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Page 2 The BUZZ May 2022 ON VIEW UNTIL APRIL 10: CURRENT EXHIBITIONS: NEW EXHIBITION: Fairy DanikaTailsVandersteen: How to Convey Blue in Black and White John Hartman: Many Lives Mark This Place | until May 22 The Secret Codes: Quilts from and Inspired by Nova Scotia’s Black Communities | until May 22 Visible Storage: A CCAG Collection Project | until May 29 Look Out: Holland College School of Visual Arts | April 14-May 6 OPEN Wednesday-Saturday, 11 am-5 pm, Sunday, 1-5 pm Monday and Tuesday, closed confederationcentre.com/artgallery EVENTS: Handmade Books Workshop; Sunday, April 3, 1-4 pm; for ages 16+ ArtTalk & Tour with artist John Hartman; Thursday, April 21 at 7 pm To register for both events, email sjeong@confederationcentre.com APRIL AT THE GALLERY SILLY ROBBIE DAVID MYLESPERFORMS LED ZEPPELIN II BOOK TICKETS NOW: 1 800 565 0278 confederationcentre.com This month’s lineup features classic rock, soul, children’s music, and more. Visit our website for all details on upcoming shows. Andrea Tsang Jackson with design by David Woods, Amelda’s Prayer, 2021 Sponsored by:
The BUZZ May 2022 Page 3 Red DriveRecruitmentShores Here is an opportunity to speak with our team on site. If you are interested in seeing what we o er & working with our extraordinary team, join us at our recruitment drive! Bring copies of your resume • Be prepared to interview and discuss the available positions • Interested candidates must be at least 19 years of age. SUMMERSIDE Tues. April 12TH • 11am - 3pm 55 Greenwood Dr. CHARLOTTETOWN Sat. May 14TH • 6pm - 9pm 58 Kensington Rd. RESERVATIONS: 902.620.4264 VISIT US ONLINE: redshores.ca BRUNCH IS BACK AT TOP OF THE PARK WITH A BRAND NEW MENU! SUNDAYS 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM $16.95 (+tax) • Not available Sunday, April 17TH (Easter Sunday) Celebrate Springtime at Top of the Park! Enjoy a three course meal featuring seasonal dishes bursting with fresh flavours, plus House Wine is available for $6/glass.Friday & Saturday Nights in April | $24.95 (+tax) Reservations: 902.620.4264Visit us online: redshores.caTopReward Members that Reserve Between 4:45 & 5:45pm Save 10% • Not available Friday, April 15TH (Good Friday) • Closed for private function Saturday, April 16TH Know Your Limit. Play Within It.
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Kathleen was the director of the first Montessori Centre on PEI in 1976 and she has worked for decades on the policy side of early childhood education with the PEI Government. In 2005 she left her role in the government and within a week was being called on for a variety of important contributions and consultations, including research and evaluation work with Health Canada. From there, Katheen was hired to create a quality framework for
Curious and engaged
Kathleen Flanagan has worked her entire life in early childhood education. She was born in New Jersey and went to university in Boston. In 1975 she moved to Canada with her husband, and they’ve made a home here on PEI. Since then, they have raised four kids and enjoy having four grandkids.
You’d think there would be no hours left in Kathleen’s days after all that work and study. But she also volunteers as the chair of Cloggeroo: The Island Folk Festival. In 2013, she joined a few other like-minded people to bring Cloggeroo to Kings County in 2014. Now in its ninth year, Cloggeroo is planning an exciting festival for August 2022.
Not surprisingly, Kathleen is also a PhD candidate at the University of Toronto where she is studying developmental psychology and education. Specifically, she is examining curricu lum in early childhood education.
We laughed a little bit about the variety of hats people wear and when I asked Kathleen about whether and how her various parts of herself (policy, education, research, music) are integrated, she said: “We actually have so many transferable skills and it’s really great to put those into action for the Likefestival.”mostof us, Kathleen doesn’t show up as compartmentalized versions of herself. “I’ve become the go-to advisor for many of the musicians when it comes to their children.”
“It’s interesting to do work in other countries. The subject matter is the same, but we need to learn how to apply it in different geo graphic, cultural, social, and political Kathleenenvironments.”wasno stranger to working virtually before the pandemic, but she notes there are additional challenges to working remotely, and she misses
“I’ve worked with basically all the provinces and territories in Canada, and I’ve had many opportunities for working internationally as well.” Kathleen’s work has taken her to many places: Egypt, Portugal, and South Korea to name a few. “Sometimes my husband could come along on a work trip so we could do some exploring together when I wasn’t working.
Kathleen jokingly said she motioned to her husband, “don’t let me have any more great ideas!”
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the province of British Columbia and she has become a full-time consultant across Canada and around the world.
being able to engage with people
Kathleen also enjoys traveling for leisure with her family. We reminisced about some of the trips we’ve already taken and dreamed forward to places we’d still like to go. For Kathleen, one of those next places is Ireland.
Some people tend to not want to engage in leisure activities if they look like their work (for example, one of my friends who is a high-end chef chooses hot dogs from a cart for his dinner because he doesn’t want to cook after being in a kitchen all day). This isn’t the case for Kathleen. Her curiosity through research reaches beyond her work and into her per sonal life as well.
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Everything starts with a good idea and when those ideas are nurtured, there’s no limit on what is possible. Cloggeroo started as a great idea and Kathleen has an infectious drive and passion for supporting great ideas into action.
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We connected via telephone and Kathleen’s description of living by the water in Kings County made me want to drive to the country immediately.
“So far, I have traced our families back to the 1500s.”
“I love to spend time researching family history and genealogy and I brought my mom to Ireland before, and we visited the childhood home of her grandfather.
A portion of proceeds to humanitarian relief—Apr 24
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Concert for Ukraine
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It makes complete sense that while the PEISO must once again pivot to ensure the health and well-being of performers and patrons, focusing our musical intentions on the suffering and injustice being experienced in Ukraine is a natural direction to take. The April Concert for Ukraine will be a gesture of solidarity through music and mindful reflection of our global sense of justice.”
Auditions will be held the afternoon of April 10 at the Centre and are by appointment only. To book an audition time, contact Rosie Shaw at rshaw@confederationcentre.com.Visitconfederationcentre.com for audition requirements and full details.
The PEI Symphony Orchestra (PEISO) is holding a bene t concert for the people of Ukraine on April 24 at Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown. The concert will feature music by Ukrainian composers, music written for Ukraine, and music which symbolizes unity and strength in adversity, including Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony.
“Live music is a shared experience of how we bond as a community,” says PEISO President Wraychel Horne. “Whether this is locally or globally, it is a mechanism to express our humanity.
Kids and teens
Known as the ‘Children of Avonlea,’ this chorus of youths spends the summer performing alongside the professional artists hired for The Charlottetown Festival. “It is a great opportunity for budding young artists to gain experience in a big production,” says Adam Brazier, the Centre’s artistic director of performing arts, who is directing the show. “We always strive for this to be a positive experience that inspires the Island’s next generation of Confederationperformers.”Centre’s associate artistic director of performing arts, Dawn Ward, will be assistant directing the musical and attending the auditions alongside Brazier.
Auditions for Children of Avonlea will be held April 10
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The Festival is looking for mature, talented, and responsible youth between the ages of 8 and 14. Candidates should be able to sing well both solo and in a group, and ideally have some training and/or experience in movement, acrobatics, and/or step dance. There is also a need for one or two children who can play the fiddle.
Initially, the orchestra was to perform with a full choir Beethoven’s 9th Symphony and other large scale works, however when their administrative and creative team was forced to scale down the programming for reasons related to COVID-19, it presented the opportunity to pivot the direction of the concert toward the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.
As Confederation Centre of the Arts prepares to bring Anne of Green Gables–The Musical™ back to the mainstage, the show’s director invites Island children to audition for the production.
Tickets are available at the Confederation Centre Box Office for this 2:30 pm concert on April 24.
A portion of the proceeds from this concert will be put toward aiding in Ukrainian humanitarian relief efforts and the audience will have the opportunity to make contributions at the event. The funds raised will help provide food, medicine and shelter to those who have been injured and/ or forced to flee their homes by the destruction caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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LIVE @ the Centre wraps up its 2021–2022 season this spring with a lineup of acclaimed artists from across the country.
The jaw-dropping show Bromance presented by Barely Methodical Troupe, an experimental acrobatic circus company that fuses gymnastics, parkour, breaking, and contemporary dance, will be on stage April 2.
Songwriter, musician, and self-described social media influencer Bahamas comes to Charlottetown with his STILL SAD TOUR on April 8, supporting his award-winning fifth full-length album, Sad Hunk
Franco fiére and Franco Proud, two of the stars of The Charlottetown Festival musical Évangéline, will be on stage April 14 for an evening rich in song and humour that transcends language.
David Myles and his band will take the audience on a musical journey of soul, jazz, funk and earthy blues on April 29.
The Logan Richard Band will be on stage April 23. With his spellbinding R&B grooves, smooth voice, and
blues-tinged guitar licks, it’s easy to see why many are calling Logan Richard one of the best up-and-coming young guitarists in the country.
2021-22 wraps up
On April 24, the PEI Symphony Orchestra will perform a benefit con cert for the people of Ukraine. The concert will feature music by Ukrainian composers, music written for Ukraine, and music which symbolizes unity and strength in adversity.
On April 16, Silly Robbie and his energetic children’s music show Silly Robbie’s World: Live! will deliver fun for the whole family while sharing positive messages about healthy living, self-love, and the importance of respecting others.
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Classic Albums Live will perform Led Zeppelin II April 9. A perennial Centre must-see, Classic Albums Live presents skilled musicians recreating the greatest albums of the ’60s and ’70s live on stage—note for note—cut for cut.
Dance umbrella’s Elementary and Intermediate Musical Theatre programs will present their annual spring variety show, Worlds of Wonder on April 30. And after a full season of training, dance umbrella students will perform their year-end showcase on May 7.
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Play by Duncan Macmillan at Watermark—Apr 20 to 24
“Playing W has been a long-time dream of mine,” says Parent, a Kitbag Theatre co-founder. “This is an incredible piece of theatre, and I can’t wait to share it with our PEI audience.”
This very question sparks the rapid-fire dialogue between M and W, impacting their life choices and their partnership.“Itwould be too easy to say LUNGS is a relevant play,” says Montrealbased actor Gandhi.“‘Relevance’ does not do justice to the relatable relationships, the ever-present reminders of global catastrophe, and the painful precision of the prose. This is a play that is larger than the sum of its words.”
The Kitbag Theatre production of LUNGS at Watermark stars Rahul Gandhi as M and Rebecca Parent as W. It is directed by Robert Tsonos, with lighting design by Pat Caron,
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Rebecca Parent (left) and Rahul Gandhi star as W and M
With Earth Day being in the same week in April, Kitbag’s production ignites an increasingly more common conversation on romantic love with environmental concerns.
Open Casket Open Mic is a wild, musical adventure at the place where the living and the dead meet—a funeral home. It was written by Lindsay Kyte and Terra Spencer
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Beyond the Sea
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On a pier in a small town, a pair of strangers begin a conversation that will change the destiny of two lost souls.
hosting an Open Mic in its spare room? Absolute mayhem!
LUNGS
What happens when a funeral home tries to make some extra cash by
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set and costume design by Parker O’Connor, and stage management by Kate Hagemeyer. Kitbag producers are Jacob Hemphill, Melissa MacKenzie and Rebecca Parent.
Watermark Theatre
Open Casket Open Mic
“LUNGS is such an important play for our times and for a generation that has grown up with the threat of climate change,” says Tsonos. “At the same time it is a revealing look at love, relationships, and sex. The play works on so many levels.”
Theo is waiting for a date who is well past overdue and Gwen is manning the ticket booth for the Ghost Tour that promises a vision of the mournful Woman in White. Theo and Gwen explore love, loss, and the importance of looking forward. With humour and heart, they show us that no one is perfect… and in the end, that may be our greatest strength. Written by Kristen Da Silva, Beyond the Sea is a story about the importance of human connection told with wit and empathy through two unforgettable characters.
Stay tuned for updates about the return of the Monday Night Concert Series and September programming.
PEI’s Kitbag Theatre will present LUNGS by Duncan Macmillan from April 20–24 at the Watermark Theatre in North Rustico.
Visit victoriaplayhouse.ticketpro.ca for showtimes and tickets or call the Box Office at 1-800-925-2025.
The 2022 Victoria Playhouse Festival will welcome patrons back to the theatre in Victoria-by-the-sea this summer with two theatre productions.
Two theatre productions on stage this summer
LUNGS is a fast-paced, witty drama. The play offers a glimpse into the lifecycle of a young, middle-class couple’s relationship as they wonder: with the planet getting hotter and unrest overseas, is having a kid the right thing to do?
Great Aunt Doonie’s life is being celebrated tonight and her family is furious that the power ballads are drowning out her eulogy. Our Open Mic Host is also the funeral director; dealing with wacky musical folks and mourners’ meltdowns is quickly driving him batty. Things ramp up even further when an amateur medium finally graduates to professional, as spirits from the “other side” suddenly appear amidst the pandemonium. They’re here to get this party started… amongst other unfinished business.
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The Festival hired local brand strategist Dee Enright of JEBBCA Strategies, creative team copywriter Margaret MacQuarrie and graphic designer Cathy Little to develop the new brand. A working group was struck to help guide the vision. The working group analyzed results from their 2021 post-concert survey and conducted a stakeholder survey. They underwent a consultation process to assess the current brand followed by a development process, culminating in a brand statement and other materials needed by the creative team to design the necessary graphic elements.
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Indian River Festival rebrands for 2022 season
that resonates with their audiences. The result is an intimate show filled with laughter and musical moments.
A Brookes Diamond Production, Island Girls features four of Cape Breton Island’s busiest performers— Bette MacDonald, Lucy MacNeil, Jenn Sheppard and Heather Rankin—presenting some of the region’s renowned musical treasures. They are back by a band of Cape Breton’s top musicians.
Follow on Facebook and visit confederationcentre.com for tickets.
Island Girs 2: Music & Comedy is coming to Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown on April 6.
The mandate and core ideals of the Festival will continue to build on a legacy of over 25 years of music set in Historic St. Mary’s. Since its founding in 1996, Under the Spire Music Festival (USMF) has hosted some of the best Canadian performers and strives to present musical excellence spanning multiple genres.
Under the Spire
The Festival’s Board of Directors has been considering updating the
Island Girls 2 Music & comedy tour—Apr 6
As announced in the fall, the Indian River Festival Board of Directors decided to embark on a brand refresh, including updates to the organization’s logo, marketing and the Festival name. The decision to change the name included consultation with stakeholders, audience members, artists and the local community. From this work emerged three primary reasons for a new name: the former name does not clearly indicate that they are a music festival; it does not reference or connect to the organization’s mandate, which is to present quality music to highlight the acoustics of Historic St. Mary’s while helping restore and preserve the venue; and after 25 years, the organization feels the current name does not reflect an awareness or respect for different cultures.
name since first hearing complaints, observations, and calls to action from various visiting artists. Since 2021, the staff and board have completed educa tion on anti-racism with BIPOC USHR and education from the PEI Human Rights Commission. The Festival board and staff will continue to seek educa tion and guidance focused on equity and inclusion to ensure every person can feel welcome in their space, but recognizes the first step to take is to update the current name.
The four have been performing together for more than five years and have developed undeniable chemistry on and off stage. Together, they deliver non-stop fun withspirit and a bit of sparkle. They have the kind of energy
Fix Your Plate by
Eating plant-based can seem like a very costly thing to do. And while that may be true at times, especially if you are eating all organic fruits and vegetables and indulging in pre-made plant-based products that can cost a fortune, but there are actually quite a few ways that you can take buying plant-based to the next level and still manage to save some money when you do so.
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advance rather than feeling limited to what you find in your gro cery store. Look into local food co-ops and other places where you might be able to get a discount on produce that is in season. Farms, orchards, and even some grocery stores may offer bulk rates for large quantities of in-season produce.
Helpful tips for budget-friendly plant-based eating
Bad olive oil is as old as this hill.
Buying in season
If you are lucky enough to live near a farm, there are sometimes options to become shareholders in that farm. Some places will offer to give you the pick of the litter with their crops and provide bags of fresh fruit and vege tables every week or two for a simple investment in the farm. That can save a lot of money in buying fresh organic produce and provide you with a great variety of foods you may never have even tried before. Definitely check your local area to see if there are any CSA boxes available.
