The Buzz - September 2021

September 2021

Nora Richard

Review by Sean McQuaid

Box to the future

Old Stock: a Refugee Love Story Charlottetown Festival

August 13

Remember Certs? Sporting dueling designations as a breath mint and a candy mint, their “two mints in one” slogan endured for decades. That old line comes to mind watching Old Stock: a Refugee Love Story (OSRLS), which is two theatrical mints in one—an understated historical romantic drama and an oft-raucous concert—though these avours don’t always blend smoothly.

Credited as created by Hannah Moscovitch (playwright), Ben Caplan (the show’s lead as “The Wanderer”) and Christian Barry (director), with Barry and Caplan doubling as song composers and co-designers in various capacities, OSRLS has been an award-winning critical and commercial hit for Nova Scotia’s 2b theatre company since 2017, playing around the world.

Clad like an old-time medicine show huckster, Caplan’s earthily engaging Wanderer acts as host, narrator, guitarist, banjo player and lead singer. Backed by Eric Da Costa (clarinet and more), Jamie Kronick (drum set), Graham Scott (music director/keyboards/accordion) and Shaina SilverBaird (violin), Caplan sings a series of largely Klezmer-infused songs, mostly originals.

Between musical numbers, he offers exposition and commentary for interlinked theatrical vignettes featuring Moscovitch’s real-life great-grandparents Chaim and Chaya (played by Da Costa and Silver-Baird), recounting how they came to Canada separately in 1908 as Jewish refugees fleeing violence in Romania, then met as immigrants, eventually got married and built a life in a new land.

In devising the concept for this show, Caplan and Barry recalled then-Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s contentious 2015 remarks drawing a distinction between newcomers and “old stock Canadians.” Ironically, OSRLS is a love story about people perhaps regarded by some as “old stock Canadians” now—early 20th Century European immigrants—but showing how they were strangers in a strange land a century ago. One era’s newcomers are the future’s old stock.

There’s a worthwhile message in there; and this concert/drama hybrid mostly works, thanks in part to an appealing, adroit cast, though it’s not all equally resonant. The concert half has plenty of flair with a band full of vitality and virtuosity, but its mixed bag of frequently loud, hyperactive songs isn’t as consistently entertaining or emotionally engaging as the quieter, simpler drama segments: Moscovitch’s wryly melancholy, deftly sketched romance with Da Costa’s haunted yet goofily optimistic Chaim and Silver-Baird’s dourly pragmatic Chaya. The musical content works best when it’s in harmony with these scenes, like the dreamy, stripped-down “Lullaby” number where Caplan’s Leonard Cohen-esque vocals enhance a lovely maternal moment.

The show’s “mature content” advisories fit due to profanity, sexual content and horrific refugee flashbacks. Some of it’s key to the story, some of it less so—the profanity feels gratuitously self-indulgent at times, and a seemingly interminable gag about carnal euphemisms overstays its welcome— but other aspects of the production’s irreverence are endearing, like the show’s meta self-mockery.

In a memorable image that starts the play, a shipping container opens to reveal actors and musicians packed inside, a visual echo of the Wanderer’s comment about hoping the audiences can see themselves in this story despite the specificity of the Romanian Jewish refugee experience, because we all come from the same box. OSRLS’s box is big enough for everyone, packing a darkly funny message of shared humanity for audiences past, present and future.

a darkly funny message of shared humanity

Confederation Centre of the Arts

PEI Symphony season

Four in-person concerts at Confederation Centre

Amazing Tales of the Atlantic

Encore performance—Sept 25

Amazing Tales of the Atlantic is a live radio play anthology series celebrating the unique residents of the Atlantic. Featuring a cast of PEI actors and comedians, the show takes the characters in our community we all know and love and puts them in wild scenarios. Each performance will feature three new chapters of the three ever-evolving tales—The DDT Detectives, The B’ylight Zone, and Anne of the Green Planet. Amazing Tales of the Atlantic will return to The Guild in Charlottetown for an encore performance on September 25.

Now in its 54th year of operation, the PEI Symphony Orchestra (PEISO) returns to presenting orchestral performances this 2021-22 season, with four unique concerts taking place at the Confederation Centre’s Mainstage Theatre, under the direction of Maestro Mark Shapiro.

The opening concert on October 17 will feature a programme of strings, with the addition of guest soloist and past PEISO Music Director, Dr. James Mark, clarinet. Works by Elgar, Respighi, Copland, Coleridge-Taylor, Piazzolla, and Mendelssohn will be performed.

Antonín Dvořák’s “New World Symphony” will be the major work on November 21, along with his “Carnival Overture.” Additionally, Dale Sorensen will be featured on Nino Rota’s “Trombone Concerto.”

Guest Conductor Daniel BartholomewPoyser will take the baton on March 6, leading the orchestra through works by Franz Strauss, Felix Mendelssohn, Charles Gounod, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Halifax-based composer Dinuk Wijeratne. Finally, the season finale on April

24 will be titled Ode to Earth, as the orchestra pays tribute to Earth Day. The programme will include Beethoven’s popular “Symphony no. 9” as well as Darius Milhaud’s “La création du monde’’ and Indigenous Composer Andrew Balfour’s “Kiwetinacahkos” (North Star).

The 65+ member orchestra pivoted during the pandemic, to chamber music events in place of symphonic concerts, and forewent the sale of season subscriptions. This year, season subscriptions are again being made available. Benefits to a subscription include lowest pricing, earliest seat selection at concerts, and invites to members-only events. Both season subscriptions and single-show tickets can be purchased from the Confederation Centre’s Box Office at confederationcentre.com, or by calling 566-1267, or visiting 130 Queen Street in Charlottetown.

The PEISO dedicates this concert season to the memory of Dr. Brian Ellard (1940–2021), who conducted the orchestra from 1983–97.

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The DDT Detectives will continue with “Escape From New Glasgow.” The Fisheries Minister has been kidnapped and only Crusher Kevin Cormier and Dashing David Doiron can find him. The tag-team detectives will need to use their brains and their brawn if they’re going to survive the lawless township of New Glasgow, NS.

The B’ylight Zone is back with “Da ‘Ting.” Chaos and paranoia abound when a group of rural veterinarians take in an injured Newfoundland dog. They soon find out that the dog and even their peers may not be what they appear.

Anne of the Green Planet returns with “Robo-Cuth.” After Dr. Matthew Cuthbert dies in a tragic shuttle accident, he reappears on Avonlea Station as a beefy cyborg. Matthew soon takes over as the station’s heavy handed chief of security. Are his motivations his own? Will Anne and the gang be able to stop his tyranny?

Past tales are available anytime on the Amazing Tales of the AtlanticPodcast at anchor.fm/ amazingtalesoftheatlantic.

Admission at the door or seats can be purchased in advance by visiting The Guild, 111 Queen Street, Charlottetown or by calling 620-3333.

DARRELL THERIAULT

New Star Search at Le Carrefour

A Rainbow in the Sky

Outdoor dance performance in Rochford Square—Sept 4

be celebrating their 30th anniversary on September 10. To deviate from the norm of hiring professional talent as entertainment, they have decided to create a competition for teens and young adults which will not only showcase a fresh group of talent on stage at the Carrefour, but will also be an opportunity for these talented young artists to gain further experience in front of an audience, not to mention, a chance to win a $1000 cash prize.

“We wanted to find a way to involve teens and young adults at the Carrefour. It’s a terrific way to bring awareness of the Carrefour and francophone community to other communities and hopefully spark their interest in the French language and Acadian culture,” shares Executive Director Chérine Stevula.

The Carrefour is looking for all types of talent, from bands to dancers to magic acts. All festivities will be hosted in French, however, all teens and young adults who are interested in the competition are invited to sign up. There will also be a consolation prize for all acts.

To register call Haïfa at 367-8404 or email culturel@carrefourisj.org. For more information and tickets to the shows visit carrefourisj.org.

Dancer and choreographer Reequal Smith (Oshun Dance) is returning to “The Bog” at Rochford Square in Charlottetown to debut her second full-length dance showcase, featuring original choreography and live music. The performance will take place on September 4 from 7–8:30 pm.

Euphoria—A Rainbow in the Sky is created and performed by Smith, with fellow dancers Dawn Ward, Asia MacMillan, Brigitte Carol and Charlotte Byrne. Live musical selections from special guest performers Chavez Edgecombe and Charles Ruth will fill the stage and square with powerful vocals and drumming.

The artists are collaborating to create a dynamic celebration of the music and dance traditions of Caribbean and African cultures.

The choreography will fuse

modern, jazz, African and funk styles, paired with live and recorded music including Afro-Caribbean, Latin, funk, reggae and jazz.

Smith created Oshun Dance to bring young women artists of all ethnicities together to find empowerment and to access outlets for creative expression through dance.

Euphoria—A Rainbow in the Sky is co-produced by the Black Cultural Society of PEI, the River Clyde Pageant and Grace Kimpinski, with additional support from Innovation PEI, Maritime Electric and Women’s Network PEI. The seated event will be held in Rochford Square in Charlottetown. The rain date is September 5 at 7 pm. A limited number of tickets are available online at riverclydepageant.com/ oshun. Some tickets may be available on the day of the performance.

(front to back):Reequal Smith, Asia MacMillan, Dawn Ward and Brigitte Carol.

ALEXANDRA DEVINE

The road to belong

Collective-created work by Farmgate Theatre—Sept 11 & 12

DiverseCity Festival

Watch/stream live performances recorded this summer

Farmgate Theatre presents The Road To Belong, a rural theatrical adventure, at Finally Farm in Bonshaw with performances at 1 pm and 4 pm on September 11 and 12.

The show explores what it means to belong. This is an immersive theatre experience where the audience travels around a beautiful rural acreage and the story unfolds in the fields, forest and gardens.

The Road to Belong is an original theatrical work created collectively by 16 professional Island artists,

includingperformers Julain Molnar, Julie Pellissier-Lush, Greg Gale, Alicia Toner, Jan Rudd and Cameron MacDuffee, musicians Karen Graves, Jeffrey Bazett-Jones and Adam Hill, writers Bren Simmers, David Weale and Kendi Tarichia, dancer Reequal Smith, and visual artist Bruce Horak.

The production is directed by Charlotte Gowdy and stage managed by Megan MacDonald.

Tickets are available online at farmgatetheatre.ca. Finally Farm is located at 1275 Appin Road, Bonshaw.

Fresh from the Island festival

Workshops, theatrical presentations, open mic—Sept 23 to 26

Fresh from the Island will bring new plays to King’s County this fall. Presented in partnership with Kings Playhouse, Young at Heart Theatre and Desert Island Theatre Company, Fresh from the Island will run September 23–26 at Kings Playhouse in Georgetown. The Festival will feature workshops and presentations with local playwrights, open mic night, community workshops and more.

The new works festival will provide audiences with a chance to immerse themselves in the creative process by witnessing public presentations of two new works by Island playwrights. Continuing Care by Melissa Mullen and What’s Eating You? by Jay Gallant will undergo an intensive

development process with professional dramaturgs from across Canada.

The public will also be able to attend a variety of workshops covering various topics in the world of playwriting and storytelling. For more information, visit kingsplayhouse.com, call 652-2053, or stop by the Playhouse at 65 Grafton Street in Georgetown

DiverseCity Festival PEI’s live performances from this summer will be broadcast on Eastlink Community on September 8, 11, 18 and 25 and streamed on the DiverseCity Festivals website at diversecityfest.com.

The live events from Abram-Village Alberton, Charlottetown, Summerside and Three Rivers feature performances by Dingyi Feng, Frederic Duong, I and the Village, Kierrah Titus, Monelli Rahmatian, Mi’kmaq Heritage Actors, Holland Hurricanes Dancers, Inn Echo, Jacques Arsenault, Joe Dames, Loki250,

Persian dancer Monelli Rahmatian

Playwrights Jay Gallant (left) and Melissa Mullen

Review by Sean McQuaid

Six Appeal

Island Fringe Festival 2021

Various venues

July 29–August 1

One of the many sad stories of our COVID-blighted 2020 was the shutdown of the Island Fringe Festival. The pandemic’s not over yet, but circumstances have improved enough for a 2021 Fringe comeback, albeit with a fun-size slate of six shows and a roster consisting entirely of PEI performers instead of the usual interprovincial/ international mix.

A countdown summary of my 2021 favourites, in 100 words or less apiece:

6. Kings and Queens

Xclusiv Crew’s team of 22 dancers, including choreographers Dawn Ward and Joe Dames, perform a series of dances expressing how the DamesWard duo’s romantic and creative partnership developed. Staged mostly at night in Charlottetown’s Connaught Square Park with very effective lighting (and very hungry mosquitos), it’s a busy, high-energy, often joyous amalgamation of hip-hop, jazz, contemporary, breaking and various other styles, all impressively danced in an unconventional space. The show’s dance party vibe, while infectious, impresses as spectacle but feels less emotionally engaging than some of the festival’s other entries.

5. Head War

Written and performed by poet Sadie McCarney, Head War is a “found text performance” chronicling its creator’s 2013 hospitalization for acute psychosis. The monologue incorporates extensive official textual records from her two-month hospital stay, though there’s also plenty of original observations, recollections and ruminations from McCarney herself, so it’s not purely clinical. McCarney relives some of her worst memories in front of a live audience with courage, insight and wit, often unflinchingly dark and sometimes surprisingly funny, though more measured pacing would give both show and performer a bit more room to breathe.

4. Cowardice

Created and performed by Benton Hartley of Desert Island Theatre Company and directed by Aaron Ryder, Cowardice is a one-man show about one man’s lifelong struggle with anxiety. Hartley discusses his many fears largely through monologues but also via dialogues with pre-recorded audio clips of himself as other characters, sometimes represented

by disembodied mannequin heads manipulated by Hartley. The results are somewhat uneven—not all the character voices are created equal, for instance—but Hartley’s wry, thoughtful observations, playfully meta TV-styled interludes and wearily emotional, often funny delivery make it consistently appealing.

3. Deenie’s Exit

Written by Louise Burley and directed by Francis Bird and Sharlene MacLean, this dramedy stars PEI theatre icon Barbara Rhodenizer as elderly, ailing Deenie, who’s contemplating suicide and trying to manipulate her friend Max (Robbin Ward) into helping her do it. Gordon Cobb and Jessica Gauthier play multiple roles, notably as Deenie’s obnoxious son Peter and good-hearted caretaker Ruby. Rhodenizer’s deft take on the melancholy, darkly funny title role is the main draw, but pockets of heart and humour in the script and the supporting cast add value, and Gauthier’s honeyed singing voice sweetens the deal.

2. Playground

Written and produced by Malcolm Murray, directed by Jay Gallant and staged at an actual playground in Hillsborough Square Park, Playground is a fun absurdist romp starring a winningly whimsical Amy Lynn as Lucy. She’s come to a playground seeking playmates but finds only a bizarre array of kooks whose isolationist, obsessive-compulsive, hypercompetitive, insular and fanatical agendas are largely incompatible with Lucy’s quest for uncomplicated merriment. Wacky conflict ensues, enhanced by an adroit cast of local improv veterans as our kooks: MaryAnne Fitzpatrick, Sophie Jane MacInnis, Cameron Bennett MacDonald, Noah Nazim and Graham Putnam.

1. Inner Urban Ecosystem

Directed and produced by Taryn Kristalovich and Kylie Fudge Jensen and choreographed by Jensen with her Charlottetown Contemporary Dancers (CCD) teammates, Inner Urban Ecosystem is a contemporary dance performed in Hillsborough Square Park by CCD’s Jensen, Kristalovich, Megan Broome, Megan Connors, Callista Gilks, Marissa Laderoute and Asia MacMillan, plus apprentices Molly Rainnie and Isabelle Lee. Michael Peters, Joce Reyome and Isaac Williams supply live original music. The results are so visually poetic, sonically rich, lyrically graceful and strangely moving that it’s my favourite 2021 IFF show, even if I’m not always quite sure what I’m seeing.

You can read Sean’s full reviews of these shows on our website: buzzpei.com

Fall at Kings Playhouse

Art exhibits, theatre presentations, A Taste of Georgetown

The Kings Playhouse in Georgetown will offer engaging art, theatre presentations and a Fall Flavours event this September.

In the Playhouse Gallery, the UPEI Seniors College exhibition continues until September 11. Shine! features the work of 14 different artists and includes watercolour, acrylic, oil, pastel, drawing and multimedia.

Frames of Rwanda, a photography exhibit by Naomi Cousins will open September 12. Naomi captures everyday life in Rwanda, its fertile and lush landscapes, and its beautiful people. The exhibit aims to break the stigma and stereotypes about Rwanda’s history and help viewers see a place that Naomi has come to love and call home.

Julie Bull’s exhibit Settle Down, Settlers! will open in the gallery on September 29. The exhibit is, above all else, a call to action. The mixed media exhibit explores themes of (de) colonization, queerness and identity, Indigeneity, and sovereignty.

The Playhouse will be welcoming the new works festival, Fresh from the Island, from September 23–26. The Young at Heart Theatre and Desert Island Theatre Company will give audiences a chance to immerse themselves in the creative process by witnessing public presentations of two new works by Island playwrights.

On September 30, Fall Flavours Festival will bring A Taste of Georgetown to the Playhouse. Visit fallflavours.ca for details.

Info: kingsplayhouse.com, 1-888346-5666. 65 Grafton St, Georgetown.

