an uncrushably cheeky little tenyear-old who wears Converse high-tops under her abaya and makes mix-tapes of Western pop music. Wadjda’s dream is to get a bicycle to race against the boy next door but her mother forbids it: under religious law, modest girls aren’t allowed to ride bikes... Director Haifaa al-Mansour had to overcome many obstacles to make this movie... But her film is determinedly non-preachy, non-bitter and rapturously uplifting. Clearly influenced by classics such as Bicycle Thieves and The White Balloon, the movie is as minimalist as it is eloquent, using a simple story to illuminate weighty issues.” - Larushka Ivan-Zadeh, Metro (UK). “Wadjda captures Saudi life on the cusp of serious change, but it’s by no means a solemn drama. Al-Mansour writes and directs with a light touch and hopeful aspect.”

—Peter Howell, The Toronto Star

Riddle of Fire

June 21 & 23—26

PG, coarse language, violence, smoking, child alcohol use. Dir: Weston Razooli, US, 2023, 113 min. Lio Tipton, Charles Halford, Charlie Stover. Awards include Free Spirit Award, Warsaw International Film Festival; Audience Award, Saskatoon Fantastic Film Festival and Mon Premier Festival; Best Film, Buenos Aires Independant Film Festiva, Slash Film Festival, and Cineuropa.

“The adventurous spirit of The Goonies and Time Bandits lives on in the charmingly homespun feature debut of filmmaker Weston Razooli… Captured on Kodak 16mm film, with all of the rich color and texture that entails, Riddle of Fire is a giddy romp through the woods of rural Wyoming that harkens back to the best kid-focused fantasy flicks of yesteryear… who needs big studio entertainment when you have indie films as fun as this? It centers on a trio of troublemaking best friends: brothers Jodie and Hazel and their gal pal Alice… Armed with dirt bikes and paintball guns, these little rascals roam their hometown like a miniature biker gang, basking in the freedom of having parents too tired and busy to keep an eye on them. When the kids obtain a new video game system… they are alarmed to discover that Hazel and Jodie’s mother, Julie, has changed the password on the television. Sick in bed and reluctant to let them sit inside all day, Julie agrees to give them the password under one condition: that they go to the local bakery and get her one of the blueberry pies she’s loved since she was a child... When you’re a kid, nothing is ever as easy as it seems… That’s true about Alice, Hazel, and Jodie’s odyssey, which involves bringing a baker something colder than ice, obtaining

an egg with speckles for good luck, and becoming accidentally kidnapped by a gang of poachers and taxidermists… A dark fairy tale that blurs the line between reality and fantasy in a way recognizable to anyone who ever had a child’s active imagination, Riddle of Fire will make you feel young again in the best way possible.” —Lee Jutton, Film Inquiry

The Big Lebowski

June 27—30

14A, coarse language. Dir: Joel Coen/ Ethan Coen, US, 1998, 117 min. Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Moore.

city cinema schedule

JUNE

The Sting

The Sting

The Sting

The Burning Season

The Burning Season

The Burning Season

The Burning Season

The Burning Season

The Great Escaper

The Great Escaper

The Great Escaper

The Great Escaper

The Great Escaper

The Great Escaper

The Great Escaper

The Great Escaper

The Great Escaper

The

is hired as bagman and of course finds himself increasingly at risk as he makes his way about an LA populated by the rich, strange and dangerous. Nor do his bowling buddies help: Donny is frankly several pins short of a strike; while Walter, a crazed, irascible Viet vet, is so determined to stand his (and the Dude’s) ground that he causes more trouble than he solves. Immensely inventive and entertaining… It’s still a prime example of the Coens’ effortless brand of stylistic and storytelling brilliance. Thanks to Roger Deakins’ gleaming camerawork, T-Bone Burnett’s eclectic soundtrack selection and the Coens’ typically pithy dialogue, it looks and sounds wonderful. Moreover, far from being shallow pastiche, it’s actually about something: what it means to be a man, to be a friend, and to be a ‘hero’ for a particular time and place.” —Geoff Andrew, Time Out (London)

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The Great Escaper

The Great Escaper

The Great Escaper

The Great Escaper

Wadjda

The Great Escaper

The Great Escaper

Riddle of Fire

The Great Escaper

The Great Escaper

Riddle of Fire

Riddle of Fire

Riddle of Fire

Riddle of Fire

The Big Lebowski

The Big Lebowski

The Big Lebowski

The Big Lebowski

The Big Lebowski

“This comic update of the world crystallised by Raymond Chandler charts the disastrous involvement of laidback dopehead Jeff ‘the Dude’ Lebowski in a kidnapping case involving the wife of his millionaire namesake.

Dude

READERS/WRITERS

TD Summer Reading

Join the TD Summer Reading Kickoff Party at Summerside Rotary Library on June 22 at 10:30 am to celebrate the beginning of this year’s summer reading club, Reach for the Stars. Children of all ages invited to attend.

The Girl From 108

Local author Lorraine Clements has received two Heritage Awards this year. The PEI Museums and Heritage Foundation along with the City of Charlottetown have honoured Clements’ for her book, The Girl From 108, A Memoir. The memoir relates stories of living in a boarding house, adoption, and the kids from King Street, growing up in Charlottetown in the 50s and 60s. The book can be purchased at locations Island-wide or directly from the author at clements3523@gmail.com.

Robertson Library revitalization campaign

UPEI launched a $15-million fundraising campaign to revitalize the Robertson Library in April. Private sector donors have already contributed $600,000 to the campaign, including two $100,000 leadership gifts, one from Grant Thornton and the other from the UPEI Alumni Association. Opened in 1975, the Robertson Library has served the campus community, the province, and a worldwide community of users for almost 50 years. Today, with access to over 1.6 million unique books, 130,000 journals, and 100,000 streaming media, the library connects the campus to a world of information. As well as providing essential resources and study spaces to students and researchers, it offers information literacy skills training and unique learning opportunities, and provides support for Open Education Resources (OER), reducing barriers to learning and making education more affordable. Funds raised during the campaign will be used to support teaching and learning by upgrading existing group and individual study spaces and renovating former storage space to create new study areas. Housed within the Robertson Library is the PEI collection, which includes many historical documents and artifacts that are invaluable to students, researchers, and scholars. Funds raised will be used to expand and enhance the space where the collection is stored in ways that will improve the preservation and sharing of the province’s shared published heritage. Donations to the Robertson Library revitalization project at all levels are welcome. To donate, visit upei.ca/ loveourlibrary.

Susan Buchanan Hideout Scholarships

PEI writer Julie Bull and Nova Scotiabased writer Storme Arden have been named 2024 Susan Buchanan Hideout scholarship winners. The scholarships will provide each writer the opportunity to attend a one-week writing self-directed residency at The Hideout, a retreat and vacation property located in North Tryon, PEI. The Hideout residencies provide a low-cost opportunity for writers, wellness practitioners, and other artists to remove themselves from responsibilities and dedicate themselves fully to their creative and personal practice. The scholarships were renamed in 2024 to mark the five-year anniversary of the residency program. Winner of multiple Island literary awards, as well as a PEI Book Award, Susan Buchanan was a well-known Island writer and disability activist who ran a bed and breakfast called Evening Primrose at The Hideout property in North Tryon with her life partner Jeanne Sullivan.

BOOK CLUBS

Eptek Centre Book Club

The Eptek Centre Book Club will meet on June 6 at 7 pm to discuss the book

The Golden Boy: A Doctor’s Journey with Addiction by Grant Matheson. The memoir takes the reader from the very first day of Matheson’s drug addiction to the moment when he decided to rebuild his life through rehab and recovery. This will be the Book Club’s final meeting before they break for the summer.

Summerside Library Book Club

Join the Summerside Rotary Library Book Club for a lively discussion about some of today’s most thought-provoking books. Pick up a copy of the latest book club selection at the main circulation desk. The next meeting is June 22 at 2 pm.

Tyler Landry recognized

Island author wins Doug Wright Award for his graphic novel

Old Caves, a graphic novel written and drawn by Tyler Landry, has been awarded one of the most coveted accolades in Canadian Cartooning: the Doug Wright Award for best small/ micro-press book.

The Doug Wright Awards, named in honour of the late Canadian cartoonist Doug Wright, celebrate excellence in Canadian comics and graphic novels. Old Caves, with its compelling storyline dealing with loneliness and isolation and visually spare illustrations, has captured the imagination of readers worldwide, earning it a well-deserved place among the winners of this award.

Landry is an award-winning cartoonist from Summerside, who lives and draws in Charlottetown. He creates alternative comics and works as a cartoonist, illustrator, and instructor.

“I’m absolutely chuffed and humbled,” says Landry. “The crafting of this story was a true labor of love and I’m pleased that it has resonated with

A Guide for Immigrants & Refugees

New publication from Community Legal Information

Understanding the immigration process and settling in a new country can be very challenging. To address this need, Community Legal Information’s Justice Avenues program has developed a new publication, Immigrating to Canada: A Guide for Immigrants and Refugees Living on PEI

This resource answers common questions about Canadian immigration law, criminal law, healthcare, family law, sponsorship, and employment. It offers valuable information, a listing of essential services, and resources to help immigrants and refugees living on PEI navigate the complex landscape of immigration and settlement in Canada.

readers and the jurors.”

Old Caves was published in June 2023 by Uncivilized Books. It can be purchased at uncivilizedbooks.com/ artists/landry-tyler.

Justice Avenues Program Manager Nicole Li

racialized person living on PEI who is dealing with criminal, family, or immigration matters. The program offers up to four hours of free legal advice from a lawyer, plain language legal information, support navigating the justice system, and referrals to other community services.

Silent Book Club

June 12

Silent Book Club takes place at the Charlottetown Library Learning Centre on May 30 from 6–8 pm, June 2 from 1:30–3:30 pm, and June 27 from 6–8 pm. There is no assigned reading at Silent Book Club; audiobooks, ebooks, textbooks, comic books—it’s bring-your-own -book. Everyone settles in for an hour of silent, sustained reading. At the end of the hour, attendees can socialize—or not.

The publication is available in English, Arabic, French, Punjabi, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, and Vietnamese. It is available for free as a PDF download on the Justice Avenues website and paper copies can be requested by phone via 782-772-0957 or email to info@justiceavenues.ca.

Justice Avenues offers free legal support to anyone who identifies as a

Justice Avenues is a program of Community Legal Information funded by Justice Canada. For more about the program, email info@justiceavenues. ca, phone/text 782-772-0957, or visit justiceavenues.ca.

Community Legal Information is a registered charity that provides free legal information to PEI residents. To find legal information about this and other legal topics, visit legalinfopei.ca.

A gift of Island Poetry

THE PATH OF TOTALITY

On the morning of the eclipse, men speak loudly on cell phones in coffee shops, as usual. Business meetings so important, and the rest of us should know. Will they put themselves in the path of totality? Or vulnerability? Or anyone else’s shoes?

The search engine cartoon features doodads wearing special glasses, and I feel included in the zeitgeist of mega corporate design. Finally.

The hollering happens naturally. Witnessing eclipses elicits shrieks, apparently. We don’t often yell in the name of amazement, but our awe is so honest we cannot contain it.

Cosmic alignment animates us.

The sun and moon co-host a party and collectively we are wired. It cackles with the electricity of celestial symmetry, it imprints upon our memories the mathematics of a moment.

What are words anyway? Photos are why?

The eclipse eclipses all facsimiles of visions, on pathways, in time.

—Tanya Davis

Tanya Davis is a singer-songwriter and the poet laureate of Epekwitk/Prince Edward Island. She is the author of How to Be Alone and At First, Lonely

Each month Bren Simmers selects a poem by an Island poet for The Buzz

BOOK LAUNCHES

D. Scott MacDonald will be launching Walk with Me: Charlottetown Then and Now (2nd Ed) at Zion Presbyterian on June 8 at 10 am. All are welcome to attend. 135 Prince St, Charlottetown.

Alan MacEachern

A book launch for Alan MacEachern’s new book, Becoming Green Gables: The Diary of Myrtle Webb and Her Famous Farmhouse, will be held on June 18 at 7 pm in the Schurman Market Square in McDougall Hall at UPEI. The event is sponsored by Bookmark and McGillQueen’s University Press.

The ANNEthology

A book launch for The ANNEthology will be held on June 23 from 7–8:30 pm in the Hilda Woolnough Gallery at The Guild. Contributors include Judith Graves, Robin Sutherland, Deirdre Kessler, Hope

“Humorous in some places and a tearjerker in others, Becoming Green Gables captures an untold story about the famed Green Gables and home-grown tourism.”

Catharine Anne Wilson, author of Being Neighbours

“ Becoming Green Gables provides an appreciation of the complex grassroots history of one of Canada’s most beloved historical sites.”

Melanie J. Fishbane, author of Maud

Dalvay, Susan White, Susie Moloney, Shari Green, Paul Coccia, Natasha Deen, and Matthew Dawkins. 111 Queen St, Charlottetown.

TWiG 6

A book launch for TWiG 6, a collection of works from The Writers in Group (TWiG), will be held on June 29 from 2–4 pm at the Haviland Club, 2 Haviland St, Charlottetown. Authors will read selected works. Free refreshments will be offered with a cash bar. Admission is free and all are welcome to attend. Info: thewritersingroup@gmail.com

Acorn Press triple launch

Acorn Press is launching three new fiction titles The Floating Days by Susan Rodgers, Ken’s Corner by Katie Mac and A Sea of Spectres by Nancy Taber—on June 29 from 3–5 pm at Beaconsfield Carriage House, 2 Kent St, Charlottetown. All are welcome to attend.

Follow the Goose Butt to PEI

Follow the Goose Butt to Prince Edward Island by Colleen Landry, Beth Weatherbee, and Odette Barr will be launched on July 15 at 1 pm in the Children’s Room at the Charlottetown Library Learning Centre, 97 Queen St.

Becoming Green Gables

The Diary of Myrtle Webb and Her Famous Farmhouse

M Q McGill-Queen’s University Press mqup.ca @McGillQueensUP

D. Scott MacDonald

PEI BOOKS #1

TWiG 6

The

Writers in Group

TWiG 6 is the sixth book of collected works from The Writers in Group (TWiG), offering a wide variety of original writing by 26 PEI author/ members: Maud Anschütz, Kathy Birt, Gerry Bradley, Mary O’Keefe Brady, Louise Fox Burley, Diana Clarke, Richard Furlong, Roger Gordon, Glen Grant, Nancy Hart, Dr. Ann Howatt, Geoff Hussey, Donna Ruth MacCormac, Ingrid MacDonald, Scott MacKinnon, Bruce McCallum, Alan McNairn, Ruth Mischler, Michael Pagé, Faye Pound, Regena Kaye Russell, Brianne Savage, Paul Vreeland, R.W. (Robbin) Ward, and Konrad Wendt.

TWiG is the longest surviving writers’ group on PEI and was established thirty years ago. Authors present their work in an inclusive, encouraging circle once a week, year-round.

Paul Vreeland’s cover photograph of a tree, with the interplay of light and shadow on shingles, foreshadows what is to come in the following pages. The window invites us to look inwards and outwards at the fiction, nonfiction, and poetry that both entertains and challenges; it is not a book to cast off after initial contact.

The Writers in Group describes the collection:

“In a post-truth era, all words become suspect, and so The Writers in Group have entitled their 6th anthology simply TWiG 6. Not that we aren’t riddled with liars. In this book, they weave their literary deceptions with guileless ease. Our poets, on the other hand, inhabit a domain beyond fact or fiction, while those who write memoir show us that truth, if not necessarily stranger than fiction, is at least as captivating.”

A book launtch will be held on June 29 from 2-4 pm at the Haviland Club in Charlottetown. Authors will read selected works. Free refreshments will be offered with a cash bar. Admission is free, and all are welcome. Info: thewritersingroup@gmail.com

A Sea of Spectres

Nancy Taber

Debut novelist Nancy Taber’s A Sea of Spectres will be launched at Beaconsfield Carriage House in Charlottetown on June 29 from 3–5 pm. The event is part of a triple book launch presented by Acorn Press.

On the choppy coastline of PEI, an ocean-phobic detective evades the deadly lure of a phantom ship by delving into her family’s history and harnessing her matrilineal powers of premonition.

Raina is an accomplished detective working against smugglers and traffickers on PEI, and she’s eager for an imminent promotion. But there’s a catch: she has to go work on a Coast Guard ship for a week. And Raina, though Island born and raised, loathes the sea. When she starts pulling the threads of a missing-person case, she discovers how Doiron women’s uncanny abilities have impacted her ancestral line. Is she strong enough to carry her family’s legacy? Or will that legacy carry her out into the burning sea of spectres?

Taber deftly braids three timelines together, with contemporary dialogue and moving historical writing, bringing to life three different generations of Acadian women in this mystery. nancytaber.ca

Sable Island Gold

John Wonnacott

Hundreds of ships have wrecked on Sable Island and its treacherous sand bars over the past four hundred years. L’Africaine was a real ship that wrecked on Sable Island, and actually carried 10 tons of gold, crates of silver and bushels of emeralds.

Sable Island Gold features Brian and Maria, fictional characters who start with nothing but some clever ideas for salvaging the treasure. Brian is a Maritimer who was born on PEI and is recovering from a broken marriage. Maria is a teacher who wants to help her people back home in Guatemala. They fall in love, have many exciting adventures and chase their dreams with unexpected results.

The story has elements of romance, treasure hunting, international espionage, and local/Central American history. Suitable for readers of all ages, Sable Island Gold is available at Amazon worldwide and selected bookstores.

Wonnacott was born and raised on Prince Edward Island.

That’s My Friend

Sara Campbell

Illustrated by Julia Mulholland

That’s My Friend is a heartwarming children’s book by first-time author Sara Campbell and first-time illustrator Julia Mulholland.

The story follows Lilly, a compassionate girl who learns the importance of self-love and kindness with her animal friends. After a tough day at school, Lilly helps her friends replace negative self-talk with positivity, teaching them about self-acceptance. In return, they show Lilly the power of her own words. With endearing

watercolor illustrations, charming characters and an empowering message, That’s My Friend inspires young readers to embrace their uniqueness, spread positivity and cultivate a mindset of compassion and self love.

“The inspiration for this story came from listening to many of those close to me,” says Campbell. “So often I would hear them saying and doing things to cheer up others, but then saying unkind things about themselves. I want children to see that it’s important to be kind to others, but to also learn to be kind to themselves, just like they would to a friend.”

Campbell was born and raised on Palmer Road near Tignish, PEI. She dreamed of being an author since she first started writing stories in elementary school, and this year, after turning 40, Campbell decided to make her dream come true. Mulholland, of New London, PEI, agreed to do the artwork. This is her first time illustrating a published book.

That’s My Friend will be available June 1 at Coles Summerside, the Stompin’ Tom Centre in Skinners Pond, online at Amazon, and directly from the author.

Walk with Me: Charlottetown Then and Now (2nd Ed)

D. Scott MacDonald

Walk with Me: Charlottetown Then and Now (2nd Ed) by D. Scott MacDonald will launch at Zion Presbyterian on June 8 at 10 am.

MacDonald‘s father, W. Blair MacDonald had a keen interest in the changing landscape of Charlottetown, and documented a number of these changes with his slide camera. Instilled

Sable Island Gold by John Wonnacott was released in April.

with a keen sense of history at an early age, Scott and his family have always treasured the work that their father did to preserve Charlottetown’s history. So, over 60 years later, Scott has now retraced his father’s steps to record how the city has changed over that time. Standing in the exact spot where his father stood, Scott has captured how the streets and buildings of Charlottetown have changed and remained the same. Scott has also researched the history of the buildings he portrays, both back to his father’s time and much earlier. The result is a glimpse into why and how even a small city can change so much.

Ten years later, in this new edition, Scott has gathered new photos and insightful information about Charlottetown.

The ANNEthology

Edited by Judith Graves and Robin Sutherland

A book launch for The ANNEthology will be held on June 23 from 7-8:30 pm in the Hilda Woolnough Gallery at The Guild in Charlottetown.

Join ten of Canada’s top young adult fiction writers—Judith Graves, Robin Sutherland, Deirdre Kessler, Hope Dalvay, Susan White, Susie Moloney, Shari Green, Paul Coccia, Natasha Deen and Matthew Dawkins—as they set Canada’s favourite red-haired orphan, Anne Shirley, on brand new adventures.

With its futuristic settings, cybernetic beings, ghosts, mysterious books and boxes, and racial and sexual diversity in its cast of characters, The ANNEthology offers serious “scope for the imagination” for all readers.

This year marks the 150th anniversary of L.M. Montgomery’s birth and the 30th anniversary of Acorn Press, PEI’s longest-running traditional publishing house. The Press is celebrating these milestones by publishing a collection of stories inspired by the Island’s most beloved authors.

PEI’s Judith Graves is a young

adult fiction writer, screenwriter and illustrator. A firm believer that fiction can be action-packed, snarky, and yet hit the right emotional notes, she writes stories with attitude.

Robin Sutherland holds a Ph.D. in literature and a certificate in Technical Writing, and has worked as a university instructor, a writing centre coordinator, and a freelance writer and editor. Also a creative writer, she has published short fiction, and has recently completed a collection of stories.

Ken’s Corner

Katie Mac

Acorn Press will launch Ken’s Corner by PEI writer Katie Mac at Charlottetown’s Beaconsfield Carriage House on June 29 from 3–5 pm. The event is part of a triple book launch. All are welcome to attend.

Neilly Reid finds herself swindled into pushing paper in a crooked public works department. She can handle the bureaucracy, a bit of white-collar crime, and the dim-witted local police, but things get dicey when she catches feelings for Jesse Root, the bag man for the small-town mob.

2024 PEI book awards

Winners to be announced on May 30

The nominees for the 2024 PEI Book Awards highlight the Island’s best published writings, and demonstrate excellence in fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and children’s literature. The nominees represent a diverse group of talented writers, editors, and creators whose work has made a significant impact on Island culture.

The following is the short list of nominees for PEI Book Awards 2024:

Non-fiction

Ijé: An Immigrant’s Voyage into Prince Edward Island Life by Elizabeth Iwunwa; The Summer Trade: A History of Tourism on Prince Edward Island by Alan MacEachern & Edward MacDonald; Song of the Sparrow: A Memoir by Tara MacLean; Amazing L’nu’k: A Celebration of the People of Mi’kma’ki by Julie Pellissier-Lush & Robin Grant.

Fiction

Darwin’s Hornpipe by Deirdre Kessler Flynn’s War by Finley Martin; Bound by Theresa Redmond; The North Side of Happiness by Sharon Lucy Robson.

Poetry

Your Therapist Says it’s Magical Thinking: Poems by Sadie McCarney; Coming Home by Fiona Steele; As You Continue to Wait: And other poems hovering above the absurd, the existential, and the Otherworldly by J. J. Steinfeld

Children’s Literature

Crescent Moon Friends by Mo Duffy Cobb; Flitt’s Call by Kara Griffin; The Sea That Sings to Me by Kara Griffin Secret Me by Angel Jendrick

The awards ceremony will take place at the Charlottetown Library Learning Centre on May 30. Submissions in each category were assessed by an independent jury for the content, quality of design, and production. Winners receive a cash prize and handmade item created by an Island craftsperson. This year’s selection is a wooden carving by Ditto Grain Carving and Woodcut Prints. The PEI Book Awards are presented every two years and are sponsored by the Department of Education and Early Years. The poetry award is sponsored by Bookmark in Charlottetown.

From the Ken’s Corner parking lot, Jesse is plotting to win a seat in the provincial legislature. He needs Neilly by his side to sanitize his image while he juggles the demands of Mr. R, the mobster who runs the seedy underbelly of this postcard-perfect town. Shep, an ambitious beat cop, also sets his eyes on Neilly, suspecting she is the weak link he needs to bring down the whole operation.