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The Buzz welcomes classically trained Chef and Holistic Nutritionist Tara Reeves to our roster of columnists. Tara Reeves
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Going plant-based doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. It can be very useful not to indulge in foods that you know are expensive and instead look
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Another thing you can do is learn what foods are in season and buy them in bulk when the opportunity pres ents itself. A lot of foods can be frozen or canned and stored for later use. There are a lot of ways you can save money by learning the different tricks to preparing foods for future use. For example, you could dehydrate vege tables and set them aside in airtight containers in a cool, dark space so you can have access to them later on.
Buying foods that are in season is a real game changer for any person on a budget, plant-based or otherwise. Living a healthy lifestyle can oftentimes feel very costly, but if you weigh the pros and cons, what you spend on healthy foods that prevent diseases may end up saving you much more when it comes to your health later on down the line. So, save your coins and buy local and in season, whenever possible!
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Apr 16: Vince the Messenger
Meaghan Blanchard
Apr 22: Nolan Compton, Cory Gallant, Trinity Bradshaw and Jenna-Marie Gallant
Sarah Hagen: Night Music
Cory Gallant and the Red Dirt Posse Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
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Franco ére | Franco Proud The Mack, Charlottetown
Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
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May 14: Catherine MacLellan & Tanya KingsDavis Playhouse, Georgetown
The Holland College Welshman Community Band and All City Jazz Band. Florence Simmons Performance Hall, Charlottetown
Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
May 14: Liam Corcoran with his band May 15: Comedian Lorne Elliott
The Stories & Songs of Stompin’ Tom Featuring Whiskey Jack. Celtic Performing Arts Centre, Summerside
Andrew Waite
The Logan Richard Band The Mack, Charlottetown
Classic Albums Live: Led Zeppelin II
May 21: Andrew Waite with Chris Kirby Bogside Brewing, Montague
Apr 29
The Moneygoround
May 5–7: The Fabulously Rich: Tragically Hip Tribute Band
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Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside
Apr 29: Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy. Zion Presbyterian, Charlottetown Apr 30: David Francey. Charlottetown Waterfront at Peake’s Quay
Coyote Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
Apr 8
The Stories & Songs of Stompin’ Tom Featuring Whiskey Jack. Apr 21: Copper Bottom Brewing, Montague
May 4: Alphie Zappacosta
Mar 31: Songs & Stories showcase
Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
Apr 4
Apr 1–2.: Awards Show Evening Gala
Laila Biali
Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
May 1: Old Man Leudecke, Matthew Byrne and David Francey. Zion Presbyterian, Charlottetown
May 13: Wharf Rats: Grateful Dead Tribute Band
June 11
Apr 2: Tradworks showcase The Guild, Charlottetown
Apr 26
Troubadour Songwriters Series
Apr 8: Scott Parsons Trio, Dennis Ellsworth & the Electric Stars
Phase II & Friends
Tara MacLean Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
The Darvel - Album Release Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
Apr 2
The Saul Good Band and Kim Albert & Faces. Silver Fox, Summerside
Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside
Apr 23
Apr 14
Christine Campbell & Blake Johnston
Irish Mythen Celtic Performing Arts Centre, Summerside
May 21: Arsenal Mills with guest May 26–27: Dave Gunning Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
Apr 2
The Guild, Charlottetown
Featuring three groups from Holland College SoPA. Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
May 5
Apr 30: Inn Echo
Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
Apr 29
David Myles
Copper Bottom Brewing, Montague
Setting Day Festival
Young Jazz & Funk Night
Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic
Apr 9
Bahamas: Still Sad Tour Confederation Centre, Charlottetown
ABBA Revisited
The Moneygoround - Album Release
Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
Spring Fling Country-Fest
Apr 14
Apr 17
Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside
May 19
Apr 23
St. Paul’s, Charlottetown
Swift Kick: Taylor Swift Tribute
Let’s Dance
Apr 29–May 1
until Apr 2
Cloggeroo’s Vibrations & Libations
The Washboard Union with Raquel Cole & Shantaia
May 19: Danny Drouin & Julie Arsenault
Apr 7–8
Apr 9, 10
Apr 10
Apr 21–22
Apr 22–23
Madison Violet Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
Epic Eagles Tribute: Greatest Hits Live
Apr 22
Apr 16, 30, May 21
Apr 28
PEI Brewing Company, Charlottetown
Apr 30
Apr 24
CONCERTS
Celtic Performing Arts Centre, Summerside
Nick Done
The Burning Hell | Je rey Lewis
Quote the Raven with Alicia Toner
Copper Bottom Brewing, Montague
Craig Fair Presents Mixtape Nights: Hits of the 2000s
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Apr 8, May 14
Cloggeroo’s Vibrations & Libations
Apr 13
Apr 23
PEI Symphony Orchestra: Concert for Ukraine Fundraiser for humanitarian aid. Confederation Centre, Charlottetown
Apr 30
Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
The Night Social Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
Songs for a Small Planet Songwriters Circle featuring Todd MacLean, Teresa Doyle, Scott Parsons and Amanda Jackson. Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
Apr 10: Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside
Miles Goodwin Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside
Apr 22: Celtic Performing Arts Centre, Summerside
Apr 3
Confederation Centre, Charlottetown
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May 20: The Royal North with Arsenal Mills
May 10
Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
The Legendary Downchild Blues Band
May 11–12: Kierrah
Apr 6
Apr 23: Rachel Beck, Lawrence Maxwell, Joce Reyome, and Scott MacKay PEI Brewing Company, Charlottetown
Apr 9: Confederation Centre, Charlottetown
The Love Junkies
Alexa Sullivan | Jenna-Marie Gallant
Canadian Folk Music Awards
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Apr 15–16
Classic Albums recreates the most influential albums from the 60s and 70s live on stage, note for note—cut for cut. This time they perform Led Zeppelin’s 1969 album Led Zeppelin II
Each album calls for a new group of musicians. In the past, members
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Featuring the Taste the Island Chefs Showcase and PEI’s Freshest Lobster Feast, The Setting Day Culinary Festival pairs PEI’s freshest ingredients with talented chefs. Performers include Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy, David Francey, Old Man Luedecke and Newfoundland’s Matthew Byrne.
Spring event features lobster and music—Apr 29 to May 1
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by Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy in concert at Zion Presbyterian.
April 30 brings the unique Fresh Lobster Feast, with a five-course menu featuring lobster, oysters and Island beef, all prepared by Island Chef Jesse MacDonald (The Wheelhouse, Culinary Institute of Canada). Taking place on the Charlottetown waterfront at Peake’s Quay, the evening will be capped off with a performance by DavidMayFrancey.1willcomplete the weekend with the Sunday Song for Sailors, a closing songwriter’s circle featuring Old Man Luedecke, Matthew Byrne and David Francey. The event will feature heart-warming songs and stories of the sea at Zion Presbyterian.
Setting Day festival
The Setting Day Culinary Festival presented by Lobster PEI is a new food and music event produced by Small Halls Inc. The Festival will include a series of culinary experiences and waterfront concerts over the weekend of April 29–May 1.
The featured events will take place at locations in downtown Charlottetown. The festival will begin April 29 with Taste the Island Chefs Showcase at The Delta Harbourfront Ballroom, followed by a performance
Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy
Classic Albums Live returns to PEI with shows at the Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown on April 9 and at Harbourfront Theatre in Summerside on April 10.
of Nelly Furtado, Moist, Jesse Cook, Honeymoon Suite, David Usher and the Headstones have all participated in the confederationcentre.comharbourfronttheatre.comperformances. Led Zeppel II in Summerside and Charlottetown—Apr 9/10
Classic Albums Live Island Dance Festival .......................................April 8 & 9 Classic Albums Live: Led Zeppelin II ..................April 10 Middle Raged ...................................................April 21 The Legendary Downchild Blues Band...............May 5 Somebody Loves You Mr. Hatch ........................May 7 Queen: Its A Kinda Magic.................................May 10 Laila Biali .........................................................May 19 Canada’s Ballet Jörgen’s Anne of Green Gables – The Ballet™ ............May 21 Love Someone: An Intimate Evening with Johnny Reid .......................................... May 31 & June 1 A Tribute to Elvis In Concert ..............................June 5 ABBA Revisited................................................June 11 We continue to follow guidelines as advised by Public Health. SUMMERSIDE harbourfront | PRINCE EDWARD Tollharbourfronttheatre.comISLANDLocal(902)888-2500Free(800)708-6505 APRILAPRIL2110
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Comedian Ryan Doucette Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
Comedian Eric Johnston Trailside Music Hall, Charlottetown
Performance is suitable for all ages. Tickets atconfederationcentre.com.
June 14– Sept 24
Apr 20–24
Staged play reading—Apr 1 & 2
Cat & Nat: In Real Life & Real Clothes Confederation Centre, Charlottetown
July 7, 14, 21, Aug 4, 5, 11, 12
Island Girls 2: Music & Comedy Confederation Centre, Charlottetown
24STRONG presents spring showcase—Apr 30
Apr 8, 9
May 29
Barnyard Moosical and Madagascar The Guild, Charlottetown
It’s Junie’s first day of first grade, and a lot of things have changed for her. Junie’s friend Lucille doesn’t want to be her best pal anymore and on the bus, she makes friends with Herb, the new kid at school. Also, Junie has trouble reading the blackboard and her teacher Mr. Scary thinks she may need glasses. Throw in a friendly cafeteria lady, a kickball tournament, and a “Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal,” and first grade has
Apr 16–18
Betty’s Song The Mack, Charlottetown
Apr 30 dance umbrella: Worlds of Wonder The Mack, Charlottetown
The Paper Bag Princess Watermark Theatre, North Rustico
Organizers would like the audience to beware of trigger warnings, including death, talk of dysphoria, body image and appearance, transphobia, homophobia, and eating disorders.
James Mullinger is… Becoming Canadian Apr 8: Celtic Performing Arts Centre, Summerside Apr 9: Kings Playhouse, Georgetown
Bromance Confederation Centre, Charlottetown
Tall Tale Harbour Confederation Centre, Charlottetown
The Stories & Songs of Stompin’ Tom Featuring Whiskey Jack. Celtic Performing Arts Centre, Summerside
credits go to Jessica Burrett, Brigitte Carroll, Sam Jenkins, Grace Allen, Rebecca LaLonde, Mackenzie Cutcliffe, Colton Curtis, Melissa MacKenzie and studio owner, Lacey24STRONGKoughan.provides industry aligned dance training, acting lessons, audition opportunities and unique training programs, preparing students for a potential career. For information about their programming, visit their website at 24strong.ca.
Zombie apocalypse, self-acceptance, and a one-armed Nic Cage—join Benton Hartley, Graham Putnam, Jay Gallant, Kassinda Bulger, Marli Trecartin and Noah Nazim as they bring to life What’s Eating You?, Gallant’s play about a trans man coming to terms with his gender identity.
Somebody Loves You Mr. Hatch Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside
Dance Virtuosa: The Notion of Motion The Guild, Charlottetown
Musical at The Guild—Apr 22 to 24
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dance umbrella: Year-End Performance Confederation Centre, Charlottetown
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May 21 Ballet Jörgen: Anne of Green Gables—The Ballet™ Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside
Doors open at 7 pm with performance at 7:30 pm. General seating.
What’s Eating You?
Kitbag Theatre: LUNGS Watermark Theatre, North Rustico
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Snowed in Comedy Tour Confederation Centre, Charlottetown
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Anne of Green Gables—The Musical™ Confederation Centre, Charlottetown
June 24–Sept 3 (Fri & Sat)
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Inside American Pie Harmony House, Hunter River
Highland Storm
Believe, Achieve, Inspire
24STRONG: Believe, Achieve, Inspire Confederation Centre, Charlottetown
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Silly Robbie’s World: Live! Confederation Centre, Charlottetown
Celtic Performing Arts Centre, Summerside
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Junie B. Jones The Musical The Guild, Charlottetown
Pavement event in Charlottetown and was dramaturged at Fresh from the Island: A New Works Festival hosted by Kings Playhouse in Georgetown in 2021.This staged reading of What’s Eating You? will take place April 1 and 2 from 7:30–9:30 pm at DownStreet Dance Studio, 110 Grafton St, Charlottetown. This presentation is made possible with financial support from Innovation PEI and PEERS Alliance.
Middle Raged Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside
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Performances take place April 22 at 7 pm, April 23 at 4 pm and 7 pm, and April 24 at 4 pm. Tickets at theguildpei. com or 111 Queen St, Charlottetown.
A selection from What’s Eating You? was showcased in the 2020 Island Fringe Festival’s Pounding the
June 22–Aug 17 (select dates)
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Tunes & Tales of PEI The Guild, Charlottetown
The Guild’s Musical Theatre School will present Junie B. Jones The Musical! April 22–24 at The Guild in Charlottetown.
Apr 6
Charlottetown dance studio 24STRONG will present its Spring Showcase “Believe, Achieve, Inspire” at the Confederation Centre of the Arts on April 30. Dancers will be on the Mainstage at 7 pm to present routines in hip hop, jazz, lyrical, musical theatre andChoreographytap.
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Harmony House Two returning shows plus something new for summer 2022
formed in 1970 by siblings Moya, Ciarán and Pól Brennan and their uncles Noel and Pádraig Duggan (who passed away in 2016), and for a short time later became a six-piece with the addition of Enya Brennan who then went on to have her own solo career.
Irish band promotes career spanning anthology in
Summer 2022 programming at Harmony House in Hunter River includes the return of the hit shows Inside American Pie and The Island Summer Review, as well as a new production, Jailbirds: Legendary Prison Songs.
The Island Summer Review with Patrick Ledwell and Mark Haines returns this summer to celebrate its 10th anniversary season with an all new edition of the hit show.
Elvis Presley. Mike Ross leads a musical exploration that tells the stories of the guilty and the innocent, hitting rock bottom, the road to redemption and everything that followed.
Tickets are available online at harmonyhousepei.com or by phone at 1-888-331-9090.Staytunedfor more summer programming announcements.
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Clannad coming this fall
In A Lifetime collection captures Clannad’s body of work which has, over 16 studio albums, created a legacy that’s influenced a generation of fellow Irish musicians and artists. The multi-format, career-spanning anthology contains tracks from Clannad’s 50-year recording career.
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Jailbirds: Legendary Prison Songs features songs by legendary artists like Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, BB King and
Catherine MacLellan and Tanya Davis
Fusing elements of traditional Irish music and more contemporary folk, new age and rock, they have created a unique and ethereal sound which combines haunting melodies and mesmerizingVisitvocals.confederationcentre.com for tickets. For more information about Clannad, vist clannad.ie.
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Inside American Pie takes a deep dive into the mysteries behind the number one hit song. What happened that tragic night in 1959? How do The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin and Charles Manson all fit in? Why were the Rolling Stones blamed for a murder? And who was Miss American Pie? Find out this summer at Harmony House. Inside American Pie plays from June 24 to September 3.
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Promoting their career spanning anthology In A Lifetime, Grammy award-winning Irish band Clannad will be on stage at the Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown thisTheOctober.
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The tour coincides with the release of Mullinger’s memoir, Brit Happens, about his journey to the Maritimes. The book will be available for purchase at the shows.
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in movies, TV shows and at festivals, he has earned awards, performed stand-up specials, and he has raised more than half a million dollars for charitiesjamesmullinger.comcollegeofpiping.comkingsplayhouse.cominternationally.
James Mullinger in Summerside and Georgetown
A tale of immigration, confusion, love, wonder and joy, this new stand-up show features brand new material for 2022 as well as remixed versions of some of his classic routines which have notched up more than a million views on Facebook alone.
It’s official. After eight years in Canada, James Mullinger is finally becoming Canadian and he’s written a show all about it. The comedian is bringing his new show, Becoming Canadian, to PEI this April. He will be on stage at the Celtic Performing Arts Centre in Summerside on April 8 and at Kings Playhouse in Georgetown on April 9.
Since moving to the Maritimes in 2014, Mullinger has sold out shows across the country, made appearences
The Bull is running East—Apr 20
Geri Hall (22 Minutes, Second City) and Gary Pearson (MadTV, Corner Gas) will be on stage at Harbourfront Theatre in Summerside on April 21 with Middle Raged
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The Bull is running East. Comedian Eric Johnston is touring North America and he is bringing his stand-up show to Charlottetown. The Run With The Bull Comedy Tour will be at Trailside Music Hall on April 20.
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Ryan Doucette is an Acadian actor, stand-up comedian and screenwriter from Clare, NS. He will perform at Trailside Music Hall in Charlottetown on April 24 at 8 pm. Doors at 6:30 pm.
The theatrical comedy is a sketch show that explores life between ages 30 and 65—from raising kids to financial stress, dealing with elderly parents, going to more funerals than weddings, and even trying to keep the romance alive through ‘Outlander’ roleplay in the bedroom. With song parodies and sketches,
“Un rire à l’autre”where he received a standing ovation, and the 2020 Hubcap ComedyTicketsFestival.areavailable at trailside.ca.