Photo by Naomi Cousins

EXHIBITS

Acadian Museum of PEI

View the permanent exhibition and video

The Island Acadians: The Story of a People which features the story of the Acadians of PEI since 1720 and celebrates the vitality of today’s Island Acadian community. Acadian genealogy resources available to researchers. The gift shop has Acadian flags, souvenirs and books in both French and English. A PEI Museum and Heritage site. 23 Main Dr. E, Miscouche. museeacadien@gmail.com, 432-2880

Bedeque Area Historical Museum

The Acadians in Bedeque by Doug Sobey is on view to September 6 when the museum closes for the season. The exhibit includes several well-documented panels on the Acadian presence in that area of the Island from 1750 onwards. 90 Linkletter Ave, Central Bedeque. bedequemuseum.ca, 887-3009

Confed Centre Art Gallery

On view: Art in the Open at 10 Years: An Incomplete Archive to September 19; BGL: Two Thumbs Up Arts and Crafts to December 5; A Life’s Work: Canadian Artist Robert Harris (1849-1919) to January 16, 2022. 145 Richmond St, Charlottetown. confederationcentre.com

Cornwall Library Art Gallery

Drawn to Water, watercolours by Kathy Stuart is on view to September 10. Surrendering to the Unknown, an exhibit of mixed media and acrylic on canvas by Christine Thibaudier-Ness, will be on view September 14 to October 22. Contact the library for information on displaying in the gallery. 15 Mercedes Dr, Town Hall, Cornwall. library.pe.ca, cornwall@gov.pe.ca, 629-8415

Details Fine Art Gallery

On view: works by Rosamond Bechtel, P. John Burden, Gale Colpitts, Gabriella Collier, Kevin Cook, Grace Curtis, Christina del Sol, Katharine Dagg,Daniel Gautier, Jamie Germaine, Doretta Groenendyk, Beverley Hawksley, Paul Healey, Larry Horowitz, Mary Jane

Lundy, Carole Malcolm,Tim Menees, Natasha Miller, Shelley Mitchell, Connie O’Brien, Jean Claude Roy, Bill Rogers, Gail Rhyno, Arlene Rice, Helen Rowlands, Dianna Shyne, Rene Tardif, Richard Vickerson, and Damien Worth.Along with blown glass, art pottery and designer jewellery, the gallery features Inuit Sculptures from Cape Dorset.Open Thursday to Saturday afternoons and by appointment.Extended hours beginning soon. 166 Richmond St, Charlottetown. 892-2233, detailsgallery@ eastlink.ca, detailsfineart.com

Dunes Island Art Gallery

On view: works by Wayne Barrett, Maurice Bernard, Julea Boswell, Debbie Brady, Mary Carr-Chaisson, Susan Christensen, Ashley Anne Clark, Joan Creamer, Katharine Dagg, Tony Diodati, June Ellis, Nan Ferrier, Sheila Forsyth, Lise Genova, Jaime Germaine, Mel Giddings, Heather Hannon, Kim Jabbour, Betty Jenkins, Lynda Kelly, Sandi Komst, Eric Labor, Helene LaRouche, Haley Lewis, Eve Llyndorah, Marie Lyon, Monica Macdonald, Anne MacKay, Wendy Manning, Ellen Martin, Robert Milner, Louise Mould, Deb Murphy, Connie O’Brien, Linda Shaw Packard, Julia Purcell, Warren Christopher Reeson, Heather Reid, Cheryl Richards, Sylvia Ridgway, Dagny Rossignol, Helen Rowlands, Joan Savage, Jessica Sheppard, Terry Dunton Stevenson, Glen Strickey, Adam Sultan, Gail Sutherland, Lorraine Vatcher, Richard Vickerson, Lindsay Walker, Donna White, and Damien Worth. Open daily. 3622 Brackley Point Road, Rte #15. 672-2586, dunesgallery.com

Eptek Art & Culture Centre

William Stuart: Portrait of an Island Artist is on view to October 1. The exhibit offers a glimpse of Prince County rural life in the late 19th century and beyond, highlighting the historical contributions made by Reverend Stuart through his art. Keep an eye out for events relating to this exhibit, including curator tours. Visit the permanent exhibit on the history and architecture of Summerside. Admission is by donation. 130 Heather Moyse Dr, Summerside. peimuseum.com, 888-8373

Ellen’s Creek Gallery

On view: works by Ben Stahl, Louis Mould, Scott O’Neil, Rosemary Terris,

GeraldineYsselstein, Damien Worth, Emily Howard, Ken Spearing, Margaret Muzika, Marianne Janowicz, Debra Wellner, Henry Purdy C.M., RCA, Sylvia Ridgway, Maurice Bernard, Pam Ling, Marie McMahon-Young, P. John Burden, David Garcia Jimenez, Jim Steadman, Julia Purcell, Betty Jenkins, and Linda Shaw Packard. Mon–Fri 9 am–5 pm, Sat 10 am–3 pm year round. framingpei@gmail.com. 525 North River Rd, Charlottetown. 368-3494

Gallery @ The Guild

On view: Imperial by Olivier Bodart to September 5. Re-Woven, the first solo exhibition for visual artist Renee Laprise, will be on view September 8–October 3, with an opening reception September 15 from 7–9 pm. 115 Richmond St, Charlottetown. theguildpei.com

Kensington Art Co-operative

The Gallery features an eclectic blend of local artwork displayed in an historic freight shed, often with an artist working on site. The Plein Air event will be held September 11 (Info: 432-0335). Members showing this year include Debbie Bryanton, June Ellis, Shirley Ferguson, Sheila Forsyth, Sandy Gallant, Lise Genova, Susan Maxfield, Shirley MacLeod, Ron Somers, Donna Sutton and Sharon Craig. 27 Commercial St, Kensington. 432-0335

Kings Playhouse Gallery

On view to September 12 is Shine!, a group exhibition by UPEI Seniors College students. Frames of Rwanda, a photography exhibit by Naomi Cousins will open September 12 and run to September 28. Settle Down, Settlers!, new works by Julie Bull will be on display from September 29–November 6, with opening reception September 29. 65 Grafton Street, Georgetown. kingsplayhouse.com

Lefurgey Cultural Centre

Rug Hooking—Now and Then will be on view daily from 9 am–5 pm, September 7–October 8. Free admission. 205 Prince St, Summerside. culturesummerside.com

Receiver Co ee Co.

this town is small presents Traces and Traverses by Doug Dumais from September 1–October 10. 128 Richmond St, Charlottetown

Mammalsof Edward DADJACENT RINEWATERS

Acadian meal and music

Clammin’ N Jammin’, a Fall Flavours signature event, will be held at Village musical acadien on September 18 at 6 pm. The evening will feature tastings of several seafood and Acadian dishes with Chef Allain Bosse, as well as Acadian music by Gadelle. Village musical acadien is located at 1745 Route 124, Abram-Village. Info/tickets: info@villagemusical.ca, 8543300, villagemusical.ca, fallflavours.ca

Roma Gala Heritage Feast

The Roma Gala Heritage Feast will be held September 12, with seatings at 1 pm and 6 pm, at Roma Three Rivers National Historic Site, 505 Roma Point Road, off Route 319 near Montague. The Feast is a prelude to the Fall Flavours Festival. Buy tickets online at roma3rivers.com.

Roast Beef Take-out

Central Queens United Church in Hunter River will hold their Fall Take-out Roast Beef Dinner on September 25. A hot roast beef dinner with all the trimmings, including a dessert, can be picked up at 3:30 pm, 4:30 pm and 5:30 pm. Adult and youth ticket options (free for children under six years old) are available by calling Lois at 621-0669 or Debbie at 9642882. Customers should remain in their cars; tickets will be collected from there and dinners will be delivered to their vehicle. 19848 PE-2, Hunter River

MARKETS

Charlottetown Farmers’ Market

The Charlottetown Farmers’ Market is open weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 am–2 pm. Local farmers, crafters, artisans and hot food vendors sell local, organic produce, fish, meats, baked goods, preserves, roasted coffee, specialty teas and more. Online ordering is available through the CFM2GO online marketplace at cfm2go. localfoodmarketplace.com. 100 Belvedere Ave, Charlottetown. charlottetownfarmersmarket.com

Charlottetown Flea Market

The Charlottetown Flea Market is open weekly on Sundays from 9 am–2 pm at the Charlottetown Seaport. Give a used item new life and rescue it from the landfill by keeping it in circulation. Then, donate it again for someone else to find and love. Find baked goods, vintage finds, antiques, plants, collectibles, Avon products, knitting, furniture, clothing, vinyl records, jewelry, Indigenous crafts and collectibles, wood work, fresh pretzels and more. Take a stroll through the Flea Market and enjoy the the Charlottetown waterfront. 1 Weymouth St, Charlottetown

Downtown Farmers Market

The Downtown Farmers Market on lower Queen Street in Charlottetown is open weekly on Sundays from 11 am–4 pm to September 26. More than 70 local vendors sell products such as fresh local produce, preserves, ethnic and Canadian food service, baked goods, handmade soap and body products, wood work, knitting, hooked rugs, jewelry, artwork, pottery and more. Queen Street is closed between Grafton and Dorchester Streets during market hours.

Murray Harbour Farmers Market

The Murray Harbour Farmers Market is open weekly on Saturdays, 9 am–12 noon, to October 9 at the Murray Harbour Community Centre. The small

market features a variety of products ranging from baked goods to professional paintings—all locally created, made and grown. Interact with the local artisans and residents. As an added bonus, each week visitors are encouraged to participate in a variety of activities that showcase the area’s history, culinary delights, culture, people and industries— the best they have to offer. Follow on FB for weekly activities and offerings. Main St, Murray Harbour

Summerside Farmers Market

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

Souris Farmers Market

The Souris Farmers Market is open from 10 am–2 pm weekly on Fridays to September 24. There will be 24 vendors on site, selling fresh vegetables, artwork, craft items, homemade jewelry, preserves, knitted items and more. 140 Main St, Souris

PEI Beer Festival

Sept 24 & 25

The PEI Beer Festival, presented by PEI Brewing Company and Whitecap Entertainment, will return September 24 and 25 at the Delta Prince Edward by Marriott in Charlottetown. The event is focused on educating visitors and Islanders alike on the art and craft of brewing and tasting beer. The festival will feature breweries from across the East Coast and beyond, tasting sessions with samples of a variety of beer and ciders, live entertainment, local food pairings, a cask corner and more. Designated Driver tickets are available. Info/tickets: beerfestpei.com.

The Brew by Bryan Carver

Back to the well

Exploring the basic beer ingredients, part one—water

In order to make a quality beer you need four basic ingredients. This tried and true foursome of water, malt, hops and yeast each need to be carefully used and with a respectful intent.

Over the next few months we will take a look into each of these four ingredients and cover a bit of how they are important in making beer.

First up is water, the one ingredient that can make up to 95 percent of the raw material needed to make beer. There are many reasons why water is so crucial in making beer. Water influences the taste, mouthfeel and perceived bitterness beer drinkers experience.

For the most part, brewers need to have a handle on the potential of hydrogen (pH) and mineral composition on their brewing liquor— brewer speak for water. In order to successfully convert starches in grains into sugars, the pH of the water needs to be an optimal range to allow enzymes to make such conversion possible.

Many classic beer styles came to be as a reaction to the water available to the local breweries. Throughout the cities of Europe, water’s chemical makeup changed from place to place. The Czech city of Pilsen, birthplace of Pilsner beers, has incredibly soft water with very little hardness. This soft water allowed for the consistent brewing of high quality Pale Lagers, such as Pilsner Urquell. This style of beer would grow in popularity and set the groundwork for the development of the modern lagers that are ubiquitous today.

While Pilsen’s soft water gave rise to one legendary beer, the hard water of Dublin, Ireland allowed for the creation of another icon—Guinness Irish Stout. The brewery at St. James Gate drew bicarbonate rich water from the Liffey River to brew the dark stout. The popularity grew, as did demand, and this established Guinness dry stout as one of the finest available, eventually to be found around the globe.

Across the Irish Sea and into the West Midlands grew another brewing epicenter renowned for Pale Ales, at

PEI Shell sh Festival

Sept 16 to 19

The PEI International Shellfish Festival will celebrate its 25th anniversary in September. Oysters, mussels, and lobster take centre stage from September 16–19 for the four–day celebration of PEI’s world-famous shellfish.

The PEI Fall Flavours Festival and the PEI International Shellfish Festival will kick-off together for the first time with Feast & Frolic on September 16 at the Charlottetown Event Grounds.

The PEI International Shellfish Festival has a packed event schedule. Join Chef Ned Bell for culinary competitions and demos, and get ready for the return of the Eastlink Kitchen Party featuring Alan Doyle on September 17, The Big Bad Party Band on September 18 and The Ellis Family Band and Logan Richard on September 19 at the Charlottetown Event Grounds, 360 Grafton Street.

Info/tickets: peishellfish.com

Burton-On-Trent. This English city grew to be one of the most influential brewing dynasties in the world. With water rich in calcium sulfate, which produces beer with heightened bitterness and dryness. Utilizing this mineral dense water, beers like Bass Pale Ale and early India Pale Ales grew in prominence. The lasting impact from these early English pale ales can be linked all the way to modern IPA’s from America’s West Coast.

In order for brewers to produce beer, they need to understand the water they are using and how to make adjustments in its chemistry to brew a high quality pint for drinkers.

Next month we will take a look into the role of malt.

Street Feast

Oct 1 & 2

Discover Charlottetown’s Street Feast Block Party will take place October 1 (5–11 pm) and October 2 (12–11 pm) on Kent Street in Charlottetown. The fall street party will feature two days of music, comedy, games, quirky entertainment and BBQ themed street food.

Fall Flavours Festival

Sept 16 to Oct 10

The PEI Fall Flavours Festival will run from September 16–October 10. Visitors and locals can enjoy the popular Signature Events, including Toe Taps & Taters, Beef N’ Blues, Savour Victoria, and Clammin’ N Jammin’.

A twist on Lobster Party and a new three-day Street Feast in Charlottetown are also part of the festival’s four-week schedule, along with new Fall Flavours events for 2021 that include: the Fall Flavours Food Hike; By The Sea, Under the Harvest Moon; Bites Brews & Tunes; Savour Victoria’s AfterGlow; and Couples Classic Fall Edition.

Fall Flavours guest chefs, including Chef Michael Smith and Chef Chuck Hughes, will make appearances alongside popular Atlantic Canadian chefs.

The Taste of Coastal Communities series is also returning, with support from Atlantic Lottery, and will include a Taste of Georgetown, An Exclusive Evening at Red Shores, and an event in the North Cape region.

The PEI Fall Flavours Festival and the PEI International Shellfish Festival will kick-off together for the first time with Feast & Frolic on September 16 at the Charlottetown Event Grounds. Info/tickets: fallflavours.ca

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CONCERTS

Aug 30, 7:30 pm

The Lumber Jills

Victoria Playhouse, Victoria-by-the-Sea

Aug 30–31, 8 pm

The Atlantic String Machine

With Catherine MacLellan. Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Sept 1, 7:30 pm

Gordie MacKeeman and his Rhythm Boys

Souris Show Hall, Souris

Sept 2, 7:30 pm

The Serenades

The Guild, Charlottetown

Sept 3–4, 8 pm, 1 pm

Wharf Rats

Grateful Dead tribute. Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Sept 4, 8 pm

Brian J. Dunn

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Sept 4, 7:30 pm

Lady Soul

Copper Bottom Brewing, Montague

Sept 5, 2 pm

Richard Wood & Jon Matthews

End of Summer Concert, The Warm House Retreat, Summerside

Sept 5, 8 pm

Craig Fair Presents: Mix Tape

Sundays

The Best Of show. Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Sept 6, 2 pm

Max Keenleyside

Old Victoria School, Victoria-by-the-Sea

Sept 6, 8 pm

Alexandra Sullivan, Brielle

Ansems, Sasha’s Ambulance

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Sept 7–8, 8 pm

Mike McKenna Jr.

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Sept 8–9, 8 pm

Joce Reyome

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Sept 10, 8 pm

Lady Soul

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Sept 10, 8 pm

Dave Gunning

Finally Farm, Bonshaw

Sept 11, 2 pm

Got Blues Matinee

With Theresa Malenfant & Scott

Medford. Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Sept 11, 7:30 pm

Dave Gunning

Copper Bottom Brewing, Montague

Sept 11, 8 pm

Corey Gallant & The Red Dirt

Posse

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Sept 11–12, 7:30 pm

Phase II & Friends

The Guild, Charlottetown

Sept 12, 8 pm

Shane Pendergast

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Sept 12, 8 pm

Tony & Shannon Quinn

Souris Show Hall, Souris

Sept 14, 8 pm

Tony & Shannon Quinn

Benevolent Irish Society, Charlottetown

Sept 15, 8 pm

Golden Cinema

Album release party with Club Rat.

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Sept 17–19

PEI Shell sh Festival Kitchen

Party Music Series

Friday: Michelle Banks Danvers - 12 & 5:30 pm

Richard Wood Trio - 12:40 & 2:15 pm

Boys in the Kitchen - 3 pm

The Fabulously Rich - 6:30 & 8 pm

Alan Doyle - 9 pm

Saturday:

Luka Hall & Abi McCarthy - 12 & 1:20 pm

Tip Er Back - 2:25 & 4 pm

Love Junkies - 5:30 & 7:45 pm

Big Bad Party Band - 9 pm

Sunday:

Alexis MacLaren, Jordan Leclair & Luka

Hall - 12:20 pm

Logan Richard Band - 1:05 & 2:45 pm

Ellis Family Band - 3:50 pm

Charlottetown Event Grounds

Sept 17, 8 pm

Old Man Luedecke

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Sept 18, 7:30 pm

Hillsburn

Copper Bottom Brewing, Montague

Sept 18, 7 pm

Living The Island Ceilidh

A fundraising event for Hospice PEI. Historic St. Mary’s, Indian River

Sept 18, 8 pm

Liam Corcoran

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Sept 19, 8 pm

Dennis Ellsworth & The Electric Stars

With Graven. Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Sept 20, 8 pm

Matt Minglewood

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Sept 24–25, 5 pm

Harvest Home Fest

Friday: Half Moon Run, Reeny Smith, Villages, Rosier, Morgan Toney, Mi’Kmaq Legends.

Saturday: The East Pointers, Ria Mae, Kaia Kater, Mo Kenney, Kierrah Celests, The Slocan Ramblers, Mi’kmaq Legends. Rollo Bay Fiddle Festival Grounds, Souris

Sept 25, 2 pm

Got Blues Matinee

With Kelley Mooney & Todd MacLean. Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Oct 2, 1–4 pm

Tuning Into Nature 2.0

A musical trail walk with PEISO. Historic St. Mary’s, Indian River

Oct 2, 8 pm

Nudie

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Oct 3, 8 pm

Darvel

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Oct 7, 8 pm

Tara MacLean

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Oct 9, 7:30 pm

Garrett Mason

Copper Bottom Brewing, Montague

Oct 14–15, 8 pm

Séan McCann

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Oct 17

PEI Symphony Orchestra: Reunion Confederation Centre, Charlottetown

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Harvest Home Festival

Live and outdoors at Rollo Bay Fiddle Grounds—Sept 24 & 25

Music PEI producer mentorship

Music PEI has launched the Producer Mentorship Program (PMP) with Mentor, Canadian Producer Howard Redekopp.

PMP was created to assist both established and emerging producers to gain knowledge and learn from one of Canada’s most successful music producers. This six-week program will cover areas both theoretical and technical, critiques of participant’s projects, a breakdown of two select Howard Redekopp projects, and sessions with guest speakers.

Technical topics will include raising the bar of the quality of your work, learning to create the exact right sonic place for every instrument to sit, and capturing emotive vocal performances.

Theoretical discussion will cover topics like breaking through the challenge of landing more fulfilling gigs, tools needed to becoming your own cheerleader and advocating for yourself, finding your own unique strengths, and creating opportunities to learn from “experts” in the field.

Potential participants must have previous experience producing and the aptitude to run their own recording session and navigate their digital workstation fluidly enough to share with Howard and the group. Participants should have a

production or mix in progress to present for an input session with Howard. These sessions will be attended by all participants—critique and encouragement will benefit all.

Participants will need to subscribe to Audiomovers (audiomovers.com/ wp)in advance to share high end audio of their submission and have the ability to Zoom from the same host computer as their digital workstation for the session where they are sharing their production. They can be using whatever production software they normally use.

Selected participants must be residents of PEI and members of Music PEI. Submissions will be accepted until September 10 and can be made at podio.com/ webforms/26539517/2011912.

Big Field Traditions has partnered with The East Pointers to host the Harvest Home Festival, September 24 and 25, at Rollo Bay Fiddle Grounds near Souris.

The two-day festival will feature artists Half Moon Run, Reeny Smith, Ria Mae, The East Pointers, Kaia Kater, Kierrah Celeste, Mi’kmaq Legends, Mo Kenney, Morgan Toney, Rosier, The

Atlantic String Machine

2021–22 season features four programs at St. Paul’s

Atlantic String Machine’s upcoming 2021–22 season is titled Celebration, and will feature four programs at St. Paul’s in Charlottetown.