When their schemes threaten the one thing she cares about, Neilly sets a plan in motion that no one is going to like.

Mac writes noir, thrillers and westerns, all with a little bit of love and comedy. She wrote and produced the short film Currie based on the life of PEI-born wild west outlaw George ‘Flat Nose’ Currie.

PEI BOOKS #2

The Floating Days

Susan Rodgers

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House in Charlottetown on June 29 from 3–5 pm. The event is part of a triple book launch.

When Catherine’s world-travelling son Ryan dies suddenly overseas, she is left reeling. For so long, it was just Ryan and her; now her foundation is ruptured. She’s never quite found the stability and comfort she needs from her partner, Jack, and now he’s all she has.

Ryan’s girlfriend, Kate, stays overseas, away from Catherine and Jack and all the memories of her and Ryan’s life on Prince Edward Island. She doesn’t want to move forward; what if she leaves Ryan behind? But both Kate and Catherine feel an echo of the truth: Ryan is still around, lighter than air and floating on the wind, a sentient soul trying to make sense of an unexpected transition to what feels like the ultimate freedom. Listening in on his own funeral, hopping around the planet to join in the pipe bands of his dreams…he has found the bright side of his floating days.

With his invisible but palpable presence, can Ryan help his mother, her partner, and his love find a new path forward…together?

A light in the darkness, The Floating Days explores one family’s attempt to make sense of tragedy as they discover that perhaps true freedom is the beautiful, brief time we share on earth with the people we love.

Susan Rodgers writes optimistic screenplays and novels, and directs and produces narrative and documentary films with themes of healing and hope. Her first feature film, Still The Water (2021), was critically acclaimed, and her Drifters book series was optioned for television. For her

work as an author and filmmaker, Susan was given special mention in the Prince Edward Island legislature and received Cultural Activity Awards in Summerside, PEI, her hometown. Susan lives there with her partner, Steve, and her two cozy cats, Jazzy and Townes.

Becoming Green Gables:

The Diary of Myrtle Webb and Her Famous Farmhouse

Alan MacEachern

Bookmark presents the launch of Alan MacEachern’s new book Becoming Green Gables: The Diary of Myrtle Webb and Her Famous Farmhouse on June 18 at 7 pm in the Schurman Market Square in McDougall Hall at UPEI. The event is sponsored by Bookmark and McGillQueen’s University Press.

In 1909 Myrtle and Ernest Webb took possession of an ordinary farm in Cavendish. Ordinary but for one thing: it was already becoming known as the inspiration for Anne of Green Gables, the novel written by Myrtle’s cousin Lucy Maud Montgomery. The Webbs welcomed visitors to “Green Gables,” making their home the heart of PEI’s tourist trade. In the 1930s the farm became the centrepiece of a new National Park, but the family continued to live there for another decade. Myrtle kept a diary from 1924, when she was a 40-year-old homemaker running a household of eight, until 1954, when she was no longer a resident in what was now the most famous house in Canada.

Becoming Green Gables tells the story of Myrtle Webb and her family, and the making of Green Gables. MacEachern reproduces a selection of the diary’s daily entries, using them as

springboards to explore topics ranging from the adoption of modern conveniences to the home front hosting of soldiers in wartime and visits from “Aunt Maud” herself. While the foundation of the book is the Webbs’ own story, it is also a history of their famous home, their community, the nation, and the world in which they lived.

MacEachern grew up on PEI. He is a professor of history at Western University, a fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, a past Visiting Scholar of the L.M Montgomery Institute at UPEI, and an author of many Canadian environmental history books.

Follow the Goose Butt to Prince Edward Island

Colleen Landry, Beth Weatherbee, Odette Barr

Follow the Goose Butt to Prince Edward Island, by Colleen Landry, Beth Weatherbee and Odette Barr, will be launched on July 15 at 1 pm in the Children’s Room at the Charlottetown Library Learning Centre.

The young Canada goose Camelia Airheart returns for another comical adventure. While attending the Gathering of the Geese in New Brunswick, Camelia takes off on an unexpected side trip and flies over the Confederation Bridge to the red sands of PEI. Although she loves to fly, Camelia is easily distracted and has difficulty navigating with a faulty GPS—goose positioning system. She also has trouble with her landings. Camelia gets lost (a lot) and relies on new friends she meets on her travels to help find her way. She learns important life lessons while following the Island’s coastline. Will Camelia be able to find her way around the Island and get back to her flock? Is her GPS as faulty as she has always believed?

Colleen Landry writes the blog One Hot-Flashin’ Mama. Her book, Miss Nackawic Meets Midlife was published in 2018.

Beth Weatherbee has a background in music and drama. She has published Bedda-bye Maritime Rhyme in 2015 and Maritime Melange in 2018.

Teacher, author and illustrator Odette Barr has illustrated naturethemed guidebooks for Fundy National Park.

Charlottetown Heritage Awards

Individuals and organizations recognized in May

The City of Charlottetown celebrated Heritage Day on May 8 with an awards ceremony to honour individuals and organizations in the community who have worked diligently to preserve and uncover the City’s heritage.

Mayor Phillip Brown presented five awards to individuals and organizations dedicated to preserving Charlottetown’s past. Heritage Awards were presented to Donna and Andy Hurry for their conservation work of the 1846 heritage home, Sidmount; Landfest Inc for the careful restoration of 85 Edward St; Lorraine Clements for her book, The Girl From 108, which provides a rare first-hand account of growing up in 1960s Charlottetown; and Tangle Lane Inc for its publication, Red: The Island Story Book, which has provided a space for local authors to share stories about the community and its history since 2010.

Dr. Edward MacDonald, CM was selected as this year’s recipient of the Catherine G. Hennessey Award, for his many years of research, documentation and promotion of the City’s history. This award was established in 2011 to honour the long-time historian, author and heritage activist, and is presented annually to an individual or group whose efforts have increased the appreciation of Charlottetown, stimulated love for the community or helped shape the city.

charlottetown.ca

Acorn Press will launch The Floating Days by PEI author Susan Rodgers

Beaconsfield Carriage

Volume one of Red: The Island Story Book, by Heritage Award winner Tangle Lane Inc, hit the stands in 2010

Indigenous History Month

National Indigenous Peoples Day event—June 21

June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, an opportunity to learn about the unique cultures, traditions, and experiences of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis. It’s a time to honour the stories, achievements, and resilience of Indigenous Peoples, who have lived on this land since time immemorial and whose presence continues to impact the evolving Canada.

National Indigenous Peoples Day, June 21, is a special day to acknowledge the unique heritage, diverse cultures, and outstanding achievements of Indigenous Peoples. Everyone is welcome to celebrate at Confederation Landing in Charlottetown at 11 am for cultural events, guest speakers, youth games and prizes, a free barbecue, craft vendors, and more.

Canadians are encouraged to embark on a journey of cultural richness and connection to discover traditions, stories, and different cultures, exploring the past and honouring

Mi’kmaq heritage

New place name signs in Rocky Point and Portage Lake

In partnership with the Government of PEI, L’nuey continues its efforts to recognize Mi’kmaq heritage through the installation of Mi’kmaq place name signs across Epekwitk (PEI). This year, new signs have been erected in Rocky Point and Portage Lake, bringing the total number of Mi’kmaq place name signs installed across PEI to over 40.

“I am proud to see the continuation of this partnership with government,” reflects Chief Junior Gould of Abegweit

BIPOC BPN

launch party

Jack Blanchard Hall—June 9

Celebrate the launch of the Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour Business and Professional Network (BIPOC BPN) on June 9 from 3–5 pm at the Jack Blanchard Hall in Charlottetown. Enjoy food, music, and networking opportunities.

BIPOC BPN was founded as a

the truth. Non-Indigenous people can learn more about present-day Indigenous communities and show their support.

On Epekwitk (PEI), the rich, vibrant heritage of the Mi’kmaq people continues to be shared, aiming to cultivate reconciliation and an exchange of wisdom, knowledge, and the living history of the land’s Indigenous People. Established in 2019, L’nuey is an initiative that focuses on the advancement, implementation, and protection of the constitutionally entrenched rights of the Epekwitnewaq Mi’kmaq (Mi’kmaq of PEI). L’nuey also promotes and shares information about Mi’kmaq language, history, and culture. Visit lnuey. ca to learn more.

For more information about National Indigenous History Month, National Indigenous Peoples Day, delivering on Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action, and more, visit rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca.

First Nation, Epekwitk Assembly of Councils Co-Chair. “The place names highlight our presence across all parts of Epekwitk and provide a window into how our ancestors lived their lives and viewed the world. It’s important that we take the time to learn about the history we all share…so we can preserve and share our Mi’kmaq culture for generations to come.”

Epekwitk, aka Prince Edward Island, is the traditional and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq people.

Islanders are encouraged to engage through social media platforms and lnuey.ca to observe various initiatives, including Mi’kmaq place name signs and the Reconciliation Recognition Awards. Stay up to date with L’nuey’s initiatives by following them on their socials: @L’nuey PEI on FB, @lnuey.ca on IG, and @lnueypei on X.

UPEI

honorary graduates

Leaders recognized for their significant contributions

Five outstanding leaders received honorary degrees over four Convocation ceremonies at the University of Prince Edward Island in May.

UPEI’s honorary degree recipients for 2024 are Mary Jeanette Gallant (PE) and Aggi-Rose Reddin (PE), John Bragg (NS), Reginald “Dutch” Thompson (PE), and Gary Schneider (PE).

Dr. Greg Keefe, Interim President

Aria Qadri wins heritage prize

Sherwood Elementary student exhibits outstanding project

Aria Qadri is the recent recipient of the City of Charlottetown Prize at the Provincial Heritage Fair held on April 30 at Confederation Centre of the Arts. The prize is awarded to a student who exhibits an outstanding project on an aspect of Charlottetown’s heritage.

Qadri, a grade six student from Sherwood Elementary, won for her project “Libanais à l’Î.P.É.” The project explored the history of the Lebanese community in Charlottetown and on PEI. The Lebanese people have been a part of Charlottetown since the 1880s and their impact on the culture has been immense.

This year’s Heritage Fair included 178 students from 24 schools across PEI. The program provides almost

and Vice-Chancellor, praised this year’s redipients: “Each of these esteemed leaders is worthy of the University’s highest honour because of their significant contributions to their respective fields and communities. UPEI is very pleased to recognize their achievements and service in the areas of heritage, business, preservation of history, and the environment.”

2000 students Island-wide with the opportunity to learn about their heritage and culture by creating a project on an aspect of Canadian history. Fairs are held at PEI schools where students from grades 5–9 present their projects to judges from their communities. The top projects chosen from each school go on to the Provincial Heritage Fair where students compete to become one of 15 finalists.

local solution designed to serve all BIPOC individuals, regardless of their immigration experience. It harnesses local BIPOC expertise and community assets to enhance the existing business ecosystem, providing support for all BIPOC on PEI. The network exists to support BIPOC business owners, professionals, and post-secondary students and trainees in achieving economic empowerment and equity in business, employment, and other economic pursuits.

Everyone is welcome. To register, email bipocbpn@gmail.com or call 902-393-1993.

TALKS

Brave Tales Compared: Truth and Sacrifice

Dr. Amulya Bharadwaj will discuss “Brave Tales Compared: Truth and Sacrifice” at 6:30 pm on June 13 at the Charlottetown Library Learning Centre. With a PhD in social sciences and a passion for storytelling, Dr. Bharadwaj will compare two powerful themes, the

importance of truth and the significance of sacrifice, as well as explore how these themes are depicted in two different stories: Punyakoti (an Indian tale) and Anne’s story (native to PEI). 97 Queen St, Charlottetown.

How to reduce food waste

Special guest Marie from the Women’s Institute will be at the Charlottetown Library Learning Centre on June 5 at 2 pm to give a presentation on how to reduce food waste in the home. 97 Queen St, Charlottetown.

SUBMITTED

Mayor Philip Brown presents the City of Charlottetown prize to Aria Qadri

(L–R): UPEI’s honorary graduates for 2024: Mary Jeanette Gallant, Aggi-Rose Reddin, John Bragg, Reginald “Dutch” Thompson, and Gary Schneider

COMMUNITY #1

Canada Day in North Rustico

The annual Canada Day celebration at North Rustico Seawalk Park will take place on July 1, featuring a full day of activities beginning at 8 am. The street parade will start at 10:30 am, followed by a lineup of musical entertainment from 12 noon into the evening. Vendors will be participating all day, and children’s activities, including bouncy castles, will be part of the festivities. The fireworks will begin at dusk.

Coast to Coast Canada Day

The Haviland Club is hosting a Coast to Coast Canada Day brunch, barbeque and more on July 1. Brunch will be a local food experience featuring breakfast casseroles, all the fixings, Lady Baker’s tea and Receiver coffee. Be entertained and engaged in a Fireside Chat on the history of The Haviland around confederation and ‘places I’ve lived and traveled in Canada.’ After brunch, attendees can join the Coast to Coast Stroll, led by provincial/territory flag bearers, to Victoria Park for the opening ceremonies. Enjoy an activity-filled day that includes house tours, lawn games, and a barbeque at 4 pm featuring Canadian music. Proceeds from the event will support the restoration and preservation of the historic Haviland house. Email thehavilandclub@

gmail.com to purchase tickets for the brunch and barbeque. Follow @thehaviland on their socials for all the free happenings throughout the day. havilandclub.com

PEI Autistic Adults

PEI Autistic Adults is an online and in-person peer-support group for autistic adults and 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 meetings every Saturday via Zoom. PEI Autistic Adults was started by an autistic senior and currently has over 100 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.

Provincial museums open

All seven museum and heritage sites administered by the PEI Museum & Heritage Foundation will be open to the public in June. Orwell Corner Historic

Village will kick off the season on June 1, open on weekdays from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Basin Head Fisheries Museum will be open to the public on weekdays from 9:30 am to 5 pm beginning June 3. Green Park Shipbuilding Museum and Yeo House will open on June 3, on weekdays from 10 am to 4 pm. Elmira Railway Museum will open on June 3 as well, on weekdays from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. This summer, the railway museum will feature a brand new trackless train. Operating hours for July and August will be updated at peimuseum.ca.

Brain injury support

A brain injury support group meeting, hosted by the Brain Injury Association of PEI, is held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month in Stratford. Meetings take place in the Battery Point room at the Stratford Town Hall at 234 Shakespeare Dr, or on occasion, there are outings. Info: @BrainInjuryPEI on FB; Jo-Ann McInnis (902-213-1480); Elton Poole (902-916-2750); Jeff Smith (613-301-9402).

Resources for Veterans

Canadian Veterans and their family members, friends, and community members who recognize the need for professional resources can receive help from the Royal Canadian Legion PEI Command. Reach out at 902-892-2161 or royalcanadianlegion@pei.aibn.com and ask to be referred to the Chairman of Veterans Services.

Honibe’s flower giveaway

Honibe’s annual Free Flower Giveaway drive-thru event will be held on June 22 beginning at 9 am until supplies last. Each vehicle will receive two free flowers to plant in their garden and a variety of free Honibe product samples. There will also be an opportunity to sign-up for the Honibe email list for the chance to win $100 worth of Honibe products after the event. 20 Innovation Way, Charlottetown. Info: honibe.com

Breastfeeding basics

Pregnant individuals and new parents are invited to Breastfeeding Essentials, a presentation on June 11 from 10–11 am at the Beaconsfield Carriage House. Hosted by La Leche League PEI, the course covers preparing to breastfeed and dealing with challenges. The presentation is free to attend and all are welcome. 2 Kent St, Charlottetown. Follow @LLLC.PEI on FB for updates. Info: 902-316-2167

Program celebrates cultural diversity in agriculture

A new program launched at Orwell Corner Historic Village, Agri-CULTURE Seeds of Change, aims to educate Island students about the agricultural traditions of the Mi’kmaq, French Acadians, and British settlers. Students from Mount Stewart Consolidated, L’École FrançoisBuote, and Souris Regional School are collaborating to create three distinct gardens to represent Mi’kmaq, Acadian, and Scottish agricultural heritage. Students will work under the guidance of advisors

from the Abegweit First Nation, the Acadian Museum, and the PEI Museum & Heritage Foundation. These gardens will serve as living classrooms, teaching students about the agricultural tools, techniques, and languages used by each group in the past to cultivate food. The program will become a cornerstone of Orwell Corner Historic Village’s educational offerings. Island educators interested in the program can email orwellcorner@gov.pe.ca for more info.

PWC reunion invitation

The Prince of Wales Campus (PWC) reunion committee is inviting PWC graduates to this summer’s PWC reunion at the Florence Simmons Performance Hall in Charlottetown on July 27 at 2 pm. Alumni will have a chance to reconnect, celebrate, and share stories with fellow PWC past graduates. RSVP to alumni@ upei.ca or 902-566-0687 by July 28.

EAL conversation circles

The Immigrant & Refugee Services Association PEI (IRSA PEI) is hosting an EAL Conversation Circle for adults on Wednesdays this summer from 6:30–8 pm at the Charlottetown Library Learning Centre. Adults who are interested in practicing their English language skills are encouraged to join for some informal conversation. No registration is required.

PEI Rural Beautification Competition

The PEI Rural Beautification Society’s 77th annual competition is underway. With 18 different categories, there is a competition for every age group and skill level. The competition awards $15,000 in prizes and the contest is open to all rural PEI residents. Competition books are available online at peirbs.ca and at all Access PEI locations, Veseys Seeds, Kool Breeze Farm, and other Island greenhouse locations. The entry deadline is July 31. Visit peirbs.ca for full details and to enter online. The all new Community Spirit Peoples Choice Award is up for grabs, awarding $1000 each for the winning rural town and rural municipality. Residents are encouraged to vote online at peirbs.ca once their Town Council enters the contest. Visit peirbs.ca for full details, guidelines, award categories and to enter online.

Hilda Ramsay Fundraiser

The NDP PEI Women’s Committee Hilda Ramsay Fundraiser will be held on June 14, with special guest Canadian Labour Congress President, Bea Bruske. This year’s fundraiser will be held at the Beaconsfield Carriage House with a reception at 6 pm, and a roving buffet at 7 pm. The event will include live and silent auctions. For tickets, visit ndppei. ca. The Hilda Ramsay fund was created to encourage Island women to run as NDP PEI candidates. The fund assists with campaign expenses and supplements fundraising efforts. The objective is to disburse up to $1000 to each female candidate who runs a full and active campaign. 2 Kent St, Charlottetown.

DiverseCity Festival

New location for Charlottetown’s event—June 23

Charlottetown’s much loved DiverseCity Festival will take place at a new location this year. After consultation with the City of Charlottetown, organizers have decided to move the event to Confederation Landing Park, located between Founder’s Hall and Peake’s Quay on Charlottetown’s historic waterfront.

“We think that the new location has a lot to offer,” says Mark Carr-Rollitt, Festival manager. “There is plenty of space and it will be nice to have grass to walk on and trees to provide shade.”

Featuring performances of music and dance, displays, traditional arts and crafts, demonstrations, and ethnic food from a variety of countries, the DiverseCity Festival in Charlottetown will take place June 23 from 12–8 pm.

A project of the Immigrant & Refugee Services Association PEI (IRSA), the DiverseCity Festival has been held in Charlottetown since 2007. It is free and accessible for all.

“The DiverseCity Festival is a great way for people from all backgrounds to celebrate their culture,” says IRSA Executive Director Bernadette Reynolds, “and we know how much people appreciate the opportunity to share their talents and traditions.”

The Festival will move across PEI in July and August, bringing its celebration of multiculturalism and inclusion to Alberton on July 7, Summerside on July 21, Montague on July 28, Souris on August 11, and Kensington on August 18.

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Island Tides returns

Yoga & Wellness Festival in Charlottetown—June 20 to 23

The Island Tides Yoga & Wellness Festival, presented by Discover Charlottetown, returns to the capital city with over 50 unique events taking place over four days, from June 20–23. Building on the success of the previous four years, this popular health and wellness festival has added new events and experiences to the lineup.

Island Tides is a unique gathering of yoga and fitness experts, healthy living enthusiasts, and individuals seeking a therapeutic atmosphere to unwind and reset. Taking place in unique venues and green spaces across the city, the festival draws inspiration from the serene and peaceful atmosphere of PEI and showcases Charlottetown’s diverse community partners, yoga and fitness studios, and other businesses.

Returning events include many yoga and fitness favourites, like

Movement & Mimosas, Sunset SUP Yoga, and Spin & Yin aboard the Sol Paddle Tavern, as well as the Island Tides 5k Rainbow Run and the roaming Silent Disco. New events for 2024 include mindfulness nature walks, a Penthouse Poetry Social, healing energy circles, Human Design workshops, sound baths, Full on Fire Pilates, journaling workshops, Intro to Thai Massage, and more.

Island Tides happens in collaboration with various yoga studios, wellness professionals, and other community partners. Some of the best teachers, practitioners, creators, experts, poets, chefs, musicians, and others are coming together to make this festival a unique and memorable experience for all.

For the full schedule of events, tickets and more information, visit islandtidesfestival.com.

Reconciliation recognition

Honouring efforts and contributions

Indigenous Awareness Week, which took place May 21–25 this year, offers an opportunity to celebrate the Mi’kmaq of Epekwitk (PEI) and acknowledge the Island’s shared history.

Through L’nuey, numerous initiatives took place to commemorate Indigenous Awareness Week. Among them, the Epekwitk Assembly of Councils Reconciliation Recognition Award continues to recognize exemplary contributions to reconciliation efforts on the Island. This year, the fourth annual Reconciliation Recognition Award ceremony was held, where Corryn Clemence, Stephanie Arnold, and Joe McGuire were honoured for their outstanding dedication to fostering an inclusive Island community.

The Reconciliation Recognition

Calls to Action

Government of PEI releases 2023 annual report

The Government of PEI has released its 2023 annual report showing how it is implementing the Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and the Calls for Justice of the MMIWG. Conducted through an Indigenous-led process, the 2023 report provides a blended summary and detailed responses to these calls. It was released ahead of the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people in Canada, also known as Red Dress Day, on May 5.

Highlights of the report include:

A historic agreement with the Chiefs of Abegweit and Lennox Island First Nations for a housing project in Charlottetown’s Hillsborough Park, providing land to address urban First Nations housing needs and promote economic development within the First Nation community.

An annual fund of $500,000 to support the Indigenous Working Group in collaborating with the province on work-related to gender-based violence, MMIWG, and the Calls for Justice status report over the next four years.

A $50,000 grant to Sierra Club Canada Foundation (Wild Child PEI) for Llika’Wksitqmuk, a program reconnecting non-reserve Indigenous children with the land using traditional teachings.

Award is granted to recipients based on a series of criteria that serves to recognize, respect, and include the Epekwitnewaq Mi’kmaq (Mi’kmaq of PEI), stories, history, or land in such a way that it creates a positive and inclusive Island community with lasting impacts for future generations.

“It is heartening to witness an increasing number of individuals in Epekwitk taking their own initiative to support the Mi’kmaq community and foster a more caring and inclusive Island community,” expresses Chief Darlene Bernard of Lennox Island First Nation, Epekwitk Assembly of Councils Co-Chair. “We are pleased to extend special recognition to those who have earnestly championed the cause of reconciliation and eagerly anticipate honoring more allies in the future.” lnuey.ca

A new Allyship module about Mi’kmaq culture and language for teachers, aimed at building intercultural understanding, empathy, and mutual respect.

A $97,250 grant for a School Food Program at John J. Sark Memorial School in Lennox Island First Nation. The opening of the Provincial Correctional Centre Women’s Unit, with a designated area for spiritual practices and cultural ceremonies like smudging.