Ryan Doucette
As a standup, Doucette has played for crowds in Los Angeles, Toronto, Montreal, Edmonton, Halifax and more. He has been featured in the 2018 Winnipeg Comedy Festival, the 2019 Festival RIEN, Minifest’s 2019 Cecitte c’t’un spectacle acadien, 2019’s
the more laughs, the better. Have a well-deserved laugh on April 20 at 8 pm at Trailside Music Hall. Tickets are available at trailside.ca.
Sketch comedy starring Geri Hall and Gary Pearson—April 21
Eric Johnston
Hall and Pearson send up the time of life when the bloom is off the rose but the thorns are sharper than harbourfronttheatre.comever.
Stand-up at Trailside—Apr 24
Winner of the 2020 Creative Nova Scotia Awards “Prix Grand-Pré,” Doucette is best known for hosting and writing “Le sens du punch” (Unis TV).
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Johnston delivers high-energy fun, John Candy charm, and yes, he’s aware he looks like the manager of a failing strip club. One of Ontario’s most prominent comics, he’s been featured on MTV, JFL42, The Comedy Store, Chicago’s House of Blues, and the LaughTheyFactory.say“laughter is the best medicine” and after recent events,
With painter and printmaker John Hartman—Apr 21
from an Island artist has been raffled off via a limited number of $20 tickets.
Riverworks, a group exhibition featuring work by artists Kirstie McCallum, Doug Dumais and Alexis Bulman, is on view to April 4. Presented by The River Clyde Pageant and Creative PEI. 2 Kent St, Charlottetown. riverclydepageant.com/ riverworks
“Lately I’ve been making landscapes that hint at hidden occurrences, like a late night clandestine rendezvous,” says Worth. “I’m drawn to situational spaces that are on the fringe of reality; ethereal sites that are dislocated and not easily navigated.”
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between Canadian authors and their personal places of inspiration in largescale portraits. Many Lives Mark This Place is on view to May 22.
Hilda Woolnough Gallery
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Self-titled, a collection of works by Lee Richard is on view to April 1. Group show, Spring, on display April 5–May 13. Contact the library for info on displaying in the gallery. 15 Mercedes Dr, Town Hall, Cornwall. 629-8415, library.pe.ca
Hartman is a renowned Canadian painter and printmaker whose work captures the intimate relationship
Collective Intricacies, a group exhibition curated by Tamara Steele and presented by this town is small will be on view April 1–May 13. Featuring the work of Baha Royalty, Chester Hewlett, King Kxndi, Martology, and Sammo Mossa. Small Wonders, featuring a collection of smaller-scaled artworks by members of the Summerside Art Club, is on view in the lobby. Visit the permanent exhibition on the history and architecture of Summerside. Admission is by donation. Eptek is a PEI Museum and Heritage site. 130 Heather Moyse Dr, Summerside. 888-8373, peimuseum.com
Lefurgey Cultural Centre
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Victoria Studio Gallery
A piece from Damien Worth
Visit ant-rural-hallsthistownissmall.com/radi-forfulleventdetails and visiting hours.
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On view: Look Out: Holland College School of Visual Arts from April 14–May 6; Fairy Tails to April 10; Danika Vandersteen: How to Convey Blue in Black and White to April 10; The Secret Codes: Quilts From and Inspired by Nova Scotia’s Black Communities to May 22; John Hartman: Many Lives Mark This Place to May 22; and Visible Storage: A CCAG Collection Project to May 29. 145 Richmond St, confederationcentre.comCharlottetown.
Radiant Rural Halls
The Sixty Days of Fame Exhibit Beyond Boundaries by Angele Arsenault will be on view from April 1 to May 31. An opening reception will be held April 7 at 7 pm. 205 Prince St, Summerside
Space is limited and registration is required. Too book a spot, contact Sodam Jeong at 628-6111 or sjeong@ confederationcentre.com.
Baccalaureate Programme Graduate Art Show will be on view from April 4–19. An opening reception will be held April 6 from 6–8 pm. The Guild, 111 Queen St, Charlottetown. theguildpei.com
Eptek Art & Culture Centre
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Radiant Rural Halls is a series of free public art events, including installations, workshops, screenings, and performances, held in rural PEI community halls and organized by this town is small, PEI’s artist-run centre.
April’s featured piece is Outland by Damien Worth, a multi-disciplinary artist living and working in Belfast, PEI. A graduate from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, his interest in experimental approaches to art production are focused on the media of painting, new media, video and installation. He has participated in various solo and group exhibitions in national and international venues and has been the recipient of numerous grants and awards. Worth has his work held in various private and public collections.
John Hartman, Sara Tilley Elliston, 2017, oil on linen, 48 x54 inches. (detail)
ArtTalk and Tour
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Island residents have the unique opportunity to win a specially curated piece through an exclusive art lottery. The Friends of Confederation Centre of the Arts are hosting Art Lotto, a fundraiser to support arts education programs at the Centre as well as Island artists. Each month a piece
Lottery tickets for this month are on sale April 1–30, or while supplies last. Tickets can be purchased online, via phone at 1-800-565-0278, or in person at the Centre’s box office.
For more details and terms and conditions of the lottery, confederationcentre.com.visit
Damien Worth, Outland, 2021, acrylic on canvas, 91.44 x 91.44 cm
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Gender Reveal Party: A (he)art exhibition by Rory Starkman and Julie Bull is on view to April 27. A closing event and artist talk will be held April 23 at 2 pm. 65 Grafton St, Georgetown. kingsplayhouse.com
Free public art events in rural PEI
A retrospective exhibit featuring the work of Stephen Clement will be on view from April 2–17. An opening reception will be held April 2 from 2–5 pm. Organized by the South Shore Arts Council. 4 Howard St, Victoria. studiogallery.ca
Crepuscular Rhythms is a performance score that figures dawn and dusk as queer times of day; times that blur the boundaries between day and night and that provide protective cover for queer and trans bodies in public space. The score has been performed as a graphic notation by musicians, and as a series of walks at dawn and dusk wearing light-sensitive t-shirts.
The Confederation Centre Art Gallery in Charlottetown is hosting a free ArtTalk and Tour with John Hartman on April 21 at 7 pm. Join the artist about his exhibition Many Lives Mark This Place
Acadian Museum of PEI
Unearthing the past: Archaeological Discoveries of Prince Edward Island will be on view to June. View the permanent exhibition and video The Island Acadians: The Story of a People. Acadian genealogy resources available to researchers. A PEI Museum and Heritage site. 23 Main Dr. E, Miscouche. museeacadien.org
In April, artist Lou Sheppard will be in residence at Kings Playhouse in Georgetown with Crepuscular Rhythms
This iteration will respond to the landscape surrounding the Kings Playhouse in Georgetown, figuring queer presence in a rural environment. Lou will host the performance and exhibition on site during the week-long residency from April 2–10.
Steve operated the Tryon River Studio and Gallery out of the heritage family home he shared with his wife Barbara and children Nancy and James. It was during this period that he became a founding member ofthe South Shore Arts Council, a group he was actively involved with until his death on June 22, 2021. Steve also served on the Boards of Directors of the Great George Street Gallery, the PEI Council of the Arts andthe Victoria Playhouse.
An avid history buff, especially of all things nautical, Steve presented lectures on shipbuilding in the Tryon/ Victoria/Crapaud area, illustrating them with detailed watercolours of the ships built in this region.
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A retrospective exhibit featuring the etchings, drawings and paintings of Stephen Clement, organized by the South Shore Arts Council, will be hosted at the Victoria Studio Gallery from April 2–17. The opening will take place on April 2 from 2–5 pm. Music will be provided by Roy Johnstone, Rob Drew and Nancy Clement.
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The Hilda Woolnough Gallery is located at The Guild, 111 Queen St, Charlottetown.
Stephen Clement art Colonel Gray International Baccalaureate Programme (IB) Graduate Art Show will be on view at The Hilda Woolnough Gallery in Charlottetown from April 4–19. All are invited to the opening reception on April 6 from 6–8 pm.
Dr. Stephen Clement (or Steve, as he was known to most) was one of those rare individuals who excelled at both left-brain and right-brain activities. He was a skilled visual artist, working primarily in the print-making medium of etching, as well as being a worldclass
Colonel Gray student exhibition at Hilda Woolnough Gallery
The Studio Gallery will be open April 2 from 2–5 pm andfrom April 3–17 from 11 am–4 pm.Capacity is limited. Stephen Clement
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the exhibit showing the creation of The Seven Brothers. This display shows the progression from initial sketches and research through two separate etching plates, to the final image depicting the Wood brothers as they struggled ashore after attempting to save their ship which was stranded in the ice off Charlottetown harbour. At least two of the brothers perished in the attempt.
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A world traveler, Steve’s work and interests took him to Australia, China, England, Spain, Germany and South Korea, among other countries. He always carried a sketch book with him and a selection of those sketches will be part of the exhibition.
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The Creative Cauldron Collective production is a mixed media art exhibition about gender identity, gender expression, and two individuals’ healing journeys toward breaking binaries, spiritual growth, andStarkmanhealing. and Bull’s vision is to share an art exhibition that will provide personal experiences, educational components, and artistic representations of gender and healing, framed in the ridiculousness of a gender reveal party. The artists
The Confederation Centre Art Gallery will offer a Handmade Books Workshop on April 3 from 1–4 pm for participants ages 16 and up. This workshop will teach different ways of making books with simple materials. Following a visit to the exhibition Fairy Tails, participants will learn tips for laying out their books and different approaches to binding, including accordion books, simple hardcovers, perfect binding, and stab binding. Participants can register online at confederationcentre.com or through the box office. For additional information on registration, contact Callista Gilks at 628-6134 or tioncentre.com.artseducation@confedera-
The South Shore Arts Council (SSAC) is accepting applications for funding of projects in the visual, performing and creative arts from individuals and groups in the South Shore region of PEI. Grants are for community based projects with emphasis on education and the development or preservation of the culture of this area. The maximum value of the grants is $750. Funding is provided by Innovation PEI. Applications must be received by April 22. For application forms, contact Sylvia Ridgeway (658-2710; sylviaridg@ pei.sympatico.ca) or Pat Smith (658-2670; patstundensmith@gmail.com).
Gender Reveal Party: A (he)art exhibition by queer non-binary Island artists Rory Starkman and Julie Bull opened on Transgender Day of Visibility (March 31) and will be on display at Kings Playhouse in Georgetown until April 27. There will be a closing event and artist talk on April 23 at 2 pm.
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Bread Basket Making with Nora Richard
Arts Scholarship Program
Needle Felting with Lisa Freeman
by donation. Follow on FB for upcoming activities. 130 Heather Moyse Dr, Summerside. 888-8373, peimuseum.com
Family Sundays at CCAG
Exhibition at Kings Playhouse on view to April 27
Applications are now open for The Friends’ Scholarship Program, a project of The Friends of Confederation Centre. PEI high school graduating students who will be pursuing full time post secondary studies in applicable arts programs in Canada—theatre, music or visual arts— are welcome to apply. Info: 628-6141, federationcentre.com/support/volunteercon
invite Islanders to immerse themselves in the gallery and to think critically and feel compassionately about the various gender and sexuality diversity within our communities.
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Angele Arsenault‘s first exhibit Beyond Boundaries will be featured in the Sixty Days of Fame series at Lefurgey Cultural Centre in Summerside during April and May.
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Angele Arsenault exhibit at Lefurgey Cultural Centre
Handmade Books Workshop
The PEI Crafts Council will present a Bread Basket Making workshop with Mi’kmaq Basket Weaver Nora Richard on April 9 from 10 am–2 pm at the Centre for Craft, 98 Water St, Charlottetown. Make a woven bread basket for your fall décor and holiday table. Nora will provide the materials and hands on help to ensure a completed project. Light refreshments provided. Info/register: peicraftscouncil.com
At first Arsenault’s artistic creativ ity was satisfied with creating beautiful cards. Then she discovered a whole new world of art tutorials and materials online. This filled her with the curiosity to explore endless possibilities of creating with colours, shapes and textures with different mediums. It proved an opportunity to use her imagination to create unique and interesting pieces of art.
The PEI Crafts Council is calling for submissions from craft artists to share their work for consideration in a juried craft exhibition to be held at Eptek Art & Culture Centre in Summerside from July to September. The theme is “yield.” For full details about the theme, eligibility criteria, online submission forms and more, visit peicraftscouncil.com. The application deadline is April 15.
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Gender Reveal Party
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The next Family Sundays event takes place April 24 from 1–2 pm at the Confederation Centre Art Gallery in Charlottetown. The monthly all ages workshops are a free opportunity for families to explore visual art together. The April workshop will be inspired by the exhibition The Secret Codes: Quilts From and Inspired by Nova Scotia’s Black Communities. Participants will create artwork inspired by the quilts using colourful, patterned fabrics and paper to tell their own story. To register, contact Sodam Jeong at 628-6111 or sjeong@ confederationcentre.com
Beyond Boundaries
Life Drawing sessions
The PEI Crafts Council will present the workshop Needle Felting with Lisa Freeman at 2 pm on April 30 at the Centre for Craft, 98 Water St, Charlottetown. Participants are welcome to bring their own photograph to work from or take inspiration from one of Lisa’s samples. A landscape or seascape is a great starter piece. Workshops take about two hours and everyone will take home a finished piece. Info/register: peicraftscouncil.com
The Kindred Spirits Quilt Guild meets on the third Wednesday of each month (Sep–June) from 7–9 pm at the Irish Cultural Centre. New members and visitors are welcome. Follow on FB for updates. Info: 393-3222, 582 North River Rd, Charlottetown
Beyond Boundaries can be viewed free of charge at the Lefurgey Cultural Centre Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4:30 pm from April 1 through to May 31. Arsenault will host an opening reception on April 7 from 7– 8:30 pm. 205 Prince Street, Summerside.
SSAC call for proposals
Life Drawing PEI holds drop-in life drawing sessions with a nude model on Sundays at the Gertrude Cotton Art Centre from 2–4 pm (unless otherwise posted on their FB page). All skill levels welcome. Must be 18+ or have parent/ guardian written permission. Easels are provided but participants must bring their own drawing material. 57 Bunbury Rd, Stratford. Info: follow on FB @ LifeDrawingPEI or email lifedrawingpei2022@gmail.com
For as long as she can remember, the Wellington mixed media artist has been attracted to colour as it is captured in all things. Arsenault is especially drawn to colour in paper, markers, ink, paint and flowers. Every available inch of space on the grounds of her home is filled with colourful flowers, shrubs and trees from which she draws inspiration for her art.
The PEI Modern Quilt Guild meets on the fourth Thursday of each month from 7–9 pm. Follow @peimqg on Instagram for updates. If interested in attending as a guest or for more info, contact peimqg@ gmail.com.
Eptek Art & Culture Centre offers exhibit related scavenger hunts for kids. Drop-ins are welcome but visitors are encouraged to call ahead. Admission is
Collective Intricacies is presented in partnership between this town is small and Eptek Art & Culture Centre, with support from Innovation PEI through the Culture Action Plan. It features work by PEI-based artists Chester Hewlett, King Kxndi, Sammo Mossa, Baha Royalty, and Martology. Selected artworks are in a variety of mediums, including paintings, digital artwork, collage/multimedia, and Tamaraanimation.Steele,the show’s curator, worked for years at the Confederation Centre Art Gallery and is the Executive Director at the Black Cultural Society of PEI.
Collective Intricacies Group exhibition at Eptek Art & Cultural Centre Lotteryticketscanbepurchasedonline,via phoneat 1-800-565-0278,oratthe Centre’sbox officefrom April1-30,orwhilesupplieslast.For moredetailsvisit confederationcentre.com Outland:2021-acryliconcanvas,91.44x91.44cm April’sArtLottoartist DamienWorth APRIL 2022 • GUILD PRESENTS REGISTER YOUR KIDS NOW FOR OUR SUMMER CAMPS! SPONSORS: Province of PEI • City of Charlottetown • Canadian Heritage The Other Ocean Group • The Joan & Regis Duffy Foundation • Rodd Hotels www.theguildpei.com • 902.620.3333 • Founding Member of Theatre PEI March 31ST to April 2ND • April 22 at 7pm • April 23 at 4pm & 7pm • April 24 at 4pm PHASE II: APRIL 30TH AT 7:30PM COLONEL GREY IB STUDENT FINAL PROJECT APRIL 4TH TO 19 TH OPENING RECEPTION APRIL 6 TH • 6-8PM REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN FOR APRIL MTS FOR THE PERFORMANCE INTENSIVE PROGRAM GRADES 5-12
Eptek Art & Culture Centre is a PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation site and is located at 130 Heather Moyse Drive on the Summerside waterfront, adjacent to the Harbourfront Theatre. Winter hours of operation are Tuesdays–Fridays from 10 am–4 pm, and most Sundays from noon to 4 pm. Admission is by donation.