Concertgoers can experience their favourite holidays String Machine style with Halloween, Christmas, Mother’s Day and Spring Equinox all on the calendar this season.

Each performance will feature a wide variety of music—one moment they’re shredding some Mozart, the next, they’re sharing the stage with rock and folk musicians.

The first program will be held October 30, with both afternoon and

Slocan Ramblers, and Villages.

This year the fall festival will move outdoors. In addition to the multi-artist lineup on both evenings, there will be an artisan village, food trucks, craft beer, children’s activities, weekend camping, and more.

Tickets are available at eventbrite.ca.

Info: @HarvestHomeFest

evening concerts. Performances take place at 2:30 pm and 7:30 pm. Tickets can be reserved online or purchased in-person at the door.

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(clockwise from top-left): Reeny Smith, Ria Mae, Half Moon Run and The East Pointers

PATRICIA BOURQUE

Producer Howard Redekopp

STAGE

until Sept 4

Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story

Confederation Centre, Charlottetown

Aug 31–Sept 5

O The Grid

Victoria Playhouse, Victoria-By-The-Sea

Sept 1–3

Johnny & June

Celtic Performing Arts Centre, Summerside

Sept 6, 13, 20, 27

Sea, Sand & Fire

Roma at Three Rivers, Montague

OCTOBER BUZZ DEADLINE

Wednesday, Sept 15

Sept 8–25, Mon–Sat

Cottagers and Indians

Watermark Theatre, North Rustico

Sept 11–12

The Road To Belong: A Rural Theatrical Adventure

Finally Farm, Bonshaw

Sept 18

Popalopalots Improv

The Guild, Charlottetown

Sept 23–26

Fresh From the Island

Presentations of What’s Eating You and Continuing Care by Island playwrights

Jay Gallant and Melissa Mullen. Kings Playhouse, Georgetown

Sept 24–25

Patrick Ledwell & Mark

Haines

Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown

Sept 25, Oct 29

Amazing Tales of the Atlantic

The Guild, Charlottetown

Oct 20–23

Dating by the Book

Irish Cultural Centre, Charlottetown

Confederation Centre choir rehearsals

Plans are underway for the resumption of in-person rehearsals this fall for both choirs at the Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown.

The Confederation Singers, the resident adult choir at the Centre, and the Confederation Centre Youth Chorus are both inviting new members into the choirs this fall.

The Singers present an interesting and varied program of music that includes Handel’s Messiah, a series of shorter works for In Remembrance, and this year, the Karl Jenkins Requiem for Choral Music on a Holy Day. The Youth Chorus presents music for In

Remembrance, festive selections for their Christmas Sing Noel concert, and seasonal favourites for Voices of Spring in the New Year.

Rehearsals for the Confederation Singers run each Monday evening from 7–9 pm. Rehearsals for the Youth Chorus are held every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 6–7:30 pm. Choir experience is an asset, however basic music or singing skills can be sufficient. There are no auditions.

All interested Island singers are encouraged to contact Donald Fraser at dfraser@confederationcentre.com or 628-6144 to register.

THE FALL FLAVOURS FESTIVAL

September 16 - October 10, 2021

From Signature and Taste of the Coastal Community events to culinary experiences to dining at one of the Island’s fine restaurants, there’s something to cater to everyone’s taste buds. Scan the QR code below to get our digital brochure to see what’s happening!

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Creative and performance learning

Art, music, theatre and dance programs for toddlers to teens

College of Piping

The College of Piping and Celtic Performing Arts Centre’s educational programming will restart September 13 with Highland dancing returning to its curriculum. Instructor Laura Johnston is accepting dancers ages 4 and up.

The College also offers step dance, acrobatic dance, introduction to dance, jazz, ballet, hip hop, Broadway style tap, fiddle, bagpipes, snare drumming, kit drumming and fiddle lessons.

The Doug and Debbie Hall Pipe Band Scholarship is open to any Islander between from ages 8–18. The scholarship provides a half hour lesson to students in either bagpiping or snare drumming, or both. The only cost to the student is the equipment (practice chanter or drum sticks and drumming

tutor book) with scholarship covering the cost of tuition.

Prospective students for all disciplines can find more info and the sign up form at collegeofpiping.com.

manner in this introductory level group singing class. Students will sing a variety of music styles and perform together in annual recitals.

Info: theguildpei.com

Bonshaw Community Centre The Guild

Music Theatre School (MTS) at The Guild in Charlottetown offers a number of weekly classes for children and youth from September to December.

MTS Intro Class will take place on Sundays at 1:30 pm.

MTS Jr. Class will take place on Sundays at 3 pm.

MTS Intermediate Class will take place on Mondays at 5:30 pm.

MTS Advanced Class will take place on Mondays at 7 pm.

All performance classes will take part in the production of Spookyfest on October 30 as well as a holiday performances at the end of the semester. The Advanced class also present a third performance showcase in November.

Tiny Tappers will take place on Sundays at 1 pm. Students in this class will explore movement through dance (with a focus on the basics of tap dance), coordination and performance skills, as well as proper technique.

Tiny Tunes, a group singing class for 5–7 year olds, will take place on Mondays at 4 pm. Young students will discover their voices in a collaborative

Bonshaw Young Players Drama Group will resume on Saturdays from 10:30 am–12 pm beginning September 18 at the Bonshaw Community Centre, 25 Green Road, Bonshaw.

Children and youth ages six to 16 are welcome. Space is limited. Preregister by email to rlacey688@gmail. com or call 675-4282.

Kings Playhouse

Educational opportunities at Kings Playhouse this fall include the Let’s Get Creative Art Club on Tuesdays starting September 21. Children will get messy and creative while experimenting with many types of art. Sessions will focus on painting, clay, collage, paper crafts, puppet making, drawing and more. The program is designed to be fun while fostering creativity. It is being offered by art educator Ryan McAdam-Young, who has over 15 years of experience teaching

children’s art classes on PEI. This eight week session is offered for ages 7-12. Scholarships are available.

Kings Playhouse will also offer performing arts classes for children and youth this fall. KP Sprouts returns on Saturday mornings starting October 2. The six-week, play-based session will offer classes in two age groups, ages 2–3 and ages 4–5. Classes cover music, dancing, and theatrically inspired play. KP Kids returns with performing arts classes for ages 7–13 and 14+ on Thursdays, starting October 7.

Info: kingsplayhouse.com, 1-888346-5666. 65 Grafton St, Georgetown.

Be funnier, do it better

Learn how from two Island comedy veterans

Sketch Academy

Sketch Academy, a new 10-week workshop at The Guild in Charlottetown with instructors

Rob MacDonald and Graham Putnam, will take place weekly on Wednesdays from 7–9 pm beginning in September.

Sketch Academy is for those who want to write comedy sketches or perhaps already dabble and would like to dive a bit deeper into how it all works.

The Academy will guide participants through all aspects of creating and developing original comedy sketches, whether it’s for fun, for the stage, or for videos on Tik Tok and other social media platforms. Sketch Academy participants will learn how to create memorable characters, write and edit sketch ideas, work in a writer’s room group dynamic, and get tips on how to best produce their sketches.

Sketch comedy instructors Rob MacDonald and Graham Putnam have a wealth of knowledge and experience in writing, producing and performing comedy sketches. With long-running and popular sketch revues Annekenstein and Sketch-22 under their belts, as well as other too-numerous-to-mention comedy-creating endeavours, MacDonald and Putnam have spent decades contemplating what it takes to create funny and successful sketch comedy.

Improv classes

With decades of improv experience between them, instructors Rob MacDonald and Graham Putnam are back for another semester of improv workshops at The Guild in Charlottetown. Based on the success of their previous workshops and the

ever-growing interest in learning improv, two different improv classes will be on offer this fall.

Beginner Improv is a 10-week class designed for those who have very little to no experience with improv, but who want to learn and just have fun. In a safe and comforting environment, participants will learn the very basics of improvisation, and explore fundamentals like advancing the scene, character development, creating an environment, and of course, always having fun. Beginner Improv classes will take place weekly on Tuesdays at 6:30 pm from September 21 to November 23.

Intermediate Improv is for those who are familiar and comfortable with the basics of improv. This 10-week class dives a bit deeper into the concepts and ideas behind what makes good improv scenes successful. While continuing to build on a strong foundation of good improv habits, participants will discover tips and techniques on how to better perform short-form improv games, and learn what longform improv is all about. Above all, the goal of this class is for everyone to have fun. Intermediate Improv Classes take place weekly on Tuesdays at 8 pm from September 21 to November 23.

Space is limited for both offerings. Register online at theguildpei.com.

Rob Graham

The not to miss Block Party & Street Feast of the year, featuring Charlottetown’s favourite Kent Street hangouts. Two days of music, comedy, games, quirky entertainment & BBQ themed street food. www.discovercharlottetown.com/streetfeast

SALES Fresh Air

Murray Harbour and Area Yard sales

Many community, family, and multi-family yard sales will be held in Murray Harbour and Area on September 18 from 9 am–3 pm. In Murray Harbour, sales will be held at 51, 152, 194 and 382 Robertson Road; 91 and 98 Machon Point Road; and at Murray Harbour Community Centre on Main Street. In High Bank, sales will take place at 4646 and 4097 Cape Bear Road. In Murray

River, sales will be held at 9231 and 9252 Commercial Road, and at Derek van den Heuvel on Main Street. Sales will also be held in Beach Point at 13 Jordan Lane, and at Nancy Lin’s in Heatherdale. This is not an organized event, but rather serves as an information provider for a group of independent events. More sales to be added. Check Murray Harbour & Area Yard Sales on Facebook for a complete listing closer to the event date.

Victoria Historical Assoc. Gift Basket Ra e

Help the Victoria Historical Association promote and preserve the history of Victoria and its people. Purchase a raffle ticket for a chance to win a gift basket with hundreds of dollars worth of prizes and gift certificates from local businesses, artists and craftspeople in Victoria by the Sea. Tickets can be purchased at Victoria Glass Studio and other local merchants. Draw date is September 6.

Annual Kirk Ceilidh fall fair

The Kirk Ceilidh, a fall fair hosted by St. James Presbyterian Church in Charlottetown, will take place October 30 from 10 am to 1 pm. The annual fair will offer the flavours of PEI, featuring jams, jellies, preserves, baked goods and more, as well as handmade crafts, books, jewelry and other treasures. St. James is located at 35 Fitzroy Street in Charlottetown.

Traces and Traverses

Dating by the Book

Sandstone Theatre production at Irish Cultural Centre in October

Remember what dating was like before social media and dating apps? Sandstone Theatre Company remembers, and they are bringing Dating by the Book by Canadian playwright Uwe Meyer to audiences this October at the Irish Cultural Centre in Charlottetown.

Carolyn has been divorced for three years and has just returned to the dating scene. Armed with her trusty guide on how to date in seven steps and her best friend—with additional advice from the book’s author, who only she can see—what can go wrong?

Starring Emily Anne Fullerton, Adam Gauthier, Jenna Marie Holmes, and Mike Mallaley, directed by Paul Whelan, and stage managed by Wallena Higgins, this comedy will be staged at the Irish Cultural Centre (BIS) in Charlottetown from October 20–22 at 7:30 pm and October 23 at 1:30 pm and 7:30 pm.

this town is small presents Traces and Traverses by Doug Dumais at Receiver Coffee on Victoria Row in Charlottetown from September 1 to October 10.

Each image in Traces and Traverses employs recognizable forms of communication that can be read, such as handwriting or side-by-side images that resemble the pages of an open book. The handwriting, however, is illegible, and the books feature photographs rather than words. As such, the suggestive images broach intangible concepts that lie immediately beyond the horizons of language. Through juxtaposition, digital manipulation, or lyrical handwriting, photographs of common objects—including construction materials, wrecked cars, or stones—act as thresholds to abstract ideas such as the movement of the

celestial spheres or the passage of time.

Traces left open for interpretation, exits along a highway of meandering thought, or vistas out onto the terrain of the ineffable, the images in Traces and Traverses are the result of an open-ended process of research into the potential for words and images to broach ideas, sentiments, or experiences that defy articulation.

Dumais is an emerging camera artist based in Charlottetown. A self-taught photographer, he holds a Masters in Art History from Concordia University (2019). He has exhibited at ARTCH Montréal and Galerie La Castiglione, and his scholarly writing, photography, and poetry have been featured in publications across Canada and in the United States.

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College of Piping

The College of Piping and Celtic Performing Arts Centre in Summerside has a couple more shows before changing gears to fall programming.

A new date has been added for Johnny & June. Experience the stories and songs of country music’s classic romance between June Carter and Johnny Cash on September 3 at 7:30 pm in Kitbag Theatre’s newest original production, starring Jacob Hemphill as Johnny Cash and Melissa MacKenzie as June Carter.

Catch the last Pendy’s Pub of the season on September 4 at 7:30 pm, featuring Pendy, The Keggers and special guest Chad Matthews. Tickets are available at collegeofpiping.com.

Stone in Focus, by Doug Dumais

New exhibit by camera artist Doug Dumais

Rooted in Art

Art installations inspired by Charlottetown’s urban forest

Pituamkek

New short doc by lmaker John Hopkins

The Rooted in Art—Trees Through Artists’ Eyes exhibit will be on display in Charlottetown from September 11–25. Enjoy a self-guided tour of art installations inspired by Charlottetown’s urban forest.

Rooted in Art is a tree appreciation initiative intended to celebrate the importance and beauty of Charlottetown’s urban forest. To celebrate trees and all they offer, Rooted in Art has matched local artists with trees in Charlottetown. Each artist will create an art installation on or around one of the selected trees. These artworks, which will be installed for two weeks in September, are intended to engage the community with nature in a new way and reflect the importance of the urban forest. Each installation will be accompanied by signage that educates viewers about the tree in question and highlights the artist involved.

A community event will be held at Joe Ghiz Park in Charlottetown on September 19 from 2–4 pm. Meet the artists, see the art, chat with environment and forestry professionals, and enjoy music and mocktails in the park. More details, including a map, are available at charlottetown.ca/roots.

Island Filmmaker John Hopkins’ new short documentary Pituamkek: A Mi’kmaq Heritage Landscape will make its world premiere at the 2021 FIN International Atlantic Film Festival on September 19. Featuring stunning visuals and theatrical Dolby 5.1 surround sound, Pituamkek (18:52) is part of the Atlantic Shorts 5 and will be screened at Cineplex Park Lane Cinemas in Halifax at 3:30 pm.

Produced, directed, shot and edited by Hopkins, written and executive produced by Jesse Francis, and narrated by Kalolin Johnson, the film was locally shot and crewed. It was co-produced by PEI’s Square Deal Productions and Prime Creative in Halifax.

“I had an outstanding team and partners working on this film. I feel honoured to have been commissioned by Mi’kmaq Confederacy to produce and direct Pituamkek on behalf of L’nuey. The Chiefs of the Epekwitk Assembly of Councils vetted and

approved Pituamkek through all its stages and I was elated there was a standing ovation when they saw their first cut of the film,” shares Hopkins.

Hopkins was commissioned by the Epekwitk Assembly of Councils and L’nuey, with support from Parks Canada, to create the short doc to help move forward Reconciliation through a proposed new National Park Reserve in Northwestern PEI. Pituamkek, the proposed new National Park Reserve, will cradle the traditional Mi’kmaq fishing and hunting territory, known as Hog Island and the Sandhills. This fifty-mile sacred stretch of small islands, burial grounds, majestic dunes and rare species, is visually stunning to experience and has a surprising history of ancient volcanic activity.

Many hope that this pristine coastal area, home to the Mi’kmaq people of Epekwitk for more than 10,000 years, will be forever protected. Elders Georgina Knockwood-Crane, Captain Jimmy Bernard, his sister Chief Darlene Bernard (Lennox Island), and others share their stories and memories of gathering and sharing wild food from this majestic landscape stretching from Lennox Island to Alberton. For the Mi’kmaw, the realization of Pitiamkek will provide protection for threatened Mi’kmaq cultures, traditions, and their environmentally born and spiritual language—all of which continue to face increasing pressures from modern Western civilization and assimilation.

Upcoming PEI public screenings of the theatrical version of Pituamkek will be announced this fall. An online streaming version can be viewed on YouTube. squaredeal.ca

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Still from Pituamkek: A Mi’kmaq Heritage Landscape by John Hopkins

studio gallery,

brackley beach

Artwork by Monica Lacey (Rooted in Art 2020) on city tree #3444 (ulmus americana)

MICHELE LAWLOR

Re-Woven, the first solo exhibition by PEI visual artist Renee Laprise, will be on view at the Gallery @ The Guild in Charlottetown from September 8 to October 3, with an opening reception on September 15 from 7–9 pm.

Theexhibition will feature 12 new pieces that mark the evolution of the artist’s growth, both stylistically and thematically. Laprise makes use of bright bold colours and illustrative elements to build intricate worlds in which the viewer is invited to immerse themselves in her work. The narrative pieces each tell a story often inspired by the artist’s real-life experiences. Every painting is filled with symbolism, both in content and execution. Depending on the story being told, a butterfly may imply transformation or a bright green outline of seemingly unrelated elements may tie them together to symbolize vitality. The viewer is invited to look for clues like these to unlock the whole story of the piece.

Currently living on PEI, Laprise graduated from the University of Toronto/Sheridan College’s Art and Art History program. Originally influenced by the stylized craftwork of her Indigenous ancestors and a love of Romanesque illuminated manuscripts, Laprise has developed a style that is uniquely hers. After the passing of her parents in 2018, she painted large symbolic portraits to commemorate their

Rug hooking exhibit

Lefurgey Cultural Centre

The Lady Slipper Rug Hooking Guild and Culture Summerside will present Rug Hooking—Now and Then, a collection of recently completed works by Guild members, at Lefurgey Cultural Centre in Summerside from September 7 to October 8.

Organized by Linda Marchbank, the show will feature many pieces inspired by the art of Elaine Harrison, Maud Lewis and Gustav Klimt, as well as the designs and art of local artists based on contemporary themes and techniques.

A continuous slide show will

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TIFF Satellite Screening

Filmworks Summerside will host the Toronto International Film Festival’s (TIFF) new Canadian satellite screening program. New this year, audiences across Canada can enjoy the excitement of TIFF in their own communities with TIFF’s “Coast-to-Coast Screenings.” Film Circuit, TIFF’s film-outreach programme, will host in-cinema screenings across the country for one evening in each location, to help ignite theatrical exhibition across Canada and celebrate audiences’ return to cinemas. Screenings will take place simultaneously on September 13 at 7 pm local time. Cineplex Cinemas Summerside is located at 130 Ryan Street.

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lives. She credits these paintings with helping her find her voice as an artist.

Laprise has developed an intense interest in the interconnection of the physical and non-physical realms and it has become an underlying theme in all of her work. She believes that nature floats in and out between these two worlds. Her piece, The Crows Know, depicts the crows of Victoria Park doing just this.

Laprise’s love of PEI is evident in much of her work. Elements like foxes, moon snails, dunes and the ocean are part of its magic and that magic is infused in the work. Every painting becomes a love letter to the artist’s home.