A $37,500 grant to the Native Council of PEI to study gender-based violence in the off-reserve Indigenous community, ensuring future programs accurately address community needs. Visit princeedwardisland.ca to read the full report, A Journey Towards Reconciliation - 2023 PEI Status Report on the MMIWG & the TRC Calls.

This year, the Indigenous Relations Secretariat provided training to over 380 decision-makers and senior management in all 12 government departments on the history of residential schools, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and reporting on TRC Calls to Action and MMIWG Calls for Justice.

June 12

DiverseCity Festival, Charlottetown 2023

COMMUNITY #2

IWK celebrates 40th Telethon for Children

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the IWK Telethon for Children. To recognize this milestone, the IWK Foundation is celebrating 40 years of community giving in support of the IWK through a special weekend of giving. For the first time, the IWK Foundation will host the IWK Radiothon on May 31 from 6 am–6 pm, a televised two-hour live tribute show on June 1 from 7–9 pm, and the IWK Telethon for Children on CTV from 10 am–6 pm on June 2. Throughout the weekend, the Foundation will share heartwarming patient stories, celebrate donor generosity, and raise muchneeded funds for the IWK. Follow@ IWKFoundation on their socials for clips from the archives, celebrity shoutouts, patient updates and more. Info: iwkfoundation.org/ways-to-give/iwk-telethon

The Enriching Lives Gala

The Enriching Lives Gala, a Special Olympics PEI signature fundraising event, will be held on June 25 from 6–10 pm at the Delta Hotel Prince Edward in Charlottetown. The evening will include a cocktail reception and dinner, silent auction and raffle, a live auction, celebrity guests, and Special Olympics athletes. To purchase a table or to donate an item for the silent auction, contact Charity Sheehan at csheehan@sopei.com or 902-368-8919.

Community clothing swap

The public is invited to the Community Exchange clothing swap on June 1 at the Charlottetown Library Learning Centre from 10 am to 2 pm. Stop by to find some cool new-to-you items. The library welcomes donations of clean, gently used clothing, shoes, and outdoor gear, as well as books and toys. Attendees do not need to bring items in order to take items home. During the swap, attendees can visit the drop-in mending corner to learn how to repair clothing items they bring with them. There will also be a drop-in screen printing station and a workshop

where participants can create their own DIY screen print designs. Advance sign-up is required for the workshop. This event is free and open to all. 97 Queen St, Charlottetown.

Hospice PEI meetings

Hospice PEI holds monthly online meetings on the third Thursday of the month at 7 pm via Zoom. For further details and information on navigating through grief and for helpful resources, contact the hospice grief support coordinator at 902-330-3857 or griefsupport@hospicepei.ca. To learn more about Hospice PEI programs and services and how to get involved, visit hospicepei.ca.

French conversation group

A French conversation group is held on Mondays at 4 pm at the Charlottetown Library Learning Centre. Individuals ages 12+ who are interested in practicing their French language skills are encouraged to join for some casual conversation, games and books. All skill levels are welcome. 97 Queen St, Charlottetown.

2024 PEI Pride Festival

Save the date: The 2024 PEI Pride Festival returns to Charlottetown July 12–21, with the annual PEI Pride Parade set for July 20 at 12 noon. Since 1994, Prince Edward Island’s 2SLGBTQIA+ community has marched in the streets of Charlottetown, coming together with allies to demonstrate support for 2SLGBTQIA+ equality and equity. For updates about events and scheduling, visit pridepei.ca and follow Pride PEI on their socials.

Public transit fares

The Government of PEI is freezing public transit fares again to ensure Islanders continue to have affordable transportation options and to attract more passengers. The Province is investing $1 million to keep transit rates at June 2022 levels. One-way trips are $2 and all transit routes are free for children and students K-12. Monthly transit passes are also available for $20 for adults and $10

for seniors and post-secondary students. These rates will remain in place until March 31, 2025. Seasonal public transit service to Cavendish from Charlottetown and Summerside will be running from June 17–September 2, and seats can be pre-booked. Since launching the Islandwide transit system in 2021, rural transit has provided more than 210,000 one-way passenger trips, removing 220 personal use vehicles from Island roads each day. For the rural transit schedule or to reserve seats on any rural transit route, visit transitpei.ca. City transit routes and schedules for Charlottetown, Stratford and Cornwall are available at t3transit.ca

PEI Rainbow Youth Club

Members and allies of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community who are looking for new pals and fun times are welcome to join the PEI Rainbow Youth Club at the Summerside Rotary Library. The Club is open to youth ages 12–18. Each meeting provides youth with the opportunity to participate in youth-led discussions and fun activities, complete with opportunities for creativity and self-discovery. These sessions are led by trained PEERS Alliance staff and volunteers, and include a healthy snack. Participants will not be asked to identify and all are welcome to attend. The next meetings are June 4 and 18 at 6 pm. 57 Central St, Summerside.

Wellness action plan

The Department of Health and Wellness and PEI’s Chief Public Health Office are developing a five-year provincial wellness action plan under the brand LIVE WELL PEI with the tagline: Together We Can. Islanders can help form the action plan by giving their input through an online survey. This consultation paper provides an overview of wellness in PEI, sets provincial wellness goals for Island residents, proposes actions to reach these wellness goals, and seeks input on these and other actions to be included in the LIVE WELL PEI action plan. The survey is confidential and anonymous, and Islanders can take part until July 5. The survey to provide input on the LIVE WELL PEI Action Plan is available at princeedwardisland.ca/livewellpeisurvey. Hard copies are available by calling 902-370-6990 or emailing livewellpei@ gov.pe.ca.

Seniors Café

Visit the Summerside Rotary Library for a cup of coffee or tea and time to connect with other seniors for all things summer. Enjoy stories, games and more. The next Seniors Café is June 14 at 11 am. 57 Central St, Summerside.

Free children’s programming

Ongoing programs for babies, toddlers and young children continues at the Summerside Rotary Library in June, including: Wiggle Giggle Read (9:30 am, Wednesdays); Toddler Time (9:30 am, Thursdays); Saturday Storytime (1 pm, Saturdays); and Puppet Play (10:30 am, June 1). 57 Central St, Summerside.

250th celebration

Commemorating the arrival of the Elizabeth and Lovely Kitty

This summer marks the 250th anniversary of the 1774 arrival of the ships Elizabeth and Lovely Kitty, which brought settlers from England to the newly established settlements of New London on Prince Edward Island. Some descendants of these settlers went on to found the Anglican Parish of New London and populated the area around and to the west of New London Bay. Many Islanders today can trace their roots back to the events of the summer of 1774, as these early settlers played a significant role in the establishment of the province of PEI. To commemorate this milestone, the Parish will host a celebration on June 30 at St. Thomas in Springbrook (5999 Route 20), the oldest of the four churches in the Anglican Parish and the closest to the original New London settlements. The event will feature a worship service at 11 am, displays of historical artifacts, and an afternoon of talks by Island historians. Additionally, there will be period-appropriate games for children and light refreshments. For more information, contact the Parish Office at 902-836-3303 or mail@nlparish.org.

Architectural hunt

Explore Summerside’s historic district

Take part in the Summerside Architectural Scavenger Hunt. Grab a free leaflet from the MacNaught History Centre and Archives (75 Spring St) or Lefurgey Cultural Centre (205 Prince St), and follow the clues to explore the historic district’s unique architectural features. This activity is perfect for individuals or groups. For more details, call 902-432-1332.

St. Thomas’ Church in Springbrook

The Cove Journal by JoDee Samuelson

Walk at low tide

Life is proceeding full-tilt in the Cove. We’re getting the old Schoolhouse ready for summer, we’re potting plants for the Perennial Sale, and exchanging recipes for the Rhubarb Social.

It’s wonderful to be part of a community, but it does take time. Putting chores and duties aside for the moment, we head down to the Cove at low tide—it’s an extra low tide when it’s possible to walk around points that are usually under water—to see if any fossils or other interesting objects call out to us. Here’s a snapshot of what we see:

Eight blue herons fishing in a large tidal pool. Although we give them ample room they all fly off. They really don’t like humans!

Four young women with two small ponies. Joyful barefoot splashing of girls, energetic snorting and rearing of ponies. I remark, “Those ponies could give a good tug and get loose if they cared to,” and moments later one of them does just that. The girls stop and wait: “She’ll come back.” She does, and her lead is easily grabbed. Such clever comely girls and such friendly ponies.

What else do we see? Thousands of holes bored in wet sand by tiny beach worms. More barnacles than ever. Snails large and small scurrying about (“scurrying” is stretching things a bit) scouring the sand for tasty edibles. Beach fleas energetically leaping up and down.

Also, an unidentified brown hawk with huge wingspan, four cliff swallows darting out of modest seaside dwellings, a bald eagle with a large fish in its mouth, and numerous seagulls and crows minding their own business. The beach yields no fossils today… but what’s this? A strange skull with bony ear-like projections

and clusters of calcified round lumps? What the heck?

I pick it up—it’s super hard and bigger than my hand—and knock sand and periwinkles out of its cavities. It gives off no odour, having been picked clean-to-the-bone and thoroughly washed by the sea. “I guess we’ll take it home.”

Whatever we say about Artificial Intelligence, we all use it and love it. Google offers me skulls of every description, but nothing matches what I see in front of me. It’s definitely not a fox, sheep, porpoise or shark. We guess that it’s a grey seal or harbour seal, but none of the seal photos show such prominent ear-like protrusions (where tendons attach?) nor the bulgy lumps in back. And where are the eyeholes? Perhaps this is merely part of a head, the nosepiece perhaps, that has broken apart from a larger structure.

I finish my drawing, turn the skull over one more time and give it a little pat. Meanwhile, back to the realities of life.

I’m digging up a bed of phlox, not an easy job; these perennials like where they are and don’t mind being root bound. “Don’t worry,” I tell them. “Someone nice will take you home at the Perennial Sale.”

Birds, ponies and a strange skull. It’s been another good day in the Cove.

Summerside Lobster

Carnival

Culinary celebrations, entertainment, amusements and a parade in July

The 68th annual Summerside Lobster Carnival returns July 11–13. The culinary celebration of Island lobster will run from 12 noon–11 pm daily on the grounds of Credit Union Place.

This year’s Carnival promises a vibrant array of activities and events for all attendees. Highlights include lobster culinary demonstrations and taste testing with Chef Robert Pendergast, as well as lobster suppers and a community barbeque. The entertainment tent will resonate with the sounds of East Coast music. Carnival-goers can also look forward to a variety of competitions in which to participate and view. Additionally, the event will feature a parade, the East Coast Amusements Midway, and more. Admission is by donation to the grounds, located at 511 Notre Dame Street in Summerside.

Olde Fashioned

Carnival

Victorian-style event in Summerside—June 21

The first day of summer brings with it Wyatt Heritage Properties’ Olde Fashioned Carnival. On June 21, the lawns of the Summerside historic properties will be converted into the site of a Victorian-style carnival that celebrates the simplicity and wonder of good old fashioned fun.

There will be carnival games operated by volunteer barkers that can be played for a mere five cents. The tea tent will serve pound cake and tea in fine china cups for ten cents, and for another ten cents, one can have their leaves or tarot cards read.

There will be live music, a reading tent, a petting farm, Rosco the Clown, arm wrestling, tug of war, face-painting, Carnival food, and more.

PEI Bike Week

Public events to celebrate biking—June 17 to 23

PEI Bike Week runs from June 17–23, during which time the City of Charlottetown will present a collection of activities and events throughout the week in partnership with local cycling organizations and businesses to support and encourage residents of all ages to try cycling. The public is encouraged to join in the festivities and discover the benefits of cycling as a mode of transportation.

The celebrations will include an exhibit on the history of active transportation at Victoria Park along with self-guided bike tours, a city-wide scavenger hunt, a bike swap-and-sale and the annual Mayor’s Ride. These events celebrate the work the City has completed in recent years towards active transportation, and provide great opportunities to connect with community members and cycling groups and learn more about healthier choices for transportation.

Visit charlottetown.ca/cycling for more information, including resources such as the Cycling Handbook and a map of separated trails and suggested routes. A full schedule of the planned activities is available on page A26 of this issue of The Buzz

BUZZ Wednesday, June 12

Fun for all ages, the 2024 Olde Fashioned Carnival will get underway in the Gardens of Lefurgey Cultural Centre on June 21 at 4 pm and run until 7 pm. The rain date is June 25.

Wyatt Heritage Properties is located at 205 Prince Street in Summerside.

WALK/BIKE/RUN

Run To End Endo™

The Endo Network’s Run To End Endo™ is a nationwide initiative aimed to unite communities across Canada in the fight against endometriosis. In Charlottetown, the run will begin at the Victoria Park Pavilion on June 2 at 12:30 pm. This event embraces a non-competitive atmosphere, opting out of chip timing in favour of celebrating personal achievements. Participants are encouraged to walk, jog or run, and honour whatever pace is comfortable to complete whatever distance feels right on the 5 km route. Endometriosis is a chronic and often misunderstood condition affecting millions of individuals. Info: runtoendendo.com

Points East Run/Relay

The Points East Lighthouse Run/Relay will be held on June 8 beginning at 8 am. Participants can sign up as a team or run the solo 29.4 km course from the historic East Point Lighthouse to the Souris Lighthouse. Weaving their way through the scenery, participants will enjoy over 70 enthusiastic local volunteers along the way. Info/register: peilighthouserun.com

Kidney Walks

Kidney Walks will be held at 12 noon on June 8 at Credit Union Place in Summerside and at 1 pm on June 9 at the Victoria Park Pavilion in Charlottetown. Both events will include games, entertainment, prizes, face painting and refreshments. The Kidney Walk is the largest nation-wide community fundraiser to support The Kidney Foundation’s vital research and patient support programs. To pre-register or donate, visit kidney.akaraisin.com.

Hike & Bike for Hospice

Hike for Hospice is an annual national movement in Canada to build awareness of the need for hospice/palliative care. It encourages participants to hike or bike in memory of a loved one. This year’s hybrid model encourages participants to hike/bike on their own schedule anytime until June 9, and/or join the in-person event on June 9 from 2–4 pm

at one of three PEI locations: Fullerton’s Creek Park in Stratford, the Summerside Boardwalk, or the Mill River Resort. Info: hospicepei.ca/hike-for-hospice-2024/

Walk to End ALS on PEI

The Walk to End ALS celebrates 20 years on PEI this year. Join the 20th annual event on June 15 at Victoria Park (across from the cannons) in Charlottetown, or participate in a virtual walk. The community-driven event is for people living with or affected by ALS, as well as for those who want to help create a world free of ALS. Enjoy activities for all ages including live music with Just Cuz, RC demonstrations from Great Hobbies, 50/50 tickets, a barbeque, facepainting, games, inflatables, door prizes, photo booth and more. Registration begins at 9 am with the walk starting at 10 am. Register a team at alspei.ca/walk-for-als.

FOOD

Roast beef take-out

Central Queens United in Hunter River will host their annual spring roast beef take-out supper on June 8. The hot beef dinner will include all the trimmings and dessert. Pick-up times are 3:30 pm, 4:30 pm and 5:30 pm; diners should remain in their vehicles where tickets will be collected and dinners will be delivered. For tickets, contact Debbie at 902-964-2882 or Lois at 902-621-0669. Children five and under eat for free.

Rhubarb Social at the Canoe Cove School

The Canoe Cove Women’s Institute is holding a Rhubarb Social at the historic Canoe Cove School on June 12 from 6–8 pm. Join them for dessert and sample a variety of homemade rhubarb pies, cakes, cookies, squares and more.All proceeds to go toward the School Foundation Fund and Women’s Institute projects.

NATURE

Walk and talk with Kate MacQuarrie

Kate MacQuarrie, one of the province’s foremost biologists, will give a free Plants of PEI workshop on June 1 from 10 am–12 noon, beginning at the Macphail Woods Nature Centre. Her walk and talk will focus on many of the plants—both native and non-native—that residents commonly encounter, plus a look at rare trees, shrubs, wildflowers and ferns. Attendees will develop identification skills for a diversity of wild plants. No registration is required. 269 MacPhail Pk Rd, Vernon Bridge.

The Island Walk

Bryson Guptill, creator of The Island Walk, will be at the Summerside Rotary Library on June 4 at 7 pm. Guptill will talk about how to start planning the Island Walk and share some of his own experiences. There will be a short Q&A.

The Lady’s Slipper Hike

The Winter River-Tracadie Bay Watershed Association and the City of Charlottetown are inviting the public for a hike on June 8 at 10 am to see the stunning display of Lady’s Slippers that bloom along the Winter River hiking trail. The group will meet at the trail parking lot (East Suffolk Rd Extension). Dress for the weather, as this is a rain or shine event.

Walk and talk with Bob Bancroft

The public is invited to join a special walk and talk by Bob Bancroft, the well-known CBC Radio Noon guest, on June 8 from 2–4 pm. The talk, A 50-year Perspective: Nature & The Maritimes, will begin at the Macphail Woods Nature Centre. Drawing upon his career as a wildlife biologist and avid nature lover, Bancroft offers a unique perspective on Maritime ecology over the last half-century. This event is free and no registration is required. 269 MacPhail Pk Rd, Vernon Bridge.

Lady Slipper Walk

The Tracadie Good Neighbourly Club will hold its annual Lady Slipper Walk on June 9. Meet at 2 pm at the Tracadie Community Centre (148 Station Rd). The Lady’s Slipper (Cypripedium acaule) was made the official PEI provincial flower on April 25, 1947. The orchid gets its name from the shape, and colours vary from pink to white to yellow. The Lady Slipper Walk is open to all and there is no fee to participate.

Birding walk and talk with Dr. Kathy Martin

The Glenaladale Heritage Trust and the Tracadie Bay-Winter River Watershed Association (WRTB) are hosting a birding walk and talk event this month in Tracadie. The Birds of Glenaladale: Their Lives in Summer, organized by Ornithologist Dr. Kathy Martin, will be held on June 15 beginning at 8:30 am at the Glenaladale Schoolhouse, 257 Blooming Pt Rd. Join Dr. Martin and WRTB staff for a walk around the Glenaladale historic property to observe birds and several nests, followed by a talk on the nesting ecology and other activities of birds during summer. Light refreshments will be available after the walk. Attendance is by donation. To register, email kathy.martin@ubc.ca. The rain date is June 17.

Mosses, lichens and liverworts workshop

Those interested are invited to join Daniel McRae at the Macphail Woods Nature Centre to revel in the wonder of mosses, lichens and liverworts living in the forest on June 15 from 10 am–12 noon. McRae will share his joy and knowledge of these phenomenal species to garner a deeper appreciation for the ecological services they offer. This is a free workshop and no registration is required. 269 MacPhail Pk Rd, Vernon Bridge.

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Nature of PEI by Gary Schneider

Protect migratory birds

Readers of this column will be aware of my feelings about the Migratory Birds Convention Act. The purpose of this Act (established in Canada in 1916 and significantly upgraded in 1994) is to protect and conserve migratory birds and their nests. It does so by prohibiting the intentional or unintentional harming, disturbance or killing of migratory birds, including nests and eggs.

But does this useful law ever get used? Rarely. According to Edward Cheskey, Nature Canada’s Naturalist Director, “Twenty-five million birds die annually from window collisions yet there has not been one conviction on this issue under the MBCA. House cats kill about 200 million birds annually with no prosecutions of cat owners or municipalities. Every year we hear of cases from all over Canada of activities that we know are destroying nests and killing birds, but these rarely, if ever, make it to the courts. Why is this? Lack of enforcement of the Act? Lack of public education? Misconceptions about the law or what it can and cannot do? Probably a bit of all three.”

The Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS) has been hesitant in Eastern Canada to enforce this law. CWS staff say they don’t know of nests being destroyed during clearcutting, roadbuilding, or clearing for development. Which can be translated as “we don’t actually go out and check” for the destruction of nests and nesting habitat.

Yet there may be light at the end of this depressing tunnel. Enter the Community Nest Finders Network, a new non-government organization in British Columbia that sprang up to look for nests in developments that are cutting during the prime bird breeding season (from late spring to the middle of summer). In essence, it is a nonprofit group taking on a government role.

In 2021, these volunteers found and

documented the nest of an Anna’s hummingbird in a forested area slated to be cut. These hummingbirds have a secure population in BC, one that is increasing. Yet when presented with indisputable evidence that cutting would destroy the nest of this protected migratory bird, government officials were forced to call a halt to the work until the breeding season was finished. And this work wasn’t some small-time forestry outfit—it was the massive TransMountain Pipeline Expansion!

The work of the Community Nest Finders Network continues as they work to ensure that government officials enforce existing laws. It may seem as though an organization such as this one shouldn’t be needed—that’s what we have Conservation Officers for. But sadly, governments seem to need to be pushed to enforce many of the existing laws that protect both flora and fauna.

What would it mean here? It could mean, for example, that road clearing for a new wind farm would have to be done outside the breeding season. Or that at least on publicly owned land—where getting access wouldn’t be a problem—you could have groups of volunteers keeping an eye on what is nesting in sites that could potentially be cut.

In Nova Scotia, conservation-minded groups are already using these methods to stop clearcutting when they are looking for rare lichens that are protected under Canada’s Species at Risk Act (SARA). The Friends of Goldsmith Lake Wilderness Area has been investigating lichens and other plant and animal species in the area of a proposed goldmine. They are documenting their findings in the hopes that once exposed to the light of day, the destruction of wildlife habitat will not be allowed to continue.

This may turn out to be citizen science at its best and most useful.

SALES

Spring clothing sale

A spring clothing sale will run daily from 9 am–1 pm on May 31 and June 1 at Zion Presbyterian in Charlottetown. A large selection of men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, as well as shoes, purses and jewelry, will be available for sale at fair prices. There will also be a barbeque each day.

Canoe Cove perennial sale

The Canoe Cove Community Association (CCCA) will be holding its 17th annual perennial sale on June 1 from 9 am–12 noon. The sale takes place at the Inman Park in Canoe Cove and will feature hundreds of perennials, annuals, herbs, dahlias, shrubs, trees and rich garden compost—all at very reasonable prices. The canteen will be offering coffee and muffins during the sale. The Historic Canoe Cove School building had extensive foundation work last November and sale proceeds will go to the CCCA’s Foundation Fund to assist with covering the cost of the work and associated renovations.

ACT moving sale

ACT (a community theatre) is moving to a new storage facility and must downsize their inventory. They are holding a sale on June 2 from 3–6 pm at 11 Beach St in Charlottetown. Sale items include

PEI Witch Market

Celebrating the mystical—June 15

The PEI Witch Market will run on June 15 from 12 noon–5 pm at The Guild in Charlottetown. Visitors are invited to step into the enchanting realm of mysticism and immerse themselves in the world of possibilities. The PEI

An Afternoon with Spirit

With Becka Awakened—June 22

An Afternoon with Spirit returns to The Guild in Charlottetown on June 22. This interactive two-hour experience promises an electric connection with spirit and the realm of community magic.

The event is facilitated by Becka Awakened, psychic channel and

wooden flats, doors and other construction materials, furniture, household goods, clothing, approximately 50 stacking chairs, and more. Admission is by donation.

Book & Bake sale

The Kirk of St. James in Charlottetown will hold a Book & Bake sale on June 8 from 9:30 am–1 pm. There will be homebaked goods, gluten-free treats and books to browse through, including vintage, soft and hard cover, as well as puzzles and games. There will also be a raffle offering ticket holders a chance to win $200 worth of lobster as the first prize or $100 worth of lobster as the second prize. Raffle tickets will be available for purchase at the book sale. The draw will take place after the sale on June 8. Admission is free. Info: 902-892-2839; kirkstjames@pei.aibn.com

Gifts from the Heart sales

Gifts from the Heart holds an End of Month Sale on the last Saturday of each month, offering the general public a chance to thrift shop the inventory. The next sale is June 29 from 10 am–3 pm. Proceeds from the monthly sales help to defray operating costs. 10 Maple Hills Ave, Charlottetown.