Steele and this town is small to present this show, and grateful for the support from Innovation PEI that has made it possible for the artists to be compensated for exhibiting their work.”
Introspection by Chester Hewlett
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this town is small is a PEI artist-run centre, established in 2010, that fosters sustainability for contemporary arts practice on PEI through providing creation, presentation, and development opportunities, often with multiple community partners and while promoting a public understanding of contemporary art.
In spite of its title, this exhibition is a celebration of individuality.
Collective Intricacies, a new group exhibition curated by Tamara Steele, will be on display at Eptek Art & Culture Centre in Summerside from April 1 to May 13.
diversity is one of the most important things museums can do,” Eptek Centre’s Site Director, Nikkie Gallant shared. “We are so pleased to be working with Tamara
Steele continues, “In the face of these stereotypes, this exhibition attempts to combat these narratives that dictate that there is only one way to ‘be Black.’ This exhibition pays homage to the intricate details of our various cultures, upbringings, and lived experiences that create, within each of us, our own distinct strengths, weaknesses, styles, and our own brands of creativity. Through this exhibition, I celebrate the collective individuality of PEI’s Black “Honouringartists.”
“There are two popular stereotypes surrounding people of African descent that are widely adhered to,” explains Steele, “One is the narrative that we are all one people with one culture ignoring the fact that we all come from different places and different backgrounds, with different cultures and traditions, and we all live through different experiences. The other, is the labelling of things that we do, feel, or create as ‘Black’—Black music, Black joy, Black art—as if to imply that, rather than a diverse group of humans, we are instead nothing more than a genre in and of ourselves to be emulated and commodified.”
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For National Canadian Film Day, presented by REEL CANADA PG, violence, coarse language. Dir: Danis Goulet, Canada, 2021. ElleMáijá Tailfeathers, Brooklyn LetexierHart, Alex Tarrant. In English and Cree with English subtitles
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Blue
As part of our French ciné-club in collaboration with Le Carrefour de L’Isle-Saint-Jean, Blue is the first of three films that comprise the Three Colours trilogy, themed on the French Revolutionary ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity. A woman (Juliette Binoche) whose husband and child are killed in a car accident attempts to cut herself off from everything and live in isolation from her former ties, but finds that she can’t free herself from human connections.
City Cinema is available for rent for private film viewings! We provide the projectionist and will have the the canteen and bar open for your group. Please fill out the form under Venue Rental on our website and we’ll respond with information and rates.
and spread the ashes of the man who was so important to each of them. As the four very different brothers revisit their past joys and hardships, nothing goes quite as expected. From the writer of The Grand Seduction and Starbuck
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Film availability, showtimes and provincial COVID-19 guidelines are subject to change. Please check our website and book tickets in advance of show dates.
Goodbye Happiness is a comedy about four brothers who promise, at their father’s funeral, to put aside their differences and pay him a final tribute. They gather with their families for one last week at their summer house in the Magdalen Islands to offer their farewells
“Offering a fresh and vibrant twist on a classic love triangle, Cyrano can melt the hearts of hopeless romantics... This handsomely mounted adaptation of the venerable Edmond Rostand play should introduce a new generation to its wit and wisdom while retaining the enduring spirit of the source material... Set in 17th century France, the story follows the title character, who’s both a schemer and a charmer, equally adept at sparring through wordplay and swordsmanship. Beneath the surface, however, he’s self-conscious about his unflattering features and diminutive stat ure... He’s bitter over a sense of unrequited love for Roxanne... Then he meets Christian, a soldier preparing for war who falls for Roxanne but is too tongue-tied to express his true feelings. Christian asks Cyrano to be his wingman, feeding him verbal sweet-nothings and crafting letters when they’re apart. Cyrano’s wooing words, of course, disguise a hidden meaning for their author... Dinklage balances Cyrano’s acerbic bravado and internal vul nerability in an endearing portrayal that again showcases his versatility... Romantic gestures like letter-writing might seem antiquated these days, yet the cleverly updated Cyrano, with lavish sets and costumes, manages to take a familiar story to new heights.” —Todd Jorgenson, Cinemalogue
Mothering Sunday
PG, coarse language, sexual content. Dir: Various, International, 2021, 108 min. In English and other languages with English subtitles.
Goodbye Happiness
Dir: Krzysztof Kieślowski.
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PG. Dir: Ken Scott, Canada, 2021, 107 min. François Arnaud, Antoine Bertrand, Louis Morissette. In French with English subtitles.
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!
April 3, 4:30 pm
One-way Traffic System
The film follows Donnie Darko (Jake Gyllenhaal), a troubled teenager who has visions of a mysterious rabbit.
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April 22–28
Please visit our website at citycinema.ca, we accept all major credit cards online and both debit and credit at the cinema. Seating may be limited, advance tickets are strongly recommended.
April 20, 8:30 pm
Night Raiders
The year is 2043. A military occupation controls disenfranchised cities in post-war North America. Children are property of the State. A desperate Cree woman joins an underground band of vigilantes to infiltrate a State children’s academy and get her daughter back. Night Raiders is a female-driven dystopian drama about resilience, courage and love.
A Japanese horror film about a widower who auditions women to be his future wife.
Classics at City Cinema
Dir: Robert Kelly.
Limited Seating
We’re selling a reduced amount of our 70 seats per show, with checkerboard seat arrangement for distancing.
14A, sexual content. Dir: Eva Husson, UK, 2021, 110 min. Odessa Young, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, Olivia Colman, Glenda Jackson
Dir: Takashi Miike.
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Donnie Darko
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“England, 1924, an unseasonably warm day in March. Jane, a maid for the Niven family, meets Paul, her secret lover, for the last time before he leaves to marry the daughter of one of the local families of note. It’s the final moment, though she doesn’t yet realise it, before changes in her own life are set in motion. This deft, shimmeringly sensual adaptation of the novel by Graham Swift elegantly weaves together multiple timelines... It’s a richly detailed mosaic of a movie which pays as much attention to emotional authenticity - a dull ache of grief which is the aftermath of the First World War and a smouldering yearning between the two lovers – as it does to the story itself... Audiences will likely be seduced by the combination of Brit star power and the unapologetic steaminess of the central relationship... The soul of the film comes from the chemistry between the mesmerising Young and the two men in her life: the sexual charge with O’Connor in the 1920s and the more cerebral spark with Donald in later life. Both relationships, although glimpsed in fractured slivers of memory, feel fleshed out and fully alive.” —Wendy Ide, Screen Daily
April 8, 9:30 pm
Van Gogh PEI
ordinary spaces with walls, pillars and white paint into an artist’s canvas, immersing you in the inner world of a brilliant artist.”
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Van Gogh PEI invites visitors to experience art in a different way: by stepping into the landscapes of Van Gogh and surrounding themselves with colours and textures. This multimedia experience with large-scale projections, music and special effects, transforms over 300 of Van Gogh’s most popular works into a dynamic art experience for people of all ages.
Festival House Inc will present Van Gogh PEI from August 5 to September 5 at the Delta Prince Edward and PEI Convention Centre, with support from the City of Charlottetown, Innovation PEI, the Charlottetown Special Events Reserve Fund, and Discover Charlottetown.
Immersive
Van Gogh was a Dutch painter who is one of the most influential figures in the history of Western art. Van Gogh’s innovation was in the boundless emotional nakedness rendered through his paintings and the new artistic interpretation of the form, colour symbolism, and brushstroke expression, which defined some of his most famous works, such as The Starry Night (1889). The paintings of Van Gogh are housed in many galleries and private collections worldwide. To show them in one exhibition is nearly impossible, but transforming them into an immersive experience allows them to be accessible to people of all ages in different cities around the world.
This August, Islanders can surround themselves in Van Gogh and experience art like they never have before.
Van Gogh PEI invites the viewer to get up-close-and-personal with over 300 images of Van Gogh paintings, sketches and documentary photos. Tickets are on sale now at vangoghpei.cacom/event/van-gogh-pei.showclix.
“Immersive art shows like Van Gogh PEI are great for the entire family because they change the viewing experience for the audience and make art more accessible,” said Stéfanie Power, Operations Manager at Festival House Inc. “It transforms what we view as
This free master class reading is sponsored by the UPEI English Department, Faculty of Arts, and VicePresident Academic and Research.
Final Book Sale
The PEI Writers’ Guild (PEIWG) will conclude their exclusive series of memoir-writing workshops on May 28 with the full-day, in-person seminar The Magic of Memoir, hosted by journalist and writer Marjorie Simmins. This is an exclusive opportunity, limited to 10 participants to allow for an interactive experience.Opento both emerging and experienced writers, this seminar will include writing prompts, word and story games, readings, and discussions designed to get participants started on writing their own story. Prior to the workshop, participants will have the opportunity to submit up to 10 pages of a work in progress to Marjorie for
her to evaluate and offer feedback. Participants can expect to learn and develop practical, easy-to-use methods to avoid some of the minefields inherent in personal narratives, along with taking part in new and inspiring writingSimminsexercises.isawriter and journalist who teaches memoir writing across Canada. Her books are available online at Amazon and Nimbus Publishing or in independent bookstores. She will have some of her personal memoir library with her for participants to view. Following the workshop, Simmins will sign copies of her book, Memoir: Conversations and Craft. Her other three titles will also be available for Thesale.Magic of Memoir will take place May 28 from 10 am–3 pm in Charlottetown (venue TBD). The deadline to register at peiwritersguild.com is April 22.
Winter’s Tales Reading Series
Rick Sparkes
Abby Lacey, Gavin Laird, Olivia Rehel, and Joseph Simmonds.
Bilingual Birdies program
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The annual public reading by UPEI’s Creative Writing Master Class will take place April 7 at 7 pm in The Carriage House at Beaconsfield, 2 Kent Street, Charlottetown.Thereading will showcase fourteen of the Island’s talented emerging writers, including Nicole Bellamy, Jennifer Cairns-Burke, Tara Callaghan, Katrina Cristall, Heather Clark, Sofia Cervantes Romero, Wayne Gallant, Jo Godden, Julia Grounds, Madison Grounds,
Annually, Summerside City Council has marked poetry month with an invi tation to an Island poet to write a poem on the chosen theme of the year, and present it to Council before they begin their monthly agenda.
UPEI’s Creative Writing Master Class at Beacons eld—Apr 7
The Friends of the Confederation Centre Public Library are celebrating their big move to the new Charlottetown library with a final book sale on April 1, 2 and 3 from 9:30 am–5 pm daily at the Confederation Centre Public Library, 145A Richmond St, Charlottetown. Find great deals on books and other extras. Proceeds will help to support new community initiatives in their new library space. No new book donations at this time. Fill a bag (bring your own) for $5 on Sunday afternoon.
The theme for the 2022 celebration is intimacy, a subject that greatly occupies the thoughts and actions of humans. Summerside poet and
The writers will read excerpts of fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction, and writing for children. The audience will accompany a young woman to her first day at an exclusive vampire academy, encounter a boy with a love of garbage who grew up next to a municipal dump, listen to the voice of a grandmother who endured residential school, ride with Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton in a Grand Prix race, witness a shopkeepers’ rivalry with Christmas window displays, and travel with an Islander coming-of-age on a cross-Canada train journey during the Oka standoff.
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A new foreign language and live music program recently opened at The Nest in Charlottetown. The Bilingual Birdies program with teacher Abbey Gopsill (Miss Abbey) is for children (ages six and under) and their grown ups to learn French. The classes are high-energy and feature live music, puppetry and games. Registration is now open. Info: bilingualbirdies.com/pei; 218-2209; @ bilingualbirdiespei
Memoir workshopswriting
The sounds of poetry will be heard in the Council Chamber of Summerside City Hall during its monthly meeting in April, which is National Poetry Month in Canada. It is the 24th year for the event, which is organized by the League of Canadian Poets.
Intimacy for Poetry Month
Musician Rick Sparkes to present to Summerside Council
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musician, Rick Sparkes, has been chosen to create and present a poem on the subject matter to Council on April 18.
“The goal of SHIFT is to address and prevent sexual harassment in Island workplaces through awareness, education and training that is tailored for employers, employees, high school students and the general public,” explainsBird.PEIisacommunity driven province, and PEIRSAC believes that introducing The Island Shot calls on all Islanders that work within and frequent establishments that serve alcohol to be mindful of one another and to create environments that feel safer, and more guided by community care.
Creating a safer drinking culture on PEI
The Island Shot
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A gift of Island Poetry
Margie Carmichael. And My Name Is… Stories from the Quilt. The Acorn Press, 2006.
The PEI Rape and Sexual Assault Centre (PEIRSAC) has launched “The Island Shot” poster campaign to help create a safer drinking culture at licensed venues across PEI. Since 2017, ordering an Angel Shot has been a code that a patron can use to signal to their server that they are in an unsafe situation. When a patron orders the shot “neat,” the server will escort the patron to their car; ordering it “on the rocks” results in a cab being called; and ordering “with lime” means police intervention, with the server escorting the patron to a safer location.
Each month Deirdre Kessler selects a poem by an Island poet for The Buzz
The red dirt road… clip-clopping of the mare The red dirt road… hip-hopping of the hare The red dirt road… I’m wishing I was there
Candace Hagen, the Prevention and Education Coordinator with PEIRSAC, will reach out to licensed establishments across PEI to ask if they would place Island Shot posters in all of their washrooms, as well as an informational poster behind the bar with emergency contact numbers for staff.
“The goal of this campaign is not to call out any individual bar or drinking establishment, but rather call folks in to create a shift in consciousness when it comes to drinking culture on PEI. We all want to have safer venues, and to create a community where we take care of one another,” shares Hagen.
RED DIRT ROAD
I grew up on a red dirt road My feet got tough on a red dirt road I fell in love on a red dirt road
Riding to the ceilidhs, dropping in on the neighbors church on Sunday, too Never made strangers of the people next door like these times tend to do The doctor came by when anyone was sick, half the time he never got a cent Yeah, the red dirt road made neighbours of us all and we were all content
Then the auto was invented, the horses were tormented and everybody started giving in Soon a lot of them were driving fancy little rigs and they were sporting their expensive little grins They widened all the ruts, they raised a lot of dust that settled on the wagon and the sleigh When the red dirt road wasn’t coping with the load they paved it away
On the red dirt road
On the red dirt road
On the red dirt road
Oh, the red dirt road wasn’t easy travelling especially early in the spring Mud to the belly made many turn back forget about planning anything People got their horses out and graded it themselves they didn’t need a road machine They didn’t need politicians to improve the conditions and the grass grew green
On the red dirt road
The red dirt road
The red dirt road
SHIFT, a Workplace Sexual Harrassment Project that addresses and prevents sexual harassment in PEI workplaces through education and training, is a natural fit to partner with PEIRSAC for The Island Shot poster campaign. Each establishment will have to undergo a training session prior to receiving their posters, carried out by SHIFT project manager, Laura K. Bird, to ensure their staff feel empowered to act in the requested manner of their patron.
Bridge in a Day
Applications are now open for Innovation PEI’s 2022 spring Ignition Fund competition, which offers up to $25,000 to launch or expand a business in PEI. The Ignition Fund is a competitive based fund for entrepreneurs seeking start-up capital for a new innovative business venture or to develop and launch a new product. Applicants must be committed to establishing and operating a new business in this province. Projects will be judged on their innovation and potential economic impact for PEI. Applicants are encouraged to discuss their projects with an Innovation PEI Business Development Officer or attend one of the information sessions. Visit princeedwardisland.ca/ignitionfund for information on the sessions and how to apply. The deadline for applications is May 2.
CFPEI community grants / scholarships
The Community Foundation of PEI (CFPEI) distributes funds to all corners of the community in arts and culture, education, health, social services and the environment. The Foundation currently manages 110 individual funds with a combined value of almost $16 million and works with its donors to realize their philanthropic goals, matching their interests with the needs of the community. Through their endowment funds, (CFPEI) is able to provide scholarships and community grants for various causes throughout PEI. CFPEI was able to provide $230,000 in initial grants for 2022. The list of initial grant recipients is available at cfpei.ca. CFPEI’s granting program helps to strengthen the charitable sector and engages citizens in building their communities. CFPEI is currently accepting Scholarship applications for their Spring granting season until April 3. In this round, the Foundation will be granting in excess of $100,000 to deserving Island students. Community Grant applications are being accepted until May 1. In 2022, the Foundation will be granting in excess of $340,000 to deserving charitable organizations. Interested individuals and organizations should visit cfpei.ca for applications and complete details.