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FIN returns September 16–23 as a hybrid film festival with two separate identities: FIN Atlantic International Film Festival (in person) and FIN Stream (online). Committed to being a platform for a diverse range of voices and offering the best and newest regional, national, and international screen content, FIN’s in-person event will take place in Halifax. FIN Stream online will champion Atlantic Canadian content, curated from the overall FIN Atlantic International Film Festival program with a focus on regional content and local filmmakers. finfestival.ca

display images of rugs from the past that have been collected through the PEI Heritage Rug Registry, showcasing the historic perspective on the evolution of the craft of rug hooking.

Rug Hooking—Now and Then will be on view daily from 9 am–5 pm, September 7–October 8, at Lefurgey Cultural Centre, 205 Prince Street, Summerside.

Re-Woven Exhibit by Renee Laprise at Gallery @ The Guild

The Crows Know, Renee Laprise

Alpha Pair, hooked rug by Janet Vieth-Forbes

Pig

August 30–31

14A, violence, coarse language. Dir: Michael Sarnoski, USA, 2021, 92 min. Nicolas Cage, Alex Wolff, Adam Arkin, Nina Belforte.

“Morgan Neville shapes his documentaries so that they reflect their subject matter. Twenty Feet from Stardom has the exuberance of a backup singer; Won’t You Be My Neighbor? has the warmth of Mister Rogers. His latest, and best yet, Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain, captures the restless curiosity of Anthony Bourdain, a world-famous chef and traveler who took his own life in 2018. Since then, people have been trying to wrap their brains and hearts around how someone who seemed so confident and brilliant could choose to end it all. Neville smartly avoids that question - the truth about suicide is that we can never fully know the ‘why’ - and instead reframes the conversation around Bourdain so that it’s about his life instead of just his death. The portrait here is of a man who valued experience over knowledge, as excited to speak to the chef at a roadside diner as to one with a Michelin star. It’s a fascinating, moving documentary that transcends mere profile piece to reclaim a legacy, and it’s as inspirational as its subject.” - Brian Tallerico, RogertEbert.com

The Green Knight

September 7–12

Dream Horse

September 13–20

G. Dir: Euros Lyn, USA/UK, 2021, 113 min. Toni Collette, Damian Lewis, Joanna Page.

(1987-1997)

September 24 & 26

Rating TBA. Dir: Jeremy Elkin, USA, 2020, 89 min. Rosario Dawson, Jefferson Pang, Clark Kent.

“Warm, well-paced and a wonderfully satisfying watch, Dream Horse tells the outrageous, true story, about how a group of villagers in a forgotten Welsh town pooled together to achieve the impossible. Toni Collette plays the fiery bartender, Jan Vokes. Exhausted by working two jobs while caring for her elderly parents and lazy husband, Brian, Jan longs for something more... A long-time animal lover with a penchant for rearing pigeons and dogs, Jan decides no matter what her dad or husband thinks, she is going to breed a racehorse... This film merges everything enjoyable about underdog sports films with the spirited working class comedies we all know and love... The warm portrait of small town life, the foray of funny, well-drawn characters, and the simple clean writing means this film delivers everything it promises in the trailer.” - Gemma Creagh, Film Ireland

Best Sellers

September 21–30

“The streets of N.Y. might be temporarily silent, but in downtown Manhattan in the early 90’s, they were the site of a dynamic collision between two vibrant subcultures: skateboarding and hip hop. Jeremy Elkin’s documentary, All The Streets Are Silent, brings to life the magic of this time period and the convergence that created an urban style and visual language that would have an outsized and lasting cultural effect. If Paris Is Burning and Kids had a baby, you’d have this documentary love letter to New York examining race, society, fashion and street culture and full of archival footage featuring legendary characters and figures from the downtown scene.”

- Tribeca Film Festival

Welcome to City Cinema from The Charlottetown Film Society

“If there’s one thing Nicolas Cage could always be relied on to deliver, it’s unpredictability... Cage’s newest film, Pig is a drama about a misanthropic former chef named Robin who lives in the woods of the Pacific Northwest with no friends, phone or shower, and who - after his prized truffle pig is stolen - leaves his run-down shack for the upscale foodie subculture of downtown Portland in which he was once a superstar. He has one mission: to retrieve the missing animal... In this strangely moving little film Cage reins in the tendency to overdo things, delivering a soulful performance of unexpected depth and quiet beauty. It’s his best work since the underrated Joe, from 2014, and a reminder what the actor is capable of... Robin’s quest peels away, like an onion, the layers of a backstory involving painful loss, and a relationship with the pig that transcends the animal’s skills... Sarnoski is aided in telling this story - which also involves other characters who have experienced loss - by a strong cast... There’s a paradox at the heart of Pig that, rather than weakening the story, lends it strength. It has everything to do with Cage himself, who has always been at the top of his game when he plays against the volcanic emotions inside his character, rather than indulging them.” -

Michael O’Sullivan, The Washington Post

Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain

September 1–6

14A, mature themes, coarse language. Dir: Morgan Neville, USA, 2021,

14A, sexual content. Dir: David Lowery, USA, 2021, 130 min. Dev Patel, Alicia Vikander, Joel Edgerton.

Rating TBA. Dir: Lina Roessler, Canada/USA, 2021, 100 min. Aubrey Plaza, Cary Elwes, Michael Caine.

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

“A mythical, adventure-packed drama, The Green Knight is the best Arthurian adaptation this side of Monty Python and the Holy Grail. David Lowery’s supernatural fantasy isn’t a comedy, however, though it does have some comedic beats... Adapted from the 14th-century British legend Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, the poetic tale is an early demarcation of the chivalric code: an unbreakable ethos guiding all knights. It’s a simple story: An otherworldly beast known as the Green Knight, called up by a circle of witches, arrives at King Arthur’s court on Christmas with a challenge. Whosoever lands a blow against him must venture to the Green Chapel one year hence to receive an equal blow in kind. The provocation is meant to test a knight’s courage... You could pause The Green Knight at any moment and discover an image worth praising. The film is a showcase for director of photography Andrew Droz Palermo, allowing him to storytell through lighting in ways both deeply effective and breathtakingly immersive... Lowery’s dazzling visuals, brilliant spectacle, and petrifying sequences are enrapturing... One of the best movies of 2021.” - Robert Daniels, Polygon

Lucy Stanbridge has inherited her father’s boutique publishing house, and the ambitious would-be editor has nearly sunk it with failing Young Adult titles and bad reviews. When she discovers the company is owed a book by Harris Shaw (Michale Caine), a reclusive, cantankerous, booze-addled author who originally put the company on the map, she looks to him for one last stab at salvation, both commercial and critical. Her timing couldn’t be more perfect. Harris owes money and he happens to have a new book - which he hates. Lucy’s ecstatic until she finds out Harris’s old contract stipulates that no one edit his work. However, in exchange, he must tour the book. And so is born the book tour from hell - where fame doesn’t equal fortune, and the legacy you’re trying to uphold might be born out of lies the past can’t contain.

Town City Presents, In Partnership with City Cinema:

All the Streets Are Silent: The Convergence of Hip Hop and Skateboarding

Advance Tickets

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Limited Seating

We’re selling a reduced amount of our 70 seats per show, with checkerboard seat arrangement for distancing.

One-way TrafficSystem

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Masks

We strongly encourage you to wear a mask when not eating your delicious popcorn. We have disposable asks available for free.

Subject to change

Film availability, showtimes and provincial COVID-19 guidelines are subject to change. Please check our website and book tickets in advance of show dates.

Rent City Cinema

City Cinema is available for rent for private film viewings! We provide the projectionist and will have the the canteen and bar open for your group. Info/ rates: chtownfilm@gmail.com.

118 min. Anthony Bourdain, Ottavia Bourdain, David Chang

CITY CINEMA TIMETABLE

Seniors College QUEENS COUNTY 2021-2022 Course Schedule

WINTER 2022 - FEWER THAN 6

Seniors College KINGS COUNTY 2021-2022 Course Schedule

Seniors College PRINCE COUNTY 2021-2022 Course Schedule

Details subject to change. Visit seniorscollege.ca for up-to-date information. Online registration opens Wednesday, September 8 at 9am. Take as many courses as you like for $160!

Questions? Call 902.894.2867 or email us at seniorscollege@upei.ca

Plein air artists

The Kensington Art Co-operative Gallery invites plein air artists to join them on September 11 for a day of painting and a sale of new works. There is much to inspire plein air painters in the Kensington, Malpeque and New London region—fascinating architecture, quaint fishing villages and wharfs, hills and fields, beaches and shorelines, Lucy Maud Montgomery’s birthplace, and more.

After registering at the Gallery, plein air painting will begin any time after 8:30 am. All artwork must be returned no later than 3:30 pm for the sale. There is a small fee to participate and the Gallery will take a percentage of the selling price.

The Kensington Art Co-operative Gallery is located at 27 Commercial Street in the old freight shed behind the historic Kensington train station. For more details and to register, email sheilafforsyth@gmail.com.

UPEI performing arts centre

UPEI’s new residence building will be home to a new performing arts venue.

Drs. Doran, Simon, and Zinck worked closely with the architects as they developed the ideas and plans. The theatre will seat 400 people and house a large rehearsal room with a sprung floor to accommodate dance. There will be a dedicated, climate-controlled room to store the University’s new nine-foot concert grand piano. A state-of-the-art sound room will be connected to the main theatre and the rehearsal space, which will be wired for studio recording.

UPEI’s long-standing performance space at Dr. Steel Recital Hall will be transformed, with alterations to the performance area and the installation of new seating.

upei.ca/performingarts

Settle Down, Settlers!

Julie Bull’s exhibit Settle Down, Settlers! will open at the Kings Playhouse gallery in Georgetown on September 29 at 7 pm. The opening will include a welcome featuring Julie Pellissier-Lush, a spoken-word performance by Bull accompanied by various local actors, including Adam Brazier and Rory Starkman, a small Indigenous artisan’s market, food, refreshments, resources, and the full art exhibit, which will be on display until November 6.

Settle Down, Settlers! is above all else, a call to action. Created and curated by queer Inuk interdisciplinary academic-turned-artist, Julie Bull, this mixed media exhibit explores themes of (de)colonization, queerness and identity, Indigeneity, and sovereignty. In a world where we are all influenced and impacted by colonization, Bull has taken to poetry and visual art to explore and navigate their transition from the intellectual to the emotional, and their own healing journey to decolonize their mind, body, heart, and spirit.

Settle Down, Settlers! is presented by Kings Playhouse beginning September 29, the day before the first ever National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day is a new statutory holiday, a day off work. The Government of Canada invites white settler Canadians to engage in “quiet reflection” or “participation in a community event.”

Bull’s exhibit offers an opportunity to not only engage with this day, but to take action.

Settle Down, Settlers! is about

walking your talk. It’s about slowing down. It’s about paying attention and listening. The truths coming to light for white settler Canadians are stories Indigenous people have been sharing for years, desperate to be heard or forced into silent shadows. Action spurred from the awareness of these events without any real, deep, personal reflection is irresponsible and often causes more harm. The creation of this exhibit is one action that Bull could take from a deeply connected and deeply hurt place. Taking in this exhibit is just one small action you can take. It will not be comfortable: Growth happens when we are uncomfortable. Connect, reflect, and then continue to take actions toward decolonizing yourselves and our systems.

Kings Playhouse is located at 65 Grafton Street, Georgetown. kingsplayhouse.com

Three Sisters by Julie Bull

Mixed media art exhibit by Julie Bull at Kings Playhouse

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Kings Playhouse art classes

Let’s Get Creative Art Club led by instructor Ryan McAdam-Young will take place on Tuesdays starting September 21 at Kings Playhouse in Georgetown. Children will get messy and creative while experimenting with many types of art. Sessions will focus on painting, clay, collage, paper crafts, puppet making, drawing and more. The program is designed to be fun while fostering creativity. McAdam-Young has over 15 years of experience teaching children’s art classes on PEI. This eight-week session is for ages 7-12. Scholarships are available. Info/register: kingsplayhouse. com

Pottery in the Park

The PEI Potters Studio in Victoria Park in Charlottetown is planning to resume classes this fall as long as health restrictions permit. They are still determining the final details, but classes should begin the week of September 27 and run for a 10 weeks. Perfect for beginners as well as for those with previous experience, classes are taught by professional Island potters and designed to be fun and educational. Classes are small in size, relaxed and informal in style, and cover the basics of clay preparation, wheel-throwing techniques, glazing and decoration. Hand-building techniques can also be explored depending on interest. Pottery

is great way to relieve stress and enhance creativity while learning a new skill. Participants can create their own pieces from start to finish. Adult beginner classes are usually held once a week from 6:30–9:30 pm (exact days TBD). A class for children ages 9–14 is usually held on Saturdays from 10 am–12 pm. Registration is online and first come, first serve. It will tentatively open September 13 at 9 am. Up to date information on classes, as well as the link to the online registration form, will be posted online at peipottersstudio.com. Info: registration@ peipottersstudio.com.

Public art in Charlottetown

The City of Charlottetown, alongside the PEI Association for Newcomers to Canada recently unveiled a new public art installation at Robin Hood Park on Friar Drive in Charlottetown. The project, which was funded in part by the City of Charlottetown Micro-Grant program, was an educational opportunity for new residents to learn about wildlife and plants that they may encounter in Charlottetown and across the province. Additionally, the project will serve as a celebration of the growing cultural diversity within the city.

Festive Wreath contest

The annual Festive Wreath Contest and Exhibition will be held this holiday season at Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlotttetown. All are welcome to participate—adults, young people, businesses and groups. Create a wreath

and watch for the drop off date in November. Categories include traditional, green living/recycled, “Off the Wall” (sponsored by The Dunes Gallery), children solo, children group and business/groups. There is a small entry fee, along with prizes to be won. Wreaths will be on display throughout the festive season. This is a project of The Friends of Confederation Centre of the Arts. 6286141, friends@confederationcentre.com

Eptek gallery games

Looking for something fun and educational to do with the kids? Eptek Art & Culture Centre offers exhibit related scavenger hunts. Drop-ins are welcome but visitors are encouraged to call ahead. Admission is by donation. Open Tuesday–Saturday from 9 am–5 pm and Sunday 12–5 pm. 130 Heather Moyse Dr, Summerside. peimuseum.com

this town is small members

To renew a membership or to become a new member of this town is small, PEI’s artist-run centre, visit thistownissmall. com or contact Lisa Theriault at thistownissmall@gmail.com

OCTOBER BUZZ DEADLINE

Wednesday, Sept 15

BOOK LAUNCHES

Dori MacLean book launch

Independent PEI publishing company

Selkirk Stories will launch The View from Enmore Road, a collection of short stories by Dori MacLean of Tyne Valley at 2 pm on September 11 at the Tyne Valley Fire Hall. Copies of the book will be available at Island bookstores as well as online in paperback and e-book formats.

Gerry Bradley book launch

Gerry Bradley, PEI poet and fiddler, will launch his new book of poetry, Playing With Dolls and Other Poems, on September 19 from 5–7 pm at The Pourhouse (upstairs at The Old Triangle), 187 Great George Street, Charlottetown. The launch will feature poetry readings, Irish traditional music, and general craic.

Eddy Quinn book launch

Eddy Quinn will launch his second book, Island Characters Volume 2, at the opening show of The Close to the Ground Concert Series on September 2 at 8 pm at Kaylee Hall, Pooles Corner. The night will feature music by Fiddlers’ Sons and Keelin Wedge. Copies of the book will be available for sale.

PEI GIFted book launch

PEI GIFted Genre Writing Group will launch its fourth short story anthology

Tokyo GIFt on September 25 from 4–6 pm at bar1911 in Charlottetown. The event will feature book signings, story readings, a six-word short story contest and more. There will be snacks. All four GIFt Horse volumes will be available for sale.

Richard Lemm book launch

Author Richard Lemm will launch his memoir, Imagined Truths: Myths from a Draft-Dodging Poet, on October 7 at 7:30 pm in The Carriage House at Beaconsfield, 2 Kent St, Charlottetown. The event will feature CBC Main Street host Matt Rainnie in conversation with Lemm, as well as short readings. Register in advance at eventbrite.ca.

PEI Marathon

Registration for the PEI Marathon weekend, October 15–17, 2021 is open. Many options available to walk, wheel or run. There is also a free kids run. Any necessary changes required by the CPHO office prior to event weekend will be put in place at that time and details will be posted. Register online at peimarathon.ca.

PRIDE PEI PRIDE PEI

MEMBERSHIP

Pride PEI serves our registered Members! Your free membership in Pride PEI must be updated annually to ensure that your voice is counted.

Renew or register now at: bit.ly/ppei-member2

MEMBER AGM

October 6, 2021

Meeting start time, location, & format are TBA. Be sure to update your membership and follow us on social media to get all the details!

www.pridepei.ca

JOIN THE BOARD

Pride PEI's work is possible thanks to our volunteer Board of Directors. Pride PEI needs diverse talents and voices. Interested in helping Pride grow? Find more details on social media, or online at:

www.pridepei.ca/join-the-board

FESTIVAL SURVEY

We need Member and community feedback about the 2021 Pride Festival: the good, the bad, AND the ugly! Share your thoughts here:

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Mobilizing for climate emergency

Bookmark, Charlottetown’s locally owned, independent bookshop in partnership with the PEI Chapter of the Council of Canadians will host a virtual event with Seth Klein, author of A Good War: Mobilizing Canada for the Climate Emergency on September 23 at 7 pm.

The evening will feature a traditional Mi’kmaq welcome by Julie Pellissier-Lush; special music composed for the event by PEI musician and climate activist, Todd MacLean; a moderated Q&A with Klein, audience Q&A, and a panel discussion featuring PEI climate stakeholders from our youth and Indigenous communities.

“Given the dire UN climate panel report that was recently released, we believe there will be significant interest

planet and human life as we know it.

Canada is not on track to meet our targets. To do so, we’ll need radical systemic change to how we live and work—and fast. How can we ever achieve this? Top policy analyst and author Seth Klein reveals we can do it now because we’ve done it before. During the Second World War, Canadian citizens and government remade the economy by retooling factories, transforming their workforce, and making the war effort a common cause for all Canadians to contribute to. Klein demonstrates how wartime thinking and community efforts can be repurposed today for Canada’s own Green New Deal. He shares how we can create jobs and reduce inequality while tackling our climate obligations for a climate neutral—or even climate zero—future. From enlisting broad public support for new economic models, to job creation through investment in green infrastructure, Klein shows us a bold, practical policy plan for Canada’s sustainable future. More than this: A Good War offers a remarkably hopeful message for how we can meet the defining challenge of our lives.

COVID-19 has brought a previously unthinkable pace of change to the world—one which demonstrates our ability to adapt rapidly when we’re at risk. Many recent changes are what Klein proposes in these very pages. The world can, actually, turn on a dime if necessary. This is the blueprint for how to do it.

in our event and we hope that it will be a catalyst to propel PEI’s politicians and policymakers to ensure PEI’s climate emergency response is timely and complete,” says Council of Canadians co-sponsor, Jane Farquharson.