Used book sale

A used book sale will take place on the patio at the Summerside Rotary Library on July 11 from 10 am–4 pm. Thousands of gently used books will be for sale, including fiction, non-fiction and books for young readers. Rain date is July 12.

Witch Market is not just a market—it is a celebration of the mystical. With a modest admission fee, attendees can enjoy walk-in appointments with skilled practitioners.

The market aims to be a monthly rendez-vous—a recurring space for those seeking guidance and connection. Seasoned enthusiasts and curious newcomers are welcome for an afternoon of enlightenment and intrigue. Unlock the mysteries that lie beyond the veil and embark on a journey of self-discovery and spiritual enrichment.

creator of the online awakening academy, Infinity School.

“Through our time together, I weave the light of love into a portal,” says Becka. “Opening the potential for you to receive empowerment, connection, and support from beyond that which we can see. I am here to give you a taste of what is possible, and to connect you to practical tools and practices to expand your own spiritual awakening.”

Previous participants have described the event as deeply healing and profoundly moving.

Info/reserve: beckaawakened.com

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Cape May warbler

ENVIRO

Forestry Commission seeking feedback from Islanders

Islanders are invited to fill out a new survey on forest policy. Towards A New Forest Policy—a discussion paper by the PEI Forestry Commission contains 13 key issues related to forestry including the future of a legislative framework, sustainability of biomass supply, and increasing readiness for extreme weather. The survey will help the Commission understand more about Islanders’ forestry priorities and the issues facing PEI forests. The discussion paper and survey are available at princeedwardisland.ca/forestsurvey. The deadline for feedback is August 31. Public meetings will take place in communities across PEI this summer, with dates and locations tba.

Climate Projections Report

The City of Charlottetown has released a Climate Projections Report, detailing climate-related changes Charlottetown can expect to experience in coming years and a Community Greenhouse Gas (GHG) inventory, which will serve an essential role in creating a Climate Action Plan for the City. Findings of the Climate Projections Report are currently being used to complete a Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessment anticipated to be released in the coming months. When complete, this Assessment will allow for specific and actionable goals to be formulated for inclusion in the Climate Action Plan. Visit charlottetownhall.ca/climateaction to view the reports and future updates on the Climate Action Plan.

Quantifying impacts of Fiona on urban forest

The City of Charlottetown has quantified the impact of post-tropical storm Fiona on the urban forest and determined the scale of efforts needed to undertake restoration efforts over the next 10 years. The assessment, produced by Dougan

and Associates, found that the City lost a staggering 15.7 per cent of the urban forest canopy, equivalent to the loss of 150 hectares of canopy cover. The City now has less than 17.6 per cent overall canopy cover, significantly lower than the North American average of 27 per cent. The assessment estimates that over 12,600 mature trees were lost on both public and private land. Given the long-time line for trees to reach maturity, to restore the canopy to pre-Fiona levels within 10 years an estimated, 84,000 trees will need to be planted. The recommendation calls for a combination of small and large sized tree stock to be planted. The report also recommends specific species to plant and diversity goals to ensure resiliency to changing climate conditions. New methodologies for planting were also proposed to reduce losses from high wind events and to expedite canopy growth. The City will work with provincial and federal partners and local and national NGOs (such as Tree Canada and Ellen’s Creek and Wrights Creek Watershed groups) to develop a plan to implement a planting strategy to restore the canopy within 10 years. Info: charlottetown.ca/ urbanforestry

Updated climate risk tools

New resources are available to help Islanders learn about the increasing risks of coastal and inland flooding due to climate change. PEI’s 3000 km coastline, consisting of beaches, sand dunes, cliffs, marshes, bays, estuaries, and inlets, is constantly changing due to erosion and flooding. The PEI Climate Hazard and Risk Information System (CHRIS) at chris.peiclimate.ca is an interactive web portal developed by the Government of PEI and UPEI. It provides valuable information for property owners, buyers, policymakers, and decision-makers about different climate hazards in PEI. An updated Coastal Property Guide and the new PEI Flood Guide are available at princeedwardisland.ca, offering crucial information about coastal erosion, flooding, and flood risk visualization. These tools are accessible on the Province’s coastal hazards page (princeedwardisland.ca). Free demonstrations of the CHRIS platform are available. Interested groups can request an info session at climateadaptation@gov.pe.ca.

Talking from Experiences by

Ashleigh Tremere

Sound of the carousel

This is somewhat of a departure from my usual write and tell. Normally, I check the place or activity out and then tell you about the experience. Well, this time, I’m taking a very informed leap of faith on a cool new place coming to the Montague marina: Drifters Tiki Bar.

I grew up down East, and let me tell you, Montague and the Three Rivers area in general have gotten a whole lot cooler in the last decade or so. The addition of this floating oasis, envisioned by Matt Duffy, Erin Lundrigan, and Stan Davis, is definitely going to be on your summer stop-and-see list.

If I sound a bit biased, well, I am, but with years of solid reasoning to back it up. All three of these individuals have been long time friends and some of the best hosts at all kinds of occasions I’ve attended.

They love whipping up something delicious to share with whoever is stopping through. Matt and Erin have been setting up tiki bars for fun for as long as I can remember. On beach campouts, backyard get-togethers and on their own back deck, you’d be treated to one of their delicious concoctions and chill Island vibes.

So blending that love of meeting new people and hosting into a business just made sense.

Beginning in mid June, you’ll be able to wander down to the beautiful Montague marina and follow the melodic bass sounds of reggae over to Drifters Tiki Bar, where you can treat yourself to their homemade traditional Caribbean rum punch and alternating frozen cocktails. I got a little taste test about a week ago and it was like summer in my mouth. Honestly, I could go for one right now.

If you happen to live a little farther afoot than a walk away, don’t worry; they won’t be leaving your sober driver out of the good times. All their cocktails can be made non-alcoholic in a snap. They’ll also be slinging local brews and wine.

While chips, salsa, and guacamole are always on the menu, another piece of insider knowledge is that there’ll be pop-up mussel and oyster bar evenings throughout the season as well. You can stop by anytime from noon till the sun sets. Like most of the Island, they’ll be operating till the weather gets too cold. Let’s hope for a long, hot Island summer!

I can picture them now, Hawaiian shirts donned, swaying under the shady canopy, music in rhythm with the gentle currents of the Montague River.

While lots may have changed, the beauty of that space has always been a constant. Even when the only place to hang out by the river was the old train turntable, where as kids we’d sit on opposite sides, whisper to each other, and laugh at how the sound traveled. I’m looking forward to the elevation in casual riverside seating.

I’ll definitely be sneaking in a few child-free visits for a sit and a few sips.

MARKETS

Charlottetown Farmers’ Market

The market is open weekly from 9 am–2 pm on Saturdays year-round. Local farmers, crafters, artisans and hot food vendors sell local, organic produce, fish, meats, baked goods, preserves, roasted coffee, specialty teas and much more. Discover the charm of art and lunch at the market on Wednesdays, June 4–September 4, from 9 am–2 pm. 100 Belvedere Ave, Charlottetown. Info: charlottetownfarmersmarket.com

Summerside Farmers’ Market

Find local produce, baked goods, meat, fish, prepared food, cheese, artisans and more. Open weekly on Saturdays from 9 am–1 pm. 250 Water St, Summerside.

RIVERS

John Andrew Memorial Fishing Derby

The Wright’s Creek Watershed Environmental Committee (WCWEC) and the Hillsborough River Association (HRA) will celebrate the history of Andrew’s Pond on Wright’s Creek in East Royalty by hosting a public fishing derby on June 2 from 9 am–12:30 pm. Over the past 15 years, WCWEC has worked with partners and volunteers to restore and revitalize the ponds and adjacent streams, and to establish trails. Central to this restoration work has been the vision and commitment of the late Dr. John Andrew whose family roots go back for generations on the Wright’s Creek and Andrew’s Mill Pond properties. The John Andrew Memorial Fishing Derby was established in 2023 to recognize John’s interest and work. This free family event welcomes all ages. Registration at 9 am at Malcolm J. Darrach Community Centre (1 Avonlea Drive, East Royalty). Fishing from 9–11:30 am, equipment and bait required. Light refreshments and age group prize draws at the Community Centre from 11:30 am–12:30 pm, including prizes for longest and fattest fish. No fishing license is required for this event. The derby proceeds regardless of weather, except in case of lightning. Info: wrightscreekcharlottetown@gmail.com

Riverbank Heritage Day

The Trout River Environmental Committee (TREC) is inviting the public to attend Riverbank Heritage Day on June 8 from 11 am–3 pm, outside of Carr’s Oyster Bar in Stanley Bridge. The event is to celebrate Canadian Rivers Day and will include environmental groups as exhibitors and presenters with a focus on education surrounding watercourses, as well as artists and crafters. Attendees can check out the educational displays of native and exotic wildlife inside Carr’s Wildlife Centre with a focus on conservation, including a replica of Bob the Leatherback Sea Turtle. Families can make trading cards with PEI Wild Child and enjoy environment-based children’s activities with TREC and Carr’s Wildlife Centre. Guests will also have the opportunity to bring their own kayak and go out on the water for guided kayak tours of Stanley River. The event is free or by donation. Donations of more than $10 qualify to win a prize. To pre-register, visit troutriverec.ca or check out their FB page. 32 Campbellton Rd, Stanley Bridge.

Canada Rivers Day

The second Sunday of June was proclaimed as a national day for all Canadians to celebrate the vital role rivers play in our lives. Thus, on June 9, the Hillsborough River Association (HRA) invites everyone to visit their favourite Island river and celebrate the many values of rivers on Canadian Rivers Day. This day is an opportunity for watershed residents to enjoy the beautiful views and history of the Hillsborough River, the first river on PEI designated as a Canadian Heritage

River and the 17th in Canada. Some activities that can contribute to the conservation of the Hillsborough River’s history and environment include taking and sharing photographs of favourite rivers, enhancing wildlife habitats by planting native cover or food plants, creating wildlife cover patches, sharing knowledge of family history or researching river history, documenting wildlife sightings (see iNaturalist.ca or eBird Canada), and cleaning up and properly disposing of waste materials along river sections. To see the progress being made on the Hillsborough riparian zone and watershed, contact the HRA at pisquidwatershed@gmail.com and ask for the latest issue of the Hillsborough Tidings newsletter, or follow @HRA-WatershedManagement on Facebook.

GAMES

Scrabble Club

The Charlottetown Scrabble Club meets every Tuesday from 5–8 pm at the Charlottetown Library. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Tips for improving one’s game and cheat sheets are offered. Bring your own Scrabble set if you have one, as well as paper and a pencil for scorekeeping. Admission is free. 97 Queen St, Charlottetown.

Nintendo Switch meetup

Hang out with fellow Nintendo Switch enthusiasts ages 13+ at the Charlottetown Library on June 5 from 3:30–4:30 pm. Visit each other’s Animal Crossing islands, trade and battle Pokémon, or get a race on in Mario Kart. Bring controllers, games and Switch, or use the library’s. 97 Queen St, Charlottetown.

mBots at the Summerside Library

Kids are invited to play with mBots at the Summerside Rotary Library on June 8 at 10:30 am. 57 Central St, Summerside.

Seniors Board Game Club

Join other seniors for an afternoon of playing board games and socializing at the Charlottetown Library on on June 10 and 24 from 1–3 pm. Play a favourite game or learn a new one. 97 Queen St, Charlottetown.

Cards, Crokinole, and Cronies

Socialize and play games like cribbage, crokinole, scrabble, checkers and more at the Summerside Rotary Library on June 12 and 26 at 2 pm. 57 Central St, Summerside.

Board Game Café

The next board game café at the Charlottetown Library Learning Centre is on June 26 at 6 pm. There is a wide variety of games to suit all types of gamers. 97 Queen St., Charlottetown.

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River Clyde Pageant

Free public arts workshops

The River Clyde Pageant (RCP) returns to New Glasgow for its ninth year of outdoor, community-engaged theatre along the River Clyde. This summer’s show runs July 25–28 and August 1–4, expanding on 2023’s “Windfall in the Hollow” by further exploring themes of disruption, transformation, and interconnectedness.

Leading up to the performances, free public arts workshops will be offered, taught by professional artists from PEI, Nova Scotia, Vermont, and Ohio. Each RCP is a massive collaborative effort, co-created by artists and community participants. Workshop participants co-author material for the production, including music, puppets, design elements, stories, scenes, and choreography. Open to all ages and experience levels, these workshops run from early June to mid-July.

Starting in June, Franziska Glen and Laura Stinson will lead the ‘Puppet Ensemble’ workshop, introducing participants to ensemble-based performance, large and small-scale puppetry, mask work, and creating with the River Clyde’s landscapes. Participants will

play a key role in bringing the puppets to life: amphibians, birds, fungi, and a giant illuminated human puppet.

The RCP’s choreographer, Reequal Smith, leads ‘Dance with the Wind,’ an outdoor workshop exploring creative movement inspired by natural forces. Incorporating Reequal’s background in Afro-Caribbean dance and calypso fusion, this workshop creates choreography for the Pageant.

Theatre artist and composer Garry Williams returns as RCP music director to lead ‘Further Afield: A Music Workshop’ from June 12–16. In four sessions, participants of all experience levels will explore musical storytelling and create and develop compositions for the RCP.

In ‘The Singing River’ choir workshop, Director Andrea Ellis offers a holistic approach to music-making, inviting all ages to join the RCP choir. Participants will rehearse and perform original songs created for the Pageant, bringing their embodied voices into the outdoor landscape to sing with the breeze, the birds, and the rest of the RCP world.

The RCP will also host ‘The Bee,’ a workshop combining storytelling and art-making. Each session includes storytelling, drama games, and crafts like weaving, papier-mâché, and sewing to create puppets, props, costumes, and flags for the Pageant. Activities will be led by different members of the Pageant creative team: Jane Wells, Megan Stewart, Franziska Glen, Laura Stinson, and Natalia Cortes.

All are welcome in the creation of the 2024 RCP, especially those who are new to the event and curious to learn more. Workshop spaces are limited; register soon to reserve a spot. Register or volunteer at riverclydepageant. com/get-involved.

Tickets for the 2024 River Clyde Pageant go on sale June 25 and 26.

Puppets from the 2023 River Clyde Pageant

2024 SHOW SCHEDULE

Glimmer & Glow

Drag extravaganza at Red Shores—June 7

Celebrate Pride Month at Glimmer & Glow, hosted by PEI’s Tori Nylon, at Red Shores in Charlottetown on June 7.

The drag extravaganza will feature performances by Alexas Styles, Brooke Rivers, Elle Noir, Heckella Jeckyll, Trinity Foxx, and Vera Getty.

The VIP Meet & Greet kicks off at 7 pm, with show time at 8 pm. redshores.ca

2024 SUMMER CAMPS

Summer plays at Watermark

A comedy and a thriller on stage in North Rustico

The summer season at Watermark Theatre in North Rustico begins this month with Same Time, Next Year by Canadian playwright Bernard Slade. Directed by Robert Tsonos, the romantic comedy will run on select dates from June 25 until August 31. The stage version of the Stephen King thriller Misery, adapted by William Goldman and directed by Rahul Gandhi, will run from July 5 until August 30.

“Two great plays that I’m sure our audiences are going to love. Both are highly entertaining but also say a lot about the world,” shares Artistic Director Robert Tsonos. “Same Time, Next Year has strong opinions about love, sex, and relationships. While Misery delves into the role of art in society, fan culture, and obsession.”

A one-night stand turns into a quarter-century affair in Same Time, Next Year, one of the most popular romantic comedies of all time. The Tony Awardwinning play follows George and Doris’ clandestine weekend rendezvous over the course of 25 years. The starry-eyed lovers meet for an annual getaway of romance, honesty, and hilarity against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world. Cameron MacDuffee and Jody Stevens star as the starry-eyed lovers.

In Misery, true life becomes stranger than fiction when an acclaimed romance novelist, played by Rob MacLean, wakes up in the home of his “Number One Fan,” played by Jody Stevens. Rescued from a wintry

The Shellfish Mystery

Feast Dinner Theatres in Summerside and Charlottetown

Feast Dinner Theatres presents The Shellfish Mystery, a PEI whodunnit, with performances scheduled in July at Brothers 2 Restaurant in Summerside and in August at Rodd Charlottetown.

The theatrical feast will include food, drama and a mystery waiting to be cracked. Get ready for a shell of a good time as audiences unravel The Shellfish Mystery Tickets and the full schedule are available at feastdinnertheatres.com.

car crash, Paul Sheldon finds himself incapacitated in the secluded home of Annie Wilkes, a seemingly kind nurse. When events take a nightmarish turn, the injured Paul realizes Annie has no intention of letting him leave. This spine-tingling stage adaptation traps you in the room with Paul as he must outsmart Annie if he hopes to escape. The tense cat-and-mouse game will grip you until the very end. Visit locarius.io/organizations/26 or call 902-963-3963 for tickets.

La Veillée au Village

French dinner theatre in AbramVillage this summer

Village musical acadien will present La Veillée au Village dinner theatre in Abram-Village this summer. The show features comedy, music, singing, dancing and a four-course meal, and will be presented in French every Tuesday and Wednesday from July 9 to August 28, as well as on Thursday, August 1.

Admission is free for preschool children. To purchase tickets, visit villagemusical.ca.

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(top): Cameron MacDuffee, Rob MacLean (middle): Jody Stevens, Rahul Gandhi (bottom): Khushi Chavda, Alison Crosby

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Host Tori Nylon

The Charlottetown Festival

Anne Shirley and Frankie Valli kick off

the 2024 season

Two legendary musicals kick off The 2024 Charlottetown Festival this month. Anne of Green Gables–The Musical™ and Jersey Boys begin performances in June at Sobey Family Theatre, the main stage at Confederation Centre of the Arts.

Anne of Green Gables–The Musical™ tells the story of a freckle-faced, redhaired orphan named Anne Shirley that will inspire the imagination, tickle your funny bone, and mesmerize the audience with its graceful and exhilarating singing and dancing. The Canadian classic is a humorous, touching, and dynamic musical that has been entertaining Islanders and visitors alike since 1965.

“The story of Anne is an integral part of Prince Edward Island culture, and the Centre is thrilled to continue the musical’s legacy,” says Adam Brazier, the Centre’s artistic director of performing arts.

Actors Kelsey Verzotti and Laurie Murdoch, who played Anne Shirley and Matthew Cuthbert in the 2022 Festival production, will reprise their roles. The 2024 presentation of Anne of Green Gables–The Musical™ coincides with 150th birthday celebrations for author Lucy Maud Montgomery. It runs from June 19 to August 31.

Playing alongside Anne is the wildly popular jukebox musical Jersey Boys, which tells the rags-to-riches story of the 1960s rock and roll group Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. As they rise to stardom, the lifelong friends celebrate the highs and endure the lows that come with fame. The musical features several hit songs from the group, including “Sherry,” “Beggin’,” and “December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night).”

Jersey Boys delighted audiences on Broadway and London’s West End,

and has been honoured with four Tony Awards, including Best Musical; the Olivier Award for Best New Musical; and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album.

“Jersey Boys is an international musical phenomenon that has played around the world, and we are excited to stage the first Atlantic Canadian production,” says Brazier, who will direct the show.

Jersey Boys runs from June 25–September 21.

The 2024 Charlottetown Festival will also feature shows at The Mack and Outdoor Amphitheatre starting in July. Productions include Becoming Dolly, an exhilarating cabaret show from Islander Jessica Gallant. The show takes a musical journey through the life of country music legend Dolly Parton with toe-tapping renditions of iconic songs like “9 to 5,” “Coat of Many Colours,” “Jolene,” and more.

Tickets are available at confederationcentre.com, 1-800-565-0278, and at the Centre’s box office.

LOUISE VESSEY

Emma Rudy, Kelsey Verzotti, and Justin Eddy in Anne of Green Gables–The Musical™ (2022)

PERFORMANCE

music, theatre, dance, comedy…

May 30 | 8 pm

Island Jazz: Harmony Wagner & Rob Drew

Baba’s Lounge, Charlottetown

May 30 | 8 pm

A Tribute to Talking Heads

Featuring members of Coyote, Sorrey and Calm Baretta. Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

May 31 | 7:30 pm Fiddle Fandamonium II

Ft. Richard Wood, Howie MacDonald, Melissa Gallant, Roy Johnstone and Beverly MacLean. Centre 150, Summerside

May 31 | 7:30 pm

Dave Gunning & J.P. Cormier Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside

May 31 | 7:30 pm

The Country Legends Tribute Show

Ft. Gordon Cormier and Dave Pike. Kings Playhouse, Georgetown

May 31 | 8 pm

Little Barry Cooke and The Blue Devils Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

May 31, June 1, 7, 8 | 8 pm

Ladies of the Canyon

Ft. Brielle Ansems, Joce Reyome, Alicia Toner and Keelin Wedge. Harmony House, Hunter River

June 1 | 7:30 pm The Hounds

Tribute to Tyler Childers. Copper Bottom Brewing, Montague

June 1 | 3 pm/7 pm, 2 | 2 pm/7 pm

Shrek: The Musical

Presented by Havenwood Studios. Carrefour Theatre, Charlottetown

June 1, 2

Daniel Champagne

June 1, 7:30 pm: The Guild, Charlottetown

June 2, 3 pm: Souris Show Hall, Souris

June 1, 2

A Joyful Sound Community

Choir

June 1, 7 pm: Souris Show Hall, Souris

June 2, 7 pm: Memorial United, Murray River

June 2 | 2:30 pm

Second Chances Concert Band

Dr. Steel Recital Hall, UPEI

June 2 | 8 pm

20 Eyes

With Green Eyes, Witch Hands. Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

June 4 | 6:30 pm

Willy Wonka Jr.

Presented by Mischouche Consolidated School. Scott MacAulay Performance Centre, Summerside

June 5 | 7:30 pm

Rae Spoon

With Nikkie Gallant and the PEI Queer Choir. Beaconsfield Carriage House, Charlottetown.