The Bridge in a Day Course offered by the Charlottetown Duplicate Bridge Club is scheduled for April 23 from 9:30 am–3:30 pm. The fee includes instruction, lunch and bridge materials. To register or inquire, email Ray Malone at ray.teaches. bridge@gmail.com or call 368-8416.
Organizations and communities that work to improve the lives of Island seniors can now apply for provincial government funding. Applications are being accepted for 2022–2023 PEI Seniors’ Secretariat grants until May 11. The grants provide up to $5000 per proj ect to organizations or groups interested in enriching the lives of seniors. Groups eligible for funding include non-profit organizations, community-based coalitions, networks, municipal governments, and Indigenous organizations across PEI. Preference will be given to projects that promote: positive images of aging and support healthy aging; personal safety and financial security; support for age-friendly initiatives; social inclusion and participation; and support for aging in place (in home and community). For more information and to apply, visit the PEI Seniors’ Secretariat Grant webpage at princeedwardisland.ca, email seniors@ gov.pe.ca, or call 620-3785.
Sustainability micro-grants
A series of four Foundations of Therapeutic Touch® sessions hosted by teachers Cherry Whitaker, Judy Donovan Whitty and Heather McCurdy will be offered April 13, 15, 20 and 22 from 6:30–9:30 pm. Acquire tools for self care which can also be used with loved ones. Register by April 9 as there is a little reading to complete. Register: or(mccurdyheather4@gmail.com,Heather218-3222)Judy(judydw@eastlink.ca,569-3496).
Ignition Fund applications
The Coopérative d’intégration franco phone of PEI (CIF) has partnered with the Language Learning Centre of the Collège Communautaire du NouveauBrunswick (CCNB) to provide French for Parents. Created for immigrants with permanent residence or refugees whose children are attending a French school or are enrolled in a French immersion program. This course will help these parents acquire basic French skills so that they can better accompany their children in the francophone school system or in their French-immersion learning. It could also help parents to network and communicate with members of their child’s school community. The course will run from April 12–May 31 on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6–8 pm. Newcomers may also choose to enroll in the CLIC course (Cours de Langue pour les Immigrants au Canada). This free program helps learners to acquire basic French language skills and may allow learners to obtain proof of language proficiency for the application for Canadian citizenship. The CLIC course runs until June and admission is ongoing throughout the year. Many newcomers enroll in CLIC after having completed the French for Parents course, but both courses may be taken simultaneously. All classes are offered online. Info/register: julie@cifipe. ca, sandrine@cifipe.ca
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Canada Mental Health Association (CMHA) PEI is offering a free eightweek Family Program in Charlottetown, Montague and Summerside to provide education, support and skills for people caring for a loved one living with a mental illness. The program is facilitated by peers with lived experience and CMHA staff. The family program’s core beliefs are: “I didn’t cause it, I can’t control it, I can’t cure it, but I can cope with it.” The first four weeks focus on understanding a loved one’s illness, treatment options,
There are approximately 7500–10,000 residents of PEI living with ADHD. Left untreated and unmanaged, ADHD, which impacts individuals across the age spectrum, can reduce one’s life expectancy. ADHD PEI has been running weekly peer support meetings since 2018. The organization was incorporated as a registered not-for-profit in 2021 with a vision for people living with ADHD on PEI to be accepted, understood and able to thrive through education, advocacy and peer support services. Over five weeks this winter, ADHD PEI collected results from their Share your Story Survey. The survey was created to collect stories from the ADHD community on PEI, as well as policy suggestions for government. The goal was to raise aware ness of the impact ADHD has in PEI, as well as highlight the need for a provincial ADHD Strategy to governement. The survey results, which included feedback and stories of Islanders living with ADHD, was shared with the Members of the Legislative Assembly of PEI on March 21. Info: @ADHDPEI, contact@
Free French courses
Therapeutic Touch®
Islanders are invited to attend the 2022 NDP PEI Annual General Meeting and Leadership Convention on April 23 at Holland College in Charlottetown. The
Seniors’ Secretariat grants
coping with crisis and community supports. The final four weeks focus on your role in the recovery process and building support skills for you and your loved one such as self-care, communication, advocacy and boundaries. There is a brief intake to ensure it is the right fit. CMHA also hosts a monthly Family Support Group for family members of someone with a mental health concern. The group is peer-led and meets monthly on the second Tuesday of the month from 7–9 pm in Charlottetown. CMHA’s full course calendar for the Learning, Training and Support hub is online at pei.cmha.ca. Info/register: register@cmha.pe.ca Info: collegeofpiping.com, 436-5377
The Community Sustainability MicroGrant Program call for applications is now open. Eligible projects can receive up to $2500 in funding to help bring their project to life. Micro-grants are available to individuals or community organizations who are planning an event or project that works towards the goals and actions of the City’s Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (ICSP). Eligible applications will be reviewed by a selection committee based on: creativity; project feasibility; and positive impact and contribution to community sustainability goals. The application deadline is April 27 at 4 pm. To apply, visit charlottetown.ca/microgrants. As a guideline, the City’s ICSP, and related sustainability efforts, are based on four pillars: environmental, economic, cultural and social. Eligible events and projects must align one of the four pillars and any of the following ten key themes: water, energy, transportation, food, healthy economy, infrastructure and the built environment, people and places, arts, culture and heritage, active healthy living and nature. For questions, contact Jessica Brown, Sustainability Officer at 629-6368 or jbrown@charlottetown.ca.
Self Care Saturday
Home energy tools
Switch Programs for the Town of Stratford and City of Charlottetown received a donation of seven infrared imaging devices and ten energy meters to PEI Libraries. Anyone with a provincial library card can borrow the tools to determine just how energy efficient their homes are. This donation will go a long way to putting the power in the hands of homeowners to do a home self-assessment. How much energy is being wasted and where? How efficient are home appliances, computers and lighting fixtures? The FLIR infrared imaging tool is a single-spot thermometer, providing a non-contact temperature measurement with a thermal image display of the target. It will quickly point out any hot or cold zones in the household that could indicate wasted energy. The tool is designed for easy use around doors and windows, attic and crawl spaces, or basement walls, and comes with the information needed to use and interpret the devices’ readings. The energy meters are connected to electrical devices, such
ADHD PEI survey
The Summerside Speak-Easy Toastmasters Club holds weekly meetings online via Zoom on Wednesdays at 8 pm for writers, leaders, communicators, speakers and educators in need of a place to practice and learn basic computer, facilitation, leadership and communication skills. The meeting room opens at 7:45 pm. To join, visit us02web.zoom. us/join. Meeting ID is 861 8585 3993. Passcode is 227643.
CMHA PEI Family Program
Summerside Toastmasters
as appliances, to better understand how much power is being used and the cost of operating them. Info: switchcharlottetown.caswitchstratford.ca,
AGM is scheduled for the morning at the Triple Room in the Centre for Applied Science and Technology Building, 300 Kent St. The Leadership Convention will follow at the Florence Simmons Performance Hall, 140 Weymouth St, from 1:30–4 pm. Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will be the guest speaker. This event is open to the public. Info/ register: ndppei.ca
The 5th annual Self Care Saturday event will take place April 30 from 10 am–6 pm at the PEI Brewing Company in Charlottetown. The event, sponsored by Murphy Hospitality Group and the Canadian Mental Health Association, includes yoga, self care session, local entertainment, beer, and more. Proceeds to support PEI youth programs. Tickets at mhgpei.com.
A Flickering Lights Mother’s Day Workshop will be held May 6 from 6:30–7:30 pm. To register and for information, visit Graftonsetmore.com/class.downstreetdancestudio.DownStreetDanceislocatedat101St(upstairs),Charlottetown.
Musical Theatre Camp
I Wish That We Could Stay in the 90s Video Dance Party Fundraiser will be held April 8 from 7:30–10:30 pm at DownStreet Dance Studio in Charlottetown.Relivetheend of the last millennium at this ‘90s video dance benefit for DownStreet Dance Studio. DJ Adam-Michael James will create a playlist that ranges from rock to rap, rave to techno, with audio and video treats that will immerse dancers in the ‘90s. Be sure to dress for the occassion.
Confederation Centre of the Arts has two summer camps to educate and entertain children. Get visually creative at one of the week-long Visual Arts camps offered from July 5–August 26. Performing Arts camps for children ages 4–17 will be offered from July 11–August 26. To find out more, and to register, visit confederationcentre.com.
Upcoming classes and workshops for adults
Registration is now open for The Guild’s Musical Theatre School Performance Intensive Program for grades 5–12. Summer camp registration is also open. For more information and to register, visit theguildpei.com.
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Founded in 2018 by UPEI Music alumni Kelley Carpenter, the PEI Summer Music Academy was created to provide an affordable and accessible summer camp option for families who love music and the creative arts. Camp days are filled with group singing, music games, ukulele instruction, and learning about different musical instruments. Students are exposed to visual art activities, organized active and outdoor play, as well as daily group lessons in musical theatre. At the end of each week, students demonstrate their newfound skills with a featured Friday afternoon Showcase Performance. Students are grouped by age and divided into four experience-level classes. Open to students ages 5–14, the 2022 week-long program runs July 11 and July 18 at the Mount Academy in Charlottetown. Info/ register: peisummermusic.ca
Island Rock Camps were founded on the belief that students can learn from their peers at all ages, and that music transcends age. These camps provide a great environment for students of different ages and different skill levels to learn and make music together. All experience
PEI Summer Music Academy
Shake and Shimmy Belly Dance on Tuesdays from 6:30–7:30 pm to April 26 (drop-ins and absolute beginners welcome); Lindy Hop and Charleston on Tuesdays from 7:30–8:30 pm, April 5–26; Zumba with Luis on Wednesdays from 5–6 pm to April 27;Beginner Hip Hop and Breaking on Thursdays from 8–9 pm, April 7–28 (absolute beginners welcome); and Intro to West Coast Swing for Absolute Beginners on Saturdays from 7–8 pm, April 9–30.
levels are welcome, ranging from students with absolutely no experience playing an instrument, to students who have been taking lessons for a number of years. This mixed environment allows students to learn from each other. Bands are typically divided based on age, playing level and instrumentation. Students are welcome and encouraged to try new instruments throughout the week. Advanced Rock Camps and Songwriting Camps are also on offer. The week-long camps take place in mostly in Charlottetown through July and August, with one camp in Georgetown in August. Info/register: islandrockcamps.com
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Fundraiser for DownStreet Dance Studio—Apr 8 COMPANYFESTIVALCHARLOTTETOWNFORRENTALSSUMMERSEEKINGTHE FOR DETAILS: rshaw@confederationcentre.com • 902.628.6137 PUBLIC TRANSIT PASS As part of the $20 million dollar fund to provide support to islanders because of the rising cost of living, the Province of Prince Edward Island is providing funding to T3 Transit to reduce the price of a monthly bus pass for Islanders. The cost of a public transit pass for the month of April will be: $20 for adults $10 for students 19 and over and seniors Free for anyone 18 and under A single pass will grant riders access to Rural Transit, as well as T3 Transit services in Charlottetown, Cornwall, Stratford and Summerside. For a list of places to buy your pass visit t3transit.ca This advertisement is paid for by the Government of Prince Edward Island
Proceeds from the party will go directly toward continuing to provide their educational and inclusive dance classes and workshops. To donate without attending, send an e-transfer to pay@downstreetdancestudio.com.
Island Rock Camps
Two Right Feet Dance Inc. is a non-profit group dedicated to commu nity, wellness and inclusivity through social dance for adults. Operating as DownStreet Dance Studio, they hold classes, workshops and events to build and grow community, to move the body, and to stretch the mind—while gaining skills and confidence.
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The City of Charlottetown is accepting applications to fill three vacancies on the Food Council Advisory Board until April 22 at 4 pm. The Food Council is a six-to-eight-member advisory board that works to improve the existing food system in Charlottetown. The board is made up of individuals with different backgrounds, expertise, and perspectives from various areas of the food system. This includes, but is not limited to, production, food retail, food distribution, health and nutrition, institutional, emergency food providers, non-profit food related groups, food processing, culinary arts, academia, individuals having lived experience with food insecurity, and community members at large with a vested interest in food security/the food system. The Food Council seeks equitable representation of underrepresented groups and encourages residents who identify as Indigenous, persons of colour, newcomers or refugees, 2SLGBTQIA+, youth (ages 18–30), seniors and persons with disabilities to apply. charlottetown.ca/foodcouncilInfo/apply:
Info: sociable_singles@yahoo.com
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The Office of Immigration has a new stream to help employers fill jobs that are in high demand across PEI. The Occupations in Demand stream is an employer-driven program that allows employers to fill specific positions that they are unable to fill through the local job market, such as nurse aides, accommodation housekeepers, truck drivers, and construction labourers. To learn more visit immigratepei.ca.
The Government of Canada is providing over $1.17 million for two projects on PEI to support victims of family violence and intimate partner violence (IPV). The PEI Dept of Social Development and
Confederation Centre of the Arts is currently seeking housing for artists performing in The 2022 Charlottetown Festival. The Centre assists seasonal artists with their housing search by assembling a list of options from the community. Artists will then connect with a host directly to book, arrange payment, coordinate details, etc. There are almost 30 artists coming to the Island this summer. The dates of their stays vary, but the majority will be here from mid-May to the end of September. Hosts with any availability within that window are encouraged to reach out. All types of accommodations are welcome, including houses, condos, apartments, secondary suites, spare bedrooms, etc. Places in Charlottetown are preferred, but hosts in other communities can also submit. Providing accommodations for incoming artists is vital to the success of The Charlottetown Festival, and hosts will receive a few perks for their contribution. Confederation Centre asks the community to share this call with friends, family, and co-workers to help spread the word. For more details or to submit an accommodation, contact Rosie Shaw at rshaw@ confederationcentre.com or 388-0211.
The Community Foundation of PEI (CFPEI) and the Government of Canada are providing $107,157 in funding to support three projects inPEI as part of the second round of the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative. Through the $31 million Initiative, the Government of Canada, alongside Community Foundations of Canada, is building safer spaces and ensuring a higher quality of life for people across the country, by helping communities adapt to the challenges presented by COVID-19. In PEI, $55,462 was invested to fund Bedeque Bay Environment Management Association to establish an accessible community nature park; $5680 was invested to fund PEI Farm Centre Association’s Therapeutic Horticulture Program; and $46,015 was invested to fund The River Clyde Pageant to ignite connection, social awareness, creative inspiration and a shared food network through Sharing the Field.
Nature Trust campaign
The Province of PEI is providing a onetime grant to Island Waste Management Corporation (IWMC) to ensure Islanders won’t pay more for waste management in 2022. The $1.429 million will allow IWMC to continue their work without having to pass on the increased cost of operations to residents. IWMC fees are regulated by the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission (IRAC). In December 2021, IWMC applied to IRAC for an increase in both residential and
PEI Sociable Singles
2022/23 School calendar
Family violence and intimate partner violence programs
Housing, Child and Family Services will receive $501,950 for their project, Interagency Domestic Violence Case Assessment Team and Family Violence Risk Assessment Training. This project will implement a collaborative response and culturally appropriate model to address high-risk situations of family violence and provide training to child protection workers in using a spousal risk assessment tool. The Community Legal Information Association of PEI will receive $671,155 for their program RISE: Legal Resources for Victims of IPV. This project empowers victims and survivors through a victim-centered approach by providing them with a holistic, trauma-informed client intake process; information about their legal options; and up to four hours of free legal advice from a trauma-informed lawyer. A report by Stats Canada on Family Violence in Canada found that in 2019 there were close to 400,000 victims of police-reported violence. Of these victims, one-quarter were victimized by a family member and three in ten were victimized by an intimate partner.
Island Nature Trust (INT) and the Province of PEI’s mission to protect seven percent of PEI by 2030 and become the first province in Canada to reach net zero recently took a significant step forward. INT’s Saving Our Island campaign launched in September 2021 with a March 2022 deadline to raise $150,000 for the long-term protection of PEI’s remaining native forests has been reached. On the back of new conservation alliances with the Province of PEI, MapleCross Fund (ON) and an anonymous benefactor—pledges from the matching partners will allow the total to grow from $150,000 to $600,000. Over the last year,
Housing for artists
PEI Sociable Singles is a non-profit, non-denominational, social group for members ages 50 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 with other singles. Sociable Singles is not a dating club. Meet compatible people who are unattached and in similar circumstances. The group holds Meet and Greet Socials every Tuesday at 7 pm at Hillsborough Hall Community Centre, 199 Patterson Dr, Charlottetown.