Naomi Klein, activist and New York Times bestselling author said about Klein’s book, “This is the roadmap out of climate crisis that Canadians have been waiting for.”

Canada needs to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent to prevent a catastrophic 1.5 degree increase in the earth’s average temperature—assumed by many scientists to be a critical “danger line” for the

Klein was the founding British Columbia director of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) for over two decades and has been immersed in climate change and inequality issues for his working life. He is currently an adjunct professor in urban studies at Simon Fraser University and remains a research associate with the CCPA. He lives in Vancouver, BC.

The event is free, visit the event page at bookmarkreads.ca for ticket details. A Good War: Mobilizing Canada for the Climate Emergency is available for sale at Bookmark and come with a complimentary bookplate signed by the author.

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Author Seth Klein

Free virtual event with author Seth Klein

Back to School - School Bus Safety

Winter’s Tales Author Series

Reading event resumes with Richard Lemm—Oct 7

The UPEI Winter’s Tales Author Series will resume in October with the launch of Richard Lemm’s memoir, Imagined Truths: Myths from a Draft-Dodging Poet

Richard Lemm, an Islander-bychoice, author, and UPEI professor since 1986, will launch his memoir, Imagined Truths: Myths from a Draft-Dodging Poet, published by Tidewater Books (Vancouver), on October 7 at 7:30 pm in The Carriage House at Beaconsfield, 2 Kent Street, Charlottetown. The event will feature CBC Main Street host Matt Rainnie in conversation with Lemm, as well as short readings.

Imagined Truths begins with the story of an “all-American” boy born in Seattle the year after the Second World War ended. Descended from several generations of war veterans, Lemm immigrated to Canada as a conscientious objector during the Vietnam War and transformed into an enthusiastic Canadian with enduring American roots.

The memoir delves into family myths and facts, from German immigrants to America fleeing famine and violence in the 1850s, then migrating north to Alberta to hunt wolves and sell moonshine, to his mother’s logging family on the west coast of Washington State. The reader will find Lemm’s great-grandfather fighting at Gettysburg, Grandpa Lemm in the Battle of Manila during the SpanishAmerican War, and his Canadian

TALKS

ATTN online presentation

Consciousness as the Foundation of Reality, an interactive two-hour presentation with David Maginley, founding member of the not-for-profit, Atlantic Therapeutic Touch Network (ATTN), will be held online via Zoom at 6:30 pm on September 29. The ATTN teacher, cancer survivor, and author of Beyond Surviving: Cancer and your Spiritual Journey, is also a spiritual care provider in the QEII System in Halifax where he provides Therapeutic Touch®. His book details some of his experiences in Therapeutic Touch® as well as his near death experience and the many spiritual events that led him into the discussion of consciousness. He will discuss consciousness as the foundation of reality and will lead participants through meditations to experience the principles being presented. Volunteers in both PEI and Nova

father in an American uniform in the European and North African campaigns.

A gifted mother afflicted by tragedy and mental illness, the logging-camp grandmother and bartender grandfather who raised the future war resister, and a magnificent pioneer great-grandmother loom large in Lemm’s life and memoir.

The launch is co-sponsored by Bookmark and the UPEI English Department and Dean of Arts. Attendance is currently limited to 50 people. Register in advance at eventbrite.ca.

The UPEI reading series began back in 1969, during the university’s first year, and was renamed “Winter’s Tales” in 1995.

Scotia provide sessions of Therapeutic Touch® in hospitals, nursing homes, and hospice and palliative care, although it can be provided anywhere. Preregistration is required by September 28 at atlanticttn.com.

Lunch & Lecture Series

The Sir Andrew Macphail Homestead

Lunch & Lecture series continues on September 5 with a presentation on Mills & Dams of the Orwell Area by Peter Metaxas, who has had an interest in mills since he stood in John MacPherson’s Belfast mill many years ago and felt the rhythm of the work. He will talk about the design of mills and their importance to the local economy. On September 11, presenter Marian Bruce will present Scottish Supernatural Beliefs on PEI. Lectures begin after lunch which starts at 12:30 pm. The Homestead is located at 271 Macphail Park Rd, Orwell, and is wheelchair accessible. Booking is essential. Register at macphailhomestead.ca or 651-2789. The series is a fundraiser for the Sir Andrew Macphail Foundation.

Author Richard Lemm

Students are back to school. Let’s keep them safe.

Slow down and be ready to stop when you see a school bus with ashing amber lights. Never pass a school bus with ashing lights.

A gift of Island Poetry

CROW PISS: A PANTOUM

Sit and listen, and your father will tell you how it is. Up before crow piss. Before daylight breaks between the branches. Get up and see

how it is. Up before your brothers who sleep shit-faced. Between the branches, get up and see the ocean, the world that birthed your grandfather, your brothers who sleep shit-faced till noon. Day half done and they’re in the hay. The ocean, the world that birthed your grandfather, it wells in the lungs. Keeps you still

till noon. Day half done and they’re in the hay. Crow piss. Before daylight breaks. It wells in the lungs, keeps you still. Sit and listen. Your father will tell you.

Chris Bailey. What Your Hands Have Done. Nightwood Editions, 2018. Each month Deirdre Kessler selects a poem by an Island poet for The Buzz

the hidden island podcast

The PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation is releasing the second season of its podcast, the hidden island, on September 22. the hidden island is a podcast dedicated to exploring PEI’s past in new and unexpected ways. Discover the hidden history of PEI in four full-length episodes and find out why that history is still relevant today. Listen in on candid conversations with Islanders about the parts of PEI heritage that often go unmentioned in the history books.

Season one host and writer Fiona Steele is back again for season two, which starts at the beginning: the creation of Epekwitk told by Mi’kmaq legends, and what this Island’s topography looked like millions of years ago. Other episodes will feature PEI’s long history with prohibition, shipwrecks, and human migration. Among this year’s guest interviews are Dutch Thompson, Georges Arsenault, Dr. Laurie Brinklow, Dr. Ed MacDonald, Clint Morrison and Junior Peter-Paul.

“Sometimes we think of Island history as quiet and quaint, but that’s just not the case,” said Matthew

McRae, Executive Director of the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation. “If you scratch the surface just a little bit, you’ll find our past is full of powerful stories that still resonate with us today. We’re very excited to share some of these stories through the hidden island.”

A trailer for the second season can be found at peimuseum.ca/about-us/ the-hidden-island-podcast, along with the complete first season of the hidden island. Upon release, season two will be available at peimuseum.ca and wherever podcasts are heard.

BOOKS PEI

Island Characters—Volume 2 Eddy Quinn

Eddy Quinn grew up surrounded by folk music and natural born storytellers near Cardigan, PEI. Songs and yarns were shared across the table of Island kitchens as often as farm labour was traded between neighbours. Eddy’s love of stories and his affection for the people he encounters is evident in his second book, Island Characters Volume 2

The book is a collection of 52 short stories and is a follow-up to his popular first release. The book shines a light on the personalities of some notable Islanders who, in Eddy’s words, “Each, in their own way, made significant contributions to life on Prince Edward Island.” From Bobby Fraser, the man on the cover who was renowned for his wrestling match with a bear, to a “not so popular” high school teacher to a famous local fiddler with an affinity for telling ghost stories, the Island characters in this book will provide the readers with an authentic slice of Island life.

Island Characters Volume 2 will be launched at the opening show of the Close to the Ground Concert Series on September 2 at 8 pm at Kaylee Hall, Pooles Corner. The night will feature music by Fiddlers’ Sons and Keelin Wedge. Copies of the book will be available wherever Eddy performs across PEI and at local bookstores, or email Eddy directly at cttgsponsorship@hotmail.com or follow him on Facebook.

Tokyo GIFt

PEI GIFted Genre Writing Group

From dragons, ghosts and dwarf plants, to small town crime and cabincore gore, the PEI GIFted Genre Writing Group is back with its fourth short story anthology Tokyo GIFt

Ryan Gallant received an Island Literary Award for his story “The Knight & The Dragon,” which is featured in Tokyo GIFt. Another contributor, Nicola Lewis Kemp, placed third in the 2021 BattleTales competition with her story “#annakin.” Group newcomer Jason Pereira contributed two haunting horror stories to Tokyo GIFt

Join the GIFted Genre Writing Group for the launch of their newest instalment of the GIFt Horse short story anthology series, Tokyo GIFt, on September 25 from 4–6 pm at bar1911 in Charlottetown. Book signings, (potentially spicy) story readings, a sixword short story contest and general ribaldry will be afoot. All four GIFt Horse volumes will be available for sale at special prices.

Tokyo GIFt is also available for sale on Amazon and at local retailers.

Imagined Truths: Myths from a Draft-Dodging Poet

Richard Lemm

Author Richard Lemm’s memoir Imagined Truths: Myths from a Draft-Dodging Poet will be released in September. Published by Tidewater Press, the launch will take place October 7.

History is the story an individual or nation tells itself, in an ongoing process of reinvention, and that story is one of imagined truths.

Richard Lemm grew up in 1950s Seattle, raised by alcoholic grandparents, with an absent mother and a fabled father who died shortly after he was born. To avoid the draft, he left the land of opportunity and moved to Canada in 1967. Now, more than fifty years later, he uses his poet’s sensibility to examine his cultural heritage, including the optimism that characterized the early years of the “counterculture” and the darker days that followed the murders of Robert Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. Turning his lens inward, he focuses on what he believed to be true about his family and society at the time, how that perception has evolved and how the stories we tell ourselves inform our personal, cultural and national identities.

Familiar myths—the wild west, the “greatest

country on earth,” the “true north strong and free,” the red-blooded male and others—strongly influenced Lemm’s generation on both sides of the border. Revisiting these tropes in light of his later experiences, Lemm explores the ways in which we use imagined truths to justify our place in the world.

A mixture of personal recollection and social commentary, this is a story about growing up in a family and country you didn’t choose and coming of age in the country and with the people you did.

Lemm has taught creative writing and literature at UPEI since 1988. He is the author of six poetry collections, a short fiction collection, and a biography of Milton Acorn. A past-president of The League of Canadian Poets and past co-chair of Access Copyright, he has served on juries for The Canada Council for the Arts, the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, the CBC Radio Literary Competition, and the Governor General’s Award for Poetry.

A book launch will be held October 7 at Beaconsfield Carriage House, 2 Kent Street, Charlottetown. Register at eventbrite.ca.

The Coming Storm

Regina M Hansen

The Coming Storm, the young adult historical fantasy novel by Regina M Hansen, was released simultaneously by Atheneum Books for Young Readers and Simon and Schuster Canada in June.

Set on PEI in 1950, the novel follows the adventures of Beatrice “Beet” MacNeill, a teenaged fiddler who must solve a mystery and help to save her family and town from an ancient evil.

Hansen was born on PEI and grew up here, as well as in Montreal, and in Boston. She teaches at Boston University and has written published books and articles on many supernatural subjects. Her essays have appeared in The Boston Globe, The Wall Street Journal Review and the children’s magazine DIG into History The Coming Storm is her first novel. reginamhansen.com

ancestral memory. This is a compelling gathering of poems, rich in detail and image and ringing with an authentic Island voice,” said Thomas O’Grady, author of What Really Matters and Delivering the News, of Bradley’s new book.

The book launch will be held September 19 from 5–7 pm at The Pourhouse, which is upstairs at The Old Triangle, 187 Great George Street, Charlottetown. The launch will feature poetry readings, Irish traditional music, and general craic. All are welcome.

The View from Enmore Road

Dori MacLean

Playing With Dolls and Other Poems

Gerry Bradley

Gerry Bradley, PEI poet and fiddler, will launch his new book of poetry, Playing With Dolls and Other Poems, in September. The collection of poems also includes photos and paintings from various artists, including PEI visual artist Karen Gallant.

“Gerry Bradley’s poems revisit the streetscapes and landscapes of his Prince Edward Island boyhood. But like the poet himself, they also range farther afield in both space and time—from Dublin to Vancouver, from lived personal experience to

Independent PEI publishing company Selkirk Stories will launch The View from Enmore Road, a collection of short stories by Dori MacLean of Tyne Valley in September.

The View from Enmore Road introduces the Enman and Frost families in the early decades of the 20th century. Their lives were full of joy despite hardship, of abundance despite lack, and of fun and laughter despite isolation. Above all readers will read of the importance of community and family.

“For as long as I can remember, I have loved hearing stories of past times. Stories about what life was like during my parents’ childhood were always my favourites. I was fascinated by the varied personalities of the neighbours on the Enmore Road and of the struggles and joys of day-to-day life of my grandparents and great-grandparents. I want to ensure that these stories are not forgotten. So I have recorded them here for those who like to immerse themselves in stories of a time long gone.”

PEI native Dori MacLean is one of nine children born to parents from Enmore Road. She holds a teaching certificate from Prince of Wales College and a Bachelor of Arts from Saint Mary’s University in Halifax. She spent her career as an English teacher in her home province. The View from Enmore Road is her first book. MacLean is well known in Tyne Valley as a storyteller, where she has presented at the Green Park Museum and Bideford Parsonage Museum. She loves

reading, writing and photography. She lives with her husband Dan MacLean in a farmhouse near Tyne Valley.

The launch and book signing will take place at the Tyne Valley Fire Hall on September 11 at 2 pm. Copies of the book will be available at Island bookstores as well as online in paperback and e-book formats.

Anne Simpson reading and workshops

Anne Simpson, novelist and poet, will read from her new novel and poetry collection on October 28 at 7:30 pm in The Carriage House at Beaconsfield, 2 Kent Street, Charlottetown. She will also lead two workshops at UPEI on October 30.

The fiction workshop “The Risky Trip to the Underworld—What are Your Characters Doing?” will take place from 9:30 am–12 pm. Margaret Atwood wrote that “perhaps all writing is motivated…by a desire to make the risky trip to the underworld and to bring something or someone back from the dead.” Simpson will ask participants to think about what their characters are doing and seeking. Who or what stands in their way? The workshop will allow participants to consider their characters in terms of fears and desires, how their characters drive the story because they want something, and, ultimately, what their characters must risk for the story to have substance.

The poetry workshop “Finding the Form: The Joys of Shaping Your Poem” will take place from 1:30–4 pm and will look at how the shape and structure of a poem can give it greater impact and how this can be the fun part. Participants will revel in the ways a poem can mean new things according to the form in which they choose to write it. This poetry workshop is for those who like playing with words and putting those words together in unexpected ways.

Simpson’s third novel, Speechless, recently received the Thomas Raddall Atlantic Fiction Award. She has published five poetry collections, including Loop, which was awarded the 2004 Griffin Poetry Prize. Her most recent publication, Experiments in Distant Influence: Notes and Poems, delves into issues of friendship, courage, and community. An acclaimed and cherished workshop leader and mentor, Simpson has worked as a writer-in-residence in libraries and universities across Canada.

Each workshop will be limited to 15 people. Visit Winter’s Tales on Facebook to register and for up to date information. As of September 1, no registration is required for the reading.

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UPEI Winter’s Tales events in October

Citizen Recognition Awards

The 2021 Citizen Recognition Awards, the Forbes Kennedy Volunteer of the Year Award, and the 24th annual David Eli MacEachern Bursary were recently given out to mark Natal Day, the City’s 166th birthday. The Citizen Recognition Award recipients were Sister Teresa Currie, Sterling “Stu” McFadyen, and Brooks Roche. The Forbes Kennedy Volunteer of the Year Award was presented to Rick Callaghan and the David Eli MacEachern Bursary recipient was Colonel Gray High School student Monica Gollaher. Learn about each of this year’s award recipients at charlottetown.ca/NatalDay.

Micro-Grant recipients

Three new projects that relate to community sustainability and work towards the Water goal of the City’s Integrated Community Sustainability Plan received funding from the City of Charlottetown’s Community Sustainability Micro-Grant Program. They are: Phoenix Foundation for Addiction and Recovery (Community Needle Disposal Project), Fill Up Here (Heatwave Heroes), and Holland College (Enhancing Harvesting of Rainwater in Charlottetown). The community led projects were accepted after a second call was put out for initiatives that engage the community in sustainability. The micro-grant awards range between $1300 and $2500. charlottetown.ca

In-School Mentors needed

The school year is beginning and in-school mentors of all ages, from communities all over PEI, are needed. Take a recess from your busy life and help a child succeed at the same time. Sign up to be an In-School Mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters and spend an hour a week with a child at their elementary school. Help build a child’s self-esteem and provide guidance while having fun. Play games, make crafts or just chat. To volunteer and for more information, visit bbbspei.ca or call 569-KIDS.

Grief Support Group

Online monthly Grief Support Group meetings take place via Zoom on the third Thursday of each month at 7 pm. To register, contact Lynn, Hospice PEI Grief Coordinator, at 330-3857. Telephonebased support with Hospice trained grief support volunteers is also available. Visit hospicepei.ca to learn more about Hospice PEI programs and services, and how to get involved.

International student study

Current or former international students on PEI between the ages of 18–35 may be eligible to take part in a doctoral research project exploring the experiences of international students and international student graduates on PEI. Research will involve a series of short Zoom interviews relating to Island communities and culture. Participants should have spent a minimum of three years on PEI and have arrived within the last ten years as an international student. Participants will receive a $25 Superstore gift card for each stage of the project (up to $125 total).

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in pursuing study at UPEI or Holland College. Find the application at ndppei. ca. Preference will be given to a student in financial need with a demonstrated interest in social justice, women/diversity studies, Indigenous, environmental studies, political studies, or trades. The application deadline is November 1.

PEI Sociable Singles

PEI’s most active community

The Town of Three Rivers was named PEI’s most active community in the national ParticipACTION Community Better Challenge, earning the provincial title by tracking over 365,000 minutes of physical activity.

The Challenge was a national physical activity initiative that encouraged Canadians to get active and searched for Canada’s Most Active Community. Participants tracked their activity minutes on an app and website throughout the month of June to count toward a community’s total score.

The top 50 communities in the country were invited to submit applications explaining why they deserved to be Canada’s Most Active Community. Charlottetown, Miltonvale Park, Murray River and the Town of Three Rivers were among the country’s most active communities. More than 2000 Islanders participated in the challenge, representing over 27 communities in the province, and tracking over 1,700,000 physical activity minutes.

The Town of Three Rivers took home the prize of $15,000 toward local physical activity and sport initiatives.

The Government of PEI partners with Recreation PEI to provide programs and services across the province through go!PEI that focus on helping Islanders stay active and make healthier lifestyle choices. The majority of the programs offered are free or low-cost. gopei.ca

Contact Trevor at trevor.corkum@mail. utoronto.ca for more information.

Strongest Families program

The Strongest Families Institute’s (SFI) Universal Parenting Program is available to all parents of three to six year-olds. Returning to school can impact children in many ways and SFI can help. The charity provides high-quality, evidence-based services to children, youth, adults and families when and where they need help; at home on their schedule. There is no need to travel; no missed work or school; services are free to all PEI residents; and stigma is eliminated. Designed to equip caregivers with skills that will build their confidence as a parent, SFI has adapted their evidence-based parenting program (Parents Empowering Kids) to provide all caregivers of three to six year-olds access to their core skills. SFI will also evaluate the impacts on parenting skills, improvement of mild behaviour issues and impacts on parental stress. Follow the link to register at login. strongestfamilies.com/signup/pek or call 1-866-470-7111.