June 6 | 12:10 pm

Feels Like Home: Olivia

Barnes and Sébastien

Comtois

Chamber music recital. Kirk of St. James, Charlottetown

June 6 | 8 pm

Island Jazz: Rob Oakie

Original Mandolin Music

Baba’s Lounge, Charlottetown

June 6 | 8 pm

Union Duke

With special guest Nick Doneff. Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

June 6, 7 | 7 pm

The Big Show

TOSH Popular Music Performance. Scott MacAulay Performance Centre, Summerside

June 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 26, 27 | 7:30 pm

Country Roads

Craig Fair Music production ft. Lawrence Maxwell, Brooke MacArthur, Brad Milligan, Anna Vail, Pierce Clarke and Marli Trecartin. PEI Brewing Company, Charlottetown

June 7 | 7:30 pm

The Stephens Brothers

Presented by The Bluegrass Radio Show. Cornerstone Baptist, Stratford

June 7 | 8 pm

Blink 902

Tribute to Blink 182. Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

June 7 | 8 pm

Glimmer & Glow

Hosted by Tori Nylon. Featuring queens Alexas Styles, Brooke Rivers, Elle Noir, Heckella Jeckyll, Trinity Foxx, and Vera Getty. Red Shores, Charlottetown

June 8 | 4:30 pm

College of Piping Spring Recital

Scott MacAulay Performance Centre, Summerside

June 8 | 10:30 am

Definitely Not The Symphony Park Royal United, Charlottetown

June 8 | 8 pm

Bobcaygeon

Tribute to The Tragically Hip. The Guild, Charlottetown

June 8 | 8 pm

Dan Hendricken & Friends Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

June 8

Spudfest Fundraiser

Ft. Story Thorburn & Calvin Mooney. Souris Show Hall, Souris

June 8 | 7:30 pm

Hotel California: The Original Eagles Tribute Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside

June 9 | 5 pm

It’s A RAD Recital

Presented by Roberts Academy of Dance. Scott MacAulay Performance Centre, Summerside

June 9 | 8 pm

Jon MacKiel

Album release. Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

June 13 | 8 pm

Island Jazz Quartet plays TV Music

Baba’s Lounge, Charlottetown

June 14 | 7 pm

Charlottetown Jazz Ensemble

Jack Blanchard Hall, Charlottetown

June 14 | 8 pm

Jim Henman (April Wine)

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

June 14–23

PEI Mutual Festival of Small Halls

Small halls across pei. (see Buzz page B3 for full schedule)

smallhalls.com

June 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 | 8 pm

Inside Americal Pie

Ft. Mike Ross, Brielle, Greg Gale, Alicia Toner and Kirk White. Harmony House, Hunter River

June 15 | 6 pm

The Hoedown Live

With host Darren MacPherson. Afterparty with Lawrence Maxwell & The Good Ol’ Boys. Eastlink Centre, Charlottetown

June 15 | 7:30 pm

Jenn Grant

With Tanya Davis. Souris Show Hall, Souris

June 15 | 8 pm

19th Nervous Breakdowns

Tribute to Rolling Stones. Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

June 15 | 8 pm

Dave & Jud Gunning

Stompin’ Tom Festival Series. Stompin’ Tom Centre, Skinners Pond

June 16 | 1 pm

Blues Matinee with The Logan Richard Band

With special guest Joce Reyome. Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

June 16 | 8 pm

Dave & Jud Gunning Father’s Day Show

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

June 19–Aug 31 | select dates

Anne of Green Gables—The Musical™

Sobey Family Theatre, Charlottetown

June 20 | 8 pm

Island Jazz: Ken Fornetran Trio

Baba’s Lounge, Charlottetown

June 20, 21 | 8 pm

Afte Hours Band

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

June 21 | 7:30 pm

Jeff Leeson: The Unscripted Tour

Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside

June 21 | 7:30 pm

Chris and Sally Jones

Presented by The Bluegrass Radio Show. Cornerstone Baptist, Stratford

June 22 | 7:30 pm

Halifax Gay Men’s Chorus Under the Spire. Historic St. Mary’s, Indian River

Performing arts

Theatre, music, dance and storytelling in Summerside

A bevy of performances will take place in June at the Scott MacAulay Performing Arts Centre in Summerside.

Miscouche Consolidated will take the stage with Willy Wonk Jr. on June 4. Based on Roald Dahl’s timeless children’s book, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the musical is about reclusive candy man, Willy Wonka, announcing a once-in-a-lifetime tour through his secret chocolate factory for five children who discover golden tickets in his world-famous candy bars.

The Three Oaks Senior High Popular Music Program will showcase an evening of music on June 6 and 7. Each student will feature in at least one performance and the sets will be a wide variety of styles.

Roberts Academy of Dance will give their last recital on June 9. The dancers and instructors will show off their hard work with step dancing, acro, jazz, hip hop and more.

On June 22, Small Halls presents So The Story Goes... PEI’s Cynthia MacLeod will heat up the stage for The Three Tellers, who take audiences back with anecdotes of down-home, politics, PEI drama and more with regular

knee-slappers and even a tear or two.

Upcoming performances in July include Highland Storm and That’s The Island For Ya Deer! featuring Michael and Shane Pendergast on July 6, 13 and 20.

Tickets and further details are available at collegeofpiping.com.

Cynthia MacLeod presents So The Story Goes on June 22

Mass for Shut-Outs

Tanya Davis performance at Historic St. Mary’s

PEI Poet Laureate Tanya Davis will present her latest stage work, Mass for ShutOuts, at Under the Spire Music Festival in Historic St. Mary’s on June 23 at 2 pm. Mass for Shut-Outs is a contemporary performance that explores enduring questions through a critical and comedic lens. Loosely referencing the framework of a Catholic mass, it is a poetic take on Sunday service, featuring verse dressed as prayer, monologue mimicking homily, joyful singalong, and candid reflection.

Written and performed by Davis, with musical support from Carlie Howell, Mass for Shutis a shout out to anyone grappling with the complexity of faith, the inconsistency of awe, and the politics of organized religion. It is for atheists seeking connection, agnostics asking questions, and believers kindly curious

about other people’s gods. This event is free to the public, but donations will be accepted, with all proceeds going to PEERS Alliance. Preregistration is required, and tickets can be reserved at underthespire.ca. Mass for Shut-Outs will be followed by a reception in St. Mary’s Pavilion.

Never Before Scene

New show combines playful improv and serious fiddle

Musician and funny guy Albert Arsenault of Barachois and Chuck & Albert, along with funny gal, improv enthusiast, and teacher Laurie Murphy, Annekenstein and Drill Queens Comedy, are joining forces. Their brand-new show, Never Before , combines playful improv and serious fiddle, running Thursdays from July 18 to August 29, 8–10 pm (including a 15-minute intermission) at the Haviland Club in Charlottetown.

“Last summer, I had the delight of directing Albert in June Morrow’s PEI Fringe Festival hit, Six Songs About Six ,” says Murphy. “He’s a rare talent, and I’m thrilled that he and his wife, Julie Savoie [keyboardist], said yes to this new project!”

Others saying “Yes, and…,” the improv mantra known worldwide, include an ensemble of rotating improv players, new and established theatre and music artists such as Janet Coughlin Cameron, Margie Carmichael-Scotto, Sue Flower, Patti Larsen, Adam “Honker” MacDonald, Lucas Panizz, and Graham Putnam, as well as surprise players. PEI celebrities who have good-naturedly agreed to be interviewed for an improv segment called “Get to Know a PEI Celebrity” include theatre artist Rebekah Brown,

recording artist Catherine MacLellan, biologist Kate MacQuarrie, historian Ed MacDonald, quill artist Melissa Peter-Paul, amateur meteorologist Sheldon White, and recording artist Nathan Wiley.

Advance tickets are encouraged and available via e-transfer to lauriemurphy@marram.ca, or online at marram.ca.

Patrons will be greeted by stage manager Bridget Driver. Heated PEI Handpies will be available for purchase pre-show, and bar service is available in the Taproom. Farringford House is air-conditioned and street parking is available nearby.

Info: 902-960-1735; marram.ca

Laurie Murphy

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June 22 | 7:30 pm

Green River Revival

Tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival. Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside

June 22 | 8 pm

Skydiggers

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

June 22 | 8 pm

Julie & Danny

Stompin’ Tom Festival Series. Stompin’ Tom Centre, Skinners Pond

June 23 | 12–8 pm

DiverseCity Festival

Confederation Landing Park, Charlottetown diversecityfest.com

June 23

Progressive Organ Concert

Presented by members of the Royal Canadian College of Organists.

1:30 pm: Trinity United, Charlottetown

2:30 pm: St. Paul’s, Charlottetown

3:30 pm: St. Dunstan’s Basicalla, Charlottetown

June 23 | 2 pm

Mass for Shout-Outs

Featuring Tanya Davis and Carlie Howell. Under the Spire. Historic St. Mary’s, Indian River

June 23 | 8 pm

Dayglow Abortions

With Baited and Green Eyes, Witch Hands. Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

June 25 | 8 pm

A Night of Latin Songwriters

Ft. Jorge Peña, Luisa Güiza, Victor Cal Y Mayor, Diana Delirio, Camila Lozada, and Luis Anselmi. Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

June 25–Sept 21 | select dates

Jersey Boys

Sobey Family Theatre, Charlottetown

June 26 | 8 pm

Alphie Zappacosta

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

June 27 | 8 pm

Island Jazz plays the Music of Pat Metheny

Baba’s Lounge, Charlottetown

June 27 | 8 pm

D.O.A.

With Mvll Crimes and Cell Deth. Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

June 27, 28 | 7:30 pm

Lennie Gallant

June 27: Kings Playhouse

June 28: Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside

June 27–Aug 31 | select dates

Same Time, Next Year

Watermark Theatre, North Rustico

June 28 | 7:30 pm

Sarah Hagen

St. Paul’s, Charlottetown

June 28 | 7:30 pm

Joel Plaskett

Under the Spire. Historic St. Mary’s, Indian River

June 28 | 7:30 pm

Lennie Gallant

Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside

June 29 | 6 pm

Steve Somers & Friends

Copper Bottom Brewing, Montague

June 29 | 8 pm

Cory Gallant & The Red Dirt

Posse

Stompin’ Tom Festival Series. Stompin’ Tom Centre, Skinners Pond

June 29–July 1 | 8 pm

Dancing Queen

Tribute to ABBA. Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

June 30 | 3 pm

Philip Chiu

Under the Spire. Historic St. Mary’s, Indian River

June 30 | 8 pm

Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance Credit Union Place

July | select dates

The Shellfish Mystery

Feast Dinner Theatres. Brothers 2 Restaurant, Summerside

July 1 | 3 pm

Bruce & Robert Jones

Stompin’ Tom Festival Series. Stompin’ Tom Centre, Skinners Pond

July 1 | 6 pm

Joey, Jamie & Kurk

Stompin’ Tom Festival Series. Stompin’ Tom Centre, Skinners Pond

July 2–Aug 29 | Tue–Fri, 1:30 & 3 pm

La Gang à Manu

Village Musical Acadien, Abram-Village

July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 | 8 pm

C’mon In!: Atlantic Canada’s Best Kitchen Party

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

July 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24–27 | 8 pm

July 27 | 2 pm

The 27 Club

Ft. Mike Ross, Brielle Ansems, Keziah Collie, Carlie Howell, Max Keenlyside and Kirk White. Harmony House, Hunter River

July 4 | 7:30 pm

Souris Songs

Songwriters circle ft. Alicia Toner, Emilea May, Owen Davies and host Nick Doneff. Souris Show Hall, Souris

July 4 | 8 pm

Island Jazz Harp ft. Caedda Enright

Baba’s Lounge, Charlottetown

July 4–26 | 12 pm

Mi’kmaq Heritage Actors: Rhythms and Stories of the Red Earth

Outdoor Amphitheatre, Confederation Centre, Charlottetown

July 4–Aug 24 | select dates

Becoming Dolly

The Mack, Charlottetown

July 5 | 8 pm

High Voltage

Tribute to AC/DC. Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

July 5 | 8 pm

Salt Water Dollies

Village Musical Acadien, Abram-Village

July 5–7

37th PEI Bluegrass & Old Time

Music Festival

Dundas Fairgrounds, Dundas peibluegrass.ca

July 5–7

Cavendish Beach Music

Festival

Cavendish Beach Festival Grounds, Cavendish cavendishbeachmusic.com

July 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 | 8 pm

July 6, 13, 20 | 2 pm

Inside Americal Pie

Ft. Mike Ross, Brielle, Greg Gale, Alicia Toner and Kirk White. Harmony House, Hunter River

Jul 5–Aug 30 | select dates

Misery

Watermark Theatre, North Rustico

July 6 | 7:30 pm

Chad Matthews Band Souris Show Hall, Souris

July 6 | 7:30 pm

Side Hustle Improv

The Guild, Charlottetown

July 6 | 8 pm

Jay Gavin

Stompin’ Tom Festival Series. Stompin’ Tom Centre, Skinners Pond

July 6 | 8 pm

J.P. Cormier

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

July 6, 13, 20 | 7:30 pm

That’s The Island For Ya Deer Ft. Michael and Shane Pendergast. Scott MacAulay Performance Centre, Summerside

July 7 | 3 pm

Duo Concertante

Under the Spire. Historic St. Mary’s, Indian River

July 7 | 7:30 pm

The Starlings Choir & Friends

Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside

July 9 | 7 pm

Mythos: Ragnarok

Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside

July 9, 23, 30 | 8 pm

Patrick Ledwell & Friend

With special guest opener. Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

July 9–Aug 28 | Tue & Wed

La Veillée au Village 2024 Dinner theatre. Village Musical Acadien, Abram-Village

July 11

Jamie Matthews

Pre-show for Evangeline Blugrass Festival. Exhibition Grounds, Abram-Village

July 11 | 8 pm

Island Jazz Quartet plays Movie Jazz

Baba’s Lounge, Charlottetown

The Island Fringe Festival

Annual

performing arts festival returns at the end of July

The Island Fringe Festival (IFF) is an annual performing arts festival that unites artists and audiences in fun, exploratory environments in Charlottetown. This year’s festival is gearing up to take place from July 31 to August 4, featuring a 10-show lineup from Canada and the US. The possibilities are endless, with absurdity, comedy, dance, drama, and more.

IFF’s 2024 lineup includes: Enchantment (Halifax, NS); Cornflake (Montreal, QC); Furniture Boys (Brooklyn, NY); How It Happened (Charlottetown, PE); How to be a Vase (Charlottetown, PE); Ink Addicted (Orlando, FL); Next: After the Chorus Line (Charlottetown, PE); Short Circuits (Charlottetown, PE); So, an Autistic Priest and a Service Dog Walked into a Bar... (Dorval, QC); and Thinking about a Dog (Charlottetown, PE).

Enchantment, a double feature of two contemporary dance works

with artists. To volunteer, email islandfringe@gmail.com or contact @ IslandFringe on social media.

Volunteer recruitment is now underway. Volunteering with the Fringe is a great opportunity for people of all ages to get involved and have fun mounting productions, promoting the festival, and working

Looking ahead

In addition to the shows, this year’s Fringe Festival is planning a series of late-night events that will bring laughter and fun. A complete schedule, list of venue locations, and ticket sales will be available online at islandfringe.com the first week of July.

Watermark Theatre annouces two shows for fall and winter

Watermark Theatre recently announced its fall and winter programming. One Step at a Time—A Father’s Journey, written, conceived, composed, and performed by Andrew Prashad, will run from October 2 to 5, and the 2023 holiday hit The Gift of the Magi and Other Festive Stories to Warm the Heart will return from December 13 to 22. Through tap dance, original songs, monologues, and multimedia projection, Prashad shares he and his wife’s journey of caring for their son with spina bifida and hydrocephalus, while maintaining his career as a professional actor, singer, and dancer. One Step at a Time—A Father’s Journey is about parenthood, about life as an artist, letting go of expectations, and holding on fiercely for who and what you love.

eight holiday stories, adapted for the stage interspersed with favourite Christmas carols. Full of songs, laughter and well-known tales of the season it is sure to once again delight audiences young and old.

The Gift of the Magi and Other Festive Stories to Warm the Heart by Alan Kinsella and Robert Tsonos features

Tickets are on sale at locarius.io/ organizations/26 or by calling the box office at 902-963-3963. watermarktheatre.com

One Step at a Time—A Father’s Journey

A Joyful Sound

Community choir spring concert—June 1 & 2

A Joyful Sound Community Choir will present their spring concert, The Portraits and Landscapes of Our Lives, at Souris Show Hall on June 1 and at Memorial United near Murray River on June 2.

Conducted by Christie Beck, with accompaniment by E. or T. Wisnicki, The Portraits and Landscapes of Our Lives is a musical nod to the 60th anniversary of the Beatles’ arrival in North America and will feature a slideshow created by Richard Chapman to accompany the songs.

Show time is 7 pm for both performances. Admission to the show is by free will offering.

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Festival of Small Halls

Thirty shows in rural communities across PEI—June 14 to 23

The PEI Mutual Festival of Small Halls returns to rural communities across Prince Edward Island from June 14–23. Over 40 acts across 30 shows will fill community halls and performance spaces from tip to tip. For two weeks, Islanders and visitors alike are invited to share in the love of music, dance and storytelling in traditional meeting places steeped with community significance and cultural heritage.

The signature ‘Shakin’ The Shingles’ opening show at Historic St. Mary’s kicks things off on June 14. The bill includes Sirène et Matelot, new trad ensemble Maukin, Sirens Choir, Cuban ensemble Montuno Cubano, and Encore Dance.

Big local acts like Inn Echo, Richard Wood, and Patrick Ledwell will grace the stages alongside rising PEI stars like Emilea May, Luka Hall, and Tiffany Liu. Canadian performers making their Small Halls debut this year include singer-songwriters Kaia Kater, Abigail Lapell, and Kellie Loder (Canada’s Got Talent), ragtime blues duo The Vaudevillian, and recent ECMA Rising Star Recording winners The Bombadils. Maritime favourites such as Dave & Jud Gunning, Mary Frances and Michael Leahy, Cassie & Maggie, and James Mullinger return.

Venues like the St. Peter’s Courthouse, Stanley Bridge Hall, and the Stompin’ Tom Centre offer

dynamic and intimate backdrops for these eclectic shows. The rich traditions embedded in the artistry of these local and national performers reverberate beautifully in the host venues that have been essential to the communities they reside in for years on end. This timeless pairing is a part of why the Festival has been named Music PEI’s Event of the Year on six occasions. For a full schedule and list of performers, visit smallhalls.com or see page B# this issue of The Buzz. Tickets can be purchased online, over the phone at 902-892-2308, or in person at The Maypoint Plaza, 161 Maypoint Road, Charlottetown. Attendees are encouraged to reserve tickets early as performances sell out regularly.

Under the Spire

Traditional, pop, classical, jazz, country and world music

Alicia Toner presents… (Inner)Life is Beautiful (27) and Duel by Pallade Musica (28). Historic St. Mary’s is located at 1374 Hamilton Rd, Kensington. thespire.ca.

Coming up in July are performances by Duo Concertante (July 7), Gordie MacKeeman & The Rhythm Boys (12), Elizabeth Shepherd Trio (13), Maryna Krut (14), The Once (19), SHHH!! Ensemble (21),

The Halifax Gay Men’s Chorus perform on June 22

The stage is set

Harmony House summer opens with Inside American Pie

Located in Hunter River, Harmony House offers live music concerts in their theatre and fine food in their licensed downstairs lounge. The theatre recently unveiled its summer lineup of four concerts, catering to both locals and visitors alike.

Inside American Pie will return for its fifth summer with a limited run from June 14–July 20. This unique “docu-concert” dives deep into the meaning of the classic Don MacLean song, “American Pie.” Using this staple of American songwriting, Mike Ross, Alicia Toner, Brielle Ansems, Greg Gale and Kirk White take the audience on a ride through the thrill and turbulence of the 1960’s trying to explain the meaning behind the cryptic lyrics of one of the greatest songs of all time.

After a sold-out run last year Harmony House is bringing The 27 Club back for another season from July 3–August 22. The 27 Club investigates one of the strangest mysteries in all of rock and roll: why did so many many iconic artists of the 20th century die at aged 27? Island artists Brielle Ansems, Keziah Collie, Carlie Howell, Max Keenlyside, Mike Ross and Kirk White celebrate the music of gone-toosoon icons and try to get to the bottom of one of rock and roll’s enduring mysteries.

The third offering, The Leonard Cohen Songbook, celebrates one of Canada’s most treasured songwriters with performances running from July 31–September 12. Joining Mike Ross on stage will be the power vocals of Amanda Jackson and Brandon Howard Roy, along with PEI poet laureate Tanya Davis, Carlie Howell, and percussionist Garrett Sherwood. In Harmony House’s unique interpretive style, they will be looking at the Cohen catalogue from his early days in Greece all the way until his last years, in an experience that will bring the soul of

Leonard Cohen alive.

The fourth summer concert will feature Ladies of the Canyon. Four of Atlantic Canada’s most electric artists—Brielle Ansems, Joce Reyome, Alicia Toner and Keelin Wedge—will tell the story of an incredible time in music history and celebrate the songs that came out of Laurel Canyon. Located just outside Los Angeles, this artist commune created a musical alchemy that birthed some of the greatest songs and artists of the 20th century. Performances will run from August 28–September 28.

Tickets can be purchased at harmonyhousepei.com or by calling 1-888-311-9090.

Starlings Choir

Harbourfront Theatre in July

The new Summerside contemporary Starlings Choir will perform at 7:30 pm on July 7 at Harbourfront Theatre in Summerside.

The audience can expect many offerings from The Starlings as well as solo performances from both rising and established PEI singers.

The list of songs to be featured in this eclectic show includes a few originals by local songwriters, as well as a variety from artists such as Amanda Marshall, The Beatles, and Aerosmith. harbourfronttheatre.com

The roster for summer 2024 at Harmony House in Hunter River

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July 11 | 8 pm

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Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

July 11, 12, 17, 18, 25, 26 | 7:30 pm

Anything for Love: The Music of Meat Loaf

Craig Fair Music production ft. Joce

Reyome, Brad Milligan, Marli Trecartin, Brandon Howard Roy and Carrie MacLellan. PEI Brewing Company, Charlottetown

July 12 | 7:30 pm

Gordie MacKeeman & The Rhythm Boys

Under the Spire. Historic St. Mary’s, Indian River

July 12 | 7:30 pm

From The Heart: A Tribute to Loretta Lynn

Harbourfront Theatre,

July 13 | 7:30 pm

Terra Spencer Souris Show Hall, Souris

July 13 | 8 pm

Nathan Wiley with full band Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

July 13 | 8 pm

Jamie Matthews & Wade

Carragher

Stompin’ Tom Festival Series. Stompin’ Tom Centre, Skinners Pond

July 14 | 3 pm

Maryna Krut

Under the Spire. Historic St. Mary’s, Indian River

July 14 | 2 pm/7:30 pm

Natalie MacMaster & Donnell

Leahy

Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside

July 15 | 8 pm

July 18–29 | Thu, 8 pm

Never Before Scene

Featuring Albert Arsenault, Laurie Murphie and special guests. Haviland Club, Charlottetown

July 18, 24, 25, 30, 31 | 7:30 pm

Highland Storm

Scott MacAulay Performing Arts Centre, Summerside

July 19 | 8 pm

Quittin’ Time

Tribute to Zach Bryan. Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

July 19, 20 | 7:30 pm

The Once

July 19: Under the Spire. Historic St. Mary’s, Indian River

July 20: Copper Bottom Brewing, Montague

July 19–21

Rollo Bay Fiddle Festival

Rollo Bay Festival Grounds, Rollo Bay. rollobayfiddlefest.ca

July 20 | 7:30 pm

Nico Paulo

With Janina MacGillivray. Souris Show Hall, Souris

July 20 | 8 pm

Shaydid

Stompin’ Tom Festival Series. Stompin’ Tom Centre, Skinners Pond

July 21 | 7:30 pm

Off The Rock: A Tribute to Great Big Sea

Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside

July 21 | 3 pm

SHHH!! Ensemble

Under the Spire. Historic St. Mary’s, Indian River

July 21, 22 | 7:30 pm

East Coast Comedy Pride Tour

Ft. Tom Hearn and Ajahnis Charley. The Guild, Charlottetown

July 22 | 8 pm

The Hounds of Winter Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

July 23 | 7:30 pm

Off the Rock: A Tribute to Great Big Sea Kings Playhouse, Georgetown

July 24

Island Proud Series: Emilea May

Under the Spire. Historic St. Mary’s, Indian River

July 24 | 7 pm

Tim Baker PEI Brewing Company, Charlottetown

July 25 | 7:30 pm

The Liverpool 4: Canada’s Tribute to The Beatles Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside

July 25 | 8 pm

Logan Richard Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

July 25 | 8 pm

Island Jazz: Sean Kemp

Originals

Baba’s Lounge, Charlottetown

July 25– 28

River Clyde Pageant New Glasgow

July 25– 28

Festival Route 11

Union Corner Park Rd, Mont-Carmel. festivalroute11.com

July 27 | 7:30 pm

Salt Water Dollies Souris Show Hall, Souris

July 27 | 7:30 pm

Alicia Toner presents…(Inner) Life is Beautiful

Under the Spire. Historic St. Mary’s, Indian River

July 27 | 8 pm

1755

Rendez-vous Rustico. Cymbria Lions Club, Rustico

July 27 | 8 pm

Kurk Bernard’s Stompin’ Tom Tribute

Stompin’ Tom Festival Series. Stompin’ Tom Centre, Skinners Pond

Festival Route 11

4th annual bilingual event features folk music, meals and art

Festival Route 11’s fourth edition runs from July 25–28 at Union Corner Provincial Park. PEI’s only bilingual folk festival returns with celebrated folk musicians, favourite Island meals, and large-scale art installations. The Fédération culturelle de l’Î-P-É presents a mix of festival favourites and new additions, offering a multi-sensory experience of music, culinary arts, and visual arts.