With new rural transit routes in Prince County, Islanders can now use public transit to get from tip-to-tip across the province. Beginning April 19, a rural public transit route between Tignish and Charlottetown, through Summerside, Borden-Carleton and south shore communities will operate twice daily. A second route will provide inter-community transit in the West Prince region and midday to Summerside. These new routes will support Prince County residents who need to get to and from work, school and essential services.
commercial user fees for 2022 to cover the costs of operating. In March 2022, IRAC issued an order approving the proposed 2022 rates.
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campaign funds have enabled INT to double the yearly acreage of acquisitions for ecologically sensitive land in PEI. In this period, INT secured 2175 acres of natural area, which is the largest amount of land secured over twelve-months in the Trust’s 40-year history. Visit islandnaturetrust.ca to learn more.
Next year’s school calendar is similar to other years, with the major changes being the date of Winter Wellness Day, a return to having a School Goals Day in September, and a two week stretch without classes in February to support the 2023 Canada Winter Games. Winter Wellness Day will land on February 17. The following Monday, February 20 is Islander Day, which will be followed by four no-class days and mid-term break. As a result, schools will close from February 20 to March 3, inclusive. Moving the mid-term break to February and closing schools for the additional days to allow students to experience the Canada Games follows the practice of host regions across the country. The 2022/23 school calendar is available at princeedwardisland.ca.
The Community Outreach Centre in Charlottetown will have a new operator beginning April 18. The Adventure Group will lead the day-to-day operations of the Centre with support from partners; the Canadian Mental Health Association—PEI Division, Upper Room Hospitality Ministry and ResourceAbilities. The Adventure Group will also have the involvement and support of all members of the working group. The Adventure Group will be implementing more supports at the Community Outreach Centre including additional case management, access to mental health services and career counselling. The centre will continue to be open seven days a week from 8 am–8 pm. Support will be offered to people seeking financial assistance, counsel ling, employment, food and housing. Islanders will also be able to access washrooms, laundry facilities, telephones and computers as well as connections to community and government organizations and services. Oversight of the centre is provided by a working group that includes Blooming House; Canadian Mental Health Association; City of Charlottetown Police Services; Community Legal Information; Dept of Social Development and Housing; Health PEI Mental Health and Addictions; John Howard Society; Mi’kmaq Confederacy of PEI; Native Council of PEI; PEERS Alliance; PEI Council of People with Disabilities; Salvation Army; The Adventure Group, and the Upper Room Food Bank. Community Outreach Centre services can be accessed in person at 241 Euston St, by phone at 367-3884 or 2-1-1 and pe.211.ca
Waste management fees
New operator for the Community Outreach Centre
Transportation is one of the largest carbon emitters in the province and this is a key initiative in helping PEI reach its goal of being the first net zero province in Canada by 2040. Anyone with ideas about the rural transit program, or suggestions on ways the Province can improve the Island-wide transit network to best meet the needs of Islanders, can email islandtransit@gov.pe.ca. All transit routes on PEI are free for anyone 18 years old or younger. princeedwardisland.ca
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New immigration stream
MARKETS / SALES
St. Mark’s online auction
St. Mark’s Presbyterian is hosting an online auction as a fundraiser for the church. The auction will be active until April 4 at 6 pm. To view items, visit the St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church Online Auction Facebook group. Successful bidders will be notified online. Pickup date will be April 9 between 9 am–2 pm at the Church, 7 Tamarac Ave, Charlottetown. Cash, debit or credit card payments will be accepted at the time of pickup.
Shop local at the Etsy Atlantic Spring Market on April 16 from 10 am–6 pm at the Delta Prince Edward in Charlottetown. Find unique vintage and handcrafted gifts from vendors in Atlantic Canada. There will be live music, a chance to win a gift basket and
Hospice PEI’s annual fudge sale has been rescheduled to April 14 and 16. Homemade fudge will be sold at the following locations on April 14 until supplies last: County Fair Mall (9 am–5 pm); Eugene’s General Store (drive-thru); O’Leary Co-op Gas Bar (drive-thru). Fudge will be sold on April 16 from 10 am–4 pm at Royalty Crossing Mall. All proceeds will help Hospice PEI, a local registered charity, serve their communities. hospicepei.ca
The Charlottetown Farmers Market is open weekly on 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, charlottetownfarmersmarket.comCharlottetown.
Etsy Atlantic Spring Market
Charlottetown Farmers Market
College of Piping Craft Fair
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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, summersidefarmersmarket.comSummerside.
Summerside Farmers Market
The College of Piping and Celtic Performing Arts Centre in Summerside will host its first Craft Fair on May 20 from 1–8 pm, May 21 from 9 am–8 pm, and May 22 from 12 noon–4 pm. The Fair will feature crafts and more from participating vendors from PEI and across the Maritimes. Admission at the door. Free admission for children ages 12 and under. 619 Water St E, Summerside
Charlottetown Flea Market
market money for the first 20 shoppers. Admission proceeds will go to support Blooming House. Admission is free for ages children 12 and under. The event is hosted by Etsy Team PEI and Etsy NB.
Spring Park Yard Sale
Spring Park United is having its annual Spring Yard Sale on April 30 from 8:30 am–12 noon. Mark your calendars. The sale will have many household items, an extensive selection of jewelry, sports equipment, furniture, books, puzzles, electronics, bedding, curtains, crafts, children’s toys, and home decor. Suggested donation at the door for admission. 65 Kirkwood Dr, Charlottetown
Hospice PEI Fudge Sale
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. 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 Charlottetown waterfront. 1 Weymouth Street, Charlottetown
COMMUNITYMICRO-GRANTSSUSTAINABILITY CALL FOR APPLICATIONS up to $2500 in funding Applications due: April 27 To apply, visit charlottetown.ca/micro_grants Year of the Garden Initiatives encourage sustainable gardening Pipe Band golf fundraiser New Home Construction For more information, visit PrinceEdwardIsland.ca/ NewHomeE ciency This ad is paid for by the government of Prince Edward Island You could be eligible for rebates You must apply before shovels go into the ground Save money and save on energy too Planning to build a new home?
There are several urban beautification and local food growing opportunities to explore and enjoy in Charlottetown. Specifically, the City has seven signature gardens, nearly 100 parks and green spaces, one community garden, three edible orchards and 25 community vegetable planters.
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Info: collegeofpiping.com, 436-5377
There are many ways to practice sustainable gardening which can include leaving the leaves. As an alternative, leaves can be mulched into the lawn, used as mulch in planter beds or added to a backyard composter.
The City is hosting a youth-focused workshop, “Growing Food in Containers,” on June 4. More details, including registration, to be announced. In addition, a new gardening component will be included in summer camp programming this year.
The City of Charlottetown is celebrating the Year of the Garden as part of its commitment to urban beautification and growing local food. As a member of the Canada Garden Council and Communities in Bloom, municipalities are being encouraged to plant red, help residents “Live the Garden Life” and promote the benefits of gardening.
Another sustainable practice includes not cutting down dandelions right away as this helps insects, support pollinators and reduces allergy-causing plants.
Save the date for The College of Piping Pipe Band’s Kilted Golf Tournament on June 4 at Glasgow Hills Golf Course.
Some of the showcase gardens in Charlottetown include Fanningbank Public Gardens, Confederation Landing featuring the Quebec Garden and Aboriginal Gardens, the ornamental garden at Rochford Square and Legacy Garden at the Farm Centre.
Gardening initiatives encourage outdoor activity, contribute to better mental and physical wellness and bring people together in a safe and responsible way. The City encourages sustainable gardening practices including the use of pollinators and natural plantings and growing food locally.
One of the conclusions drawn was that “With the multitude of problems currently facing honey bees, native willows could be used to support the diversity and abundance of wild pollinator populations and enhance pollina tion and associated fruit and seed set in many agricultural crops.”
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The 2022 City Nature Challenge (CNC) is an international competition between cities, towns and villages from around the world. Between April 29–May 2, participants take pictures of wild plants and animals, and upload their observations using the free iNaturalist app between May 3–8. Using the app will make their observations accessible to resource managers and researchers concerned with species distribution and those studying climate change. Any observation of plants, animals, fungi and algae made between April 29–May 2 and uploaded before May 8 will count for the challenge. The PEI areas are mapped at inaturalist.ca.
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As I learn more about forests, my interest in diversity keeps growing. When thinking about insects and pollinators, I was always drawn to the flowers of shrubs such as willow, serviceberry, and hawthorn. These native shrubs flower very early in the year and are important sources of nectar and pollen for a wide variety of bees, wasps, flower flies and other pollinators.
One of the things that has piqued my interest lately is the work being done on using willows, especially native ones, around blueberry fields and orchards. They are very attractive to a wide range of pollinators and provide important food sources so that these insects stay around even when there is no food available from the fruit crops.
Record observations of nature
The authors recognized that wild bee populations have been “declining due to loss and degradation of nesting sites and floral resources, landscape frag mentation, intensive agronomic and monoculture practice, displacement of native floral hosts by exotic plants, use of pesticides…” In response, they studied insect populations on willow plantings and the timing of when they had food available for pollinators.
This is an example of trying to work with nature to try to find solutions, and to do that, you must have a good understanding of the environment.
City ChallengeNature
These are just a few of the many native species that help create diversity within our forests. Especially with growing concerns over the health of our pollinator populations, we need to keep improving the health of our ecosystems whenever possible. of PEI by Gary Schneider
Flowers & pollinators
For details, visit inaturalist.ca and follow City Nature Challenge Maritimes on FB.
Nature PEI will host an iNaturalist workshop in early April (TBA) to help CMC participants get started. Visit naturepei.ca for details.
Keep an eye out for the swelling red maple buds, and when the flowers emerge, it has been best described as a “blaze of red” decorating the trees.
More information about pollinators and their needs came from a friend with a much deeper knowledge about both native and non-native pollinators. It was she who, on an early spring walk, pointed out the bees making great use of flowers on nearby red maple trees.
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A recent article in the Canadian Journal of Plant Science, titled “Willows as pollen and nectar sources for sustaining fruit and berry pollinating insects,” provided some interesting insights into this topic. And yes, I know this continues to paint a picture of me as a plant nerd. Guilty, for sure.
None of our native trees have big, showy flowers, so we tend to dismiss them as food sources. But all of those maple keys, birch seeds, and acorns started as flowers. Red maple flowers are quite beautiful, and there are thousands, and perhaps tens of thousands, on a mature specimen in the spring. If they flowered mid-summer when there was lots of other food around, they might not be so popular. But in the spring, that’s when they shine!
Charlottetown and Summerside are joining cities across the globe, competing to see who can make the most observations of nature, find the most species, and engage the most people.
On a warm day you’ll see bumblebees, honey bees, mason bees, wasps, hover flies and many other insects feeding on both the pollen and nectar.
When wandering around a forest, it is the overall health of the ecosystem that most often captures my attention. Is there a diversity of trees, shrubs, wild owers, ferns, mosses, etc? It can be a long list, as there are hundreds of plants native to this province. Is there a lot of wildlife in the area, everything from birds and mammals to amphibians and insects? Or not, which is too often the case in our woodlands.
On a global scale, Songs for a Small Planet aims to create an international resonance to share visionary songs about a new earth.
combines the knowledge and experience of
lawyers and a comprehensive workbook, so you can reach a separation agreement that works for your family. www.waterstonelawpei.ca
Songs for a Small Planet
In an effort to advance this ini tiative, the Songs for a Small Planet collective is authoring a template for action to share this idea with artists and festivals in other parts of the world and encouraging co-writing and performance opportunities for touring Island artists. One example is requesting that folk festivals have a Songs for a Small Planet workshop stage at their events. They are also planning more local and regional live concerts, songwriting circles and international writing collaborations.
Join Island musicians Scott Parsons, Teresa Doyle, Todd MacLean and Amanda Jackson for a songwriters circle at Trailside Music Hall in Charlottetown on April 19. This is the second in a series of concerts called Songs for a Small Planet where musicians address the climate emergency and present a more hopeful vision for the world through music.
Doyle and MacLean, together with Music PEI Executive Director Rob Oakie, created Songs for a Small Planet to ignite a network of musicians around the globe to compose songs about the world they envision—songs of hope, community, justice and
For tickets to the songwriters circle on April 19, visit trailside.ca.
Project creators say, “Together with artists from every corner of our small planet, we are creating music that inspires us to move, to use our voices as inter-generational climate advocates, for restoration and connection to ourselves, our communities, and our Mother Earth.”
Claire Lynch releases co-write with Bob Jensen
Who But Man?
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Songwriters circle at Trailside—Apr 19
Lynch has been a creative force in acoustic music and at the forefront of women who have expanded the Bluegrass genre. She
The project began when Lynch read a poem of Jensen’s. “I found it so poignant I reached out to Bob at once to see if he’d let me set it to music.”
has three Grammy nominations, eight International Bluegrass Music Association Awards and the United States Artists Walker Fellowship. Her voice has landed on recordings from Linda Ronstadt to Ralph Stanley and DollyJensenParton.isPEI-based singer, songwriter and spoken word poet. He is currently working on several recording projects and plans to release at least one album in 2022.
Bluegrass/Americana artist Claire Lynch recently released “Who But Man?,” co-written with Charlottetown writer and performer Bob Jensen.
Dennis Ellsworth, Catherine MacLellan and Emmanuelle LeBlanc will perform in upcoming shows and help with international networking. Songwriters can learn more about this project as it unfolds through the Music PEI newsletter—join at musicpei.com.
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“The song may provide a description of the darkest part of the Easter saga but to me it speaks deeper—to our never-ending struggle with what in 1784 Robert Burns called ‘man’s inhumanity to man.’”
“Who But Man” is available on streaming platforms.
environmental renewal. The plan is to start with a core group of professional PEI writers who can reach out to their national and international peers, requesting that they too write songs on the theme and further spread the idea in their own communities.
The new single was released in March on her label Thrill Hill Records and is her first in over six years, just in time for Easter.
Introduces Our Family in Two that our
a lifetime ago. Now back home in the Cove I notice that spring is coming here too. Weddings are being planned, babies being born— all good signs. Soon the Canada geese will honk their arrival, a blue heron will take up its one-legged vigil in the stream, and we’ll feel the warm south wind caressing our island.
May Flower Walk
Thus I recently found myself flying out West to bid farewell to Sam, my best childhood friend. “You were always Mom’s favourite,” I teased him the last time we talked. He laughed. “Are you kidding? You were!” We knew that all four of us children were our parents’ favourites.
I guess it’s time to dig out the spring jackets, prune the plum trees, flip the mulch off the garlic, oil the bike chains, look ahead… but first things first. Let’s go down to the shore and admire the ice cakes before they all float out to sea.
The sea ice is breaking up along the shore. This last incarnation of winter is a noisy a air with ice cakes cracking, dripping and splashing, and waves lapping thirstily at frosty bobbing triangles and polygons. Today the scene is idyllic; tomorrow a high tide and strong north wind might whisk all this beauty away.
Alberta was cold and blustery with lots of snow, just like home, and I was glad I brought my wind pants. My brother was being cared for at a hospice overlooking the Bow River Valley, so it naturally followed that my nephew and I would take a break and clamber down the riverbank to stroll along the walking paths. Sometimes we walked in silence, other times we stopped on a pedestrian bridge to watch mallard and merganser ducks happily bobbing in backwaters of the rushing river.
Now in case you’re thinking of flying somewhere, let not your hearts be troubled. Flying is almost exactly like it used to be, only with masks. You get on a plane, spend several hours snacking, sipping and watching movies you’d have never thought of watching (like Boss Baby), and then you arrive somewhere else. All the way across the country our flight path followed Canada’s waterways: the meandering Mirimichi and St. John rivers; the mighty St. Lawrence; the canals and locks of the St. Lawrence Seaway; the black and white lakes, marshes and streams of the Canadian Shield; the Assiniboine, Qu’Appelle and South Saskatchewan rivers draining the prairies into Hudson’s Bay; and finally
the Bow and Elbow rivers twisting and turning through Calgary.
Ice breakup
Spring breakup up can be a metaphor for many events: new life, hope, the beginning of spring, really anything at all. This year I see it as the end of an era. With the recent death of my brother the ice sheet has cracked for a final time and our family’s shared memories and experiences, broken into fragments, are slowly floating out to sea. “Come back!” I cry. “Let me piece you together one last time!” But this cannot be.
Meet at the Tracadie Community Centre. The group will find and pick some flowers, then walk along the trail returning to the Centre. Open to all. No charge. Rain or shine.
The Tracadie Good Neighbourly Club invites the public to their annual May Flower Walk on May 1 at 2 pm.