Sexual harassment survey

The SHIFT Project has launched a province-wide Sexual Harrassment in the Workplace survey. Open to all Islanders, whether or not they have experienced or witnessed sexual harassment in the workplace, the short survey is designed to gather data on awareness or experiences of workplace sexual harassment from employers and employees. There is a prize draw at the end of the survey. Data collection is anonymous; the page to enter the draw is separate from survey responses. The SHIFT Project provides education and resources to help workplaces address sexual harassment. This survey will help identify where the needs are in PEI, if there are specific industries, gaps in knowledge, or not knowing what to do as a target or bystander. The survey is available at peihumanrights.ca. The results will be released later in the fall.

Hilda Ramsay Bursary

The NDP PEI Hilda Ramsay Bursary of $500 will be granted to a female identifying student who exemplifies excellence

PEI Sociable Singles is a non-profit, non-denominational, social group, which began in Charlottetown in 2000. Members are ages 40 and over. The group provides the separated, divorced, widowed, and unmarried with an opportunity to get out of the house and participate in healthy group and social activities such as dances, potlucks, movies, walks, hikes, card games, dining out, barbeques, games nights and many other activities with other singles. Sociable Singles is not a dating club. Come meet compatible people who are unattached and in similar circumstances. Meet & Greet Socials will resume at Hillsborough Park Community Centre (199 Patterson Drive, Charlottetown) every Tuesday at 7 pm beginning September 7. Info: sociable_singles@yahoo.com

INT seeking nominations

Island Nature Trust (INT) is seeking nominations for the 2021 Hon. J. Angus MacLean Natural Areas Award. Individuals or groups that have made a significant and lasting difference in increasing or improving natural areas across PEI may be nominated. Many Islanders feel a deep connection with their land and have made a thoughtful decision to keep it in its natural state. There are also many groups across the Island that have put in countless hours improving and protecting natural areas. The MacLean Award will be presented at INT’s AGM in September. Nominations should be written and as detailed as possible to allow INT’s awards committee to make a fully informed selection. Include a brief biography of the nominee as well as a clear outline of the work done to protect or manage natural area(s) in PEI. Nomination guidelines as well as the full list of past recipients is available from INT. The deadline for submissions is September 8. Info: Island Nature Trust PO Box 265, Charlottetown, PE, C1A 7K4; islandnaturetrust.ca; 112 Longworth Avenue, 2nd Floor, Charlottetown; admin@islandnaturetrust.ca

Caregiver support survey

Hospice PEI is researching how to best support Island caregiver communities. Caregivers on PEI who have felt like they needed more support can help Hospice PEI learn from their experience by answering a short caregiver support survey. It is entirely anonymous and confidential; no identifying information such as names or email addresses will be collected. To participate, follow the links at facebook.com/HospicePEI, visit hospicepei.ca under the How You Can Help tab, or contact Jacob Rollwage at 330-8913 or hospicepeiresearch@gmail. com to receive the survey directly.

Ed MacAulay, Mayor of the Town of Three Rivers; Sheryll O’Hanley, Principal at Georgetown Elementary; Cathleen MacKinnon, Recreation and Events Coordinator for Three Rivers; and Krystal Dionne, Branch Technician at Montague Rotary Library.

Dancing with the Stars

9th annual Hospice PEI fundraiser—Oct 16

Hospice PEI will host their 9th Annual Dancing with the Stars fundraiser at the Delta Prince Edward in Charlottetown on October 16 at 6 pm.

The annual event is a fun filled night packed with music and dancing. PEI “Stars”are paired with local professional dancers to show off their best moves, all while donating their time and talent to help fundraise for the event. In 2019, Dancing with the Stars contestants raised over $55,000 to support Islanders and their families living with a life-limiting illness.

Seven couples are participating this year: Star Peter Bevan Baker dancing with Pro Susan Lessard; Star Melanie Taylor dancing with Pro Jack Lessard;

Take Back the Night

March in Charlottetown to end gender violence—Sept 23

Take Back the Night is a worldwide movement to stand against gender based violence. Take Back the Night in PEI, spearheaded by the PEI Rape and Sexual Assault Centre, is designed to raise awareness about gender-based violence, what it is, and how to stop it.

On September 23, the Take Back the Night march will take place in Charlottetown. March together to help end gender violence now.

Follow @takebackthenightpei and visite peirsac.ca for details.

Age Friendly PEI

The Province of PEI is launching an Island-wide initiative that supports healthy aging. Age Friendly PEI Inc is a community organization that promotes awareness of and supports communities in their work towards becoming age friendly. An age-friendly community is one where policies, services, and structures are designed to support and enable older people to live in a secure environment, enjoy good health, and continue to participate fully in their communities.

The Age Friendly PEI Recognition Program will recognize cities, towns and communities that complete four out of the five steps of becoming an

Star Marsha Doiron dancing with Pro Jordi Segers; Star Cameron Gordon dancing with Pro Megan Connors; Star Kimberly Rashed dancing with Pro Kashena Collins; Star Amila Topic dancing with Pro Dawson MacIssac; and Star Cameron MacDonald dancing with Pro Lyndsey Paynter.

Various genres of dance are highlighted and two awards will be handed out—Judge’s Choice Award and People’s Choice Award.

Read more about this year’s stars, purchase tickets for the event and vote for the winning star at hospicepei. ca/events/dancing-with-the-stars or by calling 368-4498. Tax receipts are available.

age-friendly community, as outlined by the World Health Organization. The first community in PEI to receive this designation is the City of Summerside.

Age Friendly PEI Inc is managed by a board of directors and has a mission to promote and advance the development of age-friendly communities across the province.

princeedwardisland.ca/agefriendly.

East Wiltshire report

The Public Schools Branch (PSB) has released the independent thirdparty review of allegations related to Pride Day events at East Wiltshire Intermediate School from May 31 to June 12, 2021.

The review was conducted by Evelyn Bradley of Bradley Consulting, who delivered her findings to the Director of the PSB and its Board of Directors. Given the significant community interest, the PSB released the report publicly. Some aspects of the report have been redacted to protect the privacy of individuals.

The PSB will work with the Dept of Education and Lifelong Learning and community partners such as Peers Alliance and Pride PEI to identify next steps to support learning opportunities for students and staff, and ensure PSB policies and procedures are effective in ensuring safe and caring learning environments across the system.

Download the report at edu.princeedwardisland.ca/psb/wp-content/ uploads/2021/08/PSB-Report.pdf

Rotary Mentor Award nominations

The Rotary Club of Charlottetown Royalty is calling on the public for nomination submissions for the Mentor Award. The award recognizes and honours an individual who, through dedication and committment to their profession and service to the community, has had a significant influence on the lives of others, has shown leadership in their field of endeavour, and whose commitment to service has inspired others and has made a difference in the lives of the people they came in contact with. The nominee’s work is reflective of Rotary’s high ethical standards and their motto, Service Above Self. For more information and nomination forms, visit royaltyrotary.ca or call 629-3903. Nominations will be accepted at dhooley@coxandpalmer. com until October 4.

PEI MFRC fundraiser

Support military, Veteran, and RCMP families on PEI by participating in the PEI Military Family Resource Centre’s 5th annual golf tournament and steak dinner, to be held at Avondale Golf Course on September 26. This tournament, which is Best Ball style, is open to military and non-military teams alike, and offers golfers a chance to win prizes, including a 2021 Chevrolet Spark and $1 million dollars. Teams can include two or four players. Following the tournament, golfers will be treated to a steak supper (contact the PEI MFRC if an alternative meal is requeired). The deadline to register is September 17 at peimfrc.ca/shop. Questions can be directed to registration@pei-mfrc.org.

Pedal for Parkinsons

On the 10th anniversary of the first ever Pedaling for Parkinson to raise awareness and funds for Parkinson’s research, PEI will host its inaugural Pedaling for Parkinson’s, Maritimes weekend, and encourages riders from all Maritime provinces to join the fun September 25–26. Pedaling for Parkinson‘s, Maritimes is not a race; it is an inclusive, family-friendly event.Summerside’s Credit Union Place will be the start/ finish area for all routes. Looped ride options vary from 35 km, 55 km and 100 km, and participants are welcome to shorten their rides if needed. Shorter routes run along the Confederation trail and the 100 km route offers terrain that includes trails, gravel, and a heritage clay road. Regardless of route, participants are encouraged to slow down, savour the PEI fall vistas, and share in the laughter with their family and friends. Pedaling for Parkinson’s, Maritimes is about the joy of cycling and participation. Everyone is welcome. Info/register: pedalingforparkinsons.ca

COVID Warrior nominations

The Honourable Antoinette Perry, Lieutenant Governor of PEI, announced that nominations are now being accepted for the COVID Warrior Award program from members of the public. As part of the program, Her Honour will award a limited number of specially made

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COVID Warrior Coins, originally commissioned by Dr. Trevor Jain, to recognize Islanders and Island organizations who have made a significant contribution in the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. In June, a call for nominations was made to Island municipal councils requesting three nominations from each community. The program is now being expanded to allow Islanders to nominate a friend, co-worker, family member, organization or business, to be recognized for their contributions during the pandemic. The nomination form is available online at lgpei.ca and will be accepted until October 15. Submissions will be reviewed by an independent committee when nominations close. Successful recipients will be notified and have the opportunity to receive their award at an in-person ceremony or by mail.

Equestrian Pilot feedback

The Equestrian Pilot project was introduced in mid-August to allow equestrian riders on rural portions of the Confederation Trail. The project runs to November 15. Equestrian riders can only access selected portions of the trail in rural areas of the province that have a low volume of traffic. The Dept of Transportation and Infrastructure developed guidelines for the project, which outline the safety precautions and restrictions in place. Visit princeedwardisland. ca for all guidelines and maps of the trail sections. To evaluate the integration of horses on the trail and their impact to trail maintenance, staff and volunteers are regularly monitoring and reporting on the section of the trail where the pilot is taking place. Public feedback is essential; there are survey links at each section of the trail encouraging people to share their experienc. The public is also encouraged to share their feedback by emailing dtipilot@gov.pe.ca.

CFPEI scholarships open

Applications are being accepted at the Community Foundation of PEI for scholarship funds. This fall, the Foundation will award up to $56,000 to PEI students who are pursuing post-secondary education. The St. Andrew’s Society Scholarships have $50,000 in total scholarships available. The PEI Protestant Children’s Trust Bursary has $5500 in total scholarships available. Scholarship requirements and online applications can be found at cfpei.ca. The application deadline is October 31.

New dental care program

Islanders can apply for PEI’s new Provincial Dental Care Program. The program is designed to increase access to dental care for all low-income Islanders, including seniors and those receiving social assistance. The program covers annual and emergency dental examination, dental fillings (and limited root canal treatment), dental extractions,

limited preventative services, and dentures. Treatments are available through private dental offices across PEI and Health PEI clinics located in Charlottetown and Summerside. PEI residents and their dependents (including those residing in Long Term Care or Community Care facilities) are eligible for the program if they are in receipt of Social Assistance/Assured Income from the Dept of Social Development and Housing or meet the financial threshold, and have an active PEI Health Card. Apply by completing and submitting the application form available at princeedwardisland.ca/dentalhealth. Applications must be printed and signed, and the original application submitted in person or by mail. Application forms are also available by emailing dentalfax@gov. pe.ca or by calling 1-866-368-5460.

Acadian heritage car rally

Join a car rally and discover the Island’s Acadian history and heritage. The Sister Antoinette DesRoches Historical Committee Car Rally will take place September 11, departing between 8:30–9 am from the Acadian Museum in Miscouche and ending at the Acadian Musical Village in Abram-Village. This fun activity will be conducted in teams. Prizes will be presented to the three teams that score the most points during a light lunch at the Acadian Musical Village. There will also be participation prizes. Participants are encouraged to pre-register by September 3, indicating the number of people in their team vehicle. To register, contact the Acadian Museum at 432-2880 or muséeacadien@ gmail.com. There is a small fee per participant.

Feedback on internet access

The provincial government is asking members of the public, communities, businesses and service providers to share their feedback on proposed actions to improve internet access for people in PEI. The 2021-2025 Broadband Connectivity Discussion Paper outlines gaps in broadband infrastructure across PEI and proposed actions that could be taken to ensure all areas have access to highspeed internet. Islanders are invited to submit their feedback regarding the proposed actions until September 17 in one of the following ways: online survey; or written comments by email to myinternet@gov.pe.ca, fax 368-4242 or by mail to:

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Re: Broadband Connectivity Discussion Paper PO Box 2000, 105 Rochford Street Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8. The Province has committed to reaching 95 percent of civic addresses with highspeed internet by June 2023 and 100 percent by 2025. High-speed means download speeds of 50 megabits per second or faster and upload speeds of 10 megabits per second or faster. princeedwardisland.ca/internetplan

Mental Health and Addictions Research Centre

Health PEI announced the launch of a new Mental Health and Addictions Research Centre, led by Dr. Amanda Hudson, Director, Mental Health and Addictions Research, Health PEI. Dr. Hudson is providing oversight to a team comprised of a research coordinator, programming lead, clinical education department, and research committee. The new centre will have three broad priorities: improving patient care through research and knowledge translation; promoting collaborative learning and higher education; and working together to advance science and practice. This initiative will build capacity for research, knowledge exchange, multidisciplinary growth, and educational opportunities with affiliated institutions. Working closely with partners at academic institutions and national and local authorities on Mental Health and Addictions, research, evaluation, and education will be promoted across the entire system. The centre will build capacity for research, knowledge exchange, multidisciplinary growth, and educational opportunities with affiliated academic institutions. princeedwardisland.ca

A Course in Miracles

A group meets for an in depth study and discussion of the text A Course in Miracles online via Zoom every Friday at 7 pm. The meeting ID number is 458 306 483. Info: 566-1859, ching2tu@yahoo.com

American Mahjong lessons

Learn to play American Mahjong on Tuesdays from 1–4 pm starting September 7at the Benevolent Irish Society, 582 North River Road, Charlottetown. Info: call/text 495-1941

Bridge course

An eight week bridge course for intermediate players will be offered from 9:30 am–12 pm beginning September 9 at the Charlottetown Duplicate Bridge Club (92 Capital Drive, Unit #6). The curriculum includes Planning the Play—The Next Level by Barbara Seagram and David Bird. The course instructor is Ray Malone. Info/register: 687-4520, ray.teaches.bridge@gmail.com

Scarecrows in the City

Discover Charlottetown will present the Scarecrows in the City Festival from October 8–24 in Charlottetown. Hundreds of scarecrow installations will be on display throughout historic downtown Charlottetown. Take a self-guided scarecrow tour, a haunted ghost walk; enjoy live music, wine tastings, stiltwalkers, harvest dinners, a psychic fair, horse and wagon rides, and more.

Feathery fundraising

The Bennett Fall Birding Classic for species at risk

Each autumn, for the last 27 years, Island Nature Trust (INT) and Nature PEI join forces in a team event for birds and nature. The Bennett Fall Birding Classic is a fundraiser and a significant birding event. Teams of four to six members gather pledges and then on September 18, head out in the wee hours of the morning to find as many species of birds as possible in one 24-hour period. The marathon count is a great opportunity to get involved in bird watching or birding at any level. In 2021, teams will scour PEI from coast to coast, east and west, for a glimpse of migrating and overwintering birds. INT and Nature PEI would love to see more teams get involved in the friendly competition.

For the serious birders, the Bennett, named after the late Neil Bennett (a dedicated Piping Plover volunteer), will gather important information on both migrating and overwintering bird species in PEI. The Bennett bird count, when combined with other counts carried out at different times of the year, can identify changes in population levels, migration patterns and timing. Rare birds are often sighted in this oneday event. Strict rules are followed to avoid interfering with bird behaviour or causing harm.

All funds raised go to INT’s species at risk and stewardship work. The Trust is hoping to raise sufficient funds from this and other events to assist in the conservation of natural areas wildlife habitat on PEI.

This year’s expert team, led by Dan McAskill, could spend as much as 20 hours in the field, exploring many birding hotspots on PEI. Anyone can enter a team, giving the experts a run for their money. Young birders who are just starting out can join INT staff for the Youth Bennett taking place on the same day from 9–11 am. This is a great way to introduce children to birding and exploring nature.

Everyone is invited to form a team (or join an established team) and collect pledges for INT. Backyard observations are just as valuable as those made over hundreds of kilometers. Teams will strive to break the record of 108 species counted in 24 hours.

The public is invited to support this effort by donating to INT or by creating a team of their own and collecting pledges. Corporations are welcome to sponsor a team or the entire event. To register, donate, make a pledge, or get more information, call 566-9150 or email admin@islandnaturetrust.ca.

Rain date is September 25

Lobster Love winner for 2021

Water Prince Corner Shop takes the top spot

After all the votes were tallied for this year’s PEI Lobster Love campaign in July, a classic version of the lobster roll received the most love from lobster fans—Lobster In The Buff from Water Prince Corner Shop in Charlottetown walked away with this year’s title of Most Loved Lobster Roll.

From July 5–31, participating restaurants across PEI were vying for the title. While many chefs put a unique spin on what most would consider the traditional lobster roll, the winner was the perfect example of that famous down-home PEI lobster dish: fresh PEI lobster cooked in-house with lettuce and house mayo on an ADL buttered grilled bun from MacAulay’s Bakery. All of the lobster rolls served up from participants during the campaign had glowing reviews from the public

through the voting comment section, with the lobster rolls ranking a minimum 8.6 out of 10. This made for a very close final count with the winning roll edging out the other contenders by only the slightest of overall rating.

The winning lobster roll will remain on Water Prince Corner Shop’s menu.

PEI Lobster Love, created and managed by Fresh Media, was presented in partnership between Lobster PEI and the PEI Department of Fisheries and Communities.

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A musical walk

Freshwater enhancements

PEI salmon gets some special attention

Join Island Nature Trust (INT), the PEI Symphony Orchestra (PEISO), and the Indian River Festival (IRF) in a guided nature walk featuring live, nature-inspired music along the route. The event is a fundraiser for all three organizations, and will take place October 2 in Indian River.

The experience will begin at Historic St. Mary’s, home of the IRF. After a brief musical offering, a bus will carry guests down a short country road to an easy, well-groomed trail maintained by INT.

“Along the 45-minute walk, participants will delight to discover stations with musicians playing live music curated to reflect and interact with their natural surroundings. Upon their return to St. Mary’s, guests will be guided to the IRF pavilion for light refreshments while musicians from the PEISO provide a musical conclusion to the experience,” says Lindsay Connolly, Executive Director of IRF.

When purchasing tickets at indianriverfestival.com, choose a time that works best between the hours of 1 pm and 4 pm, allowing at least one hour to enjoy a full experience. Complimentary non-alcoholic beverages and one alcoholic beverage (ages 19+) will be included in the ticket price.

The rain date is October 3. Keep an eye on the INT, PEISO, and IRF social channels for up-to-date information.