PEI’s 6 Hearts headline on Friday night in the Big Tent, and Cajun singer-songwriter (and social media darling) Jourdan Thibodeaux takes the stage Saturday with Les Rôdailleurs. Rounding out the lineup are local groups Inn Echo and Maukin, Louisiana’s Dustin Dale Gaspard, and Montreal’s Veranda.

Returning festival-goers will be pleased to hop back into Thursday night’s HERE WE GO! Barndance at Evermoore Brewery, this year with an extra treat: a new signature beer. Created by Alex Clarke and the Evermoore team, the Route 11 Pale Ale will launch on June 22, celebrating Route 11 and all things Prince County.

Union Corner Provincial Park will once again become an artistic landscape, curated by artists Kelly Caseley and Patrick Brunet. Their large-scale installations always promise a whimsical stroll through the grounds. These sights perfectly complement the

Big band favourites

Charlottetown Jazz Ensemble—June 14

The Charlottetown Jazz Ensemble, featuring 18 PEI jazz musicians, will play all the hits from their recent concerts on June 14 at the Jack Blanchard Hall in Charlottetown. The all-ages show will begin at 7 pm.

festival’s music and the locally inspired meals prepared every night by local chefs Clarke and Robert Pendergast.

Festival-goers can sign up for workshops led by the festival’s worldclass musicians at Fiddle Camp. This year, Saturday’s free-admission Family Day includes Shane Pendergast’s Jack Pine Folk Club under the stretch tent, alongside a full day of games and family-friendly programming. Finally, Sunday promises a trad celebration with Fiddle Brunch, where audiences can enjoy music and dancing along with their meal.

Box office and schedule information are available at festivalroute11.com.

Volunteer and get a free weekend pass.

Based on rigorous scientific analysis—audience surveys, applause metre data, randomized double-blind studies—the band’s tune-selection committee has chosen the charts that their audiences loved for one last toe-tapping blast of spring swing. Aside from crowd-pleasing monster

hits, there will also be licensed refreshments and available snacks from 4S catering.

The audience is encouraged to wear their best dancing shoes to help fulfill the band’s motto: Durum Validam (swing hard).

Admission is cash-only at the door.

Info: @charlottetownjazz on FB

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(clockwise from top-left): Verdana, 6 Hearts, Jourdan Thibodeaux, and Maukin

Charlottetown Jazz Ensemble

Creating Extraordinary Outdoor Spaces

Chamber music

Series begins with Olivia Barnes and Sébastien Comtois

Music for a Summer’s Eve

The Kirk of St. James Lunchtime Recital Series of chamber music begins early this summer. Married opera singers Olivia Barnes and Sébastien Comtois will return to the Kirk in Charlottetown with “Feels Like Home,” a recital of English songs through time, on June 6 at 12:10 pm.

Barnes is a Charlottetown local, and Comtois is a French Canadian. Although they make their family home in Quebec, they love to come back to the Island in the summer.

The program will include songs such as “Danny Boy,” “Her Mother Came Too,” “Tonight,” and other surprises.

The Kirk is located at 35 Fitzroy Street in Charlottetown. Admission is free, but donations will help support the Kirk’s Choral Scholars.

Pipe organ music

Progressive concert at three different locations

Pianist Sarah Hagen at St. Paul’s—June 28

Sarah Hagen

PEI pianist Sarah Hagen performs ‘Music for a Summer’s Eve’ at St. Paul’s in Charlottetown on June 28 at 7:30 pm. The programme, inspired by rainbows, romances, serenades, and the sea, will highlight music and stories of Chopin, Liszt, Satie, and others. Hagen tours across Canada and internationally as both a classical pianist and humourist.

The show will be approximately one hour long without intermission.

Admission is by e-transfer to sarah@ sarahhagen.com or pay-what-you-will at the door.

Visit sarahhagen.com for updates and to learn more about the artist.

organ

Pipe organ music will be performed at three different Charlottetown churches at the Progressive Organ Concert presented by members of the Royal

Canadian College of Organists (RCCO) on June 23.

“Each recital is held in a different church on a different instrument, performed by different artists,” explains one of the performers, Leo Marchildon. “It’s a bit like a musical sampler platter, as well as a chance to check out some of the most beautiful churches in Charlottetown.” Other perfomers include Don Fraser, Jason Chen, Tom Loney, Gloria Jay, Clement Carelse, Ann Francis, and Dean Perry.

The event will begin with a 30-minute program at Trinity United on Prince Street from 1:30–2 pm, followed by 30-minute program at St. Paul’s, also on Prince Street, from 2:30–3 pm, and ending with a 30-minute program at St. Dunstan’s Basilica on Great George Street from 3:30–4 pm. A 30-minute break between each concert allows for attendees to leisurely make their way to the new location.

Admission is by free will offering. All proceeds will help establish a scholarship fund to help educate aspiring student organists.

Pipe

at St. Dunstan’s Basilica

Sébastien and Olivia

Music director selected

Jaelem Bhate becomes PEISO’s ninth music director

After an intensive search, the PEI Symphony Orchestra (PEISO) has named Jaelem Bhate as its new music director. Entering its 57th season, Bhate becomes PEISO’s ninth music director in PEISO’s history.

“From our first meeting, I felt a special connection with the musicians, staff, administration and audiences of the PEISO,” says Bhate. “I feel there is an extraordinary amount of commitment and passion in this orchestra, and I am honoured to receive the trust of the PEISO community to begin this new chapter with them. I am beyond excited to make music with these artists and to contribute to this organization and its patrons.”

Bhate was selected after a year-long search, which included a final audition round during the orchestra’s 2023-24 season. As part of the audition process, season subscribers and a newly formed student committee, representing five Island high schools, had the opportunity to contribute to the selection.

Subscriptions for Jaelem Bhate’s first season with the orchestra are now available. Each concert takes place in the Sobey Family Theatre at Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown. The 2024–2025 season dates are October 20, November 24, and March 2, and April 6.

Definitely Not The Symphony

Spring concert at Park Royal— June 8

Definitely Not The Symphony (DNTS) will present a spring concert at Park Royal United on June 8 at 10:30 am.

Musical directors Marti Hopson and Lucy Morkunas will conduct this concert of a mixed selection of popular, jazz, and classical music. There will be socializing time after the performance.

DNTS is an eclectic group of music enthusiasts who gather to play instrumental pieces on a regular basis. The group is recruiting people interested in string, percussion and wind instruments and are welcome all ages, genders, musical abilities. Rehearsals are normally held Saturday mornings throughout the fall, winter and spring at a Charlottetown venue.

Admission to the concert is by donation. The church is located at 11 Christie Drive in Charlottetown.

For more information, contact DNTSStratford@gmail.com or follow @ DNTSPEI on FB.

Sounds of Springtime

Second Chances Concert Band— June 2

The Second Chances Concert Band will hold its annual spring concert on June 2 at 2:30 pm. Sounds of Springtime will be held at the Dr. Steel Recital Hall on the UPEI campus in Charlottetown. Admission is at the door.

Faye Williams

CLMA Manager of the Year nominee at Canadian Music Week

Faye Williams has been nominated for the 2024 Canadian Live Music Association Manager of the Year at Canadian Music Week.

This nomination acknowledges her exceptional work as an artist manager who has significantly contributed to the success of her artists and positively impacted the industry and her community.

Canadian Music Week runs from June 1–8 in Toronto, ON.

Fundraising Gala

PEISO’s annual Gatsbyinspired Casino Night—June 1

To celebrate the end of their concert season and to support their fundraising efforts for the 2024-25 season under the baton of Jaelem Bhate, their new Music Director, the PEI Symphony Orchestra (PEISO) is holding its annual Gatsby-inspired Casino Night fundraising gala from 7–9 pm on June 1 at The Haviland in Charlottetown.

Attendees pay-to-play at the tables, which will include blackjack, roulette, and poker, run by PEISO musicians, staff, and board members. There will be light hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. At the end of the evening, players can trade in chips for a chance to win prizes, including tickets to The 2024 Charlottetown Festival, Under the Spire Music Festival, a full-day fly fishing excursion, yoga and spin class packages, wellness packages, and more. Additional silent auction items will be on display. peisymphony.com

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Jaelem Bhate, PEI Symphony Orchestra’s new music director

PERFORMANCE

music, theatre, dance, comedy…

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Lennie Gallant

Rendez-vous Rustico. Cymbria Lions

Duel by Pallade Musica

Historic St. Mary’s, 7:30 pm

Songs of Land & Sea

Watermark Music Series ft. Shane Pendergast, Raine Hamilton and Milanda Watermark Theatre, North

Island Proud with Aaron

Historic St. Mary’s, Indian River

Jul 31–Aug 4

The Island Fringe Festival

10 shows at various locations. Charlottetown

July 31–Aug 1, 9, 10, 14, 15, 23, 24, 30, 31 | 8 pm

Aug 10, 14, 24, 31 | 2 pm

The Leonard Cohen Songbook

Feat Mike Ross, Amanda Jackson*/Keziah Collie*, Brandon Howard Roy, Tanya Davis, Carlie Howell and Garrett Sherwood. Harmony House, Hunter River

August | select dates

The Shellfish Mystery

Feast Dinner Theatres. Rodd Charlottetown

Aug 1 | 7:30 pm

Saltwater Hank Souris Show Hall, Souris

Aug 1 | 8 pm

Aug 1–30 | 12 pm

Island Steps

Roberts Academy of Dance and Xclusiv Crew. Outdoor Amphitheatre, Confederation Centre, Charlottetown

Aug 2 | 7:30 pm

Midsummer Magic: The Four Seasons and a Melting Iceberg by Pallade Musica

Under the Spire. Historic St. Mary’s, Indian River

Aug 2, 3

The Wonder of it All Souris Show Hall, Souris

Aug 2, 3, 7, 8, 16, 17, 21, 22 | 8 pm

Aug 3, 7, 17, 21 | 2 pm

The 27 Club

Ft. Mike Ross, Brielle Ansems, Keziah Collie, Carlie Howell, Max Keenlyside and Kirk White. Harmony House, Hunter River

Aug 2, 9, 16, 23 | 8 pm

Summer Cabaret Concert

Village Musical Acadien, Abram-Village

Aug 3, 4 | 7:30 pm

That’s The Island For Ya Deer Ft. Michael and Shane Pendergast. Scott MacAulay Performance Centre, Summerside

Aug 3 | 8 pm

Gordie MacKeeman & His Rhythm Boys

Stompin’ Tom Festival Series. Stompin’ Tom Centre, Skinners Pond

Aug 4 | 3 pm

Midsummer Magic: Bach & Bagels with Sarah Hagen Under the Spire. Historic St. Mary’s, Indian River

Aug 5, 6, 13, 20, | 8 pm

Patrick Ledwell & Friend

With special guest opener. Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Island Jazz: Jacob Reddin and the Striped Shirt Band

Baba’s Lounge, Charlottetown

Aug 1–4 | 8 pm

A Kind of Magic: A Night of Queen!

Craig Fair Music production ft. Brandon Howard Roy, Joce Reyome, Josée Boudreau and Craig Fair. Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Watermark Music Series

Three nights of reimagined classics and original music

The Watermark Music Series features Island singer-songwriters reimagining the classics and unveiling original music. This season will feature three themed nights curated by Sarah Segal-Lazar.

“We have such a tremendous lineup this year” says Segal-Lazar, “and some amazing evenings of music planned. I’m so excited for folks to hear these incredible artists singing iconic songs on the Watermark’s gorgeous stage. It’s going to be an unforgettable summer music series.”

The three concerts are: Songs of Land & Sea with Shane Pendergast, Raine Hamilton, and Malinda Carroll on July 28; Canadian Greats with Lawrence Maxwell, Ava & Lily, and Clever Hopes on August 11; and The Brill Building: 60s Pop Hits with Joce Reyome, Ben Aitken, and Brielle Ansems on August 25.

Sarah Segal-Lazar is an award-winning performer, playwright, and singer-songwriter. A lover of music and theatre, she is passionate about bringing the two together. Her two seasons as Music Series Curator at Montreal’s Centaur Theatre have given

her the opportunity to work with some of the country’s most exciting emerging artists and she’s bringing that same energy to the Watermark. Her latest album Valleys, produced by Matthew Barber, is out now.

Visit locarius.io/organizations/26 or call 902-963-3963 for tickets. watermarktheatre.com

Music Series curator Sarah Segal-Lazar

Stompin’ Tom Festival

Music series returns to Skinner’s Pond

The Stompin’ Tom festival series returns to the Stompin’ Tom Centre in Skinner’s Pond in June.

The summer lineup gets rolling with Dave and Jud Gunning on June 15. Duo Julie & Danny will perform on June 22. Cory Gallant & The Red Dirt Posse will bring country tunes to the Centre on June 29.

The season will continue in July

with Canada Day shows by Bruce & Robert Jones, and Joey, Jamie and Kurk on July 1. On July 6, Jay Gavin will take the Centre’s stage, and Shaydid will give a performance on July 20.

Kurk Bernard’s Stompin’ Tom Tribute Show will rock the house on July 27. Show time is 8 pm. Visit stompintomfest.com or call 902-882-3214 for tickets or more information.

Lennie Gallant in concert

Performance at Harbourfront Theatre includes new material

Singer songwriter Lennie Gallant returns to Harbourfront Theatre in Summerside on June 28 with a new concert for the summer season.

Gallant and his band will be performing new material for an upcoming album, as well as from his work with the late Jimmy Buffett.

Gallant is an international artist who has performed all over North America and Europe. His songs have been covered by many artists and he has shared the stage with several orchestras and with performers such as Lucinda Williams, Patti Griffin and Roger Hodgson. harbourfronttheatre.com

Gone is the Kerosene Lamp

Ross Family’s PEI roots music in a brand new light

The Ross Family Ceilidh presents Gone is the Kerosene Lamp this summer, a new show that explores the rich music and dance traditions of Celtic and Acadian PEI, through song and story, as well as contemporary sounds of the Island and more.

The Ross Family Ceilidh is an established sibling group featuring Stephanie Ross, Johnny Ross, and Danielle Ross.

An Evening of Celtic Music

Richard Wood at Stanley Bridge Hall this summer

Richard Wood: An Evening of Celtic Music returns to the restored Stanley Bridge WI Hall this summer. Now in its 15th season, the show will run on Saturdays at 7:30 pm starting June 29.

Wood has performed around the world sharing his natural charisma and traditional-borne, fiery-brand of Celtic music. Some highlights include touring with The Chieftains, performing at Carnegie Hall, and playing for troops in the North Pole, Bosnia, and Afghanistan.

The Stanley Bridge WI Hall, located

Back Home

Tonight

Gordon Belsher’s concert series begins in June

Gordon Belsher is “back home” at the cozy Stanley Bridge Women’s Institute Hall this summer, hosting the Back Home Tonight concert series on Monday evenings from 7:30–9:30 pm, beginning June 24.

Guests will include his multi-talented son-in-law Todd MacLean, and Island fiddlers Courtney HoganChandler and Cynthia MacLeod.

Each show will feature three of them on a rollercoaster ride of singable songs, jigs, reels, airs, poignant ballads, and a few surprises.

MacLean is well known for his prowess on piano, ukulele, and

Gone is the Kerosene Lamp will run at 7:30 pm on select dates from June 19 to September 25 at Florence Simmons Performance Hall in Charlottetown. Tickets are available online at rossfamily.ca or by phone at 1-888-311-9090.

at 4897 St. Mary’s Road in Stanley Bridge, is fully accessible, air-conditioned, and has free parking. There will be a merchandise area, and the Sterling Women’s Institute will host a 50/50 draw and sell strawberries and ice cream at intermission. Advance reserved seats are at 902-330-3293 or rwood.ca. Remaining seats will be available on a first come basis on show day when doors open at 6:30 pm.

especially saxophone. Both MacLeod and Hogan-Chandler previously hosted their own popular ceilidhs. Admission at the door, which opens at 7 pm. The Hall is located at 4897 St. Mary’s Road in Stanley Bridge.

The Ross Family in action

Richard Wood

(clockwise from top-left): Gordon Belsher, Todd MacLean, Cynthia MacLeod and Courtney Hogan-Chandler

Lennie Gallant

(L–R): Cory Gallant, Julie & Danny, and Dave & Jud Gunning will perform in June

Evangeline Bluegrass

Country singers to join the fun at this year’s festival in July

Maritime bluegrass favourites, including Ray Légère & Acoustic Horizon and Eddy Poirier & Grassline, will perform during the 22nd edition of the Evangeline Bluegrass Festival, July 12–14 in Abram-Village.

This year, organizers have added a twist by including a couple traditional country music shows. Classic country singer Jamie Matthews and friends will give a pre-festival show on July 11 at 7:30 pm, while Marcella Richard and Sandra Jones, known for their traditional country style, will perform at the Country Music Cabaret on July 12 at 9 pm. All three singers occasionally add bluegrass tinges to their music. Local Acadian favourite Marcella Richard, performing for the first time at the festival, has recorded a few bluegrass albums, including one with Bluestreak, who will perform twice over the weekend.

Other featured bluegrass bands this year include the Bluegrass Diamonds, Shane Douthwright & The Virtuosos,

and High River, all from New Brunswick. Nova Scotia’s Bluegrass Tradition will also perform, while PEI’s homegrown bluegrass talent will be showcased by Janet McGarry & Serge Bernard, Heartfelt Bluegrass, Blue Zone, The Treble Makers, SK Bluegrass, and The Stiff Family. With quite a few Acadians among this year’s performers, audiences can expect some songs to be sung in French.

The program begins July 12 with an open mic at 1 pm, followed by eight 40 to 45-minute sets until the Country Music Cabaret at 9 pm. The schedule resumes at 9:45 am on July 13 with another open mic and runs through 14 sets until 10:30 pm. Sunday’s program features eight sets from 10 am until the closing circle at 4 pm.

Camping is available on-site. To reserve, contact Leona Gallant at 902-439-7411.

Visit evangelinebluegrassfestival. ca for the full schedule and more information.

Pendergast & McSwiggan

27th season of Celtic and Maritime music, fun and stories

Hosts Michael Pendergast and ‘Uncle’ Tom McSwiggan are entering their 27th season of hosting summer ceilidhs.

The family-friendly entertainment has a distinctive PEI flavour with Celtic, traditional and local songs, fiddling and step dancing, plenty of amusing stories, and Island strawberries and ice cream at intermission. Shane Pendergast (vocals, guitar) and Andy Doucette (fiddle) complete the

Pride PEI Dance Party

Mavor’s—June 14

A Pride PEI Throwback Dance Party is slated for June 14 at Mavor’s.

See the first unveiling of what Pride PEI has in store for the 2024 PEI Pride Festival. Get the scoop, pre-order brand-new Pride merch and get geared up for PEI’s largest Pride Festival to date.

Mavor’s is located at Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown. Doors open at 8 pm. Admission is by donation. Proceeds will help support the 2024 PEI Pride Festival. pridepei.ca

DANCING

Downstreet programming

Downstreet Dance is a full non-profit studio offering solo and couples classes for ages 18+. A partner is not needed. Monday classes are Zumba at 7:30 am and 5 pm. Tuesdays feature Bellydancing at 6:30 pm and 1940’s Swing at 7:30 pm. Wednesday classes include Zumba at 7:30 am, Tango at 5:30 pm, and ConfiDANCE at 7:30 pm. Saturdays classes include Intro To West Coast Swing at 5 pm, West Coast Fundamentals at 5 pm, West Coast Swing Choreography at 6 pm, and West Coast Swing Level 1 at 7 pm. 101 Grafton St, 2nd floor, Charlottetown. downstreetdance.com

Dance studio volunteers

Volunteers are needed to help keep things running smoothly at Downstreet Dance, a full non-profit studio in Charlottetown. Once everyone is signed in, volunteers are welcome to join the class for free. Volunteer hours can go towards credit hours for different volunteer programs. Learn more at the next volunteer info meeting on June 4 at 5:30 pm. Visit downstreetdance.com for more info and to fill out a volunteer form prior to attending the monthly meeting.

Downstreet social dance

band, and Veronica Murray is the featured step dancer.

Ceilidhs take place this summer on Wednesdays from June 26 to August 28 at Malpeque Hall (Route 20, Malpeque) and on Thursdays at Stanley Bridge Hall (4897 St. Mary’s Road, Stanley Bridge). Showtime is from 7:30–9:30 pm. Admission is cash only at the door, which opens at 7 pm. Info: 902-836-4310

This month’s social dance at Downstreet Studio in Charlottetown will run on June 16 from 8–10 pm. Social dances are an opportunity to practice the skills and moves learned in class and to see what else the dance world has to offer. All levels and styles of dance are welcome. downstreetdance.com

Seniors Café dance session

The next Seniors Café at the Charlottetown Library is on June 20 at 1 pm. Laura from Downstreet Dance will teach line dancing, followed by light refreshments and socializing. 97 Queen St, Charlottetown.

Eddy Poirier & Grassline (left) and Ray Légère & Acoustic Horizon

PEI RECORDINGS

A Norm Day In The Strangely Life…

Norm Strangely

Norm Strangely’s new album, A Norm Day In The Strangely Life, is now available at Back Alley Music in Charlottetown, and online on YouTube, Soundcloud, and Bandcamp.

ALBUMS SINGLES

The album chronicles a day of hiphop adventure, beginning with alien voices urging Norm to get out of bed and start his day, and culminating in the YouTube music video “I’ll Sleep When I’m...zzz,” created with Day 1 Media. It includes a homage track titled “Come Play In Our Eyeland,” exploring PEI hip-hop history pre-pandemic, tracing its roots back to the 80s with Bassmint and following its local evolution.

Norm spends his day reading comics, playing video games, and chipping away at making a song at various locales. He raps the complete song out before heading to bed.

The album features ten beats by hip-hop veteran K-Flow, mixed and mastered by Robert Doan, Norm’s long-standing musical partner.

Owen Davies

Heavy Songwriting

Owen Davies, a songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist based out of Montague, PEI, released his fourth full-length album, Heavy Songwriting, on all streaming platforms in digital format in May.

The intimate, psych-folk leaning collection explores themes of love, loss, and moving to the country. Davies worked with long-time collaborator, producer Jeff D. Elliott, to expand on his home recorded demos. The album also features an orchestral arrangement from Nick “Walker” Grimshaw

on the album opener, “Notes From An Elevator,” as well as a duet with PEI’s own Gina Dunn on standout track “Waves Of Mercy.”

Davies explains that the inspiration for the record was to “write songs for songwriters—where the lyrics, melody, and chord progressions were strong enough to stand alone.”

“Pouring Out My Heart”

Lawrence Maxwell

Lawrence Maxwell, Music PEI’s 2024 Entertainer of the Year, pulls no punches in his latest single “Pouring Out My Heart,” out now.