The Cove Journal by JoDee Samuelson
“The ice is breaking up,” observed my nephew. “A good sign. Spring is Thatcoming.”seems
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feature Catherine MacLellan and Tanya Davis at 8 Bogsidepm.Brewing’s upcoming lineup includes Vince the Messenger with DJ Niimo on April 16 at 3 pm (free admission), Inn Echo on April 30 at 9 pm, and Andrew Waite with Chris Kirby on May 21 at 9 pm.
More shows in April & May
Donations to the Band Fund and the Food Bank will be gratefully accepted at the door.
The Epic Eagles Tribute: Greatest Hits Live will be performed on April 6 at 7:30 pm.
The band’s high energy and lively dance covers range from the 1950s to today, including songs by Elvis, Neil Sedaka, Connie Francis, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Beatles, The Dave Clark Five, Bob Seger, John Mellencamp, ABBA, Johnny Reid, Joel Plaskett and Ed Sheeran.
Phase II & Friends
For more information and tickets visit collegeofpiping.com or call 436-5377. The Celtic Performing Arts Centre is located at 619 Water St E, Summerside.
Vibrations and Libations
Holland College Welshmen Band and All City Jazz Band at Florence Simmons Hall—Apr 26
Cloggeroo’s Vibrations and Libations music series continues in April and May with performances at Kings Playhouse in Georgetown and Bogside Brewing in ShowcasingMontague.Island musicians and Cloggeroo’s ongoing partnership with PEI’s craft breweries, while building on the Cloggeroo Craft Brew Picnic that was part last year’s Cloggeroo Island Folk Festival, Vibrations and Libations concerts feature products from Bogside, Copper Bottom, Upstreet, Red Island Cider, Double Hill Cidery, and MothPerformancesLane. continue at Kings Playhouse on April 8 at 8 pm with Dennis Ellsworth & the Electric Stars and Scott Parsons Trio. May 14 will
Baba’s Lounge is located at 181 Great George St, Charlottetown.
St. Paul’s is located atthe corner of Prince and Grafton Streetsin Charlottetown.sarahhagen.com
The Guild is located at 111 Queen St, Charlottetown.
The Party Favors
Info/tickets: cloggeroo.com
CPAC will welcome Irish Mythen to their stage for an intimate performance featuring Irish’s music and storytelling on April 23 at 7:30 pm.
The Party Favors will be on stage at Baba’s Lounge in Charlottetown on April 9 at 11 pm.
The Performance Hall is located at 140 Weymouth St, Charlottetown.
Baba’s Lounge—Apr 9
Musical selections
Join Michael Pendergast and his house band The Keggers for an evening of spirited tunes, sudsy songs and heart warming tales, served up straight by PendyPrankshimself.&Pints takes place on April 9 with feature special guest Jordan LeClair and on May 14, Spring & Tonic welcomes special guest Josh Ellis. Showtime is 7:30 pm.
Let’s Dance
The Holland College Welshmen Community Band and All City Jazz Band present Let’s Dance at the Florence Simmons Performance Hall on April 26 at 7:30 pm.
Sarah Hagen
The definitive Eagles tribute band will bring Eagles and Don Henley fans back to the golden days of the legendary band all the way through to the present with performances of chart-toppers like “Hotel California,” “Life in the Fast Lane,” “Take It Easy,” “Desperado,” “Heartache Tonight,” and “The Boys of Summer.”
Born in County Wexford, Ireland, Irish Mythen made her way to Canada in 2006 to the Stan Rogers Festival and later made her home in Charlottetown, PEI. Irish and her music have received many awards over the years and her latest self-titled album has gained recognition around the world with nominations and wins coming from Music PEI, East Coast Music Association, Folk Alliance International and SOCAN.
Vince The Messenger
Pianist Sarah Hagen will present another instalment of Night Music at St. Paul’s in Charlottetown on April 8. Hagen invites people yearning for a quietly magical evening to come out for a carefully curated hour of music by Bach, Chopin, Liszt and others. Music will begin at 8 pm, and admission is Pay What You Will at the door. Reserve places in advance by emailing info@sarahhagen.com or by filling out the reservation form at sarahhagen.com. Night Music sells out well in advance so it is recommended to reserve places early.
Solo recital at St. Paul’s—Apr 8
April 6
Pendy’s Pub
The Stories & Songs of Stompin’ Tom featuring Whiskey Jack will be on stage on April 22 at 7:30 pm.
features a carefully crafted blend of Connors’ greatest hits and some of the outrageous, yet true stories of Whiskey Jack’s experiences with Tom. The band will also perform songs from the performers who inspired Tom and those he inspired.Whiskey Jack is the one and only officially licensed musical group per forming Stompin’ Tom Connors’ music and Tom Connors Jr. says, “Whiskey Jack nails Dad’s music.”
Epic Eagles Tribute: Greatest Hits Live
Irish Mythen
The Stories & Songs of Stompin’ Tom
Write-ups in Australian Guitar Magazine, Rolling Stone, and a plethora of online publications world-wide have helped plant Irish firmly on the map of must see artists.
The Guild—Apr 30
The concert is a personalized, behind-the-scenes portrait of Stompin’ Tom Connors that includes a multimedia presentation of audio, video and photos from the band’s many years on the road with Tom. The show
Whiskey Jack
As the temperatures rise, so do the number of events on the calendar at the Celtic Performing Arts Centre (CPAC) at the College of Piping in Summerside in April.
A variety on the menu at Celtic Performing Arts Centre
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April 22
April 9
Phase II & Friends will be on stage at The Guild in Charlottetown at 7:30 pm on April 30.
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The Party Favors play Rock ‘n’ Roll music and features Mark Palmer, Nudie, James Phillips and J.D. Hughes.
Series puts focus on local musicians—Apr 22 & 23
Folk Music Awards
Company
Awards Show Night One will take place at April 1 at 7:30 pm. Hosted by Chelsey June and Benoit Bourque with perfomances by The Fugitives (BC), Élage Diouf (QC), Nicolas Boulerice (QC), Rob Lutes (QC), Polky (ON), and Twin Flames (ON).
The 2022 Canadian Folk Music Association (CFMA) is hosting its 17th annual Awards celebrations in Charlottetown March 31–April 2.
The stage is set
Maxwell served in the Royal Canadian Navy before launching his musical career. During downtime aboard his warship, he would compose thoughts that would lay the groundwork for his album Not Your Outlaw.
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The CFMA 2022 Awards performance schedule at The Guild inclulded the Songs and Stories—Songwriters Nominee Showcase on March 31 with six English, French and Indigenous songwriters from across Canada, including David Laronde (ON), David Leask (ON), Guillaume Beaulac (QC), Phyllis Sinclair (AB), Émilie Landry (NB), and Rick Fines (ON).
Open Mic Night and Band Blast are new community initiatives at the Celtic Performing Arts Centre that will provide free acces to local bands and other performers who want to sing, play, dance, etc.
This is your opportunity to put your stuff on stage and show what you can do with sound and lights. Video and audio will be recorded and provided at a later date.
MacKay has a sharp wit that shines through on his collection of songs that offer a fresh, modern take on classic country.Doors at 7 pm. Showtime is from 8–10 pm. Visit peibrewingcompany. com/events for tickets.
Troubadour Songwriters
(top, l–r): Nolan Compton, Cory Gallant, Trinity Bradshaw and Jenna-Marie Gallant (bottom, l–r): Rachel Beck, Lawrence Maxwell, Joce Reyome and Scott MacKay
On April 2 at 1 pm, the Tradworks— Traditional Music Nominee Showcase will feature Celtic, Québecois, English, Appalachian and Canadian mountain
Beck’s vocals float across the har mony-laden, ethereal soundscape for which she has become known.
The Spring Fling Country-Fest will be held at the Silver Fox Entertainment Complex in Summerside on May 14 at 9:30 pm. The event feature Kim Albert & Faces and The Saul Good Band. A night of dancing in the Silver
In person performances also live-streamed
To register for a performance spot or seats for the show, send an tomystage@collegeofpiping.com.email
Kim Albert & Faces and The Saul Good Band—May 14
Presented by Gahan Beacon Blonde Ale, the Troubadour Songwriters Series at the PEI Brewing Company in Charlottetown will shine a spotlight on local artists in April.
Night One on April 22 will feature songwriters Nolan Compton, Cory Gallant, Trinity Bradshaw and JennaMarieComptonGallant.is a singer and songwriter from rural PEI. His style has been influenced by Merle Haggard, Keith Whitley, George Strait, Josh Turner, Chris Young, and Luke Combs. Gallant was the winner of the 2018 Canadian Country Music Association’s National Spotlight Contest and the 2020 Music PEI Entertainer of the Year. Bradshaw is back home in PEI. While living in Calgary, AB, she took home the 2016 Rising Star Award and 2017 Female Artist of the year at the Alberta Country Music Awards and performed at the Calgary Stampede for manyJenna-Marieyears. Gallant has a driving acoustic-folk style of songwriting
The three-day long celebration will feature two sets of showcases and two nights of award concerts. This year, 20 awards will be presented during the two nights of awards concerts held at The Guild. Both in person awards concerts and nominee showcases will continue to be broadcast online, making six nominee performances each night during the awards concerts and an additional ten performances during the Tradworks and Songwriter nominee showcases, all available for streaming via folkawards.ca (En) and prixfolk. ca (Fr), on Facebook and the CFMA / PMFC YouTube channel.
and music. She is an observer and documenter of our times, and this is reflected through her music.
Fox arena with two of the best country bands in PEI. “The Saul Good Band” and “Kim Albert & Faces” will have the dance floor hopping and dancing the night away! Come join the fun!
This is a 19+ event. Advance tickets are on sale at The Silver Fox, 110 Water St, Summerside.
This year, PEI garnered two award nominations: Alicia Toner for the 2022 CFMA Solo Artist of the Year Award for her album Joan; and The East Pointers for the 2022 CFMA Single of the Year Award for their song “Elmira (Remix) (feat. Lonely Kid).”
Reyome’s debut single “Cross My Heart,” drips of classic R&B, showcasing their vocal prowess, while production alludes to that of Alabama Shakes or modern Mavis Staples.
PEI Brewing
Organizers are once again offer ing a prize. With each purchase of an advance ticket, you will be entered into a draw for a chance to win two weekend passes to the 2022 Cavendish Beach Music Festival. Prizes will be drawn live from stage during the show.
Night Two will take place April 2 at 7:30 pm. Hosted by Chelsey June and Benoit Bourque with performanaces by Dana Sipos (BC), Eliana Cuevas (ON), Morgan Toney(NS), Bouches Bées(QC), Ian Tamblyn (ON), and Alicia Toner (PE).
Open Mic Night and Band Blast at Celtic Performing Arts Centre
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are available online at bit.ly/3I9IToy.
music from Bùmarang (QC), Grosse Isle (QC), The Wardens (AB), and Rosier Awards(QC).Show
Night Two on April 23 will feature Rachel Beck, Lawrence Maxwell, Joce Reyome and Scott MacKay.
Music PEI has created an Export Buyers program for the CFMA performers to assist in creating new business opportunities with support from FACTOR, ACOA and the Province of PEI. The goal is to showcase as many CFMA nominees to music industry professionals around the world. The nominee’s performances during the festival will be used as showcases to delegates who include festival and venue programmers, agents, promoters and other music industry Limitedprofessionals.tickets
Devour Knull
After studying with Antonio Lysy at McGill University and Timothy Eddy at the Mannes College of Music, MacLaine entered the prestigious Juilliard School in New York. While living in the US, she collaborated with several composers in the creation of works for solo cello. From 2005–2014, she was a member of the Brooklyn-based chamber orchestra The Knigths.
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Band members Brandon Bowers (Cheers To Beers), Chase MacDonald (Money in the Banana Stand), Kyle Gallagher (Syracuse Me), and Jesse Périard (Ten Strings and a Goat Skin) Knull have been writing and recording their music since 2020.
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Cruisin’ and Swingin’ with The Moneygoround The Moneygoround
Inspired by a Bonnie Hampton performance, MacLaine intertwined the Preludes from Bach’s Cello Suites with original compositions by six Canadian composers—Airat Ichmouratov, Gabriel Dharmoo, Carmen Braden, Nicole Lizée, Cris Derksen and Roy Johnstone. Written especially for her, the works enter into dialogue with those of Bach. Traditional PEI fiddler Roy Johnstone gives the 6th Prelude a remark able jig in a sort of folk medley entitled “No. 6 Post Bach.”MacLaine’s rich tone, smooth vibrato and musicianship have earned her a reputation as an outstanding cellist. As a soloist, orchestral and chamber musician, she performs throughout the world.
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Follow Knull on YouTube or Instagram @knullpei.
PEI cellist Julia MacLaine recently released her album PréludesMacLaine(Analekta).expresses her roots in classical music, her love for Bach and her enthusiasm for contemporary music on the album.
Currently living in Wakefield, QC, MacLaine has been the assistant principal cellist for Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra in Ottawa since 2014. She founded her own string quartet, Ironwood, with musicians from the orchestra. Their repertoire ranges from the great classics to the more contemporary, with forays into folk and original compositions. Copies of Preludes are available at Back Alley Music in Charlottetown.
Hardcore punk band Knull released their third EP Devour on March 12.
Preludes
The album is now available for download, vinyl and CD purchases via the group’s Bandcamp page. The Moneygoround will celebrate the release with a performance at Trailside Music Hall in Charlottetown on April 2. Pearly Gates will support the show.
NEW ALBUMS
Produced by longtime Ellsworth collaborator Joel Plaskett, the album was recorded at Fang Recording in Dartmouth, NS. The album cover is credited to Aidan Searle.
“Cruisin’ and Swingin’ with The Moneygoround features twelve songs,” said Ellsworth. “The record was done live off the floor in a matter of four days at Fang. The essence of it was to perform these songs as a group, with little in the way of overdubs. The mix was quick and inspired by the idea of letting the music speak for itself.”
Along with the brand new EP, the band also released a short film with the same name, made in partnership with Al Douglas. The film is now avail able on YouTube and limited edition VHS tapes.
Their release show will be held on April 2 at Baba’s Lounge in Charlottetown, alongside new bands Hit the Coast and Heather.
The Moneygoround released their debut album Cruisin’ and Swingin’ with The Moneygoround in March. The new five-piece group from Charlottetown got their name from The Kinks’ song about the trials and misfortunes in the music industry. The band features Dennis Ellsworth (vocals/guitar), Katie McGarry (keys/vocals), Dan Currie (guitar/vocals), Sam Langille (bass) and Josh Langille (drums).
themoneygoround.bandcamp.com@themoneygoround902
Meaghan Blanchard Apr 2
Got Blues Matinee Apr 9
Join Chris Roumbanis, Reg Ballagh, Mike Robicheau and their special guest Mike Biggar for an afternoon of Blues.
Apr 21 & 22
Myles Goodwyn is joined by Jim Henman, his friend since 1963 and also an original member of April Wine.
Name That Tune on Sundays at 8 pm. Hunter’s Ale House, Charlottetown.
Nick Done Apr 1
Colin Buchanan, Chris Coupland, Logan Richard, Dennis Ellsworth and Pat Deighan play a mix of cover songs from ‘50s rock, ‘60s pop and ‘70s soul.
Christine Campbell & Blake Johnston Apr 17
Family Feud
The Moneygoround is Josh Langille, Sam Langille, Dennis Ellsworth, Katie McGarry, and Dan Currie.
Madison Violet Apr 3
The band is Josh Langille, Sam Langille, Dennis Ellsworth, Katie McGarry, and Dan Currie. The Pearly Gates will open the show.
Featuring Whiskey Jack. A personalized, behind-the-scenes portrait of Stompin’ Tom Connors that includes a multimedia presentation of audio, video and photos.
Tara MacLean Apr 25
Taproom Trivia on Fridays at 7 pm. Call ahead for a table. Copper Bottom Brewing, Montague.
Swift Kick: Taylor Swift Tribute
Barry Parsons
A staple in the PEI music scene as a busy sideman and multi-instrumentalist, Doneff recently released his sophomore album, The Late August Days
Dave Connolly
The Stories & Songs of Stompin’ Tom Apr 21
Coyote Apr 7–8
Songs for a Small Planet Apr 19
The Moneygoround Apr 30
Got Blues? Join Chris Roumbanis, Reg Ballagh, Mike Robicheau and special guests Joseph MacMillan and Neil Knutson for an afternoon of Blues.
The Night Social Apr 6
Got Blues Matinee Apr 23
155 Kent Street, Charlottetown. trailside.ca
The country artist began to make a name for himself in 2018, when he became the winner of the CCMA National Spotlight Performance Contest.
David Bowie Trivia on April 7. The Quizzing Queer (general trivia) on April 14 and 28 on P First come, first served. Starts at 7 pm. Upstreet Craft Brewing, Charlotetown.