The Hillsborough River Association (HRA) and Pisquid River Enhancement Project (PREP) will soon commence electro fishing to assess the numbers of various age classes of trout and juvenile Atlantic salmon populations on the Pisquid River, Clark’s Creek, Head of Hillsborough, and Vernon River systems. In September, silt will be removed from an area in Jay’s Pond in Fort Augustus to create a salmon holding pool as well as a silt trap. Later in the fall, team members and volunteers will conduct redd surveys, the areas where salmon have spawned. These projects support the HRA’s Atlantic Salmon Conservation Foundation 2021 initiatives on these rivers.

This year, the HRA and PREP crews installed an all-natural digger log in the main branch of Clark’s Creek near Fort Augustus. A recent blowdown was limbed, set into a 30 degree-angle trench dug from bank to bank, and secured with sandstone. A brushmat, wattle wall, and flow

deflector log were also added to protect and reinforce the banks near this digger log. The structure will force the water flow downward into the stream bed and scour out a pool while oxygenating the water and providing a holding area for larger fish. The gravel bed formed below the pool creates salmon and trout spawning habitat as well as an area rich in aquatic insects. Both the pool and digger log provide cover for fish.

Clark’s Creek is a spawning area for salmon and one of many systems that have been negatively affected by siltation. In addition to installing digger logs, this year crews have also created over 300 metres of brush mats which trap silt and protect bank erosion on Clark’s Creek, Pisquid River, Head of Hillsborough, and Vernon River, installed 18 floating cover logs, removed 111 log jams, and planted over 900 native trees and shrubs to help restore the riparian zone and improve the biological diversity.

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A natural digger log in the main branch of Clark’s Creek

Buzz about pollinators

There is growing interest in protecting pollinators and enhancing their habitat. Many of our provincial watershed groups are continuing their excellent work in protecting not only sh and sh habitat, but also pollinators as well. Pollinator gardens have been popping up in communities and schools across the province.

I often talk about the “big three” of native pollinator plants—swamp milkweed, cutleaf coneflower, and Joe Pye weed. These plants can be showcased in almost any garden, whether for pollinators or simply for beauty. But there are many more plants that could be added to such a mix.

Common boneset is a quickly becoming one of my favourites. Despite its name, it is actually not all that common in the province. The Atlantic Canada Conservation Data Centre has it ranked as an S3, which translates as: vulnerable in the province due to a restricted range; relatively few populations (often 80 or fewer); recent and widespread declines; or other factors making it vulnerable to extirpation.

I do run across it in my travels, but not often. Mostly it is in sunny, damp areas. Boneset produces a cluster of pale white flowers that are usually humming with bees, moths, butterflies, wasps, hover flies, and other insects. The foliage of this plant is quite striking. The leaves are opposite each other but are actually joined, so that the stem appears to poke through the leaves. In my continuing study of Latin (in truth, about one name a year) I wondered what its scientific name—Eupatorium perfoliatum—meant. Turns out that it is a useful name for identification. While Eupatorium refers to the genus, and is thus not useful unless you are familiar with the related plants, perfoliatum means that the stem perforates the leaves. Few plants in the province have this characteristic, making it a good thing to look for when identifying this species.

Boneset leaves and stems are quite hairy, which is another distinguishing trait. It is a large plant, growing from three to five feet in height and the white flowers are quite attractive as a contrast to the bright yellow of the

Living shoreline demo site

Project hopes to encourage community-based climate action

The City of Charlottetown has completed a living shoreline demonstration site at the shoreline and viewing platform on Murchison Lane at the entrance to Sherwood Home.

This installation was one component of an approximately $325,000 initiative funded through Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Climate Action and Awareness Fund that represents a partnership between PEI Watershed Alliance, the City of Charlottetown, the Town of Stratford, Creative PEI, and the Mi’kmaq Confederacy of PEI among other technical support partners.

The project seeks to promote awareness and execution of living shoreline projects on PEI to encourage community-based climate action.

Living shorelines are a relatively low-cost method of slowing coastal erosion that uses natural materials and allows the growth of plants and wildlife habitat, unlike the hard, stone infrastructure often used. This acts to stabilize the shoreline while also preserving coastal ecosystems.

coneflowers and the deep pink of the milkweed. It is a relatively late-flowering plant, starting in late July and continuing well into September.

For attracting pollinators, Boneset is another plant that I use in large numbers when landscaping. Five is fine, 15 is great, 50 is wonderful. It is nice as a specimen plant, big enough to stand on its own merit. But it really shines in larger clumps. And once the plants mature, they need very little maintenance. They get bigger each year, and tend to smother out most weeds.

This is another native plant that although rare, it is quite easy to propagate. Simply collect mature flowers in the fall from healthy, vigorous plants, and then dry them to release the seeds. These can be planted in the fall, or stored in a cool, dry place for spring planting. They are quite reliable in germinating the first spring, and usually flower the second or third year. When ready for their final planting spots, place each plant two feet apart. The soil should have adequate amounts of organic matter to retain moisture.

Boneset has a long history of medicinal use and is still a component of some homeopathic remedies. These days, the focus is more on the value it provides to pollinators. It is another native plant that can play important roles in both natural areas and landscaped gardens, and is becoming more popular.

The common boneset is a great pollinator

Courtney Hogan ceilidhs

St. James in Summer eld— Sept 5 to 26

Gordie and His Rhythm Boys

Souris Show Hall—Sept 1

Sibling revelry

Ross Family Ceilidh at The Guild—Sept 1 to Oct 6

Courtney Hogan will return to the stage with her closest music friends on four Sundays in September for a limited series of ceilidhs at St. James Church in Summerfield.

The evenings will feature Celtic, traditional and original songs, toe-tapping tunes and old-fashioned PEI storytelling. Special guests include Michael and Shane Pendergast on September 5, Fiddlers’ Sons on September 12 and 26, and Cynthia MacLeod and Gordon Belsher on September 19.

Shows start at 7:30 pm. Admission is at the door or reserve in advance with e-transfer to courtneyceilidh@ gmail.com. St. James Church is located on Route 2 in Summerfield.

Saxafras Ceilidh

Stanley Bridge Hall—Sept 7, 14, 21

Gordie MacKeeman and His Rhythm

Boys will be on stage at Souris Show Hall on September 1 at 7:30 pm.

Led by fiddling wizard Gordie “Crazy legs” MacKeeman, the roots quartet features pickers and singers, with everything from down-home country to reckless rockabilly to intricate bluegrass.

Tickets can be reserved by email at sourisshowhallfoundation@gmail. com or purchased at the door on a first come, first served basis. The Hall is located at 5 Church Avenue in Souris. sourisshowhall.com

Phase II and Friends

The Guild—Sept 11 & 12

The Ross Family Ceilidh takes place weekly from 7:30–9:30 pm on Wednesday evenings at The Guild in Charlottetown from September 1 to October 6.

The PEI brother-sister group features Stephanie Ross (vocals, guitar, percussion, dance), Danielle Ross (vocals, fiddle, dance), and Johnny Ross (piano). Together, they explore Celtic and Acadian roots music, with driving fiddle sets and stepdancing choreography, keeping the audience entertained between the Maritime

Chaisson Trio ceilidhs

Stanley Bridge Hall— Wednesdays to Sept 30

The Saxafras Ceilidh is held weekly on Tuesdays at Stanley Bridge Hall with performers Todd MacLean and Gordon Belsher. The final three shows will run September 7, 14 and 21.

The show is based around saxophone fuelled contemporary folk songs, classic jazz standards, rock ‘n roll, and Celtic gems. MacLean’s saxophone renditions are a twist on traditional fiddle tunes like “Neil Gow’s Lament” and “Ashokan Farewell.” They also alternate instruments, adding ukulele, piano, mandola and bodhran.

4897 St Marys Rd, Stanley Bridge. guernseycove.ca

The Guild in Charlotteown will present Phase II and Friends in concert September 11 and 12.

The high energy shows will feature British and American rock ‘n’ roll music. Half of the songs performed will come from British musicians with the other half coming from American musicians. Songs by The Dave Clark Five, Rod Stewart, Dusty Springfield, The Beatles, Petula Clark and others will give the audience a taste of rock ‘n’ roll from across the pond, while our neighbours to the south will be represented by Elvis, The Beach Boys, Linda Ronstadt, Bonnie Raitt, Bill Haley & His Comets and more. theguildpei.com

The Chaisson Trio, featuring Kevin Chaisson, Rannie MacLellan and Louise Chaisson-MacKinnon, hosts a weekly ceilidh on Wednesdays at 7:30 pm at historic Stanley Bridge Hall.

Kevin Chaisson, a piano player from Bear River, has deep roots in traditional music on PEI. The Chaisson family has been influential in keeping traditional fiddling alive on the Island and they also run the Rollo Bay Fiddle Festival each year. Several Chaisson family members represent PEI on the international music stage, most notably Kevin Chaisson’s son Tim from the The East Pointers.

Fiddle player Rannie MacLellan is from Margaree, Cape Breton. His signature rhythmic strathspeys and lively reels are a highlight of the ceilidh,

song staples, originals, and haunting ballads. Expect detours when the siblings let loose and veer off the main route—perhaps getting stuck in a muddy Cajun bayou or landing in a wild, foot-on-the-piano, rock ‘n’ roll cul-de-sac. Fret not, wherever the Ross Family go, they usually find an Island connection—and they always board the train back home.

The Guild is located at 111 Queen Street in Charlottetown. Tickets available at theguildpei.com.

showcasing the Cape Breton style of fiddling inspired by various fiddlers like the late Jerry Holland, a dear friend of MacLellan’s. Singer Louise Chaisson-MacKinnon has a soulful voice and a large repertoire of lively Maritime songs to share.

Competitive stepdancer Taylor MacBeath adds even more energy to the ceilidh.

The Chaisson Trio regularly invites special guests to share the stage. The weekly ceilidhs run on Wednesdays to September 30 at Stanley Bridge Hall, 4897 St Marys Road.

Info: info@peiceilidhs.com, 314-1865

BRAD MCCLOSKEY

(l–r): Stephanie, Johnny and Danielle Ross

August Tides

The tide is low at noon so we pack a lunch (cheese and crackers, beer and chocolate), slather ourselves with sunscreen and head down to the Cove. We plan to walk along the shore to a picnic rock a few kilometers away, but oops!— forgot to check the tide chart. A low tide can be very very low or just sort of low. (Check website tide-forecast.com for your own tides.) Today it’s low-ish. The sandbars are underwater and we will either have to wade up to our hips through a sharp mussel bed or we can eat on this side of the point. Easy call: it’s a hot day and our ice is melting.

It’s surprising the difference a half-metre of water makes. Things get covered that were otherwise bare. When the PEI Climate Report comes out in September we will learn how high the tides will rise in the future and how our lives will change. Humans have more to lose (houses, bridges, farmland) than, say, periwinkles who are fond of both water and air and will just keep crawling ahead on rocks and sand, pretty much minding their own business.

That being said, we are all living life to the fullest and packing everything into these last luscious summer hours. On fine days, and there have been many, families leave care behind them in town and head to beaches where their eager progeny become wild creatures for a day. In the evening children are rounded up: “Morrison, it’s time to go. Morrison, we’re leaving!” Morrison (big name for such a tiny person) is not ready to leave but doesn’t make a fuss when his father picks him up and says, “We’ll stop for ice cream.” “Can I have sprinkles on top?” asks Morrison, his head resting on Papa’s shoulder. His sun-baked papa nods.

While beachgoers relax, there are plenty of country folk who are hard at work. Farmers, their tall beautiful combines all greased and ready to go,

proudly descend on golden fields and fill the hoppers with fat wholesome grain. Sun-burnt gardeners re-stock roadside stands with zucchini, yellow beans, beets, and earth-flavored potatoes. Wine producers keep an eye on the blush of their ripening grapes and hazelnut growers remain vigilant against raccoons, squirrels and blue jays. At our local take-out, Ellen and young assistants Liam and Bella serve up delicious home-cut fries, burgers and milkshakes.And I suppose there are plenty of athletes out there in the hot sun training for the next Olympics. By the way, did anyone besides me wonder why the women’s beach volleyball team wears such skimpy apparel? Or why there is still such a thing as a women’s artistic swim team?

So much going on… the Perseids, Gold Cup and Saucer races, friendsfrom-away not seen in two years… I’m already getting that feeling that hits me after summer visitors leave, like, what just happened?

It’s evening and the tide is high. Time to forget about everything and go down the Cove for a swim.

The Cove Journal by JoDee Samuelson

NEW RELEASES

oddiTY’S ODDyssey Norm Strangely

It has been five years since rapper Norm Strangely released Owlephant and his new album, oddiTY’S ODDyssey, has been in the making since before then.

The album features 23 songs with themes that include identity crises, hip hop self perseverance, mind abduction, time, and perseverance. The tracks showcase a cast of local talent.

Adam Robbins recorded, mixed and mastered the project. He also contributed eight beats that are scattered throughout, giving oddiTY’S ODDyssey a backbone of old school hip hop and power ambient space-bop for Strangely’s diverse flow and presentation. Rob Banks of Practical Academics and original scene maker from the 1980’s Tech Thai, also provided old school beats. Son Jamms provided electronica beats with, at times, profound change ups, along with some stripped down head boppers by Element. A couple of upbeat electronica and keyboard jams were provided by Zebrabot, and Ryan 420 provided a unique trap-step and country-twang mash up. Andre Uyterlinde from Arsenal Mills provided a nu metal banger with a vocal feature. Verses on the album feature Modern Day Poet from Adjust The Facts, and LAZERWOLF.

oddiTY’S ODDyssey was executive produced by Eric Broadbent, a long time staple in PEI’s hip hop community. Artwork and pressing was done by Day 1 Media, who also helped make a YouTube lyric video for “Sounds in the Moonlight,” as well as a music video for “Puzzled Pisces.” A video for “Just keep on Goin’” is coming soon.

The album will be available at Back Alley Music in Charlottetown and digitally on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Music and other streaming services.

Andrew Waite

Andrew Waite

Andrew Waite will release a new, self-titled album in September. It was produced by Chris Kirby (NL) and includes co-writes with Kirby and Colin MacDonald of The Trews.

The first singles, including the powerhouse anthem track ”Ain’t Goin’ Out Like That,” and the upbeat sing-a-long ”Full Time, Tryin’ 2 Luv,” were

accompanied by two noteworthy videos that were directed by PEI’s Brendan Henry. Visit andrewwaitemusic.com or YouTube to check them out.

The new album will be available for purchase in vinyl and CD format, and on all streaming platforms. Visit andrewwaitemusic.com for videos, music, upcoming show dates and more.

Folk for Little Folk Volume 1

Gordie MacKeeman

members of the family and allow families to listen together, dance together, and enjoy each other.”

The opening track, “All Around the Kitchen,” is a specimen of old-time music with an abundance of double stops, drones, and bowing at supersonic speeds. “Snaccident” is an example of a “country patter” song with an uncommon sound and style, due, in large part, to MacKeeman’s lightning-fast vocals. Throughout the album, Gordie sings with superlative diction, allowing young ears a chance to easily catch the words. Other highlights include a version of the Sesame Street classic, “Ladybugs’ Picnic,” an extrajolly “Big Rock Candy Mountain,” and the ubiquitous country standard “Mama Don’t Allow.”

MacKeeman has been an entertainer his entire life, but his official career began in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia when he was six years old. At 14, he played the Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival for the first time, and that is where his contagious charisma and wild stage antics forever earned him the nickname “Crazy Legs.” Since moving to PEI in 2000, he has been part of projects with Scott Parsons, Nudie and The Turks, The Grass Mountain Hobos, and Gordie MacKeeman and His Rhythm Boys.

Folk for Little Folk Volume 1 will be available at crazylegs.caand iTunes.

Charlottetown fiddler Gordie “Crazylegs”

MacKeeman will release his first album for kids and families, Folk for Little Folk Volume 1, on September 17.

The album features sonic round-up of traditional bluegrass, Western swing, and classic country. Joined by a group of folk musician pals, MacKeeman has put together a foot-stomping, spirited romp for all ages.

The fiddling wizard has wowed audiences around the world with his high-octane performances, “crazy legs” style of dancing, and mischievous music humour. The acclaimed performer and recording artist is also the father of three young children.

“Music was such an important part of my childhood, and now, as a father, it is one of my favourite activities to share with my children,” says MacKeeman. “We love to clear a space and dance; it doesn’t get any easier than that! My vision for this project is to create something that will please all

Nolan Compton, an up-and-coming country artist from Morell, released his debut single “Unbelievable” in late August.

Inspired by everyday life in rural PEI, Compton creates music that is a reflection of the authentic country lifestyle he lives. Growing up on a potato farm with the sounds of Merle Haggard, Keith Whitley, and George Strait on the radio, Compton’s music nods to his early influences and pairs it with a modern country style reminiscent of Josh Turner, Chris Young, and Luke Combs.

“Unbelievable” is the debut single off the Born and Raised album which will be out in 2022. The song narrates the story of a man whose life was falling apart, but suddenly pulled back together as he stumbles upon his soulmate.