“Skyblue”

Atlantic String Machine feat.

Kierrah

Atlantic String Machine is releasing the new single, “Skyblue,” featuring singer-songwriter Kierrah on all streaming services June 28.

“That feeling now that you’re ascending, I see you are transcending,” Kierrah sings, and the music captures that skyward feeling with soaring melodies from the R&B vocalist who has taken Atlantic Canada by storm over the past few years. Add in the familiar mix of sweeping strings and groovy rhythms that Atlantic String Machine has made their signature, and the result is a beautiful ode to love and leaving.

Recorded in Halifax at the illustrious Fang Recording Studio with engineer Thomas Stajcer behind the desk, the track was mixed by Adam Gallant and mastered by John D.S. Adams.

Inspired by an international travel fiasco that cost an unexpected $17,000, Maxwell has dusted off, recalibrated, and re-emerged with his latest song. Layered with cajun fiddle, honkytonk piano, clever lyrics and a stomp-able beat, the track punches up to corruption in a light-hearted, down-home way. As Dewey Finn taught in the movie School of Rock, sometimes one has to “stick it to the man.” That’s just what Maxwell has done with this latest single. The song begins with a hard beat and chorus, taking a shot at the music industry and the major labels trying to mold artists into corporate puppets. The first verse then goes into sharing fond memories of the Tønder Festival in Denmark, where Maxwell and his band performed in 2023. It then details the airline saga which almost ruined the whole tour. Listeners later learn about an unsavoury band from Ontario who stole money from a gig while performing at a popular Charlottetown music venue. Needless to say, the dirty laundry is aired in “Pouring Out My Heart.”

Maxwell’s song, recorded at The Hill Sound Studio by engineer/producer Colin Buchanan, showcases the Family Band: Josh Langille (drums), Sam Langille (bass), Justyn Young (guitar), and Ben Aitken (piano/ organ). Additional backing vocals and auxiliary percussion are by Buchanan, with Gordie MacKeeman on fiddle. Mastering was done by John McLaggan of Parachute Mastering.

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Bluegrass Island Radio Show

Two special performances in Stratford—June 7 & 21

The Bluegrass Island Radio Show will present two bluegrass performances at Cornerstone Baptist in Stratford this month.

Corrina Rose Logston and her husband Jeremy Stephens will perform as The Stephens Brothers on June 7 at 7:30 pm. The duo, known for traditional bluegrass and early country music, have performed at the Grand Ole Opry with legends like Jesse McReynolds & the Virginia Boys and the Chuck Wagon Gang. They lead the High Fidelity Bluegrass Band, which headlined the PEI Bluegrass & Old Time Music Festival in 2023. Stephens, from Virginia, has played with the Lilly Brothers and the Chuck Wagon Gang and appeared on Ray Stevens’ Nashville. Logston, from Illinois, has performed with David Peterson & 1946, Chris Henry & the Hardcore Grass, and Jim Lauderdale.

The second performance, on June 21 at 7:30 pm, will feature SIRIUS XM’s Bluegrass Junction personality Chris Jones, his wife Sally, and their daughter Joanna. Chris and Sally Jones, who each headlined the Red Clay Bluegrass Festival on seperate occasions, will perform as a duo, with a guest appearance by their daughter Joanna. They will present original and traditional bluegrass songs.

Chris has performed and recorded with The Chieftains, Earl Scruggs, and others. He has appeared on shows like Conan O’Brien and The Grand Ole Opry Live, winning many IBMA awards, including Song of the Year and and Broadcaster of the Year.

Sally Jones has earned multiple accolades, including Female Vocalist of the Year and Bluegrass Album of the Year, as well as three IBMA awards. She has been a band member for Marie Osmond, Tom T Hall and Harley Allen, and has recorded on more than 20 Nashville albums.

Chris and Sally Jones perform on June 21

The Bluegrass Island Radio Show has been programming bluegrass music on PEI on a volunteer basis for over 25 years. Created by Serge Bernard and co-hosted by Bernard and Charlie Hansen, the show aired on CFCY for many years and is now broadcast on Tantramar 107.9FM CFTA every Saturday at 6 pm.

The Hoedown Live

With Darren MacPherson at vEastlink Centre—June 15

The Hoedown Live returns to the the Eastlink Centre in Charlottetown on June 15 at 6 pm with host Darren MacPherson and an after-party performance by Lawrence Maxwell & The Good Ol’ Boys.

Doors open at 5 pm. Use the Red Shores entrance. This is a 19+ event. For more information and tickets, visit boxoffice.eastlinkcentrepei.com. This event is presented by Park After Dark and CFCY.

Out From Under

Barn-burner at Barnone Brewery in Rose Valley—June 14

Out From Under are taking their folk and country rock garage d’or into the cowshed at Barnone Brewery on June 14 from 8–11 pm.

The floor boards will rattle in the loft as the kick drum calls attention to the dance floor. Admission at the door. The brewery is located on Route 225 in Rose Valley.

Rendez-vous Rustico

30th anniversary in July

Rendez-vous Rustico will celebrate its 30th anniversary on the weekend of July 26–28. The celebration will include musical performances at the festival tent on the grounds of the Cymbria Lions Club.

Legendary Acadian group 1755 will play a show on July 27 and Lennie Gallant will play on July 28.

Show time is 8 pm. The shows are all ages. There are only 700 tickets for each performance, which are available at rendezvousrustico.com.

ONGOING MUSIC

ceilidhs, dances, sessions...

Assumption Ceilidhs

A ceilidh is held on the third Sunday of each month from 2–4 pm at Assumption Parish Centre in Stratford. Hosted by Assumption Catholic Women’s League and Assumption Knights of Columbus, the afternoon features the music of the Young at Heart with Leo Gallant, Randy Cheverie, Norman LeClair, Dave Shephard, Paul Chandler, Robert Cain and Dave Moore, plus special guests. Admission is at the door. A 50/50 draw, tea and light refreshments are included. Proceeds go to Our Lady of the Assumption Parish. Info: Leo Gallant, 902-569–3202, leowgallant@hotmail.com

Back Home Tonight concert series

Gordon Belsher is “back home” hosting the concert series on Mondays from 7:30–9:30 pm, beginning June 24, at the Stanley Bridge WI Hall. Guests include Todd MacLean on piano, ukulele, and saxophone, and Island fiddlers Courtney Hogan-Chandler and Cynthia MacLeod. Each show will feature three of them on a rollercoaster ride of singable songs, jigs, reels, airs, poignant ballads, and a few surprises. Admission at the door, which opens at 7 pm. 4897 St. Mary’s Rd, Stanley Bridge.

Blues Jam at Baba’s Blues Jam with the Plain Dirty Blues band will run from 5:30–8 pm on June 29 at Baba’s Lounge. Admission is by donation. Follow @Plain Dirty Blues on FB for updates. 181 Great George St, Charlottetown.

Ceilidhs at the Irish Hall

The Benevolent Irish Society’s Ceilidhs in June will feature Killick Junction (June 7); Fiddlers’ Sons with Allison Giggey (14); Tip ‘Er Back (21); and Fullerton’s Marsh (28). Music starts at 8 pm. Doors open at 7 pm. Tickets at the door or at benevolentirishsocietyofpei.com. 582 North River Rd, Charlottetown.

Dunstaffnage Ceilidh

A ceilidh takes place 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.

Got Blues Matinee

A Blues matinee hosted by Got Blues (ft. Chris Roumbanis and friends Mike Robicheau and Alan Dowling) is held several Saturdays a month from 2–4 pm at the Salvatore Dali Café. Each show features a special guest for the first set and the second set is always an electric blues jam. Special guests in June are: singer/ guitarist Davis Ward (June 8); singer/ guitarist Doug Burton and saxophonist Steve Guy (15); Season Finale with singer Amanda Jackson and keys/saxophonist Todd MacLean (22). There is no cover charge; rather they pass the hat. Follow Got Blues on FB for updates. 155 Kent St, Charlottetown.

Island Jazz

Jazz on Thursdays at Baba’s Lounge features top local musicians performing original music, standards, jazz and pop favourites. Each show features a different group and two sets starting at 8 pm. The June lineup includes: Rob Oakie Original Mondolin Music (June 6); Island Jazz Quartet plays TV Music (13); Ken Fornetran Trio (20); Island Jazz plays the Music of Pat Metheny (27). Admission is by donation. 181 Great George St, Charlottetown.

June Morrow & Friends

June Morrow & Friends will be singing a mix of covers and originals with special guests every Saturday from June 15 to September 14, 1-4 pm at The Lucky Bean–Montague. Admission is free. There will be a tip jar for the musicians. 576 Main St, Montague.

La Gang à Manu at Village musical acadien

A concert series featuring traditional Acadian songs and music will run daily with performances every Tuesday to Friday at 1:30 pm and 3:00 pm in Ti-Manuel’s Barn at Village musical acadien. The lineup includes Michel Lalonde, Caroline Bernard, Gilbert Arsenault, and Remi Arsenault. From July 2 through August. Admission is by donation. 1745, Rte 124, Abram-Village.

all summer. The ceilidhs feature Celtic, traditional and local songs and stories, fiddling and step dancing, and strawberries and ice cream at intermission. Shane Pendergast (vocals, guitar) and Andy Doucette (fiddle) complete the band, and Veronica Murray is the step dancer. Ceilidhs take place on Wednesdays from June 26–August 28 at Malpeque Hall (Rte 20, Malpeque) and on Thursdays at Stanley Bridge WI Hall (4897 St. Mary’s Rd, Stanley Bridge). Showtime is 7:30 pm. Admission is cash only at the door, which opens at 7 pm. Info: 902-836-4310

Richard Wood: An Evening of Celtic Musi

Now in its 15th season, the show will run on Saturdays at 7:30 pm starting June 29 at the Stanley Bridge WI Hall. Along with an evening of pure East Coast music with five-time ECMA winner Richard Wood, there will be a merchandise area, a 50/50 draw, and strawberries and ice cream at intermission. Call 902-330-3293 or visit rwood.ca for advance reserved seats. Remaining seats will be available on a first come basis on show day when doors open at 6:30 pm. The Hall is fully accessible, air-conditioned, and has free parking. 4897 St. Mary’s Rd, Stanley Bridge.

Ross Family Ceilidh: Gone is the Kerosene Lamp

This new show explores the rich music and dance traditions of Celtic and Acadian PEI, through song and story, as well as contemporary sounds of the Island and more. Siblings Stephanie Ross, Johnny Ross, and Danielle Ross present Gone is the Kerosene Lamp at 7:30 pm at the Florence Simmons Performance Hall with performances on June 19 and 25, July 3, 8, 17, 22 and 29, and August 6, 12, 22 (2 pm matinee) and 29, and September 5, 9, 18 and 25. Visit rossfamily.ca or call 1-888-311-9090 for tickets. 140 Weymouth St, Charlottetown.

Schooner Sessions

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

Stompin’ Tom Festival Series

The music series returns to the Stompin’ Tom Centre in June. In June, the lineup includes: Dave Gunnning and Jud Gunning (June 15); Duo Julie & Danny (22); and Cory Gallant & The Red Dirt Posse (29). In July, the lineup includes: Canada Day with Bruce & Robert Jones, and Joey, Jamie and Kurk (July 1); Jay Gavin (6); Shaydid (20); and Kurk Bernard’s Stompin’ Tom tribute show (27). Visit stompintomfest.com or call 902-882-3214 for tickets. 14024, Rte 14, Skinner’s Pond.

on June 9. Coffee, tea, and a light lunch are provided. 57 Bunbury Rd, Stratford. Info: 902-569-3956

Summer Cabaret concert series in Abram-Village

The Summer Cabaret concert series begins July 5 at Village musical acadien. PEI musicians will perform every Friday from 8–11 pm in the Acadian Festival Barn. Special guests include Cory Gallant, Salt Water Dollies, Sandra Jones, Kurk Bernard, Jonny Ray Arsenault and Peggy Clinton. There will be bar service and snacks for purchase. This is a 19+ event. For the schedule, visit villagemusical.ca. 1745, Rte 124, Abram-Village.

Summerside Kitchen Party

Kitchen parties take place at the Summerside Legion most Saturdays from 2 to 5 pm. The lineup this month features Back in Tyme with Brian Coughlin, Peter Burke, George MacPhee and Bob Gagnon on June 1 and 15, and the McGarry brothers, Mike and John, on June 29. 340 Notre Dame St, Summerside.

Sunday Session

An afternoon Tune Session featuring traditional music and craic with host fiddler Roy Johnstone takes place weekly on Sundays from 2–4 pm at The Old Triangle. 189 Great George St, Charlottetown.

Trad Night at Village Green

PEI’s smallest brewery, specializing in traditional and modern beer styles, hosts a Trad Night every Thursday. Enjoy free, live music from 7–9 pm in the cozy taproom. Space is limited. Located at 30 Church St in the old post office/dental clinic (turn at Church St and Cornwall Rd), Cornwall.

Winsloe United Ceilidhs

ceilidhs

Michael Pendergast and Tom McSwiggan

Now in their 27th season, Michael Pendergast and ‘Uncle’ Tom McSwiggan host family-friendly entertainment with a distinctive PEI flavour at two locations

Stratford and Area Lions Club Ceilidh

A ceilidh is held at the Robert L. Cotton Centre on the second Sunday of each month from 2–4 pm. The next ceilidh is

A fundraising ceilidh is held at 2 pm every second Sunday at Winsloe United. Each week features a host, the Winsloe United House Band—Dave Berrigan, Brian Langille, Brian Knox, Steve Perry, and Judy Lowe—and special guests. Jacinta MacDonald will host on June 2, with special guests Tip Er Back and Darlene Bradley. Attendees will enjoy a mix of lively Celtic, traditional, and country music. MacDonald will also host on June 16, with special guests the Four Hearts (Darlene Bradley, Keila Glydon, Judy Lowe, and Steven Perry), who play a mix of country and country gospel. They will be joined by house band members Dave Berrigan and Brian Knox. The Langille boys will return to play a mix of old rock ‘n’ roll and country music. The band features Brian Langille and his three sons: Josh, Sam, and Simon. On June 30, host Dino Dunsford and the house band will welcome special guest Leon Gallant for a mix of Celtic, traditional, and country music. Tea, coffee, and cold drinks are served at intermission. Admission is at the door, which opens at 1:30 pm. The church is wheelchair accessible. Follow on FB for updates. 121 Winsloe Rd, Rte 223.

The Lightfoot Band

Brookes Diamond bringing original band to Charlottetown

The original band that toured with Gordon Lightfoot for decades continues to present his songs, along with some stories and history, for his loyal fans. The Lightfoot Band will perform at Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown on October 5.

The band is made up of Gordon’s original band mates and musical collaborators who, for decades, recorded the hits and performed in thousands of live concerts around the world. The Lightfoot Band is Rick Haynes on bass (with Gordon continuously

for 55 years), Barry Keane on drums and percussion, Michael Heffernan on keyboards, Carter Lancaster on lead guitars, and new lead singer, Andy Mauck (Gordon’s long-time friend and vocalist) also on rhythm guitars. Their mission is to ensure that the soul-stirring melodies of Gordon Lightfoot will continue to resonate through their spirited performances.

Tickets are available now at the Confederation Centre box office or online at confederationcentre.com.

thelightfootband.com

Jack Pine Folk Club

Bluegrass, fiddle and poetry at the Pourhouse—June 12

Take a step back in time and enjoy some folk music and poetry at the Jack Pine Folk Club on June 12 from 7:30–9:30 pm at the Pourhouse in Charlottetown. Host Shane Pendergast will welcome bluegrass performers

Corrina Rose Logston and Jeremy Stephens, fiddler Ray Knorr, and poet Kylee Bustard.

Corrina Rose Logston and Jeremy Stephens are a duo heavily steeped in the sounds of traditional bluegrass and early country music. From heart songs and brother duets of the early Grand Ole Opry era, to lively bluegrass tunes and their own original material, their show is sure to keep guests entertained. Corrina and Jeremy perform the ballads of bygone days with a haunting authenticity that belies their age, yet they simultaneously breathe new life into the old songs. Their performance blends past and present in a compelling combination of familiar and unique.

Admission is at the door.

Bluegrass & old time music

Popular Maritime groups join acts from south of the border

The 37th Annual PEI Bluegrass & Old Time Music Festival runs from July 5 to 7 at the Dundas Fairgrounds. Joining performers from the USA, Nick Chandler & Delivered and Joe Hott & The Short Mountain Boys, will be some of the Maritimes’ most popular groups, including Ray Legere & Acoustic Horizon, The Janet McGarry Band, Bluegrass Tradition, and Bluestreak. Ray Legere, the most awarded bluegrass musician from the Maritimes, has performed with Tony Rice, Alison Krauss, David Grisman, and others. He has seven solo CDs and over 500 session recordings. Ray runs a recording studio and label in Sackville, NB. His band, Acoustic Horizon, includes top Maritime bluegrass musicians Frank Doody (banjo), Alan Jeffries (guitar), and Marcel Duplessis (bass).

PEI’s Janet McGarry has been a leading figure in bluegrass for over 20 years, releasing twelve albums. She is the only Canadian member of “Daughter of Bluegrass,” recognized by Blue Circle Records in Nashville. Janet has won five Female Vocalist of the Year awards at the Eastern Canadian Bluegrass Awards. She performs with her husband Serge Bernard, a multi-instrumentalist, and band members Trevor Boutilier and Karen DeCoste from Bluegrass Tradition.

Bluegrass Tradition, founded by Trevor Boutilier and Karen DeCoste in 2005, is dedicated to traditional bluegrass. They have won multiple East Coast Bluegrass Music Awards, including Band of the Year and Gospel Performance of the Year. Trevor has also won Male Vocalist of the Year, while Karen has won Bass Player and Composer of the Year. Banjo player Ryan Dillman and fiddler Andrew Kent, both accomplished musicians, are also part of the band.

After a fifteen-year hiatus, PEI band Bluestreak released their third CD,

Rounding Third, in 2023, featuring fifteen new songs. Their first two albums won PEI Music Awards for Bluegrass Recording of the Year in 2004 and 2005 and East Coast Music Award nominations. Band members include David Blue (bass), Roger Wightman (banjo, vocals), Larry Campbell (vocals, guitar, mandolin), Peter Richards (dobro), and Marcella Richard (vocals, guitar).

This year’s Festival lineup also includes The Hound Dog Ramblers from NB, as well as PEI bands The Stiff Family, Whitecap Drive, Heartfelt Bluegrass, Just Grass, SK Bluegrass and Bluegrass Revival. Visit peibluegrass.ca/tickets or call 902-566-2641 for tickets and more.

Country Roads

A Craig Fair production at PEI Brewing Company

Craig Fair Music Productions and Whitecap Entertainment are bringing the production Country Roads to the PEI Brewing Company in Charlottetown with performances on select dates from June 6–27 at 7:30 pm. Country Roads is a nostalgic road trip celebrating artists like Faith Hill, Keith Urban, Tim McGraw, Trisha Yearwood, Rascal Flatts, Willie Nelson, Shania Twain, Little Big Town, Alabama, Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks and many more.

Starring Lawrence Maxwell, Brooke MacArthur, Brad Milligan, Anna Vail, Pierce Clarke and Marli Trecartin, the production includes over 50 songs and an eight-piece band.

This is an all ages show. peibrewingcompany.com

(clockwise from top-left): Ray Legere & Acoustic Horizon, Janet Mcgarry, Bluestreak, and Bluegrass Tradition

(L–R): Michael Heffernan, Rick Haynes, Andy Mauck, Barry Keane and Carter Lancaster

Jeremy Stephens and Corrina Rose Logston (top); Kylee Bustard (left) and Ray Knorr.

Rae Spoon outdoor show

With Nikkie Gallant and the PEI Queer Choir—June 5

In partnership with the PEERS Alliance, Rae Spoon with Nikkie Gallant and the PEI Queer Choir will host an all-ages outdoor show on June 5 at 7:30 pm on the Beaconsfield Carriage House property in Charlottetown.

Rae Spoon is a musician, songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and author who has toured internationally, released twelve solo albums, published three books, and been nominated for two Polaris Prizes, a Lambda Literary Award, and a Western Canadian Music Award. Rae is a non-binary, trans artist who lives with multiple disabilities. Their most recent album, Not Dead Yet (2023), was written about their lived experience of cancer diagnosis, treatment, and complications.

Nikkie Gallant is a PEI songwriter who performs indie pop songs with lush vocals and tremolo-laced guitar sounds. Recognized by the International Songwriting Competition and Music PEI, Nikkie’s newest album, Subtle Motions, went to number one at CKDU Halifax.

MUSIC

Pipe organ demonstration

Parents are invited to bring their children to Pipes and Pizza, an introduction to the world of the pipe organ, at St. Dunstan’s Basilica on June 8 at 11:30 am. The hands-on event is an opportunity for music students ages eight and up to go behind the scenes and see how the pipe organ actually works. Organist Leo Marchildon and organ student Jason Chen will demonstrate the three-manual Casavant in the choir loft, after which students will experience an “organ crawl,” witnessing the mechanical inner workings of the instrument. Piano students will have an opportunity to play and adapt their favourite piano pieces to the new instrument. Pizza and juice will be provided. Students can apply for the Alan Reesor Memorial Scholarship. The event is sponsored by the Royal Canadian College of Organists (RCCO) and the Queen’s County Music Festival. Admission is free, but registration is recommended by emailing leomarchildon88@gmail.com.

Informal jam session

The next jam session for adults at the Summerside Rotary Library will be held on June 10 at 6:30 pm. Bring an

PEI Queer Choir is a space for 2SLGBTQIA+ people of all singing levels to gather joyfully and explore their voices. They endeavour to build an inclusive, accessible and supportive community through song, with intersectional celebration and liberatory action at the forefront.

Admission is on a sliding scale at the door, which opens at 7 pm. Five per cent of proceeds after expenses will go to Crips 4 eSIMs 4 Gaza.Visit ‘Charlottetown: Rae Spoon with Nikkie Gallant and PEI Queer Choir‘ on FB for all the logistical details and event policies. Contact raespoon@gmail.com with any access questions/concerns. This is a scent-free event.

instrument or borrow one from the library and join other musicians for an informal evening of playing music. 57 Central St, Summerside.

PEI Songwriters’ Open Mic

All levels and genres are welcome to join the PEI Songwriters’ Open Mic from 2–4 pm at The Lucky Bean in Stratford on June 15. Share an original song or two and receive feedback, if desired, in a supportive setting. 17 Glen Stewart Dr, Stratford. Info: june@junemorrow.com.

Queens County Fiddlers

Queens County Fiddlers are looking for fiddlers to join their group. All skill levels and age groups are welcome. They meet and rehearse every second Thursday at 7:30 pm at the BIS Hall (Irish Cultural Centre), 582 North River Rd, Charlottetown. Drop in to one of their sessions to meet the group.

Tune Room Fiddle Camp

Fiddle and guitar instruction will be offered this summer at the Tune Room Fiddle Camp in Rollo Bay on July 17 and 18. The instructors are Tim Chaisson and Jake Charron of The East Pointers, along with Kyle Charron, a Canadian Grand Masters Fiddle Champion. For more info and to register, visit thetuneroom.ca/ fiddlecamp

Chronology of Logan

Logan Richard grew up in Stratford, Prince Edward Island. His musical story traces back to when he started messing around with a household guitar at the age of six. By the age of ten his interest had truly set in and he considered guitar playing to be a serious pursuit. He worked hard developing his skills and from a young age, he was turning heads.

He spent years in and out of a handful of local bands. Ripped Paper, Generator, and Elusive Kings helped shape his talent but eventually he set out on his own.

In his early days, Richard would frequent the local Saturday Blues Jams and from those impromptu afternoon performances, a loyal fan club began forming around him.