The Darvel Album Release with Space Bud Apr 13
A meticulously well-crafted and thought out live performance, blending elements of rock, pop and experimental.
Fridays at 7 pm. Lone Oak Brewing, Borden-Carleton.
Based in PEI and Newfoundland, and led by songwriter Mathias Kom, the band currently features multi-instrumentalists Ariel Sharratt and Jake Nicoll. 2022 will see the release of their latest album, Garbage Island
Darcy Campbell
Laura Morgan, Donovan Morgan, Criag MacDonald, Brady MacDonald, Chris Dalziel and Jordan Walsh are PEI’s premier Taylor Swift Tribute Band
With her warm melodies and stunning vocals, Meaghan Blanchard takes an unflinching look at the joys and hard ships we all experience.
The Burning Hell & Je rey Lewis Apr 14
The Moneygoround are celebrating the release of their debut album, Cruisin’ and Swingin’ with The Moneygoround
Alexandra Sullivan Apr 10
Katie Perry
Quote the Raven with Alicia Toner Apr 28
Hank Wells
Four old friends reunite and invite along some special guests for a night of music and a vibe and feel that warms the soul.
The singer-songwriting duo are as much wanderers as they are musicians. Perhaps that is the secret of their 20-year career.
Throwback Trivia on Thursdays at 7 pm. The Factory, Charlottetown.
Trailside Music Hall
Trivia every second Friday (from Apr 1) at 7:30 pm. North Rustico Lions Club, North Rustico.
Americana-folk duo from Newfoundland with smooth vocal harmonies and haunting aesthetic that bewitches and allures the listener. Alicia Toner will open.
Troubadour Songwriters Series
TRIVIA
The Moneygoround Album Release with The Pearly Gates
A climate-inspired songwriters circle with Todd MacLean, Teresa Doyle, Scott Parsons and Amanda Jackson.
Combining a raw sound with electric showmanship, Waite’s passion for songwriting, stage performance and music education is undeniable.
The Love Junkies Apr 29
Barry Parsons
VENUES MUSIC
Toughest Trivia in Town, on Saturdays at 2:30 pm. The Old Triangle, Charlottetown.
96 Kensignton Road, peibrewingcompany.comCharlottetown.
PEI Beer Guy
The PEI alternative rock band has taken influence from early 2000’s garage rock and post punk revival bands and developed their own distinct sound.
Trivia on Thursdays at 7 pm. PEI Brewing Company, Charlottetown.
The Halifax power duo has been entertaining audiences with their soulful tone, ‘60s and ‘70s rock style guitar riffs and bewitching vocal harmonies.
Trivia on Wednesdays at 8 pm. Hopyard, Charlottetown.
Andrew Rollins
Apr 2
Apr 15 & 16
Apr 22 & 23
A songwriter circle style spotlight on local artists featuring Nolan Compton, Cory Gallant, Trinity Bradshaw, and Jenna-Marie Gallant on April 22 and Rachel Beck, Lawrence Maxwell, Joce Reyome, and Scott MacKay on April 23.
Craig Fair Presents: Mixtapes Nights—Hits of the 2000’s Apr 30
Fair is best known as the host/director and performer of Late Night at the Mack series and as the music director of Jesus Christ Superstar, Kronborg, and Mamma Mia at The Charlottetown Festival.
Entertainment trivia on Thursdays at 9 pm. Hunter’s Ale House, Charlottetown.
PEI born singer and songwriter Tara MacLean has been an internationally renowned recording and touring artist for over 20 years.
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This singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist is fueled by a lifelong love of poetry and music. Moving melodies, imaginative lyrics, and a blend of folk, pop and indie styles.
Cory Gallant & The Red Dirt Posse Apr 9
SoPA Students Present: Young
Andrew Waite Apr 23
567 Main Street, copperbottombrewing.comMontague.
Reade Gauvin, Chris Daigle and Joey Esker will open, followed by Caedda Enright, Lucia Dostal, Drew Cassibo and William Morrison. Lucia Dostal will close the show.
Myles Goodwyn (April Wine)
PEI Brewing Co.
Copper Bottom
Jazz & Funk Night Apr 4
Madison Violet
Darcy Campbell
The Buzz Album Art of the Year: Sarah Hagen, JS Bach: Goldberg Variations (Graphic Designer Ben Didier and Artwork by Sarah Hagen)
Key Murray Law Lifetime Achievement Award: Reg Ballagh Live Music Production Professional of the Year: Chris Knox
SOCAN Songwriter of the Year: NathanUpstreetWileyLibra
Winners announced in virtual presentation in early March
FACTOR Entertainer of the Year: JoceCommunityReyome Contributor of the Year: Kinley Dowling Long & McQuade Educator of the Year: James MacHattie
On March 6, the Island’s music community celebrated the 2022 Music PEI Award nominees and winners of this year’s awards in an online streamed presentation. Hosted by Julie Pellissier-Lush and Tanya Davis, the virtual event featured entertainment from Craig Fair and Ben Aitken of Dueling Pianos.
“I’m curious to see how this is received,” BraedenV admits, “there [are] some things that make it irregular as a rap song; like acoustic guitar and sung harmonies, which aren’t super common in hip hop production. These elements make it touch on pop and even country genres. So it’s going to be really cool to see where this song sits in the music BraedenV’slandscape.”newtrack and his Chasing Planes Podcast can be found on streaming platforms. A music video is in the works for “Bye Bye,” but in the meantime, a lyric video is available on BraedenV’s YouTube channel.
“If It Takes All Night” Justyn Thyme
“This song came to me in a different way than I’d experienced before. I was laying in bed one morning listening to a mumbled melody that I had recorded on my phone at some point in the middle of the night. I started to translate the mumbled musings into language that might make sense. I kept doing so, in and out of a kind of dreamlike place, and by the time the bulk of the lyric was written, I was already seeing how the song would be accompanied on the guitar. I picked it up, smoothed the edges a bit and there she was.”
Music PEI Awards
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Buchananwinners.Technologies Album of the Year: Nathan Wiley, Modern Magic
Livestream of the Year: Indian River FestivalHolland College Musician of the Year: Ben MaritimeAitkenElectric Lloyd Doyle New Artist of the Year: Noah Malcolm, On Time
Digital Achievement of the Year: NoahCityMalcolmofCharlottetown Group
CYMBA Music Publishing Producer of the Year: Jon Matthews Recording Studio of the Year: The Sound Mill
Solo Recording of the Year: Alicia Toner, Joan Arsenault Best Cameron Ellis Song of the Year: Dylan Menzie, “A Heart That Doesn’t Want Mine” FilmPEI Video of the Year: Dennis Ellsworth, “Bound by Love” (Directed by Aidan CaledoniaSearle)House Contemporary Roots Recording of the Year: Shane Pendergast, Second Wind Olde Dublin Pub Traditional Roots Recording of the Year: Gordie MacKeeman, Folk for Little Folk Volume 1 Electronic Recording of the Year: KINLEY, “Run with You [Lee Rosevere Remix]”Most Wanted Pawn Rock Recording of the Year: Arsenal Mills, Lovesick & Broke
Hearts and Flowers Instrumental Recording of the Year: Sarah Hagen, JS Bach: Goldberg Variations
Cavendish Farms Rooted to the Island: Christina Bouey
Here is the full list of 2022 Music PEI Award
“Bye Bye” BraedenV
BraedenV released his second single of 2022, “Bye Bye,” on March 25.
NEW SINGLES
Follow @braedenva on Instagram.
Downtown Charlottetown Inc. R&B/Soul Recording of the Year: Logan Richard, Logan Richard Academy of Swimming Excellence Rap Recording of the Year: Vince The Messenger, Trustfall
Charlottetown folk singer and songwriter Justyn Thyme released his new single “If It Takes All Night” in March. The song is a simple tune that points to the complex nature of thought and emotion when experiencing love, in all of its beautiful forms. It is available on all streaming platforms.
The single was recorded at Howie’s Studio in Charlottetown with Curtis Klein and Adam Gallant (The Hill Sound Studio). It features Jonathan Gallant (drums), Evan McCosham (bass), Ben Aitken (keys), Josh Langille (electric guitar), Rowan Gallant (fiddle) and Nick VanOuwerkerk (flute). The cover art was created by Aidan Searle. justynthyme.ca
Recording of the Year: Rick Sparkes + The Enablers, Pleasure in the Pathless Woods
Sarah Roach Lewis Industry Person of the Year: Darcy Campbell
As part of Music PEI’s Taking Care of Business Program, the Music PEI Award nominated artist and DJ collaborated with Colin Buchanan (Paper Lions) at The Hill Sound Studio in Charlottetown to record and post-produce the track. Singer and songwriter Nolan Compton provided his insight during the session and the final mix and mastering was done by Adam Gallant. The collaboration churned out a unique pop-rap song with nostalgic, summer, country vibes.
Some award highlights were Nathan Wiley taking home both Buchanan Technologies Album of the Year and the SOCAN Songwriter of the Year awards; Sarah Hagen was also presented with two awards for The Buzz Album Art of the Year and the Hearts & Flowers RecordingInstrumentaloftheYear. New on the scene this year is Noah Malcolm who also earned two awards, Digital Achievement of the Year and the Maritime Electric Lloyd Doyle New Artist of the Year award which recognizes an up-and-coming artist who has not previously been nominated for any Music PEI Awards and comes with a prize of $1000. Ben Aitken took home the Holland College Musician of the Year award, which honours the accomplishments of those who lend their talents as side musicians to other artists both in the studio and on stage.
Reg Ballagh took home the Key Murray Law Lifetime Achievement Award
Baba’s Lounge
Acoustic music on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9 pm: Dave Woodside (Apr 6/20); Stephen Swarc (7); Mat Hannah (13/21); Lawrence Maxwell (14/27); Adam MacGregor (28). 126 Sydney St, Charlottetown.
Copper Bottom Brewing
The Lucky Bean—Montague
Open Mic with KINLEY every Wednesday from 9–12 pm. Island Jazz every Thursday at 8 pm. Retro Party with DJ Dex & That Matty Mofo (Apr 1); Chris Corrigan (*2–5 pm, 2/9/16); local hip-hop showcase (8); The Party Favours (9); Conja (14); Arsenal Mills & DJ Dex (15); Return of Indie Pop Night (16); June Body (22); Emo Night (23); Absolute Losers (29); Plain Dirty Blues Jam (*5:30–8 pm, 30); Pineo & Loeb (30). 181 Great George St, Charlottetown.
Bogside Brewing
Blues matinee with Chirs Roumbanis, Reg Ballagh, Mike Robicheau and a special guest from 2–4 pm: Mike Biggar on vocals/guitar & Andrew Waite on guitar (Apr 9); Joseph MacMillan on vocals/ guitar/keys & Neil Knutson on trumpet (26). Trailside Music Hall, 155 Kent St, Charlottetown.
Lone Oak Brewing Co
MUSIC LIVE/ONGOING
Occasional live music. Check website at wingpei.com for updates. 329 North Market St, Summerside.
PEI Brewing Company
Island Jazz
John Brown Grille
Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm: Alyssa and Corey (Apr 1); Nick Hann (2/29); Dan & Julie (8); Trevor Cameron (9); Bayview Crossing (15); Dennis Dunn (16); Aaron & Kristy (22); Acoustic Brothers (23); Ricky & Barney (30). 110 Water St, Summerside.
Dances on Saturdays at 8:30 pm: Wrecking Crew (Apr 2/30); Miller Creek (9); The Rustlers (16); Powerhouse (23). Hwy #3, Pooles Corner.
Sunday Sessions, traditional music with host fiddler Roy Johnstone, weekly on Sundays from 2–5 pm. Schooner Sessions with Mark Douglas & Friends weekly on Thursdays at 7 pm. Live music every Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm. 189 Great George St, Charlottetown.
RCAF Wing Summerside
Fridays and Saturdays from 8–10 pm: Adam MacGregor (Apr 1/23); Lawrence Maxwell (2/15); Mat Hannah & Jeff Doherty (8); Dave Woodside (9/30); Shane Pendergast (16); Mat Hannah (22); Brady Cudmore (27); Stephen Szwarc (29). 125 Sydney St, Charlottetown.
Acoustic Fridays in the Taproom at 6 pm: Mat Hannah (Apr 1); Shane Pendergast (8); Stephen Swarzc Duo (15); Adam MacGregor (29). 96 Kensington Rd, Charlottetown.
Saturdays at 6 pm: Mat Hannah & Jeff Doherty (Apr 2); Bumarang (*12 pm, 3); Julie Arsenault & Danny Drouin (9); Brad Milligan & Griffen Arsenault (16); Fresh Breath (23); Shane Pendergast (30). 103 Abegweit Blvd, Borden-Carleton.
Thursdays at 8 pm. Top local musicians perform originals, standards, jazz and pop favourites with a featured guest: Sid Acharya Trio (Apr 7); Matt MacEachern Originals (*7 pm, 14); Tribute to Oscar Peterson (21); Winterjazz Trio (28). 181 Great George St, Charlottetown.
Saturdays from 3–5 pm with Blizzard Goat. Fridays and Saturdays at 6:30 pm: Stephpen Szwarc(Apr 1); Nathan Carragher (2); Chris Johnston (8); Adam MacGregor (9); Carter MacLellan (16); Cloggeroo: Vince The Messenger (*3–5 pm, 17); Billy White (22); Taylor Johnson–5:30 pm/Raglan Road–9 pm (23); Abigail McCarthy (*3–5 pm, 24); Mat Hannah (29); Cloggeroo: Inn Echo (* 9 pm, 30). 11 Brook St, Montague.
Brothers 2
Gahan House
Got Blues Matinee
Hunter’s Ale House
Kaylee Hall
Saturdays from 2–5 pm and Sundays from 12–3 pm: Richie Bulger (Apr 2); Mat Hannah (9); Brad Milligan (10/24); Adam and Liam (16); Chris and Eric (30). 132 Richmond Street, Charlottetown.
Fridays at 7 pm: Todd MacLean and friends (Apr 1); Graeme Hunter (8); Waylon Hurley (15); Mike Page and friends (22); Gary Waterman (29). 576 Main St, Montague.
Host Tim Archer and local musicians. 2 Makes 12 (Apr 1/2); Taylor Buote (7); Lone Cry Singers special celebration to Aboriginal culture on PEI (8/9); Shrimp Daddy (10); The 4 Hearts - SoPA students (15/16); Ava & Lily (22/23); Then Sings My Soul. Chad Matthews Band (29/30). Doors open at 6 pm. Shows begin at 7 pm. 14155 St Peter’s Rd, Marshfield.
Pendy’s Pub
Craft Beer Corner
Live music at 7 pm: Rick Sparkes Trio (Apr 2); Ava & Lily (9); Jon Rehder, Chris Gauthier & Reg Ballagh (*8 pm, 15); Scott Parsons with Rik Barron & Michael Peters (16); bluegrass from Two + Three (23); Theresa Malenfant with Scott Medford 30). 140 Dunk River Rd, Summerside.
Music at the Manse
Silver Fox Club
Marc’s Lounge
Stay tuned to our website calendar at buzzpei.com for new shows and updates throughout the month!
The Old Triangle
Olde Dublin Pub
CopyCat (Apr 2/16/30); Jacob & Friends (11/18/25); Hired Guns (22). Kent & Prince Sts, Ch’town. 367-4040
Saturdays from 3–5 pm with Nolan Compton. 567 Main St, Montague.
Michael Pendergast (Pendy) with special guest at 7:30 pm: Pranks & Pints with Jordan LeClair (Apr 9); Spring & Tonic with Josh Ellis (May 14). Celtic Performing Arts Centre, 619 Water St E, Summerside
Live music on Wednesdays or DJ on Saturdays at 8 pm: DJ Niimo (Apr 9); Sweet Vermouth (13); DJ Fundance (16); Sasha’s Ambulance (20); DJ Good Neighbour (23); Shane Pendergast (27); DJ Vinod (30). 156 Great George St, Charlottetown.
Summerside Kitchen Party
Thursdays and Fridays at 7 pm: Nick Hann (Apr 1); Logan Maddix (7); Chris & Eric (8); Kristy Wright (14); Trevor Cameron (15); Mike Peters (21); Lawrence Maxwell (22/28); Kristena & Dylan (29). 618 Water St, Summerside.
Fridays and Saturdays. 132 Sydney St, Charlottetown.
Red Dirt Girl Music Room
Kitchen Party every Saturday from 2–5 pm at Summerside Legion. Featuring Rheal Arsenault, Andy Paynter and a special guest each week. 340 Notre Dame St, Summerside.
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