The song was produced, mixed and mastered on PEI by Jon Matthews at The Sound Mill. It features Nolan Compton (lead vocals), Jon Matthews (rhythm guitar, bass, harmony vocals, organ, tambourine, shaker), Jason Barry (lead guitar), Shane Guse (fiddle), Elijah MacDougall (drums) and Roland Beaulieu (harmony vocals).

nolancomptonmusic.com

“Unbelievable”

Nolan Compton

MUSIC ONGOING

Chaisson Trio Ceilidh

The Chaisson Trio hosts a weekly ceilidh at 7:30 pm on Wednesdaysto Sept 15 at Stanley Bridge Hall. Kevin Chaisson (piano), Rannie MacLellan (fiddle) and Louise Chaisson-MacKinnon (vocals). Special guests are invited to share the stage with them. Doors open at 7 pm. Tickets available online at eventbrite.ca or at the door. 4897 St. Mary’s Rd, Stanley Bridge. 314-1865

Copper Bottom Brewing

Sunset Sessions every Friday at 5 pm. Justin Thyme (Sept 3), Andrew G. MacDonald (17), Shane Pendergast (24). Tunes on Tap weekly on Sundays at 3 pm. Nick VanO & Taylor Johnson (5), Kyle Burghout, Jane Corey & Jake Charron (12), Lovely Nelly (19), Thomas Harrington & Darla MacPhee (26). Admission is free. 567 Main St, Montague. 361-2337

Courtney Hogan Ceilidh

Courtney Hogan returns with her closest music friends for a limited series of Ceilidhs at The St. James Church in Summerfield. Special guests include Michael & Shane Pendergast (Sept 5), Fiddlers’ Sons (12), Cynthia MacLeod & Gordon Belsher (19), Fiddlers’ Sons (26). Shows start at 7:30 pm. 2756 Grahams Rd, Summerfield. Tickets: at the door or by email at courtneyceilidh@gmail.com

The Dunk Concert Series

Final Friday evening concert at The Dunk with Jon Rehder and his house band (Reg Ballagh, Chris Gauthier, Carlie Howell) and special guest Catherine MacLellan on Sept 3 from 8–10 pm. BYO drinks and chair. Gate opens at 7 pm. Limited tickets must be purchased in advance. This is an outdoor shows and therefore dependent on weather. Visit The Dunk’s FB page for tickets. 3864 Dixon Rd, Breadalbane

Dunsta nage Ceilidh

A ceilidh takes place at 7 pm on the first Sunday of each month at Dunstaffnage School Centre. Hosted by the Road Masters Band and guest entertainers. Admission at the door. 50/50 draw. 13529 St Peter’s Rd, Dunstaffnage. 626-1698

The Close to the Ground Concert Series

Showcasing the roots music of PEI with hosts Fiddlers’ Sons and Keelin Wedge, every Thursday at 8 pm, Sept 2–Oct 28. Island Characters Volume 2 book launch (Sept 2), Johnny Ross (9), Kelley Mooney (16), Cynthia MacLeod (23), Johnny Ray Arsenault (30). Shows take place at Kaylee Hall, Pooles Corner. 838-4399

Irish Cultural Centre Ceili

Held weekly on Fridays at the Irish Cultural Centre. Shane Pendergast (Sept 3); Fiddlers’ Sons with Eddy Quinn, John B. Webster, Keelin Wedge and Courtney Hogan-Chandler (10); Guinness with

Jim, Laura, and Paddy Farrell (17); Chaisson Trio with Kevin Chaisson, Rannie MacLellan and Louise Chaisson MacKinnon (24). Irish Cultural Centre, 582 North River Rd, Charlottetown. benevolentirishsocietyofpei.com

The Mike and Tom Ceilidh

Summer Ceilidhs at the Stanley Bridge Hall take place weekly on Thursdays to Sept 30. Hosts Michael Pendergast and Tom McSwiggan are joined by fiddler Andy Doucette, guitar player/singer

Shane Pendergast and dancer Veronica Murray. Traditional and local PEI music and fiddling. Showtime is 7:30 pm with tickets at the door (open at 7 pm). 4897 St Marys Rd, Breadalbane. 836-4310

Old Triangle Sessions

Sunday Sessions, traditional music with host fiddler Roy Johnstone, weekly on Sundays from 2–5 pm. Schooner Sessions with Ward MacDonald & Friends weekly on Thursdays at 7 pm. 189 Great George St, Charlottetown. 892-5200

Pendy’s Pub

Michael Pendergast, with his house band The Keggers, presents Pendy’s Pub at The College of Piping’s Celtic Performing Arts Centre. Featuring Island entertainers in the convivial atmosphere of a local tavern, spirited tunes, sudsy songs and tall tales served up straight by Pendy himself. Special guest for the last sow of the season on Sept 4, 7:30 pm is Chad Matthews. 619 Water St, Summerside. 1-877-224-7473

Ross Family Ceilidh

The Ross Family Ceilidh takes place weekly at The Guild in Charlottetown on Wednesdays at 7:30 pm. 111 Queen St, Charlottetown. Tickets: 620-3333, theguildpei.com

Saxafras Ceilidh

The Saxafras Ceilidh takes place weekly on Tuesdays until Sept 21 at Stanley Bridge Hall with performers Todd MacLean and Gordon Belsher. 4897 St Marys Rd, Stanley Bridge. GuernseyCove.ca

Sea, Sand & Fire

On Mondays in Sept, immerse yourself in Island history through storytelling, music, and food aroung the bonfire at Roma Three Rivers National Historic Site, 505 Roma Point Road, off Route 319 near Montague. roma3rivers.com

Stompin’ Tom Centre

Canadian Cultural Series last show on Sunday,Sept 5, 3–5 pm. Stompin’ Tom Festival Series on Saturdays, 7–9 pm. Lineup: Daniel Drouin & julie Arsenault (Sept 4); Michael Myers Trio (11); Treble with Girls (18); and Chad Matthew Band - Stompin Tom’ Tribute (25). 14024 Rte 14, Skinners Pond. stompintomfest.com, 882-3214

Sunday Night Shenanigans

Sunday Night Shenanigans show/ceilidh, hosted by Judy MacLean, continues every week at 7 pm. The evening includes a 50-50 draw (proceeds to the QEH Foundation) and canteen. Jolee Patkai (Loretta Lynn) on Sept 5. Other performers during the month will include PEI’s Country Gentleman Lester MacPherson; Maritime step dancing champion Isabelle Saunders and The Judy MacLean Dancers; recording artists Frank Whitty and Dylan Ferguson; Kim Tuplin with Roy MacCaul and Steve Perry; vocalist Jacinta MacDonald; and Stompin’ Tom’s fiddler Billy MacInnis. Tickets available at the door. York Community Centre, 689 Route 25, York. 566-5545

Summerside Kitchen Party

Kitchen Party every Saturday beginning Sept 11, from 2–5 pm at Summerside Legion, featuring Rheal Arsenault, Andy Paynter and a special guest each week. 340 Notre Dame St, Summerside. 436-2091

OCTOBER BUZZ DEADLINE

Wednesday, Sept 15

Dave Gunning will perform at The Campitheatre at Finally Farm in Bonshaw on September 10 at 8 pm.

The new outdoor concert venue will provide an intimate acoustic concert experience where the audience can sit under the stars, gathered around a campfire. A perfect setting for the entertaining mix of Gunning’s songs and stories.

Finally Farm is located at 1275 Appin Road, Bonshaw.

Info/tickets: farmgatetheatre.ca

GEORGE CANYON

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Richard Wood & Jon Matthews

Warm House Retreat—Sept 5

Andrew Melzer makes good

Two life-long projects come to fruition

Richard Wood and Jon Matthews will perform an outdoor afternoon concert on the grounds of the Warm House Retreat B&B in Summerside on September 5. The grounds will open at 1 pm with music beginning at 2 pm.

Homemade goods and beverages will be available for purchase, but audience members are also welcome to bring their own snacks and drinks, along with a chair or blanket.

The Warm House Retreat B&B is located at 330 Central Street in Summerside. Tickets: 330-3293, richardwoodlive@hotmail.com

Good Life

Hip Hop artist BraedenV releases new music video

Composer, musician and record producer Andrew Melzer recently released two new CDs that have been in the works for a few decades.

After Hours 1996

Norm Amadio Trio + Tommy Ambrose

After Hours 1966, written and produced by Andrew A. Melzer (Panda Digital), was recently released in August.

From the Heart & Soul

Dianna Brooks

From the Heart & Soul, produced by Andrew A. Melzer (Panda Digital), will be released September 10.

Hip Hop artist BraedenV released the official music video for his song “Good Life,” the lead single from his 2021 EP Chasing Planes

The video introduces BraedenV as he writes in his lyric book at the park. He rips a page with the words “Good Life” from his notebook, folds it into an airplane and throws it over the water. It closes with a young boy fishing the plane out of the water, passed like a message in a bottle.

Produced by BraedenV and his longtime collaborator Sighost, the song was recorded, mixed and mastered by Adam Gallant at The Hill Sound Studio in Charlottetown.

Directed by Thomas Mears and Omar Broderick, in association with FilmPEI, the video was executive produced by William Van Asperen and shot at both Victoria Park and the FilmPEI studio in Charlottetown.

The “Good Life” music video was released on BraedenV’s Official YouTube Channel on August 27.

Norman Amadio (1928–2020) studied music in Toronto with Boris Berlin at the Royal Conservatory of Music by day and played jazz after hours. He was influential in starting the be-bop jazz scene in Toronto and a prominent figure of “after hours jazz” from the late 1940s to the late 1960s. Amadio was the musical director for CBC’s weekly Music Hop show. He played in the house band on CBC’s “Wayne & Shuster” and “Cross Canada Hit Parade,” and he was orchestra leader and musical director for many CBC TV series. He recorded his last album, Norm Amadio and Friends in 2009.

Andrew A. Melzer was a twentyyear-old songwriter in 1966, studying at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto and producing his first project. Melzer had met Amadio years before, having been a fan going back to the House of Hamburg in the early 60s. He brought Amadio lead sheets of some of his songs and they agreed to set a date to record. And so, in February 1966, after Norm Amadio Trio and Tommy Ambrose were playing at The Cellar in Toronto, they started recording at 3 am, after the gig, to capture that “after hours” feeling.

Recent post-production edits for After Hours 1966 were done by Adam Gallant at The Hill Sound Studio in Charlottetown, with graphic design by PEI’s Kevin Smith. All songs were written by Melzer. The song “This Is The Last Time,” co-written by poet, journalist and novelist George Jonas, was recently featured in the Archie Comics-based TV series Riverdale.

Dianna Brooks (1939–2005) was born in New Jersey and began singing as a small child. In her teens, she was part of the group The Three Playmates, who recorded the hit single “Shuga Wuga.” In her twenties, she moved to Toronto and was part of Soul Searchers in the 60s, as well as Dr. Music and Rob McConnell and the Boss Brass in the 70s. She toured and/or recorded with Thad Jones, Count Bassie, Bozz Scaggs, Al Hirt, Anne Murray, Gino Vanelli, Bette Midler, Herb Alpert, Henri Mancini, Dusty Springfield, Natalie Cole, Emmilou Harris, Ritchie Havens, Scatman Crothers, Billy Eckstein, Della Reese, Mama Cass, Robin Gibb and Mel Tormé.

From the Heart & Soul was recorded in the late 70s/early 80s in Los Angeles and Toronto. The first five tracks were recently mixed by Melzer and Adam Gallant at The Hill Sound Studio in Charlottetown, where Chris Corrigan’s guitar overdub on the song “All I Need Is You,” was also recorded. PEI’s Doug Riley played piano on the last three tracks, which were originally recorded at George’s Spaghetti House in Toronto in 1983.

“Words cannot describe how happy I am to have finished these projects, and I’m so proud to have worked with all the super talented people involved,” says Melzer.

Andrew Melzer began his music education as a young boy in Budapest, Hungary. He went on to complete his musical education at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, Ontario. His productions have been distributed through multiple music labels, and his music has been recorded by numerous artists. pandadigital.com andrewamelzer.com

Two new releases from producer Andrew Melzer

TRAILSIDE Music Hall

Located in The Arts Hotel, 155 Kent St, Charlottetown. Doors at 6:30 pm with music at 8 pm. Tickets at trailside.ca.

Wharf Rats: Grateful Dead

Tribute Sept 3 (eve) & 4 (matinee)

Grateful Dead Tribute band from Halifax featuring Pete Davison, Siobhan Martin, Rhéo Rochon, Seamus Erskine and Dan Vorstermans playing a mix of classic and rare Dead tunes.

Brian Dunn Sept 4

Brian entertains audiences with his unique blend of songs, stories and sense of humour.

Craig Fair Presents: Mixtape Nights Sept 5

The evening’s theme is “The Best of Mixtape Nights” with special guests Joce Reyome, Brandon Howard Roy, Brielle Ansems and Julain Molnar.

Alexandra Sullivan, Brielle Ansems, Sasha’s Ambulance

Sept 6

Shane Pendergast Sept 12

Folksinger from Tracadie Cross, Shane Pendergast learned to play music at an early age, immersed in a culture of family kitchen parties.

Back Alley Presents: Golden Cinema Vinyl Release Party featuring Club Rat Sept 15

Liam Corcoran Sept 18

Liam Corcoran was the singer and co-founder of indie-pop group Two Hours Traffic. Since the group disbanded, he has released three solo albums.

Dennis Ellsworth and the Electric Stars with Graven Sept 19

Dennis Ellsworth is a songwriter, performer and producer. He has been releasing solo records for the last decade and recently resurrected the alt-country band Haunted Hearts, for which is he the main songwriter and lead singer.

Matt Minglewood Sept 20

Canadian music legend from Cape Breton, Matt Minglewood’s style can be described as a blend of country, blues, folk, roots and rock.

Patrick Ledwell & Mark Haines Sept 24 & 25

Ledwell and Haines are bringing highlights from many years of successful Island Summer Review shows.

Got Blues Matinee Sept 25

Featuring special guests Kelley Mooney and Todd MacLean.

REELS (2016-2021), Golden Cinema’s debut LP, was released in July. The album is a compilation of the EPs and singles released during the band’s first five years together. Two new tracks, “Dead Ringer” and “Little Sunscreen,” round it out. Band members Andy MacDonald (vocals, bass), Derek Ellis (drums), Chris Robison (guitars), and Dan Griffin (keys) cut their chops during the East Coast pop boom of the early 2000s, playing in bands like the Polaris Prize-nominated Two Hours Traffic, Arkells and North Lakes. goldencinema.bandcamp.com

Charlie A’Court and Witchitaw

Kings Playhouse—Oct 2

Alexandra Sullivan is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist fueled by a love of poetry and music. Brielle Ansems’ indie pop-folk sound is lyric-centred and emotionally charged. Sasha’s Ambulance is the moniker chosen by dream-pop recording artist, Sarah Eddie.

Joce Reyome Sept 8 & 9

Sheer vocal power with musical grace and control. Reyome captivates the audience with their dynamic performances.

Lady Soul Sept 10

Channeling funk and soul divas of the 60s and 70s, Lady Soul performs dynamic renditions of classic tracks by Aretha Franklin, Etta James and more.

Got Blues Matinee Sept 11

Featuring special guests Theresa Malenfant and Scott Medford.

Cory Gallant & The Red Dirt

Posse Sept 11

Country artist Cory Gallant started making a name for himself in 2018 after winning the CCMA National Spotlight Performance Contest.

Old Man Leudecke Sept 17

Charlie A’Court and Witchitaw will take the stage at Kings Playhouse in Georgetown on October 2 with When Country Gets The Blues.

The show will celebrate the legends of these genres and blur the lines between these two distinct styles of musical expression—Country music with its storytelling and hook-laden melodies, and Blues, with its emotional intensity and unmistakable rhythms. Info: kingsplayhouse.com, 1-888346-5666. 65 Grafton St, Georgetown.

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poet and traveling bard and balladeer, Old Man Leudecke has played around the world and won two Juno awards in the process.

Gordie “Crazylegs”

Mackeeman: Children’s Show & Launch Party

Sept 18 (matinee)

Celebrate the release of Gordie’s first album for kids and families, Folk for Little Folk Volume 1

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MUSIC LIVE

Bogside Brewing

Fridays and Saturdays at 6:30 pm and Sundays at 2 pm. Tyler Pineau & Allison Blacquiere (Sep 3), Billy White (4), Fraser McCallum (5), Taylor Johnson (10), Keira Loane (11), Stephen Szwarc (17), Carter MacLellan (18), Dave Woodside (24), Chris Johnston (25). 11 Brook St, Montague. 838-4384

Gahan House

Acoustic music on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9 pm. Matt Hannah (Sep 1), Kalyna Rakel (2), Stephen Szwarc (8), Will Allen (9), Adam McGregor (15), Dave Woodside (16/29), Lawrence Maxwell (22/30), Sarah Segal Lazar (23). 126 Sydney St, Charlottetown. 626-BEER

Hunter’s Ale House

Live music at 9 pm. Copycat (Sep 4/18), Jacob & Friends (6/13/20/27), Breakwater Acoustic (7), The B Team (14), Brooke MacArthur (21), Hired Guns (25), Donovan & Laura (28). 185 Kent St, Charlottetown. 367-4040

Lone Oak Brewing

Brian Dunn every Sunday at 1 pm. Mike and Karen Penton every Thursday at 6 pm. Live music every Saturday at 6 pm. Dave Woodside with Brandon Gillis (Sep 4), Ivan Daigle (Fri 10), Taylor Buote (11), Julie Arsenault & Danny Drouin (18), Shane Pendergast & Josh Langille (25). 103 Abegweit Blvd, Borden-Carleton. 729-2228

Marc’s Lounge

Fridays and Saturdays at 9 pm. Matt Hannah (Sep 3/10/17/24), Kalyna Rakel (4), Adam McGregor (11/25), Brooke MacArthur & Liv Roberts (18). 125 Sydney St, Charlottetown. 566-4620

Next Door @ The Merchantman

Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, various times. Dave Woodside (Sep 2/

11/17), Sarah Eddie (3), Nolan Compton (4), Will Allen (4/18), Nathan Carragher (10/24), Adam McGregor (10/18/24/25), Ryan Merry (11), Stephen Szwarc (17). 23 Queen St, Charlottetown. 892-9150

Olde Dublin Pub

Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. 132 Sydney St, Charlottetown. 892-6992

Peakes Quay

Music daily at 8 pm. 11 Great George St, Charlottetown. 368-1330

PEI Brewing Company

Fridays in the Taproom at 5 pm. Nolan Compton (Sep 3), Lawrence Maxwell (10), Shane Pendergast (17), Startton & Kays (24). 96 Kensington Rd, Charlottetown. 629-2739

Piatto Pizzeria + Enoteca

Piatto Charlottetown, Fridays at 6 pm. Piatto North River Saturdays at 5 pm. 892-0909

Red Dirt Girl Music Room

Live music at 7 pm. Roland Beaulieu (Sep 2), Red Dirt Girls (18), Eric Rodgerson (23), Shane Douthwright & Marcel Duplessis (Oct 1), Wayne Ellis (7), Julie & Danny (8), Red Dirt Girls with special guests Jim Collette and Roland Beaulieu (9). 140 Dunk River Rd, Summerside. 439-7591

Ship to Shore

Saturdays at 8 pm. Darcy Ellis (Sep 4), Daniel MacFadyen (Oct 21). 2684 PE-20, Darnley. 836-5475

The Silver Fox

Fridays and Saturdays at 8:30 pm. Trevor Cameron (Sep 3), Kirsty & Aaron (4), Scott & Dale (10), Nick Hann (11), Ricky & Barney (17), Roland Beaulieu (18), Alyssa & Corey (24), Bayview Crossing (25). 110 Water St, Summerside. 436-2153

Racial barriers in music

The East Coast Music Association and Breaking Down Racial Barriers will host the final session in their four-part roundtable panel discussion on antiBlack racism in Canada’s East Coast music and entertainment industry in September.

The fourth “Breaking Down Racial Barriers in the East Coast Music Industry: A Four-Part Roundtable Series with Black Music Professionals from Atlantic Canada on anti-Black Racism” panel will be held online via Zoom on September 14 at 1 pm ADT. The session is free to attend. Register online at ECMA.com.

The first three panels are available on YouTube.

Music PEI Award submissions

Music PEI Award submissions will open September 15 and can be submitted using their new awards submission platform at awards.musicpei.com.

In 2020, Music PEI secured funding from FACTOR and ACOA to develop a new awards submission platform specifically for the Music PEI Awards. The new platform was developed by Wavelength Media and it is ready for the 2021–22 awards season.

Those who have had a commercial release since May 1, 2020, or who are involved in the PEI’s music industry, or who would like to nominate an eligible artist, industry professional or community contributor for a Music PEI Award, should visit awards.musicpei. com to review the Music PEI Awards eligibility requirements and submit for an award.

Music PEI Week will take place March 2–6, 2022. Info: musicpei.com, @musicpei, music@musicpei.com

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NUMBER 334 • SEPTEMBER 2021

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Cover: Mi’kmaq woven basket, reed basketry

Nora Richard is a Mi’kmaq basket weaver from Summerside. She is a member of the Mi’kmaq band from Lennox Island. She loves creating her own original designs and mending old Mi’kmaq baskets. One of Nora’s pieces, Woven Quiver, was recently purchased for the Indigenous Art Bank. She also teaches workshops for those who want to learn the art of basket weaving.

nora.baskets@gmail.com

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