Richard released his first single, “The Start,” in 2017 to much fanfare. That debut single was followed by a three song EP called The Split, which included “The Start” and two more tracks.

After a further selection of singles, he released his self-titled debut album in 2021. The album was recorded and co-produced with Adam Gallant at The Hill Sound Studios. Another release called Live at The Trailside appeared in 2022. His latest release is a collaborative single with Moira & Claire called “Unrequited Love Blues.”

Prior to the release of his debut album, Richard signed a publishing deal with Toronto based company, CYMBA Music Publishing. In 2023, CYMBA successfully placed his songs in seven different television shows and as a result, Logan is in fine company as a nominee for Sync Artist or Songwriter of the Year at this year’s Canadian Sync Awards.

There is an upcoming studio album, called Character Traits that is expected to find its way out in March 2025. To give fans a taste, a few singles are scheduled to start coming out in September of this year. Character Traits was recorded in New Brunswick throughout 2023 and early 2024 and it was co-produced by David Myles and Joshua Van Tassel.

Despite Logan’s blossoming song writing and solo careers, he spends

a good portion of his time playing a sideman/band member role. He is in local songwriter Benny Von’s live band, he plays guitar in the party band The Love Junkies, he has played bass with Justyn Thyme, he formed a three-piece blues group called Cherry Gang with his pals Josh Langille and Sam Langille, and most recently, he has been asked to be a member of David Myles’ live band.

This summer, he’ll be heading to Paris to perform at the Olympics with Myles. If that list wasn’t impressive enough, Richard has been asked to play guitar in Bahamas for a few West Coast Canadian shows later in the year.

Speaking of Bahamas, Logan has also been invited to warm up the audiences on the East Coast Canadian Bahamas shows in October 2024.

If you’re looking for a chance to catch him in action sooner than later, he is scheduled to perform in Charlottetown on July 25 at Trailside Music Hall.

Website: loganrichardmusic.com

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A selection of upcoming live music

Union Duke | with Nick Doneff

June 6

Union Duke will take the stage with special guest Nick Doneff. The group is two fifths country, two fifths city, and one fifth whiskey. They have been described as a raucous collision of alt-rock and twang, bringing crowds to their feet with songs from the heart. Soaring harmonies, driving rhythm and an infectious enthusiasm have seen these five guys from youth to young manhood and helped carve out a space for themselves in the annals of Canadiana.

Blink

902 June 7

A tribute to blink-182, with blink-902, will be on stage at Charlottetown’s Trailside Music Hall on June 7 at 8 pm. From Dude Ranch (1997) to One More Time (2023) and everything in between, blink-902 will bring the finest pop-punk to the Trailside stage.

Jim

Henman June 14

Jim Henman of April Wine and past member of the Myles Goodwyn Trio, will play for one night only. The show will explore his more than five-decadelong career as a musician, filled with intriguing stories and characteristic humour. From his early days strumming an acoustic guitar, to co-founding the legendary Canadian rock band April Wine, to seven years with

the Myles Goodwyn Trio afterward, Henman’s journey is both fascinating and entertaining. Audiences are treated to his witty anecdotes and hilarious tales from his experiences in the music industry, providing a behind-thescenes look at the life of a seasoned musician and songwriter.

Dave & Jud Gunning

June 16

Known for his abilities as a gracious storyteller, Gunning’s knack for connecting with audiences is very much a way of life for him. Music has been Gunning’s way of interpreting the world around him, the lens through which he sees it, and the medium by which he engages with his community. Jud has been making a name for himself in the Nova Scotia music scene. With performances at the Stan Rogers Folk Festival, the Pictou Lobster Carnival and the New Glasgow Jubilee under his belt, Jud has captivated live audiences across the Maritime provinces, and has only just begun.

Skydiggers June 22

The story of Skydiggers is one of a thriving musical collaboration that was born in friendship and has abided with trust. Over the course of 15 studio albums and countless miles on the road, Skydiggers have grown from enthusiastic youngsters into husbands, fathers, and mentors. While band members have changed over the decades, Josh Finlayson and Andy Maize remain its beating heart. With new collaborators bringing their unique musical histories into the circle, the sound of Skydiggers continues to evolve.

A Night Of Latin SingerSongwriters June 25

Six talented singer-songwriters will perform a vibrant celebration of Latin music, representing the rich cultural tapestry of Cuba, Mexico, Colombia, Peru, and Venezuela. The infectious rhythms of bolero, son Cubano, Hispanic folk music, joropo, landó, and Latin pop will be brought to life by the captivating performances of Jorge Peña, Luisa Güiza, Victor Cal Y Mayor, Diana Delirio, Camila Lozada, and Luis Anselmi, some of whom are current students and alumni of Holland College’s SoPA. The night will be full of surprises and guest appearances by Tom Gammons, Siddhu and Ivan Garnica, among others.

Alfie Zappacosta June 26

Alfie Zappacosta is undeniably one of Canada’s premier songwriters and performers with chart topping hits and a recording and acting career that has spanned 40 years. He continues to evolve as an artist by “doing it his way,” an effort that has been rewarded with an impressive song catalogue and a discerning loyal fan base.

D.O.A. | with MvII Crimes & Cell

Deth June 27

D.O.A., Canada’s legendary punk kings who helped spread punk rock counterculture around the world, approach a momentous milestone. For nearly 25 years D.O.A. has been happily slashing away at all manner of philosophical enemies. They’ve traveled the globe almost continuously since they formed in 1978; they released their first snarling piece of vinyl, the Disco Sucks EP in June of that year. That slab of plastic opened the door to international prominence, riots, rip-off record companies and three generations of fans.

Skydiggers (above) and Union Duke are live at Trailside in June

ECMA 2024 winners

Music, Industry and Honorary Awards for PEI

The East Coast Music Association (ECMA) has announced the winners for the 2024 ECMA awards.

PEI’s The East Pointers led with three ECMA wins followed by Jenn Grant, Morgan Toney, and Tim Baker with two wins each.

The PEI winners are:

Choral Recording of the Year (OTY) : Luminos Ensemble—In the Crystalline Vault of Heaven Contemporary Roots Recording OTY:

The East Pointers—Safe In Sound Group Recording OTY: The East Pointers—Safe In Sound Pop Recording OTY:

The East Pointers—Safe In Sound Song OTY:

Jenn Grant—“Judy”

Songwriter OTY:

Jenn Grant

Innovator OTY:

Lindsay Connolly

Musician’s Achievement Award:

Deryl Gallant

Bucky Adams Memorial Award:

Scott Parsons

Stompin’ Tom Award: Kerri Wynne Macleod

The East Pointers earn three 2024 ECMA award for their album Safe In Sound

A complete list of this year’s winners is available at ecma.com

ECMA is a regional collaboration of people in the music industry of Atlantic Canada that fosters, develops, and celebrates East Coast music and its artists locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally. ECMA annually produces an Award Show, a Festival, an Industry Conference, and the International Export Buyers Program.

Souris Show Hall summer

Jenn Grant gets the season started—June 15

The Souris Show Hall is launching their 2024 Summer Series, celebrating original voices, with a concert by Jenn Grant on June 15 at 7:30 pm.

Recently awarded the Rooted to the Island Award at the MusicPEI Awards, PEI born and raised Jenn Grant has gone on to a celebrated career. Her music is deeply empathetic and generous of heart.

Champagne Problems, her eighth album and first in the producer’s chair alongside partner Daniel Ledwell, gathers 13 musicians from coast to territory to coast in a collaboration of classic country, lost disco hits and ruminative folk fables.

This show will be supported by special guest PEI Poet Laureate and songwriter Tanya Davis.

The Hall wraps up its spring schedule with Australian singer-sonwriter and guitar virtuoso Daniel Champagne on June 2 at 3 pm and the Spudfest Fundraiser with Story Thurburn and Calvin Mooney on June 8.

Thr Summer Series continues on July 4 with a songwriter circle

designed to spotlight emerging talent, providing a platform for up-and-coming artists to shine alongside established names, offering a unique evening where fresh voices can share their craft in an intimate and supportive environment. The night will feature Alicia Toner, Emilea May and Owen Davies, hosted by Nick Doneff. The Chad Matthews Band is slated for July 6. Visit sourisshowhall.com for the full summer lineup and schedule, tickets, and more.

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LIVE MUSIC

Albert & Crown Pub

Julie & Danny (June 1 @8 pm); Rick Sparkes (2 @4 pm); Joey Doucette (13 @8 pm); (21 @6 pm); (27 @8 pm); (29 @8 pm). 480 Main St, Alberton.

Baba’s Lounge

Tuesdays (8 pm) and Fridays & Saturdays (10 pm) (unless noted): Ted Simmons, Drea MacDonald, Reade Gavin (June 1); Todd King (4): Javier and Diego (7); Danny Gallant Band (8 @5:30 pm); Bologna Colorado, Shadow Folk (8): Matt Heder (11); Candy Hearts, Takeda Takeda (14); East Coast Emo Night (15); Eddy Currents (18); Radio Roulette (21); Todd King (22 @5 pm); Nothing Serious Band (22); Andrew Ivens (25); Sticky Honey and guests (28); Doug Burton and the Plain Dirty Blues Band (29 @5 pm); Postfun, Gizmo, Klarka Band, Somewhere Soon, Daniel Hornel and others (29). Island Jazz on Thursdays (7:30 pm); Open Mic with KINLEY on Wednesdays (9 pm). 181 Great George St, Charlottetown.

Bogside Brewing

Fridays & Saturdays (6:30–9:30 pm): Bogside’s 5th Birthday - Billy White (June 1); Carter MacLellan (7); Taylor Johnson (8); Brian Dunn (14); Lisa Birt (15); Stephen Szwarc (21); Rick Arsenault (22); David Woodside (28); Marvin Birt (29); Keira Loane (30 *Sun @3 pm). 11 Brook St, Montague.

Borden-Carleton Legion

Perry Muise (NL) on June 29 (9 pm). 240 Main St, Borden-Carleton.

Brothers 2

Thursdays & Fridays (7 pm): Dave Woodside (June 6/21/27); Nick Hann (7/13); Chris Ahern (14); Eli Smith (20); Karen & Mike (28). 618 Water St, Summerside.

Charlottetown Beer Garden

Live Music (6–10 pm): Chris Ahern Duo (13); Kim Albert (14/21/28); Adam MacGregor & The Foes (15/29); Richie Bulger Duo (20/27); TBA (22); Vintage 2.0 (26); Brad Milligan Duo (30). Late Night DJ Dance Party on Saturdays: TBA (June 1/15/22); DJ Nova (8); Spoonfed (29). (185 Kent St, Charlottetown.

Charlottetown Legion

Saturdays (9:30 pm): Powerhouse (June 1); Rustlers (8); Gary & Gloria (15); Millcreek (22); Kim Albert (29). All are welcome. 99 Pownal St, Charlottetown.

Copper Bottom Brewing

Trad music on Sundays (3–5 pm): Hailee, Ward & Allan MacDonald (June 30). 567 Main St, Montague.

Craft Beer Corner

Live DJ on Saturdays (10 pm). 156 Great George St, Charlottetown.

Evermoore Brewing

Live music on Tuesdays (6–8 pm): Nick Doneff (June 4); Margarita Wayne (11); Adam MacGregor (18); Geoffrey Charlton (25). Celtic Jam with host Geoff Charlton on Saturdays (2–4 pm). 192 Water St, Summerside.

The Factory

Late Night DJ Party on Fridays & Saturdays. 189 Kent St, Charlottetown.

The Fiddling Fisherman

Pub Nights on Fridays (7–11 pm). 13 Lower Rollo Bay Road, Souris.

Founders’ Food Hall & Market

Fridays (4:30–6:30 pm) and Saturdays (5–7 pm): Nathan Carragher & Friends (June 1); Jorge Peña (7); Benny Von (8); Dan Doiron (14/28); Matt Steele (15); Kiera Loane (21); TBA (22); Margarita Wayne (29). 6 Prince St, Charlottetown.

Gahan House

Wednesdays & Thursdays (9 pm): Nathan Carragher (May 30); Stephen Szwarc (June 5); Benny Von (6/12); Nathan Carragher (13); Ryan Merry (19); Adam MacGregor (20); Stephen Szwarc (26); David Woodside (27). 126 Sydney St, Charlottetown.

Harmony House Lounge

Live music at 6:30 pm (unless noted):

Patrick Dorie Trio (June 20); Nick Doneff (27). 19814 Rte 2, Hunter River.

The Hub Lounge

Fridays (6–9 pm) and Saturdays (1–4 pm): John MacAllar (June 1); Dan Doiron (2); Wayne Gallant (5 *Wed @1 pm & 5 pm); Jordan Cameron (7); Dave Connolly (8); Steve Zaat (14); Wayne Gallant (15); Ashley Gorman (18 *Tue @12 pm); Steve Zaat (21); Jordan Cameron (22); Wayne Gallant (28); Kevin Arthur (29). Anderson’s Creek Golf Club, 68 North Rd, Stanley Bridge.

Hunter’s Ale House

All request live with Lieutenant Dan (June 6/13/20/27); Copycat (8/22); Sticky Honey, Heather, The Jailbirds (15); Mainstreet Bullies (19). Corner of Kent & Prince Sts, Charlottetown.

John Brown Grille

Fridays (10 pm) and Saturdays (2–4 pm): Richie Bulger Duo (June 7/14); TBA (21/28); Chris Ahern Duo (27 *Thu). 96 Kensington Rd, Charlottetown.

The Local Pub & Oyster Bar

Fridays & Saturdays (7–10 pm) and Sundays (6–9 pm): Marvin Birt (June 1/22); Luka Hall (2, 9, 23, 30); Dan Doiron (7); Ryan Merry (8); Thatcher MacKay (13/20/27); Todd MacLean & Justin Simard (14/28); Lawrence Maxwell (18/25); Taylor Johnston & Dan MacAulay (19/26); Adam MacGregor & Liam Kearney (21); Gypsy Soul Duo (29). 202 Buchanan Dr, Charlottetown.

Lone Oak Brew Pub

Thursdays (6–8 pm): Brad Milligan (May 30); Nathan Carragher (June 6); Mat Hannah (13); David Woodside (20); Brian Dunn (27).. 15 Milky Way, Charlottetown.

Lone Oak Brewing Co

Sundays (1–3 pm) (unless noted): Mike & Karen (June 1 *Sat); Nathan Carragher (2); Brothers MacPhee (9); Dan Doiron (16); Rick Sparkes (23); Brian Dunn (30). 103 Abegweit Blvd, Borden-Carleton.

The Lucky Bean: Stratford

Open Mic with Robert McMillan on Sundays (1–4 pm). 17 Glen Stewart Dr, Stratford.

Marc’s Lounge

Fridays & Saturdays (9–11 pm): The Hannah Brothers (Mat & Mike) (June 1); Ashley Gorman (2); Matt Steele (8); private event (14/29); Jordan Cameron (15); John McLaren (21); Mat Hannah (22); Adam MacGregor (29). 125 Sydney St, Charlottetown.

Montague Legion

No Turmoil (June 8 @9 pm); Father’s Day BBQ with Nick Doneff (16 @3 pm). 15 Douses Rd, Montague.

Next Door @ The Merchantman

Thursdays (6 pm), Fridays (5–7 pm/7:30–9:30 pm) and Saturdays (2–4 pm/7–9 pm): Keira Loane / Aaron (The Protogey) (June 1); Aaron (The Protogey) (6); Adam MacGregor/Rodney Perry (7); Wayne Gallant/Aaron (The Protogey) (8); Rodney Perry (13); Adam MacGregor/ Matt Steele (14); Adam MacGregor/ Aaron (The Protogey) (15); Adam MacGregor (20); Mike Hanna/Patrick Dorie (21); Keira Loane/Wayne Gallant (22); Aaron (The Protogey) (27); Mike Hanna/Ryan Merry (28); Adam MacGregor/Aaron (The Protogey) (29). 23 Queen St, Charlottetown.

North Rustico Lions Club

Saturdays (8–11 pm): Haché (June 1); North Star Minor Hockey Benefit Dance (8 *@9 pm); Kelly Buote (22); Roland Beaulieu (29). Tuesday Jam Nights (7 pm start). 17 Timber Ln, North Rustico.

Olde Dublin Pub

Sunday to Thursday (7 pm) and Fridays & Saturdays (10 pm): Shipwrecks (June 1); Wannabeez (7/29); Adam MacGregor and The Foes (8); Vintage 2.0 (13/20/27);

Main Street Bullies (14); Gypsy Soul (15); Lawrence Maxwell (17/24); Robbie Doherty (18/25); Richie Bulger & Trevor Campbell (19/26); Gordon Belsher and guest (16/23/30). 132 Sydney St, Charlottetown.

Peake’s Quay

Live Music on Fridays & Saturdays (7–10 pm): Jeff Doherty & Guest (May 31); Brian Dunn (June 1); Robbie Doherty & Guest (7); Sarah Jenkins (8); Mike Stratton & Albert Kays (15); Robbie Doherty & guest (21); Gypsy Soul Duo (22); Robbie Doherty & Guest (28); Acoustic Brothers (29); TBA (30). Live DJ on Saturdays (10:30 pm): DJ Josh Hood (8); DJ Deuce (15); DJ Flycore (22); TBA (29). 11 Great George St, Charlottetown.

PEI Brewing Company

Acoustic Fridays (5–8 pm). 96 Kensington Rd, Charlottetown.

Razzy’s Roadhouse

Fridays (5–8 pm) and Saturdays (4–7 pm): Kevin Arthur (June 1/14); Brian Dunn (7); Tarky Whitlock the Breaded Barber (8); Kevin Arthur (14); Dan Doiron (15);. Brian Dunn (21); Grant Pye (22); TBA (28/29). 161 St. Peters Rd, Charlottetown.

RCAF Wing Summerside

Saturdays (9 pm) and some Fridays (7 pm). 329 North Market St, Summerside.

Red’s Gold Cup Lounge

Fridays & Saturdays: Roger Stone Sat (Jun 1); Breakwater Acoustic Fri (7); Steve Zaat (8); Nathan Carragher (14); Hoedown with Keira Loane (15); Wayne Gallant (21); Wil McGonegal (22); Roger Stone (28); Karen & Mike Penton (29). Red Shores, 21 Exhibition Dr, Charlottetown.

Salvador Dalí Café

Got Blues Matinee (June 8/15/22 @2 pm). 155 Kent St, Charlottetown.

The Silver Fox

Fridays (9:30 pm) and Saturdays (2:30–5:30 pm ) (unless noted): Dave Doyle Band (June 7); Acoustic Brothers (8); Summer Kickoff – Ellis Family Band and Down With Darby (8 *ticketed); TBA (14); Kim Albert & Mike Arsenault (15); Bandaoke with Roundabout (15 @9:30 pm); Neon Country (21); Salt Water Dollies (22); Hired Guns (28); Hysteria Def Leppard Tribute (29 @9 pm); DJ Biggar Beats retro dance party (29 @11 pm). 110 Water St, Summerside.

BUZZ IFIEDS

OPEN MIC

Baba’s Lounge

Wednesdays (9 pm) with KINLEY. 181 Great George St, Charlottetown.

The Lucky Bean: Stratford

Sundays (1–4 pm) with Robert McMillan. 17 Glen Stewart Dr, Stratford.

Parkdale Sherwood Lions Club

TRIVIA

Bogside Brewing

Tuesdays at 6:30 with Lisa Birt. 11 Brook St, Montague.

Ch’town Firefighters Club

Fridays at 7:30 pm. 89 Kent St, Charlottetown.

Churchill Arms

THE MOTHERZ OF CONFEDERATION. Keep an eye out for The Motherz of Confederation appearing and performing at random on a sidewalk or public space near you this summer!

PRIVATE ART LESSONS FOR ADULTS. Contact Mary M Curtis at artofmarycurtis.com. Special 3 weeks including supplies $200.

EXPLORE CHARLOTTETOWN AT YOUR OWN PACE with our downloadable self-guided walking tour. Discover hidden gems and historical sites on our 1.5 hour tour. Visit TourMyTownPEI.com to start your adventure today!

SQUARE Ruby

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FALL ART SHOW. We are planning a Fall Art Show for current and previous students’ artwork, and their families, friends and the community. Contact Mary M Curtis at artofmarycurtis.com.

First Monday of the month (June 3 @7 pm). 56 Maple St, Charlottetown.

KARAOKE

Baba’s Lounge

Mondays (10 pm) with Britt. 181 Great George St, Charlottetown.

The Factory

Thursdays (10 pm). 189 Kent St, Charlottetown.

Montague Legion

Fridays (8 pm) with Gloria. 15 Douses Rd, Montague.

North Rustico Lions Club

June 15 (8 pm) with Len Skinner. 17 Timber Ln, North Rustico.

RCAF Wing Summerside

Mondays (7 pm). 329 North Market St, Summerside.

Summerside Legion

MARY M CURTIS STUDIO. Open by appointment only. Contact Mary M at artofmarycurtis.com.

*Looking for an assistant 3 hours a week for $20/hr. Please contact Mary at artofmarycurtis@gmail.com.

Thursdays (7:30–11 pm) with Leisa Coughlin. 340 Notre Dame St, Summerside.

TEXT ONLY BUZZIFIEDS. 30 words = $25 (+tax). Buy in bulk to save—6 months for $100 (+tax).

Tuesdays at 8:30 pm with Henry; Saturdays at 2 pm with Wade. 89 Kent St, Charlottetown.

Coach’s Restaurant & Bar

Thursdays at 7:30 pm. 345 Mt Edward Rd, Charlottetown.

Evermoore Brewing

Thursdays at 8 pm with Will MacDonald. 192 Water St, Summerside.

The Factory

Fridays at 8 pm with Doc. 189 Kent St, Charlottetown.

Hopyard

Wednesdays at 8 pm with Hank. 151 Kent St, Charlottetown.

The Hub Lounge

Thursdays at 7 pm with Barry Parsons. Anderson’s Creek Golf Club, 68 North Rd, Stanley Bridge.

Hunter’s Ale House

Name That Tune Trivia on Sundays at 9 pm with Andrew Rollins; Entertainment Trivia on Thursdays at 9 pm with Darcy Campbell. 185 Kent St, Charlottetown.

Lone Oak Brewing Co

Fridays at 7 pm with Bailey Dawson. 103 Abegweit Blvd, Borden-Carleton.

The Lounge at Harmony House

May 2, 16, 30 at 6:30 pm. 19814 Route 2, Hunter River

North Rustico Lions Club

June 7 and 21 at 7:30 pm with Barry Parons. 17 Timber Ln, North Rustico.

The Old Triangle

Saturdays at 2:30 pm with Dave Connolly. 189 Great George St, Charlottetown

Olde Dublin Pub

Thursdays at 7:30 pm with Cone. 131 Sydney St, Charlottetown

PEI Brewing Company

Thursdays at 7 pm with Barry Parsons. 96 Kensington Rd, Charlottetown.

HALIFAX GAY MEN’S CHORUS b TANYA DAVIS b JOEL PLASKETT b PHILIP CHIU b DUO CONCERTANTE b GORDIE MACKEEMAN & THE RHYTHM BOYS

b ELIZABETH SHEPHERD TRIO b MARYNA KRUT b THE ONCE b SHHH!! ENSEMBLE

b PALLADE MUSICA b SARAH HAGEN b RUM RAGGED b JACKSON/WILSON DUO

b SECHILE SEDARE b TIFFANY LIU b MI’GMAFRICA b LARA DEUTSCH b ADAM CICCHILLITTI b VISHTÈN CONNEXIONS b DUO CBJ & MH b MORGAN TONEY b ALICIA TONER b DAVID POTVIN